Local News from Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
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UAE Gender Balance Council advances work on new national strategy
The UAE Gender Balance Council has held a national dialogue bringing together more than 100 representatives from government entities and private-sector companies to help shape the UAE Gender Balance Strategy for 2027 to 2031.
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Major road maintenance works completed across Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance and rehabilitation works on 17 kilometres of asphalt roads across nine streets and six areas of the emirate.
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UAE President expresses support for Qatar after industrial zone incident
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, conveying his condolences following the factory incident in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
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Abu Dhabi warns against online fake chalet promoters
Abu Dhabi Police have urged residents to beware of fake accounts promoting rental chalet and house offers during the summer, following an increase in activity on social media platforms.
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Dubai to provide affordable rent options in new initiative
Dubai has partnered with 11 real estate developers to offer flexible rent payment options for tenants to support housing costs.
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Etihad Rail announces launch date for passenger services
Etihad Rail has announced that introductory operational phase of passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will begin on June 30, cutting the journey time to just 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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UAE President conveys condolences to Venezuela over earthquake victimsUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Saturday with Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President ofVenezuela, to convey his sincere condolences over the victims of the recent earthquake and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
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Dubai Police issues summer vehicle safety warningDubai Police has urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy ahead of summer travel, revealing that officers recorded 3,589 vehicle safety violations during the first five months of the year.
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UAE soldier dies during training missionThe UAE Ministry of Defence has announced the death of soldier Issa Ghuloom Al Baloushi, who passed away during a training mission in the country on Saturday.
