Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, is set to streamline regulatory compliance screening processes for shipments via a new partnership with E2open, a leading provider of intelligent supply chain…Continue Reading
Prices Continue To Be Attractive For Tenants And Buyers In The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market As Landlords And Sellers Become More Open To Negotiations Amidst The COVID-19 Crisis
Over the last few months, we have experienced one of the most challenging periods in human history. Despite the difficult environment, data released by the UAE’s leading property website Bayut, reveals that the capital city’s…Continue Reading
H.E. Sara Musallam, Chairman Of Abu Dhabi Department Of Education And Knowledge (ADEK), Commends UAE Leadership On Historic Mars Mission And Says Education Pathways Are In Place To Nurture The Emirate’s Next Generation Of Homegrown Space Adventurers
“The Hope Probe Mars Mission underpins our Leadership’s aspiration to inspire young minds, and nurture a passion for innovation, technology, scientific knowledge and discovery to shape the future which is yet to come,” said H.E.…Continue Reading
Special Olympics Announces Global Expansion Of Initiative For Inclusion In Education For Young People With And Without Intellectual Disabilities
Today, Special Olympics announced the next phase of global expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) – one of the largest initiatives for inclusion in education for young people with and without intellectual disabilities…Continue Reading
Etihad And Boeing Extend Partnership With Sustainability-Focused Ecodemonstrator Testing
Etihad Airways and Boeing will work together starting in August on the seventh iteration of the ecoDemonstratorprogramme to test innovative technologies in the air, building on the core innovation and sustainability tenets of their strategic…Continue Reading
New Co-Working Offices – CLOUD Spaces – Set To Launch At Yas Mall
CLOUD Spaces, Yas Mall’s new co-working space and the first to be based in a mall across the GCC region, is set to launch in August 2020. A hybrid concept, it will offer a fresh…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Flights To Shanghai
Effective 27 July, Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Shanghai, China. The service will operate with an initial weekly flight using a Boeing 777-300ER, featuring…Continue Reading
Welcome to Live Streaming Platforms
What is better than hosting a webinar on a single platform? Answer: Broadcasting it on it on several other popular Live streaming platforms! As live streaming has become more ubiquitous, so have the ‘DIY’ options,…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Exciting Initiative To Promote STEM Education Among Kids
ADNOC embarked on the initiative to promote STEM education online among children as they continue to learn remotely due to COVID-19. Over 20,000 people have registered for the initiative since it was launched in June.…Continue Reading
Saif Bin Zayed Launches Fazaa Center For Business Incubators And Accelerators
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and Chairman of the Social Solidarity Fund at the Ministry of Interior, launched on Thursday the Fazaa Center for Business…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Sees Rapid Acceleration In Access For Foreign Investors
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today reports on its performance for the six month sending 30 June 2020. The report focuses on the exchange’s efforts in supporting Abu Dhabi’s economy through the development of its…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adds More Destinations To Its Hand Baggage Only Fare
Etihad Airways has expanded its hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’ which allows travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required, to include destinations across Europe and Asia. The ‘Deal…Continue Reading
ADNOC Closes Landmark Energy Infrastructure Deal With Global Investor Consortium
Under the agreement, the Consortium collectively holds a 49% stake in ADNOC Gas Pipeline Assets LLC (ADNOC Gas Pipelines), with ADNOC owning the remaining 51% majority stake. Ownership over the pipelines, management of pipeline operations…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sees Promising Signs Of Progress In Tourism As Domestic Restrictions Ease
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today revealed signs of progress within the tourism sector as the emirate prepares to gradually open up to international travel. Hotel occupancy rates…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Launches Cultural Tours In Sign Language
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched several initiatives and activities to help enrich the experience of People of Determination of the Centre. Under the “Re’Haab Alhemam” programme, the Centre announced it will release…Continue Reading
ADNOC Wins Sustainability Manager Of The Year 2020 For Efforts To Conserve The UAE’s Precious Water Resources
The announcement was made today as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards 2020. Launched in 2015, they are the region’s only independent annual awards dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Joins Forces With Mediclinic For Convenient Home PCR Testing
