Local News from Monday, January 26th, 2026

A UAE media delegation will visit Kuwait in early February, highlighting the close and historic ties between the two countries.

The UAE will not allow its airspace, territory and waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran, nor will it provide logistical support for such operations.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the graduation ceremony of the 50th batch of officer cadets, along with the first batch of university officer cadets, at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella is set to begin a state visit to the UAE on Tuesday and hold talks with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies and the UAE’s pioneering global award for sustainability and humanitarian innovation, has opened submissions for its 2027 cycle.

The UAE will host a week-long celebration to mark the longstanding, historic ties with Kuwait, starting Thursday, January 29.

The UAE and Malaysia have agreed to partner to enhance transparency, advance joint efforts to combat corruption and support good governance frameworks.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held bilateral talks with Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of Russia, in a meeting on Sunday.