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H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled …

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day 2026 with a month-long focus on the women behind the planning, transport and infrastructure decisions that enhance the quality of everyday life across Abu Dhabi. This year’s national celebration is being held under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger …

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading budget carrier operator, today announced the expansion of its Thailand services with the addition of a fourth daily non-stop flight between Sharjah and Bangkok, further strengthening connectivity between the UAE and Thailand. The new frequency, commencing 25th October 2026, will bring …

A pardon by His Highness the UAE President was issued today, Friday, 4th September 2026, for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, who was convicted by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on 27th August 2026, of the offences with which he was charged and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment and …

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Haixi Prefecture in northwest China’s Qinghai Province on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. The epicentre was located at 37.84 degrees north latitude and 95.59 degrees east longitude. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, the centre said.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Ülle Madise on her election as President of the Republic of Estonia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), held under the theme A Legacy of Pride, and organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with Emirates Falconers’ Club. The exhibition is taking place at …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, said that investing in human capital and inspiring a passion for learning and knowledge are key to building a more advanced future. His Highness noted that developing generations who can turn knowledge into achievement …

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026). The 23rd edition is being held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, under the theme A Legacy of Pride. …

In implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, an Emirati relief mission has departed for the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to provide urgent humanitarian support to those affected by floods and landslides, which resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries and missing persons …