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Clinicians say practical support methods must be available to those seeking to tackle addiction. Getty Images

'More than saying no': Clinics and schools look to bolster UAE anti-drug drive

United as One to Eradicate the Threat initiative must be backed up with treatment and support, experts say

Etihad Rail makes historic journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, reviews Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy during a meeting with Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai's education strategy aims to build tomorrow's leaders, Sheikh Hamdan says

Sheikh Mansour: First Etihad Rail train part of UAE's 'march towards the future'

Hanan Mohammed Jawad, left, and Bakhita Al Mheiri have become the first Emirati female captains at Emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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First Emirati female captains lead way for more women to take command

Etihad Rail's first passenger says it was 'privilege I'll never forget'

Meet the young Emiratis striving to shape the country's economic future

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Five convoys of aid have been sent via the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish, Egypt. Photo: Wam

UAE convoys carrying 817 tonnes of aid enters Gaza

Aid sent in convoys of 68 lorries

Dubai Police issue safety warning over illegal modifications to cars

UAE soldier killed during training mission

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Al Ain marks 15 years as UAE's first Unesco World Heritage site

School vending machine uses facial recognition to block less healthy snacks

President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with Lebanon's Aoun after peace deal agreed

Asma Alazri, executive director of family cases at the Family Care Authority, told of the success of the Halfway Houses programme. Photo: Family Care Authority

Abu Dhabi drug rehabilitation scheme is helping recovering addicts rebuild lives

Halfway Houses project offers new opportunities after rehabilitation

UAE launches $10 million relief drive for earthquake-hit Venezuela

Special reportInside the Dubai factory forging a symbol of UAE unity after the Iran war

Russia and Ukraine exchange 320 prisoners after UAE mediation

Abu Dhabi to trial new cancer treatment in drive to 'revolutionise' chemotherapy

Sheikh Abdullah receives call from Iran's Foreign Minister

Friday afternoon safety alerts due to 'technical malfunction', authorities say

Abu Dhabi is working with a leading US biotechnology company to trial a cancer treatment. Press Association

Abu Dhabi to trial new cancer treatment in drive to 'revolutionise' chemotherapy

US company BioSapien set to test 3D-printed mesh to combat colorectal cancer

Sheikh Abdullah receives call from Iran's Foreign Minister

Friday afternoon safety alerts due to 'technical malfunction', authorities say

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