The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi),in collaboration with globally renowned creative experience company Semi Permanent, has unveiled the full line-up for a first-in-region creativity festival, which is set to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Exports Office Reaches Milestones In Enhancing Global Competitiveness Of Local Exporters
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the UAE-wide export financing entity founded by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, has reached key milestones in its efforts to boost the UAE’s non-crude export sector and support global market…Continue Reading
Mubadala World Tennis Championship Returns To Abu Dhabi With New December Dates
Top-class tennis is making a smashing return to Abu Dhabi this year. Mubadala World Tennis Championship owners Flash Entertainment have announced the Arabian Gulf’s leading professional tennis experience is heading back to the International Tennis…Continue Reading
CBUAE Issues New Guidance For Licensed Financial Institutions On Transaction Monitoring And Sanctions Screening
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new guidance on transaction monitoring and sanctions screening for its licensed financial institutions (LFIs). The Guidance aims to promote the understanding and effective implementation by…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund Launches Support Project To Accelerate Innovation For SMEs And Startups In Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has officially launched its ‘Level Up’ project, helping entrepreneurs, SMEs and startups, seize new opportunities that will stabilise, strengthen and scale up their business. The programme will focus on elevating…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Offer Price Per Share For ADNOC Drilling IPO
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced that it has set the offer price per share for the initial public offering of ADNOC Drilling Company at AED2.30, implying an equity value of $10…Continue Reading
Etihad Enhances Verified To Fly Service To Make Travel Easier
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has upgraded its innovative Verified to Fly service to offer a more streamlined and personalised service through its website, etihad.com. This upgrade makes the process quicker and…Continue Reading
Etisalat, Emirates Steel, TAQA First Joiners Of National ICV Programme
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed three separate memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Etisalat, Emirates Steel and TAQA, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, as the first three large national companies joining,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Showdown Week Set To Showcase Two Blockbuster Championship Fights At UFC® 267
Tickets are selling fast for UFC® 267: BLACHOWICZ vs. TEIXEIRA, with the much-anticipated return of UFC to its international home at Etihad Arena on Saturday October 30th, set to feature not one but two championship…Continue Reading
ONLYWebinars.com Announces Webinar Titled, ‘How To Turn Strangers Into Happy High-Value Clients In 3 Easy Steps’.
ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Turn Strangers into Happy High-Value Clients In 3 Easy Steps’ on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 11 am, UAE Time. The webinar is presented by…Continue Reading
Department Of Municipalities And Transport Announces Date Of Second Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the date of the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit, and begun the countdown to the launch of activities of the region’s largest…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s New ‘Dragon And Phoenix’ Exhibition To Explore Chinese-Islamic Cultural Exchange
Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced its second international exhibition of 2021, Dragon and Phoenix – Centuries of Exchange between Chinese and Islamic Worlds, which will run from 6th October 2021 until 12th February 2022. Organised…Continue Reading
AD Ports Group And CMA CGM Group Announce Agreement To Invest AED 570 Million In New Terminal At Khalifa Port
AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, and France-based CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics have announced the signing of a 35-year concession agreement. Under the terms of…Continue Reading
Hub71 Opens Door ToInnovators Worldwide With Launch Of Community Centre Of Excellence
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched its Community Centre of Excellence, aimed at delivering world-class programmes to startups and founders at any stage in the life cycle to accelerate market access, talent hire…Continue Reading
Helmerich & Payne Forms Alliance With ADNOC, Plans To Invest US$100m In ADNOC Drilling
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its subsidiary ADNOC Drilling Company (ADNOC Drilling) and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) (H&P), a provider of rig technologies and drilling solutions, jointly announced today a…Continue Reading
ADEX Signs MoU With RAK Chamber To Boost Export Growth And Enhance Global Competitiveness Of Emirati Exporters
The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export-financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has entered a strategic partnership with Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of its…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Helmerich & Payne Form Strategic Alliance; Helmerich & Payne Makes Cornerstone Investment In ADNOC Drilling IPO
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its subsidiary ADNOC Drilling Company (“ADNOC Drilling”) and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) (“H&P”), a global leader in rig technologies and drilling solutions, jointly announced today…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Gearing Up To Host 18th Edition Of ADIHEX 2021
Abu Dhabi is preparing to launch the 18th edition of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2021), where the efforts of the Higher Organising Committee are intensifying to organise the largest event of its…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Golf Club Set To Host 2021 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
Golf in the UAE has received another major boost after the R&A and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) announced that the 2021 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) Championship will be staged at the Abu Dhabi Golf…Continue Reading
Yas Island Ready To Welcome Back GCC Holiday Makers As Borders Reopen To Visitors
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub,is gearing up to welcome back travellers from the GCC to the award-winning destination following the announcement of relaxed quarantine measures for fully vaccinated travellers to the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Fly The UAE Paralympic Champions Home
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, carried the UAE’s Paralympic champions from Japan following their success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The UAE Team brought homegold and bronze medals for competing in…Continue Reading
Mubadala Petroleum And Eni Sign Memorandum Of Understanding For Cooperation In Energy Transition Initiatives
Mubadala Petroleum and Eni, the integrated international energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at identifying cooperation opportunities in the energy transition sector, including the fields of hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization…Continue Reading
Six Innovative Student Research Projects Presented At The 7th International Conference On Arab Women In Computing
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) participated in the 7th Annual International ArabWIC Conference which was held virtually by Sharjah University on 25 August 2021. The conference, which seeks to highlight the contributions of Arab women in…Continue Reading
Rizek Breaks New Ground, Adds Washmen Partnership To Its ‘Super App’ Offerings
Rizek, one of the fastest-growing Abu Dhabi-based start ups, takes another leap forward as the region’s first ‘Super App’ for on-demand home services. In its ongoing efforts to make people’s lives easier by providing premium-quality…Continue Reading
Thousands Of Fans Attend The Record Breaking Opening Weekend Performances Of Disney On Ice On Yas Island
Thousands of fans made their way to Etihad Arena on Yas Island and discovered what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy came together to take families…Continue Reading
Yas Holding Completes Acquisition Of Gulf Inject LLC
UAE headquartered investment group Yas Holding LLC (YHL) has completed the acquisition of Gulf Inject LLC (GI) from Ras Al Khaimah-based Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries(Julphar), a listed UAE-based pharmaceutical company. The 100% acquisition, which includes Gulf…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Opens Up For Vaccinated Travelleres
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, is all set to continue enabling exciting travel opportunities from 05 September for international travellers looking to explore the UAE capital without having to…Continue Reading
Unforgettable UFC Staycation To Hit Yas Island Abu Dhabi During Abu Dhabi Showdown Week
As the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Yas Island Abu Dhabi for UFC 267, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, the leading entertainment and leisure destination has unveiled staycation deals for visitors coming to see the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Art Launches An Initiative To Support Growing Emirati Arts Scene
Abu Dhabi Art today announces the formation of Friends of Abu Dhabi Art – an initiative created to facilitate new models of public cultural philanthropy and help support the dynamic art eco-system in the UAE…Continue Reading
FAB And Aldar Education Launch Digital Fee Payments Through Payit
Payit digital wallet, powered by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has partnered with Aldar Education the leading Emirati private education provider,…Continue Reading
