The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has announced the availability of real-time updates of public bus data on Google Maps. ITC confirmed that…Continue Reading
The Abu Dhabi School Of Government And The Abu Dhabi Youth Council Celebrates The Second Cohort Of The ‘Abu Dhabi Next Generation’ Graduates
The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG), the pioneering government platform for developing human capital in Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, held a virtual graduation ceremony for the second cohort of the…Continue Reading
New Roles Please! Time To Get Involved In The Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2021
With the Mubadala World Tennis Championship making a welcome return this year with fans in attendance, Championship owners Flash Entertainment are giving tennis fans and the UAE public a unique opportunity to be a part…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transactions Hit AED 23.5 Billion In First Half Of 2021
The Department of Municipalities and Transport has announced that the 2021 first half report for real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached AED 23.57billion. The H1 recorded value was accounted for by7,046land, building, and unit…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Recognised With Four Airline Economics Awards
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has received four honours at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 Deals of the Year Awards 2021 at a ceremony on Tuesday 28 September in Dubai. Etihad Group…Continue Reading
Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 30 Finalists During Jury Meeting
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for recognising sustainable solutions and humanitarianism, held its Jury meeting to elect winners for its current 2022 cycle, who will be announced during the Prize’s Awards Ceremony…Continue Reading
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Set For Completion By 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on track for 2025 completion. Set to be part of a thriving community of cultural…Continue Reading
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2021 Now Extended To Family Members Aged 6 To 70
All family members aged six to 70 years old are now permitted to participate in the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon on 26th November, with organizers Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), and race title sponsor, the…Continue Reading
Khalid And Lewis Capaldi To Headline Thursday & Saturday Night Yasalam After-Race Concerts At 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment have announced the first international music superstars who will headline Thursday and Saturday night at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concerts as part of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND…Continue Reading
Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 30 Finalists During Jury Meeting
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for recognising sustainable solutions and humanitarianism, held its Jury meeting to elect winners for its current 2022 cycle, who will be announced during the Prize’s Awards Ceremony…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy: A Strategic Partnership With ‘Youth 4 Sustainability” To Instil A Culture Of Energy Efficiency And Preservation
Empowering the youth to chart a sustainable future is now a necessity, asserted the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), noting that the Department has been at the fore for years leading efforts to achieve…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s ASPIRE Launches Over US$3 Million MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge
The Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) will be held in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, in June 2023, where tech innovators will participate to seek marine safety and security solutions to take home…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Open Up New Marine Protected Sites To The Public
Abu Dhabi has significantly expanded its eco-tourism offerings with the announcement that new marine protected sites across the emirate have now been made accessible to the public. The newly unveiled areas will give residents and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Celebrates Collectors With First Of Its Kind Collectors’ Week
Retail Abu Dhabi, the retail platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is to launch the inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week. The 10-day festival taking place across the…Continue Reading
Tripartite Agreement For Application Of ‘Digital TIR’ In UAE
The Federal Customs Authority (FCA) signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with the Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) and the International Road Transport Union (IRU), to strengthen the strategic partnership…Continue Reading
ADNOC Seeks Interested Partners For The Development Of Multi-Location Staff Accommodation Units
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC”) announced today its intention to undertake a competitive process to seek and select a developer or developer consortium for the construction and operation of approximately 5,800 staff accommodation…Continue Reading
The National Defense College And The Abu Dhabi School Of Government Signs MOU To Develop Unique Joint Training Programs
The National Defense College (NDC) and the Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today. The agreement sees the development of unique joint training programs fostering knowledge exchange and enhancing participants’…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adds More Flights To Seychelles
Etihad Airways will be operating more flights to Seychelles from October to provide leisure holidaymakers and families with convenient travel options to the tropical paradise. The national airline of the UAE will upgrade its Seychelles…Continue Reading
Yas Island Celebrates Of Saudi Arabia’s National Day With Green Light-Up And Fireworks Fantasia
