The 12th Mubadala World Tennis Championship is swapping ‘new balls please’ for ‘new dates please’. Tournament owner Flash Entertainment has announced the Arabian Gulf’s leading professional tennis experience will return to Abu Dhabi’s International Tennis…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Prepares To Launch ‘Green Season’ Flights To Spectacular Salalah, Oman
Etihad Airways is preparing to launch seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and the beautiful coastal city of Salalah, southern Oman, in time for the region’s unique Khareef, or green season. Salalah is one of the…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Hosts Hotel General Managers For Industry Development Meeting
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has held the regular Industry Development Meeting (IDM) with its hotel partners to discuss their cooperation and the exciting developments and challenges impacting…Continue Reading
Make-A-Wish Foundation Fulfils Wishes Of 434 Yemeni Children
Since 2016, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has fulfilled the wishes of around 434 Yemeni children suffering from serious diseases, who are patients of the Friendship Hospital in Yemen, supported by the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC. The…Continue Reading
Steel And Construction Industries To Continue Powering Regional Development According To Experts At Constructsteel Conference
Sponsored by Emirates Steel, the only integrated steel plant in the UAE and a subsidiary of the General Holding Corporation (SENAAT), and organized by the World Steel Association (worldsteel), the constructsteel conference 2019 has taken…Continue Reading
ADNOC And OCI To Form Joint Venture, Creating New Global Nitrogen Fertilizer Leader
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced a new strategic partnership with OCI N.V. (OCI). OCI is a global producer and distributor of natural gas-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals, headquartered in the Netherlands.…Continue Reading
Kalima Translation Project Celebrates 10-Year Partnership With Faculty Of Applied Translation, Linguistic And Cultural Studies At Johannes Gutenberg University
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) initiative, Kalima Translation Project, together with the Faculty of Applied Translation, Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University, Germersheim, hosted an event…Continue Reading
Yas Waterworld’s Award-Winning Ladies Season In Full Swing
Launched earlier this year, Yas Waterworld’s beloved Ladies Season is set to deliver exciting water adventures to its female guests on selected Thursdays until 7 November 2019. Officially dubbed the UAE’s favorite ladies-only event as…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Chairman Showcases Emirate’s Success At Australian Energy Week 2019
His Excellency Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, has addressed more than 500 local and international energy leaders and decision makers at Australian Energy Week 2019, which took…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates 15 Years In Germany
As the UAE and Germany intensify bilateral cooperation following the visit of H.H. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Germany this week, Etihad Airways, the national airline of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Flying To Rome With A Special Event In The Italian Capital
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has celebrated the introduction of its newest aircraft type, the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, on daily services to Rome, with a special dinner at the Rome…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Obtains FTA License For VAT Waiver For International Event Organizers, Participants From 1 June, 2019
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that it has obtained the FTA License for waiver from Value Added Tax (VAT) for all international companies and organizations participating in or holding shows and conferences…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Award Cappellini New Long-Term Contract
Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club announced today that powerboat racing legend Guido Cappellini has signed a new long-term contract as manager of Team Abu Dhabi, the reigning F1H2O world champions. The club says the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Launch ‘Smart Driving Test Project’
The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, launched the “Smart Driving Test Project” as part of its efforts to adopt the latest technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, AI. Under the new project, the driving test…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Hunting And Equestrian Exhibition Gets Ready To Launch With The Appearance Of The Canopus Star
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) finalized the form and content of the 2019 edition of the exhibition, which will be held under the patronage of His…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi New Airport Empowers Globetrotters With Etisalat’s 5G Network
In a landmark development, Etisalat has become the first mobile operator in MENA to provide 5G coverage inside an international airport. The Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), Abu Dhabi’s new international airport, will become the first…Continue Reading
FAB Partners With ADSSA To Deliver State-Of-The-Art Payment Solutions
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, ADSSA, to provide a state-of-the-art Application Programming Interface, API, solution. According to the memorandum of understanding was signed by…Continue Reading
More Time For Social Entrepreneurs To Apply To The Ma’an Social Business Incubator
The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has extended the deadline till 13 July in response to the growing interest in its Ma’an Social Incubator Program (MSI) from members of the public and social entrepreneurs…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Swae To Launch Artificial Intelligence Powered Crowd Sourcing And Engagement Platform For Employees
Etihad Airways (Etihad), the national airline of the UAE, and Swae, an award-winning startup based in Vancouver, have partnered to launch iFikra, an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at unlocking the full potential of Etihad’s workforce…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Looking Good In Double Title Chase
The season is not yet half over in the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship, but Team Abu Dhabi are looking good in their quest for a double title success. While reigning world freestyle champion Rashid…Continue Reading
UAE Cabinet Approves National Strategy For Wellbeing 2031
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace…Continue Reading
Warehouse421 Announces Programme For June
Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi’s home-grown arts and design centre, has announced its programme for the month of June. The June’s events include the opening of the new exhibition Lest We Forget: The Universality of Family Photographs,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Choral Group Set To Bring Footloose: The Musical, Filled With 80’s Anthems To The Arts Center This Summer
Extending its successful fourth season, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced a new series of performance this summer in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Choral Group (ADCG), Abu Dhabi’s longest running community…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group To Fund Construction Of 30 New Wells To Help Improve Water Access In Africa
Etihad Aviation Group will fund the construction of 30 water wells in three African nations to assist in easing a critical shortage of clean water in remote communities. The initiative was announced today by Mr…Continue Reading
National Ambulance Raises Emergency Preparedness To 125% For Eid Al Fitr Holiday In The Northern Emirates
National Ambulance confirmed that it has raised its emergency preparedness and taken all response measures for Eid Al Fitr holiday. This comes as part of an integrated pre-emergency plan to increase emergency resources by 25%…Continue Reading
Oryx Racing Claim Top Honours At Zayed Sports Tournament Karting Championship At Yas Marina Circuit
Topping off a full weekend of motorsport action at Yas Marina Circuit, the fourth and final round of the Zayed Sport Tournament Karting Championship on Thursday saw Oryx Racing claim the number one leaderboard spot,…Continue Reading
Hotel Establishment Revenues In Abu Dhabi Up 16.1 pc To AED1.7 In Q1
The hotel establishment revenues in Abu Dhabi increased 16.1 percent in Q1-2019 to around AED1.7 bn from AED1.48 bn in the comparable period 2018, according to the Statistics Centre- Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The growth is…Continue Reading
Come Together With Your Family And Friends To Experience The Spirit Of Eid On Yas Island
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leisure & entertainment hub is an ideal destination this Eid-Al-Fitr for families and friends to come together to embrace the spirit of Eid. Yas Island delivers holiday experiences like no other…Continue Reading
Shop Around The Clock As 24-Hour Mega Sale Returns To Yas Mall, The Mall At WTC And Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain
Abu Dhabi’s highly anticipated 24-Hour Mega Sale returns to the Capital this 5th June. With discounts of up to 90%, visitors can shop around the clock for 24 hours straight at Aldar’s Yas Mall, The…Continue Reading
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi Celebrates Eid Al Fitr With Exciting Offers And Activities
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi invites family and friends to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a host of diverse and exciting activities, offers and entertainment. Shopping enthusiasts are in for a major treat for Eid, as…Continue Reading
Etihad Acquires Valuables Management Subsidiary Under Its Cargo And Logistics Portfolio
Etihad Airways PJSC has acquired the shares held by Armaguard Linfox Group Pty (Australia) in Abu Dhabi-based joint venture Armaguard Valuables Management LLC (AVM), becoming sole shareholder of the company and renaming it Etihad Secure…Continue Reading
Celebrate Eid Al Fitr At The Galleria Al Maryah Island In Abu Dhabi
The Galleria Al Maryah Island welcomes residents and visitors to join its Eid Al Fitr celebrations from 31s tMay until 6th June, daily from 3pm until 9pm. The Galleria will be the place to be this Eid, with an…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Department Of Culture And Tourism Khaleeji Music Series Kicks Off With Eid Al Fitr Concerts
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a series of Khaleeji concerts to be held throughout 2019. The year-long Hala BilKhaleej celebration is…Continue Reading
Staycation Offers And Exclusive Shopping Experiences Await Abu Dhabi Visitors This Eid
This Eid, Aldar retail properties, Yas Mall, The Mall at World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi (The Mall WTCAD) and Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain, have partnered with hotels across Abu Dhabi to give visitors to…Continue Reading
Etihad Holidays Launches Eid Packages
Etihad Holidays is giving travellers the chance to create unforgettable memories this Eid with a selection of holiday packages starting from AED 1,519 per person. Take advantage of Etihad Holidays’ Eid travel sale and choose…Continue Reading
Flagship Jumbo Electronics Is The Latest Addition To The Galleria Al Maryah Island’s Unrivalled Retail Mix
The Galleria Al Maryah Island will be home to Jumbo Electronics’ flagship store in the capital when the mall’s much-anticipated expansion opens its doors to the public on September 4th 2019. Combined with immersive entertainment…Continue Reading
Exciting Role For Private Companies At World Road Congress Abu Dhabi 2019 Explored In Recent Workshop
The World Road Congress Abu Dhabi 2019 provides a real opportunity for the private sector to “meet the decision makers” in the roads and transport industry, a recent workshop hosted by the Department of Transport…Continue Reading
Enjoy Mega Savings & Tax-Free Shopping This Eid!
