Local News from Wednesday, June 24th, 2026

Dubai government employees will once again benefit from flexible working arrangements this summer, as the 2026 edition of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative comes into effect from June 29 to September 10.

The UAE's National Drugs Enforcement Authority, in collaboration with the UAE Government Media Office, launched a nationwide anti-drugs awareness campaign on Wednesday, aimed at protecting communities from the dangers of drug abuse and strengthening prevention efforts across the UAE.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited the UAE as part of a wider Middle East tour.

Paid public parking hours across Sharjah will be extended until midnight from July 1, 2026.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been appointed chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation.

Dubai Police have issued a warning about the dangers of not maintaining a safe distance between vehicles after a truck collision on a key road between Dubai and Sharjah left one injured.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has launched the Dubai-it Award to honour "individuals, projects, companies and institutions that... transform bold ideas into exceptional achievements".

Abu Dhabi has put processes in place to offer private accommodation for some inmates at correctional and rehabilitation centres.

Emirates will carry out inspections of 15 A380 aircraft over the next 48 hours after European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an emergency directive following discovery of cracks in wing structural components.