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          Fireworks light up the sky around the Burj Khalifa during New Year celebrations in Dubai early on January 1, 2026. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)

          UAE welcomes New Year with spectacular fireworks displays

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          'Lulu’a': The Arabic word for pearl is shaped by history and beauty

          ‘Lulu’a’, or pearl, reflects a history of beauty and heritage

          CultureJanuary 02, 2026
          Lamis Al Hashimy’s company, Palmade, manufactures more than 70,000 pieces of environmentally friendly cutlery a day. Photo: Lamis Al Hashimy

          Biodegradable cutlery offers solution as UAE reaches fork in road with plastics

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          The UAE ended its military presence within the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen in 2019. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

          UAE affirms commitment to de-escalation and end of Yemen mission

          MENAJanuary 02, 2026
          The updated hours aim to allow parents to pick up their children from school and attend Friday prayers. The National

          UAE revises public school hours on Fridays as earlier prayer times begin

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          Worshippers gather at Al Garhoud Mosque for Friday prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Worshippers gather at UAE mosques early as new Friday prayer time comes into effect

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          Footage showed the car driving at high speeds and making excessive noise. Dubai Police / X

          Dubai Police seize Batmobile-style modified car from reckless driver

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          Emanuele Galeppini was 17. Photo: Instagram / Italian Golf Federation

          Dubai-based golfer among dead after Swiss ski resort fire

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          Lebanese scholar Professor Charbel Dagher is the latest winner of the award. Victor Besa / The National

          Lebanese writer named Great Arab Minds winner for literature and arts

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          Abu Dhabi Corniche. In its capacity as the resolution authority, the CMA plays a central role in managing financial crises. Victor Besa / The National

          UAE issues laws to strengthen capital markets regulation

          MarketsJanuary 02, 2026
          Al Ain Zoo. Victor Besa / The National

          Zoos used to be entertainment venues, but now they're central to conservation

          CommentJanuary 02, 2026
          All public holiday dates will be announced by the authorities after confirmation from the UAE’s Moon-sighting committee. Victor Besa / The National

          When is Ramadan 2026? Date forecast by Emirates Astronomy Society

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          Damien Martyn's meningitis diagnosis shows the disease can hit healthy adults, medics have warned. AFP

          Doctors call for greater meningitis awareness as cricket star battles disease

          UAEJanuary 02, 2026
          Screens display stock information at the Dubai Financial Market. UAE companies raised $1.1 billion through three IPOs last year. Reuters

          Middle East IPOs to bounce back in 2026 after slump

          MarketsJanuary 02, 2026
          President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, exchanged views on the latest developments in the region. Presidential Court / Reuters

          President Sheikh Mohamed and Emir of Qatar review efforts to boost ties

          UAEJanuary 01, 2026
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, at Al Marmoom Rest House in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media office / X

          Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Mansour set out hopes for UAE progress at New Year talks

          UAEJanuary 01, 2026
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