Wearing white to denote peace, young musicians felt 'calm and strong' when playing the UAE national anthem in harmony. Photo: Malhaar

Beats of harmony: Young musicians play stirring UAE national anthem

Uplifting video reflects country’s mood of resilience following ceasefire

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Dubai bakery sells hundreds of hot cross buns after Good Friday plea is answered

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ExclusiveBangladesh mourns six citizens killed in Iran war

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Six injured by debris from intercepted Iranian missile in Abu Dhabi

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Indians to pay 10 rupees less for petrol and diesel after fuel taxes slashed

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Grandfather killed in Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi had prayed for peace

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UAE residents hunker down against rain with sandbags and plastic sheets

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Josie Conlu, left, community director at Infinite Communities, helps residents feel united under the UAE’s ‘One Nation, One People’ initiative amid continuing regional tension. Photo: Josie Conlu

We are ‘one team’ say UAE residents as Iran strikes continue

Nationalities across the Emirates support harmony campaign as they withstand Iranian missile and drone attacks

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How the Iran war brought India’s kitchens into the line of fire

Energy

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to Eid pause in cross-border attacks

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Devoted father killed in Iranian air strike in Dubai 'had dreams for his family'

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University dreams on ice: Scrapped exams mean nervy wait for UAE's Indian pupils

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Pakistan denies striking hospital as Taliban says 400 people have been killed

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India CBSE grade 12 exams cancelled in Middle East as Iran war rages

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Aliya Arora, 17, left, and Rose Sunil, 18, are disappointed the regional war has led to their CBSE grade 12 final exams being cancelled. Antonie Robertson / The National

University dreams on ice: Scrapped exams mean nervy wait for UAE's Indian pupils

Grade 12 pupils worry about college admissions after crucial final exams scrapped in Middle East

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Pakistan denies striking hospital as Taliban says 400 people have been killed

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India CBSE grade 12 exams cancelled in Middle East as Iran war rages

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Family tell of broken dreams after Iran strikes kill father of four in UAE

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