Local News from Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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UAE reaffirms commitment to supporting refugees worldwide
On the occasion of World Refugee Day on June 20, the UAE has reaffirmed its deep commitment to supporting refugees and addressing global displacement through humanitarian and development efforts.
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UAE at forefront of global drug prevention: UN official
A top United Nations official has praised the UAE as a global leader in the fight against drug abuse.
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UAE announces arrest of ex-Interpol official over global corruption case
The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of Vitalie Pîrlog, a Moldovan national, wanted in a major international corruption case.
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Gargash calls for 'reason and foresight' amid Israel-Iran conflict
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, on Thursday said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran marks a pivotal moment with far-reaching consequences to both, and the wider region.
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UAE and Mexico sign economic, investment agreements
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held talks with Mexican Minister of Economy Marcelo Luis Ebrard during his working visit, as the two countries signed a number of agreements.
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UAE sends food aid to Gaza amid continued humanitarian crisis
The UAE has sent aid to a camp in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, an initiative aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians in the enclave.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces changes to UAE ministriesHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of the Ministry for Foreign Trade and renamed the Ministry of Economy under key changes to the government.
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Man arrested in Dubai for using 'magic ink' to scam peopleA man has been arrested in Dubai for scamming a number of people using 'magic ink' to alter financial documents.
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UAE detains two drug dealers after thwarting smuggling attemptTeams from the UAE's Ministry of Interior have caught two men red-handed as they were preparing narcotic pills for distribution in the country.
