Local News from Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

The UAE Gender Balance Council has held a national dialogue bringing together more than 100 representatives from government entities and private-sector companies to help shape the UAE Gender Balance Strategy for 2027 to 2031.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance and rehabilitation works on 17 kilometres of asphalt roads across nine streets and six areas of the emirate.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, conveying his condolences following the factory incident in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.

Abu Dhabi Police have urged residents to beware of fake accounts promoting rental chalet and house offers during the summer, following an increase in activity on social media platforms.

Dubai has partnered with 11 real estate developers to offer flexible rent payment options for tenants to support housing costs.

Etihad Rail has announced that introductory operational phase of passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will begin on June 30, cutting the journey time to just 1 hour and 45 minutes.