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UAE’s NBAD Eyes Overseas For Growth

Earnings from international clients rose four per cent in 2012.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Q4 Profit Jumps 32%, Beats Estimates

ADCB’s fourth quarter profit rose on higher net-interest income and lower provisions.

Mubadala In $2bn Refinancing Launch

Banks taking part will also be chosen for future work.

Abu Dhabi’s NBAD Sees 16.8% Rise In 2012 Profit

National Bank of Abu Dhabi attributed the profit increase to higher investment and interest income.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Seals $1.4bn Financing For Morocco Plant

The financing for the Jorf Lasfar plant is the largest in over a decade for an international project in Morocco.

Abu Dhabi Sees Hotel Revenues Rise 6% In 2012

The emirate welcomed over 2.3 million hotel guests last year, up 13 per cent from 2011.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Picks Banks For Bond Issue

The UAE-based lender plans to launch a conventional bond in the coming few days, say sources.

Abu Dhabi Property Merger Seen Completed June 30

Property firms Aldar and Sorouh agreed on an all-share merger last week creating a company with $13 billion in assets.

Aldar, Sorouh Merger “Positive” For Market – Expert

The Abu Dhabi- based real estate developers are merging to form a new entity with Dhs47 billion in assets.

Etihad Signs ‘Multimillion Dollar Deal’ With Sydney Opera House

Abu Dhabi airline become the cultural icon’s exclusive international airline partner

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar, Sorouh Announce Merger

Sorouh will be dissolved as part of the merger, and the new entity, called Aldar Sorouh Properties, will have over $47 billion in assets.

UAE’s Aldar, Sorouh Boards Approve Merger

The Abu Dhabi-based property developers will merge through a share swap, according to sources.

Exclusive: Masdar Eyes Investment In South Africa

South African energy minister says Abu Dhabi- based Masdar has expressed interest in the African nation’s renewable energy programme.

Photos: World First Attractions At Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld

Abu Dhabi’s new water theme park will offer never-before-seen rides and thrills when it opens next week.

Pictures: Eco-Friendly Cars Of The Future

Gulf Business spotted a number of innovative cars and motorcycles at this year’s World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

Exclusive Video: Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Underway

VIDEO: Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield reflects on a mouth-watering contest between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Exclusive: CEO Of Abu Dhabi Ports Talks Phase One

Tony Douglas, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Company, reports on delivering phase one of the capital’s most ambitious project to date.

Etihad Starting Amsterdam Flights

Abu Dhabi airline’s arrival in May will help boost Netherlands-UAE trade links, currently valued at $3.6 billion

Nike Unveils McIlroy Sponsorship In Abu Dhabi

The golfing star has split from previous sponsor Jumeirah and joins Tiger Woods.

Abu Dhabi Plans 5,000 New Jobs For Emiratis In 2013

The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has announced a Dhs330 billion financial injection to fund various projects and initiatives in the emirate.

UAE’s TAQA Buys Stake In India Hydro Plant

The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company has acquired an interest in Himachal Sorang Power Limited for an undisclosed sum.

Eastern Mangroves Opens Dhs55,000-a-night Suite

Luxury two-floor facility targets government ministers, VIPs and celebrities.

Crescent Petroleum Supports Dana Gas Restructuring

Abu Dhabi-listed Dana reached an agreement with creditors to amend terms of a $920 million Islamic bond.

Etihad Sees Busiest Day For Passengers

The Abu Dhabi airline set a new record for the number of people it carried in a single day.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Buys 50% Interest In US Wind Power Project

The acquisition of the 205.5MW Lakefield wind project in Minnesota is expected to close in Q1 2013.

Tiger Woods To Begin Season In Abu Dhabi

The former world number one will compete for the $2.7 million prize at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 17.

UAE’s Aldar And Sorouh Reach Initial Merger Deal

The two Abu Dhabi-based property developers have a combined market capitalisation of about Dhs10 billion.

Abu Dhabi Awards $653m Louvre Contract To Arabtec

The Louvre museum in the emirate is due to be completed in 2015.

India’s Jet Airways Confirms Stake Sale Talks With Etihad

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad could pay up to $330 million for a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways, says source.

Etihad Close To Buying Stake In India’s Jet Airways

The Abu Dhabi-based airline is in final stages to acquire a part of the Indian carrier, say sources.