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- 1Netanyahu makes surprise visit to Abu Dhabi●Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Abu Dhabi on Sunday, according to an Israeli official. The visit, if confirmed, would mark a significant moment in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, which normalised ties under the Abraham Accords in 2020. Details of the trip and any meetings have not yet been made public.
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Manchester City's long-running Premier League case over alleged breaches of financial regulations is a leading topic of discussion among football fans. The club, owned by Abu Dhabi's City Football Group, faces more than 100 charges relating to finances between 2009 and 2018, and debate centres on what any verdict could mean for the club, including possible points deductions or other sanctions, and for the Premier League's credibility.
- 3UN Crime Congress adopts Abu Dhabi Declaration unanimously▼The United Nation’s Crime Congress today saw countries unanimously adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration in an effort to work
Countries at the United Nations Crime Congress have unanimously adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, committing to joint work on crime prevention and criminal justice. The declaration puts particular emphasis on the use and abuse of technology, addressing how digital tools are exploited by criminals and how states can respond. The unanimous adoption signals broad international agreement on the need for coordinated action on technology-linked crime.
- 4F1 Teams Expect Qatar and Abu Dhabi 2026 Decision by Mid-October▼Formula 1 teams expect final call on Qatar, Abu Dhabi Grands Prix by middle of October on closing 2026 season races
Formula 1 teams expect a final decision on the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix by the middle of October, with the two races set to close out the 2026 season. The sport is waiting on confirmation of the calendar's final rounds, and paddock figures say clarity should arrive within weeks rather than months.
- 5Sudan Boycots UAE Crime Prevention Conference Citing Legal and Ethical Grounds▼Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in the UAE, Citing Legal and Ethical Justifications
Sudan has announced it is boycotting a crime prevention conference hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with officials citing legal and ethical justifications for the decision. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over the conflict in Sudan, and regional observers are watching for further diplomatic fallout.
- 6Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab addresses UN crime congress in Abu Dhabi▼Interior Minister Anas Khattab’s speech at the 15th # UnitedNations # Congress on # Crime Prevention and # Criminal # Ju
Interior Minister Anas Khattab delivered a speech at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Abu Dhabi. The address is being shared and discussed online, drawing attention to Syria's participation in the major UN gathering on crime prevention and criminal justice policy.
- 7TRENDS Takes Part in UN Crime Prevention Congress▼TRENDS Participates in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
TRENDS Research and Advisory participated in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, joining global discussions on crime prevention, criminal justice reform and international cooperation. The Abu Dhabi-based research group presented its work on security and policy research, engaging with governments, international organisations and experts at the UN forum on crime and justice.