Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has repatriated Mrs Farah Oubed along with her young son Adam and newborn baby Ahmad. Mrs Oubed’s husband, Mr Abdulmajid Koutrach,has not seen the family for four…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Agriculture And Food Safety Authority Dedicates Prominent Spaces To Local Produce In Major Stores
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has directed major stores in Abu Dhabi to dedicate prominent spaces to display local agri-products, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…Continue Reading
ADNOC CEO Sees Signs That Oil Markets Have Tightened In Recent Weeks And Will Rebalance Over Time
Speaking on ADNOC’s “Virtual Majlis” with Helima Croft, Managing Director and Global Head of Commodity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, H.E. Dr. Al Jaber said the world is in unchartered territory and right now, no…Continue Reading
ADAFSA Warns Public Against Spreading Food Rumours
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has warned the public about the negative impact of circulating food-related rumours and urged people to contact the authority to verify any information with regard to…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Launches New Series Of Virtual Conversations Hosted By Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is further expanding its digital offering with a series of virtual conversations hosted and chaired by Chairman HE Mohamed Al Mubarak. Starting from 18 May,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Facilitates Inbound And Outbound Repatriation Flights For Etihad Airways Until 30 May 2020
“Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Etihad Airways, is facilitating a significant number of special flights from Abu Dhabi to 14 destinations, and repatriation flights for UAE Nationals and residents to Abu Dhabi from 12…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distributes 10,000 “Weqaya” Kits Containing PPE To UAE Communities
The PPE includes masks and gloves as well as items such as hand sanitizers and were distributed to the elderly, People of Determination, and individuals across 12 locations including 8 community development centers in the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Increases Access To Everyday Essentials Through Launch Of Home Delivery With Talabat
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has launched a home delivery service to bring everyday essentials direct to customers from select ADNOC Oasis convenience stores in Abu Dhabi. Delivered within 30 minutes…Continue Reading
Agthia Launches ‘Wholehearted Giving’ Initiative With Emirates Red Crescent
Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s leading food and beverages companies, announced their partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent with the aim to provide the delivery of staple food items to community members amidst…Continue Reading
Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ Programme Supports Workers Living In Abu Dhabi
Workers living in Abu Dhabi are set to benefit from a range of in-kind contributions coordinated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ programme. Meals will be provided to workers…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Harnesses Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives To Help Combat Covid-19
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has amplified its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to support those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The airline has highlighted the development of face shields for…Continue Reading
The Central Bank Of The UAE And Abu Dhabi Global Market To Jointly Host And Organise FinTech Abu Dhabi 2020
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are pleased to collaborate, jointly host, and organise the fourth annual FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival (FinTech Abu Dhabi) which will be held from 24 to 26 November 2020.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Is Proud To Premiere An Exceptional Cultural Ramadan Series
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation announced today its first Cultural Ramadan Series featuring a rich lineup of Ramadan special events as part of its “Culture is Humanity in Solidarity” online digital campaign. Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Supporting Efforts To Combat Global COVID-19 Pandemic
Abu Dhabi Airports is supportingglobal efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring the safe, secure and efficient transport of essential supplies and equipment through Abu Dhabi International Airport, in addition to facilitating a number…Continue Reading
Increased Demand For Khidmah’s Disinfection And Sanitisation Services From Commercial Entities
Khidmah, one of the region’s leading Facilities Management and maintenance companies,has completed numerous disinfection and sanitisationmissions across residential and commercial assets/unitsin the UAE since March this year. This comes as part of Khidmah’s efforts to…Continue Reading
Armed Forces Officers Club And Hotel Launch Iftar Meal Box Promotion After Successful Launch Of Online Food Delivery Service In Abu Dhabi
Iftar this year at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, is more intimate. We offer a special promotion for our guests to savour a traditional Iftar with loved ones in a safe, relaxed setting…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Launches Remote Guided Cultural Tours
