Major Dubai bridge updates, Real estate analysis, UAE royal perfume, super tower plans and more top stories this week
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Abu Dhabi
Major Abu Dhabi developments announced as Mubadala and Aldar team up for $8.2bn joint ventures; new $3.5bn island community, $2.5bn retail platform coming soon
Abu Dhabi is set for major transformation following $8.2bn joint venture plan by Mubadala and Aldar
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate: Sheikh Khaled inaugurates $2.5bn housing project
Sheikh Khaled names Al Mizn Neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi, inaugurates phase one of major project
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi announces medical city; new hospital to focus on women and children’s health
Abu Dhabi approves plans for specialised medical city dedicated to women and children’s health
Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Khaled approves $17.7bn Abu Dhabi spending plan
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince approves $17.7bn budget for 142 capital projects in the emirate
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi inaugurates $300m housing project
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority spending passes $38bn
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces smart vehicle cluster to generate 50,000 jobs and add $33bn to economy
A smart and autonomous vehicle industry cluster in the UAE will contribute more than $33bn to national economy
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed
UAE Royal Wedding: Crown Prince attends reception in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended UAE Royal Wedding reception
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khaled officially launches Mawaheb to boost Emirati skills
The program aims to empower Abu Dhabi citizens with in-demand skills and professional experience and helps match and search for jobs
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi announces new $2.2bn housing development
Balghaiylam development in Abu Dhabi will offer 1,743 homes by 2026
Bilateral trade
UAE-Malaysia trade hits $44bn ahead of CEPA talks
UAE and Malaysia announce start of CEPA negotiations as trade booms
Abu Dhabi
UAE Crown Prince orders $746m housing benefit payment
UAE royal family make payment ahead of Eid Al Fitr 2023
Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed inspects region’s largest aquarium at Abu Dhabi’s Al Qana
Additional recreation spaces and a cinema are due to open soon at Al Qana, which also features indoor and outdoor fitness, retail, and dining outlets, as well as a marina