Local News from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

The UAE has strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack targeting Saudi Arabia's 'Wedyan' tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Dubai Police has launched the second generation of its ‘Ghiath’ smart patrol vehicles, strengthening its AI-powered policing transport ecosystem.

The world's premier mixed martial arts organisation UFC has announced two additional bouts for Abu Dhabi's Fight Night event on July 25.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, has congratulated the team from Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej for winning the gold medal at the International Greenwich Olympiad.

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said Iran "remains incapable" of committing to the agreed requirements of de-escalation following its recent attacks on several Gulf countries.