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre launched remote guided cultural tours at the mosque in line with precautionary measures taken in the UAE to protect the society, following the spread of the coronavirus. The leading global…Continue Reading
4,305 Emiratis Apply For Second Batch Of UAE Astronaut Programme
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has received 4,305 applications for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme, up by more than 7 percent from the first batch. The second batch of the…Continue Reading
ADAFSA Carries Out 5,190 Inspection Visits To Abu Dhabi Food Facilities
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has carried out 5,190 inspection visits to the emirate’s food facilities since the beginning of Holy Month of Ramadan. This comes within efforts made by ADAFSA to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Issue Move Permits During National Disinfection Programme
The Abu Dhabi Police said move permits are provided during the National Disinfection Programme via their website, www.adpolice.gov.ae, affirming the importance of adhering to the duration of the permit in order to avoid violation. Those…Continue Reading
Upon Directives Of Sheikha Fatima, Campaign Launched To Provide Medical Professionals With Protective Equipment Against COVID-19
Under the directives of 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), the…Continue Reading
MBZUAI Appoints Leading AI Scientist Ling Shao As Executive Vice President And Provost
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level, research-based artificial intelligence (AI) university, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ling Shao as the University’s Executive Vice President and Provost. In…Continue Reading
Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Inaugurates The Single Window Of Logistics & Trade In Abu Dhabi, Inspects Logistic Development Projects
H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, inaugurated the Single Window of Logistics & Trade in Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
ADAFSA Supports Emirates Red Crescent’s Humanitarian Programmes
As part of its social responsibility programmes and voluntary efforts, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, represented by its social service program “Auwn”, participated in several charitable and humanitarian schemes performed Emirates Red…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Launches Mobile Coronavirus Screening Centre
The Abu Dhabi Police in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, DoH, has launched a mobile coronavirus screening centre as part of efforts to support preventive and precautionary measures being taken by…Continue Reading
Mohamed Bin Zayed Orders Payment Of Cost For Stem Cell Treatment Of Critical Coronavirus Cases
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has ordered payment of all costs related to treatment of critical cases of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Culture And Tourism Department, Stakeholders Discuss Challenges Facing Industry During Pandemic
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has conducted virtual meetings with the emirate’s hotels and destination management companies, DMCs, to discuss challenges facing the sector caused by the current…Continue Reading
Shamma Bint Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Promotes Female Leadership In The Wake Of COVID-19
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, CEO of Alliances for Global Sustainability, the Founder of the “Circle of Hope” Foundation and Co-Founder of Aurora50, highlighted the novel coronavirus pandemic as the social and…Continue Reading
ERC Reaches Out To Citizens Of Brotherly, Friendly Countries Affected By Current Health Situation
The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, provided humanitarian assistance to the citizens of brotherly and friendly countries who are affected by the current health situation in the UAE. The assistance packages which included food parcels, were…Continue Reading
MA’AN Starts Delivering Food Baskets To Needy Residents Across Abu Dhabi
The Authority of Social Contribution–Ma’an has commenced the first deliveries of its food support scheme, providing more than 512 food baskets to Abu Dhabi citizens and residents whose income has been affected by the current…Continue Reading
Rabdan Academy Organizes A Series Of Online Panel Discussions To Address Future Challenges Of COVID-19
In cooperation with Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG), Rabdan Academy, the academic institute specialized in safety, security, defense, emergency readiness and crisis management, organized a series of online panel discussions under the title “Strategic…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) Launches National Awareness Campaign To Power The UAE Export Community Through COVID-19 Recovery And Beyond
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) has launched a national campaign to help business leaders usefinancial products and services torebuild global export businessand help the economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis. ADEX, formed in 2019 by…Continue Reading
ADNOC’s Panorama Digital Command Center Generates Over $1 Billion In Value And Is Enabling An Agile Response During COVID-19
