Abu Dhabi will launch electric, zero-emission Seaglider operations by 2028 after a key agreement between DCT Abu Dhabi, ADIO, Abu Dhabi Mobility, and VERSA. Initially linking Abu Dhabi City and Al Dhafra, the initiative aims to enhance coastal transport, tourism, economy, infrastructure, and environmental innovation.
Ivalua, a global spend management provider, announced that the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has transformed its procurement function, achieving savings of over AED 400 million (around $100 million) across 2024 and 2025.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has listed more than 40 new sites under its Modern Heritage Register. These additions expand upon the first set of buildings and sites identified in 2022, with the newly confirmed list reflecting dedicated efforts undertaken over the past three years (2023–2025) to document and safeguard Abu Dhabi’s modern heritage.
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will serve as a global platform for scientific discovery and a bridge between the planet's ancient past and its sustainable future, said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi launched two new e-learning modules on its Experts Platform, covering the Official Abu Dhabi Pass and Ramadan. They equip travel professionals with insights to enhance planning, guest experiences, and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a year-round destination.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted its third annual City Tourism Briefing at Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain, with 400 industry leaders. The event celebrated tourism growth, fostered collaborations, and advanced the emirate’s Tourism Strategy 2030 goals.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has expanded its partnership with Amadeus, announced at World Travel Market London. This collaboration aims to increase visitor numbers to Abu Dhabi by over 60% through Amadeus Digital Media platforms compared to the previous year.
Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), stated that culture remains at the heart of the nation’s identity and future direction, emphasising that the revival of historic institutions like the Al Ain Museum is a tribute to the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will exhibit at ITB Berlin 2026 from March 3 to 5, reinforcing Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination for culture-led travel.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced an extension of their existing collaboration that will feature preseason NBA Global Games, expanded marketing activities, and the launch of an NBA Global Academy in the UAE capital.
