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Abu Dhabi Police tighten checks on obscured number plates
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists not to conceal or obscure their vehicle number plates under any circumstances, including attaching bicycle racks or carrying objects that make the plates unclear or difficult to read. The authority...
Abu Dhabi: Dh400 fine for tampered license plates
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists against obscuring their vehicle license plates in any way, including by mounting bicycles, luggage racks, or other objects that make the plate numbers or category markings difficult to read.
‘Abu Dhabi is always first’: UFC's Dana White meets UAE students, talks about AI in sports
US Octagon pioneer Dana White recently met with students at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi to explore how AI could revolutionise combat sports. The session, part of White's visit to Abu Dhabi, covered...
Abu Dhabi Chamber advances private sector’s role at ADIPEC 2025
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry will take part in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, ADIPEC 2025. The Chamber’s participation underscores its commitment to enhancing private sector growth and...
Abu Dhabi BAPS Mandir’s Diwali dazzles 60,000 visitors
Festivities began with Dhanteras on October 18, followed by Diwali on October 20, the ancient Vedic ceremony of Annakut (October 22) and culminated in the grand Maha Annakut on October 25-26, featuring hundreds of vegetarian delicacies offered in...
Abu Dhabi bans use of food as incentive in schools
The move, ADEK said, is designed to safeguard children’s health, safety, and development, ensuring that meals served, whether prepared on-site, brought from home, or provided during celebrations, adhere to strict nutritional standards.
Abu Dhabi’s must-see cultural events this November
From candlelit concerts and world music performances to colourful festivals and K-pop celebrations, the capital’s calendar is brimming with things to see and experience. Whether you’re planning a night out or a weekend adventure, here are the top...
Abu Dhabi Chamber to advance private sector’s role in energy
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry will advance its commitment to strengthening private sector growth and competitiveness as markets move toward cleaner, smarter and more efficient energy systems at the Abu Dhabi International...
574 receive world-class cardiac care in Abu Dhabi
Understanding heart failureCutting-edge diagnostic technologiesGlobal standards in cardiac care Abdullah Rashid Al Hammadi is an accomplished Emirati journalist with over 45 years of experience in both Arabic and English media. He currently serves...
Fake apartment rental scam costs Abu Dhabi man Dh6,610
In its civil ruling, the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court reaffirmed that the criminal judgment provided binding proof of wrongdoing, noting that under UAE law, final criminal verdicts carry evidentiary weight in related...
ADNEC Group to host two of world’s largest events simultaneously in Abu Dhabi, London
ADNEC Group, a Modon company, is set to demonstrate its international prowess by simultaneously hosting two of the world’s largest events at Excel London and ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from November 3-6. By hosting both the Abu Dhabi International...
ADNEC to host 2 world’s largest events in Abu Dhabi and London
ADNEC Group, a Modon company, is set to demonstrate its international prowess by simultaneously hosting two of the world’s largest events at Excel London and ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi from November 3 to 6. By hosting both the Abu Dhabi International...
Adnec Group to host two large events in Abu Dhabi, London
Adnec Group, a Modon company, is set to host two large events at Excel London and Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi from November 3-6. B y hosting both the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (Adipec) 2025 and World Trade Market (WTM)...
AI to take centre stage at Abu Dhabi energy conference Adipec
Big Tech will share the stage with Big Oil at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) as artificial intelligence continues to grow within the energy industry. Senior executives from legacy oil companies...
Third ENACT Majlis to convene 100 leaders on energy, AI in Abu Dhabi
Adnoc will convene 100 global leaders from the energy, technology, investment and government sectors at the ENACT Majlis in Abu Dhabi, today (October 2), to explore how the intersection of AI, energy and investment can advance the integrated...
UAE applauds UN resolution on Morocco autonomy bid
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which calls for engagement in negotiations based on Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal, regarding it as an important step toward achieving a final and lasting political solution to...
UAE to celebrate Flag Day on Nov 3 with nationwide ceremonies
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates will commemorate Flag Day on November 3, with official and public celebrations across all emirates. At 11:00 am, the UAE flag will be raised simultaneously at ministries, government departments, institutions,...
UAE tops 2026 QS Arab University rankings
The 2026 QS Arab University Rankings were led by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia, followed by Qatar University, Khalifa University, King Saud University, and United Arab Emirates University rounding out the top five....
On behalf of the UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi attends opening ceremony of Grand Egyptian Museum
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian...
UAE holds strategic financial dialogue with Russia to enhance cooperation in applying AI in public financial management
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, held the second UAE–Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai. The meeting was co-chaired by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial...