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5 Benefits Of Using WhatsApp For Business

For businesses, WhatsApp Enterprise is a free app that lets them have a business presence on the world’s largest messaging platform. The app helps organisations to connect via instant text messages with clients and has…Continue Reading

ADX Launches New Strategy To More Than Double Market Capitalisation Over The Next Three Years

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced its plan to double market capitalisation over the next three years using its new ‘ADX One’ strategy, which aims to increase market liquidity and further improve market efficiency.…Continue Reading

Yas Island Welcomes International Celebrities And Influencers For UFC 257: POIRIER vs. MCGREGOR 2

International celebrities and influencers have flocked to Yas Island (aka Fight Island) to enjoy the UFC 257 rematch between ConorMcGregor and Dustin Poirier, and all the fun that the destination has to offer. Moreover, the…Continue Reading

Wild Abu Dhabi: The Turtles Of Al Dhafra Documentary To Premiere At VOX Cinemas At Yas Mall

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has produced a new feature documentary entitled ‘Wild Abu Dhabi: The Turtles of Al Dhafra’, which will be screened for the first time on January 26th at VOX…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Festival Highlights Impact Of Pandemic On Artists

Abu Dhabi Festival announced the launch of “Art Amid Covid”, part of the Festival’s annual “Riwaq Al Fikr” talks series. In interviews curated and directed by Jalal Luqman, Emirati artist and Abu Dhabi Music &…Continue Reading

Top 10 Web Design Trends To Consider In 2021

Technology changes quick, and web architecture patterns are the same. Plan components and site includes that were once current and creative may have gotten drained, exaggerated, and old hat as of late. The exact opposite…Continue Reading

ADNOC Named UAE’s Most Valuable Brand For Third Consecutive Year

ADNOC maintained in 2021 its position as the UAE’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent branded business valuation consultancy. ADNOC’s US$10.8…Continue Reading

ADFD Finances 90 Renewable Energy Projects Worth AED 4.7bn Over A Decade

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, has been supporting the country’s effort towards driving energy transition at home and around the world by financing innovative renewable-energy projects. These initiatives…Continue Reading

Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability Virtual Forum Prepares Next Generation Of Sustainability Leaders At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021

Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum concluded following a successful three-day dialogue at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021, which included inspirational discussion and keynotes by government leaders, industry experts, young innovators and social entrepreneurs.…Continue Reading

National Geographic Abu Dhabi And Almarai’s 2020 ‘Moments’ Competition Announces Shortlist

National Geographic Abu Dhabi (NGAD) and Almarai announced today the shortlisted entries for the 2020 edition and 10th annual ‘Moments’ competition, one of the largest photography competitions across the Middle East and North Africa. A total…Continue Reading

Rewarding Customers Based On Their Value

Customer rewards have also been derided in the business world as inexpensive sales products, brief social trends, offering anything for anything. Yet those who been doing this for over a generation, and more businesses, not…Continue Reading

Reimagined Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Concludes With Global Commitment To Delivergreen Recovery In 2021

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, concluded on Thursday with a resounding global commitment to deliver a green recovery in 2021. From January 18 to 21,…Continue Reading

Intensive Preparations Underway For 18th Edition Of ADIHEX

Organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 18th edition of Abu…Continue Reading

Masdar And HSBC Launch Exclusive Virtual Boardroom Series At ADSW 2021

Masdar and HSBC have launched an exclusive four-part virtual boardroom series for executives leading urban developments in Latin America (LATAM), Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT), Asia-Pacific ASP and North America. The first session…Continue Reading

ECI Collaborates With Masdar To Increase UAE’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, has signed an agreement with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, to work on initiatives aimed at supporting investment in renewable projects that will contribute…Continue Reading

Customer Experience Should Be Key For Digital Transformation

The introduction of new technologies into all aspects of a market is a digital revolution, resulting in major improvements in the way an organization works and the service they bring to their clients. Simple terms,…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Fund Rounds Up 2020 With Project Allocations Worth AED622 Million

