The value of non-oil foreign merchandise trade through Abu Dhabi ports decreased by 7.3 percent from AED71.7 billion during the first four months of 2019 to AED66.5 bn in the same period of 2020. This…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme Marks Its 25th Year With A New Milestone
Despite the current challenges posed by the global pandemic, 76 falcons have been released into the wild this year as part of the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme (SZFRP), taking the total to more than…Continue Reading
7 Reasons To Avoid DIY Web Design
DIY it! That’s the best method to save cash and you learn something new. But let’s be honest we can’t say the same when it comes to web designing. Designing your website using a custom template can…Continue Reading
Unified Challenge Reaches Over 5 Million Steps In Two Days
Steps Unified Challenge, launched by Special Olympics to achieve the goal of 52 million steps in 10 days from 19th August, has reached more than five million marks on its second day with the participation…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority Launches ‘Child Online Protection Guide’
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, ECA, has launched the first of its kind, “Child Online Protection guide”, in the UAE, as part of the Takween Summer Program 2020. The guide focuses on providing a…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Welcomes Passengers Travelling Aboard Middle East Airlines
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Lebanese travellers arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with special gifts upon their disembarkation from Middle East Airlines (MEA) flight ME418. The arriving travellers were greeted by AUH’s Wellness Ambassadors, in celebration of…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest Unveils Exciting New Deals And Offers For Members To Enjoy
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has launched exciting new offers for members to enjoy, from points transfers to discounted redemptions and more. Members who convert a minimum of 5,000 Etihad Guest…Continue Reading
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Unit 1 Successfully Connects To UAE’s Transmission Grid
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, on Wednesday announced that its operations and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, TRANSCO – a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Operate Special Flights From Abu Dhabi To Bengaluru, Delhi, And Mumbai
Effective 21 August, Etihad Airways will operate a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. The flights can be booked 24/7 through Hala Travel Management, Etihad’s travel management arm,…Continue Reading
Board Summit To Discuss Pathways To Gender-Balanced Boards
The Board Summit titled “Pathways to Gender-Balanced Boards”, one-of-its-kind virtual event with an open invitation to all board members and CEOs of organisations listed on the ADX and DFM, will be convened by Aurora50 from…Continue Reading
‘Visits From Bait Al Oud’ Marks Its Seventh Virtual Concert
The virtual concert series ‘Visits from Bait Al Oud’ returns tomorrow for its seventh online event, which will celebrate the artistic dialogue and shared traditions between Arabic and Hispanic music. The multicultural session, led by…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Expands Air-Rail Partnership With Accesrail In Europe
Etihad Airways (Etihad) has announced the expansion of its partnership with AccesRail, the world’s leading provider of air-rail intermodal solutions. The partnership allows Etihad to use AccesRail’s expertise to enable its customers to book train…Continue Reading
KADAK FM Partners With Bollywood’s Leading Singer Sonu Nigam To Stage The World’s First Socially-Distanced Bollywood Concert
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) has announced that KADAK FM – its popular Hindi Radio offering– will partner with Bollywood’s leading singer Sonu Nigam to host ‘The Light’ a world-first, socially distanced Bollywood concert,In line with…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi & Almarai Launch The 10th Edition Of ‘Moments’ Photography Competition Across The Middle East And North Africa
National Geographic Abu Dhabi (NGAD) and Almarai announced today the launch of the 10thedition of ‘Moments’annual photography competition, which has established itself as one of the largest photography competitions across the Middle East and North…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Lists Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Tracking Shariah-Compliant Products
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today that Chimera Capital LLC’s Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has listed on the Exchange. The ETF has been designed to replicate the S&P UAE Domestic Shariah Liquid 35/20 Capped…Continue Reading
ADNEC To Hold Virtual Event Under SIAL ME And Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition Banner This Year
ADNEC Group, part of ADQ, in collaboration with Comexposium, one of the world’s leading event organisers, have developed a unique one-day event that will bring together C-suite executives from the UAE and abroad to a…Continue Reading
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s ‘In The Studio’ To Conclude With Compelling Artist Panel Discussion
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s ‘In the Studio’ programme is set to conclude with a wide-ranging panel discussion featuring Guggenheim Abu Dhabi curators Sara Bin Safwan and Sasha Kalter-Wasserman in conversation with Abu Dhabi-based artists Maitha Abdalla,…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi & Almarai Launch The 10th Edition Of ‘Moments’ Photography Competition Across The Middle East And North Africa
National Geographic Abu Dhabi (NGAD) and Almarai announced today the launch of the 10thedition of ‘Moments’annual photography competition, which has established itself as one of the largest photography competitions across the Middle East and North…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Sees Increase Of New Customers By 109% In H1 Of 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has recorded a 109% increase in the number of companies registering with the free zone authority in the first half of…Continue Reading
Do You Have These 5 Tools To Create A Customized And Secure Webinar?
