Local News from Sunday, July 12th, 2026

The UAE has strongly condemned a drone attack on Kuwait that targeted three border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Syria following a deadly ferry accident in Deir al-Zor.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bangladesh over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage.

The UAE Presidential Court has announced a four-day period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and father of the country's current Emir.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held bilateral talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a fraternal visit to Egypt's El Alamein.

The UAE has strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Jordan with missiles and drones on Sunday.

Under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, five UAE convoys have entered Gaza with 792 tonnes of relief supplies in line with its ongoing efforts to support Palestinians in the Strip.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED 2 billion contract for the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project, which includes the construction of 15 bridges and tunnels across the Emirate.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of his father and former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) has stated that the situation across the UAE remains stable with "no indications of concern", and clarified that the Iranian missile threats detected early on Sunday were outside the country's borders.