As part of Abu Dhabi’s economic delegation visit to United States, Abu Dhabi Customs, led by Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Customs, held a meeting with the US Customs and …
KKR takes stake in Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC
KKR acquired a minority stake in the lessor of ADNOC’s gas pipelines as the global investment firm makes a Gulf push and appetite grows among the region’s energy majors to do deals with foreign …
ALEC IPO raises $381mn after 21x oversubscription, UAE’s biggest-ever construction listing
ALEC Holdings secures $381 million in oversubscribed IPO, marking UAE’s largest construction market debut in history. ALEC IPO raises $381mn after 21x oversubscription, UAE’s biggest-ever construction …
How to watch Knicks vs. 76ers preseason games: Channel, times, TV schedule for NBA Abu Dhabi series
The first game of the NBA schedule is between the Knicks and 76ers in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is eight hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, so the first preseason match will air at noon ET on Thursday, …
UAE: Abu Dhabi imposes strict ban and steep fines on crypto mining on agricultural lands
Abu Dhabi has banned cryptocurrency mining on agricultural land, imposing fines of Dh100,000 for violations, doubling for repeat offenses. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) …
UAE: Etihad Rail and Keolis partner to operate passenger trains, aiming for 36 million riders by 2030
Etihad Rail has signed a strategic agreement with Keolis International to jointly operate passenger rail services in the UAE starting in 2026. The partnership aims to provide safe, sustainable, and …
UAE-Oman 238 kms Hafeet Rail Project nears completion, connecting Sohar Port and Abu Dhabi
The UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail Project is nearing completion, linking Sohar Port and Abu Dhabi. Learn about the progress, impact on trade and tourism, and key infrastructure details.
Acwa Power appoints engineer for Yanbu hydrogen hub
Dubai-based Kent will oversee feed work on the green hydrogen hub, which will have more than 4GW of electrolysis capacity and produce up to 400,000 tonnes a year of hydrogen …
LuLu Group launches major solar energy project across Dubai facilities
LuLu Group kicks off a landmark solar project across five Dubai sites, cutting carbon emissions and supporting the UAE’s Net Zero goals. . LuLu Group launches major solar energy project across Dubai …
UAE to launch first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence
The Centre is designed as a strategic enabler of the UAE’s AI sovereignty, ensuring national control over critical components of the AI value chain …
MoEI, Dubai Municipality, Dubai RTA, Mubadala and PNC Architects among Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 finalists
The awards see strong turnout with 150 finalists, recording a 58% increase in entries from project owners, including key government authorities …
UAE launches new Abu Dhabi-Fujairah bonded rail corridor to cut customs time
A new ‘bonded rail corridor’ has been launched between Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah Terminals, following a preliminary agreement between key stakeholders. This dedicated section of the rail …
UAE passenger train that cuts through mountains, deserts: Etihad Rail map unveiled
The 900-km Etihad Rail network, displayed as a detailed map at the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi, links key passenger stations, freight terminals, and operational depots across the UAE …
Alec IPO orders hit $8bn on global investor demand
Dubai contractor Alec Holdings said its initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 21 times across all tranches, with demand reaching AED30 billion ($8.1 billion). Demand stemmed primarily from …
Alec Holding raises $381m in Dubai IPO
UAE construction and engineering company Alec Holdings has raised Dh1.4 billion ($381.2 million) from its initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market, setting the price range at the top end …
BTCLE Announces Bitcoin Layer 2 Framework Focused on Real-World Assets and Governance
Dubai, UAE, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCLE has announced the creation of Bitcoin Layer 2 Limited (L2 Limited), a revolutionary second-layer network that will scale the security model of …
Institutional & wealthy investors driving crypto adoption in Middle East, says BitOasis’ Ola Doudin
Ola Doudin, Co-founder & CEO of BitOasis explained that tokenisation is expanding beyond real estate to include equities, bonds, gold, and other digital assets, creating a convergence between …