Abu Dhabi

Finance & Capital Market

Blue Owl Capital boosts global presence with opening of Abu Dhabi office

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Blue Owl Capital, an American alternative investment asset management company, has announced the opening of its new office at ADGM in Abu Dhabi. With this move, Blue Owl aims to strengthen its global footprint, underscoring its long-term commitment to the Middle East and focus on best supporting clients in the region.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad Airways doubles Kabul flights to twice daily

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways is to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from July 15, with the route's rapid growth since launch prompting the airline to add a second daily service in each direction.

Health & Environment

PureHealth performs craniopagus twins’ separation procedure in Abu Dhabi

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

In a landmark achievement, Abu Dhabi has successfully hosted the complex surgical separation of conjoined twins from Nigeria. The life-saving surgery was performed at PureHealth’s Seha - Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions Construction & Real Estate

Four reasons why Abu Dhabi is driving UAE real estate in 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi is entering a pivotal phase in its real estate journey, emerging as one of the UAE’s most compelling destinations for both end users and investors heading into 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Yas Waterworld sets Guinness world record for most waterslides

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, with a record-breaking 55 slides.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE begins new journey as Etihad Rail launches first passenger rail service

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

The UAE ushered in a new era in its transportation history on Tuesday as the country's first national passenger rail service officially entered operation, with Etihad Rail carrying its first fare-paying passengers on the inaugural scheduled journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi's rents freeze to enhance confidence of residents, businesses

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

The temporary freeze on rents in Abu Dhabi has been implemented to create a predictable, people-centred residential environment where households and businesses can plan with confidence and security, said Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) in a statement.

Education, HR & Training Health & Environment

PureHealth unit launches University of Nicosia campus in Athens

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

PureHealth, a major healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the opening of its University of Nicosia campus in Athens through its Greek subsidiary. The university introduces a GenNext model of healthcare education, embedding AI, data analytics and digital health into core clinical training.

Health & Environment IT & Telecommunications

M42, Arcera join hands to advance GenNext life sciences in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

M42, a global health leader powered by AI and genomics, has signed an agreement with Arcera, a global life sciences company, to formalise a strategic, non-exclusive collaboration focused on advancing biopharma localisation, clinical development and next-generation healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EMSTEEL, TII partner to advance high-strength steel solutions

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest steel and building materials manufacturers, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) of Abu Dhabi to advance high-strength reinforcement solutions designed to enhance the protection and resilience of the UAE’s critical infrastructure.