Local News from Thursday, August 14th, 2025

The UAE has delivered a shipment of critical medical supplies to support Gaza's fragile health sector, which is at the brink of breaking point following intensified attacks.

The UAE has successfully mediated a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine, with 84 captives from each side, totalling 168 individuals.

Specialised teams from the UAE continue to assist Albanian officials in containing raging wildfires across the country for the fourth consecutive day.

UAE citizens will soon be able to renew their passports a year before its expiry date, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced on Thursday. 

The UAE and the Philippines have held trade talks following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last July, with an aim at enhance trade cooperation and investment opportunities.

The UAE has continued to carry out aid air drops into Gaza, delivering essential food supplies to areas inaccessible by road.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed boosting bilateral ties with Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić during a phone call.

Specialised teams from the UAE dropped more than 400,000 kg of water to contain raging wildfires in Albania.

The Dubai International Airport is expected to welcome over 3.6 million guest ahead of the new academic year, with a daily average of 280,000 guests until August 25.