Abu Dhabi has retained its position as the world’s safest city for the tenth consecutive year since 2017, according to an international report released by Numbeo, one of the the world's largest cost of living databases and a crowdsourced global resource for quality of life data.
Abu Dhabi renewable energy group Masdar, said along with consortium partners - Al Khadra Partners, Korea Midland Power Company (Komipo) and OQ Alternative Energy - it has achieved the financial close for Ibri III, the first utility-scale solar and battery storage project in Oman.
Euro Auctions closed 2025 with a record-setting December auction in Abu Dhabi, achieving a $7.2 million hammer total at its sale, thus reflecting demand for used construction equipment across the Middle East, driven by infrastructure boom, fleet renewal and cross-border trading activity.
Mace Consult, a global construction business based in UK, has been appointed by ORA Developers to deliver Phase 1 of its new coastal destination, Bayn. Located in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi, the 4.8-million-sq-m mixed-use development will feature a total of 9,000 residences as well as a host of lifestyle amenities.
Jotun, one of the world’s leading paints and coatings manufacturers, has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi for the establishment of its new manufacturing facility on a 83,177 sq m area within ICAD - Kezad Musaffah in the UAE capital.
U+A, a part of Egis Group, and a leading architecture and design firm, has secured the lead design consultancy contract for Fay Gardens, the largest sustainable villa community within Masdar City featuring 130 low-rise villas with a mix of four- to six-bedroom units.
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has announced the launch of its inaugural data centres in UAE. These facilities, located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will host more than 100 cloud-based solutions of both Zoho and ManageEngine, the company's two key brands.
Polygreen, a global circular economy solutions provider, is set to launch its reusable foodware system - Again, Please - at the upcoming World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, as UAE accelerates its transition towards a circular economy. These reusable cups are aimed at phasing out single-use plastic products.
The Abu Dhabi property market concluded 2025 on a strong footing, building on sustained year-on-year growth. The ready property segment in the UAE capital continued to gain traction, due to strong buyer activity across established and developing communities.
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to Luxembourg, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve the country. When services commence on October 29, 2026, Etihad will also become the only airline offering nonstop flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi.
