Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has announced that its key unit International Tech Group SP is acquiring an 80% stake in Marlan Holding, the company behind space tech firm Marlan Space, an investor and operator focused on space and space-related companies and technologies.
The recent CIO Roundtable & Industry–Academia Forum: AI in Action – From Innovation to Impact, highlighted Abu Dhabi's ambition to harness AI and emerging technologies to drive innovation, strengthen economic competitiveness and create long-term value.
Etihad Airways will launch year-round flights from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport on October 4, 2026, adding a new leisure destination to its network. The route, initially operating once weekly before increasing to twice weekly from October 25.
Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) will return to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11–13 September 2026, offering three days of pop culture, entertainment and fan experiences.
Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.
UFC 333 will bring another major night of mixed martial arts action to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 24, with 50 days remaining until the event.
Aldar has become the first in Abu Dhabi to complete mortgage financing on an off-plan property for its customers through Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre’s newly launched framework that enables the financing bank to be named on the mortgage registration certificate before property handover.
Chinese automobile manufacturer ROX has completed its Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi and commenced local vehicle production, with the first three ROX Adamas vehicles carrying the “Made in the Emirates” mark rolling off the production line.
Rowad ME General Contracting, the UAE branch of Rowad Modern Engineering, has been awarded the main works contract for the Marina Apartments project on Ramhan Island, Abu Dhabi, for Eagle Hills Properties, under the consultancy supervision of Mirage Leisure & Development.
The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has announced the commencement of the booking and sales process for 1,500 residential units in the West Baniyas Housing Project.
