Masdar pivots from green hydrogen to focus on data centers

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WHAT WE’RE TRACKING TODAY

THIS MORNING: UAE firms eye Iraq’s Mosul International Airport + FAB backs Adani Airport with syndicated loan

Good morning, friends. It’s a slightly real estate-heavy news day, with real estate developer MAG planning a major AED 4.5 bn project in Egypt, and a real estate-focused private department of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family raising a landmark syndicated facility.

The big story of the day, however, is Masdar’s shift away from green hydrogen as it reallocates energy — and bns of USD — to powering AI infrastructure amid disappointing uptake of renewable energy. Also: DFM CEO Hamed Ali says foreign trades surpassed local ones in 1H 2025.

⚠️WEATHER- We’re in for some more unstable weather today, with a chance of blowing dust and more afternoon showers, according to the National Center of Meteorology (pdf). The mercury in Dubai will reach 42°C before cooling to 32°C overnight, while Abu Dhabi will peak at 41°C and dip to 33°C after dark.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- UAE firms want in on Iraq’s Mosul International Airport: Twelve companies — including firms from Turkey, Britain, the UAE and Oman — have reportedly submitted bids to run Iraq’s Mosul International Airport, The National reports, citing an unnamed official with the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority. Turkish airport operator IGA is reportedly among the bidders. A final decision on awarding the bid is expected to be reached by the end of August, the source said.

REFRESHER- Iraq’s Mosul International Airport — which has been out of service since 2014 after its destruction during battles against ISIS — was rebuilt and inaugurated last month, and is expected to be fully operational by September. The airport — based in the Nineveh Governorate — will reportedly handle up to 630k passengers and 30k tons of cargo per year. Its new runway was extended to 3k meters with a width of 45 meters.

#2- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is among a handful of global lenders who participated in a USD 150 mn FCY-denominated loan for Adani Airport Holdings, Bloomberg reports, citing people it says are familiar with the matter. The syndicate also included Barclays, DBS, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). The four-year loan was priced at about 300 bps over SOFR. The proceeds will be used for bond buybacks and capex. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone also separately closed a USD 125 mn bilateral facility with MUFG.

In context: Adani’s airport unit has been raising plenty of funds this year to expand capacity and refinance debt. In June, it secured USD 750 mn from global investors led by Apollo Global to refinance existing debt for India’s second largest airport, with some USD 250 mn in additional funding for capex and capacity expansion needs. The funding signals confidence in Adani despite ongoing controversy over potential fraud that had kept it under scrutiny.

REMEMBER- Adani has close links with the UAE: Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) had invested USD 2 bn across Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions, and Adani Enterprises in 2022, but later said it would offload stakes in the first two, and has been gradually reducing exposure ever since. Earlier this month, it sold a 1.83% stake in AESL for AED 727 mn. Adani’s real estate arm was also reportedly in talks to acquire Emaar’s Indian operations for some USD 1.4 bn acquisition of Emaar’s India, but has since scrapped the plans. Adani’s unit in Dubai, Renew Exim, also raised USD 750 mn via offshore bonds earlier this year to lift its stake in Indian contractor ITD Cementation to 67.5%.

#3- VistaJet gets greenlight for KSA operations: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) authorized Dubai-based aviation company VistaJet to offer domestic flights, according to a press releas e. The move makes VistaJet the first foreign private jet firm to be certified to operate in KSA’s domestic market and follows a Gaca decision to lift its cabotage restrictions for foreign on-demand charter operators in May this year. VistaJet previously only operated in the Kingdom through international routes.

BACKGROUND- Saudi Arabia anticipated strong foreign investor demand for the private jet industry and has been looking to cater to the growing interest, The National reported. Bringing in foreign private jets is also set to help Gaca reach its goal of increasing the sector’s contribution to GDP to SAR 7.8 bn (c. USD 2.1 bn).

DATA POINT-

The Human Resources and Emiratization Ministry caught 405 cases of fake Emiratization at private sector firms in 1H 2025, according to a post on LinkedIn. The ministry took due action against involved companies, it said, adding that inspections and digital monitoring systems were central to uncovering the violations. Firms were meant to have achieved a 7% Emiratization rate by 30 June.

