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          The UAE has introduced a new federal family law. Photo: Unsplash

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          Mother-of-three Emma de Lautour and her husband Iannis Mardell legalised temporary guardians for their children in 2021. Photo: Emma de Lautour

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          Families urged to avoid air travel if children have measles symptoms

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          Hanadi Al Yafei, director of Sharjah's child safety department and chairwoman of the steering committee for Kanaf. Pawan Singh / The National

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          Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority set up an interactive pavilion at Yas Mall. Photo: ECA

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          The new programme will help professionals working in child safeguarding roles across the emirate. Getty

          Child protection specialists in Sharjah receive more training to investigate abuse

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          Caregivers who leave children unattended in cars could face fines of Dh1 million and up to 10 years in prison. Photo: Sammy Dallal / The National

          Dubai Police tell distracted parents not to lock children in cars

          UAEAugust 08, 2023
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