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UAE's Al Ain Named Capital of Arab Tourism 2026
Al Ain, the UAE's historic Garden City, has been officially named Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026 — a milestone for Abu Dhabi's cultural ambitions, spotlighting UNESCO heritage sites, Jebel Hafeet, and a tourism strategy targeting 40 million annual hotel guests by 2031.
6 Jan 2026
Abu Dhabi Rental Contracts Surge 102% in H1 2024
Abu Dhabi registered 49,135 residential rental contracts in H1 2024 — a 102% jump from 24,324 in the same period of 2023 — according to WAM and the Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi.
5 Aug 2024
Abu Dhabi Bike Gran Fondo 2024: AED 2M Prize Pool
The 3rd Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo takes place on November 16, 2024, covering 150 km from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain with an AED 2 million prize pool. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, it welcomes cyclists of all levels.
27 Jul 2024
Abu Dhabi Census 2023: Population Reaches 3.79 Million
Abu Dhabi's Census 2023 recorded a population of 3,789,860 — an 83% increase since 2011. The first fully register-based census shows males at 67%, median age 33, and employment up 82% to 2.5 million.
12 Jun 2024
UAE Extreme Heat: Temperatures Near 50°C in Al Ain
The UAE recorded near-50°C temperatures on Friday as a fierce heatwave gripped the country. The National Centre of Meteorology logged 49.2°C in Al Ain's Rawdah area at 2:15 pm, with most inland regions hitting between 45°C and 48°C during peak afternoon hours.
2 Jun 2024
UAE Fog Alert: NCM Issues Red and Yellow Warnings
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued red and yellow fog warnings for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain on May 26, 2024. Dense fog with negligible visibility was expected until 8:30 am, with temperatures peaking at 46°C inland.
26 May 2024