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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar records best quarter ever on deals, with Dh2.69b in Q3-21

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Occupied offplan dispatch plan is actually benefiting Aldar, and drawing in more youthful purchaser

Dubai: Abu Dhabi ace engineer Aldar is feeling the full advantages from consistent off arrangement dispatches and its expectation on conveying progressing projects. Net benefit for the initial nine months of 2021 are at Dh1.54 billion – and that comes from a 28 percent year-on-year increment.

In the July to end September period, the organization recorded improvement deals of Dh2.69 billion – its most noteworthy ever in any quarter. A “enhancing private purchaser and financial backer profile with expanding number of more youthful and female purchasers” was refered to by the engineer for the business spike.

“Aldar’s solid monetary and working presentation this year proceeded into Q3, mirroring our capacity to support development,” said Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO. “As post-pandemic recuperation built up speed, our enhanced organizations kept on bouncing back at pace, with the second from last quarter conveying Dh2.69 billion being developed deals, supplemented by strong renting movement for our retail and business venture property portfolios.”

Aldar was the main designer in the UAE to get once again into offplan dispatch mode after the COVID-19 made break and it has kept the dispatches coming through occasionally this year too, focussed for the most part on the Yas Island.

“We hope to see working exercises across our business and retail resources keep on developing in accordance with the macroeconomic recuperation that is well in progress,” the CEO added. “Aldar keeps on looking for alluring and worth accretive speculation freedoms to develop our arrangement of working resources and we intend to carry all the more new advancements to the market, driven by our extending customer base, including abroad financial backers.”

Last quarter, the Abu Dhabi organization additionally made a drive into Egypt through a proposal for SODIC, one of the greater players in that market.

Income gains in same direction

With initial nine-month improvement deals at Dh6.14 billion, Aldar’s general incomes for the period was Dh6.32 billion, up 8 percent on 2020. Net benefits were at Dh2.43 billion. (In another enormous silver lining, the income accumulation likewise hit a record Dh5.86 billion, “supporting future income perceivability”.) All of the new deals age is assisting Aldar with hardening its money position, which was parted between Dh3.6 billion of unlimited money and Dh4 billion in undrawn submitted offices. These will assist with ‘feasible long haul development openings,” the designer said.

Obviously, the retail portfolio – with resources like Yas Mall – likewise recorded a ricochet back, with higher footfall and deals coming to up to “close pre-Covid” levels.

Update on Egypt bargain

Aldar is as yet anticipating administrative leeway in Egypt for the SODIC securing. Aldar has lined up with another Abu Dhabi substance – ADQ – in setting up the deal.

It was recently that Aldar talked about a section into new business sectors, mirroring an adjustment of its functional model and a selective spotlight on its headquarters.

SODIC is one of the greater names in the Egypt land space, with a portfolio that ranges for the most part upscale masterplanned networks.

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Aldar additionally sees openings opening up to gain huge land banks in Abu Dhabi – and somewhere else in the UAE. That would incorporate retail and instructive resources just as private, as per Fewer. Additionally, there will a nearer investigation of potential outcomes in the coordinations and warehousing, which after the pandemic drove interruption has become hot property.

“We think there is opportunities for loads of combination in Abu Dhabi,” said Greg Fewer, Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer. “Aldar has the solid capacity to make groundbreaking acquisitions.”

Obviously, it has the money close by to make those arrangements conceivable, when one appears The close to Dh7 billion has its employments. “Stay fluid when enormous portfolios become accessible out of nowhere,” said Fewer.

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AI now keeping track of UAE motorists: Here’s why

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The UAE is stepping up efforts to improve road safety, with authorities increasingly turning to AI (artificial intelligence) to monitor driver behaviour and reduce traffic accidents.

The UAE Ministry of Interior revealed that AI-powered systems are now being used across the country to analyse motorists’ behaviour behind the wheel. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to tackle human behaviour.

Road safety

Despite ranking among the top countries globally for road quality, the UAE continues to face concerns over traffic-related injuries and fatalities, with reckless driving and unsafe habits cited as leading causes.

Officials say the new AI systems go beyond traditional enforcement. Dedicated digital platforms are being used to identify accident hotspots, allowing authorities to respond with targeted safety measures and improved traffic management.

Training programmes for motorists

Drivers involved in both major and minor accidents are also being closely monitored. Based on their behavioural profiles, they are enrolled in structured training programmes designed to address risky driving patterns and improve overall road discipline.

Brigadier Dr Rashid Sultan Al Khudr, Director General of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, said AI tools are also being used to assess driver risk levels. This helps authorities develop more focused initiatives and introduce standards aimed at curbing dangerous driving.

By combining high-quality infrastructure with AI-led monitoring and behavioural interventions, officials hope to significantly reduce accidents and create safer roads for all users.

The initiative also aligns with the UAE’s broader vision of building smarter, more sustainable cities, where innovation plays a central role in improving everyday life.

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UAE’s Etihad Rail transports Nissan cars for the first time

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The UAE has marked a significant milestone in its logistics sector, with Etihad Rail successfully transporting its first consignment of Nissan vehicles by rail from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi.

The shipment, carried from the ports of Fujairah to the dry port at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), represents the first time cars have been transported via the country’s national rail network. The move was carried out in collaboration with Al Masaood Automobiles and Etihad Rail Freight.

Industry leaders say the development signals a major step forward in diversifying rail cargo beyond traditional bulk commodities, expanding into high-value shipments such as finished vehicles. It also highlights the growing role of rail in integrated, end-to-end supply chains across the UAE.

Omar Alsebeyi, CEO of Etihad Rail Freight, described the milestone as a clear demonstration of the network’s capabilities. For the automotive sector, the collaboration marks a first-of-its-kind partnership.

Beyond efficiency gains, the shift to rail freight also supports sustainability goals. Rail transport produces significantly lower emissions compared to road freight, aligning with the UAE’s broader environmental ambitions, including the Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.

Officials say the milestone reflects the strength of the UAE’s integrated infrastructure ecosystem, where strategic investments and private sector collaboration are driving innovation in logistics and supporting long-term economic growth.

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Dubai Ruler launches world’s largest dates factory to fight child hunger

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Dubai is taking a bold step in the global fight against hunger, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announcing the launch of the world’s largest dates factory aimed at feeding millions of malnourished children each year.

The landmark initiative will produce up to 150 million date-fortified food units annually, targeting children suffering from malnutrition in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Announced on Friday, the project is being developed in collaboration with key partners, aligned with a broader humanitarian vision led by Sheikh Mohammed. The factory will transform dates, a staple deeply rooted in the UAE’s heritage, into high-value nutritional products designed to combat hunger at scale.

“The goal is to produce 150 million date-fortified food units annually, dedicated to children suffering from malnutrition,” Sheikh Mohammed said, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to global food security.

He emphasized the cultural and historical significance of dates in the region, noting that palm trees have sustained communities for generations. The new initiative seeks to build on that legacy by repurposing the fruit into a modern solution for one of the world’s most urgent challenges.

The project forms part of a wider humanitarian push by the UAE. Earlier this year, Sheikh Mohammed launched the Edge of Life Ramadan campaign, which aims to help save five million children under the age of five from hunger and malnutrition.

Officials say the initiative also reflects a broader call for collective action, encouraging participation from individuals, institutions, and organisations across the UAE to support vulnerable populations worldwide.

By combining tradition with innovation, the UAE’s latest project signals a growing role in tackling global humanitarian challenges, one that extends far beyond its borders.

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