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New teachers are ready to continue their educational journey in the UAE. Pawan Singh for The National

New UAE teachers eager for start of school year after challenges of Iran war

Teachers drawn from all parts of the world are embarking on new lives and careers in the Emirates

No homework for young pupils: Shake-up to UAE schools for the year ahead

The museum will host a special three-day schedule of events from Friday to celebrate Emirati Women's Day. Antonie Robertson / The National

Zayed National Museum to hold long weekend programme to mark Emirati Women's Day

Dubai announces free parking on Friday for Prophet Mohammed's birthday holiday

Gold retailers say customers are taking a strategic approach. Photo: Bloomberg

No gold rush: UAE shoppers buy smarter after prices hit three-month high

Dubai shared housing rules come into effect to tackle dangerous accommodation

Abu Dhabi drivers can keep seized vehicles at home for Dh15 per day

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Dubai's Parkin to expand into Bahrain and Egypt

Emirate's public parking operator has already moved to extend services to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

UAE minister's call to empower communities to tackle crises

Khalifa University rises in ratings across vital metrics

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Drivers urged to review their traffic records as Dubai Police seize 497 vehicles over unpaid fines

Bidders swoop for prized falcons at Abu Dhabi's Adihex auction

Dubai to use AI and data to monitor efficiency of employees

Dubai Police say they will continue with campaigns to seize vehicles over traffic violations and expired registrations. Photo: Dubai Police

Drivers urged to review their traffic records as Dubai Police seize 497 vehicles over unpaid fines

Fines on some vehicles amounted to tens of thousands of dirhams

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Dubai to use AI and data to monitor efficiency of employees

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