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Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second most populous city of the United Arab Emirates, and also capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest of the UAE's seven emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western coast. The city of Abu Dhabi has an estimated population of 2.9 million in 2016.

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Yemen's Houthis say Saudi, UAE in missile range if Hodeidah truce cracks

Yemen's Houthi forces have missiles that could be fired at Riyadh, Dubai and Abu Dhabi should violence escalate in the main Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, where a fragile ceasefire is now in place, the..
Reuters - Published 4 days ago

ISIS case: NIA conducts searches in Hyd, Wardha; four suspects being questioned

The searches were carried out based as part of the investigations into the 2016 Abu Dhabi module case In January 2016, the NIA had registered a case against three accused who were arrested on arrival..
IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

▶ Videos for Abu Dhabi

How can tech help the arts? Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the issue

The third annual Culture Summit was held from 7 to 11 April in Abu Dhabi, gathering industry experts from 90 different counties. The main theme of this year’s event was the discussion of how..

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 1 week ago

Peterhansel husband and wife pairing race to victory in desert rally

Husband and wife team of Stephane and Andrea Peterhansel win the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:57Published 3 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi Special Olympics wraps, but fight for inclusion continues

Lit in Athens and brought to Abu Dhabi, the arrival of the Flame of Hope marked the start of the Special Olympic World Games in the United Arab Emirates. For the first time, the global sports event..

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on March 22, 2019

Van Marwijk says his only goal as coach of United Arab Emirates is World Cup qualification

World Cup qualification the only goal for newUAE coach Van Marwijk

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:49Published on March 21, 2019

Nicole Scherzinger visits Special Olympics before closing ceremony performance

Nicole Scherzinger meets athletes and presents a medal at the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi ahead of her performance at the closing ceremony.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:32Published on March 20, 2019

VIDEO: Senegalese athlete hears for the first time at Abu Dhabi’s Special Olympics

Abu Dhabi is currently filled with stories of courage and perseverance, but one, in particular, has produced tears of joy: that of a 31-year-old Senegalese footballer, Mame Mdiaye, who got to hear for..

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:12Published on March 19, 2019

Special Olympics GB judo athlete wins silver medal after being told he may never walk unassisted

Scottish Judo athlete Harrison Lovett, 20, took second place in the male division 11 category at the ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, after being told he may never walk or sit up unassisted.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published on March 17, 2019

Who Will Face Undertaker At WrestleMania 35?

The WWE's plans for The Undertaker at WrestleMania 35 have been a mystery. While representing the WWE in Abu Dhabi this week for the World Games, Finn Balor was asked about potentially facing The..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:44Published on March 17, 2019

British team ready for Special Olympics as the Games open in Abu Dhabi

The Special Olympics World Games has officially opened in Abu Dhabi. A 128-strong team of athletes from Great Britain are ready to compete for medals in the week long competition.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published on March 14, 2019

Irish PM tells Pence, we are 'all God's children'

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar during a breakfast hosted by Mike Pence in Washington, D.C. on Thursday talked about the societal change that allowed him to become Ireland's first openly gay prime..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published on March 14, 2019

Irish PM tells Pence: We are 'all God's children'

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published on March 14, 2019

Anti-gay rights Pence meets gay Irish PM and partner

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his sister Ann met on Thursday with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett in Washington, D.C., the meeting drawing attention amid Pence's..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:58Published on March 14, 2019

Special Olympics In Abu Dhabi Is A Sign Of Progress

The Special Olympics World Games will be held this week in Abu Dhabi, CNN reports. The Middle East has lagged behind the rest of the world in respecting the needs and potential of people, but the tide..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:40Published on March 14, 2019