January, 2023

• 21 January

  Taqa buys additional stake in Taweelah B IWPP project

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) announced on Friday that it has entered into the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Taweelah B Independent Power and Water Plant (Taweelah B IWPP) and acquiring an additional stake in the plant. As part of a transaction valued at $65 million (approx. AED239 million), Taqa has completed its ...

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• 21 January

  Deal signed to boost Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sustainability goals

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Building on its ongoing efforts to improve the healthcare ecosystem from all aspects, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC). The GSC is an organisation powered by the International Hospital Federation (IHF) focused ...

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• 21 January

  Opec Fund mobilises $1b for development finance

  

    VIENNA / WAM The Opec Fund for International Development priced its inaugural benchmark bond issue in the capital markets on Wednesday. The bond was priced using its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) bond framework on which Credit Agricole CIB acted as sole sustainability advisor. Attracting strong demand from investors globally, the 3-year fixed-rate sustainability bond raised $1 billion, which will ...

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• 21 January

  Dubai’s weeklong real estate deals exceed AED13bn

    Dubai / WAM A total of 2,704 real estate transactions worth over AED13 billion were conducted during the week ending January 20, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 235 plots were sold for AED1.13 billion, while 1,944 apartments and villas were purchased for AED4.39 billion. The top three transactions were ...

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• 21 January

  President Sheikh Mohamed declares 2023 as “Year of Sustainability”

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced that 2023 will be the “Year of Sustainability”. The “Year of Sustainability” will include several initiatives, activities and events that draw upon the UAE’s deep-rooted values of sustainability and the legacy of its founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It will ...

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• 21 January

  Adnoc Distribution plans to cut carbon intensity by 25%

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Adnoc Distribution on Friday announced plans to reduce its carbon intensity by 25% by 2030. This will be implemented by putting sustainability at the core of its day-to-day operations to future-proof its business and deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value. Central to Adnoc Distribution’s enhanced sustainability drive is a commitment to decarbonise its operations by reducing ...

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• 21 January

  Mohammad Al Gergawi announced as member of WEF Leadership Council

  

  Davos / WAM The World Economic Forum 2023 has announced the joining of Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, to the WEF Leadership Council, which includes 13 members from various countries. The council will be an important institutional community to act as a sounding board for the forum’s long-term strategy and help it to play a particular ...

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• 21 January

  Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds new destinations to its network

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of two routes from Abu Dhabi to Antalya, Turkiye, and relaunched the popular route to Salalah, Oman, reaffirming its commitment to expand convenient, affordable travel for all. The flights to Antalya will commence on June 1 and operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The flights to Salalah ...

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• 21 January

  Dubai Police Museum sees 4,476 visitors in 2022

    Dubai / WAM The Dubai Police has reported a significant increase in visitors to the Force’s museum in the past year, with a total of 4,476 visitors, including 3,139 virtual visitors via the Dubai Police smart app. This represents a 20% increase in visitors compared to the previous year, when the museum received 3,698 visitors. The museum, which is ...

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• 21 January

  Dubai is a globally sought-after destination for investors

  

    Dubai / Gulf Time Businessman and investor Dr Ossama Alasmar confirmed that Dubai is a globally sought-after destination for investors. He said, “I have decided to transfer all of my business operations from Germany to the promising emirate to take advantage of the thriving activity, and momentum Dubai offers.” As a successful businessman who has established several leading companies ...

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