Local News from Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to honour Abdullah Al Sayed Al Hashemi by naming an Abu Dhabi street after him.

Sharjah Police have arrested an Asian man accused of converting his residence into a mini e-cigarette “factory” to package and promote drugs.

United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated on Tuesday in the 19th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Consultative Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on behalf of UAE president His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has renamed Ministerial Development Council as Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development.

Sharjah has started handing out AED 9.14 million in annual bonuses to owners of old taxi number plates for the year 2025. 

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has taken major steps to boost consumer protection by establishing a regulatory framework that outlines the rights and responsibilities of passengers, airlines and licensed travel agents.

The Fallen Heroes’ Affairs Office has organised a daily 'Salute the Flag' ceremony at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi as a tribute to the nation’s martyrs and a reflection of its loyalty and appreciation.

The UAE has called on Iran to cease all actions and threats against the freedom of navigation, particularly in the transit through the Strait of Hormuz.