Sullivan & Cromwell opens office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
Sullivan & Cromwell has opened an Abu Dhabi office in ADGM and appointed Ahmed T. el‑Gaili to lead its Middle East practice, underscoring the firm’s regional commitments.
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Miral to invest over AED12 billion in new developments across Yas Island
Miral will invest more than AED12 billion over five years to expand Yas Island’s theme parks, add hotels and introduce new immersive attractions in line with Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030.
Etihad unveils Beyond Borders and new A330neo cabins
Etihad has launched its Beyond Borders guest experience and a new A330 three‑class cabin at Arabian Travel Market, part of a US$20bn aircraft and experience investment.
SAKINA explores advanced brain stimulation research in collaboration with PeakLogic
SAKINA and US firm PeakLogic sign an MoU in Abu Dhabi to research personalised rTMS and spectral EEG for autism, traumatic brain injury, concussion and major depressive disorder.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Iraqi counterpart discuss fraternal relations by phone
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed phoned Iraq’s foreign minister to review fraternal ties, cooperation across all fields, and the UAE’s support for Iraq’s security and stability.
Crown Prince Khaled meets Citigroup chair to explore banking cooperation
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed met Citigroup chair Jane Fraser in Abu Dhabi to discuss banking cooperation and financial solutions to bolster sustainable growth.
Al Masraf, Moody’s sign strategic agreement to strengthen risk intelligence and credit capabilities
Al Masraf and Moody’s formalised a partnership in Abu Dhabi to enhance the bank’s risk management, credit decisioning and data-driven capabilities.
Ministry of Defence mourns two martyrs during training mission
The UAE Ministry of Defence said Major Abdalla Shamis Almenhali and candidate Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi died on 14 September 2026 during a domestic training mission, offering condolences to their families.
UAE President and King Abdullah II hold talks in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met His Majesty King Abdullah II in Abu Dhabi to reaffirm commitment to deepen cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and consult on regional developments.
UAE President welcomes King of Jordan to Abu Dhabi on fraternal visit
King Abdullah II arrived in Abu Dhabi on 13 September 2026 for a fraternal visit and was received by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior Abu Dhabi officials.