Local News from Thursday, January 29th, 2026
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan hails strong UAE-Kuwait ties at media forum
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 hailed deep-rooted fraternal ties with Kuwait while attending a media forum.
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Dubai celebrates excellence in delivery services
The Roads and Transport Authority, in coordination with Dubai Police, has honoured delivery companies and bike riders as part of the second edition of the Delivery Sector Excellence Award.
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UAE, Russian Presidents hold talks in Moscow
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the UAE and Russia and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
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Dubai Emiratisation Forum highlights investment in national talent
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, attended the opening of the Dubai Emiratisation Forum on Thursday.
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High‑level UAE–Kuwait meeting reaffirms fraternal ties
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the sixth session of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee during a working visit to Kuwait.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed receives Italian President in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Italian President Sergio Mattarella, at Zabeel Palace, on Thursday.
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UAE President begins official visit to Russia
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Moscow on an official visit to Russia.
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UAE leaders welcome guests to World Governments Summit 2026UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages welcoming guests to the World Governments Summit 2026, running from February 3 - 5 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
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Dubai to launch self-driving pod networkDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an autonomous electric transit system that officials say could transform urban travel and help ease congestion across the emirate.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces Museum of the Future biodiversity labHis Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has announced a new Life and Biodiversity Laboratory, as part of efforts to promote conservation science and protect species from extinction.
