Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is set to see the delivery of 38 700 new residential units by 2028, responding to a surge in demand for housing. The sector experienced a robust performance in 2024, recording 9 700 sales transactions valued at AED26 billion. This growth is expected to continue this year and beyond, driven...
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has partnered with Wizz Air to launch an innovative marketing campaign titled ‘Let’s Get Lost.’ This campaign aims to present Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination for adventurous travelers seeking unique experiences. As part of the campaign, travelers boarded a Wizz Air...
Abu Dhabi Mobility, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the completion of approximately 30,000 trips using autonomous vehicles in the emirate. These trips have covered a distance of over 430,000 kilometers, marking a significant achievement in the city’s smart mobility project. Building on the success of the initial phases on...
Abu Dhabi has introduced a new pass for tourists, designed to enhance their travel experience with various exclusive benefits. The Abu Dhabi Pass includes unlimited bus travel, a SIM card offering 10GB of data, and discounts on leading attractions in the city. Travelers arriving on Etihad Airways can obtain the pass free of charge. Visitors...
The Abu Dhabi government has issued an invitation for companies to submit bids for the development of an artificial intelligence system aimed at improving the interpretation of genetic data. This project seeks to create a large language model (LLM), similar to the technology behind ChatGPT, that will utilize medical and genetic datasets from the Abu...
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome more than 25,000 participants, including prominent figures and top global investors, during the AIM Investment Summit 2025. The event, taking place under the theme “A Roadmap for Investment,” aims to explore the best investment opportunities available in various sectors. The summit will feature a diverse lineup of speakers and...
Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans to become the world’s first fully AI-driven government by 2027, backed by a substantial budget of approximately $3.54 billion. This initiative represents a significant step toward reshaping public services through innovative technology, aiming to redefine the delivery of government services. The Abu Dhabi Government entered into a strategic partnership with...
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced the launch of the ‘World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit’ 2025, which will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on April 8-9. This event is expected to feature the largest international participation in the summit’s history, reflecting a significant step...
Abu Dhabi’s Lunate, an asset management firm with $105 billion in assets, has launched a new venture named Axight that will focus on private equity deals in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative aims to increase Lunate’s exposure to faster-growing markets, as revealed by sources familiar with the matter who requested anonymity due to the confidential...
Etihad Airways has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Burjeel Holdings, a prominent super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region. This partnership aims to enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for medical tourism, providing international patients with access to high-quality healthcare services. The collaboration will streamline access to world-class medical...