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The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is tightening oversight of large infrastructure projects across Africa as Gulf states intensify competition for strategic influence

UAE ramps up African infrastructure investment as Gulf states compete for trade influence

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is accelerating oversight of large road projects in Togo, Madagascar and Nigeria as Gulf states expand strategic infrastructure investments…

Shared space of faith: The entrance to the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Kibo Ngowi

The Abrahamic Family House and the fragility of coexistence

In Abu Dhabi, a space built for coexistence raises difficult questions about religion, power and the violence unfolding across the region

Global village: The Middle East crisis is no longer just a remote conflagration, South Africa is also affected by this distant geopolitical drama. Photo:
fair.org

Middle East conflict reaches SA’s doorstep

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans in Israel to cross the land border into Jordan — one of the few remaining safe exit routes

Modernisation: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe at the Investing in African Mining
Indaba 2026. Photo: Mining Indaba

AI funding set to bring mining into 21st century

Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country faces challenges in developing an effective system for exploration and mining licences

The human thread: South African designer Thebe Magugu was a speaker at the Abu Dhabi Culture Summit.

The Soul in the machine: Holding onto our humanity in a tech-driven world

In a world rushing toward automation, one city’s cultural celebration reminds us that connection, spirit and story are still our most vital technologies

All Hail Angélique!: At the age of 64, the Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo lives joyfully, performs powerfully and gives relentlessly. Photo: Patrick Fouque

Angélique Kidjo still sings with purpose

The Grammy-winning icon brings joy, power and purpose to the stage — and there’s no sign she’s slowing down

Designer Nyambo MasaMara stitches together each symbol, fabric and colour in a synchronised way to celebrate African people

MasaMara takes us home for AFI’s Fashion Week

Designer Nyambo MasaMara stitches together each symbol, fabric and colour in a synchronised way to celebrate African people

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has tested positive for Covid-19.

Nadal tests positive for Covid in latest blow for tennis legend

The Spanish former world number one said he took the test when he returned to Spain from Abu Dhabi where he took part in an exhibition tournament last week.

Having won four English Premier League titles in the last eight seasons, Manchester City were given a two-year European ban on Friday. (Shaun Botterill/Getty)

What now for Abu Dhabi’s Man City project?

After being banned by Uefa from European competitions for two years, will the side return to their old, mediocre standards?

Pop star Rihanna. (Badgirlriri, Instagram)

Rihanna asked to leave UAE mosque over photo shoot

Staff at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi have asked singer Rihanna to leave the premises after she posed for a fashion-style photo session.

Medical specialist Cyril Karabus’s son

Bail for SA doctor facing manslaughter charge in Abu Dhabi

The family of medical specialist Cyril Karabus, who is being tried in Abu Dhabi for the death of a young patient, have to raise R240 000 for his bail.

Woods rejects Pines for Abu Dhabi green

Woods rejects Pines for Abu Dhabi green

Lured by the match fee, much less than he earned at his peak, the champion faces a stiff challenge from the top four golfers in the world.

Branson sells Virgin Racing shares to Russians

Branson sells Virgin Racing shares to Russians

Virgin Racing has sold a major shareholding in the team to a Russian sportscar maker, Marussia Motors, Virgin boss Richard Branson revealed Thursday.

Abu Dhabi lures tourists with world’s first Ferrari park

A year after its first Formula One race, Abu Dhabi hopes to lure even more tourists with "Ferrari World", a grandiose theme park.

Oil’s well in Abu Dhabi

Sam Leith recounts his visit to the desert paradise in the United Arab Emirates. Everything from the cranes outside to his hotel lobby screams ‘money’

The Persian Gulf’s new bling kings

The United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi, is at the centre of an explosion of wealth.

Bush visits US Fifth Fleet amid Iran tensions

President George Bush visited the United States navy’s Fifth Fleet on Sunday amid new tensions with Iran over an incident in which the United States says its ships were harassed…

Opec’s big guns keep options open on oil increase

The biggest Persian Gulf producers of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) are leaving open the option of an oil-supply increase that could influence…

Saudi Arabia: It’s ‘premature’ to speak about oil-output hike

Ali al-Nuaimi, the Oil Minister of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) kingpin Saudi Arabia, said on Monday that it was premature to talk about a possible…

Abu Dhabi vies for spot on tourism map

Abu Dhabi, looking to tap into the thriving tourism market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), plans to offer a cultural bonanza rather than follow Dubai in focusing on shopping…