Local News from Monday, February 3rd, 2025
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UAE unveils major plans for logistics, cybersecurity sectors
The UAE Cabinet has approved the creation of the UAE Logistics Integration Council, aimed at boosting the country's position as a global trade hub.
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6,000 arrested in crackdown on UAE residency violations
Over 6,000 violators of the UAE’s entry and residency laws were arrested in January during 270 inspection campaigns across the country.
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Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme 2025 opens registration
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced that applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships (ADS) programme have opened for the 2025 intake.
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Parking fees in Dubai's Zone F increase
Parking fees in Dubai's Zone F have increased, impacting motorists across TECOM, Knowledge Village, Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, public parking operator Parkin PJSC has confirmed.
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Barrier-free parking begins at Mall of the Emirates
Parking at the Mall of the Emirates has become barrier-free, as it switched to an SMS-based payment system on Monday.
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Minister of Tolerance receives Indian yogi Sadhguru
The Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, received the famous Indian yogi Sadhguru at his majlis, in Abu Dhabi, as part of the UAE's efforts to consolidate the values of tolerance and coexistence.
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UAE attends ministerial meeting on Gaza in Cairo
The UAE participated in a ministerial-level meeting on Gaza and its reconstruction in Cairo, alongside counterparts from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Qatar.
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Sixth Emirati aid ship for Gaza arrives in EgyptA sixth Emirati aid ship intended for the Gaza Strip arrived in Egypt's Al Arish on Thursday ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, carrying the largest quantity of cargo since the launch of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
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RTA humanitarian initiatives benefit 29 million in 2024Humanitarian initiatives by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have benefitted around 29 million and 224,000 people in 2024, at the local and international levels, respectively, the Emirates News Agency said on Thursday.
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Sharjah launches financial aid programmeHis Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a special financial assistance programme for families in need.
