Local News from Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Dubai logs 59.5 million taxi trips in first 6 months of 2025
Dubai’s taxi sector has seen a 7 per cent increase in activity during the first half of 2025.
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Perseids meteor shower to light up UAE skies
Perseids meteor shower will illuminate the UAE skies in all its glory on Tuesday night, giving star gazers a feast for the eyes.
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UAE President highlights role of youth in nation's growth
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the country's commitment to empower the youth to serve as leaders in their communities.
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UAE sends teams to battle raging forest fires in Albania
The UAE's specialised teams have arrived at the Albanian capital of Tirana to support the country in its efforts to contain raging forest fires across several parts of the country.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Lebanon over military camp explosion
The UAE has extended its condolences and solidarity with Lebanon over victims of a military facility explosion in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon.
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Sheikh Abdullah offers condolences over Ghana helicopter crash
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has offered his condolences over a military helicopter crash in Ghana during a phone call with his counterpart in the country Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
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Digital Dubai reveals first virtual Emirati familyDigital Dubai on Monday unveiled the first virtual Emirati family, with an AI-powered child named "Latifa" introducing herself, parents, and sibling in a video posted on social media.
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Dubai Police foil $25 million pink diamond heist in eight hoursDubai Police has arrested three people for stealing a pink diamond worth $25 million, shortly before the detainees reportedly intended to ship the 21 carat precious gem to another country.
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Abu Dhabi launches newborn genetic screening programmeAbu Dhabi has rolled out a newborn genetic screening programme for Emirati nationals across several hospitals, to enable early detection and diagnosis of genetic conditions.
