In Abu Dhabi encounter glossy sky scrapers, falcons and gold coffee, all in one day

In Abu Dhabi encounter glossy sky scrapers, falcons and gold coffee, all in one day

Visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time, I was swept away by a feeling of camaraderie that went beyond borders. The Emirate of Peace is a modern-day salad bowl. Beyond the glossy skyscrapers, pristine roads and serene blue sea, it has an intertwined network of culture. I experienced it through fortuitous acts of kindness — … Read more

Check out TXAI, Abu Dhabi’s driverless taxis

Check out TXAI, Abu Dhabi’s driverless taxis

Abu Dhabi is making strides in the realm of autonomous mobility with TXAI, the region’s first Level 4 autonomous vehicle | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As we step onto the quiet, palm-lined streets of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, a sleek white vehicle glides toward us — its tinted windows revealing no driver behind the … Read more

How to spend 36 hours on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi

How to spend 36 hours on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi

At Yas Island, ride in a Ferrari, click selfies with flamingos, freefall into a gravity defying tunnel, feed a cute harbour seal, or say hello to a superhero! Built as one of Abu Dhabi’s largest tourism projects in 2009, the island houses some of the world’s most opulent entertainment arenas, an F1 racetrack, a golf … Read more

Abu Dhabi may buy stake in London’s Heathrow Airport

Abu Dhabi may buy stake in London’s Heathrow Airport

Dubai: Abu Dhabi‘s Mubadala Investment is considering buying into Heathrow airport, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that could see it join Saudi Arabia‘s Public Investment Fund and Qatar Investment Authority as prominent shareholders in the London hub. Sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is weighing an investment after it was approached by … Read more

PM Modi accepts invitation to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's Hindu temple

PM Modi accepts invitation to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's Hindu temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation to inaugurate a Hindu temple in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, in February next year, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha stated. Representatives of the BAPS organisation, led by Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas, met the Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi and … Read more

PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to UAE Live Updates

PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to UAE Live Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abhu Dhabi on Saturday on a day-long visit to the UAE during which he will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and review the burgeoning bilateral ties between the two strategic partners. Mr. Modi will hold talks with Sheikh Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and … Read more

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies

UAE President and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Friday, local media reports quoting the Ministry of Presidential Affairs said. He was 73. “The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE, the Arab and Islamic nation and the world over the demise of His Highness … Read more

UAE awards local firm ADSB $950 million naval patrol vessel contract

UAE awards local firm ADSB 0 million naval patrol vessel contract

The United Arab Emirates has signed a 3.5 billion dirham ($950 million) contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to manufacture four new patrol vessels for the Gulf Arab state’s navy, ADSB said on Tuesday. The contract for Falaj 3-class Offshore Patrol Vessels was the largest ever order received by ADSB, it said in a … Read more

Can’t go golfing? Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island island brings virtual tour

Can’t go golfing? Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island island brings virtual tour

The area has 18-hole Championship Links course, 9-hole Academy Course, floodlit practice facilities and gold academy. On National Golfer’s Day, golf lovers can enjoy a virtual tour if they cannot roam around the area physically. This weekend on the occasion, people visit and see famous Yas Links via a virtual tour. It is to note … Read more