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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Dubai Authority for Healthy Longevity. @HHShkMohd / X

Dubai launches authority to help people live longer

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid says body will see emirate become 'world’s leading hub for longevity'

Flu jabs for children as young as two can protect at-risk groups, doctors say

The World Cup can serve as an unifying event to bring people of all cultures and backgrounds together, one fan said. EPA

Football fans in US excited for World Cup but call for ticket price drop

Sharjah begins major tunnel project to ease Dubai commuter traffic

Emirati basketball player Khawla Ali with her coach Latifa Essarokh at the Special Olympics UAE Games where clubs and centres competed for selection to the national squad. Victor Besa / The National

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Sheikh Abdullah discusses Iranian attacks on UAE with Swedish Foreign Minister

From Turkey to Texas: Jordanian super fan makes epic World Cup road trip

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Sheikh Hamdan has chaired the council's second meeting in a year of attacks from Iran. Wam

Sheikh Hamdan says UAE continues to invest in defences

Dubai's Crown Prince chairs meeting of Defence Council

UAE floating hospital in Al Arish receives five new cases from Gaza

UK's Harrow School on track to open in Dubai in September, says headteacher

Nepalese security guard to share Dh30m UAE lottery fortune

Advanced UAE satellites go live to boost global disaster response capabilities

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Sheikh Hamdan visits Dubai International Financial Centre

Graves of people killed during Sudanese civil war clashes in Omdurman. AFP

UAE welcomes calls for civilian-led government in Sudan

Recommendation follows conference involving stakeholders and western governments in Addis Ababa

Job fair exceeds target to employ 5,000 Emiratis a year ahead of schedule

Gang arrested after UAE and Saudi Arabia foil drug-smuggling attempt

Seven killed as minibus collides with lorry in Dubai

Newborn rescued from Sharjah apartment fire

UAE announces Dh36 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza

Dubai sends 20 tonnes of medical aid to DR Congo to boost Ebola virus response

Sharjah firefighters rescued a baby girl after a fire broke out at her family's apartment. Photo: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority

Newborn rescued from Sharjah apartment fire

Officers took baby girl and her family to safety following early morning blaze

UAE announces Dh36 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza

Dubai sends 20 tonnes of medical aid to DR Congo to boost Ebola virus response

Hundreds of new energy job opportunities for Emiratis at Abu Dhabi exhibition

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