Abu Dhabi
- World
US top diplomat visits UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine war
Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Wednesday with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, wrapping up an overseas trip that saw the highest-level outreach between the United States…
- Middle East
Indian woman faces death sentence in UAE, family pleads for clemency
Abu Dhabi: Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, is currently on death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being convicted of allegedly killing a child in…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir marks first anniversary
Abu Dhabi: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, dignitaries, faith…
- Middle East
UAE launches first phase of 10-year-long Blue Visa
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially launched the first phase of its new 10-year residency permit – the Blue Visa. The announcement was made by the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir to celebrate first anniversary
Abu Dhabi: The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East, is set to celebrate its first ‘Patotsav’ –…
- Middle East
Shaaban crescent sighted: Ramzan 2025 only one month away in UAE
The first day of Shaaban 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) – 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will begin on Friday, January 31,…
- Middle East
Expats can now become teachers in Abu Dhabi through ‘Kon Moallim’ initiative
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) launched an innovative program which enables professionals with various backgrounds to pursue teaching careers. Among its first-ever educational initiatives the United Arab Emirates…
- Middle East
Dubai-Abu Dhabi in 30 minutes: Etihad Rail announces new high-speed train
In a landmark development, Etihad Rail announced on Thursday, January 23, a high-speed passenger train service connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The service will reduce travel time between the two emirates to…
- Telangana
UAE: Telugu NRI student wins Shaikh Zayed award for air quality innovation
A 15-year-old NRI Telugu student Monica Akkineni has made her mark on the global stage by winning the prestigious Shaikh Zayed Sustainability Award in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Monica Akkineni, a…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi ranked world’s safest city for 9th consecutive year
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital has again clinched the title of the safest city in the world on Numbeo’s list of Global Safest Cities in 2025. This is the ninth consecutive…
- Middle East
Former Indian resident in Dubai wins Rs 2 cr in Big Ticket draw
A 60-year-old former Indian resident in Dubai won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,35,74,290) in the latest Big Ticket electronic draw. The winner, Sundar Marakala, bagged the grand prize after buying ticket…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi renames key road to mark 3rd anniversary of Houthi attack
Abu Dhabi: In a symbolic move, the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced on Friday, January 17, the renaming of Al Asayil Street in Khalifa City to Al Nakhwah…
- Middle East
UAE launches world’s first renewable energy facility for 24/7 power
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the world’s first large-scale, 24/7 gigascale renewable energy facility, combining solar power and advanced battery storage in Abu Dhabi. The milestone project was announced by…
- Middle East
Watch: Coldplay’s Chris Martin helps couple with gender reveal at Abu Dhabi concert
British rock band Coldplay’s recent concert at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi turned into an unforgettable night for one lucky couple, as lead singer Chris Martin assisted them with a…
- Middle East
Indian accountant wins Rs 2.34 crore in Big Ticket draw after trying for 5 yrs
A Saudi Arabia-based Indian expat from Kerala has won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,34,67,320) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. The winner, Abdullah Sulaiman, secured the grand prize…
