Abu Dhabi

Sport

Manchester City not 'above the rules', says Downing Street

After PM Andy Burnham's - a former mayor of Greater Manchester - admission of his fears that the club's owners might leave because of the investigation into 'creative book-keeping', his spokesperson has issued a clarification.

1 October 2026

Travel News

You can now travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai by train

Etihad Rail launched the new route on 30 September, with more stations set to open in the coming months.

30 September 2026

Qatar

F1 keeps Qatar and Abu Dhabi races on calendar for now

The world's top racing competition said the final two races of the 2026 season remain on track, but a mid-September review will determine whether the championship concludes in Europe instead.

29 July 2026

Culture news

Can Abu Dhabi become the world's next great cultural capital?

Euronews Culture spoke to Steve Cox, the Executive Director (Acting) of Strategic Marketing and Communications at the Department of Culture and Tourism for Abu Dhabi, about the emirate's ambitious cultural expansion plans, including the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

8 July 2026

United Arab Emirates

Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant perimeter, fire reported

A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, officials say, with no injuries or radiation leak reported as regional tensions around the Iran ceasefire escalate.

17 May 2026

Culture news

Sphere vision: The world's most futuristic venue set for Abu Dhabi

A large, shiny orb, prominent on Abu Dhabi’s desert skyline, is soon to become its next defining feature. Following the success of the original Sphere in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to build a similar entity, which will be the first of its kind in a venue outside of the United States.

15 May 2026

Business

The UAE's OPEC exit puts Gulf oil unity to the test

The UAE's exit from OPEC signals a strategic shift, raising questions about Gulf coordination and the organisation's future.

1 May 2026

Culture news

Fears over loans to the Louvre Abu Dhabi against a backdrop of war

The museum, which opened in the United Arab Emirates in 2017, has so far escaped damage from nearly 1,800 Iranian drone and missile strikes since the conflict began last month.

16 March 2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE urges US, Israel and Iran to return to the negotiating table

In a press conference, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy condemned what she called "blatant Iranian attacks" on her country and other Gulf states.

4 March 2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE and Qatar to cover hotel and meal costs for those stranded

Hotels are being asked to extend stays until airport operations resume and tourists are able to leave.

3 March 2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE starts exceptional flights for stranded passengers

The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday 2 March.

2 March 2026

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 February 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.

6 February 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.

6 February 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.

9 December 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.

7 December 2025