#Abu Dhabi

ADNOC L&S to buy $1.49bn stake in maritime firm Navig8

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC L&S agrees to acquire maritime firm Navig8

The acquisitions will give the Abu Dhabi maritime logistics firm access to Navig8’s fleet of 32 tankers and global footprint across five continents

Saudi Arabia reportedly sells $5bn sukuk to plug deficit

Saudi Arabia issues $5bn in dollar-denominated sukuk, says report

The kingdom is turning to the debt market to find alternative funding sources to cover an anticipated fiscal shortfall of about $21bn this year

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7 upcoming waterfront developments in Abu Dhabi

These developments across Abu Dhabi promise state-of-the art amenities combined with a lifestyle that blends nature, culture, and access to domestic and international cities

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Abu Dhabi bans single-use styrofoam products starting June

The ban targets avoidable, single-use consumer products made of expanded polystyrene

ADGM’s AUM surges by a record 211% in Q1 2023

ADGM says assets under management soar by 211% in Q1 2024

The financial hub said the total number of operational entities jumped by 30 per cent to reach 1,950

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UAE traffic fines: Abu Dhabi Police announce discounts

Abu Dhabi authorities have announced a slew of initiatives to make paying off traffic fines easy

Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala’s assets surge to $302bn

Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala’s asset under management rise to $302bn

The wealth fund reported proceeds of Dhs99bn in 2023, which includes divestments of certain legacy assets and capital recycling

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Abu Dhabi’s Lunate launches ETF tracking Japanese equities

The ETF market will contribute to bolster “Abu Dhabi’s plan to diversify its economy and attract more investors to its financial centre

UAE real estate: Over 30,000 residential units to be delivered by year's end, says JLL

UAE real estate: Over 30,000 residential units to be delivered by year’s end

According to JLL, in Q1, around 10,000 units were delivered in Dubai and 1,600 in Abu Dhabi, marking strong growth in the UAE’s residential sector

Mubadala’s Fortress bid secures US regulatory approval

Mubadala Capital’s $3bn Fortress bid clears key US regulatory hurdle: FT reports

The approval comes as Mubadala agreed to let Fortress commit to keeping technology and data in the US

Etihad’s Q1 profit surges to Dhs526m ahead of potential IPO

Etihad’s Q1 profit soars to Dhs526m ahead of potential IPO

The airline carried 4.2 million passengers in the January-March period, while passenger revenue came in at Dhs966m

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Aldar issues second $500m green sukuk

The 10-year issuance marks Aldar’s second green sukuk, following its inaugural $500m sukuk issued in May last year

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How will Abu Dhabi’s ‘Dark Sky’ policy impact you?

The initiative is the first of its kind in the region and seeks to address the escalating concern of light pollution by presenting a blueprint for responsible lighting practices

Abu Dhabi pilots passenger-carrying drone trials

Abu Dhabi pilots MENA’s first passenger-carrying drone flights

The trials were part of an exhibition by the Multi-Level Group, as part of the Abu Dhabi Mobility Week that took place last week

Abu Dhabi's IHC Q1 net profit hits Dhs8bn Image-courtesy-WAM

IHC sees Q1 profit rise 87.6%, announces share buyback programme

The holding company reported a year-on-year revenue hike of 22.5 per cent in Q1 2024, reaching a record Dhs19.3bn

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Sha Emirates by Imkan: Abu Dhabi’s island community dedicated to wellbeing

SHA Emirates will feature an international wellness clinic and residences that reflect a transformative approach to healthy living

ADNOC boosts oil production capacity to 4.85 million bpd

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC says oil production capacity hits 4.85 million bpd

The announcement comes just ahead of a June 1 meeting in Vienna of the OPEC+ alliance

Abu Dhabi's ADQ lists debut $2.5bn bond on London Stock Exchange

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ lists debut $2.5bn bond on London Stock Exchange

Leveraging favourable market conditions and investor appetite, ADQ’s bond issuance garnered significant interest

UAE President mourns Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed

UAE leaders mourn passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed

The Presidential Court declared a seven-day official mourning period for Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed with flags flown at half-mast

UAE winter rain hits Dubai and other emirates. Image Getty Images Karim Sahib

UAE weather: NCM issues orange alert as heavy rains hit Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai police have advised motorists to exercise caution while driving, especially in adverse weather conditions

e& Group’s Q1 subscriber base jumps to 173 million

e& Group’s subscriber base grows to 173 million in Q1 2024

The company’s UAE subscriber base grew 4.5 per cent annually to 14.5 million while aggregate subscribers rose by 5 per cent to 173 million

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UAE weather: Thunderstorms with rain this week forecasts NCM

The NCM said a low pressure system will bring inclement weather from the west by Wednesday night which will bring rain and thunderstorms to most parts of the UAE

DRIFTx: Abu Dhabi, Joby partner to set up, scale electric air taxi ecosystem

DRIFTx: Abu Dhabi, Joby partner to set up, scale electric air taxi ecosystem

The agreement aims to develop a full air taxi ecosystem, including training, infrastructure and flight operations, as well as a manufacturing presence in Abu Dhabi

Bayanat and Yahsat sign merger to form SPACE42

SPACE42: Bayanat, Yahsat shareholders green-light merger

By leveraging the combined strengths of Bayanat and Yahsat, SPACE42 aims to pioneer innovative solutions that merge satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, and AI

Etihad launches A380 service to New York

Etihad Airways debuts A380 service to New York

 The addition of the A380 service demonstrates Etihad’s strategy to meet the burgeoning demand and expand its network in the US

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Abu Dhabi returns to debt markets with $5bn bond sale

The emirate is rated “Aa2” by Moody’s and “AA” by both S&P and Fitch Ratings

British airways resumes service to Abu Dhabi after four years Image Supplied

British Airways resumes service to Abu Dhabi after four years

The new daily service caters to the growing demand for further flights connecting the global tourism and business hubs of London and Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi sees strong non-oil trade growth amid diversification push

The latest data from the statistics authority shows that non-oil foreign trade grew by more than Dhs281.9bn in 2023

Highest rain levels recorded in UAE since records began in 1949

Large storms, buoyed by a low pressure cell, swept into the UAE on Tuesday, sparking off widespread flooding

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Second wave of thunderstorms hit UAE: Dubai sees heavy rainfall

Adverse weather conditions may persist into Wednesday morning with convective clouds over coastal areas