#Abu Dhabi

ADNOC awards contract to expand 3d seismic survey Image courtesy ADNOC

ADNOC awards $490m contract to expand world’s largest 3D seismic survey

The 3D mega seismic survey, which began in late 2018, covers a vast 85,000 square kilometres across onshore and offshore areas in Abu Dhabi

Taxi-sharing pilot service launches between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Taxi-sharing pilot service launches between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

The initiative aims to reduce transportation costs, ease traffic congestion, and offer a more sustainable travel option for commuters between the two emirates

ADGM reveals new brand -- path to forward image ADGM

Path to Forward: ADGM reveals its new brand

With more than 2,000 entities, including 231 financial services firms, ADGM remains the MENA region’s only financial centre applying English Common Law directly

Covestro weighs ADNOC’s takeover offer, cuts profit target

Covestro likely to recommend ADNOC takeover offer, trims profit target

ADNOC said early this month it had struck a deal to buy Covestro for $16.3bn, including debt, the energy giant’s biggest-ever acquisition

Abu Dhabi firm to launch tokenised US Treasuries fund

Abu Dhabi firm to launch tokenised US Treasuries fund

Tokenised Treasuries are a growing segment of the crypto market, with a market capitalisation of $2.4bn on public blockchains

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

The growth in passenger traffic was more pronounced in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi airports serving 7.7 million passengers

Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended

With immigration centres experiencing high turnout as the initial deadline approached, authorities decided to extend the grace period

Dubai, Abu Dhabi lead global talent entry rankings, reveals report image WAM

Dubai, Abu Dhabi lead global talent entry rankings, reveals report

As Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to lead in attracting global talent, their focus on innovation and sustainability positions them as vital players in an evolving economic landscape

David Heard, a pioneer of Abu Dhabi’s oil industry, passes away at 85

Heard’s career saw him rise to become a representative of Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company (ADPC) to the UAE government and later an advisor to the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC).

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

The sale includes nine GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 aircraft and five GP7200 engines for the Airbus A380

Aldar Mandarin Oriental partner to bring exclusive branded residences to Saadiyat Island

Mandarin Oriental to bring exclusive branded residences to UAE capital

Abu Dhabi’s first Mandarin Oriental Residences will be situated in Saadiyat Cultural District among world-class museums, fine dining and entertainment venues

How Irfan Tansel is fuelling Al Masaood’s innovative spirit

Driving the future: Irfan Tansel on why innovation can’t slow down

The CEO believes the future of the automotive industry depends on its ability to deliver cutting-edge mobility solutions through innovation, diversification, and technological adaptation

Abu Dhabi tops global ranking of cities managing SWF capital

Abu Dhabi tops global ranking of cities managing SWF capital

Abu Dhabi’s dominance in the SWF sector is not only due to its sheer capital but also its strategic investments and diversification across industries

ADNH Catering sets IPO price range, seeks to raise Dhs864m

ADNH Catering eyes serving up Dhs864m in IPO offering

The indicative share price of Dhs0.91 and Dhs0.96 per share implies a market valuation of around $588m at the top of the range

TAQA prices $1.75bn dual-tranche bond offering, includes green bond

TAQA prices $1.75bn dual-tranche bond offering, includes green bond

The company has now secured a total of $1.85bn in green financing since 2023, supporting its ongoing decarbonisation efforts and expansion of its low-carbon energy portfolio

Abu Dhabi's family offices are key contributors to the emirate's economy GettyImages-1239915485

How family offices are driving growth, diversification in Abu Dhabi

Family offices, in partnership with the public sector, will remain at the heart of the growth and transformation being seen in the emirate, as it continues to thrive across key industries and beyond

Nissan Patrol makes its global debut in Abu Dhabi

New Nissan Patrol makes its global debut in Abu Dhabi

Al Masaood Automobiles celebrated the Nissan Patrol’s spectacular world premiere in Abu Dhabi in September

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy grew 6.6% in Q2 2024

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP surges by 6.6% in Q2 2024

The finance and insurance sector registered a record 13.4 per cent growth in Q2 2024, contributing 7.4 per cent to the GDP

ADNOC to buy German chemicals firm Covestro for $18bn

ADNOC to buy German chemicals firm Covestro for $18bn

The deal marks a cornerstone for ADNOC’s plans to grow its petrochemicals business along with gas and renewable energy

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs onstage at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Coldplay fever grips UAE as band announces fourth Abu Dhabi gig

The band has broken records at venues worldwide, praised for their high-energy performances and sustainability efforts

Abu Dhabi's SCFEA grants new O&G concession in Al Dhafra to PETRONAS

Malaysia’s PETRONAS lands oil and gas exploration deal in Abu Dhabi

The Onshore Block 2 concession in Al Dhafra covers an area of 7,320 square kilometres, with PETRONAS holding 100 per cent of the exploration rights

UAE President, US Commerce Secretary discuss MGX’s $30bn AI fund

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to discuss expanding bilateral collaboration.

Abu Dhabi real estate market trends for H1 2024 according to Bayut's findings Image_Getty Images

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ sells $2bn bond

ADQ is fully owned by the Abu Dhabi government, which holds more than 90 per cent of the United Arab Emirates’ oil reserves

Aldar unveils Dhs1.5bn hospitality transformation in Abu Dhabi

Aldar unveils Dhs1.5bn hospitality transformation in Abu Dhabi

The initiative will introduce upscale hotel brands to the emirate, with the Eastern Mangroves hotel set to be rebranded as a Waldorf Astoria luxury resort

G42 partners with NVIDIA on next-gen climate solutions

G42 partners with NVIDIA on next-gen climate solutions

The two firms will develop AI solutions aimed at boosting weather forecasting accuracy globally and will set up an operational base and climate tech lab in Abu Dhabi

AD Ports Group refinances $Dhs2.5bn debt -Image-WAM

AD Ports Group refinances $2.25bn debt, cuts borrowing costs

The new facilities will give the group the flexibility to time its return to the debt capital markets in line with its stated strategy to utilise bonds as the predominant long-term funding vehicle

Polus Capital Management wins ADIA investment

Polus Capital Management secures ADIA investment

The investment follows the US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in four years, which is expected to boost companies with balance sheet concerns

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Aldar deepen ties with Dhs30bn JVs

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Aldar deepen ties with Dhs30bn JVs

The deal seeks to unlock greater value for both parties and boost Abu Dhabi’s global appeal

MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock team up to launch $30bn AI fund

Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock partner to launch $30bn AI fund

The infrastructure investments will be chiefly in the US and the remainder in its partner countries

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two data centres in Abu Dhabi

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two AI centres in Abu Dhabi

The first centre will develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South