ADIHEX Highlights Importance Of Women’s Role In Falconry
Women in Falconry is one of the main topics of the conference “The Future of Falconry”, which will be hosted in the next edition of ADIHEX in cooperation with UNESCO and organised by Emirates Falconers’…Continue Reading
ADDED Reveals More Details About Reduced Economic Activities Licensing Fees For Abu Dhabi Local And Municipal Authorities
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) revealed that the Abu Dhabi government has decided to reduce the fees for economic activities in the emirate to AED 1,000. The decision included the reduction of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Welcomes All Vaccinated Travellers From Around The World, Lifting Quarantine Measures Starting 5 September 2021
Following the updated international entry guidelines recently announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announces Abu Dhabi is set to…Continue Reading
Yas Heat Esports Celebrates First Anniversary And A Year Full Of Magnificent Milestones
YAS HEAT ESPORTS celebrates an important milestone this month, as August 2021 signals the first anniversary of the team’s conception, when a new era for esports in the Middle East began. One year on, and…Continue Reading
Bollywood Superstar Singer Arijit Singh To Thrill Fans With Concert At Yas Island’s Etihad Arena
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s forefront leisure and entertainment destinations, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Portfolio Managing Events (PME), will welcome…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) To Launch Derivatives Market, Leveraging Nasdaq Technology
Today, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has taken a key step towards launching a derivatives market this year by signing an agreement with Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) to deliver marketplace technology solutions, including matching,…Continue Reading
Two Thrilling World Championship Bouts Top UFC® 267 In Abu Dhabi
UFC®returns to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with another blockbuster event, headlined by two highly anticipated world championship bouts. UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz goes for his second successful title defense when he takes…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Announces 30% Discount On All Flights For One Day
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, has announced a special offer for one day only. The airline is offering 30% off on all flights and 50% off all WIZZ Flex…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Circuit Reaches Key Milestone In Track Reconfiguration Programme
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management hit a significant milestone a third of the way into the track reconfiguration programme at Yas Marina Circuit. The asphalt has now been removed from the three key areas of the…Continue Reading
DCT Abu Dhabi Announces Updated ‘Green List’ Countries, Effective Wednesday 1st September, 2021
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated ‘Green List’ of countries. All travellers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Offshore Exploration Block Awarded To A Consortium Led By Pakistan Petroleum Limited In Historic Concession Agreement
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, the signing of a historic exploration concession agreement, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 5 to a consortium of four Pakistani companies –…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Inks Deal With STARZPLAY To Exclusively Stream AFC Matches In UAE
Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE’s leading public service broadcaster and media company, has announced the signing of an agreement with STARZPLAY, MENA region’s leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, to stream AFC tournaments of…Continue Reading
His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh Welcomes Latest Cohort Of UAE’s Future Diplomats
His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) offered his greetings to the new cohort of Emirati students…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Issues Regulatory Policy For Clean Energy Certificates
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a Regulatory Policy for Clean Energy Certificates as part of its commitment to drive the transition toa sustainable decarbonized energy sector and marking a foundational step…Continue Reading
Hanan Albadi Crowned Inaugural Winner Of The Farasha Cup In Honour Of Emirati Women’s Day
In honour of Emirati Women’s Day, Yas Marina Circuit hosted 15 inspiring Emirati women to compete in the inaugural Farasha Cup, a Karting competition to crown the fastest Emirati female on the track. After two…Continue Reading
World Nuclear Association Congratulates UAE For Successful Start-Up Of Second Unit At Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
The World Nuclear Association (WNA) congratulated the UAE for the successful start-up of second unit at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Friday that its operating and maintenance subsidiary,…Continue Reading
ADX Cuts Trading Commissions By 50%, Extends Trading Hours To Enhance Market Liquidity
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has reduced its trading commissions by 50% and will extend its trading hours by one hour, with the market opening at 10am and closing at 3pm. The reduction in…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Marks Emirati Women’s Day
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) marks Emirati Women’s Day, being held this year under the theme, “Women: Ambitions & Inspiration for the Next 50 Years”, in line with the announcement of President His Highness…Continue Reading
Unit 2 Of Barakah Plant Successfully Starts Up On Eve Of Emirati Women’s Day
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) today announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) has successfully started up Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafra…Continue Reading
H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Celebrates Emirati Women At ADNOC’s Emirati Women’s Day Event
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, today, reinforced the commitment of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Leadership to empower Emirati women and support their ambitions to enable them to continue contributing…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Receives 1,000 Entries Since Opening Submission For The Sixteenth Edition
1,000 entries across nine categories have already been received for the 16th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism –…Continue Reading
Masdar City Free Zone Introduces Exclusive Business Package For Women Entrepreneurs Ahead Of Emirati Women’s Day
Masdar City Free Zone has introduced a new business package exclusively for all women entrepreneurs, to further support the growth of women-led companies in the UAE. The announcement comes ahead of Emirati Women’s Day on…Continue Reading
Etihad Engineering And Israel Aerospace Industries Team Up To Provide Passenger To Freighter Conversions
EtihadEngineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to provide Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions on Boeing…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Moves To Make Emirate Mixed Martial Arts Capital Of The World
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has backed ambitious plans to make the UAE capital the global centre of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). At a ceremony on Tuesday 24th…Continue Reading
ADNOC Logistics And Services Acquires Six Line Boats As Company Boosts In-Country Value Across Operations
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today the acquisition of six line boats to provide critical marine services across petroleum…Continue Reading
Etihad Collaborates With Local Talent To Showcase The ‘Values That Unite’ In Celebration Of UAE50
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched the latest in a series of initiatives celebrating the UAE’s golden jubilee year. The airline has collaborated with the youngest Emirati chef, an…Continue Reading
Yas Island To Go Green And Organize Fireworks Fantasia In Celebration Of Saudi Arabia’s National Day
In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, will be covered in green in celebration of the 91st…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs Framework Agreements Worth Nearly $1 Billion For Project Engineering Services
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, the signing of framework agreements for Concept and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for major projects across its full value chain to support the delivery of…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi To Expand Its Travel Industry E-Learning Programme
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is marking the first anniversary of its Abu Dhabi Specialists E-learning Programme by introducing new modules and markets for the innovative training scheme. The…Continue Reading
Masdar City Free Zone Launches New License Options To Support Abu Dhabi Business Growth
Masdar City Free Zone has announced the launch of new business package options for new and existing companies based in the region’s hub for innovative sustainable technologies, Masdar City. In line with the recent UAE…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Circuit To Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day With Inaugural Farasha Cup
To honour the nation’s brilliant and empowering Emirati women, Yas Marina Circuit invites them to participate in the Farasha Cup, a special Yas Kartzone Powered by ADNOC competition on Wednesday 25th August to crown the…Continue Reading
Team UAE Fly For Gold With Etihad
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, hosted32 members of the UAE Paralympic Committee on their journey to the 2020 Paralympic Games taking place in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympic Games reached a spectacular finale…Continue Reading
Aldar To Launch Magnolias At Yas Acres
