Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announces the arrival of UFCPresident Dana White and UFC athletes and support crew ahead of the second edition of UFC Fight Island taking place in Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Department Of Energy In Abu Dhabi Launches #SaveAtHome Competition And Gives Winners 150 AED Voucher
The Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi launched the “#Save at Home” competition to encourage all members of the society in Abu Dhabi to share their behaviors and experience in rationalization of water and electricity…Continue Reading
GCC-Based Entities Join Forces To Launch Region’s First Conscious Investor Fellowship
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and powered by its partner Tamkeen; VentureSouq; King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST); Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa); and Hub71 have joined…Continue Reading
Rafed Appoints Rashed Saif Al Qubaisi As CEO To Spearhead Pioneering Healthcare Procurement Company
Rafed,the new healthcare procurement company created by ADQ, has appointed Rashed Saif Al Qubaisi as its Chief Executive Officer. Al Qubaisi will lead the development of Rafed’s operations as it seeks to reduce operating costs…Continue Reading
Film And Television Industry Cooperation Understanding Announced Between Abu Dhabi And Israel
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission, ADFC, the Israel Film Fund, IFF, and the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film &Television School, JSFS, have reached an overarching agreement centred around goodwill and bilateral cooperation in the fields of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Iconic Buildings To Light Up With The ‘Global Goals’ Logo
Abu Dhabi‘s iconic buildings are to light up with the ‘Global Goals‘ logo, to mark Abu Dhabi’s hosting of ‘Goals House’ during UN General Assembly Week (September 20 to 24). The event aims to drive…Continue Reading
Why Hosting Webinars Can Lead To Higher ROI?
In today’s fast-evolving world, it is important for any business to stand out. Webinars are a perfect solution as they help by converting viewers into buyers through engaging content that educates them about the business. With…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Chamber’s ‘Future Entrepreneurs Award 2020’ Reaches Final Assessment Stage
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced on Sunday the beginning of the final assessment stage of the “Future Entrepreneurs Award 2020”. Held for the second year on a raw, the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi Unveils New Film On The Making Of One Of The World’s Largest Museums: The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre In Kuwait
National Geographic Abu Dhabi today announced a brand-new documentary showcasing the construction of one of the largest museums in the world -the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre(SAASCC) project in Kuwait, in the heart of…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties’ Dubai Projects On Track For Handover
Abu Dhabi – Leading real estate developer, Bloom Properties, has announced significant construction progress across its projects in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai. Despite the challenges that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19…Continue Reading
IFS To Showcase Market-Leading Aerospace & Defense Software Solutions At Global Aerospace Summit 2020
As a participant of the Global Aerospace Summit, scheduled to take place on September 28-29 2020 in Abu Dhabi, IFS, the global enterprise applications company, will highlight its core industry solutions tailored to the unique…Continue Reading
ADNEC Acquires The International Exhibition For National Security And Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi)
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), part of ADQ, has acquired the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi). The leading conference in the MENA region that covers the security equipment…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Airport Introduces New Fast Track Flight Connections Initiative To Facilitate The Transfer Passengers’ Journey
Abu Dhabi International Airport has launched a new initiative for international transfer passengers, facilitating shorter connection times by increasing the speed of transiting through the airport by 27%, delivering an enhanced and seamless passenger experience.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Host UFC Series On September 26 – October 24
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, have announced that Return to UFC Fight Island, the much-celebrated UFC series will be…Continue Reading
ADNOC Partners With Mubadala and ENEC To Drive In-Country Value For The UAE
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed today, two framework agreements with Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) to partner on ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program following the success of…Continue Reading
10 Ways To Drive Engagement To Your Website
Engaging with visitors to a website is just as important as driving traffic to the website. Engagement is not only about attracting visitors but making them stay on the site to achieve your goals by…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Establish First Investment Office In Israel As Part Of Broader Global Plans
