Earth News Environment Chief points to science-led recovery of oceans At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri shares how environmental regulation has transformed Abu Dhabi's coastline. 13/02/2026
No Comment Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each in first exchange in months Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home. 06/02/2026
USA US and Russia agree to resume military dialogue after Abu Dhabi talks The US and Russia have agreed to resume military communications hotlines following talks in Abu Dhabi. The move comes as Washington continues to intensify diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, nearing its fourth anniversary. 06/02/2026
Cult New Abu Dhabi museum charts the UAE’s journey through time In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi A new landmark in Abu Dhabi is opening its doors, telling the story of the UAE through the legacy of its founding father. 09/12/2025
Sport McLaren driver Lando Norris wins first Formula One World Championship Lando Norris has won his first Formula 1 World Championship after tight three-way contest with Red Bull’s Verstappen and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris is now the first British driver to win the world title since Lewis Hamilton in 2020. 07/12/2025
Cult Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi launches with immersive exhibits spanning Earth and space history In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi has opened the Middle East’s largest Natural History Museum, unveiling an ambitious journey through 13 billion years of Earth and cosmic history with rare fossils, immersive experiences and major scientific collections. 02/12/2025
Culture news Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi promises 'nature's greatest story' The National History Museum Abu Dhabi is preparing to open its doors as the the latest addition to the Saadiyat Cultural District which is already home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and Manarat Al Saadiyat. 02/12/2025
Mobility Driverless robotaxis hit the road in Abu Dhabi with Uber and WeRide The launch marks Uber’s first robotaxi rollout outside of the United States. 26/11/2025
Business UAE president backs €130 billion ADNOC expansion plan The focus is on scaling production, reserves, and investment over the next five years as ADNOC deepens its role in global oil and gas markets. 25/11/2025
Business Wizz Air halts Abu Dhabi operations as instability threatens profits Wizz Air's decision to end operations out of its hub in Abu Dhabi comes as it aims to focus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe. 14/07/2025
Culture news Spain's king Juan Carlos to publish 'uncompromising' autobiography Former monarch Juan Carlos I will publish "Reconciliation", his memoirs at the end of the year. The book will explore his controversial private life, his role in Spain's democracy and reflections from his exile in Abu Dhabi. He's now revealing all he says because his 'story' is being stolen. 01/07/2025
Business Donald Trump wraps up Gulf tour with €179 billion in UAE deals US President Donald Trump secured €179 billion ($200 billion) worth of deals with the United Arab Emirates, including plans for the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside the United States, located in Abu Dhabi. 16/05/2025
Cult Immersive teamLab Phenomena opens in Abu Dhabi’s cultural district In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi In this episode of Cult, we explore teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a vast immersive art space where digital works respond to the environment and visitor movement in real time. 30/04/2025
Culture news Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the future of culture The three-day event is part of Abu Dhabi’s increasing efforts to become a leader in the global cultural conversation. 27/04/2025
World Abu Dhabi’s cultural ambitions grow with new art collection In this episode of The Agenda, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, discusses how Abu Dhabi's expanding art collections and museums are shaping its global cultural and educational legacy. 22/04/2025
Culture news Rare copy of 'Le Petit Prince' to go on sale for €1.15 million A rare carbon typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s "Le Petit Prince" is going up for sale next month. It is one of only three known copies and marks the first time a typescript of the classic story has been offered for public sale. 25/10/2024