IHC’s AED 100 bn investment behemoth

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WHAT WE’RE TRACKING TODAY

THIS MORNING: GFH eyes IPO of healthcare investment arm on Tadawul + World Liberty Financial investment under the microscope

Good morning, everyone. Our week is off to a leisurely start here, yet the run-up to Ramadan hasn’t stopped IHC from unveiling another investing behemoth worth AED 100 bn. Also on the investment front, a startup has secured funds as it looks to deepen its footprint in the UAE’s burgeoning gaming scene, and yet another UK player is looking to tap into HNWI inflows in Dubai.

Plus: The likes of IHC, Talabat, Lulu, and AD Ports have handed in their 2025 financial results. We’re also keeping our eye on an Emirati delegation that’s just landed in India for a week-long summit all about AI, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Abu Dhabi, as well as news of GFH looking to list its healthcare investment arm on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul.

Happening today

[wwtt3 ] A UAE delegation led by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit, which starts today and runs through Friday, 20 February, according to Abu Dhabi Media Office.

What’s on the agenda: Discussions on global frameworks for AI governance, future strategic priorities for the technology, and mechanisms to strengthen public-private cooperation in support of Sustainable Development Goals. The program also features specialist sessions on emerging applications and global technology shifts, alongside an exhibition,

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement on X. The meetings aim to strengthen bilateral ties across key sectors and will include discussions on regional and global security issues. It will also see the two sides ink several agreements following earlier negotiations.

ICYMI- The meeting follows recent diplomatic visits, including Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s in January.

WEATHER- Temperatures are finally cooling down after a bout of heat that has lasted a couple of weeks, with the mercury set to cool and blowing winds — potentially bringing dust — and clouds set to gather. Expect a high of 26°C and a low of 20°C in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to the National Center of Meteorology.

Watch this space

IPO WATCH- GFH is taking its Abu Dhabi-born healthcare platform to a Riyadh exit: Bahraini investment bank GFH is looking to IPO its healthcare investment arm Healian on the Saudi exchange (Tadawul) over the next 12-18 months, CEO Hisham Alrayes told Bloomberg (watch: runtime: 5:41), citing the sector’s “very attractive” valuations. Alrayes had previously said that GFH, which is listed in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait, was weighing an IPO in Saudi Arabia.

Why not ADX or DFM? While Saudi equities have seen some compression over the past year, Tadawul remains the logical regional venue for a healthcare name given its liquidity depth and investor appetite for defensive growth plays, a financial market strategist told EnterpriseAM.

About the platform: Helian expanded in November 2021 when GFH acquired a majority stake in UAE-based Multi-Specialty Healthcare Partner Holding, which operates over 30 clinics and pharmacies across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and other emirates, spanning dental, cosmetic, and dermatology services, primary care, women’s health, and pediatric rehabilitation.

UAE-US RELATIONS — Capitol scrutiny circles UAE-linked Trump crypto stake: Two Democratic senators have asked the US Treasury to assess whether a national security review is warranted into a reported USD 500 mn UAE stake in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family-linked crypto venture, Reuters reports, citing a letter it reviewed. The letter asked the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to look into concerns about how data and information collected by World Liberty Financial could be used.

Under the microscope: As we previously reported, the Wall Street Journal said the agreement involves a 49% stake acquired days before US President Donald Trump’s inauguration by Aryam Investment 1, a Tahnoon-backed vehicle set to become World Liberty Financial’s largest shareholder and take two board seats. Trump denied knowledge of the sale earlier this month.

Why it matters: CFIUS can block, unwind, or impose conditions on foreign investments deemed risky. A probe could slow or reshape the transaction — and put future cross-border crypto and tech agreements under sharper regulatory guardrails. Currently, the UAE and US are in a broader-phase tech engagement, one that includes Washington’s approval of large-scale Nvidia AI chip exports to help advance the 5 GW Stargate UAE AI campus, and Abu Dhabi’s entry into the US-led Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing AI-era supply chains.

