By continuing to use the site you agree to our Privacy & Cookies policy

Abu Dhabi

Libya news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data

If you are not a MEED subscriber but need access to trusted information, expert analysis and new sales leads then subscribe to the Middle East’s leading business intelligence service now		 c2a_1___sub_to_MEED

Abu Dhabi trends

Jet Airways: Investment part of Etihad strategy

Inorganic growth pays dividends for Etihad Airways Subscription

2 May 2013, 9:45 GMT | By Jeff Florian

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways is applying a hybrid business model of codeshare agreements and investment in overseas airlines to expand its global footprint

NMDC profit 2008-2012

National Marine Dredging Company Subscription

30 April 2013, 11:28 GMT | By

The UAE-based dredging firm is looking beyond its home market

Thermoplastics output 2012

GCC continues to lead plastics growth Subscription

11 April 2013, 8:29 GMT | By

But region lags behind in plastics processing sector

Thermoplastics output 2012

GCC continues to lead plastics growth Subscription

11 April 2013, 8:29 GMT | By

But region lags behind in plastics processing sector

Abu Dhabi and Dubai construction contract awards 2011-2013

Abu Dhabi takes over as UAE's strongest market Subscription

27 February 2013, 9:55 GMT | By

Louvre and Fairmont awards drive strong start to 2013

Abu Dhabi and Dubai construction contract awards 2011-2013

Abu Dhabi takes over as UAE's strongest market Subscription

27 February 2013, 9:55 GMT | By

Louvre and Fairmont awards drive strong start to 2013

GCC oil and gas awards by country 2012-2013

First quarter energy contracts driven by UAE Subscription

14 February 2013, 6:39 GMT | By

Abu Dhabi offshore developments to dominate first-quarter projects market with spending of up to $10bn

GCC oil and gas awards by country 2012-2013

First quarter energy contracts driven by UAE Subscription

14 February 2013, 6:39 GMT | By

Abu Dhabi offshore developments to dominate first-quarter projects market with spending of up to $10bn

Abu Dhabi aviation sector

Rising traffic boosts Abu Dhabi's position as transport hub Subscription

13 February 2013, 5:52 GMT | By

The emirate’s airport and ports post significant increases in traffic in 2012

Backing Total: The UAE's President Sheikh Khalifa with France's President Francois Hollande on 15 Januar

Oil majors eye Abu Dhabi concession Subscription

31 January 2013, 5:10 GMT | By

The emirate has given little away about how it will select partners for the Adco deal

Consultants prepare proposals for Al-Ain transport study Subscription

28 January 2013, 8:57 GMT | By

Work will update previous planning studies

Consultants prepare proposals for Al-Ain transport study Subscription

28 January 2013, 8:57 GMT | By

Work will update previous planning studies

Filter Abu Dhabi analysis by sector

MEED comment

Offshore

Offshore schemes get under way

16 May 2013, 13:59 GMT | By

Abu Dhabi plans to significantly boost its offshore oil production capacity over the next five years

Abu Dhabi: Saipem out of running for Abu Dhabi offshore oil deal

Abu Dhabi careful on low bidders

18 April 2013, 16:28 GMT

Saipem disqualified from an offshore oil deal in Abu Dhabi despite submitting the lowest price

Dubai: Extravagant schemes are making a comeback

Caution as UAE market recovers

18 April 2013, 16:21 GMT

While many positive indicators have emerged, the construction market still faces challenges

Dubai: Extravagant schemes are making a comeback

Caution as UAE market recovers

18 April 2013, 16:21 GMT

While many positive indicators have emerged, the construction market still faces challenges

Oil

Abu Dhabi’s push offshore begins

15 April 2013, 15:34 GMT

With several offshore oil fields set to move ahead in 2013, the UAE’s oil sector looks towards a bumper year

Oil

Abu Dhabi’s push offshore begins

15 April 2013, 15:34 GMT

With several offshore oil fields set to move ahead in 2013, the UAE’s oil sector looks towards a bumper year

Abu Dhabi corniche

Mirfa points to Abu Dhabi resolve

14 March 2013, 13:56 GMT

The UAE capital is serious about boosting power capacity as exports increase to the northern emirates

Abu Dhabi

Arabtec wins Abu Dhabi contracts

21 February 2013, 12:53 GMT

The Dubai-based contractor has enjoyed a string of successes in Abu Dhabi after Aabar’s investment

Abu Dhabi

Arabtec wins Abu Dhabi contracts

21 February 2013, 12:53 GMT

The Dubai-based contractor has enjoyed a string of successes in Abu Dhabi after Aabar’s investment

Rivals: Europeans face Asian competition for UAE oil

Asia steps up fight for oil deal

31 January 2013, 12:08 GMT

For the first time, a Chinese firm has been shortlisted for a stake in one of Abu Dhabi’s prized concessions

Dubai airport: Concourse A opened in January

Middle East invests in airport expansion

17 January 2013, 12:50 GMT

Authorities are investing in new airport terminals and concourses to meet rising passenger demand

See all MEED commentary

Special reports

Desert

Abu Dhabi set to bolster Western Region economy

22 May 2013, 12:35 GMT | By

Situated in Arabia’s Empty Quarter, Al-Gharbia is, by far, the UAE’s most sparsely-populated region