As the highly-anticipated 24-Hour Mega Sale returns to Yas Mall for the third year running, visitors to the world class shopping, dining and entertainment destination, will have the opportunity to make big savings and even…Continue Reading
Khalifa Port Cements Its Position As A Global Maritime Hub With Arrival Of Two 20,000-Plus TEU China COSCO SHIPPING Mega-Vessels At CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal
CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, a container terminal built and operated by China’s COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CSP) at Khalifa Port in partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports, has received two of the world’s largest mega-vessels within…Continue Reading
Consortium Of EDF Renewables, Masdar And Green Of Africa Named Successful Bidder For Morocco’s Landmark Noor Midelt Phase 1 Hybrid Solar Power Plant
The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) has announced that the consortium of EDF Renewables, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (“Masdar”) and Green of Africa has been awarded the tender for the design, financing, construction,…Continue Reading
Emirates Nature-WWF, Partners Tag 36 Turtles In Ongoing Gulf Green Turtle Conservation Project
Emirates Nature-WWF, and its partners, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, EAD, and the Marine Research Foundation, MRF, successfully managed to tag 36 turtles using satellite transmitters. This was done to ensure that they belong to no single…Continue Reading
Only 10 Days Left On Discounts Up To 30 Per Cent Across A Range Of #ABUDHABIGP 2019 Packages
Organisers of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019 have today announced there are only 10 days remaining to take advantage of the 30 per cent discount period, which runs until 31st…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Community Development, Etihad Airways And Abu Dhabi Airports Provide Senior Emiratis With Exclusive Benefits
The Ministry of Community Development and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch the Etihad Senior Emiratis Basma Programme, which offers UAE nationals over the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Participating In IMEX 2019 In Frankfurt
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has announced that it is participating in IMEX 2019, a global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) event, as part of its efforts to diversify its portfolio and help…Continue Reading
Al Suwaidi Marine Announces Support To Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2019
Following the success of the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) in 2018, organisers Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that UAE-based boat manufacturer Al Suwaidi Marine (ASM), will…Continue Reading
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi Supports Make A Wish Foundation UAE With Special Ramadan Bazaar
With the aim of giving the residents of the capital an opportunity to embrace the community spirt and spend precious time with family and friends, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi is hosting a series of activities.…Continue Reading
Torrente Completes Pole Hat-Trick In Portugal As Team Abu Dhabi Turn On Power
Shaun Torrente completed a remarkable F1H2O World Championship hat-trick by clinching pole position for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Portugal as Team Abu Dhabi scored a second successive one-two qualifying success in Portimao. Torrente produced a…Continue Reading
Miral Closes Two Residential Plot Sales At Yas Bay
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, has signed two land sales at Yas Bay with Siadah International Real Estate Development LLC, which in its turn plans to develop two residential buildings on the waterfront. Yas…Continue Reading
Yas Island Launches Travel Content Awards Program
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure & entertainment hub, last night launched the first-ever Yas Island Travel Content Awards at an exclusive Iftar event at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi. The awards program will celebrate…Continue Reading
Masdar Honours Key Sponsors And Partners Of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has honoured the sponsors and partners of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2019, the largest sustainability gathering in the Middle East. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer…Continue Reading
Hip Hop Superstar Travis Scott To Headline Friday Night Yasalam After-Race Concert At 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment have today revealed the first global music superstar to perform at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concert for the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019 weekend. It was announced…Continue Reading
JLL Acts As An Advisor On The Development Of Qasr Al Watan, A Unique Cultural Landmark In Abu Dhabi
JLL, the world’s leading real estate investment advisory firm, was appointed as an advisor for the development of the latest cultural attraction in Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, a unique cultural landmark housed within the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Extends Its Popular Free Two-Night Abu Dhabi Getaway Offer
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced it is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the special offer in its opening…Continue Reading
2019 IWWF World Wakeboard Championships To Be Held In Abu Dhabi
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s (IWWF) Executive Board has approved the bid for the 2019 IWWF World Wakeboard Championships to be held in Abu Dhabi. The event will be organised by the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Hosts Lulu Group International And The Department Of Health Abu Dhabi, To Mark The Inauguration Of The WEQAYA Food Program
The Mall at World Trade Centre (The Mall at WTCAD), welcomed H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and member of the Abu…Continue Reading
Al Tayer Clinches First Grand Prix Victory In Portugal
Rashed Al Tayer capped a superb double triumph for Team Abu Dhabi in the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship by recording his first Grand Prix victory in Portugal. The Emirati fought off a fierce challenge…Continue Reading
Project Warehouse By Festember To Celebrate Creativity In The UAE This Ramadan
From glittering jewellery, to fragrant teas, curated fashion collections and an exciting line-up of Majlis entertainment, Project Warehouse by Festember returns to Yas Island this Ramadan with its unique pop-up concept designed to celebrate a…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adopts New Boeing Toolbox Mobile Library To Enhance Maintenance Performance
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced Boeing’s Toolbox Mobile Library, an iPad mobile application, to enable its Technical Operations team to improve the efficiency of its maintenance engineers and…Continue Reading
Stay Active During Ramadan And Challenge Yourself With All-New Community Fitness Events At Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit will host its busiest ever Ramadan line-up of community health and fitness events, it was announced today. In addition to its popular StartYAS (Sundays), TrainYAS (Tuesdays) and GoYAS (Wednesday) events that will…Continue Reading
The Galleria Al Maryah Island Commemorates The Year Of Tolerance With An Exclusive Ramadan Exhibition In Collaboration With The National Archive
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is devoting this year’s Holy Month to the Year of Tolerance with a never-before-seen photography exhibition in collaboration with the National Archive. The incredible exhibition is now open to all…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi’s Al Tayer Shows World Title Potential In Portugal
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer produced a sparkling performance in the Grand Prix of Portugal to present himself as a serious title challenger in the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship. The Emirati hit the…Continue Reading
The Cultural Foundation Celebrates Ramadan With Special Activities
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is organising a variety of activities at the Cultural Foundation to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, with the special programme led by…Continue Reading
Rashid Hopes French Endurance Triumph Can Inspire World Aquabike Success In Portugal
Rashid Al Tayer hopes that one world championship triumph with Team Abu Dhabi can help inspire him to another in Portugal this weekend. The Emirati has set his sights on victory in the Runabout GP1…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And International Cooperation, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Launch Al Maha Diplomacy Initiative
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched the joint Al Maha Diplomacy initiative to preserve local…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Delivers Lecture On Global Development Assistance At Emirates Diplomatic Academy
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, delivered a lecture at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) in Abu Dhabi, to highlight the Fund’s role in promoting socio-economic development…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Names Hala Abu Dhabi As Official Travel, Destination Management Partner For Key Events
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Etihad Airways appointing Hala Abu Dhabi, the Destination and Leisure Management division of Etihad Airways, the national airline of…Continue Reading