Data point

802.1 mn — that’s how many people used public and shared transport in Dubai last year, up 7.4% y-o-y, according to a press release. Average daily usage reached 2.2 mn as the year saw a total of 167.3 mn trips.

The breakdown: Dubai Metro was the most popular form of transport, accounting for the largest portion of users at 37%, with a 7% increase in passenger trips to 294.7 mn across its red and green lines. Taxis accounted for 26% of users, while buses saw 25%. Share mobility services accounted for 9%, marine transport brought in 2%, and Dubai Tram saw 1%.

The big story abroad

The Netflix-Paramount-Warner Bros dance is back in the news after Bloomberg broke the news that Warner Bros Discovery is mulling a renewed hostile bid from Paramount Skydance which could potentially nix a prior agreement with Netflix. Paramount has vowed to pay the termination fee — at USD 2.8 bn — owed to Netflix if the streaming giant’s bid is turned down, as well as backstop Warner Bros’ debt refinancing. Netflix’s bid of USD 27.75 per share for Warner Bros’ namesake studio and HBO Max streaming business was accepted late last year.

ALSO WORTH NOTING THIS MORNING- The automotive industry is reeling from a USD 65 bn hit following a sweeping reversal of US climate policy. The downturn has disproportionately affected the companies that wagered the most on EVs, with global automotive player Stellantis being hit the hardest after suffering a USD 26 bn write down.

AND- The CHF has appreciated recently — driven by geopolitical turmoil and the greenback’s recent dip — against the EUR and USD and is undermining the competitiveness of Swiss exporters. The haven currency has already recorded a 3% rise in 2026 and has especially pressured small and medium-sized companies, trade associations have said. Switzerland’s exported goods and services make up more than 70% of its GDP.

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IHC establishes an AED 100 bn investment powerhouse

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) is pulling the trigger on yet another investment powerhouse as Abu Dhabi continues to centralize capital amid rising regional and international competition. International Holding Company (IHC) will establish Judan Financial in a bid to create what it says could be the region’s largest diversified financial services firm, according to a disclosure (pdf). The new entity will debut with a valuation of around AED 100 bn, overseeing more than 20 existing financial services firms with more than AED 870 bn in assets under management, according to a press release.

The ownership breakdown: IHC will jointly own the firm alongside subsidiaries Alpha Dhabi Holding, the newly merged 2PointZero Group, and Sirius International Holding. Individual stakes weren’t disclosed, however Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan will chair Judan, with Investment Minister Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi serving as vice chairman.

Judan will provide exposure to different international markets, stretching across numerous sectors including mortgages and lending, microfinance, corporate, retail, and investment banking, asset and wealth management, ins. and reins., brokerage and capital markets, and tech-linked financial services. IHC, Alpha Dhabi, 2PointZero, Sirius, and other entities plan to transfer stakes in more than 20 entities into the company.

Some of IHC’s most prominent subsidiaries will be folded into the company, including: investment firm Chimera Investment, brokerage International Securities, asset manager Lunate, ins. arm RIQ, Egyptian investment bank Beltone, Abu Dhabi’s Wio Bank, and digital financing platform Zelo, among others. Further additions will depend on regulatory approval, the statement read, with the current portfolio including several entities tied to Wall Street players, Bloomberg reports.

Backing already in the bag: As part of Judan’s plan to attract third-party and institutional capital, it has already secured an initial group of institutional and strategic backers. It’s eyeing long-term partnerships with sovereign, ins., pension, and family office investors.

What’s next? Judan will stay private, with the firm saying it wants to retain as much strategic control as possible. Expansion is a priority in the coming five years, both organically and through takeovers. The firm is also looking to roll out digital and data-driven products.

Why this matters

The move is further evidence of Abu Dhabi recalibrating its investment strategy by consolidating smaller funds and entities into powerhouse investment vehicles, as the UAE looks to bolster its investing speed, agility, and capacity amid intensifying regional competition. Earlier this month, Abu Dhabi-based investment giant ADQ was consolidated under L’imad Holding, the UAE’s newer sovereign investment platform. The new entity was reported to hold as much as USD 500 bn in assets under management. Last year, IHC merged its subsidiaries Multiply Group, 2PointZero, and Ghitha Holding to form an AED 120 bn powerhouse.

Earnings season trudges on

IHC compounds gains as capital recycling accelerates

International Holding Company (IHC) scaled up in FY 2025, with net income rising 35.1% y-o-y to AED 34.7 bn and revenue climbing 29.1% to AED 111.4 bn, according to its management discussion and analysis report (pdf). Total assets expanded 6.7% to AED 428.6 bn.

Where it came from: Real estate and construction remained the anchor at 39.7% of revenue, underpinned by record development sales at Aldar. Marine and dredging contributed 27.1%, while energy and mining delivered the sharpest acceleration, with revenues surging 247.8% y-o-y following acquisitions and platform build-out.

Capital rotation in motion: IHC booked disposal gains including AED 2.8 bn from Modon and AED 2.7 bn from PAL Cooling, alongside Reach, recycling capital into higher-conviction platforms.

Looking ahead: Management reiterated its 2030 growth roadmap, centered on platform consolidation — as we previously reported, newly consolidated 2PointZero Group posted net income of AED 3.6 bn in FY 2025, up from AED 189 mn a year earlier, reflecting one month of consolidation — alongside AI integration across subsidiaries and selective global expansion.

ADNH posts AED 1.6 bn in revenue, fueled by high tourism and sector acquisitions

Higher tourism inflows helped Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) reach net income of AED 1.1 bn in 2025, up 14.2% y-o-y, according to its financials (pdf). Total revenues jumped 20.7% y-o-y to AED 3.5 bn, driven primarily by high tourism demand and expansions in the catering sector, according to its management and analysis report (pdf).

Behind the results: The hotel segment contributed AED 1.6 bn in total revenue, rising 12% y-o-y largely due to high growth in the Abu Dhabi and Dubai markets and a surge in tourism, events, and exhibitions. The catering business added AED 1.7 bn, a 38% y-o-y increase, while the transport sector saw a 14% y-o-y dip to AED 261 mn due to a decline in taxi operations. Results were also boosted by its increased stake in Compass Arabia to 50% interest, resulting in a gain of AED 17.5 mn.

Dividends: The group proposed a dividend distribution of AED 378 mn, representing a 6.9% dividend yield, according to its earnings release (pdf).

Talabat reports 4Q 2025 results

Talabat saw its adjusted net income come in at USD 124 mn in 4Q 2025, marking a modest 1% y-o-y jump, according to its earnings release (pdf). Management revenues were up 26% y-o-y to USD 1 bn. Gross merchandise value rose 21% y-o-y during the quarter to USD 2.5 bn, Talabat said in the release.

For the full year, Talabat saw its net income jump 15% y-o-y to USD 451 mn and management revenues increased 31% y-o-y to USD 3.9 bn.

Looking ahead: “As we enter 2026, we are now taking a deliberate step to invest more in our business with the full support of our Board. We have earmarked more than USD 100 mn in ecosystem investments for 2026,” CEO Toon Gyssels said.

Lulu Retail reports 4Q 2025 revenue of USD 1.9 bn

Lulu Retail reported USD 1.9 bn in 4Q 2025 revenue, up 2.4% y-o-y, driven by strong demand for fresh food and electronics, according to an earnings release (pdf). E-commerce grew 51.8% y-o-y, representing 7.3% of total sales.

For the full year, net income stood at USD 205 mn, while revenue grew 4.1% y-o-y to USD 7.9 bn (AED 29.1 bn). Growth was supported by 2.3% like-for-like sales gains and the opening of 20 new stores across the GCC. E-commerce grew 38.6%, and EBITDA stood at USD 782 mn.

Dividends: The board proposed a final 2H dividend of USD 98.4 mn (AED 361.5 mn) and full-year dividend of USD 197 mn (AED 723 mn).

Tabreed net income falls 17.7% y-o-y

Financing and refinancing costs weighed on state-owned district cooling company Tabreed’s financials, with net income decreasing 17.7% y-o-y to AED 495.9 mn, as transaction-related charges also offset stable operations, according to its financials (pdf) and a separate earnings release (pdf). The company cited increased borrowing costs after replacing legacy facilities at prevailing market rates, additional debt linked to the Pal Cooling investment and one-offs tied to closing that transaction, and the Palm Jebel Ali concession.

Revenues edged up 1% to AED 2.5 bn, supported by fixed capacity charges, while consumption volumes slipped 1% due to cooler weather. Total connected capacity reached 1.6 mn RT by the end of the year — up 19% y-o-y.

The board recommended a final dividend of 6.5 fils for 2H, bringing the FY total to 13 fils per share, equivalent to a 71% payout of normalized net income.

AD Ports reports growth across the board

AD Ports Group saw its bottom line jump 18% y-o-y to AED 584 mn in 4Q 2025, according to an earnings release (pdf). The firm’s top line climbed 30% y-o-y to AED 5.9 bn over the same period.

Full-year 2025 stayed in the same lane: The group reported a 17% y-o-y increase in net income to AED 2.1 bn in 2025, while its revenues rose 20% y-o-y to AED 20.8 bn.

By the segment:

Revenues from the group’s port clusters rose 21% y-o-y to AED 2.9 bn for the full year, driven by growth across international container operations, bulk and general cargo, as well as higher container concession fees from UAE operations, supported by the ramp-up of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port;
Maritime and shipping revenue climbed 33% y-o-y to AED 10.7 bn, led by growth across business segments;
The economic cities and freezones segment recorded a 45% y-o-y rise in revenues to AED 2.9 bn, on the back of its AED 2.5 bn land sale agreement to Mira developments and AED 570 mn sale of two built-to-suit warehouses to Aldar;
The logistics segment’s top line fell 6% y-o-y to AED 4.4 bn in 2025, on the back of a softer freight-forwarding market and the reclassification of Sesé Auto Logistics out of the cluster.

iBloxx raises USD 5+ mn to launch its shooter game

Dubai-based game developer iBloxx Studios has raised more than USD 5 mn to push its game StrayShot from the testing phase to commercial release, according to a press release. The capital will fund global marketing and distribution, live operations, continued updates, and work toward future console editions. The game is expected to incorporate blockchain-based mechanics that would enable ownership and trading of in-game assets. The startup counts Dubai Future Foundations among its local partners.

IN CONTEXT- iBloxx previously took part in the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), an initiative launched back in 2023 that aims to make Dubai one of the world’s top 10 gaming hubs by 2033. DPG33 is aiming for the sector to contribute USD 1 bn to the Emirates, and, as of last summer, had seen over 60 firms set up shop in Dubai.

A lucrative sector: The initiative fits into a bigger Emirates-wide strategy to position the UAE as a gaming hub, with mega projects such as Wynn Resorts’ planned USD 3.9 bn gaming resort. Previous analyst estimates had put possible gaming revenues from casinos at USD 3-5 bn, while Bloomberg Intelligence previously predicted the gaming sector could contribute up to 1.3% of the UAE’s GDP and bring in roughly USD 6.6 bn.

Legislation has been quick to keep up, with the UAE issuing a national commercial gaming framework at the end of last year — the first GCC market to do so — as well as several gaming-related vendor licenses.

Leadership reshuffle at DP World and a PCFC appointment

DP World reshuffles leadership amid scrutiny

DP World appointed longtime executive Yuvraj Narayan (LinkedIn) as group CEO, with the former CFO stepping into the role after Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned, the firm said in a statement. Essa Kazim (LinkedIn), who also serves as governor of DIFC and chairman of Borse Dubai, was tapped as chairman.

The timing isn’t coincidental: The change follows the release of US Justice Department files referencing bin Sulayem in connection with the late financier and [redacted] offender Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying governance scrutiny. As we previously reported, two of DP World’s international partners — British International Investment and CDPQ — suspended future investment deployments into joint projects following the disclosures.

Another ports reshuffle in Dubai

From DP to PCFC: Dubai Ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a decree appointing Abdulla bin Damithan (LinkedIn) as chairman of the Ports, Customs, and FreeZone Corporation (PCFC), according to Dubai Media Office.

The profile: Bin Damithan currently oversees DP World’s GCC operations across ports, economic zones, marine services, and trade solutions. A company veteran since 2001, he previously served as CEO and managing director of DP World UAE, leading strategy across the group’s core regional markets.

UK family office consultancy comes to Dubai + Al Warsan waste-to-energy plant to be expanded

Charles Park Family Office partners with AES to serve Dubai’s UHNW families

Charles Park Family Office is coming to Dubai: UK-based family office consulting firm Charles Park Family Office partnered with Dubai-based financial advisor AES International to roll out a Dubai office, according to a press release. The venture will support ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families relocating to the emirate, as well as help regional families looking for support on generational transition.

IN CONTEXT- The new regional base targets the UAE’s rapidly growing UHNW population, numbering nearly 1.3k families in the UAE with a combined wealth of USD 1 tn, the statement read, citing the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025. The Middle East family office sector is projected to reach USD 500 bn by 2030. The UK, in particular, is seeing an exodus of high-net-worth individuals on the back of economic stagnation and tax reforms, with many of them headed to the UAE.

Dubai to expand Warsan waste-to-energy center

Dubai will launch the second phase of its Al Warsan waste-to-energy project later this year, increasing the facility’s capacity to process municipal solid waste and generate electricity, Zawya reports, citing a Dubai Supreme Council of Energy statement. The 2 mn tonnes per annum plant, operated by Warsan Waste Management Company under a 35-year public-private partnership, currently converts up to 6k tonnes of waste daily into 220 MW of electrical power, enough for roughly 135k homes.

BACKGROUND- During COP28, state-backed renewables giant Masdar inked an MoU with Dubai Municipality to develop a carbon capture plant at Al Warsan facility, using emissions from the waste-to-energy plant operations to produce renewable fuels.

The greenback is breaking up with economic reality

It appears that the greenback has decoupled from economic fundamentals, morphing from a currency driven by growth and interest rates into one reacting to the volatility of the Trump administration, the Financial Times ’ Katie Martin argues in an opinion piece. A strange new economic reality for the world’s reserve currency is starting to appear, as while US growth forecasts climbed and bond yields remained elevated this year — all data points that should under normal circumstances point to a stronger USD — the greenback is down nearly 2% YTD against a basket of its peers.

Why it matters: For the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the rest of the GCC, this is a direct threat to the stability of the USD peg. Because of their currencies being tethered to the greenback, they are effectively importing US political risk into the heart of their finances. As global asset managers now shift to maintain US stock holdings, while selling the USD, the Gulf could see its local purchasing power and fiscal reserves eroded by political drama all the way in Washington that has nothing to do with the economic health of the region.

Recently released US job data added to suspicions that macroeconomic reality and the currency are disconnected in a way never seen before. Despite expectations of a soaring USD following January job creation numbers that were double what they expected, the greenback remained flat. Summarizing this broader disconnect, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow proclaimed on his Substack that “We’re entering a new era. US growth will boom this year. But the USD will fall.”

But a weak USD is seen as a good thing by some in the White House, potentially including Trump himself, who described the USD reaching its lowest point in four years last month as “doing great” in comments to reporters. Some in the Trump administration, including Trade Policy Advisor Robert Lighthizer and to a lesser extent Vice President JD Vance, argue that a strong greenback has long dampened local manufacturing and export potential in the states.

MARKETS THIS MORNING-

Asia-Pacific markets are starting off the week in the red, reacting to the Japanese economy missing growth expectations during the fourth quarter of 2025. The economy grew 0.1% during the three-month period, well below expectations of 0.4%, marking a reversal from the contraction recorded during the previous quarter.

