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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi has entered a new chapter in its mission to shape the future of technology and society with the official launch of The Academy.
50 Best announces that The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in November 2026. An extensive event programme – backed by 50 Best’s host partner, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi – will build up to the much-anticipated awards ceremony in November when The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 ranking will be revealed.
The UAE’s hospitality sector ended 2025 on a high note delivering outstanding results, buoyed by strong tourism inflows across all major markets, said an industry expert. Dubai welcomed 17.5 million international visitors in the first 11 months, while Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah also recorded year‑on‑year growth in visitation.
