Local News from Thursday, July 9th, 2026
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UAE strengthens power grid resilience with national monitoring centre
The UAE has launched a monitoring centre to strengthen the reliability and resilience of its electricity network through real-time tracking and coordination across all major power providers.
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UAE foreign minister holds diplomatic talks on regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest developments in the Middle East during a series of phone calls with regional and international counterparts.
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Abu Dhabi student crowned UAE champion of Arab Reading Challenge
Grade 6 student Danah Adel Al Zarouni has been crowned the UAE Champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge and will go on to represent the country in the overall finals.
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UAE President, Kuwaiti Emir discuss stronger bilateral ties
The UAE and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to closer economic and development cooperation following talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
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UAE strongly condemns renewed hostile Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The UAE has strongly condemned hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait for a second night in a row, calling it a "threat" to regional security and stability.
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UAE, Germany explore ways to expand cooperation across key sectors
The UAE and Germany have underscored the importance of public-private sector partnerships in key sectors and explored ways to enhance cooperation in energy, water technology, mobility, digital infrastructure and space.
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UAE President arrives in Kuwait on fraternal visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Kuwait on a fraternal visit.
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UAE announces four days of mourning following death of former Qatar EmirThe UAE Presidential Court has announced a four-day period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and father of the country's current Emir.
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UAE President, Greek PM discuss regional developmentsUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the impact of the recent regional developments on international security and navigation during a phone call with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
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Abu Dhabi unveils special number plates for autonomous vehiclesAbu Dhabi Mobility has introduced special licence plates for autonomous vehicles, with 'Auto Drive' label added for commercial ones, and 'Test' plate for those under trial.
