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The United Arab Emirates Armed Forces intercepts two ballistic missiles over the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. The Yemen-based Houthis claim responsibility for the attack. American troops stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base near the capital take shelter in bunkers during the attack.
2022-01-24

Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed announces that a mobile drive through testing site has opened.
2020-03-28

Pope Francis arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula.
2019-02-3

The Abu Dhabi Federal Appeal Court jails two Egyptians and a Saudi for fifteen years each and fines them for promoting terrorist ideologies online. The court orders them deported after release, their computer equipment seized, and their social media presences deleted.
2018-04-11

Air Berlin, Germany's second largest airline, files for bankruptcy protection after its main shareholder, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, chose not to make more financing available.
2017-08-15

The United States lifts its ban on electronics in the cabin of flights from Abu Dhabi to the U.S.
2017-07-2

Israel will open a diplomatic mission to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), the headquarters of which are located near the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Israel will be the first Irena member to open such a mission; other member nations work Irena relations from their missions to the UAE, which Israel does not have.
2015-11-30

The solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse 2 landed in Hawaii from Japan, completing the longest leg of its circumnavigation trip starting in Abu Dhabi.
2015-07-3

After being grounded in Abu Dhabi for over 12 hours with all passengers on board, Etihad Airways Flight 183 completes its flight to San Francisco International Airport.
2015-01-5

Formula Rossa, the worlds fastest roller coaster, opens at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi.
2010-11-4