Local News from Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends funeral of Pope Francis

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed has attended the funeral of Pope Francis.
New bridge eases access to DIP, supports UAE rail network

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in partnership with Etihad Rail, has opened a 1.8 km-long flyover to improve traffic flow on Al Yalayis Street and around Dubai Investments Park (DIP).
Emergency response drill scheduled at Dubai Metro station

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be carrying out a planned emergency drill at the Gold Souq Metro Station on Sunday, April 27, between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM.

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Dubai-Lisbon flights face disruptions due to Portugal power outage
Dubai flights to and from Lisbon have faced disruptions a day after a massive power outage hit large parts of Spain and Portugal impacting services at airports.
UAE upholds UN report dismissing Sudanese Armed Forces' allegations
The UAE has reiterated its firm rejection of allegations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) after the UN Security Council's report cleared it of any wrongdoing.
UAE Food Bank Ramadan meals initiative preserves 97,000 trees
The UAE Food Bank has announced that its Ramadan 2025 campaign, 'United in Giving', preserved the equivalent of 97,000 trees by diverting surplus food from landfills.