9 h. ago Lando Norris’ practice pace shows he’s the driver to beat in Formula 1 title decider

The Formula 1 title fight is Lando Norris’ to lose, and he doesn’t look like losing. The British driver went fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions as he laid down a marker ahead of the three-way title decider at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris beat title rival Max Verstappen by just .008 of […]

Transport

32 h. ago Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official in political post

Trudeau and Perry were in Japan as she continues her Lifetimes world tour, which concludes on Dec. 7 in Abu Dhabi.

Politics

57 h. ago Adnoc Among Firms in Talks With Germany to Buy SEFE Trading Arm

Germany has begun preliminary discussions with potential investors - including Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. - about a deal to buy the trading unit of SEFE, as the government looks at options for the future of the nationalized energy company.

Economics

62 h. ago Appian backs Atlantic Group buyout of Barrick gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries, announces the completion of a US$150 million acquisition financing package to Atlantic Group to support the buyout of Tongon gold […]

Culture

64 h. ago Philip Morris International Expands its Partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, Launching a Bold New Chapter in Their Long

ZYN Branding to be present in selected races, starting with the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 STAMFORD, CT — Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) today announced an expanded partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and with Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli—the single-marque motorsport championship created in 1993—for the 2026 season and beyond. […]

Society

1 week ago Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Keeps $150 Billion Spending in Growth Push

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. will maintain spending at $150 billion over the next five years as it targets growth in production capacity at home and expands internationally.

Economics

1 week ago Abu Dhabi’s Lunate Weighs $1 Billion Commitment to AI Firm MGX

Abu Dhabi asset manager Lunate is in discussions to commit as much as $1 billion to state-backed artificial intelligence investor MGX, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

1 week ago Abu Dhabi’s Lunate Eyes $1 Billion Commitment to AI Firm MGX

Abu Dhabi asset manager Lunate is in discussions to commit as much as $1 billion to state-backed artificial intelligence investor MGX, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney wraps up UAE visit with $70B investment pledge into Canada

The announcements come as Carney concluded a visit to Abu Dhabi, which focused heavily on trade amid concerns about the war in Sudan.

Economics

2 w. ago Abu Dhabi Fund Tripled Bitcoin Bet in Months Before Crypto Crash

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council more than tripled the size of its position in a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund during the third quarter, shortly before the bull market in cryptocurrencies gave way to a brutal selloff.

Events

2 w. ago KKR Opens Abu Dhabi Office in Deepening Foray Into Middle East

KKR & Co. is opening an office in Abu Dhabi’s financial center, part of the alternative investment firm’s efforts to bolster its presence in the emirate as it increasingly becomes a magnet for global capital.

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2 w. ago Abu Dhabi Airports Selects BETA Technologies’ Charge Infrastructure for Emirates Advanced Air Mobility Network

BETA has installed certified ground support infrastructure at Al Bateen Executive Airport, with an installation at Zayed International Airport to follow SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — Abu Dhabi Airports has contracted U.S. aerospace company, BETA Technologies (“BETA”) (NYSE: BETA) to deploy its certified Charge Cube and Battery Thermal Management System as it rolls out an advanced […]

Economics

2 w. ago FlyDubai orders 150 Airbus A321 aircraft while Etihad orders 16 Airbus aircraft at Dubai Air Show

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — FlyDubai announced on Tuesday an order for 150 Airbus A321 aircraft in a major expansion for the lower-cost sister airline of Abu Dhabi’s long-haul carrier Emirates. Officials gave no price for the order for the mid-range, two-engine and single-aisle A321 aircraft. The order marks a new moment for FlyDubai, […]

Transport

2 w. ago FlyDubai orders 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, expanding its fleet beyond Boeing for the first time

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — FlyDubai, the lower-cost sister airline to long-haul carrier Emirates, announced an order Tuesday for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft at the Dubai Air Show — an estimated $24 billion purchase that will see the carrier for the first time expand its fleet beyond Boeing. The deal would more than double […]

Transport

3 w. ago Adnoc’s €12 Billion Covestro Deal Wins Conditional EU Approval

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. won conditional European Union approval for its €12 billion ($13.9 billion) takeover of Covestro AG after it dealt with EU concerns that its state subsidies could stifle competition.

Other

3 w. ago mimik Ignites Abu Dhabi Edge AI Revolution–New Joint Venture Builds a Global Blueprint for Industrial Edge Agentic AI

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — mimik, a global pioneer in device-first Continuum AI and agentic software, has signed a strategic MOU to establish mimik UAE, in partnership with Next71 Ltd and ASK Holding LLC, key local investment vehicles driving Artificial Intelligence innovation in the region. The partnership, announced during Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, aligns […]

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