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Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the future of culture

The three-day event is part of Abu Dhabi’s increasing efforts to become a leader in the global cultural conversation.

27/04/2025

World

Abu Dhabi’s cultural ambitions grow with new art collection

In this episode of The Agenda, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, discusses how Abu Dhabi's expanding art collections and museums are shaping its global cultural and educational legacy.

22/04/2025

Culture news

Rare copy of 'Le Petit Prince' to go on sale for €1.15 million

A rare carbon typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s "Le Petit Prince" is going up for sale next month. It is one of only three known copies and marks the first time a typescript of the classic story has been offered for public sale.

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: Heavyweights take centre stage

France, Germany, and the Netherlands all took home gold on the third day of the competition, with host country UAE finishing 4th in the overall standings.

13/10/2024

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day two: More gold for the host nation

On this second day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024, four more categories were in action, with UAE's Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV taking home his second gold medal.

12/10/2024

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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.

12/04/2024

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.

24/10/2023