Local News from Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque's courtyards by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and settlers under the protection of Israeli police.

Work is progressing on the Dubai Loop passenger transport tunnel project, a major future mobility initiative designed to enhance connectivity in high-density urban areas.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a next-generation Smart Test System for light-vehicle driving tests, using artificial intelligence, computer vision and advanced data analytics.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has met with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced another milestone in the Emirates Lunar Mission's journey to the far side of the Moon, with the integration of RTx, a ground-penetrating radar transmitter, onto the Rashid Rover 2.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with a number of his global counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Etihad Rail’s new passenger train has completed a showcase journey from Abu Dhabi's Mohamed Bin Zayed City station to Dubai's Al Yalayis station a day ahead of the official launch.