Local News from Monday, December 15th, 2025

Dubai is introducing a new front licence plate for motorcycles and e-bikes used in corporate delivery services. These vehicles previously carried only rear plates.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss ways to strengthen ties in support of shared interests.

Emirates Airline has set up an airbridge with Dubai Humanitarian to transport urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has outlined the route map for Dubai Metro's Blue Line that will connect 14 stations, of which five will be elevated, four underground, two "future elevated" and one underground interchange.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed enhancing cooperation with Niko Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

The UAE has inaugurated the Emirates Medical Centre in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, that aims to support the health sector across the territory by delivering urgent medical care.