ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday at Qasr Al Shati Palace, received Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed President Duda and his accompanying delegation, expressing his hopes that his visit would constitute an impetus to the two countries’ relations. The two ...
Read More »Uncategorized
Kezad, Emtelle partner to build $50mn manufacturing facility
ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – Kezad group and Emtelle, a global manufacturer of passive fibre-optic network solutions, on Tuesday signed an agreement to build one of the world’s largest facilities for the manufacture of fibre optic ducting and pre-connectorised solutions. Emtelle will invest approximately $50 million in three phases of manufacturing. The building, located on ...
Read More »MBRGI expands global partnerships to achieve sustainable food security
DUBAI / WAM Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), through its 1 Billion Meals initiative, on Tuesday announced its support for the United Nations UNITLIFE Trust Fund, which aims to address chronic malnutrition across the globe. As the region’s largest food donation drive, 1 Billion Meals aims to provide food aid to the underprivileged in 50 countries, especially ...
Read More »Adib shareholders approve AED1.7 billion cash dividend
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib has announced that its general assembly has approved a cash dividend of AED1.7 billion, 49 fils per share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. This represents an increase from 31 fils per share in 2021 and constitutes 49.2% of the bank’s net profit for the year. In addition, Adib ...
Read More »Hub71 signs deal to expand venture capital access for startups
ABU DHABI / WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched a partnership with Asia-Pacific based venture capital firm Investible, to support the growth of tech startups and early-stage companies in Abu Dhabi. Founders at Hub71 will benefit from access to Investible’s Early-Stage Funds, valued at approximately AUS$180 million funds under management collectively. Hub71 startups will also gain access ...
Read More »Q Holding, ORA to develop smart city in Abu Dhabi’s Ghantoot
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Â Q Holding and ORA Real Estate Development Group signed a partnership agreement to develop a smart and sustainable city in the Ghantoot region of Abu Dhabi, UAE. The integrated city will span over 20 million square meters and will provide the community with residential, hotel, cultural, commercial, sporting and recreational services, all with a focus ...
Read More »South African chronic power crisis erodes Shoprite’s profit, dividend
BLOOMBERG Shoprite Holdings Ltd lamented chronic electricity shortages in its home market of South Africa that held back growth in first-half profit and capped gains in the dividend payout. The owner of chains including Checkers and U-Save spent 465 million rand ($25 million) more on diesel in the six months through January 1 to ensure power during regular rolling blackouts. ...
Read More »Sheikh Mohammed okays setting up of $100 billion Asian Investment Bank office
ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; HH ...
Read More »ADQ, IHC to create Mena’s largest independent investment manager
ABU DHABI / WAM ADQ and International Holding Company (IHC) announced on Monday their intention to create the region’s largest multi-asset class investment manager, to be headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Upon its launch, the investment manager will manage a portfolio of assets from ADQ’s Alternative Investments platform, Abu Dhabi Growth Fund (ADG) and IHC as well as fresh capital from ...
Read More »Presight AI seeks listing on Abu Dhabi exchange via IPO
ABU DHABI / WAM Presight AI Holding, a G42 company and a big data analytics company powered by artificial intelligence (AI), on Monday announced its intention to carry out an initial public offering (IPO) and subsequently list its shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s (ADX) first market. The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority approved the Company’s application for the ...
Read More »