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  The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Ankara on a state visit at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

• Foreign bank penalised for violating UAE regulations

  The branch of a foreign bank operating in the UAE has been fined AED 600,000 for failing to comply with market conduct and consumer protection regulations.

• UAE aid ship for Gaza gets loaded with ambulances, water tankers

  The eighth UAE aid ship for Gaza is being loaded with ambulances, essential medicines, medical supplies and water tankers at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port.

• UAE issues weather alert as dusty conditions reduce visibility

  The UAE weather bureau has issued a yellow and orange dust alert across the UAE, with strong winds reducing visibility to below 1,000 metres in some parts of the country.

• UAE President to begin state visit to Turkey on Wednesday

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a state visit to Turkey on Wednesday.

• Traffic diversions in Mirdif for Dubai Metro Blue Line works

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is advising motorists of new traffic diversions in Mirdif as construction begins on the Dubai Metro Blue Line.

• UAE, Iranian Presidents discuss regional developments

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.

• Dubai cracks down on unsafe delivery riders

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in coordination with multiple government agencies, has carried out more than 1,000 inspections targeting delivery motorcycles across the emirate.

• 12 Abu Dhabi schools barred from enrolling students amid academic audit

  The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched a major review of academic records at private schools across the emirate.

• Dubai’s NABIDH platform surpasses 10 million medical records

  In a major milestone for Dubai’s healthcare sector, the number of medical records stored on the NABIDH platform has surpassed 10.41 million as of the end of June 2025.

• Autonomous vehicles hit the tarmac at Dubai World Central

  A fleet of autonomous vehicles have been deployed to support ramp operations at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International airport (DWC).

• UAE remains focused on empowering youth to lead: H.H. Sheikh Mohamed

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has marked World Youth Skills Day with a special message reiterating the country's "focus on empowering youth to lead, create and contribute to the progress of (the) nation".

• More than 300,000 trees planted as part of Dubai’s green push

  Dubai Municipality has completed a series of landscaping and afforestation projects across key roads and intersections in the first half of 2025, as part of its broader Green Dubai initiative.

• Over 3.5 million illegal excise goods seized in Dubai operation

  In a major crackdown on tax evasion, inspectors from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have seized over 3.5 million illegal excise goods from a facility in Dubai.

• Emirates Road to undergo AED750 million makeover

  Starting September, Emirates Road will undergo a massive makeover over the next two years at an estimated cost of AED750 million.

• Dubai Press Club confirms Arab Media Summit 2026 dates

  The Dubai Press Club has announced that the next Arab Media Summit will take place from March 31 to April 2, 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

• Dubai Police arrests 3 Belgians wanted by Interpol

  Dubai Police have arrested and extradited three Belgians wanted by International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) for cross-border organised crime.

• President names new chairperson of Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the chairperson of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity.

• UAE, Turkish Presidents reiterate need for dialogue in solving regional crises

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving regional crises during a call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

• Dubai announces AED633 million upgrade for Al Mustaqbal Street

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a AED633 million contract for the upgrade of Al Mustaqbal Street.