Vaghti Mikhandi
Ehsan Khajehamiri
Local News from Thursday, October 16th, 2025
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UAE's Razan Al Mubarak re-elected IUCN President
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has been re-elected for a second term.
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Dubai Police's 'Biometric Tunnel' to revolutionise forensic investigations
Dubai Police have unveiled a futuristic 'Biometric Tunnel' that identifies individuals by their unique walking style.
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Dubai sets sights on global leadership in tech-driven law enforcement
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Police to accelerate its use of advanced technologies to deliver world-class services and boost public safety.
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Dubai unveils AI-driven drone system to monitor ports
In a major tech leap for maritime operations, the Dubai Ports Authority (DPA) has unveiled 'Port Eye' – a cutting-edge aerial monitoring system powered by autonomous drones and artificial intelligence.
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Zayed National Museum to officially open its doors on December 3
The Zayed National Museum, which traces the UAE's history and honours the legacy of Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, will officially open its doors to the public on December 3.
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UAE steps up earthquake aid to Philippines
The UAE Aid agency has dispatched more critical aid to help nearly 40,000 families impacted by the deadly earthquake that struck Cebu Island in the central Philippines early October.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Venezuela over collapsed mine victims
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Venezuela following the collapse of a mine in El Callao municipality that killed at least 14 people.
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Dubai Police rescue driver after cruise control failureDubai Police traffic patrols sprang into action to rescue a motorist whose cruise control system malfunctioned while she was driving on Emirates Road towards Abu Dhabi.
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9-member extortion gang face trial in UAE for kidnapping, social media blackmailingNine men will face legal action in the UAE for running a criminal network to extort money through kidnapping, filming indecent assaults and blackmailing via social media.
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Dubai Police warns of dangers of 'burning evil dolls' trend among childrenA new social media trend that challenges children to set "evil dolls" on fire to mimic horror scenes, can turn highly dangerous, warned Dubai Police, adding that it could lead to "fires, injuries and even fatalities".
