More than 3,500 buildings have been constructed in Abu Dhabi in 2018.
That's according to the capital's statistics centre, which says supply has kept up with the growing population.
Most of the developments were in the Al Ain region, which saw close to 1,900 new projects in 2018.
Officials say the number completed buildings reflects the strength of Abu Dhabi's construction sector and is an indicator of market demand.
UAE citizens, residents can now invest in government sukuk from AED 1,000
In a first for the UAE, the Ministry of Finance has launched the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, giving citizens and residents access to a government-backed, Shariah-compliant investment opportunity.
Emirates offers travel insurance with conflict-cover, free extension
Emirates Airline has introduced the world's first conflict cover for travel that includes medical reimbursement of up to $25,000, hotel stays "during airport closures" and a free trip extension of up to 30 days, offering travellers "greater peace of mind".
DXB aims for 85% operation recovery by end of 2026
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is likely to make an 80-85 per cent operational recovery by the end of 2026 following the regional developments, announced CEO of Dubai Airports Paul Griffiths.
Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI
Microsoft has been sued by shareholders who accused the company of defrauding them and inflating its stock price by failing to disclose slowing growth in its Azure cloud business and the need to spend billions of dollars on AI infrastructure.
HyveGeo wins Dubai Holding's top innovation award
UAE climate-tech company HyveGeo has been crowned the winner of Dubai Holding's Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator, securing pilot funding and the opportunity to test its solutions within Dubai Holding's business ecosystem.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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