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Three million years after Lucy walked upright in Africa, the inside story of another landmark journey

There is a special gallery inside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi where visitors slow down, lower their voices and often fall silent. In front of them, carefully lit and disarmingly small, lies the skeleton of Lucy, the 3.2 million-year-old hominin.

The Conversation

UAE trains connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai set to launch this September

Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming months.

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UAE's passenger train tickets are now live. Here's how you can book

The UAE is launching its first inter-emirate passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30. Bookings are now open with attractive promotional fares. The service will initially run three direct trips daily in each direction. Future expansion aims to link all emirates by 2027, with Dubai and…

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UAE to launch first passenger train on June 30

The UAE is set to launch its inaugural passenger train service this month, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah initially. This ambitious project aims to integrate the nation's transport network, fostering economic growth and tourism. With a fleet of 13 trains, each accommodating 400 passengers, the service will eventually link four…

The Economic Times

UAE's long-awaited Etihad Rail passenger services to begin on June 30

UAE's ambitious Etihad Rail project is set to welcome passengers from June 30, marking a significant transport milestone. The initial phase will connect key cities like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah, offering a fast, comfortable, and congestion-free alternative to road travel. This phased rollout, designed for safety and reliability, promises…

The Times of India

51-year-old Indian man dies after medical emergency on Abu Dhabi-Bangalore flight

A 51-year-old Indian man from Kerala, Yousafe Kunhammu, died after suffering a medical emergency on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore before take-off on Monday.

The Times of India

Abu Dhabi Royals Robbed of £600K After Arriving in UK; Gang Messages Boasted Britain 'Is Where the Money Is'

A gang targeted Abu Dhabi royals at St Pancras, stealing jewellery worth over £600,000. Two men were jailed, revealing a network targeting wealthy travellers at London transport hubs.

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'Can't express how tense we were,' says Father of Nagpur NEET aspirant who was allotted Abu Dhabi Centre

A NEET aspirant from Nagpur faced immense distress after being assigned an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, just before the NEET-UG 2026 exam. Following widespread concern and intervention, the National Testing Agency (NTA) swiftly rectified the error, reallocating the student to a centre in Nagpur. The NTA stated the city…

The Economic Times

NEET aspirant's Abu Dhabi centre chosen via own login, says NTA

The NTA clarified that a NEET candidate's Abu Dhabi centre allocation was due to a change made via their own login during the correction window. This comes after reports of an aspirant without a passport being assigned an overseas centre. The agency has bolstered security for the re-examination, involving extensive…

The Economic Times

Air India Express set to open bookings for inaugural international flight to Abu Dhabi

Air India Express is poised to launch international flights from the new Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, marking a significant milestone for the greenfield facility. Bookings for this inaugural service are expected to open soon. This move by the Adani Group-owned airport, which began domestic operations…

The Economic Times

Indian embassy in UAE to pause passport, visa services from June 26-30 ahead of Al Hind Tours takeover

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced a change in its outsourced consular service provider in the UAE, with Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC set to take over passport, visa and attestation services from July 1, 2026.

The Times of India

NEET aspirant from Nagpur allotted exam centre nearly 2500 km away from home in Abu Dhabi

NEET-UG 2026 Retest: A Nagpur NEET aspirant's re-examination centre was inexplicably changed to Abu Dhabi, UAE, just a day before the test. His family cited the impossibility of international travel on such short notice. The National Testing Agency acknowledged the error and promised a correction. This incident has reignited concerns…

The Economic Times

Abu Dhabi's MGX weighs multi-billion deal for data centre operator DayOne

Abu Dhabi's AI investor, MGX, is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Singapore-based data centre operator DayOne, signaling a significant global expansion. While DayOne has been planning a $20 billion U.S. IPO, MGX may not match that valuation. This potential deal could mark MGX's first Asian acquisition as it aims to…

The Economic Times

Indian expat Shajeer Venga wins Rs 5 crore grand prize in Sharjah Islamic Bank's lucky draw

Just weeks after opening a savings account with Sharjah Islamic Bank, an Abu Dhabi-based Indian expatriate has won the Dh2 million grand prize in the bank's Millionaire campaign.

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Four Keralites win Dh25,000(₹6.5 lakh) each in Abu Dhabi’s weekly big ticket raffle draw

Four Indians from Kerala have each bagged Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for June, with the winners currently residing in the UAE, Qatar and the United Kingdom, Khaleej Times reported.

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FREELANDER 8 Makes First Public Appearance Ahead of Official Abu Dhabi Launch

WUHU, China, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant milestone for the global premium new energy vehicle industry, FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its…

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Agthia Launches "FUELL" - World's First Energy Drink Sweetened with Dates

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agthia Group PJSC, the region's leading food and beverage company, today announced the launch of Fuell, the world's first energy drink sweetened with dates, bringing a distinctly Emirati perspective to the global energy drink category. Fuell combines date-based sweetness with functional ingredients…

The Economic Times

Etihad Airways to offer free medical travel insurance for Abu Dhabi visitors

International visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways will receive free medical travel insurance. This offer is valid for stays up to 15 days in the UAE. The coverage applies to eligible travelers booking flights between July and December 2026. This initiative aims to enhance the visitor experience and…

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India replaces BLS, SGIVS for passport, visa services in UAE; Al Hind to handle operations from July 1

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that a new outsourced service provider will take over passport, visa and consular services for Indian nationals and other applicants across the UAE from July 1, 2026.

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SpaceX perpetual futures become Binance's No. 2 traded product; Binance captures over 60% market share across CEX and DEX venues

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance has captured over 60% market share for SpaceX derivatives trading across centralized and decentralized exchanges, establishing itself as the leading liquidity venue for the product. SpaceX perpetual futures (SPCXUSDT) are now Binance's second–largest traded product, after Bitcoin perpetuals, reflecting strong global…

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Binance Exchange Launches bStocks Tokenized Securities: 1:1 Backing and 24/7 Trading

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance Exchange has announced the admission to trading of bStocks, fully-backed tokenized securities representing select U.S. stocks issued by BTech Holdings Limited, a Binance group affiliate ("Issuer"). Eligible users can trade bStocks 24/7 and hold on Binance, self-custody them through BNB Chain-compatible…

The Economic Times

UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensions

US-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war began. This meeting signals a major shift in their relationship. Both nations acknowledge the need for calmer ties. The UAE seeks to protect its economic ambitions. Iran also…

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First-Ever Fortune Crypto 100 List Places Binance Among the World's Most Influential Companies Shaping the Digital Asset Ecosystem

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset infrastructure provider, has been named to the CeFi category of the inaugural Fortune Crypto 100.Built on close to nine years of sustained growth, Binance has become the platform of choice for more than…

The Times of India

UAE job fair offers 1,000 vacancies in AI, engineering; attracts 4,500 Emirati job seekers

More than 4,500 Emirati job seekers flocked to the Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026 in Abu Dhabi, where over 1,000 vacancies were offered across engineering, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, digital technology and other future-focused sectors.

The Economic Times

'Hands, legs were shaking': Rs 78,00,00,000 lottery win for Nepali Security Guard in UAE, he plans to build a house and own Mahindra Thar

A Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi has won a Dh30 million lottery jackpot. Tayab Khan and four friends pooled money for the winning ticket. Each friend receives Dh6 million. Khan dreams of buying a Mahindra Thar and a new house for his family. The win offers collective relief and…

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