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, one of the UAE’s leading financial entities, continued to advance its sustainable development agenda within the country and abroad through clean-energy initiatives. Notwithstanding challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fund…Continue Reading

UFC 257: POIRIER vs McGREGOR2 To Be Aired On “UFC Arabia” App, STARZPLAY And Etisalat E-Life TV

Abu Dhabi Media has announced the live broadcasting of the highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, on the “UFC Arabia” application, the first Arabic language UFC application in the Middle East and North Africa. The…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Golf Club Hosts Golf’s Biggest Names At The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s fairways will yet again be graced with some of the world’s best golfers at this year’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The attention of the golfing world turns to Abu Dhabi as…Continue Reading

FAB Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire 100 Percent Of Bank Audi Egypt’s Share Capital

Bank Audi sal (Bank Audi) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced the signing today of a definitive agreement for the acquisition by FAB of 100% of the share capital of Bank Audi sae,…Continue Reading

Masdar More Than Doubles Clean Energy Capacity Over 2 Years Generating Enough Electricity To Power Over 4 Million Homes

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, released its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report that revealed it more than doubled its clean energy capacity over two years to generate enough electricity to power over…Continue Reading

Etihad Airways To Recommence Flights To Doha

Effective 15 February 2021, Etihad Airways will recommence passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Doha, Qatar, subject to the applicable government approvals. The service will operate daily using an…Continue Reading

Mubadala, Schneider Electric To Explore Collaborative Opportunities In Sustainability-Related Areas

Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based global investor, and Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, have agreed to collaborate in a number of sustainability-related areas, both in…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Launches Policy For Energy Production From Waste (EFW)

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched Policy for Energy Production from Waste (EFW) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in an effort to support Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a more sustainable economy…Continue Reading

Huawei Speaks At World Future Energy Summit On The Future Trends Of PV Industry

Today, Huawei speaks at The New Energy Economy Webinar as part of the World Future Energy Summit Back to Business Webinar Series. Hariram Subramanian, CTO of Huawei Smart PV shares the future trends in Smart PV for…Continue Reading

Masdar Enters Strategic Agreement With Emirates NBD Asset Management To Provide Services For UAE’s First’ Green’ REIT

Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and a pioneer in sustainable urban development, has partnered with Emirates NBD Asset Management to receive management services for the UAE’s first sustainable real estate investment trust –…Continue Reading

Etihad Cargo Reports 50% Y-O-Y Rise In Pharma Shipments

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group, has reported a 50 per cent year-on-year rise in pharma shipments under its specialised PharmaLife product. The double-digit annual growth comes as…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Delivers Knockout Opportunity For UFC Fight Island Triple Header Spectators To Attend UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor Pre-Fight Press Conference And Weigh-Ins

Abu Dhabi has delivered yet another exciting first as the Emirate continues to welcome fans back to live events by inviting UFC Fight Island Triple Header ticketholders to attend the pre-fight press conference and official…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Reimagined For 2021 To Help Set Agenda For Green Recovery From COVID-19

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from 18 to 21 January 2021 and reimagined virtually. ADSW 2021 will feature a series of high-level…Continue Reading

Aldar Successfully Concludes First Cycle Of “Manassah” Entrepreneurship Programme

Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’)is proud to announce the winners of its first Manassah programme – an entrepreneurship competition aimed at nurturing home-grown talent and supporting the UAE’s most ambitious retail and F&B entrepreneurs. Following a rigorous…Continue Reading

Creative Origins Of ‘The Seed’ Art Installation Now On Public Display

The sketches and blueprints that form the basis of the spectacular ‘The Seed’ art installation on Jubail Island have been put on public display at the site of the installation. The fascinating series of drawings…Continue Reading

