Daily Archives: March 20, 2025

Business & Investments

ADQ and Energy Capital Partners to establish a USD 25 billion US-based investment partnership

ADQ and Energy Capital Partners to establish a USD 25 billion US-based investment partnership focused on developing new power generation to serve the growing electricity needs of data centers

  • 50-50 partnership will focus on serving the needs of data centers and industrial centers in the US and selected other international markets over the long-term
  • Mandate includes greenfield development, new build and expansion opportunity projects

Abu Dhabi, UAE; Washington DC, USA – 19 March 2025: ADQ, an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, and Energy Capital Partners (ECP), the largest private owner of power generation and renewables in the USA, have entered into an agreement to establish a 50-50 partnership in new build power generation and energy infrastructure.

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Sharjah Department of Government Relations hosts women ambassadors for high-level Ramadan gathering

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi

Sharjah Department of Government Relations hosts women ambassadors for high-level Ramadan gathering

Sharjah, March 20, 2025

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations (DGR) welcomed 11 female ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives for an enriching Ramadan gathering at Bait Elowal, a new cultural landmark in the Heart of Sharjah.

Guests enjoyed an exclusive tour of Bait Elowal and a special workshop led by herbalist wellness brand Hikma before the evening suhoor and live music in the venue’s courtyard.

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The UAE’s first-ever hands-on dinosaur excavation experience, Dino Quest at OliOli®, is back for a limited time!

OliOli®, Dubai’s award-winning interactive play museum, introduces Dino Quest—the UAE’s first interactive dinosaur excavation experience within a kids edutainment venue. This exciting adventure invites kids to step into the role of paleontologists, unearthing fossils with authentic tools and solving prehistoric mysteries.

A Dinosaur Realm: What to Expect

During Spring Break, Ramadan, Eid Holidays and for a limited time only, OliOli® will transform into a prehistoric playground, featuring thrilling dinosaur installations. A giant Pterodactyl soars through the Air Gallery, while a Plateosaurus skeleton takes center stage in the Water Gallery. A towering Brachiosaurus stands tall, Dino Lisa graces the staircase, a LEGO raptor lurks outside the Community Room, and Dino drivers race through Cars and Ramps.

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Global Financial Centre Index: Dubai becomes a ‘Global Leader’ and achieves several ‘firsts’

London and Dubai: 20 March 2025 Dubai’s progress as one of the world’s leading global financial centres has been recognised in the latest edition the Global Financial Centre Index rankings with success being attributed to DIFC’s achievements over the last 20 years.

Published by Z/Yen in London, the most credible index for the financial services industry rates 119 financial centres across the world combining assessments from financial professionals with quantitative data which form instrumental factors.

31,314 financial centre assessments were collected from 4,946 financial services professionals who responded to the GFCI online questionnaire. The GFCI is updated regularly, and ratings change as assessments and instrumental factors change.

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Farnek launches Flexitalent to address increasing demand for technology-driven workforce outsourcing solutions  

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 March 2025: Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has launched Flexitalent, a dedicated technology-driven workforce provider, offering versatile and tailored solutions for a range of vertical industry sectors throughout the UAE.  

Flexitalent, part of the Farnek Group of companies, integrates technology-driven workforce management solutions, through smart payroll systems, digital attendance tracking and AI-powered workforce analytics, enabling organisations to streamline staffing operations across a range of diverse industry sectors.

Markus Oberlin, Group CEO of Farnek.

Farnek launched Flexitalent as a dedicated workforce solutions company to satisfy the increasing demand from businesses that want to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

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