Abu Dhabi Airports today announced its airport-wide roll out of ‘Super-Fi’ that will increase internet upload and download speeds to a maximum of 200 mbps per user at Abu Dhabi International Airport, AUH. The Super-Fi…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development-Financed AED550 Million Project In Jordan Renamed Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Complex
In a tribute to the founding father of the UAE, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Government of Jordan today renamed the AED550 million (US$150 million) Quweira Solar Power Plant, funded by Abu…Continue Reading
Yas Island Abu Dhabi Receives 34 Awards, Accolades In 2018
Rounding off a year of remarkable accomplishments, Yas Island Abu Dhabi has cemented its place as a world-class destination, sweeping up 34 local, regional and international awards and accolades brought home by its highly popular…Continue Reading
New Al Jazira Football Club Head Coach Damien Hertog Aims To Build On Impressive Start To The Season
Newly-appointed Al Jazira head coach Damien Hertog wants to repay the trust of the board by ensuring the club remain competitive on the pitch this season. Hertog, 44, officially signed a contract with Al Jazira…Continue Reading
Aldar Collaborates With DCT And Launches Code Red Sale With Discounts Of Up To 90% At Yas Mall, The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi And Al Jimi Mall
Offering the best seasonal deals, Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’) has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT) to launch the Code Red Sale across all three of its malls – Yas Mall,…Continue Reading
BPG Orange Survey Turns The Spotlight On Social Media Influencers
Following two surveys by BPG Orange which analyzed brand’s and consumer’s perception of social media influencers, BPG Orange has turned the spotlight on influencers to understand what drives them to engage with brands in the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner On Daily Hong Kong Service
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily scheduled service from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong, effective 31 March 2019. The two-class aircraft will replace the Airbus A330-200 aircraft currently operating the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner To Barcelona
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona, effective 22 February 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently operating the recently launched route. The deployment of the…Continue Reading
Emirati Superstar Balqees Fathi To Perform At Yas Waterworld In The UAE’s First-Ever Ladies-Only Concert
The Emirati singer Balqees Fathi is set to captivate Yas Waterworld female guests at the region’s Favourite Ladies Night on the 21 March 2019, in the first-ever ladies-only concert in the UAE. As a part…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Austria’s OMV 5% Stake In Ghasha Offshore Ultra-Sour Gas Concession
The Abu Dhabi government and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have awarded Austria’s OMV a 5 percent stake in the Ghasha ultra-sour gas concession that comprises the Hail, Ghasha, Dalma, Nasr, Sarb and…Continue Reading
ADNEC Signs Strategic Partnership Agreements To Support IDEX And NAVDEX 2019
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today signed strategic agreements with a number of specialised national defense companies to support the upcoming editions of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the Naval Defence…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Cepsa Award First Ruwais Derivatives Park Contract As World-Scale LAB Facility Project Takes Critical Next Step
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and its project partner Cepsa, have announced the awarding of a key contract, as both companies move forward with plans to develop a world-scale Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)…Continue Reading
Taste The World This December At Street Food Fest At The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD) is taking its guests on a culinary adventure with its Street Food Festival this month on Liwa Street from 14-29th December, serving everything…Continue Reading
42,000 People Celebrate The Magic Of Winter As Snow Falls On Yas Island
Yas Island was turned into a magical winter wonderland, welcoming over 42,000 visitors to Yas Winter Carnival to celebrate the festive season at Gateway Park South from the 11th to 15th December making it the…Continue Reading
Over 100 Riders Join NYU Abu Dhabi’s Inaugural Ride For Zayed Community Cycling Event
In line with the Year of Zayed celebrations across the UAE, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) organized the first Ride for Zayed community cycling event. Held on Friday December 14 at the cycle track at Al…Continue Reading
“The Wonder Maze”, The World’s Largest Mobile Maze
Wonder Maze Amusement LLC announced today that it is debuting a new attraction called “The Wonder Maze”, the world’s largest mobile maze. The maze opened last weekend to the public in Umm Al Emarat Park,…Continue Reading
Knight Frank Advises Abu Dhabi National Hotels On Leading Hotel Sale In The Middle East
The Hospitality & Leisure team at Knight Frank were involved throughout the process, advising on the commercial and technical aspects of the bid, as well as acting as the client liaison. Khalid Anib, CEO, ADNH,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s First Comprehensive Air Emission Maps To Help Support Targeted Mitigation Measures
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the largest environmental regulator in the Middle East, today released the results of the Abu Dhabi Air Emissions Inventory. The findings have produced over 50 high-definition sector- and…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Expands Global Network With Launch Of Passenger Services To Barcelona
With the launch of Etihad Airways passenger services to Barcelona, Etihad Cargo has expanded its cargo capacity into Spain, providing freight forwarders and cargo customers greater access to its global network along key trade routes…Continue Reading
Industry First As ADNOC Co-Loads LPG And Propylene Onto Same Vessel In Ruwais
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, it has safely completed the first co-loading of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Propylene onto the same vessel, which was docked in Ruwais, the United Arab…Continue Reading
Zayed Sustainability Prize’s “Guiding Light” Arrives In Bolivia With 2,000 Solar Lanterns
Following its successful launch, in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 5th December, the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s “Guiding Light” campaign has arrived in Bolivia, and will ultimately result in the donation of 2,000 solar lanterns to…Continue Reading