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi projects sector is back

29 January 2013, 6:34 GMT | By

Despite its vast oil wealth, Abu Dhabi has not been sheltered from the fallout of the 2008 global financial crisis

See all UAE special reports

Tenders

UAE: Road maintenance Subscription

22 May 2013, 19:11 GMT | By

Carrying out periodical maintenance of roads

UAE: Kindergarten maintenance Subscription

18 May 2013, 14:26 GMT | By

Carrying out maintenance and additional works for a kindergarten

UAE: School maintenance Subscription

18 May 2013, 14:23 GMT | By

Carrying out maintenance and additional works for a basic and secondary education school

UAE: Building maintenance Subscription

18 May 2013, 14:19 GMT | By

Maintenance of a building

UAE: Geophysics study Subscription

27 April 2013, 20:22 GMT | By

Provision of geophysics study services

UAE: Waste-to-energy project Subscription

8 March 2013, 9:19 GMT | By

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a waste-to-energy project

UAE: Building maintenance Subscription

2 March 2013, 11:39 GMT | By

Maintenance of a building at a palace

UAE: Mechanical and electrical works Subscription

2 March 2013, 11:36 GMT | By

Carrying out repair, maintenance and operation works for mechanical systems, equipment and electrical installations and fittings at a hospital

UAE: Stores consultancy Subscription

25 February 2013, 21:02 GMT | By

Provision of consultancy services for the design and construction of fodder store

UAE: Patients’ satisfaction survey Subscription

21 February 2013, 8:43 GMT | By

Carrying out a patients’ satisfaction survey

Filter UAE tenders by sector

Contract awards

NPCC wins first package on Umm al-Lulu field Subscription

19 May 2013, 11:18 GMT | By

UAE firm awarded estimated $800m deal on offshore Abu Dhabi field

Petrojet selected for Yas-Mina Zayed gas pipeline Subscription

6 May 2013, 9:04 GMT | By

Egyptian contractor Petrojet to build 45-kilometre gas pipeline in the UAE

Petrojet selected for Yas-Mina Zayed gas pipeline Subscription

6 May 2013, 9:04 GMT | By

Egyptian contractor Petrojet to build 45-kilometre gas pipeline in the UAE

Habtoor Leighton awarded Satah al-Razboot infrastructure package Subscription

1 May 2013, 7:40 GMT | By

Contractor to build offices and utilities on artificial islands for Abu Dhabi offshore development

Habtoor Leighton awarded Satah al-Razboot infrastructure package Subscription

1 May 2013, 7:40 GMT | By

Contractor to build offices and utilities on artificial islands for Abu Dhabi offshore development

Shell selected for Abu Dhabi’s Bab sour gas project Subscription

30 April 2013, 13:39 GMT | By

UK/Dutch group to partner Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in new joint venture

Shell selected for Abu Dhabi’s Bab sour gas project Subscription

30 April 2013, 13:39 GMT | By

UK/Dutch group to partner Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in new joint venture

Petrofac awarded phase two Bab gas compression facilities Subscription

29 April 2013, 8:40 GMT | By

Contract is UK group’s third major award in Abu Dhabi oil and gas sector this year

Petrofac awarded phase two Bab gas compression facilities Subscription

29 April 2013, 8:40 GMT | By

Contract is UK group’s third major award in Abu Dhabi oil and gas sector this year

Emrill wins Etihad Airways contract Subscription

28 April 2013, 9:12 GMT | By

 Deal covers provision of facility management services

Petrofac-led consortium wins $3.7bn Upper Zakum deal Subscription

11 April 2013, 13:15 GMT | By

UK contractor to carry out Abu Dhabi offshore package with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Petrofac-led consortium wins $3.7bn Upper Zakum deal Subscription

11 April 2013, 13:15 GMT | By

UK contractor to carry out Abu Dhabi offshore package with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Abu Dhabi awards airport runway contract Subscription

8 April 2013, 12:47 GMT | By

Contract covers rehabilitation of runway

Companies

See all Abu Dhabi company profiles

People

Mohammed al-Hammadi Subscription

14 May 2013, 7:48 GMT

Mohammed al-Hammadi is chief executive officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Farouk Eltawila Subscription

13 May 2013, 13:38 GMT

Farouk Eltawila is chief scientist, FANR

Petri Tuominen Subscription

13 May 2013, 13:25 GMT

Petri Tuominen is chief financial officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Kenneth Petrunick Subscription

13 May 2013, 13:14 GMT

Kenneth Petrunick is chief programme officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Hwan-Eik Cho Subscription

13 May 2013, 13:10 GMT

Hwan-Eik Cho is president and CEO, Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco)

William Travers Subscription

13 May 2013, 12:56 GMT

Director general, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR)

See all UAE biographies

Latest Abu Dhabi news

Abu Dhabi plans new sustainable cities Subscription

21 May 2013, 6:27 GMT | By

Top Abu Dhabi official “100 per cent certain” of seeing Masdar 2 and 3 cities developed

Filter all Abu Dhabi news by sector

Newsletter Sign-up

More sector and country newsletters

Subscribe to MEED to receive your choice of premium newsletters

Find out more

Most Popular Today

Most Popular This Week