Local News from Sunday, October 19th, 2025
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UAE leaders wish Indian community a prosperous Diwali
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led messages of well-wishes to those celebrating Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, wishing everyone "peace, health, and prosperity".
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Arab Reading Challenge winners to be crowned on Oct. 23
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will crown winners of the Arab Reading Challenge on Thursday, October 23, in a glittering ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan outlines plans to accelerate Dubai's digital transformation
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved a package of artificial intelligence (AI) projects aimed at accelerating Dubai’s adoption of AI in government entities.
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Dubai bans delivery riders on fast lanes
Delivery riders will not be allowed to use the fast lanes in Dubai from November 1, under new rules to improve road safety and "reduce fatalities and injuries".
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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".
