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Abu Dhabi Makes Major Push Into LNG With $19 Billion Santos Takeover
Zero Hedge
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Abu Dhabi is making its biggest energy play yet, as it seeks to become a major global force in liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its state oil company, ADNOC, through its investment arm XRG PJSC, has led a $19 billion takeover offer for Australia’s...
Abu Dhabi to stage ‘Metro Diaries’ on June 21 and 22
Gulf Today
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June 18, 2025
The quiet hustle-and-bustle as one smoothly rolls and sways in a sea of nations – every day. Welcome to Metro Diaries. “It happened one evening while we were having dinner with friends. Trixie thought of the idea and we realised that there is a...
EditorialHow the UAE is cutting back on red tape with technology
The National News
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Applying for a visa, obtaining a driving licence, renting a property or signing up for health insurance … what is sometimes called “personal admin” can be a time-consuming part of modern life. Most people, already busy with family and careers,...
UAE's ADNOC To Unleash $440Bn Energy Surge In US
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi's state‐owned oil giant ADNOC has unveiled plans to escalate its U.S. energy investments six‐fold over the next decade, targeting a total of $440 billion. Speaking in Washington on 17...
UAE can make AI as important as internet, Emirati official says
The National News
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Mariam Almheiri, head of International Affairs at the UAE Presidential Court, said the country can help to make artificial intelligence a strategic utility like the internet through its partnerships, regulatory framework and energy infrastructure....
UAE: Monsoon-Deprived Indian Expats Chase 'Nostalgic' Rain In Desert
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Muhammed Sajjad missed his native Kerala's monsoon season so much when he moved from India to the United Arab Emirates a decade ago that he embarked on an unlikely quest - finding rain in the desert. Using satellite...
UAE President Calls for Peace in Call with Iran’s Pezeshkian
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In a phone conversation on Tuesday, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates emphasized his country's steadfast commitment to reducing regional friction and advancing peace efforts during a discussion with...
Dubai campus set for Sept launch, IIMA director reveals plans, goals & why UAE was natural choice
The Print
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June 18, 2025
New Delhi: The upcoming Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) campus in Dubai will begin operations this September with a one-year MBA programme and will also launch two research centres focused on case development and start-up...
Dubai carves a niche with wealth managers
Semafor
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Dubai, the UAE’s largest city, has seen its millionaire population double in the last decade, making it one of the fastest-growing places for wealth attraction in the world, according to London-based residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. As...
Dubai Municipality completes $75.4mln Nad Al Sheba 3 drainage project
Zawya
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Dubai Municipality has announced the completion of a sewerage and rainwater drainage network development project in Nad Al Sheba 3, at a total cost of AED277 million. Serving an area of 340 hectares and encompassing up to 300 plots of land, the...
Dubai’s RTA now offers free Wi-Fi at all 43 bus, marine stations
Gulf Business
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June 18, 2025
Image credit: WAM/ Website Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the rollout of free Wi-Fi in collaboration with e&, covering 21 public bus stations and 22 marine transport stations. The initiative aims to enhance the commuter...
UAE breaks into global top 5 in 2025 IMD Competitiveness Ranking
Gulf Business
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June 18, 2025
Image courtesy: WAM/ For illustrative purposes The UAE has cemented its position among the world’s most competitive nations, rising two spots to rank fifth globally in the 2025 edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, published by the IMD...
UAE Subsidiary Seals Evtol Maintenance Tie‐Up At Indo Defence
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) A landmark agreement between UAE's Autocraft and Indonesian aerospace maintenance giant GMF AeroAsia positions the Autocraft E20+ electric vertical take‐off and landing aircraft for regional deployment, signalling a...
Dubai property tokens: Legal risks and benefits to know
Gulf News
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But while this trend sounds exciting, many UAE-based investors don’t fully understand the legal side of it. Vishal Tinani, Corporate Lawyer & Regulatory Affairs Specialist, breaks down what you need to know before investing in tokenised property....
Dubai rolls out free Wi-Fi across public bus stations
What's On
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June 18, 2025
Your commute just got a major upgrade. Free Wi-Fi is now live across Dubai’s bus and marine stations, so whether you’re catching up on your group chat, planning your weekend, or doomscrolling the news – it’s all on the house. Dubai’s Roads and...
UAE, Saudi Arabia likely to be reclassified as developed markets
Khaleej Times
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia have demonstrated significant economic growth and financial maturity, warranting their reclassification from the Emerging Market Bond Index to developed market status, similar to Kuwait and Qatar, analysts say. This change...
Vietnam Champions UAE-Backed Blockchain For National Finance
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Vietnam's Techsmart Telecom, the Institute of Information Technology and CyberSecurity, UAE's Venom Foundation and Abu Dhabi's GS Fund have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance a sovereign digital finance...
Nakheel issues $204m infrastructure contracts for Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai
World Construction Network
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June 18, 2025
Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has issued three major contracts for infrastructure works on Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Totalling more than Dh750m ($204.1m), these contracts are said to be a “significant...
Three UAE schools named as finalists in global contest
The National News
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Three UAE schools have been named as finalists in a global contest that highlights institutions for their innovation, environmental awareness, community collaborations and much else. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Arbor School in Dubai and...
Up To Dh1-Million Fine: UAE Announces New Laws, Increased Penalties For Unlicensed Health Professionals, Facilities Khaleej Times
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Penalties of up to Dh1 million have been specified as the UAE Government approved laws regulating the healthcare profession. Those who practise the profession without a licence or submit bogus documents to get one can be...