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UAE reduces petrol, diesel prices for August 2024

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for August 2024 announced

The fuel price committee raised retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.06 fils per litre in August

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Abu Dhabi, Qatar wealth funds back Adani Energy’s share sale: Reports

Adani Energy, a power transmission and distribution company, raised funds through a Qualified Institutional Placement

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Covestro says ADNOC deal closer as ‘talks continue in a constructive manner’

Covestro said in June it was stepping up talks with ADNOC after the UAE’s national energy company made an improved takeover bid

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Dubai-based Telegram founder says he has ‘100 biological kids’ through IVF

Durov, who lives in the Jumeirah Islands, plans to open-source his DNA so that his biological children can trace each other

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UAE, Chile sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Chile reached $306m in 2023 with both countries aiming to triple this figure by the end of 2030

RTA introduces two new marine transport services for Dubai Creek Harbour community

RTA unveils 2 marine transport lines to service Dubai Creek Harbour

The fare for each stop is Dhs2, making it an affordable option for residents and tourists alike

Franklin Templeton launches 7 feeder funds in UAE

Franklin Templeton launches UAE funds to attract retail investors

The funds will be distributed in the UAE by locally licenced promoters, including onshore conventional and Shariah-compliant consumer banks

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Dubai South Properties’ Nabil Al Kindi on supporting the emirate’s grand vision

The CEO of Dubai South Properties says the developer is on track to complete and deliver approximately 2,500 units by 2025

e& Group & offers concessions after EU alleges subsidies

UAE’s e& offers concessions after EU alleges subsidies in PPF deal

The move came a month after the European Commission began investigating an unlimited guarantee and a loan from UAE-controlled banks that facilitated the deal

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for August

UAE to announce petrol prices for August: will we see another drop?

The fuel price committee reduced retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by 15 fils per liter in July compared to the previous month

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Abu Dhabi to Dubai: Traffic diversion on Emirates Road (E11) until end of August

Dubai’s roads authority cautioned motorists of delays on the Emirates Road between the intersection of Hatta Road and Al Ain Road

Masdar’s Endesa deal heralds more Euro investments

Masdar’s Spanish solar farm deal heralds more European investments

The company has invested in renewable projects around the world at different stages of development, valued above $30bn

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GCC countries to begin free trade pact negotiations with Turkey

The talks, if successful, would create one of the world’s largest free trade areas worth $2.4tn

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RTA issues Dhs165m contract to widen Mall of the Emirates exit routes

The increase in road capacity aims to reduce reduce travel time for traffic coming to the mall from Abu Dhabi and Umm Suqeim

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Dubai’s tourism boom: 9.31 million visitors in H1 2024

Dubai’s hotel sector continues to perform well, with an average occupancy rate of 78.7 per cent, up from 77.7 per cent in the same period in 2023

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UAE rolls the dice with first lottery licence, unveils new gaming rules

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has launched its official website, which had previously been password-protected

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UAE, Morocco finalise comprehensive free trade agreement

The UAE’s CEPA programme aims to increase the country’s non-oil foreign trade to Dhs4tn by expanding relations with strategically important markets around the world

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil falls 1.5%, ends week lower on China demand fears

For the week, Brent was trading down more than 1 per cent while WTI fell beyond 3 per cent

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Petrobras wrapping up due diligence to buy back refinery from Mubadala, sources say

Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira said Petrobras will only enter into an agreement if the buyback is “economically viable”

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Airport lounge access tops UAE cardholder benefits

A significant percentage of UAE consumers indicated they would consider switching payment providers if they lost access to airport lounges

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Europe welcomes Middle East money but some deals face headwinds

Investors from the Middle East bring cash and expertise to such projects

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Dubai-based Air Chateau signs eVTOL deal with Spain’s Crisalion

Air Chateau envisions a future where eVTOLs complement its helicopter fleets and can be deployed from existing infrastructure

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Dubai Taxi Company revenue up 14% as it completes 23 million trips

DTC said its taxi segment benefited from higher tariffs, and an increased number of dedicated airport taxis, in the reporting period

India’s duty cut halts silver, platinum imports from UAE

India’s duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE

The world’s second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver to 6 per cent from 15 per cent

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IHC’s Emirates Stallions Group reports 128% growth in operational profit

ESG reported a substantial revenue increase to Dhs640m, representing an impressive 140 per cent year-on-year increase

Masdar to invest in endesa clean energy projects in Spain

Masdar to acquire 49.99% stake in 2.5GW Spanish renewable energy portfolio

Masdar will invest EUR817m in the transaction, which values the portfolio at EUR1.7bn, making it one of Spain’s largest renewable energy deals

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We want them to return to their former glory: flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith on Boeing

The Farnborough Airshow was overshadowed by the negative impact on the overall industry due to Boeing’s recent difficulties

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How to watch the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony

Paris 2024 is integrating sports into the city’s fabric and will host the opening ceremony of the Olympics along the River Seine

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Coming soon: UAE to roll out health insurance with tourists visas

As per the ICP announcement, tourists will be able to obtain health insurance while applying for their visas, through the ICP website or the app

UAE’s ADIB posts Dhs3.03bn in half-year net profit

UAE’s ADIB posts Dhs3.03bn in half-year net profit

Customer financing increased by 15 per cent YTD, with Dhs16bn of new financing extended in the January-June period