The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, it has completed the first phase of its large-scale multi-year predictive maintenance project to maximize asset efficiency and integrity across its upstream and downstream operations. Utilizing…Continue Reading
ADNOC Hosts 2nd Annual Trading Forum, Bringing Together Industry Leaders During ADIPEC 2020
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) hosted its 2nd annual Trading Forum today, held virtually on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). During the forum, ADNOC briefed delegates…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And The UAE Football Association Announce Landmark Partnership
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has signed a major partnership agreement with the UAE’s Football Association. The partnership was officially announced at a signing ceremony at the UAE Football Association Headquarters in…Continue Reading
Hub71 Gathers Abu Dhabi Tech Leaders For New ‘Abu Dhabi Decoded’ Webinar
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, announces the second edition of its Abu Dhabi Decoded webinar series that will focus on Abu Dhabi’s business-friendly environment designed for tech startups, entrepreneurs and global companies of the…Continue Reading
Hudayriyat Leisure And Entertainment District In Abu Dhabi Opens To Public On November 10
Modon Properties has announced the opening of Hudayriyat Leisure and Entertainment District on Tuesday, 10th November. The destination is set to offer a wide array of food and beverage outlets, facilities for sports activities, and…Continue Reading
ADNOC CEO Calls On Oil And Gas Industry To Unite In Post-Covid Recovery During ADIPEC Keynote Address
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today, called on the oil and gas industry to unite…Continue Reading
10th Anniversary ADIPEC Awards Recognise Excellence Across Global Oil And Gas Industry
Shell, Schlumberger and Petroleum Development of Oman each received two Abu Dhabi International Exhibition and Conference Awards, today, as, for the first time in their 10-year history, the prestigious oil and gas industry accolades were…Continue Reading
UAE Oil Reserves Reach 97.8b Barrels In 2019
The UAE’s overall crude oil reserves reached 97.8 billion barrels in 2019, according to figures released today by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority, FCSA. The figures showed that the country’s production of crude oil…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi Announces Premiere Of Film The Pulse Of Time
Louvre Abu Dhabi announced today the screening of its first-ever short film, The Pulse of Time, coinciding with the museum’s third anniversary on 11th November, 2020. The 40-minute audio-visual journey brings the story of humanity…Continue Reading
Etihad Makes Bold Changes To Organisational Structure To Address Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Etihad today announced a new organisational structure that will position the business to deliver on its mandate in the wake of COVID-19 and meet the challenges of the global downturn in aviation head on. The…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sports Council Partners With The Frontline Heroes Office To Support The Wellbeing Of Frontline Professionals
Abu Dhabi Sports Council, which spearheads the emirate’s leadership vision to develop sport and youth activities, has partnered with the Frontline Heroes Office to demonstrate its support and recognition of frontline professionals across the UAE.…Continue Reading
Ma’an Launches Its ‘Community Volunteers’ Programme
As part of the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an’sdrive to facilitate meaningful volunteering opportunities, the organisation has today launched its new ‘Community Volunteers’ programme, the pioneering new volunteering model, created to enable the government…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Justice Expanded Deterrent Measures Against Law Firms In Breach Of Anti-Money Laundering Procedures
The Ministry of Justice has imposed an AED100,000 fine on seven law firms for continuing to violate anti-money laundering, AML, and counter-terrorism financing, CTF, measures in accordance with the provisions of Federal Law No. 20…Continue Reading
Chaired By UAE, IOSCO’s GEMC Publishes A Report On The Development Of Emerging Capital Markets
The Growth and Emerging Markets Committee, GEMC, the largest committee within the International Organisation of Securities Commissions, IOSCO, chaired by the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority, ESCA, published a report examining the challenges and opportunities…Continue Reading
‘Automation To Drive Future Remote Oil & Gas Operations’, Say ADIPEC 2020 Exhibitors
With the global oil and gas industry looking for improved efficiencies in a post-COVID world, exhibitors at ADIPEC 2000 Virtual, the world’s largest online industry gathering, say automation will be the key driver of future…Continue Reading
Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Volunteering Programme Launches Innovative Medical Initiative On First Aid
The Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Volunteering Programme launched an innovative medical initiative to empower young people with basic skills and abilities to better serve their community and international family in partnership with the General Women’s…Continue Reading
