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UAE: Abu Dhabi to host 2025 Junior Grand Prix Figure Skating Championship for the first time | World News

The championship will take place from October 8th to 11th/ Image: WAM For the first time in the history of international figure skating, the Middle East and Africa will host a leg of the ISU Junior Grand Prix Figure Skating Championship. Abu Dhabi has been selected to stage the prestigious event in October 2025, marking […]

Watch: Abu Dhabi Police share real car crash video showing horrific chain-reaction caused by sudden stop | World News

Abu Dhabi Police urge motorists to avoid stopping in traffic lanes and call 999 immediately if their vehicle cannot move/ Image: X~Abu Dhabi Police Abu Dhabi Police have released footage of a serious traffic accident caused by a vehicle stopping without justification in the middle of a busy road, a reckless act that triggered a […]

Abu Dhabi: 13 private schools rated outstanding, 5 remain weak in latest Irtiqa’a report | World News

Abu Dhabi’s Irtiqa’a inspection rated 13 schools Outstanding, 23 improved to Good, and 5 Weak/Representative Image Private education in Abu Dhabi is showing measurable progress, with recent inspections revealing a notable rise in school performance levels. Conducted under the Department of Education and Knowledge’s (ADEK) Irtiqa’a framework, the evaluation has led to 23 schools moving […]

What Abu Dhabi parents must know about the 2025 School Transport Policy: No solo travel for kids under 15 | World News

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult or authorized person when traveling to and from school, per ADEK/ Representative Image As schools reopen in Abu Dhabi for the 2025–26 academic year, a major update in student transport policy by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is taking effect, and every parent needs […]

UAE Media Chief meets Elon Musk at Tesla HQ, invites him to Abu Dhabi BRIDGE Summit | World News

Elon Musk, UAE Media Chief Discuss AI and Media Future at Tesla HQ On 27 September 2025, Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council and the BRIDGE Summit met Elon Musk at Tesla’s headquarters to discuss the future of media and technology and to […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi builds world’s first net-zero energy mosque using solar and mud | World News

The mosque in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City will generate 100% of its energy onsite using solar panels and passive cooling/ Image: Arup A new milestone in sustainable architecture is underway in the UAE, where Masdar City, a sustainable urban development around 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from downtown Abu Dhabi, is constructing the world’s first mosque […]

Abu Dhabi court sentences eight in online child sexual exploitation case | World News

Eight individuals in Abu Dhabi were jailed for luring minors online and sharing explicit child content/Representative Image Eight individuals have been sentenced to prison in Abu Dhabi after being convicted of online child sexual exploitation. The group lured minors through gaming and social media platforms, possessed and distributed indecent content, and used digital tools to […]

Weather alert: Thick fog disrupts early morning in Abu Dhabi as UAE braces for extreme heat | World News

Abu Dhabi saw dense fog between 2am and 8:30am on September 1, with visibility dropping to near-zero in multiple areas/Representative Image On September 1st, residents in Abu Dhabi woke up to dense fog that severely impacted visibility across several areas, as the UAE continues to battle intense summer heat and dusty conditions. Weather alerts from […]

UAE: How Abu Dhabi is successfully using AI traffic lights to cut congestion and improve traffic flow | World News

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 […]

UAE heatwave alert: Temperatures to soar to 46°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi | World News

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 […]