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Facebook, Instagram down for thousands in the UAE

The tracker’s UAE website showed over three thousand reports for Instagram and over six thousand reports for Facebook

UAE

Ramadan 2024: UAE announces reduced working hours for the holy month

According to the government circular, ministries and federal entities will adhere to a specific schedule during Ramadan

Etihad Rail and ADNOC to launch passenger train service in Abu Dhabi Image courtesy Etihad Rail

PHOTOS: Taking a ride on Etihad Rail with top UAE officials

Take a look at an Etihad Rail train trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai that included the CEO of Etihad Rail, Shadi Malak, along with Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan.

Geopolitical tensions to complicate WTO deal-making in Abu Dhabi

4 key outcomes from WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi

Talks ended at the WTO Abu Dhabi meeting after five days of negotiations which didn’t see breakthroughs on key topics

ADNOC closes acquisition of 24.9% stake in OMV

ADNOC buys 25% stake in 68-year-old Austrian chemical group

The company said it intends to nominate two representatives to the OMV supervisory board

WTO

Tough negotiations at WTO meet amid digital trade impasse

The scheduled announcement of a final agreement after four days of intergovernmental talks between the WTO’s 164 members was pushed back for a fifth day until 2pm on Friday in Abu Dhabi

FAB targets Dhs300 million in revenue from China by 2026

Abu Dhabi’s FAB to triple revenue from China operations by 2026

The bank opened its fully licenced branch in mainland China in 2022 and grew its business there by 50 per cent in 2023

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to invest in space tech, AI this year

Mubadala plans to invest in space tech, AI this year

Khaldoon Mubarak told an investor conference that sovereign funds had an opportunity to transform from asset investors to enablers of global progress

Q Holding to rebrand as Modon Holding after $12bn merger

Abu Dhabi’s Q Holding to rebrand as Modon Holding after $12bn merger

ADQ and IHC Capital will own a respective 38.7 per cent and 19.4 per cent of the entire issued share capital of the merged entity

REVEALED: Dubai neighbourhoods with the highest rent increases

For residents of Dubai’s Damac Hills, Dubailand and Al Barsha the rental increases were particularly severe, according to the 2023 Annual Property Rental Market Report released by online marketplace dubizzle

PHOTOS: Flying with UAE cloud seeding pilots

The UAE has five specialised aircraft for cloud seeding operations and it also has a factory to produce high-quality flares in the region

WTO aims for modest outcomes at Abu Dhabi meeting

WTO aims for modest outcomes at Abu Dhabi meeting

The almost 30-year-old global watchdog tries to strike deals by consensus, but such efforts are becoming more and more difficult

Abu Dhabi, Einride join forces to electrify road freight transport image supplied

Electrifying road freight: Abu Dhabi, Einride join forces

The initiative aims to decarbonise Abu Dhabi’s entire road freight transport by 30 per cent by 2030

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Goldman Sachs in $1bn Asia deal

The two companies will jointly invest in multiple Asia Pacific markets with a particular focus on India, as part of the agreement.

South Korea’s H2O Hospitality opens Abu Dhabi office

South Korea’s H2O Hospitality expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi office

The company provides solutions which automate the front and back-end processes of hotels by digitising the process flow, enabling paperless and contactless procedures

Etihad- Boeing Dreamliner

Etihad brings home its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: Watch

Etihad Airways is set to introduce an upscale passenger experience aboard its newly acquired Boeing 787-9 aircrafts

How Abu Dhabi became the GCC’s poster child of smart cities

How Abu Dhabi became the GCC’s poster child of smart cities

The emirate recently signed an agreement with China’s Shenzhen to collaborate on pioneering smart city projects

Geopolitical tensions to complicate WTO deal-making in Abu Dhabi

How geopolitical tensions will complicate WTO deal-making ahead of Abu Dhabi meeting

Trade ministers will gather for a meeting in Abu Dhabi from February 26 to 29, where they will try to broker global trade agreements

Why ADNOC is teaming up with BP for Egypt gas venture

Here’s why ADNOC is teaming up with BP for Egypt gas venture

The deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is likely to be completed in the second half of this year

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

AD Ports Group sees profits soar to Dhs1.36bn in 2023

Revenue growth was driven by the Maritime & Shipping (M&S), Ports, Logistics, and Digital Clusters, with M&S contributing the most

Indian PM Modi with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in UAE for two-day visit

The Indian leader has a packed itinerary during his visit where he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the UAE leadership, attend the World Governments Summit, and inaugurate a temple

Truck ban on Abu Dhabi roads Image courtesy WAM

Temporary ban on heavy vehicles entering Abu Dhabi amid Indian PM Modi’s visit

These measures are part of the authorities’ preparations to manage traffic congestion and ensure public safety during the designated period

Etihad passenger numbers up 35% year-on-year

Etihad Airways is starting to ramp up its operations as a post-Covid tailwind drives passenger growth

IHC's Emirates Stallions Group

IHC subsidiary Emirates Stallions Group sees net profit rise 316% in 2023

Strategic portfolio expansion and key acquisitions led to an impressive 168 per cent and 202 per cent growth in the company’s assets and equity, respectively

ADNOC Gas Q4 profit rises 24 per cent Image supplied

ADNOC Gas Q4 profit jumps 24%, FY’23 income tops estimates

For FY2023, ADNOC Gas’ robust performance continued, with net income reaching $4.72bn, significantly exceeding market expectations

ALDAR

Aldar reports record 40% net profit on sales surge

The company attributed the growth to its highest-ever quarterly development sales of Dhs8.5bn in Q4, with full-year sales reaching a record Dhs27.9bn

UAE WEATHER - RAIN - FLEXIBLE WORK - REMOTE LEARNING

UAE: Flexible working for private sector, remote learning for schools amid weather warnings

The adverse weather conditions are attributed to a surface low-pressure system extending from the southwest, accompanied by humid south-easterly winds

Zayed international Airport Image Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport is now Zayed International Airport

The new name reflects the airport’s commitment to innovation, seamless travel experiences, and sustainability

Abu Dhabi road closure

Rolling road closure across Abu Dhabi for UAE Tour Women’s event on Sunday

The ITC has announced a rolling closure on February 11 across Abu Dhabi

Traffic fine discount - Abu Dhabi - UAE

Abu Dhabi Police’s 80kph lower speed limit for bad weather: What you should know

Fines for exceeding the temporary limit vary based on the degree of speeding in Abu Dhabi