Abu Dhabi

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reaches record $379.81 billion in H1 2024


The country’s key exports like gold, jewelry, and metals have driven strong non-oil export growth, Al Zeyoudi says

UAE’s AD Ports Group embraces digitalization, big data to optimize smart operations

The Group's experts address industry challenges like software interoperability, cybersecurity, and change resistance

Emirati AI expert Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei named in global AI 100 list

The AI expert was selected for driving real-world impact through scaling AI solutions across industries

Visa-free travel to Sri Lanka: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 33 other countries granted access

Saudi Arabia ranked third as a potential market for Sri Lankan tourism in June 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala expands data center assets portfolio with Yondr Group investment

Global cumulative data center demand is expected to grow at an 11 percent CAGR by 2032

Aluminum and iron ore drive Bahrain’s $894.31 million export surge in July 2024

China emerged as the leading import partner, contributing BHD73 million (16 percent) to Bahrain's import basket

UAE travel: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes 3 new IndiGo routes to India

The expansion boosts Abu Dhabi-India connectivity, bringing the total number of IndiGo-operated routes to 13

UAE’s top banks post strong Q2 2024 growth on higher profits, improved asset quality: Report

Banks saw a 3.2 percent rise in loans and advances, outpacing the 0.4 percent growth in deposits

Abu Dhabi Chamber sees 23.8 percent year-on-year growth in certificates of origin

This growth underscores the chamber's efforts to boost trade opportunities and enhance the UAE's international trade footprint

Abu Dhabi’s hotel revenue soars to $865.79 million in first five months of 2024, welcoming 2.4 million guests

By the end of May, Abu Dhabi boasted 169 hotel establishments, offering a total of 34,079 rooms

UAE’s ADQ, ne’ma join forces to combat food waste from farm to table

ne'ma aims to reduce food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030, in line with U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 12.3

Passenger traffic at UAE airports surges 14.2 percent to 71.75 million in H1 2024

National carriers transported 68 percent of the 2,162,786 tons of air cargo

UAE banks add 15 ATMs in Q1 2024, reaching 4,669

This growth is driven by technological advancements and changes in the financial sector, leading to greater security and efficiency

First residential Abu Dhabi Rental Index launched to support capital’s growing property market

Platform offers easily accessible and reliable data for residential, commercial and industrial properties

Abu Dhabi’s EAD launches region’s largest AI-based research program to monitor natural terrestrial habitats

AI adoption significantly reduces research costs and time, saving up to 90 percent compared to traditional methods

Abu Dhabi Airports bolsters advanced air mobility infrastructure in emirate with Groupe ADP

Collaboration aligns with Abu Dhabi Airports' vision for a more efficient, convenient, connected and sustainable future for air transport

11 UAE e-commerce giants pledge for safer online shopping

Amazon, Noon, Al-Futtaim Group among first companies to sign up to voluntary pledge

UAE’s new satellite takes Earth observation to the next level

The satellite, launched in partnership with ICEYE, reached orbit on August 16

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Infinity Power to build 200-megawatt wind farm in Egypt

The MoU secures a long-term supply of renewable energy from a large onshore wind project in Ras Ghareb, Egypt

Accelerating growth: ADGM strengthens position as global financial hub

The UAE capital’s international financial center saw its AUM grow by 226 percent in H1 2024

As demand soars, Airbus prepares for the Middle East’s aviation future

3,700 new aircraft are needed in the region over the next 20 years

How the evolution of digital banking in the UAE is driving the sustainability agenda 

Country aims to mobilize over AED 1 trillion in sustainable financing by 2030 

Efficient processes and enhanced investor appeal drive growth in Abu Dhabi 

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development recently unveiled the Unified Economic License, a key strategy driving the Emirate's growth