Local News from Friday, July 31st, 2026
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UAE launches annual award to honour changemakers
The UAE Year Of Award has been launched to honour individuals and institutions who create meaningful impact and strengthen a culture of community action to make each annual "UAE Year Of" theme into a lasting national legacy.
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UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attack on Kuwait
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran for continuing to strike Kuwait and reiterated its full solidarity and support for all measures the country takes to safeguard its security and stability.
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UAE President discusses regional developments with Syrian counterpart
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed regional developments during a phone call on Friday.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan attends GCC joint military drill in Bahrain
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has attended a GCC joint military exercise at the start of his official visit in Bahrain.
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UAE fuel prices to go up in August
Motorists in the UAE will be paying more at the pump in August, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Friday.
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UAE condemns Damietta Port incident, Egypt investigation continues
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attack targeting two vessels at Damietta Port in Egypt on Wednesday.
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Over 800 arrested in UAE-led operation to fight environmental crime in Amazon basinA UAE-led operation to tackle environmental crime in the Amazon basin has seen the arrests of 839 individuals and the seizure of harvested timber, illegal mining equipment, fuel and minerals that is valued over $280million.
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Dubai expands road capacity on key traffic corridorDubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street to ease congestion and increase road capacity.
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Dubai Police correctional establishments recognised for human rights excellenceDubai's Correctional and Penal Institutions have received accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the organisation’s top Global Eagle Award, becoming the first in the region and only the third jurisdiction worldwide to receive the honour.