Webinars have been in the game for a long time no doubt about that, and they still seem to be audience favourite. But what is a webinar? A webinar is a live online gathering or…Continue Reading
Eshraq Investments Records Q2 2020 Net Profit Of AED 20.45 Million; Announces Comprehensive Investment Strategy And Targets Major Share Buyback
Eshraq Investments PJSC (“Eshraq” or “Company”), the Abu Dhabi-based investment company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”), announced its preliminary financial results for the first six months of the year. The Company reported…Continue Reading
Founder’s Memorial Online Tours Showcases Founding Father’s Legacy
The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, has been providing people worldwide with an opportunity to learn about his rich…Continue Reading
US Embassy Abu Dhabi Launches The Academy For Women Entrepreneurs In The UAE
The US Embassy Abu Dhabi is bringing the US Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to the UAE through a partnership with startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), powered…Continue Reading
Aldar Records 21% Revenue Growth To AED 2.01 Billion In Q2 2020 Driven By Strong Development Business Performance
Aldar Properties PSJC (“Aldar”), today reported a 21% year-on-year increase in revenue to AED 2.01 billion in the second quarter of 2020, due to a strong performance from the development business. Net profit for the second…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Reports H1 2020 Net Profit Of AED587.6 Million
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) today reported a net profit of AED587.6 million and AED 2.5 billion in net revenue for H1 2020. In a statement today, the Bank said the net revenue for H1-2020…Continue Reading
Motherhood And Childhood Council Launches Initiative To Support Small Businesses
The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has launched an initiative to support emerging and small businesses run by families, People of Determination, mothers of People of Determination, and the youth. The Council launched an…Continue Reading
Second Phase Of UAE Resident Return Programme To Easere-Entry To Abu Dhabi
Effective immediately, the Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) and the National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have launched the second phase of the UAE Resident Return Programme, which now removes the need for…Continue Reading
How To Increase Your Webinar Attendance
And you’re live in 3! 2! 1! But wait, where’s your audience? Hosting a webinar sounds like a piece of cake, but in reality, it’s much more difficult than that. The success of your webinar lands…Continue Reading
Modon Signs Long-Term Lease Agreement With LuLu Group International For Courtyard Mall
Modon Properties (Modon), mandated by the Government of Abu Dhabi to develop integrated tourism destinations and sustainable residential communities, has signed a long-term lease agreement with LuLu Group International for the operation of retail outlets…Continue Reading
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Centres Introduced For Entering Abu Dhabi
Seven new drive-through coronavirus screening centres have opened across the country. SEHA’s Ambulatory Healthcare Services announced on Tuesday the launch of laser-based DPI testing (blood test) for people wanting to enter or re-enter Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
The UAE Capital Is Committed To Safely Welcoming International Golfers Again
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Links Abu Dhabi have aligned with the United Arab Emirates’various measures and initiatives to ensure a safe environment…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And ADNOC Distribution Expand Their Partnership Bringing More Benefits To Loyalty Programme Members
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, together with ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, have expanded their successful partnership to bring greater reward…Continue Reading
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Launches All-New ‘Hypercars – Evolution Of Uniqueness’ Exhibition
Following the re-opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the World’s Leading Theme Park has launched an all-new Hypercars exhibition. The year-long exhibition, which mirrors the limited-series cars currently on display at the Ferrari Museum in…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi Launches Sharkfest 2020 This August!
