Local News from Friday, August 7th, 2026
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UAE markets clear of lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed that UAE markets are free of lettuce products linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in some countries.
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UAE, Russian Presidents discuss strategic ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have discussed strengthening cooperation under the two countries' strategic partnership.
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UAE announces holiday to mark Prophet's birthday
The UAE has declared Friday, August 28, as a holiday for public and private sector workers to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
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Fire contained at under-construction building on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have successfully contained a fire that broke out at an under-construction building on Yas Island on Friday morning.
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UAE, Arab League discuss regional security
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments with Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy.
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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".
