#Abu Dhabi

UAE winter tourism season: Festivals, adventures, and luxury experiences await

UAE winter tourism season: Festivals, adventures, and luxury experiences await

Running from mid-December through April, the UAE’s winter calendar is filled with a wide array of events designed to appeal to varied interests

IHC raises stake in Invictus Investment to about 40% in Dhs420m deal

IHC raises stake in Invictus Investment to about 40% in Dhs420m deal

In H1 2025, Invictus posted a 164 per cent year-on-year increase in EBITDA to Dhs189.7m, while revenue rose 43 per cent to Dhs6.1bn

Abu Dhabi: Parking regulations begin in Mohamed Bin Zayed City’s commercial districts

Abu Dhabi: Parking regulations begin in Mohamed Bin Zayed City’s commercial districts

Q Mobility confirmed that parking will be free during this initial phase, a move expected to encourage compliance and ease the transition for drivers

Parkin–DAMAC agreement: Company to operate 3,600 spaces across prime UAE communities

Under the agreement, Parkin will manage almost 500 on-street parking spaces in DAMAC Hills 1, a popular and fast-growing residential destination

Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe

Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe

The moves come as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic, focusing on optimising travel experience while supporting global tourism

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Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to drive next-generation finance push

By 2045, officials project the finance cluster will add $15.2bn to direct GDP, create 8,000 skilled jobs and attract at least $4.6bn in investment

Saudi, Abu Dhabi and Qatar funds back Paramount–Skydance’s hostile $108bn WBD takeover

Paramount also has backing from Affinity Partners, started by Jared Kushner, which has investments from funds in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

New Years Eve at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Festival: 62-minute fireworks, 6,500 drones

The high-intensity display promises a breathtaking experience, highlighting both the technical sophistication and creative ambition of the festival

McLaren's Lando Norris is 2025 F1 world champion; Max Verstappen takes Abu Dhabi win

McLaren’s Lando Norris is 2025 F1 world champion

Norris becomes the 11th world champion from Great Britain, with the 21st championship for a British driver overall

Zayed National Museum – متحف زايد الوطني

Zayed National Museum opens on December 3

The national museum of the UAE tells the story of the land and its people, and stands as a tribute to the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the nation’s Founding Father

How grassroots Web3 communities are reshaping the Gulf’s digital future

How grassroots Web3 communities are reshaping the Gulf’s digital future

Community-led meetups and hackathons are powering genuine Web3 adoption across the GCC

The Polo Classic Cup: Where heritage, leadership, and connection meet

With Abu Dhabi Finance Week emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic platforms for global finance and investment, the Polo Classic Cup plays a pivotal role

Abu Dhabi city plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by year end

Sales activity strengthened in the third quarter, with more than 6,400 residential transactions recorded across apartments, villas and townhouses, led by off-plan deals

Abu Dhabi seeks partners for $54bn infrastructure push through 2030

The projects, including public–private partnerships, will be in Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain city and the Al-Dhafra region

25 years and counting: ADX achieves key milestones

25 years and counting: ADX achieves key milestones

Since 2020, IPOs on the ADX have raised about Dhs59bn, supported by strong demand and steady economic growth

Abu Dhabi stages world’s largest autonomous race as AI rivals go head-to-head

A2RL hits full fan capacity ahead of world’s biggest autonomous race

The A2RL Grand Final will be broadcast worldwide on Sunday, 16 November at 3pm GST via Abu Dhabi Media Network, StarzPlay, Motorsport TV and the official A2RL YouTube channel

From Madinah to Hong Kong: Etihad Airways charts bold expansion across destinations

The new service enhances travel options for religious, business, and leisure travellers, underscoring the airline’s commitment to key markets

UAE’s home check-in trend: Sharjah Airport, Emirates, Etihad and flydubai lead the way

UAE’s home check-in trend: Sharjah Airport, Emirates, Etihad and flydubai lead the way

The move reinforces the airport’s reputation for adopting technology-driven services that prioritise speed, comfort, and ease

Abu Dhabi signs 29 commercial agreements to accelerate autonomous mobility deployment

Abu Dhabi signs 29 commercial agreements to accelerate autonomous mobility deployment

The 29 agreements span a range of strategic sectors including e-commerce, food and goods delivery

Abu Dhabi launches first vertiport network to advance air mobility

Abu Dhabi launches first vertiport network to advance air mobility

The network will connect major business, residential, and tourism hubs, including Zayed International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and Abu Dhabi Island

Etihad Airport Services rebrands as Velora, unifies services under the brand

Etihad Airport Services rebrands as Velora, unifies services under the brand

Velora unifies the ground handling, cargo and Logistics, and security services of Etihad Airport Services under a single brand

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft said it would train one million people in the UAE by 2027, including 120,000 government employees and 175,000 students

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi to host ADIPEC 2025 from Nov 3-6

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi to host ADIPEC 2025 from Nov 3-6

This year’s edition will feature more than 2,000 exhibitors, with dedicated industry zones focused on digitalisation, decarbonisation, maritime and logistics, and AI

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi lands in Damascus with new direct route

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi lands in Damascus with new direct route

The addition of Damascus to Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s growing route map comes as the airline continues to enhance connectivity across Middle East

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Abu Dhabi kicks off mega gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project

The project, developed by Masdar and EWEC, combines a 5.2GW solar PV plant with a 19GWh battery energy storage system

Bloom Holding launches ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living in Abu Dhabi

Bloom Holding launches ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living in Abu Dhabi

The communal spaces within Malaga have been carefully designed to foster wellbeing and social connection

Etihad pax nos rise 18 per cent in first nine months of 2025

Etihad Airways passenger numbers rise 18% in first 9 months of 2025

The airline carried 1.9 million passengers in September, marking a 21 per cent increase compared with the same month last year

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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 partners with New Jersey to scale ventures

The agreement establishes reciprocal access between Abu Dhabi and New Jersey’s startup ecosystems

Non-oil economy powers Abu Dhabi’s diversification with 6.6% growth in Q2

Across the first half of 2025, Abu Dhabi’s economy recorded real GDP of Dhs597.4bn, up 3.63 per cent compared with H1 2024

Abu Dhabi, Goldman Sachs invest in Häagen-Dazs owner Froneri at $17.6bn value

Abu Dhabi, Goldman Sachs invest in Häagen-Dazs owner Froneri at $17.6bn value

The investment led by Goldman Sachs was via a so-called single-asset continuation vehicle