Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to expand the emirate’s role as a global capital hub. By 2045, FIDA is projected to contribute an additional $15.2 billion to the emirate's direct GDP.
BlackRock has announced that it has signed strategic agreements with IHC Group entities - Finstreet Limited and ADI Foundation - to explore initiatives on the development of tokenised markets and next-generation financial architecture.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) on Wednesday announced the successful completion of its AED6.1 billion ($1.66 billion) rights issue, following the close of the subscription period on December 4, 2025.
UAE-based Royal Development Holding has entered into a deal with Radisson Hotel Group to develop a premium branded residential project in Abu Dhabi. A major project, Radisson Residences Reem Island is set to redefine waterfront living in the UAE capital.
Leading developer Mered has appointed NSCC International as the enabling works contractor for Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront development on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi featuring more than 400 apartments, 12 exclusive villas and a penthouse.
Abu Dhabi premium developer Modon has announced the complete sell-out of Bashayer - its first waterfront residential community on Hudayriyat Island - within one day of the launch, generating AED3 billion ($816 million) in sales.
Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Capital is set for collaboration with KAIO, a key provider of institutional onchain infrastructure for RWAs, to explore tokenised access to its private market investment strategies for qualified institutional investors.
A consortium led by Abu Dhabi group Masdar has signed up China's CPECC for the development of Ibri III solar storage project in Oman being set up at an investment of $299 million. Once operational, it will boast a 500MW solar storage capacity.
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has joined hands with Abu Dhabi's Taqa, Dubal and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) to help decarbonise its aluminium production and expand renewable and clean energy development in Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and Analog have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and enhance Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Physical Intelligence (PI) applications to support digital transformation and drive smart and sustainable growth across the energy and water sectors.
