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          An Israeli separation barrier crosses fields near the Palestinian village of Beit Awwa in the occupied West Bank. AFP

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          MENAFebruary 17, 2026
          Speed limits were reduced to 80kph on Abu Dhabi roads due to dense fog. Victor Besa / The National

          Speed limits cut as fog blankets Abu Dhabi on morning commute

          UAEFebruary 17, 2026
          Ramadan is expected to begin in the Arab world on February 18 or 19. Victor Besa / The National

          Ramadan 2026 working hours announced for UAE private sector

          UAEFebruary 17, 2026
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          NewsFebruary 17, 2026
          President Sheikh Mohamed and Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke by phone. Ministry of Presidential Affairs; Getty Images

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          UAEFebruary 16, 2026
          The hand-carved Baps Hindu Mandir opened in 2024. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir

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          UAEFebruary 16, 2026
          UAE's Alex Astridge during the men's slalom run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Getty Images

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          Salik is to introduce a variable pricing strategy for the holy month while Darb has also changed its charging hours. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          UAEFebruary 16, 2026
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          What the UAE-India corridor reveals about the future of the partnership

          CommentFebruary 16, 2026
          Photographer Ramesh Shukla with a selection of his prized photographs at his home in Dubai in 2020. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
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          UAEFebruary 16, 2026
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          UAEFebruary 16, 2026
          The closing ceremony of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi recognised the next host, Italy's Como Lake in 2027. Diyab Basheer / The National
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          UAEFebruary 15, 2026
          Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presents the Arab Hope Makers award to Fouzia Mahmoudi. Hind Al Hajri and Abdul Rahman Al-Rais also won. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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          UAEFebruary 15, 2026
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          Gaza aid workers start distributing UAE shipment from Ras Al Khaimah

          UAEFebruary 15, 2026
          Townhouses in Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai. There is a sustained demand for villa and townhouse communities. Pawan Singh / The National

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          MoneyFebruary 15, 2026
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