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO, plans to open a network of international offices to support global companies looking to establish and expand their operations in the UAE capital. Its first international office will be…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Economic Cooperation Committee Sets Goals, Work Programmes For Public And Private Sectors
The Economic Cooperation Committee in Abu Dhabi has set its strategic objectives, tasks and work programmes as it moves to the next phase following its creation under a decision issued by H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin…Continue Reading
Etihad Holidays Announces Your Chance To Win A Five-Star Staycation
Etihad Holidays, the destination and leisure management arm of Etihad Airways, is giving customers the chance to win an incredible five-star staycation, simply by spending AED 200 or more with Etihad Holidays this September and…Continue Reading
Children Of UAE Frontline Healthcare Heroes Eligible For Full Scholarships In New Program ‘HAYYAKUM’ Under The Direction Of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan And Overseen By H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and overseen by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al…Continue Reading
Al Maryah Island To Introduce Wellness Ambassador Program To Welcome Valued Visitors Back To Its World-Class Facilities
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination, has announced the launch of its Wellness Ambassador initiative, to welcome valued visitors back to its world-class retail, leisure and lifestyle facilities. The new program focuses…Continue Reading
ADJD Reinforces The Family Guidance Programmes With “Reconciliation Is Better” Initiative
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, ADJD, has stepped up its efforts in support of the Family Guidance programmes by launching the “Reconciliation is Better” [than divorce] initiative which aims to help families resolving their conflicts…Continue Reading
10 Tips For Creating Engaging Content For An ‘Always-On’ Economy
Producing content is easy for anyone. But content without any objective has no value and is ineffective. For content to qualify as engaging it needs to be original, valuable, rich, and should trigger a measurable…Continue Reading
New Ways o Pay And Play At Yas Theme Parks And Attractions With Etihad Airways
In partnership with Etihad Airways, Yas Theme Parks and attractions are offering guests rewarding new ways to pay and play at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld,Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi.Starting…Continue Reading
‘CulturAll Conversations’ Focuses On Film Industry
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, continues its series of virtual panel discussions, CulturAll Conversations, with a one-to-one session focused on the film industry. Featuring a discussion between Mohamed…Continue Reading
Yas Theme Parks Recognised For Health And Safety With ‘Go Safe’ Certification
Following the reopening of Yas Theme Parks and attractions, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi were awarded the ‘Go Safe’ certification by the Department of Culture…Continue Reading
ADNOC Successfully Completes US$1 Billion Institutional Placement Of ADNOC Distribution Shares
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, announced on Monday that it has successfully completed a placement to institutional investors of 1.25 billion shares in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution PJSC, ADNOC Distribution, which…Continue Reading
ADNOC Successfully Completes USD 1 Billion Institutional Placement Of ADNOC Distribution Shares
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC” and, together with its subsidiaries, “ADNOC Group”), announced today that it has successfully completed a placement to institutional investors of 1.25 billion shares in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company…Continue Reading
Boeing, Etihad Airways And World Energy Lift Sustainable Aviation Fuel To The Next Level On EcoDemonstrator Programme
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Etihad Airways concluded testing on the aerospace company’s 2020 ecoDemonstrator programme last week with a cross-country flight using a 50/50 blend of sustainable and traditional jet fuel. Flying from Seattle to Boeing’s…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Teams Up With Lumitics To Reduce Inflight Food Wastage
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with Singapore food technology startup Lumiticsto trial the use of computer vision and machine learning in order to reduce food wastage on Etihad…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Flights To Casablanca And Rabat
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE will resume passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Casablanca and Rabat, in the Kingdom of Morocco. Effective19 September, the airline will operate returning flights three times…Continue Reading
ADJD, DTM Sign Agreement For Creation Of A Real Estate Dispute Resolution Centre
