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Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City begins new self-driving car trials
Masdar City offers a real-world testbed for sustainable mobility by inviting manufacturers to test their level 4 autonomous vehicles in its integrated urban ecosystem
Abu Dhabi’s Lunate adds HSBC as its first international Authorised Participant for ETFs
The appointment will enhance liquidity and trading accessibility for public investors in Lunate’s range of UCITS and local ETFs
Abu Dhabi Chamber membership passes 157,200 as business confidence surges with $79.2bn GDP boost
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry saw a 4.9 per cent increase in membership as emirate GDP swells
UAE real estate: Abu Dhabi to add over 11,900 new homes by end of 2025 amid rising housing demand
The UAE capital delivered 600 new residential properties in Q1 this year, meaning a total 12,500 new homes will come to the market by the end of 2025
Race for private markets firms to establish UAE office gets hotter
EQT, Eurazeo, Pollen Street, Baron Capital and Silver Point – with collective AUM of over $700bn – expanding in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, reports Bloomberg
Archer Aviation completes first Midnight aircraft test flight in UAE
Following this milestone, Archer will expand its flight-testing programme for Midnight in the region
Abu Dhabi population hits 4.14 million in 2024
The UAE capital’s population grew 7.5% last year, and more than half are aged 25-44
UAE petrol prices to change; Dubai real estate hotspots; Millionaire investment tips; Leave guide and 2026 holiday dates – 10 things you missed this week
From UAE petrol prices and Saudi credit card reforms to real estate trends, remote work policies, and Ramadan 2026 dates — here are the top developments shaping life, business, and investment in the Gulf this week
Saadiyat Island charts a new path for Abu Dhabi through beaches, museums, and momentum
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi charts a standout course in 2025 with record tourism, cultural milestones, and forward-looking sustainability and luxury initiatives.
Addleshaw Goddard expands Middle East presence with new Abu Dhabi office
International law firm Addleshaw Goddard strengthens UAE presence with new ADGM office
Abu Dhabi conducts first autonomous drone parcel delivery trial
The Abu Dhabi trial involved aviation technology firm LODD and 7X, the investment holding group overseeing logistics and express delivery provider EMX
Abu Dhabi mandates valet parking licences amid ITC crackdown
The Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi now requires all valet parking providers to be officially licensed
UAE petrol prices to change for July 2025
UAE petrol prices have remained virtually unchanged for past three months
IKEA UAE announces massive 50% off discount on storage solutions
IKEA UAE storage sale will include wardrobes, drawers and shoe cabinets
UAE real estate: 6 major hotspots to invest in right now, delivering 9% returns
Property consultancy Whitewill has identified six UAE locations drawing investor attention during the summer period
DoH and Sanofi partner to develop new global vaccines in Abu Dhabi
Collaboration to leverage UAE capital’s health-tech ecosystem and advanced research infrastructure and Sanofi’s R&D expertise