Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi taxis are now about 99 per cent hybrid or electric, covering more than 6,147 vehicles and backing the emirate’s 2050 climate neutrality goal.

A Russian delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky will join trilateral Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11, the Kremlin confirmed. Here is what we know.

Abu Dhabi signed four OpenAI agreements across government, energy and investment after Sheikh Khaled met Sam Altman, with ADNOC the first energy firm to deploy.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UN Water Conference 2026, set for December 8 to 10 in Abu Dhabi.

The Ramhan Island bridge network will connect Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway with seven bridges and three tunnels at AED872 million.

The Contributions of Muslim Scholars initiative enters its second phase at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, with an exhibition, talks and a workshop.

The Sheikh Zayed Festival opens in Al Wathba on October 30 with a 135-day lineup of cultural, sports, arts and family events across the UAE capital.

The two countries also agreed to expand cooperation in energy, defense, technology and mining, building on a $50 billion investment framework announced in 2025.

Six rare cars go under the hammer at the RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi car auction on December 9. Estimates run from Dh293,600 to Dh3.11 million.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi held talks with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on expanding the €4 billion UAE-Greece investment initiative and strategic partnership.

The UAE-France Business Dialogue in Abu Dhabi brought Sheikh Khaled and Macron together as Emirati and French firms signed AI and energy agreements.

UAE weather this week brings daily rain, strong winds and dust, with eastern areas getting the most showers. See the NCM forecast for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Khazna Data Centers is planning UAE AI data centers around extreme heat, flooding and water stress. See how cooling, recycled water and clean power fit in.

Researchers isolated rare Candida auris Clade VI from Abu Dhabi wastewater. Learn what the study found on drug resistance and early surveillance.

Flydubai and Etihad extend Saudi flight cancellations to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Abha after Houthi attacks on airports. See affected flights and refund options.

Abu Dhabi targets Dh235 billion in investments across four clusters by 2045, aiming to create 130,000 skilled jobs and add Dh284 billion to GDP.

Abu Dhabi is using an AI vehicle to detect accidents, fallen trees and faulty traffic signals, then alert authorities so they can respond faster.

Abu Dhabi's Exposure AI tracks pedestrians' air pollution exposure in real time, while Emission AI estimates vehicle emissions from dashcam footage.

Etihad will seek legal counsel after the Premier League's Man City findings. The airline rejects any link to improper commercial arrangements.

Saudi Arabia denies talks with Netanyahu in the UAE, a Saudi official told AFP, rejecting Israeli media reports of a Saudi presence at the Abu Dhabi meeting