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2024 World Judo Championships under way at Mubadala Arena

The IJF World Judo Tour has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for the eagerly anticipated 2024 edition of the World Championships, and a chance for the names of the world's greatest judoka to be written into the history books.

Partner content

The future of health: from healthcare to lifecare

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Strategic forums such as Abu Dhabi Global Health Week drive much needed innovation in healthcare while fostering international collaboration.

Business

UAE state oil company has BP in sights as potential takeover target

Adnoc’s takeover bid for BP is the latest in a string of acquisition bids for energy companies, such as ExxonMobil's agreement to purchase Hess Corporation.

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Gran Slam day one: battle of the giants

The penultimate event of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, began today in the Emirati capital.

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Destinations

Year-round summer: Why you should visit Abu Dhabi in 2023

The UAE's capital is rolling out world-class sporting and music events in 2023. Here’s where to go and what to see.

Series

The UAE: Discover thrilling adventure and eye-opening culture

In partnership with Visit Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a mix of magnificent architecture, stunning beaches, traditional and cultural monuments, adventure sports and other inspiring locations which are off the beaten track.

Destinations

Abu Dhabi is coming to the Metaverse, here’s what to expect

The emirate is launching a VR version of its most famous entertainment district in 2023.

Cult

A Living Culture: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022

In this next episode of Cult, we head over to the United Arab Emirates’ capital and the latest edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. After 2 years online, the international event is back in person, gathering cultural thought leaders from around the world to debate this year’s theme - A Living Culture

Spotlight

Abu Dhabi to launch TeamLab Phenomena on Saadiyat Island

In partnership with Abu Dhabi DCT

The latest addition to Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital is an immersive, multi-sensory venue called teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Developed in conjunction with the Japanese art collective teamLab, the experimental, interactive 17,000 square metre space will be completed in 2024.

United Arab Emirates

UAE leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies, aged 73

The monarch, who oversaw much of the UAE's economic growth, had been in poor health for a number of years.

Destinations

Abu Dhabi: The ultimate destination for foodies and thrill seekers

Swim with sharks, drive an F1 car, or relax on a white sand beach in the UAE's action-packed capital.

Sport

Michael Masi replaced as Formula 1 race director after controversy

Masi's safety car decision allowed Max Verstappen to win the 2021 F1 World Championship on the final lap of the final race.

United Arab Emirates

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3

A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Abu Dhabi killed three people.

World News

The Netherlands' Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title

Max Verstappen won his first Formula One title by overtaking British rival Lewis Hamilton in the final lap of the season's final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Sport

A day of firsts on day 3 of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

A day of firsts on day 3 of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Business

Abu Dhabi’s maritime sector strategy shifts to diversification

“No one is safe, unless everyone is safe” is the mantra behind efforts to immunise the world against Covid-19.

Destinations

From Sharjah to Fujairah: The five most beautiful hidden emirates

Mountains, white sand beaches and cities of towering minarets adorn the UAE's five forgotten emirates.

United Arab Emirates

UAE releases its first picture of Mars from Amal space probe

Amal, which is the Arabic word for hope, is currently circling the red planet, and will do so until the rover separates and attempts to land.

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates will offer citizenship to some foreign nationals

Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter that hereditary rulers in the country's seven emirates and at the federal level would nominate those for citizenship.

World

How is the Abu Dhabi Investment Office supporting startups and attracting foreign businesses?

In its October World Economic Outlook report, the International Monetary Fund projected a 6.6% contraction in the UAE’s growth this year.