#Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi oil giant ADNOC considers drilling, fertilizer IPOs

Deliberations on the potential listings are ongoing and no final decisions have been made

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Abu Dhabi outlines safety measures for Ramadan 2021

Covid-19 patients should consult a doctor before fasting, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has recommended

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers flights to Israel from Dhs99

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will operate its inaugural flight to Tel Aviv on April 18, 2021

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways’ first scheduled flight touches down in Israel

On board the flight was a diplomatic and economic delegation representing the UAE

Abu Dhabi updates ‘green list’ destinations, includes two new countries

The new list, which includes 14 destinations, will be in effect from April 5

Abu Dhabi summit: Regional leaders pledge to accelerate progress on climate action

A total of 11 countries have signed a group statement to ensure the success of the Paris Agreement

Bausch Health to sell Amoun unit to ADQ for $740m

ADQ is now Abu Dhabi’s third-largest sovereign wealth fund

Mubadala seizes on 144% stock rally to sell stake in Aldar Properties

Mubadala sold a 12 per cent stake in Aldar to Alpha Dhabi Holding

Primed for growth: Abu Dhabi’s Yas Holding CEO on expanding during the crisis and plans ahead

As Yas Holding rapidly grows its portfolio, group CEO Murshed Al Redaini reveals how the company has tackled the Covid crisis and its ambitious plans for the future

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Aldar unveils Dhs500m Yas Mall redevelopment plan in Abu Dhabi

The redevelopment will add a total of 15,000 sqm of office space to Yas Mall

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ADFD to increase export financing facility by 33.3% in 2021

ADFD to allocate Dhs735m to Abu Dhabi Exports Office to support UAE export economy

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to invest in ophthalmic lens innovator Rodenstock

The transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the middle of 2021

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Abu Dhabi gets UAE’s first ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations

The charging stations on Yas Island have a total capacity of up to 350KW, with charging times 25 times faster than traditional chargers

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Covid-19 PCR tests to now cost Dhs65 in Abu Dhabi

The same tests would previously cost Dhs85 in the capital emirate

Top UAE power producer joins global peers in renewables push

About 30 per cent of Taqa’s total generation will be made up of solar or wind plants

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala signs MoU with Snam to explore hydrogen-focused projects

The two entities will carry out technical and economic feasibility studies to explore potential projects promoting hydrogen development in the UAE and elsewhere

Abu Dhabi updates green list of destinations which do not require quarantine

Kazakhstan, which was added in the previous update, has now been removed from the list

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UAE retail sales forecast to reach $58bn in 2021

During 2021, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to see 761,000 sqm and 293,000 sqm respectively of retail gross leasable area added to the market

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Here’s how Abu Dhabi is powering its smart government services

By developing partnerships with big tech companies like Microsoft, the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) is revolutionising the way people interact with the government

AD Gaming formed to further gaming sector in Abu Dhabi

Global video game industry predicted to hit $300bn by 2026

Abu Dhabi court fines four people, jewellery firm Dhs90m for money laundering, fraud

Each of the four defendants has been handed a five-year imprisonment term followed by deportation and a fine of Dhs10m

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UAE’s ADNOC Distribution changes share dividend policy

It confirmed a minimum Dhs2.57bn dividend for 2022

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Tadweer recycled 1.9 million tons of construction waste in Abu Dhabi last year

The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has mandated that at least 40 per cent of recycled materials be used in road and construction projects across the emirate

UAE to require listed firms to have at least one woman on board

The requirement came into force after the Securities and Commodities Authority’s meeting on Sunday

How Microsoft tools have helped Abu Dhabi’s tourism authority during the Covid crisis

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) embarked on its digital transformation journey before the pandemic, leaving it better prepared to adapt to the crisis

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch new flights to central Asian country

Flights to the two cities in Kazakhstan are expected to commence from May 2021

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Abu Dhabi issues new rules for Covid-19 testing and quarantine of government employees

No exemptions from Covid-19 PCR tests for employees working out of their offices even if they have been vaccinated

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Free Covid-19 PCR tests at new lab inside Abu Dhabi International Airport

The 4,000-square-metre facility with 190 staff is capable of conducting over 20,000 tests per day, with results available in approximately 90 minutes

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Abu Dhabi: Prior Covid-19 PCR testing mandatory for guests attending events

Staff organizing and present at the venues must undergo Covid-19 PCR tests every week

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Abu Dhabi amends ‘green list’ destinations, Saudi back in

The new list, effective from March 8, includes 13 countries, up from 10 in the previous update