Panorama aggregates real-time information across ADNOC’s 14 specialist subsidiary and joint venture companies and uses smart analytical models, AI, and big data to generate operational insights and recommendations. In addition to the business value Panorama…Continue Reading
SEHA Leads Healthcare Industry Efforts To Test 335,000 People In Musaffah
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has introduced a new screening facility in Musaffah to further support the National Screening Project, which is designed to facilitate widespread COVID-19 testing. The…Continue Reading
Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Launches ‘Abu Dhabi Inspires’ To Transform Adversity Into Opportunity
H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, has launched Abu Dhabi Inspires, a programme of initiatives that transform adversity into…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi School Of Government Launches ‘Digital Learning For All’ Initiative For All UAE Residents
Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) today announced that its digital learning platform will be made accessible to all residents of the UAE. ADSG’s nationwide campaign, “Digital Learning for All” will empower learners to acquire…Continue Reading
Campaign Launched Under Sheikha Fatima’s Patronage To Cultivate Optimism In Face Of Adversity
Under the patronage of 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), an…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Launches A Series Of Virtual Sessions In Collaboration With The Emirates Foundation For Literature
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Emirates Foundation for Literature, has launched a series of virtual live-streaming sessions organized as part of the digital events presented by the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair…Continue Reading
National Food Products Company Launches Ramadan Meal Box Initiative
People across the UAE who wish to support families and individuals in need during the Holy Month of Ramadan can do so with the assistance of National Food Products Company (NFPC). The company’s Oasis Direct division which…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Extends AED75 Million Support For Sudanese Healthcare Sector
As part of the urgent aid package pledged by the UAE to the people of Sudan, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced the delivery of AED75 million (US$20 million) worth pharmaceutical and medical supplies to the…Continue Reading
Mubadala Healthcare Initiates 3D Printing Solution For Critical Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19
In an ongoing effort to find innovative solutions to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mubadala Healthcare has reached out to NYU Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, to utilise its 3D printing and Core Technology Platform…Continue Reading
The Zayed Sustainability Prize Extends 2021 Awards Submissions Deadline To June 11, 2020
The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the extension of its submissions’ deadline for the 2021 awards edition to June 11th, 2020,in efforts to accommodate its diverse international audience base throughout the ongoing global health crisis.…Continue Reading
When Grandma Asks To Zoom, You Know The World Has Changed
In a #WFH era, when you see somebody dressing up, they are not preparing to go out. They are most probably getting ready for a Zoom Call. Right? So how do you prepare for the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Freehold Market Holds Steady In Months Prior To COVID-19 Restrictions – Bayut’s Q1 2020 Market Report
Similar togovernment entities and industry leaders across the world, stakeholders in the Abu Dhabi real estate market have also come together to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the industry. While the current situation…Continue Reading
ADNIC Reports Q1 2020 Net Profit Of AED122.6 Million
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, ADNIC, reported on Sunday its financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2020. ADNIC delivered solid performance and growth across key financial metrics, with a net profit of…Continue Reading
Wizz Air To Launch First European Low Cost Flights To Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Europe’s greenest airline*, announced today fivenew routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport(AUH). The routes will connect the capital of United Arab Emirates with…Continue Reading
IMKAN AwardsAl Dhabi Contracting LLC The Main Construction Contract For The UAE’s Second Home Coastal Destination – AlJurf
Abu Dhabi-based place-maker IMKAN has awarded Al Dhabi Contracting LLC a 236-million-dirham contract to build the first phase of the master-planned development of AlJurf; its second home coastal destination set along the pristine coast of…Continue Reading
Proceeds From 500,000 Al Ain Water Bottles To Grant Children’s Wishes Through Make-A-Wish Foundation® UAE
Al Ain Water, the flagship water brand of Abu Dhabi-based food and beverage company Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s leading food and beverages companies, has expanded its partnership with theMake-A-Wish Foundation® UAEto grant…Continue Reading
Cleveland Clinic Establishes Center For Global, Emerging Pathogens Research
