Abu Dhabi

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi real estate deals in H1 more than doubles to $32bn

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi's real estate transactions more than doubled in value during the first half to hit AED117 billion ($32 billion) mainly driven by strong growth in property sales and foreign investment, said a report. The total number of property deals for the period surged by 61.7% to 25,714.

Construction & Real Estate

Modon sells out final phase of Bashayer on Hudayriyat Island in one day

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Modon, a major Abu Dhabi-based real estate and lifestyle development company, has announced the complete sell-out of the final phase of Bashayer, its premium waterfront community on Hudayriyat Island, within one day of launch.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Gulf Marine Services wins four-year charter for Brazil operations

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Marine Services has announced that it has secured a contract from an international offshore accommodation services provider, for one of its self-elevating accommodation units, to be deployed offshore Brazil for a four-year period.

Construction & Real Estate

BlackBrick bullish on Abu Dhabi's long-term residential property outlook

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Luxury property advisory BlackBrick has identified Abu Dhabi as one of UAE's most compelling long-term residential investment markets, as economic diversification, government-backed masterplanning and international investment continue to boost confidence in the capital's long-term outlook.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE in deal to acquire Brazilian aerospace engineering firm Akaer

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

UAE-based defence company EDGE has announced that it has entered into a deal to acquire a 100% stake in Brazilian aerospace and engineering company Akaer, in a move that would give the Abu Dhabi group an established engineering base in Brazil and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Hidden gems thrive in Abu Dhabi as 73pc of residents share local favourites

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi residents are leading the way in uncovering the emirate’s hidden gems, with half able to instantly name a secret spot. A Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) study found 73% of UAE residents recommend lesser-known destinations by word of mouth.

Finance & Capital Market

Azura Partners opens new office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Azura Partners, a global wealth manager serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and institutions, has opened its office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), thus establishing a permanent, on-the-ground presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing centres for global private wealth.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Abu Dhabi's ePointZero acquires Traverse Midstream Partners in $2.25bn deal

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi-based investment group 2PointZero has announced that it has struck a $2.25 billion deal to acquire US-based Traverse Midstream Partners through its energy infrastructure subsidiary ePointZero, a move that gives it minority, non-operated stakes in two US midstream assets.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

US logistics major Rock-It opens regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

The Rock-It Company, a global leader in mission-critical logistics based in New York providing specialist transport, storage and supply chain solutions for automotive, motorsport, live touring and luxury goods sectors, has set up its Middle East headquarters in Abu Dhabi to oversee its regional operations.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SmartWatt, BSES seal landmark grid flexibility engagement deal

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

SmartWatt Consulting and Integrated Energy Services, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered energy technology company, has partnered with India's BSES Rajdhani Power to develop AI-enabled demand-side flexibility solutions for capital Delhi's electricity network under the Muruna Initiative.