More than 170,000 people from all over the UAE and neighbouring countries have witnessed the first-ever Papal Mass in the Arabian Peninsula.
Pope Francis officiated a multilingual Holy Mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
He arrived at the stadium in an open-top Pope mobile to cheering crowds.
ARN News reporter Zeena Zalamea is in the capital
It's been an emotional day for thousands of people who attended the Papal Mass.
ARN News have been speaking to people in the stadium.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces contactless hotel check-in rollout
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced on Tuesday the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution.
UAE to change Friday prayer timing from January
The UAE will implement a nationwide change to the timing of Friday prayers beginning January 2, 2026, according to an announcement from the country’s religious authorities.
UNESCO hosts high-level talks on ‘information integrity’ at BRIDGE Summit
A high-level UNESCO diplomatic session at the BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi has warned that the erosion of trust in information, fuelled by AI, algorithms and online manipulation, is now a major global challenge affecting governance, democracy and social stability.
Fire breaks out at Al Reem Island construction site
Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have responded to a fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a building under construction on Al Reem Island.
Sri Lankan Army praises UAE search and rescue team
The Sri Lankan Army has praised the UAE’s search and rescue team for its speed, precision and ability to operate in challenging conditions as it continues missions in areas hit by floods and landslides.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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