Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, will host Touchdown Middle East 2026 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time…Continue Reading
Etihad Expands Its African Network With New Fastjet Zimbabwe Partnership
Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new interline partnership, codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The collaboration will enhance connectivity giving guests access to…Continue Reading
Bitcoin Suisse Enters Middle East Through ADGM Licence
Bitcoin Suisse Group, a crypto financial services provider, has continued to expand its international presence beyond Switzerland, with its subsidiary BTCS Middle East Ltd. receiving Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Acquire Shell Downstream South Africa
ADNOC Distribution (ISIN: AEA006101017) (Symbol: ADNOCDIST) today announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Shell Downstream South Africa (“SDSA“) from Shell South Africa Holdings (the “Proposed…Continue Reading
The Cyber Gear Digital Marketing Toolkit For 2026
Digital marketing in 2026 is no longer limited to SEO, social media, and paid advertising. Artificial intelligence, answer engines, and autonomous AI agents are transforming how businesses attract, engage, and convert customers. To stay competitive,…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs 15-Year Sales And Purchase Agreement With INPEX For Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced today the signing of a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), Japan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company, for the supply of 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of…Continue Reading
Inception42, Microsoft Move Agentic AI From Pilots To Government, Enterprise Operations
G42, through its sovereign agentic AI company Inception42, and Microsoft today announced a collaboration to advance agentic AI adoption. By deepening interoperability between their platforms, the two companies are helping organisations move from fragmented AI…Continue Reading
ADX Supports Market Efficiency, Liquidity With Removal Of Price Limits On Exchange-Traded Funds, Futures Contracts
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today announced the removal of daily price limits for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and futures contracts listed on the Exchange, reinforcing its commitment to a more efficient, liquid,…Continue Reading
Modon’s ADNEC Group Delivers Record-Breaking AED 9.2 Billion In Economic Impact, Setting A New Benchmark For National Growth
ADNEC Group, the primary driver of Modon’s events, catering and tourism pillar, has delivered its most successful year to date in 2025, setting new milestones across all six of its business clusters, including Venues, Events,…Continue Reading
CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi And Active Abu Dhabi Launch Junior Climbers, A Free Community Initiative Inspiring The Next Generation Through Climbing
CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Active Abu Dhabi, has launched Junior Climbers, a new community initiative designed to inspire young people to embrace active lifestyles through the exciting sport of climbing. Developed for…Continue Reading
Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces Dates And Theme For Second Edition Of Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has officially announced the dates and theme for the second edition of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial (PAAD). The opening in Al…Continue Reading
startAD Launches New AI Barometer To Accelerate Responsible AI Across UAE Healthcare Sector
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), has launched the AI Adoption Barometer, developed through its AI for Good initiative with support from Google.org. Drawing on…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Gives Flight To Emirati Ambition With First International Summer Programme For Airport Trainees
Etihad Airways is introducing an international summer deployment programme for its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees for the first time. Taking place immediately after the foundation phase of its Airports and Ground Operations Programmes, the deployment…Continue Reading
“Proud Of The UAE” Initiative Organizes Frontline Heroes Parade At Yas Mall In Honour Of Symbols Of National Giving
Yas Mall will host tomorrow at 7.00 PM a national community initiative under the theme “Proud of the UAE – Frontline Heroes Parade”, celebrating the frontline heroes who embodied the highest values of sacrifice and…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Gives Flight To Emirati Ambition With First International Summer Programme For Airport Trainees
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing an international summer deployment programme for its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees for the first time. Taking place immediately after the foundation phase of its Airports…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, e& Partner To Deliver Smart Digital Solutions
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), represented by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, has signed a cooperation agreement with e&, aimed at providing an integrated suite of smart digital services and solutions for the…Continue Reading
EGA Wins ‘AI Vision And Strategy Award’ At 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards In United States
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has received the AI Vision and Strategy Award at the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the United States.…Continue Reading
KFED Launches ‘Future Entrepreneur’ Summer Programme For 2026
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced the opening of registrations for its interactive educational programme ‘Future Entrepreneur’ for 2026, themed ‘Their Summer Today. Their Ventures Tomorrow.’ Organised as part of the Fund’s summer…Continue Reading
Fine Hygienic Holding’s Al-Nakheel Honored At The 22nd Cycle Of “Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award”
Fine Hygienic Holding, the leading hygiene company in the MENA region, announced that its subsidiary, Al Nakheel, has been honored during the 22nd edition of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award. Held on 2 July 2026 at ADNEC…Continue Reading
One Family’s Visit To Yas Island Ended With The Keys To An Electric SUV
What started as an ordinary family day at Yas Island Theme Parks turned into the surprise of a lifetime when one lucky Yas Annual Passholder family won exclusive use of a NIO EC6 electric SUV…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Reports Strong Traffic Growth At Zayed International Airport, With Daily Volumes Exceeding 2025 Levels
Abu Dhabi Airports has recorded strong traffic growth at Zayed International Airport (AUH), with average daily passenger and flight volumes surpassing levels recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures reflect AUH’s continued role…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Marks 20 Years Of Flying To France
Etihad Airways is marking 20 years of flying to France, two decades after it launched its first service to the country, between Abu Dhabi and Paris, in June 2006. What began as six flights a…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Steps Up Preparations To Host 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship In August
The Organising Committee for the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship has approved the championship’s operational framework as preparations continue for the event, which will take place at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi from 1st to 9th…Continue Reading
Knowledge Group Launches Research On Role Of Learning And Development In Employee Productivity In The MENA Region
Knowledge Group has released its latest primary research report, titled Relearning Productivity: The Hidden Role of Learning and Development (L&D) in Sustained Employee Productivity. As part of the Group’s MENA Workplace Index initiative that marks…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Reports Strong Traffic Growth At Zayed International Airport, With Daily Volumes Exceeding 2025 Levels
Abu Dhabi Airports has recorded strong traffic growth at Zayed International Airport (AUH), with average daily passenger and flight volumes surpassing levels recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures reflect AUH’s continued role…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Welcomes China’s Travel Leaders For Relationship Building And Strategic Exchange
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with Etihad Airways and leading tourism stakeholders, has concluded a strategic familiarisation visit for senior travel industry leaders from China, reaffirming…Continue Reading
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Receives Winners Of UAE Wrestling Federation Cup, UAE Wrestling Clubs League For 2025–2026 Season
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, has received at Qasr Al Bahr delegations from Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club and Fujairah Martial Arts Club…Continue Reading
Family Care Authority Enhances Children’s Quality Of Life In Abu Dhabi
Operated by the Family Care Authority (FCA), the Child Centre continues to enhance the safety, protection, and wellbeing of children across Abu Dhabi, supporting family cohesion and stability through delivery of integrated services, in collaboration…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Chamber Report Shows Strong Growth, Deeper Private Sector Capability, Rising Global Competitiveness
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has released a new report showing that the emirate’s construction sector is entering a new phase of growth, increasingly driven by higher-value systems, advanced delivery models…Continue Reading
Etihad Expands Brussels, Dhaka, Kraków, Palma And Zanzibar Services
Etihad Airways is increasing capacity across its network in response to strong demand, increasing frequencies to Brussels and Kraków, making Abu Dhabi–Dhaka a year-round route, and extending seasonal services to Zanzibar and Palma de Mallorca.…Continue Reading
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Breaks A Guinness World Records™ Title For Most Waterslides In A Waterpark
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides. During a celebratory ceremony held at…Continue Reading