Local News from Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

Authorities in the UAE have warned that any attempts to evade Emiratisation obligations will be met with strict legal action.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Customs have foiled a series of smuggling attempts involving a restricted eye drop medication, commonly transported by travellers from Asia.

UNICEF, in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation, marked World Children’s Day at the Museum of the Future on Wednesday.

The Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, reaffirmed the country's commitment to multilateral collective action and inclusivity in realising the world's climate goals, during COP29 in Baku on Tuesday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was briefed on the Emirati Family Growth Programme on Tuesday, an initiative aimed at enhancing the stability of Emirati families. 

The UAE has called for the establishment of a Palestinian state with a unified Gaza Strip and West Bank, saying a return to conditions before October 7 of last year is "unacceptable." 

The UAE’s national carriers have extended their flight cancellations to and from Beirut, with Emirates halting its operations until next year.