Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi says drone strike caused fire at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

No injuries were reported, radiological safety levels were unaffected and the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed the plant's essential systems are operating normally

IHC becomes promoter of Sammaan Capital after completing open offer

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company has acquired control of Sammaan Capital through an open offer and preferential allotment in a major NBFC investment deal

Chennai-Abu Dhabi Etihad flight returns due to 'technical issue'

A flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborted its journey on Monday following a "fire" on its left wing, airport officials here said. The Etihad flight was preparing for take-off when the pilots noticed the fire. Subsequently, all the passengers were safely disembarked and there were no injuries to anyone, officials added. The fire was immediately put out by Fire Service personnel and the flight was cancelled. Etihad Airways could not be reached immediately for a comment.

Five Indian nationals among 12 injured by missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Five Indian nationals were among 12 people reportedly injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday by debris from an intercepted missile. Local authorities said the people sustained minor to moderate injuries in the incident. The incident caused minor to moderate injuries to five Indian and six Nepali nationals, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media. It said another Nepali citizen sustained a major injury. The incident occurred in the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi when debris fell following a "successful interception by air defence systems", it added. There was no word from the Indian side on the incident. Since the conflict in West Asia began on February 28, eight Indian nationals have been killed and several others injured in the region. An Indian was killed on March 29 in Kuwait in an Iranian strike on a power and water desalination plant. Last week, an Indian was among two killed in Abu Dhabi when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAE's air defence system fell on them. On March 1

Indian Embassy condoles demise of Indian national in Abu Dhabi incident

The Indian national was among the two people who tragically lost their lives following a ballistic missile interception over Abu Dhabi on Thursday

Indian national injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

An Indian national has sustained minor injury in Abu Dhabi after the debris of a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following successful interception, authorities said on Monday. Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area, authorities added. "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national," the Abu Dhabi media Office said in a post on X. "The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information," it added. A total of 161 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe, Gulf News reported. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the ...

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Watch: Indians stranded in Abu Dhabi return, recount harrowing experience

Indians stranded in Abu Dhabi heave sigh of relief on arrival in Bengaluru

Indian passengers stranded in the UAE arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport here, marking an end to a period of high tension. Recalling the anxiety of missile alerts and sudden flight cancellations in Abu Dhabi, many expressed relief on touching down in Bengaluru on Monday night. Travellers thanked Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi government and the Indian government for ensuring their safety and providing accommodation and transport during the disruption. Saurabh Shetty, who hails from Mangaluru and works for an oil company in Abu Dhabi, described the situation as "worrisome and scary". "When I came to catch my flight on February 28, everything seemed alright. Suddenly, near the check-in area, we got an alarm and were asked to sit down. We were cautioned not to sit near the windows because of a missile threat," he told PTI videos. "Someone said, 'Missile is going to hit.' We were shocked. We were like we are in the safest city - Abu Dhabi. How can this happen here? Later,

From border queues to $200K jets: Here's how the rich are exiting West Asia

Affluent travellers are paying up to $200,000 for private jets and enduring long border queues as the West Asia conflict disrupts flights, shuts airspace and leaves many stranded across the region

As West Asia crisis escalates, reluctant allies are forced to choose

For some leaders, the calculation is fraught: refuse Washington and risk a rupture with President Trump; or lean in and face political backlash at home from voters wary of another West Asian war

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi may change venue: Zelenskyy

US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday. He also noted that Western countries have given no indication so far that their delivery to Kyiv of vital air defence missiles could be disrupted by commitments to Middle East defence. US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 are continuing. But the American and Israeli attacks on Iran, and the response of Iran and Iranian-backed militias firing missiles at Israel and Arab states, may divert international attention from the 4-year-old conflict in Europe. "Due to hostilities, as of today we cannot confirm (the talks) will take place in Abu Dhabi," Zelenskyy told reporters in a WhatsApp chat. He said last week that the United Arab Emirates capital would be this week's ...

Thousands including hundreds of Indians stranded at Abu Dhabi airport

The escalating tensions led to the closure of the airspace disupting operations at one of the Middle East's busiest transit hubs

IndiGo issues travel advisory as adverse weather impacts flight operations

ndiGo has requested travellers to monitor their real-time flight status through official digital channels as the local weather in Dubai remains unpredictable with lingering haze and fog

India, UAE ties deepen as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends AI Impact Summit

The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring strong political, cultural, commercial, energy and people-to-people ties

Russia, Ukraine hold second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv on Thursday held a second day of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on ending their war amid an escalation in Russia's winter attacks on Ukraine's power grid and after a sharp rise last year in Ukrainian civilians killed in the fighting. "We are working in the same formats as yesterday: trilateral consultations, group work, and further synchronisation of positions," said Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council chief, who was present at the meeting. The delegations from Moscow and Kyiv were joined in the capital of the United Arab Emirates by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, according to Umerov. They were also at last month's talks in the same place as the Trump administration tries to steer the two countries toward a settlement. General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, was also present at the talks, according to a spokesman for the general who spo

Russia, Ukraine sit for talks on territorial issue; no sign of compromise

Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi hit a wall over Donbas as Russian strikes deepen Ukraine's worst energy crisis of the war

Indian Oil, BPCL JV makes fresh oil discovery in Abu Dhabi onshore block

Indian Oil and a BPCL arm have reported a new oil find in Abu Dhabi through their joint venture. The discovery follows an earlier find in 2024, the company said

IPL 2026 mini auction shatters records in Abu Dhabi: Here are the top 10 most expensive buys

IPL 2026 mini auction shatters records in Abu Dhabi: Here are the top 10 most expensive buys

Abu Dhabi's G42 group upgrades Llama-3-Nanda LLM with Hindi-English dataset

The updated LLM, G42 said, is engineered for real-world use, including casual speech, and works well even in Hinglish, a colloquial mixture of Hindi and English

Court proceedings won't affect IHC's investment plans: Sammaan MD & CEO

Samman Capital CEO Gagan Banga says IHC's proposed $1 billion investment remains fully intact despite ongoing court proceedings, with regulatory approvals progressing