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Gareeb Al Yammahi with his son Rashid Al Yammahi, who has died in a road accident in Oman. Photo: Gareeb Al Yammahi.

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A Dh633 million road plan for Dubai's financial district is taking shape. Photo: RTA

Dubai unveils Dh633 million plan to cut congestion in busy financial hub

Amal Jadou, Palestinian ambassador to the EU, has called on the EU to suspend, at least in part, relations with Israel over the Gaza war. Photo by European Council

Palestinian ambassador wants concrete EU measures on Gaza before summer break

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