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Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE skies at Yas Waterfront in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Adha holiday dates announced for public sector

Government workers will enjoy week-long break

Abu Dhabi focused on unique houses for future generations of Emiratis

A Dubai study found nearly one in 10 Emirati couples were at risk of having a child with a genetic disease. Getty Images

Emiratis look to IVF as premarital screening lays bare genetic disease risk

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews plan for half of UAE government services to be AI in two years

Semaglutide drug Wegovy is awaiting regulatory approval to be used in the UAE. Alamy

New weight loss pills could become long term obesity treatments

Etihad Rail puts safety at forefront of its messaging campaign

Eid Al Adha holiday announced for Dubai's private schools

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Palm fronds from the UAE pavilion are being used in the construction of a community centre in an earthquake-hit Japanese city. Photo: UAE Expo Office

UAE's Expo date palms to aid rebuilding efforts in earthquake-hit city in Japan

Plant materials to be used in construction of community centre in Wajima City

Dubai's Salik reports revenue drop and 13 million fewer journeys through tolls

UAE cyber security priorities pay off amid Iran tensions, official says

Iran's supreme leader 'difficult to get a hold of', US ambassador Waltz says

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces scheme to eradicate river blindness

Dubai Creek boat fire unrelated to drone interception

Pupils' return to UAE classrooms is about more than schools reopening, say headteachers

The UAE's air defence systems dealt with two drone attacks from Iran on Sunday. Victor Besa / The National

UAE intercepts two drones from Iran on Sunday

No injuries reported in latest wave of attacks on the Emirates

Summer heat builds early with temperatures set to hit 46ºC by Wednesday

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Dubai opens 500-metre bridge to cut congestion under key World Trade Centre plan

President Sheikh Mohamed and Turkey's Erdogan discuss ways to boost ties in call

UAE air aid operation delivers 600 tonnes of essentials to 150,000 Gazans

Dubai consulate offers support after Indian sailor killed in dhow blaze

President Sheikh Mohamed spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ministry of Presidential Affairs / AFP

President Sheikh Mohamed and Turkey's Erdogan discuss ways to boost ties in call

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Dubai consulate offers support after Indian sailor killed in dhow blaze

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