In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, turned green in celebration of the 91st National Day of…Continue Reading
AD Ports Group Issues 281 Licences In Construction And Building Material Sector
AD Ports Group today announced that the number of licences issued in the construction and building material sector in its Industrial Cities and Free Zone Cluster has reached 281, occupying a land area of 12,765,938…Continue Reading
‘Sauce’ Series To Add Local And International Flavour To Abu Dhabi’s Live Music Scene
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is bringing the beat back to the emirate with the launch of Sauce, a series of live music events which will take place…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Construction And Building Material Sector Spread Across 12.8 Million M2 And Growing
AD Ports Group today announced that the number of licences issued in the construction and building material sector in its Industrial Cities & Free Zone Cluster has reached 281, occupying a land area of 12,765,938 square metres,…Continue Reading
More Tickets Go On Sale For UFC 267: BLACHOWICZ vs. TEIXEIRA At Etihad Arena
In response to the huge demand to attend UFC 267: BLACHOWICZ vs. TEIXEIRA additional tickets have now been released for sale, ensuring more UFC fans from the emirate, the region and beyond will be able…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group Announces The Dates For Its Annual Sustainable Business Leadership Forum 2021
The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), supported by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), today announced the launch of its annual Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards, with the closing date for awards applications…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches Exponential Abu Dhabi – With Complimentary Expo 2020 Tickets For All Guests
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is giving all of its guests travelling into or via Abu Dhabi a complimentary ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai, the biggest cultural gathering in the world. The…Continue Reading
Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award Announces 21 Winners
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised…Continue Reading
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi To Showcase Initiatives For Next 50 Years During ADIHEX 2021
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is gearing up to participate in the upcoming 18th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which will be held under the patronage of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Maritime Partners With Abu Dhabi International Boat Show
Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), the UAE capital’s prestige yacht, leisure marine and fishing show, organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company,will partner with Abu Dhabi Maritime to support the event’s upcoming 3rd…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival Returns To Berlin Art Week In Support Of ‘Beyond Belief’ With Emirati Artist Aisha Juma
As part of its mission to support cultural diplomacy through co-productions and collaborations, Abu Dhabi Festival presents Emirati artist Aisha Juma in “Beyond Belief”, an exhibition bringing together a variety of artworks from more than…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Talabat Team Up To Explore A Range Of Exciting New Initiatives
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and talabat, the region’s leading food delivery and q-commerce platform, have signed a region-wide Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement will see the two organisations collaborate on…Continue Reading
Natural Gas to Play Pivotal Role In Powering The UAE’s Economic Growth For The Next 50 Years
Natural gas is set to play a pivotal role in powering economic growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the next 50 years, according to His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre Plans To Employ 1,000 People In Next 5 Years
In line with the UAE leadership’s vision for the next 50 years, the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) has announced its plans to employ 1,000 citizens over the next five years in administrative and…Continue Reading
Al Ain Book Fair Unveils Packed Cultural Programme For 2021 Featuring UAE’s Top Writers And Academics
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has unveiled a rich cultural programme for Al Ain Book Fair 2021 featuring more than…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest Members To Boost Their Miles With A New Programme Feature, Enabled By Points International
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of the UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways, has launched a new programme feature, MilesBooster, powered by global leader in loyalty commerce, Points (NASDAQ: PCOM) (TSX:PTS). MilesBooster lets members multiply…Continue Reading
MBZUAI AI Talks Returns With AI In Government On The Agenda
As part of its ongoing efforts to advance knowledge and capability in AI, Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) held the latest MBZUAI AI Talks focusing on AI in government. The webinar, moderated…Continue Reading
Spotted On Yas: Russell Peters Enjoys Yas Island Ahead Of His Show
Fans of Canadian comedy megastar, Russell Peters, watched the comic return to Abu Dhabi for one night to perform at the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad Arena. Ahead of his show, Peters…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sports Council And ADNOC Unveil Three Major Announcements For The 2021 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Organizer, Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), and race title sponsor, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC),have announced the race routes, prize purse and official T-shirt design for the third edition of the ADNOC Abu…Continue Reading
AD Ports Group And Aqaba Development Corporation Sign Agreement For Tourism And Maritime Enhancement Projects In Aqaba – Jordan
AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of trade and logistics, has signed a Heads of Terms agreement with the Aqaba Development Corporation that will see AD Ports Group take on the establishment of a state-of-the-art…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Selects IDEMIA Technology To Further Promote Road Safety
Over 700 traffic enforcement & management solutions IDEMIA’s MESTAfusion technology will be installed across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to improve safety, promote respectful behavior on the roads and preserve lives of all pedestrians and…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi Captures Modon Properties’ Record-Breaking Demolition Of Mina Plaza In Exclusive Behind The Scenes Feature
National Geographic Abu Dhabi is set to release ‘Demolition Mina Plaza’, a new feature documenting the record-breaking demolition in the Mina Zayed area of Abu Dhabi. The documentary captures exclusive behind the scenes footage of the controlled…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis And Disasters Committee Cancels COVID-19 Testing Entry Requirements, Updates Procedures To Enter The Emirate From Within The UAE
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the COVID-19 Pandemic has approved the cancellation of COVID-19 testing entry requirements, effective Sunday, 19th September 2021, as part of the updated procedures to enter Abu…Continue Reading
ADNOC, Bp And Masdar Agree To Expand UAE-UK New Energy Partnership
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), bp and Masdar announced the signing of strategic framework agreements to expand upon the UAE and UK’s longstanding track record of bilateral partnership in sustainability, including the potential development…Continue Reading
Higher Committee Of Digital Government Launches ‘TAMM Mobile Solutions’ To Further Enhance Quality Of Life In Abu Dhabi
As part of its goal to meet customer needs and expectations, the Higher Committee of Digital Government in Abu Dhabi has led the launching of‘TAMM Mobile Solutions,’ which comprise ‘TAMM Van’ and ‘TAMM Mobile Service…Continue Reading
Etihad Stuns Visitors To Mall Of The Emirates With 50% Flight Discounts
From 16 to23 September, Etihad Airways will host a pop-up stand at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, showcasing the award-winning Etihad experience,and offering incredible discounts. Located in the lower ground floor of Mall of the…Continue Reading
ADQ Further Strengthens Its Healthcare & Pharma Portfolio With Agreement To Acquire Pharmaceutical Company Acino
Acinois a leader in more than 20 therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, cardiovascular and pain relief for high-quality pharmaceutical products in novel drug delivery forms. With its own sales force and distribution partnerships, Acinois active in…Continue Reading
Empowering The Region’s Small Businesses: LNDDO Digital Lending Ltd Is The Region’s First ADGM-Licensed Fintech Digital Lender For SMEs, Offering Quick And Easy Financial Support For SMEs Across The UAE
LNDDO Digital Lending Limited, the UAE’s most innovative and forward-thinking direct lender, has unveiled a ground-breaking new offering that is dedicated to engineering credit solutions for SMEs. Officially authorised and regulated by the Financial Services…Continue Reading
Tickets For UFC 267: Blachowicz Vs. Teixeira Sell Out In Record Time
Underlining Abu Dhabi’s capacity to host major international events in a safe environment, as well as the enthusiasm for UFC in the region, tickets for the UFC 267: BLACHOWICZ vs. TEIXEIRA event have sold out…Continue Reading
To Celebrate 2nd Anniversary, Abu Dhabi Exports Office Reaches Milestones Enhancing Global Competitiveness Of Local Exporters
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the UAE’s export financing entity founded by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, has reached critical milestones in its efforts to boost the non-crude export sector and support the global market…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund Announces Winners Of Venturist Entrepreneurship Summer Camp 2021
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development have announced ‘Glow’ and ‘HPC’ as the winners of the Venturist Entrepreneurship Summer Camp competition. The Glow business team included of Maryam Al Fardan, Rayan Al Yassi, Abdulla Al Nuaimi,…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Signs Landmark Deal With Amadeus To Introduce Next-Generation Travel Technology
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is set to embark on a major digital transformation following the signing of a landmark multi-year deal with Amadeus. As part of the deal, Etihad Airways will…Continue Reading
Al Ain Book Fair Set To ReturnThis Month With Exciting Family-Friendly Events Programme
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in AlAin Region, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT…Continue Reading
Creative Powerhouse Semi Permanent Launches Its First-Ever Middle East Festival In Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi),in collaboration with globally renowned creative experience company Semi Permanent, has unveiled the full line-up for a first-in-region creativity festival, which is set to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Exports Office Reaches Milestones In Enhancing Global Competitiveness Of Local Exporters
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the UAE-wide export financing entity founded by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, has reached key milestones in its efforts to boost the UAE’s non-crude export sector and support global market…Continue Reading
Mubadala World Tennis Championship Returns To Abu Dhabi With New December Dates
Top-class tennis is making a smashing return to Abu Dhabi this year. Mubadala World Tennis Championship owners Flash Entertainment have announced the Arabian Gulf’s leading professional tennis experience is heading back to the International Tennis…Continue Reading
CBUAE Issues New Guidance For Licensed Financial Institutions On Transaction Monitoring And Sanctions Screening
