Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a former UFC® interim light heavyweight champion. With a background in jiu-jitsu, the man affectionately known as ‘Big Nog’, he knows a thing or two about what makes a combat sports…Continue Reading
Historic Milestone for ADNOC As New Trading Arm Begins Derivatives Trading
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that one of its new trading entities, ADNOC Trading, has started derivatives trading as a direct market participant. This represents a major milestone for the company,…Continue Reading
Furthering Its Fight Against The Pandemic, Rizek Becomes The First Super App To Bring PCR Services To The Doorsteps Of UAE Users
Rizek, one of the fastest growing Abu Dhabi-based start-ups, which is the first ‘super app’ for on-demand home services in the country, has become the first company in the Middle East region to add at-home…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Delivers Again As Mega Return To Fight Island Series Opens With ‘Memorable’ UFC® 253
Abu Dhabi has reinforced its reputation as a world-class destination for sporting events and commitment to the highest standards of health and safety with a ‘memorable’ opening to Return to UFC Fight Island. The colossal five-event…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches ‘Altitudes By Etihad’ Podcast Series Touching On The Industry’s Hottest Topics
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has released an official podcast – Altitudes by Etihad – to provide listeners with unique insights on how the airline responded to the effects of the COVID-19…Continue Reading
MBZUAI Talks Webinar To Explore Evolution And Major Breakthroughs In Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved into a powerful tool which has transformed the way we live and interact with the world. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level, research-based…Continue Reading
New Sanad, Etihad Airways Deal Expands US$900 Million-Plus Partnership
Sanad, an industry leader in aerospace engineering and leasing solutions, and Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, have closed a new spare engine deal which further cements Abu Dhabi’s position as a self-sustaining international aviation…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund Launches Digital Tool To Assist UAE Entrepreneurs Boost Business Growth
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has officially launched the ‘SME Rating’, a digital classification system that provides a comprehensive overview of the logistics, operations and overall performance of SMEs. The SME Rating measures the SMEs…Continue Reading
Yas Island Concludes Successful Destination Sponsorship Of The First-Ever Virtual Travel Mart
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, has concluded a successful destination sponsorship of the first-ever Virtual Travel Mart (VTM) in India, which took place from15-16 September 2020.…Continue Reading
Sanad Signs AED1 Billion Agreement With Pratt & Whitney And International Aero Engines For MRO Services
Sanad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, Mubadala, announced today a new AED1 billion deal with Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines, IAE. The new agreement will see Sanad Aerotech providing IAE with…Continue Reading
Save Up To 25% With Fall Sale On Yas Island
Yas Island has announced an exclusive deal on hotel accommodation on Yas Plaza, offering discounted room rates with a free upgrade to the next room category, for bookings made before 20 October and valid for…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Reinforces Pharmaceutical Shipment Expertise With Pharmalife Launch
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its pharmaceutical logistics expertise with the launch of PharmaLife, a specialised pharma and healthcare product which replaces the carrier’s TempCheck product. As…Continue Reading
Al Dhafra Festival 2020 To Be Held Under Strict Safety Measures
The 14th edition of Al Dhafra Festival, the greatest celebration of Bedouin lifestyle, will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy…Continue Reading
Tourism A Cornerstones Of Economic Development: DCT-Abu Dhabi
On World Tourism Day, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “Tourism is one of the cornerstones of economic development. This is why, over the past…Continue Reading
UAE Is Meeting Its Humanitarian Commitments, Says Minister Of State For Foreign Affairs
Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has said that the UAE is meeting its humanitarian commitments, in line with the approach established by the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh…Continue Reading
Foreign Ministry Launches Smart Service For Swift Attestation Of Official Documents
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, has invested in state-of-the-art technologies and established an advanced digital infrastructure to provide its customers with a range of electronic and smart services, including official document…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Return To Fight Island Breaks UFC Viewership Records With Adesanya Vs Costa Face-Off
Return to Fight Island, the mega, five-event UFC series taking place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi continues to make history, with the pre-fight UFC® 253 ADESANYA vs COSTA face-off setting new records. Following a…Continue Reading
ADNOC L&S Signs 25-year Agreement To Service All Petroleum Ports In Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today that it has signed a new 25-year agreement to provide critical marine services…Continue Reading
Newly Launched Car Wash In Abu Dhabi Kills Viruses And 99.9% Bacteria While Leaving Your Car With A Visibly Superior Shine And Longer-Lasting Finish
