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ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will kick off 11th to 15th January, larger and more ambitious than ever before. Hosted by Masdar, the event will unite world leaders, investors and innovators to accelerate real-world solutions across interconnected global systems. …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates’ tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors and a major magnet for investment and visitors, supported by world-class infrastructure, flagship projects and strong competitiveness indicators. Tourism and travel sector contributed AED257.3 billion to gross domestic product, accounting for 13 percent …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in partnership with Eni S.p.A. and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), on Thursday announced the successful signing of a landmark structured financing transaction of up to AED40.4 billion ($11 billion) to monetise Hail and Ghasha’s midstream future gas production. The transaction, as part of the Ghasha concession project, will …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Sage Appliances, the global innovator in premium kitchen technology, is redefining home coffee experiences. This season, Sage is introducing a powerhouse launch set to elevate every sip: the brand-new Luxe Precision Brewer, available now. The Luxe Precision Brewer is already making waves among UAE coffee lovers. This sleek, state-of-the-art machine delivers café-quality results with complete versatility …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Ripe proudly relaunched its much-loved seasonal market at The Courtyard, with a reintroduction of The Collective by Ripe after its summer refresh. With their newest season of Merchants & Makers kicking off and a refreshed look inside The Collective and Boston Lane Café, Ripe remains a community favourite for makers and creators alike wanting to enter …

Mohammed Maktari, CEO, NIO MENA: The global EV share is projected to grow to 24% in 2025 and 26.7% in 2026. In the following years, this is predicted to rise to 42% in 2030, before hitting 64.1% in 2035, and 83% in 2040, as citied by Auto Vista. Electric mobility has now moved beyond the idea of the future of …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand. Direct traffic remains a defining feature of DXB’s winter season, now accounting for 55% of passenger …

ABU DHABI / WAM Borouge Plc has been included in the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, launched by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in December 2025. The FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index is the first income-focused index of its kind in the region and is designed to highlight companies with a consistent track record of dividend distribution. The index comprises …

STOCKPORT / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar on Wednesday announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport; the first project to be completed under Masdar’s £1 billion commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage. The company will also develop two new BESS projects in Cardiff and Chesterfield. …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday inaugurated Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025, which is being held from 18 to 23 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), in the presence of His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. His Highness welcomed all participants in Games …