capital city of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi police impounded more than 9,000 e-scooters for traffic violations and riding on public roads alongside vehicles.
Will the flydubai pilot who saved the day on flight 1073 never fly again or will his love for aviation persevere?
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UAE President calls for rain prayer on Friday: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed calls for Salaat Al Istisqaa rain prayer across all mosques on Friday 9 ...
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Mohammed bin Zayed on World Teachers’ Day: Thank you to every teacher who has left an unforgettable mark on our lives
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Once the link is up and running, passengers arriving at Mohamed bin Zayed City Station will be able to hop on the free Yas Express shuttle bus
👉 Free shuttle to connect Etihad Rail passengers with Yas Island theme parks
Abu Dhabi-based Indian expat, now 30, reveals what he did for family, himself and what counts most
Saudi Gazette Oct 18
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meets UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives French President Emmanuel Macron in Abu Dhabi.
‘A sudden blow to my head’: Flydubai captain recalls cockpit attack that nearly downed the jet
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Mother, 15-year-old son killed in Abu Dhabi road crash; father survives: A Bangladeshi mother and her 15-year-old son died at the scene of a crash near Al Wathba ...
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Who is Mahrah Al Nahyan? UAE royal found unconscious with toddler after cocaine binge on London street
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Watch: Truck overturns, crashes into barrier after car reverses on Abu Dhabi highway
🎥: Abu Dhabi Police
A vehicle was seen reversing in the rightmost lane ... Show more
McKenzie optimistic SA will get rights to host F1 in 2028/29: Ramaphosa to join minister at Abu Dhabi race; F1 chiefs seek billions in government guarantees
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There are 50 days left for the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi, which will take place at Yas Marina Circuit from December 3 to 6.
'Thought I was still dreaming': 42-year-old Filipino wins Dh20 million in Big Ticket
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Abu Dhabi announces 3-day partial road closure on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street: The partial closure will begin at 11.45pm on Friday, October 16 ...
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed welcomes India's foreign minister in Abu Dhabi: During a meeting, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and India's Jaishankar reviewed the ...
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What does the ⚽ Manchester City case mean for global economics?
The enormous disciplinary case currently facing Manchester City is likely to have big ... Show more
BBC Audio | More than the Score | Manchester City: What does the Premier League do now?
BBC Audio | More than the Score | Manchester City: What does the Premier League do now?
India becomes increasingly vital to Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala amid global fragmentation
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Modi praises flydubai captain who fought back
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks by video call with flydubai captain Smit Machchhar in Abu Dhabi ... Show more
Key FactsFlydubai Pilot Machchhar Recounts Struggle During Suspected Hijacking Attempt
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- During a Friday video call, Machchhar told Narendra Modi he had fought for his life and everyone else’s.
- Several passengers entered the cockpit, restrained the attacker, and stand-in pilots regained control of the aircraft.
- The badly injured captain is recovering in Abu Dhabi after the diverted aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- The co-pilot was transferred to the UAE, where he faces a terrorism investigation; his identity, motive and weapon remain unconfirmed.
He intended to crash the plane with its passengers on board.— Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, stated this about the attacker’s intent.
Abu Dhabi Police urge caution as NCM issues rain alert with convective clouds. Drive safely, follow speed limits, and stay updated on weather conditions.
Hundreds of worshippers made their way to mosques an hour early for Friday prayers. The reason was the special rain prayer held at mosques across the UAE ... Show more
Watch: UAE worshippers arrive early at mosques for rain prayers, seek blessing of showers
Watch: UAE worshippers arrive early at mosques for rain prayers, seek blessing of showers
Passengers disembark the first Etihad Rail train from Dubai after arriving at MBZ Station in Abu Dhabi #dubai #uae #etihadrail #abudhabi
UAE President takes Etihad Rail to Dubai, as Hamdan bin Mohammed, Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed open station
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Key FactsSheikh Hamdan shows Etihad Rail ticket before Dubai launch
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- The Dubai passenger service is scheduled to begin on September 30, connecting Al Yalayis with Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
- Etihad Rail reopened bookings Monday, with fares starting at Dh39 in Comfort Class and Dh109 in Premium Class.
- Al Yalayis Station is to connect with the Dubai Metro network through a pedestrian link.
- Services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah began in June; more than 70,000 tickets had been sold network-wide by August.
Footage of drivers reversing down busy Abu Dhabi motorways - causing accidents and pile-ups - has been released by police in the capital.
A new chapter in UAE travel has arrived!
Etihad Rail’s passenger train has made its first journey between Abu Dhabi and Dubai ... Show more
Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir prays for flydubai hero pilot Captain Smit Machchhar
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Key FactsBAPS Hindu Mandir prays for injured flydubai pilot
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- A temple video released Sunday shows men, women and children singing bhajans and joining special pujas.
- On FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 people aboard, UAE authorities called the co-pilot’s crash-axe attack a terrorist attempt.
- Despite serious injuries, Captain Smit opened the cockpit door; crew and passengers controlled the situation before the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk.
- He is reportedly in good condition and receiving medical treatment in the UAE; the investigation is being kept confidential.
"We are proud that he is part of our team... part of the story of our nation... and part of what the UAE stands for," Sheikh Hamdan said.— Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage in a public statement about his actions and what they symbolize for the United Arab Emirates.
Etihad Rail ticket prices rise to Dh49 and Dh129 on some Dubai-Abu Dhabi trips - here's why
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Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo returns to Abu Dhabi with her crown, fulfilling a promise and celebrating her UAE-rooted journey to global pageantry.
