Abu Dhabi

Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants To Debut In Abu Dhabi, UAE, In February 2022

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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LONDON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 50 Best will launch the highly anticipated Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, with the awards held in Abu Dhabi in February 2022. The event will shine a much-deserved spotlight on the region as a world-class culinary destination.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 50 Best will launch the highly anticipated Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrinoand Acqua Panna, with the awards held in Abu Dhabi in February 2022.
  • The launch of Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants will mark the first time since 2013 when both Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants were established that 50 Best unveils a new regional restaurants list and awards programme.
  • The inaugural list of Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants will be revealed in a live countdown, along with a series of special awards.
  • William Drew, Director of Content for 50 Best, says: "We couldn't be more excited to launch our new regional restaurant awards programme for the Middle East & North Africa with the backing of our host destination partner, Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism.

The Carnrite Group Opens Another International Office – This time in the UAE

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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HOUSTON, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Carnrite Group, a management consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, has opened a new office in the UAE.

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  • HOUSTON, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Carnrite Group, a management consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, has opened a new office in the UAE.
  • Located in both Abu Dhabi Global Markets and Abu Dhabis Al Reem Island, the UAE office enhances Carnrites offerings for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
  • The UAE office was preceded by Carnrites expansion into the United Kingdom and Europe, marked by the opening of its London office in 2019.
  • The Carnrite Group (Carnrite) is a management consultancy focused primarily in the energy, industrial and private equity sectors.

Reservoir Invests In Outdustry, Expanding Its Emerging Market Strategy

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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The deal sees Reservoir investing as a minority partner in Outdustry to build on its successes in China and India and extend its strategy to other emerging music markets.

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  • The deal sees Reservoir investing as a minority partner in Outdustry to build on its successes in China and India and extend its strategy to other emerging music markets.
  • Since this agreement, Reservoir has seen triple-digit percentage increases in collections from the territory.
  • Reservoir Founder and CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi said, We are confident that expanding our partnership with Outdustry will build on our incredible success together to date and deepen our presence in emerging markets.
  • Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, and Abu Dhabi.

Liquidity Capital Partners With YAS Investments, Launching USD 100m Venture Debt Fund Targeting Middle Eastern Tech Start-Ups

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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Liquidity Capital, the Israel-based fintech providing non-dilutive growth capital for growth businesses, today announced it has closed a joint venture with Dubai-based YAS Investments to create a new USD 100m fund, YAS Liquidity Fund, in Abu Dhabi Global Markets.

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  • Liquidity Capital, the Israel-based fintech providing non-dilutive growth capital for growth businesses, today announced it has closed a joint venture with Dubai-based YAS Investments to create a new USD 100m fund, YAS Liquidity Fund, in Abu Dhabi Global Markets.
  • The sector-agnostic fund will focus on providing minimal-dilutive growth financing options to tech companies operating in the MENA region.
  • We are delighted to be further expanding Liquidity Capitals influence and reach with the creation of this new fund.
  • Founded in 2017, Liquidity Capital is a global fintech and fund manager providing growth capital through funds focused on the US, Asia and the Middle East.

The Carnrite Group Opens Another International Office – This time in the UAE

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Carnrite Group, a management consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, has opened a new office in the UAE.

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  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Carnrite Group, a management consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, has opened a new office in the UAE.
  • Located in both Abu Dhabi Global Markets and Abu Dhabis Al Reem Island, the UAE office enhances Carnrites offerings for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
  • The UAE office was preceded by Carnrites expansion into the United Kingdom and Europe, marked by the opening of its London office in 2019.
  • The Carnrite Group (Carnrite) is a management consultancy focused primarily in the energy, industrial and private equity sectors.

TTC Announces Expansion to The Middle East

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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This is TTC's first venture into the Middle East region, with current primary office locations including the U.S., Europe, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia.

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  • This is TTC's first venture into the Middle East region, with current primary office locations including the U.S., Europe, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia.
  • "We're beyond excited to introduce TTC's presence to the Middle East region," said Grant Borrie, Founder and Director of Technology at TTC.
  • The new Abu Dhabi office will be helmed by Joerg Pietzsch, who has been appointed CEO of TTC Middle East.
  • "TTC's Middle East journey is the next logical step after our very successful expansion from APAC into the U.S. and Europe.

ADCP Expands Digital Tenant Experience with Yardi

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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The mobile phone app is designed to offer the highest level of convenience and ease to all ADCP tenants.

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  • The mobile phone app is designed to offer the highest level of convenience and ease to all ADCP tenants.
  • "ADCP is dedicated to creating a holistic approach to property management with tailored, personalised services designed for customers.
  • "We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with ADCP," said Neal Gemassmer, vice president of international for Yardi.
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties LLC (ADCP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB).

STARZPLAY Arabia establishes HQ in Abu Dhabi to strengthen partnerships with media and technology ecosystem

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Friday, June 25, 2021
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ABU DHABI, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office is partnering with the region's leading video on demand service, STARZPLAY, to establish the company's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

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  • ABU DHABI, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office is partnering with the region's leading video on demand service, STARZPLAY, to establish the company's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
  • Establishing its headquarters in Abu Dhabi will enable STARZPLAY to further strengthen production of regionally relevant original content.
  • Building on existing cooperation with entities like Abu Dhabi Media, twofour54 and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, STARZPLAY will partner with local production houses and animation studios to produce compelling original content.
  • Maaz Sheikh, CEO & Co-Founder, STARZPLAY, said: "With our new headquarters in Abu Dhabi, we are excited about producing more original content through enhanced media partnerships.

STARZPLAY Arabia establishes HQ in Abu Dhabi to strengthen partnerships with media and technology ecosystem

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Television, Starz, Starz Entertainment Group, Abu Dhabi, Image Nation

ABU DHABI, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office is partnering with the region's leading video on demand service, STARZPLAY, to establish the company's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

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  • ABU DHABI, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office is partnering with the region's leading video on demand service, STARZPLAY, to establish the company's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
  • Establishing its headquarters in Abu Dhabi will enable STARZPLAY to further strengthen production of regionally relevant original content.
  • Building on existing cooperation with entities like Abu Dhabi Media, twofour54 and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, STARZPLAY will partner with local production houses and animation studios to produce compelling original content.
  • Maaz Sheikh, CEO & Co-Founder, STARZPLAY, said: "With our new headquarters in Abu Dhabi, we are excited about producing more original content through enhanced media partnerships.

AeroFarms Commences Construction on Its AgX Research Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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AeroFarms AgX is expected to be completed and operational in the first quarter of 2022.

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  • AeroFarms AgX is expected to be completed and operational in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, Director General of ADIO, said: This important milestone for AeroFarms AgX is another step in the realization of Abu Dhabis mission to turn the desert green.
  • AeroFarms AgX will add to the growing capabilities of Abu Dhabis agriculture ecosystem while benefiting from the emirates plentiful land, natural heat, competitive energy prices, access to research universities, and skilled talent.
  • AeroFarms AgX will also play a key role in Abu Dhabis AgTech ecosystem by working with local universities on research projects to tackle problems of agriculture within desert and arid climates.