United Arab Emirates

UAE celebrates historic milestone: Unit 4 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant begins operation

The plant now provides up to 25 percent of the UAE’s electricity, enough to power 16 million EVs annually

UAE’s ADNOC launches inaugural $4 billion notes offering under GMTN Program

The net proceeds from this issuance will be utilized by ADNOC Group for general corporate purposes.

GCC banks well positioned to continue strong run in 2024: Report

The report stated that high interest rates kept profit margins at 2.7 percent, with strong bank profitability in H1

Abu Dhabi set to host AIM Congress 2025 in April

The event will address economic challenges through collaborative investment strategies

UAE, Jordan sign $2.3 billion investment agreement to boost railway sector

Investment memorandum follows a $2 billion agreement that the UAE and Jordan signed in 2023

Sharjah’s SEWA inks water project deal with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power

Project to meet the demand for potable water for 1.4 million people

Dubai to welcome 22 floors of sustainable luxury living with $54.4 million upcoming residential development

Loutraki International is investing in Dubai’s real estate market through the Santorini Residences project

UAE gold prices rise, global rates down as investors await U.S. jobs data

Traders are on the lookout for the ADP employment report and jobless claims data due later in the day

Softlogic partners with Daikin to advance UAE’s commercial air conditioning industry

The partnership is formed amidst a booming UAE air conditioning market worth over $650 million, driven by real estate growth

Aldar launches canal-front Yas Riva villa community on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

As many as 151 canal-front and canal-accessible villas will be available to buyers from September 13, 2024

UAE visa amnesty: Want a job in the country? Here’s what to do

MOHRE has steps to follow depending on whether the individual has a work permit or not, and whether he/she wants to change their employer

Dubai’s Emirates airline touches down in Madagascar for the first time

Madagascar is home to some of the world’s rarest plant and animal species

ADNOC, ExxonMobil sign partnership for world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen facility in US

ADNOC will acquire a 35 per cent equity stake in the facility that will be capable of producing up to 1 billion cubic feet daily of low-carbon hydrogen

Dubai welcomes 10.62 million international tourists in first 7 months of 2024

Western European countries topped the list of tourists to Dubai, with about 2.086 million visitors

UAE marks International Day of Charity: Foreign aid exceeds $98 billion by mid-2024

The day highlights the importance of supporting public services in health, education, and housing and assisting communities in need

National banks in the UAE invest $1.19 billion in local stock markets in 12 months: CBUAE

By the end of May, these banks had elevated their equity investments to AED16.1 billion

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar’s $1 billion green bond issuance drew $4.6 billion in demand, oversubscribed 4.6x

In July 2024, Masdar successfully raised $1 billion through its green bond issuance under its Green Finance Framework

Dubai RTA completes 4.6 km Umm Suqeim improvement project, reducing traffic by 40 percent during peak hours

The authority launched 200 new temporary parking slots and a 500-meter roadway

Dubai’s real estate market sees 40.8 percent rise is sales value to $13 billion in August

Apartment sales across Dubai’s real estate market rose 37.6 percent annually to 12,268 with a value of AED23.5 billion

NMDC Energy IPO oversubscribed 14 times in four days

Since the IPO announcement, NMDC Group’s shares on ADX rose over 9 percent to their highest level since March

ADNEC’s Tourism 365, Resorts World Cruises partner to boost regional cruise tourism growth

Arabian Gulf deployment to include key locations such as Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Khasab and Doha

UAE 2025 agenda: Cabinet to focus on enhancing family, national identity and AI

Cabinet also approved hosting the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024 on November 5 and 6 in Abu Dhabi

UAE, Kuwait strengthen bilateral ties with MoUs on standardization, infrastructure, and cybersecurity

Other notable agreements included collaboration in communications and information technology

TAQA completes acquisition of SWS Holding for $462.84 million

Acquisition expands TAQA’s portfolio and strengthens its capabilities to deliver water treatment solutions