The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has organised a host of epic entertainment events and offers for visitors and residents as part of the 2019 Summer #inAbuDhabi campaign. From…Continue Reading
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi To Promote Sustainable And Environmentally Friendly Infrastructures At The World Road Congress
The UAE Organising Committee of the 26th World Road Congress today announced that the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has become the Bronze sponsor of the 2019 Congress. Taking place at the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) Adds Six New Features To The SEHA App
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has launched 6 new features on its SEHA app with the aim of facilitating patient transactions easily and remotely through their smart…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies 5 Million Passengers To And From China
Etihad Airways has transported five million passengers to and from China since the launch of its first flights to Beijing 11 years ago, reflecting the importance of the UAE as a strategic partner in the…Continue Reading
In The Year Of Tolerance, A Gift To The UAE From The UK
Today, the painting Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, by Ary Scheffer painted in 1856 and from the Lubin Family Private Collection is being presented by His Excellency Patrick Moody, British Ambassador to The United Arab Emirates,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Launches ‘UFC Arabia’ App In MENA
Abu Dhabi Media has announced the launch of ‘UFC Arabia,’ the first Arabic language UFC application in the MENA region, following their partnership with the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion. IT’S TIME to allow…Continue Reading
More Than 73 Thousand Patients Receive Screening And Treatment Through SEHA’s Mobile Health Clinics
More than 73 thousand patients received screening and treatment through Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) unique mobile health clinic offerings since 2018 and up to May 2019. Serving the community since 2010, these mobile…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Introduces Nutritional Education Programme To Nepal School For Underprivileged Children
Children of the Azizia Madrasa enjoyed a tasty morning as they learnt a fundamental skill to last them a lifetime, cooking healthy, nutritious meals using locally sourced, low cost ingredients. Etihad Airways Inflight Chef Sanjay…Continue Reading
IFHC And Al Ain Zoo Collaborate To Educate Young Learners On Conservation
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation, (IFHC), the global leader in pre-emptive species conservation join forces with Al Ain Zoo to become the first outside entity to host experiential education workshops for young learners at…Continue Reading
The Killers To Headline Sunday Night Yasalam After-Race Concert At 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment have announced the next global music superstars to perform at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concert as part of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019. American rockers The Killers will bring their world…Continue Reading
Summer #inAbuDhabi Presents An Amazing Selection Of Shopping And Dining Deals
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is offering visitors and residents the opportunity to satisfy their appetites for shopping and dining as the 2019 Summer #inAbuDhabi campaign comes to…Continue Reading
More Than 4 Million Visitors To Sheikh Zayed Mosque In H1 Of Year Of Tolerance
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a symbol of Islam that embodies the message of peace, tolerance and diversity, welcomed 4,480,000 visitors from 249 nationalities in the first half the Year of Tolerance, according to the…Continue Reading
Positive Outlook For Abu Dhabi’s Real Estate Market In The Medium To Long Term, According To Chestertons Q2 Report
Slow economic conditions have resulted in short term price and rental declines in the capital’s residential real estate market. However, according to research from leading international real estate services firm, Chestertons latest Observer: Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
DoE Partners With ADDA To Provide Instant Licensing Through The ‘Tamm’ Abu Dhabi Government Services System
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), has announced the launch of instant licensing services through the Abu Dhabi Government Services System (Tamm). The mutual venture aims…Continue Reading
Masdar To Pursue Renewable Energy Opportunities In the Republic Of Armenia
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) is pursuing renewable energy opportunities in the Republic of Armenia, a country with considerable potential for solar and wind energy development. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of…Continue Reading
ADGM Welcomes Digital Bank Applications To Its International Financial Centre
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority, FSRA, of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, has announced local and global applications to establish digital banks in its International Financial Centre based in Abu Dhabi as digitalisation has…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Host 2020 World Arabian Horse Racing Forum
Abu Dhabi has been announced as the host city of the 2020 World Arabian Horse Racing Forum. The announcement was made earlier this week at the awards ceremony of the 10th World Arabian Horse Racing…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Recommences Flights To Khartoum