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new guidance on transaction monitoring and sanctions screening for its licensed financial institutions (LFIs). The Guidance aims to promote the understanding and effective implementation by…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund Launches Support Project To Accelerate Innovation For SMEs And Startups In Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has officially launched its ‘Level Up’ project, helping entrepreneurs, SMEs and startups, seize new opportunities that will stabilise, strengthen and scale up their business. The programme will focus on elevating…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Offer Price Per Share For ADNOC Drilling IPO
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced that it has set the offer price per share for the initial public offering of ADNOC Drilling Company at AED2.30, implying an equity value of $10…Continue Reading
Etihad Enhances Verified To Fly Service To Make Travel Easier
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has upgraded its innovative Verified to Fly service to offer a more streamlined and personalised service through its website, etihad.com. This upgrade makes the process quicker and…Continue Reading
Etisalat, Emirates Steel, TAQA First Joiners Of National ICV Programme
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed three separate memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Etisalat, Emirates Steel and TAQA, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, as the first three large national companies joining,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Showdown Week Set To Showcase Two Blockbuster Championship Fights At UFC® 267
Tickets are selling fast for UFC® 267: BLACHOWICZ vs. TEIXEIRA, with the much-anticipated return of UFC to its international home at Etihad Arena on Saturday October 30th, set to feature not one but two championship…Continue Reading
ONLYWebinars.com Announces Webinar Titled, ‘How To Turn Strangers Into Happy High-Value Clients In 3 Easy Steps’.
ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Turn Strangers into Happy High-Value Clients In 3 Easy Steps’ on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 11 am, UAE Time. The webinar is presented by…Continue Reading
Department Of Municipalities And Transport Announces Date Of Second Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the date of the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit, and begun the countdown to the launch of activities of the region’s largest…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s New ‘Dragon And Phoenix’ Exhibition To Explore Chinese-Islamic Cultural Exchange
Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced its second international exhibition of 2021, Dragon and Phoenix – Centuries of Exchange between Chinese and Islamic Worlds, which will run from 6th October 2021 until 12th February 2022. Organised…Continue Reading
AD Ports Group And CMA CGM Group Announce Agreement To Invest AED 570 Million In New Terminal At Khalifa Port
AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, and France-based CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics have announced the signing of a 35-year concession agreement. Under the terms of…Continue Reading
Hub71 Opens Door ToInnovators Worldwide With Launch Of Community Centre Of Excellence
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched its Community Centre of Excellence, aimed at delivering world-class programmes to startups and founders at any stage in the life cycle to accelerate market access, talent hire…Continue Reading
Helmerich & Payne Forms Alliance With ADNOC, Plans To Invest US$100m In ADNOC Drilling
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its subsidiary ADNOC Drilling Company (ADNOC Drilling) and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) (H&P), a provider of rig technologies and drilling solutions, jointly announced today a…Continue Reading
ADEX Signs MoU With RAK Chamber To Boost Export Growth And Enhance Global Competitiveness Of Emirati Exporters
The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export-financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has entered a strategic partnership with Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of its…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Helmerich & Payne Form Strategic Alliance; Helmerich & Payne Makes Cornerstone Investment In ADNOC Drilling IPO
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its subsidiary ADNOC Drilling Company (“ADNOC Drilling”) and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) (“H&P”), a global leader in rig technologies and drilling solutions, jointly announced today…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Gearing Up To Host 18th Edition Of ADIHEX 2021
Abu Dhabi is preparing to launch the 18th edition of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2021), where the efforts of the Higher Organising Committee are intensifying to organise the largest event of its…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Golf Club Set To Host 2021 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
Golf in the UAE has received another major boost after the R&A and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) announced that the 2021 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) Championship will be staged at the Abu Dhabi Golf…Continue Reading
Yas Island Ready To Welcome Back GCC Holiday Makers As Borders Reopen To Visitors
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub,is gearing up to welcome back travellers from the GCC to the award-winning destination following the announcement of relaxed quarantine measures for fully vaccinated travellers to the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Fly The UAE Paralympic Champions Home
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, carried the UAE’s Paralympic champions from Japan following their success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The UAE Team brought homegold and bronze medals for competing in…Continue Reading
Mubadala Petroleum And Eni Sign Memorandum Of Understanding For Cooperation In Energy Transition Initiatives
