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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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