Local News from Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Albania honours UAE rescue team for wildfire relief efforts
The Albanian government has recognised the UAE's contributions to recent wildfire relief efforts in the country.
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UAE, Cyprus reaffirm commitment to Gaza aid via maritime corridor
The UAE and Cyprus have reaffirmed their joint commitment to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Amalthea Maritime Corridor.
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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed honours Dubai’s high-achieving students
Dubai has honoured its top-performing students as they prepare to head to some of the world’s top universities.
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Dubai's Al Thanya Street set for major traffic enhancements
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out rapid traffic upgrades along Al Thanya Street - a vital link between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road.
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UAE extradites criminal on Interpol red list to Netherlands
The UAE has extradited a criminal wanted on the Interpol red list to Netherlands following his arrest in Dubai.
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UAE water pipeline starts supplying clean, drinking water to Gaza
The UAE-funded pipeline has started pumping clean, drinking water from its desalination plants in Egypt to southern parts of Gaza, offering a vital lifeline to thousands of families enduring a severe shortage since the war broke out.
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UAE offers condolences to India over flood victims
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India after heavy rains swept through the Himalayas, killing a number of people and causing extensive damage.
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UAE condemns Israeli targeting of UN peacekeeping forces in LebanonThe UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli military’s grenade attacks near the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) positions in Lebanon.
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Dubai confirms free parking this FridayPublic parking zones in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals and Al Khail Gate parking (N.365), will be free of charge on Friday, September 5 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
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UAE, Saudi leaders discuss strategic ties and regional stabilityThe UAE and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties during high-level talks in Riyadh on Wednesday.