Rashid Hopes French Endurance Triumph Can Inspire World Aquabike Success In Portugal
Rashid Al Tayer hopes that one world championship triumph with Team Abu Dhabi can help inspire him to another in Portugal this weekend. The Emirati has set his sights on victory in the Runabout GP1…Continue Reading
Student Showcase 2019 Returns To Manarat Al Saadiyat
The sixth edition of the Student Showcase, which this year is themed ‘Zayed and Tolerence’, has opened on Sunday, May 5, at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. The event, which is organised by the Department…Continue Reading
Singapore Joins The Etihad Cargo Freighter Network
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today launched scheduled freighter flights from its hub in Abu Dhabi to Singapore’s Changi International Airport. The weekly flights will continue to Ho…Continue Reading
The Galleria Al Maryah Island Commemorates The Year Of Tolerance With An Exclusive Ramadan Exhibition In Collaboration With The National Archive
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is devoting this year’s Holy Month to the Year of Tolerance with a never-before-seen photography exhibition in collaboration with the National Archive. The incredible exhibition is now open to all…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hotels Record Strong Double-Digit Rise In Revenues In Q1 of 2019
The latest figures released by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) for the emirate’s hospitality sector reveal that total hotel revenues for the emirate for Q1 of 2019 have…Continue Reading
ADNOC And ExxonMobil CEOs Discuss New Opportunities During Visit To Review Progress Of US$ 30 Billion Upper Zakum Expansion
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Darren W. Woods, Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil), met…Continue Reading
Two New Developments To Add To Abu Dhabi’s Exciting Future
His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of NCT&H said: “I strongly believe in the Abu Dhabi and UAE economy. The community and tourism development is a key aspiration of the UAE and…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Reduces Carbon Footprint
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by implementing fuel saving initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Following a number of improvements aimed at enhancing operational…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Pharmaceutical Event To Address The 1.3 Million UAE Residents Impacted By Asthma
CPhI Middle East and Africa, the leading global pharmaceutical event, will address the increasing prevalence of Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) in the region when the event returns to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi’s Al Mulla Begins World Title Defence In Portugal
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Mulla will be looking to extend his remarkable unbeaten run to a seventh Grand Prix when the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship gets under way in Portugal next weekend. The…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Selects Dell Technologies To Accelerate Its Digital Transformation Journey
Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies that will see the organisations combine their expertise in maritime and IT to develop technology-based concepts, solutions and services specifically for the…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Rebrands Cargo Loyalty Scheme And Launches New Global Customer Program
Etihad Cargo, the Cargo and Logistics Services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today reveals a new Global Customer program and a rebranded cargo loyalty scheme named “PayloadRewards”. Launched in 2013 as one of the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Increases Frequencies To London Heathrow For The Busy Summer Season
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow during the busy summer period. The additional flights will be operated by a Boeing 787-9…Continue Reading
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon Launches Free Weekly Training Sessions
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, together with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has launched free training sessions for runners to prepare for the 2019 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon. The training sessions, which kick-off on 6th May, will…Continue Reading
Etihad Rail DB Appointed As ‘Shadow Operator’ For Stage Two Of UAE’s National Rail Network
Etihad Rail DB, the joint venture company between Etihad Rail, the developer of the UAE’s national railway network and Deutsche Bahn (DB) is set to provide ‘Shadow Operator’ services for Stage Two of the Etihad…Continue Reading
Khalifa University Ranked In Asia’s Top 30
The Khalifa University of Science and Technology has announced that it has risen to 28 in the prestigious Times Higher Education, THE, Asia University Rankings 2019 that was released in Abu Dhabi. With the new…Continue Reading
Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre’s Breakfast Seminar Comes To Abu Dhabi For The First Time
The Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) hosted its latest ‘Breakfast with EMAC’ seminar in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre (ADGMAC) in Abu Dhabi on 2nd May. The session included a plenary…Continue Reading
SatSure Startup Wins USD 10,000 At StartAD’s Construction Focused Venture Launchpad
SatSure, a geospatial data analytics company which leverages advances in satellites, machine learning, and big data analytics, has won the IMKAN Innovation Award worth USD 10,000 at startAD’s Venture Launchpad. Organized by startAD, the Abu…Continue Reading
Emirates Diplomatic Academy Hosts Lecture On Sheikh Zayed’s Leadership Qualities By His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim
The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) hosted His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Dubai Police and General Security, for a guest lecture on the leadership qualities of the founding father of the…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi On Top Of The World After Emphatic Victory In France
Team Abu Dhabi, on top of the powerboat racing world after a superb victory in the the 24 Hours of Rouen, quickly set their sights on more championship titles today. Reigning Formula 1 individual champion…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Art Concludes Third Edition Of Art + Technology Workshops
Abu Dhabi Art has concluded the third edition of their popular Art + Technology workshops as part of the fair’s year-round programme, to engage the wider community with innovative artistic events and activations. The Art…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Announces Choc-A-Bloc Calendar In May 2019
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is hosting several events in May, adding further momentum to its ongoing efforts to enhance the UAE capital’s position as a regional business tourism hub. ADNEC has made all…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Launches Second Bid Round For Five Major Exploration Blocks With Substantial Oil And Gas Potential
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today – as part of Abu Dhabi’s block licensing strategy and on behalf of the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) – the details of the second round of…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Finishes Its Successful Participation At Arabian Travel Market 2019
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, the region’s leading travel and tourism event taking place this year from 28 April – 1 May, drew to a close today, with the Department of Culture and Tourism –…Continue Reading
Al Ain Convention Centre Contributes AED2.604 Billion To Abu Dhabi’s Economy In Five Years
Al Ain Convention Centre (AACC), the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), has contributed AED2.604 billion to the economy of Al Ain in direct and indirect impact between 2014 and 2018,…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Boosts Commercial Organization With Emirati Leadership Appointments
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today announces several Emirati national appointments within its commercial division, in a further step towards enhancing both its Global Customer program as well…Continue Reading
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island – A New Era Of Shopping, Dining And Entertainment
Over the past 6 years, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island has established itself as Abu Dhabi’s go-to destination for luxury and fine dining. In September, with The Galleria expansion, the experience for the consumer is…Continue Reading
Torrente Gives Team Abu Dhabi Early Lead In France
Team Abu Dhabi made a solid start to the 24 Hours of Rouen in Northern France today as reigning F1 world champion Shaun Torrente grabbed the lead in the prestigious international powerboat endurance race With…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Visit California To Increase Tourism To America’s Golden State
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Visit California to promote the Golden State to travellers from around the world. The agreement was announced this week at the Arabian Travel Market…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Celebrates World Day For Safety And Health At Work
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today hosted a health and safety awareness workshop for its staff to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2019 (World OSH Day), launched by the International…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Lights Up Burj Khalifa In Dubai With A Dazzling ‘Choose Well’ Show
