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UAE bans private drones after deadly attack on Abu Dhabi

In a statement, the Ministry of Interior ordered to stop all flying operations of drones and light sports aircraft for owners, practitioners and enthusiasts from January 22

Yemen's Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack, says UAE envoy

Yemen's rebels used cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people, the Emirati ambassador to the United States said

Omicron surge: Abu Dhabi requires Covid booster shots to enter the emirate

Facing a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases fuelled by the spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant, Abu Dhabi is requiring people entering the city to show proof of booster shots. The government's health app said earlier this week that people entering the capital of the United Arab Emirates must show a green pass," confirming their vaccination status. The app says that visitors are no longer considered fully vaccinated unless they have received a booster at least six months after their second dose. Those wishing to enter Abu Dhabi also must have have tested negative for the virus within the last two weeks to maintain their green status. The emirate has taken a stricter approach to the virus than neighbouring Dubai, the freewheeling tourism-dependent hub. Abu Dhabi requires that residents show their green pass before entering public places or government buildings. The UAE boasts among the world's highest vaccination rates per capita. The country has fully vaccinated mo

Satellite photos show aftermath of attack on Abu Dhabi oil facility

Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the UAE claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

2 Indians, 1 Pakistani killed in suspected Houthi drone attack in Abu Dhabi

The explosions were caused by "small flying objects", possibly drones, that hit three petroleum tankers in Abu Dhabi, police said

Two Indians among three dead as drones target ADNOC tanks: Report

The Indian Embassy in the UAE said that the mission is in close touch with concerned the Emirati authorities for further details

3 killed, including 2 Indians, in suspected drone attacks in Abu Dhabi

While Abu Dhabi police did not immediately offer any suspects for the possible assault, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack targeting the United Arab Emirates

L&T power transmission, distribution biz bags orders in India, overseas

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Thursday said that its power transmission and distribution business has bagged a slew of orders both in India and overseas. An order has been secured to provide dynamic reactive power compensator system at a substation in Abu Dhabi, L&T said in a statement. To enhance the grid stability and provide voltage support, specialised equipment are deployed in substations, it said. The scope of this package includes related protection, substation control and monitoring system, 220kV cables and associated civil, mechanical, and electrical works. Further in the Middle East region, the business has won orders to construct 380kV Overhead transmission lines, 132kV network connections and to establish a 400kV substation. The business has also bagged an order to build a new 220kV gas insulated substation in Bangladesh. In India, orders have been won to create power distribution infrastructure in two circle areas of Bengaluru. Additional orders have also been ...

Reliance Industries eyes first oil cargo from UAE trade arm in Dec: Report

The Indian conglomerate aims to get about a 500,000 barrels of cargo of United Arab Emirates' Das crude from RINL

IndiGo loader falls asleep in cargo compartment of Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flight

After the loading of baggage in the aircraft, one of the loaders of the private carrier fell asleep behind the baggage in the cargo compartment on Sunday's flight

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year

A deal could follow after testing investor appetite and market conditions, sources said

Dubai's IPO gambit adds $2.3 billion to bourse operator's value

Once the United Arab Emirates' leading exchange by traded volume, the city's bourse is now second to Abu Dhabi

RISE Worldwide wins multi-faceted mandate for Abu Dhabi T10

T Ten Sports Management has awarded RISE Worldwide a multi-layered and multi-year mandate for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10

Abu Dhabi announces sudden overnight lockdown in view of pandemic

The capital of the United Arab Emirates has announced a sudden overnight lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, even as the rest of the country remains open for tourism

Abu Dhabi's wealth fund picks up minority stake in Mobikwik for $20 million

UAE's sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has picked up a minority stake in the IPO-bound digital payments player Mobikwik for nearly $20 million, valuing it at $700 million, company

Mubadala group to put up Abu Dhabi's first IPO since 2017, more to follow

Al Yah Satellite Communications, fully owned by Abu Dhabi's $243 billion sovereign fund, plans to offer a stake of as much as 40% next month.

PSL 6: PCB gets nod to land chartered flights from India, SA in Abu Dhabi

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to hold the remaining PSL matches in Abu Dhabi next month after getting permission from the UAE authorities

PCB secures pending approvals from UAE; Abu Dhabi to host remainder of PSL

Pakistan Cricket Board is set to stage the remaining matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi after receiving all outstanding approvals and exemptions from the UAE

Lulu Group chairman Yusuff Ali undergoes spinal surgery in Abu Dhabi

NRI businessman & Lulu group chairman M A Yusuff Ali, who had a miraculous escape on Apr 11 after his helicopter crash-landed on marshy land, has undergone a spinal surgery at a hospital in Abu Dhabi

Israel's Netanyahu to visit Abu Dhabi on 1st official trip

Netanyahu will fly to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, an official confirmed, a historic trip meant to cement new diplomatic ties and boost Israeli leader's re-election hopes