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Abu Dhabi’s 'investment powerhouse' seeks ambitious post-merger growth
2PointZero, the Dh120 billion ($33 billion) group being created through the merger of three Abu Dhabi companies, is seeking growth through plans to invest in markets across Asia, Africa and Europe. Mariam Almheiri, Head of the International...

Abu Dhabi Customs, Ras Al Khaimah Customs to enhance integration, strategic cooperation
DUBAI - The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs and Ras Al Khaimah Customs have signed an agreement to enhance integration and strategic cooperation in line with the UAE’s vision to harmonise customs coordination at both the federal and...
Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum announces December opening date
Zayed National Museum will open to the public on December 3, the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has announced. Named after the country’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the museum was established to...

UAE: Zayed National Museum to open on December 3, 2025 in Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum, honouring the legacy of the UAE's founding father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Image: AI Representative Image Opening in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum will offer a comprehensive...

Abu Dhabi tightens oversight on legal, tax corporates
Better oversight framework The updated regime introduces: A new controlled activity for tax services. Revised application and continuing conditions for providers of legal and tax services. Mandatory conflict-of-interest policies for company...

Dubai Entertainment Chief Backs Disney’s Abu Dhabi Expansion
Manjusha Radhakrishnan’s Impressive Career Manjusha Radhakrishnan has made a significant mark in the entertainment sector, especially in Dubai, over her 18-year tenure as an Entertainment Editor. Her role encompasses a diverse range of content,...

Abu Dhabi's IHC plans $33bn merger to create investment powerhouse
International Holding Company (IHC), the largest listed company in the UAE, is merging three of its portfolio companies to create a Dh120 billion ($33 billion) energy and consumer sector-focused investment platform. The merger will bring together...

Abu Dhabi's online weddings are marrying society and technology
From reporting potholes and renewing documents to registering a birth or starting a business, there are few things that over four million of Abu Dhabi's residents cannot do with just a few keystrokes on their smartphones. This is largely thanks to...
Abu Dhabi Airports, Abu Dhabi Transport to advance public transport
Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Transport (ADT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen integration between air travel and the Emirate’s public transport systems. The agreement will focus on developing seamless connections...

Egypt & Abu Dhabi Aviation launch Premium Air Taxi service to boost tourism
Abu Dhabi Aviation has announced the launch of an exclusive “Air Taxi” service in a landmark partnership with the Egyptian Air Force, signaling a major new step toward enhancing Egypt’s tourism diversity and improving the luxury travel experience...

IUCN World Conservation Congress concludes in Abu Dhabi with…
Held in the UAE for the first time, the Congress took place under the generous patronage of President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The 2025 IUCN Congress brought together over 10,000 attendees,...

IHC Launches $33 Billion Merger to Form Abu Dhabi Investment Leader.
IHC Announces Ambitious Merger Plans International Holding Company (IHC) has revealed significant plans to merge its key portfolio companies — 2PointZero, Multiply Group, and Ghitha Holding — into a unified investment entity, aptly named...
'K2', Abu Dhabi Civil Defence launch smart 'RAAD' vehicle at GITEX Global
DUBAI - K2, an Abu Dhabi government–owned UAE company specialising in advanced autonomous systems and AI-powered technologies, has launched the “RAAD” Smart Civil Defence Vehicle, developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence...

Bain & Company forms global AI partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Inception
Global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company has announced a strategic collaboration with G42 subsidiary Inception to bring productized, enterprise-grade AI solutions to organizations in the region and beyond. Inception is an Abu Dhabi based...

Maison Boucheron reopens boutique in Abu Dhabi
Maison Boucheron celebrated the reopening of its new boutique in Abu Dhabi, located at the prestigious Galleria Mall. Boucheron's new boutique now occupies a larger space of 204 sq m in a more visible location within the luxury mall, known for...

Date confirmed: Here’s when Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi is opening
It’s official: One of the UAE’s most anticipated cultural landmarks, Zayed National Museum, is set to open in December 2025. The Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, which is in the final stages of construction, will welcome visitors four years...

UBS Expands Middle East Presence: Launches Advisory Office In Abu Dhabi Amidst Projected Wealth Boom
UBS, the Switzerland-based banking institution, continues to broaden its reach in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a newly inaugurated advisory office in Abu Dhabi. This establishment is an extension of UBS AG and will deliver direct...

New Initiatives And Projects Unveiled At Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion Of GITEX
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Abu Dhabi, UAE - October 15, 2025: On day two of GITEX Global 2025, the Abu Dhabi Government unveiled a new wave of world-first innovations and strategic partnerships - reinforcing its vision to become the world's first...

WCS Celebrates Landmark Conservation Decisions at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi
“Building on rigorous science, coalition-building, and advocacy, we are seeing breakthroughs at IUCN that reflect the urgency of today’s conservation challenges.” Dr. Susan Lieberman, VP of WCS International Policy Photos Here of WCS at the World...

Dubai’s VARA greenlights first tokenized fund in the emirate
The digital assets arm of Nomura Group, Laser Digital, has received in-principle approval from Dubai’s virtual asset regulatory authority (VARA) to tokenize its global flagship Laser Carry Fund (LCF), on KAIO blockchain, under the regulator’s...