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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Autonomous taxi operations in Abu Dhabi are expanding across Yas Island as authorities push forward with plans to integrate self-driving transport into everyday mobility. The Integrated Transport Centre, operating under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced the extension of commercial driverless taxi services across the island, marking a further step in the emirate’s strategy to build a technology-driven transport ecosystem. The initiative […]

Capital from a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund has flowed into a Hong Kong-based private credit manager, signalling continued appetite among Gulf investors for property-linked lending opportunities across developed Asia-Pacific markets. Dignari Capital Partners said a wholly owned unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has committed capital to its Asia Pacific Developed Markets Private Credit Strategy, a fund designed to finance real-estate-related projects and […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Property developers across the United Arab Emirates are expected to slow expansion plans and focus on preserving liquidity as conflict across the Middle East unsettles investor sentiment and weakens buyer appetite, according to an assessment by Fitch Ratings. The credit rating agency signalled that developers are likely to curb new project launches, delay land purchases and tighten spending while geopolitical uncertainty clouds […]

A drone strike triggered a fire at a facility inside the Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, prompting emergency responders to contain the blaze while authorities assessed the impact on one of the Gulf’s most significant energy and petrochemical hubs. Officials said no injuries were reported and the fire was brought under control after civil defence teams were dispatched to the industrial zone. Abu Dhabi’s […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s financial services ambitions expanded into the United States after Judan Financial, a subsidiary of International Holding Company, agreed to acquire a 50.1 per cent stake in Miami-based investment manager Alpha Wave Global, a firm overseeing about $29 billion in assets across multiple investment strategies. Announcement of the deal marks the first strategic investment by Judan Financial since its establishment as a […]

Abu Dhabi will host the 2026 Modon World Triathlon Championship Series event on 28 and 29 March as scheduled, organisers confirmed, reinforcing the emirate’s growing status as a global hub for endurance sport and international competition. Officials from Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the governing body World Triathlon said preparations for the season-opening race are progressing as planned, with elite athletes from across the world expected to […]

Tourism activity across the United Arab Emirates is continuing under established regulatory frameworks as authorities monitor developments linked to wider regional security concerns. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said hotels, resorts, cultural landmarks, shopping centres and other visitor attractions remain open and are receiving guests as normal, while relevant authorities maintain oversight of evolving conditions. Officials indicated that tourism establishments across the federation are operating according […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Property developer Aldar Properties has stated that all operations across its portfolio in the United Arab Emirates are continuing without disruption, underscoring the company’s operational resilience as it maintains services across residential communities, commercial offices, retail centres, hospitality assets and development sites. The Abu Dhabi-based developer said activities across its diverse property network — including logistics facilities, schools, hotels and development projects — […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A drone strike triggered a fire at a fuel tank terminal in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi’s industrial zone, prompting an emergency response that authorities said brought the situation under control without disrupting operations. Abu Dhabi’s media office stated that local authorities dealt swiftly with the blaze after a drone targeted the facility. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported. Officials added that […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Major airports across the Gulf and wider Middle East continued to experience widespread flight cancellations and operational standstills as the airspace turmoil triggered by intensified military strikes on Iran extended into Monday. Key civil aviation hubs, including Dubai International, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International and Doha’s Hamad International, remained shut or under severe restrictions, disrupting global air traffic flows and stranding tens of thousands […]

