Abu Dhabi firm awards $402 million deal to NPCC

npccAbu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (Adma-Opco) has announced that it has inked $402 million engineering procurement and construction (EPC) pact for the Integrated Gas Development project - Habshan Platform (HAP) with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC).

According to sources, Integrated Gas Development is an initiative of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to process and supply the gas to meet growing needs and development plans of Abu Dhabi.

The sources further added that Adma-Opco portion entails the challenging offshore portion of gas production by drilling additional gas wells and processing platform at Umm Shaif for gas dehydration.

France offers free newspaper subscriptions to young adults.

France offers free newspaper subscriptions to young adults Paris - In an effort to aid its ailing newspapers, the French government is offering adults between the ages of 18 and 24 a free one-year subscription to their favourite broadsheet or tabloid, the daily Le Figaro reported Thursday.

"Trade unions foresee 200,000 subscriptions with a potential of reaching 750,000 young adults," Culture Minister Christine Albanel said.

The measure will cost the government some 5 million euros (7 million dollars) a year.

Rihanna becomes Sugababes’ “fourth member”

RihannaWashington, June 18 : Singer Rihanna has become a mentor to English girl pop group the `Sugab

Alleged Saudi member of al-Qaeda surrenders in Yemen

Alleged Saudi member of al-Qaeda surrenders in Yemen Sana'a, Yemen - An alleged Saudi member of al-Qaeda has surrendered to police in Yemen, the Defence Ministry reported on Thursday - one week after the arrest of a Saudi man described as the senior financier of the terrorist group in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

The man, identified as Naif Duhais Yahya al-Harbi, has provided "important information that will lead to the arrest of a number of dangerous members of the organisation," the ministry said in its online newspaper.

EU summit looks for stability in uncertain times

EU summit looks for stability in uncertain times Brussels - Stability was the watchword for European Union leaders Thursday as they gathered in Brussels for a summit to re- appoint the head of the bloc's executive and discuss new ways to regulate the banking sector.

"The key word binding the agenda is stability: a healthy and transparent financial system, stability in the social system and labour market, and institutional stability," one top politician from an EU member state said ahead of the two-day meeting.

Acer launches Aspire 5536 notebook in India

Acer launches Aspire 5536 notebook in India Spreading out its notebook line-up, Acer has launched its Aspire 5536 notebook, based on AMD processor, in the Indian market. Delivering rich multimedia experience and real cinematic experience, Aspire 5536 is an ideal entertainment notebook for enjoying movies and videos.

Pages

News in Focus

Eternal Limited (Zomato) Share Price Target at Rs 350: Geojit Investments Research Report

Quick commerce and delivery major Eternal Limited, analyzed by Geojit Investments Limited, has received a strong BUY recommendation with a revised target price of Rs.

ICICI Bank Share Price Target Revised to Rs 1,568 by Geojit Investments Latest Research Report

Geojit Investments Limited has upgraded its stance on ICICI Bank to a BUY recommendation, setting a revised target price of Rs 1,568, reflecting a 14% expected upside from the curr

BHEL Share Price Target at Rs 329: Geojit Investment Research

Geojit Investment Services has upgraded Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to a BUY recommendation, setting a revised target price of Rs 329 as the conglomerate demonstrates robust operational

Why Smart Bettors Wait to Bet Until Final Lineups

The only thing every profitable bettor understands is that the market does not reward speed, but rather rewards accuracy.

Ashok Leyland Share Price Target at Rs 165: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities Retail Equity Research has maintained a HOLD rating on Ashok Leyland with a target price of Rs 165 for a 12-month horizon.

India’s New Crypto Tax Changes: What They Mean for Traders in 2025

If you trade crypto in India, you probably felt the pinch of last year’s rules. Many traders still talk about the tough 30 percent flat tax and the confusing 1 percent TDS on every trade.