National Geographic Abu Dhabi is bringing the highly anticipated eighth annualSHARKFEST back to screens across the Middle East from 5th August. Spotlighting the kings of the ocean, National Geographic Abu Dhabi will air 6 full…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Government Contact Centre Launches New Customer Relationship Management Platform
The Department of Government Support, which is represented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, ADDA, has announced the launch of the new Customer Relationship Management platform for the Abu Dhabi Government. The platform aims to…Continue Reading
ONLY Webinars Announces ‘How To Win High-Value Business Using LinkedIn’ Webinar
ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Win High-Value Business Using LinkedIn’ on Tuesday 25 August 2020 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Neeraj Shah – Founder &…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Supports The UAE’s Aid Mission To Beirut
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has transported 16 tonnes of aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Reports Strong Start To 2020 With Second Quarter Heavily Impacted By Covid-19
Etihad Airways (Etihad), has provided details of its half-year (H1: January-June)2020 performance, which saw a strong start to the year, with the airline progressing well ahead of its transformation plan targets. This included its best…Continue Reading
Yas Island First Destination In Abu Dhabi To Be Awarded Coveted WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has been awarded the coveted WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, marking the first destination in Abu Dhabi to receive the international honour. Launched recently by the World…Continue Reading
ADX Announces Listing Of Mamoura Diversified Global Holding’s Bonds
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, ADX, announced today that it has listed US$4 billion Fixed Rate Notes issued by MDGH GMTN B.V. and guaranteed by Mamoura Diversified Global Holding, MDGH. According to a statement issued by…Continue Reading
FAB Issues Largest Chinese Yuan Denominated Dual-Listed Formosa Bond Globally
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, recently announced the issuance of the largest-ever Chinese Yuan (CNH) denominated dual-listed Formosa bond globally, with a CNH 3.25bn five-year issuance. Despite the GCC-wide public holiday, FAB was able to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Introduces Microbebarrier™ Face Protection For Premium Passengers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched innovative new protective wear for First and Business class guests. As part of its new health and hygiene programme, Etihad Wellness, premium passengers will receive…Continue Reading
Etisalat Group To Pay Out Interim Dividends From August 11
The Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, Etisalat Group, announced that the interim dividend of 15 fils per share for Q2- 2020 will be paid out starting August 11th through the First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB,…Continue Reading
MBZUAI Webinar Offers An Opportunity To Learn More About COVID-19 And AI’s Role In Pandemics
COVID-19 has had a tangible impact on all of our lives. Learning more about it, including the technologies that can help fight the disease and mitigate its impact on society, is a responsibility we all…Continue Reading
UAE Continuing To Impress World By Hosting Major Sporting Events: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Champion, commended the 12th edition of UAE Warriors held on 31st July in the jiu-jitsu arena at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. The tournament involved ten matches, with nine featuring…Continue Reading
Tourists To Dubai Assured Of Safe Visits And Smooth Travel
As travellers mull over their summer vacation plans, Emirates and Dubai is sending out the clear message that tourists are welcome to enjoy the city’s many attractions, with various measures put in place for safe…Continue Reading
Earn Points With Every Purchase In New-Look ADNOC Rewards
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, announced today an exciting enhancement to its popular rewards program, ADNOC Rewards. Starting this Eid holiday, customers can now earn loyalty points on every purchase of…Continue Reading
Shop, Dine, Stay And Win This Eid Al Adha With The Department Of Culture And Tourism Abu Dhabi’s ‘Unbox Amazing’ Campaign
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has amplified its Unbox Amazing summer shopping promotion by announcing a host of limited-period shopping, hotel stay and culinary experiences to coincide with…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates The Success Of UFC Fight Island™ In Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE and official airline partner of UFC Fight Island held in Abu Dhabi, has released a short video to showcase its role in the success of Abu Dhabi’s…Continue Reading
Honeywell And Mubadala Subsidiary Reach Production Milestone Of One Million N95 Masks In The UAE
Honeywell (NYSE: HON)and Mubadala Investment Company’swholly-owned subsidiary, Strata Manufacturing, today reached the manufacturing landmark of producing one million N95 masks in Strata’s Al Ain facility. The collaboration is providing critical personal protective equipment (PPE)for the…Continue Reading