Security conditions across the United Arab Emirates remain stable, authorities have said, as regional tensions escalate following coordinated military strikes on Iran by Israel and the United States. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority stated that the situation within the country is under control and that relevant entities are maintaining round-the-clock monitoring. The authority added that contingency plans are in place and that coordination with […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A sweeping emergency safety message was sent to millions across the United Arab Emirates telling citizens, residents and visitors to stay indoors and await official guidance after ballistic threats were detected over the Gulf state. National authorities stressed that the safety and security of all in the federation remain the highest priority and said systems to protect the public are fully operational within […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has achieved firm pricing on a dual-tranche dollar bond sale, drawing robust global demand that allowed spreads to tighten sharply from initial guidance and underscored sustained investor appetite for high-grade Gulf sovereign debt. The emirate priced a five-year tranche at a 3.75 per cent coupon with a reoffer price of 99.824 per cent, equating to a spread of 20 basis points […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Metal Park, the integrated downstream metals ecosystem based in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, has entered a strategic agreement with Germany’s Frindt Consulting to roll out digital laser cutting services aimed at reshaping fabrication workflows across the Gulf. The collaboration is designed to embed advanced digital platforms into Metal Park’s production network, enabling automated order processing, real-time design optimisation and precision-driven laser cutting […]

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Galadari Brothers’ Heavy Equipment Division to develop a large-scale logistics and distribution hub at KEZAD A in Al Ma’mourah, marking another long-term industrial commitment within Abu Dhabi’s flagship manufacturing and trade zone. The agreement covers a 150,000 square metre plot and represents an investment of AED75 million by Galadari to establish a purpose-built facility […]

Abu Dhabi has begun on-road trials of Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system, marking the first time the company’s “Full Self-Driving ” technology is being tested in the emirate under an official regulatory framework. The programme has been launched by the Integrated Transport Centre, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, which said the trials will assess the system’s performance in live traffic conditions while maintaining direct […]

Abu Dhabi recorded a sharp rise in new business licences during 2025, underscoring continued momentum in the emirate’s drive to broaden its non-oil economy and attract private investment. The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority, the regulatory arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, said new economic licences climbed 29 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024. Renewed licences rose 20 per cent over the same period, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has appointed a syndicate of international and regional banks to lead its first sovereign bond sale of 2026, launching a dual-tranche, dollar-denominated benchmark with initial price thoughts set at 50 basis points over US Treasuries for five years and 55 basis points for 10 years. The transaction marks the emirate’s opening return to global capital markets this year and is structured […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi has launched construction of a AED150 million baby food manufacturing facility aimed at strengthening food security, expanding local production and easing supply concentration risks in the Gulf’s infant nutrition market. The project, located within KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, is expected to produce a range of infant and toddler nutrition products, including powdered milk formula and fortified […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   UAE has emerged as the fastest-growing market worldwide for artificial intelligence hiring, with demand for AI specialists accelerating sharply over the past year as Gulf economies deepen their technology push. New data from the RemotePass 2025 Hiring Report shows AI-related recruitment in the UAE climbed from 32 per cent of total tech hiring in 2023–24 to 48 per cent in 2024–25, marking […]

Etihad Airways posted a near 50 per cent rise in net profit to $698 million for 2025, as expanded capacity and firm travel demand across key markets pushed passenger numbers higher and lifted seat occupancy. The Abu Dhabi carrier said its performance reflected stronger yields, disciplined cost management and a broader network, with chief executive Antonoaldo Neves pointing to sustained investment in product upgrades and customer satisfaction. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s real estate market closed 2025 with transactions worth AED142 billion across 42,814 deals, marking the highest annual value on record and underscoring the emirate’s growing weight as a global investment destination. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the sector’s regulator and custodian, said total transaction value rose 44 per cent compared with 2024, while the number of deals climbed 52 per […]

Aldar Properties has raised $1 billion through a privately placed issue of subordinated hybrid notes to Apollo Global Management, bolstering its balance sheet as the Abu Dhabi-based developer pursues expansion across its core real estate platforms. Rated Baa2 with a stable outlook by Moody’s, Aldar structured the notes with a non-call period of 10.25 years, underlining the long-term nature of the funding. The transaction was executed through […]

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth capital has expanded its bet on regulated digital assets, with filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission showing that Mubadala Investment Company held 12.7 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust at the end of December, valued at about $630.6 million. The position, disclosed in a fourth-quarter Form 13F submission, marks a 46 per cent increase from the 8.7 million shares the […]

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