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, ADJD, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, DMT, for the establishment of a Real Estate Dispute Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.…Continue Reading
TAMM Launches New ‘Digital Agent’ Service For Customers In ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi Government Services Ecosystem, TAMM, today expanded its “TAMM Cares” initiative with the introduction of the “TAMM Digital Agent” service to help improve the digital experiences for consumers in the Emirate. The service was…Continue Reading
ADNOC Invests $245 Million To Upgrade Main Oil Lines And Jebel Dhanna Terminal
ADNOC Onshore, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today, the award of two Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts to upgrade two Main Oil Lines (MOLs) and crude receiving facilities…Continue Reading
The Zayed Sustainability Prizes Announces Postponement Of 2021 Awards Ceremony
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability, has announced the postponement of the 2021 Awards Ceremony, which was scheduled to take place in January, as part of the annual Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Integrating The Right People, Technologies And Legislation Is Critical For The Future Of The Defence And Aerospace Sectors
Industry leaders from aerospace and defence discussed the challenges and opportunities brought by rapid advances in technology during a webinar – hosted by organisers of the Global Aerospace Summit 2020 in collaboration with the Defense…Continue Reading
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Announces Launch Date Of Abu Dhabi International Boat Show As 2021
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) announced that the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), the leading marine leisure and water sports show, will be held between 13 – 16 October 2021 at ADNEC’s…Continue Reading
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Celebrates The Arrival Of The First New Aircraft
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrates the arrival of its first state-of-the-artnewAirbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the joint-venture established between ADQ,…Continue Reading
Raytheon Emirates Internship Empowers Students, Aligns With United Arab Emirates Vision
Raytheon Emirates, a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary, has launched a second internship program supporting the United Arab Emirates’ vision to develop Emirati talent. The internship offers students on-the-job training to bolster their education and careers. Six…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Issues USD 5 Billion In Multi-Tranche, 50-Year Bond Marking GCC’s Longest Dated Sovereign Issuance
The emirate of Abu Dhabi on 2nd September 2020 successfully completed a USD 5 billion multi-tranche bond offering, which represents a continuation of Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fiscal sustainability. Underpinned by strong investor appetite, the…Continue Reading
ADNOC And Apollo-Led Consortium Enter Into $5.5 Billion Real Estate Investment Partnership
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, that it has entered into a long-term strategic investment with accounts and entities owned and/or advised by Apollo Global Management Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Apollo”)…Continue Reading
ADNOC, Apollo-Led Consortium Enter Into $5.5 Billion Real Estate Investment Partnership
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, announced today, that it has entered into a long-term strategic investment with accounts and entities owned and/or advised by Apollo Global Management Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Apollo”)…Continue Reading
ADQ Launches Rafed To Leverage Healthcare Purchasing Power In The UAE
ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diverse economy, has announced the launch of Rafed, a new Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism- Abu Dhabi’s ‘Unbox Amazing’ Boosts Emirate’s Retail Sector As July Sales Top AED 1 Billion Mark In Participating Stores
Midway sales reports from the two-monthUnbox Amazingpromotion, organised by Retail Abu Dhabi, the retail sector platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), point to the seasonal shopping promotion…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disasters Committee Continues To Support Private Sector Companies, Workforce
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disasters Committee for the COVID-19 Pandemic, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development, DED, has allocated teams to communicate with private companies in Abu Dhabi to discuss their…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Emirates Red Crescent Support Victims Of Beirut Explosion
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), a humanitarian organisation that supports official authorities, launched initiatives to support Lebanon after the Beirut explosion. Etihad organised aid to support residents…Continue Reading
UAE Consumer Spending Continues To Grow For Third Straight Month
In a sign that bodes well for an eventual market recovery after the coronavirus, consumer spending in the UAE continues to increase for the third straight month, jumping 63 percent in August as compared to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Terminals Receives In-Country Value Program Certification
Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), the manager and operator of the region’s first technologically advanced semi-automated terminal at Khalifa Port, has been In-Country Value certified. In-Country Value is defined as the total spend retained in-country that can…Continue Reading
Masdar Celebrates Achievements In Women’s Empowerment On Emirati Women’s Day
Emirati Women’s Day is being held this year under the theme “Preparing for the next 50 years: Women are the support of the nation” – capturing the importance women now command across Emirati society. Women…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating Emirati women across the airline in a new video which recognises how their vital roles are contributing to the success and development of the UAE…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Enhances Its Mobile App To Provide Additional Benefits To Guests
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has extended its digital reach with an update to its mobile application for Android, Apple and Huawei smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journey with even greater…Continue Reading
H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Delivers Inspiring Message At ADNOC’s Emirati Women’s Day Event
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, today said the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) leadership is sparing no effort in providing opportunities for Emirati women to prosper, be empowered and strengthen their…Continue Reading
The Education Affairs Office At The Crown Prince Court In Abu Dhabi Issues “Teaching In The United Arab Emirates: 10 Lessons From TALIS” Book To Drive A Positive Change In The Education System
The Education Affairs Office (EAO) at the Crown Prince Court in Abu Dhabi today launched “Teaching in the United Arab Emirates: 10 Lessons from TALIS”– a new book that provides teachers in the UAE with…Continue Reading
Solid Progress Across Aldar’s Developments In Previous Quarter With Yas Acres Handovers Continuing At Pace
Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’) today delivered its latest update on projects under development across Abu Dhabi. Considerable progress is being made across Aldar’s entire development portfolio on Yas Island. Yas Acres, the flagship waterfront and golf…Continue Reading
Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ Programme Thanks Generous Contributors As It Marks Over 100 Days Of True Giving In Abu Dhabi
Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ programme, which embodies the humanitarian values of cooperation and community spirit, has raised AED1 billion – with over AED438 million in funds and over AED600 million donated in-kind – in…Continue Reading
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020 Confirmed For Sunday 13 December
World-class motorsport action will return to the UAE when Yas Marina Circuit hosts the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020 on Sunday 13 December, bringing the curtain down on the 2020 season.…Continue Reading
Manarat Al Saadiyat Partners With Korean Cultural Center To Host Virtual Exhibition Showcasing Contemporary Korean Art
To mark 40 years of United Arab Emirates-Korea diplomatic relations, Abu Dhabi’s Manarat Al Saadiyat, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, is organising…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Non-Oil Foreign Merchandise Trade Totaled AED66.5 bn During First Four Months Of 2020
The value of non-oil foreign merchandise trade through Abu Dhabi ports decreased by 7.3 percent from AED71.7 billion during the first four months of 2019 to AED66.5 bn in the same period of 2020. This…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme Marks Its 25th Year With A New Milestone
Despite the current challenges posed by the global pandemic, 76 falcons have been released into the wild this year as part of the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme (SZFRP), taking the total to more than…Continue Reading
7 Reasons To Avoid DIY Web Design
DIY it! That’s the best method to save cash and you learn something new. But let’s be honest we can’t say the same when it comes to web designing. Designing your website using a custom template can…Continue Reading
Unified Challenge Reaches Over 5 Million Steps In Two Days
Steps Unified Challenge, launched by Special Olympics to achieve the goal of 52 million steps in 10 days from 19th August, has reached more than five million marks on its second day with the participation…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority Launches ‘Child Online Protection Guide’
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, ECA, has launched the first of its kind, “Child Online Protection guide”, in the UAE, as part of the Takween Summer Program 2020. The guide focuses on providing a…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Welcomes Passengers Travelling Aboard Middle East Airlines
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Lebanese travellers arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with special gifts upon their disembarkation from Middle East Airlines (MEA) flight ME418. The arriving travellers were greeted by AUH’s Wellness Ambassadors, in celebration of…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest Unveils Exciting New Deals And Offers For Members To Enjoy
