Free WiFi in UAE: Where to connect, how to access it across all emirates
Free WiFi in UAE: Where to connect, how to access it across all emirates

Staying online in the UAE is now easier than ever, with free WiFi access available at airports, public transport hubs, malls, and outdoor spaces across all seven emirates. Whether youre a tourist or a resident, a strong internet connection is often just a few taps away. Dubai: - Dubai...

Abu Dhabi flight bomb threat: Singapore man faces 7 years in jail, $50,000 fine
Abu Dhabi flight bomb threat: Singapore man faces 7 years in jail, $50,000 fine

A 22-year-old man in Singapore is set to face charges on Thursday after allegedly making a bomb threat on a flight bound for Abu Dhabi. If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000 (Dh183,500). Authorities said the man posted on his social media account on...

OpenAI, Oracle, G42, partners launch UAE-based AI mega campus
OpenAI, Oracle, G42, partners launch UAE-based AI mega campus

A consortium of major technology firmsG42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, Cisco, and SoftBank Grouphas unveiled Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI infrastructure cluster located at the newly launched UAEUS AI Campus in Abu Dhabi, according to a press release. The initiative, led by G42 and operated by...

Etihad Rail to Launch 25-Minute Abu Dhabi–Dubai Passenger Journey in 2026
Etihad Rail to Launch 25-Minute Abu Dhabi–Dubai Passenger Journey in 2026

Etihad Rail is set to dramatically transform intercity travel in the United Arab Emirates with the launch of its passenger rail service in 2026, offering a 25-minute journey between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The service, currently undergoing trial runs, will mark a major advancement in national...

Abu Dhabi children get first device at 3 years old, study finds
Abu Dhabi children get first device at 3 years old, study finds

Children in Abu Dhabi are receiving their first digital devices at an average age of 3 years and 4 months, with tablets being the most common, followed by smartphones, according to a comprehensive new survey. The Digital Use Survey, conducted by New York University Abu Dhabi in collaboration...

Middle East’s largest coral garden to boost marine biodiversity
Middle East’s largest coral garden to boost marine biodiversity

To protect and restore marine biodiversity, Abu Dhabi has launched the largest coral garden initiative in the Middle East. The Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens project, set to run from 2025 to 2030, aims to create vibrant coral gardens by installing 40,000 eco-friendly artificial corals across 1,200sqkm...

Abu Dhabi to launch interactive butterfly garden with over 10,000 butterflies
Abu Dhabi to launch interactive butterfly garden with over 10,000 butterflies

Abu Dhabi is set to unveil a new eco-tourism attraction this Septemberan immersive butterfly garden that will house more than 10,000 butterflies across climate-controlled domes, reads a Khaleej Times post. Located beside the National Aquarium at Al Qana, the upcoming Abu Dhabi Butterfly Garden...

Abu Dhabi hotels to roll out facial recognition for check-ins
Abu Dhabi hotels to roll out facial recognition for check-ins

Abu Dhabi will deploy face-recognition technology across all hotels for the safety of the visitors, residents and employees. The new system will enhance guest verification processes and simplify procedures and significantly reduce check-in time, reports Khaleej Times. The facial recognition...