The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has won an award for the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program for Education, at the 6th Annual Global Educational Supplies & Solutions (GESS) Education Awards, held in…Continue Reading
My City Centre Masdar On Track To Open In The Second Quarter Of 2019 At Masdar City In Abu Dhabi
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is set to open its first shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, My City Centre Masdar, in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Expands Partnership With The Walt Disney Company Middle East To Feature Hollywood Blockbusters On Its Free-To-Air Entertainment Channels
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and The Walt Disney Company Middle East expand their strategic partnership to incorporate a new daily Western block on ADM Channels – an alliance granting ADM’s broadcast rights to Marvel Studios,…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Unveils New Special Olympics Livery Ahead Of World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Etihad Airways, the official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, unveiled a striking new livery at a special event held at its Engineering hangar, to promote the Games which will take…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Welcomes More Than 10 Million International Visitors In 2018
Abu Dhabi welcomed 10.27 million international visitors in 2018, with the emirate also posting figures showing incredible growth over the last three years, powered by the addition of a host of world-class events and enhancements…Continue Reading
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed And President Moon Jae-In Witness Signing Of Agreement Between ADNOC And SKEC To Build In The UAE the World’s Largest Single Underground Project ever Awarded For Oil Storage
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it is building the world’s largest single underground project ever awarded for oil storage, with a capacity of 42 million barrels of crude oil, in…Continue Reading
Aldar Investments To Acquire Full Ownership Of Etihad Plaza And Etihad Airways Centre In AED 1.2 Billion Deal
Aldar Investment Properties LLC (“Aldar Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire full ownership of Etihad Plaza and Etihad Airways Centre in an AED 1.2 billion transaction with Etihad Airways PJSC…Continue Reading
UAE Entities Pledge To Cheer On Athletes From More Than 190 Nations As Special Olympics World Games Launches ‘Fans In The Stands’ Program
People across the UAE are being encouraged to turn out in full force to cheer on the 7,500 athletes from more than 190 nations who will be competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi To Host WTA Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 is set to take place on 25 April 2019 at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabiin the UAE. The park is the latest addition to Yas…Continue Reading
Borouge Awards Contracts For The World’s Largest Mixed Feed Cracker For Ruwais Petrochemicals Complex
Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has awarded TechnipFMC, Maire Tecnimont and WorleyParsons three major contracts for the fourth phase of the Ruwais petrochemicals complex which will include the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs Framework Agreements With Republic Of Korea Energy Companies To Explore Domestic And International Growth Opportunities During Official Visit By H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
During an official visit to the Republic of Korea by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Corona Sunset Island Headliners Announced
Global Corona Sunsets Series are preparing for their first ever special Island Edition; Corona Sunset Island, and along with pristine white sandy beaches, magnificent blue waters and entertaining activities for all to enjoy, they are bringing…Continue Reading
Revenues Of Abu Dhabi Hotel Establishments Up To AED1.8 bn In Q4 2018
The hotel establishment revenues across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi increased circa 73 percent to AED1.8 bn in Q4 of 2018 from AED1.05 bn during the preceding quarter of the same year, according to the…Continue Reading
UAE’s First Ever Ferrari Cavalcade With 100 Sports Cars Drives Through Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi witnessed approximately one hundred Ferrari owners drive their luxury vehicles through the park on Saturday, February 23. Ferrari owners and collectors from all over the world came together under the iconic…Continue Reading
2019 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East Opens In Abu Dhabi
The region’s foremost forum dedicated to analysing fraud and malpractice and discussing the means, approaches and advances in preventing its occurrence got underway yesterday (Sunday) with the opening of the 2019 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group Showcases Innovative Aviation Solutions At Think Science Fair 2019
Etihad Aviation Group is taking part in Think Science Fair 2019, which is held on 24 February at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, as part of its efforts to encourage the youth across the UAE…Continue Reading
Didier Drogba, Dikembe Mutombo And Michelle Kwan Among A Host Of Celebrities Lined Up For Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Marking less than 20 days to go, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has revealed some of the celebrities and leading sports personalities that will be attending the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Unlocks $4 Billion In Value In Landmark Pipeline Infrastructure Investment Agreement With BlackRock And KKR
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced that it has entered into a landmark multi-billion-dollar midstream pipeline infrastructure partnership with KKR and BlackRock, two of the world’s leading institutional investors. To mark the occasion,…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Launches Illustrators And Art Corner Competition
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the Illustrators’ and Art Corner Competition, which will take place during the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF)…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment Holds Youth Camp On Sir Baniyas Island To Enhance Eco-Awareness