Etihad Airways is now collaborating with Mediclinic Middle East, part of private hospital group, Mediclinic International, to offer its UAE-based travellers a convenient COVID-19 PCR testing service at their home, or at a Mediclinic facility,…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group Launches ‘Al Watani’, A New Local Content Programme For Suppliers
Etihad Aviation Group is proud to announce the launch of AlWataniprogramme, a new local content programme for suppliers who would like to partner with the national airline of the UAE to provide their products and…Continue Reading
Human Cadre Is Most Precious, Base Of Sustainable Development: Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak
H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has congratulated outstanding students of…Continue Reading
Etihad Holidays Offers EID Staycation Deals
Etihad Holidays is offering the opportunity to escape this Eid with an enticing range of staycation deals across the UAE. Holidays are available from as little as AED 219 at a wide range of hotels…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Special Passenger Services To And From Abu Dhabi To Six Destinations In India
Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by UAE and Indian authorities on travel for eligible individuals to and from Abu Dhabi to India, Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Education And Knowledge And StartAD Open Applications For Inaugural YouthTech Competition
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has joined forces with startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and powered by its partner Tamkeen to launch the inaugural edition…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches New Distribution Capability Partnership With Travelfusion
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered withTravelfusionas it continues its New Distribution Capability (NDC) strategy launched earlier this year. The venture will provide access for travel agents and corporate clients to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Announces A New Codeshare Agreement With Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost airline, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Effective 9 July, Etihad will place its ‘EY’ code on…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Welcomes UFC President Dana White And Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman To Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE and official airline partner of UFC Fight Island, welcomes UFCPresident Dana White and welterweight championKamaru Usmanon board. The UFC team flew from Las Vegas to Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Transfers Its Ras Al Khaimah And Fujairah’s Branches To Sharjah, And Its Al Dhafra Branch To Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has announced today the transfer of its Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah branch offices to its Sharjahbranch and the transfer of its Al Dhafra Region branch office to Abu Dhabi. The…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Sitata To Launch Interactive Map With Covid-19 Information
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Sitata, a Canadian travel risk management company, to launch an interactive travel map on etihad.com, the airline’s official website. Etihad Airways’ guests now have…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Resume Services To More Destinations Across Its Global Network
Etihad Airways is gradually resuming services to more destinations across its global network. This follows the easing of travel restrictions by UAE regulatory authorities on outbound and inbound travel for citizens and residents. All travel…Continue Reading
Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Visits SEHA’s Drive-Through Center In Abu Dhabi, Corniche
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, visited SEHA’s drive-through testing facility at Abu Dhabi’s Corniche to get an overview of…Continue Reading
National Centre Of Meteorology Completes 219 Cloud Seeding Operations In H1 2020
The National Centre of Meteorology, NCM, today announced that it has carried out 219 cloud seeding operations across the country in the first half of 2020, using a total of 4,841 flares produced by NCM’s…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies UFC To Fight Island™ In Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to be flying hundreds of UFC participants including athletes and event crew, to Abu Dhabi as the city prepares to host UFC Fight…Continue Reading
Yas Island ‘Safe Zone’ Now In Place For UFC Fight Island
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has announced the completion of works of the ‘safe zone’ for UFC Fight Island, with an 11km stretch of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island…Continue Reading
Manchester City’s Young Leaders Summit Officially Opened By Etihad Aviation Group CEO
Etihad Airways is proud to be supporting the launch of the Young Leaders Summit, an annual initiative from Manchester City that brings together community leaders for a week of digital learning, delivered through interactive live…Continue Reading
First Scheduled Wizz Air Flight Lands At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Wizz Air and Abu Dhabi Airports have celebrated the arrival of Wizz Air’sfirst scheduled Wizz Air Hungary flight to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Marking a great milestone in Wizz Air’s history and further strengthening of…Continue Reading
