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
Nissan Powers Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge For 16th Consecutive Year
Nissan Middle East is gearing up for another exciting season of desert racing, as it looks forward to powering the 2019 edition of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (ADDC). Taking to the dunes from 31…Continue Reading
New Permanent Public Artworks In Abu Dhabi To Deliver A Lasting Legacy Of Inclusion
Six major public artworks commissioned by Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 to celebrate people of determination were unveiled at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, as part of the legacy of the Games,…Continue Reading
Ideas Abu Dhabi Returns With Line-Up Of Inspiring Global Speakers
Ideas Abu Dhabi, a two-day ideas festival bringing together some of the brightest minds from the UAE and around the world to tackle complex global challenges, returns for the third time on 27-28 March. Part…Continue Reading
Beekeeping To Get Boost In The UAE
ApiArab Expo, the largest regional event dedicated to honey production, beekeeping and apiculture returns to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 1-3 April 2019, during the 6th Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA,…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Japan’s INPEX CORPORATION Onshore Exploration Concession In Abu Dhabi’s Competitive Block Bid Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed an agreement, today, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 4 to Japan’s INPEX CORPORATION. A wholly-owned INPEX subsidiary, JODCO Exploration Limited, will hold and…Continue Reading
Emirati Bocce Star Mahmoud Jarour Has His Sights Set On The Gold Medal – And A Visit To The Palace
Mahmoud Jarour wants to win a gold medal in bocce at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 – and when he does, he hopes to personally give it to the leaders of the UAE.…Continue Reading
Applications Now Open For Visiting Students To Take Part In Summer Research At NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has opened applications for its Visiting Undergraduate Research Program, available to undergraduate students from universities across the UAE. Taught by leading NYUAD faculty, the program will create a platform for visiting…Continue Reading
Legends Didier Drogba And Cafu Play Alongside Special Olympics Footballers At Unified Sports Clinic
Rain didn’t dampen the spirits as football legends Didier Drogba and Cafu played alongside Special Olympic athletes in a unified match on the opening day of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. The Unified…Continue Reading
Now United To Perform At World Games’ Opening Ceremony Pre-Show
Now United, the global pop group featuring 14 singing and dancing artists from 14 different countries will headline tonight’s (14 March) Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 pre-show. Now United will take to the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Improves Core Performance In 2018 As Transformation Continues
Etihad Airways today announced an improvement in core operating performance of 15% in 2018, 7% higher than forecast, on revenues of US$ 5.86 billion (2017: US$ 6.0 billion). The airline reported a loss of US$…Continue Reading
New Tower Released At Pixel In Makers District
A new tower at Pixel, the first phase of IMKAN’s iconic mixed-use project, Makers District, on Reem Island, will be available for purchase next week. The sales launch will take place on March 16th and…Continue Reading
Shangri-la Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Hosts Annual Dragon Boat Festival In March
Organised in partnership with Siren Events, UAE Dragon Boat and the United Arab Emirates Sailing and Rowing Federation, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi will host the 12th Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival on…Continue Reading
Healthy Athletes Opens At Special Oylmpics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Special Olympics USA athlete Hanna Atkinson formally opens Healthy Athletes at World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 at a ribbon cutting ceremony on 13 March. Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, made possible globally by the Golisano Foundation…Continue Reading
Ideas Abu Dhabi Returns With Line-Up Of Inspiring Global Speakers
Ideas Abu Dhabi, a two-day ideas festival bringing together some of the brightest minds from the UAE and around the world to tackle complex global challenges, returns for the third time on 27-28 March. Part…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Makes History By Welcoming 200 Nations
Special Olympics World Games 2019 has made history by welcoming a record-breaking 200 nations ahead of the World Games. Of the 200 nations, 195 will compete in the Games and five will observe. Held in…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group Signs Contracts With Sky Prime At The Saudi Airshow
Etihad Aviation Group’s Engineering and Aviation Training divisions have both signed contracts to collaborate with Sky Prime, the largest private aviation operator in the Middle East, based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreements…Continue Reading
A Look Inside Abu Dhabi’s $1.2bn Reem Mall
With an interior design inspired by Abu Dhabi’s rich natural surroundings, the upcoming Reem Mall promises to deliver a truly unique customer experience when it opens its doors in late 2020. The developers behind the…Continue Reading
Gulf Capital Makes Senior Appointment In Its Private Debt Division
Gulf Capital, one of the largest and most active alternative asset management firms in the Middle East, announced today that it is expanding and strengthening its executive team with the appointment of Sharaf F. Sharaf…Continue Reading
Ideas Abu Dhabi Returns With Line-Up Of Inspiring Global Speakers
Ideas Abu Dhabi, a two-day ideas festival bringing together some of the brightest minds from the UAE and around the world to tackle complex global challenges, returns for the third time on 27-28 March. Part…Continue Reading
Workforce Of The Future Survey: Nearly Half Of Millennial And Generation Z STEM Talent Are Interested In A Career In The Oil And Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry is facing strong competition in attracting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent, with 44% of STEM Millennials and Generation Zs (Gen Z) interested in pursuing a career in oil…Continue Reading
Image Nation Abu Dhabi Feature Film ‘RASHID & RAJAB’ To Release In Cinemas On Eid Al Fitr
Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the Academy Award winning media and entertainment company in the Middle East, will release its upcoming Emirati feature comedy RASHID & RAJAB in cinemas across the region on Eid Al Fitr…Continue Reading
DCT Abu Dhabi Announces Initiatives To Drive Tourism, Sector Investment
As part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s accelerator programme ‘Ghadan 21’, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has announced strategic initiatives to further drive the development of the Emirate’s…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 To Host Biggest Dance Sport Challenge Contest
Football pitches, basketball courts, swimming pools, running tracks, and dance floors. The action at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 isn’t restricted to traditional sporting competitions. The Dance Sport Challenge will see 130 dancers from…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Saudia To Build On Existing Codeshare Partnership