REMEMBER- Private companies must increase their Emirati workforce by 2% each year to reach 10% by 2026. The ins. sector is subject to tougher targets — between 50-60% by 2030, including 45% in critical roles and 30% in top leadership.

THE BIG STORY ABROAD-

The international business press has a small handful of stories that are leading the conversation this morning, including a rundown of the minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s last Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Federal Reserve policymakers are equally concerned about the twin risks of rising inflation and falling employment levels, but ultimately decided that inflation is the greater risk of the two, the minutes from its July meeting indicate. The meeting came two days before the Labor Department released data showing the unemployment rate rose in July, followed by a revision to employment estimates that has undermined the notion that the US’ job market remains strong. (CNBC | Reuters | Bloomberg)

Meta is reportedly freezing hiring in its AI division as the company reorganizes the division’s structure, the Wall Street Journal reports. The freeze, which came into effect last week, comes after Meta hired more than 50 employees for its AI efforts, fueling some concern over the cost of its superintelligence buildout.

REGIONALLY- Israel is stepping up its offensive in Gaza, confirming yesterday that it has “begun the preliminary operations and the first stages of the attack on Gaza City.” The Israeli army is now “holding the outskirts of Gaza City,” marking a step towards implementing a widely criticized plan to take over the city. This came as Israel called on 60k reserve troops to join the war, even as it is considering its response to the latest ceasefire proposal. (Reuters | Bloomberg)

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CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

The Spring/Summer edition of Dubai Fashion Week will run from Monday, 1 September until Saturday, 6 September at Dubai Design District (d3), ahead of the New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks. The edition will showcase more than 30 brands from the UAE, Europe, India, and beyond, with runway shows, private events, and an expanded buyers’ program.

The International Government Communication Forumis happening on Wednesday, 10 and Thursday, 11 September at Expo Centre Sharjah. Hosted by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the two-day forum will include panel discussions, workshops, and keynote speeches focused on using strategic communication to develop five global priorities: food security, public health, education, environmental sustainability, and green economy.

SHRM MENA is hosting its Annual Conference + Expo on Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 September at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Under the theme of Shape the Future of Work, the conference will see HR professionals, business executives, and policy makers meet to discuss global trends and challenges for the workforce. An exhibition will also showcase the latest HR solutions and tools.

Check out our full calendar on the web for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays and news triggers.

Masdar is more than halfway to its 100 GW renewables target, as it pivots from green hydrogen for the time being

Masdar’s portfolio expanded 62% to some 51 GW last year, more than halfway toward its 2030 target of 100 GW in renewables capacity, according to the company’s annual sustainability report. Capacity for operational and under-construction projects nearly doubled to 32.6 GW, while operational projects generated 29.2k GWh of clean electricity.

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Where the energy is going: Masdar is shifting the energy from its USD 6 bn mega solar and battery project from green hydrogen production to AI infrastructure, Bloomberg quotes CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi as saying. The decision comes as global demand for green hydrogen lagged far behind expectations, leaving projects without buyers, while electricity needs from power-hungry data centers have soared.

In the UAE alone, Abu Dhabi has a plan to develop 5 GW of gas-fired power plant projects to support its AI strategy. Other projects under the strategy include the 1 GW open-cycle gas turbine in Al Dhafra, as major AI projects like Du’s AED 2 bn hyperscale data center and Stargate UAE, the first international deployment of the US’ USD 500 bn Stargate AI infrastructure platform and part of the 5 GW US-UAE data center cluster in Abu Dhabi, begin to take shape.

It’s been slow going for green hydrogen: High production costs have stifled demand, forcing companies around the world to scale back or cancel projects and raising fresh doubts over the industry’s long-term viability.

Still — Masdar is not completely out: “Today, green hydrogen is under pressure and the market is shrinking. A lot of people who went into this venture are out. We are not,” Al Ramahi said. “But we also need to respect global dynamics. Today, if I want to produce green ammonia, who’s going to be the offtaker?”