Etihad Airways will resume flights between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum, Sudan, on Tuesday, 16 July. Etihad Flight EY 632 will depart Abu Dhabi at 9.50am every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, arriving four hours later at…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy’s Visit To Japan Underscores Importance Of Knowledge Exchange For Efficient Energy Transition
A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), headed by Chairman H.E. Eng. Awaidha Al Marar, is visiting Japan this week to share the Emirate’s experience in developing the energy sector and to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Receives Recognition For Organisational Resilience
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that it has received ISO 22301:2012 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The recognition reinforces the company’s commitment…Continue Reading
ADNOC Group CEO Meets Russian Energy Minister During Visit To Moscow
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) met with His Excellency Alexander Novak, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation,…Continue Reading
More Than 200 Renowned Energy Experts To Lead Discussions At The 24th World Energy Congress In Abu Dhabi
More than 200 of the most respected energy experts, pioneers and decision makers from around the globe have now been lined up to lead the discussions at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi.…Continue Reading
Summer #inAbuDhabi Offers Exclusive Deals For 17 Hotels
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is inviting visitors and residents to enjoy the amazing hotel promotions on offer during the Summer #inAbuDhabi campaign between 27 June and 3…Continue Reading
Interactive Adventure Exploring The History Of Clothing In Art Opens At The Children’s Museum At Louvre Abu Dhabi
Today, Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Children’s Museum launches A Costume Adventure, an interactive adventure game inspired by the clothing portrayed in artworks from the museum’s permanent galleries. The adventure includes multiple stages, each presenting a unique…Continue Reading
Piaget To Open Abu Dhabi Flagship At The Galleria Al Maryah Island This Week
Illustrious Swiss heritage brand Piaget will open its new flagship store at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in the coming days, adding to the unmatched selection of fashion, fine jewellery, watch boutiques and award-winning restaurants that…Continue Reading
ADDA And Cisco Reveals The Top 10 Innovators Of Digital Champions Program
The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) recently announced the top 10 innovators of its ‘Digital Champions Program,’ which was launched in February 2019 in partnership with Cisco, during an awarding ceremony held at Park Rotana Hotel-…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Host Unrivalled Gathering Of Government, Business And Finance Leaders For The 2020 World Future Energy Summit
The World Future Energy Summit, will host an unrivalled gathering of top-level government and business leaders when it returns to Abu Dhabi in January 2020, further reinforcing its place as the leading global event and…Continue Reading
Emirates Post Issues Commemorative KhalifaSat Stamp
Emirates Post, in cooperation with Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre,MBRSC, celebrates the KhalifaSat with a commemorative stamp, which showcases the image of the satellite’s launch into outer space over the UAE. KhalifaSat is the first-ever…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) Implements Smart Pharmacy Systems To Improve Efficiency
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network has implemented a new smart pharmacy system in its facilities to reduce waiting time and prescription errors. This initiative was a result of a…Continue Reading
My City Centre Masdar Debuts Summer Rewards Initiative With Department Of Culture & Tourism Abu Dhabi
The newly opened My City Centre Masdar has launched its first Summer Rewards campaign, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi), as it participates in Retail…Continue Reading
Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2019 – Tickets On Sale Now!
Sports fans and tourists from across the globe can today purchase their tickets to the region’s leading professional tennis experience in Abu Dhabi’s famed winter sun as tickets for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2019,…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi & the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Release New Documentary Series Exploring The UAE’s Protected Areas
National Geographic Abu Dhabi and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced today a new documentary series that showcases the UAE’s diverse flora and fauna and steps that can be taken to preserve this…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates Commencement Of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Services To Shanghai
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has celebrated the deployment of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on its daily scheduled services to Shanghai by hosting a spectacular “Abu Dhabi Night” reception. The…Continue Reading
Second ‘Quality of Life Questionnaire’ Launched In Abu Dhabi
The Department of Community Development, DCD, launched its second ‘Quality of Life Questionnaire – Abu Dhabi 2019’ to identify the needs and aspirations of the people of the emirate with regard to their quality of…Continue Reading
Time Running Out To Access 20 Per cent Off #ABUDHABIGP 2019 Tickets