The Galleria On Al Maryah Island Lights Up Abu Dhabi With A Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island is launching the annual Winter Wonderland in Abu Dhabi with an extravagant tree lighting ceremony on 13thDecember at 6pm, alongside its spectacular Waterfront Promenade. Family and friends are invited…Continue Reading
National Geographic Kids Abu Dhabi Celebrates First Year Anniversary With A Camp For UAE Students At Kennedy Space Station
National Geographic Kids Abu Dhabi, the first Arabic-language channel providing factual entertainment for children 7-13 years in the Middle East and the Arab world, celebrated its first-year anniversary today, following its hugely successful launch, which…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards China ZhenHua Oil A 4% Interest In Its Onshore Concession
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the four percent stake in its onshore concession, previously held by CEFC China Energy Company Limited (CEFC China), has been acquired by North Petroleum International Company…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Groundbreaking Blockchain Application For The Oil And Gas Production Value Chain Using IBM Blockchain
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced its successful collaboration with IBM, piloting a Blockchain-based automated system to integrate oil and gas production across the full value chain. The groundbreaking system provides a…Continue Reading
WWE® Partner With Special Olympics World Games 2019
WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced a partnership with the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, the biennial global sporting event featuring thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, which will be held in the United Arab…Continue Reading
SIAL Middle East 2018 To Kick Off On Monday In Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), the ninth edition of SIAL Middle East…Continue Reading
Successful ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon Brings Together A Community Of More Than 10,000 from 119 Nationalities
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) successfully hosted, this weekend, one of the world’s most iconic events, the marathon, bringing together, at its headquarters, a community of more than 10,000 participants – from 119…Continue Reading
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon Reveal Full Line-Up Of Elite Runners To Take Part In Inaugural Abu Dhabi Marathon
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, today, announced the full-line up of elite trunners to take part in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Marathon on December 7th at a press conference held at Abu Dhabi Sports Council. International…Continue Reading
EdaraLab Digital Conference Brings Business Leaders Together In Abu Dhabi
The EdaraLab Digital Conference was held at Abu Dhabi Global Markets on Wednesday morning, and brought together regional leaders in business and digital sectors to discuss how increasing digital transformations were impacting on and affecting…Continue Reading
KidZania® Airlines Lands In Abu Dhabi For The First Time
Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® has landed the fuselage for the KidZania® airport in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall. Following its first landing, KidZania® Airlines will be refitted with flight simulators, which will allow children to experience the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Logistics & Services And INPEX Sign Agreement To Explore LNG Bunkering Partnership
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) have signed a framework agreement for an LNG bunkering partnership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under the agreement, ADNOC L&S, a wholly-owned subsidiary of…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Training And Gulf Air Sign Contract For Simulator Training
Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) has signed a contract with Gulf Air to offer full flight simulator training to Gulf Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots. The contract strengthens the ties between Etihad Aviation Group and Gulf…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi World Games To Welcome 192 Participating Nations – A Special Olympics Record
Her Excellency Reem Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, announced today at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Unified Summit that 22 new nations have signed up for the upcoming World…Continue Reading
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Named ‘World’s Leading Waterpark’
The World Travel Awards (WTA) has recognized the UAE’s most-loved waterpark as the best in the world. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, the unique Emirati waterpark on Yas Island, was awarded the title ‘World’s Leading Waterpark’…Continue Reading
Ejunior Initiative Evokes Warm Response From Schools
ejunior’s book donation campaign, which commemorates the Year of Zayed, is being warmly welcomed by schools across the country. Numerous copies of Sheikh Zayed: Life and Times were distributed to 20 UAE schools between September…Continue Reading
New App To Put World Games At Your Fingertips
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has unveiled details of its official app at the World Games Unified Summit, today. The cutting-edge new app will allow users to…Continue Reading
Premier Motors And Maserati To Bring Italian Flair To ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, today, proudly announced an agreement with Premier Motors naming Italian luxury automotive brand Maserati as the Official Car of the inaugural ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2018. Maserati joins Emporio Armani EA7…Continue Reading
Marina Mall Sets New World Record For Zayed Legacy
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi has set the new world record for the number of dominoes toppled in a circle field, in honour of the Year of Zayed and the UAE’s National Day. A team of…Continue Reading
SIAL Middle East 2018 To Draw Strong GCC Participation
The ninth edition of SIAL Middle East is set to feature country pavilions of Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, indicating a growing interest from the GCC countries to benefit from the sizeable opportunities created by…Continue Reading
ADNOC Hosts Inaugural Ethics And Compliance Executives’ Forum With Abu Dhabi’s Chief Compliance Representatives
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) hosted its inaugural Ethics and Compliance Executives’ Forum at the company’s headquarters. Chief Compliance Officers and General Counsels from leading UAE-based companies joined the ADNOC Group’s Ethics &…Continue Reading