Building on the success of the first two phases of its flagship development on Yas Island, Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’) has announced the launch of Yas Acres The Magnolias. The third phase of the well-established development…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Included In FTSE Emerging Markets Index Company From September 16
ADNOC Distribution today announced that it will be included in the FTSE Emerging Markets (EM) Index, from 16th September, 2021 (close of business). Inclusion is subject to final confirmation by FTSE on 6th September. ADNOC…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Marks 50th Anniversary Of Founding
Ministers and key officials of several developing countries across the globe have lauded the efforts of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) in driving sustainable economic development in their countries. Noting that the fund has…Continue Reading
Emirates Tourism Council Reviews Harnessing Resources, Promoting Foreign, Domestic Tourism
The Emirates Tourism Council has reviewed the latest efforts made to boost domestic and foreign tourism in the UAE. This came at its third meeting chaired virtually by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of…Continue Reading
Special Olympics UAE Launches ‘Body Wise’ Programme With HealthPlus Network Of Specialty Centers
Special Olympics UAE announced the launch of a programme called ”Body Wise” in partnership with HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers, part of United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) and a Mubadala Health Partner. The programme, which…Continue Reading
Green List For Travel To Abu Dhabi Updated
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated ‘Green List’ for travel to Abu Dhabi. Below is the full list of ‘green’ countries, regions and territories that…Continue Reading
DoH Exempts Health Insurance Customers From Fines Until 23rd October
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced that the exemption of fines on customers, who have not enrolled in, or renewed their health insurance scheme, is valid until 23rd of October 2021.…Continue Reading
Etihad Rail Partners With Al Ghurair Iron & Steel To Transport Steel Products Across The UAE
EtihadRail has signed a partnership agreement with Al Ghurair Iron & Steel (AGIS), the UAE’slargest producer of galvanised and coldrolled flat steel, to use the UAE National Rail Network to transport the steel producer’s product…Continue Reading
International Jury Panel For ‘Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021’, Richard Mille Art Prize Announced
Louvre Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille have revealed the jury for the inaugural edition of their contemporary art exhibition Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 and The Richard Mille Art Prize. Composed…Continue Reading
Maitha Bint Ahmed Al Nahyan Foundation Launches ‘Our Children Are Our Responsibility’ Initiative
The Maitha bint Ahmed Al Nahyan Foundation for Community and Cultural Initiatives launched the “Our Children Are Our Responsibility” initiative, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, to encourage parents to vaccinate their…Continue Reading
startAD, VentureSouq Announce 2nd Edition Of Conscious Investor Fellowship
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), has announced the launch of the second edition of the Conscious Investor Fellowship (CIF), in partnership with VentureSouq, Wa’ed…Continue Reading
Iconic Yas Island Bee Gees Campaign Generates 16 Million Online Views
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, has seen incredible social media results following the conclusion of its viral iconic campaign, Stayin’ on Yas. Following three friends as they…Continue Reading
Mubadala Capital Closes Private Equity Fund III With Total Commitments Of $1.6 Billion
Mubadala Capital, the asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has closed its third Private Equity fund, MIC Capital Partners III (Fund III), with total commitments of US$1.6 billion. Fund III surpassed its initial target…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Fertiglobe Further Strengthen UAE – Japan Low-Carbon Cooperation With Sale Of Blue Ammonia To Japan’s INPEX
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that, in partnership with Fertiglobe, it has sold a cargo of blue ammonia to INPEX in Japan, for use in power generation applications. The sale builds…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces Updated “Green List” Countries Effective Wednesday 18 August 2021 At 2:00 PM
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated list of “Green List” countries. All travellers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Strengthens Governance Of Electric Vehicle Charging Through Unified Tariff
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in cooperation with the concerned parties, has approved a new governance framework for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in the emirate. To achieve the Abu Dhabi Government’s strategy to…Continue Reading
Walk-In Vaccination Centers For Students, Educators And School Community Open In Abu Dhabi And Al Ain
In the latest initiative to facilitate a safe return to school for the new academic year, health and education authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have collaborated to open walk-in COVID-19 vaccination centers for…Continue Reading
Inaugural Youth Preparedness & Knowledge Economy Summit To Accelerate UAE’s Global Labour Market Vision
In-line with the UAE’s vision to empower youth and strengthen their workplace contributions across various pre-identified sectors, the inaugural Youth Preparedness & Knowledge Economy Summit powered by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Academywill take place…Continue Reading
Your Favorite Disney Characters Are Here On Yas Island, Abu Dhabi!
Take a journey to new heights as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents…Continue Reading
Yas Island Celebrates India’s 75th Independence Day As W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island And Etihad Arena Light Up
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, is lighting up in celebration for India’s 75th Independence Day on August 15. In commemoration of the special occasion, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is displaying the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Holds First Meeting Of ‘One Hundred And One Books’ Project Committee
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)has held the inaugural committee meeting of its ‘One Hundred and One Books’ project, which aims…Continue Reading
ADNOC Logistics And Services Partners With Roll Group For Integrated Heavy Haulage Solutions
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today its strategic partnership with Netherlands-headquartered Roll Group to strengthen its turnkey integrated logistics…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority’s WED Movement Engages Global Experts To Drive Innovation, Excellence
Abu Dhabi’s World Early Childhood Development Movement (WED Movement) has launched a new initiative with global experts to develop innovative and actionable solutions advancing Abu Dhabi’s vision to be a leader in early childhood development.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis And Disasters Committee Updates Home Quarantine Guidelines For Those In Contact With COVID-19 Positive Case
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, in collaboration with Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, has updated the home quarantine guidelines for those in contact with a…Continue Reading
ONLY Webinars Launches Webinar Titled, ‘Transform Your Business With Agile Infrastructure’
Dubai, UAE – On Wednesday 1 September 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Transform Your Business With Agile Infrastructure’. The webinar is sponsored by TechAccess and Hitachi…Continue Reading
ZHO, Abu Dhabi National Hotels Compass Sign MoU To Train People Of Determination In Culinary Arts
To promote effective strategic partnerships that support services for the people of determination, Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi National Hotels Compass (ADNH Compass),…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Issues New Hijri Calendar
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has announced that it has issued the Hijri calendar for the year 1443, which began on August 10, 2021. The calendar is available at Al Jami’ Library. The package…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Organizes Events Highlighting Importance Of Investing In Youth
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi organized a series of virtual events over the week to mark International Youth Day, which falls on August 12 every year. The events highlighted the Centre’s…Continue Reading
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi On Yas Island Set To Feature World’s Largest Aquarium
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences, in partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, announced today significant progress on the construction of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the next generation of marine life theme parks and…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo’s Tonnage Up 20% On Pre-COVID Volumes
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Aviation Group, has reclaimed90 per cent of its pre-COVID destinations and recorded a 20% increase in tonnage compared to the same period in 2019.…Continue Reading
Mega Fights Return To Abu Dhabi With UFC 267 On October 30
UFCâ, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that UFC will return to the UAE capital for a series of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Finances Projects Worth AED102 bn In 97 Countries In 50 Years
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), since its establishment in 1971, has financed thousands of development projects that significantly impacted millions of lives in 97 developing countries around the world. The projects have contributed to…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Adds New GCC Route To Bahrain To Flight Roster
