Abu Dhabi hosts Goldman Sachs summit as hedge funds flock to Al Maryah Island, signaling its rise as a global capital hub with $1.7T in sovereign wealth and long-term cultural investments.
Despite falling oil prices, Abu Dhabi continues investing in tourism, culture, and infrastructure, reinforcing its long-term economic diversification strategy with new museums and global events.
Lazard has launched a new Abu Dhabi office in ADGM, naming the emirate its UAE advisory hub to tap into $1.7 trillion in sovereign wealth and a booming regional dealmaking landscape.
Lunate, Abu Dhabi’s $105 billion asset manager, has launched Axight, a new private equity fund targeting the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening its presence in high-growth markets.
A team of scientists in Abu Dhabi have developed artificial lunar dust derived from the UAE’s natural resources to help lay the groundwork for the nation’s ambition to land Emirati astronauts on the moon’s surface, reported by Dr Dimitra Atri,...
Abu Dhabi signs a multi-year agreement with Microsoft and G42’s Core42 to implement a sovereign cloud system, aiming to create the world’s first AI-powered government by 2027.
Adnoc is negotiating a potential $10 billion acquisition of Mubadala’s energy assets, aiming to consolidate Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas holdings amid sector diversification.
MGX makes a landmark $2 billion investment in Binance, marking the largest institutional investment in crypto, reinforcing blockchain’s role in global finance and AI-driven innovation.
GEMS Education plans a $300 million investment to expand student capacity by 35,000 by 2028, driven by Dubai’s population growth and rising demand from expatriates.
Abu Dhabi’s financial hub ADGM saw a 32% surge in company registrations in 2024, driven by growing private equity ties and a threefold increase in assets under management.
The 17,000-square-meter TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi will open on April 18, offering a multi-sensory journey blending art, technology, and nature in Saadiyat Cultural District.
Etihad Airways plans a $1 billion IPO, offering a 20% stake to fund expansion as Abu Dhabi strengthens its position as a global aviation and tourism hub.
The UAE National Institute for Human Rights introduces “Know Your Rights,” a campaign to enhance public awareness, complaint services, and human rights advocacy.