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Abu Dhabi’s Image Nation, Chinese media firm create $300m film fund

The fund will invest in films and TV programmes from Hollywood, China and other countries

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar awards Dhs30m contract for Mayan project

The luxury residential development is located on Yas Island

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala may invest in Russian vegoil, rice firms

Russia’s agriculture and food production sector has been growing

UAE’s ADNOC, Occidental to expand Al Hosn capacity by 50%

ADNOC holds a 60 per cent share in the Al Hosn joint venture

Economic slowdown continues to hit Abu Dhabi rents in Q3

Businesses and residents are shifting towards more affordable options, CBRE said

Abu Dhabi’s Supreme Petroleum Council approves ADNOC strategy

The strategy includes a 400,000 bpd oil production increase by 2018

Etihad, Jet Airways announce new Abu Dhabi-India services

From early 2017 the two plan to add 28 weekly flights and routes to three more Indian cities

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to open Hong Kong office

The office will be ADIA’s only overseas location

National Bank of Abu Dhabi posts flat Q3 net profit growth

NBAD is currently in a merger process with rival First Gulf Bank

ADFG launches $200m fund on Abu Dhabi’s financial free zone

ADGM, the emirate’s financial free zone, allows fund managers to set up funds for all types of investors

NBAD, FGB shareholders to meet in Dec for bank merger approval

The banks announced in July that their boards had approved the tie-up

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to launch Dreamliner on Tokyo route

The Boeing aircraft will replace the Airbus A340 which currently operates the non-stop service

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island to host world’s widest flight chamber, tallest indoor climbing wall

The $100m attraction will be connected to Yas Mall

Marriott selected to manage luxury Abu Dhabi beach hotel

The hotel is described as providing “some of the finest facilities offered in the hospitality industry”

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to expand Madrid route to daily operations

The airline will introduce three new flights each week

UAE oil giant ADNOC to consolidate three firms in efficiency drive

Integration is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, ADNOC said

Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City nearly doubles profit

The club said it was on the path to “long-term financial sustainability”

UAE banks NBAD, FGB finalise executive team for merged lender

The merger is expected to take place during the first quarter of 2017

Etihad focuses on digital after achieving five-star Skytrax rating

The Etihad Innovation Centre will soon be home to the airline’s digital hub

Aldar begins tendering for Dhs6bn Yas Acres project

The main contractor is expected to be appointed by mid 2017

Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple to be ready by end 2017

The government said it would allocate land to build the temple during Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit

Etihad to launch daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth

The airline will fly daily to the US destination from February 2, 2017

Etihad to support Abu Dhabi sports events in 3-year deal

The carrier will now support almost all sports activities in the UAE capital

Abu Dhabi’s Waha hires ex-BNP Paribas banker as COO

Alain Dib will lead Waha’s investment businesses

Etihad in talks with Germany’s TUI to create new European airline

The new airline is expected to serve countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland

UAE’s ADNOC to consolidate offshore oil firms

The consolidation process is expected to be concluded by early 2018

Abu Dhabi renters must attest contracts for legal protection

Legally protection will no longer be offered to renters without attested contracts

Abu Dhabi government workers granted extended maternity leave, flexible hours

The new law will apply to civil servants at government entities in Abu Dhabi but may also be applicable to some government companies.

Abu Dhabi Ports awards terminal concession to China’s Cosco Shipping

The total concession area will span roughly 70 hectares with three berths

Etihad plane makes emergency landing in Abu Dhabi

Engine failure forced the 777, bound for Sydney, to turn around half an hour into its journey