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a UAE national airline, has announced it is adding a new GCC route to its flight roster, Bahrain. Set to commence on 9th of September, the route will strengthen connectivity within…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Fertiglobe Partner To Sell Blue Ammonia To Japan’s Idemitsu
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that, in partnership with Fertiglobe, it has agreed to the sale of blue ammonia to Idemitsu in Japan, for use in its refining and petrochemicals operations.…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways On Path To Recovery As Operations Grow
Etihad Airways has announced operating and financial results for the first half of 2021, showing a progressive recovery across its business despite a slower than expected return to global air travel. The airline carried one…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Partners With GANS To Provide Air Navigation Services
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, has signed a contract with Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) for the provision of air navigation services. GANS will provide services at Abu…Continue Reading
Summer In Europe With Up To 40% Off Etihad Flight And Hotel Packages
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is giving UAE residents the chance to enjoy their favourite European destinations with up to 40% off flights and hotels. Tapas in Madrid, sightseeing in Geneva or…Continue Reading
Jumpstart Your F1 Race Weekend – Last Chance To Save 30% Off Grand Prix Packages At Yas Island
Get a jumpstart on planning your F1 Race Weekend with Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment destination and take advantage of a host of incredible savings on race and accommodation packages for theFORMULA…Continue Reading
ADNOC And UAE Pro League Announce Title Partnership
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the UAE Pro League announced today, ADNOC’s title sponsorship of the league, which will see the UAE Pro League renamed the ADNOC Pro League. The sponsorship agreement…Continue Reading
NRC Hosts Virtual Summer Forum For Public And Private Schools Students
The National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) hosted a week-long virtual summer forum that aimed to provide students with useful tips on how to use their free time and vacations effectively in the development of life and…Continue Reading
ADIHEX Hosts Scientific Conference On Future Of Falconry
The 18th edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will host a scientific conference focusing on ‘The Future of Falconry,’ through a series of specialised workshops. The conference will celebrate the passage…Continue Reading
AED65 Fixed Price For All PCR Tests In Abu Dhabi: DoH
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has strictly called on all the healthcare facilities in the Emirate to adhere to the fixed price of the PCR test for COVID-19, including swab collection, testing…Continue Reading
Iraqi Airways Launches New Flights From Baghdad To Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed two new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The inaugural flight, operated by Iraqi Airways using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, landed at Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Masdar Contributes To Launch Of Saudi Arabia’s First Wind Farm
Dumat Al Jandal, the Middle East’s largest wind farm and the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is now connected to the grid and has produced its first carbon-free megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy. The…Continue Reading
Emirates Steel Is A Major Supporter Of UAE’s Downstream Industries
Emirates Steel, the leading integrated steel plant in the Middle East, strives to maximise its contribution to the UAE’s downstream industries. The company provides this vital sector with 90% of its needs from high-quality and…Continue Reading
Kevin Hart Plans A Holiday To Yas Island Abu Dhabi And Hints At New Job
Globally acclaimed comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, took to Instagram to surprise his fans last night, as the internationally-renowned superstar plans to head off to Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Ramps Up UK Passenger Flights
Following the United Arab Emirates being added to the UK Amber List, Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights to London and Manchester from 8 August. Unvaccinated guests travelling from the UAE will be required to…Continue Reading
Capital Experience To Provide Complete UAE Travel Solutions For Tourists Visiting The Emirates
Capital Experience part of Tourism 365, and owned by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group (ADNEC), has opened its office in Dubai. The new office will reach a broader range of potential partners, customers,…Continue Reading
ADIO Announces New Partnerships As Part Of Its AED2 bn Innovation Programme
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced on Thursday individual partnerships with financial services companies Florin Court Capital (Florin Court) and Tribe Infrastructure Group (Tribe) as part of its AED 2 billion (US#545 million) Innovation…Continue Reading
Soundtrack To The Summer: Yas Island Extends Record-Breaking ‘Stayin’ On Yas’ Campaign To Spotify
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, has announced a collaboration with Spotify as part of the Stayin’ on Yas campaign, which has taken the internet by storm. Inspired…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Continues To Expand Its Flight Network With The Addition Of Two New Destinations
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a UAE national airline, has announced two new destinations as part of its flight network. The new destinations of Tirana in Albania and Sarajevo in Bosnia & Herzegovinabring Wizz Air Abu…Continue Reading
IDB Announces Activation Of ‘Monitoring And Self-Evaluation Programme’ For Abu Dhabi’s Industrial Sector
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) announces the activation of a monitoring and self-evaluation programme for the industrial facilities in Abu Dhabi, to encourage them to self-evaluate their processes with the…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Fertiglobe Partner To Sell UAE’s First Blue Ammonia To Japan’s Itochu
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that, in partnership with Fertiglobe, it has sold its first cargo of blue ammonia to Itochu in Japan, for use in fertilizer production. The sale builds…Continue Reading
ADIB Becomes First UAE Bank To Use Facial Recognition For Instant, Secure Account Opening
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), with alignment to the UAE government vision in promoting digital services, announced opening of accounts remotely and digitally. Through secure access to the Ministry of interior’s Facial Recognition verification system,…Continue Reading
Masdar Joint Venture Reaches Financial Close And Starts Construction On Indonesia’s First Utility-Scale Floating Solar Power Plant
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company PT PLN, announced today that financial close has been achieved on the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power…Continue Reading
Mubadala Sponsors The Fourth Edition Of GMIS
Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, announced that it will be the title sponsor for the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) for the fourth consecutive time. Taking place under the patronage of…Continue Reading
Enjoy Attractive Business Fares On Etihad Airways To Your Favourite Holiday Destinations
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is offering great discounts in the Business cabin to destinations across its network, with return Business fares starting from AED3,995. The sale starts today and will last…Continue Reading
Aldar Sells Out Exclusive Waterfront Land Plots At Al Gurm
Aldar Properties has announced the sell-out of land plots at the second phase of Al Gurm, the beachfront community on the South-West side of Abu Dhabi’s main island. This solid sales performance is the latest…Continue Reading
Yas Island Takes The Internet By Storm In The First Week Of Launching ‘Stayin’ On Yas’
Inspired by the popular Bee Gees classic Stayin’ Alive with the aim of encouraging staycationers and vacationers to ‘break like you mean it’, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment…Continue Reading
AQUOVUM, Khalifa University And Masdar Launch World’s Firstsolar/Thermal Energy Storage-Powered Project To Extract Water From Air At Masdar City
The world’s first project to produce commercial volumes of an uninterrupted water supply from a sustainable source, making it carbon free, will launch this month in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The innovative pilot project will…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Recognised As Globe’s Best International Venue In 2020 During London Award Ceremony
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, part of ADQ, has been recognised as the Best International Venue in 2020 by the globally leading industry organisation,…Continue Reading
Tourism 365 Launches Business Trip To Meet European Partners To Promote Abu Dhabi
Tourism 365, part of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), are conducting a European business travel trip. The trip, which passes through some of Europe’s largest travel markets, will emphasise how Tourism 365 presents robust…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque In Abu Dhabi Receives 11,614 Worshippers And Visitors During Eid Al Adha Break
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi received 2,530 worshippers, of which 404 performed Eid Al Adha prayer, and 8,542 visitors during the Eid break, totaling 11,614people of different cultures. Visitors of the mosque…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ranks Among Top 3 Fastest 5G Capitals Worldwide