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) hosted 40 university students and youth council members at a two-day camp on Sir Bani Yas Island in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Themed ‘UAE’s Natural Wonders’,…Continue Reading
Free Breast Cancer Screening At Marina Mall Abu Dhabi
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi is teaming up with UAE-based breast cancer awareness and screening initiative Pink Caravan to encourage all women and men across Abu Dhabi to get tested. From 21st of February until 2nd…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Increase Flights To London During April
Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to up to four daily services, to meet peak demand during the month of April. Commencing 5 April 2019, the flights…Continue Reading
ADNOC Refining Awards Design Contract For New Refinery In Ruwais
ADNOC Refining today took a step closer to building the world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemicals complex, in Ruwais, when it awarded a Pre-Front End Engineering and Designing (Pre-FEED) contract to the Wood Group, a…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Celebrates International Tourism Guide Day
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) marked International Tourism Guide Day, which takes place every year on February 21st, with a special celebratory event at Manarat Al Saadiyat which…Continue Reading
Corona Sunset Island will be coming to Al Maya Island, Abu Dhabi this April
Have you ever dreamed of jetting off to a beautiful private island to escape reality for the weekend? Well, this April you can do just that as Global Corona Music Festival Series are coming to…Continue Reading
H.H. Sheikh Theyab Updated On ADNOC Logistics And Services Strategy To Become A Global Shipping Champion
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council and Supreme Petroleum Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport was updated on ADNOC Logistics…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Sports Competitions Will Be Free to Attend
19 February 2019, UAE: Spectator registration for the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event this year, Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, is now live. For the thousands of fans keen to cheer on…Continue Reading
Aldar and UAEU Partnership to Develop Future Leaders
Abu Dhabi, 19 February 2019: Aldar Properties PJSC (“Aldar”) is proud to announce that it has signed a partnership with United Arab Emirates University in which the two organizations will work together to bring industry…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Torch Run to Visit Iconic Locations Across All Seven Emirates
UAE, 19 February 2019: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyank, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt General, the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Law Enforcement…Continue Reading
Masdar City To Host The ‘Green Run’ With The UAE’s Environment Friends Society
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community, will host hundreds of runners at its annual Green Run on Friday, February 22. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Friends Society, the Green Run is free to…Continue Reading
ADNOC Assigned AA+ Standalone And AA Long-Term Issuer Default Credit Rating By Fitch
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has assigned ADNOC Group a standalone credit rating of AA+. The rating, according to Fitch, highlights the company’s high upstream output and…Continue Reading
Yas Waterworld brings back Cinema Under the Stars with a Superhero Twist
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 February 2019: Yas Waterworld, the world’s favourite waterpark is bringing back Cinema Under the Stars, the region’s first open-air waterpark cinema, with a superhero edition. Yas Waterworld, home to a…Continue Reading
The Mall at World Trade Center (WTC) Abu Dhabi Gives Away Luxurious 5-Star Holiday Packages
Abu Dhabi, 18 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital of the UAE, has announced the winners of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches Special Olympics Mileage Donation Initiative
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, encourages members of its Etihad Guest loyalty…Continue Reading
Emirates Foundation’s Think Science Fair 2019 Kicks-off with 1850 finalists nationwide
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, encourages members of its Etihad Guest loyalty…Continue Reading
Judging Begins For 6th Edition Of Creative Reader Competition
Judging is underway to choose the winners of the 6th edition of the ‘Creative Reader Competition’, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). This year’s edition saw the…Continue Reading
Yas Mall Extends its Exclusive Exhibition ‘The Art of DC – The Dawn of Super Heroes’
Abu Dhabi, February 17, 2019: Due to popular demand, Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi and one of the largest in the region, announced that it will be extending its partnership with DC…Continue Reading
Federal Tax Authority Reports Great Success for Awareness Campaign on Tax Invoice Requirements in Abu Dhabi Markets
Abu Dhabi, February 16, 2019 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reported great interaction from retailers and consumers alike with its campaign to raise awareness about Tax Invoice requirements and urge all registered businesses…Continue Reading
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers revealed as movie shoot location for Heist Film ‘The Misfits’
Pierce Brosnan has signed on to star in the upcoming gold heist thriller The Misfits. Directed by action veteran Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Skip Trace), the project will begin shooting later this month in…Continue Reading
Opening Ceremony Tickets Go Live for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
13 February 2019, UAE: Tickets have been released for the highly anticipated Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. The Opening Ceremony will take place at Zayed Sports City Stadium on Thursday…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways to Deploy Latest Generation 787 Dreamliners on All Its Flights to China
