Abu Dhabi boy's aspirations are not just paper dreams

Kids who are naturally gifted take to their chosen sport as ducks to water. Jonathan Figy belongs to that category. He had all the markings of a cricket prodigy when he joined the MCC-Zayed Cricket Academy in September 2010 and the boy wonder,...

Basketball fans flock to Abu Dhabi for NBA weekend from US and Europe

The NBA has returned to Abu Dhabi, with the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers facing off in two pre-season games at Etihad Arena. Alongside the action on court, NBA District is back at Manarat Al Saadiyat, offering fans a space where...

What to know about NBA preseason games in Abu Dhabi between Knicks and Sixers

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are separated by a 90-minute Amtrak ride, but they’re ushering in the NBA preseason some 6,000 miles away. Pro basketball’s preseason officially begins Thursday with the Knicks and Sixers on Yas Island....

Derrick Rose mobbed by fans in Abu Dhabi as NBA legend talks Knicks and Brunson

The line to meet Derrick Rose at the NBA store on Wednesday wrapped around the atrium at Yas Mall, where one fan queued for nine hours just to make sure he would be the first in line to come face-to-face with the basketball legend. The recently...

Yas Island to Zayed Airport in 20 minutes: Abu Dhabi's new Line 4 tram unveiled

Abu Dhabi residents will soon get a new transport option — a tram connecting Yas Island to Zayed International Airport, with a commute time of just 20 minutes. The route, which will connect key tourism and residential hubs to the airport, is...

UAE Progress Silences Muslim Brotherhood’s Envy and Gossip

As the United Arab Emirates consolidates its position as a regional powerhouse, the rhetoric between Gulf modernizers and Islamist movements reveals a fundamental clash over the future of Arab governance. A Regional Rivalry Decades in the Making...

UAE resident’s vessel on Global Sumud flotilla ‘assumed intercepted’

The vessel on which a UAE resident was traveling as part of the Global Sumud flotilla is assumed to be intercepted by Israeli forces. Earlier today, Dr Zaheera Soomar posted photos and videos of an Israeli vessel approaching the boat. The video...

UAE sends more aid to survivors of Afghanistan earthquake

The UAE has sent more than 3,860 tonnes of aid to earthquake victims in Afghanistan after the latest batch of supplies arrived in the country. The UAE has been offering a lifeline to survivors of the quake that killed more than 2,200 people. The...

UAE economy to outpace global average this year, says IMF

The UAE economy is projected to outperform the global average this year as it is expected to remain resilient to uncertainty in the global economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday at the conclusion of its Article IV...

Türkiye and United Arab Emirates Central Banks Forge Strategic Financial Agreements to Boost Bilateral Trade

In a significant move to enhance economic ties, the central banks of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed three landmark agreements on Thursday, including a bilateral currency swap deal, aimed at deepening financial cooperation and...

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 registrations open; new theme revealed

Registrations are now open for the ninth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC). This popular challenge, which was launched in 2017, encourages everyone to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days when it gets underway from...

Hilton’s 1st bottling plant in UAE opens in Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island has become the first Hilton property in the UAE to introduce a fully automated in-house water bottling plant, eliminating single-use plastics while advancing Abu Dhabi’s environmental goals and Hilton’s Travel with...

Emirates and flydubai sign deals with Dubai Finance to help tourists go cashless

Dubai: The deals, part of Dubai’s ambitious Cashless Strategy, aim to ensure that more than 90% of all payments across both government and private sectors are fully digital by the end of 2026. Both airlines signed separate Memoranda of...

UAE mission in Rome issues safety advisory for Emiratis in Italy amid demonstrations

The UAE Mission in Rome has called on Emirati citizens currently in Italy to remain vigilant and avoid areas witnessing demonstrations or public gatherings. The advisory comes amid reports of protests taking place in various Italian cities, which...

Dubai holidays are set to go cashless

If your ideal holiday is one long tap from plane seat to pool bar, Dubai just moved the needle. Emirates and flydubai have signed separate Memoranda of Understanding with Dubai’s Department of Finance to promote digital payments for visitors and...

Abu Dhabi GDP rises 3.8% in Q2-2025, driven by 6.6% growth of non-oil sectors

The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has announced that the emirate’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Dhs306.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 3.8 per cent increase compared with Q2 2024. The non-oil economy...

What UAE travellers need to know about the US government shutdown

The US has entered a government shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a new budget. For most travellers, the effects of this shutdown are unlikely to be immediate, but the longer it goes on, the more likely it is to disrupt trips. Airport...

How Jane Goodall’s message of hope planted seeds of change in the UAE

The powerful message of award-winning wildlife expert Jane Goodall about the human spirit and working together to create grass-roots change will live on as her legacy in the UAE. From a bee sanctuary in Dubai, to eco-warrior clubs she inspired and...

UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- October 2, 2025

Karachi/Dubai- October 2, 2025: The UAE Dirham exchange rate against the Pakistani Rupee stands at 76.60 PKR today, reflecting relative stability in the bilateral currency relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, one of...

Sharlene Mawdsley reveals travel plans with Tipperary hurling star boyfriend Michael Breen

Sharlene Mawdsley has revealed her travel plans with Tipperary hurling star boyfriend Michael Breen in an Instagram Q&A with her 276,000 followers. One fan asked: "Any holidays planned?" READ NEXT: IN PICTURES: Massive jobs boost for Clonmel town...