Local News from Friday, October 9th, 2026

Flights carrying food aid to Gaza have begun operating from Al Maktoum International Airport on Friday under the Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge.

UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said investigations into the flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed the co-pilot began a "premeditated terrorist plot" to seize control of the aircraft and use it to launch a "suicide attack" targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against an individual who posted social media content that included the bullying of a child with disabilities.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law establishing the Dubai Orchestra Foundation, which will advance the arts and orchestral music sector in the Emirate.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked into strengthening economic and investment ties with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a phone call on Friday.

Abu Dhabi Police has urged drivers not to attempt any dangerous reversing on the road, reminding motorists that violations include fines of more than AED 2000 and over 20 black points.

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is bringing in a new way of carrying out quality assurance visits to private schools, using AI to help decide which type of visit each school gets.

Etihad Airways and flydubai have announced cancellations of flights to Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh for two days after Houthi missile attacks targetted King Khalid International Airport.

The first Dubai Police Triathlon will take place at Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday, offering athletes the chance to qualify for international competition.

UAE envoy H.E. Badr Jafar is wrapping up a three-day visit to Singapore aimed at expanding trade, investment and philanthropic ties between the two countries.

The UAE is calling on the food industry to join global discussions on water ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December.