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi national flag carrier, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), announced positive growth in traffic since their codeshare partnership began in November 2018. Jointly, Etihad and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center Completes Preparations For Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that it has completed preparations for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, set to run under the patronage of His Highness Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin…Continue Reading
Special Olympics Athletes Presented With Smart Watches To Monitor Health And Fitness At World Games
The thousands of athletes from across the globe set to participate in Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will be able to monitor their performance, keep track of their achievements and stay fit and…Continue Reading
Emirati Superstar Balqees Fathi To Perform At Yas Waterworld In The UAE’s First-Ever Ladies-Only Concert
The Emirati singer Balqees Fathi is set to captivate Yas Waterworld female guests at the region’s Favourite Ladies Night on the 21 March 2019, in the first-ever ladies-only concert in the UAE. As a part…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Engineering Expands Extensive Inhouse Capabilities With A350 MRO Services
Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider in the Middle East, has announced the addition of Airbus A350 maintenance capabilities to its extensive inhouse portfolio. Etihad Airways Engineering is…Continue Reading
Inclusive Art Gallery At Emirates Palace Puts Special Olympics Legacy In The Frame
Photographs, paintings, sculptures and artworks created by artists with and without intellectual disabilities will be displayed at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace hotel as part of an Inclusive Art Gallery project. Organized by Special Olympics World…Continue Reading
Competition Schedule For Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Live On World Games’ App
The full schedule of all competitions that will take place at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 is now available on the official app which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play…Continue Reading
IFHC Gives Wings To Experiential Learning At The Mother Of The Nation Festival 2019
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), the global leader in proactive species conservation, will roll-out a series of interactive experiential learning activities at the forthcoming Mother of the National 2019, which runs 12-23 March…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Launches Official Pop Anthem Produced By Grammy Award Winner, Greg Wells
A number of widely acclaimed music stars and producers, including Grammy Award winner for The Greatest Showman Soundtrack, Music Producer, Greg Wells, and Honorary Executive Producer and 28-time Grammy Winner, Quincy Jones, have come together…Continue Reading
Philippine Food And Beverage Industry In The UAE To Innovate Filipino Food To Meet Rising Demand
FilFood 2019, the first Filipino Food Industry Conference in Abu Dhabi, was successfully held at Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel. UAE nationals and residents will soon enjoy more nutritious, halal-certified, ethical and traceable Philippine produce…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Have Strong Presence At The Saudi International Airshow
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is gearing up for the Saudi International Airshow with displays of some of its aircraft, products and services, and a number of important partnership announcements.…Continue Reading
Yas Mall Hosts A Panel Discussion In Celebration Of International Women’s Day
As part of the Modest Fashion and Beauty Weekend, Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi, hosted a panel discussion in celebration of International Women’s Day. The conversation was moderated by Grazia Middle East’s…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliners To Rome And Frankfurt
From 1 June 2019, Etihad Airways will introduce a new two-class Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the largest variant of the technologically advanced aircraft, on its scheduled daily morning service from Abu Dhabi to Rome, complementing the…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Showcases Emirate To Special Olympics Delegations
A delegation of representatives from several Special Olympics World Games teams, who are in Abu Dhabi to take part in the largest sports and humanitarian event of 2019, were treated to a comprehensive tour around…Continue Reading
Cultural Olympiad Will Blend Sport, Culture And Education At Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
A variety of entertaining and educational activities and events promoting an inclusive society will be a part of the Cultural Olympiad that will take place alongside Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 this March.…Continue Reading
On International Women’s Day Emirati Women Serve The Community Alongside The National Ambulance Team At The Daman World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2019
This weekend saw five Emirati women working onsite with the National Ambulance team to provide support for both the national and international community at the Daman World Triathlon Abu Dhabi held at Yas Marina Circuit.…Continue Reading
Korean Symphony Orchestra Marks Arab World Debut In Abu Dhabi
The Korean Symphony Orchestra marked its Arab world debut at 2019’s Abu Dhabi Festival on Friday with a mesmerising concert featuring music from Korea and Europe, specially chosen by the orchestra’s Chief Conductor and Music…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies Special Olympics Team USA To The World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Etihad Airways, official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, flew in 350 Team USA athletes, coaches and support crew ahead of the Games taking place in the UAE’s capital next week.…Continue Reading
OFFICIAL APP FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES ABU DHABI 2019 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
The official Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 app is now available to download for Android and iOS users. The cutting-edge new app will allow users to keep up to date on all aspects…Continue Reading
ETIHAD’S ALL-FEMALE FLIGHT CREW TAKES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TO NEW HEIGHTS
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is marking International Women’s Day this year with its first flight staffed by an all-female flight crew, highlighting the integral role played by its female staff members…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company’s ExCeL London To Host ABB FIA Formula E Championship In 2020
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) announced that ExCeL London, London’s premier event venue and a wholly owned subsidiary of ADNEC, will host season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship (Formula E) .…Continue Reading
Avis Budget Group And Etihad Aviation Group Announce Exclusive Partnership
Avis Budget Group and Abu Dhabi based Etihad Aviation Group have today announced a new, global partnership which sees Avis Budget Group become the exclusive car rental provider for Etihad Airways, the national airline of…Continue Reading
Record-Breaking Number Of Women Will Change The Game At This Year’s World Games
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will welcome a record-breaking number of female athletes to participate in the Games, which will kick off in less than 10 days. Almost 40 per cent of the…Continue Reading
Sporting Superstars Deliver The Ultimate Pep Talk To Athletes Ahead Of The Special Olympics
Some of the most iconic managers, coaches and athletes in the world – including Pep Guardiola and Gareth Southgate – have come together to deliver the ultimate team talk ahead of the Special Olympics World…Continue Reading
