F1 sprint races increase from six to 10 and Portugal and Turkey return in 2027 calendar Monaco and Bahrain are among the extra venues for sprints, while Portugal and Turkey return to the sport The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
F2 adds extra Baku feature race and insists Qatar, Abu Dhabi still on – what does this mean for F1? The F1 feeder series will host an additional qualifying session and feature race in Baku, but does this offer any hint about the end of the 2026 season? Autosport · Sep 14
Formula One set to make late call on Middle East season finale amid Iran war concerns The last two rounds of the season are currently due to take place in the Middle East The Independent UK · Sep 14
Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in war Iran and the United Arab Emirates joined a BRICS statement urging Middle East restraint. This move signals diplomatic progress between the two nations after recent conflict escalations. Leaders met on the summit's first day to discuss regional stability and development efforts. The BRICS bloc aims to challenge the existing world… The Economic Times · Sep 12
New Delhi plays peacemaker: Iranian President Pezeshkian meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on sidelines of BRICS Summit India hosted the BRICS Summit, bringing together Iranian President Pezeshkian and UAE's Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. President Pezeshkian urged BRICS to counter unilateral sanctions and advocate for justice globally. The BRICS bloc adopted a declaration expressing concern over West Asia tensions and urging restraint. They called… The Economic Times · Sep 12
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on sidelines of 18th BRICS Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The UAE's recent membership in BRICS was a key discussion point for both leaders. Discussions focused on strengthening the Comprehensive… The Economic Times · Sep 12
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Malaysian PM arrive in India for 18th BRICS Summit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, as India hosts the grouping's annual summit under its 2026 chairship. The Economic Times · Sep 11
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE after years of mounting tensions Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after years of tension, accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. Radio France Internationale · Sep 10
Abu Dhabi Dog Search: Family raises Dh15,000 reward after viral appeals In Abu Dhabi, a family is desperately searching for their beloved Maltese dog, Jiku, who went missing in July. They've bolstered the reward to Dh15,000 for any leads ensuring his safe return. Despite multiple sightings, Jiku remains unaccounted for. The family tirelessly engages volunteers and harnesses social media, urging the… The Times of India · Sep 9
A2RL’s first international race brings autonomous thrills to legendary circuit The third Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League season saw it descend on the legendary Imola circuit in Italy Autosport · Sep 7
A2RL prepares to tackle Imola in first international race A2RL has hit the road and is taking the autonomous show international for the first time ever. This time, the autonomous racers aren’t tackling the familiar environs of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina, instead they’ll be taking on the legendary, and legendarily technical, Imola Autosport · Sep 2
UAE building ‘relationships of dependence’ through investment across Africa The United Arab Emirates has become a major economic and strategic force in Africa, through investments in key sectors and a growing involvement in conflicts on the continent – prompting some to describe its approach as imperialist. Radio France Internationale · Aug 29
Georgia and Armenia Budget Travel Guide for Indians: The Caucasus Circuit That Costs Less Than Europe Why These Two Countries Keep Getting SkippedMost Indian travelers routing through the Middle East on a layover have flown within an hour of Tbilisi without knowing it. Georgia and Armenia don't appear on the standard shortlist, Bali, Europe, Thailand, Dubai, because no one in your extended family has been there… Times Life · Aug 27
Imola could make F1 calendar return in place of Qatar or Abu Dhabi GP Formula 1 has reportedly given itself until 15 September to make a final decision on where the 2026 championship could be decided, with Imola an option for the season finale Motorsport · Aug 26
The Economic Times · Aug 23 UAE installs low-cost defence to counter slow-moving Iranian drones targeting oil storage tanks, video goes viral A viral X video claiming to show the UAE's new “cope cages” around fuel storage tanks has crossed 1.8 million views as the country completes the protective structures in Abu Dhabi and near Dubai International Airport. The steel-and-mesh barriers are designed to reduce the impact of one-way attack drones and…
International Business Times · Aug 19 Iran Again Targeted The UAE With Missiles. Abu Dhabi Now Suspended Trade With Tehran. Both missiles failed to cause any damage or casualties, but marked a return to active conflict after more than three months.
Euronews · Aug 19 UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels.
Fortune · Aug 19 Coinbase establishes Abu Dhabi tokenization hub as GCC blockchain market flourishes Coinbase's decision to base its global tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi is the latest sign that the emirate's bet on regulated digital assets is paying off—with $500 billion in GCC assets predicted to move onto blockchain by 2030.
The Economic Times · Aug 19 UAE visa fee covered? Indians can save AED 285 on their next Abu Dhabi holiday — here’s how Indian travellers can save AED 285 on UAE entry visa fees when booking an eligible Abu Dhabi hotel stay of at least three nights through MakeMyTrip. The DCT Abu Dhabi-backed offer is valid for travel until October 31, 2026.
The Times of India · Aug 19 ‘All trade, commercial exchanges halted’: How UAE responded to Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles towards the Gulf state, dealing a fresh blow to efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.
Barchart · Aug 14 Crude Prices Higher as Iran Continues to Disrupt Vessel Traffic in Strait of Hormuz September WTI crude oil (CLU26) on Friday closed up +1.15 (+1.42%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0561 (+1.79%). Crude oil saw support Friday after reports that Iran on Thursday night attacked two Abu Dhabi oil vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Those attacks suggested that Iran intends to...
Barchart · Aug 14 Crude Prices Higher on Continued Hormuz Tensions September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +0.63 (+0.78%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is up +0.0316 (+1.01%). Crude oil saw some support overnight after reports that two Abu Dhabi oil vessels were attacked by Iran on Thursday night while moving through the Strait of Hormuz. However, oil prices are...
The Economic Times · Aug 14 UAE points finger at Iran as two ADNOC ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz Two Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessels faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of carrying out these hostile attacks. This incident marks the second such attack on ADNOC vessels within a week. Iran's Revolutionary Guards were accused of piracy and using the strait…
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Indian startups increasingly eye Abu Dhabi for global expansion: Hub71's Basma AlDhaheri Indian startups are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market as they seek international growth, with Abu Dhabi emerging as an attractive base for expansion across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Hub71 received more than 3,700 applications from outside the UAE in the first half of 2026, highlighting growing interest…