Abu Dhabi

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Abu Dhabi gears up for largest-ever Make it in the Emirates event

Sun, 03 May 2026

Largest-ever edition of 'Make it in the Emirates' is set to open in Abu Dhabi featuring 1,200 exhibitors across 88,000 sq m area over four days in front of 120,000 visitors and a host of new features designed to help businesses tap into one of the world’s most dynamic industrial development stories.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE sees double-digit office rent growth, retail vacancy tightens: JLL

Mon, 25 May 2026

Strong market fundamentals cushioned the impact of broader regional uncertainties, driving resilience and sustained growth across prime office and retail segments in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2026, according to JLL’s latest Real Estate Market Dynamics report.

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar's Al Ghadeer Gardens sold out, generates $272m

Mon, 25 May 2026

Aldar, a leading developer, has announced the sell-out of Al Ghadeer Gardens, a community of 437 townhouses and villas within the growth corridor between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, generating more than AED1 billion ($272.3 million) in sales.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ADNOC committed to $150bn energy capital expenditure, says Dr Al Jaber

Thu, 21 May 2026

ADNOC remained committed to its $150 billion five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) programme, said Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. He sought an absolute commitment to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to to enhance global energy resilience.

Construction & Real Estate

BILDCO, Wujod Real Estate to develop sustainable city in Abu Dhabi

Thu, 21 May 2026

Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials (BILDCO) has announced a strategic partnership with Wujod Real Estate Development to develop an integrated sustainable city in Abu Dhabi with an initial investment of AED2 billion ($544.4 million) in the first phase.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE real estate moves to measured, mature phase: Colliers

Wed, 20 May 2026

The UAE real estate market is navigating a transition period as it moves beyond the exceptional momentum of 2025 toward a more measured, mature phase, supported by strong fundamentals and ongoing infrastructure investment, said a Colliers report.

Construction & Real Estate

Forbes Middle East to host Building the Future Summit in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 20 May 2026

Forbes Middle East will host the second edition of its Building the Future Summit on June 23 and 24 at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, bringing together top government officials, real estate developers, investors, architects and technology innovators to discuss the future of urban development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Abu Dhabi opens solar-powered Al Dhannah Harbour after key upgrade

Sat, 02 May 2026

Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of its first fully integrated solar-powered community port - Al Dhannah Community Harbour - following its modernisation and expansion, adding key facilities including a public marina with 16 berths, 99 dry-parking spaces and two boat maintenance units.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi real estate activity stable; nets over $3.4bn in sales

Sat, 02 May 2026

Residential unit sales in Abu Dhabi during March and April remained stable, with April exceeding 3,200 residential units sold and AED13 billion ($3.45 billion) in sales value, said a report from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.

Construction & Real Estate

Trojan, Orascom Construction set up new water infrastructure JV

Mon, 18 May 2026

UAE-based Trojan Construction Holding has joined hands with Orascom Construction for the establishment of a new company - Everwater for Treatment Systems - headquartered in Abu Dhabi dedicated to delivering EPC and O&M services for large-scale water infrastructure projects across the region.