Dubai-born, technology-enabled car service CAFU brings its latest offering – the new CAFU SuperShineTM car wash to Abu Dhabi, following a successful launch in Dubai. Residents across Abu Dhabi can experience the on-demand car wash…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties Sweeps Three Wins At The International Property Awards 2020
Leading real estate development company, Bloom Properties, has nabbed three International Property Awards, winning ‘Best Mixed-use Development’ and ‘Best Residential Development’ awards for its Bloom Gardens project in Abu Dhabi, and the award of ‘Best…Continue Reading
Additional Performances Added For As Far As Isolation Goes By Tania El Khoury And Basel Zaraa
Due to high demand, the unique, interactive show, As Far As Isolation Goes by Tania El Khoury and Basel Zaraa has been extended through to October 4, 2020 at The Arts Center at NYU Abu…Continue Reading
Poets And Musicians Get Ready For A New Open Mic Platform, As Rooftop Rhythms Ninth Season Goes Virtual
The Middle East’s longest running open mic night, Rooftop Rhythms, kicks off its ninth season this Friday, September 25 at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). Co-presented with the official support of US…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Non-Oil Trade With Saudi Arabia Hit AED493.8 bn In 10 Years
The value of non-oil trade in goods between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia amounted to AED493.8 billion over the past 10 years, in yet a new testament to the robust strategic partnership…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Airport Celebrates The National Day Of Saudi Arabia
The flag of Saudi Arabia embellished Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in celebration of the national day of the Kingdom, marking the close ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, especially in the…Continue Reading
James D. Taiclet, President And Chief Executive Officer Of Lockheed Martin Corporation, To Deliver Keynote Address At Global Aerospace Summit 2020
James (Jim) D. Taiclet, president and chief executive officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Global Aerospace Summit 2020. The premier thought leadership forum, hosted by Mubadala Investment Company…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates Its Pledge To The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia On Their 90th National Day
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is honoured to celebrate the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the 90th National Day of the Kingdom. To mark the…Continue Reading
World Future Energy Summit To Provide A Business Blueprint For A Green Global Economic Recovery
The World Future Energy Summit returns to the UAE capital’s Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from 5–7 April 2021, with a broader market focus and expanded business agenda. This hugely important and eagerly anticipated…Continue Reading
Marhaba! Abu Dhabi Offers A Welcome Return To UFC Fight Island For Global Stars
Abu Dhabi has demonstrated its commitment to safely organising large, high-profile events through successful management of health and safety protocols, as some of the biggest names in UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation,…Continue Reading
10 Tips For Working From Home
‘Working from home’ is the hottest topic in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A large number of companies have implemented work from a home policy which is a new reality, but it takes time…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Welcomes UFC Stars For The Return Of UFC Fight Island™
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announces the arrival of UFCPresident Dana White and UFC athletes and support crew ahead of the second edition of UFC Fight Island taking place in Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Department Of Energy In Abu Dhabi Launches #SaveAtHome Competition And Gives Winners 150 AED Voucher
The Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi launched the “#Save at Home” competition to encourage all members of the society in Abu Dhabi to share their behaviors and experience in rationalization of water and electricity…Continue Reading
GCC-Based Entities Join Forces To Launch Region’s First Conscious Investor Fellowship
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and powered by its partner Tamkeen; VentureSouq; King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST); Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa); and Hub71 have joined…Continue Reading
Rafed Appoints Rashed Saif Al Qubaisi As CEO To Spearhead Pioneering Healthcare Procurement Company
Rafed,the new healthcare procurement company created by ADQ, has appointed Rashed Saif Al Qubaisi as its Chief Executive Officer. Al Qubaisi will lead the development of Rafed’s operations as it seeks to reduce operating costs…Continue Reading
Film And Television Industry Cooperation Understanding Announced Between Abu Dhabi And Israel
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission, ADFC, the Israel Film Fund, IFF, and the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film &Television School, JSFS, have reached an overarching agreement centred around goodwill and bilateral cooperation in the fields of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Iconic Buildings To Light Up With The ‘Global Goals’ Logo
Abu Dhabi‘s iconic buildings are to light up with the ‘Global Goals‘ logo, to mark Abu Dhabi’s hosting of ‘Goals House’ during UN General Assembly Week (September 20 to 24). The event aims to drive…Continue Reading
Why Hosting Webinars Can Lead To Higher ROI?