Etihad Airway Is One Of The First Airlines Globally To Launch IATA Travel Pass

The International Air Transport Association and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a partnership to launch the IATA Travel Pass for Etihad Airways’ guests. The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile…Continue Reading

Masdar Leads Initiative To Support Development Of Abu Dhabi’s Green Hydrogen Economy

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it is joining forces with Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Siemens Energy, and…Continue Reading

TAQA Group To Support Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021 As Energy Sector Partner

Masdar, host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), today announced that TAQA Group (Abu Dhabi National Energy CompanyPJSC) will support the global platform for accelerating sustainable development as ADSW’s EnergySector Partner.The partnership with TAQA will…Continue Reading

Momentous Moment As Abu Dhabi Welcomes Back Fans For Spectacular Opening Event Of UFC Fight Island Triple Header

Abu Dhabi has once again made history, ushering in the momentous return of spectators to public events in the emirate this weekend, demonstrating its readiness to welcome visitors once again with a successful opening night…Continue Reading

ONLY Webinars Launches Webinar Titled, ‘How To Use WhatsApp As An Effective Sales Medium To Boost Your Business’.

On Wednesday 27 January 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to use WhatsApp as an effective Sales Medium to boost your business’. This webinar is sponsored…Continue Reading

Al Ain Municipality Collaborates With MBRSC To Analyse Palm Tree Cover Using Artificial Intelligence

In line with the UAE’s efforts to increase agricultural productivity, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) developed AI technology that helped detect 45,000 palm trees, in various regions of Al Ain. The project is…Continue Reading

Khalifa University Signs A Co-Funded Research Agreement With Aldar Properties And Sandooq Al Watan To Make Reusable Contact Lenses For Color Blindness

Khalifa University of Science and Technology on this date signed a research agreement, which will be co-funded by Aldar properties andSandooq Al Watan, to develop economical, reusable and disposable contact lenses for those suffering from…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Culinary Season Success Showcases Emirate’s ‘Menu Of Innovative Gastronomic Offerings

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has revealed the recently-concluded Abu Dhabi Culinary Seasonsuccessfully energised the city’s culinary sector with a diverse programme of innovative hospitality experiences which saw high…Continue Reading

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Takes To The Skies For The First Time

Yesterday marked the first time that Wizz Air Abu Dhabi took to the skies in the UAE. The eco-friendly aircraft, Airbus A321neo, departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport at 12.30pm local time bound for Athens,…Continue Reading

Prince Albert Of Monaco To Deliver Keynote Address At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit

H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Head of State, Principality of Monaco will deliver a keynote address at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, which runs…Continue Reading

Citco Opens Abu Dhabi Headquarters At ADGM Following 400% Increase In MENA Assets

The Citco group of companies (Citco) has opened offices this month in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the award-winning international finance center in the United Arab Emirates, after increasing its assets under administration (AUA) in…Continue Reading

Children Fly Free With Etihad Airways

Adults who book their next flight to Abu Dhabi or Dubai with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, can take their children for free. With every adult ticket booked before 28 January 2021,…Continue Reading

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Commences Operations In Abu Dhabi

On the eve of its inaugural flight to Athens, Greece, the UAE’s new national airline, WizzAir Abu Dhabi, marked the occasion with a visit from the company’s Chairman, JózsefVáradi. Váradi is one of the airline’s…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Lists Foodco On The Second Market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that Foodco National Foodstuff P.J.S.C., “Foodco,” has listed its shares on the exchange’s Second Market under the trading symbol FNF. It is the first company to be listed on…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Media Announces UFC Arabia On STARZPLAY Ahead Of “Fight Island” Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE’s leading public service broadcaster, and STARZPLAY, the region’s fastest-growing subscription video on-demand service, today announced a strategic partnership to live-stream UFC events across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The…Continue Reading

Retail Abu Dhabi Launches New Event To Enhance Beauty Sector

Retail Abu Dhabi, the retail platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has revealed plans forthe inaugural Abu Dhabi Beauty Week, an 11-day consumer beauty event which will take…Continue Reading

