Local News from Friday, April 24th, 2026

The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted two northern border posts in the State of Kuwait using two explosive-laden drones launched from the Republic of Iraq.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sergey Lavrov, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The United Arab Emirates announced on Friday the success of mediation efforts it undertook between Russia and Ukraine, exchanging 193 prisoners from either side, 386 in total.

The United Arab Emirates have sent a relief plane carrying more than 100 tons of aid and basic food supplies to the Gaza strip.

Etihad Rail has marked a milestone by transporting the first consignment of Nissan cars from ports on the Eastern Coast in Fujairah to the dry port at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), marking a new chapter in how goods travel across the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday unveiled a date factory to ensure malnourished children don't go hungry in "lesser fortunate communities".

Dubai Police have taken firm action against several bikers after they were caught performing dangerous stunts and violating traffic laws across the Emirate.

The new members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council have taken the oath of office before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a ceremony on Friday.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has honoured a host of government entities, including Abu Dhabi Police and the Department of Health, for their exemplary performance.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus, on ways to strengthen the cooperation and bilateral relations between the two nations.