Local News from Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

UAE President discusses bilateral cooperation with Slovak Prime Minister

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed expanding partnership in key areas such as economy, renewable energy and advanced technologies during his meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
UAE stands in solidarity with Japan after deadly earthquake

The UAE has expressed solidarity with Japan after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook its southern region on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region.
Emirati mountaineer becomes youngest Arab to climb over 7,000 metres

Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has become the youngest Arab to reach an elevation of over 7,000 metres and summit Lenin Peak.
UAE Floating Hospital fits 51 prosthetic limbs for Palestinian amputees

The United Arab Emirates Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt has successfully fitted prosthetic limbs for 51 Palestinian amputees as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'.
UAE discusses digital governance, content safety with Meta

The UAE has discussed ways to strengthen their strategic partnership with Meta in terms of digital governance and content safety in a meeting in London.

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Emergency crews respond to gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom
Dubai Civil Defence teams are responding to an incident caused by a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Rain alert for parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformation
A new committee will be set up in Dubai to counter misinformation and false news through clear, transparent communication, and safeguard the Emirate's development achievements.