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UAE responding to missile and drone threats, Ministry of Defence says

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Egypt's El Sisi discuss Iranian attacks

UAE President receives Egyptian President in Abu Dhabi

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US set to 'shrink space' for Muslim Brotherhood to operate

In Dubai, domestic buyers with both financial and emotional equity in the UAE are purchasing property. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE property shifts towards 'buyers' market' for first time in years

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Sharjah Ruler opens Dh700 million Khor Fakkan Resort

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How tomorrow's world is being shaped in Abu Dhabi

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How Pakistan has opened a back door into Iran

Opinion editor Sulaiman Hakemy explains how six land routes between Pakistani ports and Iran bypass America's blockade

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DP World's new insurance covers physical loss or damage caused by war-related risks. Photo: DP World

DP World launches cargo war risk insurance for Middle East routes

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Abu Dhabi's IHC remains resilient despite war as first-quarter income doubles

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Mubadala takes stake in US-based renewable energy specialist Power Factors

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Zayed National Museum named among world’s most beautiful by Prix Versailles

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President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes Egypt's El Sisi

Dubai community takes to streets for ‘Proud of UAE’ parade

Adnoc Distribution chief highlights record year

AI infrastructure must survive conflict, says DDN president

Sultan of Brunei flies his own Boeing 747 plane to summit

US and Iran send contradictory signals over Hormuz crisis

Gulf airlines win on service, not crisis politics

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Dh700m Khor Fakkan Resort

Iran urges Fifa to keep politics out of World Cup visas

Iran deal 'very possible' after latest talks, says Trump

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Sweden will always be a reliable partner in the UAE's inspiring journey

Set menu: Trump serves up more Taco and Nacho

Donald Trump and the illusion of an Iran deal

How the UAE turned resilience and flexibility into national priorities

The lure of deglobalisation is getting stronger – but the world must resist it

President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes Egypt's El Sisi

Dubai community takes to streets for ‘Proud of UAE’ parade

Adnoc Distribution chief highlights record year

AI infrastructure must survive conflict, says DDN president

Sultan of Brunei flies his own Boeing 747 plane to summit

US and Iran send contradictory signals over Hormuz crisis

Gulf airlines win on service, not crisis politics

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Dh700m Khor Fakkan Resort

Iran urges Fifa to keep politics out of World Cup visas

Iran deal 'very possible' after latest talks, says Trump

QuoteIn the age of AI, why are workplace meetings so inefficient?

QuoteSweden will always be a reliable partner in the UAE's inspiring journey

Set menu: Trump serves up more Taco and Nacho

Donald Trump and the illusion of an Iran deal

How the UAE turned resilience and flexibility into national priorities

The lure of deglobalisation is getting stronger – but the world must resist it

In the age of AI, why are workplace meetings so inefficient?

Sweden will always be a reliable partner in the UAE's inspiring journey