#Abu Dhabi

AD Gaming partners with Attarius Network to underpin Abu Dhabi’s gaming sector

Via the agreement, Attarius will help developers in Abu Dhabi build blockchain-based games

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Abu Dhabi-based French language school boosts security infrastructure with Fortinet

The school had to comply with their internal education auditing team as they store a significant amount of data ranging from financial to personal information

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Abu Dhabi: Vatican opens embassy in UAE

The new Apostolic Nunciature in the UAE’s capital comes 15 years after the two countries established diplomatic relations

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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar to invest Dhs1bn in education portfolio

It aims to increase the student capacity in Aldar Education’s owned and managed schools to over 40,000 seats by the 2024-2025 academic year

Abu Dhabi-based Yahsat wins Dhs24m contract to build naval satcom systems

Yahsat will design, deliver and integrate advanced satellite communication solutions for Abu Dhabi Ship Building

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC announces discovery of new natural gas resources offshore

Estimates indicate that the reserve of raw gas discovered is between 1.5–2 TSCF

G42 Cloud and Kyndryl collaborate to accelerate cloud adoption

Both companies will ensure alignment of their respective capabilities, expertise and resources that will facilitate solution planning and execution

Abu Dhabi’s EDGE Group appoints ADQ’s group CIO as new CEO

Mansour Mohamed AlMulla is also a board member of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, Abu Dhabi Global Market, and Etihad Aviation Group

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Abu Dhabi opens dedicated children’s Covid-19 vaccination centre

The Ettihad Heroes Healthcare Centre will specialise in providing Covid-19 vaccines to children aged 3 to 16 years

Public cloud gains pace in the MENA region

With cloud computing gaining traction during the pandemic, players like Oracle have stepped up and demonstrated their commitment to the region through the opening of cloud regions

Sheikh Khalifa issues new law to regulate family business ownership in Abu Dhabi

The law is not applicable to family-owned businesses where non-family members own more than 40 per cent of shares

UAE’s top oil producer forms entity to sell bonds for first time

ADNOC said the new entity “intends to closely monitor market conditions and explore potential funding opportunities”

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad offers talabat users option to offset carbon emissions with every order

In partnership with CarbonClick, the project will offset each ride made by a talabat rider through Etihad Guest’s Miles on the Go programme

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UAE intercepts two missiles over Abu Dhabi

The missiles were reportedly fired by the Houthi group. No injuries have been reported

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VFS announces new timings for application centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The centres will now operate between 9am-5pm from Monday-Friday

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, ENGIE sign agreement with Fertiglobe to develop green hydrogen

The three companies will study the development, design, financing, operation, and maintenance of an industrial-scale facility in Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer signs four contracts worth Dhs235m

These include the complete management of controlled waste landfills as well as pest control services in the emirate

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Abu Dhabi Global Market becomes world’s first carbon-neutral international financial centre

ADGM purchased and retired all its 2021 carbon credits via the Rimba Raya project in Indonesia

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Abu Dhabi: Covid-19 PCR tests mandatory for students returning to campus

Abu Dhabi has approved a two-stage return to in-classroom learning for students at public and private educational institutions starting Monday, January 24

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Aldar to develop Dhs1.8bn The Sustainable City – Yas Island project in Abu Dhabi

The community will span an area of 397,000 sqm in Yas North, with construction scheduled to commence in Q4 2022

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to explore renewable energy export from Indonesia to Singapore

Singapore is looking to import as much as 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035

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UAE says it “reserves right to respond” to Houthi militia attack in Abu Dhabi

The UAE added that those responsible for the targeting of its civilian facilities on Monday will be held accountable

Abu Dhabi Police confirms explosion of three petroleum tankers

Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fires are small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones

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Sporting tours with Eric Cantona are offered by this Abu Dhabi startup

Looking FC offers four-day journeys designed by Cantona that take visitors on a sporting pilgrimage to discover worldwide football locations

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

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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

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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