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Abu Dhabi’s new financial freezone starts accepting licence applications

Abu Dhabi Global Market is preparing for its launch in the second half of 2015

Emirates Global Aluminium says to cut 4% of workforce

The move, which would see around 250 support positions eliminated, is aimed at creating a leaner entity and increasing competitiveness.

Abu Dhabi ruler issues law to regulate property market

According to the decree, all real estate developments must be registered with the government along with sales transactions listing the buyer.

Abu Dhabi’s Royal Jet gets $117m loan to fund aircraft buys

The two Boeing 737-700 BBJ aircraft are due for delivery in September and December

UAE’s Masdar in talks with Germany’s RWE on green energy projects – source

RWE’s CEO Peter Terium had said earlier that the company was in talks with an Abu Dhabi investor regarding joint renewable energy projects, but declined to reveal its identity.

Abu Dhabi airport passenger traffic up 15.5% in April

The busiest routes in April were London Heathrow, Bangkok, Manila, Doha and Mumbai.

Etihad Airways in expanded codeshare deal with Air France-KLM

The two carriers will share codes on more flights starting this year, opening more European cities to the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s customers.

Mubadala GE joint venture says looks at options for future structure

The joint venture was studying options in the wake of the U.S. conglomerate’s decision to exit most of its GE Capital operations.

With oil low, wealthy Abu Dhabi tightens belt a notch

Less money is going towards high-profile investments abroad and there is a renewed emphasis on developing the domestic economy, bankers and businessmen say.

Etihad-backed Alitalia unveils new cabins, services and livery

Seats and services are now more closely aligned with partner Etihad.

Etihad starts Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner services to Brisbane

The service will replace Etihad’s daily one-stop flight via Singapore.

Abu Dhabi fund ADIA manages more of its billions in-house

The proportion of its assets managed by external fund managers fell to 65 per cent last year from 75 per cent in 2013, the authority said.

Etihad Airways rejects subsidy claims, attacks U.S. airline ‘oligopoly’

The Abu Dhabi airline said U.S. Open Skies policy did not prohibit airlines from receiving shareholders loans.

Solar Impulse 2 forced to land in Japan

Poor weather conditions forced the plane to land in Nagoya, officials said.

Etihad starts A380 services to Sydney

The A380 will now operate one of the airline’s two daily services between Sydney and Abu Dhabi.

UAE bank ADIB eyes capital-boosting measures to back growth

The bank will convene shareholders soon to vote on a rights issue worth Dhs504 million and raise its sukuk limit to $3 billion from the existing $2 billion ceiling.

Etihad posts 52.1% rise in 2014 net profit on strong passenger growth

The airline carried 14.8 million passengers in 2014, an increase of 22.3 per cent year-on-year.

Etihad to support 23,400 jobs, add $2.9bn to US economy in 2015 – study

By 2020, the airline will have committed $41 billion to the US’ GDP, an Etihad-commissioned study by Oxford found.

Abu Dhabi fund ADIA names Pandtle head of US internal equities

Pandtle, who previously worked at Eagle Asset Management, will oversee the management of US-focused equity portfolios run by the fund.

New Bollywood movie ‘Dishoom’ to film in Abu Dhabi

The movie, starring John Abraham and Varun Dhawan, is scheduled to film in the emirate in late 2015.

Reem Island murder suspect’s mental illness claims disproved in court

Alaa Bader Al Hashemi was sent for a medical examination after she claimed to be suffering from a mental illness.

Abu Dhabi eyes golf tourism to increase visitor numbers

The emirate is establishing a new committee to promote its golf tourism ambitions.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank eyes UAE expats as industry growth slows

UAE banking sector revenues rose nearly 14 per cent last year but expansion shows signs of decelerating due to factors including oil price drop and a cooling of real estate markets.

US Embassy urges citizens to be cautious in Abu Dhabi’s rural areas

The warning comes after an individual was hit and run repeatedly in Al Bahia, a rural area of Abu Dhabi.

Etihad to respond to US government on subsidy claims by May end

The carrier will be the first among the three Gulf airlines to file an official response.

Abu Dhabi announces two new MERS cases

Health officials said that both patients are in a stable condition and are receiving the necessary medical care.

Abu Dhabi prosecutors say will contest verdict in schoolgirl death case

The Abu Dhabi Appeals court had eased the verdicts on the defendants and overturned the school’s closure.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Q1 Net Profit Rises 36%

The state-linked builder made a profit of Dhs618 million in the three months to March 31.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Q1 Profit Falls 6.6% On Low Oil Prices

Total revenues tumbled 29 per cent to Dhs5.13 billion because of the plunge of oil prices since last June.

Japan’s Cosmo Oil, Spanish Firm Cepsa In Talks For New Abu Dhabi Oilfield Stake

Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment (IPIC) owns all of Cepsa and is the biggest shareholder in Cosmo.