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Stunning footage of huge dust tornado swirling near Sharjah in UAE

A dust tornado was captured on camera in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, showing a large vortex extending into the sky.

25/10/2024

Design

The world’s second Sphere is on its way

The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas last year.

16/10/2024

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE

All the latest developments on day one of the competition.

11/10/2024

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Sebastian Alvarez's makes history 'skysurfing' in Abu Dhabi

Chilean wingsuit flyer Sebastian Alvarez has made history by "skysurfing" from a Bell 212 helicopter located 3,657 metres above Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi.

24/09/2024

Mobility

World's first facial recognition airport scheduled to arrive in 2025

Travellers might no longer need to present their boarding passes to board flights at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as soon as next year.

23/08/2024

Cult

Abu Dhabi: A Culture Capital

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi is set to transform the artistic and cultural landscape, both locally and globally, when it's completed in 2025.

09/07/2024

Partner content

Voices of Advocacy: Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi champions global creativity

Partner content presented by Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Cultural District’s latest campaign fosters dialogue, ignites critical thought, and inspires creativity

04/07/2024

Partner content

POCO targets gamers, photographers & budget conscious users with performance power-packing F6 series

Partner content presented by Xiaomi

A popular technology brand among young tech enthusiasts, POCO unveiled its new additions at a global launch in Dubai, showcasing two “all-rounder” devices to attract photographers, demanding power users and those all-important gamers.

31/05/2024

Partner content

5 deep-tech solutions for the world’s biggest healthcare challenges

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Despite historic breakthroughs, technology is having to constantly evolve to confront humanity’s latest challenges.

30/05/2024

Sport

Judo World Championship: Japan remain mixed team champions

All the latest developments on the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships.

24/05/2024

Sport

Judo World Championship: Heavyweights take Abu Dhabi by storm

All the latest developments on the final day of the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Championships.

23/05/2024

Partner content

From genomics to big data: the evolution of precision healthcare

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

A modern approach to healthcare incorporates health data on a global scale.

23/05/2024

Sport

Judo World Championships day 4: three more World Champions

All the latest developments on the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships.

22/05/2024

Partner content

Saadiyat Cultural District: One of the greatest cultural hubs set for 2025 completion

Partner content presented by Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Cultural District is set for completion in Abu Dhabi by 2025

22/05/2024

Sport

Judo World Championships: third World Title for Grigalashvili

All the latest developments on day three of the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships.

21/05/2024

Sport

World Judo Championship: Heydarov Finally Strikes World Gold

All the latest developments on the second day of the World Judo Championship in Abu Dhabi.

20/05/2024

Sport

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.

19/05/2024

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.

07/05/2024

The Dialogue

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, the art collector supporting gender equality

In partnership with Media City

There is no more passionate advocate for art in the Arab world then Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. The Emirati curator, professor and columnist is on a mission to share inspiring work from diverse artists and promote the work of women from the region.

27/04/2024

Climate

Dubai’s deadly flooding likely made worse by climate change

A new study says it's likely a warmer world made downpours in Dubai earlier this month heavier.

26/04/2024

Travel News

Dubai airport still in chaos after unprecedented flooding

Whether you've been affected by Dubai flight cancellations or a victim of disruption elsewhere, here’s how to make sure you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

22/04/2024

Climate

Did cloud seeding really cause Dubai’s record rainfall and flooding?

Meteorologists and climate scientists said the extreme rainfall is akin to what the world expects with human-caused climate change.

18/04/2024

United Arab Emirates

UAE fights to recover from unprecedented floods

Dubai airport has partially reopened to flights after its runways were inundated with rain.

18/04/2024

United Arab Emirates

Heaviest rain ever recorded falls on UAE

Authorities deployed tankers to pump away the water, but the lack of regular rainfall means many roads lack proper drainage.

17/04/2024

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Andrey Gugnin takes €150,000 First Prize at 2024 Classic Piano International Competition

Partner content presented by Classic Piano International Competition

Marking the culmination of a journey that began way back in 2022, the 3rd Edition of the Classic Piano International Competition came to a close on Monday 26th February.

27/03/2024

Art

Exiled Russian artist Katya Muromtseva paints the stories of women immigrants in Dubai

Muromtseva's show, Over the Slopes of Speech, adorns the gallery space with epic watercolour triptychs, each telling the story of immigrant women – an apt endeavour in a country where immigrants make up close to 90% of the population.

12/03/2024