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Experts say consumer attitudes to clothing must change to support a government action plan to reduce textile waste. Bloomberg

UAE's clothing waste plan must tackle 'environmental cost' of throwaway culture

Government's new sustainability project aims to reduce 220,000 tonnes of waste

UAE tightens scrutiny of companies to tackle salary delays

The UAE remains an attractive proposition for global investors, a study suggests. Bloomberg

UAE ranked as world's leading property investment destination in poll

Sharjah Police make arrests after man stabbed to death during brawl

Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice president of Novo Nordisk’s international operations Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice president for Novo Nordisk’s international operations, says using the new daily weight-loss drug may be easy but could leave patients vulnerable to abuse. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Following advice on responsible use of weight-loss pills a 'critical priority'

No Ebola cases in the UAE after traveller who passed through tests positive

UAE public can pledge support to President Sheikh Mohamed in national campaign

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Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, at the St Regis hotel in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UN's nuclear chief tells of 'extreme gravity' of Barakah power plant attack

Rafael Grossi described drone strike launched at plant as carefully aimed operation

Dubai issues rules on responsible use of body cameras by enforcement officers

One alcoholic drink a day increases cancer risk, research shows

UK Athletics fined over 'tragic and avoidable' death of UAE Paralympian

'Fantastic feeling': Joy for UAE Lottery's first Dh30m jackpot winner

Abu Dhabi rent freeze provides 'huge relief' for tenants

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French President Emmanuel Macron and MGX vice chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak at the signing ceremony to mark plans to expand an AI campus in France. Photo: MGX

'MGX chooses France,' Emmanuel Macron says after AI deal

UAE-based technology investment company part of deal to expand France AI campus

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches Dubai action plan to boost social services

My Paralympian husband wanted to 'raise name of the UAE', widow tells UK court

Abu Dhabi's auto parking payment system will be linked to number plates

UAE launches plan to tackle 220,000 tonnes of wasted clothing a year

Wegovy weight-loss pill arrives in UAE, offering 'greater convenience'

UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 48°C this week

President Sheikh Mohamed listens to a presentation by a Naseej representative at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE launches plan to tackle 220,000 tonnes of wasted clothing a year

National Initiative for Textile Circularity emphasises country's commitment to sustainability

Wegovy weight-loss pill arrives in UAE, offering 'greater convenience'

UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 48°C this week

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