U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: USAID Acting Deputy Administrator David Moore Travels to Canada

First Abu Dhabi Bank has partnered with Water.org and WaterEquity by investing in an impact fund supporting global water security efforts. The bank becomes the first commercial institution in MENA region making such an investment as part of its sustainability agenda.

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has agreed to acquire France’s largest aluminium smelter for USD 2.2 billion following an MoU signed with Bpifrance during the Choose France Summit. The deal includes significant investment by Bpifrance as minority shareholder.

ADNOC has introduced a heavy-duty inspection robot at its Taweelah plant aimed at boosting safety during hazardous tasks. The company plans further advancements with a new operator robot capable of handling complex operations remotely or autonomously.