Preparations for the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi have reached a major milestone, with organisers unveiling spectacular race routes and confirming growing international participation as momentum builds towards one of the world's largest multisport events.
The UAE is set to get its largest hot-dip galvanising kettle into production in September, with Galva Hub Metal Coating completing commissioning at its facility in Metal Park located within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) after receiving 825 tonnes of zinc. The facility would allow large steel structures to be galvanised locally.
Abu Dhabi's residential property market continued to expand in H1 with residential sales value nearly tripling from a year earlier to AED70.4 billion ($19.2 billion), driven by strong off-plan demand, said a report, adding the off-plan transactions accounted for 89% of residential sales value.
Schneider Electric will bring together energy, technology and industry leaders in Abu Dhabi next month for the second edition of its Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa, as the region looks to strengthen energy systems to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomed 3,127,607 guests during the first half of 2026, further reinforcing the mosque's position as a global beacon that brings together its religious, cultural, and community missions while reflecting the vision of the UAE in promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence, and openness to the world.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the inaugural Visitor Experience Awards, a flagship annual programme recognising organisations and frontline professionals delivering exceptional visitor experiences across the emirate.
Portville Real Estate said it has started handing over residential units at its key Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving a building completion certificate from the Abu Dhabi authorities. The premium development features 111 residential units, including apartments, duplexes and triplexes.
Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has announced the opening of the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic's history at Sakaï. The project combines a 50MW solar PV facility with a 15-megawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS),
Etihad Rail is enhancing journeys between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah with an Emirati-inspired onboard menu by Capital Catering, created by award-winning chef Maitha Warshaw under the theme “A Journey Through the Emirates.”
Etihad Airways has announced a new seasonal service linking Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, Sweden, beginning December 17, 2026. The route will operate four times weekly through March 21, 2027, providing Gothenburg with its first direct air connection to Asia.
