Local News from Thursday, May 7th, 2026

The UAE and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their partnership during the 18th Strategic Dialogue, held in Abu Dhabi.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE.

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that June 30, 2026, is the deadline for private sector companies with 50 or more employees to meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of the year.

The UAE has announced the formation of a national committee to document Iranian acts of aggression and the resulting human, material and economic damages affecting the country, its citizens, residents and visitors.

Construction work on the "Billion Meals Dates Factory" project has officially started, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the AED700 million Khorfakkan Resort that will enhance tourism and investment in the Emirate.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria in a phone call on Thursday.

The United Arab Emirates has sent its final Humaid Air Bridge aircraft, carrying 100 tonnes of food aid and more than 3,200 food parcels for delivery to Gaza.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with his counterpart from Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides in Abu Dhabi, discussing bilateral relations and ways to advance cooperation, in key sectors like economy and trade.

The UAE Ministry of Interior (MoI) hosted an awareness session on Thursday to discuss the dangers of drug use and its impact on families, society and the workplace.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has shared a message highlighting the impact of the "Make it in the Emirates" exhibition in building a "more resilient and sustainable national industrial model" for the UAE.

Dubai-based district cooling services provider Empower has reported an increase in revenue and net profit in their 2026 first quarter financial results.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has co-chaired the seventh session of the UAE-Qatar Joint Higher Committee with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the Zayed National Museum on Wednesday.