Local News from Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Dubai’s taxi sector has seen a 7 per cent increase in activity during the first half of 2025.

Perseids meteor shower will illuminate the UAE skies in all its glory on Tuesday night, giving star gazers a feast for the eyes.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the country's commitment to empower the youth to serve as leaders in their communities. 

The UAE's specialised teams have arrived at the Albanian capital of Tirana to support the country in its efforts to contain raging forest fires across several parts of the country.

The UAE has extended its condolences and solidarity with Lebanon over victims of a military facility explosion in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has offered his condolences over a military helicopter crash in Ghana during a phone call with his counterpart in the country Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.