Two new schools are set to open in Abu Dhabi in September next year. The new institutions, to be built by Aldar Academies, will add 3,600 seats bringing their pupil population to 9,300. The first will be located near the former Al Nahyan Camp area and will offer the British curriculum. It will include a co-ed primary school and a girls-only secondary school. The second school will offer the American curriculum and will be located on Yas Island.
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.