New PCR Testing Procedures For All Travellers Flying On Etihad Airways Flights To Abu Dhabi
Effective 1 August, all travellers flying Etihad Airways from around the world to Abu Dhabi, and those transferring via Abu Dhabi onto other flights, will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result…Continue Reading
Experience Hub Announces Introduction Of ‘Yas Wellness Program’ On Yas Island As Part Of Enhanced Reopening Safety Measures
Experience Hub has announced the launch of the ‘Yas Wellness Program’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, following the announcement of the reopening of Yas Theme Parks and attractions at 30%…Continue Reading
ONLY Webinars Launches ‘CrisisPreneurship Of Time’ Webinar
On this Wednesday 29 July at 11am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘CrisisPreneurship of Time’. The webinar is presented by Brig Sushil Bhasinbased in Mumbai, India. Brigadier Sushil Bhasin is…Continue Reading
Aldar Opens Soul Beach At Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Aldar Properties today announced the opening of Soul Beach, a new leisure destination at the Mamsha Al Saadiyat community for UAE residents and international visitors alike. Overlooking the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, Soul Beach…Continue Reading
‘Rediscover Abu Dhabi’ Campaign Offers UAE Residents New And Exciting Ways To Experience The Capital This Summer
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today launched its ‘Rediscover Abu Dhabi’ campaign, which will introduce a diverse range of exciting offers and activations for UAE residents at multiple…Continue Reading
New National Geographic Abu Dhabi Film ‘Marmum’ Takes Viewers On The Journey Of Creating A State-Of-The-Art Dairy Factory In The Heart Of The UAE
While the UAE’s annual food requirement is set to double by 2030, National Geographic Abu Dhabi’s brand new 44-minute documentary goes behind the scenes to explore how ‘Marmum’,a brand new state-of-the-art dairy factory in the…Continue Reading
Hope Probe Team Touch Down At Abu Dhabi International Airport For Hero’s Return
Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed the return of UAE Space Agency delegation, participating in Emirates Mars Mission launch when they landed on home soil after a flight from Haneda International Airport in Japan. Representatives from…Continue Reading
New National Geographic Abu Dhabi Film ‘Marmum’ Takes Viewers On The Journey Of Creating A State-Of-The-Art Dairy Factory In The Heart Of The UAE
While the UAE’s annual food requirement is set to double by 2030, National Geographic Abu Dhabi’s brand new 44-minute documentary goes behind the scenes to explore how ‘Marmum’, a brand new state-of-the-art dairy factory in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition And Conference (ADIPEC)2020 To Beheld Virtually
dmg events, organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), and with the support of its strategic partner and host, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has announced that theADIPEC Strategic…Continue Reading
Modon Completes Awarding Of All Infrastructure Development Contracts For Riyadh City South At A Total Cost Of AED 5.83 Billion
In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and under the directives His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Translated Novel Warmly Welcomed By UAE Sixth-Grade Curriculum
The Ministry of Education has announced that Lippels Traum, a release by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s(DCT Abu Dhabi) Kalima Translation Project, has been added to the sixth-grade curriculum in government…Continue Reading
ADNOC, ADQ Form Joint Venture To Catalyse UAE’s Chemicals Sector
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, and holding company ADQ today signed a joint venture, JV, agreement to create a new investment platform to fund and oversee the development of industrial projects within the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Values See Modest Declines Over Q2, With Sales Activity To Increase Over H2 2020, Says Chestertons
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market witnessed continued moderate declines, across both sales prices and rents, during Q2. However, with a raft of developer incentives and the proactive public policy response, sales volumes are expected to…Continue Reading
Etihad And Boeing Strengthen Strategic Partnership With Maintenance Support For Boeing 787 Fleet
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed agreements with Boeing Global Services for the provision of maintenance support on its fleet of Boeing 787s. These agreements are part of the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Motors Celebrates 35 Years Of Achievement With A Range Of Exclusive Bespoke Offers
Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM), the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, are celebrating their 35th anniversary with a range of incredible offers until the 30th of September. Founded by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Butti…Continue Reading
The DCT – Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Picture Yourself In Abu Dhabi’ Virtual Initiative For Abu Dhabi Government Entities