Avril Lavigne, Paul Oakenfold And Hussain Al Jassmi Among Music Stars To Perform At Opening Ceremony Of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
A stellar line-up of world-renowned musicians has been revealed for the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Confirmed to perform on 14 March at Zayed Sports City Stadium is Canadian superstar…Continue Reading
Cityscape Abu Dhabi To Benefit From Ghadan 21 Confidence Boost
An upsurge in development confidence in the UAE capital is being reported by organisers of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s leading property investment and development event, in the wake of the game-changing US $13.6 billion…Continue Reading
Special Olympics Flame Of Hope Lights Up The Highest Mountain In The UAE On Day Two Of The Torch Run
Day two (5 March) of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run saw the Flame of Hope lit on the UAE’s highest mountain, yesterday. Torch runners kicked off day two of the Law Enforcement Torch…Continue Reading
Chinese Piano Master Ran Jia To Perform At The Finale Of The Abu Dhabi Classics 2018/19 Season
Abu Dhabi Classics, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will conclude this year’s sensational season of music with an unmissable solo piano recital from one of the…Continue Reading
NYU Abu Dhabi Opens Its Next Project Space Show, Crossings And Corridors, Curated By AUD Faculty Flounder Lee
NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery’s auxiliary venue the Project Space is proud to announce its next exhibition – Crossings and Corridors, which will welcome visitors from Sunday, March 10 until Tuesday, March 26, 2019 .…Continue Reading
International Innovations In Agriculture To Promote Food Security In The UAE
The world’s leading agriculture innovations will be showcased in Abu Dhabi from 1 to 2 April 2019 at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). GFIA, the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Celebrates Graduation Of 110 Young Emirati Drilling Professionals from Its Drilling Training Center
ADNOC Drilling, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), celebrated, today, the graduation of 110 Emiratis from the company’s Drilling Training Center. The ceremony was held the Al Dhafra Region of Abu…Continue Reading
Redefining Beauty And Modesty With Yas Mall From 7-9 March
Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi, will host the third edition of Modest Fashion and Beauty Weekend, a three-day event dedicated to celebrating the elegance of dressing conservatively. As the pioneer of modest…Continue Reading
EAD Launches First Edition Of TIP Envirotech Award To Advance Innovative Solutions To Global Environmental Challenges
In line with the National Innovation Strategy aimed at positioning Abu Dhabi as the leading hub for technological innovation and solutions to global environmental challenges, the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Abu Dhabi Department of…Continue Reading
World Games Countdown Is Officially On As New Zealand Becomes The First Delegation To Arrive In The UAE
The Special Olympics New Zealand team is the first full delegation to arrive in the UAE ahead of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 kicking off in less than 10 days. Touching down at…Continue Reading
Miral Marks A Major Step Towards Yas Bay Arena’s Completion
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, marked a significant construction milestone at the Yas Bay Arena development with the installation of the arena’s longest roof truss. HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Set To Welcome Special Olympics Athletes And Visitors
Abu Dhabi Airports is ready to handle a significant influx of inbound traffic through Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) this weekend as athletes and visitors arrive in preparation for the Special Olympics World Games, set to open…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Unveils Winners Of The 6th Creative Reader Competition
In conjunction with the National Month of Reading, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised a ceremony at Manarat Al Saadiyat yesterday to honour the winners and participants of…Continue Reading
BETT MEA 2019 To Highlight Evolving Needs Of 21st Century Education
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Bett Middle East & Africa (MEA) is back with a two-day education technology summit and expo…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund To Officially Sponsor ‘The Rage Festival 2019’
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced its participation as an official sponsor at The Rage Festival 2019, which will take place from 6 to 8 March at Umm Al Emarat Park. The…Continue Reading
UAE Space Prodigy Appointed NYU Abu Dhabi Scientific Research Fellow
At just 16 years old, Alia Almansoori, winner of the inaugural UAE Genes in Space contest (2017) and founder of Emirati Astronaut, a platform for dialogue between aspiring astronauts and space explorers, has been appointed…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Circuit Will Host Incredible Line Up Of Sport And Entertainment For World Rallycross Abu Dhabi 2019
Yas Marina Circuit has today revealed the incredible line up of motorsport and off-track entertainment that will take place at the FIA World Rallycross Championship on 4th-6th April. Organisers and partners revealed details of what…Continue Reading
From Athens To Abu Dhabi: The Special Olympics World Games Flame Of Hope Flies With Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, has delivered the World Games Flame of Hope to the UAE capital. The flame was carried in a specially designed cradle yesterday…Continue Reading
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Speedy Recovery Initiative Lifts Children’s Spirits At Al Mushrif Children’s Specialty Center
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Speedy Recovery Initiative made its first pit stop of the year at Al Mushrif Children’s Specialty Center in Abu Dhabi city, spreading excitement and good cheer among the outpatient clinic’s young…Continue Reading
BETT MEA 2019 To Highlight Evolving Needs Of 21st Century Education
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Bett Middle East & Africa (MEA) is back with a two-day education technology summit and expo…Continue Reading
97 Percent Of Graduates Employed Or Enrolled At Top Schools Around The Globe Just Months After Graduating
From establishing careers in key sectors including technology, education, and finance, to pursuing prestigious doctorates abroad and graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford, NYU Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) Class of 2018 graduates have distinguished themselves as…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And The Departement Of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi Partner With Plug And Play ADGM To Disrupt The Travel And Hospitality Indutry In The Middle East
Plug and Play, the largest global innovation platform, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre based in Abu Dhabi, announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and the Department…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi To Promote Emirate’s Tourism Credentials At ITB Berlin
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is set to lead a delegation of the emirate’s leading hotels, attractions, tour operators and destination companies to ITB Berlin – one of…Continue Reading
ADNOC Honors The Special Olympics Eternal Flame Of Hope As It Begins Its Journey Across The UAE
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) honored, today, the Special Olympics’ Eternal Flame of Hope, at a Torch Ceremony organized by ADNOC at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the flame embarking…Continue Reading
