Mercedes’ George Russell set the pace in an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice session during which half the regular drivers did not participate. Nine of the 10 teams chose the final race of the season to fulfil one of their mandatory young driver test days.
UAE: First Les Roches hospitality academy to open in Abu Dhabi next year
A world-class hospitality education academy managed by Les Roches will open in Abu Dhabi next year, local authorities announced. It will be Mena region’s first campus for Les Roches – a globally acclaimed hospitality and leisure higher education institution,
Despite criticisms from the West, the UAE’s oil chief is proving popular in the developing world
The small archipelago nation, off the eastern coast of Africa, is at threat from crushing sea level rise as the world continues to burn planet-warming fossil fuels. But long-promised finance from rich …
Telcos seek more airwaves for 5G/6G use
The Indian telecom sector has urged the government to allocate additional airwaves to ensure the seamless rollout of 5G and 6G services. SP Kochhar, director-general of the CCOAI, said that each …
UAE dominates corporate aviation in MENA, says aviation body
Business or corporate aviation in the Middle East and North Africa is still predominantly taking place within the UAE, says the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association.
UAE National Day Holiday: 4-Day Weekend In Sharjah For Some Employees
Sharjah government’s human resources department has confirmed that employees will get an extra holiday for UAE National Day. In an advisory shared on social media, the authority said official holiday …
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Joint Exhibition on Archaeology of GCC
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Wednesday, the 7th Joint Exhibition on the Archaeology of the Cooperation Council for the …
Sharjah shows unalloyed joy with UAE Union Day events
Free entry to museums in emirate; American University of Sharjah students to present an Augmented Reality (AR) experience at Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn) on Nov.28 …
Al Arabi Beat Sharjah To Reach Semi-Finals In Kuwait
The Peninsula Al Arabi SC stormed into the semi-finals of the 26th Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship after beating Sharjah SC in …
Abu Dhabi is officially one of the best cities on the planet for culture
So, it’s no surprise that Abu Dhabi is officially one the best cities in the world for culture and art as well.
Foreign Office ‘softened’ Telegraph takeover letter in fear of offending Abu Dhabi
The Foreign Office intervened to “soften” the language used by the Culture Secretary in a letter to the fund which is attempting to take over The Telegraph, amid fear of giving offence to its Abu Dhabi backer.
Abu Dhabi to launch MENA region’s first hospitality academy managed by Les Roches
Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has established a hospitality education academy in Abu Dhabi, which will open in September 2024. The academy will be managed and guided under the stewardship of Les Roches, a globally acclaimed hospitality and leisure higher education institution,
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen among 10 F1 stars replaced for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
First practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will look very different with half of the usual stars of the Formula 1 grid sitting the session out. Ten drivers across nine of the 10 teams on the grid will be on the sidelines with ‘rookie’ drivers taking their …
Princess Eugenie stuns in a tweed Chanel blazer in Abu Dhabi
The royal, 33, showed her commitment to the arts and travelled to the United Arab Emirates’ capital for the annual exhibition, which showcased the work of up-and-coming visual artists.
Motor racing-Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches
Formula One’s governing body is trialling artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle track limits breaches at this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Paris-based FIA said it would be using ‘Computer Vision’ technology that uses shape analysis to work out the number of pixels going past the track edge.
Rookie’s galore: Who is driving in FP1 in Abu Dhabi?
Seizing their final chance to replace a regular driver with a rookie, 9 out of F1’s 10 teams will field a young driver in FP1 in Abu Dhabi.
Take a look at the military planes, helicopters, and missiles Russia put on display at the Dubai air show – if you knew where to find them
Russia has been banned from most major air shows after invading Ukraine. Sidelined in Dubai, it displayed missiles, the Ka-52, and Il-76 among others.