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OMV, Wintershall sign Abu Dhabi upstream agreement

Austrian energy group OMV has signed its first upstream joint venture in Abu Dhabi, agreeing to drill up to three appraisal wells for sour gas and condensate together with BASF's Wintershall in the Arab Emirate.

June 21, 2012 5:18
 
Abu Dhabi TAQA

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA signs $1.4 billion deal for Morocco power plant

BNP Paribas, StanC and SocGen lead arranging int'l facilities; Project to finance expansion of Jorf Lasfar coal-fired plant; Asian export credit agencies participate in deal

June 21, 2012 10:35
 
Dubai's Tamweel picks banks for roadshows; sukuk may follow

Dubai’s Tamweel eyes $235 million mortgage-backed sukuk

Tamweel, a unit of Dubai Islamic Bank, has not disclosed a target size for the proposed sale. It kicked off investor meetings on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi and roadshows are due to end on June 25.

June 20, 2012 10:20
 
Abu-Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s IPIC 2011 net profit slumps to $44.7 million

Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) reported a net profit of $44.7 million on Wednesday, down from $1.3 billion in the prior-year period, as market volatility and currency exchange risks weighed on profitability.

June 13, 2012 5:48
 
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Abu Dhabi Airports Co board revamped

Abu Dhabi has appointed a new board to lead its airport operator Abu Dhabi Airports Co (ADAC), the state news agency reported on Sunday, the latest in a series of management changes that began last year in the oil-rich emirate.

June 11, 2012 10:19
 
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UAE’s Aldar, Sorouh in due diligence on potential merger

Due diligence has begun on the potential state-backed merger of indebted Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties and smaller rival Sorouh Real Estate , the two firms said on Sunday.

June 10, 2012 5:53
 
Al Maktoum International Airport

Six of the World’s Largest and Busiest Airports

In keeping with the recently held Airport show, Kipp takes a look at some of the largest and busiest airports in the world.

June 10, 2012 3:28
 
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Abu Dhabi’s ambitious plan: Etihad eyeing at least 10 percent in Virgin Australia

Abu Dhabi's flagship carrier Etihad Airways plans to raise its stake in Virgin Australia Holdings to at least 10 percent, Etihad's top executive said, after stating it owns a near 4 percent stake in the Australian carrier on Tuesday.

June 5, 2012 5:24
 
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UAE’s Etihad buys 4 percent stake in Virgin Australia

Stake bought through open market purchases; Virgin Australia shares gain 1.2 percent; Abu Dhabi carrier has been rapidly expanding overseas

June 5, 2012 11:45
 
ADNOC

UAE’s ADNOC keeps Asia crude supply steady in July

ADNOC has notified Asian buyers that it will supply its four main grades - Murban, Lower Zakum, Umm Shaif and Upper Zakum - at contractual volumes in July, the sources said.

June 5, 2012 11:28
 
Abu Dhabi TAQA

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA targets North Africa utility needs

Sees North Africa and Middle East ripe for new power, water projects; CEO says Arab Spring highlights need for reliable utilities; Could do deal in Turkey this year says CEO; Looking for acquisitions in the North Sea

May 26, 2012 9:11
 
Australia's NSW Revives Islamic Finance Push

Australia's NSW Revives Islamic Finance Push

The government of the Australian state of New South Wales, home to the country's financial capital Sydney, will send a group to Dubai this week to discuss ways to develop the Islamic finance industry, officials said.

May 13, 2012 9:21
 
Dubai's Arabtec Q1 Net Surges

Dubai's Arabtec Q1 Net Surges

Q1 net profit 84.1mln dirhams vs. 26.6 million a year ago; Results beat average analysts forecasts; Says considering buying remaining 45 percent in steel unit; Abu Dhabi fund Aabar owns 10.5 percent in Arabtec

May 9, 2012 9:25
 
Blackstone Buys London Financial District Complex

Blackstone Buys London Financial District Complex

Private equity company Blackstone Group has expanded its property presence in London, buying the 12-building Devonshire Square office and retail complex from rival Rockpoint and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), according to a source familiar with the deal.

May 9, 2012 9:20
 
Etihad drops more A350s in setback to Airbus

Etihad drops more A350s in setback to Airbus

Abu Dhabi airline cancels 7 next-generation A350-1000s; aircraft worth over $2 billion at today's list prices; same Gulf carrier cancelled 6 A350-1000s in December; Airbus says A350-1000 is more efficient than Boeing 777

May 7, 2012 3:24