Abu Dhabi, UAE

A series of key infrastructure improvements to transform the future of transport in Abu Dhabi will be outlined by the Department of Transport – Abu Dhabi (DoT) before a global audience at the World Road Congress Abu Dhabi 2019.

Thousands of road transport professionals will be offered an insight into how Abu Dhabi has built a world-class infrastructure as well as preparing for the future when the UAE capital hosts the World Road Congress (WRC) starting tomorrow between October 6 to 10.

The superstars of UFC 242^®: Khabib v Poirier conducted a sensational open workout at Yas Mall today, as mixed martial arts fans flocked to one of the many highlight events of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week – the seven-day mixed martial arts and entertainment festival organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

Superstar rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers will make their debut in the UAE with a spectacular concert to headline Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, a seven-day series of events set to run alongside UFC 242, which will take place in the UAE capital on 7 September.  

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, signed a US$10 million (AED36.7 million) concessionary loan agreement with the Government of Burkina Faso to fund that country’s Rural Electrification Project.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has teamed up with the Coalition of Innovation in Recycling towards a Closed Loop Economy (Coalition Circle) to pilot a closed loop recycling model for plastic bottles, beverage cartons, and other packaging in Abu Dhabi.

Jiu-jitsu heroes from all four corners of the globe are in the final throes of preparation for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019, the 11^th edition of the most important event on the jiu-jitsu global calendar, which runs from 20-26 April under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Teams of school students from across the UAE and Oman are preparing to battle for a place on the winners’ podium at this year’s Formula Ethara National Finals competition.

This weekend a total of 50 teams, made up of 191 students from 24 schools, will take part in the annual event that sees youngsters race scale model paper race cars using skills learned in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) classes.

Jubail Island, poised to become Abu Dhabi’s most desirable residential sanctuary designed to appeal to wellness and nature enthusiasts, today marked its official launch in the UAE capital. Developed across 400 hectares at an estimated cost of AED5 billion, the diverse and meticulously planned low-density community – designated as an Abu Dhabi investment zone, will comprise a mix of serviced plots, high end and midrange properties that cater primarily to the requirements of nationals and the rental market.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Higher Committee of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, to launch a joint initiative to cultivate local plants to offset the Games’ carbon footprint.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the sixth edition of the World Ocean Summit will convene in Abu Dhabi next month, marking the very first time the international conference comes to the Middle East.