The AI-powered traffic lights adjust in real time, using sensors to control vehicle flow and reduce congestion during peak hours/ Image: File Abu Dhabi is set to revolutionize traffic management with the introduction of a new AI-driven smart traffic light system. Designed to address congestion and enhance road efficiency, this cutting-edge technology will dynamically adjust […]
Temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to hit 46°C this weekend/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is bracing for a blistering weekend as temperatures are forecast to soar to extreme levels, reaching up to 46°C in key cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warns residents and […]
Residents can access unlimited bus travel within the emirate through weekly and monthly passes/Representative Image Abu Dhabi residents and short-term visitors can access unlimited bus travel within the emirate through weekly and monthly passes issued by Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility). These cost-effective passes allow unlimited rides on public buses across Abu Dhabi city, Al […]
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh is a leading cardiac center known for pioneering advanced robotic heart surgeries/ Representative image In a rare and urgent cross-border medical effort, doctors in Riyadh successfully transplanted a donor heart into a seven-year-old Saudi boy suffering from end-stage heart failure. The heart, retrieved from a brain-dead […]
The gang hid 377kg of crystal meth inside oil cans made specifically for sewing machines, using them to bypass security detectors/ Image: WAM, Abu Dhabi Police In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the National Drug Control Service, have seized 377 kilograms of crystal meth and arrested three individuals. The suspects, […]
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, opened in 2015 through a partnership with Mubadala, was designed to deliver world-class care across critical specialties. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has become the first hospital in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to deploy the Artisse Intrasaccular Flow Modulator, a cutting-edge device for treating wide-necked brain aneurysms. As […]
The monastery complex on Sir Bani Yas Island includes courtyard houses where monks lived in seclusion, indicating a structured early Christian community/ Image: National A newly uncovered Christian cross from a seventh- to eighth-century monastery on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island is offering rare insight into the region’s deep-rooted religious coexistence. Found during the […]
Prized birds of prey sold for tens of thousands of dirhams in Abu Dhabi/Representative Image Falcon merchants and collectors from across the UAE and beyond flocked to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this weekend for a series of auctions that saw prized birds of prey sold for tens of thousands of dirhams. The sales […]
Abu Dhabi will extend Darb road toll operating hours by an additional two hours daily/Representative Image Abu Dhabi will extend Darb road toll operating hours by an additional two hours daily from September 1, 2025, as part of updates aimed at easing city traffic congestion and encouraging public transport use. The new rules also scrap […]
Certificates of Origin certify that goods are produced in a specific country, essential for customs, tariffs, and export compliance/ Image: File The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reported a significant increase in the issuance of Certificates of Origin over the past year. This development highlights the emirate’s growing industrial base, increased trade […]
