Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grows by 9% in 2024 to $83bn
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Customs reported a 9 percent increase in the emirate’s non-oil foreign trade in 2024, reaching AED 306 billion ($83.29 billion), compared to AED 281.9 billion in 2023, reflecting the vitality of the emirate’s economy and its growing relations with trading partners around the globe....
Yahsat to invest US$100m
It is for capital expenditure of T4-NGS satellite program.Multiply Group buys stake
A minority stake in Breakwater Energy cost it US$100m.Dubai Investments, E20 Investment to develop agricultural land in Angola
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 to provide UAE nationals with 5,000 jobs in health sector
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...KEZAD Group, GFCF ink deal
GFCF will triple its production after setting up its Phase II in Musasafah.4 bids for Al Ajban power project
There will be a process to select the best proposal.South Korean blockchain firm NEOPLY to set up global HQ in Abu Dhabi
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...UAE per capita income rises to 7th rank globally
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,...UAE opens field hospital in Chad to help Sudanese refugees
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...Abu Dhabi frames new grazing regulations to protect rangelands
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- In order to protect natural rangelands and promote sustainable traditional grazing practices, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has begun issuing licenses to owners and breeders of livestock to regulate grazing and all related activities in Abu Dhabi. The licensing policy has been introduced to ensure...Total direct, indirect economic impact of re-exports is $13bn: UAE minister
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The total direct and indirect economic impact is estimated at AED 48 billion ($13 billion) the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Al Zeyoudi said that the UAE is one of the largest re-export...Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant refinancing completed with UAE banking partners
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Barakah One Company (Barakah One) - a joint-venture between the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) - has completed the refinancing of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, working with key banking institutions in the UAE.The company has refinanced the...PIF, ADQ show highest improvement in GSWF sustainability rankings
PIF ranked seventh with a score of 92 (on the GSR score of 100), followed by Mubadala (88), among the SWFs. Regionally, the Middle East saw the biggest improvement from 32 percent in 2020 to 52 percent in 2023. It said Saudi PIF is managing to make its unparalleled growth sustainable by...UAE finance ministry releases annual report, highlights achievements in 2022
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) released its annual report for the year 2022 highlighting performance, initiatives, national projects and international participation.The report is entitled "Remarkable Achievements Shaping Promising Financial Prospects", includes MoF's most prominent achievements, leadership councils and committees, and strategic objectives.Minister of State for Financial...AD Ports Group buys logistics services provider Noatum for $0.72bn
Abu Dhabi, UAE - AD Ports Group on Sunday announced that it has acquired Noatum, a global integrated logistics services provider with a presence across 26 countries, for $0.72 billion. The acquisition has received approvals from all relevant regulatory bodies, including from Spanish Authorities, after it attained clearance from the...UAE economy set to post strong growth in second half of this year
While the global economy reels from high inflation and the war in Ukraine, the UAE looks poised for positive economic growth with the IMF and the World Bank projecting the country's economy to grow by 3.6 percent and 2.8 percent respectively. The economy will continue to benefit from tourism and...UAE, Armenia non-oil trade reaches $1.53bn in 2022
Yerevan, Armenia – Non-oil trade volume between the UAE and Armenia reached $1.53 billion in 2022, with a growth rate of 673 percent compared to 2021, the UAE news agency Wam reported on Friday. The total UAE non-oil exports to Armenia amounted to almost $229 million in 2022, with a growth...UAE Head of Cyber Security leads delegation to conference in Israel
ABU DHABI, UAE - Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the Government, led a high-level UAE delegation of dozens of participants from leading Emirati entities to Cyber Week 2023 Conference in Israel. Dr. Al Kuwaiti addressed the Cyber Week Conference as a key-note speaker in the main...Top Abu Dhabi firms to attend Europe’s asset and wealth management conference
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Prominent Abu Dhabi companies are taking part in Impower Fund Forum, the largest asset and wealth management conference in Europe that will see participation of more than 1,400 international players from nearly 60 countries.The companies from Abu Dhabi that will take part in the event include the...ADNOC Distribution, HPCL ink agreement
Will help to enhance efficiency of overseas operations.Abu Dhabi first quarter GDP up 3.9% on strong non-oil growth
Official data show a 6.1 percent growth in non-oil GDP during the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong performances in construction, wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, and financial and insurance services. The non-oil GDP (at constant prices) reached AED 146bn ($39.74bn) in Q1 compared to AED 137.7bn...AD Ports Group, Premier Marine set up a JV SAFEEN Drydocks
ABU DHABI, UAE - AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, and Premier Marine Engineering Services, a UAE-based shipyard company on Sunday announced the formation of a new joint venture, SAFEEN Drydocks.AD Ports Group will own 51 percent of the joint venture and the remaining...Abu Dhabi approves housing benefits worth US$844mn for 1,807 citizens
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The emirate of Abu Dhabi has approved the disbursement of housing benefits worth US$844 million to citizens in order to lift up their standard of living.In this connection, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi...UAE banks’ total capital, reserves rise to US$118.5bn by April-end
ABU DHABI, UAE - Aggregate capital and reserves of banks operating in the UAE rose by 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US$118.5 billion (AED435.3 billion) at the end of April 2023 from US$107 billion (AED395.9 billion) at the end of April 2022, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s...Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, adds 15 more startups
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, has welcomed its first cohort of the year comprising 15 startups operating in priority sectors including HealthTech, FinTech, and EdTech.The addition of the latest cohort has increased the size of Hub71’s vibrant community to over 240 startups.In the latest cohort,...UAE banking system maintained stable funding in Q1 of 23: CBUAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has noted with satisfaction the persistent credit appetite of the private sector in the country, evident in the strong demand growth for loans that were coupled with financial institutions’ increased willingness to lend in the first quarter of this...TAQA to buy SWS Holding
The energy company will pay US$462 million for the buyout.Gross banks’ assets up $1.03trn at end of April 2023: CBUAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced on Tuesday that the Money Supply aggregate M1 increased by 2.1 percent, from AED 759.3 billion ($206.47 billion) at the end of March 2023 to AED 775.2 billion ($210.68 billion) at the end of April 2023. This was...CBUAE balance sheet rises to US$172bn at end of April 2023
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE's (CBUAE) balance sheet grew by 6.3 percent on a monthly basis to reach US$172 billion (AED631.63 billion) at the end of April 2023, marking the largest level ever in its history, the apex bank said in its budget report for...AD Ports signs 30-year pact to operate Congo’s key port
The first phase works, costing $200m, likely to completed in 30 months.ADNOC L&S gets new VLCC
VLCCs carry almost 2 million barrels of crude per voyage.UAE, Qatar restore ties, after six-year-long estrangement
According to Qatar's foreign ministry, Doha will reopen embassy in Abu Dhabi and its consulate in Dubai immediately. The UAE too will throw it embassy open in Doha. The UAE's Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, spoke to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and also its Foreign...ADDED signs pact with Valeo to set up automotive technology hub in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has partnered with Valeo to develop the automotive industry here by establishing a technology hub to manufacture autonomous and electric car components in the emirate.The hub will develop industrial solutions to support local electric car startups in Abu Dhabi...Mubadala invests $200m in Bicycle Capital
Bicycle Capital is a growth equity firm focusing on startups.ESG, Q Holding form joint venture
JV to develop accommodation project in Abu Dhabi island.Tecom secures $2.06bn loan
This facility replaces an existing partially utilized term loan of the same amount.Iranian nuke expert, EU officials review Tehran’s atomic program
A landmark deal in 2015, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), gave Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program to guarantee that Tehran could not develop a nuclear weapon -- something it has always denied wanting to do.HUB71 reveals winners of The Outliers Program to address industry challenges
ABU DHABI, UAE - Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, on Tuesday announced the winners of The Outliers Program, which gives founders worldwide the opportunity to build proof of concepts (POCs) alongside major reputable organizations.Participating startups have been recognized for their innovative solutions in various challenges set by Hub71’s strategic...UAE national banks provide $99.9 bn credit to trade, industry in Q1 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Credit financing provided by the UAE national banks to the trade and industry sectors grew 6.1 percent YoY, or AED42.5 billion ($11.5 billion) in the first three months of 2023, according to recent data issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).The statistics showed that...KEZAD, Tubacex to build Middle East’s first OCTG-CRA manufacturing facility
ABU DHABI, UAE - Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group on Friday announced the signing of a land lease agreement with Spain's Tubacex Group for the development of a state -of-the-art manufacturing facility for OCTG-CRA tubular solutions.This would be the first such manufacturing facility in the Middle East...UAE Fund Transfer System processes $1.06 trn in Q1 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The gross value of interbank fund transfers through UAE Fund Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose to more than AED 3.89 trillion ($1.06 trillion) in the first quarter of 2023, a YoY increase of 35.2 percent over the corresponding period in 2022, according to statistics released by the...Barakah Plant’s final unit begins operational readiness preparations, says ENEC
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced that Unit 4, the fourth and final unit at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi, has begun its operational readiness preparations.The operations team at Barakah have now commenced the operational readiness testing required to demonstrate the...CBUAE balance sheet hit all-time-high of $161 bn by March end
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The balance sheet of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) surpassed AED594 billion ($161 billion) by the end of March 2023, marking the largest level ever in its history, a CBUAE report has revealed.In its budget report for March 2023, the apex bank said that...Abu Dhabi curbs use of plastic bags by 95% since ban last year
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Abu Dhabi has succeeded in curbing the use of plastic bags by around 95 percent since the banning of the single-use bags in June 2022.The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) claims it has prevented over 172 million bags from entering the environment.In 2020, EAD introduced the...Tom Cruise coming to Abu Dhabi’s for Middle East premiere of Mission Impossible
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East premiere of the eagerly-awaited Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One at a red-carpet event at Emirates Palace on June 26 to be attended by the movie’s cast and crew, including star Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie.Both the...UAE, Egypt sign US$10bn deal to build Africa’s biggest wind farm
A consortium of companies, Masdar, Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities have signed an agreement with Egypt to build a 10-gigawatt (GW) capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, costing more than US$10 billion. The 10 GW plant will save Egypt some $5bn in natural gas costs a year.UAE highlights efforts in space sector at UN committee meet
ABU DHABI, UAE - A high-level UAE delegation at the 66th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) said the country believes in promoting a safe and sustainable outer space environment.The UAE delegation is headed by Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs...Foreign companies to pay Corporate Tax on immovable property income: UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Foreign companies and other non-resident juridical persons will be subject to UAE Corporate Tax on income derived from real estate and other immovable property located in the UAE and will be required to register in the UAE for Corporate Tax purposes, the UAE Ministry of Finance...‘AI adoption in UAE’s industries to propel economic diversification’
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is critical to propelling diversification of economic growth in the United Arab Emirates, said managing director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his particiupation in the commencement ceremony of the Mohamed bin Zayed University...US official meets UAE diplomats to discuss climate change
DUBAI, UAE - US special climate envoy John Kerry has met senior Emirati officials in Abu Dhabi, including the head of the United Nations' upcoming climate change conference, official media reported on Sunday.The choice of Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), to head December's...