Mohamed Bin Zayed Tours Model Farms In Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday, visited several youth-owned model farms in Al Bahia area of Abu…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund Launches Entrepreneurship Summer Camp Targeting 100 Students In Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced the launch of Venturist, a two-week entrepreneurship summer camp in July and August for citizen and resident students aged 10 to 14 and 14 to 18 years old,…Continue Reading
Radio Mirchi In UAE Rebrands To ‘Kadak FM’ With Fresh, Strong And Original Content
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)has announced the rebranding of its popular Hindi Radio offering Radio Mirchi, in the UAE, to ‘Kadak FM’, in line with its vision to provide innovative and modernized content across all platforms.…Continue Reading
Retail Abu Dhabi Boosts Emirate’s Consumer Sector With ‘Unbox Amazing’ Summer Campaign
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced plans to boost the emirate’s consumer sector and support the reopening of malls through a destination-wide seasonal shopping promotion running from…Continue Reading
20 Million Etihad Guest Miles Donated To Support Refugees Affected By The Coronavirus Pandemic
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, launched a campaign on 5 April 2020to encourage members to donate their Etihad Guest Miles to support the prevention and response efforts in view of the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Energy Sector Applies The Highest Standards Of Precautionary And Preventative Measures To Ensure Business Continuity And The Safety Of All Employees
As entities and companies gear up to return to working from their offices in line with current directives, precautions and preventative measures become all the more important for ensuring the health and safety of staff…Continue Reading
DGS Organises Workshop On Guidelines Of Entering And Working From Abu Dhabi Government Entities
The Department of Government Support – Abu Dhabi (DGS) conducted a virtual workshop for health and safety personnel in all government entities and companies in Abu Dhabi. The discussion was in line with recommended preventive…Continue Reading
Hub71 To Form ‘Team UAE’ For 2020 Entrepreneurship World Cup For Chance To Win $1M In Cash Prizes
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem and National Organiser of the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2020, has launched its search for the best startups from early-stage to growth phase in all sectors across the seven emirates.…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Supports The UAE’s Humanitarian Aid Missions
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has transported humanitarian aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to 54 destinations.…Continue Reading
Nahyan Mubarak Launches #TweetForTolerance Competition In Arabic, English And French
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, today launched #TweetForTolerance competition that will provide a platform to people in the Arab region and the Middle East, to express their views and ideas about…Continue Reading
Tadweer Makes Significant Contribution To National Disinfection Program
The field and administrative teams at Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center, Tadweer, have made a significant contribution to the national disinfection program throughout its run. To support the program, the centre deployed a 792-strong task…Continue Reading
Mohamed Bin Zayed Raises Value Of Prizes Of 16th Liwa Date Festival
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, ordered those concerned to raise the value of prizes and increase the number…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) To Supply A Separate Trading Screen For Suspended Shares
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is currently executing the decision taken by the “Securities and Commodities Authority” (SCA) regarding the return of companies suspended from trading from 5July through the creation of a separate…Continue Reading
Wellness Ambassadors To Ensure The Health And Safety Of Passengers At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Etihad Airways, has announced the introduction of Wellness Ambassadors to Abu Dhabi International Airport. This team of specially trained service professionals are part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to…Continue Reading
SEHA Hospitals And Clinics Implement Additional Safety Precautions And Procedures To Enhance Delivery Of All Medical Services
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has implemented additional safety precautions and procedures across its facilities to ensure patient safety and protection when visiting SEHA facilities and clinics.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Introduces Region’s First Comprehensive Sustainability Report
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), part of ADQ, has launched today its first Sustainability Report. The report is the first across the region to be presented in such a comprehensive format and is expected to…Continue Reading
ALFAHIM Group Honors UAE’s Healthcare And Civil Defense Force Offering Added Benefits And Personalized Services
