Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Island awards $108.9 million construction contract for Jubail Town Centre

The contract covers four office buildings and two residential structures—Jubail Terraces 7 and 8 

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh centi-millionaire communities to grow over 150 percent by 2040: Report

Centi-millionaire communities have grown globally by 54 percent over the last decade

UAE, Eurasian Economic Commission to enhance economic ties as non-oil trade hits $13.7 billion in H1 2024

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi met Andrey Slepnev in Moscow lately to discuss expanding UAE-Eurasian trade and investment 

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank collaborate to enhance housing loan accessibility for UAE nationals

This initiative allows eligible citizens to secure extra financing on their AED1.75 million loans for better housing

ADNOC Distribution approves $350 million interim cash dividend for H1 2024

ADNOC Distribution to pay the second and final dividend for 2024 in April 2025

UAE celebrates 94th Saudi National Day, reinforcing fraternal ties as non-oil trade soars to $280.96 billion from 2014 to 2023

The fraternal ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia exemplify a unique model of collaboration

Etihad Cargo, SF Airlines strengthen UAE-China trade with joint venture commitment

Key aspects of the joint venture include greater aircraft capacity, improved transit times and interconnected networks

Abu Dhabi’s G42, NVIDIA partner to advance climate technology

The two companies will establish a new operational base and a climate tech lab in Abu Dhabi

VERSES AI, Analog launch smart city pilot in Abu Dhabi to optimize taxi fleet management

The project aims to simulate taxi fleet management in Abu Dhabi using the Genius platform

AD Ports Group’s 2023 highlights: 5,000 tons of CO2 saved, 124 CSR projects launched

The Group achieved 7 percent drop in electricity consumption, 174 percent increase in recycled waste

Abu Dhabi launches green bus service: Clean hydrogen and electric vehicles now on Route 65 in Al Reem Island 

The Green Bus service launch highlights Abu Dhabi's commitment to sustainable public transport 

$2.16 billion invested in seven new UAE renewable energy projects from H2 2023 to H1 2024

13 solar projects will add by end of 2024 10.6 GW to UAE’s grid

Non-hydrocarbon sectors poised to drive strong GCC economic growth this year: Report

Deal-making in the region remained active, with 214 transactions recorded in H1 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Aldar partner to develop and manage over $8 billion in real estate assets

Mubadala and Aldar are also seeking to develop an AED5 billion Grade A industrial logistics park in Al Falah

GCC economic growth to more than double to 4.4 percent in 2025, says ICAEW report

Global GDP growth to reach 2.7 percent both this year and the next

UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure partners with Siemens Energy to promote green energy

This partnership will focus on addressing upcoming challenges related to grid infrastructure

Abu Dhabi to soon launch unified water strategy, says DoE Chairman

The comprehensive approach covers all stages of the water cycle, including production, delivery, and consumption

ADGM, DMT sign MoU to transfer real estate services on Al Reem Island

The agreement clarifies roles for smooth transition of Al Reem Island Real Estate from DMT to ADGM

Middle East set to achieve $75.6 billion in renewable energy investments: Report

These investments encompass 116 renewable energy are expected to become operational between 2025 and 2030

Etihad Airways passenger traffic surges 36 percent to 12 million by August 2024

As of August 2024, Etihad Airways' rolling 12-month passenger count reached more than 17 million

UAE’s ‘Invest in the Emirates’ campaign to attract world’s top innovators, talents and entrepreneurs

The campaign will launch in major cities including Cannes, Munich, Paris, London, Zurich, Geneva, and New York

Air Arabia launches home check-in service for Abu Dhabi passengers

Service allows customers to check in their luggage and collect their boarding passes from home