Local News from Saturday, October 17th, 2026
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Sheikh Nahyan praises strong UAE-Iraq ties during community celebration
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has affirmed the UAE's commitment to building relations with Iraq during the second edition of the “UAE Loves Iraq” festival on Saturday.
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RAK Ruler arrives in Shenzhen on working visit to China
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has arrived in Shenzhen on Saturday on a working visit to China.
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Burj Khalifa, Mubadala Tower light up for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix countdown
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Tower have lit up to mark the 50-day countdown until the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Dubai Police return lost handbag of valuables to traveller
A traveller flying through DXB was pleasantly surprised when Dubai Police found her handbag that she had lost before boarding her flight.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names SWS Board Technology for Dubai-it award
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has presented the Dubai-it Award to SWS Board Technology team for Projects in the Field of Economy.
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GCAA warns weather may disrupt flights across UAE
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a warning about "limited flight delays" across the UAE due to seasonal weather changes that could reduce visibility.
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UAE President receives Emmanuel Macron on official visitUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in the country on an official visit.
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UAE condemns Israeli settler attack on European diplomatic delegationThe UAE has strongly condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on a European diplomatic delegation visiting the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank.
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Marwah Fadel named first head of UAE’s public-run authoritySheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, has appointed Marwah Fadel as the authority’s first Director-General.