As noble UAE healthcare and civil defense professionals continue to safeguard the community while the country receives global recognition for its robust response to COVID-19, ALFAHIM Group demonstrates their commitment to the UAE by launching a group-wide…Continue Reading
ADCCI Hosts First Online B2B Matchmaking Event For 100 Emirati And Korean Businesses
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADCCI, has organised its first online B2B matchmaking event, which witnessed the participation of more than 100 Emirati and Korean businesses. This virtual online meeting is held…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sports Council Announces Resumption Of Indoor Sporting Activities From July 1st
Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced the resumption of indoor sporting activities across the emirate of Abu Dhabi from July 1st. It is the second phase in reopening training facilities that include gymnasiums, provided the…Continue Reading
National Media Council Holds Weeting With Representatives Of Media Colleges In UAE
The National Media Council, NMC, has organised a remote workshop for representatives and deans of colleges of media and mass communication in the UAE. The workshop, which was attended by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Acting…Continue Reading
ECVV Safe Buy Service Helps Business Owners In Middle East To Complete Overseas Sourcing While Staying Indoors
ECVV is a trans-border MRO product sourcing platform, especially focusing on 18 Arab countries. In response to the “One Belt, One Road” policy, ECVV launched the Showay Enterprise Service platform in 2015 and two years…Continue Reading
Cautious Optimism That The Worst Is Over For Oil And Gas Markets On The Back Of Production Adjustments And Countries Opening Up, Revealed At This Week’s ADIPEC Energy Dialogue
The huge and unprecedented oil market imbalance that faced the industry in April in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic required an unparalleled response from producers, according to His Excellency Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of…Continue Reading
ADNOC CEO Joins Leading Investors At World Government Summit To Discuss Regional And Global Investment Dynamics
Speaking during the session titled ‘Regional and Global Investment Dynamics in the New Normal,’ H.E. Dr. Al Jaber explained how despite the impact of COVID-19 on global economies, the United Arab Emirates’ trusted business environment continues to…Continue Reading
Qasr Al Watan Nominated For World Travel Awards As Middle East’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction 2020
Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace and the incredible and unique cultural and architectural landmark in Abu Dhabi, has been nominated by the World Travel Awards as the Middle East’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction 2020.…Continue Reading
Hub71 Collaborates With UAE Banks To Solve Banking Pain Points For Startups
Hub71 has collaborated with two leading banks, Mashreq Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank, to help identify and solve the pain points faced by startups. This follows the launch of Hub71’s whitepaper which explored the…Continue Reading
5 Ways Webinars Can Help Grow Your Business
Every company is looking for new ways to grow their business. Google Adwords, Instagram, Facebook, direct email campaigns, and blogging are now, so yesterday! They have their advantages but have lost their charm. Enter –…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces $20.7 Billion Energy Infrastructure Deal
In one of the largest global energy infrastructure transactions, the Consortium will collectively acquire a 49% stake in ADNOC Gas Pipeline Assets LLC (henceforth referred to as “ADNOC Gas Pipelines”), a newly formed subsidiary of…Continue Reading
ADX Credits Right Issue Share Of Julphar At Value Of AED500 Million
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, ADX, announced that it has credited the Right Issue share of Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, Julphar, with ratio 76.31 percent for registered Julphar shareholders as of 18th June 2020, whereby it got…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Ranked No1 Retail Brand In Forbes Middle East Top 100 2020
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience store retailer, has been named the No1. retail brand in the region in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Companies 2020. Compiled of the largest and most…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Medicus AI To Launch Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool Across Digital Platforms
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is partnering with Austrian-based healthcare technology company Medicus AI to launch a COVID-19 risk-assessment tool that will empower guests to make informed decisions about travelling.…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi To Re-Open June 24
Tickets can now be purchased on Louvre Abu Dhabi’s website ahead of the museum’s reopening this Wednesday, June 24. Visitors will once again be able to experience Louvre Abu Dhabi’s world-class collection and view its…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Participates In World Webinar On COVID-19 Response
Abu Dhabi Police took part in a virtual world webinar, held under the INTERPOL’s umbrella, on COVID-19 response in relation to missing persons, postmortem examination and Disaster Victim Identification, DVI. The webinar, which was hosted…Continue Reading
