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Researchers sample water for microplastics as part of a major study in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Levels of microplastics in waters off Abu Dhabi are higher than expected, researchers say

Comments come after sampling detected particles at multiple sites

UAEApril 11, 2026
The shift to digital payments is credited with numerous benefits, including better tax compliance and easier cross-border transactions. Antonie Robertson / The National
As Dubai's property sector moves towards tokenisation, what could a cashless society look like?

Transactions could be faster, but some may struggle without notes and coins

UAEApril 10, 2026
Dr Farah Benyettou, a research scientist at NYU Abu Dhabi and the lead researcher on the project. Photo: NYUAD
Abu Dhabi scientists create cancer-busting substances that show up on MRI scans

Technology could offer more precise and effective way of treating tumours

UAEApril 09, 2026
Sharjah resident Eliza Robles and the surgeon who removed her brain tumour, Dr Chelladurai Pandian Hariharan. Photo: Aster DM Healthcare
UAE resident back at work after doctors remove brain tumour

Eliza Robles had been having mild headaches for many years before diagnosis

UAEApril 07, 2026
An employee of the Ukrainian SkyFall company conducts a test flight with a P1-Sun interceptor drone at an undisclosed location in Ukraine in March. AFP
How Ukraine became the go-to nation for interceptor drones in Gulf

Dozens of start-ups have sparked innovation as warfare changes

GulfApril 07, 2026
A molecule identified by Abu Dhabi researchers aims to bolster treatment options for patients. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi researchers help develop molecule to combat Parkinson's Disease

Substance is effective at reducing the harmful build-up of proteins in the brain

UAEApril 03, 2026
The UAE has been struck by heavy rain and storms in recent days. Antonie Robertson/The National
Can the UAE harvest this week's heavy rains to improve water security?

Downpours top-up reserves, but long-term challenges remain

EnvironmentMarch 29, 2026
Rain falls in Sharjah as residents try in vain to stay dry. Antonie Robertson / The National
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'Final wave' of stormy weather set to bring more heavy rain to UAE

Experts forecast more persistent and intense downpours

UAEMarch 25, 2026
A study has found that mangrove-planting programmes are supporting a wide variety of wildlife, including praying mantises. Antonie Robertson / The National
From sea turtles to praying mantises, Fujairah's mangroves teem with marine life

Study highlights success of emirate's efforts as UAE looks to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030

UAEMarch 20, 2026
A passenger arrives in Tanzania, after flying out of Dubai. Keeping aviation operating is crucial for the Emirates, analysts say. Reuters
How UAE has kept its planes flying despite Iran's onslaught

Safe 'corridors' keep airlines operational but foreign carriers are struggling to secure insurance, says Dubai airport boss

UAEMarch 18, 2026
A passenger looks at a flight information board at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 3, 2026 after carriers cancelled flights amid the Middle East conflict. AFP
What rights do consumers have if they want to cancel hotels or flights?

Various rights help travellers whose plans have been upended

UAEMarch 04, 2026
Getty Images / Nick Donaldson
As cyber criminals become more sophisticated, how can you protect yourself?

The dangers have been highlighted by a string of recent incidents in the UAE

UAEFebruary 27, 2026
Morning fog along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Cloudy issue? UAE's fog season yet to run its course, records suggest

March has often been the foggiest month, causing chaos for drivers on the low-lying Dubai-Abu Dhabi motorway

UAEFebruary 26, 2026
Shees Park in Khorfakkan, where Sharjah has already turned part of the rugged mountain landscape green. Photo: Wam
Green dream: How Sharjah is sowing the seeds for forests of Khor Fakkan

Major tree-planting programme around mountainous enclave is latest stage of long-standing national mission

UAEFebruary 20, 2026
Moon-sighting is an integral part of determining when Ramadan begins. Pawan Singh / The National
Can Moon-sighting end UK's Islamic calendar disagreements?

Hopes high that new initiative can help resolve divergence between Muslims

NewsFebruary 17, 2026
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