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  • Friday, 27 May, 2022
    Special purpose acquisition companies
    First Middle East Spac lists in Abu Dhabi

    Number of businesses in region are considering blank-cheque company option despite it falling out of fashion elsewhere

  • Thursday, 19 May, 2022
    United Arab Emirates
    UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed takes power as dynasty speculation swirls

    Gulf state buzzes with talk that new president could choose son as heir apparent

  • Friday, 13 May, 2022
    United Arab Emirates
    UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan dies

    Powerful younger brother Sheikh Mohammed set to become next leader of oil-rich Gulf state

  • Wednesday, 2 March, 2022
    United Arab Emirates
    UAE suspends visa-free travel for Ukrainians

    Gulf state’s decision reflects desire to preserve relationship with Russia

  • Friday, 4 February, 2022
    News in-depthUnited Arab Emirates
    UAE carries on in shadow of Houthi attacks

    Celebrities and tourists return to Dubai as expats in Abu Dhabi adjust to higher risk level

  • Monday, 31 January, 2022
    Yemen
    UAE intercepts missile attack from Yemen

    Third strike in recent weeks by Houthi rebels comes as Israeli president visits Abu Dhabi

  • Monday, 24 January, 2022
    FT live news
    Live news from January 24: US puts 8,500 troops on standby ahead of Nato meeting on Ukraine, Wall St stocks buck global sell-off to close higher, Johnson rocked by new Downing Street lockdown party allegation
  • Monday, 24 January, 2022
    United Arab Emirates
    UAE intercepts ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

    Strike follows attack last week and intensifying campaign by Saudi-led coalition against Yemeni rebels

  • Thursday, 20 January, 2022
    David Gardner
    Attack on Abu Dhabi risks upsetting a cautious detente in the Gulf

    The drone hit shows how Yemen is starting to resemble Syria as a conflict able to radiate mayhem beyond its borders

  • Wednesday, 19 January, 2022
    News in-depthMiddle Eastern politics & society
    Houthi attack tests UAE effort to ease tensions with Iran

    Strikes by Tehran-backed group come as Abu Dhabi seeks closer diplomatic and trade ties with Islamic republic

  • Monday, 17 January, 2022
    United Arab Emirates
    Yemen’s Houthi rebels strike UAE

    Gulf state suspects use of drones after two explosions in Abu Dhabi kill at least 3 people

  • Wednesday, 12 January, 2022
    News in-depthUnited Arab Emirates
    Abu Dhabi wealth fund bucks the trend to bet on Turkey

    ADQ says weak lira makes this a ‘great time’ to buy as it focuses on finance, logistics and food

  • Friday, 1 October, 2021
    Abu Dhabi commits to long-awaited Guggenheim museum by 2025

    Project hit by delays and doubts about viability is set to go ahead as emirate focuses on cultural development

  • Monday, 13 September, 2021
    UK companies
    Abu Dhabi plans Mid East expansion for UK special schools provider

    Mubadala Capital intends to bring Witherslack expertise to region after acquiring majority stake

  • Monday, 6 September, 2021
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Co
    Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc plans 7.5% stake float of oil drilling unit

    IPO will be company’s second since 2017 listing of its distribution arm

  • Sunday, 4 July, 2021
    News in-depthOpec
    Opec impasse sees UAE ‘flexing its muscles’ against Saudi Arabia

    Abu Dhabi’s refusal to agree output deal a sign of intensifying competition between the two Gulf states

  • Tuesday, 8 June, 2021
    Middle Eastern politics & society
    UAE resets a decade of muscular foreign policy

    Officials pivot from robust intervention after coronavirus pandemic hit Gulf state’s economy

  • Monday, 7 June, 2021
    United Arab Emirates
    Abu Dhabi plans $6bn culture spending to diversify from oil

    Emirate looks to invest in creative and cultural industries as it increases post-pandemic stimulus spending

  • Wednesday, 5 May, 2021
    United Arab Emirates
    UAE shakes up residency rules by offering passports to wealthy expats

    Emirate hopes reforms will encourage investment and boost economy

  • Monday, 29 March, 2021
    Oil & Gas industry
    Abu Dhabi launches new oil futures as it targets Asian refiners

    Move aims to create benchmark to rival other regional players including Dubai and Oman

  • Tuesday, 23 March, 2021
    Social Media
    Telegram raises $1bn from investors including Abu Dhabi state funds

    Mubadala and its Catalyst Partners joint venture among latest bond backers of messaging app

  • Tuesday, 23 March, 2021
    UK inward investment
    Abu Dhabi agrees multibillion-pound investment in British business

    Mubadala fund to focus on life sciences, health, technology, clean energy and infrastructure

  • Tuesday, 9 March, 2021
    Coronavirus pandemic
    How global high flyers get vaccinated in the UAE

    Executives join string of tycoons, politicians and royalty in securing access to the jab

  • Friday, 26 February, 2021
    Covid-19 vaccines
    Head of Canada’s largest pension fund quits after Covid vaccine trip

    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board chief Mark Machin flew to the UAE to get jab

  • Monday, 25 January, 2021
    The Big Read
    The Abu Dhabi royal at the nexus of UAE business and national security

    The point man to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Tahnoon is redefining links between the state and private sector

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