Mubadala Petroleum and Eni, the integrated international energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at identifying cooperation opportunities in the energy transition sector, including the fields of hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization…Continue Reading
Six Innovative Student Research Projects Presented At The 7th International Conference On Arab Women In Computing
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) participated in the 7th Annual International ArabWIC Conference which was held virtually by Sharjah University on 25 August 2021. The conference, which seeks to highlight the contributions of Arab women in…Continue Reading
Rizek Breaks New Ground, Adds Washmen Partnership To Its ‘Super App’ Offerings
Rizek, one of the fastest-growing Abu Dhabi-based start ups, takes another leap forward as the region’s first ‘Super App’ for on-demand home services. In its ongoing efforts to make people’s lives easier by providing premium-quality…Continue Reading
Thousands Of Fans Attend The Record Breaking Opening Weekend Performances Of Disney On Ice On Yas Island
Thousands of fans made their way to Etihad Arena on Yas Island and discovered what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy came together to take families…Continue Reading
Yas Holding Completes Acquisition Of Gulf Inject LLC
UAE headquartered investment group Yas Holding LLC (YHL) has completed the acquisition of Gulf Inject LLC (GI) from Ras Al Khaimah-based Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries(Julphar), a listed UAE-based pharmaceutical company. The 100% acquisition, which includes Gulf…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Opens Up For Vaccinated Travelleres
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, is all set to continue enabling exciting travel opportunities from 05 September for international travellers looking to explore the UAE capital without having to…Continue Reading
Unforgettable UFC Staycation To Hit Yas Island Abu Dhabi During Abu Dhabi Showdown Week
As the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Yas Island Abu Dhabi for UFC 267, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, the leading entertainment and leisure destination has unveiled staycation deals for visitors coming to see the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Art Launches An Initiative To Support Growing Emirati Arts Scene
Abu Dhabi Art today announces the formation of Friends of Abu Dhabi Art – an initiative created to facilitate new models of public cultural philanthropy and help support the dynamic art eco-system in the UAE…Continue Reading
FAB And Aldar Education Launch Digital Fee Payments Through Payit
Payit digital wallet, powered by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has partnered with Aldar Education the leading Emirati private education provider,…Continue Reading
ADIHEX Highlights Importance Of Women’s Role In Falconry
Women in Falconry is one of the main topics of the conference “The Future of Falconry”, which will be hosted in the next edition of ADIHEX in cooperation with UNESCO and organised by Emirates Falconers’…Continue Reading
ADDED Reveals More Details About Reduced Economic Activities Licensing Fees For Abu Dhabi Local And Municipal Authorities
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) revealed that the Abu Dhabi government has decided to reduce the fees for economic activities in the emirate to AED 1,000. The decision included the reduction of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Welcomes All Vaccinated Travellers From Around The World, Lifting Quarantine Measures Starting 5 September 2021
Following the updated international entry guidelines recently announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announces Abu Dhabi is set to…Continue Reading
Yas Heat Esports Celebrates First Anniversary And A Year Full Of Magnificent Milestones
YAS HEAT ESPORTS celebrates an important milestone this month, as August 2021 signals the first anniversary of the team’s conception, when a new era for esports in the Middle East began. One year on, and…Continue Reading
Bollywood Superstar Singer Arijit Singh To Thrill Fans With Concert At Yas Island’s Etihad Arena
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s forefront leisure and entertainment destinations, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Portfolio Managing Events (PME), will welcome…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) To Launch Derivatives Market, Leveraging Nasdaq Technology
Today, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has taken a key step towards launching a derivatives market this year by signing an agreement with Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) to deliver marketplace technology solutions, including matching,…Continue Reading
Two Thrilling World Championship Bouts Top UFC® 267 In Abu Dhabi
UFC®returns to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with another blockbuster event, headlined by two highly anticipated world championship bouts. UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz goes for his second successful title defense when he takes…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Announces 30% Discount On All Flights For One Day
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, has announced a special offer for one day only. The airline is offering 30% off on all flights and 50% off all WIZZ Flex…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Circuit Reaches Key Milestone In Track Reconfiguration Programme
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management hit a significant milestone a third of the way into the track reconfiguration programme at Yas Marina Circuit. The asphalt has now been removed from the three key areas of the…Continue Reading
DCT Abu Dhabi Announces Updated ‘Green List’ Countries, Effective Wednesday 1st September, 2021
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated ‘Green List’ of countries. All travellers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Offshore Exploration Block Awarded To A Consortium Led By Pakistan Petroleum Limited In Historic Concession Agreement
