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In this Tuesday, April 16, 2013 file photo, a model of the future Abu Dhabi branch of the Louvre museum by French architect Jean Nouvel is on display as part of a sample collection at the museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: AP)

East meets West as Louvre Abu Dhabi opens in the Gulf

The Abu Dhabi museum was set up under a 2007 inter-governmental agreement between Paris and Abu Dhabi.

7 Nov 2017 5:52 PM IST

Tony Douglas is former chief executive of Abu Dhabi Airports. (Photo: YouTube)

Etihad Airways names Tony Douglas as new CEO

Douglas will take over charge of new position in January next year, Etihad Airways said.

28 Sept 2017 5:33 PM IST

In this Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 file picture, French Architect Jean Nouvel poses in front of a model of the Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum at a cultural exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: AP)

Dome of light to delight visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi

With the Louvre name on the Abu Dhabi museum, the outcome had to be grand

27 Sept 2017 6:24 PM IST

Mathew, who is from Kerala, was not the only lucky Indian to win the prize (Photo: AFP)

Indian man in UAE wins over Rs 12 crore in draw

Mathew has just won Dhirham 7 million (USD 1.9 million) in a raffle in the UAE.

7 Sept 2017 7:13 PM IST

The Abu Dhabi tourism authorities are expecting a whopping 10 per cent rise in next three years.

Indians 2nd largest group to visit Abu Dhabi, says study

The Abu Dhabi tourism authorities are expecting a whopping 10 per cent rise in next three years.

23 Feb 2018 6:54 AM IST

In many ways, money does not necessarily buy you happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

NRI wins lottery in Abu Dhabi to become millionaire

Sunil Mappatta Krishnan Kutty Nair, an expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, took home the second-largest reward worth Dirham...

5 Feb 2018 4:59 PM IST

The natural pearl was found in the floor of a room discovered during excavations at Marawah Island, off the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which revealed the earliest architecture found in the country. (Photo: AFP)

World's oldest pearl graces Abu Dhabi's Louvre

The 'Abu Dhabi Pearl' will be shown for the first time in the exhibition '10,000 years of Luxury' which is opening on...

21 Oct 2019 9:32 AM IST

The emirate launched a 50 billion dirham (USD 13.6 billion) stimulus fund, Ghadan 21, in September last year to accelerate economic growth. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

Abu Dhabi aims to lure start-ups with investment in new technology hub

US tech giant Microsoft will be a strategic partner, providing technology and cloud services to the businesses that join...

25 March 2019 11:04 AM IST

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, believed to be the Emirates day-to-day ruler, is the only world leader included in Muellers cast-of-characters index. (Photo:AP)

Elite Emirati crown prince entrapped in Muellar report on apparent...

One of the most powerful leaders in the UAE has found himself entangled in Robert Mueller's report on US President...

20 April 2019 12:29 PM IST

The government made the announcement through its official Twitter handle, sharing details on the project.

Abu Dhabi commercialises the world's largest single solar power...

Noor Abu Dhabi is comprised of over 3.2 million solar panels, capable of providing enough capacity to 900,000 people.

2 July 2019 8:04 AM IST

The UAEs surveillance state can offer the parlor trick of finding your car at the massive, multistory parking garage of Mall of the Emirates. But multiplied across the cameras watching public spaces, buses, the driverless Metro, roadways, gas stations and even all the emirates more than 10,000 taxi cabs, authorities in effect can track people in real time across Dubai. Seen here is the Ain Dubai, the worlds tallest Ferris wheel. (Photo | AFP)

Dissent suppression apart, UAE using its extensive surveillance...

Many of the CCTV cameras and thermal scanners used by the UAE come from China.

9 July 2020 6:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being seen off by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he concludes his visit to UAE, in Abu Dhabi, Saturday, July 15, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Syed Ata Hasnain | West Asia gaining strategic significance for New...

India is a major stakeholder in West Asia through its diaspora, remittances and growing economic relations, besides the...

18 July 2023 12:10 AM IST