UAE from Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

The UAE has strongly condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi-flagged tanker 'Sidr' while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the deaths of a number of crew members.

The UAE has approved the launch of a new Cabinet AI Advisor system, designed to support government decision-making and speed up the study and implementation of projects and initiatives.

The UAE is strengthening its position as a global hub for education through its International Student Scholarship Programme, overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Abdulrazzaq bin Zaal bin Jabr Al Ruwaili from Saudi Arabia has been honoured for his bravery after he saved a man from drowning in Dubai Creek.

Dubai Municipality has inspected more than 500 schools to ensure canteens, swimming pools, aircons and water tanks are being maintained to meet the city's health and safety standards.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written message to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with an official invitation to participate in the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE's Family Development Foundation has launched a national charter that reinforces the role of Emirati women as a "giver and achiever".

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed authorities to ensure students at Sudan Private School continue to get free education.