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• UAE announces Eid Al Etihad holidays for federal sector

  Federal government workers in the UAE will have three days off to mark the country's 55th Eid Al Etihad.

• Two fire incidents in Abu Dhabi brought under control

  Authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed that two fire incidents in the UAE capital city have been contained, with no injuries.

• Dubai introduces child protection framework for private education sector

  Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced a child protection framework to tackle abuse, bullying and cyberbullying in private schools, early learning centres and higher education institutions.

• 14 dead, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident

  Fourteen people have died and 30 others have been injured following a major traffic accident in Fujairah, according to an update from the UAE Ministry of Interior.

• UAE President, Crown Prince of Bahrain discuss regional developments

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed ongoing efforts to address regional developments with Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, during his visit to the UAE. 

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate to build a future-ready city.

• Sharjah reopens beaches to the public after tanker oil spill

  Beaches in Sharjah have reopened to the public, with authorities confirming that an offshore oil spill involving a tanker in October has been contained.