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Abu Dhabi fund ADQ to acquire 96% of Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ to acquire 96% of Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

The fund’s investment will provide fresh capital, allowing Odeabank to leverage opportunities within the wider group

IHC’s Modon takes lead on Egypt’s Ras El Hekma city project

UAE’s Modon appointed lead developer of Egypt’s Ras El Hekma city project

The Ras El Hekma project is expected to drive significant economic growth, attracting $110bn in investment by 2045

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ, EQTY Lab team up to launch ClimateGPT

ClimateGPT: Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, EQTY Lab team up to launch new tool

The initiative aims to build trust and accountability in ADQ’s AI implementations and drive transformation across its portfolio

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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

Egypt seeking investment on southern Red Sea coast

Egypt seeking investment on southern Red Sea coast

Egypt has been seeking large-scale investments as it tries to overcome a long-running economic crisis that led to record inflation

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ADQ establishes Q Mobility as part of transport portfolio

The company is integrated into ADQ’s wider transport and logistics portfolio, which includes Abu Dhabi Airports, AD Ports Group, Etihad Airways, and Etihad Rail

ADQ to manage Abu Dhabi's DARB, Mawaqif toll systems

ADQ to manage Abu Dhabi’s DARB, Mawaqif systems

This move is part of the holding company’s broader strategy to develop cluster ecosystems and foster long-term value creation

UAE, Jordan sign $2.3bn agreement to build railways

UAE, Jordan sign $2.3bn agreement to build railways

The rail projects, as well as other investment initiatives, are part of the $5.5bn investment projects package signed by the two countries last year

ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

ne’ma drives policy change and initiates projects to address the root causes of food waste

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reportedly eyes Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reportedly plans to acquire Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Deliberations between ADQ and Bank Audi are reportedly ongoing, and no final decisions have been made

ADQ to buy minority stake in Sotheby’s

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to acquire minority stake in Sotheby’s

The deal, valued at approximately $1bn, marks a significant partnership aimed at supporting Sotheby’s growth and innovation plans

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ lists debut $2.5bn on local bourse

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ lists debut $2.5bn bonds on local bourse

The fund sold a $1.25bn five-year portion at 80 basis points (bps) over US Treasuries and another $1.25bn 10-year tranche at 90 bps over the same benchmark

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Subscriptions open for Chimera JP Morgan Global Sukuk ETF: How to invest

Investors can subscribe to the ETF units, during the offering period, which runs until July 2

Egypt

World Bank announces $700m in financing for Egypt

The World Bank projects that the support programme will create jobs, strengthen the economy, and enhance Egypt’s resilience to environmental and economic challenges

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BlackRock appoints MD for UAE, Oman and Bahrain

The global financial giant has tapped former Mubadala and Goldman Sachs executive to lead its operations in the three GCC countries

Egypt sees progress on loan program

Egypt will have access to about $820m subject to IMF Board approval, fund says

The IMF said its Executive Board would consider the staff agreement and disbursement in the coming weeks

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A sneak peek into Xpanse: World’s first forum for exponential technologies

Dr Zina Jarrahi Cinker, director general of MATTER, reveals key details about one of the biggest events of the year set to come to Abu Dhabi in November

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Pharmaceuticals: Acino eyes local growth and export expansion from Dubai facility

By focusing on local manufacturing and sustainability, Acino is set to play a significant role in the UAE’s pharmaceutical industry

Egypt’s central bank committed to a flexible exchange rate

Egypt’s net foreign assets deficit contracts $586m in April

Egypt commercial banks’ foreign assets climbed by $606m in April while their liabilities rose by $653m

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Egypt receives second payment of $14bn from UAE

The deal with Abu Dhabi sovereign fund ADQ to develop the peninsula 200 km west of Alexandria includes a total of $35bn in investments

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

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Egypt approves establishing special free zone in Ras al-Hekma

Egypt has moved ahead with administrative realignment of the region after the country signed a $35bn FDI deal with the UAE’s ADQ earlier this year

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UAE-Kenya deals: ADQ to establish investment framework

In 2023, non-oil trade between the UAE and Kenya rose by 26.4 percent year-on-year to $3.1bn

ADQ, QIA to boost tech driven companies and economy through the Jasoor Fund

UAE-Oman: ADQ, QIA launch $180m tech-focused fund

In 2022, ADQ and OIA identified investment opportunities worth over $bn in key sectors of Oman’s economy

ADQ acquires key stake in Australia's Plenary Group

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ acquires key stake in Australia’s Plenary Group

Set up in 2004, Plenary has a portfolio of 21 assets under management valued at over $25bn across Australia and the Middle East

Alpha Dhabi to divest 49 per cent stake in construction subsidiary to ADQ Image-courtesy-WAM

Alpha Dhabi to divest 49% stake in construction firm to ADQ

The collaboration will enable the entities to tackle complex, large-scale projects with a keen focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery

Egypt

UAE deal bolsters Egypt’s foreign reserves in March

Egypt received the initial $5bn payment from the UAE in its $24bn deal at Ras El Hekma peninsula west of Alexandria

ADQ launches Arcera

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ launches Arcera to boost life sciences sector

Arcera plans to double its revenue within five years through strategic acquisitions and partnerships

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UAE signals interest in European nuclear energy investments: Reports

According to reports, ENEC, owned by Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, has been holding talks to invest in the UK

Egypt

Egypt’s credit outlook upgraded to positive by S&P amidst foreign investments

Egypt’s commitment to exchange rate liberalisation combined with budgetary consolidation targets are crucial for boosting international confidence