Local News from Sunday, August 30th, 2026

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition on Sunday.

Five United Arab Emirates humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people.

The UAE has announced an integrated national programme to build an education and research system that keeps pace with rapid changes in the scientific and technological sectors, empowers national talent and strengthen competitiveness of Emirati products.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts, at a total cost of AED 1.161 billion, to develop several key intersections along Al Meydan Street to improve connectivity and traffic flow.

The UAE has sent an aircraft carrying urgent relief aid, consisting of 83 tonnes of food supplies and various shelter and humanitarian essentials, to support those affected by the devastating flash flood and landslide in Nepal.