January, 2025

• 8 January

  Adnoc L&S issues HCI to fund transformational growth

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Logistics & Services Plc announced on Wednesday that it has signed a $1.1-2.0 billion (AED4.0-7.3 billion) Hybrid Capital Instrument (HCI). Initial drawing against the HCI will be $1.1 billion (AED4.0 billion), leaving $0.9 billion (AED3.3 billion) capacity available to be drawn until December 31 2026. Approximately $1.0 billion (AED3.7 billion) of the HCI will be utilised to ...

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• 8 January

  UAE to host 6 global conferences for 1st time in 2025

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM This year, the UAE will host six major global conferences for the first time, showcasing its long-standing excellence in organising large-scale international events. Among the key events is the IUCN World Conservation Congress, set to take place in October, which is one of the largest global gatherings aimed at fostering dialogue on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. From ...

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• 8 January

  Rain expected today with drop in temperatures

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that today’s weather is partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern, eastern, and coastal areas, with a gradual decrease in temperatures and expected rainfall. The weather is expected to be humid at night and on Friday morning, with the possibility of fog or light fog forming. In its ...

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• 8 January

  Adnoc L&S acquires 80% stake in Navig8 for $1.04b

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM  Adnoc Logistics and Services plc on Wednesday announced the completion of its acquisition of an 80% stake in Navig8 TopCo Holdings Inc (Navig8) for $1.04 billion (AED3.8 billion), with a contractual commitment to acquire the remaining 20% in mid-2027. Navig8 is an international shipping pool operator and commercial management company with a modern-owned fleet of 32 tankers and ...

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• 8 January

  Abdullah bin Zayed receives Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The UAE Top Diplomat welcomed the Afghan Minister, affirming the UAE’s commitment to supporting the friendly Afghan people in achieving their aspirations for stability, development, and prosperity, as ...

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• 8 January

  Extension period for October, November contributions end: GPSSA

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced the conclusion of the extended period for paying contributions for October and November 2024, as previously communicated to UAE-based entities. Employers were previously exempted from late payment fees for October and November. The GPSSA urged employers to pay contributions promptly to avoid penalties. For October 2024, the Ma’ashi ...

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• 8 January

  Indulge in gulab jamun for AED 1 at Calcutta Chai & Co

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Winter just got a whole lot cosier at Calcutta Chai & Co, located in JLT and Business Bay! The popular casual budget restaurant known for serving Kolkata street food dishes is offering an irresistible deal to keep you warm this season: purchase any one dish from the menu and get a hot, delicious gulab jamun for ...

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• 8 January

  Abu Dhabi EDITION brings 3FILS’ award-winning cuisine for an exclusive pop-up event at Market

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi EDITION is set to host an extraordinary culinary experience, welcoming Dubai’s celebrated 3Fils for an exclusive pop-up event at Market at EDITION from January 10 to 12. This highly anticipated collaboration will showcase the creative mastery behind one of the region’s most acclaimed dining destinations, offering an elevated dining experience in the ...

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• 8 January

  Winter Jalebi Festival kick starts at Chatori Gali with 10 varieties of this Indian dessert

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai, brace yourself for a sweet ride! If you have lived in Dubai for long enough, you know that Chatori Gali, Dubai’s beloved pure vegetarian casual North Indian restaurant known for brining the soul-soothing taste of North India to Dubai since 2013, is the go-to place for the crispiest jalebis across the UAE. And this winter, ...

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• 8 January

  Hazza bin Zayed visits inaugural Al Ain Dates Festival

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited the inaugural Al Ain Dates Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The festival took place in Al Hili ...

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