Local News from Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary set for AED 650 million makeover
Dubai's Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is set for a major AED 650 million facelift aimed at transforming it into a world-class eco-tourism destination.
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UAE cracks down on firms not practising licensed activities
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is cracking down on businesses violating labour laws.
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Dubai completes region's first test flight of Joby Air Taxi
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, on Monday announced the successful first test flight of Joby air taxi in the region, marking "a major step towards launching full operations next year".
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Abu Dhabi population grows 7.5% in 2024, exceeds 4 million
Abu Dhabi's population has exceeded 4 million in 2024, marking a 7.5 per cent growth, the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) announced on Monday.
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UAE President congratulates Congo on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday congratulated the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, on his country's Independence Day, as the UAE expressed support for the Central African country's ceasefire with Rwanda.
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UAE condemns attack on Pakistan military convoy
The UAE on Monday condemned an attack on a military convoy in Pakistan, which killed more than a dozen soldiers.
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Petrol, diesel prices to increase in July
Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase in July, the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced on Monday.
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Dubai to begin summer working hours for government agencies
Government entities in Dubai are set to implement the 'Our Summer is Flexible' programme on Tuesday, introducing flexible working hours in the public sector until September 12.
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Arab Parliament President praises UAE's humanitarian efforts
The President of the Arab Parliament has praised the significant efforts made by the UAE in supporting the Palestinians impacted by the conflict in Gaza during a comprehensive tour of the UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt’s Al Arish.
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New upgrades boost connectivity between Sheikh Zayed, Al Khail roadsDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a series of rapid upgrades to improve traffic flow between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road via Al Meydan Street.
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Abu Dhabi student wins UAE qualifiers of Arab Reading ChallengeReem Adel Ahmed Al Zarouni, a seventh-grader from Al Ittihad National Private School in Abu Dhabi, has been named the UAE champion of the 9th Arab Reading Challenge
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UAE, South Korea leaders hold talks on strategic partnershipUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myung have held a phone call to discuss strengthening ties between their nations.
