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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

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

Sheikh Hamdan reviews intervention vehicle designed to tackle flooding in Dubai

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

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

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

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

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

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A helpline set up in Abu Dhabi to offer mental health support during the Iranian attacks has proven successful. Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP

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President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks in Abu Dhabi with Syrian leader Al Shara

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President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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