Local News from Monday, May 11th, 2026
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Dubai Media Council opens scholarship applications for Emirati media students
The Dubai Media Council has opened applications for the Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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UAE, Ukraine Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic and development sectors.
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Dubai's bus-on-demand service expands to four new areas
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to four new areas — Al Qusais, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Warqa’a and Dubai Investments Park.
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Dubai completes first-of-its-kind mobile mapping survey of waterways
Dubai Municipality has completed the Middle East’s first pilot project using advanced mobile mapping technology to survey waterways and canals.
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Warning issued after girl injured in crash while crossing Dubai street
Dubai Police have issued a warning about the dangers of not giving way at pedestrian crossings after a girl suffered serious injuries when a car knocked her bicycle down while attempting to cross the street in Al Yalayis 1 area in Mira community.
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Arab League condemns attacks on UAE, Kuwait, Qatar
The Arab League has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar's territorial waters.
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UAE condemns IRGC's infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan IslandThe UAE has strongly condemned the infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out hostile acts.
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Eid Al Adha holidays announced for public sectorFederal government employees in the UAE will get a week off to mark Eid Al Adha.
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Dubai announces Eid Al Adha break for private schoolsDubai's private schools will get a nine-day break after Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that Eid Al Adha holidays will begin on Monday, May 25, and end on Friday, May 29.
