Representative Image (AI-generated) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday have released new footage showing the airstrike that killed Hudhaifa Kahlout, known by his war name Abu Obayda, the spokesman of Hamas’s military wing and head of its propaganda apparatus.In a post on X, the army stated that Kahlout was eliminated last week in a…
Wizz Air ceased Abu Dhabi operations on September 1 due to engine issues, geopolitical instability, and limited route access/Representative Image Wizz Air has officially ended its operations from Abu Dhabi as of September 1, marking a significant shift in the UAE’s budget travel landscape. While the decision comes amid operational and environmental hurdles, the gap…
Wizz Air ceased Abu Dhabi operations on September 1 due to engine issues, geopolitical instability, and limited route access/Representative Image Wizz Air has officially ended its operations from Abu Dhabi as of September 1, marking a significant shift in the UAE’s budget travel landscape. While the decision comes amid operational and environmental hurdles, the gap…
Abu Dhabi saw dense fog between 2am and 8:30am on September 1, with visibility dropping to near-zero in multiple areas/Representative Image On September 1st, residents in Abu Dhabi woke up to dense fog that severely impacted visibility across several areas, as the UAE continues to battle intense summer heat and dusty conditions. Weather alerts from…
The AI-powered traffic lights adjust in real time, using sensors to control vehicle flow and reduce congestion during peak hours/ Image: File Abu Dhabi is set to revolutionize traffic management with the introduction of a new AI-driven smart traffic light system. Designed to address congestion and enhance road efficiency, this cutting-edge technology will dynamically adjust…
TAQA posted AED28.4 billion H1 2025 revenue, invested AED5.2 billion in utilities, and reduced debt to AED61.7 billion/Representative image In the first half of 2025, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) recorded solid financial growth and operational progress, driven by its utilities business and strategic investments in future-ready infrastructure. The company also reduced debt and…
The gang hid 377kg of crystal meth inside oil cans made specifically for sewing machines, using them to bypass security detectors/ Image: WAM, Abu Dhabi Police In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the National Drug Control Service, have seized 377 kilograms of crystal meth and arrested three individuals. The suspects,…
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, opened in 2015 through a partnership with Mubadala, was designed to deliver world-class care across critical specialties. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has become the first hospital in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to deploy the Artisse Intrasaccular Flow Modulator, a cutting-edge device for treating wide-necked brain aneurysms. As…
Certificates of Origin certify that goods are produced in a specific country, essential for customs, tariffs, and export compliance/ Image: File The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reported a significant increase in the issuance of Certificates of Origin over the past year. This development highlights the emirate’s growing industrial base, increased trade…
A Palestinian woman, who was evacuated from Gaza to Italy for treatment after suffering from extreme malnutrition, has died at a hospital in Pisa, officials said.Marah Abu Zuhri, 20, traveled with her mother to Pisa on an overnight flight on Wednesday as part of an Italian government evacuation programme. The University Hospital of Pisa said…
