James M Dorsey Amid speculation about a reduced US military commitment to security in the Middle East, Turkey has spotlighted the region’s ability to act as a disruptive force if its interests are neglected. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan set off alarm bells this week, declaring that he was not “positive” about possible Finnish and […]
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The Federal Supreme Council today unanimously elected Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the United Arab Emirates. The Council held a meeting today at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. A statement issued by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs said that according to Article 51 of the Constitution, His Highness Sheikh […]
Sheikh Manzoor With the coming into force of the Indo-Uae Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement today, India’s exports to the United Arab Emirates are set to touch 40 billion dollars this year . This historic agreement which was signed on the sidelines of a virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Muhammed bin Zayed,will further cement already deep, close and strategic […]
London, UK – News Direct – 28 April 2022 – Symphony – the leading markets’ infrastructure and technology platform – revealed financial firms will now be able to embed its technology in other platforms in order to successfully complete their workflows without context switching or adding friction. The company launched its embedded collaboration platform (ECP) on Tuesday as part of Symphony’s flagship conference Innovate, which took place […]
Arabian Post Staff Office rents in the UAE’s two largest business hubs have begun to recover to pre-COVID levels as demand for prime space intensifies, according to global real estate consultancy, Knight Frank. According to Knight Frank’s analysis, five out of 27 locations in Dubai have seen office rents return to pre-pandemic rates, while in Abu Dhabi, the city’s best buildings continue to demonstrate rental resilience. Still, […]
By Anjan Roy While a new prime minister has been elected by a rainbow coalition of opposition parties in Pakistan, it does not bode well for political stability in the country. Shehbaz Sharif, younger brother of former Pakistan prime minister, Nawaz Sharief, is an experienced political hand. But he would be hobbled by the same […]
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Arabian Post Staff The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and FTSE Russell have partnered to develop the FTSE ADX 15 Index, a benchmark blue chip measure that will support ADX’s recently launched derivatives market and the creation of ETFs and other index-tracking investment vehicles. Also known as the FADX 15, the benchmark index will be launched on March 30 and will include the largest and most liquid […]
Arabian Post Staff E-Vision, from e& (previously known as Etisalat Group), and ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, today announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire a majority equity stake of circa 57% in Starzplay Arabia, a leading Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) and streaming service provider in the Middle East and North Africa. The e& led consortium will acquire a controlling stake […]
Photo In 2021, the PGA switched up one of its longest-running branches. The PGA, which oversees the most popular and expansive professional golf leagues in the world for men and women, announced an update to its European Tour. After years of running a separate European Tour and Asian Tour, which saw multiple events held in the UAE, the PGA decided to establish a new branch of the […]
Arabian Post Staff The Department of Municipalities and Transport announced that the UAE capital registered outstanding real estate figures in 2021 with 14,958 transactions, tallying to a total value of 71.5 billion dirhams, reflecting the ongoing sustainable development and attractiveness of real estate investments in Abu Dhabi. As per the Department’s real estate trading indices, the emirate’s real estate sector recorded 7,262 sales transactions worth 18.2 billion […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for computer and information technology or IT jobs in May 2020 was USD 91,250. This is more than twice the median yearly wage of USD 41,950 for all other occupations in the same period. This proves the stereotype: IT professionals indeed draw some of the highest salaries today. It is not limited to the United […]
Arabian Post Staff The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)’s approval of the region’s first Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) regulatory framework has paved the way for the listing of the first SPAC on the ADX this year. The first of its kind in the GCC, the SPAC regulatory framework was developed by ADX and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in conjunction with the SCA and […]
Arabian Post Staff The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and FTSE Russell have partnered to develop co-branded indices, supporting the exchange’s recently launched derivatives market and bringing the exchange’s stock performance measures into line with global standards. As of 10th of January 2022, the FTSE ADX General Index is replacing the ADX General Index, and FTSE ADX sector indices will take the place of the existing sector indices, […]
Arabian Post Staff Premier League Champions Manchester City today announced a new global partnership with Masdar, which will see the renewable energy and sustainable development company become an Official Partner of the Club. Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy, clean technologies and sustainable development, is focused on the development of renewable energy projects across the Middle East and North Africa, and wider international markets, with a presence […]
Arabian Post Staff Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH) has announced the acquisition of 25.24% shareholding in Al Qudra Holding, as part of its AED8 billion strategic investment plan across various key-sectors in the UAE. Al Qudra Holding is an Abu Dhabi-based private joint stock company which has grown significantly by focusing on sustainable development in the region and creating value by investing in fundamental growth sectors. Alpha Dhabi […]
International Holding Company (IHC) has announced today the acquisition of a majority and controlling stake in Al Qudra Holding PJSC (AQH). The acquisition will enable IHC to broaden its portfolio in the real estate, services, and hospitality area. Al Qudra Holding has built out a large portfolio of customers since its founding in 2005, including Manarah Bay, a multi-usage project covering about 52,000 square metres, in Abu […]
By Dr. Nir Boms The new sounds of “tolerance, peace and prosperity” that come from the Gulf are often treated with suspicion – a cliche aimed at obfuscating the newfound autocratie in the region. However, while slogans might be cheap – actual changes made on the ground should be noted. The United Arab Emirates moral education curriculum reform is telling of the vision that the country’s leaders […]
Themed art experiences expected to open in 2023 will showcase the fan-favorite franchises in ways never seen, heard, or felt before SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – Cityneon Holdings is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to produce two brand-new, unique global touring themed art experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World, slated to launch in 2023. Audiences around the […]
Arabian Post Staff The four-and-a-half day working week is another twist in the UAE’s drive to attract business and investment in the Gulf Cooporation Council (GCC). according to a GlobalData analysis. It points out how the weekend switch is the latest in a string of measures that have enhanced the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi and Dubai as regional centers, as it puts them on the same working […]
Arabian Post Staff The GCC leaders affirmed today the importance of completing pillars of the GCC common economic, defence and security integration and unity and coordinating stances in order to enhance solidarity and stability among GCC member states, serve their interests, avert them regional and international conflicts, fulfill aspirations of their people and strengthen their regional and international role through unified political positions and new partnerships regionally […]
