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Während Trump den Druck auf die Ukraine erhöht, empfängt Merz den ukrainischen Präsidenten und sichert ihm Hilfe zu. Und: Wer wird Germany's next Bundespräsidentin?

Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.

Four private gates at Abu Dhabi’s old airport will become exhibition spaces when the Nomad art and design fair returns to Terminal 1 in November. A2Z, Nilufar, Gallery Fumi and Galerie Gastou will each take over a gate. More than 50 exhibitors will take part in the second Nomad Abu Dhabi, with contemporary art and collectible design also on show in the forme

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Given all he has achieved in golf, it feels surprising that Jon Rahm, the European Ryder Cup hero, is only making his first trip to Abu Dhabi this week. And, given the company he has kept for much of the recent past on the LIV Tour, it is a surprise he has bothered coming to Yas Links at all. The 31-year-old Spaniard was a long-time teammate of Tyrrell Hatto

President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday held talks in Abu Dhabi with Katherina Reiche, Germany's Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. They spoke about efforts to further expand growing UAE-Germany relations, with a focus on the economy, investment and energy, under the Strategic Partnership in place between the nations. Ms Reiche was in the Emirates to take

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed , Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with Ibrahim Kalin, director of Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation. The two men discussed efforts to expand co-operation to promote security and prosperity across the region during their meeting. Sheikh Mansour

La Russie a confirmé, mardi 3 novembre 2026, qu'elle prendra bien part aux négociations avec l'Ukraine annoncées par les États-Unis, qui se tiendront les 10 et 11 novembre prochains à Abou Dhabi. Le porte-parole du Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov, a déclaré qu'une délégation russe se rendra aux Émirats arabes unis.

La delegazione russa sarà guidata dal consigliere di Putin Medinsky

Det blir forhandlinger mellom Ukraina og Russland i Abu Dhabi 10. og 11. november, bekrefter Kreml tirsdag. USA skal mekle.

Il s'agirait de la première rencontre de ce type depuis février. Les perspectives d'avancer vers la paix se sont toutefois assombries lundi, après une attaque russe qui a fait au moins 29 morts dans la région ukrainienne de Zaporijjia.

Russia has confirmed that US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to end more than four years of war will take place in Abu Dhabi next week.

US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in.

Witkoff: 'Gli Usa medieranno colloqui. Incontreremo delegati Francia, Germania, Gb, Ue e Nato su garanzie sicurezza per Kiev'

Selon Steve Witkoff, ces discussions prévues mardi 10 et mercredi 11 novembre « porteront sur les dispositions de sécurité d’après-guerre, la désescalade, les efforts humanitaires et les prochaines étapes vers la paix ». Par ailleurs, des bombardements russes dans l’oblast de Zaporijia ont fait au moins 26 morts.

Staan er nog 4, 3 of slechts 2 Grote Prijzen meer op de Formule 1-kalender? De nieuwe oorlogsdreiging in het Midden-Oosten zet de slotraces in Qatar en Abu Dhabi nog maar eens onder druk. Het circuit van Imola houdt zich klaar, al nadert de deadline wel om die knoop door te hakken.

A new-look Abu Dhabi T10 will kick off on November 7 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium with some of the best players in the world descending upon the UAE. What it is? T10 is the shortest format of the game and has its roots in the UAE. In existence under a different banner since 2017, the Abu Dhabi T10 has managed to stand out in a fast-growing world of franchise

Artificial intelligence has long been the subject of predictions about how governments and economies could work in the future. Abu Dhabi ’s agreements with global tech company OpenAI this week move that conversation from speculation towards implementation of AI at scale. How this process pans out will have international implications. A string of milestone de

Amerika Serikat akan memediasi perundingan tingkat teknis Ukraina dan Rusia di Abu Dhabi pada 10-11 November, seiring ...

More than 6,500 people have lost weight in Abu Dhabi under a government-backed programme, with some shedding up to 22 per cent of their total body weight using the latest medications. On average, people with obesity who signed up to the personalised weight management programme lost 14 per cent of their body weight in the first year. With support from the Dep

Onder leiding van de Amerikaanse gezanten Steve Witkoff en Jared Kushner wordt op 10 en 11 november in Abu Dhabi gesproken over de beëindiging van de oorlog in Oekraïne. Dat maakte Steve Witkoff op X bekend. Volgens de Amerikanen zal er zowel vanuit Oekraïne als vanuit Rusland een delegatie aanwezig zijn. Een Amerikaanse functionaris zei maandag tegen persbu

Yhdysvallat on pyrkinyt samaan aikaan läpimurron pitkittyneen sodan päättämiseksi vielä ennen talven tuloa.