ADNOC To Convene Global Energy Leaders For Virtual Dialogue On Building Resilience And Role Of Oil And Gas Industry In Energy Transition
Over 30 of the world’s leading oil, gas, and petrochemical chief executives will join a virtual roundtable hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on November 11, to discuss critical issues facing the…Continue Reading
CBUAE And ADGM Announce Winners Of FinTech Abu Dhabi 2020 Innovation Challenge
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge, one of the flagship initiatives of the…Continue Reading
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Launches All-New Roof Walk And Zip Line Experiences
In honor of its 10th anniversary, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is launching two new thrilling experiences, the Roof Walk and Zip Line. The two first-of-their-kind experiences on Yas Island are set to welcome guests starting November 5, 2020. To view the Multimedia…Continue Reading
People Of Determination Design And Develop Wheel Chocks For Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has received aircraft wheel chocks from Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination. The wheel chocks bear the Bee Logo, a distinctive trademark which designates the wheel…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group Celebrates UAE Flag Day
Etihad Aviation Group celebrates UAE Flag Day with a group of socially distanced employees, to mark this important day in the UAE calendar. The ceremony was held todayat the Etihad Aviation Group headquarters in KhalifaCity…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Education And Knowledge Celebrates UAE Flag Day
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)has marked UAE Flag Day during a special ceremony in the UAE capital. HE Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development (DCD) and HE…Continue Reading
Top 15 Ways To Grow Your Instagram Traffic
With Instagram turning 10 in 2020 and having 1 billion active users every month, it is safe to say that this social networking app has grown exponentially from being a photo-posting app to providing a…Continue Reading
Bayut-Dubizzle Q3 AUD Market Report: Capital City Shows Signs Of Stability As Sales Prices Remain Largely Unchanged, While Tenants Benefit From Greater Affordability In Rentals
With mobility restrictions eased within the emirate, Abu Dhabi’s property market has shown signs of stability and even recovery over the last three months. According to Bayut and dubizzle’s latest combined market report for Q3…Continue Reading
ONLY Webinars To Host ‘Attracting & Retaining Talent In The #Newnormal’ Webinar
ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Attracting &Retaining Talent in the #newnormal’ on Tuesday, 3 November 2020 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar will be presented by Headhunting & Recruitment Consultants, Line…Continue Reading
Etihad Rail Wins Gold Award For Best Practices For 2020 From ESQR
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the national railway network in the UAE, has won the Gold Award for Best Practices for the year 2020 by the European Society for Quality Research, ESQR, in…Continue Reading
Arabic Language Centre, Alef Education Sign MoU To Support Arabic Language Education
The Arabic Language Centre, a subsidiary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Alef Education to commence cooperation between the parties in…Continue Reading
FAB Fully Digitises Account Opening Process For UAE SMEs
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, has announced complete digitisation of account opening process for Small and mid-size enterprises, SMEs, through the BASHER portal, becoming the first bank in the Middle East to achieve this milestone.…Continue Reading
The ADIPEC Awards 2020 Goes Virtual For Milestone 10th Anniversary Celebration
The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition &Conference (ADIPEC)Awards, the prestigious annual programme hosted by ADNOC that honours, recognises and celebrates the best-in-class across the global oil and gas industry, will see its accolades presented in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today that it has appointed Mr. Saeed Hamad Obaid Al Dhaheri as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Al Dhaheri brings a wealth of highly relevant experience that will support his…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates 15 Years Of Flights To Belgium
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is today celebrating the 15th anniversary of its first service between Abu Dhabi and Brussels. Since launching the flights on 31 October 2005, Etihad has carried almost 2 million passengers…Continue Reading
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Centre Opens On Muroor Road
The Capital Health Screening Centre announced the inauguration of a new testing centre at Al Muroor, Abu Dhabi, which will perform drive-through coronavirus tests at a cost of AED180. The testing centre is located close…Continue Reading
Bespoke ‘Wraith – Inspired By Earth’ Touches Down In Abu Dhabi
