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Al Qasimia School Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the UAE's early education system. Antonie Robertson / The National

Museums of the UAEInside Sharjah’s Al Qasimia School, the UAE’s first formal education site

Historic building offers peek into country’s early classrooms, including spaces that welcomed girls

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Global Village reopens for 30th season - without Iran pavilion

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Elaia in Dubai Marina is offering 40 per cent off a la carte dining all day for UAE residents. Photo: Elaia

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Up your skill set with cooking, sewing, painting and pottery classes in the UAE

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Dubai's Global Village, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah will not host Eid fireworks

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