Local News from Saturday, May 9th, 2026

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, on Saturday, the latest regional developments and the repercussions of Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed the UAE's support for Bahrain after authorities there said they had uncovered a cell linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

During a working visit to the UAE, Christian Stocker, the Federal Chancellor of Austria met UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss the latest international developments and regional security.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Péter Magyar on the occasion of taking the oath of office as Prime Minister of Hungary.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge near the World Trade Centre as part of a wider project aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow in the area.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have discussed ways to strengthen ties within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

A reckless driver in Sharjah has been arrested and handed a total of 35 black points for multiple traffic violations for his dangerous stunts in a residential neighbourhood.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on UAE during a call with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain have expressed solidarity with the UAE and strongly condemned the Iranian attacks that left three injured.