Local News from Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed Al Sharaa to discuss ways to strengthening bilateral relations.

A strategic corridor parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road, featuring a 15 km-long elevated carriageway with three lanes in each direction, is among key projects approved by Dubai’s Executive Council, alongside AED 18 billion worth of broader development initiatives.

The UAE Ministry of Interior, through the Federal Traffic Council, has launched its third traffic safety campaign of 2026, under the slogan 'Accident-Free Summer'.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chad's leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno have discussed ways to strengthen partnership across a range of key sectors, including economy, trade, development and renewable energy.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year, with around three million passengers expected to pass through its terminals during the first half of July.