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An artist's illustration of the Abrahamic Family House to be built on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Edelman

Plans for multi-faith centre in Abu Dhabi presented to the UN

December 6, 2019
Sagarika Sriram has created a website to involve other children in conservation and recycling. Anna Nielsen for The National.

Young Dubai eco champion's can-do attitude wins global praise

December 6, 2019
FILE PHOTO: A boy reacts as he receives a vaccination for measles and rubella at his school as a six-day immunization campaign kicks off in Sanaa, Yemen February 9, 2019. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

Measles surge prompts vaccination appeal ahead of busy festive travel season

December 6, 2019
A rendering of the planned Church of South India, which is set to serve hundreds of parishioners when it opens its doors. Courtesy: Church of South India

New church in Abu Dhabi is 40-year dream come true for devoted flock

December 5, 2019
Consumer authorities are warning shoppers to only buy flasks carrying the Emirates Conformity Assessment System mark. Getty

UAE launches crackdown on asbestos thermal flasks

December 5, 2019
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception in Dubai. Courtesy Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attends Dubai wedding reception

December 3, 2019
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney will speak at the Arab Strategy Forum in Dubai next week. AFP 

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney to speak at Dubai forum

December 3, 2019
A man throws his daughter into the air at Flag beach ahead of National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National

UAE public holidays for 2020: when is the next day off?

December 3, 2019
The joint operation led to 57 arrests. Simon Dawson / Bloomberg

Joint UAE and China raids seize $257 million in counterfeit goods

December 3, 2019
(L-R) Sheikh Mohamed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Dubai, stand for the UAE national anthem. Ryan Carter for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Rulers and VIPs celebrate National Day at Zayed Sports City Stadium - in pictures

December 3, 2019
There are strict penalties in the UAE for retailers who do not comply with the minimum price set by the Federal Tax Authority. The National

UAE retailers slow to comply with expanded 'sin tax' with old prices still on show

December 2, 2019
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visits Ayesha Al Mazrouei at her family home. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visits girl who missed out on shaking his hand

December 2, 2019
President Sheikh Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Rawda Palace in 2013. Sheikh Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed addressed the country before the 48th National Day. Wam    

President Sheikh Khalifa hails education as 'path to the future' in National Day address

December 1, 2019
The red ribbon, an international symbol of HIV/Aids, is worn on World Aids Day on Sunday, December 1, to raise the awareness in the fight against HIV infection. EPA

World Aids Day: Drug breakthroughs and changing attitudes mean a better life for those with HIV in UAE

December 1, 2019
There are estimated to be 1.1 million smokers in the UAE. Minimum pricing of Dh8 per pack is expected to hit the lower end of the cigarette market. Stephan Geyer

UAE's expanded 'sin tax' comes in with sugary drinks, vapes and regular cigarettes rising in price

December 1, 2019
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The number of children we have is also a question of how we can provide food, shelter, water and goods for the ever expanding global population. Getty 

Beyond the Headlines: How many children is too many?

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Thomas/Shutterstock (10011336q) Opera Singer, Sir Bryn Terfel, arrives to perform on 'The Andrew Marr Show' at the BBC Studios. The Andrew Marr Television Show, London, UK - 02 Dec 2018

Bryn Terfel: 'I have to pinch myself to think how lucky I’ve been'

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(Left to right) Mustafa Alrawi,The National's assistant editor in chief and Mina Al-Oraibi, The National's editor in chief, speak to Dr Rania Al Mashat, Egypt's Minister of Tourism at The National's newsroom in Abu Dhabi.  

Business Extra: The revival of Egypt's tourism sector

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Thomas/Shutterstock (10011336q) Opera Singer, Sir Bryn Terfel, arrives to perform on 'The Andrew Marr Show' at the BBC Studios. The Andrew Marr Television Show, London, UK - 02 Dec 2018

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