The firm has no plans to go public as it remains well-funded through its shareholders Taqa, Mubadala, and Adnoc, Bloomberg reported separately, citing statements from Al Ramahi. The company is targeting USD 50 bn in new investments to reach its 2030 goal, with USD 15 bn expected to come from its own money.

However, Masdar could list quickly if shareholders decide to move ahead. “If the shareholders want it, we can go public tomorrow,” Al Ramahi said, citing the company’s record of bond issuances and established credit ratings.

Speaking of: S&P Global Ratings assigned Masdar a long-term issuer credit rating of AA- with a stable outlook, citing its “extremely high likelihood” of state support, according to a statement and separate press release. The agency noted that Masdar has received over AED 20 bn in equity from the government to finance acquisitions, helping offset execution and leverage risks tied to its rapid expansion. Masdar’s credit profile is also expected to stay very closely-linked to Abu Dhabi’s sovereign rating and the firm also benefits from its strong market position. The ratings agency did note Masdar’s high leverage position as a downside risk to its credit profile.

MAG to establish a AED 4.5 bn development in East Cairo

Real estate company Methaq Arab Group (MAG) will launch its first project in Egypt with some EGP 60 bn (AED 4.5 bn) in investments, according to a press release. The mixed-use project — located in new East Cairo — will include residential, hospitality, and commercial components, regional executive director Nour El Sorougy said.

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What they said: “We bring more than 10 years of experience in Abu Dhabi, where we have developed over 25 successful projects. Today, we are entering Egypt to replicate those successes in a market defined by strong demand and continuous growth,” El Sorougy said.

About MAG: The developer was “established with Emirati expertise and Saudi–Egyptian capital” and plans to use its Egypt project to “build a joint Arab entity capable of competing both regionally and globally.”

It’s not the only Emirati developer with significant investments in Egypt: Modon Holding is pouring bns of USD into the USD 35 bn Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast, where it was tapped as master developer, with others like Sky AD also involved. Meanwhile, Emaar continues to invest in new projects across the country, with a Red Sea development and a New Mivida residential project in the pipeline.

Real estate-focused private department owned by Abu Dhabi’s ruling family secures AED 3 bn syndicated facility

Abu Dhabi’s Private Department of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan closed a landmark AED 3 bn syndicated real estate financing, one of the largest such transactions in the UAE property market, according to a press release. The financing is secured by a portfolio of prime real estate assets across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and is designed to provide the real estate player with greater balance sheet flexibility and long-term liquidity.

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Use of proceeds: The 10-year facility will be used to refinance existing bank debt on improved terms, settle sukuk obligations, as well as for general corporate purposes.

ADVISORS- Our friends at Mashreq and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) acted as joint coordinators and account banks. ADCB, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Mashreq were jointly mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners, as well as hedging banks. ADCB also acted as facility and security agent, while CBD took the role of market hedge coordinator.

The ruling family-owned department was established in 1964 and manages one of the largest recurring income real estate portfolios in the emirate. Its holdings include more than 2.5k residential units, 60k sqm of commercial space, and two five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Foreign trades surpass local ones on the DFM for the first time

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) added 54k new investors in 2025 — 84% of whom were foreign investors — as international trades surpassed local trades for the first time, CEO Hamed Ali told local news outlet Al Emarat Al Youm. Foreign investors, who made up 53% of total activity, now hold 20% of DFM’s total market cap.

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Institutions drove 71% of traded value, helping daily trading volumes climb 75% y-o-y and boosting overall liquidity by 77%.

REMEMBER- The DFM General Index is up 18.6% YTD, making it the Gulf’s best-performing benchmark for the third straight year. Over the past three years, DFM attracted 368k new investors, pushing its market cap above the AED 1 tn mark, Ali said.

On the listings side, Nasdaq Dubai and DFM together hold AED 532 bn in fixed-income listings, including AED 98.8 bn tied to ESG-linked instruments, he said, adding that Nasdaq Dubai has maintained its position as the world’s largest sukuk hub.

Abu Dhabi’s theme park push gives US a run for its money

CNN spotlighted Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global theme park hub, positioning it as a challenger to the US’ Orlando after Disney announced its first park in 15 years will open on Yas Island in the early 2030s. The UAE capital already hosts Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld — which unveiled a major expansion on 1 July with 20 new rides and attractions — and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, with theme park visit rates climbing 20% in 2024.