Cleveland Clinic is establishing the Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research to broaden understanding of emerging pathogens – ranging from Zika virus to SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) – and to expedite critically needed treatments…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Collaborates With UAE Industry To Develop And Deploy New UAE Made Robotic Technology To Reinstate COVID- Free Environment
The introduction of new state-of-the-art technology is the latest measure introduced by Abu Dhabi Airports to contain the spread of COVID-19, and aligns with the directives of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al…Continue Reading
Breakthrough COVID-19 Treatment Developed By UAE Stem Cell Center With Promising Initial Results
A patent has been granted by the Ministry of Economy for the development of an innovative and promising treatment for COVID-19 infections using stem cells. The treatment was developed by a team of doctors and…Continue Reading
Aldar Re-Opens Yas Mall And Al Jimi Mall With Increased Safety Measures
Following an update to the Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi directive on shopping malls and commercial centres and a subsequent inspection, Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), having successfully fulfilled all precautionary requirements, announced the re-opening…Continue Reading
SCAD: Natural Stone Hits The Highest Price Increase Among Building Materials Groups In March 2020
Abu Dhabi (SCAD), a Department of Government Support entity, has issued its monthly Building Materials Price Statistics (BMPS) report for March 2020. The report compared building materials prices for March 2020 with February 2020, March…Continue Reading
ADDED Directs All Shopping Malls, Food Retailers And Pharmacies To Install Thermal Cameras At Entrances
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, ADDED, has issued a circular to the managers and owners of shopping malls and centres, food retailers and pharmacies operating within Abu Dhabi to provide thermal inspection devices…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Education Launches “Sanadcom” Initiative For Children Of Healthcare Personnel Nationwide
The Ministry of Education launched the “Sanadcom” initiative for children of the medical, administrative, and nursing staff working in the country, and who are the first line of defence against COVID-19, to promote their academic…Continue Reading
ADGM Announces Further Incentives To Support Businesses
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority, ADGM RA, today announced the enactment of several incentives for new businesses, aimed at supporting the establishment of their operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic and reinforcing the holistic…Continue Reading
Federal Transport Authority Calls For Compliance With Instructions, Guidelines Issued By UAE Official Authorities
The Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA) announced today a set of instructions for the parties who benefit from FTA services and deal therewith in the field of land transporT as part of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transaction And Mortgage Values Rise 22% In Q1
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market witnessed marginal declines in both values and rents during Q1. This was buoyed however by a 22% increase in transactions and mortgage values to AED19.2 billion, according to the latest…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adds More Special Flights Across Its Global Network
Etihad Airways continues to increase the number of special flights it is operating from Abu Dhabi to several key destinations around the world, as it prepares for an eventual return to scheduled flights, subject to the…Continue Reading
1,088 Licences Issued To Conduct Activities Using Radiation Sources In Medical And Non-Medical Fields: FANR’s Annual Report 2019
As of December 2019, the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, FANR, issued a total of 1,088 licences to conduct activities using radiation sources in medical and non-medical fields, according to FANR’s annual report 2019. The…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Healthcare System’s Value-Added Hit AED2.865 bn In 2019
The value-added of the healthcare system in the emirate of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED2.865 billion in 2019, a YoY growth of 2.2 percent, with the sector’s gross fixed capital formation for same year standing…Continue Reading
SEHA Tests 20,000 Employees For Covid-19 Before Abu Dhabi Malls Reopen
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has completed around 20,000 tests for mall and shop employees across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and increased their awareness about the virus, its…Continue Reading
Aqdar Announces Winners In Fifth Edition Of Empowerment Competitions
The Khalifa Empowerment Programme, Aqdar, announced the winners of the fifth edition of its empowerment competitions, which saw 15 participants winning in the three categories of family, the youth and children. Aqdar says the main…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Power Corporation Announces Lowest Tariff For Solar Power In The World