Limited time to save on tickets for the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019. With tickets already selling out for some of the most popular grandstands and hospitality options, race fans are being urged…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Participates In Launching Of Infrastructure Projects In Albania Worth AED240 Million
A delegation from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, participating in the official inauguration of the final phase of its funded projects in the Albanian capital Tirana,…Continue Reading
EWEC Invites Bids For One Of The World’s Largest Solar Plants To Be Located In Abu Dhabi
Emirates Water and Electricity Company PJSC (EWEC), the UAE’s leading procurer of water and electricity, has issued a Tender for the construction and development of a new 2,000 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power project to…Continue Reading
Masdar And First Abu Dhabi Bank Award Landmark Energy-Saving Project To Future Rehabilitation Centre
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are celebrating the Year of Tolerance in the UAE by helping an Abu Dhabi-based school for people of determination to drastically reduce its…Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry Of Energy, Industry And Mineral Resources Signs A Contract Announcing Major Presence At The 24th World Energy Congress In Abu Dhabi
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have a large presence at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi after signing a major contract with the Organizing Committee today. More than 20 organizations from the…Continue Reading
Acting Chief Executive Of ADX Attends WIBC CAPITAL MARKETS SUMMIT ASIA And Meets CEO Of SGX
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, represented by Acting Chief Executive H.E. Khalifa Salem Al Mansouri, participated in the 7th edition of the World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) Capital Markets Summit…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates Launch Of A380 Services To Seoul
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, Today celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘super jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, Korea. The occasion was marked in style with a…Continue Reading
ADNOC’s Al Dhafra Petroleum Joint Venture Celebrates First Oil Production From Haliba Field
Al Dhafra Petroleum, a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the Korea National Oil Company (KNOC) and GS Energy, and one of ADNOC’s youngest operating companies, announced, today, it has begun…Continue Reading
UAE’s Leading Carshare Provider ekar Supercharges Abu Dhabi Fleet
ekar – the region’s largest and fastest growing carshare operator – has supercharged its Abu Dhabi fleet with the addition of Mini-Coopers, Infiniti Q50s and Q70s, Nissan Kicks, and MG RX5 and ZS cars. Drivers…Continue Reading
ALFAHIM Group, Emirates Nature-WWF Plant Ghaf Seed, Kick-Off Joint Ghaf Tree Campaign
ALFAHIM Group today announced that it is continuing to promote the significance of the Ghaf Tree and the importance of preserving the country’s natural habitat through a series of engaging activities with Emirates Nature in…Continue Reading
Department Of Energy Chairman: ‘Noor Abu Dhabi’ Is A Pillar Of The Emirate’s Sustainability Plans And Transition Towards Clean Energy
As the UAE capital hosted the Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting over the past two days, His Excellency Engineer Awaidha Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), stated that Abu Dhabi is…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hosts ISALEX19
The International Security Alliance’s First Joint Exercise,ISALEX19, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Interior,MoI, kicked-off on Sunday). The exercise witnessed the participation of 50 representatives from law enforcement agencies from the International Security Alliance,ISA, countries…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Approves Additional AED1 Billion For Government Of Mali
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international economic development aid, has signed two agreements with the Government of Mali. These include an AED918 million (US$250 million) concessionary loan to support…Continue Reading
ADNOC Schools’ Class Of 2019 Graduates Set Sights On Shaping The Future Of The UAE
This month, ADNOC Schools celebrated graduation of the class of 2019,across its Sas Al Nakhl, Al Ruwais, and Madinat Zayed campuses, marking the significant transition in the lives of the students, as they continue their…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports And Mauritius Ports Authority To Boost Sustainability, Security And Cruise Tourism Across Indian Ocean
Abu Dhabi Ports and the Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) have signed an agreement to pool their combined expertise to enhance the maritime sector across the Indian Ocean, from port infrastructure and security to protecting the…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi’s Al Qemzi Wins Lithuania Grand Prix
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi launched his bid to regain the UIM F2 World Championship title with victory in the Lithuania Grand Prix today as the opening round of the season ended in dramatic…Continue Reading
‘Pitch@Palace UAE’ Continues To Drive Khalifa Fund’s Efforts In Promoting Entrepreneurship
Organised by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, KFED, the ‘Pitch@Palace UAE Competition’ has been playing a key role in promoting entrepreneurship in the country since 2017 by highlighting the socio-economic role of small and…Continue Reading
UN Secretary General Tours World’s Largest Solar Project As ‘Noor Abu Dhabi’ Commences Commercial Operations
