Local from Friday, July 10th, 2026

New control centre to monitor autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has opened a new central control room to oversee and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, strengthening safety as self-driving transport services continue to expand.
Dubai Customs gears up for summer travel surge

Dubai Customs has stepped up preparations for the busy summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai airports in the first half of July alone.
Emirates Global Aluminium restarts production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted prouduction at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi after Iranian drone attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi in March led to an emergency shutdown.
UAE welcomes Trump's removal of Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

The UAE has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to initiate the process of removing Syria from the country's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
UAE supports Syrian efforts to dismantle terrorist cells

The UAE has expressed its full support for any measures taken by Syrian authorities to dismantle terrorist cells affiliated with the Da'esh organisation that were involved in acts of assassination, robbery, and financing the group.

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