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AD Ports to invest in Kazakh port

Under the deal, AD Ports Group owns 51% stake.

PIF acquires stake in Saudi Re

The acquisition was made by way of a capital increase.

ADNOC Gas awards contracts

The $2.1bn contracts are aimed at enhancing LNG supply infrastructure.

ADNOC L&S buys stake in Navig8

The company will acquire the remaining stake in mid-2027.

DAE to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers

The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile...

Aramex partners with Bollywood film Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan

DUBAI, UAE - Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced a collaboration with the movie, Dunki...

Abu Dhabi book fair sales rise 20%

This was the 30th edition of the book fair The 2020 edition of the fair was not held due to...

Abu Dhabi Book Fair to digitize Arabic prose in audiobooks

One of the  notable works covered by the series includes the Muqaddimah of Ibn Khaldun

UNESCO, World Bank partner to enable cultural, creative activities in cities

The creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the world economy Cultural, creative industries contribute annual global revenues...

$2.25trn creative sector that employs 30m worldwide needs help: UN

The creative and cultural industry needs more support as it has been of great service during the coronavirus pandemic.  The...

Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers

The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile...

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Lebanese hatmaker keeps ancient skill alive

Youssef Akiki believes he may be the last commercial maker of the sheep wool "labbadeh", a waterproof and warm cap...

Embrace indigenous languages, urges UN expert

“Language rights are also important human rights matters for both minorities and indigenous peoples. Special Rapporteurs have already been critical...

In Old Cairo, residents reconnect with their heritage

Cairo, Egypt--For most of their lives, children from historic Cairo's Al-Khalifa district only saw the mausoleums, mosques and madrasa schools...

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$42,000 Koons sculpture breaks at art fair

The mishap occurred during a VIP preview at Art Wynwood in Miami, and some collectors thought it was performance art...
  • The shiny blue sculpture, one of Koons' famous "balloon dog" series, was valued at $42,000.
  • The sculpture sat alone on an acrylic base emblazoned with Koons's surname.

Qatari businessman mulls taking over Man Utd

London, United Kingdom - A consortium led by a Qatari banker announced it had submitted an offer to take full control...
  • Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani "confirmed his submission of a bid for 100 percent of Manchester United Football Club"
  • The statement from Sheikh Jassim, chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), did not give any details on the amount proposed in the bid for United

Saudi reports add to Manchester United takeover intrigue

London, United Kingdom--Saudi Arabia has joined the race to buy Manchester United ahead of Friday's bid deadline, according to a report...
  • Saudi joined the race to buy Manchester United, according to a report in Britain's Daily Telegraph, raising the stakes in what could be the most lucrative deal in sports history.
  • There have been suggestions of a possible Qatar bid, with The Guardian reporting the state's ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, was interested in buying United.