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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Abu Dhabi International Airport is now Zayed International Airport

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

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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

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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

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Chinese New Year celebrations 2024: Fireworks in Dubai, Dragon Show in Abu Dhabi

From iconic landmarks like the Burj Al Arab to family-friendly destinations such as Global Village, numerous celebrations have been organised to ring in the Lunar New Year

Lunate, Blue Owl partner to invest in mid-size asset managers

ADQ’s Lunate partners with Blue Owl to invest in mid-size asset managers

The joint venture seeks to acquire minority stakes in private market investment managers with fee-paying AuM of less than $10bn

Aldar to invest $$111m in Europe logistics and storage assets

Aldar, Carlyle to co-invest $111m in Europe logistics and storage assets

The developer will take a majority stake in a co-investment platform, which includes a portfolio of 14 warehouses in the UK

ADNEC Group contribute Dhs7.4bn to the local economy

ADNEC Group’s economic contribution in 2023 tops Dhs7.4bn

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition and Al Ain Convention Centre welcomed 1.78 million visitors, up 123 per cent from 802,000 visitors in 2022

Aldar Properties awards contracts worth Dhs22bn in 2023

UAE’s Aldar Properties awards contracts worth Dhs22bn in 2023

The contracts were awarded to 36 UAE-based companies with almost 50 per cent of the value – Dhs10.5bn – being recirculated into the local economy

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Bayanat reports 47% revenue growth in 2023, reaches zero-debt position

Bayanat and Yahsat have announced a combined entity, Space42, which will be one of the world’s most valuable publicly listed space companies by market cap

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Presight AI FY2023 net profit rises 5.1% driven by projects, global expansion

Presight AI’s Q4 performance saw revenues jumping by 23.3 per cent and net profit margin reaching 42.1 per cent

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways signs code share with Air Serbia, increases flights to Middle East, India

Etihad Airways is ramping up its offerings for spring and summer travel with a code share with Air Serbia and increased flights to Riyadh, Bengaluru

Aldar invests Dhs22bn in development projects in 2023

UAE’s Aldar Properties unveils Dhs5bn investment plan

The office and retail assets are part of the property firm’s investment portfolio, which houses Dhs25bn of income-generating real estate assets