Local News from Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
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Dubai Mallathon passes 100,000 participants in second edition
More than 100,000 people have taken part in the second edition of Dubai Mallathon, collectively recording over 220 million steps since the community fitness initiative began in June.
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UAE issues rainfall alert in several areas from Saturday afternoon
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an alert of potential light to heavy rainfall in some parts of the UAE starting from Saturday afternoon.
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Abu Dhabi reopens parks, beaches after weather improvement
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced the reopening of its parks, beaches, and recreational facilities early on Saturday.
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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.
