Abu Dhabi: News
OpenAI explores partnership with India for data center expansion
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is said to be exploring a partnership with India as part of its 'OpenAI for Countries' initiative.
OpenAI to establish world's largest data center in this country
OpenAI has announced its partnership with the UAE firm G42 and others for the launch of Stargate, its AI infrastructure platform.
Trump announces $200 billion US-UAE deals during Middle East trip
United States President Donald Trump has announced over $200 billion worth of deals between the US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his multiday trip to the Middle East.
Disney plans new theme park with crystal-castle in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced Abu Dhabi as the destination for its seventh theme park.
Gates Foundation announces $500M fund for Africa: What's the purpose?
A group of philanthropic organizations, including the Gates Foundation, has created a $500 million fund to improve maternal and newborn health in sub-Saharan Africa.
Binance raises record $2B from Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
In a major development, Abu Dhabi's state-owned investment firm MGX has pumped a whopping $2 billion into Binance.
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' shoot delayed to June, here's why
The shooting of Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film King has been pushed from March to June 2025.
'This is my last call': Indian woman executed in UAE
Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old Uttar Pradesh woman, was executed in the United Arab Emirates on February 15.
Uber brings self-driving cars to Abu Dhabi in global foray
Uber has teamed up with Chinese firm WeRide to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi.
Missing rabbi found dead in UAE; Israel condemns 'antisemitic act'
Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who had been missing since Thursday, was reportedly found murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
UAE plans to use AI for cloud seeding, increase rainfall
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its cloud-seeding operations.
Why Chris Hemsworth's UAE tourism ad is inviting flak
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, famous for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is facing backlash for appearing in an advertisement promoting Abu Dhabi as a tourist destination.
Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies on all its flights
Emirates has issued a travel update prohibiting passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights to, from, or via Dubai.
When and where to watch IIFA Awards 2024 live
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2024 is set to be a grand celebration of Indian cinema, honoring both Hindi and South film industries.
Archaeologists turn to AI for exploration in Arabian desert
A team of researchers at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi has successfully utilized artificial intelligence (AI), to identify potential archaeological sites within the Rub al-Khali.
Will AP Dhillon's concert be a repeat of Diljit-Coldplay chaos
Coldplay fans in India were disappointed after tickets for the band's upcoming concerts sold out within minutes on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in India: What's on the agenda?
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is currently on a two-day official visit to India.
IIT-Delhi inaugurates 1st international campus in Abu Dhabi
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, has inaugurated its first international campus in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Can UAE's cloud seeding program solve its water woes?
The UAE has launched a decade-long cloud seeding initiative to increase rainfall in its arid regions.
Adani Enterprises board convenes to discuss fundraising plans
Adani Enterprises, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has announced a board meeting today to discuss potential fundraising options.
PM to inaugurate UAE's BAPS temple: Its special features, architecture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates —Abu Dhabi's BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir—on Wednesday.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with UAE president
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, marking his seventh trip to the Gulf nation.
World's wealthiest family amasses a staggering $305 billion!
The Al Nahyan royal family of Abu Dhabi boasts an astounding net worth of $305 billion (Rs. 25 lakh crore), making them the wealthiest family globally.
IHC increases stake in Adani Enterprises to over 5%
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has increased its shareholding in billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship company, Adani Enterprises Ltd., to over 5%.
UAE reports new MERS case: Know causes, symptoms, precautions
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said a man in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
Modi signs India-UAE trade pact, MoU to establish IIT-Delhi campus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he met its ruler and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and signed crucial agreements.
PM Modi to meet UAE president today, hold bilateral discussions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday on an official visit, where he will meet the ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Modi to cover India-France-UAE triad with visit to Abu Dhabi
After interacting with top CEOs and thought leaders in Paris on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly make a stop-over in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while returning to India, thus covering the triad.
Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after engine fire
A Kozhikode-bound Air India Express flight returned to Abu Dhabi airport shortly after take-off as flames were detected in one of the engines, informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
'Drunk' woman creates mid-air ruckus on Vistara's Abu Dhabi-Mumbai flight
Even as Indian airlines continue to be under the cosh over incidents involving unruly passengers creating ruckus onboard flights, a fresh incident on a Vistara flight has left people shocked.
Delhi: Man dupes 5-star hotel posing as UAE royal staff
A man reportedly stayed at Delhi's five-star Leela Palace Hotel by posing as an employee of the royal family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for nearly four months and slipped out without paying bills worth over Rs. 23 lakh.
Abu Dhabi calling? Bring home these 5 souvenirs
Abu Dhabi is famous for a lot of attractions.
IIFA 2022: Know all about venue, timing, where to watch
The prestigious International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA Awards) are back!
Rhea Chakraborty not attending IIFA due to lookout notice
Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty was to travel to Abu Dhabi to attend the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2022 from June 2-5.
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away at 73
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, reported Emirati state news agency WAM.
Pierre Gasly becomes sixth F1 driver to contract COVID-19
AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly, on Monday, announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Italian Police seize 500-year-old stolen Leonardo Da Vinci painting
Imagine spotting a shady looking artwork that appears to be that of Leonardo Da Vinci's, which turns out to really be one, and that too at a place where it isn't supposed to be.
Formula 1: Australian and Chinese Grands Prix postponed
The Formula 1 2021 season will have a delayed start after the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix were postponed because of COVID-19 restrictions.
#KeralaGoldSmuggling: Ex-UAE Consulate employee 'main accused'; CMO links allegedly found
The customs officials at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport seized 30kgs of gold worth Rs. 15 crore during an operation on Sunday.
Ambani's Jio Platforms scores another investment: $1.2 billion from Mubadala
In another multi-billion-dollar deal, Jio Platforms, the company holding the telecom and digital businesses of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has agreed to raise Rs. 9,093.6 crore from Mubadala, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor.
Actor Mouni Roy stranded in UAE for two months
Many people around the world are facing an unprecedented predicament due to the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdown.
Kerala: Two Indians flown from UAE test positive for COVID-19
Two Indians repatriated from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala, said CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday.
Operation to bring Indians home starts; flights land in Kerala
The biggest evacuation operation to help Indians stuck abroad kicked-off with the arrival of two flights in Kerala on Thursday.
Ducati Panigale V4 R superbike joins Abu Dhabi Police fleet
In a major move, Abu Dhabi Police has added eight units of the Ducati Panigale V4 R, one of the world's most powerful motorcycles, to its exotic fleet of patrol vehicles.
5 countries you can visit under Rs. 1 lakh
Given the way gadgets are priced these days, one can't buy a lot of high-tech devices in a Rs. 1 lakh budget.
PM Modi conferred with 'Order of Zayed', UAE's highest civilian-honor
PM Narendra Modi, who is in the UAE as part of a three-nation tour, was honored with the Gulf nation's highest civilian award on Saturday.
Indian student in Abu-Dhabi invents robots for cleaner, greener environment
An Indian student, studying in Grade-5 in Abu Dhabi, has developed robots to protect marine life and also minimize human labor on farms, an innovation he hopes would be implemented on a bigger scale in the UAE, according to a report.