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Behind Abu Dhabi’s pull: The capital’s location — within medium-haul reach of key markets in Europe, Asia, and India — and streamlined visa processes give it an edge over the US, where longer waits for visas and tighter entry checks have slowed inbound tourism. Yas Island’s climate-controlled parks and shorter queues also provide a more comfortable alternative to Orlando’s heat and congestion.

REMEMBER- It’s more than just theme parks. Abu Dhabi is building out a cultural hub on Saadiyat Island, anchored by the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Zayed National Museum under construction. Under its Tourism Strategy 2030, the emirate aims to raise annual visitors from 2023’s 24 mn to more than 39 mn by decade’s end. Tourism is forecast to contribute AED 62 bn to GDP in 2025, rising to AED 90 bn by 2030.

Taqa taps Turner & Townsend to retire 1.64 GW power plant

ENERGY-

Taqa Transmission taps Turner & Townsend for Abu Dhabi plant phase-out: Taqa Transmission hired UK-based consultancy Turner & Townsend to manage the retirement of a 1.64 GW power plant in eastern Abu Dhabi by 2029, according to a statement. The firm will set up a program management office and oversee upgrades across the grid, including new substations, switching stations, cable corridors, capacitor banks, and high-voltage lines.

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Next up: The replacement facility will integrate solar and nuclear power into Abu Dhabi’s network. Taqa Transmission is actively building grid infrastructure for new generation capacity, including a 1 GW gas turbine in Al Dhafra under a 24-year agreement with Ewec, slated to be operational in 2027.

REMEMBER- Turner & Townsend is active in the UAE: It was recently selected by du to provide project and cost management services for its first AED 2 bn hyperscale data center in Dubai, expected to host Microsoft as its anchor tenant.

TRANSPORT-

Railbus to open engineering + innovation hub in May 2026: US-based sustainable urban transport firm Railbus has kicked off construction on its Railbus Development Hub (RDH) — an engineering and production facility — in Dubai Silicon Oasis, according to a press release. The facility — spanning over 50k sq ft — is set for completion by May of next year. The facility will include specialized zones to support every stage of product development, from concept design and prototyping to executive showrooms for investor engagement. It will also be the operational hub for its solar-powered transit system.

Background: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been undertaking technical and feasibility studies to develop a solar-powered Railbus public transport system within two years. The Railbus system — which will be made up of capsule-like vehicles and will complement the metro and tram, with links to metro stations — is set to be constructed from recycled materials, aiming to cut operational costs by 20-30%.

FINANCIAL SERVICES-

CBUAE revokes Malik Exchange’s licence, imposing AED 2 mn sanction: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) revoked the licence of Malik Exchange, citing the firm’s failure to comply with anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and illegal organizations frameworks, according to a press release (pdf). The CBUAE also struck the exchange’s name off the register and imposed a sanction of AED 2 mn.

Malik isn’t the first exchange firm to fall short of similar regulations, with the central bank revoking Gomti Exchange’s license earlier this month and Al Nahdi Exchange’s operating license in July following similar failures in anti-money laundering regulation compliance.

AI-

X0PA AI establishes regional HQ in Dubai: Singapore-based AI recruitment firm X0PA AI set up its MENA regional headquarters in Dubai, according to a press rel ease (pdf). The office will aim to help firms track and monitor their Emiratization progress and find strong talent. The firm’s founder and CEO Nina Alag Suri (LinkedIn) will head up operations from the emirate.

About the firm: X0PA AI’s platform uses predictive analytics, no-bias screening, and automated candidate selection to assess over 250 mn candidates based on skills, performance potential, and cultural fit. It reduces the time-to-hire window by up to 50% and saves up to 30% in recruitment costs.

MANUFACTURING-

India’s VVDN sets up electronics manufacturing facility in the UAE: India’s global software and electronics manufacturing firm VVDN Technologies established a production facility in the UAE, according to a press release. The expansion builds on its current presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with the facility’s production set to cater to the US, MENA, and European markets.

The details: The production facility is set to be operational in four weeks and will include printed circuit board and automated product assembly, mechanical manufacturing, as well as testing and validation for making electronic products used in the telecom, medtech, and other tech-focused sectors.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE-

#1- UAE-based private conglomerate Deal Holdings launched a new F&B arm — the FAB Group — focused on dining, café, nightlife, and wellness concepts, according to a press release. The group plans to open at least 25 outlets across the UAE in the next five years, with further expansion into Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, and Red Sea locations. The move is slated to create some 800 local jobs, with plans to also bring in Michelin-star talent from the UK and Europe.

#2- Pakistan’s National Foods’ Dubai unit will restructure and divest its stake in Canadian wholesale distributor A-1 Bags and Supplies, held through its Canadian arm National Epicure, according to a disclosure (pdf) to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The board authorized all necessary agreements for the exit.

ICYMI- The move follows the February closure of its Sharjah-based unit, National Foods, a year after launching its first overseas manufacturing facility there, as part of a broader restructuring strategy.

EDUCATION-

Alexandria University will open its Abu Dhabi campus at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, state news agency Wam reports. The new campus will offer programs in health, engineering, computer science, business, and the humanities, alongside professional courses and joint degrees with international universities. Preparations for the launch are currently underway.

Investors warn of fiscal dominance as rising sovereign debt fuels pressure on central banks

A growing chorus of investors are warning that central banks are being pressured to keep rates artificially low, which former IMF Chief Economist Kenneth Rogoff described as a new period of “fiscal dominance” in comments to the Financial Times. Behind the pressure are mounting government borrowing costs for many of the world's largest economies, which have pushed some countries to press for monetary policy changes to tackle often record sovereign debts.

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How Trump’s attacks on Fed Chair could impact interest rates trajectory: Renewed attacks by US President Donald Trump on Fed Chair Jerome Powell following last week’s inflation data are fueling speculations that US monetary policy will remain looser than required. This sentiment was emboldened by the appointment of rate-cut advocate Stephen Miran to the Fed board.

Short-term US Treasury yields fell last week in anticipation of cuts, while 30-year yields rose, a move Capital Economics analysts called “an unusual response to a relatively uneventful data release.” The analysts added that the market may be pricing in what would happen “if Powell were actually removed or the White House took other steps to exert more control of monetary policy, in particular nominating a new Fed chair seen as a stooge for the president.”

The tension between short-term and long-term rates in the US is mirrored globally. The yield gap between two-year and 30-year Treasuries is now the widest since early 2022, while in the UK, 30-year gilt yields hover near 5.6% — their highest in over 25 years. Even in fiscally conservative Germany, 30-year borrowing costs have crossed the 3% mark for the first time since 2011. Investors are watching whether central banks like the Bank of England will scale back bond sales next month amid concerns that quantitative tightening could further drive up borrowing costs.

The OECD expects sovereign borrowing by developed economies to hit USD 17 tn this year, up from USD 16 tn in 2024 and USD 14 tn in 2023, according its Global Debt Report 2025 (pdf). That rising debt burden is clashing with efforts by central banks to normalize their balance sheets after years of quantitative easing. Economists warn that as debt-servicing costs rise, some governments could switch to issuing more short-term paper, increasing exposure to market swings and complicating monetary policy. “The volatility makes it harder to own the long end, and therefore harder to issue there,” said Jupiter Asset Management fixed income head Matthew Morgan.

MARKETS THIS MORNING-

Asian markets are mixed in early trading this morning as traders stand steady in anticipation of Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Japan’s Nikkei and the Hang Seng are both in the red, down 0.4% and 0.1% respectively. The Kospi and the Shanghai Composite are both up, looking at gains of 0.9% and 0.3%, respectively.

