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Economic activities’ output in Abu Dhabi hits $345bn

ABU DHABI / WAM The total production of all economic activities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED1,268.1 billion ($345 billion) in 2018 from AED1,120.5 billion in 2017, according to an economic survey by Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi on Monday. The value added by all economic activities stood at AED849 billion in 2018 compared to AED733.5 billion ...

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Emirates Global Aluminium gets $600mn revolving credit facility

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), on Monday announced it has secured a $600 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of UAE and international banks. According to a press release issued by EGA on Monday, the three year committed facility, priced at a competitive margin, replaces uncommitted facilities extended to EGA separately by a number of banks. ...

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Abu Dhabi, Dubai discover new shallow gas reserves

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday the discovery of 80 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF), of shallow gas resources in place within the area between Saih Al Sidirah and Jebel Ali in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively. This new discovery reinforces the nation’s goal of achieving gas self-sufficiency, enabling major development projects ...

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