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has lit up the world’s tallest building, the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a spectacular branded light and sound display to celebrate the next stage of…Continue Reading
Miral Projects Worth AED 6.2 Billion Under Construction On Yas Island
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, is investing AED 6.2 billion into entertainment and leisure projects on Yas Island, with steady growth reaffirmed as it achieves 28 million visits in 2018. “These 2018 figures confirm…Continue Reading
Honeywell Innovation Center At Masdar City To Advance Digitalization Across UAE
Honeywell, the global technology leader, today launched its new Honeywell Masdar Innovation Center in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, and senior…Continue Reading
Embrace The Spirit Of The Holy Month With Loved Ones At The Galleria On Al Maryah Island
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island will showcase a unique photography exhibition marking the Year of Tolerance, before welcoming visitors with a variety of family-friendly activations from 8pm to 11pm during the final five days…Continue Reading
New Public Art For Reem Central Park Commissioned By Aldar And Abu Dhabi Art
Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Art (under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi), has commissioned a series of public artworks for the newly opened Reem Central Park as…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Aim For Big Endurance Triumph In France
Team Abu Dhabi are primed for a major effort to secure a second victory in the prestigious 24 Hours of Rouen endurance race which gets under way on the River Seine in Northern France on…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Features First Arabic Speaking AI News Anchor In The World
Abu Dhabi Media (“ADM” or the Company), one of the fastest growing, multi-platform media and entertainment organizations in the Middle East and Sogou Inc. (NYSE: SOGO), an innovator in search and a leader in China’s…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches New Fully-Customisable Economy Experience
Etihad Airways has unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The retrofit programme, which includes new personalised wireless streaming entertainment to…Continue Reading
EPAA Launches 2-Day Sir Bu Nair Festival Entitled ‘The Sea Is Our Life’
Organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), the 20th Sir Bu Nair Festival was launched on Sunday 28th of April with the theme ‘The Sea Is Our Life’. Several government organisations are participating…Continue Reading
Almarzooqi Bags Third Victory In UAE Flyboarding Championship
Manea Habeeb Almarzooqi completed a hat-trick of victories in the third round of the UAE Fly Board Championship in Abu Dhabi. Adding to his successes in the first two rounds Almarzooqi won from Ali Saeed…Continue Reading
2nd Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation Festival Underlines Abu Dhabi’s Position As A Leader Of Tolerance
Abu Dhabi has once again shown the leading role it plays in promoting cultural diversity, tolerance and unity while preserving traditions spanning the entire Islamic world, according to exhibitors and visitors at the 2nd Organisation…Continue Reading
Exhibitors Offer Discounts Up To 60% On Books At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019 (ADIBF) is offering a range of substantial price reductions on books, with discounts ranging from 20% to 60%. The initiative aims to encourage visitors to buy books, in a…Continue Reading
Flying Foiler By ENATA To Join Abu Dhabi International Boat Show Line-Up In 2019
ENATA Marine’s, Foiler – The Flying Yacht, will be one of the stars of the show when it arrives at the second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS 2019). Organised by Abu…Continue Reading
Emirates Diplomatic Academy Draws Attention To Humanitarian Challenges, Role Of Diplomacy In Sahel Region In High-Level Panel Discussion
The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), hosted a panel discussion on ‘Humanitarian Challenges in the Sahel…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Providing ‘Perfect Stage To Keep Cultural Traditions Alive’ At 2nd Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation Festival
The 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival (OIC), held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until Saturday, April…Continue Reading
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation Takes Part In Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is participating in the 29th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, held on April 24-30, 2019, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The Foundation’s objectives from…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Landmarks Lit Up In Colours Of Sri Lankan National Flag
Abu Dhabi’s key landmarks this evening lit up in colours of the Sri Lankan National Flag in solidarity with the Asian country’s leadership and people following the recent terrorist attacks against churches and hotels in…Continue Reading
Majid Al Futtaim Officially Opens AED 300 Million My City Centre Masdar, Set To Be Abu Dhabi’s Most Sustainable Mall
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today launched Abu Dhabi’s most sustainable retail destination – My City Centre Masdar. The AED 300…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo’s Digital Transformation Hails New Era Of Cargo Management And Customer Engagement
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today celebrates its position as a market leader in the air cargo digitalisation and innovation space six months after migrating to a new…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Motors Launches New BMW & MINI Leasing Programme That Puts Flexibility, Luxury And Convenience In The Driving Seat
Driving your own luxury BMW or MINI vehicle is now easier and more convenient than ever before thanks to great new leasing offers and options from Abu Dhabi Motors. The exclusive BMW Group importer in…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi To Display A Selection Of The World’s Earliest Photographs
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s fourth international exhibition of the cultural season A World of Exchanges, Photographs 1842 – 1896: An Early Album of the World, explores the development of photography in its first years of existence,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Primed To Show Diversity Of Islam At 2nd Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation Festival
Abu Dhabi will shine the spotlight on tolerance, cultural diversity and unity when the 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister…Continue Reading
Pressure On Almarzooqi In UAE Flyboard Championship
The spotlight will be on Manea Habeeb Almarzooqi when Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club stages the third round of the UAE Flyboard Championship on Friday. After dominating the last two rounds, Almarzooqi will be…Continue Reading
The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Hosts ‘Dansation Arabia 2019’ Auditions
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the city, is the official partner in Abu Dhabi of ‘Dansation Arabia 2019’, the UAE’s biggest…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs New Long-Term Agreement For Base Oil Sales Into India
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, that it has signed another significant long-term sales agreement with an important end-user consumer – the Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) – for its high-quality base oil,…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment Hosts Discussion On Book About Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCA) organized a discussion on the book For the People of the Planet: Zayed – A Legacy in Sustainable Development. The event marked the arrival of the publication in leading book…Continue Reading
Ma’an Authority Reveals Mission To Make A Social Impact In Abu Dhabi
Supporting the growth of the community, developing innovative solutions for social challenges and encouraging collaboration are at the heart of the new strategic vision for the Ma’an Authority for Social Contribution, revealed today. Meaning ‘togetherness’…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment, Coalition Circle Pledge To Transform Plastic Recycling Model In Abu Dhabi
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has teamed up with the Coalition of Innovation in Recycling towards a Closed Loop Economy ( Coalition Circle) to pilot a closed loop recycling model for plastic…Continue Reading
Rewayat Brings Bill Clinton And Thich Naht Hanh To Arabic Readers
Rewayat, an imprint of Kalimat Publishing Group, will release the first-edition Arabic translations of two popular works; The President is Missing (2018), the much-talked-about political thriller co-authored by Bill Clinton and James Patterson; and Old…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Attracts Over 250 Emirati students To Maritime Industry Open Day
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, the education arm of Abu Dhabi Ports, welcomed over 250 Emiratis to a Maritime Industry Open Day in collaboration with the Human Resources Authority with the goal of selecting outstanding Emirati…Continue Reading
Team Thunderstorm Triumph In The Formula Ethara National Finals At Yas Conference Centre
Yas Conference Centre at Yas Marina Circuit welcomed the fifth edition of Formula Ethara National Finals – a STEAM-based competition for schools from the UAE and, for the first time ever, Oman. Having established a…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Voted Most Instagrammable In The World
