Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Palace introduces luxury mansion residences with Mandarin Oriental

Mon, 18 May 2026

Emirates Palace Company, with LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has announced 35 private residences at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, scheduled for completion in 2029.

Motoring

Bolt expands ride-hailing service into Abu Dhabi

Mon, 18 May 2026

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), a leading provider of mobility services in Dubai, and its strategic partner Bolt today announced the entry of Bolt’s ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the partnership’s expansion across the UAE.

Construction & Real Estate

Investcorp unit buys over $200m US industrial real estate portfolio

Mon, 18 May 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm based in Bahrain, has announced that one of its key units, Investcorp Capital, has acquired a diversified US industrial real estate portfolio worth $200 million. It comprises 19 industrial properties spanning over 1.4 million sq ft across DFW, Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Drone strike causes fire outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE

Sun, 17 May 2026

A fire broke out after a drone strike in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region in the UAE.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy signs deals to strengthen infrastructure readiness

Sat, 16 May 2026

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a number of strategic agreements during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026), aimed at strengthening the integration of the emirate’s infrastructure.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Abu Dhabi solar capacity to top 30GW by 2035, says EWEC

Sat, 16 May 2026

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has revealed that it is increasing Abu Dhabi's solar capacity by almost 2,000 per cent between 2020 and 2030, with a forecasted 17.5 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

$1.7bn Sphere Abu Dhabi to be built on Yas Island

Fri, 15 May 2026

Abu Dhabi is set to host the world’s second Sphere, a futuristic venue that is transforming live entertainment through its massive spherical design, ultra-high-resolution wraparound screens and cutting-edge multi-sensory technology.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Trojan Construction unit in deal to develop precast facilities in Al Ain

Fri, 15 May 2026

UAE-based Trojan Construction Holding has announced that its key subsidiary - Hi-Tech Concrete Products - has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant (ADIP) to operate a range of precast production units in Al Ain region, including multiple production plants spanning over 179,878 sqm.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways resumes operations to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 14 May 2026

Qatar Airways continues to restore its network across the Middle East, with the resumption of double-daily passenger flights to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

Construction & Real Estate

$200bn projects underway in Abu Dhabi; 40,000 homes delivery by 2029

Thu, 14 May 2026

Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has confirmed that it is overseeing more than 500 capital projects across a broader programme value of $200 billion, with more than 40,000 homes set for delivery by 2029.