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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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Abu Dhabi expands driverless taxi services on Yas Island

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Abu Dhabi has expanded its driverless taxi services on Yas Island with the addition of a new operator, Autogo, marking another step forward in the emirate’s autonomous mobility plans.

The expansion is being implemented in collaboration with Apollo Go, a subsidiary of China’s technology company Baidu, while Autogo, a subsidiary of K2, will serve as the local operator joining the growing ecosystem of autonomous transport providers.

The move follows the successful completion of testing and operational trials on Yas Island, allowing the service to transition into commercial operations for Level 4 autonomous taxis, which are capable of operating without human intervention in most conditions.

Residents and visitors can access the service through the AutoGo smart application, available on both Android and Apple app stores.

According to Waleed Alblooshi, Vice President of Strategy at K2, the rides will be offered free of charge at this stage, allowing the public to experience autonomous mobility as a practical transportation option before the service moves to full commercial operations.

Driverless taxi services are also expected to expand in the future to Al Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Al Saadiyat Island, as part of Abu Dhabi’s broader strategy to introduce smart mobility solutions across the emirate.

The initiative forms part of Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision to expand autonomous mobility services, diversify operators, and strengthen the overall readiness of the transport ecosystem.


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Dubai announces new law for outsourcing government services

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    In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (5) of 2026 regulating the outsourcing of government services in Dubai.

    The new law aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of government services while making them more accessible to customers. It also seeks to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors, support Dubai’s strategic goals, and create more private-sector job opportunities for UAE nationals.

    What the new law says

    Under the law, outsourcing allows a contracted company to provide some or all government services on behalf of a government entity, based on agreed terms and conditions. The regulation aligns with global best practices to ensure transparency, efficiency, and improved service delivery.

    The law outlines the role of the Department of Finance in overseeing government service outsourcing, including setting the rules, procedures, and compliance requirements for such arrangements. Contractors must be licensed private for-profit or non-profit organisations authorised to operate in Dubai.

    Who is allowed to engage contractors?

    Government entities are allowed to engage multiple contractors for the same service, ensuring fair competition. Exclusive contracts are only permitted if a contractor is the sole bidder.

    The legislation also defines the contents and duration of outsourcing contracts, rules for termination, and protections for contractor assets. It includes provisions on violations and penalties, and allows contractors to assist in collecting fines related to service users who breach applicable regulations.

    However, contractors whose employees are granted judicial enforcement authority are prohibited from imposing fines or administrative penalties beyond those specified in the government entity’s regulations.

    Who will monitor performance?

    Government entities must also monitor and evaluate contractor performance regularly, using performance indicators aligned with their strategic objectives.

    In addition, contractors are required to employ at least one UAE national for every non-national employee, with salaries and incentives determined according to applicable regulations and contract terms.

    The law states that Law No. (12) of 2020 on Contracts and Warehouse Management in the Dubai Government will apply to contractor selection procedures and any matters not addressed in outsourcing contracts.

    Government entities and contractors have three years to align their operations with the provisions of the new law, which comes into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.


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    Abu Dhabi confirms public buses, taxi services, freight transport operating normally 

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    The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has confirmed that all vital transport services across Abu Dhabi are operating normally, with no disruption to services.

    Authorities said operations continue in line with approved operational and business continuity plans, ensuring that transport systems remain fully functional despite regional developments.

    The services operating without interruption include the road network and related infrastructure, traffic management systems and control rooms, public bus and taxi services, freight transport operations, and regulatory functions across land, maritime, and aviation sectors.

    Officials also confirmed that precautionary measures are being implemented in coordination with relevant authorities to maintain operational stability and ensure the smooth flow of traffic across the emirate.

    DMT emphasised that the safety of residents, commuters, and road users remains a top priority.

    Residents and travellers are advised to follow official and accredited channels for updates and information regarding transport services and road conditions.


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