The Latest Breaking News from Abu Dhabi

Disillusioned fans urged to give F1 a second chance after 'positive' Michael Masi axe

F1 has welcomed a swathe of new fans in recent years, but there are concerns some may have been turned off by the acrimonious ending to last season in Abu Dhabi

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022

UAE Reassures Sudan, Pledges Support to Reach National Consensus

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has affirmed his country’s support for Sudan to reach national consensus and ensure stability.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022

White House faces oil standoff with Saudi Arabia and UAE as prices soar

Analysis: Disputes with Biden administration mean Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are likely to drive hard bargain

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022

British ex-soldier detained in Abu Dhabi prison after refusing to board flight over fears there was bomb on-board

Former paramedic Steve Long faces a jail sentence unless a huge fine is paid - his family say they fear for his wellbeing

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2022

Brit who refused to board plane over bomb fears facing jail in Dubai

Steve Long was detained by security staff at Abu Dhabi after he said he thought there might be a bomb on board flight

Liverpool Echo · Mar 9, 2022

Briton facing jail in Dubai after voicing fears about there being a bomb on his plane

Steve Long's family believe he has undiagnosed PTSD after years of working in bomb disposal

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Huma Abedin steps out, brings her memoir to Abu Dhabi

There’s no easy way to tell Huma Abedin’s story

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Real Estate Deals Grow 52% in the Gulf

Real estate deals in the Gulf countries grew by nearly 52 percent year-on-year in 2021 to $137.4 billion compared to $90.5 billion in 2020, according to an analysis by KAMCO Invest. Kuwait-based KAMCO, said Saudi Arabia contributed to more than 41 percent of the total value of deals, while the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Max Verstappen claims he was the unlucky one in thrilling Lewis Hamilton F1 finale

Verstappen pipped Hamilton following a controversial finale in Abu Dhabi, but F1's new champion says only "bad luck" prevented him winning the title beforehand

Irish Mirror · Mar 5, 2022

Dubai, Tel Aviv Resume Flights After Agreeing on Security Arrangements

The Israeli security agency, the Shin Bet, announced an agreement between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv on the security arrangement to allow Israeli airlines to resume a full schedule of flights to Dubai. Non-stop flights will resume on Sunday, with about 12 daily trips between Tel Aviv and Dubai. Last…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022