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Culture news

Disney announces its first theme park in the United Arab Emirates

A brand new Disney theme park is coming, and it's the first to be built in the Middle East.

07/05/2025

Sudan

UN top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case against UAE

Sudan had requested urgent measures to halt violence against the Masalit ethnic group but the UAE rejected the case as legally unfounded and politically motivated.

05/05/2025

Cult

Immersive teamLab Phenomena opens in Abu Dhabi’s cultural district

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

In this episode of Cult, we explore teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a vast immersive art space where digital works respond to the environment and visitor movement in real time.

30/04/2025

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

Sudan

Turkish firm allegedly violated sanctions by supplying Sudan with arms

Turkey's Baykar allegedly violated EU and US sanctions by sending arms to Sudan's military, fueling the civil war, according to a Washington Post report.

09/03/2025

Business

UAE set to invest billions in Italy as countries seek closer ties

Apart from energy and tech, the UAE is also expected to invest heavily in Italy’s defence and security sector. The deal will involve joint military production and the sharing of information.

24/02/2025

Business

Low-cost carrier sees record profits as Europeans seek sun in Dubai

Dubai is a popular winter destination for European tourists looking for some mid-season warmth, with an average temperature of around 25 C.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Ukraine and Russia exchange 150 prisoners of war

Both sides thanked the United Arab Emirates for their 'humanitarian mediation efforts.'

05/02/2025

Travel News

Dubai named world's busiest airport for 2024

Dubai is welcoming more tourists than ever, but local residents don't always benefit.

30/01/2025

Destinations

Overtourism in Dubai clogs up streets and pushes up house prices

Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — and some residents are starting to feel burned.

28/01/2025

Sudan

How other countries are trying to gain from Sudan's descent into war

Russia, Egypt and the UAE are just three of several countries with a lot to attain from the outcome of one of the world's worst still-running conflicts.

22/01/2025

Green News

Italy will take wind and solar energy from Albania via Adriatic seabed

The UAE is lending technology and expertise for the project.

15/01/2025

Art

Victoria and Albert Museum reveals winner of Jameel Prize

Indian artist Khandakar Ohida has been named the winner of the seventh edition of the Jameel Prize, awarded every three years to an artist inspired by Islamic tradition.

29/11/2024

Europe News

Rabbi who went missing in the UAE has been found dead

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel “will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death.”

24/11/2024

Destinations

Why Sharjah is a must-visit destination for culture enthusiasts

Discover Sharjah’s unique mix of Arabian heritage, UNESCO crafts, and historic sites that set it apart in the UAE.

17/11/2024

Business

UAE opens summit as energy industry weathers Middle East concerns

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a whole is planning to increase its production capacity of oil to 5 million barrels a day in the coming years.

04/11/2024

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

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE

All the latest developments on day one of the competition.

11/10/2024

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