United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi ranks among the fastest capitals globally in the 5G network index, with the fastest median download speeds (421.26Mbps) in the first half of 2021, according to the latest data…Continue Reading
Mubadala Invests $250 Million In Global Biosimulation Leader Certara
Certara (NASDAQ: CERT), a global leader in biosimulation, today announced that Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) has made an approximately $250 million investment in Certara. The investment aligns with Mubadala’s strategy of enabling innovation to address…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces Updated List Of “Green List” Destinations (Effective 31 July 2021)
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated list of “Green List” destinations. Vaccinated travellers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in…Continue Reading
Etihad Rolls Out IATA Travel Pass To Seven Cities Following Successful Trials
Following successful trials, Etihad Airways has expanded IATA Travel Pass on flights between Abu Dhabi and seven destinations across its network as it continues to implement digital solutions to simplify the travel experience in the…Continue Reading
11th Edition Of SIAL Middle East And Abu Dhabi International Date Palm Exhibition To Begin Next December In Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the launch dates of…Continue Reading
Ministers, Government Officials Praise Leading Role Of Abu Dhabi Fund For Development In Driving Sustainable Development On Fund’s Golden Jubilee
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), ministers and other government officials noted that the UAE has effectively contributed to supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for…Continue Reading
Visit Abu Dhabi Launches First Official Tourism Public Profile On Snapchat
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the first official Public Profile for a tourism board on leading social media platform Snapchat – giving potential…Continue Reading
FUTR World’s Global Launch To Debut In Abu Dhabi With First-In-The-Region Retail Innovation Festival
A globally-renowned multi-experiential, immersive and retail innovation festival will make its debut in Abu Dhabi this December, as a prelude to Abu Dhabi Winter Shopping Season, creating a melting pot of creative expressions, progressive ideas…Continue Reading
SCAD Signs Agreement With Network International To Create Consumption Foresight Analytics
The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) signed an agreement with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, as part of SCAD’s strategy to develop economic forecasts by…Continue Reading
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Expands Operations To Pakistan; Launches New Flights To Faisalabad And Multan
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Faisalabad, Pakistan with direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting on August 10, 2021 and a new service…Continue Reading
DCD, FDF Launch Initiative To Reduce Early-Stage Divorce Rates
The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi (DCD), in cooperation with the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and private sector partners, has launched the pilot phase of the “Tegahwa” initiative. The first digital platform of…Continue Reading
Visit Abu Dhabi Launches First Official Tourism Public Profile On Snapchatto Inspire Travellers To Explore UAE Capital
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)has announced the launch of the first official Public Profile for a tourism board on leading social media platform Snapchat–giving potential travellers the chance…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hosts Safe And Successful Eid Al Adha Concerts With First Live Audiences In Over A Year
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is celebrating after organising spectacular concerts in a safe and secure environment to celebrate Eid Al Adha in the UAE capital,the emirate’s first entertainment events…Continue Reading
Yas Island Launches Iconic New Staycation Campaign Inspired By The Bee Gees Classic
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations has launched the new marketing campaign ‘Stayin’ On Yas’, encouraging staycationers and vacationers to ‘break like you mean it’ in a brand…Continue Reading
Demand Surges For Family-Friendly Villas In The Capital While Prices Stabilise For Apartments In Abu Dhabi
Based on consumer interest observed on both Bayut & dubizzle, the UAE’s leading property portals, there has been a steady increase in interest for both affordable and luxury villa communities in Abu Dhabi. Demand from…Continue Reading
A Conversation With Nousheen Muktar
It is not very often that you get a chance to meet up with a social entrepreneur. Nousheen came to Dubai in 2010, and within a week picked up a job with an educational institute- despite…Continue Reading
Hub71 Selected To Endorse Global Tech Entrepreneurs For Golden Visas In Abu Dhabi
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has been selected by the Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO), a division of the Department of Economic Development (ADDED), to endorse exceptional tech talent for their Entrepreneur Golden Visa…Continue Reading
Flight To Quality Driving Prime Office Rents In Abu Dhabi
Office rents in Abu Dhabi’s best buildings have started to stabilise and even rise in some cases, according to Knight Frank’s biannual Abu Dhabi Office Market Review for Summer 2021. Faisal Durrani, Head of Middle…Continue Reading
ONLY Webinars Launches Webinar Titled, ‘Making The Leap From Winner To Champion’
On Wednesday 28 July 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Making the Leap From Winner to Champion’. The speaker for the webinar is James Michael Lafferty. James…Continue Reading
Etihad Launches 65th Destination With First Flight To Vienna
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched its inaugural flight to Vienna, the City of Music, the first of a new twice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and the Austrian capital.…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque In Abu Dhabi Receives 235,700 Worshippers, Visitors In H1 2021
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi received 65,500 worshippers and 126,000 visitors during H1 2021, totalling 235,700 people. According to statistics, 54 percent of the visitors came from within the UAE while the…Continue Reading
Media Alert From Department Of Cultural And Tourism- Abu Dhabi, To Highlight The Change In Timings For Eid Concerts
The safety of all visitors and staff of Abu Dhabi’s attractions and events is our utmost priority. To ensure compliance with the new protocols to enable the National Sterilisation Programme, as well as to enable…Continue Reading
Second Season Of Abu Dhabi Arts Society Launched
The Abu Dhabi Arts Society’s Cultural and Literary Council in its second season organised a discussion session entitled “Cultural and Literary Industries and the Knowledge Economy” in which a group of distinguished names, took part.…Continue Reading
Third Edition Of Abu Dhabi International Boat Show To Take Place In October 2021
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), the UAE capital’s prestige yacht, leisure marine, and fishing show will return for its third edition from 13 to 16 October 2021. Hosted by the Abu Dhabi National…Continue Reading
Al Ain International Airport Welcomes Two New Weekly Flights Operated By Nile Air
Al Ain International Airport (AAN), owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Airports, has welcomed two new weekly flights between Al Ain and Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The inaugural flight, operated by Nile Air landed…Continue Reading
ADNOC Invests Over $750 Million In Drilling-related Services To Support Production Capacity Growth
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, an investment of $763.7 million (AED2.8 billion) in integrated rigless services across six of its artificial islands in the Upper Zakum and Satah Al Razboot (SARB)…Continue Reading
ADNEC Acquires DoubleTree By Hilton London ExCel
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies, has added a new hotel to its portfolio: the DoubleTreeBy Hilton London ExCel. The announcement comes in line…Continue Reading
Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi Launches Executive Program In Partnership With Mohamed Bin Zayed University Of Artificial Intelligence To Train Leaders On Data Science & Data Analytics
The Statistical Training Institute of the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD), in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), has launched a new training program for Abu Dhabi government senior leaders,…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces Updated ‘Green List’ Of Destinations (Effective 13 July 2021)
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated ‘Green List’ of destinations. Vaccinated travellers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Announces Its Race Week Berthing Packages For 2021
Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi’s premier lifestyle destination to dock, dine and discover, today announced its berthing packages for this year’s highly anticipated Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021. Yas Marina has over…Continue Reading
Tour Operators To Target Abu Dhabi, To Welcome International Golfers From Expanding Green List Of Countries
Following the ongoing and successful vaccine rollout against the global pandemic, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Golf Club have begun welcoming back international golfers,by working directly with tour operators,…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Travel Advice For The Peak Eid Holidays
With Etihad’s newest destinations – Mykonos and Santorini in the Greek Islands, and Malaga in Spain -opening last week, and travel restrictions around the world continuing to ease, Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport…Continue Reading
Masdar Strengthens Presence In Uzbekistan With Agreement To Develop 440 MW Solar Projects
