Abu Dhabi

• Last captive walruses in Canada moved to new SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi

  The Quebec Aquarium says the move to Abu Dhabi went well and that one of their trainers will remain with Boris as he adapts to the new home.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
  
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed appointed UAE’s president after half-brother’s death

  The ascension of Sheikh Mohammed, 61, had been expected after the death Friday of his half-brother and the UAE's president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

  Politics

  May 14, 2022
  
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• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, ruler and president of UAE, dies at 73

  The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler and president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government announced in a brief statement. He was 73.

  World

  May 13, 2022
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• United Arab Emirates intercepts 2 missiles targeting Abu Dhabi

  The WAM news agency said on Twitter that missile fragments fell harmlessly over the capital, Abu Dhabi. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

  World

  Jan 23, 2022
• Maggie MacNeil sets world record in 50m backstroke

  Maggie MacNeil beat the existing short-course world record in the 50-metre backstroke by 0.33 seconds on Dec. 20.

  Sports

  Dec 20, 2021
• United Arab Emirates issues decree to end Israel boycott amid U.S.-brokered deal

  The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree Saturday formally ending the country’s boycott of Israel amid a U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the two countries.

  World

  Aug 29, 2020
• UFC’s Dana White reveals ‘Fight Island’ location in Abu Dhabi, UAE

  The UFC has unveiled plans to hold its long-discussed "Fight Island" series on Yas Island, where it will have an Octagon on the beach.

  Trending

  Jun 9, 2020
• Head of Winnipeg’s Bear Clan departs for United Nations event

  The co-founder of Winnipeg’s Bear Clan boarded a plane for Abu Dhabi on Saturday where he will present at an event hosted by the United Nations.

  Feb 8, 2020
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• Saudi Arabia seeks to enrich uranium for nuclear power, minister says

  "We are proceeding with it cautiously ... we are experimenting with two nuclear reactors," Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said at a conference in Abu Dhabi.

  World

  Sep 9, 2019
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• Kelowna UFC fighter Sarah Moras wins by TKO in Abu Dhabi

  “It feels so good to be the first female to win a UFC fight in Abu Dhabi. It’s amazing.”

  Sports

  Sep 7, 2019