Local News from Friday, August 1st, 2025

BRIDGE Roadshow lands in Shanghai as UAE leads global media dialogue

The BRIDGE Roadshow continues its global journey, with Shanghai hosting the latest stop in a series of high-level gatherings focused on the future of media and communication.
Abu Dhabi industrial facility suspended over air quality violations

Operations at an industrial facility in Abu Dhabi’s Mussafah area have been temporarily suspended for violating environmental standards, including excessive air emissions.
UAE Central Bank fines exchange house AED10.7 million

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a fine of AED10.7 million on an exchange house for violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
Over 900 students graduate from Dubai Police's summer programme

A total of 922 students from 28 nationalities have graduated from Dubai Police's summer programme.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises UAE National Service recruits' military skills

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has praised the discipline and readiness of UAE National Service recruits.
UAE welcomes intent of 10 nations to recognise State of Palestine

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the intention of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malta, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Andorra, Portugal and San Marino's to recognise the State of Palestine.

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HH Sheikh Mohammed trials Dubai to Fujairah train
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday, took a test journey aboard the Etihad Rail passenger train, travelling from Dubai to Fujairah to inspect progress on the national rail network.
Abu Dhabi industrial facility suspended over air quality violations
Operations at an industrial facility in Abu Dhabi’s Mussafah area have been temporarily suspended for violating environmental standards, including excessive air emissions.
BRIDGE Roadshow lands in Shanghai as UAE leads global media dialogue
The BRIDGE Roadshow continues its global journey, with Shanghai hosting the latest stop in a series of high-level gatherings focused on the future of media and communication.