A $3tn pipeline of real estate and infrastructure projects across the Middle East and Africa between 2026 and 2030 is sharpening investor focus on the region’s capacity to sustain high growth into 2026, with the UAE expected to account for a substantial share of capital deployment, according to new industry assessments. Market projections point to project cash flows of about $795bn in the UAE over the same […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has opened the second round of trilateral talks bringing together delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States, reinforcing the UAE’s growing role as a discreet diplomatic venue for high-stakes dialogue amid a protracted conflict in Eastern Europe. The discussions, convened under the auspices of the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, follow an initial round held earlier and are designed to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has launched a comprehensive study to guide the long-term redevelopment of Mussafah, signalling a renewed push to strengthen the district’s standing as a major industrial and investment hub while improving liveability for workers and surrounding communities. The Department of Municipalities and Transport said the first phase of the project will examine ways to revitalise Mussafah’s waterfront, with proposals centred on creating […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has added a new regulated player to its financial landscape with the formal launch of EmCoin, positioned as the country’s first onshore, Capital Market Authority-regulated multi-asset investment platform. The company says the platform allows investors to access crypto assets, foreign exchange, equities and other asset classes through a single, domestically licensed structure, marking a notable step in the UAE’s effort to […]
Aldar Properties and Mubadala Investment Company have completed a strategic joint venture that brings together two of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent retail destinations into a single platform valued at about AED 10 billion, marking one of the emirate’s largest consolidations in the retail real estate segment. The transaction combines Yas Mall and The Galleria Luxury Collection under a unified ownership and management structure, with Aldar appointed as […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company has been awarded more than €700 million in arbitration tied to the failure of Europe’s sprawling Signa property empire, according to creditor protection group Creditreform. The ruling underscores the scale of losses facing lenders and investors after one of the continent’s largest real estate groups unravelled under the weight of higher interest rates and rising financing […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held substantive talks with His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, emphasising cooperation on artificial intelligence, economic partnership and water security while reinforcing diplomatic commitment to global peace and stability. The discussions at Qasr Al Shati brought forward agreements aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two […]
Aldar Properties is set to begin construction of nearly 3,000 new homes across Abu Dhabi this year, signalling a significant acceleration in residential supply as population growth, job creation and investment inflows sustain demand across the capital’s prime districts. The developments carry a combined gross development value of about 23 billion dirhams, underscoring the scale of capital being channelled into the emirate’s housing market. The projects will […]
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company is preparing to establish a branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, positioning the insurer among a growing list of Gulf financial firms seeking a foothold in India’s offshore financial hub and signalling a sharper international expansion strategy. The move, expected to culminate in an operational launch in the latter part of 2026, follows approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab […]
Miral has confirmed plans to develop a Topgolf venue on Yas Island, adding another global leisure brand to Abu Dhabi’s flagship entertainment destination and reinforcing the emirate’s strategy of broadening year-round tourism beyond theme parks and seasonal events. The venue, to be known as Topgolf Yas Island, will be developed and operated by Miral under a licensing agreement with Topgolf International. It is expected to feature technology-enabled […]
A UAE-based investment firm has acquired a 49% holding in World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency platform linked to Donald Trump, in a transaction that values the venture at about $500 million and places foreign capital at the heart of a politically sensitive digital-asset business. The investment, disclosed through corporate filings and confirmed by people familiar with the transaction, gives the Gulf investor a near-equal stake in a […]
Aldar Properties has moved to deepen its long-term development pipeline after announcing the addition of several strategic land plots across Abu Dhabi with a combined gross development value of about AED23 billion, underlining the developer’s intent to capitalise on sustained demand across the capital’s prime growth corridors. The newly added sites span more than 2.3 million square metres and are expected to deliver around 3,000 new homes […]
Abu Dhabi’s main stock exchange and Italy’s bourse have taken a formal step towards closer capital-market integration, signalling ambitions that extend beyond headline listings to the plumbing of cross-border settlement and custody. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, ranked among the world’s top 20 exchanges by market capitalisation, and Borsa Italiana, part of the Euronext group, signed a letter of intent during the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund is arranging a sizeable Australian dollar loan backed by a clutch of local assets, underscoring the depth of global appetite for infrastructure-linked credit tied to long-term institutional owners. People familiar with the matter said the AD Investment Authority is seeking an A$3.75 billion facility secured against four Australian assets held by a wholly owned subsidiary. The borrowing is […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has approved the consolidation of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Group’s portfolio under a newly created sovereign investor, L’IMAD, a move designed to sharpen capital allocation and scale the emirate’s investment reach across strategic sectors. The decision was issued by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs, the body that sets public policy on finance, investment, the economy, petroleum and natural […]
Abu Dhabi has begun consolidating its $263 billion wealth fund ADQ under the umbrella of a newly established sovereign entity, L’imad Holding Co., marking one of the most significant restructurings of the emirate’s investment architecture in years. The move adds another heavyweight to a capital ecosystem already dominated by state-backed investors controlling assets estimated at close to $2 trillion, underscoring the emirate’s push to sharpen coordination […]
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Moscow on an official visit to the Russian Federation, underscoring a phase of high-level engagement between Abu Dhabi and Moscow as both sides seek to broaden cooperation across energy, trade, technology and geopolitics. As the presidential aircraft entered Russian airspace, a formation of military jets escorted it in a ceremonial welcome, a gesture […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi–based energy investor XRG is deepening its engagement in one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facilities, moving to acquire an additional equity interest in the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, industry participants confirmed. The move extends XRG’s ownership beyond its earlier holding and marks a significant step in executing its global gas strategy, signalling confidence in long-term demand […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management arm of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, has unveiled a new co-investment vehicle aimed at scaling its exposure to private markets, with the fund closing at $554 million after being increased beyond its initial target. The Abu Dhabi-based firm said the Mubadala Capital Co-Investment Fund I was upsized from a $500 million hard cap following […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PureLab and LODD have launched a pilot programme in Abu Dhabi to transport blood samples using drones, marking a step towards integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into routine medical logistics and emergency healthcare supply chains. The initiative is designed to cut transit times for critical diagnostic samples, reduce reliance on road transport, and strengthen the resilience of laboratory networks during peak demand or traffic […]
Mubadala Investment Company has sold its minority holding in Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, completing its exit from the United States-based consumer health and wellness platform alongside the company’s acquisition by funds managed by Bansk Group. The transaction marks a change in ownership for Arcadia and reflects shifting investment strategies across the global consumer health sector, where private equity interest has intensified amid consolidation and portfolio reshaping. Arcadia, headquartered […]
Severe weather across large parts of the United States and planned airport infrastructure works in Europe have forced major Gulf carriers to cancel and suspend flights, highlighting how environmental shocks and logistical constraints can ripple through tightly connected aviation networks. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Qatar Airways have issued a series of travel advisories as winter storms in North America disrupted air traffic control operations and ground […]
Ras Al Khaimah has enacted a new law establishing a comprehensive legal and technical framework for the testing, deployment and operation of autonomous vehicles, positioning the northern emirate among the jurisdictions in the region seeking to regulate emerging transport technologies with an emphasis on safety, security and data protection. The legislation, approved by the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, lays out the conditions under which autonomous vehicles […]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has become the first Emirati brand to secure a spot among the world’s 100 most valuable brands, highlighting its expanding global footprint and brand strength. The Brand Finance annual league table shows ADNOC’s brand value climbed 11 per cent year-on-year to US$21.13 billion for 2026, marking growth of more than 350 per cent since 2017 and placing it ahead of a number […]