Abu Dhabi Power Corporation (ADPower) announced, today, the world’s lowest tariff for solar power. ADPower’s subsidiary, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), delivered a virtual read-out of five consortia’s technical and commercial bids for the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Ramadan Initiative In Partnership With Emirates Red Crescent To Support UAE Communities
Following the UAE leadership’s wise guidance, ADNOC will remain focused on its core pillars of efficiency, profitability, performance and people, reinforce its In-Country Value (ICV) program to stimulate economic growth, generate more commercial opportunities for…Continue Reading
FAB Reports First Quarter 2020 Net Profit Of AED 2.4b
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2020 today. The bank delivered…Continue Reading
Commercial Centres And Shopping Malls Must Administer COVID-19 Testing For Their In-Store Employees: ADDED
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, ADDED, has recently issued a new circular ordering owners and managers of commercial centres and shopping malls in Abu Dhabi to comply with the set conditions and instructions…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Will Distribute Ramadan Boxes To Those Affected By COVID-19
Etihad Airways has launched the Etihad Ramadan Box initiative to bring Iftar meals to homes across the UAE. The airline has partnered with Zomato, the world’s largest restaurant search and discovery platform and one of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority: Adapting To The New Normal During Social Distancing
Social distancing has provided a unique opportunity to re-frame how we engage and interact with children. With the vast majority of adults working from home and students participating in e-learning, it is crucial that we…Continue Reading
ADNOC And ADPower Launch Joint Tender For First-Of-Its-Kind Sub-Sea Power Transmission Network In Middle East
This innovative project, initiated by ADNOC in line with its continued objective to drive efficiencies and bolster resilience, brings together two vital UAE entities. Together, ADNOC and ADPower will deliver valuable long-term synergies in national…Continue Reading
Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ Programme Provides Electric Golf Carts To Abu Dhabi Health Testing Facilities
Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ programme has delivered eight rented electric golf carts, using financial contributions it received, to four new coronavirus, COVID-19, test centres across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The Authority of Social…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi $7 bn Multi-Tranche Bonds Listed On ADX
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Sunday started listing of the government of Abu Dhabi’s $7 billion multi-tranche global medium term notes issued on 8th April. The offering is part of Abu Dhabi’s medium-term strategy aimed…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Economic Development Urges Owners Of Industrial, Commercial Facilities To Comply With COVID-19 Countermeasures
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has released a new circular urging owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities in the emirate to commit towards ensuring the implementation of key preventive and…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties’ Projects Remain On Track For Handover Despite COVID-19
Leading real estate developer, Bloom Properties, has announced significant construction progress across its projects in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai. Despite the challenges brought by COVID-19 pandemic, Bloom Towers and Bloom Heights both are on-track…Continue Reading
Health Sector Launches New App ‘ALHOSN UAE’ As Part Of Efforts To Contain COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority have jointly launched an app named ALHOSN UAE for smart phones and devices. This new app, which can be downloaded on…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Launches #StandbyAUH Campaign To Recognise Efforts Of Airport Staff During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Abu Dhabi Airports has launched a campaign to highlight the efforts of essential operations employees working around the clock at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), titled #StandbyAUH. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, these staff members…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Issues 2019 Annual Technical Report
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has issued the 2019 Annual Technical Report for Water, Wastewater and Electricity Sectors in Abu Dhabi, as part of its role as the regulating body, in charge of…Continue Reading
Looking For Some Zen As You #StayHome? NYU Abu Dhabi Athletics Introduces Weekly Virtual Yoga And Meditation Classes Open To The Public
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Athletics will be posting weekly virtual yoga and meditation classes every Thursday, at 8am GST. Led by NYUAD Physical Education Instructor Miriam Maher, the classes will be shared once a week…Continue Reading
Taraweeh To Be Broadcast Live From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MoPA), in coordination with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, said that Taraweeh prayers would be streamed live from the…Continue Reading
MoHaP, NCEMA Issue Guidelines On Visits, Exercise During Ramadan In Compliance With National Disinfection Programme