Betterhomes expects buyers and tenants to increasingly factor rail connectivity into property decisions following launch of Abu Dhabi-Dubai passenger service
King Abdullah and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan laid the foundation stone for the Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway Monday ... Show more
Netanyahu: if Flydubai pilot acted on orders, those behind him will pay dearly: PM says suspected attacker underwent Islamist radicalization and sought to crash ...
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Hero FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar moved to Abu Dhabi hospital
👉 Hero FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar moved to Abu Dhabi hospital
Highs of 40°C and 39°C are expected in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively
👉 UAE weather tomorrow: Temperatures to increase over the coasts; cloudy skies at times
The purpose of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s secret trip to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday was to ask its leader, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed ... Show more
Netanyahu flew to UAE to ask MBZ to deny giving him pre-Oct. 7 warning of Hamas attack - sources | The Times of Israel
Netanyahu flew to UAE to ask MBZ to deny giving him pre-Oct. 7 warning of Hamas attack - sources | The Times of Israel
On secret UAE visit, Netanyahu asked MBZ to deny pre-Oct. 7 warnings: During his trip to Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Mohamed bin ...
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Abu Dhabi and Dubai will see highs of 39°C and 38°C, respectively, and a low of 29°C
👉 UAE weather tomorrow: Rains expected in some areas; humid conditions by night
Iran center of Netanyahu, MBZ talks during Israeli PM's brief six-hour visit to UAE
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With less than a day to go before the launch of the first passenger train service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Khaleej Times team has arrived at Mohamed ... Show more
Etihad Rail passenger train arrives at Dubai's Al Yalayis station
Etihad Rail passenger train arrives at Dubai's Al Yalayis station
Starting from Dh22, the pass comes as Etihad Rail prepares to launch Dubai passenger services on September 30, linking Al Yalayis Station with Abu Dhabi and ... Show more
Etihad Rail Dubai: Now add Nol one-day pass for Metro, Tram, bus travel
Etihad Rail Dubai: Now add Nol one-day pass for Metro, Tram, bus travel
As passenger services launch between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, early riders say the switch could save them hundreds of dirhams a month and hours of driving
👉 Train over bus, taxi: UAE residents choose Etihad Rail for Dubai-Abu Dhabi commute
Bookings seen by Khaleej Times show two daily services each way to Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, with the Fujairah journey taking just 25 minutes
👉 Etihad Rail bookings open from Sharjah's Al Dhaid; fares from Dh19
Saudi Arabia and Jordan have denied reports that their officials attended a meeting between Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed in Abu Dhabi ... Show more
Saudi Arabia, Jordan deny reports of meeting with Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia, Jordan deny reports of meeting with Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi
gulftoday.ae Sep 27
Abu Dhabi Police honour six outstanding private security guards: Brigadier Hamdan Saeed Al Mansoori, Director of the Criminal Investigation Directorate at Abu ...
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Here’s a look at everything you can eat on the Etihad Rail comfort journey 🚆#uae #dubai #abudhabi #etihadrail
Daily Sabah Sep 28
Netanyahu reportedly makes unannounced trip to UAE's Abu Dhabi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to Abu Dhabi and met with UAE ...
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First look: Hamdan bin Mohammed reveals Etihad Rail ticket as he boards inaugural passenger journey
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Passengers aboard the maiden Dubai-Abu Dhabi Etihad Rail journey today were treated to a fun experience, complete with complementary meals ... Show more
Right on time: First Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai reaches Abu Dhabi
Right on time: First Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai reaches Abu Dhabi
Speaking to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a hospital in Abu Dhabi, Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recalls fighting for his life after being ... Show more
Capt Smit Machchhar shifted to Abu Dhabi, closely monitoring his health: MEA on flydubai Indian pilot | India News
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First look inside Etihad Rail’s Dubai station ahead of tomorrow’s launch#dubai #abudhabi #uae #etihadrail
gulftoday.ae Sep 26
Abu Dhabi Police caution against improper use of e-scooters, highlight potential risksAbu Dhabi Police caution against improper use of e-scooters, highlight potential risks
UAE President, Rulers of the Emirates, and sheikhs offer condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on passing of Ahmed bin Rashid
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Key FactsOfficials honour Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: emirates247.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: emirates247.com
- Several officials offered condolences to the Al Maktoum family and praised Sheikh Ahmed’s decades of service to Dubai and the UAE.
- Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr highlighted Sheikh Ahmed’s support for youth, equestrianism, marine sports and sporting institutions.
- Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi praised his sense of responsibility, while Dr Lowai Mohammed Belhoul highlighted contributions to security and the economy.
- Jamal bin Huwaireb cited national, military and security service, alongside sport, equestrianism and charitable work.
He left an enduring mark through his service to his country and community and made significant contributions to its development in the security and economic fields through a life of dedicated service.— Dr Lowai Mohammed Belhoul, Director General of the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, on Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's life of service.
Dubai Etihad Rail station opens September 30: Location, route and what passengers need to know
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41-year-old Abu Dhabi woman gives birth to baby after 8 pregnancy losses: Afra Al Khateeri, 41, delivered a healthy baby girl at Corniche Hospital after seven ...
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Manchester City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges, say reports: Manchester City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges over financial breaches ...
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Dubai Etihad Rail station opens September 30: Location, route and what passengers need to know
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