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Following intensive preparations, the UAE Analog Mission#1, part of the Scientific International Research in Unique Terrestrial Station (SIRIUS-21), began with the crew entering the NEK ground-based analogue facility in Moscow, Russia, today for the 8-month long project. From the UAE, analog astronaut Saleh AlAmeri joined the primary crew which included …

Abu Dhabi’s annual Al Hosn Festival is set to make a spectacular return this year, with the culturally-rich, 10-day programme from 25th November to 4th December at the renowned Al Hosn site. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the festival will feature …

The world’s best triathletes arrived in Abu Dhabi for this weekend’s World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi, presented by Daman. The two-day event, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and hosted at Yas Marina Circuit, will welcome 232 elite athletes competing in both the World Triathlon Championship Series elite …

The National Center of Meteorology forecasts that tomorrow’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with a probability of convective clouds formation Eastward by afternoon that may be associated with rainfall. Temperatures tend to decrease gradually.Light to moderate winds, freshning at times with clouds.

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) today announced the Hydrogen Leadership Roadmap, a comprehensive national blueprint to support domestic, low-carbon industries, contribute to the country’s net-zero ambition and establish the country as a competitive exporter of hydrogen. The Roadmap’s ambitions underscore the UAE leadership’s enduring …

The American multinational pharmaceutical company “Merck” won U.K. authorization for its new antiviral coronavirus treatment, the first such approval for an oral medicine to treat adults suffering mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19. Molnupiravir can be taken by those who have tested positive and have at least one risk factor for developing …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Expo 2020 Dubai, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance. …

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) continues to deliver on the clean energy vision of the UAE with the successful completion of the construction of Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the Arab World’s first multi-unit operating nuclear energy plant located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu …

Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will return to Abu Dhabi at the 13th Mubadala World Tennis Championship this December, looking to defend his title and make it six victories at the Arabian Gulf’s leading professional tennis experience. The joint record holder of most male Grand Slam titles has chosen Abu …

The Dubai Police General Command has recently honoured an Emirati citizen for his honesty and good conduct after returning a wallet containing a significant amount of cash and official documents.  The honest man, Khalid Mohammad Jasem Al Hosni, was honoured in a ceremony attended by Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim …