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Abu Dhabi approves plans to develop Khor Al Maqta market

The project will feature Emirati-inspired architecture

Louvre Abu Dhabi opening pushed back to 2017, new director appointed

The museum was originally scheduled to open in 2012 but has been repeatedly delayed

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to add three weekly flights to Sydney

The airline will operate a double-daily schedule to the Australian city from February 2017

US soldier dies in Abu Dhabi

Travis R. Tamayo, 32 was killed in a non-combat-related incident

Abu Dhabi plans new regulations for apps such as Uber, Careem

Ride-hailing services will have to work only with luxury private hire companies to operate in the UAE capital

Abu Dhabi considers extending Sweihan solar project after record low bid

Bidding for the Sweihan solar project is said to have beaten a record set in Chile last month

Aldar’s CEO Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak on building the future of the UAE

Aldar Properties’ Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak talks about the company’s role in transforming the emirate, and why the future looks bright for the ever-growing developer

Image Nation Abu Dhabi to begin producing three movies this year

All three films will be shot on location in the UAE and Oman

Abu Dhabi regulator issues Rothschild Gulf Investment Bank scam alert

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has warned against interacting with the firm

Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi opens its doors

The corporate-focussed hotel has 21 meeting rooms and two ballrooms

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

CEO of Mubadala refuses to rule out more mergers

Khaldoon Khalifa al-Mubarak, boss of Abu Dhabi’s state fund, said further M&As are possible following the merger of Mubadala and IPIC

Cartier’s ME perfume sales rival the US

General Director of Fragrances highlights region’s importance during L’Envol male fragrance launch at Zaya Nurai Island

Taiwan developer Farglory resumes $1bn Abu Dhabi project

The project will now comprise four towers with a mix of residential and commercial space

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA says CFO has left the company

Mohammed al-Ahbabi, currently the deputy CFO, has been appointed acting CFO effective

Careem resumes Abu Dhabi operations, Uber services still offline

Careem said it is operating on a skeleton basis while Uber says it still waiting for clarity from authorities

Video: Fire breaks out at 28-storey building in Abu Dhabi

The blaze at the under-construction tower injured 13 people

Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer awards $327m of contracts

New deals signed covering waste collection, street sweeping and pest control across the emirate

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar awards $70m contract for Shams Meera development

Work to begin on mid-market project at Reem Island

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADIA appoints new global operations head

Garry Beaton joins the fund from Ashmore Group

Uber, Careem services down as drivers detained in Abu Dhabi

Some drivers had reportedly been detained over violations of regulations

Uber, Careem suspend Abu Dhabi services

The companies have not given any reason as to why their services were halted

Landmark Group signs deal with Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall for 23 stores

Landmark will occupy a total retail area close to 200,000 square feet within the mall

Video: Work progressing on Saadiyat Lagoons project in Abu Dhabi

The main construction contract is expected to be awarded before year-end

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

Abu Dhabi hires advisers for sovereign fund merger

In late June, Abu Dhabi announced it would merge Mubadala and IPIC

Abu Dhabi property prices, rents slide in Q2

Capital suffers small declines across the sale and rental markets

Abu Dhabi private clinics report staff layoffs

Changes forcing Emiratis to pay for part of their key are impacting local private hospitals

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA reports Q2 net loss of $160m

Revenues from oil and gas fell by 34.6 per cent to Dhs1.04bn

Abu Dhabi’s GASCO receives LNG storage vessel

The floating import vessel follows delays to plans for an onshore facility in Fujairah, according to reports

S&P maintains strong Abu Dhabi ratings despite low oil prices

The agency affirmed its ‘AA’ long-term ratings for the emirate

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

School fees hike approved in Abu Dhabi

51 private schools given green light to raise fees by 6 per cent