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Abu Dhabi unveils ambitious Dhs13bn 'Digital Strategy 2025-2027'

Abu Dhabi unveils ambitious Dhs13bn ‘Digital Strategy 2025-2027’

By leveraging AI, cloud technologies, and data analytics, Abu Dhabi is set to transform the delivery of public services and optimise governmental operations

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carries 3.5 million passengers in 2024

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carries 3.5 million passengers in 2024

The budget carrier carried more than 1.2 million international visitors to Abu Dhabi in 2024, contributing 25 per cent to Zayed International Airport’s point-to-point traffic

AD Ports Group, KazMorTransFlot to expand Caspian Sea operations

AD Ports Group, KazMorTransFlot to expand Caspian Sea operations

The partnership includes expanding the tanker fleet for crude oil transportation, further strengthening Kazakhstan’s energy sector and deepening the collaboration between AD Ports Group and KMTF

UAE’s AD Ports to invest in greenfield grain terminal in Kazakhstan

UAE’s AD Ports to invest $30m in greenfield grain terminal in Kazakhstan

The total investment in the grain terminal will exceed $50 million across both phases, with AD Ports contributing approximately $30m

Abu Dhabi’s ADIA acquires stake in Canadian Firm Innocap

Abu Dhabi’s ADIA acquires stake in Canadian Firm Innocap

The Canadian platform has identified the Middle East as a key growth market and plans to open an office in Abu Dhabi in 2025

From EcoWASTE to sustainability: Tadweer Group's Ali Al Dhaheri talks about creating value

From EcoWASTE to sustainability: Tadweer Group’s Ali Al Dhaheri talks about creating value

The group’s MD and CEO delves deeper into the group’s ambitious plans to revolutionise waste management and support the nation’s sustainability goals 

Abu Dhabi fund ADIA invest $500m in US power firm AlphaGen

Abu Dhabi fund ADIA invest $500m in US power firm AlphaGen

The investment by a wholly owned subsidiary of ADIA, Abu Dhabi’s biggest wealth fund, is for a minority stake in AlphaGen

Masdar City officially launched testing of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles as part of its ambitious vision to redefine sustainable urban transportation

Abu Dhabi: Masdar City begins testing autonomous vehicles

The autonomous vehicle tests at Masdar City mark an important step toward reshaping how cities approach sustainable transportation

Aldar Properties raises Dhs9bn sustainability-linked loan

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties raises Dhs9bn sustainability-linked loan

The facility is six times larger than any other single-bank financing the company has done in its recent history

ADNOC Gas awards $2.1bn LNG supply infrastructure contracts

ADNOC Gas invests $2.1bn to advance LNG supply infrastructure

The three contracts are part of the $15bn CAPEX that ADNOC Gas plans to invest through 2029

Dubai, Abu Dhabi real estate markets shine in 2024: Property Finder

Dubai, Abu Dhabi real estate markets shine in 2024: Property Finder

As the UAE real estate market continues to evolve, both cities are showing resilience and growth, positioning the region as a dynamic and attractive destination for global investors

Aldar Properties marks milestone, issues $1bn hybrid notes

The success of this hybrid issuance underscores the growing investor confidence in its ability to deliver on its transformational growth strategy

Ethara, Oak View Group assume operations of Zayed Sports City

Ethara, Oak View Group assume operations of Zayed Sports City

Coldplay will perform at the iconic venue on January 9, 11, 12, and 14, 2025, as part of their global ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour

NMDC wins $1.14bn offshore pipeline contract in Taiwan

Abu Dhabi’s NMDC wins $1.14bn offshore pipeline contract in Taiwan

Taiwan Power Company awarded the contract to NMDC Energy and NMDC Dredging and Marine – the subsidiaries of NMDC Group

ADNOC L&S issues $2bn hybrid capital facility to fund growth

ADNOC L&S issues $2bn hybrid capital facility to fund growth

The initial drawing against the facility will be $1.1bn, leaving $0.9bn capacity available to be drawn until December 31, 2026