ADX	10,636	-0.5% (YTD: +6.4%)
DFM	6,730	+0.2% (YTD: +11.3%)
Nasdaq Dubai UAE20	5,545	-0.1% (YTD: +13.4%)
USD : AED CBUAE	Buy 3.67	Sell 3.67
EIBOR	3.4% o/n	3.7% 1 yr
TASI	11,229	-0.2% (YTD: +7.0%)
EGX30	52,308	+3.6% (YTD: +25.1%)
S&P 500	6,836	+0.1% (YTD: -0.1%)
FTSE 100	10,446	+0.4% (YTD: +5.2%)
Euro Stoxx 50	5,985	-0.4% (YTD: +3.4%)
Brent crude	USD 67.75	+0.3%
Natural gas (Nymex)	USD 3.24	+0.8%
Gold	USD 5,046	+2.0%
BTC	USD 68,918	-1.5% (YTD: -21.4%)
Chimera JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETF	USD 3.73	-1.6% (YTD: -0.5%)
S&P MENA Bond & Sukuk	152.28	+0.3% (YTD: +0.9%)
VIX (Volatility Index)	20.60	-1.1% (YTD: +37.8%)

THE CLOSING BELL-

The DFM rose 0.2% Friday on turnover of AED 1.3 bn. The index is up 11.3% YTD.

In the green: Al Mazaya Holding Company (+9.9%), Al Mal Capital REIT (+3.8%), and Emaar Development (+3.5%).

In the red: Talabat Holding (-9.9%), Amlak Finance (-4.4%), and Amanat Holdings (-3.6%).

Over on the ADX, the index fell 0.5% on turnover of AED 1.5 bn. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was down 0.1%.

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

Signposted to happen sometime this month: Investopia, Lagos, Nigeria.

17-19 February (Tuesday-Thursday): First day of Ramadan.

MARCH

31 March – 2 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Arab Media Summit, Dubai.

26-28 March (Thursday-Saturday): Social Capital Conference, Dubai.

28-29 March (Saturday-Sunday): Emirates International Congress on AI & Visionary Leadership in Transforming Healthcare, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi.

30 March – 2 April (Monday-Thursday): IAAPA Middle East Exhibition and Conference, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

31 March-2 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Investopia 2026, Abu Dhabi.

APRIL

7-9 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Future Health Summit, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi.

13-15 April (Monday-Wednesday): AIM Congress, Dubai World Trade Center.

13-15 April (Monday-Wednesday): The International Glass Manufacturing Show, Dubai.

14-16 April: (Tuesday-Thursday): the International Property Show, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai.

21-23 April (Tuesday-Thursday): UITP Public Transport Summit, Dubai.

MAY

4-8 May (Wednesday-Saturday): Make It in the Emirates, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

11-15 May (Monday-Friday): Dubai Future Finance Week, Dubai.

11-13 May (Monday-Wednesday): AI Everything Global, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

12-14 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Airport Show, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.

19-20 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): Capital Market Summit, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

19-22 May (Tuesday-Friday): Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Week, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

JUNE

3-4 June (Wednesday-Thursday): Annual MENA Investor Conference, Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai.

15 June – 15 September (Monday-Thursday): Dubai Mallathon, Dubai.

JULY

31 July (Friday): Large businesses achieving annual revenues equal to or above AED 50 mn must appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation.

Signposted to happen sometime in October 2026:

Abu Dhabi Space Week, Abu Dhabi.

NOVEMBER

9-10 November (Monday-Tuesday): Annual government meetings, Abu Dhabi.

OCTOBER

4-10 October (Sunday-Saturday): World Space Week, Abu Dhabi.

DECEMBER

2-4 December (Wednesday-Friday): UN Water Conference, UAE.

Signposted to happen in 2026:

The UAE to host the Arab Competition Forum;
Investopia Global Talks, Tashkent.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:

1 January: Deadline for large businesses to implement e-invoicing;
1Q 2027: Completion of the first phase of Hassyan seawater desalination project;

1-3 February (Monday-Wednesday): World Governments Summit.
31 March: Small businesses with annual revenues of less than AED 50 mn are obliged to contract with an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;
31 March: Government entities are required to appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;
1 July: Deadline for small businesses to implement e-invoicing;
1 October: Deadline for governments to implement e-invoicing;
Abu Dhabi’s solar and battery energy facility, combining 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of battery storage, is set for commissioning.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2029:

Sibos 2029 organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), Dubai;
The commissioning of the seventh phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

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