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The Barakah nuclear power plant was the target of last month's attack involving a drone fired from Iraq

Nations sign statement condemning attack on Barakah nuclear power plant

US, UK and Gulf states among 79 nations to release statement warning strike posed significant risk for civilian lives

President Sheikh Mohamed sends out message of hope to mark Islamic New Year

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman. Reuters

Relief in sight for thousands of seafarers trapped in Gulf

Dubai's Al Maktoum Airport expansion project on schedule for 2032 launch

President Sheikh Mohamed was invited to the G7 talks by French leader Emmanuel Macron. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed to take part in G7 summit in France

President Sheikh Mohamed and Egypt's El Sisi issue peace call in Cairo talks

Got, got, need! World Cup sticker craze brings Dubai football fans together

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The Dubai Mallathon will run for three months after its debut success last August. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Sheikh Hamdan announces return of expanded Dubai Mallathon

Malls open from 7am to invite runners and walkers in to enjoy air-conditioned tracks

UAE Aid Agency bolsters efforts to help contain Ebola outbreak

Bryde's whale spotted off UAE coast could be unique to Gulf, scientists find

Dubai Police warning after reckless passenger sits on open door of moving car

Suitcase with hundreds of lizards, snakes, scorpions and frogs found at Dubai airport

Health workers in Dubai help to tackle deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa

Mexican magic as UAE football lovers embrace late-night start for 2026 World Cup

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed the UAE's solidarity with Kuwait after renewed Iranian aggression. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed condemns latest Iranian attacks on Kuwait

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses regional war in call with Kuwaiti minister

'Fire on board, please help': panic on an oil tanker hit by US missile

Commitment to prevention is key as Dubai sets out longevity action plan

UAE approves breast cancer drug that can prevent tumours from growing

UAE to provide prosthetic limbs for Gazans injured in war

Sheikh Hamdan: 'Our goal is to make Dubai the world's leading AI hub'

Dubai police rescue scores of children trapped alone in cars, homes and lifts

An injured Gazan receives a prosthetic leg at a hospital set up by the UAE. Photo: Mohammed Abu Amra

UAE to provide prosthetic limbs for Gazans injured in war

Step of Hope campaign will support Palestinian amputees

Sheikh Hamdan: 'Our goal is to make Dubai the world's leading AI hub'

Dubai police rescue scores of children trapped alone in cars, homes and lifts

Sheikh Mohamed holds talks on Iran war with US envoy to UN in Abu Dhabi

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