The UAE capital has won yet another global accolade, as its Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort has just been ranked ‘The Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World’, in a poll conducted by Luxury Travel Advisor,…Continue Reading
ADNOC Reaches Major Milestone With First-Ever UAE-Produced Calcined Coke Export Shipment
The first-ever shipment of UAE-produced calcined coke has begun its maiden voyage to mainland China. 10,500 tons of calcined coke were loaded by ADNOC Refining, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC),…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hotel Voted ‘Most Instagrammable’ In The World
The UAE capital has won yet another global accolade, as its Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort has just been ranked ‘The Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World’, in a poll conducted by Luxury Travel Advisor,…Continue Reading
Brothers Claim Double Triumph In UAE Wakeboarding Championship
Emirati star Omeir Saeed added another title to his growing collection with victory in the UAE Wakeboard Championship in Abu Dhabi. The 21-year-old Red Bull athlete lived up to his reputation as the country’s top…Continue Reading
Foundation Stone Of Abu Dhabi’s First Hindu Temple Laid
The foundation stone for the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi was laid in the Bu Marikha area on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway. A cultural complex with an art gallery, halls, library, gym and more…Continue Reading
Department Of Urban Planning And Municipalities And Smart Crowd Holdings Ltd. Sign MOU At Cityscape Abu Dhabi
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Smart Crowd Holdings Limited on April 16th, 2019 in the presence of His Excellency Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed,…Continue Reading
Ran Jia Performs At Abu Dhabi Theatre – Abu Dhabi Classics
Chinese piano master Ran Jia put on a spectacular show yesterday evening to mark the finale of this year’s Abu Dhabi Classics 2018-19 season, which has been organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism…Continue Reading
Tadweer Opens Region’s First Battery Solar System At Al Dhafra Landfill
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) today opened the first battery solar system in the region at its Al Dhafra Landfill. A solar-plus-storage plant is an energy storage system charged by a connected solar power…Continue Reading
UAE Star Omeir Lines Up New Wakeboarding Target In Abu Dhabi
Emirati star Omeir Saeed returns to action in Friday’s UAE Wakeboard Championship in Abu Dhabi with his thoughts already drifting towards next year’s world series. The 21-year-old Red Bull athlete will start as hot favourite…Continue Reading
Aldar Properties Endorses New Law Allowing Land Ownership For Foreigners
Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’) endorses today’s highly significant announcement by the Government of Abu Dhabi that henceforward, all foreigners will be entitled to own the freehold of land and properties which they purchase in investment…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Eco-Friendly Mall, My City Centre Masdar To Open On April 24
Majid Al Futtaim is set to welcome visitors to My City Centre Masdar, its first ever lifestyle destination in the capital, on April 24. The opening of the mall will be the company’s 25th shopping…Continue Reading
Regional Internal Auditors Conference Opens In Abu Dhabi With Digitization On Agenda
The role of Internal Audit (IA) has been changing due to business complexity and the introduction of new technologies. Digitization and technological advancements are posing significant challenges to IA functions at organizations, His Excellency Hamad…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Operate Single-Use Plastic Free Flight On Earth Day As Part Of Its Commitment To Sustainability
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects…Continue Reading
A Celebration Of Islam And Bonding Of Nations
The 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, will be a four-day celebration of Islam and a platform for…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And The Department Of Culture And Tourism Bring Abu Dhabi To Jeddah Using 3d Projection Mapping
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are taking Jeddah residents on an immersive tour of Abu Dhabi across…Continue Reading
Tamouh Introduces ‘Happy Living’ At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
Leading Abu Dhabi property development firm, Tamouh, has today announced its new ‘Happy Living’ strategy, which will be adopted in all its future developments. The holistic strategy has been inspired by the National Programme for…Continue Reading
Bawadi Mall Launches Shopping Bonanza As Part Of Retail Abu Dhabi (RAD) Spring Sales
A mega shopping bonanza is set to hit Al Ain’s Bawadi Mall this spring. The huge sales frenzy will begin on 15th April and continue all the way until 1st May as part of the…Continue Reading
Citi Inaugurates New Offices At Abu Dhabi Global Market
Citi announces the opening of its new offices at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre. H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, ADGM Chairman, attended the inauguration ceremony, joining Citi executives David…Continue Reading
AED50 Billion Government Stimulus Package Expected To Ease Pressure On The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market In The Medium To Long Term, According To Chestertons Q1 Report
Despite downward corrections and new supply entering the Abu Dhabi residential market, the medium to long-term outlook is more encouraging thanks to a AED50 billion government stimulus package and the introduction of new visa rules…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Hosts Major Events In April
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is hosting several major local and international events throughout the month of April, including three key events this week. Set to welcome tens of thousands of visitors from the…Continue Reading
ZonesCorp To Announce Two Mega Investment Projects At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
ZonesCorp is set to announce two new and modern investment projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019. The largest real estate exhibition in the UAE capital will run from 16…Continue Reading
Lombard Odier Becomes The First Swiss Private Bank To Receive A License To Operate At The Abu Dhabi Global Market
Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd has become the first Swiss private bank to receive a license to operate at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the capital’s international financial hub. This marks the Bank’s…Continue Reading
DPM Unveils New Landmark Projects Designed To Improve Livability And Quality Of Life In At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
The Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) will be unveiling a number of exciting new projects at this year’s Cityscape Exhibition on the 16th April 2019. At the Exhibition and under the banner of “Transforming…Continue Reading
Morocco In Abu Dhabi Showcases Glimpses Of Authentic Heritage In UAE Malls
Morocco in Abu Dhabi promotion booths are set to represent the uniqueness and originality of the country’s heritage, unfolding glimpses of Moroccan culture and fine art to UAE’s communities across Abu Dhabi and Dubai shopping…Continue Reading
DCT Celebrates World Heritage Day At Al Ain Palace Museum
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, is organising an event to celebrate World Heritage Day, which is marked on 18th April, at Al Ain Palace Museum, as part of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Selects IBS Software To Transform Operational Efficiency And Improve Guest Satisfaction
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and IBS Software (IBS), a leading provider of new generation IT travel solutions, have signed a contract to enhance the airline’s operations. This will be done by…Continue Reading
Provis Estate Management Gears Up For Cityscape Abu Dhabi Debut
Provis, the company launched by Aldar Properties to deliver market leading, innovative estate management solutions, will be showcasing a series of residential projects during its participation in the upcoming Cityscape Abu Dhabi. Projects to be…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties To Showcase Diversified Project Portfolio At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, is gearing up to participate in Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019. The 13th edition of the leading annual real estate exhibition…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions And Benefits Fund joins KKR And BlackRock In Landmark ADNOC Pipeline Infrastructure Investment Agreement
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it has entered into a follow-on pipeline infrastructure investment agreement with the Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund (ADRPBF). ADRPBF will invest AED 1.1…Continue Reading
Tilal Properties To Showcase Tilal City At Cityscape Abu Dhabi
Tilal Properties, a joint venture between Sharjah Asset Management and Eskan Real Estate Development, announced its participation in the Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019, which is scheduled to be held from April 16-18 at Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Award-Winning Singer Sami Yusuf To Play Emirates Palace
Award-winning singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and global humanitarian Sami Yusuf is to play a special concert at Emirates Palace, in Abu Dhabi, on 25 April as part of the 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival (OICF), which…Continue Reading
