Abu Dhabi

Construction & Real Estate

RIQ, Masdar join forces to boost risk transfer for clean energy projects

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

RIQ, the AI-native reinsurance platform purpose-built for the future of global risk transfer and a subsidiary of IHC, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Masdar to design tailored capital efficient reinsurance solutions for renewable energy infrastructure.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi receives 2.04m hotel guests from May to Aug

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi reported a record summer from May to August 2025, welcoming 2.04 million hotel guests. This growth stemmed from enhanced promotions, a diverse events calendar, and a 10% increase in international visitors.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi's cultural sites attract 4m visitors in Jan-Jun

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced robust tourism growth in the first half of 2025. Between January and June 2025, Abu Dhabi’s cultural and heritage sites welcomed over 4 million visitors, marking a 47% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi hotel performance jumped during Showdown Week

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

Boosted by Showdown Week, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest October occupancy level since 2008, according to preliminary data from CoStar, provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi unveils vertiport network for air taxi operations

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has launched the first vertiport network to support the launch of advanced air mobility across the emirate.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is Event Partner for 2026 M&I Expo

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

The ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the venue of the ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been named as the Event Partner for the inaugural M&I Expo 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism365 to showcase Abu Dhabi's global appeal at WTM

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

Tourism365, the tourism arm of ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has announced that it is taking part in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, to highlight Abu Dhabi’s global appeal as a tourism hub and further cement the UAE’s position on the international stage.

Miscellaneous

Abu Dhabi launches initiative to update expired economic licences

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has launched an initiative to update economic licences that have been expired for three years or more.

Automation & AI

World Future Energy Summit will ‘bridge’ climate policy, action innovations

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

The World Future Energy Summit could well be the Middle East’s most influential event for promoting renewable energy and clean tech as the blueprints for a sustainable future.