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Being covered in salt is one of the treatments offered at the cave in Al Ain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Photo essay: A visit to Al Ain's man-made salt cave

The site promotes better health and well-being in the UAE

WeekendOctober 13, 2023
Rana Afifi
The majority of young Arabs say social media is having a negative impact on their mental well-being. Reuters
Arab Youth Survey 2023: Social media causing decline in mental health

Almost three in four say they are struggling to disconnect from online platforms

UAEOctober 10, 2023
Patrick Ryan
Mohamed Mandi, known for his stylized form of the Arabic alphabet, at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Photo essay: Arabic calligraphy thrives at Qasr Al Hosn

Mohamed Mandi is helping to nurture tradition through the use of visual art

WeekendOctober 06, 2023
Rana Afifi
Air-conditioning settings can be detrimental to health, doctors say. Photo: Morsa Images
Air-conditioning wars: which side are you on?

Setting indoor temperatures too low can hamper productivity and trigger colds, headaches and other illnesses

WeekendOctober 06, 2023
Rana Afifi
Schoolboy environmentalist Sultan Albadi, from Sharjah, signing his third book. Photo: Sultan Albadi
Emirati environmentalist, aged 11, aims to inspire his peers

Sultan Albadi is on a mission to make the world a better place for children his age

EnvironmentOctober 06, 2023
Rana Afifi
Visitors from China were given a special welcome at Dubai International Airport on Sunday. Photo: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
UAE celebrates China's national day with warm welcome for visitors

Passport officers handed out chocolates and souvenirs displaying the flags of the two countries

UAEOctober 02, 2023
Rana Afifi
Western cattle egrets nesting in the sidr tree in Al Ain. Victor Besa / The National
Al Ain tree brings joy to a community as nature's perfect nesting spot

Two colourful species of birds have made the sidr tree their home for many years

EnvironmentSeptember 17, 2023
Rana Afifi
The Kite Beach Centre in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Photo essay: A flying visit to Umm Al Quwain's Kite Beach Centre

From mangrove tours to kitesurfing or just chilling at the beach, this little corner of the UAE is a must-visit

WeekendSeptember 15, 2023
Rana Afifi
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has emphasised the need to protect the Arabic language. Photo: Sharjah Media Council
Preservation vs westernisation: the debate about the future of Arabic

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi speaks of need to preserve the Arab world's unique language

WeekendSeptember 15, 2023
Rana Afifi
Hani Al Malki was caught up in chaotic scenes at the annual festival. Photo: Hani Al Malki
Dubai resident stranded at Burning Man describes chaos of rationing food and water

Hani Al Malki believes a major disaster was only narrowly averted

UAESeptember 06, 2023
Rana Afifi
Newly planted mangrove seedlings in Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
UAE to plant 10 mangroves for every person attending Cop28

Project could result in 800,000 being planted in Abu Dhabi to help mark climate change talks in Dubai

Cop28September 05, 2023
Rana Afifi
Sultan Al Neyadi ahead of his spacewalk on Friday. Photo: Sultan Al Neyadi
Al Ain looks forward to welcoming home local hero Sultan Al Neyadi

Residents are eagerly awaiting the Emirati astronaut's return to celebrate his stellar accomplishments

UAE in SpaceSeptember 03, 2023
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