Local News from Saturday, October 17th, 2026

RAK Ruler arrives in Shenzhen on working visit to China

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has arrived in Shenzhen on Saturday on a working visit to China.
Burj Khalifa, Mubadala Tower light up for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix countdown

Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Tower have lit up to mark the 50-day countdown until the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Dubai Police return lost handbag of valuables to traveller

A traveller flying through DXB was pleasantly surprised when Dubai Police found her handbag that she had lost before boarding her flight.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names SWS Board Technology for Dubai-it award

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has presented the Dubai-it Award to SWS Board Technology team for Projects in the Field of Economy.
GCAA warns weather may disrupt flights across UAE

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a warning about "limited flight delays" across the UAE due to seasonal weather changes that could reduce visibility.

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