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has launched exciting new offers for members to enjoy, from points transfers to discounted redemptions and more. Members who convert a minimum of 5,000 Etihad Guest…Continue Reading
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Unit 1 Successfully Connects To UAE’s Transmission Grid
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, on Wednesday announced that its operations and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, TRANSCO – a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Operate Special Flights From Abu Dhabi To Bengaluru, Delhi, And Mumbai
Effective 21 August, Etihad Airways will operate a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. The flights can be booked 24/7 through Hala Travel Management, Etihad’s travel management arm,…Continue Reading
ADNOC CEO Discusses Energy Industry Dynamics During Virtual CERA Conversation
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), discussed energy industry dynamics with the leading energy economist and…Continue Reading
Board Summit To Discuss Pathways To Gender-Balanced Boards
The Board Summit titled “Pathways to Gender-Balanced Boards”, one-of-its-kind virtual event with an open invitation to all board members and CEOs of organisations listed on the ADX and DFM, will be convened by Aurora50 from…Continue Reading
‘Visits From Bait Al Oud’ Marks Its Seventh Virtual Concert
The virtual concert series ‘Visits from Bait Al Oud’ returns tomorrow for its seventh online event, which will celebrate the artistic dialogue and shared traditions between Arabic and Hispanic music. The multicultural session, led by…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Expands Air-Rail Partnership With Accesrail In Europe
Etihad Airways (Etihad) has announced the expansion of its partnership with AccesRail, the world’s leading provider of air-rail intermodal solutions. The partnership allows Etihad to use AccesRail’s expertise to enable its customers to book train…Continue Reading
KADAK FM Partners With Bollywood’s Leading Singer Sonu Nigam To Stage The World’s First Socially-Distanced Bollywood Concert
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) has announced that KADAK FM – its popular Hindi Radio offering– will partner with Bollywood’s leading singer Sonu Nigam to host ‘The Light’ a world-first, socially distanced Bollywood concert,In line with…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi & Almarai Launch The 10th Edition Of ‘Moments’ Photography Competition Across The Middle East And North Africa
National Geographic Abu Dhabi (NGAD) and Almarai announced today the launch of the 10thedition of ‘Moments’annual photography competition, which has established itself as one of the largest photography competitions across the Middle East and North…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Lists Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Tracking Shariah-Compliant Products
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today that Chimera Capital LLC’s Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has listed on the Exchange. The ETF has been designed to replicate the S&P UAE Domestic Shariah Liquid 35/20 Capped…Continue Reading
ADNEC To Hold Virtual Event Under SIAL ME And Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition Banner This Year
ADNEC Group, part of ADQ, in collaboration with Comexposium, one of the world’s leading event organisers, have developed a unique one-day event that will bring together C-suite executives from the UAE and abroad to a…Continue Reading
ADNOC Invests US$ 3.5 BN To Upgrade Ruwais Refining Capabilities And Maximize Value For Abu Dhabi And The UAE
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) confirms significant progress made on its “Crude Flexibility Project” (CFP), with 73% project delivery of ADNOC’s ongoing upgrade of refining capabilities in Ruwais and strengthening the role of…Continue Reading
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s ‘In The Studio’ To Conclude With Compelling Artist Panel Discussion
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s ‘In the Studio’ programme is set to conclude with a wide-ranging panel discussion featuring Guggenheim Abu Dhabi curators Sara Bin Safwan and Sasha Kalter-Wasserman in conversation with Abu Dhabi-based artists Maitha Abdalla,…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi & Almarai Launch The 10th Edition Of ‘Moments’ Photography Competition Across The Middle East And North Africa
National Geographic Abu Dhabi (NGAD) and Almarai announced today the launch of the 10thedition of ‘Moments’annual photography competition, which has established itself as one of the largest photography competitions across the Middle East and North…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Sees Increase Of New Customers By 109% In H1 Of 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has recorded a 109% increase in the number of companies registering with the free zone authority in the first half of…Continue Reading
Do You Have These 5 Tools To Create A Customized And Secure Webinar?
