Local News from Wednesday, November 11th, 2026

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, led a high-level Emirati delegation at the opening of the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya, Turkey.

Abu Dhabi is hosting the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine for the first time in the UAE, bringing together more than 2,000 participants from over 120 countries.

Several beaches in Ras Al Khaimah have reopened to the public, with access to remaining locations set to resume in phases.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has honoured 13 winners of the inaugural 'Dubai-it Award', which celebrates exceptional achievements by individuals, projects, institutions and companies across various sectors.

Abu Dhabi has brought hundreds of new electric vehicle charging units into operation across public parking areas, as part of efforts to encourage greener transport across the emirate.

Students in Dubai can get up to 50 per cent off public transport fares through a new all-in-one student card that also provides access to discounts and benefits in the UAE and abroad.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has landed in Turkey for the Antalya Leaders’ Summit, being held on November 11-12 as part of COP31.

Dubai has invited the public to name 35 new community parks set to open across 11 neighbourhoods this winter, with residents standing a chance to win AED 2,500 for each selected name.

Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has highlighted the UAE's "constructive role in facilitating dialogue and bridging differences" as Abu Dhabi hosts the second day of Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral talks. 

Authorities in the UAE have announced the lifting of visa restrictions on Ugandan nationals that were introduced on June 6 in response to developments related to the ebola virus.

The UAE Space Agency has completed its critical design review for its first satellite under the National Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) programme.