Local News from Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone discussion with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, over the latest developments in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš during a working visit to Prague.

The UAE and Serbia have discussed expanding cooperation in food security, agriculture and sustainable development during an official visit to Belgrade by UAE Climate Change and Environment Minister Dr Amna Al Dahak.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched the Uzbek Reading Challenge, an extension of the Arab Reading Challenge that was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police has successfully returned a handbag containing silver bars valued at approximately AED 2 million to a passenger, following intensive efforts by the authority at DXB's Terminal 1.

More than 180 new services will be added to Digital Dubai's "DubaiNow" application by the end of February 2027, in an effort to further unify government services through a digital channel.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening bilateral relations with Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume during his work visit to the country on Friday.