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UAE hit by heavy rain, thunder, Indian airlines issue alert
United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents woke up to heavy rainfall with strong winds, thunder, and lightning in the early hours of Thursday, May 2, with more wet weather expected throughout the day.…
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UAE: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed passes away, 7 days of mourning declared
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, passed away on Wednesday, May 1. He was 82. The Presidential Court issued a statement, “In the name…
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UAE: New check-in service opens for Abu Dhabi airport passengers
Abu Dhabi: A new city check-in service has opened in Mussafah for passengers travelling through the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The check-in service will be offered for Etihad Airways, Air…
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Akshaya Tritiya 2024: UAE jewellers offer free gold coins, discounts
Akshaya Tritiya, an Indian festival celebrated on Friday, May 10 this year, is traditionally marked by the purchase of gold to usher in good fortune and prosperity. Jewellers are offering exciting deals…
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Watch: Robotic arm can now fill your petrol tanks in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has introduced a robotic arm capable of swiftly refueling vehicles at petrol stations. The company plans to launch a robotic arm by the end of the…
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Jailed Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji wins top Arab prize
Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji, who has been in Israeli prisons since 2004, won the 2024 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (Booker) for his 2023 novel A Mask, the Colour of the Sky.…
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UAE records minor earthquake felt by residents
Abu Dhabi: A minor earthquake of 2.8 magnitude was recorded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday morning, April 27. In a post on X, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in UAE…
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Abu Dhabi Airports records 6.9 million passengers in Q1 2024
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the Emirate’s five airports, has released its exceptional passenger traffic results for the first quarter of 2024. The travels of more than 6.9 million…
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UAE unveils first vertiport for electric flying taxis
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirate’s first operational vertiport for vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) was unveiled at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. This came after General Civil Aviation Authority…
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UAE to roll out 6G by 2030 with AI, human senses integration
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has unveiled a roadmap to roll out the sixth generation of mobile networks (6G) before 2030. The UAE’s 6G roadmap…
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UAE’s first vertiport gets green light for operations
United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted operational approval for the country’s first vertiport. The port is a specific area that facilitates the landing and take-off of eVTOL…
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Watch: World’s 1st healthy living island in Abu Dhabi on the cards
Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer IMKAN in partnership with world-renowned SHA Wellness Clinic, has announced the launch of SHA Residence Emirates, the world’s first healthy living island. It is located in AlJurf,…
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South Indian Church to open next to BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
The Church of South India (CSI) Parish’s new facility in Abu Dhabi is set to be inaugurated with a soft opening ceremony on Sunday, Khaleej Times reported. The new CSI church, which…
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Watch: UAE launches joint multinational exercise ‘Desert Flag 9’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday, April 22, announced the launch of the joint multinational exercise “Desert Flag 9” for the year 2024. Taking to X, the…
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British Airways resumes flights between Abu Dhabi-London
British Airways has resumed daily flights between London and to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi after a four-year hiatus. On Sunday, April 21, the airways touched down at Abu Dhabi’s…