ALFAHIM Group’s Safar Travel & Tourism Partners With GoAir To Roll Out Direct Flights Between Abu Dhabi And Kannur
Safar Travel & Tourism, a member of ALFAHIM Group, has announced its partnership with GoAir airlines to roll out direct flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE and the newly opened Kannur International…Continue Reading
Masdar Wins Prestigious Mobility Management Award For Innovative Transportation Initiatives
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has received the prestigious Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) in the Mobility Management category for its initiatives to promote walking and cycling at Masdar City. Masdar’s Abdulla…Continue Reading
ADNOC Wins Award For Best CSR Program In Education
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has won an award for the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program for Education, at the 6th Annual Global Educational Supplies & Solutions (GESS) Education Awards, held in…Continue Reading
My City Centre Masdar On Track To Open In The Second Quarter Of 2019 At Masdar City In Abu Dhabi
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is set to open its first shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, My City Centre Masdar, in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Expands Partnership With The Walt Disney Company Middle East To Feature Hollywood Blockbusters On Its Free-To-Air Entertainment Channels
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and The Walt Disney Company Middle East expand their strategic partnership to incorporate a new daily Western block on ADM Channels – an alliance granting ADM’s broadcast rights to Marvel Studios,…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Unveils New Special Olympics Livery Ahead Of World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Etihad Airways, the official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, unveiled a striking new livery at a special event held at its Engineering hangar, to promote the Games which will take…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Welcomes More Than 10 Million International Visitors In 2018
Abu Dhabi welcomed 10.27 million international visitors in 2018, with the emirate also posting figures showing incredible growth over the last three years, powered by the addition of a host of world-class events and enhancements…Continue Reading
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed And President Moon Jae-In Witness Signing Of Agreement Between ADNOC And SKEC To Build In The UAE the World’s Largest Single Underground Project ever Awarded For Oil Storage
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it is building the world’s largest single underground project ever awarded for oil storage, with a capacity of 42 million barrels of crude oil, in…Continue Reading
Aldar Investments To Acquire Full Ownership Of Etihad Plaza And Etihad Airways Centre In AED 1.2 Billion Deal
Aldar Investment Properties LLC (“Aldar Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire full ownership of Etihad Plaza and Etihad Airways Centre in an AED 1.2 billion transaction with Etihad Airways PJSC…Continue Reading
UAE Entities Pledge To Cheer On Athletes From More Than 190 Nations As Special Olympics World Games Launches ‘Fans In The Stands’ Program
People across the UAE are being encouraged to turn out in full force to cheer on the 7,500 athletes from more than 190 nations who will be competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi To Host WTA Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 is set to take place on 25 April 2019 at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabiin the UAE. The park is the latest addition to Yas…Continue Reading
Borouge Awards Contracts For The World’s Largest Mixed Feed Cracker For Ruwais Petrochemicals Complex
Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has awarded TechnipFMC, Maire Tecnimont and WorleyParsons three major contracts for the fourth phase of the Ruwais petrochemicals complex which will include the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs Framework Agreements With Republic Of Korea Energy Companies To Explore Domestic And International Growth Opportunities During Official Visit By H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
During an official visit to the Republic of Korea by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Corona Sunset Island Headliners Announced
Global Corona Sunsets Series are preparing for their first ever special Island Edition; Corona Sunset Island, and along with pristine white sandy beaches, magnificent blue waters and entertaining activities for all to enjoy, they are bringing…Continue Reading
Revenues Of Abu Dhabi Hotel Establishments Up To AED1.8 bn In Q4 2018
The hotel establishment revenues across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi increased circa 73 percent to AED1.8 bn in Q4 of 2018 from AED1.05 bn during the preceding quarter of the same year, according to the…Continue Reading
UAE’s First Ever Ferrari Cavalcade With 100 Sports Cars Drives Through Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi witnessed approximately one hundred Ferrari owners drive their luxury vehicles through the park on Saturday, February 23. Ferrari owners and collectors from all over the world came together under the iconic…Continue Reading
2019 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East Opens In Abu Dhabi
The region’s foremost forum dedicated to analysing fraud and malpractice and discussing the means, approaches and advances in preventing its occurrence got underway yesterday (Sunday) with the opening of the 2019 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group Showcases Innovative Aviation Solutions At Think Science Fair 2019
Etihad Aviation Group is taking part in Think Science Fair 2019, which is held on 24 February at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, as part of its efforts to encourage the youth across the UAE…Continue Reading
Didier Drogba, Dikembe Mutombo And Michelle Kwan Among A Host Of Celebrities Lined Up For Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Marking less than 20 days to go, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has revealed some of the celebrities and leading sports personalities that will be attending the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Unlocks $4 Billion In Value In Landmark Pipeline Infrastructure Investment Agreement With BlackRock And KKR
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced that it has entered into a landmark multi-billion-dollar midstream pipeline infrastructure partnership with KKR and BlackRock, two of the world’s leading institutional investors. To mark the occasion,…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Launches Illustrators And Art Corner Competition
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the Illustrators’ and Art Corner Competition, which will take place during the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF)…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment Holds Youth Camp On Sir Baniyas Island To Enhance Eco-Awareness
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) hosted 40 university students and youth council members at a two-day camp on Sir Bani Yas Island in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Themed ‘UAE’s Natural Wonders’,…Continue Reading
Free Breast Cancer Screening At Marina Mall Abu Dhabi
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi is teaming up with UAE-based breast cancer awareness and screening initiative Pink Caravan to encourage all women and men across Abu Dhabi to get tested. From 21st of February until 2nd…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Increase Flights To London During April
Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to up to four daily services, to meet peak demand during the month of April. Commencing 5 April 2019, the flights…Continue Reading
ADNOC Refining Awards Design Contract For New Refinery In Ruwais
ADNOC Refining today took a step closer to building the world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemicals complex, in Ruwais, when it awarded a Pre-Front End Engineering and Designing (Pre-FEED) contract to the Wood Group, a…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Celebrates International Tourism Guide Day
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) marked International Tourism Guide Day, which takes place every year on February 21st, with a special celebratory event at Manarat Al Saadiyat which…Continue Reading
Corona Sunset Island will be coming to Al Maya Island, Abu Dhabi this April
Have you ever dreamed of jetting off to a beautiful private island to escape reality for the weekend? Well, this April you can do just that as Global Corona Music Festival Series are coming to…Continue Reading
H.H. Sheikh Theyab Updated On ADNOC Logistics And Services Strategy To Become A Global Shipping Champion
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council and Supreme Petroleum Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport was updated on ADNOC Logistics…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Sports Competitions Will Be Free to Attend
19 February 2019, UAE: Spectator registration for the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event this year, Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, is now live. For the thousands of fans keen to cheer on…Continue Reading
Aldar and UAEU Partnership to Develop Future Leaders
Abu Dhabi, 19 February 2019: Aldar Properties PJSC (“Aldar”) is proud to announce that it has signed a partnership with United Arab Emirates University in which the two organizations will work together to bring industry…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Torch Run to Visit Iconic Locations Across All Seven Emirates
UAE, 19 February 2019: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyank, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt General, the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Law Enforcement…Continue Reading
Masdar City To Host The ‘Green Run’ With The UAE’s Environment Friends Society
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community, will host hundreds of runners at its annual Green Run on Friday, February 22. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Friends Society, the Green Run is free to…Continue Reading
ADNOC Assigned AA+ Standalone And AA Long-Term Issuer Default Credit Rating By Fitch
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has assigned ADNOC Group a standalone credit rating of AA+. The rating, according to Fitch, highlights the company’s high upstream output and…Continue Reading
Yas Waterworld brings back Cinema Under the Stars with a Superhero Twist
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 February 2019: Yas Waterworld, the world’s favourite waterpark is bringing back Cinema Under the Stars, the region’s first open-air waterpark cinema, with a superhero edition. Yas Waterworld, home to a…Continue Reading
The Mall at World Trade Center (WTC) Abu Dhabi Gives Away Luxurious 5-Star Holiday Packages
Abu Dhabi, 18 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital of the UAE, has announced the winners of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches Special Olympics Mileage Donation Initiative
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, encourages members of its Etihad Guest loyalty…Continue Reading
Emirates Foundation’s Think Science Fair 2019 Kicks-off with 1850 finalists nationwide
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, encourages members of its Etihad Guest loyalty…Continue Reading
Judging Begins For 6th Edition Of Creative Reader Competition
Judging is underway to choose the winners of the 6th edition of the ‘Creative Reader Competition’, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). This year’s edition saw the…Continue Reading
Yas Mall Extends its Exclusive Exhibition ‘The Art of DC – The Dawn of Super Heroes’
Abu Dhabi, February 17, 2019: Due to popular demand, Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi and one of the largest in the region, announced that it will be extending its partnership with DC…Continue Reading
Federal Tax Authority Reports Great Success for Awareness Campaign on Tax Invoice Requirements in Abu Dhabi Markets
Abu Dhabi, February 16, 2019 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reported great interaction from retailers and consumers alike with its campaign to raise awareness about Tax Invoice requirements and urge all registered businesses…Continue Reading
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers revealed as movie shoot location for Heist Film ‘The Misfits’
Pierce Brosnan has signed on to star in the upcoming gold heist thriller The Misfits. Directed by action veteran Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Skip Trace), the project will begin shooting later this month in…Continue Reading
Opening Ceremony Tickets Go Live for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
13 February 2019, UAE: Tickets have been released for the highly anticipated Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. The Opening Ceremony will take place at Zayed Sports City Stadium on Thursday…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways to Deploy Latest Generation 787 Dreamliners on All Its Flights to China
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2019 — Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily service from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu, effective 1 July 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hosts The International Alliance For The Protection Of Heritage In Conflict Areas (ALIPH) Board Meeting At Louvre Abu Dhabi
the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi hosted a Board meeting of the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 13 February. A global…Continue Reading
The Mall at World Trade Center (WTC) Abu Dhabi Gives Away Luxurious 5-star Holiday Packages
Abu Dhabi, 12 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital of the UAE, has announced the winners of…Continue Reading
Russia Announced As Guest Of Honour For Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2020
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has chosen Russia as the Guest of Honour for the 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which will take…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Engineering and TARMAC Aerosave Partner to Expand MRO Services Globally
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TARMAC Aerosave, an industrial…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways to Introduce Airbus A380 on Daily Seoul Service
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Effective 1 July 2019, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul. The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London…Continue Reading
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde visits Masdar City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 11, 2019: Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) yesterday to witness the progress of Abu Dhabi’s flagship…Continue Reading
India’s PM Narendra Modi Presents ADNOC Group CEO With “International Lifetime Achievement Award” At Petrotech 2019
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), was honored, today, with the “International Lifetime Achievement Award” for his outstanding contribution…Continue Reading