ADIO Supports Private Sector To Unlock Potential Of Abu Dhabi’s Public Land
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO, announced that it has finalised enhancements to the Musataha agreement that will give private sector investors greater opportunities to deliver long-term projects in the emirate. According to a press…Continue Reading
MoHAP Launches COVID-19 Virtual Information Centre In 5 Languages
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has launched a national awareness platform, including COVID-19 Information Centre, under the theme “Your Health Our Priority” . The move comes as part of the precautionary and preventive…Continue Reading
Home Delivery From 100 ADNOC Oasis Stores Across The UAE
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, now provides home delivery services from 100 ADNOC Oasis stores across the UAE. Customers can order everyday essentials with more than 1700 products including groceries, snacks,…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Recommence Flights To Athens
Etihad Airways will recommence flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece, effective 24th June. The twice-weekly schedule will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays using a two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. In a statement, the airline…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Sites Ready To Reopen On June 24th
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced today that a selected number of museums and cultural sites in the emirate are ready to welcoming visitors starting June 24th. Strict…Continue Reading
ADIO Invests In Shorooq Partners’ Bedaya Fund To Increase Access To Funding For Startups In Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has invested in the Bedaya Fund to increase access to capital for promising startups in Abu Dhabi. The USD40 million (AED147 million)Bedaya Fund, operated by Abu Dhabi-based venture capital…Continue Reading
Fifth Abu Dhabi CEO Roundtable Convenes Virtually, Bringing Industry Together Around Common Purpose Of Ensuring Sustainable Global Energy Supplies
The CEOs shared lessons learned and best practices in ensuring the safety of employees, safeguarding business continuity, and building resilience as they continue responding to COVID-19. They also exchanged views on oil market dynamics and…Continue Reading
UAE Citizens, Residents Permitted To Leave Abu Dhabi Emirate
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Police and DOH, have announced that citizens and residents may leave Abu Dhabi emirate without a permit. Entry to…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Manchester City Unveil Bespoke Kit Ahead Of English Premier League Return
Etihad Airways, together with its partner Manchester City, have unveiled a bespoke match-day jersey in recognition of the global efforts to begin recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Etihad is dedicating the front of shirt…Continue Reading
Performance Marketing Webinar To Highlight Google Trends Affecting Businesses In UAE
Cyber Gear and Digitly are jointly organizing the webinar entitled, “Growing Online During A Global Pandemic Even If Everyone Else Seems To Be Failing” on 16 June at 11 am (UAE Time). The webinar is…Continue Reading
ADX Starts Listing Of Emirate Of Abu Dhabi Global Medium Term Note Programme From Tomorrow
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, ADX, announced that starting from Monday, 15th June, 2020, it will start the listing of Emirate of Abu Dhabi Global Medium Term Note Programme with one billion dollars for each segment.…Continue Reading
ADM Installs New Coolers, Benches, Tables In Parks, Gardens Of Shahama
Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, through Shahama Municipality Centre, announced that it has fixed benches, water coolers and wastebaskets in several parks and gardens within the geographical scope of the centre in Al Rahba, Al…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Operates Goodwill Flight To Costa Rica
Etihad Airways yesterday operated its first ever flight from Abu Dhabi to San Jose, capital of Costa Rica. The goodwill flight transported Costa Rican citizens returning home, and humanitarian aid from the Government of the…Continue Reading
UAE Welcomes Return Of Foreign Nationals HoldingValid Residence Visas
The United Arab Emirates has launched an initiative for the return of foreign nationals holding valid residence visas. The move targets the return of nearly 200,000 people in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…Continue Reading
Philippine Ambassador Leads Inauguration Of Passport Renewal Facility In Abu Dhabi On Philippine Independence Day
Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Hjayceelyn M. Quintana led the inauguration of the Passport Renewal Center (PaRC) at VFS Global in the World Trade Center in Abu Dhabi city. The inauguration coincided with…Continue Reading
Cultural Foundation To Livestream Free Performances On YouTube
The Cultural Foundation has announced that its upcoming season of performances will take place online, livestreamed on its YouTube channel, with the line-up over the summer including an eclectic mix of musical performances as well…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And Aldar Retailsign Major Partnership Agreement
