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Abu Dhabi to Medina: Etihad Airways expands routes for pilgrims and travelers | World News

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 issues 61 warnings and shuts down two shops over tobacco sales violations | World News

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 […]

Indian engineer in Abu Dhabi wins Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot | World News

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 offers free renewal for business licences expired over three years | World News

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 […]

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

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 […]

Sheikh Zayed Festival returns to Abu Dhabi bigger than ever with 4,000 events, 750 shows, and 20,000+ participants | World News

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 […]

Abu Dhabi impose strict new penalties for under-21 drivers: 6-month suspension or permanent licence loss | World News

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. […]

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

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 a […]

UAE: Fog set to blanket Abu Dhabi, Dubai as humidity soars; slight chance of rain by Tuesday | World News

National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts foggy and misty weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai. Image: AI Representative Image. Misty mornings are set to return across the UAE, with rising humidity paving the way for fog and light mist through the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has cautioned drivers to stay alert during early […]

Abu Dhabi rolls out variable speed limits on Sheikh Zayed Road: What motorists must know about the new system | World News

Abu Dhabi introduces a dynamic speed limit system on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Road. (Image: WAM) The UAE’s capital is set to introduce a new variable speed limit system on one of its busiest thoroughfares – Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Road – starting October 27, 2025, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), also known as Abu […]