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it is expanding its footprint in the Republic of Uzbekistan, with the signing of agreements to…Continue Reading
Jubail Island Announces All Phase 1 Residence Building Plots Have Completely Sold Out
Jubail Island Investment Company today announced it has achieved a major milestone by sellingall194 of the available villa plots from the development’s first phase. Highlighting the developer’s managing company, LEAD development, commitment to delivering the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Offers Free Chauffeur Service To And From Dubai For Economy Guests
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is offering free private airport transfers to and from Dubai for guests travelling in Economy to select destinations. Tickets must be booked by 11 August for travel…Continue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2022 Comes To Qatar
Qatar’s traditions draw on a nomadic past and practices that are centuries old, from hand-woven products to falconry. However, the country’s population is urban and coastal, its daily life is thoroughly modern, and its rulers…Continue Reading
ADNOC Joins Hydrogen Council, A global Coalition Of Leading Companies Deploying Hydrogen Solutions
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today, that it has joined Hydrogen Council – an international organization that aims to accelerate the global position of hydrogen through its member companies. Hydrogen and its carrier…Continue Reading
Concertgoers To Be Spellbound By Yas Island’s Eid Al Adha Staycation Package
Lovers of live Arabic music are in for a treat this Eid Al-Adha as Yas Island, one of the world’s leading entertainment and lifestyle destinations, is offering exclusive package offers to watch the return of…Continue Reading
Al-Futtaim Automotive Opens State-Of-The-Art Sustainable Auto Park In Al Ain
In line with its customer-centric approach and commitment to enriching the lives of its customers every day, Al-Futtaim Automotive announced today its expanded footprint in the UAE with the opening of a state-of-the-art Auto Park…Continue Reading
Dentons Advises Aldar Properties On First Of Its Kind Sustainability-Linked Loan Of AED300 Million From HSBC Bank Middle East
Dentons has advised Aldar Properties (Aldar) on a sustainability-linked loan of AED300 million from HSBC Bank Middle East. The five-year financing agreement links the payable interest margin to Aldar’s sustainability targets, reinforcing Aldar’s commitment to…Continue Reading
How’s It Growing? Masdar City Developed ‘Smart Garden’ Teaches Kids About Homegrown Food
This month, young visitors to Kidzania’s outlets at The Dubai Mall and Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall, will learn how to easily grow healthy fruits and vegetables at home, through a unique interactive experience delivered by…Continue Reading
152 Government Tenders Awarded To 159 Local Companies Holding ICV Certificates In 2020: ADDED
As part of the Abu Dhabi Local Content’s (ADLC) 2020 performance report, an amount of 159 local companies, holding In-Country Value (ICV) certificates of the Abu Dhabi Local Content (ADLC) program, have won 152 tenders,…Continue Reading
Etihad Launches Flights To Mykonos, Santorini And Malaga: Three Route Launches In Just Over 24 Hours
Yesterday, Friday 9 July, Etihad Airways launched new seasonal routes to the Greek island of Santorini and the southern Spanish city of Malaga. The two new routes were introduced a day after Etihad’s new summer…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Three Japanese Companies To Explore Hydrogen And Blue Ammonia Opportunities
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, a joint study agreement (JSA) with two Japanese companies – INPEX Corporation (INPEX), JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), and a government agency, the Japan Oil, Gas and…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi To Fly To Baku, Azerbaijan
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a national airline of the UAE, has announced its latest route to Baku, Azerbaijan starting on 14th of August 2021. The launch of the new route will see the airline now…Continue Reading
Final Tickets For Russell Peters’ Spellbinding Show Go On Sale With Staycation Package
Fans of Canadian comedy megastar, Russell Peters, are in for a treat on Yas Island, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, with an exclusive package to see the comic perform at Abu…Continue Reading
Enhancing Your Pura: Abu Dhabi’s First Luxury Eco Retreat Reveals Plans To Boost Its Tranquil, Sustainable Offerings On Jubail Island
Pura Eco Retreat, located on the stunning Jubail Island, offers a unique chance to connect with nature, escape reality and embrace a sustainable way of living. A wilderness escape infused with luxury, guests are invited to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival Presents L’APOCALYPSE ARABE World Premiere In France
Under the sponsorship of its main partner Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and as part of the programme of its 18th edition, held under the theme ‘The Future Starts Now’, Abu Dhabi Festival presented the world…Continue Reading
July Is All About Families At Troon Abu Dhabi
Every year all global Troon-affiliated golf courses celebrate “Troon Family Golf Month” and 2021 is no different at both Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club with both courses leading the way in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis And Disasters Committee Updates Travel Procedures For Citizens And Residents
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated travel procedures for citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi returning from travel abroad, effective from Monday, 5 July 2021. Vaccinated travellers arriving from green list destinations…Continue Reading
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches New Service To Baku
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has expanded its international route network with a new service to Baku, Azerbaijan, with flights starting July 15th, 2021. Customers can now book their direct flights…Continue Reading
Online ‘Welcome To Abu Dhabi’ Platform Launches With Major Anchor Clients
Welcome to The World (welcometotheworld.com) -the first customer generated online global travel and tourism video platform, where users book directly with suppliers and bypass commission-driven aggregators to access membership rewards and benefits – has launched…Continue Reading
Next Stop, Abu Dhabi! Experiencing The UAE’s Largest Emirate Is Now Even Easier As Online Travel Site ‘Welcome To The World’ Expands Into Abu Dhabi
UAE residents and inbound tourists to the Emirates now have an exciting new gateway to explore the diverse cultural and leisure attractions across Abu Dhabi with the launch of Welcome to Abu Dhabi – a…Continue Reading
Nominations Open For 2022 Zayed Award For Human Fraternity
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity opened nominations today, for the 2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, an independent global award recognising individuals and entities who have made profound contributions to human progress and the…Continue Reading
17th Liwa Date Festival To Start July 15
The 17th Liwa Date Festival will be held on July 15 – 25, with expanded prizes worth over AED8 million. The festival, which will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed…Continue Reading
Phuket Welcomes Etihad Airways In Reopening To International Tourism
Etihad Airways was the first international flight to land in Phuket today, to mark the reopening of tourism to Thailand. To celebrate the occasion the aircraft was greeted with the customary water cannon salute on…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Travel Advice For 2021 Summer Holidays
As school holidays commence, and travel restrictions around the globe are easing, Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport are seeing a peak in travel this summer. To ensure guests enjoy a convenient and safe…Continue Reading
Nike Announced As The Official Technical Sponsor For The Upcoming 2021 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Organizer, Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and race title sponsor, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), today, announced Nike as the official technical sponsor for the 2021 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon. The two-year agreement will…Continue Reading
CMRC: Long-Term Care Facilities After The COVID Pandemic: A Way Forward
The year 2020 brought the world an unprecedented pandemic that has torn down many healthcare systems worldwide; countries suffered from outbreaks that were hard to limit and keep in control. The United Arab Emirates secured a strategy…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And EL AL Launch strategic Cooperation
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and EL AL Israel Airlines, the national carrier of Israel, today launched their joint codeshare network and reciprocal loyalty agreement for frequent flyers. This builds…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Participates In Cairo International Book Fair 2021
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, represented by its Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre,is participating in the 52nd edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) to promote UAE literature and culture…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Extends ‘Verified To Fly’ Travel Document Initiative Globally
Etihad Airways has extended its ‘Verified To Fly’ travel document initiative, enabling travellers to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport, to routes across its global network. Available for the vast majority…Continue Reading
Meet Aparna Bajpai – Empowering Women Around The World
I caught up this week with Aparna Bajpai on Zoom. She is the founder of BeingShe, a platform for encouraging women to realize their potential and live the life of their dreams. Aparna’s life story is an inspiration…Continue Reading
