Local News from Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

The UAE has welcomed the recent agreement to integrate civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria into the Syrian state’s administration.

Authorities in Dubai are stepping up efforts to enhance the city's visual identity and artistic experiences in public spaces and residential areas.

In an effort to boost road safety during Ramadan, Dubai Police has distributed nearly 120,000 Iftar meals to motorists in the first ten days of the holy month.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have shut down a poultry farm in the UAE capital for posing a "significant risk to public health" on Wednesday.

The International Charity Organization (ICO), which is based in the UAE, said it distributed iftar meals across 400 Muslim villages in Ramadan 2025. 

The Ajman Transport Authority (ATA) announced the implementation of an open, contactless payment system on public buses. The system allows passengers to make payments easily and securely using bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and wearable devices such as smart watches.

The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt announced it has completed its Critical Design Review, which includes a comprehensive assessment the manufacturing process, designs, and testing procedures.

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, said the organisation is working on improving anticipatory action ahead of crises by fostering partnerships across the world, including with the UAE.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Argentina over floods that caused numerous deaths and caused significant material damage.