Local News from Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa who is on a working state visit.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, praised the flexibility of the education system in the United Arab Emirates following the return to in-person learning during a visit to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Wednesday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen on Wednesday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday unveiled Dubai Metro's new 24-km Gold Line that will be built at a cost AED 34 billion.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reviewed evacuation plans, early warning systems, and the readiness of response teams out at more than 480 schools and nurseries just days after reopening educational institutions for in-person learning.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed developments in artificial intelligence and space in a phone call with American entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Morocco during a phone call with King Mohammed VI.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed developments in the global markets with Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, in a meeting on Wednesday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed the implications of regional developments on international peace and security with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.