Local News from Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
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UAE condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Qatari vessel
The UAE has strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack on Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel as it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ajman unveils AED 1.8 billion urban development roadmap
Ajman has unveiled a AED 1.8 billion development agenda aimed at enhancing community wellbeing and improving quality of life.
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Dubai expands support for aspiring Arab podcasters
The Dubai Press Club has launched the third edition of its Arab Podcast Program to help develop the next generation of Arabic podcast creators.
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UAE certifies world's first commercial air taxi vertiport
Dubai has taken another step closer towards launching commercial air taxi operations.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed to honour 'most beautiful Quranic voices in the world'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the new edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan honours government entities for digital transformation
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister, has honoured several government entities for carrying out digital transformations of its services.
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Abu Dhabi to establish specialised court for human trafficking crimes
Abu Dhabi will set up a specialised court for adjudicating human trafficking crimes following a resolution issued by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
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Mohammed Saeed appointed National Media Authority's Secretary-General
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Mohammed Saeed Rashid Al Shehhi as the Secretary-General of the National Media Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.
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UAE discusses regional developments with Qatar and JordanThe United Arab Emirates held separate conversations with delegates from Qatar and Jordan on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praises UAE's high school toppers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has taken to social media to congratulate the top performing students of the year.
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UAE field hospital in Gaza receives UN delegationThe United Arab Emirates field hospital in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 received a high-level delegation from the United Nations.
