The government of Dubai started marketing a dual-tranche bond on Wednesday, its first sale in public debt markets in six years, as the Middle East trade and tourism hub seeks to boost finances hit by …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, Apollo-led consortium enter into $5.5bn investment partnership
The transaction will result in upfront proceeds of $2.7bn to ADNOC and is expected to close before end of 2020, subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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Sungrow Signs a 900 MW Agreement to Supply 1500V Turnkey Inverter Solution to Dubai
Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced that the Company partnered with Shanghai Electric to supply its latest 1500V 6.25 MW turnkey solution to the 900 MW …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank to Start Talks With Israeli Lenders
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC plans to start talks with Bank Hapoalim and Bank Leumi to forge cooperation in the financial sector as the United Arab Emirates and Israel normalize their relations.
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Sri Lankan reported dead following gas explosion in Abu Dhabi
A Sri Lankan was among the dead following a gas tank explosion at a restaurant in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign – Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the …
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Abu Dhabi’s best cheese and grape nights to try
On Thursdays, just in time to start the weekend, a brand new cheese and grape night has launched and we’re all ears. Head along from 7pm to 9pm and you can enjoy some specially created cheese and cold …
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Deal with UAE could be ‘match made in heaven’ for Israeli tech sector
The UAE would become only the third country in the Arab world to establish full relations with Israel. To inaugurate formal normalization talks, El Al Airlines, Israel’s national carrier, flew Israeli …
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Parties in the streets: how Dubai and Sharjah celebrated the end of the Second World War
Thousands thronged the streets and danced until sunset – news of the Allied victory in 1945 was greeted with huge fanfare in Dubai and Sharjah. When the Germans surrendered on May 7, it drew the …
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2 Pinoy workers killed in Abu Dhabi restaurant blast
Two Filipino workers were killed in an explosion in two neighboring restaurants in Abu Dhabi, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday in a statement. “Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana …
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On Dubai Startup Hub’s Third Anniversary, A Look Back At The Lessons Learnt Building This Entrepreneurial Hub In The Middle East
“With Dubai Startup Hub, it was about building the bridge to the future for all- established companies, family businesses, entrepreneurial individuals, and technology innovators by creating platforms …
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DMCC, Emirates NBD partner to boost ease of doing business in Dubai
Suvo Sarkar, senior executive vice president, and head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Emirates NBD, added: “Emirates NBD is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the ease of doing …
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Two killed, several injured in Abu Dhabi restaurant gas explosion: Police
Abu Dhabi police and safety teams have been evacuating residents and areas surrounding the building in the Rashid bin Saeed street to ensure the safety of the public, according to WAM. “Abu Dhabi …
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Iran’s Khamenei: UAE ‘disgraced forever’ by Israel deal
The United Arab Emirates has betrayed the Islamic world and the Palestinians by reaching a deal toward normalising ties with Israel, Iran’s top authority Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on …
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Dubai-bound gold bars smuggled in lunchbox to be auctioned
Eight gold bars which were seized after a passenger travelling to Dubai tried to smuggle them through airport customs in a lunchbox are to be auctioned. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers found …
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Israel, UAE sign protocol of understandings on banking, finance
We will soon announce additional agreements in aviation, tourism, trade and others,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Scientists in Saudi Arabia push the boundaries of solar power further
New research by leading Saudi university KAUST has shown promising results in renewable energy by using atmospheric water vapor to cool down solar panels. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/9strs …
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Fighting coronavirus: Sharjah ensures campus safety with inspections
Schools in the emirate started the new academic year with online classes, which would continue for two weeks until September 10.
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