The Company’s non-fuel retail business rose by over 12%.

Dubai's off-plan sales rose 38% in value, while Abu Dhabi's doubled to $1 billion, as the market saw the addition of 7,300 new units in the former and 1,000 in the latter.

Firm's EBITDA rose 12.7% y-o-y to $127 million in H1 2023.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) registers an increase of 67 percent in passenger traffic with 10,258,653 passengers passing through the airport between January 1 and June 30, 2023, compared to 6,158,376 passengers during the same period last year. The airport also recorded 67,835 flights, a rise of...

Acquisition aims to diversify and expand into several sectors.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OERC) signed a deal with Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel (Jindal) to establish a sustainable end-to-end transport logistics solution between Jindal’s steel complex at Sohar Port and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), via the UAE-Oman Rail Network.The deal is a part...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADQ and IHC Capital Holding are joining forces to bring together ADQ's ownership of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its stake in Modon Properties, along with IHC Capital's share in Modon to form a new entity called Q Holding. The proposed transaction would create one...

The UAE, set to host COP28 from November to December in the business hub of Dubai, requires official permission for protests but effectively bans demonstrations it deems disruptive. At the upcoming UN climate talks "there will be space available for climate activists to assemble peacefully and make their voices heard", it...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Citaglobal Berhad have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for developing renewable energy projects across solar, battery energy storage system (BESS), wind and other renewable energy technologies.The MoU was signed in Malaysia by Abdulla Zayed, Masdar’s Head of Development and Investment,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE is establishing federal prosecution entities specialised in economic crimes and money laundering, to develop the UAE's judicial system in line with changing global economic landscape. The establishment of these entities also represents a first step towards investigating and cracking down on crimes such as corporate...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Saturday announced administrative penalties for violations related to the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The penalties will be imposed on Taxable Persons, whether an individual or a legal entity, who do...

The company's total operating income was $135m.

The Abu Dhabi firm will push for growth in the defense sector.

“Handling disinformation is the need of the hour. The Global Media Congress will help devise a strategy to use the available tools to tackle disinformation. We need an effective strategy to ensure that the messages impacting our citizens and the world are delivered in a positive, ethical and meaningful way,”...

New customers and projects were added in H1 2023.

The bank's revenue grew by 50 percent to AED 4.3 billion.

The company logged a net profit of $4.4m.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE government’s revenues amounted to AED115.6 billion ($31.3 billion) and its expenditures totaled AED92.5 billion ($25.0 billion) in the first quarter of 2023, the preliminary results of the UAE Government Finance Statistics Report for the first quarter of 2023, published by the Ministry of Finance...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi or KEZAD Group, and Al Jazeera Steel Products Co, held the groundbreaking ceremony of the region’s first Rolling Mill with Rail production capability in Abu Dhabi.The establishment of the mill over an area of 210,000 square metres in KEZAD aims to...

“Our cooperation with Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) is part of these efforts as Japanese experience and progress reflect role of competent talent in the scientific and technological fields, and the effectiveness of its human capital development programmes,” he adds.

The group's public market portfolio stands at $9.1bn.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The foreign direct investment (FDI) in the individual category within Abu Dhabi's real estate sector has soared to AED 834.6 million during the first half of 2023, achieving a record growth rate of 363% compared to the corresponding period last year, the emirate's Department of Municipalities...

Al Dhannah Hospital in Al Dhafra region is owned by ADNOC.

The company's interest income reaches $797m.

It is highest ever profit achieved by FAB in a half-year.

The two companies will explore opportunities globally.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The conditions determining taxable and exempt persons, corporate tax rates and tax periods. were highlighted at the second workshop on the recently launched corporate tax organized by the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) here on Wednesday.Other key topics covered during the workshop included the Small Business...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) discussed ways to enhance the integrity of the financial system in a meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday. They also discussed partnership between CBUAE...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured the top spot in the Arab region and risen to 29th globally in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization's (UNIDO) Competitive Industrial Performance Index (CIP). The index, which evaluates 153 countries, assesses national industrial performance and competitiveness on a global...

Firm has committed $2 billion for more such carriers.

Talk merger of shareholdings in Borouge, Borealis.

ABU DHABI, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)’s Financial Stability Report for 2022 said the FTSE ADX General Index (FADGI.FGI) gained more than 20 percent in 2022.The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) trading value increased by 21.9 percent to AED 451 billion ($122.78bn).In its overview of UAE...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The significant growth in the volume of non-oil trade between the UAE and India signifies the positive progress of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), more than a year after it became operational.CEPA will help deliver the target of reaching US$100 billion in non-oil trade annually...

Dubai, UAE - India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi today for the final leg of his two-nation visit. The visit aims to strengthen the burgeoning bilateral ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), two strategic partners. Indian PM is scheduled to meet with UAE President Sheikh...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - UAE Islamic banking sector assets witnessed steady growth in 2022, accounting for 23.0 percent of the total UAE banking sector assets, according to the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)’s Financial Stability Report for 2022. The report highlighted the sector's continued recovery in profitability, supported by strong...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE’s real GDP growth accelerated during 2022 due to a robust recovery in non-oil GDP and a sizable expansion of oil GDP, according to the Financial Stability Report for 2022 released today by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).The report noted that this comes...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Friday issued its Financial Stability Report for 2022.The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the stability of the UAE financial system, which remained resilient throughout 2022 despite global headwinds and the banking sector being well capitalized with adequate...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed progress of the projects undertaken by the government in the emirate.The crown prince in this connection chaired a meeting of the council in...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates and France reviewed the prospects of growing bilateral trade exchanges and advancing investments across various fields during the meeting between UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, and the visiting French Minister Olivier Becht. Two sides discussed investment exchanges in innovative...

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Louvre Abu Dhabi has displayed new acquisitions including three artworks by Pablo Picasso alongside loans from partner museums and international institutions.This further strengthens Abu Dhabi as a global hub for culture.The newly exhibited artworks reinforce the museum's pivotal role as a trusted partner with cultural...

New firm is a $54 million corporate venture capital fund.

It is for capital expenditure of T4-NGS satellite program.

A minority stake in Breakwater Energy cost it US$100m.

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Investments and E20 Investment have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop 3,750 Ha of agricultural land in Angola, harnessing the potential of the country’s agricultural sector for sustainable growth and economic development.E20 Investment, specializes in investing in and operating farms and processing facilities across the globe,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Some 5,000 new jobs have been opened up in the healthcare facilities by the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi under its "Tawteen" program for UAE nationals.All healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi will provide the jobs for UAE nationals by the end of 2025.DoH called on all healthcare...

GFCF will triple its production after setting up its Phase II in Musasafah.

There will be a process to select the best proposal.

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- NEOPLY, a South Korean blockchain technology company, will establish its global headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) said Monday and added that the move underscores emirate's appeal as a magnet for innovation-driven companies.NEOPLY provides a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform and a variety...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE ranked seventh in the world in terms of per capita national income, according to the latest data released by the World Bank.The per capita income in the UAE, based on purchasing power parity (PPP) in current international dollars, rose to Int$87,729 in July 2022,...

ABU DHABI, UAE -  UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chad Rashid Saeed Al Shamsi on Sunday opened a field hospital in Amdjarass city. The UAE built the hospital in Chad to support Sudanese refugees.The initiative is the result of joint cooperation between three humanitarian entities in the UAE represented...