RTA Announces Paperless Vehicle Service Certificates In Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently announced paperless transformation in issuing vehicles services related certificates. RTA will discontinue printing 15 types of service certificates relating to vehicle services from all affiliated service providers…Continue Reading
Winners Of Mohamed Bin Zayed Award For Best GCC Teacher Announced
The Mohamed bin Zayed Award for Best GCC Teacher announced the winners of its third edition (2019-2020) during a video conference held today. The winners are Emirati teacher Nora Abdullah Al Neyadi from Mohammed bin…Continue Reading
IHC’s Subsidiary Alpha Dhabi Holding Completes Listing On ADX
International Holding Company (IHC) subsidiary, Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (Alpha Dhabi), one of the fast-growing investments holding companies in the Middle East, and a leading real estate and construction companies in the UAE, has completed…Continue Reading
Experience Thrilling F1 Moments In Style With Grand Prix Packages At Yas Island
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, is offering racing fans a host of incredible accommodation packages to choose from while watching their favourite drivers race during the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU…Continue Reading
Mubadala Documentary Explores How Investing In Innovation Is Shaping The Future
To showcase Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s knowledge and innovation ecosystem, Mubadala Investment Company has released a new documentary film “Investing in Innovation: The Future is Here”.The film highlights how multiple organizations and initiatives have…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo And EFL Global Successfully Deliver Vital Antiretroviral Drugs To Brazil
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Aviation Group, and global supply chain company EFL Global, have successfully carried a vital consignment of antiretroviral drugs from India to Brazil. The shipment,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival Presents Virtuoso Nicola Benedetti Telling The ‘Story Of The Violin’
Under the sponsorship of its lead partner Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), the 18th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival, held under the theme ‘The Future Starts Now’, unveils The Story of the Violin, a unique…Continue Reading
Mélanie Lapointe – Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
I got to know Mélanie at the recently concluded, Women Leadership Summit where she was one of the panelists on the ‘Empowered Women Empower Women’ panel discussion. Mélanie is an Executive Coach, Leadership Facilitator, and…Continue Reading
Jubail Island’s Townhouse Collection Goes On Sale To Prospect Buyers And Investors On Saturday, June 26
Jubail Island Investment Company has announced that its new range of spacious and elegant townhouses will be launched for sale on Saturday, June 26. The properties are located at Souk Al Jubail, in the heart…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Announces Resumption Of Cruise Liners
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the resumption of cruise liners in Abu Dhabi starting from 1st September, 2021, after months of closure in 2020 due to…Continue Reading
Mubadala’s GLOBALFOUNDRIES Breaks Ground On New $4b Fab In Singapore
GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF), the global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, today announced it is expanding its global manufacturing footprint with the construction of a new fab on its Singapore campus. In partnership with the Singapore Economic…Continue Reading
Qasr Al Watan’s Evening Light And Sound Show: A Masterpiece Of Visuals And Narration
Among the wide array of unique visual experiences that Qasr Al Watan provides, a spectacular evening entertainment can be found: The Palace in Motion evening light and sound show. Once night falls, visitors can watch…Continue Reading
Fertiglobe Joins TA’ZIZ As Partner In World-Scale Blue Ammonia Project In Ruwais
TA’ZIZ and Fertiglobe today announced that they have signed an agreement for Fertiglobe to join the world-scale blue ammonia production project at TA’ZIZ in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. The agreement further strengthens the UAE’s hydrogen value…Continue Reading
Kinan Azmeh Shines At A Global Musical Performance For Abu Dhabi Festival In Germany
As part of the special commissioning and production works and under the sponsorship of its main partner Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), the 18th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2021, held under the theme “The…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Commence Service To Vienna
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch flights to Vienna this summer with fares from AED 1,995. The service will operate twice weekly using a Boeing 787 Dreamlinerfrom 18 July 2021. The…Continue Reading
ADNEC Launches “Tourism 365” To Support The Growth Of Abu Dhabi As A Tourism Destination And Enhance Its Regional And Global Positioning
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), part of ADQ, has launched “Tourism 365”. The new company will support in creating experiential travel opportunities for tourists coming to Abu Dhabi, and enhance the emirate’s regional and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Company, The Institut Français In UAE, BB Media And JCDecaux Abu Dhabi Presented “Showcase Your Artwork At Abu Dhabi International Airport”
Institut français in the UAE – the cultural department of the French Embassy, JCDecaux – the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, Abu Dhabi Airports Company and BB Media has given the opportunity to amateur…Continue Reading
Emirates Development Bank Allocates AED30m To Finance SMEs Through ‘Beehive’
Emirates Development Bank (EDB) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Beehive, the UAE’s first Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platform, to expand funding options for the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The announcement follows EDB’s…Continue Reading
Global Pop Stars ‘Now United’ Make An Appearance At Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, hosted global pop sensations Now United at the airline’s state-of-the-art aviation training facility based in Abu Dhabi. Eight of the Now Unitedsuperstars were spotted enjoying a flying…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Launches Wastewater Monitoring Lab
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has announced the launch of construction of a Wastewater Monitoring Lab in Abu Dhabi that will analyse wastewater samples and issue early warnings to prevent the spread of…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Launches Paperless Flight Deck With Its New Electronic Flight Bag
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, today announces the launch of its new Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), a technical solution that will replace all printed onboard manuals and materials with iPads for pilots. The new system…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Boosts Tourism Recovery With Sojern’s Co-Op Marketing Solution
Sojern, a leading provider of digital marketing solutions for travel, today announced an extension of their partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to drive further traveller demand…Continue Reading
Game On! Flash Entertainment And Abu Dhabi Gaming Launch Mega Esports Series
Flash Entertainment and Abu Dhabi Gaming (AD Gaming), a collaborative initiative created to support all areas of gaming & eSports industry growth, have announced a game-changing collaboration as strategic partners, with the launch of a…Continue Reading
Laura Biclea – Epitome of Self Confidence
As part of my ongoing series of interviews with UAE-based entrepreneurs, I met with Laura this morning. Her story is inspiring because she gave up being a part of a thriving family business to travel on a…Continue Reading
Children’s Museum At Louvre Abu Dhabi To Reopen On Friday
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Children’s Museum will reopen to the public on 18th June with a fantastic new exhibition that will take children on an interactive adventure of art and activities that will help them identify…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi First City Globally To Receive Maiden Shipment Of New Revolutionary Anti-COVID Medication
The world’s newest anti-viral treatment for COVID-19, Sotrovimab, is now available for early treatment of certain categories of COVID-19 patients in the UAE following a landmark agreement between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Awarded ISAGO Registration
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded Munawala Ground Services (Munawala), Abu Dhabi Airports’ Ground Handling service provider, the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, marking its commitment to safety and security.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Approves Pilot Test Of Advanced Scanners To Identify Potential COVID-19 Cases
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved a pilot test of new scanners to identify potential COVID-19 cases at select locations in the emirate as part of efforts to further enhance the…Continue Reading
JLL Exclusively Appointed To Sell Al Maryah Office Tower, An Offering In The Heart Of Abu Dhabi
JLL, a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, has been appointed on an exclusive basis to invite interest from prospective investors to acquire Al Maryah Office Tower, located in…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Honoured With Three Accolades At Recent Award Ceremonies
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded ‘Best Cabin Crew’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer Programme’ at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. This accolade reinforces the airline’s commitment to…Continue Reading
Masdar City Attracts Global And Regional Innovation Giants Amid Focus On Global Green Recovery From COVID-19
