Local News from Friday, August 21st, 2026
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Abu Dhabi closes parks, beaches due to weather changes
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced the temporary closure of parks, recreational facilities and its affiliated beaches due to expected weather fluctuations.
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UAE, seven nations urge immediate halt to Israel's E1 settlement plan
Foreign ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have strongly condemned Israel’s continued illegal settlement expansion in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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'Dubai Welcome' brings warm hospitality to DXB travellers
Dubai Airports is rolling out a series of welcome experiences this month, bringing a touch of Arabian hospitality to travellers arriving, returning home or transiting through DXB.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed to fund life-saving treatment for Jordanian girl
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, will cover the treatment costs for a Jordanian girl suffering from spinal muscular atrophy.
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UAE approves review fee structure for higher education sector
The UAE has adopted a resolution to develop a structured, legislative and regulatory framework for evaluation and review costs in the higher education and technical-vocational ecosystem.
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Free parking in Dubai this FridayPublic parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
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UAE scraps homework for some public school studentsPublic schools students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will not be given homework in the new academic year.
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Sheikh Abdullah reaffirms UAE's support for LebanonSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed the UAE's full support with Lebanon in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam.
