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• UAE President to begin state visit to Germany on Wednesday

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a state visit to Germany on Wednesday, September 9.

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan marks 20 years leading Executive Council of Dubai

  Dubai has recorded major gains in its economy, public services and quality of life over the past 20 years, with people at the centre of its development strategy.

• Dubai speeds up airport procedures with 'Click & Travel'

  The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has officially launched a mobile service designed to make entry and departure procedures at Dubai Airports faster and more flexible for travellers.

• Dubai Metro’s ONPASSIVE station gets new name

  Dubai Metro’s ONPASSIVE station on the Red Line is being renamed Garmin Metro Station, under a 10-year naming rights agreement.

• UAE, Lebanon reaffirm commitment to stronger ties

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun have discussed bilateral ties and efforts to strengthen Lebanon’s security and stability.

• Hili Forum highlights Gulf’s role in a changing global order

  The Gulf region is at a critical crossroads, with regional security, economic interests and emerging technologies reshaping its role in the global order.

• Sheikh Mansour approves family charter to protect children after divorce

  Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has approved a resolution to protect children’s wellbeing and stability after a divorce.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails Dubai Crown Prince as 'pillar' of his journey

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has expressed pride at the achievements of the Dubai Crown Prince in the second excerpt from his new book, "The Letters".

• UAE flights to Jakarta face disruptions due to volcanic ash

  Emirates and Etihad Airways have announced some cancellations and delays for flights to and from Jakarta on Monday following the temporary closure of the Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) due to volcanic ash.

• UAE launches programme to empower Emirati youth address water challenges

  The UAE has launched a national programme, titled "Water Pioneers", to empower young Emiratis with the knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities to shape the future of the water sector globally.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to UAE President in new book

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, in his newly launched book.

• Falcon sets world auction record at AED2.1 million in Abu Dhabi

  A record-breaking AED 2.1 million was achieved for the Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon at the final auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026. 

• UAE expresses solidarity with Greece over death of two pilots in plane crash

  The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Greece following a plane crash during an airshow at Tanagra Air Force Base north of Athens, which resulted in the deaths of two pilots.

• UAE joins 7 other countries in rejecting displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

  The UAE joined Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt on Sunday in a coordinated statement rejecting proposals to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

• Five UAE aid convoys enter Gaza carrying 533 tonnes of supplies

  Five UAE aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip over the last week carrying 533 tonnes of humanitarian supplies as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

• UAE search and rescue team begins field operations in flood-hit Nepal

  The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun field operations in Nepal's Rasuwa region to support authorities responding to the devastating floods.

• Dubai Police completes 104 technology projects in a year

  Dubai Police completed 104 strategic and operational technology projects over the past year as it expanded the use of artificial intelligence and automation across its services, it announced on Sunday.

• UAE leaders meet with King of Bahrain to discuss regional issues

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Saturday with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

• New RTA development at Al Qiyadah Intersection cuts traffic by 15 per cent

  Dubai's Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvements at Al Qiyadah Intersection towards Abu Hail and Salah Al Din Streets.