Local News from Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

The UAE has launched a National Register of Modern Heritage as part of wider efforts to preserve cultural landmarks and strengthen Emirati identity across future generations.

Dubai Police have led a major international operation targeting transnational financial crime, resulting in the arrest of 276 suspects and the dismantling of nine criminal centres linked to investment fraud and virtual currency scams.

ദുബായ് പോലീസ്, ഷാർജ പോലീസ്, ബഹ്‌റൈനിലെ അധികാരികൾ എന്നിവരുമായി ഒരു മാസം നീണ്ടുനിന്ന സംയുക്ത ഓപ്പറേഷനുശേഷമാണ് ക്രിമിനൽ സംഘത്തെ പിടികൂടിയത്.

മെയ് 6 മുതൽ മുഹമ്മദ് ബിൻ സായിദ് സിറ്റിയിലെ പുതിയ വാണിജ്യ മേഖലകളായ ME9, ME12 എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ സ്റ്റാൻഡേർഡ് പാർക്കിംഗിനായി വാഹനമോടിക്കുന്നവർ മണിക്കൂറിന് 2 ദിർഹം വീതം

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Wednesday, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Dubai has unveiled a comprehensive programme designed to enhance the creative sector's adaptability and long-term growth.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, held talks with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

The UAE’s National Anti-Narcotics Authority has announced the dismantling of a criminal gang involved in drug trafficking and distribution, following a month-long joint operation with Dubai Police, Sharjah Police and authorities in Bahrain.

Starting May 6, motorists will pay AED 2 per hour for standard parking in Mohamed Bin Zayed City's new commercial sectors ME9 and ME12.

2026 ന്റെ ആദ്യ പാദത്തിൽ  സാമ്പത്തിക, ടൂറിസം മന്ത്രാലയമാണ് നടപടി സ്വീകരിച്ചത്. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the launch of a national programme that aims to strengthen supply chain resilience in the country and maintain its stability.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a phone call on Tuesday.

The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has blocked 13,667 pirate websites for violating copyright laws in the first quarter of 2026.