Virtual Session To Be Hosted By EcoWASTE In Partnership With Tadweer

In collaboration with Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center – Tadweer, EcoWASTE will host a virtual session on 19 January 2021 that will address the role of waste management in the circular economy model. Entitled ‘Restoring…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Reimagined For 2021 To Help Set Agenda For Green Recovery From COVID-19

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW),the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar,will be held from 18 to 21 January 2021and reimagined virtually. ADSW 2021 will feature a series of high-level virtual events, including…Continue Reading

Etihad Airways Awarded Diamond Status In Health And Safety

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded the Diamond status in the inaugural ‘APEXHealth Safety, powered by SimpliFlying’audit, for efforts in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitisation. The award…Continue Reading

Stay & Play On Yas Island And Follow In The Footsteps Of UFC Stars!

After the success of UFC Fight Island™, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has introduced a special Stay & Play travel package for visitors to follow in the footsteps of their favourite…Continue Reading

5 Benefits Of Using WhatsApp For Business

Etihad Cargo Beats 2020 On-Time Performance Targets

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group, has achieved 87 per cent on-time-performance (OTP) during 2020 – ahead of its 85 per cent target and despite a significant increase…Continue Reading

Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Platform Opens Registrations For Y4S Virtual Forum

Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies and host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), has announced the opening of registrations for the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum, a series of youth-led…Continue Reading

Premium Packages For UFC Fight Island Triple Header Underline Momentous Occasion As Fans Return

Demonstrating Abu Dhabi’s readiness to revive tourism in 2021, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the return of fans for the historic UFC FIGHT ISLAND Triple Header…Continue Reading

FAB Issues Five-Year US$500 Million Sukuk

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has issued the lowest-ever yield on any five-year MENA bank USD issuance with a US$500 million five-year Sukuk issued at MS+90bps (all-in yield of 1.411 percent) through FAB Sukuk Company…Continue Reading

International Participants At IDEX And NAVDEX 2021 Exempt From Quarantine On Arrival In UAE

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company(ADNEC), the organiser of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2021) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2021), held under the patronage of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His…Continue Reading

CNN Academy Abu Dhabi Welcomes Its First Students

The inaugural CNN Academy Abu Dhabi, which will foster the growth of future journalists, is now underway. The first classes took place yesterday including a two hour welcome and introductory session with Becky Anderson, Managing…Continue Reading

Radio 1 Brings A Fun And Refreshing Start To The Day With Brand New Breakfast Show

Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) has announced the launch of a brand new breakfast show on Radio 1. For a completely new morning experience, listeners in the UAE can tune in to Radio 1, from 6-10…Continue Reading

2,021 Tickets For Only AED 1! Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Celebrates The New Year With Ultra Low Fares To Greece

The UAE’s new national airline, WizzAir Abu Dhabi, is inviting UAE residents to kick off the New Year in style with an exclusive one-time offer*of 2,021 tickets to Greece for an ultra,ultra low fare of…Continue Reading

UFC Kicks Off 2021 With Fight Island Triple Header Live From Abu Dhabi

LAS VEGAS and ABU DHABI – UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will partner for the third instalment of the…Continue Reading

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Inaugurates Track Laying Works Across Al Dhafrah Region

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, inaugurated track-laying works across Al Dhafrah Regionin Package A of Stage Two of the UAE’s national railway, during his visit…Continue Reading

GCAA Announces Re-Opening Of Airspace Between UAE And Qatar

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced reopening of airspace and resuming of air traffic between the UAE and the State of Qatar as of Saturday, January 9th, following the signing of the Al-Ula…Continue Reading

DCT Abu Dhabi Offers Visitors Exciting Off-Road Adventures

An exciting new project launched today will see adventurers soon able to embark on exciting desert explorations in Abu Dhabi. The Off-Road Driving in Abu Dhabi Project, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism…Continue Reading