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, the signing of a historic exploration concession agreement, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 5 to a consortium of four Pakistani companies –…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Inks Deal With STARZPLAY To Exclusively Stream AFC Matches In UAE
Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE’s leading public service broadcaster and media company, has announced the signing of an agreement with STARZPLAY, MENA region’s leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, to stream AFC tournaments of…Continue Reading
His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh Welcomes Latest Cohort Of UAE’s Future Diplomats
His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) offered his greetings to the new cohort of Emirati students…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Issues Regulatory Policy For Clean Energy Certificates
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a Regulatory Policy for Clean Energy Certificates as part of its commitment to drive the transition toa sustainable decarbonized energy sector and marking a foundational step…Continue Reading
Hanan Albadi Crowned Inaugural Winner Of The Farasha Cup In Honour Of Emirati Women’s Day
In honour of Emirati Women’s Day, Yas Marina Circuit hosted 15 inspiring Emirati women to compete in the inaugural Farasha Cup, a Karting competition to crown the fastest Emirati female on the track. After two…Continue Reading
World Nuclear Association Congratulates UAE For Successful Start-Up Of Second Unit At Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
The World Nuclear Association (WNA) congratulated the UAE for the successful start-up of second unit at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Friday that its operating and maintenance subsidiary,…Continue Reading
ADX Cuts Trading Commissions By 50%, Extends Trading Hours To Enhance Market Liquidity
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has reduced its trading commissions by 50% and will extend its trading hours by one hour, with the market opening at 10am and closing at 3pm. The reduction in…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Marks Emirati Women’s Day
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) marks Emirati Women’s Day, being held this year under the theme, “Women: Ambitions & Inspiration for the Next 50 Years”, in line with the announcement of President His Highness…Continue Reading
Unit 2 Of Barakah Plant Successfully Starts Up On Eve Of Emirati Women’s Day
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) today announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) has successfully started up Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafra…Continue Reading
H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Celebrates Emirati Women At ADNOC’s Emirati Women’s Day Event
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, today, reinforced the commitment of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Leadership to empower Emirati women and support their ambitions to enable them to continue contributing…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Receives 1,000 Entries Since Opening Submission For The Sixteenth Edition
1,000 entries across nine categories have already been received for the 16th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism –…Continue Reading
Masdar City Free Zone Introduces Exclusive Business Package For Women Entrepreneurs Ahead Of Emirati Women’s Day
Masdar City Free Zone has introduced a new business package exclusively for all women entrepreneurs, to further support the growth of women-led companies in the UAE. The announcement comes ahead of Emirati Women’s Day on…Continue Reading
Etihad Engineering And Israel Aerospace Industries Team Up To Provide Passenger To Freighter Conversions
EtihadEngineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to provide Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions on Boeing…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Moves To Make Emirate Mixed Martial Arts Capital Of The World
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has backed ambitious plans to make the UAE capital the global centre of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). At a ceremony on Tuesday 24th…Continue Reading
ADNOC Logistics And Services Acquires Six Line Boats As Company Boosts In-Country Value Across Operations
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today the acquisition of six line boats to provide critical marine services across petroleum…Continue Reading
Etihad Collaborates With Local Talent To Showcase The ‘Values That Unite’ In Celebration Of UAE50
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched the latest in a series of initiatives celebrating the UAE’s golden jubilee year. The airline has collaborated with the youngest Emirati chef, an…Continue Reading
Yas Island To Go Green And Organize Fireworks Fantasia In Celebration Of Saudi Arabia’s National Day
In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, will be covered in green in celebration of the 91st…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs Framework Agreements Worth Nearly $1 Billion For Project Engineering Services
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, the signing of framework agreements for Concept and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for major projects across its full value chain to support the delivery of…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi To Expand Its Travel Industry E-Learning Programme
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is marking the first anniversary of its Abu Dhabi Specialists E-learning Programme by introducing new modules and markets for the innovative training scheme. The…Continue Reading
Masdar City Free Zone Launches New License Options To Support Abu Dhabi Business Growth
Masdar City Free Zone has announced the launch of new business package options for new and existing companies based in the region’s hub for innovative sustainable technologies, Masdar City. In line with the recent UAE…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Circuit To Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day With Inaugural Farasha Cup
