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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines to ramp up flights to UAE

The carrier plans to increase flight frequencies to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine partners with Singapore’s Netbulk to expand freight services

The agreement will help clients mitigate supply chain uncertainties

Michelin guide abu dhabi

The first-ever Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi will debut this November

Abu Dhabi becomes the 41st destination globally for the Michelin Guide to be present in

Shuttle bus service launched between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Dubai

The airport shuttle service is available round the clock, with tickets priced at Dhs35 per ride

ADNOC announces $548m contract for a new main gas line at its lower Zakum field

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC awards $548m contract for new main gas line

The contract will increase Lower Zakum field’s gas production capacity from 430 million to 700 million standard cubic feet per day

low-carbon ammonia shipment

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC sends first low-carbon ammonia shipment to Germany

The cargo will be delivered to Aurubis, a Hamburg-headquartered provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide

International Conference on Women, Peace and Security to be held in Abu Dhabi

The aim of the conference is to review the achievements and challenges relating to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325

Abu Dhabi: Light aircraft crashes in parking lot of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The pilot suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for necessary treatment

ADGM and ADRO sign agreement

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, ADRO to enhance support to ADGM’s international community

Abu Dhabi Global Market will provide a suite of exclusive services and offers to Golden Visa holders through ADRO’s exclusive loyalty programme

Bicycles and electric bikes

Abu Dhabi: Violators of bicycles, electric bikes regulations to face fine b/w Dhs200-500

The goal is to implement the highest standards of security and safety

ADNOC Drilling

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling acquires offshore jack-up rig for $70m

The company has bought a total of four premium offshore jack-up rigs this year

Etihad

UAE’s Etihad Airways to ramp up flights to New York from November

From November 15, a total of 11 weekly services will connect Abu Dhabi to New York

hub

Abu Dhabi to host one of region’s largest food and healthcare storage hubs

The hub will comprise four warehouses with over 80,000m2 of capacity

Abu Dhabi launches Land Privileges Programme to support businesses

Abu Dhabi’s ADDED launches Land Incentives Programme

Land incentives will be offered at rates as low as Dhs5 per square metre, with beneficiaries also receiving long-term contracts

Showcasing Abu Dhabi as a prime global sporting and entertainment hub

Interview: How Flash Entertainment is showcasing Abu Dhabi as a global sporting and entertainment hub

John Lickrish, CEO of flash entertainment, tells us how the company continues to play a big role in Abu Dhabi’s recent foray into the fast-paced world of esports

TAQA-Generation Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company reports net income of Dhs4.3bn in H1 2022

The group revenues were Dhs25.4bn, 15 per cent higher than the prior-year period, primarily due to higher commodity prices within the oil & gas segment

NMDC and Oracle sign agreement

National Marine Dredging Group selects Oracle cloud applications for business efficiency

By utilising a wide range of applications for finance, supply chain, HR and customer service, NMDC will be able to simplify and integrate critical business processes

Abu Dhabi Fertiglobe

Abu Dhabi’s Fertiglobe delivers revenue growth of 105% to $1.471bn

The fertiliser company, a joint venture between ADNOC and OCI, reported that its free cash flow increased to $789m in Q2 2022 from $328m in Q2 2021

Etihad Airways records $296m first-half profit

Etihad Airways reports core operating profit of $296m in H1 2022, as travel demand recovers

Eithad Airways carried 4.02 million passengers in H1 2022, over 3 million more than last year, with an average seat load factor of 75 per cent

UAE’s ADX records its highest rise in market and trading value in Q2 2022: AMF

The report also pointed out that the market value of the Dubai Financial Market increased by some $24.45bn

Pension of UAE nationals working in Abu Dhabi public schools will increase to 80% of salary

Abu Dhabi: Pension for UAE nationals working in public schools to increase to 80% of salary

The Abu Dhabi Government will spend more than Dhs6.6bn to implement the new pension rate

Deutsche Bank

Abu Dhabi fund hires Deutsche Bank executive for real estate

Drew Goldman’s appointment is effective October 3

Borouge 4 construction to commence in Ruwais

Borouge 4 construction to commence in Ruwais, early phase underway

Upon completion, the new project will add an additional 1.4 million tonnes of polyethylene

Wizz Air launches two new routes to Maldives and Kuwait

Wizz Air launches two new routes to Maldives and Kuwait

Fares will start from Dhs99 for Kuwait and Dhs319 for Maldives from October

ADCB BANK

ADCB joins ‘Buna’ system to enhance regional cross-border payments

The Buna platform offers stringent levels of governance and transparency through increased oversight from central banks as well as effective reporting and compliance mechanisms

ADFD, ADEX sign two loan agreements worth Dhs337.9m in Bahrain

ADFD, ADEX sign two loan agreements worth Dhs337.9m in Bahrain

The agreements were signed with the Electricity and Water Authority in Bahrain

Abu Dhabi Chamber announces digital services on TAMM

Abu Dhabi Chamber introduces smart government services on TAMM 

Customers can now access a curated package of smart services through four main channels such as customer service centres, contact centres, the TAMM website and smart app

UAE President

UAE President orders Dhs1.5bn housing benefits to Abu Dhabi citizens

The benefit will cover more than 1,100 beneficiaries in the emirate

Red Cross Abu Dhabi

International Committee of the Red Cross to open office in Abu Dhabi

The UAE government signed an agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross to establish the office

Free parking Abu Dhabi

Free public parking in Abu Dhabi shifted to Sundays instead of Fridays

The regulation will come into effect from July 15