Lilly and Mubadala Bio announced a landmark agreement

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, 20th October 2026 – Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and Mubadala Bio today announced a strategic collaboration to advance the localized packaging and logistics of Lilly’s GLP-1 medicines in Abu Dhabi, marking an important step in a shared commitment to advancing the Emirate’s growing life sciences ecosystem. The partnership was […]
Majid Al Futtaim Partners with Sunset Hospitality Group to Launch Maravelle

Majid Al Futtaim today announced a strategic partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), one of the world’s leading lifestyle hospitality companies, to operate Maravelle, a flagship wellness and lifestyle destination at Ghaf Woods, Dubai’s first forest-living community. The collaboration brings together Majid Al Futtaim’s expertise in developing distinctive destinations with Sunset Hospitality Group’s specialist expertise […]
French Space Days UAE 2026: France and the UAE Deepen Industrial Cooperation in Space

15 French companies join Emirati space leaders in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to explore new industrial, technological and commercial partnerships. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 October 2026 – Business France and the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), in partnership with the Embassy of France to the United Arab Emirates, are bringing together […]
U by Emaar & Visa Announce 10-Year Partnership

U by Emaar, the lifestyle loyalty programme of Emaar and Visa, announced an exclusive 10-year co-branded partnership to deliver a new premium lifestyle rewards proposition across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The collaboration will combine Visa’s payments technology, global network and analytics capabilities with U by Emaar’s lifestyle ecosystem to create a differentiated rewards […]
Zayed Sports City Launches Village Nights Tonight in Abu Dhabi

Zayed Sports City announced the launch of Village Nights, inviting families and friends to enjoy evenings of food, live entertainment and outdoor activities in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Celebrating Emirati culture and traditions, Village Nights combines traditional performances, local and international flavours and contemporary entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting. The programme welcomes families […]
Citi® Token Services Expands Global Footprint into UAE and Japan

Citi announced the expansion of Citi Token Services into the UAE and Japan, advancing our strategy to build a more connected, always-on financial ecosystem for corporate and financial institutional clients. The expansion is the latest milestone in Citi Services’ broader digital assets strategy, which is focused on solving real-world client needs by building bank-grade capabilities […]
Rosewood Abu Dhabi to Offer Limited Collection of Completed Residences for Private Ownership on Al Maryah Island

Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and Rosewood Abu Dhabi today announced that a limited collection of completed residences, Rosewood Residences Abu Dhabi, will be offered for private ownership for the first time. The 73 residences will be released to market in Q4 2026, creating a distinctive opportunity to own a home […]
Hazza bin Zayed inaugurates 1st Al Ain Future Business Forum

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has inaugurated the 1st Al Ain Future Business Forum, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) under the theme Invest, Develop, Thrive, at ADNEC Centre Al Ain on 23-24 September 2026. His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al […]
Etihad launches Etihad Escapes to extend travel experience beyond flights

Etihad Airways has unveiled Etihad Escapes, a new travel platform designed to extend the Etihad experience beyond the flight and make it easier for guests to plan and book more of their journey in one place. Announced at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, Etihad Escapes will launch in October, initially allowing guests with […]
Arab Media Summit 2026 to honour media excellence in region

The Arab Media Summit (AMS) 2026 will host ceremonies for three awards celebrating excellence and talent across the Arab media landscape, as the region’s largest media gathering returns to Dubai from 15th to 17th September, WAM announced. The Arab Media Award (AMA); the Ibda’a – Arab Youth Media Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers […]
TDRA grants Starlink license to provide satellite internet services in UAE

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services License, authorising the company to establish, operate, and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the UAE, WAM announced. The license marks an important milestone in the UAE’s regulatory framework […]
Hub71 Expands Initiate Programme After Almost 5500 Founders Registered

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, is expanding Initiate, its early-stage founder programme, after attracting more than 5,500 applications since launch. A startup has already been selected to begin its venture-building journey with Initiate at Hub71, receiving support to refine its products, validate market demand and prepare for commercial growth. Through Initiate, Hub71 is combining […]