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LIVEX 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi With Over AED 100 Billion of Projects and 1,500 Investors

Abu Dhabi's first LIVEX exhibition opened at ADNEC on 29 September with projects worth over AED 100 billion, 1,500 investors and an AED 42 billion strategy.

Published September 29, 2026

Aldar Villa Sales at Talay and Yas Riva Reserve Top AED 5 Billion: 69% From Expats and Overseas Buyers

Aldar sold more than AED 5 billion of villas at Talay and Yas Riva Reserve in Abu Dhabi. Expats and overseas buyers made up 69% of sales.

Published September 29, 2026

Citi Launches 24/7 USD and EUR Transfers on Tokenised Deposits in the UAE

Citi Token Services is now live in the UAE: corporate and institutional clients can move USD and EUR 24/7, without cut-off times, across seven markets.

Published September 29, 2026

Abu Dhabi Approves a Record 43.6 Million sq m of Gross Floor Area in H1 2026, Up 40%

Abu Dhabi DMT approved 43.6 million sq m of gross floor area in projects and master plans in H1 2026, 40% more than a year earlier, and issued 4,730 building permits.

Published September 29, 2026

Japan’s Hanwa and JOGMEC to Take 15% of Abu Dhabi Battery Anode Plant for USD 30 Million

Hanwa and JOGMEC signed a binding deal to invest USD 30 million for 15% of the NextSource battery anode plant in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi.

Published September 28, 2026

Ras Al Khaimah to Launch Air Taxis in Q3 2027: Binding Deal Signed for Four Vertiports

RAKTA and Skyports signed a binding deal for a four-vertiport air taxi network in Ras Al Khaimah: commercial flights are targeted for Q3 2027.

Published September 28, 2026

UAE Cuts Domestic Heliport Approval From Up to 135 Days to Two Working Days

The GCAA has replaced certification of domestic heliports with a simplified registration: approval now takes two working days instead of up to 135 days.

Published September 28, 2026

JD.com to Build a 150,000 sq m Logistics Hub at KEZAD in Abu Dhabi: Delivery in 2028, About 1,000 Jobs

Jingdong Property, the infrastructure arm of JD.com, will build a 150,000 sq m logistics complex at KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, due in 2028 with about 1,000 direct jobs.

Published September 28, 2026

Sanad Is Building the World’s Second-Largest GTF Engine Centre in Al Ain: More Than 1,000 Technicians Needed

Sanad is building a GTF engine centre of more than 64,000 sq m in Al Ain. Engine inductions start in 2028, and at full capacity it will need 1,000+ technicians.

Published September 28, 2026

DEWA Completes USD 2.7 Billion Refinancing of Noor Energy 1, the Largest Single-Site CSP Plant in the World

DEWA completed a USD 2.70 billion refinancing of Noor Energy 1, the 950 MW solar plant with 15 hours of storage, ahead of target and at a lower financing cost.

Published September 27, 2026

Dubai Approves Longevity Authority Strategy: More Than AED 35 Billion Over 10 Years and 31% Annual Growth

Sheikh Hamdan approved the Dubai Longevity Authority strategy and budget: over AED 35 billion for the economy in ten years, 31% annual growth, licensing and MVP pilots.

Published September 27, 2026

Dubai Opens Dubai Mobility Labs in Silicon Oasis With 248 Test Scenarios for Autonomous Vehicles

RTA and DIEZ opened Dubai Mobility Labs in Dubai Silicon Oasis: 248 test scenarios for autonomous vehicles, public-road trials to Al Qudra and DEKRA as operator.

Published September 27, 2026

Dubai Records 335 Home Sales of USD 10 Million or More in January to August 2026, Worth Over AED 20 Billion

Dubai recorded 335 home sales of USD 10 million or more in January to August 2026, worth over AED 20 billion, led by Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Palm Jumeirah.

Published September 27, 2026

Dubai Population Up 1.1 Million in Four Years to 4.58 Million: 80% of Residents Are Aged 20 to 59

DHA data: Dubai had 4,580,300 residents at the end of 2025, 1.1 million more than in 2021, and 80.34% of them were aged 20 to 59.

Published September 26, 2026

Main Construction Starts on Aldar DIFC Tower: 37 Floors and Over 60,000 sq m of Grade A Offices Due in Q2 2028

Main construction has started on the Aldar tower in DIFC: 37 floors, more than 60,000 sq m of Grade A offices and completion scheduled for Q2 2028.

Published September 26, 2026

Palace Group Builds 12 Beachfront Mansions on Jumeirah Bay Island and La Mer, Priced at USD 50 Million to USD 135 Million Each, Completion Due by 2027

Palace Group is building 12 one-of-one beachfront mansions on Jumeirah Bay Island and La Mer in Dubai, valued at USD 50 million to USD 135 million each, due by 2027.

Published September 26, 2026

flydubai Is the First Airline in the World to Launch Scheduled International Flights to Pokhara: Daily Dubai Service From 23 September 2026, 35 Weekly Flights to Nepal, Return Fares From AED 1,950

flydubai launched daily Dubai to Pokhara flights on 23 September 2026, the first scheduled international service to the airport and the first air link between the UAE and w…

Published September 25, 2026

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