Local News from Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Abu Dhabi revises DARB toll timings, removes daily and monthly caps
Abu Dhabi will start charging Darb tolls for an additional two hours in the evening from September 1 and remove daily and monthly caps on toll usage.
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UAE expresses solidarity with India over flood victims
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, with hundreds reported missing.
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UAE air drops more aid to Gaza
The UAE has carried out its 71st air drop of aid under "Birds of Goodness" operation on Thursday, continuing its humanitarian support for Palestinians in Gaza.
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UAE President, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed bilateral ties and efforts to address regional developments with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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UAE strongly condemns Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' statements
The UAE has has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements regarding the "Greater Israel" vision, calling it a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
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UAE extradites one of China's 'most wanted' for running gambling sites
The UAE's Ministry of Interior has extradited one of China's 'most wanted' for running a criminal network that operates gambling sites that generated worth millions of US dollars in illegal funds.
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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.