Binghatti Developers To Launch Binghatti Gateway At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
Binghatti Developers, one of the leading real estate development companies in the UAE, is set to launch Binghatti Gateway at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019, the premier property exhibition taking place at the Abu Dhabi National…Continue Reading
Free Two-Night Getaway In Abu Dhabi With Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is inviting travellers flying through Abu Dhabi to enjoy a free stopover in the capital of the UAE, as part of a landmark global promotion launching today. Abu Dhabi is a vibrant and…Continue Reading
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi To Explore Life And Work Of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), who emerged from New York’s avant-garde scene to become one of the most famous artists of the contemporary era, will be the focus of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s special programme of events…Continue Reading
CultureSummit Abu Dhabi’s Penultimate Day Examines Pressing Cultural Issues
A third day of panel sessions, interactive workshops, and artistic performances has come to an end at CultureSummit Abu Dhabi 2019. Organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the…Continue Reading
Huge Crowds Witness The Very Best Of Arabic Alternative Music, Art & Culture At WASLA 2019
WASLA, the ultimate Arabic alternative music festival, was back for its most ambitious instalment yet on Friday last, April 5th, in its new home at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai. The organising team, along with…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliners To Johannesburg, Lagos And Milan
This Summer, Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, effective 1 August, Lagos, effective 2 August, and Milan, effective 1 September, replacing the Airbus A330s…Continue Reading
Project Warehouse By Festember Returns To Abu Dhabi
This Ramadan, the popular fair Project Warehouse returns to Abu Dhabi for a vibrant celebration of contemporary culture, featuring a diverse array of art, cuisine, fashion and design. Organised by Festember and hosted by Yas…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Finances 78 Healthcare Sector Projects Worth AED4.1 Billion In 16 Countries
From its inception in 1971 until December 2018, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, financed 78 healthcare projects in 16 countries with a total value of AED…Continue Reading
The Galleria On Al Maryah Island’s Prestigious Dining Collection Restaurants Honoured At FACT Magazine’s Dining Awards 2019
A total of ten Dining Collection restaurants at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island have been recognised as best-in-class and favourite locations at the 2019 FACT Dining Awards. Zuma, the contemporary Japanese concept, secured the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Announces Winners Of “MAFNOOD” Internal Excellence Award
Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi as well as Fujairah Terminals and KIZAD, announced the winners of the 3rd cycle of its internal…Continue Reading
‘Morocco In Abu Dhabi’ Kicks-Off 17th April
The fourth edition of ‘Morocco in Abu Dhabi’ will kick-off in the UAE capital this April, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC. Taking place from 17th to 30th April, the event is in…Continue Reading
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort To Host Moroccan Pop Star Samira Said
Moroccan diva Samira Said will be performing at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort on 30thApril. To ensure guests have an opportunity to watch the pop starin action, the luxurious resort has designed a special deal…Continue Reading
Thrilling Preview At Yas Marina Circuit As World Rallycross Teams Warm Up Ahead Of Qualifying
With a tremendous roar from their 600 brake horsepower engines and a feast of sideways power slides, the World Rallycross drivers took to Yas Marina Circuit’s purpose-built 1.2-km track for a warm up session earlier…Continue Reading
My City Centre Masdar To Officially Open Doors On April 24
SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars for the opening of My City Centre Masdar on April 24 Majid Al Futtaim would like to invite you to experience its first lifestyle destination in the capital, which…Continue Reading
UAE President Awards Indian Prime Minister The Zayed Medal
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has conferred on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Zayed Medal, the highest decoration awarded to kings, presidents and heads of states. The award comes in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Allocates US $ 80 Million For Water Sector Project In Argentina
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, today approved US $ 80 million (AED294 million) in funding to contribute to the economic development of Argentina through supporting a…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Circuit Prepares To Welcome Inaugural FIA World Rallycross Of Abu Dhabi
The Middle East’s first ever FIA World Rallycross rallycross race weekend rolls into Abu Dhabi tomorrow [Thursday] and organisers have revealed a behind-the-scenes look at preparations underway. Over the next three days, the global motorsport…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Presents ‘My Story’ E-Book On Board
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is honoured to be the only national airline to introduce ’My Story: 50 Memories from 50 Years of Service‘ by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…Continue Reading
Busy Q2 Ahead For Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is gearing up for a busy Q2 with a diverse portfolio of regional and global events scheduled to take place at the UAE capital’s premier event venue from April till…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Enhances Road Feeder Services For Seamless Connectivity Across UAE & GCC
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has once again selected MICCO, a leader in freight management and an integrated supply chain solutions provider, as its road feeder services (RFS)…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi Launches Second Edition Of Its Globally Acclaimed Highway Gallery
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s globally acclaimed Highway Gallery returns for its second edition this spring. From 7 April, ten new artworks from Louvre Abu Dhabi’s collection, reproduced as giant 3D sculptures or 10-metre high billboards, will…Continue Reading
Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi’s Ultimate Waterfront Experience Rises To New Heights As Construction Milestones Reached
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, has revealed a series of development updates at Yas Bay, Yas Island’s upcoming vibrant waterfront community to live, work and play. Once complete, Yas Bay will be home to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Panasonic Avionics Introduce New Wellness Solution
Etihad Airways (Etihad), the national airline of the UAE, and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), have announced a partnership to jointly develop and trial wellness solutions aimed at enhancing the traveller experience. As part of the…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Flies The World’s Top WRX Rally Teams To Abu Dhabi For The Inaugural FIA World Rallycross
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, this week delivered all 17 rally cars along with 200 cubic meters of spare parts for the region’s first ever ‘festival of racing’…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs New Long-Term Agreement For Base Oil Sales Into China
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, that it has concluded a significant long-term sales agreement with the Xiamen Sinolook Oil Co. Ltd., of China, for its high-quality base oil, ADbase. In line…Continue Reading
Twelve-Day Camel Voyage Pays Tribute To Ancient Bedouin Art
A group of-UAE based expats have embarked on a 12-day camel journey through the desert to pay tribute to the traditional Bedouin way of life. Travelers Mike Metzger from the US, Jana Treeck from Germany,…Continue Reading
First-Ever Abu Dhabi Engine Week Kick-Off Is A Resounding Success
The first-ever Abu Dhabi Engine Week launched last weekend in the UAE capital, with tens of thousands of visitors and residents taking part. The event, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Facilitates AED16.5 Billion Worth Of Business Deals For UAE Companies In 10 Years
In a bid to support the UAE’s national economy, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has facilitated business deals worth AED16.5 billion for UAE companies over the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Expands Its In-Country Value Program By Appointing 6 Additional Certifying Bodies
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, that it has expanded its In-Country Value (ICV) Program by appointing a group of 6 additional third-party certifying bodies who will be responsible for verifying and…Continue Reading
Dalma Mall Becomes Retailers Most Preferred Choice In Abu Dhabi, Records 99% Plus Occupancy Rate
Setting new standards within the Abu Dhabi shopping mall industry, Dalma mall, one of Abu Dhabi’s iconic retail destination, became one of the few malls to report 99% plus tenancy of the gross leasable area…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix To Host Formula 1® And Sotheby’s Global Auction Collaboration
