Local News from Monday, July 7th, 2025

UAE rescues crew of commercial ship attacked in Red Sea

The UAE has successfully carried out a maritime rescue operation in the Red Sea.
UAE President receives Syrian counterpart in Abu Dhabi

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa during his working visit to the UAE.
Three exchange houses fined over AED 4 million for compliance failures

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has fined three exchange houses a total of AED 4.1 million for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
Middle East can 'rise from the rubble of crises', says Gargash

The diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, Anwar Gargash, said the Middle East has an opportunity to "turn a new page" and become a prosperous region.
UAE expresses solidarity with US over deadly Texas floods

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the US after the "devastating" floods in the state of Texas, which killed dozens of people, left many missing, and caused significant material damage.
UAE denies granting golden visas to digital currency investors

Authorities in the UAE have denied reports circulating on social media that investors in digital currencies were being granted golden visas.

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UNESCO inscribes Sharjah’s Faya to World Heritage List
The UAE is marking a major milestone in heritage preservation, with the UNESCO officially adding Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape to the World Heritage List.
UAE backs Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts with new partnerships
The UAE has reaffirmed its strong commitment to Ukraine’s recovery efforts at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference, held this week in Rome.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed highlights key role of public-private partnership
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has credited the key partnership between the public and private sector for accelerating the country's development journey.