MOSCOW (Reuters) -Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that a U.S. peace plan for Ukraine was not discussed at meetings with Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi this week. “No, the peace plan …
Machines Can Think 2026 launches in Abu Dhabi, fueling UAE’s $100 billion AI push
Abu Dhabi’s flagship AI Adopters event, Machines Can Think 2026, will bring together more than 20 leading AI researchers from over 12 countries and …
Israel bans Sudanese activists from protesting outside the UAE embassy in Tel Aviv
The 6,000-strong Sudanese community in Israel wanted to highlight the sponsorship of a militia perpetrating atrocities in their homeland …
WeRide launches Level-4 robotaxi rides with Uber in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
WeRide is now running full driverless trips on Uber across parts of Abu Dhabi, after both companies confirmed the move in a joint statement on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The rollout covers 12 …
Abu Dhabi launches Middle East’s first fully driverless Robotaxi service with Uber, WeRide
Abu Dhabi becomes first city outside US to launch fully driverless Uber Robotaxis, as WeRide begins Yas Island Level 4 operations …
UAE announces new rules for fostering children: Resident expats can now apply
The UAE has expanded the eligibility for fostering children of unknown parentage, with new amendments allowing both Emiratis and resident expatriates to apply under updated criteria. Previously, …
‘Don’t lecture us’: UAE official calls on Israel, Palestine to take responsibility for peace
The Abraham Accords can only deliver lasting peace if Israeli and Palestinian public figures focus on changing attitudes within their own communities, a senior UAE official has said, urging both sides …
Petrofac UAE layoffs: Staff claim breach of contract over pay
As many as 200 laid-off employees are now awaiting a full settlement, including their end-of-service gratuity and other entitlements, as per UAE labour law …
Sharjah Crown Prince forms Higher Committee for Digital Integration
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, has issued a decree regarding the establishment and formation of …
UAE: Unsettled weather, chances of rain from Wednesday to Saturday
From Wednesday to Saturday, the weather will be partly cloudy at times, with chances of scattered rain—mainly in coastal, northern, and eastern areas …
Russia launches deadly strikes in Kyiv as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held meetings with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Monday about a proposed plan for ending the war in Ukraine, with talks to continue Tuesday, a US official told CNN.
CNN questions UAE on Sudan ceasefire plan
UAE top diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash speaks to CNN’s Becky Anderson about the diplomatic efforts to stop the war in Sudan.
Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
Zeynab Javadli’s ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with Dubai police, accusing her of kidnapping their three daughters.
UAE’s new financial law pulls DeFi and Web3 into regulatory scope
A new financial law in the United Arab Emirates is set to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) and broader Web3 into regulatory parameters, signaling an important shift for the industry. The UAE’s new …
EToro enables crypto deposits in the UAE, rewarding users with 1% back in local stocks
When transferring eligible cryptoassets to their eToro Crypto Wallet and converting them to USD, users will be rewarded with 1% back on the conversion in their chosen stock from a selection of leading …
Sharjah Warriorz unveil new campaign ‘Roar As One’ ahead of ILT20 Season 4
Sharjah Warriorz have unveiled their new campaign “Roar as One” ahead of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025, scheduled from December 2 to January 26, 2026.
Sharjah Ruler approves largest government media hub in region
The new projects include the “Shams Creative Oasis”, an advanced centre for artistic and educational events; it features a modern theatre accommodating 700 people …