Masdar City, the sustainable urban development in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, is set to play a key role in the global green recovery from COVID-19 as it continues to add sustainability-focused innovation and technology…Continue Reading
Innovative Fintech Exinity Launches Exinity Trader PRO Under ADGM Licence To Fuel Global Growth Aspirations
Exinity, the new wealth engined eveloped by parent company Exinity Group to unlock the value of risk-driven trading, has today launched its first product, Exinity Trader PRO. Under an Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) licence,…Continue Reading
ENEC Achieves 100 Million Safe Work Hours At Barakah Plant
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has marked four years and more than 100 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafra Region…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Lists 1 Billion Euros Of Bonds Issued By Etisalat Group
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has listed 1 billion euros of bonds issued byEmirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (Etisalat Group) in two equal tranches maturing in 2028 and 2033.The bonds were more than six times…Continue Reading
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches New Service To Trabzon
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Trabzonin Turkey with direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting on July 13, 2021. The new service offers…Continue Reading
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Inaugurates Largest Sports Venue In Abu Dhabi
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today inaugurated the largest sports venue in the UAE capital at the Mubadala Sports Centre in Al Bahia. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Abdul Moneim…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival Streams Episode Six Of Global Oud Forum 2021
As part of a special commission and production, and with the sponsorship of its lead partner, Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), the 18th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF), held under the theme ‘The Future Starts…Continue Reading
ADNEC Wins 2021 UFI Human Resources Award
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has won the 2021 Human Resources Award, from the Global Association for the Exhibition Industry (UFI), further cementing the company’s proven excellence. The Human Resources Award honours and…Continue Reading
Rahaf Raef Kobeissi – An Entrepreneur With A Purpose
Rahaf’s story is so compelling that it must be shared with a larger audience. I had the opportunity to connect with her on Zoom and was overwhelmed to hear how she is every day serving…Continue Reading
Storage Solutions Must Meet Today’s Challenges And Tomorrow’s Business Objectives
According to the recent McKinsey Global Survey of executives, companies have accelerated the digitization of their customer and supply-chain interactions and their internal operations by three to four years. Additionally, the share of digital or…Continue Reading
Bloom Holding Commences Construction Of Aldhay’s 181 Town Houses One Month After Launch With Aims To Handover Ahead Of Schedule
Leading real estate development company, Bloom Holding, has announced the start of construction on the site of the recently announced Aldhay community. This marks a major milestone in the development of Bloom Garden’s fifth phase…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Invites Entrants For 16th Edition
Writers and publishers are being invited to submit their entries for next year’s Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), the Arab world’s most prestigious literary award. The submission period for the 16th edition of the SZBA,…Continue Reading
Tadweer To Set Up New Fallen Stock Treatment Facility In Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) announced its plans to set up a dedicated facility for the treatment of fallen stock collected from the farms and ranches across the Abu Dhabi region and its suburbs.…Continue Reading
Emirati Youth Are 85% More Likely to Prefer Learning Through Conversations Rather Than Social Media
Federal Youth Authority (FYA) collaborated with Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan Series 2021to run a survey targeting members of FYA initiatives on the heels of the Majlis’ latest sessiontitled‘Lifelong Learning: Unlocking our future Potential,’ which…Continue Reading
ADFD Allocates AED367 Million Towards Airport Development And Hybrid Power Plant Projects In Turkmenistan
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today signed two agreements worth AED367 million with the Government of Turkmenistan. The first agreement includes the allocation of AED275 million (US$75 million) towards the construction of an airport…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Introduces Marina Munchkins For Little Ones This Summer Holiday
Struggling with ideas of how to keep the kids entertained this summer? Look no further as Yas Marina has all parents covered with its exciting new Marina Munchkinssummer offer. With school holidays fast approaching, Yas…Continue Reading
Sally Mousa – Living Her Dream
The best thing that I love about my job is that I get to meet incredible entrepreneurs, whether it is in real life or on Zoom! I caught up with the effervescent Sally this morning and I…Continue Reading
Meet Hoda ElSobky – The Happiness Mentor
I was impressed by Hoda’s profile on LinkedIn and so connected with her. Today I caught up with her on Zoom to understand her business and how she is changing lives. Hoda has majored in Economics,…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Reliance Sign Strategic Partnership For World-Scale Chemical Projects At TA’ZIZ In Ruwais
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced that Reliance Industries Limited (Reliance), has signed an agreement to join a new world-scale chlor-alkali, ethylene dichloride and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production facility at TA’ZIZ in Ruwais,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival Streams New Episode Of Global Oud Forum
As part of a special commission and production, and with the sponsorship of its lead partner, Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), the 18th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF), held under the theme ‘The Future Starts…Continue Reading
ADQ Proposes Creating A Regional Hospitality Sector Leader With Offer To Combine Abu Dhabi National Hotels And Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy, has submitted an offer to Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC (‘ADNH’)…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Unites Culture, Creative Industries Under DCT Abu Dhabi As Part Of AED30+ Billion Investment
Abu Dhabi is accelerating the growth of the Culture and Creative Industries (CCI) through a AED30+ billion investment strategy that sees the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) cements its…Continue Reading
Twofour54’s Summer Camp Expands Its Horizon From UAE To Include Participants From Six Additional Countries
The Summer Camp of twofour54 returns for its sixth edition, from 5th-15th July, 2021, for a virtual iteration of the successful creative programme. This year, twofour54 is partnering with the Office of Public and Cultural…Continue Reading
10 Tips For Building Your Personal Brand Online
After years of creating my online brand, I decided to share my top suggestions for developing an online brand for you and your business. Every business owner, startup businessman, and CEO, in my opinion, should…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Announces New Summer Holiday Destinations To The Land Of The Sun
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, has announced an exciting list of new destinations in time for the summer. Amongst the new destinations include the idyllic Greek islands of Mykonos,…Continue Reading
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Continues To Set New Standards For Sustainability Practices In The Region
Troon-managed, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, celebrates momentous environmental milestones positioning themselves as leaders in enhancing, protecting, and nurturing the property and surrounding area. These standout achievements landed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club a nomination for the…Continue Reading
Jubail Island Reveals Design Of Spanish-Inspired, Mediterranean-Style Villas
Jubail Island Investment Company has unveiled its designs for the first phase of villas currently under construction, offering Mediterranean-inspired living at the heart of Abu Dhabi’s newest sustainable community. With four distinct styles to choose…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Announces New Summer Routes To Mykonos, Santorini, Malaga
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch seasonal flights to Greece’s most popular islands, Mykonos and Santorini, and the famous southern Spanish city of Malaga in Andalusia. Mykonos will operate between 8…Continue Reading
Meet Kristel Bechara – The New Age Artist
I am excited to share this awesome conversation I had with Kristel on Zoom. Based in Dubai since 2007, Kristel is an award-winning contemporary artist who has quickly established herself as the rising star of the Middle…Continue Reading
Escape To A Fairy Tale Land With Disney On Ice At Yas Island
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, is offering families a magical escape to a fairy tale land this fall, when Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero takes to the stage at Etihad…Continue Reading
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches New Service To Sarajevo
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina with direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting on July 12th,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival Highlights The Role Of Digital Technologies In Oud Music
As part of a special commission and production, and with the sponsorship of its lead partner, Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), the 18th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF), held under the theme ‘The Future Starts…Continue Reading

