Abu Dhabi

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi to boost locally-made building materials use in housing projects

Sat, 09 May 2026

Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have signed an agreement at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’, the nation’s flagship industrial platform, to increase reliance on locally manufactured building materials across housing projects in Abu Dhabi to up to 80%.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

$54.4m recycled containerboard plant opens in KEZAD

Fri, 08 May 2026

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the UAE, inaugurated the AED200 million ($54.4 million) recycled containerboard manufacturing facility of Star Paper Mill in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) on Thursday, at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi.

Construction & Real Estate

7,000 professionals to take part in Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit

Fri, 08 May 2026

The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), taking place from May 12 to 14, will have greater scale, broader reach, and a clear mandate to move beyond dialogue to deliver.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Abu Dhabi Refreshment company to set up beverage unit in KEZAD

Fri, 08 May 2026

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, part of AD Ports Group, has signed a long-term land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company to establish a state-of-the-art beverage production and distribution facility in KEZAD.

Finance & Capital Market

Investcorp Capital sells Abu Dhabi-based Reem Hospital

Thu, 07 May 2026

Investcorp Capital today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell Reem Hospital, a leading Abu Dhabi-based multi-specialty and post-acute rehabilitation healthcare provider, to Arada, the UAE-based master developer, in a notable private healthcare investment.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Motoring

ROX to set up Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre for luxury vehicles in KEZAD

Thu, 07 May 2026

ROX, a premium automotive manufacturer specialising in intelligent new energy vehicle, has announced a strategic agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group to establish the Middle East’s first Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre for luxury vehicles.

Finance & Capital Market

IHC's Q1 profit soars 98.5% to $2.23 billion

Thu, 07 May 2026

IHC, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, reported a revenue of AED31.4 billion ($8.55 billion) for the first quarter of 2026, up 33.2% year-on-year, and profit after tax of AED8.2 billion ($2.23 billion), an increase of 98.5%.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Imkan signs up IHC unit to deliver financing across its contractor network

Thu, 07 May 2026

Imkan, a global master developer based in Abu Dhabi, has signed a strategic partnership with Zelo, a UAE-based private financing platform and unit of International Holding Company (IHC), to deliver embedded financing solutions to contractors and suppliers operating within its development ecosystem.

Finance & Capital Market

Alpha Dhabi Holding reports $5.12bn revenue for first quarter

Tue, 05 May 2026

Alpha Dhabi Holding, one of the fastest-growing investment holding companies in the MENA region, has reported a strong set of financial results for the first financial quarter of 2026.

Finance & Capital Market

Leading alternative investment firm Man Group plans Abu Dhabi presence

Tue, 05 May 2026

ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday announced that Man Group, a London-listed alternative investment firm with approximately $228.7 billion in total assets under management, is proceeding with its commitment to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted its application for a Category 3A licence.