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Mubadala, ADIB deal

Mubadala offloads 7.6% ADIB stake to National Holding

The state investor said the deal is in line with its strategy to create long-term value by optimising a global portfolio of investments

Aldar Properties Egyptian investment

Aldar Properties reaffirms its commitment to Egypt

The property firm said its investment in SODIC was one of the largest foreign investments in the Egyptian real estate sector

Jordan Tourism Board

ATM 2023: DCT Abu Dhabi, Jordan Tourism Board sign MoU

The MoU represents a one-year agreement to strengthen tourism and economic cooperation and build dual-destination awareness to drive incremental leisure traffic

Drydock

AD Ports Group to expand Khalifa Port with drydock services

With this expansion, Khalifa Port will expand its range of port and marine logistics services, from container and cargo handling to vessel repairs and maintenance

Aldar Properties group CEO Talal Al Dhiyebi

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties posts 22% jump in Q1 2023 profit

The developer said its revenue backlog hit a record Dhs18.8bn, which provides visibility over the next two to three years

Mubadala and Apollo jointly invest Brightspeed

Mubadala, Apollo Funds jointly invest $500m in Brightspeed

The investment gives Mubadala a minority shareholding in Brightspeed alongside funds managed by affiliates of Apollo

ADNOC Group AlRuwais plant

ADNOC Group to build new low-carbon LNG plant in Ruwais

The location’s proximity to ADNOC’s current operations and its future growth projects were all important factors in the decision

Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Fund, AlMaryah Bank to provide digital banking services

Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Fund, AlMaryah Bank to provide digital banking services to SMEs

The bank will provide exclusive benefits to Khalifa Fund members in accordance with the agreement

ADNOC Gas

ADNOC Gas, TotalEnergies Gas and Power ink 3-year LNG supply deal

The three-year contract is expected to commence in 2023 and will run through 2025

Abu Dhabi to welcome more visistors photo WAM DCT Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi to welcome more than 24 million visitors this year

Abu Dhabi welcomed 18 million visitors in 2022, which is a 13 per cent increase from the previous year

electric aircraft

Abu Dhabi to launch first sustainable electric aircraft manufacturing facility in MENA

Monarch Holding and EHang Holdings have signed a partnership agreement to establish the facility in the region

Al Ghurair Foods

KEZAD Group, Al Ghurair Foods team up for Dhs1bn food processing projects

The agreement will mark the first phase of Al Ghurair Foods division’s investments in KEZAD

Mashreq Bank CEO Ahmed Abdelaal

Mashreq’s Q1 2023 net profit soars to Dhs1.6bn

The bank reported an operating profit of Dhs1.8bn, up 96 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier

ADIB net profit Q1 2023

ADIB’s Q1 2023 profit surges to $299m on higher margins

The Islamic bank made a profit of Dhs1.1bn in the three months to March 31, up from Dhs715m in the same period last year

Ethmar

Abu Dhabi royal-led firm Ethmar to list after capital raise

The firm which holds more than 25 subsidiaries is chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Christian Hoehn, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (Image: Supplied by The Ritz-Carlton)

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal launches on-site vertical farm

The farm is expected to generate 10kg of produce daily and has a 41 sqm footprint

TTEK

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires border control solutions platform TTEK

The total purchase consideration for the acquisition of 100 per cent ownership amounts to $26.7m with an upfront payment of $17.1m

Ray Dalio, hedge fund billionaire, opens family office in Abu Dhabi

Ray Dalio set to open branch of family office in Abu Dhabi

The Dalio Family Office helps handle the billionaire’s private investments as well as his philanthropic donations

Mubadala co-leads funding round.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala co-leads Hasten Biopharma’s $315m funding round

The firm plans to use the proceeds to fund acquisitions and business development of innovative assets in the pipeline

Abu Dhabi parking free

Free public parking in Abu Dhabi for Eid Al Fitr holiday

The transport authority urged drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas and blocking traffic movement

M42 acquires Diaverum

M42 acquires Bridgepoint’s dialysis firm Diaverum

The acquisition will significantly expand its global footprint, enabling the company to deliver relevant healthcare services and healthtech solutions

TAQA power generation

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA sells $1.5bn in dual-tranche bonds

Proceeds from the five-year tranche will be used for general corporate purposes while the 10-year green bond will be used to finance projects as set out in the framework

Mubadala and G42 launch of M42

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, G42 launch tech-enabled healthcare firm

The merged entity is expected to transform the way care is delivered while bridging the gap between the latest healthtech advancements and the clinical outcomes patients receive

AZADEA Group opens 23 new stores in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

AZADEA Group expands footprint with 23 new stores in Abu Dhabi

The lifestyle retailer said the expansion will give visitors to Reem Mall a wider selection of top brands to pick from, including 10 franchises debuting in the city for the first time

Mubadala to invest in Brazil

Mubadala commits to invest $2.5bn in clean fuel in Brazil

The investment will be made through the company’s Acelen unit in Brazil and the company expects to start production in the first quarter of 2026

UAE and Brazil Presidents

UAE President receives President Lula of Brazil

The UAE is one of Brazil’s largest trading partners and President Lula’s visit is expected to boost bilateral relations between the two countries

Etihad Airways Business Class (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad debuts unlimited and free inflight social media messaging access

Additionally, it will offer unlimited internet data packages on its widebody aircraft for a flat fee

new bridge

Abu Dhabi inaugurates new bridge, slashes travel time to 3 minutes

Situated on Abu Dhabi Al Ain Road (E22), the new highway improves traffic flow to and from Bani Yas and other nearby areas

Toronto (Image: Supplied by Etihad Airways)

Etihad to go daily to Toronto from Abu Dhabi

The additional weekly service will commence on May 30

ADX and Mashreq Signing Ceremony 1

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Mashreq to offer instant trading access to customers

The agreement streamlines the digital onboarding process for Mashreq customers, allowing them to instantly obtain a national investor number