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ABHI to relocate headquarters to Abu Dhabi

Pakistan’s ABHI moves to Abu Dhabi in bid to deepen tech ties

The fintech platform is currently in discussions with multiple UAE banks about rolling out its solutions

AD Ports Group to digitalise Aqaba port operations

AD Ports Group’s Maqta Gateway to digitalise Aqaba port operations

The implementation of port community system marks the first ever export of Abu Dhabi’s key port digitalisation solution

Etihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Airports, Abu Dhabi Food Hub to set up air corridor for food trade image Getty Images

Abu Dhabi moves to bolster air corridor for food trade

The launch of the Fresh Corridor 2.0 will encourage two-way food trade between the UAE and the rest of the world bringing food products into the UAE

Aldar launches Sama Yas at Yas park

Abu Dhabi: Aldar unveils new premium residential community in Yas Park

Sama Yas, set to launch on February 2, comprises three low-rise buildings, which include one-, two, and three-bedroom apartments, two- and three-bedroom duplexes, two- and three-bedroom garden apartments, and penthouses

UAE President establishes AI and Advanced Technology Council

UAE President establishes AI and Advanced Technology Council

The council will contribute to the continued development and prosperity of the post-hydrocarbon economy

ADNOC bumps up decarbonisation budget to $23bn

UAE’s ADNOC bumps up decarbonisation budget to $23bn

The increased allocation will include investments to grow the company’s domestic and international carbon management platforms

United Printing & Publishing rebrands to E7 Group

Abu Dhabi’s United Printing & Publishing rebrands to E7 Group

The new brand identity combines ‘Emirates’ and ‘7’ and is inspired by the UAE’s unity and future-facing strategy

G42 invests in new edge computing firm Analog

UAE’s G42 unveils new edge computing firm Analog

The venture’s journey from concept to reality is marked by human-focused innovation, design, and solutions that resonate on a human level

ADQ and ADNEC Group to acquire stake in Egyptian hotel company GettyImages-520265584-e1703142282632

UAE’s ADQ, ADNEC Group to acquire 40.5% stake in Egyptian hospitality company

ADQ and ADNEC will invest in the company through a special purpose vehicle, with 49 per cent equity ownership by ADQ and 51 per cent equity ownership by ADNEC

Mubadala lists dual currency bond on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala lists $5.3bn dual currency bond on ADX

The listings include Mubadala’s debut green bond and the fund’s inaugural dirham-denominated bond

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: WTA top seeds Raducanu, Jabeur, Maia to participate

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: WTA top seeds Raducanu, Jabeur, Maia to participate

This year, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open tournament features 10 of the Women’s Tennis Association’s top 20-ranked players

Sheikh Mohamed in Gujarat

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed lands in India for Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit will see the participation of 34 countries and 16 international organisations in its 10th edition

Ex-UAE climate change minister to head IHC’s $27bn fund

Ex-UAE climate change minister to head IHC fund 2PointZero

The investment vehicle’s sprawling portfolio includes Abu Dhabi’s newest fund Lunate, International Resources Holding, and private investment firm Chimera

Khalifa fund TAMM

Khalifa Fund transitions services to TAMM platform, increases accessibility to SMEs

With the transition to TAMM, Khalifa Fund is poised to provide more efficient and accessible services to entrepreneurs in the emirate

Q Holding

IHC’s Q Holding revamps top leadership with new group CEO

The new management team has been brought on from Modon Properties as the group undergoes a restructuring since August last year

Etihad Airways TO RESUME NAIROBI flights

Etihad Airways targets 18 million passengers by 2025

The airline’s expansion plan includes broadening its global network, offering more choices to travellers, and increasing flights to key international markets

Abu Dhabi to enable recycled water supply to 1,600 farms image Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi to enable recycled water supply to 1,600 farms

ADAFSA has a system in place to monitor the quality and safety of recycled water before distributing it to farms

ITC ROAD CLOSURE - ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi road closure: Al Maryah Street bridge to be shut in January

The ITC announced the Al Maryah Street bridge, will be sealed off to traffic, from January 8 until February 3

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Etihad announces new flight destinations in India, US, Europe, Africa

Etihad Airways commenced daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala on January 1

The 6 companies making up Abu Dhabi’s $27bn 2PointZero

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) has established a new holding company, 2PointZero, that will have more than Dhs100bn in assets.

Noatum acquires APM Terminals Castellón for EUR10m

AD Ports Group’s Noatum acquires APM Terminals Castellón for EUR10m

The deal allows Noatum Terminal Castellón to expand its operational capacity for bulk, general cargo, and container processing

Invest AD and Blackstone launch Private debt fund Image -courtesy-WAM

Abu Dhabi’s IHC launches mega holding company with $27bn in assets

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) has announced the establishment of 2PointZero, a company which will have more than Dhs100bn in assets

uae public holiday calendar

UAE holiday calendar for 2024: When is the next paid leave?

According to the official holiday calendar released by the UAE government, workers in the country will enjoy atleast 13 public holidays in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil growth surges 7.7% in Q3 2023

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil growth surges 7.7% in Q3 2023

The financial and insurance sector grew by 14.4 per cent YoY and the value-added by the industry surged to Dhs18.7bn

Dubai, Abu Dhabi stocks gain on last trading day of 2023

Stocks on both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi bourses edged up on the last trading day of the year

luxury real estate in Dubai. Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, Abu Dhabi real estate deals surged over 56% in 2023

Deal flow in the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have surged in 2023 on the back of extremely strong demand for the year

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Strong cash flows for UAE stocks in Christmas Day trade

UAE stocks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi recorded strong cash flows on Monday, surpassing Dhs1bn in market liquidity

Institutional investors were hungry for Dubai, Abu Dhabi Stocks in 2023

Institutional investors dominated the UAE equity market in 2023, capturing nearly 78 per cent of total trading activity on the Dubai and Abu Dhabi bourses

Sam Altman of OpenAI search

OpenAI in talks to raise new funding at $100bn valuation

The terms, valuation and timing of the funding round have not yet been finalised and could still change

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. (Source: WAM)

67 million visitors for Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Ever since opening on 20 December 2007, the mosque has seen millions of visitors come to see the iconic building