Local News from Thursday, February 12th, 2026
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Remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan for UAE public schools
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced that public school students will switch to remote learning on Fridays during the holy month of Ramadan, marking the second consecutive year of the initiative.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlights nation’s defence vision at naval college ceremony
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended the graduation ceremony of the 26th cohort of the Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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Umm Al Emarat aid ship sets sail for Gaza Strip
The UAE has dispatched a new aid ship to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people, coinciding with the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
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UAE announces Ramadan working hours for private sector
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has confirmed that private sector employees will have their working days reduced by two hours during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Members of UAE's National Identity Committee unveiled
The National Identity Committee has been established under a decision issued by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Kazakhstan crowned champions of UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Team Kazakhstan 'C' has walked away with a prize money of $80,000 after being crowned the overall champion of the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026. They secured a total of 536 points.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launches campaign to rescue 5 million children from hungerHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the 11.5: Edge of Life Ramadan campaign to rescue 5 million children around the world from hunger.
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Dubai advances measures to support people of determinationDubai is advancing new measures to support people of determination, with initiatives aimed at enhancing their rights, services and community inclusion.
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to lead UAE delegation at AI Impact Summit in IndiaOn behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation to the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.
