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Four arrested in Abu Dhabi for ‘offensive’ YouTube video

Three men and a woman have been charged with violating ‘public morality’

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to build GCC’s first large-scale wind farm in Oman

The 50MW wind farm is expected to supply electricity to an estimated 16,000 homes when complete

BMI lowers Abu Dhabi GDP growth forecast for 2017

The firm said increasing oil production should boost growth next year

Drake & Scull to proceed with Dhs233m contract for Fairmont Abu Dhabi

The contract was initially awarded in July 2013, with the work scheduled for completion by June 2015

Abu Dhabi mulling two major cable car projects

The projects are being proposed at Al Maqtaa and at the Al Bahya Corniche

Etihad exploring options for leisure airline Niki

The Abu Dhabi airline bought Niki from Air Berlin for $351m earlier this year

Etihad expresses ‘disappointment’ as Air Berlin files for insolvency

The Abu Dhabi airline said it cannot offer any additional funding to the struggling German airline

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Iraqi cleric in UAE

Iraqi cleric Moqtada Al Sadr visited Saudi Arabia in July

UAE developer Eshraq awards Dhs144m contract for Abu Dhabi project

Construction of the Marina Rise project is expected to be completed by the end of 2019

Abu Dhabi’s Al Hilal Bank issues $100m private sukuk

The issue, led by First Abu Dhabi Bank, has a two-year maturity

Abu Dhabi opens court for cases related to tourists

The court, located at the airport, will look into minor offences committed by tourists

Abu Dhabi Global Market, KPMG launch fintech challenge for start-ups

The programme sees fintech firms asked to address challenges in six areas of the financial services industry

Abu Dhabi initiative to provide Dhs700 accommodation for lower earners

Two new unit categories will target those earning between Dhs2,000 and Dhs6,000 a month

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala sells second stake in US chipmaker AMD

In March, Mubadala sold 45 million shares in AMD for around $613m

UAE’s Aldar Properties Q2 net profit falls 5.6%

Aldar made a net profit of Dhs620m in the three months to June 30

Majid Al Futtaim, Al Jazira football club form joint venture for $381m Abu Dhabi mall

The new mall will include 153 retail stores

Etihad assisting Australian police with plane attack investigation

Police have not named which airline was allegedly targeted

Five Chinese firms to invest $300m in industries in Abu Dhabi

The companies from the Jiangsu province represent power, metals, natural resources and banking sectors

Etihad Airways posts $1.87bn loss in 2016 amid turbulent year

It is the first time the airline has reported a loss since it started making money in 2011

Abu Dhabi Ports denies plans for listing

The company could raise at least $1bn from a listing

UAE’s Adnoc in talks with banks for big syndicated loan

The loan is expected to be in a range of $4bn to $5bn, a source said

Abu Dhabi’s Baron Point Petroleum signs joint venture for $150m Vietnam terminal

Phu Quoc Island will supply and store crude oil and refined petroleum products

Etihad sells first airline stake amid review

Etihad and other investors have sold their shares in Darwin Airline to a subsidiary of Slovenian airline Adria Airways

Abu Dhabi rents, sales prices drop as demand lags supply

Residential apartment and villa sales prices were down by 8 per cent and 4 per cent respectively year-on-year

UAE bank ADIB replaces exterior cladding at HQ over fire concerns

New national fire safety codes call for building material revision

Abu Dhabi ranked second best city globally to live, visit and do business

The UAE capital performed strongly for its business credentials and quality of living

Abu Dhabi developer Aldar says on track to handover Ansam project this year

The project, located in Yas Island, features four Andalusian-style apartment buildings

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to increase flights to Egypt and Nigeria

Airline sees increased flights as ‘timely’ with resurging economies in both countries

Abu Dhabi to open six new schools catering to 7,700 students

New eco-friendly schools hoped to reduce water and electricity consumption

Goldman, JPMorgan, HSBC vie for lead roles on ADNOC retail unit IPO

The listing of ADNOC’s distribution business is planned before the end of the year