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Abu Dhabi to host World Triathlon Multisport Championships in 2026
Gulf Today
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July 3, 2025
Abu Dhabi will host the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships, cementing its reputation as a premier global destination for multisport and endurance events. Abdulraheem Hassan Al Zarooni, Corporate Communications Office Director at the Abu...
NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 set for global broadcast
Emirati Times
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July 3, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced the return of the highly anticipated NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ. The games will be broadcast...
Archer Aviation Stock Draws Retail Chatter After Midnight eVTOL Takes Flight In Abu Dhabi
myMotherLode - California
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The company said that the flight focused on evaluating the performance in UAE-specific conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dust exposure. Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock garnered retail attention on Wednesday after the air taxi firm said...
InterviewBrad Pitt finally has his blockbuster – and Abu Dhabi helped make it happen
The National News
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There’s one kind of victory that’s always eluded Brad Pitt. And most people have likely never even noticed. Nearly 40 years into his career, the American actor and producer has left an indelible mark on both film and pop culture at large – with...
UAE adds another flying taxi: US-based firm partners with Abu Dhabi for latest test flight success
The Times of India
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July 3, 2025
Abu Dhabi completes its first successful flying taxi test at Al Bateen Executive Airport, paving the way for commercial launch in early 2026/Image credits: WAM Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward futuristic transportation by successfully...
Dubai crowned world's 3rd most scenic city after dark
Gulf News
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Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world for exploring after dark, earning a standout nighttime safety score of 87 out of 100 in Travelbag’s global study of long-haul destinations. For travelers who may feel uneasy about venturing...
UAE and India explore avenues for enhancing economic and industrial collaboration during the upcoming stage
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) Abu Dhabi, 02 July 2025: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, today held a high-level meeting with H.E. H. D. Kumaraswamy, Indian Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, and his...
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s Expansion “Lost City,” is Now Officially Open
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially opened the doors to its highly anticipated expansion, making the water’s greatest playground even greater. Spanning 13,445sqm, the all-new area invites guests to dive into the “Lost City,” an...
Dubai: Gold prices climb, but shopping deals can help cushion the blow
Khaleej Times
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Gold prices rose by over Dh1 per gram in Dubai on Thursday morning, keeping prices above Dh400 per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh403.75 per gram at the opening of the markets on Thursday, up from Dh402.5 per gram at...
UAE non-oil private sector grew in June but Israel-Iran war weighs on demand
The National News
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Business activity in the UAE's non-oil private sector grew in June, but demand slowed due to the Israel-Iran war. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index for the Emirates inched up to 53.5 in June, from 53.3 in May, demonstrating “solid...
UAE and China Qingdao Overseas Integrated launch service centre to boost trade
ME Construction News
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July 3, 2025
The UAE and China unveiled the Qingdao Overseas Integrated Service Centre at the China-Arab Business Forum held in Qingdao. This initiative aims to boost the US $400bn trade between China and the Arab world. During the Forum, a total of 40...
Dubai Airport hosts Autism drill
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Mahir Haneef TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Dubai International Airport opened its terminals for a different kind of journey this week. A guided travel simulation helped children with autism spectrum disorder and their families...
Dubai Duty Free shatters sales records in 2025: What’s driving the growth?
Gulf Business
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July 3, 2025
Image credit: WAM/Website Dubai Duty Free has reported record-breaking sales for the first half of 2025, with turnover reaching Dhs4.118bn ($1.128bn)—a 5.34 per cent year-on-year increase. The figure exceeds the previous first-half record by...
Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates
Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets. They cater to all...
UAE: Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Expansion Opens This Summer Here Are The New Attractions
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The expansion of Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi is set to open to the public this summer, announced Developer Miral today at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Gearing up for a summer like never before, this phase of the...
Abu Dhabi's Yas Waterworld Waterpark Expansion To Open To Public On July 1
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The expansion of Yas Waterworld waterpark is all set to open to the public on July 1, Miral announced Wednesday, June 25. The expansion, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, extends over an area of 13,445 square metres....
Midnight Aircraft Clears Key UAE Flight Test
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Archer Aviation completed a successful test flight of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, advancing its push to establish...
Ryanair forced to cancel 170 flights in major holiday disruption for UK tourists
Chronicle Live
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July 3, 2025
Ryanair has cancelled more than 170 flights over the next two days due to French air traffic control strikes. The airline said that over 30,000 passengers set to travel on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 have had their travel plans disrupted....
One visa, six countries: GCC pushes forward with travel plan
The Siasat Daily
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July 3, 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is advancing efforts to launch a unified tourist visa that would enable seamless travel across its six member nations with a single permit. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, confirmed that...
Emirates Marks 15 Years of Direct Flights Between Dubai and Prague
Prague Morning
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July 3, 2025
Emirates has reached a major milestone in Czech aviation, celebrating 15 years of operating direct flights between Prague and Dubai. Since its inaugural flight on July 1, 2010, the airline has transported over 3 million passengers across more than...