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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi schools to implement mandatory physical education curriculum

Having a structured curriculum for Physical Education (PE) is now mandatory across Abu Dhabi schools run by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), ensuring that all students engage in physical activity with qualified teachers and a...

Akasa Air launches daily direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

Indian airliner Akasa Air launched daily direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru and Mumbai, complementing its daily service between Mumbai and the UAE capital. The company said the strategic expansion is fuelled by "a favourable response on Akasa’s Mumbai-Abu...

Abu Dhabi opens registration for clean energy certificate auction

The aim of the Clean Energy Certificates auction is to enable individuals and organisations to take practical steps to reduce carbon emissions. Emirates Water and Electricity Company announced About opening registration for the certificate auction Clean Energy in Abu Dhabi...

Abu Dhabi Global Market reduces business license fees by 50%

Abu Dhabi Global Market reduces commercial license fees for non-financial companies and retail companies.. Details. Advertise Abu Dhabi Global Market(ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced the updated fee schedule for issuing or renewing Commercial Licenses. According to a...

New Year 2025 holiday: Abu Dhabi announces free parking, toll gate timings

Abu Dhabi announced that surface parking fees will be free of charge on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, and will resume at 8am on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Additionally, parking fees at the Musaffah M-18 truck parking lot will also...

World’s first flying taxi service to launch in Abu Dhabi in 2025

A shift in urban travel, replacing 60- to 90-minute car journeys with 10- to 20-minute flights. Abu Dhabi aims to become the world's first city to launch flying taxis, after securing a deal to operate the service by late 2025. The...

Abu Dhabi Ports completes largest restructuring by merging Noatum assets… 16 terminals

Abu Dhabi Ports Group aims through the merger to improve operational efficiency, in support of the international growth strategy. The group announced Abu Dhabi Ports On Wednesday, it announced the completion of the largest restructuring process in its corporate history,...

How to apply for resident parking permit in Abu Dhabi

Residents in Abu Dhabi have the opportunity to reserve parking spots in their localities during certain hours of the day. Known as the residents' parking permit or Mawaqif parking permit, this allows homeowners as well as tenants to reserve a...

Abu Dhabi Ports launches new terminal at Khalifa Port at a cost of 3.1 billion dirhams

Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced the launch of the “CMA Terminals” station Khalifa Port“As part of a joint venture with the CMA CGM Group, to enhance Khalifa Port’s capacity and support its position as a global logistics hub. Joint venture...

Abu Dhabi: Senior citizens and residents can get discounts, priority service

Senior citizens and residents in Abu Dhabi, those aged 60 or older, can avail the Barkitna card. The card includes services at different levels, including government, semi-government and private sector. Along with the Barkitna card, the Fazaa card will also...

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Four tankers caught fire after hitting mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US prepares additional air defenses in Israel. Trump signals readiness for a strike despite unresolved negotiations with Tehran.

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Indian entrepreneur clinches $1 million Dubai Duty Free prize after 25‑year streak

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A mid‑morning collision between two private helicopters at Pheriche helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district left one Indian tourist dead and three people injured. Authorities are investigating the accident as the trekking season peaks.

Iran Sets Seven Preconditions for US War Exit, Offers Quick Hormuz Reopening

Iran has presented seven core conditions it says must be satisfied before any cease‑fire with the United States can be finalized. Tehran also pledged to lift the Hormuz closure in just 48 hours once its demands are fulfilled.