Abu Dhabi

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar, Dubai Holding expand strategic JV with $10.3bn Dubai development pipeline

Sat, 07 Feb 2026

Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar and Dubai Holding have expanded their landmark joint venture, adding two strategic land plots in Dubai that will deliver almost 14,000 new homes with a combined gross development value (GDV) of more than AED38 billion ($10.3 billion).

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

2PointZero Group revenue up 311% to $1.91bn

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

2PointZero Group, a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment holding firm, on Friday announced its FY 2025 results, reporting revenue growth of 311 percent year-on-year to AED7 billion ($1.91 billion) that bring group net profit for the year to AED3.6 billion ($980.26 million).

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Abu Dhabi’s F&B sector sees strong growth

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Abu Dhabi’s Food and Beverage (F&B) sector is entering a powerful high-growth phase, with the emirate recording 24,594 active F&B licences as of September 2025 and a 42.2 percent increase in new business registrations in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.

Miscellaneous

Abu Dhabi's 'World's Richest Seas' initiative aims to increase fish stock

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the "Hamdan bin Zayed: The World’s Richest Seas" initiative, aiming to significantly increase fish stocks in the emirate, seeking to achieve one of the highest densities globally by 2030.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

China Visitors Summit returns to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

The China Visitors Summit (CVS) is set to make its return to Abu Dhabi on May 13-14, 2026, bringing together top Chinese travel buyers and regional suppliers for an unparalleled networking and business development opportunity. The face-to-face workshop and B2B meetings will be hosted at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas Abu Dhabi, offering a premium setting for this high-profile event.

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar awards $18bn development contracts across UAE in 2025

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar said it had awarded contracts worth AED66 billion ($18 billion) in 2025, covering a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, infrastructure, and logistics projects, thus underscoring the continued pace of development across the UAE.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi unveils big Mussafah redevelopment plans

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Abu Dhabi's transport authorities have launched a project for the redevelopment of Mussafah and boost its role as a premier industrial and investment hub. The initial phase will focus on revitalising the district’s waterfront, with plans to deliver expansive green spaces.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Borouge achieves $1.1bn 2025 net profit in 2025

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Borouge, an Abu Dhabi–based petrochemicals company, has announced financial results for FY2025, with net profit of $1.1 billion, an industry-leading adjusted EBITDA margin of 37 per cent and a net profit margin of 19 per cent for the full year.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Abu Dhabi's XRG to acquire stake in Azerbaijan's Southern Gas Corridor

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

XRG, an international energy investment company based in Abu Dhabi, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan to acquire an equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC (SGC).

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IFZA forges ties with IHC unit to advance AI-driven digital services

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Swiss-based International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Aleria, an IHC Group affiliate, to advance the development of AI-driven digital services and intelligence capabilities that support IFZA’s ongoing digital transformation.