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President Sheikh Mohamed praised the role Emirati women have played in the nation's development. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

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(L-R) Alia Matar Aldaheri, Maryam Adil Alawani, Hour Saif Alblooshi and Mariam Hamdan Alkaabi, Safety Leader's at ADNOC during Adnoc’s Emirati Womens Day event held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. Victor Besa / The National

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A paid parking scheme for visitors is planned at Uptown Motor City from September. Photo: Rajiv Ghanekar

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