#Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ is said to eye stake in top Egyptian dairy firm

Deliberations are in the early stages and there’s no certainty ADQ will proceed with any transaction

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to issue discounted tourist visas for Israelis, Egyptians, Armenians and Georgians

Passengers will be able to apply and pay for the visa via the carrier’s website itself

Abu Dhabi solar car park

Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park to open at international airport

The energy generated will be used to power the car parking facility, with excess energy fed to other sections of the Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Emirates Stallion Group lists on ADX Second Market in the UAE

Established in 2006, ESG is present in 12 markets and had assets of Dhs537m as of the end of Q1 2021

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Abu Dhabi reiterates home quarantine guidelines

All those who are registered for home quarantine can conduct a free walk-in PCR test

Abu Dhabi Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Sotrovimab

Abu Dhabi offers walk-in appointments for Pfizer jab; new Covid-19 treatment approved in UAE

The UAE has become the first country to both license and enable immediate patient use of the antibody drug Sotrovimab

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Alpha Dhabi acquires UAE hospitality investment company Murban

Abu Dhabi based Murban was founded in 2006 and reportedly has Dhs1.7bn in equity

WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI SANTORINI

Wizz Air flights from Abu Dhabi to Santorini begin from Dhs179

The UAE recently added Greece to its ‘safe travel corridor’ for vaccinated travellers

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution to raise approximately $1.64bn via combined share, bond offering

The transaction is the first combined equity and exchangeable bond offering in the GCC

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar launches Noya Luma villa project in Yas Island

Construction is set to commence in November 2021, with handovers expected to begin in February 2024

Abu Dhabi increases workplace attendance in government offices to 60%

The directive is effective from May 30, 2021

Abu Dhabi updates green list to include 29 destinations, including US, Germany

The emirate is reportedly planning to lift all quarantine measure for international travellers arriving in the emirate from July 1

Palm Sports signs Dhs7m contract with Abu Dhabi government entity

The contract is to provide combat sports and jiu-jitsu training over a five year period

Etihad and Saudia extend partnership

UAE’s Etihad and Saudia launch new loyalty programme, renew codeshare agreement

Members of Etihad Guest and Saudia’s Alfursan programme can earn and redeem miles on flights across both carriers’ networks

Abu Dhabi launches new healthcare app for international patients

The participating hospitals include Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Tawam Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City and Burjeel Hospital

Etisalat to support Abu Dhabi’s small and medium businesses’ in digital quest

The UAE’s SMB sector represents more than 94 percent of the total number of companies operating across the country

Abu Dhabi Ship Building wins Dhs3.5bn government contract for four patrol vessels

The Falaj-3 class is a highly flexible and versatile offshore patrol vessel used to carry out a wide range of missions.

Abu Dhabi’s Agthia Group completes acquisition of Nabil Foods

The acquisition marks Agthia’s first entry into the processed protein industry

Abu Dhabi taxis to now accept PayBy digital payments

Drivers will receive payment success incentives to promote the new cashless transactions

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Abu Dhabi to lift quarantine measures for international travellers from July 1 – reports

Quarantine restrictions are expected to be lifted for passengers from all countries, except India

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar considering more deals in Egypt real estate

The developer may invest between $1bn to $1.5bn in the next 12- to 18 months on acquisitions abroad and at home

Faris Mesmar Co-founder and managing partner, hatch & boost

The SME Story: Faris Mesmar, co-founder and managing partner of hatch & boost

Hatch & Boost is an Abu Dhabi-based venture builder dedicated to hatching startup ideas and boosting them into scalable ventures in the Middle East

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UAE: Fines announced for gatherings during Eid Al Fitr 2021

Those found hosting gatherings in Abu Dhabi will be fined Dh10,000, while each guest will also be fined Dh5,000

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Oman Italy Ukraine

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to begin flights to Oman, Italy and Ukraine

Its network has expanded to 22 destinations, with more expected to be added over the coming months

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Etihad introduces home check-in packages for customers in Abu Dhabi

Passengers can also book their Covid-19 PCR tests through the airline’s medical partner, LifeDx, as part of the home check-in package

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Free parking in Dubai, Abu Dhabi during Eid holidays

Parking tariffs across Dubai and Abu Dhabi will resume on Shawwal 4

Abu Dhabi IHC

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company to list three subsidiaries on ADX Second Market

They will be listed on the exchange’s Second Market in Q2 2021

MICCO vaccine

Abu Dhabi receives new fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles for Covid-19 vaccine transport

The vehicles are expected to boost vaccine delivery capabilities to over 1.1 million doses a day

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new service to Tashkent

Starting June 24, the airline will operate a twice-weekly direct flight to the capital of Uzbekistan

Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council award helps female entrepreneurs

The award is open to female graduates whose ideas are still on the drawing board as well as women entrepreneurs