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AVIATION-
Abu Dhabi launches unified drone platform: The Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility) rolled out a new unified platform for drones in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority, the Interior Ministry, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, Abu Dhabi Mobility said in a thread on X. The center said the platform will spur investments in the sector, boost safety and regulatory compliance, and facilitate access to drone-related services and announcements, without disclosing further details about the platform.
REAL ESTATE-
#1- Dubai-based Samana Developers launched a new office in Abu Dhabi as it looks to expand its reach within the emirate, which currently account for 20% of its sales, according to a press release. The office will house over 40 property consultants to offer on-site support and access to project information.
#2- Hassi Properties launches new private office in Dubai: Real estate agency HassiProperties opened a new private office in Dubai exclusively targeting high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, according to a statement from the Dubai-based company.
#3- Real estate developer Lacasa Living is developing an AED 200 mn residential project, dubbed Ola Residences, on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island, according to a press release. The development will feature 96 fully furnished apartments, including studios and one-bedroom units, and is slated for handover in 1Q 2027.
Looking ahead: The company has six more projects in the pipeline that are ready for development. It forecasts AED 1.2 bn in total project values for 2025, AED 2 bn for 2026, and AED 3 bn for 2027.
TECH-
#1- Colombia’s national oil company Ecopetrol will use Adnoc’s AI venture AIQ’s technologies in its operations, according to a press release. The partnership will last two years, with the possibility of extension, and it aims to support the Colombian company’s efficiency enhancement and clean energy development.
#2- Open Innovation AI set to use Intel’s accelerators: Abu Dhabi’s Open Innovation AI will use Intel ’s Gaudi AI accelerators to boost its AI orchestration platform under an MoU it signed with the US chipmaking giant, according to a press release. The move aims to optimize the platform’s AI workloads and improve its processing efficiency as Open Innovation seeks to scale up its AI solutions for companies and government entities.
