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UAE’s TAQA second quarterly profit up 3 percent, revenues fall

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA) said on Tuesday that second-quarter net profit edged up 3 percent to 447 million dirhams ($122 million) in the second quarter from 435 million a year earlier.

August 14, 2012 9:56
 
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Aldar properties net profit beats forecast

Aldar Q2 net profit 417.9 mln dirhams; Revenue at 4.6 bln dirhams vs 775.6 mln dirhams; Co says yet to receive 12 bln dirhams from govt; Merger talks with Sorouh under way

August 9, 2012 10:09
 
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UAE is the Middle East’s top country to live and work in

Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah top the list of Middle East’s best cities to live and work in.

July 24, 2012 11:33
 
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Etihad says can raise stake in Virgin Australia to 10 percent

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Thursday the Australian government had allowed it to raise its stake in Virgin Australia to 10 percent.

July 19, 2012 10:54
 
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Rising cost living concerns: Most expensive GCC cities in 2012

As two of the UAE’s cities make it onto a list of the most expensive cities in the world, compiled by Mercer (a global HR consultancy company.) Kipp presents to you eight of the most expensive cities to live in the GCC.

July 15, 2012 4:15
 
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BP not ruled out of Abu Dhabi concessions

BP Plc has not been ruled out of tendering for Abu Dhabi's upcoming renewal of oil and gas concessions, contrary to one media report, industry sources close to the situation said on Monday.

July 10, 2012 11:06
 
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IT’S A DATE: The business of the Liwa Date Festival 2012

In light of the eighth edition of Liwa Date Festival 2012, happening from the 12 to 18 July 2012 at Liwa City, Abu Dhabi, Kipp takes a look at the business of the date festival in the country.

July 4, 2012 7:27
 
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Revenues up 31 percent at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways

Revenue at Etihad Airways were up 31 percent in the second quarter as the Abu Dhabi-based airline continued to expand its global network.

July 4, 2012 6:04
 
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HSBC sees top Abu Dhabi names tap bond market in H2

HSBC Holdings, the top arranger of debt issues in the Middle East so far this year, sees a flurry of bond offerings in the second half, including from prime sovereign-linked Abu Dhabi names yet to tap the market in 2012, a top executive said.

July 2, 2012 4:57
 
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Dubai June crude average drops to $94.44 a barrel

Dubai crude oil quoted by price-reporting agency Platts averaged $94.44 a barrel for June, down $12.87 from May, traders said on Monday.

July 2, 2012 10:11
 
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Abu Dhabi keeps August term crude sales steady to Asia

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC), the main exporter for OPEC member the United Arab Emirates, will supply full contractual crude oil volumes to Asia in August, steady with July, industry sources said on Monday.

July 2, 2012 10:10
 
Aabar pulls out of Daimler investment in Tesla

Aabar pulls out of Daimler investment in Tesla

Abu Dhabi's Aabar took a step towards exiting its investment in electric car maker Tesla after partner Daimler confirmed it transferred direct control of a 3.1 percent stake in Tesla back to the sovereign wealth fund.

June 28, 2012 10:24
 
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UAE Government turns good Samaritan for consumers

It sure looks like the UAE government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure consumers in the country are protected and informed. But is there a catch somewhere?

June 25, 2012 4:39
 
Abu Dhabi SWF sees value in emerging equities

Abu Dhabi SWF sees value in emerging equities

ADIA expects emerging market stocks to outperform in the long-term

June 25, 2012 10:31
 
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Stay-cationing in the Emirates

In this economy, stay-cationing is the budget friendly answer to summer holidays. Kipp looks at six top staycationing spots in the UAE.

June 21, 2012 5:29