Articles
How western veterans helped the UAE build one of the region's most adept military forces
More than 5,000 foreign personnel have worked with the UAE military since 1965. Now the stories of some of these comrades-in-arms are being told in a new book
Dubai's new motorway to cut congestion and boost road safety
Twelve-lane road will connect to Al Maktoum International Airport and Etihad Rail
What could El Nino mean for the UAE and Gulf?
Scientists warn that heavier rains may arrive, potentially leading to flooding
UAE research could provide early warnings to prevent Nepal flooding tragedies
Scientists at Khalifa University want to better understand glacial movements and flooding risks in Himalayan country
Remote work: Panama surgeon removes brain blood clot from patient 200km away
Doctor used robotic system to remove blood clot from patient in cutting-edge procedure
Maths, reading and science skills among pupils fall again in global assessment
UAE bucks trend with across-the-board improvements in Pisa test score
Moving early on AI put UAE at front of digital race, expert says
Focus on sector offers clear benefits as country looks to tech to deliver 'step change' in government
Starlink set to face more rivals in satellite internet market
Services may not improve on fibre-based internet, analysts suggest
Climate change raises disaster risks as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll mounts
Experts highlight need for early-warning systems after landslides and glacial collapses leave trail of destruction
Tired out? Scientists hope new brain drugs could bring end to fatigue
Researchers hope medicine used to treat narcolepsy can also be deployed to tackle exhaustion and improve concentration
Gastric stent developed in UAE could help patients after weight-loss surgery
Upgraded device resolves leaks that may develop after operations before dissolving inside the body
Rapid genetic sequencing introduced for critically ill children in Dubai
New technology allows doctors to make decisions on treatment more quickly
How Dubai's landmark Toyota building witnessed the city's rapid expansion
The National's Daniel Bardsley reflects on his years living in tower set for demolition in 2027
How social media and nannies can shift a household's default language from Arabic to English
Research following 20 families in the UAE is the latest contribution to the debate about Arabic skills among children in the country
High taxes and light penalties for smugglers fuel global illicit cigarette trade
Dubai Customs' seizure of 70 million cigarettes 'tip of the iceberg'
