Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi's MGX, partners acquire US data centre operator in $40bn deal

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm MGX and a consortium including the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have completed the acquisition of US data centre operator Aligned Data Centres in a deal valued at about $40 billion.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Aldar unveils AED100bn Abu Dhabi mega waterfront development

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Aldar has launched its landmark AED100 billion ($27.2 billion) waterfront development - Marsa Al Saadiyat - on a 6.4-million-sq-m area in Abu Dhabi featuring private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences set along an 8-km coastline with 5.6 km of pristine beaches and other world-class amenities.

Finance & Capital Market

Global Trading Show to bring together 5,000 multi-asset market movers

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

The Global Trading Show, to be held on December 15 and 16 at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, will bring together the full spectrum of the trading world, including the most influential 5,000+ market movers together.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Embraer, Mubadala forge strategic aerospace, MRO partnership

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company based in Brazil, and Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to jointly explore long-term collaboration in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, research and workforce development.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi unveils summer calendar of events, staycations

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi is offering a packed calendar of entertainment, cultural experiences and staycation deals over the next two weeks, with more than 100 summer activities and promotions available across the emirate, alongside Kids Go Free offers at 40 hotels.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

DCT Abu Dhabi celebrates Air India Express’ first flight from Navi Mumbai

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has welcomed a delegation of Indian journalists and Air India Express representatives following the launch of the airline’s inaugural service between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, the airport’s first international route.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Travel expert Perk opens Middle East office at ADGM

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Perk (formerly TravelPerk), an AI-native platform for travel and spend management, has announced the opening of its regional office at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The move formalises Perk's long-term commitment to the GCC region, targeting a tripling of business travel spend from UAE customers by 2028.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad Airways marks 20 years of flying to France

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways is marking 20 years of flying to France, two decades after it launched its first service to the country, between Abu Dhabi and Paris, in June 2006.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Emirates Global Aluminium reports strong early progress at Al Taweelah site

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) said it had made ahead-of-schedule progress in restoring production at its Al Taweelah site after the facility sustained significant damage during Iranian attacks on Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Economic Zone in March that forced an emergency shutdown.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi deepens China tourism engagement with high-level delegation

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Etihad Airways and key tourism stakeholders, has concluded a strategic familiarisation visit for senior travel industry leaders from China, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s long-term focus on one of its most important international source markets.