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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi announces launch of three new routes

The low-cost carrier will begin flights to Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan, Yerevan in Armenia, and Krasnodar in Russia next month

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Abu Dhabi updates protocols for Covid-19 patients, close contacts

High-risk categories who test positive for the virus must visit one of the designated Covid-19 Prime Assessment Centres for medical assessment and isolation measures

New ADIB Global Sukuk Fund raises more than $160m

The fund was launched in October last year

Wizz Air doubles down on Abu Dhabi venture

The fleet will expand to eight this year, adding links to destinations including Vienna, Bari, Italy, and Krasnodar, Russia

DCT Abu Dhabi signs MoU with fintech platform PayBy

The secure platform will be used across hospitality and tourism establishments

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SEHA launches new app to streamline visa screening appointments

Currently available for individual booking only, the application will be expanded to include businesses at a later stage

Aldar gains ground within two global ESG benchmarks

The company’s improved ESG ratings have been attributed to the consistent and broad integration of sustainability practices into its operations

Abu Dhabi introduces Dhs1,000 cap for tourism business licences

The revised fee structure is applicable to tourism business licences starting this month

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to begin operations to Russia’s Krasnodar

Flights will operate twice a week, commencing from February 7, 2022

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Khalifa Fund partners with eBay to support Abu Dhabi-based SMEs

eBay is the latest partner to join Khalifa Fund’s e-Empower initiative

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Abu Dhabi offers 25% discount on traffic fines paid within 30 days of violation

Also, all parking permit services for residents in Abu Dhabi has moved to the Darb platform

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development announces investment in Thailand’s tourism, hospitality sector

The properties in which the fund is investing have more than 760 rooms combined

Zayed University

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed University signs MoU with Injazat for student-led edtech projects

The collaboration will enable students to research and evaluate the use of AI in diagnosing learning difficulties among other areas

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange partners with FTSE Russell to create new benchmark indices

The FTSE ADX General Index will replace the ADX General Index, as of January 10

Hisham Khalid Tawfiq Abdulkhaliq

ADQ appoints new chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Hisham Khalid Tawfiq Abdulkhaliq Malak also serves as the undersecretary of the Department of Finance

Manchester City announces global partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Masdar

Masdar is focused on developing renewable energy projects across the Middle East and North Africa and broader international markets

Abu Dhabi government employees

Booster shots mandatory for Abu Dhabi government employees to enter workplace

Additionally, they must continue to present a negative PCR test results every seven days

ADNOC Umm Shaif

ADNOC awards $946m contract for UAE’s Umm Shaif field

The contract was awarded by ADNOC Offshore to National Petroleum Construction Company following a tender process

ADQ to create UAE’s largest healthcare platform within Pure Health

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company and The National Health Insurance Company will merge into Pure Health as part of the agreement

Abu Dhabi

UAE’s Alpha Dhabi Holding acquires 25% of Al Qudra Holding

The acquisition is part of Alpha Dhabi’s Dhs8bn strategic investment plan across key sectors in the UAE

Alpha Dhabi Holding raises stake in Aldar Properties to 30%

Alpha Dhabi Holding has completed the acquisition of Sublime 2, Sogno 2 and Sogno 3, which together own 17 per cent of Aldar Properties

2022: Abu Dhabi International Airport completes 40 years of operations

The airport officially opened on January 2, 1982

Abu Dhabi removes UK, Qatar, Russia, others, from green list

All travellers arriving from the green list destinations are exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to develop Georgia’s largest solar power plant

Georgia, which primarily relies on hydropower for electricity generation, is looking to enhance its energy security and diversify its energy mix

AD Ports collaborates with Chinese Group to establish region’s first tyre hub

The agreement is signed with Shandong Port Group to strengthen trade and shipping links

Abu Dhabi announces free parking, no toll charges during new year holiday

Toll gate charges will resume on Sunday, January 2, 2022

Abu Dhabi to issue digital birth certificates for newborns

The new digital system is effective from today and applies to newborns across the emirate

E-learning

Abu Dhabi schools to implement distance learning for two weeks

During this period, ongoing testing campaigns will be intensified for educational personnel

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Abu Dhabi updates entry rules for individuals from within the UAE

Starting December 30, unvaccinated individuals will have to show a negative PCR test result not older than 96 hours to be allowed to enter the emirate

Covid-19: Abu Dhabi updates protocols for social gatherings

The new directives state that social events held at home should not host more than 30 people