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, wellbeing, […]
Saif Khamis Al Rumaithi’s grand Abu Dhabi wedding that took over social media / Image credit: File It began as a family celebration – a proud father hosting his son’s wedding, but within hours, Saif Khamis Al Rumaithi’s grand Abu Dhabi reception became the talk of Emirati social media. Videos from the evening, glittering chandeliers, […]
Etihad Airways now flies five weekly Airbus A321 flights from Abu Dhabi directly to Medina/Image: Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has strengthened its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina, opening new opportunities for religious, business, and leisure travelers. This move comes as part of the airline’s ambitious expansion strategy, […]
Abu Dhabi Registration Authority issued 61 warnings and closed two shops after violations related to illegal tobacco sales near schools/ Image: X Abu Dhabi’s continued efforts to regulate tobacco and electronic cigarette sales have intensified with the closure of two commercial establishments and the issuance of numerous warnings and violations. These measures reflect the Emirate’s […]
An Indian expat in Abu Dhabi won Dh25 million, unaware at first due to missed calls/Representative Image Saravanan Venkatachalam was behind the wheel, oblivious to the calls buzzing on his phone, when fortune found him. An Indian engineer in Abu Dhabi, he had just won Dh25 million in the Big Ticket jackpot for November’s draw. […]
Abu Dhabi allows businesses with licences expired before 2010 to renew them penalty-free throughout November 2025/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi has introduced a time-limited initiative allowing investors to renew or update economic licences that have been inactive for three years or more, granting a full waiver on late renewal fees. The move, aimed at encouraging compliance […]
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 public […]
Abu Dhabi comes alive with 4,000 events, 750 shows, and 20,000 participants at Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025–2026/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi is set to host one of the UAE’s most anticipated cultural spectacles, the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025–2026, a vibrant celebration that unites tradition, innovation, and global participation. Under the theme “Hayyakum” (Welcome), the festival promises […]
Probationary drivers under 21 who reach 24 points twice lose their licence and must wait a year to reapply/Representative Image Abu Dhabi Police have detailed the complete framework for handling traffic black points, licence suspensions, and rehabilitation options for drivers, particularly highlighting stricter regulations for motorists under the age of 21 who hold probationary licences. […]
A fire in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area was quickly contained, causing no casualties or damage/Representative Image A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in several commercial shops in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area, prompting a rapid response from the Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. The blaze was quickly contained, […]
