Local News from Monday, July 13th, 2026

Reducing reliance on single-use products is the focus of a new sustainability drive across Sharjah.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has closed submissions for its 2027 awards cycle, receiving 10,233 entries from 177 countries.

The UAE has strongly condemned renewed hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.

A fire that broke out at a warehouse in Abu Dhabi's Zayed Military City has been brought under control.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the impact of the recent regional developments on international security and navigation during a phone call with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Abu Dhabi Mobility has introduced special licence plates for autonomous vehicles, with 'Auto Drive' label added for commercial ones, and 'Test' plate for those under trial.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the implications of the latest regional developments on security and stability in a phone call with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita.