Abu Dhabi

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct Aleppo flights

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Aleppo starting July 7, 2026. The airline will operate three weekly services, enhancing UAE–Syria connectivity and providing affordable travel between Zayed International Airport and Aleppo International Airport.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi forum to spotlight sustainable infrastructure and smart cities

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Leading decision-makers, business leaders and construction industry experts will be in Abu Dhabi this week for the Forbes' Building the Future Summit 2026 where they will discuss the future of urban development and sustainable infrastructure across the Middle East and North Africa.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air India Express launches direct Navi Mumbai–Abu Dhabi flights

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s newest airport.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Etihad Rail taps rail freight to streamline seafood supply chain

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's national railway network, has announced that its freight unit has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fishermen Co-operative Society to support local fishermen by transporting fresh fish via refrigerated containers from Al Sila' Port to Abu Dhabi Fish Market.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi freezes rents for residential, commercial properties

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi has imposed a temporary freeze on rents across the emirate, barring landlords from increasing lease rates for residential, commercial and industrial properties until further notice, in a move expected to provide relief to tenants amid heightened regional uncertainty.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi unveils $201m residential community development

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of the Al Samha Housing Project, a AED738 million ($201 million) development spanning 50 hectares featuring a total of 242 villas in addition to 33 parks and green spaces and two commercial complexes housing 38 retail outlets as well as a 3km cycling track.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Three Abu Dhabi defence AI startups debut at Eurosatory Paris

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Deep-tech developed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the UAE’s applied research and development (R&D) backbone, has spun-out new generation AI operational capabilities through three AI startups, which are being showcased on the international stage at Eurosatory Paris this week.

Construction & Real Estate

Malaysian group WCT lands key Yas Island project contract

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Malaysian group WCT Holdings (WCT) has announced that its key subsidiary has secured a sub-contract worth RM529 million ($130.2 million) in a joint venture with UAE-based Construction General Contracting House for the construction of the Yas Living development in Abu Dhabi, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi residential market posts record Q1 with $10.4bn in sales

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate sector delivered its strongest first quarter on record this year, with AED38.1 billion ($10.4 billion) worth of sales across 8,100 transactions, said a top property consultancy, adding that Yas Island was in pole position for biggest jump in sales and rental prices.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Al Ghurair Iron & Steel, Metal Park tie up to enhance supply chain efficiency

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Al Ghurair Iron & Steel (AGIS), one of the Middle East's leading flat steel manufacturers, has partnered with Metal Park, the world's first Plug & Play ecosystem for metals, to strengthen fulfilment capabilities and enhance end-to-end metal supply chain efficiency across the UAE.