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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai For decades, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) embodied the image of a traditional state-controlled oil producer, content to focus on its vast reserves. However, that perception is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Armed with a $150 billion war chest, Adnoc is rapidly emerging as a major player in the global energy market, actively pursuing strategic acquisitions. This week, Adnoc sent shockwaves through the […]

Singapore-based electric vehicle (EV) company SingAuto has announced a major expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bringing with it plans to develop a colossal commercial electric vehicle industrial district in Abu Dhabi. This initiative marks a significant step forward for both SingAuto’s ambition to be a leader in sustainable logistics and the UAE’s goal of becoming a prominent player in the global clean energy and smart […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Masdar, a clean energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is poised for a significant expansion in the United States, according to a recent report. The company, which has established itself as a leader in renewable energy development internationally, is looking to leverage its expertise in the booming US clean energy market. Masdar’s US ambitions come amid a growing demand for renewable energy sources […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, which manage trillions of dollars in assets on behalf of governments, significantly increased their investments in China last year. According to a new report by research firm Preqin, these funds deployed a record $2. 3 billion into Chinese companies in 2023, marking a substantial leap from the previous year’s total of $300 million. Analysts attribute this surge in […]

The United Arab Emirates’ renewable energy champion, Masdar, announced a significant move into the European market on June 20th, 2024, with a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Greece’s Terna Energy. The deal, valued at €3. 2 billion ($3. 4 billion), positions Masdar to become a major player in the European renewable energy sector and propel Greece’s clean energy ambitions. Under the terms of the […]

British oilfield services and engineering company John Wood Group Plc is setting its sights on expanding its presence in the Middle East, even as it negotiates a potential takeover by Dubai-based engineering and consulting firm Sidara. This move comes amid growing demand for energy transition solutions in the region. Wood Group revealed plans to establish an energy transition hub in Abu Dhabi by August 2024. Gerry Traynor, […]

The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a leading force in the United Arab Emirates’ clean energy sector, announced a significant acquisition on June 20, 2024. Masdar has struck a definitive agreement with GEK TERNA SA and other shareholders of TERNA ENERGY SA, a prominent Greek renewable energy company. The deal signifies Masdar’s ambitious plans to solidify its presence in the European renewables market. The agreement entails […]

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Nomura, a leading Japanese investment bank, has scored another win in its cryptocurrency ambitions after its digital asset unit, Laser Digital, secured a license from Abu Dhabi. This regulatory approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) permits Laser Digital to provide brokerage services for both traditional and digital assets, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position as a burgeoning hub for crypto businesses. The license, officially a Financial Services […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Abu Dhabi government has announced the listing of $5 billion worth of bonds on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), a move designed to strengthen the emirate’s financial market and attract new investment. The bond issuance will be divided into three tranches, with the listing process commencing on June 21st. This initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic goals of diversification and […]

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has inaugurated a new route connecting Abu Dhabi to Jaipur, a significant cultural and commercial center in northwest India. The service, marked by a celebratory event at Jaipur International Airport today, offers four non-stop flights per week. This expansion strengthens Etihad’s presence in the Indian market, a sector experiencing a surge in outbound travel. The airline has increased its India capacity […]

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, has entered into a strategic partnership with a leading Indian defense company, according to sources familiar with the deal. Specific details regarding the agreement, including the identity of the Indian company and the size of the stake acquired, remain undisclosed. However, industry analysts suggest the move signifies ADIA’s growing interest in the burgeoning […]

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, is partnering with private equity giant Advent International to invest up to $3 billion in Fisher Investments, a Texas-based independent money management firm. This significant investment marks a strategic move for both parties, with ADIA seeking to diversify its portfolio and Advent aiming to leverage its expertise to accelerate Fisher Investments’ growth. The […]

The Al Ain Police Officers Club is fostering a platform for dialogue and empowerment with its annual Women’s Forum. This year’s edition, launched in late June 2021, reflects the Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to community engagement and social cohesion. Lieutenant Colonel Huda Ghareeb Al Shamesi, Head of Women Police at the Al Ain Police Directorate, emphasized the leadership’s dedication to women’s advancement during the forum’s launch. The […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A potential security deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia is raising eyebrows in the financial world, with some analysts suggesting it could significantly impact the future of the petrodollar. The dollar’s status as the world’s dominant reserve currency hinges in part on its continued use in oil transactions, and a shift by Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, could trigger […]

The future of food security in the Middle East is getting a boost thanks to a new partnership between the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Water Security Authority (AGWA) and Believer Meats, a leading cultivated meat company from the United States. This collaboration aims to establish Abu Dhabi as a hub for research, development, and production of cultivated meat, a revolutionary technology that grows meat from animal cells […]

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), a titan of UAE industry outside the oil and gas sector, has taken a significant step towards its sustainability goals. The company announced that its recent acquisition of Leichtmetall, a European specialty foundry, was financed entirely through its first-ever green loan facility. Financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, but the innovative use of green financing underscores EGA’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Leichtmetall’s […]

Abu Dhabi, UAE – In a meeting held on June 15, 2024, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Dhoihir Dhoulkamal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Comorians Abroad of the Union of the Comoros. The discussion focused on solidifying the bond between the two nations and exploring avenues for broader cooperation. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to become a major player in the global hydrogen industry with the announcement of a new $272 million hydrogen equipment manufacturing complex. The project, a collaboration between Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Dubai-based Broaden Energy, signifies a significant step forward for the UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to position the country as a top 10 producer […]

One million people will be trained with AI within three years By 2031, 40% of GDP is to be generated with AI Global giants such as Microsoft, Google, and IBM are at the start DUBAI, UAE – Newsaktuell – 14 June 2024 – Dubai is increasingly becoming a global center for artificial intelligence. To this end, the metropolis of the day after tomorrow on the Gulf has […]

Hedge funds from Britain are increasingly choosing Abu Dhabi as their new frontier, lured by the emirate’s thriving financial sector and its role as a gateway to the region’s burgeoning wealth. This trend comes amid a surge in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center, which reported a staggering 211% increase in Assets Under Management (AUM) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the […]

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), a titan of UAE industry outside the oil and gas sector, has taken a significant step towards its sustainability goals. The company announced that its recent acquisition of Leichtmetall, a European specialty foundry, was financed entirely through its first-ever green loan facility. Financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, but the innovative use of green financing underscores EGA’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Leichtmetall’s […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The opening of the opulent “Arabian Nights” casino complex just outside Dubai has sent shockwaves through the region’s investment landscape, triggering a surge of interest and igniting a gold rush for land and property near the glitzy new resort. For decades, Dubai has thrived as a financial center and tourist destination, but its strict adherence to Islamic law, which prohibits gambling, limited its […]

Abu Dhabi’s upcoming SHA Emirates Island, envisioned as the world’s first well-being focused community, is set to become a pioneer in self-driving transportation. A collaboration between Bayanat, a geospatial data specialist, and Imkan Properties, the developer behind SHA Emirates, aims to create a comprehensive and AI-powered transportation ecosystem on the island. This initiative will see SHA Emirates rely heavily on autonomous vehicles for moving people, goods, and […]

By Saifur Rahman Property developers in the UAE and the GCC countries have raised US$4.3 billion (Dh15.48 billion) utilising debt market instruments such as bonds and Islamic sukuks to fund existing and future real estate projects, according to latest announcements. These include the successful closure of the latest US$400 million (Dh1.46 billion) sukuk issuance by Arada Developments LLC, a Sharjah-based developer of mixed-use communities, that was oversubscribed […]

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