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the ‘Picture Yourself in Abu Dhabi’ initiative in order to take full advantage of the current proliferation of remote communication and video conferencing…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Enhances Export Control Compliance With New E2 Open Partnership
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, is set to streamline regulatory compliance screening processes for shipments via a new partnership with E2open, a leading provider of intelligent supply chain…Continue Reading
Prices Continue To Be Attractive For Tenants And Buyers In The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market As Landlords And Sellers Become More Open To Negotiations Amidst The COVID-19 Crisis
Over the last few months, we have experienced one of the most challenging periods in human history. Despite the difficult environment, data released by the UAE’s leading property website Bayut, reveals that the capital city’s…Continue Reading
H.E. Sara Musallam, Chairman Of Abu Dhabi Department Of Education And Knowledge (ADEK), Commends UAE Leadership On Historic Mars Mission And Says Education Pathways Are In Place To Nurture The Emirate’s Next Generation Of Homegrown Space Adventurers
“The Hope Probe Mars Mission underpins our Leadership’s aspiration to inspire young minds, and nurture a passion for innovation, technology, scientific knowledge and discovery to shape the future which is yet to come,” said H.E.…Continue Reading
Special Olympics Announces Global Expansion Of Initiative For Inclusion In Education For Young People With And Without Intellectual Disabilities
Today, Special Olympics announced the next phase of global expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) – one of the largest initiatives for inclusion in education for young people with and without intellectual disabilities…Continue Reading
Etihad And Boeing Extend Partnership With Sustainability-Focused Ecodemonstrator Testing
Etihad Airways and Boeing will work together starting in August on the seventh iteration of the ecoDemonstratorprogramme to test innovative technologies in the air, building on the core innovation and sustainability tenets of their strategic…Continue Reading
New Co-Working Offices – CLOUD Spaces – Set To Launch At Yas Mall
CLOUD Spaces, Yas Mall’s new co-working space and the first to be based in a mall across the GCC region, is set to launch in August 2020. A hybrid concept, it will offer a fresh…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Flights To Shanghai
Effective 27 July, Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Shanghai, China. The service will operate with an initial weekly flight using a Boeing 777-300ER, featuring…Continue Reading
Welcome to Live Streaming Platforms
What is better than hosting a webinar on a single platform? Answer: Broadcasting it on it on several other popular Live streaming platforms! As live streaming has become more ubiquitous, so have the ‘DIY’ options,…Continue Reading
Saif Bin Zayed Launches Fazaa Center For Business Incubators And Accelerators
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and Chairman of the Social Solidarity Fund at the Ministry of Interior, launched on Thursday the Fazaa Center for Business…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Sees Rapid Acceleration In Access For Foreign Investors
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today reports on its performance for the six month sending 30 June 2020. The report focuses on the exchange’s efforts in supporting Abu Dhabi’s economy through the development of its…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adds More Destinations To Its Hand Baggage Only Fare
Etihad Airways has expanded its hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’ which allows travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required, to include destinations across Europe and Asia. The ‘Deal…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sees Promising Signs Of Progress In Tourism As Domestic Restrictions Ease
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today revealed signs of progress within the tourism sector as the emirate prepares to gradually open up to international travel. Hotel occupancy rates…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Launches Cultural Tours In Sign Language
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched several initiatives and activities to help enrich the experience of People of Determination of the Centre. Under the “Re’Haab Alhemam” programme, the Centre announced it will release…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Joins Forces With Mediclinic For Convenient Home PCR Testing
Etihad Airways is now collaborating with Mediclinic Middle East, part of private hospital group, Mediclinic International, to offer its UAE-based travellers a convenient COVID-19 PCR testing service at their home, or at a Mediclinic facility,…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group Launches ‘Al Watani’, A New Local Content Programme For Suppliers
Etihad Aviation Group is proud to announce the launch of AlWataniprogramme, a new local content programme for suppliers who would like to partner with the national airline of the UAE to provide their products and…Continue Reading
Human Cadre Is Most Precious, Base Of Sustainable Development: Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak
H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has congratulated outstanding students of…Continue Reading
Etihad Holidays Offers EID Staycation Deals
Etihad Holidays is offering the opportunity to escape this Eid with an enticing range of staycation deals across the UAE. Holidays are available from as little as AED 219 at a wide range of hotels…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Special Passenger Services To And From Abu Dhabi To Six Destinations In India
Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by UAE and Indian authorities on travel for eligible individuals to and from Abu Dhabi to India, Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Education And Knowledge And StartAD Open Applications For Inaugural YouthTech Competition
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has joined forces with startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and powered by its partner Tamkeen to launch the inaugural edition…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches New Distribution Capability Partnership With Travelfusion
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered withTravelfusionas it continues its New Distribution Capability (NDC) strategy launched earlier this year. The venture will provide access for travel agents and corporate clients to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Announces A New Codeshare Agreement With Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost airline, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Effective 9 July, Etihad will place its ‘EY’ code on…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Welcomes UFC President Dana White And Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman To Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE and official airline partner of UFC Fight Island, welcomes UFCPresident Dana White and welterweight championKamaru Usmanon board. The UFC team flew from Las Vegas to Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Transfers Its Ras Al Khaimah And Fujairah’s Branches To Sharjah, And Its Al Dhafra Branch To Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has announced today the transfer of its Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah branch offices to its Sharjahbranch and the transfer of its Al Dhafra Region branch office to Abu Dhabi. The…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Sitata To Launch Interactive Map With Covid-19 Information
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Sitata, a Canadian travel risk management company, to launch an interactive travel map on etihad.com, the airline’s official website. Etihad Airways’ guests now have…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Services To More Destinations Across Its Global Network
Etihad Airways is gradually resuming services to more destinations across its global network. This follows the easing of travel restrictions by UAE regulatory authorities on outbound and inbound travel for citizens and residents. All travel…Continue Reading
Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Visits SEHA’s Drive-Through Center In Abu Dhabi, Corniche
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, visited SEHA’s drive-through testing facility at Abu Dhabi’s Corniche to get an overview of…Continue Reading
National Centre Of Meteorology Completes 219 Cloud Seeding Operations In H1 2020
The National Centre of Meteorology, NCM, today announced that it has carried out 219 cloud seeding operations across the country in the first half of 2020, using a total of 4,841 flares produced by NCM’s…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies UFC To Fight Island™ In Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to be flying hundreds of UFC participants including athletes and event crew, to Abu Dhabi as the city prepares to host UFC Fight…Continue Reading
Yas Island ‘Safe Zone’ Now In Place For UFC Fight Island
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has announced the completion of works of the ‘safe zone’ for UFC Fight Island, with an 11km stretch of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island…Continue Reading
Manchester City’s Young Leaders Summit Officially Opened By Etihad Aviation Group CEO
Etihad Airways is proud to be supporting the launch of the Young Leaders Summit, an annual initiative from Manchester City that brings together community leaders for a week of digital learning, delivered through interactive live…Continue Reading
First Scheduled Wizz Air Flight Lands At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Wizz Air and Abu Dhabi Airports have celebrated the arrival of Wizz Air’sfirst scheduled Wizz Air Hungary flight to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Marking a great milestone in Wizz Air’s history and further strengthening of…Continue Reading
Mohamed Bin Zayed Tours Model Farms In Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday, visited several youth-owned model farms in Al Bahia area of Abu…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund Launches Entrepreneurship Summer Camp Targeting 100 Students In Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced the launch of Venturist, a two-week entrepreneurship summer camp in July and August for citizen and resident students aged 10 to 14 and 14 to 18 years old,…Continue Reading
