Local News from Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
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UAE President, Ajman Crown Prince discuss national priorities
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, on Tuesday.
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Dubai rolls out traffic upgrades on two key roads
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added new lanes and upgraded entry and exit points on Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road to cut travel time by 20 per cent during peak hours.
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ERC's 'Water Aid' initiative to reduce impact of extreme weather in UAE, abroad
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched a "Water Aid" initiative, with an initial investment of AED11.5 million, to protect the public from extreme weather conditions.
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Dubai Police blocks over 290 websites for promoting drugs
Dubai Police have identified and blocked 297 websites promoting narcotics online during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting an intensified campaign in combating drug trafficking and raising public awareness.
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UAE President and Greek Prime Minister discuss boosting trade ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across key sectors, including economy, AI, tech and renewable energy.
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UAE launches world's first fully integrated AI-powered judicial platform
The United Arab Emirates has launched the first fully integrated judicial platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
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UAE, Slovakia discuss bilateral relations in Bratislava meetingThe UAE and Slovakia have discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand their partnership in key areas such as the economy, renewable energy and advanced technologies.
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Emirati mountaineer becomes youngest Arab to climb over 7,000 metresEmirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has become the youngest Arab to reach an elevation of over 7,000 metres and summit Lenin Peak.
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UAE stands in solidarity with Japan after deadly earthquakeThe UAE has expressed solidarity with Japan after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook its southern region on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region.
