Outgoing CEO retiring after 45 years of service to ADNOC; Al Messabi “a proven leader with deep operational expertise”
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is driving ‘significant opportunity’ amid UAE real estate surge, experts say
Backed by major infrastructure, investor interest, and a strategic long-term vision, Abu Dhabi’s quiet transformation is starting to turn heads
UAE healthcare giant Mediclinic merges two major Abu Dhabi hospitals
The move enables Mediclinic to build upon the trust and legacy of the Al Noor name whilst providing services at a facility aligned with healthcare standards
Abu Dhabi passenger eVTOL aircraft test flight lifts off in public demonstation
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), supported by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), collaborated with EHang and Multi Level Group (MLG) to conduct the demonstration flight
Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group and Bahrain’s ASRY sign three LoIs
This includes an agreement with India-based JM Baxi to create a green ship recycling facilities by repurposing parts and minimising waste
UAE leading pet retailer The Petshop launches 1-hour delivery service in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The Petshop positions itself as the region’s only omnichannel pet care brand, providing retail, B2B, online, and service-based solutions under one roof
Abu Dhabi hotels generate $166m in March 2025
Abu Dhabi’s hotel sector earned $166m in March 2025, driven by rising international arrivals and strong occupancy
Etihad Airways expands Karachi flight routes
The UAE carrier will provide 28 weekly services on the Abu Dhabi-Karachi route, with tickets now available for purchase
ADNOC L&S to transport 70% of Borouge’s production in $531mn deal
The contract period is for 15 years; Borouge to save more than $50mn in cost and efficiencies in the first five years alone
From Nobu to Wynn: Inside the UAE’s branded residences arms race worth billions
Dubai is projected to double its branded residence projects by 2029, potentially overtaking established markets such as New York and Miami, while Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah experience significant growth
Royal Development Holding announces its maiden project on Al Reem Island
The newly formed ESG Emirates Stallions Group Subsidiary will partner SAAS Properties and Marriott to develop a $440mn project
Abu Dhabi announces new mandatory Arabic rules for kindergarten pupils
Abu Dhabi kindergarten pupils will have five hours a week of mandatory Arabic lessons from next year
Aldar Education to bring King’s College School Wimbledon to Fahid Island
Set to open in September 2028, the prestigious UK institution will accommodate up to 2,220 students with extensive wellness and sports facilities
Abu Dhabi hands out $1.3bn housing benefits ahead of Eid Al Adha
Abu Dhabi issues housing benefits for citizens ahead of Eid holiday
Etihad Airways launches new flights to Prague, Warsaw in Central Europe expansion
Prague and Warsaw join Etihad’s European network as the airline prepares to welcome 16 new destinations throughout 2025
Inside Insilico’s bid to create the UAE’s first homegrown cancer drug
In Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, four scientists with massive computing power are trying to do in months what typically takes pharmaceutical giants years
ESG unites its real estate entities to launch Royal Development Holding
It consolidates Royal Development Company and Royal Architect Project Management into a boutique real estate development company