Formula 1® is delighted to announce a new global multi-year partnership with RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles, which will harness the appeal of two of the world’s premium brands. The…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest And Arab National Bank Launch A Co-Branded Credit Card In Saudi Arabia
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, and the Saudi-headquartered Arab National Bank (ANB) have partnered to launch an ANB Etihad Guest Signature Visa Card in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Yasser Al Yousuf,…Continue Reading
ADNOC Drilling Announces Key Milestone With Completion Of First Integrated Drilling Services Well
ADNOC Drilling, an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) subsidiary, announced, today, the completion of its first fully ‘integrated drilling services’ well in the Al Dabbyia onshore field, in the Al Dhafra Region of the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Travel Advice For 2019 Spring School Holidays
The Spring Break commences at the end of this week with schools in the UAE breaking for holidays. This means many families will start flying out from Thursday 28 March and over the weekend, leading…Continue Reading
Creativity Meets Community At Ideas Abu Dhabi Festival
Ideas Abu Dhabi Festival was a showcase of talented performances, stimulating conversations and engaging activities last evening at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), Saadiyat Island. The open-to-all festival enthralled festival-goers with performances by Arabs…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Jiu Jitsu Championship A Global Sports Hub
With less than a month to go before the world’s leading male, female and Para Jiu-Jitsu athletes descend on the UAE capital for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, ADWPJJC, 2019, a contingent of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Offers Free Luggage Allowance For Golfers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is welcoming golfers to Abu Dhabi’s renowned courses, allowing them to bring their golf clubs free-of-charge, enhancing the city’s sporting credentials and improving the experience of every…Continue Reading
Yas Mall And The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Cut The Lights For Earth Hour
Aldar Properties’ Yas Mall and The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD) will play their parts in marking this year’s Earth Hour. By doing so, the malls hope to raise…Continue Reading
Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup Attracts Thousands Of Young Footballers From All Over The World
Thousands of young footballers from around the world will gather in Abu Dhabi for the most vibrant football tournament the region has ever seen. A total of 130 teams will compete in the Manchester City…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Elenium Sign Partnership To Advance The Future Of Passenger Services
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Elenium, a leading provider of automation technology solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) yesterday for cooperation to develop a variety of innovative solutions in both…Continue Reading
Fifth Edition Of TEDxNYUAD Sheds Light On Ideas Hidden In Plain Sight
As part of the TEDx series, a program that brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe, NYU Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) student organized TEDxNYUAD returns for its…Continue Reading
Saudi Superstar Rabeh Saqr Set To Headline The Mother Of The Nation Festival
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled the performance programme for the Mother of the Nation Festival 2019. Residents and visitors to Abu Dhabi can look forward to…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest Members Can Now Use Miles To Bid On Upgrades
Etihad Airways has enhanced its upgrade system, enabling customers to now use Etihad Guest Miles as a form of payment to bid for a premium seat in a higher cabin. The new function will give…Continue Reading
Reem Mall Set To Transform Regional Retail Industry Through Innovative Data Analytics And Integrated E-Commerce Logistics
Developers behind Abu Dhabi’s $1.2 billion Reem Mall have revealed how innovative data analytics and the introduction of an integrated 23,000 sq.ft. E-commerce logistics hub will make it the world’s first fully digitally enabled smart…Continue Reading
DHL Global Forwarding Sets Up Distribution Centre At Khalifa Industrial Zone In Abu Dhabi
DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international air, sea and road freight services provider has signed a deal with KIZAD – Abu Dhabi’s industrial hub and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, to establish a distribution…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adopts New Real Time Flight Tracking Technology
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is a regional leader by having successfully implemented the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) recommendations for flight tracking ahead of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Global Market Boao Forum For Asia 2019 In Hainan, China
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, is pleased to support and participate in the 2019 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference which is currently taking place in Boao,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Signs Three Agreements With Uzbek Government
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has signed three agreements with the Government of Uzbekistan. These include a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to assess the possibility of…Continue Reading
EPAA Announces Sir Bu Nair Festival 2019
HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the Sir Bu Nair Festival, announced the details of the 20th edition of the festival…Continue Reading
Mubadala And The Republic Of Uzbekistan Concluded Strategic Agreements Across Three Sectors
Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment and development fund, has exchanged a set of strategic agreements with the Republic of Uzbekistan, in which future partnerships can be explored across three key strategic sectors. This…Continue Reading
Tickets Now On Sale For Incredible Five-Day Edition Of The 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Now that the 2019 Formula 1® calendar is underway, Yas Marina Circuit today announced that all ticket options for local and international fans are on sale for what will be its biggest race weekend ever.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Government, XPRIZE Partner To Grow Emirate’s R&D Ecosystem
The Abu Dhabi Government and XPRIZE Foundation have signed a strategic agreement to grow Abu Dhabi’s research and development, R&D, ecosystem. The partnership is a major Ghadan 21 initiative to grow Abu Dhabi’s R&D ecosystem…Continue Reading
Action Zone Opens At The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
The Mall at World Trade Center (The Mall at WTCAD), the mixed-use urban centre in the heart of Abu Dhabi, has welcomed Action Zone, an awesome new entertainment outlet with the latest games and attractions.…Continue Reading
FAB Among First To Upgrade To Finastra’s Fusion Trade Innovation
Over 100 Finastra customers were upgraded to the latest compliant versions of its transaction banking software, Fusion Trade Innovation, ahead of the new SWIFT standards deadline of 17 November 2018. The new ‘Standards MT Release’…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Indian Consortium Onshore Exploration Block In Abu Dhabi’s Competitive Bid Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed agreements, today, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 1 to a consortium of two Indian oil companies, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Indian Oil…Continue Reading
Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Concludes Its Participation At Paris Book Fair
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has successfully concluded its participation at the Paris Book Fair. A major cultural event for book traders and readers, the Paris Book Fair,…Continue Reading
Masdar’s SIADAH Sustainability Project And Sharjah’s Ground-Breaking Tilal City In Cityscape Abu Dhabi Spotlight
Major developers out to lure Abu Dhabi’s property and asset investors maintain ready-made quality infrastructure and attractive payment plans are now key to closing land and villa sales with the UAE capital’s increasingly shrewd buyers.…Continue Reading
Success Story In Numbers: Yas Marina Circuit
In the days leading up to the global launch of the FORMULA 1 2019 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX next week, Organisers have revealed some fascinating facts about the Circuit’s first 10 years. While…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Finances 108 Water Sector Projects Worth AED8 Billion In 56 Countries
From its inception in 1971 until December 2018, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, financed 108 water sector projects in 56 countries with a total value of…Continue Reading
The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Makes It An Extra Special Mother’s Day
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi today joined millions to celebrate Mother’s Day, by amplifying moments of joy with special gifts to new mothers on the occasion of Mother’s Day. As part of…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs MoU Agreements With OMV And Borealis In The Presence Of Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed And Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed, today, two Memorandum of Understanding’s (MoUs) with OMV and one MoU with Borealis to explore new opportunities for collaboration in the downstream sector. The signing of the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates The Success Of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Etihad Airways, official airline partner of the World Games and the national airline of the UAE, highlights the success of the Middle East’s first Special Olympics World Games, which concluded this week in Abu Dhabi.…Continue Reading
