Local News from Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
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UAE welcomes US statement on Sudan peace efforts
The UAE has welcomed a United States statement supporting efforts to achieve peace in Sudan, including a call for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce and a commitment to a comprehensive political dialogue leading to civilian rule.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed receives condolences on passing of Sheikh Ahmed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continued to receive condolences at Zabeel Majlis on Wednesday following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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UAE among global leaders in nuclear security progress
The United Arab Emirates has made significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth out of 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage.
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Sharjah approves over AED17.8 million in debt settlement for citizens
More than AED17.8 million in debt have been settled for UAE nationals living in Sharjah.
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Sheikh Abdullah chairs UAE-France-India trilateral meeting at UN
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired a trilateral meeting under the framework of the UAE-France-India cooperation initiative on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA81.
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Sheikh Abdullah joins Trump meeting on sidelines of UN General Assembly
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has participated in a meeting convened by US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 81st Session of UNGA81 in New York.
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Dubai to ban trucks on key roads during 'peak hours'Starting October 1, Dubai will introduce a complete ban or "peak hour" restrictions on truck movement on several key roads, based on "traffic corridor, area and congestion levels", with Emirates Road exempted from the decision.
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Dubai Police issues warning after driver passes out and crashes carDubai Police has warned motorists against driving when feeling tired, sleepy or suffering from certain health conditions, after a driver lost consciousness and crashed his car into another vehicle on Umm Suqeim Street.
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Sheikh Abdullah holds high-level meetings with global leaders in New York
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held separate meetings with Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, and Comoros President, Azali Assoumani, in New York.
