Local from Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE passport has risen to 5th place globally on the Henley Passport Index, climbing an unprecedented 57 places over the past two decades. 

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the Order of Zayed, the country’s highest civilian honour, to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with several world leaders on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) to strengthen cooperation in key areas including trade, investment and sustainability.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will pilot a school transport pooling system in the first quarter of 2026.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize at an awards ceremony held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Parents of children enrolled in Dubai private schools are being warned of dangerous social media trends like the "Skull Breaker Challenge" that involves two people to kick the legs from under a third to make them fall.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed world leaders to the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, reflecting the UAE's "longstanding efforts to build bridges of partnership between nations".

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held bilateral talks with his Iraqi counterpart Dr Fuad Mohammed Hussein during a phone call on Monday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed advancing efforts to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand.

A new AED 500 million Exhibition and Convention Centre is set to be built under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.