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, have entered into a historic partnership that brings benefits to UAE-based Etihad Guest members…Continue Reading
Etihad Travel Voucher- Buy Now And Receive 50% Cash Bonus
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is encouraging travellers to start planning their next trip, once travel restrictions ease, with the launch of ‘Etihad Travel Voucher’. Guests who purchase an Etihad Travel Voucher…Continue Reading
UAE FoodTech Challenge Announces Top 12 Finalists Of $1M Global Food Security Competition
The FoodTech Challenge, launched jointly inSeptember 2019 by the UAE Food Security Office and Tamkeen to seek commercially viable solutions that promote sustainable food practices, has announced the selection of twelve finalists who will compete…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Introduces First-Of-Its-Kind Touchless Elevator Technology To Enable COVID-19-Free Environment
In a world first, Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Meta Touch, a groundbreaking UAE company, to deploy new touchless technology across 53 elevators at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), helping to prevent cross-infection from…Continue Reading
ADNOC To Convene Global Energy Leaders For Virtual Roundtable To Discuss Emerging Post Covid Industry Dynamics
ADNOC convened this special virtual edition of the Abu Dhabi CEO Roundtable, gathering the world’s major oil, gas, and petrochemical companies in a discussion of the critical issues facing the industry. This invitation-only gathering is…Continue Reading
Etihad Engineering Expands Operations As Airlines Bring Forward Maintenance Schedules
Etihad Engineering, the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul(MRO) arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has been expanding its operations in aircraft maintenance and parking, to meet the new requirements of airline operators as fleets have been grounded…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island To Host Historic ‘UFC Fight Island’
UFC , the world’s premier mixed martial arts organiSation, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that the much-anticipated UFC FIGHT ISLANDÔ events will be held on…Continue Reading
UAE’s Group 42 And UK’s Oxford Nanopore Co-Develop Ultra-Scalable Solution For COVID-19 Detection
Group 42 (G42), a leading AI and Cloud Computing company based in the United Arab Emirates, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, an advanced sequencing technology company based in the United Kingdom, announced today they have developed…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Tolerance Organises ‘Government: Incubator Of Tolerance’ Virtual Forum
The Ministry of Tolerance organised the virtual forum, titled, “Government: Incubator of Tolerance,” under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, and in cooperation with 44 federal authorities and ministries.…Continue Reading
FAB Issues HKD750 Million Five-Year Green Bond
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, has successfully issued a landmark HKD750 million five-year Green Bond through a private placement. In a statement by the bank on Monday, this deal represents the first Green Bond issuance…Continue Reading
Gordon Ramsay Uncharted Season 2 Serves Up Bigger And Bolder Global Culinary Adventures
Multi-Michelin-star chef and Ironman athlete Gordon Ramsay laces his boots, grabs his knives and buckles up as he hits the road in the second season of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, premiering June 8, 2020 at 10…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Lands In Cuba For The First Time, Adding To Growing List Of Global Goodwill Flights
Etihad Airways has operated its first ever flight to Havana, Cuba. The goodwill flight, chartered by the Government of the United Arab Emirates, landed in the capital of the Caribbean island nation, carrying Cuban nationals returning…Continue Reading
Special Transfer Flights To Commence Linking 20 Destinations Through Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports will begin to welcome transfer passengers travelling through Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from 10June, 2020. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)has approved Etihad’s commencement of a limited number of transfer flights…Continue Reading
Digital Technology Key To Post COVID-19 Recovery Of Offshore Oil And Gas Industry, Reveals ADIPEC
Companies involved in the offshore oil and gas sector should use the COVID-19 pandemic, as a springboard to create stronger, more sustainable businesses, using digital technologies to do more with less and make the industry…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Offer Special Transfer Flights Connecting Key Cities On Its Global Network
Effective 10 June, Etihad Airways will link 20cities in Europe, Asia and Australia via Abu Dhabi. The new transfer services will make it possible for those travelling on the airline’s current network of special flights to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Chamber Discusses Challenges Facing Workers Cities During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a business meeting with the Committee of Developers of Workers’ Cities to explore the challenges faced by these cities during the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting was…Continue Reading
