DUBAI / WAM Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) on Thursday announced that Baidu, Inc.’s fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are officially available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator. This milestone reinforces Uber’s position as the platform of choice for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and marks a leap forward in …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recorded the first-ever nesting of an Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) in the emirate, marking a significant milestone for marine biodiversity in Abu Dhabi. Discovered on Saadiyat Island, the nest represents a rare and exceptional occurrence. Abu Dhabi’s mainland coast and offshore islands are primarily recognised as nesting …

ABU DHABI / WAM Book fair themes are condensed cultural statements that encapsulate the vision of the organising institution and define the event’s place within the international cultural landscape. From this perspective, the theme of the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026), ‘Turn the Page and Read the World’, takes on a significance that extends beyond its linguistic …