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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Roger Xie, a young child who wrote a message of thanks for keeping UAE safe. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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Dubai Ruler meets schoolboy, 9, who thanked him for keeping UAE safe

Sheikh Mohammed hosted Roger Xie and his family after receiving letter expressing his love for the UAE

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Sheikh Hamdan reviews intervention vehicle designed to tackle flooding in Dubai

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Shelina Jokhiya bought her home in the same year she launched Decluttr Me. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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My Own HomeDecluttering guru makes room for renovations at Dh600,000 JVC apartment

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Abu Dhabi to permit use of new daily obesity pill under weight loss programme

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has said the UAE is seeking to spread hope with its humanitarian work. Photo: X

Sheikh Mohammed hails relief effort as Dubai delivers Dh2.3 billion in support

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Tough action over social media clips necessary in time of war, UAE envoy says

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Daniel Kinahan's extradition from Dubai may take up to a year, expert says

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Daniel Kinahan was arrested by Dubai Police acting on a warrant issued in Ireland. Photo: US State Department

UAE prepares for high-profile extradition of alleged drug kingpin Kinahan

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40 metres underground, Dubai's metro will be 'complex and challenging' to build

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Sheikh Khaled honours Abu Dhabi's best-performing government departments

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