Etihad Aviation Training And Israir Airlines Enter Into A Historical Partnership

Etihad Aviation Training (EAT)has signed a contract with Israir Airlines to offer Full-Flight Simulator pilot training forIsrair Airlines’ Airbus A320 pilots. As part of the agreement, Israir will dry lease EAT’s Full-Flight Simulators at the…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi’s Department Of Energy To Support Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week As Principal Partner

Masdar, host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), today announced that Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy (DoE) will support the global platform for accelerating sustainable development as ADSW’s Principal Partner. The partnership with the DoE…Continue Reading

Al Ain Zoo Launches New Mountain Bicycles Experience Through Wonderful Terrain Of Hafeet Mountain

A brand-new fun experience for the whole family to enjoy is now available at Al Ain Zoo. Created for adventure lovers, the mountain bicycle experience guides explorers through an exciting and challenging journey amidst the…Continue Reading

Etihad Guest Gives Back And Offers Members More Flexibility During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, concluded 2020 with a positive outlook following a series of corporate social responsibility activations and member initiatives. During 2020, the programme and its members donated 48…Continue Reading

10 Website Design Tips For 2021

When you create a website, you have one opportunity to win your guests with a decent first impression. The web is flooding with animating information, and your site needs to stand out to catch viewers’…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Choose To Vaccinate’ Campaign With Free Vaccines For All Nationals And Residents

A Covid-19 vaccination campaign has launched in Abu Dhabi under the supervision of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. The ”Choose to Vaccinate” campaign asks everyone to…Continue Reading

Double The Fun In 2021 At Ferrari World Abu Dhabi And Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi are set to ring in the New Year with the unmissable ’Double the fun in 2021’ offer running from 4 January 2021 until 20 February…Continue Reading

IDEX And NAVDEX Sign Agreement With EDGE Group As Strategic Partner

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2021), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, from 21 –…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Rolls Out COVID-19 Saliva Test In More Schools Across Emirate

As part of ongoing efforts to effectively and successfully contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Government of Abu Dhabi has rolled out saliva testing for children to a second phase of schools in the Emirate…Continue Reading

Darb Toll Gate System In Abu Dhabi To Go Active Saturday

The Integrated Traffic Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi urged the owners of private and establishment vehicles registered in the emirate who have yet to register in the ‘DARB’…Continue Reading

Sheikh Zayed Festival Sets Two Guinness World Records

The Sheikh Zayed Festival has set two Guinness World records with a dazzling fireworks display that lasted for 35 minutes to welcome 2021. The first record was set for the longest-running fireworks show, which ran…Continue Reading

Aldar Properties Sells Abu Dhabi Golf Complex Including The Westin Hotel For AED 180 Million

Aldar Properties has agreed to sell the Abu Dhabi Golf Club Complex, including the Westin Hotel and the Abu Dhabi Golf Course, to a financial investor for AED 180 million. The sale, which has a…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Fund Follows Up On Implementation Of Projects In Partner Countries

A technical team from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development remotely inspected the projects it had financed in many partner countries. The move is part of the Fund’s effort to ensure continuity, timely progression or completion…Continue Reading

ADNOC Distribution To Acquire 15 Service Stations In Saudi Arabia, Worth AED36.7 Million

ADNOC Distribution on Thursday announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire 15 service stations in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its commitment to grow its business in the Kingdom; the largest fuel retail market in…Continue Reading

A Happy New Year From A New Airline

The UAE’s new national airline, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, welcomed the New Year with the arrival of new crew members and two new aircraft this week. This takes its Abu Dhabi aircraft fleet to four,…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Wraps Up The Year With Dazzling Shows Of Fireworks

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced an array of celebrations taking place in the UAE capital on New Year’s Eve, including fireworks shows in some of Abu…Continue Reading