Les discussions sous médiation américaine porteront notamment sur la sécurité d’après-guerre et les efforts humanitaires, selon l’émissaire américain Steve Witkoff.

The next round of talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine will take place next week in Abu Dhabi. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday that Washington will mediate "working-level negotiations" between Kyiv and Moscow with the aim of "advancing President [Donald] Trump 's mission to end the war". "Discussions will focus on post-war s

Venäjä nimitti pääneuvottelijakseen Abu Dhabin ensi viikon keskusteluihin kovan linjan propagandistin.

A small logo beside a dish on a restaurant menu could help diners choose healthier options by clearly indicating nutritional quality. Since October 1, the SEHHI food programme mark has appeared beside some dishes at hotel restaurants licensed by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism, covering about 20 per cent of restaurants in the emirate. The mark

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority , the emirate's sovereign wealth fund, has teamed up with aviation finance company Avolon and infrastructure investor I Squared Capital to launch an aircraft leasing infrastructure investment platform . The new platform, Constellation Aviation, will provide airlines with access to fleet capacity and investors with exposure to l

OpenAI signed four Abu Dhabi agreements spanning energy, government and investment as Sam Altman met the emirate’s crown prince.

Apollo has launched a 10 billion euro European private credit platform backed by major global investors.

Held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed and hosted by Adnoc, Adipec 2026 takes place in Abu Dhabi from November 2 to 5. The event brings together global energy leaders to explore the partnerships, projects and technologies shaping the future of energy production, trade and delivery. Read more : Global energy giants gather in Abu Dhabi as Adipec

Abu Dhabi has teamed up with global tech company OpenAI on a series of landmark deals aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence across sectors including the government, investment, food and education. The agreements were signed after a meeting between Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and

Abu Dhabi hosts the penultimate stage of the DP World Tour this week. The Race to Dubai features a three-way tie to be crowned champion, with Rory McIlroy still very much in the hunt. When is it? The Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship takes place from November 5-8. Where is it? The tournament will be held at Yas Links, located on the western shores of Yas Island.

Christie’s first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi totalled $8.94 million on Sunday, delivering the auction house’s highest total for an evening sale of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art in more than a decade. Held at The Abu Dhabi Edition, Mawasim: 20 Years of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art brought together 70 lots by 58 artists from 13 cou

Some of the world's biggest energy companies will converge on Abu Dhabi on Monday as Adipec prepares to stage what organisers say will be its largest exhibition yet, bringing together industry leaders, ministers and investors amid heightened concerns over energy security and global supply disruptions. The four-day event, running from November 2 to 5, is expe

One is a curious cat who wonders why people around him appear to be dressed like clouds. The other is a parrot mafia boss caught in a power struggle with a rival bird on the streets of Abu Dhabi. They might seem like unlikely ambassadors for Emirati culture, but comic book writer Noora Al Awadi believes both characters can introduce international readers to

É a 13.ª medalha da judoca portuguesa em Grand Slams.

As the afternoon heat fades over the dunes outside Remah, in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Region, a group of Emirati falconers gather in a majlis to share Arabic coffee, fruit and stories. There is no rush, but as prayers finish and the sun begins to sink, attention turns to the hunt. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi announced October 20 as the start of the emirate'

The UAE has urged international leaders to attend the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December, calling it a critical turning point in tackling the global crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held its second diplomatic briefing for ambassadors, deputy chiefs of mission and representatives of international organisations at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic

Diljit Dosanjh will ring in the new year in Abu Dhabi , bringing his Aura World Tour to Etihad Live on Yas Island on December 31. Billed as the tour’s only date in the Middle East, the concert will feature a special midnight countdown, with organisers promising further surprises throughout the evening. The show marks his return to Abu Dhabi after a sold-out

Galleries and institutions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are presenting a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions as the UAE's autumn art season gathers pace. Highlights include the second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, which explores ideas of home and belonging through installations across Al Ain and Abu Dhabi; The Matter of Light at Dom Art Projects in

21.000 euro: zoveel hebben enkele dienstreizen van Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) gekost die de minister samen met een medewerker van New York naar Abu Dhabi maakte. Omdat haar kabinet dit kostenplaatje niet kon dekken binnen een afgesproken jaarbudget, vroeg ze haar administratie om bij te springen. Dat schrijft Le Soir. Volgens haar administratie is de meerkost

Abu Dhabi is an increasingly important market for Middle Eastern art, with Christie’s seeking a regular auction calendar in the city, says the auction house's chief executive Bonnie Brennan. It will hold its first fine art sale in the city on November 1 , bringing an established London auction to the UAE. It comes during a significant season for Abu Dhabi’s

