Global auto giant Stellantis to set up EV manufacturing and export hub in Abu Dhabi

Dutch automotive giant Stellantis NV announces partnership with Abu Dhabi (the UAE). Image: X In a landmark move to bolster the region’s automotive industry, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have inked a strategic...

AI's role in tackling threats to nature on show in Abu Dhabi

The crucial role AI is playing in tackling the poor state of the world's biodiversity has been highlighted at an Abu Dhabi event. Experts who spoke to The National at the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress...

Put a ring on it: Couples in Abu Dhabi can get married on their phones

Couples in Abu Dhabi can now get married using a mobile app in an online wedding ceremony for Dh800 ($217). Couples enrolled on the Tamm app, which unifies government services on a one-stop mobile platform, can get married with their phone from...

UAE Pavilion Closes Expo 2025 Osaka Osaka After Welcoming 5 Million Visitors

The UAE Pavilion has concluded its six-month participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, an event focused on innovation and cultural exchange, after attracting over five million physical and virtual visitors since its opening on 13th April 2025, making it...

UAE Golden Visa 2025: Special consular services announced for emergency support, return docs, and more

The UAE’s new consular service for Golden Visa holders offers emergency assistance, return documents, repatriation support, 24/7 global access, and more In a landmark move unveiled at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, the UAE has launched a...

UAE: TownX to start handover of 600 JVC luxury apartments

Dubai-based TownX Real Estate Development has completed its marquee Luma Park Views project nine months ahead of schedule and is set to commence the handover of 600 residential units in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). Featuring one-, two- and...

UAE shuttler Riyan Malhan, 15, who beat talented Indian Lalthazuala

Riyan Malhan caused a stir at the Badminton World Junior Championships in Guwahati, when he defeated Indian Hmar Lalthazuala 15-12, 15-6 in Round of 32. The 15-year-old represents UAE and is one of several indian-origin shuttlers representing...

Dubai get back to basics ahead of clash with EuroLeague giants FC Barcelona

An entire squad of new players to bed in, a growing injury list in the backcourt and a schedule of seven games in a little more than two weeks - none of these hurdles have come as a surprise to Dubai Basketball head coach Jurica Golemac. Games...

UAE takeover lifts specialist labour supplier into the global infrastructure big league

South West specialist recruiter Hydro Energy Group has acquired a UAE-based group to create a global recruitment leader across energy, defence and critical infrastructure sectors. Plymouth-headquartered Hydro, which specialises in offshore and...

UAE lining up new satellite internet system after Red Sea cable disruption

Users of the UAE’s e& network could soon connect to satellite internet using their mobile phones and devices such as laptops and televisions. The connectivity is being made possible because of an agreement between Abu Dhabi’s space technology...

Hamdan bin Zayed issues Abu Dhabi biodiversity policy

Alignment with global environmental efforts The decree coincides with the ongoing IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the emirate’s leading global role in environmental protection. Implementation and oversight The decree...

Abu Dhabi launches landmark biodiversity policy

Policy implementation and oversight The decree mandates that EAD, in coordination with relevant entities, will implement the policy’s instruments according to a structured timeframe. The agency will also monitor and analyse the impacts of...

Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first AI public servant at Gitex

Inayat-ur-Rahman & Sajjad Ahmed Abu Dhabi unveiled the world’s first AutoGov function with the latest version of TAMM on Tuesday at Gitex Global 2025 AutoGov introduces a groundbreaking model of proactive government services, automatically...

UNPACK ’26: EXPEDIA REVEALS HOW UAE TRAVELERS WILL EXPLORE THE WORLD IN 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 15, 2025-- Today, Expedia Group released Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel ™. The annual global report, following last year’s debut of UAE insights, highlights shifts in traveler behavior and the...

Al Masaood, Instagrid to launch first portable, green battery system to UAE

Al Masaood Power Division, a part of a leading Abu Dhabi business conglomerate, Al Masaood Group, has officially signed a MoU with Instagrid – a global pioneer in portable battery systems – bringing to the UAE the first professional-grade,...

GLOBALink | Dubai seeks more collaboration with China: officials

Senior officials from Dubai expressed hope for closer cooperation with China amid the ongoing 45th edition of GITEX Global, a technology and artificial intelligence exhibition held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. #GLOBALink

Space42 and Autonomous A2Z to advance smart mobility ecosystem in UAE

The collaboration seeks to integrate, deploy, and commercialize next-generation driverless systems across the Middle East and Africa. Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global footprint, has entered into a strategic...

Top Dubai restaurants for Diwali 2025 you must try

Mausam: Diwali thali with Burj Khalifa views For those seeking a truly scenic and traditional celebration, Mausam at Dubai Mall offers a special luxury thali, available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Available for dinner on October...

Flying taxis may soon ferry passengers across the skies of Dubai

By&nbspRoselyne Min&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 15/10/2025 - 8:00 GMT+2 Flying taxis could soon become a reality, as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft edge closer to commercial use in Dubai. These electrically powered...

‘Port Eye’ Debuts At GITEX 2025, Elevating Security And Sustainability At Dubai Ports

At GITEX Global 2025, the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation launched “Port Eye” Bin Sulayem: Our digital projects reflect our commitment to adopting the latest smart technologies and applications across the ports, customs, and free zone...