Local News from Thursday, October 8th, 2026
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UAE and Saudi Arabia explore rail connectivity, infrastructure integration
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have agreed to explore stronger rail and energy links, with a new agreement aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation.
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UAE amends provisions of Crimes and Penalties Law
The UAE has issued a Federal Decree Law amending provisions of the Crimes and Penalties Law, decriminalising attempted suicide and introducing stricter penalties for anyone who incites or assists another person to take their own life.
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Abu Dhabi teams up with Elon Musk’s company to assess underground transport
Abu Dhabi is exploring the future of underground transport and infrastructure through a partnership with The Boring Company, the tunnelling technology firm founded by Elon Musk.
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Saudi King invites UAE President to GCC-EU summit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received an invitation to attend the second GCC-EU Summit.
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UAE condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
The UAE has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on airports in Abha and Riyadh that killed three people and injured dozens of civilians.
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UAE President and Syria's Al-Sharaa discuss expanding cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al-Sharaa have discussed expanding economic and development cooperation in a phone call on Thursday.
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UAE flights to Riyadh face disruptions after Houthi attacksEtihad Airways and flydubai have announced cancellations of flights to Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh for two days after Houthi missile attacks targetted King Khalid International Airport.
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UAE President, Canadian PM discusses boosting economic tiesUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked into strengthening economic and investment ties with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a phone call on Friday.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law to establish Dubai Orchestra FoundationHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law establishing the Dubai Orchestra Foundation, which will advance the arts and orchestral music sector in the Emirate.