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2019 — Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily service from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu, effective 1 July 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hosts The International Alliance For The Protection Of Heritage In Conflict Areas (ALIPH) Board Meeting At Louvre Abu Dhabi
the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi hosted a Board meeting of the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 13 February. A global…Continue Reading
The Mall at World Trade Center (WTC) Abu Dhabi Gives Away Luxurious 5-star Holiday Packages
Abu Dhabi, 12 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital of the UAE, has announced the winners of…Continue Reading
Russia Announced As Guest Of Honour For Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2020
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has chosen Russia as the Guest of Honour for the 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which will take…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Engineering and TARMAC Aerosave Partner to Expand MRO Services Globally
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TARMAC Aerosave, an industrial…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways to Introduce Airbus A380 on Daily Seoul Service
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Effective 1 July 2019, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul. The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London…Continue Reading
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde visits Masdar City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 11, 2019: Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) yesterday to witness the progress of Abu Dhabi’s flagship…Continue Reading
India’s PM Narendra Modi Presents ADNOC Group CEO With “International Lifetime Achievement Award” At Petrotech 2019
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), was honored, today, with the “International Lifetime Achievement Award” for his outstanding contribution…Continue Reading
Celebrate the season of romance at The Mall at World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, 10 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital, is calling all couples to mark this romantic…Continue Reading
International Defence Conference 2019 Announces Headline Speakers
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 09 February 2019 – Defence ministers, senior government officials, high-ranking military officers, eminent academics and leaders of renowned defence companies from around the world will be among the distinguished speakers participating in the upcoming…Continue Reading
Historic Urban Landscape Workshop Concludes
The Historic Urban Landscape Workshop, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and attended by archaeology and heritage experts, concluded in Al Ain. The workshop, held from 4…Continue Reading
The Al Ain and Al Dhafra Regions host Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2019 activities 25 workshops and live shows
Abu Dhabi, 7th February 2019: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and…Continue Reading
Chinese New Year Celebrations Continue at Rosewood Abu Dhabi With Good Fortune Brunch and Lantern Festival
Abu Dhabi, 06 February 2019: Rosewood Abu Dhabi continues to celebrate health, prosperity and fortune this February and welcomes all to feast on a Chinese New Year culinary experience at Dai Pai Dong. Guests at…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian Announce New Codeshare Partnership
Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Jordanian flag carrier, Royal Jordanian, have announced a new codeshare partnership which will provide their customers with greater access to…Continue Reading
Free health and fitness advice at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Thursday 7 February 2019: Stop by Marina Mall Abu Dhabi in the next two days for a free health check-up and to learn more about the conditions experienced by people of determination. Running…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards AED 5 Billion Contract For Construction Of Ghasha Concession Artificial Islands
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the award of a dredging, land reclamation and marine construction contract to build multiple artificial islands in the first phase of development of the Ghasha Concession.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Approves US$21 Million for Ophthalmology Hospital in Mauritius
Fund’s total expenditure in Mauritius to date amounts to AED132 million His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi: Hospital in line with strategic priorities of Mauritian government Abu Dhabi-UAE: 5 February, 2019 – Abu Dhabi Fund…Continue Reading
Ministry of Education and Masdar to collaborate on sustainability education
Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassador Program to be integrated into the MoE’s Innovation Ambassador Program 2019 Masdar participates in the National Science Technology and Innovation Festival, where it will be hosting its annual Sustainability Ambassador Program Ecothon…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies His Holiness Pope Francis Home After Historic Visit To The UAE
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has flown His Holiness Pope Francis home after a historic three-day visit to the capital Abu Dhabi. The trip, heralded as a triumph in inter-faith dialogue and…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Occidental First Onshore Exploration Block In Abu Dhabi’s Competitive Bid Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the signing of an agreement, awarding an onshore block – known as Onshore Block 3 – to US based international oil and gas exploration and production…Continue Reading
Zayed Book Award Shortlist Announced For ‘Literature’ And ‘Literary & Art Criticism’ Categories
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) has revealed the titles that have made the shortlist for the ‘Literature’ and ‘Literary & Art Criticism’ categories for the 13th edition of the Award, following the Scientific Committee…Continue Reading