Local News from Friday, May 16th, 2025

Fire erupts in Sharjah warehouses

A fire that broke out in several warehouses in Sharjah’s Industrial Area 18 on Friday has been brought under control.
UAE welcomes PKK's decision to disband and disarm

The UAE has welcomed the Kurdistan Workers' Party’s (PKK) decision to disband and disarm, calling it a positive step toward regional peace and stability.
Trump concludes 'historic' 3-nation Gulf visit

US President Donald Trump has departed the UAE, concluding his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.
Dubai announces pause on some private school inspections

No inspections will be carried out in some private schools in Dubai during the 2025-26 academic year, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced.
UAE-US AI campus unveiled in Abu Dhabi during Trump visit

The UAE and US unveiled the first phase of a 5GW AI Campus in Abu Dhabi during President Donald Trump's visit, deepening bilateral cooperation in AI and digital infrastructure.
UAE, US Presidents focus on boosting ties in 'future-focused industries'

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has highlighted continued efforts in "driving investments in future-focused industries such as AI and advanced technology" following talks with Donald Trump.

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UAE to send aid to Gaza following agreement with Israel
The UAE will send urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza to address the needs of 15,000 civilians, in the first phase, following an agreement with Israel.
UAE companies urged to meet mid-year Emiratisation goals
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is urging private sector companies with 50 or more employees to meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2025.
Exchange house fined AED 200 million for compliance failures
The Central Bank of the UAE has imposed a financial penalty of AED 200 million on an exchange house for serious violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.