17 h. ago Global policy makers and tech giants to convene in Abu Dhabi this year

The Advanced Technology Council (ARTC) announced today (March 31) that the Inaugural Governance of Emerging Technology Summit (GETS) is set to take place in Abu Dhabi this year.

Events

20 h. ago All aboard! Budget train service Lumo could be coming to Greater Manchester as part of expansion plans

Lumo says its services have helped to tilt the "modal share" of journeys between the two capitals - with more trips now being taken by train rather than plane

Politics

25 h. ago Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez pay tribute at Jesus Guerrero’s funeral after his tragic death at 34

Guerrero's unexpected death came shortly after he traveled to Dubai to style Lopez’s hair for her Saadiyat Nights concerts in Abu Dhabi

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48 h. ago Abu Dhabi's extensive waterpark expansion plans despite terrifying water slide inferno

Abi Dhabi's most popular attraction Yas Island Waterpark was engulfed in flames this week after it caught fire due to construction work taking place to expand the park

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67 h. ago What to do in Abu Dhabi, from beach days to Grand Prix weekends

This week, TravelSmart is all about Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and a place known for its modern skyline, luxury resorts and rich heritage.

Sport

3 d. ago Hugely successful Harry Potter video game expansion cancelled despite making billions

A planned expansion to Hogwarts Legacy, a video game set in the Harry Potter universe, has been cancelled after reportedly selling more than 34 million copies

Politics

4 d. ago Abu Dhabi government looking to bring Mayfair private club experience to the Gulf

Abu Dhabi inward investment office is in talks with up to 100 British wealthy individuals and family offices about boosting their presence in the emirate.

Politics

5 d. ago Caolan Loughran pushes for Abu Dhabi fight after UFC London win

Caolan Loughran pushes for Abu Dhabi fight after UFC London win  MMA Junkie

Sport

1 week ago London shopping centre described as "worst in UK" sold to housing developer

Deal is Abu Dhabi owned London Square’s 14th acquisition in the capital in less than 18 months

Economics

2 w. ago British town about to get its EIGHTH McDonald's... with newest fast

The new location comes after McDonald's announced it biggest expansion since 2002 with plans to open 200 new restaurants over the next four years.

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2 w. ago Rivals actress joins best friend for London Marathon tribute to late husband

Lisa McGrillis, who plays Valerie Jones, is fundraising for the British Heart Foundation with Mary Cann whose husband Nigel died from a heart attack.

Culture

2 w. ago Bubble tea: popular tapioca boba brand plans major UK expansion with 225 new drink stores

The brand is set to bring more bubble tea to the UK with a huge expansion 🌟

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2 w. ago Bubble tea brand Gong Cha plans major UK expansion with 225 new stores

The new deal is expected to create nearly 2,000 jobs in the UK and forms part of plans to open 10,000 stores around the world by 2032.

Politics

2 w. ago Max Verstappen: ‘I’ve achieved my F1 dream. People who can’t appreciate that are jealous’

Dutchman says his job is not to please people as he sets out on road for a fifth consecutive F1 drivers title in MelbourneOn the eve of what might be the hardest fought championship of his career opening in Melbourne this weekend one thing is clear, Max Verstappen will not go gently into that night. The defending Formula One world champion, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, a compelling character trait reflected in his driving, is eyeballing the opposition and demanding they bring it on.The 27-year-old took his fourth consecutive F1 title last season, the toughest since his first, the titanic battle with Lewis Hamilton that ended controversially in Abu Dhabi, in 2021. In both, when the Dutchman was pushed to the limit, to scrap tooth and nail, he was uncompromising, an elbows-out battler, obdurate, driven by belief in himself and the righteousness of the Verstappen cause. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago US likely to grant tariff reprieve for all goods subject to Canada

Move would mark major expansion of a planned one-month carve-out for car imports

Politics

3 w. ago I accidentally ended up at the front of the world's fastest rollercoaster on Abu Dhabi holiday of a lifetime

I somehow ended up at the front of the world’s fastest rollercoaster on a holiday of a lifetime in Abu Dhabi - and here’s how it went.

Politics

4 w. ago Indian woman, 33, quietly executed in Abu Dhabi for infant’s murder

Family and Indian embassy officials learn of her execution as father pleads for updates on daughter's well-being

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4 w. ago 'Water keeps flooding our street and we're terrified it's going to happen again'

'We are told things take time, but we haven't got time. My business is my life. If I don't have my business then my family haven't got food on the table.'

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