Local News from Monday, June 29th, 2026
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UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban for citizens
Starting June 29, UAE nationals can resume travel to Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced, lifting earlier restrictions.
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UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syria
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Quneitra and Daraa in Syria.
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Dubai's RTA smart mini-bus service hits 193,000 users
Dubai's app-based shared minibus service, operated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has served over 193,000 users since its launch in December 2024.
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Jumeirah Beach 2 awarded historic Gold Accessibility Certification
Jumeirah Beach 2 has become Dubai's first beach to be awarded a Gold Accessibility Certification from the World Disability Union.
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UAE stands in solidarity with Qatar over maritime incident
The UAE has expressed solidarity with Qatar after a shrapnel from a military operation in the region left one dead and another injured.
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Reckless driver jailed and fined AED70,000 in Abu Dhabi
A motorist has been jailed for six months after the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court found him guilty of reckless driving that endangered his own life and the lives of other road users.
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First genomics-driven UAE clinical trial targets Alzheimer's risk
The UAE has launched its first genomics-driven clinical trial, using data from the Emirati Genome Programme to identify people at risk of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms develop, in a major milestone for precision and preventive healthcare.
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Reem Al Hashimy honoured with top Italian leadership award
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been awarded the Marisa Bellisario Award, one of Italy’s leading honours recognising outstanding women in leadership.
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UAE makes rail history as first passenger train arrives in Abu DhabiThe UAE has made history as the first passenger train from Fujairah arrived in Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City Station at 7:15 am on Tuesday.
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Dubai strengthens focus on future-ready educationDubai is pushing ahead with new education initiatives aimed at strengthening learning outcomes, improving student wellbeing and equipping learners with future-ready skills.
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Dubai rolls out traffic upgrades at 28 locationsDubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out a series of traffic improvement projects across 28 locations between July and September.
