UAE Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle 16.2kg of crystal methamphetamine into the country after the drugs were found concealed inside a vehicle's tyre at a border crossing. The incident unfolded when customs inspection officers became suspicious of the vehicle as it passed through advanced…
UAE telecoms group e& has said that it has launched the world’s first mobile network operating on Upper 6GHz1 (U6GHz), in a major leap forward in developing 6G technology. e& described it as "accelerating the nation's transition to the 6G era", and chief technology officer Marwan Bin Shakar called…
Ajman has launched a pilot phase of a project to classify and regulate buildings, including shared accommodation in residential buildings. It is part of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department’s efforts to improve efficient building use, provide a safe, well-regulated residential environment…
The Dubai-Abu Dhabi Etihad Rail passenger train is finally on track, with residents now travelling from Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates. The new route gives Dubai travellers another way to reach the capital without spending hours behind the wheel. With tickets starting at Dh39 ($10.60)…
Young people will be encouraged to be the voices of change and promote environmental action under programmes designed to keep the memory of conservationist Jane Goodall alive in the UAE. Dr Goodall died at the age of 91, on October 1, 2025, while on a speaking tour in the US. To mark the one-year…
Not only does Zayed National Museum offer a glimpse into the nation’s past but it also helps us understand the man that was the UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The life and achievements of Sheikh Zayed are very much centre stage at the museum, which provides…
The UAE’s relationship with France in combating organised crime is the perfect model for the international community to adopt, the French Justice Minister has said. Gerald Darmanin told The National that France and the UAE had developed complete co-operation against drug trafficking and the…
A $1 million prize will be given for the best AI-generated film at Dubai's flagship social media summit. The AI Film Award will be given in partnership with BytePlus, part of TikTok owner ByteDance, during the 1 Billion Followers Summit between January 8 and 10. This year, TikTok is partnering on…
Dubai's much-anticipated Etihad Rail passenger service has completed its maiden journey, in the latest milestone for the UAE's growing public transport network. The National joined passengers on board the 6.14am train from Al Yalayis Station, next to Jumeirah Golf Estates, to Abu Dhabi on…
The family of a young Indian sailor killed when torpedoes struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has pleaded with Iran and the US to halt attacks on merchant vessels. “Fight with each other, leave our children alone; they are innocent,” the family of Suraj Yadav said. Mr Yadav, 23, was among…
Abu Dhabi's plan to create communities in which residents can reach work, schools, healthcare and leisure facilities within 15 minutes can form the foundation of the UAE’s future development, urban planners said on Tuesday. The '15-minute city' model is intended to make daily life more convenient…
The UAE has launched a global initiative to curb digital acts of violence against women. The SAFE-T Initiative was unveiled during the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, and aims to combine legislation, improved digital literacy and international…
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