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , Israeli politicians begin coalition talks after final election counts leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, without a parliamentary majority. Arab parties win a record 19 seats and could play a decisive role in forming the next government. Cryptocurrency prices fall sharply aft

When Patrick Stewart visited the Dubai International Film Festival in December 2017, he had spent three decades playing two of his best-known roles: Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. But his acting career stretched much further back, beginning on the British stage in the 1950s before ta

Eight men were sentenced to life in jail by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal over their involvement in an arms trafficking network connected to the Sudanese civil war. Rashid Omar Abdul Qadir Ali; Salah Abdullah Mohammed Mohammed Saleh, also known as Salah Gosh; Ahmed Abdullah, known as Abdullah Khalafallah; Ahmed Rabie Sayed Ahmed; Mohammed Fath Al Bei

Abu Dhabi’s apartment and villa prices increased in the third quarter amid continued economic momentum in the UAE capital. Apartment prices for three months to the end of September rose 24 per cent year-on-year, while villa prices grew 10.2 per cent, ValuStrat report found. Al Reef outperformed other Abu Dhabi areas, with 36.6 per cent rise in apartment pric

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have fined a paper and plastic manufacturing company Dh15,000 for several environmental breaches. The factory, based in Industrial City Abu Dhabi (ICAD), was penalised by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) for deterioration of storage silos, heavy emissions and failure to meet the required standards to curb air pollution. "As par

Farah Al Qaissieh and her younger brother Mansour shared more than being part of the same family when they were growing up. Both stuttered , and they often talked about the teasing and awkward moments they faced. While her brother was outgoing, Ms Al Qaissieh began avoiding situations where she might have to speak. One memory from school stayed with her. Whe

Fadel Chaker has added a second concert in Abu Dhabi after tickets for his November 20 show at Etihad Arena sold out. The Lebanese singer will perform alongside his son Mohamed Chaker on November 23 at the Yas Island venue, organiser Moments Events announced. Tickets for the second show went on sale on Wednesday, with Etihad Arena listing them from Dh295, ri

When Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens on December 11, it will carry a family name that has helped shape modern art for nearly a century. Long before visitors queued outside its museums, mining magnate Solomon R Guggenheim was buying abstract paintings with the encouragement of artist Hilla Rebay in the 1920s, building a collection that would eventually need a home

First Abu Dhabi Bank reported a 6 per cent annual jump in its third-quarter profit, as net interest income and fee and commission income grew during the period on the back of strong business activity. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the bank for three months to the end of September climbed to 5.73 billion ($1.5 billion), the largest lender in the

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europe, Jews were being persecuted, while here in Morocco, they we

Kings of Leon will return to the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix after-race concerts, replacing Swedish singer Zara Larsson on the opening night of the four-day series. The American rockers will co-headline the opening night with Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi at Etihad Live on Thursday, December 3, as part of the concert series accompanying the s

Community-spirited students in Abu Dhabi have joined a nationwide aid drive for Gaza after helping to pack 10,000 winter relief kits for needy civilians. Members of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities turned out in force to prepare the aid packages, containing 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies aimed at protecting embattled communities fro

Manuella Guiragossian recalls the shelling and gunfire, the family rushing out of the house and towards the shelters. She recalls the painting her father Paul would remove from the wall, from its place above the piano, and bring with him as if “it was a member of the family”. She remembers this detail as a speckle of warmth in an otherwise traumatic cycle du

Oracle expects its new artificial intelligence partnership with AstraZeneca and Abu Dhabi’s M42 to have a “massive impact” on the region’s healthcare systems by cutting the time and cost of running clinical trials , according to a senior executive at the tech firm. Under the collaboration announced last week, AstraZeneca will pair its scientific development

The EuroLeague Final Four tournament will be returning to Abu Dhabi for the 2027 and 2029 season deciders. It was successfully held in the UAE for the first time in 2025 when Fenerbahce Beko defeated Monaco in the championship game at Etihad Arena on Yas Island – the first time the tournament had been held outside of Europe since 2004. And the Department of

Abu Dhabi has announced a Dh872 million ($237 million) project that will link Ramhan and Jubail Islands to the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed (E12) motorway. With seven bridges and three tunnels, the development across 166,000 square metres is expected to be completed in 2027 . It includes a network of ramps, roads, and utility corridors to improve road accessibil

Oversized red and green beads visible from a hundred metres away are the first signs that something has taken over Al Towayya Roundabout in Al Ain. From a distance, the beads look like flowers, arranged in clusters on the grass. Nearing the roundabout, the complexity of the design becomes apparent. Triangular, circular, floral and teardrop shapes fan out fro