Local News from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
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UAE condemns hostile Iranian attack on Saudi tanker
The UAE has strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack targeting Saudi Arabia's 'Wedyan' tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dubai Police unveils next generation of 'Ghiath' smart patrols
Dubai Police has launched the second generation of its ‘Ghiath’ smart patrol vehicles, strengthening its AI-powered policing transport ecosystem.
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UFC adds two more bouts to Abu Dhabi Fight Night
The world's premier mixed martial arts organisation UFC has announced two additional bouts for Abu Dhabi's Fight Night event on July 25.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan meets gold medallists of International Greenwich Olympiad
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, has congratulated the team from Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej for winning the gold medal at the International Greenwich Olympiad.
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Iran remains incapable of turning page on war: Gargash
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said Iran "remains incapable" of committing to the agreed requirements of de-escalation following its recent attacks on several Gulf countries.
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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 toppersHis 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.