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHaP, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA, have announced a set of social and health guidelines pursuant to yesterday’s decision to amend the National Disinfection…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi TV And Emarat TV Unveil Star-Studded Line-Up Of Shows For Ramadan
Abu Dhabi TV and Emarat TV have announced a star-studded line-up of shows for viewers in the region during the holy month of Ramadan. Offering audiences 20 new viewing choices, with 13 Emirati and Arab…Continue Reading
ADP Announces Measures To Provide Relief To Businesses Facing Operational Challenges
Abu Dhabi Ports today announced major initiatives to address concerns of its customers across its industrial and economic zone subsidiaries in these uncertain times. The relief package includes several measures for existing customers, including a…Continue Reading
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation Launches Iftar Meals Project For Workers During Ramadan
The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation launched a project to provide 4.5 million Iftar meals during the Holy Month of Ramadan to workers in industrial areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo To Deliver Critical Airfreight Services To Australia
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has partnered with the Australian Government to provide critical international airfreight assistance to Australia. Under the agreement with the Australian Trade and Investment…Continue Reading
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Receives Air Operating Certificate, Becoming 5th UAE Airline
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, today announced that it has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC), which allows it to start operating from Abu Dhabi as the fifth UAE national airline.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Launches ‘Our Commitment – Our Nation’s Power’ Campaign To Showcase Energy Sector’s Capacity And Resilience
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a new campaign titled “Our Commitment – Our Nation’s Power” to highlight the critical role the energy sector plays in supporting communities and in the continuity…Continue Reading
DCD Announces Primary Results Of ‘Life During Coronavirus Survey’
The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, DCD, has announced the preliminary results of the ‘Life During Coronavirus Survey’, that saw the participation of over 32,000 individuals in the emirate. According to the department, the…Continue Reading
Yas Mall Launches ‘We Shop For You’ Service And Unveils New Zomato Partnership
Yas Mall has launched a new ‘We Shop For You’ service for Abu Dhabi residents, now offering a cashless and convenient way of shopping through the Akyasi service complete with free-of-charge home delivery. This innovative…Continue Reading
Yas Island Salutes All The Heroes Of The UAE
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has launched an inspiring new video to celebrate all the heroes of the UAE. Using a spoken rap style message, the video pays gratitude and respect…Continue Reading
Etihad Continues To Progress Sustainable Initiatives To Help Cut Carbon Emissions
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has continued to progress its sustainability agenda, testing a range of initiatives during the wind-down and suspension of its scheduled passenger services in response to the Covid-19…Continue Reading
Wataniya Takaful General Assembly Decides To Distribute 6% Cash Dividends To Shareholders
H.E. Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Board of National Takaful Company “Watania” said that the company’s annual general assembly approved in its meeting distributing 6% cash dividends to shareholders for…Continue Reading
startAD Reveals Winners Of Its Youth Entrepreneurship Program During Virtual Showcase Event
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and powered by its partner Tamkeen, has today announced the winners of its Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The three-month program, which initially kicked off…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Programs Supporting The UAE-Wide Volunteer Initiative
ADNOC’s partnership in the UAE Volunteers initiative reinforces its commitment to supporting programs that create a positive social impact on local communities and aligns with the UAE government’s humanitarian efforts to mitigate the impact of…Continue Reading
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority Distribute Ramadan Ration To 2,600 Families
The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation and the Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority are jointly working on a humanitarian project to stabilise the living conditions of Emirati families and support their basic needs, through…Continue Reading
Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Visits Two Of Three Field Hospitals Launched By SEHA In Abu Dhabi, Dubai To Strengthen Medical Care In Face Of COVID-19
In line with the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Reignites Passion For Exploration With New Innovative Platform
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its new virtual exploration platform, #StayCurious, providing audiences worldwide with original education and entertainment content series in one comprehensive hub. The…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi To Commemorate 50th Earth Day With Two World Premieres
