The Latest Breaking News from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Eyes Trade Routes, Acquisitions

Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group (ADPORTS.AD) plans to develop extensive trade corridors connecting the United Arab Emirates, with the Middle East, the subcontinent, Africa and elsewhere, executives said on Tuesday, following its share listing. AD Ports Group, controlled by state investor ADQ, made its debut on the Abu Dhabi bourse…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2022

Abu Dhabi Crypto Firm Hayvn in Talks for Series B Funding, Eyes IPO

Abu Dhabi-based crypto trading firm Hayvn is in talks with institutional investors to anchor a series B funding round that would value it at $400 million as it eyes an eventual initial public offering (IPO), its chief executive officer said. Hayvn, which raised $5 million in series A funding in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2022

Israel warns of UAE crisis over Dubai aviation security dispute

Three Israeli carriers to stop flying to Dubai if arrangements at its airport did not change, security service said.

Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2022

Petr Cech takes on new Chelsea role with Thomas Tuchel's absence at Club World Cup

Thomas Tuchel is currently unable to be in Abu Dhabi for his side's Club World Cup campaign after testing positive for Covid-19, so Chelsea legend and technical director Petr Cech has stepped up

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel facing race against time to join up with squad for Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi

Thomas Tuchel is facing a race against time to join up with his Chelsea squad in Abu Dhabi.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022

Every word Zsolt Low said on Chelsea vs Al Hilal, Edouard Mendy's arrival and Thomas Tuchel call

The assistant head coach spoke at Mohammed Bin Zayed stadium ahead of tomorrow's Club World Cup semi-final in Abu Dhabi

Football London · Feb 8, 2022

Petr Cech and cyber team talks - How Chelsea are coping without Thomas Tuchel at Club World Cup

Thomas Tuchel tested positive for Covid-19 and was unable to take his place in the dugout against Plymouth Argyle or fly to Abu Dhabi for the Club World Cup

Football London · Feb 8, 2022

AD Ports Group Raises $1 Billion of Cash Proceeds Upon Trading Its Shares

Abu Dhabi Ports Group began trading for the first time Tuesday on Abu Dhabi’s stock exchange, following a $1.1 billion capital raise from a primary issuance ahead of its listing. The AED4 billion ($1.08 billion) of cash proceeds from this primary issuance will be used to fund the Company’s organic…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2022

Lewis Hamilton 'returns to Mercedes HQ today' to put retirement speculation to an end

Lewis Hamilton fuelled retirement talk after remaining radio silent following his title heartbreak at Abu Dhabi, where he lost out to Red Bull rival Max Verstappen

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

Briton gets high court go-ahead to sue Interpol chief over torture claim

Ali Issa Ahmad given leave to pursue legal action against Maj Gen Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of UAE

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022