Local News from Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Fee hike approved for Dubai’s private schools
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has approved a 2.35 per cent Education Cost Index (ECI) for Dubai's for-profit private schools for the 2025–26 academic year, allowing eligible schools to increase tuition fees within that limit.
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Dubai court sentences Indian tycoon in major money laundering case
A Dubai court has sentenced Indian businessman B.S.S., widely known as 'Abu Sabah', to five years in prison for his role in a large-scale money laundering operation.
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Weekend road works to cause delays on key Dubai-Sharjah road
Authorities are warning of delays on Emirates Road on Saturday and Sunday due to scheduled maintenance and rehabilitation works.
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Sheikh Abdullah, President of Ecuador discuss boosting ties
Economic and developmental cooperation topped the agenda during discussions between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.
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UAE, Lebanon to enhance ties in economic and investment sectors
The UAE and Lebanon have agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including economic and investment, "through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange and government development".
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UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on SyriaThe UAE has strongly condemned the repeated attacks by Israel on Syria and reaffirmed its commitment to the country's "unity, stability and territorial integrity".
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Gate of Sudan festival celebrates strong UAE-Sudan cultural tiesThe UAE has hosted a cultural festival to mark deep cultural ties with Sudan to "foster meaningful intercultural dialogue and celebrate diversity".
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UAE leaders congratulate Singapore's Lawrence Wong on election winPresident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan joined other UAE leaders in congratulating Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the People's Action Party on their election victory on Saturday.
