Local News from Thursday, July 30th, 2026
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Sheikh Abdullah expresses UAE's solidarity during call with Jordanian, Egyptian FMs
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held separate phone discussions with his counterparts in Jordan and Egypt to discuss latest regional developments.
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Dubai population crosses 4.5 million by end of 2025
Dubai population reached 4.58 million by the end of 2025, marking a record 7.5 per cent growth.
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Abu Dhabi sets January deadline to remove junk food at supermarket checkouts
Starting January 1, supermarkets across Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to display junk food at checkouts and "high-traffic locations" as authorities step up efforts to promote healthier food choices for the community.
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UAE's Abdulla Al Hamed discusses digital safety with TikTok
A UAE delegation, led by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of National Media Authority, has met a team from Tik Tok to build partnerships that contribute to developing innovative solutions that support a safer ecosystem for users.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohamed announces scholarships for Serbian students at UAE universities
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed scholarships for Serbian students to study at UAE universities.
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Emergency crews respond to gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroomDubai Civil Defence teams are responding to an incident caused by a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
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Rain alert for parts of UAEThe 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.
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Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformationA 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.