ADNEC Celebrates Global Exhibitions Day, Highlighting The Importance Of The Business Tourism Sector
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), a subsidiary of ADQ, today celebrated Global Exhibitions Day. This year, organisations are globally participating in the day in a series of interactive online campaigns and activities. The day…Continue Reading
Nahyan Bin Mubarak Remotely Meets Arab Youth Participating In ‘Champions Of Tolerance’ Programme
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, said that the Arab youth are the real future of the Arab region and are the leaders of its overall development, therefore, their empowerment is a…Continue Reading
Redeam And Experience Hub Announce Partnership To Connect The World to Yas Island Experiences In Preparation For The Future
Redeam, the leading and only independent global connectivity stack with digitized channel management and voucher redemption/reconciliation solutions for the Experiences industry, today announced its new partnership with Experience Hub. A subsidiary of Miral Asset Management,…Continue Reading
The Emirates Diplomatic Academy And Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute For Diplomatic Studies Virtually Discuss “The Role Of Diplomacy In Crisis Management”
The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA), in cooperation with Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies (IDS); held a virtual workshop today, titled: “The Role of Diplomacy in Crisis Management.” His Excellency Ambassador Abdallah Y.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Launches ‘SAFEEN FEEDERS’ Shipping Service In Response To Growing Regional And Global Trade
As part of its strategy to facilitate growing trade demands within the Gulf region, Abu Dhabi Ports today announced the establishment of a new feeder services company, “SAFEEN FEEDERS”. With long- term growth trends of…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Continues To Deliver On National Network Expansion
ADNOC Distribution,the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, is bringing everyday essentials closer to its customers with its national network expansion in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Umm Al Quwain. Five new ‘ADNOC On the go’…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Exports Office And Sharjah Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Partnership To Help Sharjah Exporters Expand International Business
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) are partnering together on a strategic initiative to help boost exports from one of the leading manufacturing hubs in the region…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches Health And Hygiene Programme Championed By New Wellness Ambassadors
Etihad Airways has launched ‘Etihad Wellness’, an expanded and more comprehensive health and hygiene programme and customer guide. This builds on the stringent measures already put in place by the airline to deal with COVID-19.…Continue Reading
Experience Hub Introduces A Plethora Of Trade Initiatives To Support Travel Post COVID-19
Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, has introduced a plethora of key initiatives to enhance the trade partner experience…Continue Reading
ADGM’s Position As Leading International Financial Centre Strengthened With Changes To Its Founding Law
Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, today announced amendments to its founding law, Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013 Concerning Abu Dhabi Global Market – the Founding Law.…Continue Reading
Experience Hub To Launch First-Ever Virtual Roadshow To China, India, Europe And GCC
Experience Hub, a subsidiary of Miral – Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, and the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, will launch its first-ever virtual roadshow to key markets including China,…Continue Reading
Cyber Gear Launches Webinar Series On Fourth Industrial Revolution Topics
Cyber Gear has launched a Webinar Series starting 2 June 2020, with weekly webinars on innovative technologies that are a hallmark of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. According to Sharad Agarwal – CEO of Cyber Gear,…Continue Reading
Mubadala Provides Retail Tenants With Rent-Free Quarter
The Real Estate and Infrastructure arm of Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, announced that it will be providing rent-free relief to retail tenants with lease agreements at The Galleria. This is part of Mubadala’s…Continue Reading
DCT Abu Dhabi Shares Guidelines To Reopen UAE Capital’s Hotels
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has shared detailed guidelines with the emirate’s hotels in preparation for granting approvals to reopen the establishments’ restaurants, lounges, bars, beaches, pools and gyms. Having closed…Continue Reading
National COVID-19 Testing Facilities To Open On The Second And Third Days Of Eid Al Fitr
SEHA today announced that several COVID-19 screening centers will open on the second and third days of Eid Al Fitr. The testing facilities in Zayed Sports City, Al Wathba, Al Bahia in Abu Dhabi, Al…Continue Reading
SEHA Receives More Than 60,000 Calls On Estijaba Hotline Over Last Two Months
In collaboration with the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, SEHA, the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has announced receiving more than 60,000 calls via the Estijaba hotline in March and…Continue Reading
