Local News from Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road widened near key exit

A 700-metre stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road near the Umm Al Sheif Street exit in Dubai has been widened to ease traffic flow.
UAE strongly condemns Israeli attack on Doha

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli attack on Qatar, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law.
Lana Nusseibeh and Saeed Al Hajeri appointed Ministers of State

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the appointment of Lana Nusseibeh and Saeed Al Hajeri as UAE Ministers of State.
UAE sends ninth aid plane for Afghanistan quake relief

A UAE aid plane carrying urgent, quake relief supplies has landed in Afghanistan.
Abu Dhabi launches 'Golden Food List' for faster border clearance

Abu Dhabi has launched a 'Golden List' to ease food product custom clearance across the emirate's border crossings.
Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah holds talks with President of Botswana

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has held talks with Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City.

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Dubai welcomes IIM Ahmedabad’s first overseas campus
The first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has officially opened at Dubai International Academic City.
UAE extradites fugitives to Sweden over arms trafficking charges
The UAE has extradited two fugitives to Sweden following their arrest by Dubai Police, acting on an Interpol Red Notice.
UAE summons Israeli Deputy Head of Mission over attack on Qatar
The UAE has summoned the Israeli Deputy Head of Mission, David Ohad Horsandi, to formally express its strong condemnation of Israel’s recent attack on Qatar.