The Integrated Transport Centre Launches 116 Park & Ride Free Trips

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi announced that it will offer Park & Ride service for the public starting from January 2, 2021. The service…Continue Reading

WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI TAKES-OFF! Athens To Be The First Destination For Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Starting On 15 January 2021

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today confirmed that Athens will be its inaugural destination, with flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport starting on 15January 2021. Fares start…Continue Reading

The Abu Dhabi School Of Government And The Abu Dhabi Youth Council Honor First Batch Of Graduates From Its ‘Abu Dhabi Next Generation’ Program

The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) -the leading government platform for developing workforce competencies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi- in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Youth Council, has held its first virtual graduation ceremony…Continue Reading

Trip.com Signs Exclusive China Partnership With Experience Hub Abu Dhabi To Drive Chinese Visitation

Trip.com Group, China’s leading travel services provider has signed an exclusive 18 month China Business Development Collaboration with Experience Hub, to support Trip.com employees to promote Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, one of the fastest growing…Continue Reading

Yas Island To Be Showered With Light To Celebrate 2021

Yas Island, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, will light up in color and festivities to mark the beginning of 2021 with firework celebrations that are due to kick off on the…Continue Reading

Tawazun Becomes Principal Partner Of IDEX And NAVDEX

Etihad Airways Introduces Charter Flight Services

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its business with the launch of charter and special flight services. Fully customisable, business and leisure guests can choose from a variety of…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Marks Tourism Milestones In Chinese Market By Hosting Its First ‘Virtual Roadshow’

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted its first ever virtual roadshow in China from 8th – 9th December, connecting more than 100 Chinese tour operators and travel agencies…Continue Reading

ADGM Completes 2020 With Notable Achievements, Growth And New Partnerships

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the award-winning international financial centre, marked a record year of growth in 2020, with significant achievements across core areas of FinTech, regulation, sustainable finance and arbitration. Despite the impact of…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange(ADX) Lists EasyLease On Its Second Market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that EasyLease P.J.S.Chas listed its shares on ADX Second Market, under the ticker symbol EASYLEASE, and trading begins on the shares today. The company’s nominal value of share capital…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Establishes 18 Drive-Through DPI Testing Stations On Al Faya Road

Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee announced the establishment of 18 drive-through DPI testing stations on Al Faya Road before Ghantoot and approved to open new lanes at the entry points between Dubai and…Continue Reading

Al Masaood Automobiles Launches ‘Drive Your Renault With Our Best Offer’ Campaign

Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region, has announced the launch of its year-ending campaign for 2020, ‘Drive your Renault with our best offer.’ The…Continue Reading

EDA Hosts US And UAE Leaders In Discussion On Historic Abraham Accords

The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA)on Thursday 17 December, virtually hosted Avi Berkowitz, Assistant to the U.S. President and Special Representative for International Negotiations, along with His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the…Continue Reading

A Digital Live Event To Support The Industrial & Environmental Transformation Of ADNOC

within the framework of the digital transformation of the Oil & Gas sector in the United Arab Emirates, Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, organized alongside two leading…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange(ADX) Lists Zee Stores On Its Second Market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that Zee Stores P.J.S.C, has listed its shares on ADX’s Second Market under the ticker symbol ZS, and trading begins on the shares today. The company’s nominal value of…Continue Reading

Etihad Airways Welcomes The Reopening Of Abu Dhabi

Following an announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee, effective 24 December 2020, entry restrictions into Abu Dhabi will be relaxed. International tourists, residents and travellers from selected destinations, flying with Etihad…Continue Reading

Golden Week Campaign Launches At Aldar Malls

This holiday season, three Aldar malls are offering residents and visitors the chance to win AED 100,000 in Aldar Retail Gift Cards every single day with the Golden Week campaign. The seven day long mega-raffle…Continue Reading

UK Government Outcomes Lab Publishes Case Study On ‘Abu Dhabi’s Aspirations For Inclusion’

UK’s Government Outcomes Lab – (GO Lab) has published a case study titled: The ATMAH Social Impact Bond and Abu Dhabi’s Aspirations for Inclusion. This case study complements the ‘Abu Dhabi Social Outcomes Contracting Blog…Continue Reading

Is Parler The New Twitter?

