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Biggest plane, shortest flight: Emirates launches A380 route from Dubai to Doha

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Egyptian president arrives in Abu Dhabi

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Off hours: G4S UAE chief executive prioritises personal growth

Sunni tribesmen favour Iraqi federalism – but with new leaders

‘Beautiful football’: Jose Mourinho impressed as Manchester United dominate West Ham in League Cup

Vienna deal shows Opec is back

Ajman opens Dh5m memorial for Emirati heroes

India’s demonetisation creates payday cash crisis

Colombia crash plane may have run out of fuel, say investigators

UK court adjourns Barclays Qatar case until May

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Ninety-seven children of Emirati mothers, expatriate fathers get UAE citizenship

Babar Azam reminds Pakistan coach of a young Virat Kohli: ‘He will be an exceptional player’

Mohammed bin Zayed approves homes and land to thousands of Emiratis

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Etihad joins UAE National Day celebration with fare discounts to 45 destinations

UAE weather: Fair weather forecast for National Day weekend

Australia’s Caitlin Foord feeling ‘privileged’ after winning Asian women’s player of the year award

Al Ain and UAE star Omar Abdulrahman named Asian player of the year at AFC Awards

Omar Abdulrahman dedicates AFC award to ‘whole of the UAE’, remains focused on titles with Al Ain

Dubai Rugby Sevens: Former England and Fiji coach Ben Ryan picks five players to watch

UAE making confident progress toward Vision 2021 goals

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Thursday cover: ‘Win is what matters’ to Al Ain on return to Arabian Gulf League duty

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Chapecoense vow to keep competing on the pitch in honour of those who died in crash

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