In today’s fast-evolving world, it is important for any business to stand out. Webinars are a perfect solution as they help by converting viewers into buyers through engaging content that educates them about the business. With…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Chamber’s ‘Future Entrepreneurs Award 2020’ Reaches Final Assessment Stage
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced on Sunday the beginning of the final assessment stage of the “Future Entrepreneurs Award 2020”. Held for the second year on a raw, the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi Unveils New Film On The Making Of One Of The World’s Largest Museums: The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre In Kuwait
National Geographic Abu Dhabi today announced a brand-new documentary showcasing the construction of one of the largest museums in the world -the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre(SAASCC) project in Kuwait, in the heart of…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties’ Dubai Projects On Track For Handover
Abu Dhabi – Leading real estate developer, Bloom Properties, has announced significant construction progress across its projects in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai. Despite the challenges that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19…Continue Reading
IFS To Showcase Market-Leading Aerospace & Defense Software Solutions At Global Aerospace Summit 2020
As a participant of the Global Aerospace Summit, scheduled to take place on September 28-29 2020 in Abu Dhabi, IFS, the global enterprise applications company, will highlight its core industry solutions tailored to the unique…Continue Reading
ADNEC Acquires The International Exhibition For National Security And Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi)
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), part of ADQ, has acquired the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi). The leading conference in the MENA region that covers the security equipment…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Airport Introduces New Fast Track Flight Connections Initiative To Facilitate The Transfer Passengers’ Journey
Abu Dhabi International Airport has launched a new initiative for international transfer passengers, facilitating shorter connection times by increasing the speed of transiting through the airport by 27%, delivering an enhanced and seamless passenger experience.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Host UFC Series On September 26 – October 24
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, have announced that Return to UFC Fight Island, the much-celebrated UFC series will be…Continue Reading
ADNOC Partners With Mubadala and ENEC To Drive In-Country Value For The UAE
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed today, two framework agreements with Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) to partner on ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program following the success of…Continue Reading
10 Ways To Drive Engagement To Your Website
Engaging with visitors to a website is just as important as driving traffic to the website. Engagement is not only about attracting visitors but making them stay on the site to achieve your goals by…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Establish First Investment Office In Israel As Part Of Broader Global Plans
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO, plans to open a network of international offices to support global companies looking to establish and expand their operations in the UAE capital. Its first international office will be…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Economic Cooperation Committee Sets Goals, Work Programmes For Public And Private Sectors
The Economic Cooperation Committee in Abu Dhabi has set its strategic objectives, tasks and work programmes as it moves to the next phase following its creation under a decision issued by H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin…Continue Reading
Etihad Holidays Announces Your Chance To Win A Five-Star Staycation
Etihad Holidays, the destination and leisure management arm of Etihad Airways, is giving customers the chance to win an incredible five-star staycation, simply by spending AED 200 or more with Etihad Holidays this September and…Continue Reading
Children Of UAE Frontline Healthcare Heroes Eligible For Full Scholarships In New Program ‘HAYYAKUM’ Under The Direction Of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan And Overseen By H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and overseen by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al…Continue Reading
Al Maryah Island To Introduce Wellness Ambassador Program To Welcome Valued Visitors Back To Its World-Class Facilities
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination, has announced the launch of its Wellness Ambassador initiative, to welcome valued visitors back to its world-class retail, leisure and lifestyle facilities. The new program focuses…Continue Reading
ADJD Reinforces The Family Guidance Programmes With “Reconciliation Is Better” Initiative
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, ADJD, has stepped up its efforts in support of the Family Guidance programmes by launching the “Reconciliation is Better” [than divorce] initiative which aims to help families resolving their conflicts…Continue Reading
10 Tips For Creating Engaging Content For An ‘Always-On’ Economy
Producing content is easy for anyone. But content without any objective has no value and is ineffective. For content to qualify as engaging it needs to be original, valuable, rich, and should trigger a measurable…Continue Reading
New Ways o Pay And Play At Yas Theme Parks And Attractions With Etihad Airways
In partnership with Etihad Airways, Yas Theme Parks and attractions are offering guests rewarding new ways to pay and play at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld,Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi.Starting…Continue Reading
‘CulturAll Conversations’ Focuses On Film Industry
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, continues its series of virtual panel discussions, CulturAll Conversations, with a one-to-one session focused on the film industry. Featuring a discussion between Mohamed…Continue Reading
Yas Theme Parks Recognised For Health And Safety With ‘Go Safe’ Certification
