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UAE Space Agency Advances Preparations for Lunar Exploration Missions

National aerospace engineers and international partners are completing technical design reviews for upcoming robotic spacecraft missions intended to expand deep-space capabilities.
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UAE Ministry of Interior Announces Brief Maintenance Window

(Note: This is a duplicate of the digital applications maintenance story; handled via the primary Ministry of Interior entry).

Midday Outdoor Work Ban Concludes Following Summer Implementation

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has ended the three-month seasonal ban on open-air work to maintain occupational safety standards during high heat.

UAE National Center of Meteorology Issues Regional Weather Advisories

Meteorologists have released safety guidelines regarding shifting wind and humidity patterns as the region transitions away from peak summer weather.

Etihad Rail Enhances Track Perimeter Security Near Operational Freight Corridors

Transport authorities and police have increased surveillance and are issuing fines for unauthorized trespassing near active rail construction and test-running tracks.

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority Expands Digital Direct Debit for Rent

(Note: This is a duplicate of the Land Department story in the notes; handled via the primary Land Department entry).

UAE Introduces New Minimum Excise Pricing Framework for Electronic Smoking Liquids

The Ministry of Finance has implemented a minimum price of one dirham per milliliter for e-cigarette liquids to improve tax compliance and regulatory enforcement.

UAE Ministry of Health Rolls Out Mandatory School Immunization Audits

Medical teams have initiated comprehensive health checks across schools, verifying student vaccination records against the national immunization schedule for the new academic term.

Dubai Culture Launches New Creative District Initiatives for Artisans and Startups

The cultural authority has unveiled new grants and studio spaces to attract global creative talent and support the growth of the local design economy.

UAE Eases Ebola-Related Entry Measures for Ugandan Nationals

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has lifted entry restrictions for citizens of Uganda following the World Health Organization's declaration that t...

Emirates Development Bank to Host 'Current of Growth' Exhibition

An upcoming two-day event at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre will showcase over one hundred UAE-made products to highlight local industrial and technological advancements.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Expands Smart Infrastructure for Autonomous Transit Testing

Municipal planners are upgrading IoT sensors and roadside communication networks within technology free zones to support live trials of driverless delivery pods and robotaxis.
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