Abu Dhabi

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Make it in the Emirates 2026 announces EGA as Sector Partner

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s flagship platform for driving industrial growth and transformation, has announced Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) as the Advanced Manufacturing, AI, and Industry 4.0 ​ Sector Partner for its 2026 edition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 4 to 7.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE says state will bear cost of hosting of stranded passengers

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has announced that the State is bearing all hosting and accommodation costs for affected and stranded passengers, ensuring the continued provision of essential services during the period of operational adjustments.

Miscellaneous

Iranian missiles and drones strike Gulf cities; minor damage reported

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting key Gulf cities overnight caused minor damage to airports, port facilities and residential areas, with authorities across the region reporting swift interceptions and limited casualties.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ADNOC Gas delivers record $5.2bn net income in 2025

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

ADNOC Gas and its subsidiaries today announced a record net income of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase compared to 2024, demonstrating structurally resilient earnings and an ability to perform consistently through commodity cycles.

Construction & Real Estate

Nord unveils refined urban sanctuary in Yas Island

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Nord Real Estate Development has announced the launch of its mixed-use development, Novayas, in the heart of Yas Island. Designed as a refined urban sanctuary with a dedicated retail space, it features 96 apartments with a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom units.

Education, HR & Training

MBZUAI launches The Academy, first AI x Arts fellowship

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi has entered a new chapter in its mission to shape the future of technology and society with the official launch of The Academy.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards heads to Abu Dhabi

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

50 Best announces that The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in November 2026. An extensive event programme – backed by 50 Best’s host partner, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi – will build up to the much-anticipated awards ceremony in November when The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 ranking will be revealed.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE hospitality sector caps strong 2025 on tourism boom

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

The UAE’s hospitality sector ended 2025 on a high note delivering outstanding results, buoyed by strong tourism inflows across all major markets, said an industry expert. Dubai welcomed 17.5 million international visitors in the first 11 months, while Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah also recorded year‑on‑year growth in visitation.

Motoring

Robotaxi services to be expanded in Abu Dhabi

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has announced the expansion of its “Robotaxi” services to include new areas across the emirate.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Abu Dhabi launches solar energy self-supply policy

Sun, 08 Feb 2026

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched the Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Self-Supply Policy in Abu Dhabi, enabling customers to improve daytime electricity efficiency and increase reliance on clean and renewable energy sources through the adoption of smart and flexible energy-consumption solutions.