A man who travelled through the Abu Dhabi airport this summer has won AED 1 million.
Afsal Chemban said he had never imagined that "travelling through Abu Dhabi International Airport would change (his) life".
"I am incredibly grateful," he added.
The airport's ‘Feel Good. Fly AUH’ campaign was open to all passengers travelling between June and August this year.
"At Abu Dhabi Airports, we are delighted to provide our passengers with exciting and rewarding offers and opportunities, in addition to delivering a smooth and seamless travel experience," said Bryan Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports.
"Through the campaign, we were keen to highlight the special features and services offered by Abu Dhabi International Airport, in terms of comfort, convenience and efficient processes including quick check-in, security and immigration procedures. With the campaign now concluded, we are also looking forward to launching our special winter travel season campaign, in line with our vision of becoming the world’s leading airports group," he added.
Dubai Municipality has announced that the final phase of the ban on single-use plastic products in the emirate will come into force on January 1, 2026.
The UAE has welcomed the recent agreement signed in Muscat on the exchange of prisoners and detainees in Yemen, calling it an important humanitarian step that eases suffering and supports stability in the region.
The UAE has reinforced its position as a global humanitarian leader in 2025, ranking third worldwide in aid contributions with $1.46 billion, according to data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' (OCHA) Financial Tracking Service.
The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with Libya following the death of Army Chief of Staff, Lt. General Mohammed Al-Haddad, and several senior military officials in a plane crash near Ankara while travelling to Tripoli.
Dubai Police are urging the public to buy tickets for concerts, entertainment events, sports activities and travel only through official and authorised platforms.
The UAE Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with International Medical Corps – UK to support the provision of healthcare to Sudanese people affected by the ongoing conflict, contributing $2 million to the project.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), in coordination with relevant authorities, has closed the “Oud Al Reem Domestic Workers Services” office in Ajman and issued a decision to revoke its license due to serious violations.