Local News from Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has completed preparations for Eid Al-Adha prayers at 937 mosques across the emirate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a special message on Tuesday describing Arafat Day as the day of "forgiveness, mercy, and completion of faith". 

Two more patients from Gaza are being treated at the UAE floating hospital in Egypt's Al Arish.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has cleared the debts of 2,339 low-income, retirees across the country, totalling more than AED 834 million.

Sri Lanka has made the UAE and 39 other countries eligible to obtain a free-of-charge tourist visas for a period of 30 days.