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.
Turkey denies allegations of UAE links in Istanbul espionage
Turkey has refuted allegations, circulating on social media, of the UAE's involvement in unlawful espionage activity in Istanbul, with the Turkish Attorney General describing it as "categorically false".
Dubai announces free public parking during Eid Al Etihad holidays
Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the upcoming Eid Al Etihad holidays.
Sharjah Police offers limited-time black points waiver
Coinciding with the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, Sharjah Police is waiving traffic points for violations committed before December 1, 2025 — provided motorists settle their dues by January 10, 2026.
Sharjah Ruler approves AED150 million traffic flow improvement projects
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has given the green light to two development projects, with a budget totaling AED150 million, aimed at enhancing traffic flow in Sharjah.
UAE expresses solidarity with China over victims of apartment complex fire
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with China over the victims of a major fire in an apartment complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Wednesday that killed at least 94, with dozens still missing.
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