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Emergency services tackle a fire caused by an Iranian drone at the US consulate in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office / X

No injuries in 'drone-related' fire at US consulate in Dubai

Authorities say blaze was quickly contained as emergency teams responded on Tuesday night

UAE

Sheikh Mohamed and Grand Imam of Al Azhar call for restraint amid Iran strikes

UAE
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed's directive is aimed at enabling government employees and their families to make the most of the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan orders government salaries to be paid early this month

UAE

Etihad Rail trains take Emiratis and residents back to UAE from Saudi border

UAE
Left, Anubha Srivastava with her family in Dubai. Right, Rowan Beard and his wife Maria outside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Srivastava family / Rowan Beard

UAE resident makes 28-hour journey by air and road to return to 'second home'

UAE

What rights do consumers have if they want to cancel hotels or flights?

UAE

UAE extends remote learning for schools and universities until Friday

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Emirates reassures the public of defensive readiness and availability of essential supplies

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NYU Abu Dhabi to continue remote learning to ensure safety of students

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Schools and universities in the UAE will implement distance learning until at least Friday. AFP

UAE extends remote learning for schools and universities until Friday

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Sheikh Abdullah meets French Foreign Minister in Paris

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Schools have shifted to online learning as a safety precaution as the UAE intercepts Iranian missiles. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE schools offer counselling to pupils over Iran attacks amid remote learning switch

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President Sheikh Mohamed receives calls from world leaders after Iran strike

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Sharjah Police arrest man in possession of thousands of fireworks

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UAE maintaining ‘robust’ stockpile of munitions to protect population

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    My Dubai RentHow PR director won 'dream home' in Victory Heights

  • David Spours lives in Damac Hills 2 where he pays Dh85,000 a year for a three-bedroom town house. Antonie Robertson/The National
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    My Ajman RentItalian swaps Dubai life for Dh36,000 three-storey townhouse

  • Claudia Trujillo, a jeweller from Colombia, rents a three-bedroom apartment in Jumeirah Heights West, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    My Dubai RentJeweller uses stunning Dh220,000 duplex as craft studio

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    My Dubai RentFamily bids emotional goodbye to villa facing demolition

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    My Dubai RentBrand agency chief finds 'beautiful sanctuary' in Dh140,000 bungalow

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    My Sharjah RentArtist creates 'open gallery' in Dh65,000 apartment




Hundreds were brought home on the Etihad Rail network, which is on track to open this year. Antonie Robertson / The National

Etihad Rail trains take Emiratis and residents back to UAE from Saudi border

Three trains from kingdom's border to Abu Dhabi reflect 'resilience and operational agility'

UAE

UAE President greets shoppers in Dubai Mall in 'powerful show of resilience'

UAE

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports resume limited flights following Iranian strikes

UAE

Normal service resumed: UAE supermarket shelves now fully restocked

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian strikes with global leaders including Donald Trump

UAE

Sheikh Khaled secures bilateral deals with Ecuador on official visit

UAE

UAE safer and better run than many areas of Europe, says Musk

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Pupils at The Indian High School celebrate CBSE results two years ago. Photo: The Indian High School

Indian CBSE exams across the Middle East are postponed

New schedules to be announced after review amid regional tension

UAE

Churches and temples cancel Sunday services and urge worshippers to stay safe

UAE

Supermarkets 'well stocked' as UAE public advised against panic buying

UAE

UAE government urges private sector to work remotely until Tuesday

UAE

UAE denies academic year has been cancelled

UAE

UAE 'doing everything' to safeguard population, says minister

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian attacks with world leaders

UAE



There are no plans to cancel exams in the Emirates. Randi Sokoloff for The National

UAE denies academic year has been cancelled

Fake news and rumours had been circulating after Iranian missile strikes hit

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UAE 'doing everything' to safeguard population, says minister

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President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian attacks with world leaders

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UAE closes embassy in Tehran and recalls ambassador over Iran attacks

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