Local News from Monday, May 11th, 2026

The Dubai Media Council has opened applications for the Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students for the 2026–2027 academic year.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic and development sectors.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to four new areas — Al Qusais, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Warqa’a and Dubai Investments Park.

Dubai Municipality has completed the Middle East’s first pilot project using advanced mobile mapping technology to survey waterways and canals.

Dubai Police have issued a warning about the dangers of not giving way at pedestrian crossings after a girl suffered serious injuries when a car knocked her bicycle down while attempting to cross the street in Al Yalayis 1 area in Mira community.

The Arab League has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar's territorial waters.