Celebrate the season of romance at The Mall at World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, 10 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital, is calling all couples to mark this romantic…Continue Reading
International Defence Conference 2019 Announces Headline Speakers
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 09 February 2019 – Defence ministers, senior government officials, high-ranking military officers, eminent academics and leaders of renowned defence companies from around the world will be among the distinguished speakers participating in the upcoming…Continue Reading
Historic Urban Landscape Workshop Concludes
The Historic Urban Landscape Workshop, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and attended by archaeology and heritage experts, concluded in Al Ain. The workshop, held from 4…Continue Reading
The Al Ain and Al Dhafra Regions host Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2019 activities 25 workshops and live shows
Abu Dhabi, 7th February 2019: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and…Continue Reading
Chinese New Year Celebrations Continue at Rosewood Abu Dhabi With Good Fortune Brunch and Lantern Festival
Abu Dhabi, 06 February 2019: Rosewood Abu Dhabi continues to celebrate health, prosperity and fortune this February and welcomes all to feast on a Chinese New Year culinary experience at Dai Pai Dong. Guests at…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian Announce New Codeshare Partnership
Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Jordanian flag carrier, Royal Jordanian, have announced a new codeshare partnership which will provide their customers with greater access to…Continue Reading
Free health and fitness advice at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Thursday 7 February 2019: Stop by Marina Mall Abu Dhabi in the next two days for a free health check-up and to learn more about the conditions experienced by people of determination. Running…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards AED 5 Billion Contract For Construction Of Ghasha Concession Artificial Islands
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the award of a dredging, land reclamation and marine construction contract to build multiple artificial islands in the first phase of development of the Ghasha Concession.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Approves US$21 Million for Ophthalmology Hospital in Mauritius
Fund’s total expenditure in Mauritius to date amounts to AED132 million His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi: Hospital in line with strategic priorities of Mauritian government Abu Dhabi-UAE: 5 February, 2019 – Abu Dhabi Fund…Continue Reading
Ministry of Education and Masdar to collaborate on sustainability education
Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassador Program to be integrated into the MoE’s Innovation Ambassador Program 2019 Masdar participates in the National Science Technology and Innovation Festival, where it will be hosting its annual Sustainability Ambassador Program Ecothon…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies His Holiness Pope Francis Home After Historic Visit To The UAE
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has flown His Holiness Pope Francis home after a historic three-day visit to the capital Abu Dhabi. The trip, heralded as a triumph in inter-faith dialogue and…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Occidental First Onshore Exploration Block In Abu Dhabi’s Competitive Bid Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the signing of an agreement, awarding an onshore block – known as Onshore Block 3 – to US based international oil and gas exploration and production…Continue Reading
Zayed Book Award Shortlist Announced For ‘Literature’ And ‘Literary & Art Criticism’ Categories
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) has revealed the titles that have made the shortlist for the ‘Literature’ and ‘Literary & Art Criticism’ categories for the 13th edition of the Award, following the Scientific Committee…Continue Reading
Nearly 700 journalists from 30 countries to cover Pope Francis’s visit to the UAE
Almost 700 foreign journalists from 30 countries around the world have so far been accredited by the National Media Council, NMC, to report on the landmark visit of Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Global Market invites FinTech firms to join cross-border testing amongst multiple international markets
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is rallying FinTech and innovative firms to apply who are ready to test their innovative financial solutions, services or business models across more…Continue Reading
Zayed Sustainability Prize launches submissions for 2020 edition
The Zayed Sustainability Prize submissions for the 2020 edition are open. The UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding innovation, impact and inspiration in sustainable development solutions has announced that, from 30th January to 30th May,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi announced as silver sponsor for 2019 New York Times Travel Show
Coming off a record-breaking year of US visitors to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will debut at the annual 2019 New York Times Travel Show as a Silver…Continue Reading
Kite Fest Returns to Sir Bani Yas Island
Anantara prepares for its fourth annual Kite Fest on Sir Bani Yas Island on Saturday 2 March 2019. Promising a day filled with adventure and lots of family fun, Anantara aims to colour the sky…Continue Reading
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi, marks the start of 2019 Chinese New Year Celebrations with HE Ni Jian, Chinese Ambassador to the UAE
On Wednesday January 30th, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s luxury shopping and dining destination, held a VIP ribbon cutting ceremony with HE Ni Jian, Chinese Ambassador to the UAE to mark the…Continue Reading
Famous Arabic Language Cartoon Characters Set To Star At MASmash 2019
Some of the most popular characters from Arabic-language animation series – as well as the show’s creators – will be appearing at the MASmash 2019 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 6 – 8 February.…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs Landmark Strategic Partnership Agreements With Eni And OMV In Refining And Trading
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed, today, two new strategic equity partnerships with Eni and OMV covering both ADNOC Refining and a new trading joint venture, which will be jointly established by the…Continue Reading
Kalima Reading Club Explores Javier Garcia’s ‘Folktales From Spanish Gypsies’
The Kalima Reading Club, an initiative of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), organised a panel discussion exploring “Folktales from Spanish Gypsies” by Javier Asensio Garcia on 22 January.…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces Exciting Line-Up Of Cultural Events In Al Ain
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a series of interactive educational and experiential activities for Al Ain’s new season of cultural programmes, which will run until April…Continue Reading
ADNOC Named Middle East’s Most Valuable Brand
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has been named the most valuable brand in the Middle East, by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation and strategy consultancy. ADNOC, is the first regional oil…Continue Reading
Irthi Promotes Sustainable Crafts At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), recently held workshops on sustainable art and craft for children and youth at ‘The Festival at Masdar City’ featured during the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
The Fives Have It: Audi Abu Dhabi Provides Exclusive Offers On A5, S5, Q5 And SQ5 Range.