Webinars have been in the game for a long time no doubt about that, and they still seem to be audience favourite. But what is a webinar? A webinar is a live online gathering or…Continue Reading
Eshraq Investments Records Q2 2020 Net Profit Of AED 20.45 Million; Announces Comprehensive Investment Strategy And Targets Major Share Buyback
Eshraq Investments PJSC (“Eshraq” or “Company”), the Abu Dhabi-based investment company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”), announced its preliminary financial results for the first six months of the year. The Company reported…Continue Reading
Founder’s Memorial Online Tours Showcases Founding Father’s Legacy
The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, has been providing people worldwide with an opportunity to learn about his rich…Continue Reading
US Embassy Abu Dhabi Launches The Academy For Women Entrepreneurs In The UAE
The US Embassy Abu Dhabi is bringing the US Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to the UAE through a partnership with startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), powered…Continue Reading
Aldar Records 21% Revenue Growth To AED 2.01 Billion In Q2 2020 Driven By Strong Development Business Performance
Aldar Properties PSJC (“Aldar”), today reported a 21% year-on-year increase in revenue to AED 2.01 billion in the second quarter of 2020, due to a strong performance from the development business. Net profit for the second…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Reports H1 2020 Net Profit Of AED587.6 Million
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) today reported a net profit of AED587.6 million and AED 2.5 billion in net revenue for H1 2020. In a statement today, the Bank said the net revenue for H1-2020…Continue Reading
Motherhood And Childhood Council Launches Initiative To Support Small Businesses
The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has launched an initiative to support emerging and small businesses run by families, People of Determination, mothers of People of Determination, and the youth. The Council launched an…Continue Reading
Second Phase Of UAE Resident Return Programme To Easere-Entry To Abu Dhabi
Effective immediately, the Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) and the National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have launched the second phase of the UAE Resident Return Programme, which now removes the need for…Continue Reading
How To Increase Your Webinar Attendance
And you’re live in 3! 2! 1! But wait, where’s your audience? Hosting a webinar sounds like a piece of cake, but in reality, it’s much more difficult than that. The success of your webinar lands…Continue Reading
Modon Signs Long-Term Lease Agreement With LuLu Group International For Courtyard Mall
Modon Properties (Modon), mandated by the Government of Abu Dhabi to develop integrated tourism destinations and sustainable residential communities, has signed a long-term lease agreement with LuLu Group International for the operation of retail outlets…Continue Reading
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Centres Introduced For Entering Abu Dhabi
Seven new drive-through coronavirus screening centres have opened across the country. SEHA’s Ambulatory Healthcare Services announced on Tuesday the launch of laser-based DPI testing (blood test) for people wanting to enter or re-enter Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
The UAE Capital Is Committed To Safely Welcoming International Golfers Again
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Links Abu Dhabi have aligned with the United Arab Emirates’various measures and initiatives to ensure a safe environment…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And ADNOC Distribution Expand Their Partnership Bringing More Benefits To Loyalty Programme Members
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, together with ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, have expanded their successful partnership to bring greater reward…Continue Reading
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Launches All-New ‘Hypercars – Evolution Of Uniqueness’ Exhibition
Following the re-opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the World’s Leading Theme Park has launched an all-new Hypercars exhibition. The year-long exhibition, which mirrors the limited-series cars currently on display at the Ferrari Museum in…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi Launches Sharkfest 2020 This August!
National Geographic Abu Dhabi is bringing the highly anticipated eighth annualSHARKFEST back to screens across the Middle East from 5th August. Spotlighting the kings of the ocean, National Geographic Abu Dhabi will air 6 full…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Government Contact Centre Launches New Customer Relationship Management Platform
The Department of Government Support, which is represented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, ADDA, has announced the launch of the new Customer Relationship Management platform for the Abu Dhabi Government. The platform aims to…Continue Reading
ONLY Webinars Announces ‘How To Win High-Value Business Using LinkedIn’ Webinar
ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Win High-Value Business Using LinkedIn’ on Tuesday 25 August 2020 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Neeraj Shah – Founder &…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Supports The UAE’s Aid Mission To Beirut
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has transported 16 tonnes of aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Reports Strong Start To 2020 With Second Quarter Heavily Impacted By Covid-19
