Abu Dhabi

Construction & Real Estate

Ohana registers record $1.63bn sales for Manchester City Yas Residences in 72 hours

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer of luxury projects, has recorded AED6 billion ($1.63 billion) in sales in 72 hours for Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a gated waterfront community located along Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, setting a new sales record in the emirate’s real estate market.

Construction & Real Estate

Modon unveils prime residential freehold project on Reem Island

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Modon, an Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, has announced the launch of Tara Park, a centrally-located residential freehold development on Reem Island featuring a range of residential towers that offer one- to three-bedroom apartments along with premium amenities.

Motoring

Abu Dhabi expands autonomous taxis operations on Yas Island

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the expansion of the commercial operations of autonomous taxi services on Yas Island.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi residential property sales hits record $20bn in 2025

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate sector secured record-breaking AED73.2 billion ($20 billon) in sales in 2025 as transactions rose 55% to reach 22,400, said an industry expert. Off-plan sales dominated the market, accounting for 71% of sales activity, backed by strategic project launches.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Top attractions industry expo IAAPA Mideast postponed to April 2027

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced the cancellation of its inaugural edition in the region owing to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The IAAPA Expo Middle East will now be held next year in Abu Dhabi on April 12. This comes following a meeting with the IAAPA Board of Directors.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Make it in the Emirates 2026 announces EGA as Sector Partner

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s flagship platform for driving industrial growth and transformation, has announced Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) as the Advanced Manufacturing, AI, and Industry 4.0 ​ Sector Partner for its 2026 edition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 4 to 7.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE says state will bear cost of hosting of stranded passengers

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has announced that the State is bearing all hosting and accommodation costs for affected and stranded passengers, ensuring the continued provision of essential services during the period of operational adjustments.

Miscellaneous

Iranian missiles and drones strike Gulf cities; minor damage reported

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting key Gulf cities overnight caused minor damage to airports, port facilities and residential areas, with authorities across the region reporting swift interceptions and limited casualties.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ADNOC Gas delivers record $5.2bn net income in 2025

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

ADNOC Gas and its subsidiaries today announced a record net income of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase compared to 2024, demonstrating structurally resilient earnings and an ability to perform consistently through commodity cycles.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Nord unveils refined urban sanctuary in Yas Island

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Nord Real Estate Development has announced the launch of its mixed-use development, Novayas, in the heart of Yas Island. Designed as a refined urban sanctuary with a dedicated retail space, it features 96 apartments with a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom units.