Local News from Thursday, January 1st, 2026
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UAE lowers age of maturity to 18 years in new decree law
The UAE has lowered the age of majority from 21 years to 18 years under a new law regarding civil transactions.
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UAE President announces launch of citizen-led authority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the launch of an authority that will be led exclusively by citizens to shape the nation's future.
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Emirates flight returns to London shortly after take-off due to 'technical fault'
An Emirates flight from London to Dubai was forced to return to Heathrow airport "shortly after take-off due to a technical fault".
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Ras Al Khaimah rings in New Year with record-breaking show
Ras Al Khaimah ushered in the new year with a new Guinness World Record title for the largest aerial display of a phoenix, a mythical symbol of renewal and rebirth, created using 2,300 drones.
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UAE President announces launch of citizen-led authority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the launch of an authority that will be led exclusively by citizens to shape the nation's future.
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UAE lowers age of maturity to 18 years in new decree law
The UAE has lowered the age of majority from 21 years to 18 years under a new law regarding civil transactions.
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Ras Al Khaimah rings in New Year with record-breaking show
Ras Al Khaimah ushered in the new year with a new Guinness World Record title for the largest aerial display of a phoenix, a mythical symbol of renewal and rebirth, created using 2,300 drones.
