Abu latest news 2017
Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second-largest city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Here are some of the latest news from Abu Dhabi in 2017:
- Abu Dhabi's non-oil sector grows 2.5%: The non-oil sector in Abu Dhabi grew by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2017, driven by a rise in construction and real estate activities. (Source: Gulf News)
- New York University Abu Dhabi opens: New York University (NYU) opened its Abu Dhabi campus in September 2017, marking a significant milestone in the city's education sector. (Source: The National)
- Abu Dhabi's tourism sector sees growth: Abu Dhabi's tourism sector saw a 10% growth in 2017, with the city welcoming over 2.5 million visitors. (Source: Emirates 24/7)
- Abu Dhabi's real estate market shows signs of recovery: The Abu Dhabi real estate market showed signs of recovery in 2017, with property prices and rents stabilizing. (Source: Property Weekly)
- Abu Dhabi's economy grows 2.1%: Abu Dhabi's economy grew by 2.1% in 2017, driven by a rise in oil production and non-oil sectors such as construction and tourism. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Abu Dhabi's Louvre museum opens: The Louvre Abu Dhabi, a museum featuring art and artifacts from around the world, opened in November 2017. (Source: The New York Times)
- Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways reports profit: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of Abu Dhabi, reported a profit of AED 1.4 billion (USD 380 million) in 2017. (Source: Arabian Business)
- Abu Dhabi's ADNOC signs deals with international companies: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed deals with international companies such as Total and Eni to develop its oil and gas resources. (Source: Reuters)
- Abu Dhabi's Masdar City signs deal with Siemens: Masdar City, a sustainable urban development project in Abu Dhabi, signed a deal with Siemens to develop a smart grid system. (Source: Clean Technica)
- Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit hosts Formula 1 race: The Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi hosted the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November 2017. (Source: Formula 1)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Abu Dhabi in 2017. The city continues to be a hub for business, tourism, and culture in the Middle East.