Sport
UFC 333: Volkanovski and Yan Defend Titles in Abu Dhabi
Two championship fights and a week of mixed martial arts action come to Abu Dhabi in October 2026.
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Arts & Culture
Traditional Handicrafts Festival Celebrates Emirati Artisanal Heritage
Al Qattara Arts Centre celebrates Emirati artisanal heritage through direct demonstrations and encounters with traditional craftspeople.
Arts & Culture
Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean at Louvre Abu Dhabi
A major exhibition explores five centuries of Indian Ocean trade, maritime exchange and artistic treasures at Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Health
Abu Dhabi to Host Global Future Health Summit in October 2026
Abu Dhabi will host a three-day global health summit in October 2026, bringing together international leaders to explore how technology and data can transform health systems from treating…
Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi Unveils Cities for Families Framework to Transform Urban Planning
Abu Dhabi has launched the Cities for Families Framework, a pioneering regional initiative placing family needs at the centre of urban planning to create more inclusive neighbourhoods with…
Government Affairs
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Reviews Security and Emergency Preparedness Progress Across Al Ain Region
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed reviewed security compliance campaigns and emergency preparedness initiatives with Abu Dhabi's senior security officials.
Tourism
Abu Dhabi Mobility Invests Over AED300 Million in Next-Generation Smart Transport Systems
Abu Dhabi Mobility unveils over AED300 million investment in advanced automated vehicle management and smart fare collection systems, enhancing public transport efficiency and sustainability.
TARAF and Mubadala to Develop Landmark Mixed-Use Waterfront Destination on Al Reem Island
TARAF and Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to develop a major mixed-use waterfront destination on Al Reem Island comprising residential, commercial and retail offerings.
Dubai Culture Concludes Austrian Engagement to Strengthen Global Creative Partnerships
Dubai Culture concludes an official visit to Austria focused on knowledge exchange and international collaboration between cultural institutions and creative practitioners.
Ras Al Khaimah Chamber and Ann Arbor SPARK forge strategic economic partnership
Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Ann Arbor SPARK have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen economic cooperation, trade and innovation between the UAE emirate and…