Local News from Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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UAE condemns terrorist attack in northern Pakistan
The UAE has condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a police station in Peshawar in northern Pakistan that resulted in a number of deaths and injuries among police personnel.
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UAE team intensifies Albania forest fire operations
The UAE rescue team continued on Saturday, for the fifth consecutive day, its efforts to extinguish forest fires raging in several areas of Albania, in coordination with local authorities.
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UAE carries out 72nd airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip
The UAE air dropped essential supplies into Gaza under "Operation Birds of Goodness" on Friday.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Pakistan over flood victims
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Pakistan over victims of floods and landslides as a result of heavy rainfall in the north of the country, which led to hundreds of deaths and substantial damage to property.
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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.
