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TDIC Seeks To Complete Financing For Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Mall

The District on Saadiyat island, is being developed by TDIC along with L Real Estate.

Abu Dhabi Desert Showcased As Star Wars VII Trailer Releases

The movie, which will be released in December 2015, was partly filmed in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.

Lego Opens First MENA Store In Abu Dhabi, Plans Dubai Store “Soon”

Spread across 198 sqm, the Lego certified store is located in the newly opened Yas Mall.

Brazil’s BRF Opens Dhs588m Factory In Abu Dhabi

The plant, which is BRF’s largest outside South America, will have production capacity of approximately 70,000 tonnes of food products a year.

Ex Arabtec CEO Plans Sale Of Remaining Stake, Seeks Premium Price

A stock market announcement on Nov. 11 said Aabar had become Arabtec’s largest shareholder after hiking its stake to 34.93 per cent through the purchase of shares from Ismaik.

World’s Largest Roller Coaster Restaurant Opens In Abu Dhabi

The restaurant will span across 14,000 square foot and will have a network of 30 individual roller coaster tracks that loop, spiral and spin around diners to deliver the menu and food to tables.

UAE Banks Close To Resolving Credit Bureau Liability Issue – NBAD Boss

The recently-opened Al Etihad Credit Bureau aims to serve as a safeguard against a repeat of the credit bubble.

Stock News: UAE, Qatar Rise On Positive Backdrop, MSCI Adjustments

Qatar’s index rose 0.3 per cent while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark edged up 0.1 per cent.

Motor Racing-Hamilton Savours His Greatest Day

Hamilton went into Sunday’s race 17 points clear of team mate Nico Rosberg but with the German on pole position and an unprecedented double points on offer.

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways Says Some Flights Delayed Due To Fog

The fog delayed the departure from Abu Dhabi of 44 early morning flights by up to four hours, while several others were cancelled, the airline said.

Abu Dhabi Signs Dhs110m Loan Agreement With Madagascar

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has agreed to provide loans to finance the development of a two-lane road and seven bridges in Madagascar.

Abu Dhabi GP Agrees Multi-Year Contract Extension

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management did not say how long the deal was for but the previous one was not due to expire until 2016.

Preview: F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Weekend

All 60,000 tickets have been sold across the three days of entertainment.

Soccer: Ex-Juventus Star Vucinic Proving A Goal Machine In Abu Dhabi

Vucinic has made 13 goals in eight league games to lift Al Jazira to second in the table.

Restaurant Review: Cipriani Yas Island

The historic Cipriani has its roots in Venice where an army of white-jacketed waiters served celebs such as Ernest Hemingway and the British royal family.

Restaurant Review: Cipriani Yas Island

The historic Cipriani has its roots in Venice where an army of white-jacketed waiters served celebs such as Ernest Hemingway and the British royal family.

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall Opens Its Doors To Public

The 2.5 million sq ft mall, developed by Aldar Properties, includes more than 370 stores with nearly 10,000 covered parking spaces.

Abu Dhabi Opens VIP Terminal

Top-end passengers can be driven to the aircraft in a Mercedes Benz limousine

Abu Dhabi’s Eshraq Properties Approves 10% Share Buy-Back

The company made a net profit of Dhs109.3 million in the third quarter of 2014, down from Dhs140.8 million in the year-earlier period.

EU Commission Clears Etihad’s 49% Buy Of Italian Airline Alitalia

To secure approval Etihad and Alitalia agreed to give up airport slots on the Rome-Belgrade route as Alitalia and Air Serbia, are the only carriers offering direct flights on that route.

Boosting Brand Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is looking to further establish its name on the world stage by transforming Manchester City FC into a global footballing brand. But could the emirate’s era of sports investment be coming to an end?

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Spend $1.08bn In Short-Term On Projects -CFO

Aldar is working on 23 development projects in Abu Dhabi and is focused on completion of existing projects, CFO Greg Fewer said.

Stock News: Earnings Lift Abu Dhabi; Dubai Slips

Abu Dhabi’s index climbed 0.1 per cent while Dubai’s bourse edged down 0.3 per cent.

Abu Dhabi To Charge Citizens For Water Use, Hikes Tariffs For Residents

The emirate, which provided water for free to UAE citizens, will charge a fee of Dhs1.7 per 1,000 litres for Emiratis from next year.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties Q3 Net Profit Up 41%, Beats Estimates

Aldar made a profit of Dhs584 million ($159 million) in the third quarter of 2014, compared with Dhs413 million in the corresponding period in 2013.

EmiratesLNG To Start Operations Mid-2018 – CEO

Once complete, the terminal will be capable of supplying an average of 1.2 billion standard cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas per day to the UAE.

EU To Approve Etihad’s 49% Buy Of Alitalia -Sources

The sources said the EU antitrust authority had accepted the airlines’ offer to give up some airport slots on the Rome-Belgrade route to facilitate rivals.

Lamprell Gets $365m Rig Contract From Abu Dhabi’s NDC

Lamprell’s shares rose as much as 5.8 per cent to 150.25 pence in morning trade, following the announcement.

UAE’s Mubadala Petroleum Says Second Thai Oilfield Starts Production

Output is expected to reach a peak rate of around 15,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) as the wells are completed at the Manora oil field, the company said.

Abu Dhabi’s Bildco Tumbles After Q3 Loss Widens

Bildco posted a loss of Dhs10.8 million ($2.9 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, compared with a loss of Dhs7.7 million in the same period a year earlier.