“We’re used to clients bringing us grand visions for their Bespoke Commissions, but this provided a new perspective altogether. In our response to the brief, we’ve worked at both the ‘macro’ level, referencing the Sun…Continue Reading
ADGM Marks Fifth Anniversary With Reaffirmed Commitment To Agility And Innovation
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre in the UAE’s capital, marked its fifth anniversary with a reaffirmed commitment to market-responsive agility and innovation to cement its position as an agile and…Continue Reading
FAB Reports AE7.3 bn In Net Profit For First Nine Months Of 2020
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, reported AED2.5 bn for Q3-2020, 4 percent up on Q2, with net profit for the first nine months of 2020 standing at AED7.3 billion, 22 percent lower compared to the…Continue Reading
The AIDA Model For Content Marketing
Content marketing is used by many businesses as a means to promote products and services, building a brand image, and reaching out to a new audience. Content marketing can be very effective when the focus…Continue Reading
UFC 254: Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje Winners Quotes
Khabib Nurmagomedov Beat Justin Gaethje, Submission R2 (Lightweight) “Thank you for these guys, these guys with me have been with my father for more than 10 years. All my team, AKA with coach Javier (Mendez),…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media & Etisalat Offer Fans The Chance To Watch The Much Anticipated UFC 254: KHABIB vs GAETHJE
Abu Dhabi Media and Etisalat today announced that UFC fans will have the unique opportunity to watch the highly anticipated UC 254: KHABIB vs. GAETHJE on ‘UFC Arabia’, the first Arabic language UFC application in…Continue Reading
Biogenix Labs Collaborates With Abu Dhabi Quality And Conformity Council As Lead Provider Of Proficiency Testing For COVID-19 PCR
Biogenix Labs, a G42 Healthcare company, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), has launched the first Proficiency Testing (PT) programme for COVID-19 external testing procedures, reaching out to laboratories across…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Iconic Landmarks Lit Up With World Polio Day Logo
Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmarks have been lit up with the #WorldPolioDay logo, reaffirming UAE’s commitment to eradicating polio and protecting the world’s children from polio everywhere. The World Polio Day is celebrated on October 24th…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Wins Twice At Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded ‘Best Economy Class’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer Programme’ at yesterday’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020. Last year, Etihad transformed its Economy product and…Continue Reading
‘I’m Very Impressed’- Khabib Nurmagomedov Makes Surprising Statement About Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov will lock horns with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 with the Lightweight Championship hanging in the balance. Khabib enters the fight as the recognized champion, but not the undisputed one. Khabib vs. Gaethje…Continue Reading
First Commercial Passenger Flight From The UAE To Israel
The arrivalof the first commercial passenger flight from Ben Gurion Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airportis a historic milestone in the growing relationship between the UAE and Israel, and a reflection of the potential for…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Festival Collaborates With Ludwig Van Beethoven Easter Festival In Warsaw
Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF), the largest multi-disciplinary cultural celebration in the UAE, announced its partnership with the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival in Warsaw in celebration of the 250th anniversary since the birth of renowned…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Residential Sales Gained Pace In Q3; Prices Showed Moderate Declines, Says Chestertons
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market saw a rise in transactions over Q3, with market activity continuing to gain pace following the easing of social distancing measures in May, according to the Chestertons’ Observer: Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
NYU Abu Dhabi To Stream Live Classical Music By Internationally Acclaimed Pianist Loannis Potamousis
Internationally acclaimed pianist IoannisPotamousis will perform a selection of classical music by Claude Debussy and Franz Liszt in a live virtual performance. Presented as part of the 2020 – 2021 recital series of The Music…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Winners Of Virtual STEM Summer Camp And Launches Fall Edition Of The STEM @ Home Initiative
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today ,the winners of the virtual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp, which was launched in July 2020 to support STEM education among kids in…Continue Reading
Integrated Transport Centre Launches Trial Of ‘Abu Dhabi Link’ On-Demand Bus Service
As part of its effort to facilitate the use of public buses, the Integrated Transport Centre, ITC, of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, DMT, announced that the trial phase of “Abu Dhabi Link” service…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces New Kosher Certification Project For Emirate’s Hotels