Radio Mirchi In UAE Rebrands To ‘Kadak FM’ With Fresh, Strong And Original Content
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)has announced the rebranding of its popular Hindi Radio offering Radio Mirchi, in the UAE, to ‘Kadak FM’, in line with its vision to provide innovative and modernized content across all platforms.…Continue Reading
Retail Abu Dhabi Boosts Emirate’s Consumer Sector With ‘Unbox Amazing’ Summer Campaign
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced plans to boost the emirate’s consumer sector and support the reopening of malls through a destination-wide seasonal shopping promotion running from…Continue Reading
20 Million Etihad Guest Miles Donated To Support Refugees Affected By The Coronavirus Pandemic
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, launched a campaign on 5 April 2020to encourage members to donate their Etihad Guest Miles to support the prevention and response efforts in view of the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Energy Sector Applies The Highest Standards Of Precautionary And Preventative Measures To Ensure Business Continuity And The Safety Of All Employees
As entities and companies gear up to return to working from their offices in line with current directives, precautions and preventative measures become all the more important for ensuring the health and safety of staff…Continue Reading
DGS Organises Workshop On Guidelines Of Entering And Working From Abu Dhabi Government Entities
The Department of Government Support – Abu Dhabi (DGS) conducted a virtual workshop for health and safety personnel in all government entities and companies in Abu Dhabi. The discussion was in line with recommended preventive…Continue Reading
Hub71 To Form ‘Team UAE’ For 2020 Entrepreneurship World Cup For Chance To Win $1M In Cash Prizes
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem and National Organiser of the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2020, has launched its search for the best startups from early-stage to growth phase in all sectors across the seven emirates.…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Supports The UAE’s Humanitarian Aid Missions
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has transported humanitarian aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to 54 destinations.…Continue Reading
Nahyan Mubarak Launches #TweetForTolerance Competition In Arabic, English And French
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, today launched #TweetForTolerance competition that will provide a platform to people in the Arab region and the Middle East, to express their views and ideas about…Continue Reading
Tadweer Makes Significant Contribution To National Disinfection Program
The field and administrative teams at Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center, Tadweer, have made a significant contribution to the national disinfection program throughout its run. To support the program, the centre deployed a 792-strong task…Continue Reading
Mohamed Bin Zayed Raises Value Of Prizes Of 16th Liwa Date Festival
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, ordered those concerned to raise the value of prizes and increase the number…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) To Supply A Separate Trading Screen For Suspended Shares
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is currently executing the decision taken by the “Securities and Commodities Authority” (SCA) regarding the return of companies suspended from trading from 5July through the creation of a separate…Continue Reading
Wellness Ambassadors To Ensure The Health And Safety Of Passengers At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Etihad Airways, has announced the introduction of Wellness Ambassadors to Abu Dhabi International Airport. This team of specially trained service professionals are part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to…Continue Reading
SEHA Hospitals And Clinics Implement Additional Safety Precautions And Procedures To Enhance Delivery Of All Medical Services
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has implemented additional safety precautions and procedures across its facilities to ensure patient safety and protection when visiting SEHA facilities and clinics.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Introduces Region’s First Comprehensive Sustainability Report
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), part of ADQ, has launched today its first Sustainability Report. The report is the first across the region to be presented in such a comprehensive format and is expected to…Continue Reading
ALFAHIM Group Honors UAE’s Healthcare And Civil Defense Force Offering Added Benefits And Personalized Services
As noble UAE healthcare and civil defense professionals continue to safeguard the community while the country receives global recognition for its robust response to COVID-19, ALFAHIM Group demonstrates their commitment to the UAE by launching a group-wide…Continue Reading
ADCCI Hosts First Online B2B Matchmaking Event For 100 Emirati And Korean Businesses
