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April 29, 2026 9:21 AM

UAE Announces Exit from OPEC, Citing Strategic Energy Shift

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance, with the decision taking effect from May 1, 2026. The move follows a comprehensive review of national production policy, capacity, and long-term economic priorities. Authorities say the decision reflects the country’s evolving energy profile and its aim to enhance flexibility in responding to global market dynamics. In a statement, the UAE said the step is ...

April 4, 2026 9:53 AM

Missile interceptions, facility fires and injuries signal escalating Gulf tensions amid regional spillover

Operations at ADNOC’s Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi were suspended after debris from an intercepted aerial threat sparked a fire at the site, as tensions continued to spill into GCC countries. Abu Dhabi authorities said emergency teams quickly contained the blaze and no injuries were initially reported. In a separate interception, debris also fell in the Ajban area. Later, authorities reported that 12 people were injured in Ajban, including five Indian nationals and six Nepali nationals,...

March 26, 2026 5:04 PM

Two killed, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris

Two people have been killed and three others injured in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on Sweihan Street, causing casualties and damaging several vehicles. Authorities said emergency teams responded swiftly to the scene, and the injured were taken for treatment. The identities of those killed have not yet been released, while officials confirmed that the situation was brought under control. Earlier on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said UAE air defence sys...

March 16, 2026 3:38 PM

Dubai airport resumes flights after Iran drone strike; missile kills one in Abu Dhabi

Dubai International Airport has resumed flights to selected destinations after a temporary suspension triggered by a drone strike in the early hours of Monday morning. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority advised passengers to check with their airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights, as operations were gradually restored following the incident. The suspension was put in place after a drone struck a fuel tank close to the airport complex, setting off a large fire that sent thick bl...

February 20, 2026 9:16 PM

Abu Dhabi to deploy exaflop-scale AI infrastructure to India

Abu Dhabi technology group G42 and AI chipmaker Cerebras have announced plans to establish a national-scale AI supercomputer in India with a peak compute capacity of 8 exaflops, in a project that marks a significant expansion of the country's domestic AI infrastructure. The system will be built in partnership with the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). The announcement was made on the sidelines of th...

February 14, 2026 9:43 AM

BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi completes two years

The BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marks its second anniversary on February 14, two years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the landmark and opened it to the public. The first traditional stone temple in West Asia, it has become a significant space for worship, cultural exchange and community gatherings since opening in 2024. Built entirely of stone without steel in its superstructure, it was constructed using traditional Hindu architectural methods with hand-carved pink sandstone ...

February 5, 2026 9:22 PM

Russia, Ukraine and US end Abu Dhabi peace talks with prisoner swap agreement

Russia, Ukraine and the United States have concluded a second round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, agreeing on a major prisoner exchange but leaving key political and security issues unresolved. The two-day negotiations were described as constructive by all sides. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said the delegations agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war, the first such swap in five months. He said the talks were “detailed and productive” and showed that diplomacy was delivering results. Ukr...

February 2, 2026 6:49 PM

Abu Dhabi Indian School begins golden jubilee celebrations

Abu Dhabi Indian School, one of the oldest Indian educational institutions in the UAE, launched its golden jubilee celebrations with an inaugural ceremony at its campus, marking 50 years since its establishment. The year-long golden jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE in the presence of Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Abu Dhabi Indian School, along with members of the school management, dignitaries, parents, alumni ...

January 25, 2026 3:15 PM

Ukraine says further meetings with Russia possible next week after ‘constructive’ UAE talks

Ukraine has indicated that additional meetings with Russia could take place as early as next week following the conclusion of what it described as "constructive" trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. The discussions, which ended on Saturday in the UAE capital, brought together representatives from the United States, Russia and Ukraine in the first such format since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the two days of meetings involved military representa...

January 8, 2026 10:52 AM

ADSW 2026 to convene global leaders on sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, hosted by Masdar under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will begin next week, bringing together heads of state, ministers, government officials, business leaders, investors and innovators to address key global sustainability challenges. Speaking at a press conference, Masdar chief executive Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said the event has become the world’s largest sustainability gathering and that the 2026 edition will be its bigge...