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an agreement with the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification, which is led by Rabbi Levi Duchman, to launch the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Digital Marketing For SMEs
The way to succeed in today’s competitive market is by reaching your prospective customers quickly. The majority of the buyers are looking for products online. This presents a huge opportunity for SMEs’ to focus their…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi Announces Arts For Health And Wellbeing Webinar Featuring Leading Experts
Louvre Abu Dhabi today announced the Arts for Health and Wellbeing webinar, led by the museum’s education department, which will bring together leading figures in museum-based health and wellbeing programmes from around the world. The…Continue Reading
ADQ Enters Agreement With Lulu International Holdings For Expanding In Egypt
ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy, has entered into a non-binding agreement withLulu International Holdings (LIHL), the leading…Continue Reading
Nahyan Bin Mubarak Opens Fourth Tolerance Forum 2020
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, tomorrow opens the fourth virtual Tolerance Forum, entitled “The UAE: Homeland of Tolerance & Peace”, which is organised by the Zayed House for Islamic…Continue Reading
Etihad Makes History With The First Commercial Passenger Flightfrom A GCC Nation To Israel
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will become the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel, to bring Israel’s top travel and tourism leaders to the UAE.…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Champions The UAE’s Frontline Heroes
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with the Frontline Heroes Office to demonstrate its support and recognition towards frontline heroes across the UAE. In a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Etihad…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Host Oil And Gas Industry’s Largest Online Exhibition And Conference In November
Abu Dhabi will host the oil and gas industry’s largest on-line exhibition and conference, when the ADIPEC Virtual Conference brings together over 5,000 government ministers, global energy leaders and professionals to assess the collective measures…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties Presents ‘Tower A’ The Elite Building Of Bloom Towers With A Guaratnteed 8% Return On Investment
Leading Abu Dhabi real estate developer, Bloom Properties, has announced the launch of Tower A, the Elite building of its premium development Bloom Towers. The 43-storey building, which is located on the edge of Dubai’s…Continue Reading
UAE Discusses National Action Plan On Women, Peace And Security To Activate UNSCR 1325
Noura Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women’s Union, GWU, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to advance the agenda related to women’s engagement in peace and security. Al Suwaidi said the UAE and UN WOMEN (United…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Receives Its Air Operator Certificate
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has officially received its Air Operator Certificate, AOC, from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA. Receiving the AOC completes the last…Continue Reading
Aldar Properties Signs MoU With The Frontline Heroes Office To Support UAE’s Frontline Professionals
Aldar Properties, Aldar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Frontline Heroes Office, FHO, to recognise and support UAE’s frontline professionals. The agreement allows Aldar to directly support the Frontline Heroes Office’s mission…Continue Reading
Mubadala Healthcare Joins Etihad Airways To Introduce Wellness Ambassadors
Underlining Abu Dhabi’s reputation of prioritising the health of its residents and visitors, Mubadala Healthcare has introduced Wellness Ambassadors at all of its patient-facing facilities, including Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre…Continue Reading
Majid Universe IP Goes Global As UAE Heads To MIPCOM 2020
Majid Universe, an Abu Dhabi Media brand, will be participating at the first ever digital edition of MIPCOM this week. The world’s largest entertainment content market is held from 12-16 October in Cannes, France. MIPCOM…Continue Reading
Hind Bint Maktoum Named Humanitarian Of The Year 2020 At Arab Woman Awards UAE
H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of…Continue Reading
Raytheon Emirates Panel Discusses Women’s Role In Shaping The Future Female Leaders Are Breaking Barriers In The Workplace
Raytheon Emirates, a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary, hosted a “Women in Tech: Preparing for the Next Fifty Years” panel on the role of women shaping the future. The discussion placed focus on fostering inclusion, tolerance and…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest Announces New Rewarding Partnership With Trip.Com
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has partnered with Trip.com, the leading international online travel service provider, to offer Etihad Guest Members rewarding new travel options. Trip.com has an international presence in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund And ADQ Invest $2.1 Billion In ADNOC Energy Infrastructure Deal
