John Dennehy

Long before budget airlines, the Dwarka sailed across the Arabian Sea bringing migrant workers to the Emirates until its final voyage in May 1982

Initiative includes adverts cautioning passengers to stay away from tracks and stand back from platforms

Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and take care of most vulnerable, medics advise, as temperature hits mid-40s

UAE has precautionary action plan in place but risk to Middle East is low and Covid-style pandemic is unlikely, experts say

Upbeat assessment follows completion of city's station

Newly appointed minister Dr Abdulla Al Mandous says country is investing in advanced forecasting systems

The 1976 unification created a military that has since expanded in scale, capability and commitment to humanitarian missions

State-of-the-art machines utilised in preparation for 2029 opening

Ruler and Crown Prince of Fujairah, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, visit station on UAE's east coast before passenger service launch

Palm Jebel Ali offers rare chance to build transit-oriented destination

Mayo Clinic-developed artificial intelligence brings hope of tackling one of world's deadliest cancers

Two Metro lines, an Etihad Rail station, bus links and proximity to the major 311 motorway are positioning the area as a super connector as the city spreads south

Scale and depth of tunnels make it most demanding infrastructure project in years

The National tours site next to Dubai International Airport where aviation, metro and city will be linked

Dubai Ruler sends message of hope to pupils who have faced weeks of disruption