To honour the nation’s brilliant and empowering Emirati women, Yas Marina Circuit invites them to participate in the Farasha Cup, a special Yas Kartzone Powered by ADNOC competition on Wednesday 25th August to crown the…Continue Reading
Team UAE Fly For Gold With Etihad
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, hosted32 members of the UAE Paralympic Committee on their journey to the 2020 Paralympic Games taking place in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympic Games reached a spectacular finale…Continue Reading
Aldar To Launch Magnolias At Yas Acres
Building on the success of the first two phases of its flagship development on Yas Island, Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’) has announced the launch of Yas Acres The Magnolias. The third phase of the well-established development…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Included In FTSE Emerging Markets Index Company From September 16
ADNOC Distribution today announced that it will be included in the FTSE Emerging Markets (EM) Index, from 16th September, 2021 (close of business). Inclusion is subject to final confirmation by FTSE on 6th September. ADNOC…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Marks 50th Anniversary Of Founding
Ministers and key officials of several developing countries across the globe have lauded the efforts of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) in driving sustainable economic development in their countries. Noting that the fund has…Continue Reading
Emirates Tourism Council Reviews Harnessing Resources, Promoting Foreign, Domestic Tourism
The Emirates Tourism Council has reviewed the latest efforts made to boost domestic and foreign tourism in the UAE. This came at its third meeting chaired virtually by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of…Continue Reading
Special Olympics UAE Launches ‘Body Wise’ Programme With HealthPlus Network Of Specialty Centers
Special Olympics UAE announced the launch of a programme called ”Body Wise” in partnership with HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers, part of United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) and a Mubadala Health Partner. The programme, which…Continue Reading
Green List For Travel To Abu Dhabi Updated
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated ‘Green List’ for travel to Abu Dhabi. Below is the full list of ‘green’ countries, regions and territories that…Continue Reading
DoH Exempts Health Insurance Customers From Fines Until 23rd October
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced that the exemption of fines on customers, who have not enrolled in, or renewed their health insurance scheme, is valid until 23rd of October 2021.…Continue Reading
Etihad Rail Partners With Al Ghurair Iron & Steel To Transport Steel Products Across The UAE
EtihadRail has signed a partnership agreement with Al Ghurair Iron & Steel (AGIS), the UAE’slargest producer of galvanised and coldrolled flat steel, to use the UAE National Rail Network to transport the steel producer’s product…Continue Reading
International Jury Panel For ‘Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021’, Richard Mille Art Prize Announced
Louvre Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille have revealed the jury for the inaugural edition of their contemporary art exhibition Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 and The Richard Mille Art Prize. Composed…Continue Reading
Maitha Bint Ahmed Al Nahyan Foundation Launches ‘Our Children Are Our Responsibility’ Initiative
The Maitha bint Ahmed Al Nahyan Foundation for Community and Cultural Initiatives launched the “Our Children Are Our Responsibility” initiative, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, to encourage parents to vaccinate their…Continue Reading
startAD, VentureSouq Announce 2nd Edition Of Conscious Investor Fellowship
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), has announced the launch of the second edition of the Conscious Investor Fellowship (CIF), in partnership with VentureSouq, Wa’ed…Continue Reading
Iconic Yas Island Bee Gees Campaign Generates 16 Million Online Views
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, has seen incredible social media results following the conclusion of its viral iconic campaign, Stayin’ on Yas. Following three friends as they…Continue Reading
Mubadala Capital Closes Private Equity Fund III With Total Commitments Of $1.6 Billion
Mubadala Capital, the asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has closed its third Private Equity fund, MIC Capital Partners III (Fund III), with total commitments of US$1.6 billion. Fund III surpassed its initial target…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Fertiglobe Further Strengthen UAE – Japan Low-Carbon Cooperation With Sale Of Blue Ammonia To Japan’s INPEX
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that, in partnership with Fertiglobe, it has sold a cargo of blue ammonia to INPEX in Japan, for use in power generation applications. The sale builds…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces Updated “Green List” Countries Effective Wednesday 18 August 2021 At 2:00 PM
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated list of “Green List” countries. All travellers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Strengthens Governance Of Electric Vehicle Charging Through Unified Tariff
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in cooperation with the concerned parties, has approved a new governance framework for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in the emirate. To achieve the Abu Dhabi Government’s strategy to…Continue Reading
Walk-In Vaccination Centers For Students, Educators And School Community Open In Abu Dhabi And Al Ain
In the latest initiative to facilitate a safe return to school for the new academic year, health and education authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have collaborated to open walk-in COVID-19 vaccination centers for…Continue Reading