Abu Dhabi / WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding and Mubadala Investment Company on Thursday announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) to co-invest in credit opportunities. Alpha Dhabi and Mubadala aim to collectively deploy up to AED9 billion over the next five years, leveraging Mubadala’s long-term and strategic partnership with Apollo, one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, ...
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Etihad Airways doubles flights to Bangkok
Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is boosting its flights to Bangkok, Thailand by doubling its frequency. From March 26, the airline will fly twice a day on the Abu Dhabi — Bangkok route, providing a total of 14 weekly nonstop services to Bangkok Airport (BKK). The flights will offer Etihad’s award-winning service and comfort across both Business and ...
Read More »Adnoc allocates AED55bn to decarbonisation projects
Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), a reliable and responsible provider of lower-carbon intensity energy, on Thursday announced a bold new strategy to progress the world-scale decarbonisation of its operations. The announcement follows the guidance by Adnoc’s Board of Directors in November 2022 to accelerate the delivery of its low-carbon growth strategy and the approval ...
Read More »Alpha Dhabi, Mubadala form JV to invest in global credit market
Abu Dhabi / WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding and Mubadala Investment Company on Thursday announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) to co-invest in credit opportunities. Alpha Dhabi and Mubadala aim to collectively deploy up to AED9 billion (approximately $2.5 billion) over the next five years, leveraging Mubadala’s long-term and strategic partnership with Apollo, one of the world’s largest ...
Read More »Nama supports 2,700 women in 14 nations
Sharjah / WAM Nama Women Advancement (Nama), dedicated to supporting and empowering women and girls, is celebrating six years of striving to help the next generation reach their full potential. With a strong focus on uplifting and supporting women, Nama has established a distinctive presence in its efforts to empower and advocate for gender equality. Nama has provided social, ...
Read More »â€˜Grand Parade’ set to showcase China’s culture in its best light
Dubai / Gulf Time Mohammed Saeed Al Marzouki, Acting CEO of Hala China, thanked the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UAE, and Consulate General of China in Dubai for co-hosting the 2023 “Happy Chinese New Year†Grand Parade Conference, which is now just 10 days away, and inviting Hala China to be one of the ...
Read More »Etihad Airways doubles flights to Bangkok
Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is boosting its flights to Bangkok, Thailand by doubling its frequency. From March 26, the airline will fly twice a day on the Abu Dhabi – Bangkok route, providing a total of 14 weekly nonstop services to Bangkok Airport (BKK). The flights will offer Etihad’s award-winning service and comfort across both Business and ...
Read More »EGA’s program to inspire interest in STEM reach over 6,000 students
Dubai / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Thursday announced the company’s programmes to inspire young people’s interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), reached more than 6,000 students in 2022. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics experts are essential for achieving the goals of the UAE’s Operation 300bn industrial growth strategy and UAE Centennial 2071. EGA employs some 1,500 ...
Read More »dnata breaks ground on $14m cargo warehouse in Erbil, Iraq
Dubai / WAM dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has broken ground on its new, 20,000 m2 cargo warehouse which will add significant expansion to its operations at Erbil International Airport (EBL). The facility represents an investment of $14 million and will create up to 50 additional, direct jobs with dnata in Iraq. The foundation stone ...
Read More »UAE President, Pakistan’s PM discuss developing relations
Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the friendly Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the call, the two leaders reiterated their mutual commitment to further develop bilateral ties between Pakistan and the UAE and reviewed a number of regional and international issues ...
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