Local News from Thursday, August 6th, 2026
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UAE supports Bangladesh with urgent flood relief
The UAE Aid Agency has announced urgent humanitarian assistance for people affected by severe flooding in Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rains.
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UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel's continued attacks in Gaza
The UAE has joined Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
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Abu Dhabi court adjourns hearing in Sudan’s illegal military transfer case
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has adjourned the hearing in the Sudan illegal military transfer case, involving 13 people and six companies, until August 12 to allow the defence to complete its pleadings.
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UAE leaders hail Sheikh Zayed's leadership on 60th anniversary of accession
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hailed the leadership of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, on the 60th anniversary of his accession as Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
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UAE expands youth empowerment efforts across key sectorsThe UAE is highlighting its youth empowerment efforts in sustainability, technology and international development as the country marks International Youth Day on August 12.
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UAE authorities seize 3.5 million non-compliant excise goodsThe Federal Tax Authority (FTA) says joint inspection campaigns with Dubai Police in the first half of 2026 led to the seizure of more than 3.5 million non-compliant packages of excise goods.
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Gargash highlights need to end region's 'indefinite' stateDr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has highlighted the region cannot remain in an indefinite state of "neither war nor peace".