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) and ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies, will invest $2.1 billion into select ADNOC gas pipeline infrastructure assets.…Continue Reading
World Future Energy Summit To Present World’s Most Advanced Urban Tech
The World Future Energy Summit, WFES, 2021, will feature the highly anticipated Smart Cities Expo & Forum bringing the cities of the future to life. WFES, organised by Reed Exhibitions, will be held at the…Continue Reading
World Future Energy Summit To Demonstrate World’s Most Advanced Urban Tech In ‘Smart Cities Expo & Forum’
World Future Energy Summit 2021, to be hosted next April, will feature the highly anticipated Smart Cities Expo & Forum. Bringing the cities of the future to life will be a fascinating exhibition that demonstrates…Continue Reading
CLOUD Spaces Co-Working Offices Now Open At Yas Mall
CLOUD Spaces, the new co-working space at Yas Mall, has officially opened its doors today. The first of its kind to be based in a mall, the concept offers comprehensive solutions to both new and…Continue Reading
Tadweer Commences Field Awareness Drive As Part Of ‘Al Dhafra Deserves’ Campaign
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has launched a field awareness drive as part of the second phase of ‘Al Dhafra Deserves’ 2020 campaign. Launched last month as a virtual edition in view of the…Continue Reading
Mubadala Investment Company And Novo Holdings A/S Invest € 250 M In Evotec SE
Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809) today announced that it resolved a capital increase from its authorised capital without pre-emptive rights against cash. Evotec will issue a total of 11,478,298 new shares…Continue Reading
Hub71, Bpifrance Commit To Unlocking Investment Opportunities For Abu Dhabi’s Tech Startups In France
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem powered by Mubadala Investment Company, has forged a strategic partnership with French national investment bank, Bpifrance, to strengthen joint efforts that boost innovation and provide mutually beneficial opportunities for…Continue Reading
AED650.4 bn Worth Of 13.99 Million Cheques Handled By Clearing System In Eight Months
A total of 13.99 million cheques worth AED650.4 billion have been handled by the Cheque Clearing System over the first eight months of 2020, according to the statistics of the Central Bank of the UAE.…Continue Reading
Masdar And Miral Sign Landmark Agreement To Develop Abu Dhabi’s Largest Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Project At Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project to date at Warner…Continue Reading
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches New Flights To Nepal
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the introduction of a new service to Nepal’s capital city Kathmandu with direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting on 17th October. According to Air Arabia, the new service represents…Continue Reading
ADQ Launches Q Market Makers To Enhance ADX Liquidity
ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy, announced today the launch of Q Market Makers LLC (QMM). The new market…Continue Reading
3rd Lecture Of Virtual Majlis Initiative Underlines Importance Of Promoting Culture Of Human Rights
The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, MFNCA, organised the third interactive lecture in the ‘Electoral Culture Virtual Majlis’ initiative – a series of remote lectures the Ministry organises via videoconferencing to spread…Continue Reading
Xtreme Zone Entertainment Centers In Abu Dhabi Reopen To Welcome Guests
Xtreme Zone, a diversified sports-based family entertainment destination for children, has announced reopening of its premises in Abu Dhabi. The centers are now ready to welcome all guests, who can have fun and thrill of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021 Now Open For Registration
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has announced the opening of registration for those wishing to participate in the 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which…Continue Reading
The Elite Cars® Has Arrived To The Capital
As one of the leading luxury car dealerships in the UAE, The Elite Cars® has made a mark in the automotive industry through its impeccable customer service and wide-range of iconic marques. With their continuous…Continue Reading
IDEX Signs Agreement With ISDEF To Establish Israeli Pavilion At IDEX And NAVDEX 2021
IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC), signed a strategic agreement with ISDEF, the largest Israeli Defence, Homeland Security (HLS), and Cyber Expo, and part of the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Becomes The First Airline In The UAE To Roll Out Electronic Technical Logs
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is the country’s first airline to implement electronic technical logs (eTech logs) for airline operations. The approval from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for implementation on…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Abu Dhabi-Based Group 42 Launch AIQ – An Artificial Intelligence Joint Venture Company
