Abu Dhabi targets 39.3 million visitors by 2030
Emirate's new tourism strategy aims to increase the sector’s contribution to GDP from $13.34 billion in 2023 to $24 billion by 2030.
Abu Dhabi’s UEMedical partners with US private equity firm
The new investment would enable UE Medical to scale up its service offerings Olive Rock is based in Abu Dhabi Global Market, while Cerberus is an American private equity firm with about $55 billion in assets United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical), a major healthcare services provider in Abu Dhabi,...Abu Dhabi to build museums in a $6 billion spending spree on culture
Abu Dhabi to construct museums and patronize sectors like media, gaming in $6 billion spending plan The plan is part of the vision to diversify economy away from oil Abu Dhabi will spend $6 billion over the next five years to construct museums, as well as sectors such as...NtechLab, the world leader in computer vision, comes to UAE
NtechLab serves more than 100 customers in over 20 countries NtechLab products are in demand in public and corporate security, retail, financial, entertainment and hospitality industries NtechLab, one of the world leaders in intelligent video analytics and biometric technologies has announced the opening of local offices in Abu...M2P Solutions joins Visa Fintech Fast Track program for MENA region
M2P Solutions works with over 500 fintechs across Asia, Middle East It has also partnered with over 30 banks in different countries to deliver on the API capabilities M2P Solutions, the API Infrastructure company that started operations in the Middle East earlier this year with Abu Dhabi as...SEHA Covid-19 assessment centers to operate for 2 more hours
All services for Covid-19-positive patients are available in the Outpatient Clinics building in Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi and in the Red Zone in Al Ain Convention CenterÂJubail island reveals the design of Spanish-inspired, Mediterranean-style villas
The company said with four distinct styles to choose from, the villas provide a range of unique designs to suit buyers and are available for sale immediatelyMAKTABA celebrates winners of ‘Little Writer in the Big Book’ contest
Launched in 2011, the competition has attracted more than 2,000 entries during the past eight yearsÂUAE to support ‘stability, development’ in Libya
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets visiting chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed Younis Al-ManfeUAE is member of UNESCO’s diversity promotion committee
The Intergovernmental Committee consists of representatives of 24 countries Al Kaabi proposes six areas of action that warrant the attention of Member States The UAE has won a seat on the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for the period 2021 to 2025....ADX lists US$1 billion bonds issued by Abu Dhabi Ports
The 10-year bonds, with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, rated A+ (stable) by both S&P and Fitch Bond issuance attracted strong global interest, says CEO Abu Dhabi Ports Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Thursday announced that it has listed US$1 billion of bonds issued by Abu...A day after signing tax treaty, Israel to open economic office in UAE
Abu Dhabi will host an Israeli economic office to strengthen economic ties The announcement comes a day after the UAE and Israel signed a tax treaty Just a day after it signed a tax treaty with the United Arab Emirates, Israel said it would open an “economic attaché...Grandiose opens new hypermarket in Abu Dhabi
The hypermarket is the largest within the Grandiose chain The new store has a section dedicated to local produce The UAE-based grocery retail chain Grandiose has opened its first hypermarket, a new format to the growing chain, in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The large format hypermarket located...ADAFSA discusses agriculture, food cooperation with Bangladesh
ADAFSA has discussed ways of strengthening its cooperation in the agriculture and food sectors with Bangladesh The discussion took place between the ADAFSA director-general and the Bangladeshi Ambassador to the UAE The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has discussed ways of strengthening its cooperation in...Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park completed
It has 7,542 solar panels producing electricity The facility is expected to reduce the emission equivalent of 5,300 tons of carbon dioxide per year Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park is complete, announced renewable energy firm Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, aka Masdar, and Abu Dhabi Airports. With 7,542 solar...Abu Dhabi economy to recover to 2019 levels in 2023: S&P
Abu Dhabi economy to recover modestly in 2021 courtesy increased business activity and higher oil prices Emirates' rating could improve if it implements measures to boost its monetary policy Abu Dhabi's economy will improve in 2021 on the back of increased business activity and higher oil prices, but the actual...Etihad Airways issues guidance for travellers after green list update
Italy lifts quarantine on arrival Bahrain, Greece and Seychelles welcome fully vaccinated travellers Now, passengers arriving from Germany, Spain and the USA, can enjoy quarantine-free travel when they arrive in Abu Dhabi, according to Etihad Airways guidance for the travellers on the best way to enjoy hassle-free travel. This follows...$2.3 billion of realty deals in four emirates in Q1 2021
The deals are a sign that the worst is over and smart recovery is picking upSCAD, ADIO sign deal to enhance Abu Dhabi’s statistical system
The deal is expected to get the two entities to cooperate on exchanging data and promoting statistical collaboration It will also look to support the Abu Dhabi government’s pursuits to build a comprehensive and sustainable statistical system Decision-makers and policy-builders in Abu Dhabi may now look forward to better statistical...Mubadala invests GBP ₤350m in IVC Evidensia
IVC Evidensia is Europe’s largest veterinary-care provider It operates more than 1,500 veterinary clinics and hospitals in 12 countries across Europe UK-based pet-care provider IVC Evidensia will see an influx of ₤350 million from the UAE-based Mubadala Investment Company by way of investment, the latter announced on Sunday, May...Alpha Dhabi Holding acquires key UAE hospitality group
Murban is a leading investment company based in Abu Dhabi with Dh1.7 billion in equity The acquisition will help accelerate Alpha Dhabi’s diversification strategy Alpha Dhabi Holding, one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the region and a subsidiary of IHC, said it has fully acquired Murban, a privately-owned company....ADGM Office of Data Protection signs MoU with Jersey Data Protection Authority
The MoU will help protect the personal data of individuals in both jurisdictions ADGM recently updated its data protection framework The Office of Data Protection (ODP) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Jersey Data Protection Authority (JDPA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim...NPCC bags $744 million contract for Abu Dhabi offshore project
The contract to the UAE-based company was awarded by Al Yasat Petroleum Operations Company The company will engage in the full field development of the Belbazem Offshore Block in Abu Dhabi. National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) said it has bagged a $744 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract...ADNOC to set up a world-scale blue ammonia project in Abu Dhabi
The facility will have a capacity of 1,000 kilotons per annum ADNOC is already producing 300,000 tons of hydrogen annually at the Ruwais Industrial Complex Aiming to position the UAE as a global hydrogen leader, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will construct a world-scale "blue" ammonia production facility in...Abu Dhabi, Dubai villa market rental rates stay strong in Q1
The Abu Dhabi residential market delivered 1,700 apartments, 50 villas during the quarter  Grade A and B office buildings in Abu Dhabi experience demand from Chinese, Israeli companies The villa market rental rates in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were strong in the first quarter (Q1 2021) despite the ongoing economic...Abu Dhabi makes commercial, industrial activities available for foreign ownership
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development believes the decision will attract further foreign investment Department amends law to enable 100 percent foreign ownership Natural and legal non-citizens in Abu Dhabi can now fully or partially own as many as 1,105 registered commercial and industrial activities. This became possible after the...Abu Dhabi Ship Building wins $952m UAE Navy contract
The company will build four Falaj 3-class Offshore Patrol Vessels used to carry out a wide range of missions Chairman Khalid Al Breiki calls the order, company's biggest ever, a 'resounding vote of confidence' from the Ministry of Defense, UAE Navy Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a leader in the...



























