The case of the Al Manara terrorist gang has begun to be heard by the State Security Division of the Federal Supreme Court. According to national news agency WAM, 41 defendants have been charged with possessing firearms, with the intention of committing acts of terrorism against the country. They’re also accused of raising funds for other terrorist groups, such as IS. One of the defendants has admitted the charges, whilst the others deny them.
Dubai Humanitarian airlifts medical supplies to support Ebola response
Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to support efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UAE suspends new visas for Ebola-hit DRC, Uganda, South Sudan nationals
UAE authorities have suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals from Ebola-hit countries - Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - as an "additional precautionary measure".
Dubai Police issues over 4,500 hard shoulder violations
Since the start of 2026, Dubai Police have issued 4,504 hard shoulder violations, with drivers handed AED1,000 in fines and 6 black points.
UAE brokers another Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
The UAE has successfully mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, involving 370 captives from each side.