Buyers of new Audi A5, S5, Q5 and SQ5 models can now benefit from exclusive offers at Audi Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Customers looking for pre-owned Audis can also benefit from significant savings, plus…Continue Reading
UAE Pavilion At Al Janadriyah Festival Closes In Spectacular Style
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has concluded its activations at the 33rd edition of the Al Janadriyah Festival for Heritage & Culture in Saudi Arabia. The event saw…Continue Reading
Overwhelming Response To Aldar’s Alreeman As Sales Surpass AED 1.6 Billion
Buyers queued up over night outside Aldar’s sales centre on Yas Island in order to secure plots within Aldar’s latest development – Alreeman in the Alshamkha area of Abu Dhabi. Alreeman has been a huge…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre’s The Hive To Generate Buzz In MICE Industry As Experiential Space For Clients
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed a new experience in the meeting and conference sector – The Hive. Offering 865 square metres of versatile space, the venue was designed as not just a…Continue Reading
Guardian Wealth Management Predicts Strong Market Conditions For Abu Dhabi In 2019
Guardian Wealth Management (GWM) the leading personal finance and wealth management company in the UAE, is looking at a strong start for Abu Dhabi in 2019. The senior team at the firm say an injection…Continue Reading
Celebrate Chinese New Year On Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island and The Galleria will once again host renowned Chinese New Year celebrations, welcoming the Abu Dhabi community for the fifth consecutive year. Visitors of all ages will enjoy an array of events…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Finances Renewable Energy Projects Worth AED4.4 Billion
From its inception in 1971 up to December 2018, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has financed hundreds of development projects in the renewable energy sector around…Continue Reading
General Motors Shapes The Mobility Revolution Discussion At The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2019
Joining a panel discussion at today’s World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Gary West, Head of Future Mobility, General Motors Africa and Middle East confirmed General Motors (GM) position as leaders in future mobility. Committed to…Continue Reading
UAE’s Department Of Energy Experts Discuss Solar Energy And Other Topics On Day 3 Of World Future Energy Summit
Experts from the UAE’s Department of Energy (DoE), a Principal Partner of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), once again led the discussions during Day 3 of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) at the Abu…Continue Reading
Masdar-Led Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance And IOWater Partner To Improve Global Water Security
The Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance (GCWDA) has entered into a partnership with the International Office for Water (IOWater), a France-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving global water resource management. The collaboration was signed during…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies The World’s First Flight Using Fuel Made In The UAE From Plants Grown In Saltwater By Khalifa University
The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, today announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sales Prices Reaching More Realistic Levels In Some Areas, Says Chestertons Q4 Report
Abu Dhabi real estate sales prices and rental rates continued to undergo downward adjustments throughout 2018, albeit at a lesser rate towards the end of the year, indicating that in some locations pricing levels are…Continue Reading
25 Key UAE Public And Private Entities Committed For Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
In presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Crown Prince Court and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration (the Declaration) was signed by 25 public…Continue Reading
Masdar Launches ‘Noor’ Solar Home System Solution
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has positioned itself in the commercial off-grid energy sector by increasing its capacity to rapidly deploy solar kits in off-grid communities around the world. Building on the company’s…Continue Reading
ADNOC Logistics & Services Reduces Shipping Fleet Fuel Consumption And Carbon Emissions By 23%
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the marine and logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced, today, that it has reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 23% across a fleet…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi First Manuscripts Conference And Exhibition Kicks Off With A Spectacular International Attendance
Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Manuscripts Conference and Exhibition kicked off today at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Organised by the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and held under the theme ‘Arabic Manuscripts…Continue Reading
Department Of Energy Chairman H.E. Awaidha Al Marar Delivers Opening Address At Abu Dhabi’s Future Sustainability Summit 2019
The Department of Energy’s Chairman His Excellency Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar delivered the opening address at the Future Sustainability Summit, the prominent international platform held in parallel with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019. H.E.…Continue Reading
International Defence Conference 2019 To Convene 1,200 Defence Specialists
The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2019, being held 14 to 16 February at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, is expected to draw the participation of over 1,200 global defence specialists. For the first time, IDC will…Continue Reading
Masdar And Taaleri To Launch A Joint Venture To Accelerate Wind And Solar Renewable Energy Development In Central And Eastern Europe
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish wind and solar developer and fund manager, signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture with the aim of developing renewable…Continue Reading
ADNOC Reinforces Leadership Role And Commitment To Environmental Stewardship As It Strengthens Its Position As One Of The Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emitters In The Oil And Gas Industry
As global oil consumption crosses the 100-million-barrels-per-day mark, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is reinforcing its leadership role and commitment to environmental stewardship, as it strengthens its position as one of the oil…Continue Reading
Climate Innovation Exchange 2019 Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi
The Climate Innovation Exchange (CLIX) 2019 commenced today on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a key enabler of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019. Running until 17 January 2019, the second edition…Continue Reading
Department Of Energy Unveils ‘Abu Dhabi Integrated Energy Model’
The Department of Energy has launched the “Abu Dhabi Integrated Energy Model” today, at an event coinciding with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, to provide a roadmap for the energy sector in the upcoming period,…Continue Reading
Celebrate Chinese New Year On Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island and The Galleria will once again host renowned Chinese New Year celebrations, welcoming the Abu Dhabi community for the fifth consecutive year. Visitors of all ages will enjoy an array of events…Continue Reading
Fantastic Final Field Set For 2019 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Presented By EGA
A superb group of leading players from around the world are set to tee off this week at the 2019 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA and mount a challenge for the Falcon Trophy,…Continue Reading
Mohammed Bin Rashid, Mohamed Bin Zayed Attend Opening Of ADSW
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of…Continue Reading
