Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy. The strategic hub will house companies receiving funding and mentorship…Continue Reading
Day: March 20, 2019
“Nothing Is Impossible For Me,” Says Visually Imparied Special Olympics Team New Zealand Swimmer
“Give it your best and do not underestimate your own abilities!” This was the message Special Olympics New Zealand Team swimmer Unity Collins had for every one of the 7,500 athletes participating in the World…Continue Reading
Global Music Superstars To Perform At Spectacular Closing Ceremony For World Games Abu Dhabi
Some of the biggest names in world music will perform at the spectacular Closing Ceremony for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Taking place at Zayed Sports City on Thursday evening, the event will…Continue Reading
Ideas Abu Dhabi Announces Emirati Special Fellows For 2019 Programme
Ideas Abu Dhabi, a two-day ideas festival held in association with the Aspen Institute, is set to return on 27-28 March, bringing together some of the brightest minds from the UAE and around the world…Continue Reading
Saudi Arabian Athlete’s Life Is Changed By Special Olympics World Games
Saudi Arabia Special Olympics bocce athlete Shahad Sunbul has won three golds and two silvers at the Special Olympics World Games. Yet when asked about her favorite memories, this 15-year-old Jeddah native points to all…Continue Reading
Masdar And The Australian Antarctic Division Collaborate To Install The First Solar Panel System At An Australian Antarctic Research Station
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) have successfully installed the first solar panel system at an Australian Antarctic station, it was announced today. The solar installation will provide…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Gulf Air Sign Codeshare Agreement, Strengthening Ties Between The Carriers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing with the summer schedule. The announcement…Continue Reading
Victory At World Games Means More Than Medals For Coach Of UAE Women’s Unified Football Teams
Houriya Taheri knows how the power of sport can change people’s lives for the better. The first Arab woman to receive a professional football coaching license and the current UAE Women’s National Team Assistant Coach,…Continue Reading
US Hip-Hop Supergroup Migos To Perform At Inaugural World Rallycross Weekend
Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment today revealed that U.S. rap trio Migos will headline the FIA RALLYCROSS OF ABU DHABI 2019 After-Race Concert on Friday 5th April at du Arena as part of Abu…Continue Reading
Abandoned Special Olympics Bharat Athlete Shows Strength To Win Four Silvers
A young Special Olympics Bharat (India) athlete who was abandoned by her parents did her country proud yesterday by winning four silvers in the powerlifting competitions at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Shallu,…Continue Reading