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced the launch of AIQ, its Artificial Intelligence (AI) joint venture (JV) company with Group 42 (G42), an Abu Dhabi-based AI and cloud computing company. The completion…Continue Reading
First-Ever UFC Women’s Main Event In Abu Dhabi Set To Inspire New Generation Of Female Athletes
Abu Dhabi continues to make history with Return to Fight Island, the mega five-event UFC series taking place on Yas Island. Sunday’s safe and successful hosting of UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLM VS ALDANA at Flash…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Motors Introduces The 2021 MINI Sidewalk Convertible
Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM), the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, launched the 2021 MINI Sidewalk Convertible earlier this week. The model is the latest in a line of…Continue Reading
New UAE Government Employee Travel Programme By Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national carrier for the UAE, is offering federal government employees up to 15% off flights with the launch of its UAE Government Employee Travel Programme. Travellers who enrol into the programme for…Continue Reading
Shaping The Future Of Aviation Training
Etihad Aviation Training (EAT), part of Etihad Aviation Group, has launched new training programmes for pilots at its world-class training facility. For the first time, customers will also be able to earn Etihad Guest Miles…Continue Reading
Purchasing Managers’ Index In UAE Up To 11-Month High
The IHS Markit United Arab Emirates Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to 51.0 in September 2020 from 49.4 a month earlier. This was the highest reading since October 2019 following softer COVID-19 restrictions. Output rose…Continue Reading
Miral Announces Over 40% Construction Completion Of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, has announced over 40% construction completion of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. In collaboration with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, this landmark project will bring the next generation of marine life…Continue Reading
‘The Fashion Crisis In A Pandemic Era And The Challenges Of E-Learning And Smart-Working’ The Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi To Host The Next In A Series Of Webinars
Access to a particular type of event, such as a fashion show, can change and evolve in its modalities, for better or worse. The same applies to the working field, including teaching. What will become…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches Global Student Offer
Etihad Airways, the national carrier for the UAE, is making it easier for students to travel between university and home or to discover new horizons and cultures, with the launch of its Global Student offer.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Motors Introduces CitNOW To Guarantee Customer Ease And Convenience On Aftersales Care
Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM), the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain has launched CitNOW, a brand-new digital video sharing platform. Every vehicle is thoroughly reviewed by a team of…Continue Reading
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister Of Tolerance & Coexistence Becomes A Patron Of The Zay Initiative
The Zay Initiative is delighted to announce that H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, is now patron of the organization. As a patron he will act as a figurehead of…Continue Reading
The Personal Price Of Fighting Covid-19 Across Abu Dhabi’s Police Facilities
Colonel / Clinical Scientist Thuraya Ali Al Hashemi, and Director of the Medical Services Department at Abu Dhabi Police clearly remembers the moment COVID-19 took its toll on her. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the day she became ill…Continue Reading
H.E. Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri Visits Agthia’s Grand Mills Factory And Lab To Reinforce UAE’s Food Security Priorities
A Delegation from Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) lead by H.E. Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, Director General of ADAFSAvisited Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s leading food and beverages…Continue Reading
ABLF Announces Its Inaugural 6-Month Leadership Event Series – ABLF TALKS LIVE At The ABLF City- The Virtual Venue Of The UAE-Based Platform
The Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF), Asia’s most influential leadership platform that has historically brought the finest global leaders to the UAE, celebrates its 13th anniversary with the launch of the ABLF TALKS LIVE, a…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque In Abu Dhabi, Fujairah; Founder’s Memorial To Re-Open From Sunday
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs, in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA, announced the re-opening of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, SZGM, both in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah as well…Continue Reading
Khalifa University Research Team Develops New Portable Cost-Effective PCR Test To Help Detect COVID-19 In 45 Minutes