Etihad Airways (Etihad), has provided details of its half-year (H1: January-June)2020 performance, which saw a strong start to the year, with the airline progressing well ahead of its transformation plan targets. This included its best…Continue Reading
Yas Island First Destination In Abu Dhabi To Be Awarded Coveted WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has been awarded the coveted WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, marking the first destination in Abu Dhabi to receive the international honour. Launched recently by the World…Continue Reading
ADX Announces Listing Of Mamoura Diversified Global Holding’s Bonds
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, ADX, announced today that it has listed US$4 billion Fixed Rate Notes issued by MDGH GMTN B.V. and guaranteed by Mamoura Diversified Global Holding, MDGH. According to a statement issued by…Continue Reading
FAB Issues Largest Chinese Yuan Denominated Dual-Listed Formosa Bond Globally
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, recently announced the issuance of the largest-ever Chinese Yuan (CNH) denominated dual-listed Formosa bond globally, with a CNH 3.25bn five-year issuance. Despite the GCC-wide public holiday, FAB was able to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Introduces Microbebarrier™ Face Protection For Premium Passengers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched innovative new protective wear for First and Business class guests. As part of its new health and hygiene programme, Etihad Wellness, premium passengers will receive…Continue Reading
Etisalat Group To Pay Out Interim Dividends From August 11
The Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, Etisalat Group, announced that the interim dividend of 15 fils per share for Q2- 2020 will be paid out starting August 11th through the First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB,…Continue Reading
ADNOC L&S And Wanhua Chemical Group Form Strategic Shipping Joint Venture
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today the formation of a new strategic joint venture (JV) with Wanhua Chemical Group…Continue Reading
MBZUAI Webinar Offers An Opportunity To Learn More About COVID-19 And AI’s Role In Pandemics
COVID-19 has had a tangible impact on all of our lives. Learning more about it, including the technologies that can help fight the disease and mitigate its impact on society, is a responsibility we all…Continue Reading
UAE Continuing To Impress World By Hosting Major Sporting Events: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Champion, commended the 12th edition of UAE Warriors held on 31st July in the jiu-jitsu arena at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. The tournament involved ten matches, with nine featuring…Continue Reading
Tourists To Dubai Assured Of Safe Visits And Smooth Travel
As travellers mull over their summer vacation plans, Emirates and Dubai is sending out the clear message that tourists are welcome to enjoy the city’s many attractions, with various measures put in place for safe…Continue Reading
Earn Points With Every Purchase In New-Look ADNOC Rewards
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, announced today an exciting enhancement to its popular rewards program, ADNOC Rewards. Starting this Eid holiday, customers can now earn loyalty points on every purchase of…Continue Reading
ADNOC Bloomberg Education Initiative Announces Measures To Support Distance Learning
100 Bloomberg Terminals have been installed at five leading universities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as a result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October 2019 between the UAE Ministry of Education,…Continue Reading
Shop, Dine, Stay And Win This Eid Al Adha With The Department Of Culture And Tourism Abu Dhabi’s ‘Unbox Amazing’ Campaign
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has amplified its Unbox Amazing summer shopping promotion by announcing a host of limited-period shopping, hotel stay and culinary experiences to coincide with…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates The Success Of UFC Fight Island™ In Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE and official airline partner of UFC Fight Island held in Abu Dhabi, has released a short video to showcase its role in the success of Abu Dhabi’s…Continue Reading
Honeywell And Mubadala Subsidiary Reach Production Milestone Of One Million N95 Masks In The UAE
Honeywell (NYSE: HON)and Mubadala Investment Company’swholly-owned subsidiary, Strata Manufacturing, today reached the manufacturing landmark of producing one million N95 masks in Strata’s Al Ain facility. The collaboration is providing critical personal protective equipment (PPE)for the…Continue Reading
New PCR Testing Procedures For All Travellers Flying On Etihad Airways Flights To Abu Dhabi
Effective 1 August, all travellers flying Etihad Airways from around the world to Abu Dhabi, and those transferring via Abu Dhabi onto other flights, will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Addition Of New Chinese Partner Following A Transfer Of Stakes In Its Offshore Concessions From CNPC To CNOOC
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, its agreement to the transfer of rights in its Lower Zakum and Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore concessions from the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to…Continue Reading
Experience Hub Announces Introduction Of ‘Yas Wellness Program’ On Yas Island As Part Of Enhanced Reopening Safety Measures
