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Abu Dhabi Makes Major Push Into LNG With $19 Billion Santos Takeover
Zero Hedge
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Abu Dhabi is making its biggest energy play yet, as it seeks to become a major global force in liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its state oil company, ADNOC, through its investment arm XRG PJSC, has led a $19 billion takeover offer for Australia’s...
Abu Dhabi Development Fund Reviews Investment Opportunities In Azerbaijan
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Azerbaijan and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) discussed cooperation across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and innovation, Trend reports via the Ministry of...
Abu Dhabi Employee Awarded Dh110,400 in Wages Despite Never Starting Job
Times of Dubai
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June 18, 2025
June 17, 2025 | Abu Dhabi, UAE: In a rare but powerful legal win, an Abu Dhabi employee who was hired but never allowed to start work has been awarded Dh110,400 in unpaid wages. The Labour Court of First Instance found that the delay in the start...
Dubai: Bollywood stars, business, tech leaders to unite at India-UAE Summit 2025
Khaleej Times
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An upcoming summit will spotlight efforts to deepen India’s trade and strategic ties, with a strong focus on its rapidly growing partnership with the UAE. Bringing together policymakers, business leaders, tech innovators, Bollywood celebrities,...
Abu Dhabi to stage ‘Metro Diaries’ on June 21 and 22
Gulf Today
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June 18, 2025
The quiet hustle-and-bustle as one smoothly rolls and sways in a sea of nations – every day. Welcome to Metro Diaries. “It happened one evening while we were having dinner with friends. Trixie thought of the idea and we realised that there is a...
ADPIC outlines strategic roadmap for future-ready Abu Dhabi
Emirati Times
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June 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has unveiled its five-year strategic plan and Capital Projects Roadmap for 2025–2029. Designed to significantly enhance livability, sustainability, and economic well-being across...
Jakarta E-Prix 2025: Sam Bird gets stranded in Abu Dhabi as Oliver Rowland, Jake Dennis and Robin Frijns reach Indonesia
The Times of India
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Image credit: Sam Bird/Instagram The Formula E drivers have reached Indonesia for the Jakarta E-Prix. It is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 20, with the final race scheduled for Saturday, June 21. However, the status of NEOM McLaren driver Sam...
UAE's ADNOC To Unleash $440Bn Energy Surge In US
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi's state‐owned oil giant ADNOC has unveiled plans to escalate its U.S. energy investments six‐fold over the next decade, targeting a total of $440 billion. Speaking in Washington on 17...
Dubai property tokens: Legal risks and benefits to know
Gulf News
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But while this trend sounds exciting, many UAE-based investors don’t fully understand the legal side of it. Vishal Tinani, Corporate Lawyer & Regulatory Affairs Specialist, breaks down what you need to know before investing in tokenised property....
UAE Delivers Stern Warning Over Israel‐Iran Escalation
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) The United Arab Emirates has cautioned against a dangerous spiral between Israel and Iran, as its foreign minister strongly warned that“uncalculated and reckless steps” might spread beyond the conflict zones. Sheikh...
UAE Central Bank Revokes Sundus Exchange License Over Major AML Breaches
Fintech News Middle East
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June 18, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the license of Sundus Exchange, an exchange house operating within the UAE, and has removed its name from the...
UAE can make AI as important as internet, Emirati official says
The National News
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Mariam Almheiri, head of International Affairs at the UAE Presidential Court, said the country can help to make artificial intelligence a strategic utility like the internet through its partnerships, regulatory framework and energy infrastructure....
UAE-based PUREHEALTH combines innovation, investment and impact
Zawya
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PUREHEALTH, the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare platform, has rapidly emerged as a regional and global leader in the sector following a successful IPO in December 2023. A portfolio company of ADQ (Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investment firm),...
UAE Offers Corporate Tax Fine Waiver — but Deadline Looms
Gulf Insider
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June 18, 2025
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is urging corporate taxpayers across the UAE to register for corporate tax and file returns within the legal deadline to avoid administrative penalties, under a limited-time waiver introduced by Cabinet Decision....
UAE Ranked 5th in Global Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet Reviews $1.4tn Trade Success
Gulf Insider
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June 18, 2025
The UAE has ranked in fifth place in a global competitiveness ranking, outperforming major economies including the US, Sweden, and Germany. The achievement was reviewed at a meeting of the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...
UAE rescues 24 crew members from oil tanker following collision in Gulf of Oman
TVC News Nigeria
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June 18, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) evacuated 24 crew members from an oil tanker after it collided with another vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday. The Emirati National Guard announced in a statement that it “carried out an evacuation mission...
Dubai International Chamber establishes new international representative office in Toronto
Zawya
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DUBAI - Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially launched a new representative office in Toronto, Canada. The strategic move reflects the chamber's commitment to...
Dubai campus set for Sept launch, IIMA director reveals plans, goals & why UAE was natural choice
The Print
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June 18, 2025
New Delhi: The upcoming Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) campus in Dubai will begin operations this September with a one-year MBA programme and will also launch two research centres focused on case development and start-up...
Dubai Property Market Enforces Mandatory Guidelines For Foreign Sellers
Times of Dubai
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June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 | Dubai, UAE- Dubai’s real estate sector has launched new regulations for international investors, aiming to improve security and transparency. The Dubai property market is certainly reaching the level of utmost transparency and...
Dubai carves a niche with wealth managers
Semafor
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Dubai, the UAE’s largest city, has seen its millionaire population double in the last decade, making it one of the fastest-growing places for wealth attraction in the world, according to London-based residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. As...