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Aldar Properties Q2 profit drops 28%, misses estimates

Revenue during the quarter rose to Dhs1.51bn from Dhs1.35bn

Six injured in Abu Dhabi traffic accident caused by faulty tyre

A minibus carrying 14 people overturned in the UAE capital

Abu Dhabi sees over 2.4 million visitors in first half of the year

Indian visitor numbers were up 19 per cent year-on-year in H1

Three killed, 44 injured in Abu Dhabi traffic accident

The accident occurred on the Al Shawamekh Bridge heading towards Abu Dhabi on Monday morning

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to increase services to Toronto

The airline is boosting services from three-times to five-times weekly services

Turkmenistan Airlines resumes twice weekly flights to Abu Dhabi

The direct flights between Ashgabat and Abu Dhabi will operate every Friday and Sunday

UAE says Abu Dhabi airport operating normally, denies Houthi attack claim

Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed in a statement that there had been an incident involving a supply vehicle

Abu Dhabi bank ADCB posts 12% rise in Q2 profit

The lender saw higher net interest, increased Islamic financing and non-interest income

Abu Dhabi to cancel 20km/hr speed limit buffer from August

The move is aimed at improving safety levels and easing traffic congestion

Sky News Arabia appoints new CEO

Angelos Frangopoulos, CEO of Australian News Channel, has been appointed to the role

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to introduce new Acqua Di Parma amenity bags

The new amenity bags and toiletries will be introduced in August

Pictures: UAE royals open world’s first Warner Bros theme park in Abu Dhabi

The $1bn theme park officially opens to the public on July 25

Abu Dhabi consumer prices expected to increase 3.3% in Q3

Consumer inflation rose 3.6 per cent in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2017

Emirati footballer dies in road accident

The 23-year-old defender played for Al Dhafra football club

Abu Dhabi’s $1bn Warner Bros theme park readies for July 25 opening

It will feature a total of 29 rides, attractions and live entertainment options

Abu Dhabi warns motorists of Dhs1,000 fine for rubbernecking

The fine for rubbernecking was introduced in July last year

Abu Dhabi to hold first marathon

The marathon aims to “showcase the city of Abu Dhabi to a global audience” and attract top competitiors

Abu Dhabi partners with Chinese firm to convert desert into farmland

Officials hope the project can help address the country’s current reliance on food imports

UAE’s ADNOC says can raise oil output by several hundred thousand bpd

ADNOC remains on track to increase its production capacity to 3.5 million bpd by the end of 2018

Abu Dhabi to end free parking

All spaces across the city will become paid parking from next month

UAE court fines and jails Emirati for abusive Snapchat videos

The man was found guilty of posting clips deemed insulting to a female social media influencer

Emirates Global Aluminium completes 50% of $1.4bn bauxite mine in Guinea

The mine is expected to produce some 12 million tonnes of bauxite per year when complete

Abu Dhabi stores to offer up to 80% discount as part of summer festival

Promotions are on at 20 malls in Abu Dhabi during ADSS this year

Motorists must self-serve or pay at Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc fuel stations

Adnoc will charge Dhs10 for assistance from attendants to refuel vehicles

8,000-year-old village discovered in Abu Dhabi

The Neolithic site on Marawah Island is the first found in the UAE with clear structures

Abu Dhabi shortlists 25 firms for water desalination plant

Construction is scheduled for 2020-21

Abu Dhabi cracks down on unregistered cars via toll gates

The gates are being used to track unregistered vehicles before a road toll system is introduced

Abu Dhabi finance hub ADGM to regulate crypto assets

The framework aims to aid governance, oversight and transparency over crypto asset activities

Work progresses on Abu Dhabi’s $1.2bn Reem Mall featuring snowpark

The superstructure of the project is also now underway

Pictures: Abu Dhabi Airports opens new sleeping facility in Terminal 3

Prices for the two-hour day package range from Dhs89.25