ADNOC Employees Raise AED1 mn To Support UAE Communities During Ramadan
Employees of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, have raised AED1 million to support UAE communities during the Holy Month of Ramadan, in partnership with Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, as part of ADNOC’s annual…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Community, Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ Provides Supports To More Than 350,000 People During Ramadan
In keeping with the spirit of giving, generosity and reflecting the true values of social cohesion and unity in the Abu Dhabi community, Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ programme has benefited more than 350,000 people…Continue Reading
ADNOC Employees Raise AED 1 Million To Support UAE Communities During Ramadan
Managed by ERC, the funds were used to provide thousands of iftar meals and Ramadan boxes (Mir Ramadan), which contain essential food items to families and individuals in need. To ensure the safety and wellbeing…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme Approves Housing Grants Worth AED486 Million For 500 Citizens
The Board of Directors of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme approved the names of 500 citizens eligible to receive housing assistance totalling AED486 million, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr. During the board’s fifth meeting in 2020,…Continue Reading
“Rafeeg App” Opens The First Online Store For Construction And Decoration Projects In UAE
The Founder of “RafeegApp”, the Emirati entrepreneur, Mr. Khamis Al-Sheryani, opened the first electronic store specialized in construction, maintenance and decoration projects in UAE “Rafeeg Store” the first of its kind and the largest in…Continue Reading
Etihad And Abu Dhabi Partners Unite In Celebration Of Everyday Heroes
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, have partnered with various entities to produce a series of short inspirational videos which celebrate the compassion…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority: How To Help Your Children Thrive With Remote Schooling
As a result of the current situation, families are facing extended periods of social distancing. To help families enjoy their time together, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority offers parents guidance on how to help their…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest Rewards Members While Staying Home
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, is offering members 40% more bonus miles when transferringloyalty points into Etihad Guest Miles for the first timefrom a range of partner programmes across banking, telecommunications…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Office And VICE Media Group To Launch Online Youth Content Platform
Abu Dhabi Media Office, ADMO, and global youth media brand VICE are partnering to launch a digital content platform for young people in the Arab world. At a time that can be challenging for youth,…Continue Reading
Mubadala And Honeywell Collaborate To Manufacture N95 Respirators At Strata’s Al Ain Facility
As part of its group-wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, today announced a strategic collaboration between its wholly owned subsidiary, Strata Manufacturing, and Honeywell, to produce N95…Continue Reading
Nine Million Contactless Transactions Completed On ADNOC Distribution App Since Start Of 2020
ADNOC Distribution has registered over nine million contactless transactions through its smart application since the start of 2020. The company provides four secure contactless payment options through its smart application, including Mobile Pay, RFID, ADNOC…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Launches The Region’s First Safe And Clean Certification Programme For Tourism Sector
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced the launch of a safe and clean certification programme – a first of its kind in the region, and one which seeks to…Continue Reading
UAE National Happiness Programme Launches Mental Health Hotline
The UAE National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing has announced the launch of a mental health hotline to support individuals’ mental health and psychological wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. The hotline, titled ‘Mental Support Line’,…Continue Reading
Pearson Hosts Webinars Series On #TheNewNormal
Pearson, the world’s learning company today announced that it will conduct a series of six interactive live webinars for education professionals and principals across the Middle East. For that, Pearson will bring together renowned experts…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Increases Number And Frequency Of Special Flights Worldwide
Etihad Airways is continuing to increase the number of special flights it is operating worldwide to and from Abu Dhabi. Throughout May and June, the airline will increase frequencies on previously announced special flights and…Continue Reading
Ankabut To Organise ‘Virtual’ Meeting On Role Of Cloud-Based Technologies In Education
Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced that Ankabut – the Emirates Advanced National Research and Education Network – will organise the first-ever virtual meeting of users to emphasise the expanding role of cloud-based…Continue Reading