Parler was founded on 2018, a social media network that considers itself the ‘world’s town square’ and claims never to search or participate in content moderation. Almost similar to Facebook, Parler is another social media…Continue Reading

ICC Court To Open 5th Overseas Case Management Office In Abu Dhabi Global Market

The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Court) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced the opening of a case management office for the ICC Court Secretariat in Abu Dhabi.…Continue Reading

Win Prizes With Etihad Airways At The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Etihad Airways has joined Al Maryah Island’s ‘It’s all here’ campaign, with an experiential activation at The Galleria. Visitors booking a flight at the stand between 22 and 26 December, will be entered into a…Continue Reading

Etihad Airways To Resume Flights To Istanbul

Effective 17 January 2021, Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Istanbul, Turkey. The service will operate with an initial twice weekly flight using a Boeing…Continue Reading

African & Eastern Direct Launches Independent Home Delivery In The Capital

The UAE’s largest liquor operator, African & Eastern, introduces home deliveries in the capital through a brand-new website –AfricanEasternAuh.com. In light of the city’s updated laws regarding the cancellation of alcohol licenses for individuals, the…Continue Reading

Etihad Airways Suspends Flights To Saudi Arabia, Muscat, Kuwait

With immediate effect, Etihad Airways will temporarily suspend its passenger services between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muscat (MCT) in Oman and Kuwait (KWI) until further notice, based on the directives…Continue Reading

Etihad Airways Updates Travel Rules For Passengers Departing The UK

Following an announcement by the National Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, effective 24 December 2020, Etihad Airways requires all guests flying from the United Kingdom to present a negative PCR test within 72 hours validity…Continue Reading

ADNOC Awards ‘Eni’, ‘PTTEP’ Consortium First Offshore Exploration Block In Abu Dhabi’s Second Competitive Block Bid Round

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Monday the signing of an exploration concession agreement, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 3 to a consortium led by Eni Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading

ADU, Twofour54 To Train Next Generation Of Abu Dhabi Game Developers

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has announced the launch of a strategic partnership with twofour54 — Abu Dhabi’s media free zone — to continue the growth of the emirate’s media sector through increased talent development supported…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Announces Listing Palms Sports On Its Second Market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that Palms Sports P.J.S.C has listed its shares on ADX’s Second Market under the trading symbol PALMS, and trading begins on the shares today. The company’s nominal value of…Continue Reading

Top 10 Benefits Of Using WordPress

In case you did not know, WordPress powers nearly one-third of the world’s websites and tops the list of the three most often used site building packages in the world, followed by Joomla and Drupal.…Continue Reading

Tadweer Opens Eco Park Complex To Promote Sustainable Development In Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) today opened an environmentally friendly waste treatment complex named ‘Eco Park’ as part of its continued efforts to promote sustainable waste management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Located…Continue Reading

MA’AN Launches Its First Accelerator Programme Empowering Existing Social Enterprises In Abu Dhabi

The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has launched its first Accelerator programme, which aims to elevate the impact of social enterprises by supporting them to scale up and grow their operations in Abu Dhabi.…Continue Reading

Yas Island Concludes 2020 With 35 Industry Accolades

Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s premier leisure and entertainment destination, has closed off 2020 on a high note achieving 35awards and accolades for its attractions, infrastructure projects and developments, as part of its ongoing…Continue Reading

With Academy Award Winner, Robert L. Smith, BEE Turns Sand To Snow This Christmas

