Local News from Friday, June 26th, 2026

The UAE's latest mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine has led to the release of 160 captives from each side.

The UAE's National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) says a technical issue in the early warning system has been resolved after it led to the sending of incorrect alert messages.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest regional developments.

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has teamed up with pharmaceutical company Novartis to strengthen collaboration in genomics research, scientific capacity building and advanced therapies.

Minister of State, Lana Nusseibeh, has underlined that "Gulf consultation, inclusion and participation is a necessary condition" in Iran peace talks during a Joint Ministerial Meeting of the GCC and the US in Bahrain.

Etihad Rail has launched a nationwide campaign inviting the public to nominate the first passenger to travel on its inaugural passenger service when trains begin operating on June 30.

A fire that broke out at the Carpet Souq near Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning has been brought under control.

The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, has successfully carried out four specialised surgeries for patients from the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the anniversary of his accession to power on Friday.