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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.

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.

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE

All the latest developments on day one of the competition.

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.

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Sudan

Sudan accuses UAE of fueling war in the country

Over 14,000 people have been killed and 33,000 injured in the conflict raging since early 2023, according to the UN.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and UAE launch joint renewable energy project

Azerbaijan and the UAE unveiled plans for three large-scale solar and wind projects in Azerbaijan, totaling 1 GW capacity, during a ceremony held at the Baku Energy Forum.

Green News

UAE used COP28 to pursue oil deals, investigation finds

“I hope the younger generations can forgive us,” one diplomat involved in the ADNOC negotiations is reported to have said.

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.

Sport

Judo World Championships day 4: three more World Champions

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

Sport

Judo World Championships: third World Title for Grigalashvili

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Design

Mercedes-Benz unveil plans for residential skyscraper in Dubai

As car makers jump on a new trend to create luxury skyscraper apartment buildings, we look at the history of building societies.

France

French police ground aeroplane suspected of human trafficking

French police detained two passengers on an aeroplane carrying about 300 Indian citizens, including unaccompanied minors, on suspicion of human trafficking following an anonymous tip.

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Sharjah: Is this the new start-up capital of the Middle East?

Partner content presented by Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

As 2023 draws to a close, the UAE emirate of Sharjah continues to lay foundations as a world-class business destination.

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Sharjah’s hidden gems: The inside scoop on food, nature and family-friendly attractions

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Rich biodiversity, ancient recipes and rolling red dunes – it’s little wonder Sharjah is quickly becoming the beating cultural heart of the UAE.

United Arab Emirates

Vladimir Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia during COP28

As UN police patrol Dubai, Putin sits down to one-on-one talks with Emirati leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

World News

COP28: Activists say frustration levels are high

As politicians and experts debate on the past and upcoming challenges to be aligned with the 1.5°C Paris agreement target, climate activists outside COP28 in Dubai say not enough is being done to combat the climate crisis.