A multi-faith prayer room has opened at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
It provides people of all faiths a quiet and reflective space, away from the main airport.
The facility is available for passengers, transit travellers as well as airport staff.
The Department of Community Development, Abu Dhabi opened the prayer room in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Airports,
The initiative is part of wider efforts in the UAE to promote religious tolerance.
UAE says reports of Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit 'entirely unfounded'
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Dubai Customs foils attempt to smuggle endangered bears through airport
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UAE President, Qatari Emir discuss ties and regional developments
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UAE reinforces anti-money laundering standards in gold sector
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Eid Al Adha holidays confirmed for Dubai Government entities
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UAE President holds talks with US, Saudi Arabia leaders
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Dubai's Parkin begins roll out of AI curb-side parking cameras
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UAE reviews AI readiness across federal government
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From Sweden to India, 10 nurses shortlisted for $250,000 global award
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UAE, Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers discuss foiled infiltration operation by Iran's IRGC
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UAE adds 16 individuals, 5 entities to terror list over Hezbollah links
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UAE fully prepared to deal with hantavirus, any health threats
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UAE condemns IRGC's infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island
The UAE has strongly condemned the infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out hostile acts.
Eid Al Adha holidays announced for public sector
Federal government employees in the UAE will get a week off to mark Eid Al Adha.
Dubai aligns driver training with advanced vehicle systems
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews Agentic AI project to transform government services
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Dubai announces Eid Al Adha break for private schools
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UAE approves innovative drug to treat uncontrolled blood pressure
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Sharjah announces Eid Al Adha break for private schools
Private schools in Sharjah will get a 10-day break for Eid Al Adha.
UAE condemns hijacking of oil tanker, kidnapping of Egyptian sailors
The UAE has strongly condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker that was taken from the Yemeni coast to Somalia's territorial waters with several Egyptian sailors on board.
The UAE has denied reports circulating online claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country or that an Israeli military delegation had been received in the Emirates.
Dubai Customs said on Thursday it stopped an attempt to smuggle rare endangered animals through Dubai International Airport after officers discovered concealed bears inside a passenger’s luggage.
The UAE and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and continuing coordination on regional issues.
