Bridge Summit 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with Idris Elba and global media leaders: Key highlights | World News

[ad_1] Bridge Summit 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi, declaring a new era for global media / Image: File Abu Dhabi’s BRIDGE Summit opened today (Dec 8, 2025), bringing together creators, platforms, investors and stars to map how AI, creators and global storytelling will reshape media. The three-day event mixes headliner keynotes, hands-on sessions and […]

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour: A look at his net worth and Manchester City empire | World News

[ad_1] Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court/Image: X Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a name that commands attention in both political and business circles. As a member of the UAE’s ruling family, a global investor, and […]

Uber launches fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking first in the Middle East | World News

[ad_1] Uber and WeRide launched Level 4 driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, operating on Yas Island zones/Image: Uber Uber has officially introduced fully driverless rides in Abu Dhabi, partnering with Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide. This launch marks the first commercial robotaxi service without a human driver in the Middle East and expands Uber’s autonomous […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 kicks off with over 300 family activities | World News

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 features over 300 activities, workshops, sports, and health events/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi is once again set to shine a spotlight on its youngest residents as the Emirate prepares to host its annual Early Childhood Week. This week-long celebration brings together families, communities, and institutions to champion the development, […]

UAE: Etihad expands aggressively with four international routes launched in just three days | World News

[ad_1] Etihad Airways adds four new Abu Dhabi routes—Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong—boosting aviation growth/Image: WAM Etihad Airways has accelerated its growth trajectory with the launch of four new international routes over three consecutive days, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s status as a central aviation hub. The expansion adds thousands of seats to the airline’s network, […]

UAE Milestone: Abu Dhabi becomes 5th smartest city in the World | World News

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi joins World’s smartest cities with top ranking / Image Credit: AI-generated Abu Dhabi has moved rapidly up the global smart-city ladder in 2025, earning a top-five place in the IMD Smart City Index and widespread recognition for safety, digital services and urban innovation. The rise reflects a concerted, strategy-led push that links […]

Can solar power work after sunset? Abu Dhabi’s gigascale project aims for 24/7 renewable energy with massive battery storage | World News

[ad_1] The Abu Dhabi gigascale solar project, covering 90 km², will pair a 5.2 GW solar farm with a 19 GWh battery, powering hundreds of thousands of homes with continuous renewable energy / Image: Al Dhafra Solar PV plant When construction begins, this project is set to transform global perceptions of solar energy. Abu Dhabi […]

UAE, Oman sign agreement for first cross border freight rail link between Abu Dhabi and Sohar | World News

[ad_1] UAE and Oman sign an agreement for daily Abu Dhabi–Sohar freight rail, handling 193,200 TEUs annually/Representative Image A major step toward regional connectivity and sustainable logistics has been announced, as Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, and Hafeet Rail, developer of the first cross-border railway network between the UAE and Oman, have signed […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi hosts first Kite World Cup with over 150 elite athletes at Fahid Island | World News

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi welcomes the world’s best kitesurfers for the inaugural Kite World Cup at Fahid Island/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi is set to make waves in the world of watersports as it hosts the first-ever Kite World Cup as part of the Fahid Island Watersports Festival, running from October 25 to November 2. The event […]

UAE: Zayed National Museum to open on December 3, 2025 in Abu Dhabi | World News

[ad_1] Zayed National Museum, honouring the legacy of the UAE’s founding father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Image: AI Representative Image Opening in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum will offer a comprehensive and immersive journey through the history of the United Arab Emirates. Honouring the legacy of Sheikh Zayed […]