Local from Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

The UAE has continued dispatching humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of its ongoing relief efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering amid challenging humanitarian conditions.

Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York, Newark and other US destinations, due to a severe snowstorm expected to impact the area.

Dubai Police say they blocked 232 websites promoting drugs and helped secure 24 arrests worldwide during the final quarter of 2025, highlighting an intensified campaign against narcotics and international trafficking networks.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for Phase II of the Hessa Street Development Project, as work continues to improve one of the city’s busiest traffic corridors.

The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.