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, took a helicopter tour over the 3.2 million solar panels of the world’s largest single solar project, Noor Abu Dhabi, as the solar plant commenced commercial operation for the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Introduces Larger Aircraft To Accommodate Growth Of Three Key Asian Routes
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has upgraded services on three key Asian routes this week, introducing larger aircraft to accommodate growing demand. Flights between the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Reduces Its Trading Commission Fees By 50% Up To 90%
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today that it is reducing its trading commission fees starting 1st of July 2019 thus making ADX among the MENA region’s least expensive stock markets with regards to trading…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Wins AIPC Innovation Award For Promoting Excellence In Convention Centre Management
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has scooped up the International Association of Convention Centres’ (AIPC) Innovation Award for its new innovative meeting space, the Hive. ADNEC won the prestigious industry recognition following stiff competition from seven…Continue Reading
Kinokuniya Bookstore To Open First Abu Dhabi Location At The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Kinokuniya Bookstore will open its first location in the UAE capital at The Galleria Al Maryah Island next year, giving book lovers, families and the local community even more reasons to visit Abu Dhabi’s next-generation…Continue Reading
New Details Revealed About The World’s Largest Snow Play Park In Abu Dhabi
Blizzard’s Bazaar, Snowflake Garden and Flurries’ Mountain are just some of the unique attractions that will welcome visitors at Snow Abu Dhabi, when the attraction opens on Reem Island in late 2020. The snow play…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Awarded CIPS Corporate Platinum Accolade
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has achieved the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) – Corporate Platinum Award. This is the highest certification in the procurement profession…Continue Reading
International Environment Advocates, Experts Convene In UAE Capital For United Nations’ Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting
The Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting (ADCM), hosted by the UAE in collaboration with the United Nations, kicked off today at the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. The high-level meeting serves as a precursor to the UN…Continue Reading
The Arts Center At NYU Abu Dhabi Marks Is Fifth Anniversary With An Extraordinary Line-Up Of Performing Arts Under The Theme Connection
Celebrating five successful years of bridging cultures through performing arts, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced its fifth season with an exciting and diverse line-up. Continuing its tradition of bringing game-changing…Continue Reading
ADNOC Closes Landmark Pipeline Infrastructure Investment With KKR And BlackRock
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it has closed its pioneering pipeline infrastructure investment agreement with BlackRock and KKR. The transaction was originally announced in February of this year when KKR…Continue Reading
Etisalat Brings UAE’s First Smartphone Self-Service Vending Machine To Abu Dhabi
Etisalat has launched a smartphone self-service vending machine that is a ‘first-of-its-kind’ for the UAE by partnering with ADNOC Distribution, the leading fuel distributor and convenience store operator in the UAE. The machine will allow…Continue Reading
Etihad Guest And Al Hilal Bank Launch A Visa Credit Card With Attractive Rewards Including Free Flights And Upgrades On First Swipe
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, and Al Hilal Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the country, have partnered to launch Al Hilal Bank Etihad Guest Visa credit card in…Continue Reading
Summer Travel Tips From Etihad Airways
The summer holidays start this weekend, sparking a surge in the number of travellers jetting out of Abu Dhabi. To help ease the stress of peak period travel, from today until Monday, 15 July, Etihad…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Concludes Its Biggest UK Roadshow Yet
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has concluded its annual roadshow around the UK, with successful events held at the Chester Grosvenor hotel and Etihad Stadium in Manchester, both…Continue Reading
UN Secretary General Antònio Guterres To Headline Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting
The two-day agenda for the upcoming inaugural Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting has been announced, with UN Secretary General António Guterres set to welcome more than 1000 of the world’s leading political figures and climate action…Continue Reading
National Ambulance Calls On Motorists To ‘Give Way’ To Emergency Vehicles
National Ambulance is calling on all motorists to ensure they give way to ambulances and clear the road for them to allow them to pass and respond efficiently to emergency and critical incidents. The call, made via a video (can be seen here)…Continue Reading
Global Demand For Airline Pilots Drives Major Growth For Etihad’s Aviation Training Division
Soaring global demand for airline pilots, and the growing popularity of Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 aircraft, have jointly sparked major growth in the pilot training division of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways. In the past…Continue Reading
What Type Of Summer Vacationer Are You?