In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilised to demand protection of the planet we call home. That historic day gave birth to the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, and 50…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi Brings New Digital Experiences To Audiences At Home
Louvre Abu Dhabi announced on Monday that it is adding to its current digital offering, providing free access to more content through virtual tours, video, audio and downloadable activities. This development brings Louvre Abu Dhabi’s…Continue Reading
Art Goes Interactive: Aldar Education’s Pearl Academy Launches Inaugu-ral ‘E-Learning Creative Arts Week’ As It Encourages Pupils To Create Their Own Virtual Masterpiece
Aldar Education’s The Pearl Academy is inspiring its pupils to get creative in their homes – by staging its first-ever E-learning Creative Arts Week. Starting from Sunday, April 19, the week-long celebration of the arts…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Community Comes Together As Part Of Ma’an Programme
The Abu Dhabi community has come together to support the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ programme. In a press statement on Sunday, Ma’an said that the programme had seen an…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Issues $7bln In Multi-Tranche Bonds
Demonstrating strong investor confidence in its solid credit fundamentals, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on 8th April 2020 successfully priced a USD 7 billion multi-tranche international bond offering. The transaction comprised of three tranches including a…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Catering Arm To Provide Meals For People Impacted By COVID-19
Etihad Airport Services Catering (EAS Catering) has been commissioned by various government entities, business organisations and community centres, to prepare and provide meals to individuals impacted by the global spread of COVID-19. The facility has…Continue Reading
SCAD: Abu Dhabi’s Weekly Price Index Falls By 0.7% In The Second Week Of April
According to the latest issue of the ‘Weekly Price Index Report’ released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD), for a selected basket of food and non-food consumer goods, the index decreased by 0.7%…Continue Reading
National Geographic And National Geographic Abu Dhabi Commemorate The 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day
In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilized to demand protection of the planet we call home. That historic day gave birth to the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, and 50…Continue Reading
Two COVID-19 Testing Facilities Open For Workers In Musafah Industrial Areas
Abu Dhabi has already opened two COVID-19 testing facilities for workers in Musafah industrial areas as part of the precautionary measures put in place to ensure the health and safety of the community. Speaking to…Continue Reading
‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special To Air Live On National Geographic And National Geographic Abu Dhabi On 19 April 2020, At 4 AM UAE/3 AM KSA Time
Today, National Geographic and National Geographic Abu Dhabi announce that One World: Together At Home — a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic — will air live…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Honours 2020 Winners At Virtual Ceremony
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the…Continue Reading
122,550 Tonnes Of Vegetables Produced By Abu Dhabi In Farming Season 2018/2019
Around 122,550 tonnes of vegetables crops were produced in both open field and greenhouse farms on 18,711 donums in Abu Dhabi during the farming season 2018/2019, according to Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Advises On Operational Status And Outlines Re-Start Plans
Etihad Airways has provided an update on its current and planned operations as COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in place around the world. Subject to UAE government imposed travel restrictions being lifted on passenger travel, Etihad…Continue Reading
Careem Expands Its Courier Delivery Service To Include Abu Dhabi And Sharjah
On April 16th, Careem announced the extension of its on-demand delivery service, “Careem Box” to include Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The service provides its users in both emirates with an affordable and convenient option when…Continue Reading
SEHA Completes Over 28,000 Virtual Consultations
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has completed over 28,000 telemedicine virtual consultations within the first month of launch. The Telemedicine Virtual Outpatient Clinic, which launched in March, was introduced…Continue Reading
A Message From Yas Island To The World
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has launched a new video entitled #InThisTogether. In anticipation of a more hopeful future, the video encourages travellers, staycationers, day trippers and holidaymakers to stay positive…Continue Reading
Commercial Vehicles’ Registration Fees Exempted: Abu Dhabi Police
The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, announced on Wednesday that vehicles registered for commercial purposes will be exempted from registration fees. In a statement, ADP said that the moves comes as part of…Continue Reading
