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Zeina Balaa, left, and Rima Semaan are the creators behind Zein, a doll designed to encourage thoughtfulness and compassion. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE mothers launch Ramadan doll to teach children about kindness and compassion

Rima Semaan and Zeina Balaa are the founders of Hippocampus Creations, through which they aim to teach youngsters social and emotional intelligence

World Sleep Day: Meet the UAE sleep coaches helping adults nod off

UAE experts on what to know about reproductive health

From athletes to chefs, how people in different professions fast during Ramadan

What is Hyrox? Punishing race raises the bar for fitness fans

Bear Grylls in Dubai: ‘I’m not a fearless person’

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In a story shared on his official Instagram account, Sheikh Hamdan posted a birth card revealing that he and his wife have named their newborn daughter Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

As Sheikh Hamdan names fourth child Hind, here's what it means

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, left, and Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson. Sportzpics for IPL

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An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash

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A member of Gaza's Department of Archaeological Manuscripts collects works to salvage books and manuscripts from the Great Omari Mosque Library that were damaged in the war. Anadolu via Getty Images

Historic manuscripts plucked from the ruins of Gaza's Great Omari Mosque

Visitors at Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. The UAE's real estate market has evolved into a relatively stable, income-generating opportunity. EPA

Why UAE property market is attracting more foreign investors

An artist rendering of the F-47, the US's sixth generation warplane. US Air Force / Reuters

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KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 22: Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia / Getty Images)

IPL 2025: Kohli guides RCB to big win over defending champions Kolkata

A melting glacier in Scoresby Sound, eastern Greenland. AFP

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Dave Asprey talks the future of AI-powered workouts at the Future Human summit in Dubai. Photo: Mindvalley

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The continuous positive airway pressure machine helps people with sleep apnea to breathe better. Getty Images

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