Local News from Monday, August 24th, 2026
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Dubai strengthens school transport safety ahead of new academic year
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is stepping up preparations for the new academic year, with student safety and reliable school transport at the centre of its plans.
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Abu Dhabi steps up drive against abandoned vehicles, boats
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are reminding residents, visitors and commercial operators not to leave vehicles or boats abandoned in public spaces.
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Sharjah Ruler approves more than 4,400 student scholarships
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 4,434 scholarships for Emirati students at eight higher education institutions in the Emirate.
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Twenty five judges take the oath in Sharjah
Six judges of the Court of Cassation and 19 senior appeal judges took their oath before His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday.
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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 schools to welcome over 1.2 million students for new academic yearThe UAE Ministry of Education says the country’s education system is fully ready for the 2026–2027 academic year, with more than 1.27 million students set to return to over 1,180 public and private schools on August 31.
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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.
