Abu Dhabi

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar delivers solid H1 results; net profit surges 18pc to $1.3bn

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar has reported solid results for the first half with a 18% jump in its net profit to hit AED4.9 billion ($1.3 billion), driven by continued momentum in its development business and the growth of its regional and international operations.

Construction & Real Estate

Tight office supply drives UAE rental growth despite Mideast turmoil: CBRE

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The UAE's office market remained undersupplied during the second quarter of 2026, driving double-digit rental growth in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and ongoing regional disruptions, according to real estate expert CBRE.

Lifestyle Retail & Wholesale

Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall signs up TGP International to lead F&B strategy

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Reem Mall, a $1.3 billion lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi, has officially appointed TGP International to lead the food and beverage strategy for an innovative new dining destination. The project aims to create a dedicated F&B hub featuring a mix of regional concepts and global brands.

Finance & Capital Market

FAB H1 profit before tax hits $3.59bn, up 3%

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026.

Finance & Capital Market

ADCB reports record H1 pre-tax profit of $2bn, up 28%

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

ADCB, a leading UAE bank, has reported record H1’26 profit before tax of AED7.607 billion ($2.07 billion), up 28% YoY, amid a resilient operating environment in the country.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Abu Dhabi's MGX, partners acquire US data centre operator in $40bn deal

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm MGX and a consortium including the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have completed the acquisition of US data centre operator Aligned Data Centres in a deal valued at about $40 billion.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Aldar unveils AED100bn Abu Dhabi mega waterfront development

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Aldar has launched its landmark AED100 billion ($27.2 billion) waterfront development - Marsa Al Saadiyat - on a 6.4-million-sq-m area in Abu Dhabi featuring private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences set along an 8-km coastline with 5.6 km of pristine beaches and other world-class amenities.

Finance & Capital Market

Global Trading Show to bring together 5,000 multi-asset market movers

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

The Global Trading Show, to be held on December 15 and 16 at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, will bring together the full spectrum of the trading world, including the most influential 5,000+ market movers together.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Embraer, Mubadala forge strategic aerospace, MRO partnership

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company based in Brazil, and Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to jointly explore long-term collaboration in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, research and workforce development.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi unveils summer calendar of events, staycations

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi is offering a packed calendar of entertainment, cultural experiences and staycation deals over the next two weeks, with more than 100 summer activities and promotions available across the emirate, alongside Kids Go Free offers at 40 hotels.