Abu Dhabi is moving fast to expand its green economy plans with strong support from Chinese technology firms. The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital is focusing on renewable energy, electric vehicles, and advanced robotics as part of its long-term sustainability goals. The push was confirmed by Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy. He said the emirate is actively working with Chinese companies to speed up clean energy development and build modern infrastructure. During a recent visit to Shanghai, Abu Dhabi officials held talks with 22 Chinese firms. These companies include major…
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Iran and the United Arab Emirates have opened a rare new security channel that links Abu Dhabi and Tehran through direct, face-to-face engagement. The move marks a major shift in regional diplomacy as both sides step into formal talks after years of limited contact and rising tension in the Gulf. The channel includes interaction with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and senior UAE officials, making it one of the most direct lines of communication between the two countries in recent years. According to Reuters, Iranian Revolutionary Guards officials stayed last week at a private guest house in Abu Dhabi linked…
Abu Dhabi’s newest sovereign wealth fund has strengthened its position in power and water utility TAQA after completing a major share purchase. The latest deal increases the fund’s ownership in the state-backed company and highlights its growing influence in the region’s investment sector. L’IMAD Holding, led by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, increased its investment through its subsidiary, Abu Dhabi Power Corporation. The company acquired an additional 9.1 billion TAQA shares, raising its total ownership to 98.12 percent. The newly acquired shares are valued at around 21.56 billion dirhams, or about $5.87 billion,…
Blue Owl Capital expands its global presence with a new office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM. The private credit firm is making the UAE capital its regional headquarters as more Wall Street firms continue to move into the Middle East’s fast-growing financial hub. The decision shows how major global asset managers are strengthening their long-term plans in the region. Blue Owl Capital manages about $315 billion in assets. The company says the Abu Dhabi office will help it serve clients more directly across the Middle East and nearby markets. It also reflects a wider strategy to build stronger ties with institutional…
ADJD AI judicial services are moving forward as Abu Dhabi strengthens the use of advanced technology in its justice system. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, has reviewed new projects aimed at expanding artificial intelligence across judicial and notary services. The focus is on improving efficiency, accuracy, and speed in legal processes through smart systems. The review took place during a meeting of the Committee for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Notary Services. The session was chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD. Officials discussed how AI tools can be better…
ADNIC leadership change is now shaping key developments in Abu Dhabi’s financial and insurance sector. The chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, Charalampos Mylonas, has resigned from his position. His resignation became effective on 4 June, according to a disclosure made to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The company confirmed the leadership transition in an official filing. Following this change, the board appointed Jugal Kishore Madaan as acting chief executive officer. He will take over from 5 June, subject to approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. Madaan currently serves as executive vice president…
The United Arab Emirates has launched a major employment drive to boost Emirati industrial jobs, with more than 1,000 new opportunities announced at a large career exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The event brings together job seekers and top companies from across the country in one of the biggest national hiring platforms for the industrial sector. The Industrialists Career Exhibition is taking place on June 8 and 9 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. It is organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The event is supported by several key national partners, including ADNOC and other major institutions. The…
More than 1,000 job opportunities will be open for Emirati citizens at a major energy and industry event in Abu Dhabi starting on Monday. The event will bring new hope for young job seekers and skilled workers who want to build a career in the energy sector. The event is called the Manufacturers 2026 exhibition. It will take place at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. It is being organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The event is also supported by the national energy company Adnoc. The aim is to connect local talent with leading firms in the…
Abu Dhabi is making summer easier for residents and visitors. Night beaches are now open along the coast. Families can swim after sunset in safe areas. Entry is free for everyone. These beaches are becoming a popular way to enjoy the city in hot months. For Khalid Abdulla, an Emirati father of three, the Corniche family night beach has become a weekly routine. He says his family used to avoid the beach in summer. The heat made daytime visits difficult. Now they come after sunset. The children swim and play on the sand. He says the lighting is good and…
Conjoined twins Mercy and Goodness have been given a new chance at life after a rare and complex conjoined twins surgery in Abu Dhabi. The 15-month-old sisters from Nigeria were born joined at the head. Their skulls were fused. Their brain tissue and blood vessels were also linked. Doctors say this type of case is extremely rare and very high risk. The surgery took place at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. It is seen as one of the most complex medical cases ever handled in the region. Over six months, the girls went through four major operations. More…
