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Yas Island

Major tourism, sport and entertainment destination Yas Island is home to attractions such as the F1 Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Etihad Park and Etihad Arena. 

Economy

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) launches MZN Markets to accelerate Emirati startups’ growth

Sport

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Euroleague Basketball launch inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup

Technology

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) to make international racing debut

Tourism

Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi breaks Guinness World Records title for most waterslides in waterpark

Arts & Culture

Creative Media Authority launches Summer Media Camp programme with two editions in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

Community

Department of Community Development and Aldar partner to develop Yas Community Park

Tourism

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi wins 2026 Liseberg Applause Award, becoming 1st theme park in Middle East to receive honour

Sport

Organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, UFC Fight Night to take place in the emirate

Tourism

Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in landmark project

Environment

Tadweer Group expands Tajmee’e collection system operations across Abu Dhabi

Sport

Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Core X Fitness League to take place across the emirate

Community

Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Emirati Women Chapter welcomes 120 participants to its 3rd cohort

Infrastructure

Aldar and Department of Municipalities and Transport to deliver 9,000 rental units in Abu Dhabi as part of Value Housing Programme

Community

Yas Mall becomes 1st mall in Middle East to join globally-recognised Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme

Tourism

Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi expansion to open to visitors on 4 April 2026

Transport

Under supervision of Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) expands commercial operations for autonomous taxis on Yas Island

Infrastructure

Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) approves nearly 75 million sqm of development across Abu Dhabi in 2025

Tourism

Yas Island and Saadiyat Island attractions receive 195+ awards and recognitions in 2025

Transport

Under supervision of Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) expands operation of Robotaxi to Khalifa City, Masdar City, and Rabdan

Sport

Miral announces development of new sports entertainment destination Topgolf Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Government Affairs

Abu Dhabi marks UAE–Kuwait Relations Week with citywide celebrations

Crown Prince News

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets executive management delegation from The Walt Disney Company

Environment

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi launches framework to establish reuseable foodware ecosystem on Yas Island

Arts & Culture

CNN to welcome 2026 with New Year’s Eve special live from Abu Dhabi

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