The Latest Breaking News from Abu Dhabi

Reece James heads to Abu Dhabi with Chelsea as they prepare for Club World Cup

England international has been battling injury

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Egypt's Sisi Meets Qatari Emir, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in Beijing

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held talks Saturday in Beijing with several world leaders on the sidelines of the luncheon hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in honor of the heads of state and government participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games. Sisi met with the Crown…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

Israel may halt flights to Dubai over security arrangements

Israel said on Sunday that it could halt Israeli airlines' flights to Dubai in the next few days due to a dispute over security arrangements, but is looking at rerouting them to Abu Dhabi instead.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2022

Thomas Tuchel tests positive for Covid before Chelsea fly to Club World Cup

Chelsea have issued a statement after their manager's positive test, with the European Champions' involvement in the Club World Cup due to begin on February 9 in Abu Dhabi

Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2022

France to help UAE secure airspace from increasing attacks

Defence minister says France is also assisting with aerial surveillance using Rafale jets stationed in Abu Dhabi.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2022

Iraqi militia attack on UAE a ‘message from Iran’

Analysts say drone strikes intended to put UAE on notice for its involvement in Yemen and Israel ties.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2022

Bahrain, Israel Sign Security Cooperation Agreement

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Thursday Benny Gantz, the first Israeli defense minister to visit the Kingdom. During the trip, Bahrain and Israel signed a security cooperation agreement, the first between Israel and a Gulf nation, since establishing diplomatic relations with Manama and Abu…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022

Yemen rebel attack on UAE brings tragedy to Indian families

Indian and Pakistani workers who are part of a vast foreign workforce powering the United Arab Emirates’ economy were caught in the crossfire of a wider regional war last month

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

ADNOC Announces Gas Find in Abu Dhabi Offshore Blocks

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Thursday the discovery of natural gas resources off Abu Dhabi. Interim results from the first exploration well in Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 2 Exploration Concession operated by Eni, indicate between 1.5 – 2 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF) of raw gas…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2022

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC announce a new offshore gas find

Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil and gas company has announced the discovery of between 1.5 to 2 trillion standard cubic feet of gas in an offshore area located in the northwest of the emirate

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022