Experience Hub has announced the launch of the ‘Yas Wellness Program’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, following the announcement of the reopening of Yas Theme Parks and attractions at 30%…Continue Reading
ONLY Webinars Launches ‘CrisisPreneurship Of Time’ Webinar
On this Wednesday 29 July at 11am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘CrisisPreneurship of Time’. The webinar is presented by Brig Sushil Bhasinbased in Mumbai, India. Brigadier Sushil Bhasin is…Continue Reading
Aldar Opens Soul Beach At Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Aldar Properties today announced the opening of Soul Beach, a new leisure destination at the Mamsha Al Saadiyat community for UAE residents and international visitors alike. Overlooking the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, Soul Beach…Continue Reading
‘Rediscover Abu Dhabi’ Campaign Offers UAE Residents New And Exciting Ways To Experience The Capital This Summer
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today launched its ‘Rediscover Abu Dhabi’ campaign, which will introduce a diverse range of exciting offers and activations for UAE residents at multiple…Continue Reading
New National Geographic Abu Dhabi Film ‘Marmum’ Takes Viewers On The Journey Of Creating A State-Of-The-Art Dairy Factory In The Heart Of The UAE
While the UAE’s annual food requirement is set to double by 2030, National Geographic Abu Dhabi’s brand new 44-minute documentary goes behind the scenes to explore how ‘Marmum’,a brand new state-of-the-art dairy factory in the…Continue Reading
Hope Probe Team Touch Down At Abu Dhabi International Airport For Hero’s Return
Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed the return of UAE Space Agency delegation, participating in Emirates Mars Mission launch when they landed on home soil after a flight from Haneda International Airport in Japan. Representatives from…Continue Reading
New National Geographic Abu Dhabi Film ‘Marmum’ Takes Viewers On The Journey Of Creating A State-Of-The-Art Dairy Factory In The Heart Of The UAE
While the UAE’s annual food requirement is set to double by 2030, National Geographic Abu Dhabi’s brand new 44-minute documentary goes behind the scenes to explore how ‘Marmum’, a brand new state-of-the-art dairy factory in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition And Conference (ADIPEC)2020 To Beheld Virtually
dmg events, organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), and with the support of its strategic partner and host, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has announced that theADIPEC Strategic…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition And Conference (ADIPEC) 2020 To Be Held Virtually
This follows a directive from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism that events should not take place in light of Covid-19 restrictions. The next full in-person annual exhibition and conferences will take place from…Continue Reading
Modon Completes Awarding Of All Infrastructure Development Contracts For Riyadh City South At A Total Cost Of AED 5.83 Billion
In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and under the directives His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Translated Novel Warmly Welcomed By UAE Sixth-Grade Curriculum
The Ministry of Education has announced that Lippels Traum, a release by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s(DCT Abu Dhabi) Kalima Translation Project, has been added to the sixth-grade curriculum in government…Continue Reading
ADNOC, ADQ Form Joint Venture To Catalyse UAE’s Chemicals Sector
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, and holding company ADQ today signed a joint venture, JV, agreement to create a new investment platform to fund and oversee the development of industrial projects within the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Values See Modest Declines Over Q2, With Sales Activity To Increase Over H2 2020, Says Chestertons
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market witnessed continued moderate declines, across both sales prices and rents, during Q2. However, with a raft of developer incentives and the proactive public policy response, sales volumes are expected to…Continue Reading
Etihad And Boeing Strengthen Strategic Partnership With Maintenance Support For Boeing 787 Fleet
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed agreements with Boeing Global Services for the provision of maintenance support on its fleet of Boeing 787s. These agreements are part of the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Motors Celebrates 35 Years Of Achievement With A Range Of Exclusive Bespoke Offers
Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM), the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, are celebrating their 35th anniversary with a range of incredible offers until the 30th of September. Founded by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Butti…Continue Reading
ADNOC And ADQ Form Joint Venture To Catalyze the UAE’s Chemicals Sector And Accelerate Industrial Growth
The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Group CEO, and H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, CEO of ADQ. Under the terms of the…Continue Reading
The DCT – Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Picture Yourself In Abu Dhabi’ Virtual Initiative For Abu Dhabi Government Entities
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the ‘Picture Yourself in Abu Dhabi’ initiative in order to take full advantage of the current proliferation of remote communication and video conferencing…Continue Reading