Local News from Saturday, November 29th, 2025
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SpaceX launches UAE's PHI-1 satellite
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the UAE's PHI-1 satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking a major step forward in the UAE’s efforts to broaden participation in space science, research and technology.
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UAE President waives AED475 million in debt for Emiratis
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has cleared the debts of 1,435 Emirati citizens, totalling more than AED475.154 million.
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Sheikh Khaled approves housing benefits package worth AED4 billion
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package, valued at AED4 billion, to benefit 3,310 citizens across the Emirate.
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Airbus A320 recall: UAE airlines carry out updates with 'minimal' impact
Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have confirmed minimal impact to its operations following software fixes outlined by Airbus for its global A320-series aircraft.
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UAE deploys extra driverless cars, taxis to ease Grand Prix weekend trafficAs many as 3,000 taxis, 82 public buses and 15 driverless cabs will be designated to ferry crowds to and from Yas Marina Circuit for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that kicks off on Thursday.
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Over 100 vehicles seized in Sharjah for Eid Al Etihad violationsSharjah Police seized more than a hundred vehicles involved in serious traffic violations during the recent Eid Al Etihad celebrations.
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Abu Dhabi launches scholarship in AI studies for undergraduatesAbu Dhabi has launched a scholarship to support outstanding undergraduate students at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).
