Local News from Monday, October 26th, 2026
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Paraguay thanks UAE for urgent humanitarian response
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation.
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Lana Nusseibeh pledges proactive diplomacy in UN leadership bid
UAE nominee for UN Secretary-General, Lana Nusseibeh, has emphasised that the position must be an active force for diplomacy and peace.
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Philippine Consulate in Dubai rolls out e-visa operations
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has launched e-Visa operations, expanding access to online visa services for eligible travellers.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai steps up ambitions to become global AI hub
Dubai is stepping up its ambitions to become a global artificial intelligence hub, with plans to more than double the number of companies operating within the Dubai AI Campus by 2030.
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Vehicle testing services introduced at Dubai parking locations
Dubai is making it easier for motorists to complete vehicle testing closer to where they live and work through a new partnership between parking operator Parkin and ABER Vehicle Registration Services.
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Dubai number plate 'CC44' fetches AED 6.7 million in auction
Dubai plate number 'CC44' sold for a staggering AED 6.7 million at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auction this weekend.
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Dubai to feed surplus wedding food to those in need under new partnership
Authorities in Dubai have joined forces to ensure surplus food from weddings and events will be redistributed to "eligible beneficiaries" as long as it meets safety consumption standards.
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Dubai unveils tourism loyalty programme and Visit Dubai visa applicationsHis Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the emirate’s tourism sector and making it easier for visitors to plan their trips.
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RTA targets AED 300m annual value from expanded AI strategyDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated artificial intelligence strategy covering 41 areas across its agencies, sectors and departments.
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UAE fuel prices to drop in NovemberMotorists in the UAE will be paying less at the pump in November, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Saturday.