Emirates Foundation Think Science Ambassadors To Showcase Innovative Projects At The World Future Energy Summit 2019 In Abu Dhabi Youth 4 Sustainability Hub – Climate Innovation Exchange (Clix)
Aligned with the National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031 and the 2021 Advanced Science Strategy, to build national scientific capacities and promote youth to take on leadership roles in science & technology, Emirates Foundation Think Science…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Awarded IATA’S CEIV Certification For Pharmaceuticals Logistics
Etihad Cargo has set a notable benchmark in the region by becoming the Middle East’s first carrier to be awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification in Pharmaceutical Logistics. The airline is…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Breaks Guinness World Record For Dazzling Fireworks Display On New Years Eve
Abu Dhabi has once again broken a Guinness World Record after a New Year’s Eve fireworks display which spelt out “Happy New Year 2019” was officially recognised as the ‘Largest Firework Word (relay)’. An official…Continue Reading
Bee’ah Demonstrates Leadership In Sustainable Innovation At WFES 2019
Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, is showcasing its innovative ventures at the World Future Energy Summit and EcoWaste exhibition, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, from the 14th to the 17th of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Host First-Ever Manuscripts Conference And Exhibition
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is to host the first-ever conference and exhibition in the UAE capital which will focus solely on manuscripts. The Arabic Manuscripts Reality and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Allocates US$10 Million For Solar PV Project In Mauritius
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, today signed a US$10 million (AED36.7 million) concessionary loan agreement with the Government of Mauritius to fund a solar photovoltaic (PV)…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Partners With UAE Pro League Committee To Spread Message Of Inclusivity
The UAE Pro League Committee has become an official media partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. The agreement will support efforts to…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Eni And PTTEP Consortium Two Offshore Exploration Blocks following Abu Dhabi’s First-Ever Competitive Open Block Licensing Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the signing of two historic agreements, awarding two offshore blocks to a consortium led by Italy’s multinational energy company, Eni, and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production…Continue Reading
Balancing Focus On Efficiency While Preparing For Long-Term Demand Requires Calibrated Response From Oil And Gas Industry
A relentless focus on operational efficiency, while balancing market conditions with long-term future growth, requires a careful, calibrated and agile response from the oil and gas industry, according to H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,…Continue Reading
Zayed Sustainability Prize Concludes “Guiding Light” Global Campaign In UAE
Signalling the end of its one-month, five-country, global campaign by illuminating 20×20-metre, outdoor light installations of its logo, the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s “Guiding Light” campaign concluded its international tour, in the UAE capital, on Wednesday.…Continue Reading
Mother Of The Nation Festival Returns To Abu Dhabi On March 12
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the fourth edition of the Mother of the Nation Festival (MOTN) will return to the UAE capital from 12th to…Continue Reading
KIZAD Launches Polymers Park To Capitalise On USD 500 Million Polymers And Plastics Export Market
KIZAD, one of the fastest growing industrial zones in the Middle East and part of Abu Dhabi Ports, today launched KIZAD Polymers Park, which will form an integral part of the polymers conversion ecosystem in…Continue Reading
Umsiyat Music Series Set To Return In January
Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the return of the popular Umsiyat programme, which will…Continue Reading
Kalima Reading Club Organises Panel Discussion On La Rochefoucauld’s ‘Reflections: Or Sentences And Moral Maxims’
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s (DCT Abu Dhabi) Kalima Reading Club organised a panel discussion on ‘Reflections: Or Sentences and Moral Maxims’ by Francois de La Rochefoucauld, which was attended by…Continue Reading
“Guiding Light” Global Campaign Reaches Kenya Ahead Of 2,000 Solar-Lantern Donation
Following the successful launch in Bahrain, on 5th December 2018, and the subsequent events in Bolivia and Bangladesh, on 6th and 18th December, respectively, the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s “Guiding Light” global campaign has now arrived in Kenya, with…Continue Reading
UAE Pavilion At Al Janadriyah Festival Attracts Saudi Audience
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is presenting a UAE Pavilion at the current edition of Saudi Arabia’s Al Janadriyah Festival for Heritage & Culture, taking place in Riyadh…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum To Discuss The Significance Of Digital Publishing In The Current Technological Era
The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum (ADPF), organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 28 – 30 January 2019, is set…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airport Offers One Of Fastest Internet Services In World
Abu Dhabi Airports today announced its airport-wide roll out of ‘Super-Fi’ that will increase internet upload and download speeds to a maximum of 200 mbps per user at Abu Dhabi International Airport, AUH. The Super-Fi…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development-Financed AED550 Million Project In Jordan Renamed Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Complex
In a tribute to the founding father of the UAE, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Government of Jordan today renamed the AED550 million (US$150 million) Quweira Solar Power Plant, funded by Abu…Continue Reading
Yas Island Abu Dhabi Receives 34 Awards, Accolades In 2018
Rounding off a year of remarkable accomplishments, Yas Island Abu Dhabi has cemented its place as a world-class destination, sweeping up 34 local, regional and international awards and accolades brought home by its highly popular…Continue Reading
New Al Jazira Football Club Head Coach Damien Hertog Aims To Build On Impressive Start To The Season
Newly-appointed Al Jazira head coach Damien Hertog wants to repay the trust of the board by ensuring the club remain competitive on the pitch this season. Hertog, 44, officially signed a contract with Al Jazira…Continue Reading
Aldar Collaborates With DCT And Launches Code Red Sale With Discounts Of Up To 90% At Yas Mall, The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi And Al Jimi Mall
Offering the best seasonal deals, Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’) has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT) to launch the Code Red Sale across all three of its malls – Yas Mall,…Continue Reading
BPG Orange Survey Turns The Spotlight On Social Media Influencers
Following two surveys by BPG Orange which analyzed brand’s and consumer’s perception of social media influencers, BPG Orange has turned the spotlight on influencers to understand what drives them to engage with brands in the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner On Daily Hong Kong Service
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily scheduled service from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong, effective 31 March 2019. The two-class aircraft will replace the Airbus A330-200 aircraft currently operating the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner To Barcelona
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona, effective 22 February 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently operating the recently launched route. The deployment of the…Continue Reading