ADX	10,204	-0.1% (YTD: +8.3%)
DFM	6,122	-0.5% (YTD: +18.6%)
Nasdaq Dubai UAE20	5,005	+0.2% (YTD: +20.2%)
USD : AED CBUAE	Buy 3.67	Sell 3.67
EIBOR	4.2% o/n	4.2% 1 yr
TASI	10,878	-0.0% (YTD: -9.6%)
EGX30	35,732	-1.0% (YTD: +20.2%)
S&P 500	6,396	-0.2% (YTD: +8.7%)
FTSE 100	9,288	+1.1% (YTD: +13.6%)
Euro Stoxx 50	5,472	-0.2% (YTD: +11.8%)
Brent crude	USD 66.84	+1.6%
Natural gas (Nymex)	USD 2.75	0.0%
Gold	USD 3,390	0.0%
BTC	USD 114,199	+0.9% (YTD: +22.1%)
Chimera JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETF	AED 3.50	0.0% (YTD: +0.5%)
S&P MENA Bond & Sukuk	148.33	+0.2% (YTD: +6.0%)
VIX (Volatility Index)	15.69	+0.8% (YTD: -9.6%)

THE CLOSING BELL-

The ADX fell 0.1% yesterday on turnover of AED 975.7 mn. The index is up 8.3% YTD.

In the green: Hily Holding (+10.3%), E7 Group PJSC Warrants (+4.9%) and Abu Dhabi National Takaful Co. (+4.0%).

In the red: Hayah Ins. Company (-4.3%), Abu Dhabi National Hotels Co. (-2.9%) and RAK Co. for White Cement & Construction Materials (-2.5%).

Over on the DFM, fell 0.5% on turnover of AED 320.2 mn. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was up 0.2%.

CORPORATE ACTIONS-

E7 has kicked off the offer period to purchase all outstanding warrants held by its shareholders at AED 2.40 apiece, according to a bourse disclosure (pdf). The offer will expire on 20 October, and comes as E7 looks to “remove uncertainty relating to the warrant exercise period and early redemption mechanism,” as well as simplify its capital structure, the disclosure said. The warrants were due to expire on 6 December 2026. The company will finance the purchase from its own reserves.

The company could still purchase warrants even if they have not been tendered by the end of the offer date, at a reduced price of a maximum of AED 0.75 apiece.

CALENDAR

AUGUST

15-24 August (Friday-Sunday): Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche.

20-24 August (Wednesday-Sunday): Dubai hosts government pavilion at Gamescom 2025, Cologne, Germany.

SEPTEMBER

1-6 September (Monday-Saturday): Dubai Fashion Week, Dubai Design District.

7 September (Sunday) Opec+ meet to discuss production policy for October.

9 September (Tuesday): Envision 2025, Atlantis, The Royal, Dubai.

8-10 September (Monday-Wednesday): DigiHealth exhibition, World Trade Center, Dubai.

8-10 September (Monday-Wednesday): WHX-Tech Expo, Dubai World Trade Center.

8-19 September (Monday-Friday): Universal Postal Congress, Dubai World Trade Center.

8-18 September (Monday-Thursday): BHM Capital Financial Services’s AED 200 mn rights issue will be open for subscriptions.

10-11 September (Wednesday-Thursday): MENA Public-Private Partnership Forum, Dubai.

10-11 September (Wednesday-Thursday): Annual International Government Communication Forum, Expo Centre Sharjah.

10-20 September (Wednesday-Saturday): IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championship, Abu Dhabi.

12-14 September (Friday-Sunday): The International Real Estate and Investment Show, Abu Dhabi.

17-18 September (Wednesday-Thursday): SHRM MENA hosts its Annual Conference + Expo, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

16-17 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

23-24 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): MENA EV Show, The Agenda, Dubai Media City.

24-25 September (Wednesday-Thursday): The KT UniExpo, The H Dubai.

24-25 September (Wednesday-Thursday): Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Forum, Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development, Dubai.

24-25 September (Wednesday-Thursday): Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, Dubai.

25-27 September (Thursday-Saturday): International Congress of Medical Excellence in Dermatology and Aesthetic Med, Dubai World Trade Centre.

30 September (Tuesday): Africa Debate Conference, Dubai.

30 September (Tuesday): Dubai Podfest, Dubai.

OCTOBER

1-2 October (Thursday-Friday): World Green Economy Summit (WGES), Dubai World Trade Center.

30 September-2 October (Tuesday-Thursday): The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), Dubai World Trade Center.

