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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ upsizes loan to $5bln on strong response
State-owned Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding, also known as ADQ, has increased its dual-tranche term loan to $5 billion from $4 billion after strong response from 33 banks in general syndication, according to LSEG Loan Connector. Bank of China...

African King in Abu Dhabi Lands With Pomp and Questions
4October 7, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: A video is currently circulating of an African King in Abu Dhabi in a private jet with his wives, 100 servants, and multiple children. The video became a crucial and exquisite topic of discussion with spectators...

2 new tests enhance Abu Dhabi's construction standards
The Polymer Content Testing service provides advanced analysis of plastic materials with high precision, offering a local alternative to sending samples abroad. This not only reduces costs and turnaround times for companies and government entities...

Abu Dhabi: Dh42-billion project to build walkable city with car-free connectivity
Residents in Abu Dhabi will soon be able to move easily and quickly between neighborhoods without cars — even from areas in the heart of the capital. They will be able to connect seamlessly across the city, whether on foot, by public transport, or...

Māori kiwifruit growers take on the United Arab Emirates
Role Funding: pijf-0044 Māori kiwifruit growers have launched a new export initiative into the United Arab Emirates, marking a milestone moment for the industry. Māori kiwifruit growers have launched a new export initiative into the United Arab...

UAE President Honors Professor Humaid Al Shamsi for Harvard Appointment
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Professor Humaid bin Harmal Al Shamsi, President of the Emirates Oncology Society and Chief Executive Officer of the Burjeel Cancer Institute, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. The...

UAE President Meets Conservation Leaders from Global Congress
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed a number of participants in the 2025 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress during a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. The UAE is...

UAE President Meets Delegation From McGill University
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from Canada’s McGill University at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. H.H. welcomed the visiting delegation, which included several senior university officials, and...

UAE President reviews design of new Al Jazira Club Stadium
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed the design and master plan for the new Al Jazira Club Stadium, set to be built in Zayed City. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a seating capacity of...

Dubai Airshow 2025 to showcase global aerospace future
Dubai: Dubai Airshow 2025 has been inaugurated under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Senior representatives from the aviation, space, and defense...

UAE President Examines Design for New Al Jazeera Club Stadium
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today reviewed the design and master plan for the new Al Jazira Club Stadium, which will be located in Zayed City. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 24,000, expandable to...

Dubai To Host Global Summit On The Future Of Publishing
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The second edition of the Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit 2025, organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, is set to take place from Oct 30 to Nov 1, under the theme “The Future of the...

UAE women's team regain belief after successful tour of Zimbabwe
Esha Oza said a successful limited-overs international tour to Zimbabwe helped the UAE banish bad recent memories from the T20 format. The national team won their first ODI, against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo last week, and went on to draw the series...

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tickets on sale tomorrow with an early bird offer for first three days of the tournament
Tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026 will go on sale at midday tomorrow, with organisers serving up a special offer for the most eager tennis fans. For a limited time only, spectators can enjoy an early bird offer of a 20 per...
UAE invests $12bln in space sector as private contribution grows: Space Agency
DUBAI - Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, affirmed that the UAE’s space sector is witnessing rapid growth, driven by sustained government support and the increasing participation of the private...
UAE's PureHealth acquires 60% stake in Greek healthcare group for $939mln
PureHealth Holding, a leading healthcare group in the Middle East, announced the successful completion of the acquisition of its 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), Greece and Cyprus’s leading private healthcare provider, for a total...

[Yemeni PM Concludes Official Visit to UAE, Hails It as “Successful and Fruitful”
Abu Dhabi — Yemen’s Prime Minister has concluded a high-level official visit to the United Arab Emirates, describing the trip as “successful and fruitful” in advancing bilateral cooperation and regional stability. During the multi-day visit, the...

Maltese Visionary Lorenzo Agius Headlines Malta Day in the UAE with Landmark Photography Exhibition
Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 8, 2025 – Internationally celebrated visual artist Lorenzo Agius, known for capturing some of the most iconic faces in film, music, and fashion, takes centre stage today at Malta Day in the UAE, hosted by the Embassy of...

Pacific Prime Dubai Recognized as AIG Growth Partner 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 8, 2025-- Pacific Prime Dubai, a global health insurance broker, risks specialist, and benefits specialist, was awarded the “AIG Growth Partner Award 2024,” highlighting the strength and value this...

What have the past two years of UAE-Turkey Cepa trade taught us?
At the time, we could all sense this was a major step forward for the UAE’s new trade agenda – and for the future prosperity of our region. On March 3, 2023, in the conference centre of the Hilton Yas Island Abu Dhabi, ministers and officials from...