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- 25 Apr 2017
Etihad Airways Promote Abu Dhabi Stopovers with #EtihadChallenge
Etihad Airways has thrown down the gauntlet to the millions of guests who transit through its Abu Dhabi home, as well as the residents of the UAE, by challenging them to experience a host of ‘once in…
- 31 Oct 2017
Global Internet Stakeholders Convene in Abu Dhabi for ICANN60
By peter oluka The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has kicked off its 60th Public Meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). From 28 October to 3 November, more…
- 9 Feb 2026
Webb Fontaine Unveils AI Customs Revolution at WCO Abu Dhabi Summit
Webb Fontaine has launched Webb Fontaine Zerø, a groundbreaking AI-powered Customs platform, at the 2026 WCO Technology Conference in Abu Dhabi, drawing over 1,500 delegates from 100+ countries. Webb…
- 10 Jun 2026
IMF Warns Nigeria of Risks in $5Bn Swap Deal with First Abu Dhabi Bank
The IMF on Tuesday warned of risks surrounding Nigeria's plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, saying such transactions are often opaque and…
- 6 Apr 2016
Microsoft- BETT Inaugural MEA & Turkey Education Leadership Forum Begins In Abu Dhabi
‎Microsoft Worldwide Education (MWE) in partnership with BETT, the world’s leading event for learning technology, commenced the inaugural & Expo Middle East Leadership Forum focused on…
- 15 Jun 2015
Etihad Airways’ Perfect Flight Takes Off, Saves Fuel & Emissions
As part of its on-going commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its operations, Etihad Airways recently launched an Abu Dhabi Perfect Flight Program by conducting a fuel-optimised ‘Perfect…
- 1 Nov 2016
Eutelsat Boosts Africa Broadband Programme with Multi-Year Capacity Agreement with Yahsat
Eutelsat Communications and Yahsat, the Abu Dhabi-based international satellite operator, have signed a multi-year capacity agreement giving Broadband for Africa, Eutelsat’s African broadband…
- 26 Jun 2026
Despite Warnings, FG Draws Down $1.5Bn as First Tranche of FAB $5Bn Loan Deal
Nigeria has accessed the first tranche of its $5 billion derivatives financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), drawing about $1.5 billion under the deal approved by the national assembly…
- 20 Jun 2017
Debt Crisis: Access Bank, Others Take-Over Etisalat
A consortium of Nigerian banks, led by Access Bank Plc and foreign banks, has taken over the management of Etisalat Nigeria, effective June 15. Mr. Ibrahim Dikko, vice president, Regulatory &…
- 7 Apr 2016
UAE Joins Microsoft's International Think-Tank on Education
Microsoft has announced that the United Arab Emirates will be a founding member of a global initiative called Leading Countries of the World in Transforming Education, a bold programme that will…
- 5 Aug 2014
Malaria Destroyer Game for UN-World Summit Award
Malaria Destroyer Game (MDG) – a highly Innovative Technology App (from Nigeria) created by Mobile Software Solutions to fight the Monster Malaria Pandemic in Africa/World, has been selected as one…
- 30 Jun 2026
Debt Alert: FG Opens $5bn Foreign Facility, Takes $1.5bn First Tranche
Federal Government has confirmed that it has accessed the first $1.5 billion from its $5 billion financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), marking the initial drawdown from the arrangement.…
- 17 Mar 2017
Banks Reject Etisalat’s Naira, Want Dollars for Loan Repayment
Nigerian banks have opposed a proposal by Etisalat Nigeria to convert part of a $1.2 billion loan from dollars into naira and want Abu Dhabi telecoms group Etisalat and its other shareholders to…
- 14 Mar 2017
Etisalat May Sell Nigerian Unit Stake after Debt Deal
Abu Dhabi-listed Etisalat is considering a sale of its stake in Etisalat Nigeria after the local unit defaulted on a $1.2 billion loan payment but wants the unit's debt restructured before it starts…
- 12 Apr 2016
Tech’ll Fuel Changes in MEA Education Sector- Salcito
Anthony Salcito is the vice president, Education for Microsoft Corporation’s Worldwide Public Sector organization. Under the role, Salcito works with education institutions and partners globally to…