A team of researchers from Khalifa University has developed a portable COVID-19 testing kit, no larger than your average smartphone. The new kit is both portable and can deliver the results in 45 minutes only.…Continue Reading
Top 10 Payment Gateways
Having safe online payment methods is one of the crucial elements of running a successful online store that can achieve its sales objectives. Multiple and reliable payment methods significantly impact the volume of sales and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Executive Council Approves Transfer Of Some Medical Services From Abu Dhabi Police To SEHA
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution number (152) for the year 2020, approving the transfer of some medical services provided by the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ to its members and their families,…Continue Reading
PCR Test Now Included In All Etihad Airways Tickets From Abu Dhabi
From 1 October until 31 December 2020, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will offer PCR tests included in all air tickets booked by customers in the UAE for flights departing from Abu…Continue Reading
UFC And Jiu-Jitsu Legend: Why Abu Dhabi Is The Global Capital Of Combat Sport
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a former UFC® interim light heavyweight champion. With a background in jiu-jitsu, the man affectionately known as ‘Big Nog’, he knows a thing or two about what makes a combat sports…Continue Reading
Historic Milestone for ADNOC As New Trading Arm Begins Derivatives Trading
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that one of its new trading entities, ADNOC Trading, has started derivatives trading as a direct market participant. This represents a major milestone for the company,…Continue Reading
Furthering Its Fight Against The Pandemic, Rizek Becomes The First Super App To Bring PCR Services To The Doorsteps Of UAE Users
Rizek, one of the fastest growing Abu Dhabi-based start-ups, which is the first ‘super app’ for on-demand home services in the country, has become the first company in the Middle East region to add at-home…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Delivers Again As Mega Return To Fight Island Series Opens With ‘Memorable’ UFC® 253
Abu Dhabi has reinforced its reputation as a world-class destination for sporting events and commitment to the highest standards of health and safety with a ‘memorable’ opening to Return to UFC Fight Island. The colossal five-event…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches ‘Altitudes By Etihad’ Podcast Series Touching On The Industry’s Hottest Topics
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has released an official podcast – Altitudes by Etihad – to provide listeners with unique insights on how the airline responded to the effects of the COVID-19…Continue Reading
MBZUAI Talks Webinar To Explore Evolution And Major Breakthroughs In Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved into a powerful tool which has transformed the way we live and interact with the world. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level, research-based…Continue Reading
New Sanad, Etihad Airways Deal Expands US$900 Million-Plus Partnership
Sanad, an industry leader in aerospace engineering and leasing solutions, and Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, have closed a new spare engine deal which further cements Abu Dhabi’s position as a self-sustaining international aviation…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund Launches Digital Tool To Assist UAE Entrepreneurs Boost Business Growth
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has officially launched the ‘SME Rating’, a digital classification system that provides a comprehensive overview of the logistics, operations and overall performance of SMEs. The SME Rating measures the SMEs…Continue Reading
Yas Island Concludes Successful Destination Sponsorship Of The First-Ever Virtual Travel Mart
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, has concluded a successful destination sponsorship of the first-ever Virtual Travel Mart (VTM) in India, which took place from15-16 September 2020.…Continue Reading
Sanad Signs AED1 Billion Agreement With Pratt & Whitney And International Aero Engines For MRO Services
Sanad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, Mubadala, announced today a new AED1 billion deal with Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines, IAE. The new agreement will see Sanad Aerotech providing IAE with…Continue Reading
Save Up To 25% With Fall Sale On Yas Island
Yas Island has announced an exclusive deal on hotel accommodation on Yas Plaza, offering discounted room rates with a free upgrade to the next room category, for bookings made before 20 October and valid for…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Reinforces Pharmaceutical Shipment Expertise With Pharmalife Launch
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its pharmaceutical logistics expertise with the launch of PharmaLife, a specialised pharma and healthcare product which replaces the carrier’s TempCheck product. As…Continue Reading
Al Dhafra Festival 2020 To Be Held Under Strict Safety Measures
