Local from Saturday, May 31st, 2025

UAE expresses solidarity with Nigeria

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Federal Republic of Nigeria following floods that submerged the town of Mokwa in Niger State, in the north of the country, resulting in dozens of deaths and substantial damage to property.
Fire contained at Sharjah's fuel warehouse with no injuries

A fire that erupted on Saturday morning at a fuel warehouse in the Al Hamriyah Port area has been contained with no injuries, Sharjah Police has confirmed.
Arab Parliament condemns Israel’s approval of 22 settlements in West Bank

The Arab Parliament on Saturday condemned the decision of the Israeli occupation authorities to approve the construction of 22 new settlements in the West Bank, considering it a ‘’blatant'' violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2334.
Dubai's RTA announces major Umm Suqeim Street upgrade

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday an integrated urban project to upgrade Umm Suqeim Street, from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road.
Petrol unchanged, diesel price drops in June

Petrol prices will be unchanged across the country in June, with diesel dropping below AED2.50 a litre, the UAE Fuel Price Committee has said.

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