Dubai's airport diverts scores of flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf

Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert country.

Exploring Abu Dhabi's burgeoning arts and culture scene

CNN's Eleni Giokos takes a look at the strategic investments bolstering the UAE capital's position as a hub for arts and culture -- from the most visited museum in the Arab world, to its first-ever non-profit art center.

When a race is also Dubai's most iconic fashion event

Influencer Tamaraah Al Gabaani shows CNN the eccentric side of the Dubai World Cup, as fashionistas go all-in with their looks and style.

Abu Dhabi startup targets plastic pollution

Cycled deploys AI-enabled smart bins that reward people for recycling.

Will robots replace teachers?

A humanoid robot helps lead lessons at a school in Dubai in an effort to introduce students to the latest tech.

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation opens in Abu Dhabi

An exciting new art foundation just opened in Abu Dhabi's Cultural District. The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation is dedicated to showcasing private collections from around the world.

Why this artist believes her field needs to start embracing AI

At Art Dubai, artist Krista Kim shares her experience with artificial intelligence, and why she sees a positive future for AI and art.

How charity ship Open Arms is delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza

The ship Opens Arms left Cyprus for the Gaza coast on October 12 with 200 tonnes of food supplies, the first ship to sail as part of a maritime aid corridor initiated by Cyprus, with the support of the European Union, the UK and the US. Given the...

Wednesday evening news briefing: Foreign state ownership of UK newspapers to be banned

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Why semiconductors are key to the future of AI

At the World Trade Organization's 13th ministerial meeting, this year held in Abu Dhabi, John Neuffer, president of the Semiconductor Industry Association, discussed prioritizing free trade, and the vital role of semiconductors in the evolution of...

Aid ship prepares to leave Cyprus for Gaza as test of new humanitarian sea corridor

A ship was preparing to leave Cyprus in the coming days and head for Gaza with humanitarian aid, the European Commission president said, as international donors launch a sea corridor to supply the besieged territory facing widespread hunger and...

This country is a leader in diamond trading. Now, it wants to grow them, too

The United Arab Emirates is a global leader in diamond imports and exports, but it does not have any mines. This Dubai-based company wants to change that — by growing diamonds in a lab.

Sex trafficking in the UAE

A 20-year old went to the United Arab Emirates to work at a beauty parlor, but was instead drugged, raped, and forced to have sex more than 20 times a day.

UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi's new role as Minister of Youth

CNN's Eleni Giokos spoke to Sultan Al Neyadi, an Emirati astronaut who was recently sworn in as the UAE's Minister of State for Youth Affairs, to understand the significance of the country's focus on its young adult population.

Several countries extend oil output cuts to boost prices amid economic uncertainty

Moscow, Riyadh and several other OPEC+ members on Sunday announced extensions to oil production cuts first announced in 2023 as part of an agreement among oil producers to boost prices following economic uncertainty.

First-hand perspective on the filming of "Dune: Part Two"

Becky Anderson sits down with members of the Abu Dhabi movie industry to discuss their role on the set of the sci-fi epic "Dune: Part Two"

WTO ministers gather in UAE for talks amid geopolitical tensions

The world's trade ministers gathered in the UAE on Monday for a high-level WTO meeting with no clear prospects for breakthroughs, amid geopolitical tensions and disagreements.

Iran-backed hackers interrupt UAE, UK and Canadian programming with fake AI news broadcast

A group of hackers linked to Iran have interrupted BBC and a host of other European TV streaming services in Britain, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, Microsoft stated in a report earlier this month, noting a marked acceleration of Iranian...

UAE tries to build on COP28's "Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C"

Two months after COP28, global leaders are convening again in Dubai to discuss the world's most pressing issues, with climate topping the agenda. CNN's Becky Anderson moderates a panel about climate sustainability at the World Governments Summit.

Emma Raducanu speaks to CNN about her renewed "hunger" for tennis

Becky Anderson asks Emma Raducanu why she once said she almost regrets winning the U.S. Open in 2021. The tennis star opens up on the sidelines of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.

Naomi Osaka: "I'm a lot more serious now"

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka speaks to CNN's Becky Anderson on the sidelines of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open about her return to tennis after becoming a mom.