Local News from Friday, May 15th, 2026

The UAE has strongly rejected Iranian allegations and threats targeting its sovereignty and national security, reaffirming its right to respond to any hostile actions in line with international law.

Dubai is set to roll out drone delivery services across selected public parks and beaches as part of its push to enhance smart mobility and visitor convenience.

UAE authorities have confirmed that Danalac infant formula is not registered in the country and has not been imported through official channels.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's headquarters - Al Shera’a (known as sail in Arabic) - in Al Jaddaf.

Dubai Police have detained a driver and impounded his car with a release fee of AED 50,000 after his reckless stunts on a highway endangered the lives of other motorists.

The UAE has announced the restoration of the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus with the support Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation.

The UAE has successfully mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, involving 205 captives from each side.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday said it impounded a total of 9,753 vehicles in the year 2025 for parking rule violations.

The UAE and India have agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership following talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has been briefed on the West-East Pipeline oil project that is expected to double ADNOC's export capacity through Fujairah.