World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Anthem Is Now Available To Stream And Download Worldwide On All Digital Stores
The official anthem of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, ‘Right Where I’m Supposed To Be’, has been released with all proceeds going to Special Olympics programs across the world. Produced by the Grammy…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dubai 2019 Celebrates Laying Foundation For Legacy Of Inclusion And A More Unified Tomorrow
A series of social initiatives that will establish the legacy of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have been announced by dignitaries and leading figures from the UAE and Special Olympics. Speaking as the…Continue Reading
This Weekend Sees Abu Dhabi Host Week 13 Of Show Jumping Competitions
Week 13 of the national show jumping competitions will kick this weekend – on Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd – at the Emirates Heritage Club in Abu Dhabi. The show will be held…Continue Reading
Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi And Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Unveil Permanent “Special Olympics Garden”
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have jointly unveiled a “Special Olympics Garden” in the emirate. The new permanent garden…Continue Reading
Tech Park At Masdar City To Position Abu Dhabi As An Innovation Hub For Start-Ups
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy. The strategic hub will house companies receiving funding and mentorship…Continue Reading
“Nothing Is Impossible For Me,” Says Visually Imparied Special Olympics Team New Zealand Swimmer
“Give it your best and do not underestimate your own abilities!” This was the message Special Olympics New Zealand Team swimmer Unity Collins had for every one of the 7,500 athletes participating in the World…Continue Reading
Global Music Superstars To Perform At Spectacular Closing Ceremony For World Games Abu Dhabi
Some of the biggest names in world music will perform at the spectacular Closing Ceremony for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Taking place at Zayed Sports City on Thursday evening, the event will…Continue Reading
Ideas Abu Dhabi Announces Emirati Special Fellows For 2019 Programme
Ideas Abu Dhabi, a two-day ideas festival held in association with the Aspen Institute, is set to return on 27-28 March, bringing together some of the brightest minds from the UAE and around the world…Continue Reading
Saudi Arabian Athlete’s Life Is Changed By Special Olympics World Games
Saudi Arabia Special Olympics bocce athlete Shahad Sunbul has won three golds and two silvers at the Special Olympics World Games. Yet when asked about her favorite memories, this 15-year-old Jeddah native points to all…Continue Reading
Masdar And The Australian Antarctic Division Collaborate To Install The First Solar Panel System At An Australian Antarctic Research Station
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) have successfully installed the first solar panel system at an Australian Antarctic station, it was announced today. The solar installation will provide…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Gulf Air Sign Codeshare Agreement, Strengthening Ties Between The Carriers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing with the summer schedule. The announcement…Continue Reading
Victory At World Games Means More Than Medals For Coach Of UAE Women’s Unified Football Teams
Houriya Taheri knows how the power of sport can change people’s lives for the better. The first Arab woman to receive a professional football coaching license and the current UAE Women’s National Team Assistant Coach,…Continue Reading
US Hip-Hop Supergroup Migos To Perform At Inaugural World Rallycross Weekend
Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment today revealed that U.S. rap trio Migos will headline the FIA RALLYCROSS OF ABU DHABI 2019 After-Race Concert on Friday 5th April at du Arena as part of Abu…Continue Reading
Abandoned Special Olympics Bharat Athlete Shows Strength To Win Four Silvers
A young Special Olympics Bharat (India) athlete who was abandoned by her parents did her country proud yesterday by winning four silvers in the powerlifting competitions at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Shallu,…Continue Reading
ADNOC Wins National Award For Oil And Gas Project Of The Year
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has won a national award for the Oil and Gas Project of the Year at the 2019 MEED Projects Awards. The award was presented to ADNOC for the…Continue Reading
Expo 2020 Dubai Team Supports Special Olympics With Volunteers While Picking Up Key Learnings
Expo 2020 Dubai team members have lent their support as volunteers at Special Olympics World Games 2019 this. Based at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) the volunteers have used the opportunity to take away…Continue Reading
Leaders, TV Stars, And Sporting Heroes Use Social Media To Show Support For World Games Abu Dhabi
Superstar sportsmen and women, actors, singers, media personalities and world leaders have taken to social media to show their support for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. With the World Games now in full…Continue Reading
Aldar Investments Sells Al Murjan Tower For AED 289 Million
Aldar Investments is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of Al Murjan, a residential tower in Abu Dhabi for AED 289 million. The sale represents Aldar Investments’ second transaction since its creation…Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia Wins First Gold In Swimming At Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Day four of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 saw another strong performance by Saudi Arabia’s athletes, with Abdulaziz Alharthi winning the event’s first gold medal in swimming. Saudi Arabia won three gold,…Continue Reading
Thousands Of Volunteers Help To Keep The Games In Play At Special Olympics Abu Dhabi 2019
While the athletes celebrate their sporting victories, coaches draw up their game plans and spectators cheer from the stands, thousands of volunteers are hard at work making sure Special Olympics World Games 2019 is an…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi Helping To Change People’s Perceptions Of Middle East
The way people perceive the Middle East is being changed forever thanks to Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 and the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Families who have…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Collects Over 120 Tons Of Floating Sea Debris
Safeen, the leading provider of integrated marine services in the Middle East and subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, has collected over 120 tons of floating sea debris in Abu Dhabi waters last year, recycling more…Continue Reading
Former Refugee Inspired By His Teammates And Athletes Of Determination At World Games
When Gerald Mballe, 20-years-old, escaped his homeland for a better life, he never thought he would be representing his adopted nation at a global sporting event four years later. This week, Mballe has been in…Continue Reading
Music Superstars To Join Athletes At Spectacular Closing Ceremony For World Games Abu Dhabi
Some of the biggest names in the world of music will perform at the spectacular Closing Ceremony for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Taking place at Zayed Sports City on Thursday evening, the…Continue Reading
UAE Football Team Secures Another Victory At World Games
The Special Olympics UAE Football team continued its impressive winning streak by beating Korea in the team’s opening match of the second round 11-a-side football competition. The UAE put on a dominant display to win…Continue Reading
Middle East Special Event Awards Short Lists Abu Dhabi International Boat Show
With seven months until the 2019 edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), the inaugural edition in 2018 is still generating buzz after being short-listed by the Middle East Special Event (MESE) in…Continue Reading
NYU Abu Dhabi Professor Philip Kennedy Wins Sheikh Zayed Book Award In The Arab Culture In Other Languages Category
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, and Comparative Literature Philip Kennedy has been announced as the winner of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s ‘Arab Culture in Other Languages’ category for…Continue Reading
Three Gold Medals For UAE National Cycling Team In Special Olympics
The UAE national cycling team for the Special Olympics won three gold medals and a silver medal during today’s competitions held at the Yas Marina Circuit, taking the lead from 17 countries participating in the…Continue Reading
Lucifer Movie Star Cast To Dazzle UAE At Dalma Mall
Promoting the much-anticipated movie Lucifer, superstar Mohanlal will be seen along with other celebrated cast members – Manju Warrier, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Murali Gopy and Antony Perumbavoor in Dalma Mall on March 22, from…Continue Reading
noon Hosts Pop Up Stores At The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace, is ready for the action at the Special Olympic World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 taking place until 21st March 2019. As official sponsor and onsite merchandise retailer, noon is…Continue Reading

