Abu Dhabi

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.

Miscellaneous Motoring

Abu Dhabi opens control centre for autonomous vehicle operations

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has inaugurated a central control room to oversee and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, as authorities step up efforts to support the rollout of self-driving transport services.

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar launches $1.63bn new Yas Island destination

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Leading developer Aldar has unveiled Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.63 billion) waterfront destination on the northern shore of Yas Island that will deliver 1,600 homes for around 5,000 residents.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EGA restarts Al Taweelah alumina refinery

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Emirates Global Aluminium, the biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, announced on Friday (July 10) the restart of alumina production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IHC continues growth momentum through key investments, expansion in Q2

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, continued to execute its strategy of disciplined investment, portfolio expansion and active value creation across its diversified portfolio of businesses in the second quarter of this year.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AI travel platform Perk opens Abu Dhabi office

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Perk, formerly TravelPerk, has opened its Middle East office at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), marking a major step in its regional expansion.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman Air expands network with five new routes in July

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Oman Air is launching five new routes in July 2026, adding Singapore, Sochi, Tashkent, Dubai–Salalah, and Abu Dhabi to its network. The expansion will increase the airline's destination network to 49 cities.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi launches over 100 summer experiences with free stays for kids

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi has unveiled its My Summer #InAbuDhabi campaign, featuring more than 100 experiences and special offers across hospitality, dining, retail, attractions, culture and wellness.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi construction sector entering higher-value growth phase

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi’s construction sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by advanced delivery models and increased PPP projects, said a new report, highlighting a clear shift away from volume‑driven construction toward more integrated, tech‑enabled and performance‑focused project delivery.

IT & Telecommunications

Hub71 startups raise $2.7bn as Abu Dhabi bolsters tech hub status

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi's ambition to become a global technology powerhouse gained further momentum as startups within the Hub71 ecosystem surpassed $2.7 billion (AED9.9 billion) in cumulative funding and generated more than $1.5 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, according to the ecosystem's latest impact report.