Local News from Sunday, May 10th, 2026

The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, delivered during talks between the two countries' Foreign Ministers in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo ship in the territorial waters of Qatar, which caused a small fire on the ship without any injuries.

The United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Kuwait.

A senior UAE official has concluded a visit to the Netherlands focused on expanding cooperation in water security, energy and climate resilience ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.

Authorities have confirmed that smoke visible in the Al Jaddaf area on Sunday was caused by a docked boat catching fire in Dubai Creek.

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education have announced that in-person learning will resume for all students from Monday, May 11 in the United Arab Emirates.

The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted two drones on Sunday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Dubai Police have introduced a new "National Inspector" role within the General Department of Airport Security for one of the world's busiest travel hubs.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a new humanitarian programme to eliminate river blindness.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened the city's first Smart Bus Station at Mall of the Emirates.

Dubai's Al Rashidiya Police Station recorded a 99.05 per cent safety perception rate, among other scores, during an annual inspection.