The 14th edition of Al Dhafra Festival, the greatest celebration of Bedouin lifestyle, will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy…Continue Reading
Tourism A Cornerstones Of Economic Development: DCT-Abu Dhabi
On World Tourism Day, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “Tourism is one of the cornerstones of economic development. This is why, over the past…Continue Reading
UAE Is Meeting Its Humanitarian Commitments, Says Minister Of State For Foreign Affairs
Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has said that the UAE is meeting its humanitarian commitments, in line with the approach established by the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh…Continue Reading
Foreign Ministry Launches Smart Service For Swift Attestation Of Official Documents
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, has invested in state-of-the-art technologies and established an advanced digital infrastructure to provide its customers with a range of electronic and smart services, including official document…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Return To Fight Island Breaks UFC Viewership Records With Adesanya Vs Costa Face-Off
Return to Fight Island, the mega, five-event UFC series taking place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi continues to make history, with the pre-fight UFC® 253 ADESANYA vs COSTA face-off setting new records. Following a…Continue Reading
ADNOC L&S Signs 25-year Agreement To Service All Petroleum Ports In Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today that it has signed a new 25-year agreement to provide critical marine services…Continue Reading
Newly Launched Car Wash In Abu Dhabi Kills Viruses And 99.9% Bacteria While Leaving Your Car With A Visibly Superior Shine And Longer-Lasting Finish
Dubai-born, technology-enabled car service CAFU brings its latest offering – the new CAFU SuperShineTM car wash to Abu Dhabi, following a successful launch in Dubai. Residents across Abu Dhabi can experience the on-demand car wash…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties Sweeps Three Wins At The International Property Awards 2020
Leading real estate development company, Bloom Properties, has nabbed three International Property Awards, winning ‘Best Mixed-use Development’ and ‘Best Residential Development’ awards for its Bloom Gardens project in Abu Dhabi, and the award of ‘Best…Continue Reading
Additional Performances Added For As Far As Isolation Goes By Tania El Khoury And Basel Zaraa
Due to high demand, the unique, interactive show, As Far As Isolation Goes by Tania El Khoury and Basel Zaraa has been extended through to October 4, 2020 at The Arts Center at NYU Abu…Continue Reading
Poets And Musicians Get Ready For A New Open Mic Platform, As Rooftop Rhythms Ninth Season Goes Virtual
The Middle East’s longest running open mic night, Rooftop Rhythms, kicks off its ninth season this Friday, September 25 at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). Co-presented with the official support of US…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Non-Oil Trade With Saudi Arabia Hit AED493.8 bn In 10 Years
The value of non-oil trade in goods between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia amounted to AED493.8 billion over the past 10 years, in yet a new testament to the robust strategic partnership…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Airport Celebrates The National Day Of Saudi Arabia
The flag of Saudi Arabia embellished Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in celebration of the national day of the Kingdom, marking the close ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, especially in the…Continue Reading
James D. Taiclet, President And Chief Executive Officer Of Lockheed Martin Corporation, To Deliver Keynote Address At Global Aerospace Summit 2020
James (Jim) D. Taiclet, president and chief executive officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Global Aerospace Summit 2020. The premier thought leadership forum, hosted by Mubadala Investment Company…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates Its Pledge To The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia On Their 90th National Day
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is honoured to celebrate the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the 90th National Day of the Kingdom. To mark the…Continue Reading
World Future Energy Summit To Provide A Business Blueprint For A Green Global Economic Recovery
The World Future Energy Summit returns to the UAE capital’s Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from 5–7 April 2021, with a broader market focus and expanded business agenda. This hugely important and eagerly anticipated…Continue Reading
Marhaba! Abu Dhabi Offers A Welcome Return To UFC Fight Island For Global Stars
Abu Dhabi has demonstrated its commitment to safely organising large, high-profile events through successful management of health and safety protocols, as some of the biggest names in UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation,…Continue Reading
10 Tips For Working From Home
‘Working from home’ is the hottest topic in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A large number of companies have implemented work from a home policy which is a new reality, but it takes time…Continue Reading

