Local News from Friday, January 30th, 2026
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Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s highest cultural honour
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has been awarded Portugal's highest cultural honour, the Grand Collar of the Order of Camões.
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UAE President reaffirms support for regional security, stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
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UAE gifts memorial monument to Kuwait
The UAE government has announced it will present a memorial monument to the people of Kuwait, to be installed at Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait City.
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8 drivers face legal action in Sharjah for dangerous stunts during rain
Sharjah Police have taken legal action against eight drivers who were caught performing "dangerous stunts" during the rains last week.
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Sheikh Theyab reviews progress on Etihad Rail ahead of launch
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Chairman of Etihad Rail, has reviewed the progress of the UAE's first passenger rail network ahead of its 2026 launch.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan discusses avenues for growth with Kuwait
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 reviewed ways to expand ties with Kuwaiti Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.
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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.
