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Rescuers ferry the elderly after flooding in Medan, North Sumatra. AFP

Hundreds killed across Asia as torrential rain triggers landslides and flooding

Rescuers struggle to reach isolated communities after about 400 people killed across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka

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UAE-led weather warning project to reach 100 million farmers by 2030

Rare wildcat spotted in Fujairah, raising hopes for its long-term survival

Daily battle against rising sea on disappearing Philippines island

How Sharjah coral reefs are turning tide in recovery from bleach damage

Why the UAE's famed Empty Quarter is not as empty as you might think



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The Mercedes-Benz robotaxi is to be launched next year under a partnership with Lumo and Momenta. Photo: Wam

Mercedes-Benz driverless taxis to hit Abu Dhabi roads in 2026

YouTube is working with medical professionals to create reliable medical content. Getty Images

YouTube expands its health push in the UAE by putting doctors in front of the camera

The Royal Rumble was the WWE's first pay-per-view and livestreaming event to air on Netflix in most markets. Photo: WWE

WWE Royal Rumble Saudi Arabia 2026: How to buy tickets

Lando Norris prepares to drive in the garage during F1 Testing at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images

F1 champion Lando Norris to drive with No 1 on his McLaren in 2026

The UAE National Orchestra’s 70 full-time musicians and 30 choir members were selected from more than 3,200 applicants during a global audition process. Photo: UAE National Orchestra

UAE National Orchestra sets date for first public show of debut season

A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency pegged to a fiat currency and tends to be less volatile. Reuters

US stablecoin issuer Circle granted financial services permission by Abu Dhabi

Bruno Fernandes scores Manchester United's fourth goal against Wolves from the penalty spot. AFP

Premier League team of the week: Bruno Fernandes pulls the strings

For decades, the pointed double-curved arches of Bab Al-Bunt were the first thing many pilgrims saw as they approached Jeddah by sea. Photo: Red Sea Museum

Red Sea Museum in Jeddah revives the city's historic gateway


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More than 1,260 tonnes of water used by Emirati task force

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Melting polar ice is set to open up new maritime transport routes and allow greater access to its natural resources. Getty

EditorialAs the Arctic heats up, the UAE has a valuable role to play

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UAE helicopters fly in to help tackle wildfires in Albania amid summer heatwave

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A Greenpeace campaigner has said a study in Sharjah on the impact of discarded plastic on birds is alarming. Photo: Fadi Yaghmour

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'Defining moment': Abu Dhabi launches 25-year climate action plan

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Lack of rain in the Middle East and North Africa

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Iceland volcano eruption forces residents and spa tourists to be evacuated

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Hail strikes after high winds and dust clouds sweep UAE

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Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, helping plant a young tree at the UAE-China Friendship Forest of Date Palm, in Wenchang City, Hainan, south China. Photo: UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

UAE minister visits date palm forest in China as ties grow

Dr Amna Al Dahak spoke of importance of joint climate action and need to bolster food security

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When Abu Dhabi guano greened England's pleasant land

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Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves

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Accusations fly over who to blame for Syrian wildfires

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Wildfires rage in Turkey for third day

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Turtle population rises in the UAE, but plastic threat remains

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Dubai approves Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary project

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Cicadas threatening a harvest in Germany. ADQ hopes its innovations will benefit many countries. Getty Images

ADQ seeks stake in seeds company to focus on vegetable gene editing

Seed innovation seen as crucial to expanding desert agriculture

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Sun unleashes powerful flares as it approaches its most active phase

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Grassroots repowering of London sees solar boost for libraries

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First recorded sighting of fish species in Abu Dhabi hailed as 'biodiversity milestone'

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Data explainedSome microplastics pollute water more than others

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Saving the ocean is easier than we realised, says David Attenborough

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How snail shells are shedding light on the Gulf's nomadic traditions

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Data explainedSome microplastics pollute water more than others

Man-made fabrics and vehicle tyres release the highest amounts of microplastics into the world's waters

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How snail shells are shedding light on the Gulf's nomadic traditions

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