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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.

Closer home

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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UAE’s new banking rule explained: Why WhatsApp is banned

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The UAE Central Bank has banned banks from using messaging apps like WhatsApp for customer services, but what does that actually mean for you?

Here’s a simple breakdown 

No more banking over WhatsApp

If you’ve ever:

  • Messaged your bank on WhatsApp
  • Received account details or updates
  • Got verification codes or documents

That’s now completely banned.

Banks are no longer allowed to use messaging apps for any financial communication.

Your data will be safer

The main reason for the ban is security.

Messaging apps can:

  • Be used for scams or impersonation
  • Allow easy sharing of sensitive info (screenshots/forwards)
  • Store or process data outside the UAE

The new rule ensures your banking data stays protected and within the country.

What you can’t do anymore

Through apps like WhatsApp, you will not be able to:

  • Transfer money
  • Pay bills
  • Open or close accounts
  • Receive PINs or OTPs
  • Share documents like Emirates ID or bank statements

Where you should bank instead

Going forward, banks will direct you to official channels only, such as:

  • Mobile banking apps
  • Secure websites
  • Call centres
  • Physical branches

 If someone asks you to share banking details over WhatsApp, that’s a red flag.

Watch out for scams

This change also helps you identify fraud more easily:

Banks will not contact you on WhatsApp for sensitive matters anymore

So if you get such a message, it’s likely a scam.

When this takes effect

Banks have until the end of April to fully stop using messaging apps. After that, violations could lead to penalties.

This isn’t about convenience, it’s about protecting your money and personal data. Expect fewer casual interactions with banks, but much stronger security.

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Why UAE residents can expect a long Eid break

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UAE residents could be in for another long holiday, as astronomers have revealed the likely dates for Eid Al Adha 2026 based on early calculations.

According to the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology, the festival is expected to fall on Wednesday, May 27, though the final date will depend on the official moon sighting.

When is Eid likely to fall?

If current projections hold:

  • Dhu Al Hijjah is expected to begin on Monday, May 18
  • Day of Arafah may fall on Tuesday, May 26
  • Eid Al Adha would begin on Wednesday, May 27

The prediction is based on the expected visibility of the crescent moon on May 17, when viewing conditions are considered favourable.

Eid Al Adha is one of the most significant holidays in Islam and coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah. For many residents, it also means a multi-day public holiday and travel plans.

Astronomer Hamid Majoul Al Nuaimi noted that the data has been shared with the UAE Council for Fatwa. However, authorities stressed that official dates will only be confirmed after the crescent moon is sighted on May 17.

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How to skip toll charges as Abu Dhabi launches two new 24/7 gates

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The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the introduction of two new gates under the Darb Toll Gate System in Abu Dhabi. The move aims to improve traffic flow, enhance road network efficiency, and reduce congestion, particularly during peak hours.

Motorists, however, can opt for alternative routes (given below) to avoid toll charges, although this may result in longer travel times.

Locations and launch date

The two new toll gates will become operational on May 4, and will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

They are located at:

  • Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot
  • Wahat Al Karama Street, at the entrance and exit of Sheikh Zayed Street

Toll charges and exemptions

A toll fee of Dh4 per crossing will apply.

However, certain categories will continue to be exempt under Abu Dhabi’s approved toll system, including:

  • Senior citizens
  • People of Determination
  • Low-income citizens
  • Retired citizens

Alternative routes for motorists

The ITC confirmed that the locations were selected based on detailed traffic studies, including traffic density, mobility patterns, and the availability of alternative routes.

Al Qurm Toll Gate (Wahat Al Karama Street):

  • Alternative routes: Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street, Arabian Gulf Street

Ghantoot Toll Gate (Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street):

  • Alternative route: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Street

According to the ITC, the addition of these gates is part of broader efforts to support Abu Dhabi’s urban expansion and rising traffic demand.

The centre will continue to monitor the system through regular evaluations, analysing traffic patterns and performance to ensure the toll network operates efficiently and meets its traffic management objectives.


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