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US mission in UAE urges Americans to shelter in place amid regional hostilities

The US diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates has instructed staff at the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the consulate in Dubai to shelter in place because of regional hostilities, and is urging all American citizens in the country to take the same precaution until further notice. The security alert......

Saudi and Emirati ambitions turn quiet competition into open rivalry

What began as a discreet race for influence between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi has evolved into an overt strategic rivalry that is reshaping regional balances without a shot being fired, yet at a potentially high long term cost for both sides. For general readers, policy analysts and investors following Gulf......

Zelensky announces next Ukraine peace talks likely in United States soon

President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Thursday that the next round of trilateral peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States will probably occur on American soil in the near future. The announcement follows two days of US-mediated talks in the United Arab Emirates that secured a......

Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 314 prisoners in Abu Dhabi talks

U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations reached an agreement Thursday to exchange 314 prisoners of war, the first such swap in five months and a tangible outcome from ongoing peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the deal on X, stating that "this result came......

Ukraine and Russia hold second day of US-mediated peace talks

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators resumed trilateral peace talks under American mediation in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, entering the second round of direct discussions aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict. Both sides offered cautiously optimistic assessments after the initial session, with Ukraine's......

Ukraine Conflict: trilateral talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi

The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that a new round of direct talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States will take place on Wednesday and Thursday in Abu Dhabi. The negotiations aim to explore a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The first cycle of discussions, held on......

US holds Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as missile strikes hit Kyiv

The United States has launched a new diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll meeting delegations from both Moscow and Kyiv in Abu Dhabi, even as Russian missile attacks killed civilians in the Ukrainian capital. Driscoll held discussions with Ukraine’s......

Global Food Week 2025 concludes with key partnerships and innovation in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of Global Food Week 2025 wrapped up at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), showcasing groundbreaking agricultural advancements, fostering international collaborations, and celebrating excellence across the food and farming industries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh......

UAE highlights AI-driven public services and smart city innovations at GITEX Global 2025

On the fourth day of GITEX Global 2025, the governments of Abu Dhabi and Dubai showcased groundbreaking digital initiatives designed to transform citizen services, urban mobility, and cross-sector collaboration through artificial intelligence and smart technology. At the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion,......