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Expo 2020 Dubai

• Expo 2020 Dubai unveils special AED 10 ticket

  Expo 2020 Dubai have unveiled a special AED 10 one-day ticket for this Sunday as it gears up to mark its 10-million visitors milestone.

• Ex-US President Jefferson's copy of Quran on display at EXPO 2020 Dubai

  A rare copy of the Holy Quran translation, once owned by Thomas Jefferson, a former US President, is displayed in the United States’ pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai.

• AC Milan announces partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai

  AC Milan has inked a deal with Expo 2020 Dubai with the aim of strengthening its presence in the Middle East.

• Video: Man surprises partner with special proposal at Expo2020 site

  Love is in the air! A young man has made history of sorts after he became the first to propose to his partner at the Expo 2020 Dubai site.

• Expo 2020 Dubai to get special 3D printing zone

  A specialised and integrated 3D printing zone will be coming up at the Expo 2020 Dubai venue.

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UAE

• World leaders condemn attack on UAE

  Leaders from around the world have condemned the Houthi attack in Abu Dhabi and asserted their support for the UAE.

• Saudi Arabia condemns Houthi attack on UAE

  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has condemned the Houthi attack on civilian facilities in Abu Dhabi.

• UAE condemns Houthi attack on civilian facilities

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has condemned the Houthi militia's attack on UAE soil.

• UAE launches Etihad 7 renewable energy programme

  The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has launched Etihad 7 at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022.

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International

• Tsunami-hit Tonga islands suffered extensive damage

  Tonga's small outer islands suffered extensive damage from a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, a Tongan diplomat said on Tuesday, raising fears of more deaths and injuries.

• N.Korea tested tactical guided missiles in fresh sign of evolving arsenal

  North Korea fired tactical guided missiles on Monday, state media KCNA said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of recent tests that highlighted its evolving missile programmes amid stalled denuclearisation talks.

• Snowstorm strands motorists, grounds planes in eastern US, Canada

  A winter snowstorm creeping up the East Coast of the United States into Canada on Monday was expected to dump more than two feet (60 cm) of snow in some areas, grounding planes and stranding motorists.

• Two arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

  A gunman who took four people hostage at a Dallas-area synagogue and was himself killed as federal agents stormed the temple was identified on Sunday as a British citizen, while police in England said they had detained two teenagers for questioning in the investigation.

• N.Korea fires two ballistic missiles from Pyongyang airport, S.Korea says

  North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) on Monday from an airport in its capital city of Pyongyang, South Korea's military reported, the fourth test this month to demonstrate its expanding missile arsenal.

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Business

• ADNOC ensures 'business continuity' after fuel depot incident

  The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has "activated necessary business continuity plans" following the explosion at its Mussafah fuel depot.

• Etihad cancels Medina flights

  Etihad Airways has cancelled its services between Abu Dhabi and Medina until March 28.

• US talks to energy firms over EU gas supply in case of Russia-Ukraine conflict

  The U.S. government has held talks with several international energy companies on contingency plans for supplying natural gas to Europe if a conflict between Russia and Ukraine disrupts Russian supplies.

• Emirates resumes passenger flights for five destinations

  Starting Thursday, Emirates Airline has resumed passenger operations to and from Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Uganda and Republic of Angola.

• ENEC to produce 85% of Abu Dhabi clean electricity by 2025

  The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is set to produce 85 per cent of Abu Dhabi's clean electricity by 2025.

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Sports

• Medvedev marches into second round of Australian Open

  Daniil Medvedev launched his bid for a maiden Australian Open title on Tuesday with a 6-1 6-4 7-6(3) romp over Swiss battler Henri Laaksonen.

• Expo 2020 Dubai run back by popular demand

  The Expo 2020 Dubai Run is set to take place January 22 after its success back in November.

• Deported Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco

  Novak Djokovic returned to a rapturous welcome in Serbia on Monday after Australia deported the world men's tennis No. 1 for being unvaccinated against COVID-19, a stance jeopardising his quest for a record 21st Grand Slam title.

• Ahmad Skaik to represent UAE at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

  Ahmad Skaik is set to line up alongside Major winners Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and Adam Scott at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, from January 20-23. 

• Australia leaves door open for Djokovic to play at next year's Open

  Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has left the door open for Novak Djokovic to compete at next year's Australian Open despite the tennis superstar facing an automatic three-year ban from entering the country.

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Entertainment

• Legendary Indian dancer Birju Maharaj dies

  Renowned Indian classical dancer Brijmohan Nath Mishra Maharaj, popularly known as Birju Maharaj, died late on Sunday night, his family said on Monday.

• UK's Prince Harry seeks right to pay for UK police protection

  Britain's Prince Harry is challenging a government decision that he should not receive police protection when on British soil even if he covers the cost himself, his legal representatives said.

• Alec Baldwin turns over cellphone for 'Rust' shooting probe

  Actor Alec Baldwin has handed over his cellphone to investigators looking into the fatal shooting on the New Mexico set of the film "Rust" in October.

• 'Nevermind' baby sues Nirvana again

  The man depicted as a baby on Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind" has revived his lawsuit accusing the band of sexually exploiting him, after a US judge dismissed an earlier version of the case.

• 'House of Gucci' and Lady Gaga land SAG award nominations

  High fashion drama "House of Gucci" has led the nominations for Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards, scoring nods for the top prize of best cast and for the performances of stars Lady Gaga and Jared Leto.

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Quirky

• BMW unveils world's first colour-changing car

  German carmaker BMW has unveiled the world's first "colour-changing" car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

• Vietnam War veteran launches 'affordable' gold steak restaurant

  A Vietnamese hotel is offering diners the chance to try gold leaf-coated steaks, seeking to tap a wave of publicity after a government minister was caught on camera being fed the dish at a London restaurant, where steaks can cost over £1,000.

• Monopoly launches first dual-language game depicting Doha

  The first dual-language MONOPOLY board game in the region brings out the incredible authenticity, culture and future of Doha to the world.

• Beijing shop launches 'Squid Game' bake-off challenge

  A Beijing bakery has introduced a Squid Game-themed confection-making challenge in its store as it seeks to cash in on the massive popularity of the South Korean Netflix show.

• Wake up and smell the 'sustainable' coffee produced in Finnish lab

  With climate change threatening traditional coffee farming, Finnish scientists say they have produced coffee from cell cultures with an aroma and taste resembling the real thing.

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In The Know

• Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

  With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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