Local News from Saturday, August 15th, 2026
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Dubai Customs foils attempt to export over 70 million illicit cigarettes
Dubai Customs has completed a major international seizure by foiling an attempt to export over 70 million illicit cigarettes that were en route to a European country.
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UAE expresses support for Indonesia after deadly earthquake
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Indonesia following the tragic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck its eastern region on Saturday, killing at least 38 people and injuring 13 others.
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Gargash: ADNOC tankers' targeting will not deter UAE from moving forward
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said the repeated targeted attacks on ADNOC tankers will not deter the UAE from moving forward with a 'balanced and rational policy' backed by diplomacy, deterrence, and adherence to international law.
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ADNOC confirms attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has confirmed one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed shares message of hope on World Humanitarian DayHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has shared a message of hope to the United Arab Emirates community on World Humanitarian Day.
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Dubai advances autonomous mobility as robotaxi travel tops 4 million kmDubai is accelerating its move towards autonomous mobility, with its Robotaxi programme now surpassing four million kilometres travelled and recording 7,613 passenger trips since launch.
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Gargash shuts rumours on residency cancellations, Iran assistance
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has dismissed rumours that the UAE is cancelling labour residencies and providing financial facilities to Iran, stating they are "false information and part of desperate media campaigns".