Right on time for the holiday season, Emirati singer, songwriter BEE spreads festive cheer this Christmas to all those celebrating the holiday in a warmer climate with the release of an original Christmas single, This…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Festival 2021’s Premieres The Co-Produced American Ballet Theatre Performance Worldwide

Abu Dhabi Festival 2021presents the co-produced performance with the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre this Sunday, December 20thas part of the world premiere titled ‘ABT Today: The Future Starts Now’. This unique artistic event salutes American…Continue Reading

The Abu Dhabi School Of Government And Zayed Higher Organization Launches Specialized Training Sessions For Government Employees Of Determination

The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG), the leading entity for developing human competencies in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of special training sessions and workshops for people of determination in…Continue Reading

Italian Luxury Hypercar Brand Unveils Automobile Masterpiece In Abu Dhabi

FV Frangivento Automobili, the Italian luxury hypercar brand to truly believe in the transition to hybrid and electric propulsion, unveiled the Frangivento AsfanèDieciDieci supercar, a modern masterpiece that provides car enthusiasts with unprecedented personalised aesthetics,…Continue Reading

Al Masaood Automobiles Unveils Ultimate Year-End Package For New INFINITI Vehicles

Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorized distributor of INFINITI in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region, has unveiled its ultimate year-end package for brand-new INFINITI vehicle models. Running till end of December, the latest…Continue Reading

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Releases Multiple Translations Of Its Winning Titles

Sheikh Zayed Book Award has released translations of four winning titles in its ‘Literature’ and ‘Children’s Literature’ categories. The works were published in English, French, German and Ukrainian, in collaboration with four international publishing houses…Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchanges sign Memorandum of Understanding

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) have, today, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the first time an Arab exchange has entered into a commercial relationship with the state…Continue Reading

Etihad Airways Wins Big At The Aviation Business Awards

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, took home three awards following last night’s Aviation Business Awards, held in Dubai. The airline collected the ‘Environmental Initiative of the Year’, while its training division Etihad…Continue Reading

30 Startup Social Ventures Launched Through Ma’an’s Social Incubator

The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has announced that as a result of the Ma’an Social Incubator (MSI) 30 social start-ups have been successfully launched, providing solutions to Abu Dhabi’s social challenges and positively…Continue Reading

Premier Motors Previews Dedicated Ferrari Showroom In Abu Dhabi

Premier Motors, the official Ferrari dealer in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, hosted a special preview of the first dedicated showroom in the UAE’s capital for the Prancing Horse brand incorporating its latest corporate identity…Continue Reading

Etihad Inaugurates Pioneering 2020 EcoDemonstrator Aircraft Into Service

Following the launch of the Etihad Greenliner Program at the 2019 Dubai Airshow, and the arrival of the flagship Greenliner in January 2020, Etihad Airways today officially inaugurated the latest aircraft in its journey towards…Continue Reading

French Ambassador To The UAE Receives Latest Update On Covid-19 Vaccine From SEHA

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, (SEHA), the UAE’s largest public healthcare network, hosted France’s Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Xavier Chatelto showcase the success of the third phase of the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.…Continue Reading

IMKAN Awards Mall Construction Contract In Rabat-Based Flagship Project – Le Carrousel – To BYMARO

Abu Dhabi-based place maker, IMKAN, has awarded BYMARO a two-year, AED 134-million contract to build the Le Carrousel Mall – the first open-air shopping mall in Morocco and a major feature of IMKAN’s Rabat-based flagship…Continue Reading

Tadweer Highlights Contribution To Public Areas Disinfection Efforts In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi During This Pandemic

Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) today highlighted the significant contribution of its dedicated team during and after the national disinfection program in Abu Dhabi. Ever since the Covid-19 outbreak began, Tadweer teams have carried…Continue Reading

TAQA Shareholders Approve New Dividend Policy For 2020-2022

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA”, the “Company” or the “Group”) – a regionally leading, fully integrated utilities company and one of the UAE’s largest publicly listed companies by market capitalization – announced, today, that…Continue Reading

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