The UAE Pro League announced naming the semi-final round of the Arabian Gulf Cup after ‘Hope Probe’ in observance of the UAE’s – and the Arab World’s – maiden mission to Mars. The logo of…Continue Reading
Yas Island Turns Red As UAE’s Hope Probe Approaches The Red Planet
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, lit up in red to commemorate the journey of the Hope Probe to Mars, as the intra-planetary vessel is due to reach the red planet on…Continue Reading
ADNOC Launches Initiative To Educate Kids On Biodiversity And The Environment
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, an initiative to educate children on the importance of mangrove forests in promoting biodiversity and protecting the environment as it reinforces its long-standing commitment to environmental…Continue Reading
ADIPEC 2021 To Energize Growth Opportunities For Post-Covid Recovery
As global economic activity gathers momentum following the shadow of Covid-19, 2021 will be a pivotal year forthe oil and gas industry as it doubles down on the challenges and opportunities created by the need…Continue Reading
Webinars Are The New Normal
The moment it was announced that the world is going through a pandemic and the world was forced to shut down, everyone was at home doing work and was finding a way to communicate with…Continue Reading
Wide Number Of International Speakers Set To Participate At International Defence Conference
Over 26 global industry leaders, specialists, and experts will attend the International Defence Conference 2021, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on 20 February.…Continue Reading
Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis For Future Generations Returns With New Format To Enhance Constructive Interactive Dialogue
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis for Future…Continue Reading
New Thinking Essential For Digital To Amplify Customer Experience
Regional specialists say ‘subtle is smart’ Set to share 16tactics dubbed X factor, in series starting February 10. The demand for alternative strategies in the digital marketing arena is wide-spread, according to Susan Furness, CEO…Continue Reading
“Sky Abu Dhabi” A New Emirati Giant Bringing Its Expertise To Egypt’s Real-Estate Sector With EGP 15 Billion Investments Within 2 Years
Sky Abu Dhabi Real Estate Development, and the subsidiary of Diamond Group, has announced tapping into the Egyptian real estate market as part of the company’s expansion plan regionally and globally following its monumental success…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund To Partner With ADNOC In Real Estate Investment Partnership
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC”) announced today, that it has signed and completed a strategic real estate investment partnership with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (“ADPF”). The transaction is ADPF’s third successive energy infrastructure…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, ADNOC Sign Strategic Real Estate Investment Partnership
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it has signed and completed a strategic real estate investment partnership with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF). The transaction is ADPF’s third successive energy infrastructure…Continue Reading
Majalis Abu Dhabi Launches Competition To Celebrate Innovation
Majalis Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Al Bayt Mitwahid Association, has launched the Majalis Abu Dhabi Innovation Competition, which will grant three winners financial support to execute their concepts. The competition aims to support community…Continue Reading
Inaugural Abu Dhabi Beauty Week To Showcase Emirate As Leading Global Beauty Destination
Retail Abu Dhabi, the dedicated retail platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced that this month’s inaugural Abu Dhabi Beauty Week will feature an exciting line-up of…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi And Almarai Announce Winner Of 10th Annual ‘Moments’ Photography Competition
National Geographic Abu Dhabi (NGAD) and Almaraiannounced today the winner of the 10th annual ‘Moments’ competition, one of the largest photography competitions across the Middle East and North Africa,designed to nurture the talents of aspiring photographers.…Continue Reading
How Digital Transformation Has Accelerated Post-Covid
Companies have been on a rapid road to digital transformation much before the Covid-19 disease outbreak, creating significant changes in workforce efficiency, environmental safety standards, customer satisfaction, facilities, and consumer engagement, and maintaining a healthy…Continue Reading
NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Publish Important New Findings On The Study Of Mangrove Biology
The gray mangrove tree that is common to the coast of the UAE is a pan-tropical species, which has a distribution that extends from New Zealand to the Arabian Gulf. As an important ‘ecosystem engineering’…Continue Reading
Zayed University’s Incubated Start-up ‘Takalam’ Wins Enterprise Agility Award From Entrepreneur Middle East
Health-tech start-up Takalam, an online counselling platform for mental well-being, recently won the Wellness Platform of The Year Award from Entrepreneur Middle East. This annual award series recognises businesses and individuals across the Middle East…Continue Reading
Sharjah Girl Guides Promote Ways To Go Green During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Under their planting initiative, ‘Pick and Grow’, the Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) embarked on a new environment conservation awareness programme with a series of sapling distribution of 103 Emirati almond tree to mark the Abu…Continue Reading
National Center Of Meteorology And Indian Ministry Of Earth Sciences Sign Memorandum Of Understanding On Scientific And Technical Cooperation
The National Center of Meteorology in the UAE and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in India lately signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on scientific and technical cooperation in the field of atmospheric sciences. The…Continue Reading
Etihad Supports World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
As part of its ongoing humanitarian commitment, Etihad Aviation Group has restated its support of the Reach campaign by raising awareness of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (NTD), on 30 January 2021. Neglected tropical diseases…Continue Reading
Safe Like Nowhere Else On Yas Island
Theme parks and attractions at Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has been awarded the ‘Go Safe’ certification by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, including Ferrari…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival 2021 Collaborates With Al Ain Film Festival To Support Young Filmmakers
Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF), in its 18th edition, and under the slogan ‘The Future Starts Now’, is collaborating with the 3rd Al Ain Film Festival to support young filmmakers and spread the culture of cinema…Continue Reading
ADEK Supports National Campaign ‘Chose To Vaccinate’ To Ensure Health And Safety Of Education Sector
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has aided the health and safety of the education sector by participating in UAE’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign. As the Emirates collectively progress the national goal of…Continue Reading
First Flight From Bahrain Arrives In Abu Dhabi To Mark Completion Of ADFD-Funded AED 3.7 Billion Bahrain Airport Expansion Project
A delegation from the Bahrain arrived today in Abu Dhabi aboard an operational test flight following the completion of a project to build a new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport. The facility has been…Continue Reading
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
Oil And Gas Industry to Play An Important Role In Providing Practical Solutions To Climate Change
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) looks forward to working closely with the Biden Administration on global efforts to mitigate climate change while accelerating post-Covid Economic Recovery according to His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,…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
UAE Reinforces Its Commitment To Sustainable Development In Global Post-Covid Economic Recovery
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development in global post-Covid economic recovery according to His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE’s…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
UAE And Japan To Cooperate On Fuel Ammonia And Carbon Recycling Technologies
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan today, agreed to cooperate on Fuel Ammonia and Carbon Recycling technologies during the UAE’s virtual business trip to Japan. The agreement follows the signing of a Memorandum of…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
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
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
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
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