UAE News from Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

Dubai’s healthcare sector recorded strong growth in 2025, reinforcing the emirate’s goal of becoming a global hub for advanced medical services.

As many as 1,856 prisoners of various nationalities will be released from Dubai's correctional facilities on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received US Senator Lindsey Graham at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Dubai has announced the exemption of 316 Emirati citizens from housing loan repayments.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates from correctional institutions across the country at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

Keeping with the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai Holding has launched the third edition of the 'Gift It Forward' initiative that repurposes thousands of new items and products into distinctive, one-of-a-kind gifts for those in need.

The UAE's 'Edge of Life' campaign has announced seven channels through which individuals and institutions can make their contributions.

A 13-year-old Palestinian girl, with a rare, potentially life-threatening genetic disease, has got a new lease of life after undergoing a specialised treatment at the UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his sincere wishes to the people of the UAE and around the world to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday.

Several road closures are set to take place between Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah starting from 12:00 pm on Wednesday for Stage 3 of the UAE Tour 2026, which includes a 183 km race.