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADCCI, has organised its first online B2B matchmaking event, which witnessed the participation of more than 100 Emirati and Korean businesses. This virtual online meeting is held…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sports Council Announces Resumption Of Indoor Sporting Activities From July 1st
Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced the resumption of indoor sporting activities across the emirate of Abu Dhabi from July 1st. It is the second phase in reopening training facilities that include gymnasiums, provided the…Continue Reading
National Media Council Holds Weeting With Representatives Of Media Colleges In UAE
The National Media Council, NMC, has organised a remote workshop for representatives and deans of colleges of media and mass communication in the UAE. The workshop, which was attended by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Acting…Continue Reading
ECVV Safe Buy Service Helps Business Owners In Middle East To Complete Overseas Sourcing While Staying Indoors
ECVV is a trans-border MRO product sourcing platform, especially focusing on 18 Arab countries. In response to the “One Belt, One Road” policy, ECVV launched the Showay Enterprise Service platform in 2015 and two years…Continue Reading
Cautious Optimism That The Worst Is Over For Oil And Gas Markets On The Back Of Production Adjustments And Countries Opening Up, Revealed At This Week’s ADIPEC Energy Dialogue
The huge and unprecedented oil market imbalance that faced the industry in April in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic required an unparalleled response from producers, according to His Excellency Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of…Continue Reading
Qasr Al Watan Nominated For World Travel Awards As Middle East’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction 2020
Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace and the incredible and unique cultural and architectural landmark in Abu Dhabi, has been nominated by the World Travel Awards as the Middle East’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction 2020.…Continue Reading
Hub71 Collaborates With UAE Banks To Solve Banking Pain Points For Startups
Hub71 has collaborated with two leading banks, Mashreq Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank, to help identify and solve the pain points faced by startups. This follows the launch of Hub71’s whitepaper which explored the…Continue Reading
5 Ways Webinars Can Help Grow Your Business
Every company is looking for new ways to grow their business. Google Adwords, Instagram, Facebook, direct email campaigns, and blogging are now, so yesterday! They have their advantages but have lost their charm. Enter –…Continue Reading
ADX Credits Right Issue Share Of Julphar At Value Of AED500 Million
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, ADX, announced that it has credited the Right Issue share of Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, Julphar, with ratio 76.31 percent for registered Julphar shareholders as of 18th June 2020, whereby it got…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Ranked No1 Retail Brand In Forbes Middle East Top 100 2020
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience store retailer, has been named the No1. retail brand in the region in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Companies 2020. Compiled of the largest and most…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Medicus AI To Launch Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool Across Digital Platforms
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is partnering with Austrian-based healthcare technology company Medicus AI to launch a COVID-19 risk-assessment tool that will empower guests to make informed decisions about travelling.…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi To Re-Open June 24
Tickets can now be purchased on Louvre Abu Dhabi’s website ahead of the museum’s reopening this Wednesday, June 24. Visitors will once again be able to experience Louvre Abu Dhabi’s world-class collection and view its…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Participates In World Webinar On COVID-19 Response
Abu Dhabi Police took part in a virtual world webinar, held under the INTERPOL’s umbrella, on COVID-19 response in relation to missing persons, postmortem examination and Disaster Victim Identification, DVI. The webinar, which was hosted…Continue Reading
ADIO Supports Private Sector To Unlock Potential Of Abu Dhabi’s Public Land
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO, announced that it has finalised enhancements to the Musataha agreement that will give private sector investors greater opportunities to deliver long-term projects in the emirate. According to a press…Continue Reading
MoHAP Launches COVID-19 Virtual Information Centre In 5 Languages
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has launched a national awareness platform, including COVID-19 Information Centre, under the theme “Your Health Our Priority” . The move comes as part of the precautionary and preventive…Continue Reading
Home Delivery From 100 ADNOC Oasis Stores Across The UAE
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, now provides home delivery services from 100 ADNOC Oasis stores across the UAE. Customers can order everyday essentials with more than 1700 products including groceries, snacks,…Continue Reading