- 8 Apr 2016
Lawmaker Lauds Microsoft, Supports Localising Technology-in-Education
Mohammed Mahmud, a Nigerian lawmaker has extolled Microsoft’s leadership role (both hardware and software ) in technological revolution in education. Speaking to Nigeria CommunicationsWeek at the…
- 11 Apr 2016
UNIBEN Holds Maiden ICT Week
The Information and Communication Technologies/Central Records Processing Units (ICT/CRPU) of the University of Benin has announced plans to host its first ICT/Workshop week with the theme, “bridging…
- 15 Apr 2014
Air Seychelles Posts Second Consecutive Year of Net Profitability
Air Seychelles, the national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles, last Friday announced a net profit of US$3 million for 2013, exceeding by 171per cent its profit of US$1.1 million reported in…
- 13 Sept 2013
Path Solutions Receives 'Leader in Technology’ Awards
Path Solutions, a leading Islamic banking software provider has received the prestigious Arab Achievement Award 2013 at a glittering ceremony held on September 10 at the Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi. The…
- 10 Jul 2017
Etisalat to Pull out of Nigeria in 2 Weeks
Abu Dhabi’s Etisalat has terminated its management agreement with its Nigerian arm and given the business time to phase out the brand in Nigeria. Hatem Dowidar, the chief executive of Etisalat…
- 26 Jun 2017
Mubadala Fund Pulls out of Etisalat Nigeria
Abu Dhabi state investment fund Mubadala has pulled out of Etisalat Nigeria after the telecoms firm failed to renegotiate a $1.2 billion loan taken out four years ago with 13 Nigerian banks, the…
- 29 Apr 2016
Key Takeaways from BETT MEA & Turkey Leadership Forum 2016
Education and policy leaders drawn from Middle East, Africa and Turkey, recently, met at the inaugural BETT Middle East Leadership Forum held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with the sole aim of…
- 13 Dec 2024
Binance and Circle Join Forces to Boost USDC Utility Worldwide
Crypto industry giants Circle Internet Group Inc. and Binance have joined forces in a new strategic partnership announced today at Abu Dhabi Finance Week that will expand adoption of USDC and support…
- 3 May 2017
Ericsson, Etisalat Conduct 5G Trial With Outdoor Mobility
Ericsson and Etisalat have successfully conducted a 5G trial with outdoor mobility, on Tuesday, at Etisalat’s Head Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The trial demonstrated 5G capabilities in a real world…
- 16 Mar 2016
Oradian Takes Financial Inclusion Innovation to 18th Microcredit Summit
Oradian showcases its innovative financial inclusion application to around 700 people from around the world who are gathering March 14-17, 2016, in Abu Dhabi, for a 4-day Microsoft Summit. High-level…
- 8 Apr 2015
Etihad Cargo Focuses on Pharmaceuticals with TempCheck Launch
Etihad Cargo, the freight division of United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Etihad Airways, has unveiled TempCheck, its new cargo solution created to ensure the integrity of all temperature-sensitive…
- 10 Apr 2014
MMA Crowned Africa’s Best Emerging Airport
The Federal Government’s transformation in the aviation sector received a major boost during the week when the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja received an award as the 2014 Best Emerging Airport -…
- 31 Jan 2017
Etihad Airways Presents Tickets to Spar ‘Shopper of The Year’ Winner
Etihad Airways presented a ‘Business Class’ ticket to the lucky winner of the SPAR ‘Shopper of the Year’ promotion. The promo which held at the SPAR outlet in Ilupeju, Lagos on the 25 January 2017,…
- 23 Dec 2013
Nokia Unveils Christmas Promo for High End Customers
Nokia, global phone manufacturer, has partnered with leading telecommunications service provider, Etisalat, on a promo for its high end customers which would give five lucky customers the opportunity…
- 19 Jun 2017
Etisalat Woes Deepens over $1.2Bn Debt
The fate of Etisalat Nigeria, the fourth largest telecommunications network operating in the country, hangs in the balance as the telecom giant battles to pay its creditors, according to the Nation.…