Abu Dhabi

Finance & Capital Market

Appian, IFC launch $1bn critical minerals, metals fund for emerging markets

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Appian Capital Advisory, an investment advisor with a major presence in the region, has joined forces with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group to launch a new $1 billion critical minerals and metals fund for emerging markets.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

NBA action returns to Abu Dhabi

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Abu Dhabi once again took centre stage in the global sporting calendar as it hosted the NBA Abu Dhabi Games, with the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers facing off in two thrilling preseason games on October 2 and October 4, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar Estates JV to deliver AI smart parking solutions in Abu Dhabi

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Aldar Estates has joined forces with Parkonic, the largest parking operator in the region, to set up a new venture that will deploy seamless, AI-powered parking solutions across its diverse portfolio of managed communities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Construction & Real Estate

Gulf cities surge in global rankings on livability, innovation, says report

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

The cities in the GCC region are cementing their positions as top global hubs in Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Report. Dubai topped the Mena list while Abu Dhabi, Manama and Riyadh showed some of the biggest global ranking gains in the report.

Construction & Real Estate

Yas Bay Waterfront unveils six new openings

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi is ramping up its appeal with six new concepts and two nearing-completion beach developments. The openings are set to redefine dining and entertainment in Abu Dhabi.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi hosts travel trade workshops in Germany

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) recently hosted a series of workshops in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Berlin, designed to connect directly with the German travel trade and provide in-depth updates on the emirate’s tourism offerings.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UFC 321 set for Abu Dhabi

Sun, 19 Oct 2025

The world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, UFC, returns to the Abu Dhabi, UAE in partnership with Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) for the highly anticipated UFC 321.

Finance & Capital Market

IHC buys majority stake in Pakistan's First Women Bank

Sat, 18 Oct 2025

IHC, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the state-owned First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) based in Karachi, Pakistan, offering a comprehensive range of retail, SME services.

Construction & Real Estate

G42's prime AI infrastructure cluster set for 2026 handover

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Abu Dhabi-based G42 has announced steady progress on its key development - Stargate UAE - a large-scale AI infrastructure cluster being developed by Khazna. The facility, a part of 5GW UAE–US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi, is on track for 2026 handover.

Construction & Real Estate

Souk Al Jubail unveils retail partners lineup at Abu Dhabi's lifestyle hub

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Jubail Island has announced the first wave of premium retail partners set to open at Souk Al Jubail, a pivotal milestone in establishing the island’s social heart as a premier destination for refined living. These openings mark the next stage in Jubail Island’s development.