3-16 October (Friday-Thursday): Dubai Home Festival.

7 October (Tuesday): Enterprise Egypt Forum 2025.

7-9 October (Tuesday-Thursday): The International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection, the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.

9 October (Thursday): Family Office Summit, Park Hyatt, Dubai.

9-15 October (Thursday-Wednesday): IUCN World Conservation Congress, Abu Dhabi.

12–15 October (Sunday-Wednesday): Expand North Star, Dubai Harbor.

14-16 October (Tuesday-Thursday): Global Future Councils, Dubai.

15-18 October (Wednesday-Saturday): Middle East Electric Vehicle Show, Expo Center Sharjah.

20 October (Monday): Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.

22-24 October (Wednesday-Friday): World Investment Conference, Expo Center Sharjah.

27 October (Monday): The UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit, Dubai.

27-29 October (Monday-Wednesday): Future Hospitality Summit, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

27-29 October (Monday-Wednesday): Asia Pacific Cities Summit, Dubai Exhibition Center.

28-29 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

NOVEMBER

1-2 November (Saturday-Sunday): Women's Empowerment Convention (WE Convention), Atlantis The Royal, Dubai.

4-9 November (Tuesday-Saturday):Dubai Design Week, Dubai.

11-17 November (Tuesday-Monday): International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference, Dubai

12 November (Wednesday): Dubai Business Forum, Cipriani South Street, New York City.

12-17 November (Wednesday-Monday): RoboCup Asia-Pacific, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi.

13-15 November (Thursday-Saturday): International Financial Markets (ICA) Conference and Exhibition, Conrad Dubai.

15-17 November (Saturday-Monday): Myplant & Garden Middle East Green Expo, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo City.

17-21 November (Monday-Friday): Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai.

18-19 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): Dubai Future Forum, Museum of the Future, Dubai.

DECEMBER

1-3 December (Monday-Wednesday): Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day).

1-5 December (Monday-Friday): The World Congress of Neurosurgery, Dubai World Trade Center.

7-14 December (Sunday-Sunday): Asian Youth Para Games, APC headquarters, Dubai.

8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): BTC Mena Conference, Adnec, Abu Dhabi.

8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): Global AI Show 2025, Abu Dhabi.

8-10 December (Monday-Wednesday): Bridge media summit, Abu Dhabi.

8-11 December (Monday-Thursday): Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Al Maryah Island.

9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

18-23 December (Thursday-Tuesday): Games of the Future, Adnec, Abu Dhabi.

29-30 December (Monday-Tuesday): World Sports Summit, Dubai.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2025:

e& will complete Adnoc’s private 5G network.
Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM 2025) conference of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation (WeGO)

Signposted to happen sometime in 2H 2025:

Closing of XRG's acquisition of Covestro

JANUARY 2026

1 January: Client asset regime changes in Dubai International Financial Center take effect.

9-11 January (Friday-Sunday): 1 Bn Followers Summit, UAE.

28-29 January (Wednesday-Thursday): IBA Arbitration Day Conference, Abu Dhabi.

28-30 January (Wednesday-Friday): World Customs Organization Technology Conference, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

FEBRUARY 2026

3-5 February (Tuesday-Thursday): The World Governments Summit.

12-15 February (Thursday-Sunday): The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Global Conference, Abu Dhabi.

9-13 February (Monday-Friday): The World Health Expo (WHX), Dubai.

Signposted to happen in 2026:

31 March - 2 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Arab Media Summit, Dubai.
13-15 April ( Monday-Wednesday) : The International Glass Manufacturing Show, Dubai.
14-16 April: (Tuesday-Thursday): the International Property Show, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai.
11-13 May (Monday-Wednesday): AI Everything Global, Adnec Center.
The UAE to host the Arab Competition Forum
Dubai to host the Arab Actuarial Conference
United Nations Water Conference
Dubai Future Finance Week
Investopia Global Talks, Tashkent

Signposted to happen sometime in October 2026:

Abu Dhabi Space Week, Abu Dhabi.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:

1Q 2027: Completion of the first phase of Hassyan seawater desalination project.
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 between 2027 and 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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