Dutco Group Provides AED15m Support To Community Solidarity Fund
The Dutco Group of companies announced its support for the Community Solidarity Fund, launched recently by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, with a contribution of AED 15 million. Dr. Hamad Sheikh…Continue Reading
Nearly 1,030 Hotel Rooms Allocated For Frontline Medical Personnel Through Ma’an’s “Together We Are Good” Programme
Several hotels and one school across Abu Dhabi have contributed 1,030 rooms to Ma’an’s “Together We Are Good” programme to accommodate doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and support staff working on the frontline. The…Continue Reading
Daman Employees Servicing Millions Of Customers From Home
The National Health Insurance Company – Daman has successfully implemented a remote operating model, enabling its 1,300-employees working from home to serve the company’s membership base of around 2.6 million members and manage its medical…Continue Reading
DoH-Abu Dhabi Launches Remote Healthcare Platform With Injazat To Contain COVID-19
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) on Monday announced, in collaboration with Injazat Data Systems, the launch of a new digital platform, ‘Remote Healthcare’ App for smartphones that allows users easy and safe…Continue Reading
Over 800 Teachers Continue To Be Trained As Part Of National Capacity Building Program For Moral Education Curriculum Amid COVID-19
The Education Affairs Office at the Crown Prince Court in Abu Dhabi has announced that despite the restrictions related to COVID-19 virus, including the physical closure of schools, there are currently over 800 teachers working…Continue Reading
UAE Stocks Gain AED16 bn Sunday
Upbeat sentiments continued Sunday to drive UAE stock markets, with trades focused on property and banking blue chips in Abu Dhabi and Dubai whose general indexes closed higher than the last trading session at 4,200…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Announces Additional Special Passenger Flights
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously published. Etihad Airways has been operating special flights…Continue Reading
Tadweer Announces Participation In Disinfection Of Shopping Centers In Abu Dhabi In Collaboration With Department Of Municipalities And Transport
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has deployed a specialised team of engineers, technicians, trainers, and qualified cleaning staff as part of its participation in the disinfection drive targeting shopping centers across Abu Dhabi Emirate.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi School Of Government, Haykal Media Sign Digital Learning Agreement
The Abu Dhabi School of Government, ADSG, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Haykal Media to contribute 10,000 licences to the Harvard Business Review’s Arabia platform for Abu Dhabi Government employees, reinforcing the…Continue Reading
UAE Volunteers United Against Coronavirus
UAE volunteers, engaging in the National Disinfection Programme, have shown a high spirit of national responsibility and community cohesion and solidarity in supporting the nation’s efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. True to…Continue Reading
New Video Showcases Etihad’s Fleet Maintenance Drive During Covid-19 Downtime
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is taking full advantage of the aircraft downtime as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic to conduct an extensive maintenance and cabin refresh programme. This new…Continue Reading
Etihad Expands Passenger Freighter Coverage As It Continues To Deliver Essential Supplies To UAE And The World
Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo is pleased to announce five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Distribute Facemasks, Personal Protective Supplies In Select Areas
Abu Dhabi Police have deployed facemasks and personal protective supplies among residents of a number of areas in Abu Dhabi, including Musaffah, Al Mafraq and Al Shawamekh in addition to Al Ain City, as part…Continue Reading
FAB Partners With Emirates Red Crescent To Provide Meals To Frontline Health Workers
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has joined forces with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) to provide meals for frontline health professionals fighting the COVID-19. FAB has pledged AED1 million to help cover the needs of clinics…Continue Reading
ADIO To Invest US$100 Million In Four Global AgTech To Develop Next Generation Agriculture
Four agriculture technology (AgTech) pioneers will build new facilities in Abu Dhabi dedicated to developing next generation agriculture in arid and desert agriculture. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO, has partnered individually with AeroFarms, Madar…Continue Reading
ADAFSA Issues Circular To Regulate Abu Dhabi Fish Markets Work
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has issued Circular No. 5 of 2020 regulating facilities’ work at Abu Dhabi’s fish markets, to ensure the health and safety of consumers. The circular translates…Continue Reading
DMT Completes Over One Million Digital Transactions During Q1 2020
Department of Municipalities and Transport, DMT, and its subsidiaries announced the completion of more than 1.1 million digital transactions during the first quarter of this year, which represents 84% of its total transactions for the…Continue Reading