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Making today's headlines: speed limit cuts, Bill Gates and a Japenese animal jewellery designer

The speed limit on Mohammed bin Zayed Road will be reduced from 120kph to 110kph. Satish Kumar / The National
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Speed limits are being reduced to 110km per hour on two major Dubai roads in a bid to curb accidents and improve safety.

Microsoft chairman and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has stressed the importance of funding in stopping pandemics at an early stage during challenging times when budgets are getting tighter.

A Japanese jewellery designer is displaying her wares at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition.