Aviation UAE issues visas for Nigerians after two-year hiatus The UAE government has started issuing visas for Nigerians after a halt of nearly two years. The governments of the UAE and Nigeria reached an agreement to resume travel between the two countries, Nigeria’s information minister said in a post on social messaging platform X. The UAE stopped issuing visas to Nigerians in 2022 after […] July 16, 2024
Energy World is off track to meet Cop28 renewables goal The world is far from reaching its 2030 renewables target, the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) said on Thursday. Countries committed at the Cop28 summit in Dubai last year to treble renewables capacity in order to limit global warming to 1.5C. To stay on course global capacity growth needs to accelerate to a minimum rate […] July 12, 2024
Video length: 03:25 VIDEO Development Dubai Humanitarian and the Mena aid challenge The Mena region requires nearly $14 billion in humanitarian aid, according to the UN. Dubai Humanitarian, formerly known as International Humanitarian City, plays a vital role in bringing together aid organisations and mobilising both funds and relief to countries affected by conflicts and climate emergencies. Dubai Humanitarian sends 1,300 dispatches of aid worth up to […] July 10, 2024
Oil & Gas Iran, Iraq and Libya among worst offenders on gas flaring Environmentally ruinous flaring of gas at upstream oil and gas facilities has risen to its highest level for five years, despite pledges to end the practice, the World Bank has said. Iran, Iraq and Libya were among the biggest contributors in 2023, according to a World Bank report published on June 20. Along with six […] June 25, 2024
Opinion Agriculture Arab states must raise intra-trade to buffer against food shocks Gulf producers are neglecting their own farming potential June 24, 2024
Transport UAE to build a new airport in Uganda The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry will build a new international airport in Uganda. The Kidepo International Airport in Karamoj will be located near Uganda’s border with Kenya, president Yoweri Museveni said in a post on messaging app X. The cost of the airport was not given. “This agreement is a sign of the […] June 24, 2024
Aviation Qatar Airways to buy 49% of Rwanda’s flag carrier Qatar Airways is expected to buy a 49 percent stake in Rwanda’s flag carrier RwandAir as early as July as part of the Gulf airline’s strategy to expand in Africa, according to a media report. Qatar Airways’ purchase will boost Rwanda’s aviation sector and allow RwandAir to expand its operations and fleet, Financial Times reported, quoting […] June 17, 2024
Trade Saudi Arabia to set up logistics centre in Djibouti A delegation of 100 Saudi investors visited Djibouti this week to sign a contract for a logistics centre in the country’s free zone, the latest development in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to extend trade ties with Africa. Saudi Logistics City will cover 120,000 sq m in the first phase on a 92-year lease, and will include […] June 6, 2024
Logistics AD Ports JV buys 95% stake in Tanzania’s port operator A joint venture consisting of the UAE’s AD Ports Group, India’s Adani Ports and China’s East Harbour Terminals has acquired 95 percent of Tanzania International Container Terminal Services in Tanzania. Abu Dhabi-based East Africa Gateway purchased the stake for nearly $40 million from Hutchison Port Holdings, Hutchison Port Investments and Harbours Investment, the Abu Dhabi-listed […] June 3, 2024
Aviation South African Airways denies talks with Qatar Airways South African Airways has denied it is talking to Qatar Airways about an equity injection, as observers suggest RwandAir is the Qatari carrier’s most likely target. Qatar Airways’ CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer set rumours racing earlier this month when he revealed that the state-owned airline was “at the final stage of an equity investment” […] May 29, 2024
Oil & Gas Adnoc buys 10% in LNG project in Mozambique Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has acquired a 10 percent stake from Portugal’s Galp Energia in the Rovuma basin concession in Mozambique as part of its global growth strategy. The acquisition will allow the UAE energy major a share of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from the concession, which has a combined production capacity […] May 22, 2024
Transport Emirates to resume Nigeria service from October Emirates will restart services to Nigeria from October 1, after suspending flights on the route for almost two years. The Dubai airline will operate a daily service to Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. “We are excited to resume our services to Nigeria,” said Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer, Emirates. “We thank the Nigerian government for their partnership and support in re-establishing this […] May 17, 2024
Aviation Qatar and Rwanda to open airport in ‘heart of Africa’ by 2028 Qatar Airways and RwandAir will open a major international airport in Rwanda’s capital Kigali by 2028, the airlines said this week. The Qatari flag carrier has also announced plans to take a stake in a southern African airline to cement its expansion plans on the continent. RwandAir and Qatar Airways, which have a code-sharing agreement, […] May 15, 2024
Opinion Mining The Gulf has solid reasons to intervene in BHP’s bid for Anglo Anglo's board has rejected two offers. A 'white knight' could step in – and become a force in mining May 13, 2024
Opinion Trade Food can transform the Gulf’s trade relations with Africa The Gulf's food safety expertise could become a vital part of its trade with African countries May 7, 2024
Oil & Gas Dubai company in $13bn oil-for-cash deal with South Sudan Dubai-based Hamad Bin Khalifa Department of Projects (HBK DOP) has signed a €12 billion ($12.9 billion) oil-for-cash deal with South Sudan, according to a media report. The loan agreement was finalised between HBK DOP and South Sudan’s former finance minister Bak Barnaba Chol between December and February, Bloomberg reported, citing an unpublished report by a United […] April 29, 2024
Mining UAE and Kenya sign mining and technology deal The UAE and Kenya have signed an agreement to boost investment in the mining and technology sectors, as the Gulf state focuses on Africa to enhance its precious metals and minerals reserves. As part of the agreement, the UAE Ministry of Investment and the Republic of Kenya Ministry of Finance and National Treasury will work […] April 25, 2024
People & Lifestyle Cairo has most billionaires in Africa, but wealthy are leaving Cairo is home to more billionaires than any other African city, but Egypt is facing an exodus of its wealthiest citizens. The international wealth advisory firm Henley & Partners said Cairo is home to four billionaires, and 30 centi-millionaires – those worth $100 million or more. Most reside in affluent parts of Greater Cairo, including […] April 25, 2024
Infrastructure AD Ports commits $250m to Angola port upgrade Abu Dhabi Ports Group is investing more than $250 million in a project to upgrade the port terminal at Luanda in Angola. The company said it hd secured a 20-year concession agreement, extendable by another 10 years, with the Luanda Port Authority for operating and modernising the terminal. In agreements with the Angolan logistics companies […] April 24, 2024
Renewable Energy African renewables are ripe for investment, says Irena Africa accounted for less than 1 percent of the new renewable energy sources added globally last year, and a conference in Abu Dhabi this week called on wealthy investors to help the continent achieve its targets. Amani Abu Zeid, commissioner for infrastructure and energy of the African Union Commission, told the International Renewable Energy Agency […] April 18, 2024
EXCLUSIVE Manufacturing Stellantis boss hails ‘massive untapped potential’ in Gulf Samir Cherfan tells AGBI about his plans to lift car sales across the GCC April 4, 2024
Employment Saudi Arabia will pay costs of normalising migrants’ status Saudi Arabia said this week it will take on the costs of normalising the status of displaced individuals from neighbouring countries in what could amount to amnesty for thousands of illegal migrants and refugees. “The state assumes the costs on behalf of individuals permitted to stay and rectify their status among the displaced from neighbouring […] April 3, 2024
