Abu Dhabi oil summit opens with bullish energy demand outlook amid OPEC+ production pause

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abu Dhabi opened a major oil summit Monday with officials offering bullish optimism that power demands for artificial intelligence and global aviation will boost energy prices, just hours after OPEC+ paused...

Indian expat wins Dh25-million jackpot in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: An Indian expatriate has won the Dh25-million ($6.75 million) Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi, marking another major prize for Indians living in the UAE. Saravanan Venkatachalam, a 44-year-old electrical engineer, was surprised to learn...

Microsoft to ship 60,000 Nvidia AI chips to the United Arab Emirates

SAN JOSE: Microsoft said on Monday that it will ship more than 60,000 of Nvidia's most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to the United Arab Emirates as part of an agreement approved by the US Commerce Department. The licences, which were...

Ascent of Abu Dhabi: The making of a cargo hub

As Abu Dhabi strengthens its position as a global logistics and trade hub, key industry players are powering its transformation. With major investments in infrastructure, technology, and multimodal integration, the emirate is shaping a logistics...

Dubai Holding, Palantir launch 'Aither' to lead AI transformation

Dubai Holding and Palantir Technologies, a global leader in operational artificial intelligence platforms, have announced a strategic agreement to establish a joint venture (JV), Palantir’s first in the UAE, named Aither. The partnership...

Welcome The New Route From Hanoi (HAN) To Abu Dhabi (AUH) By Etihad Airways

On November 2, 2025, Noi Bai International Airport proudly welcomed the inaugural direct flight of Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially launching the new route connecting Hanoi and Abu Dhabi. Attending the...

Marriott and RDK partner to open St Regis resort in Abu Dhabi

Marriott International and Rashed Darwish Al Ketbi (RDK) Commercial Investments have formalised an agreement to establish a St Regis brand resort in the Mirfa region of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The St Regis resort will be located...

Rory McIlroy leads stellar field in Abu Dhabi HSBC Champs

First tour Play-Off at Yas Links. The long and winding road on the 2025 Race to Dubai stops at its penultimate and 41st destination, Yas Links, this weekend. The Abu Dhabi HSBS Championship, first of the DP World Tour’s two final Play-Off rounds,...

Dubai launches ‘Most Beautiful Sustainable Home Garden’ competition with BD30,000 prize

Dubai Municipality has launched the third edition of its community agriculture competition under the theme "The Most Beautiful Sustainable Home Garden in Dubai", as part of the UAE’s Year of the Community. The initiative offers a total prize pool...

Dubai Holding, Palantir launch JV to lead AI transformation

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, and Palantir Technologies, a global leader in operational artificial intelligence platforms, have announced a strategic agreement to establish a...

‘Where’s our tax money going?’: Rio Ferdinand blasts UK’s ‘falling apart’ public services after move to Dubai

The former Manchester United and England footballer, who has recently relocated with his family to Dubai, said he loves his country, but questioned the high rate of tax. Speaking to LBC's Tom Swarbrick, the defender said if services such as the...

Dubai firm reaches India’s top court over cancelled Dharavi slum redevelopment bid

A Dubai-based consortium that bid for the redevelopment of one of the world’s largest slum settlements in Mumbai has taken its fight to India’s Supreme Court, alleging that the rules were changed after it had already emerged as the top bidder....

Abu Dhabi Media celebrates Flag Day, renewing pledge of loyalty, reaffirming national identity

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE’s leading media group, on Monday organised a celebration to mark Flag Day, which is annually celebrated on November 3, at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The flag-raising ceremony was held in a solemn...

UAE: Sharjah discovers fifth onshore Gas Field at Al Hadiba

Sharjah has confirmed economically viable gas reserves in its fifth onshore field, Al Hadiba, located north of the Al Sajaa Industrial Area. Following the 2024 Hedebah-01 discovery, SNOC’s Hedebah-02 well, drilled to 13,200 ft, has identified...

Etihad launches flights from Hanoi to Abu Dhabi

With strong passenger demand and the appetite growing for travel to the UAE capital, the new flight will provide greater convenience for business and leisure travellers from both nations. The new route is operated by Etihad's state-of-the-art...

‘Their Early Years Matter’ campaign launched by Abu Dhabi ECA

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has launched ‘Their Early Years Matter Campaign’ to raise awareness about the importance of the early years of life, from conception to the age of eight. The campaign emphasizes that these...

Scottish firm acquires Abu Dhabi engineering consultancy

Aberdeen-headquartered Three60 Energy has expanded in the region through the acquisition of Abu Dhabi-based Total Vision Oil & Gas Fields Industry & Consultancy Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis...

UAE: 80% of company's industrial output exported globally - Emerson

Samer Najm, StrategicAccount Director of Emerson Automation Solutions, affirmed that the UAE hasbecome a central hub for developing and deploying industrial automation andsmart transformation solutions in the energy sector, noting that around 80...

A stunning new St Regis complete with overwater villas is opening in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s staycation scene is heating up with a stunning new St Regis property, set to bring Maldives-style resort living to the capital. From 2029, we’ll be able to check in to The St Regis Mirfa Beach Resort, a breathtaking all-villa sanctuary...

UAE National Orchestra begins rehearsals, bringing Emirati, international musicians together

ABU DHABI (WAM) The UAE National Orchestra has officially begun rehearsals in Abu Dhabi, bringing together Emirati and international musicians to shape a sound that reflects the UAE’s identity, diversity, and ambition. Established under the...