Abu Dhabi sets up ADRA to streamline business licencing procedure

Abu Dhabi sets up ADRA to streamline business registration

The authority will develop a unified database consolidating data on economic establishments across Abu Dhabi’s mainland and its non-financial free zones

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

Etihad Airways flight aborts take-off in Melbourne, all passengers safe

Flight EY461, carrying 271 passengers, was accelerating for departure to Abu Dhabi when the flight crew opted to reject take-off owing to a technical issue

AD Ports Group expands global presence, boosts financial performance in 2024

AD Ports Group expands global presence, boosts financial performance in 2024

AD Ports Group continued its focus on digital transformation in 2024 with the acquisition of a 60 per cent equity stake in Dubai Technologies

ADGM unveils new fee structure, offers significant reductions

ADGM unveils new fee structure, offers significant reductions

The fee updates follow a series of consultations with the ADGM business community in 2023, focusing on expanding the jurisdiction and improving the ease of doing business

Abu Dhabi’s GDP grows 4.5% in Q3 '24, led by non-oil sector

Abu Dhabi GDP grows 4.5% in Q3 ’24, led by non-oil sector

For the first three quarters of 2024, Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew by 3.9 per cent, with non-oil activities contributing a 5.9 per cent increase

ADNOC ICV programme to inject Dhs200bn into economy in 5 years Image-ADNOC

ADNOC ICV programme to inject Dhs200bn into economy over 5 years

In 2024 alone, ADNOC’s ICV programme reinvested Dhs55bn into the UAE economy and helped facilitate the creation of 5,500 private-sector jobs

NYE 2025 Abu dhabi announces toll waiver on Jan 1 image-courtesy-WAM

NYE 2025: Abu Dhabi announces free parking, toll waiver

Toll fees will be reinstated on January 2 during peak hours, from 7 am to 9am. and 5pm to 7pm

Abu Dhabi: EAD launches carbon MRV programme to advance climate action

Abu Dhabi: EAD launches carbon MRV programme to advance climate action

EAD’s MRV programme represents a key step in advancing Abu Dhabi’s climate goals while supporting the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 commitment

AD Ports group completes major restructuring after Noatum acquisition mage-courtesy-AD-Ports-Group

AD Ports Group completes major restructuring following Noatum integration

This year, AD Ports Group entered Drewry International’s rankings of the world’s 20 largest container port operators and achieved 40th place in Lloyd’s List Top 100 global rankings

ADFD provides additional $40m loan for Maldives Airport Expansion

ADFD provides additional $40m loan for Maldives Airport Expansion

The Velana International Airport expansion includes the addition of up to 26 aircraft gates and a new terminal building for international flights

Mubadala get majority stake in Yash Holding's GMSC and ADS Image Supplied

Mubadala secures majority stakes in GMSC, Al Ittihad Drug Store

With these investments, Mubadala has secured a comprehensive supply chain and distribution network for medical products and pharmaceuticals

Abu Dhabi's Modon Holding acquires luxury La Zagaleta estate in Spain

Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding acquires Spain’s luxury La Zagaleta estate

The acquisition is seen as a major step in Modon Holding’s drive to further diversify its global portfolio, with a special focus on luxury residential communities in high-demand international markets

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port image courtesy wam

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port

With the addition of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, the facility’s annual container capacity has surged by 23 per cent, bringing the total to almost 10 million TEUs

Meet ARIF, ADNOC Distribution's new investor relations chatbot

Meet ARIF, ADNOC Distribution’s new investor relations chatbot

The chatbot ensures that users receive reliable and accurate information, available 24/7 to accommodate a global investor base

AlpInvest, Mubadala establish new portfolio senior fund financing partnership

AlpInvest, Mubadala form new fund financing partnership

The strategic partnership will exclusively focus on portfolio senior fund financing to private equity funds, supporting growing demand for liquidity and capital solutions within private markets