Local News from Monday, June 8th, 2026
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UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan
The UAE has welcomed a joint international statement on Sudan, reaffirming support for a peaceful, democratic and stable future for the African nation.
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UAE-Saudi cooperation leads to major drug seizure
The UAE's National Anti-Narcotics Authority, in coordination with Dubai Police, has foiled an attempt to smuggle 267,300 amphetamine pills.
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UAE midday break for outdoor workers returns from June 15
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the return of its Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy for the 22nd consecutive year.
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Newborn rescued from apartment fire in Sharjah
Teams from Sharjah Civil Defence carried out a dramatic rescue mission to save a newborn who was trapped in an apartment fire in Al Nasserya.
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Warning issued after minibus-truck crash killed 7 in Dubai
Dubai Police have issued a warning about the dangers of stopping on the road after a minibus crashed into a broken-down truck on Dubai's Emirates Road, killing seven and injuring nine others.
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Dubai's KHDA launches councils for parents, educators
Dubai has announced new councils for parents and educators under Knowledge and Human Development Authority's efforts to offer a more active role to both communities in shaping the Emirate's private education landscape.
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ERC allocates humanitarian aid worth AED36.7 million for Gaza
Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has pledged humanitarian aid worth AED36.7 million to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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UAE President offers condolences to Philippine's Marcos over deadly quakeUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his condolences in a message to the leader of Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr after a powerful earthquake left at least 37 dead.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reconstitutes Emirates Health Services boardHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the reconstitution of the Emirates Health Services' board in efforts to strengthen the sector.
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UAE floating hospital receives five new cases from Gaza StripThe United Arab Emirates floating hospital in Egypt's Al-Arish has received five new cases from the Gaza Strip.
