AbuDhabi.News is an independent English-language digital news platform based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. We cover the stories shaping the Emirate and the wider UAE — connecting Abu Dhabi’s vision to readers across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Our editorial focus is on-the-ground reporting in English with a local lens: government and policy, business and finance, real estate developments, sports and lifestyle, technology and AI, tourism and travel, and the people and culture moving the capital forward.
Abu Dhabi at the centre
AbuDhabi.News(AbuDhabi ‘dot’ News) covers business, culture, real estate, luxury, technology, people, and what matters in one of the world’s fastest-moving capitals. We published our first stories in 2026 with a simple promise: write about Abu Dhabi the way readers there actually live it — fast, accurate, useful, and with depth where depth is earned.
We are powered by an independent network of journalists, editors, and contributors based in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, with experience in global media, technology, and culture. Our contributors reflect the cosmopolitan spirit of the capital itself.
AbuDhabi.News is published by a media group founded by Sheeraz Hasan, an entrepreneur known for bridging global media, the UAE, and international audiences through innovative digital ventures.
What we cover
- Government & Policy: The institutions, leaders, and decisions shaping Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
- Business & Economy: ADNOC, Mubadala, ADIA, startups, sovereign wealth, and the deals defining the capital.
- Real Estate & Mega-Developments: Saadiyat, Yas, Reem, Al Maryah, Khalifa City — large-scale projects redefining lifestyle in the Emirate.
- Sports: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Etihad Arena events, UAE football, golf, motorsport, cricket, and more.
- Technology & AI: G42, MGX, smart-city projects, and the platforms and leaders shaping urban innovation.
- Lifestyle, Culture & Tourism: Restaurants, galleries, Louvre Abu Dhabi, festivals, and the cultural rhythm of the capital.
- Celebrities & Influencers: Personalities and public figures with ties to Abu Dhabi and the UAE — global stars, regional icons, digital creators.
Editorial Standards
AbuDhabi.News upholds high editorial standards. All content is reviewed for factual accuracy and relevance. Sponsored or partner content is clearly marked, and all opinions are attributed to their respective authors. AI tools assist research and translation under disclosure; every story is human-reviewed before publication. Read our editorial policy and corrections policy for the full detail.
The team
Meet the writers and editors building AbuDhabi.News on our Authors page.
Contact & Transparency
For press inquiries, partnerships, or story tips, email newsroom@abudhabi.news. For confidential tips, write to tips@abudhabi.news from a personal device. For corrections, email corrections@abudhabi.news — we publish corrections promptly and transparently.
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©2026 AbuDhabi.News — A media network founded by Sheeraz Hasan. Independent publication committed to truthful, useful, Abu Dhabi-rooted journalism.