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Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Says CFO Kersley Resigns

Stephen Kersley has resigned and Ryan Wong will take over as acting head of finance effective October 1, the company said.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Picks 4 Banks For 5-Year Bond

The U.S. dollar bond will be issued through a special purpose vehicle incorporated in the Cayman Islands.

Etihad Doubles Services To Karachi

The new service will add 1,904 new seats per week on the Abu Dhabi-Karachi route and improve weekly connectivity to other markets.

Etihad Opens Abu Dhabi Arrivals Lounge

New facility allows premium passengers on early morning arrivals to freshen up before checking into their hotels

Abu Dhabi Fund ADIA Names Tipple As Head Of External Equities

Prior to joining ADIA, Brian Tipple held the position of chief investment officer at U.S.-based Key Private Bank.

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital In $575m Hedging Deal On Half Of AerCap Stake

Waha Capital will use the money from the deal to repay debt and fund new investments, the company said in a statement.

Alitalia, Etihad Deal Likely To Be Cleared By End Of Year

Etihad clinched a deal last month to buy 49 per cent of lossmaking Alitalia for 1.76 billion euros.

Siemens Hands Over Shuweihat S3 Power Plant In Abu Dhabi

The Shuweihat S3 power plant has an installed electrical capacity of 1,600 megawatts, and will be operated by Shuweihat Asia O&M Company (SAOM).

ADIB Completes Sale Of Barclays’ UAE Retail Banking Business

Following the transition, ADIB will serve over 700,000 customers across a network of 85 branches, 660 ATMs, internet and mobile platforms.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Sells Residential Tower To MAG F5 Holdings

The tower, located in Marina Square on Reem Island, comprises 202 units that are ready for handover.

Abu Dhabi’s Hotel Guests Up 26% In July

Occupancy rates across Abu Dhabi hotels also rose three per cent year-on-year in July while revenues grew by 14 per cent, official figures show.

Aldar Readies To Open Abu Dhabi’s Largest Geant Store In Yas Mall

Yas Mall, set to open in November, is slated to become the emirate’s first ‘super-regional’ mall.

Abu Dhabi’s Watania Says Regulator Approves 60.53% Stake Sale

MB UAE Investments will acquire 51 per cent and Al Madina Insurance Co will get 9.53 per cent of Islamic insurer National Takaful Co (Watania).

Abu Dhabi Woos Chinese Travellers

The emirate is holding a Chinese Visitor Summit to boost tourist numbers and guest nights.

Etihad Welcomes Review By Swiss Authorities On Darwin Deal

Etihad CEO James Hogan says he supports the need for “absolute clarity” regarding its 33.3 per cent stake in Swiss carrier Darwin.

Etihad Plan To Buy Darwin Stake Fails To Meet Swiss Rules

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation said that Darwin, rebranded as Etihad Regional, has until Sept. 30 to make changes to the agreement.

Nigerian Who Died In UAE May Have Shown Signs Consistent With Ebola

The 35-year-old woman was travelling to India from Nigeria via Abu Dhabi to seek treatment for advanced cancer.

On The Fast Lane With The Boss Of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Jesse Vargas discusses how he is fast-tracking the growth of the world’s only Ferrari –branded theme park.

Abu Dhabi Airport’s Passenger Traffic grows 19% In H1

Passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International airport is expected to be higher still in the second half of this year, an official said.

Etihad Cargo Launches Bespoke Services To Transport Horses

The new equine service, called SkyStables, is being rolled-out across Etihad Cargo’s network of 44 freighter destinations.

TAQA Ends Talks To Buy 50% Stake In Iraqi Kurdistan Power Plant

The Abu Dhabi-owned oil explorer and power supplier said that the project does not match the company’s growth strategy.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Swings To Q2 Profit On Record Oil Production

TAQA reported a net profit of Dhs239 million ($65.1 million) for the second quarter compared with a loss of Dhs172 million a year earlier.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Says No Bond Issue Until 2017 At Earliest

The company said that it expects to pay 2016 maturities from improved operational cash flow and asset sales.

Etihad Cargo To Launch Services To Moscow

The freighter business of Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad will operate twice weekly services to the Russian capital from August 13.

Alitalia Secures Rescue With Long-Awaited Etihad Deal

In addition to Etihad’s investment, which will pay for a 49 per cent stake in the Italian carrier, shareholders also agreed to a 300 million euro capital hike.

Alitalia Set To Seal Etihad Investment, Secure jobs

The deal foresees Etihad taking a 49 per cent stake in Alitalia and investing 1.2 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in the airline over the next three years.

Abu Dhabi Hotels Welcome 1.7m Guests In H1 2014

Occupancy rates across the emirate’s hotel and hotel apartments reached an average of 77 per cent during the first six months of the year.

Paris-Based PE Firm Ardian Mulls $2bn Stake Buy From Abu Dhabi

Ardian has made a bid on portfolios that Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is looking to sell, Bloomberg reported.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties Q2 Net Profit Up 168%

Revenue for the second quarter was Dhs2.19 billion, up 74 per cent year-on-year.

Alitalia To Present Final Proposal To Etihad On Thursday

Etihad’s plans to take a 49 per cent stake in the Italian carrier has been held up by disagreements over Alitalia’s debt pile and plans for job cuts that have stoked outrage among Italian unions.