UAE News from Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

Dubai's new 80km road corridor to boost inter-emirate connectivity

Dubai is moving ahead with a major new road project designed to strengthen the emirate’s transport network and improve connectivity with neighbouring emirates.
UAE Floating Hospital admits 11 new patients from Gaza

The UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al-Arish has started the treatment for 11 new patients from the Gaza Strip.
UAE shuts down 200 social media accounts for unlicensed recruitment

As many as 200 social media accounts were closed during the first half of 2026 for offering domestic worker services illegally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced on Wednesday.
Etihad Airways, Etihad Rail to explore enhanced UAE air-rail transport integration

Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to create an air-to-rail travel experience across the UAE.
UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities

The UAE has strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in Saudi Arabia.

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