Following the reopening of Yas Theme Parks and attractions, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi were awarded the ‘Go Safe’ certification by the Department of Culture…Continue Reading
ADNOC Successfully Completes US$1 Billion Institutional Placement Of ADNOC Distribution Shares
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, announced on Monday that it has successfully completed a placement to institutional investors of 1.25 billion shares in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution PJSC, ADNOC Distribution, which…Continue Reading
ADNOC Successfully Completes USD 1 Billion Institutional Placement Of ADNOC Distribution Shares
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC” and, together with its subsidiaries, “ADNOC Group”), announced today that it has successfully completed a placement to institutional investors of 1.25 billion shares in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company…Continue Reading
Boeing, Etihad Airways And World Energy Lift Sustainable Aviation Fuel To The Next Level On EcoDemonstrator Programme
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Etihad Airways concluded testing on the aerospace company’s 2020 ecoDemonstrator programme last week with a cross-country flight using a 50/50 blend of sustainable and traditional jet fuel. Flying from Seattle to Boeing’s…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Teams Up With Lumitics To Reduce Inflight Food Wastage
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with Singapore food technology startup Lumiticsto trial the use of computer vision and machine learning in order to reduce food wastage on Etihad…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Flights To Casablanca And Rabat
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE will resume passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Casablanca and Rabat, in the Kingdom of Morocco. Effective19 September, the airline will operate returning flights three times…Continue Reading
ADJD, DTM Sign Agreement For Creation Of A Real Estate Dispute Resolution Centre
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, ADJD, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, DMT, for the establishment of a Real Estate Dispute Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.…Continue Reading
TAMM Launches New ‘Digital Agent’ Service For Customers In ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi Government Services Ecosystem, TAMM, today expanded its “TAMM Cares” initiative with the introduction of the “TAMM Digital Agent” service to help improve the digital experiences for consumers in the Emirate. The service was…Continue Reading
ADNOC Invests $245 Million To Upgrade Main Oil Lines And Jebel Dhanna Terminal
ADNOC Onshore, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today, the award of two Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts to upgrade two Main Oil Lines (MOLs) and crude receiving facilities…Continue Reading
The Zayed Sustainability Prizes Announces Postponement Of 2021 Awards Ceremony
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability, has announced the postponement of the 2021 Awards Ceremony, which was scheduled to take place in January, as part of the annual Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Integrating The Right People, Technologies And Legislation Is Critical For The Future Of The Defence And Aerospace Sectors
Industry leaders from aerospace and defence discussed the challenges and opportunities brought by rapid advances in technology during a webinar – hosted by organisers of the Global Aerospace Summit 2020 in collaboration with the Defense…Continue Reading
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Announces Launch Date Of Abu Dhabi International Boat Show As 2021
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) announced that the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), the leading marine leisure and water sports show, will be held between 13 – 16 October 2021 at ADNEC’s…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Celebrates The Arrival Of The First New Aircraft
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrates the arrival of its first state-of-the-artnewAirbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the joint-venture established between ADQ,…Continue Reading
Raytheon Emirates Internship Empowers Students, Aligns With United Arab Emirates Vision
Raytheon Emirates, a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary, has launched a second internship program supporting the United Arab Emirates’ vision to develop Emirati talent. The internship offers students on-the-job training to bolster their education and careers. Six…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Issues USD 5 Billion In Multi-Tranche, 50-Year Bond Marking GCC’s Longest Dated Sovereign Issuance
The emirate of Abu Dhabi on 2nd September 2020 successfully completed a USD 5 billion multi-tranche bond offering, which represents a continuation of Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fiscal sustainability. Underpinned by strong investor appetite, the…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Apollo-Led Consortium Enter Into $5.5 Billion Real Estate Investment Partnership
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, that it has entered into a long-term strategic investment with accounts and entities owned and/or advised by Apollo Global Management Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Apollo”)…Continue Reading
ADNOC, Apollo-Led Consortium Enter Into $5.5 Billion Real Estate Investment Partnership
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, announced today, that it has entered into a long-term strategic investment with accounts and entities owned and/or advised by Apollo Global Management Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Apollo”)…Continue Reading
ADQ Launches Rafed To Leverage Healthcare Purchasing Power In The UAE
ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diverse economy, has announced the launch of Rafed, a new Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism- Abu Dhabi’s ‘Unbox Amazing’ Boosts Emirate’s Retail Sector As July Sales Top AED 1 Billion Mark In Participating Stores
Midway sales reports from the two-monthUnbox Amazingpromotion, organised by Retail Abu Dhabi, the retail sector platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), point to the seasonal shopping promotion…Continue Reading