Local News from Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Dubai trials drones to clean metro, tram stations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched a drone-powered cleaning trial for metro and tram station facades, marking a major step toward innovation and sustainability in public transport maintenance.
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Dubai unveils wide-ranging measures to boost Emirati wellbeing
Dubai is stepping up efforts to enhance the wellbeing of its citizens, with a new wave of strategic initiatives approved by the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs.
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DIFC to equip 1 million people with sustainability skills
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched a major education initiative aimed at promoting sustainability across the region.
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Global security experts meet in Dubai to shape future of policing
Top law enforcement officials, policymakers and security experts have gathered in Dubai for the World Police Summit.
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Dubai Media Council gets 'enhanced powers and broader mandate'
The board of the Dubai Media Council has been granted enhanced powers and a broader mandate under a new degree.
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UAE, Iran discuss boosting bilateral ties during Abu Dhabi meeting
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, focused on strengthening bilateral ties with Iran during talks with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
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Trump concludes 'historic' 3-nation Gulf visitUS President Donald Trump has departed the UAE, concluding his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.
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Fire erupts in Sharjah warehousesA fire that broke out in several warehouses in Sharjah’s Industrial Area 18 on Friday has been brought under control.
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UAE welcomes PKK's decision to disband and disarmThe UAE has welcomed the Kurdistan Workers' Party’s (PKK) decision to disband and disarm, calling it a positive step toward regional peace and stability.
