Local News from Monday, May 18th, 2026
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UAE, UK ministers discuss strategic ties and regional developments
The UAE and the UK have held high-level talks focusing on regional security and recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the Emirates.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Journey towards UAE Government 4.0 has begun
The UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.
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'Dubai Archive' to strengthen preservation of history, heritage
Dubai has launched a major digital archiving project aimed at preserving the emirate’s history and heritage.
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Dubai streamlines parking access for educational institutions
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has partnered with the public parking operator Parkin to streamline parking subscription services for educational institutions across the emirate.
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UN Chief 'deeply alarmed' by drone attacks on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of drones targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
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Eid Al Adha holidays announced for private sector
Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for private sector employees in the UAE.
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UAE scraps 15-day grace period for payment delays for private sector
Starting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.
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UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that were launched from Iraqi airspace and intercepted on Sunday.
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UAE court jails man, fines AED 5 million for inciting underage marriageA court in the UAE has sentenced a man to three years in prison and fined him AED 5 million for publishing a video on social media, inciting underage marriage.
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Dubai activates comprehensive security plan for Eid Al AdhaDubai’s Event Security Committee says it has completed preparations for Eid Al Adha, with a comprehensive plan to secure mosques, prayer grounds, roads, tourist areas, shopping centres and public markets.
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UAE urges Iraq to 'urgently' stop hostile acts from its territoryThe UAE has urged the Iraqi government to "urgently and unconditionally prevent all hostile acts emanating from its territory" after drones fired from its country targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant last Sunday.