Summer is meant for exceptionally memorable experiences that you can re-live again and again. But every person has their own preferences and their own unique way of making their summer holiday an incredible one. So,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Art Announces Dates And Commissioned Artist For Its 11th Edition
The 11th edition of Abu Dhabi Art will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the UAE capital from 21st to 23rd November this year, with multidisciplinary artist and writer Ebtisam Abdulaziz selected for the…Continue Reading
The Arts Center At NYU Abu Dhabi Marks Its Fifth Anniversary With An Extraordinary Line-Up Of Performing Arts Under The Theme Connection
Celebrating five successful years of bridging cultures through performing arts, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced its fifth season with an exciting and diverse line-up. Continuing its tradition of bringing game-changing…Continue Reading
Invest AD Launches A New Asset Management Boutique In ADGM With A Focus On Investing In Mena Equities Markets
AD Investment Management (ADIM), part of Invest AD, has established a new office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi. It will be regulated by the ADGM’s Financial…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Star Blocks Out Aquabikes Bid To Focus On F2 Challenge
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer will block out one world title target this weekend to focus on another as he returns to international action in Lithuania. Al Tayer will be looking for a flying…Continue Reading
ADNOC Group CEO Participates In Bloomberg Emerging And Frontier Forum
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), participated, today, in the inaugural Bloomberg Emerging and Frontier Forum, which brought together…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Prepares To Launch Seasonal Flights To Alexandria, Egypt
Etihad Airways is preparing to launch seasonal summer flights from Abu Dhabi to the beautiful and historic Egyptian city of Alexandria, one of oldest continuously-inhabited locations in the world and home to the Great Library…Continue Reading
KidZania®, The Children’s City That Delights And Informs Young Ones, Now Open In Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
After the resounding success of the first KidZania® in The Dubai Mall, Emaar Entertainment is bringing the children’s city that delights, informs and nurtures the littles ones with KidZania® Abu Dhabi in Yas Mall, the…Continue Reading
Saadiyat Development And Investment Company Appoints Sharpoorji Pallonji As Main Contractor For Iconic AED 1.5 Billion Abu Dhabi Real Estate Development
Sharpoorji Pallonji Middle East joins Drees & Sommer, B+H Architects, and Khatib & Alami as key stakeholders for 160,000 sqm luxury development, Qaryat al Hidd, phase 2 of the Hidd al Saadiyat master development on…Continue Reading
The Galleria Al Maryah Island Welcomes Azadea Group To Its Expansion In September
The Galleria Al Maryah Island will welcome 13 of AZADEA Group’s world-leading brands when its much-anticipated expansion opens on 4 September 2019.AZADEA Group is one of the region’s leading retail groups and its diversified portfolio of…Continue Reading
NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery Announces Its Fall Show Speculative Landscapes
This fall, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery, the University’s academic museum-gallery, invites viewers into the imagined worlds of four UAE-based artists who have each emerged in the Gulf, and are rising internationally. Open to…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Wins CIPS Procurement Award
Abu Dhabi Airports has secured a ‘Procurement Excellence Gold Award’ from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, CIPS, following its completion of a comprehensive award submission. Abu Dhabi Airports is the only airports group…Continue Reading
High-Level Discussion On Renewable Energy And Climate Change To Get Underway In Abu Dhabi As IRENA Members Gather For 17th Council
More than 360 government representatives from 116 countries will gather in Abu Dhabi tomorrow to attend the Seventeenth Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Luxembourg will Chair the Agency’s two-day high-level meeting that…Continue Reading
BRIDE Abu Dhabi 2019: Summer’s Must-Visit Shopping Destination For Fashion, Jewellery, Beauty & More
Back for its 17th edition, BRIDE Abu Dhabi 2019 – the ultimate summer destination for fashion, jewellery, beauty, and so much more – brings together more than 100 regional and international brands, all at one venue,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company To Promote Key Defence Shows At ARMY-2019 In Russia
As part of its ongoing outreach to attract more international exhibitors to its leading defence shows, a delegation from Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is set to participate in the International Military-Technical Forum ‘ARMY-2019’.…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Duo Return To F2 Action After World Endurance Triumph
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi launches his bid to reclaim the UIM F2 World Championship title next weekend in Lithuania, where the Emirati made a breakthrough in international powerboat racing two years ago. It…Continue Reading
Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 Submissions Up 13 Per Cent
Following its 11th annual awards ceremony, held in January, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability, entered a four-month submissions phase for the 2020 awards, which closed on 30th May with a record…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Statement On Airspace Restrictions
Following the decision yesterday of the US Federal Aviation Administration to restrict US airline operations in Iranian-controlled airspace, Etihad Airways consulted closely with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and other UAE airlines to evaluate…Continue Reading
Etihad Marks United Nations World Refugee Day With A Range Of Initiatives For Syrian Refugees In Jordan
Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, has recognised UN World Refugee Day by unveiling education initiatives and donating urgent supplies for Syrian refugees in Mrajeeb Al Fhood Camp in Jordan. World…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Hosts Media Breakfast In Moscow
The Russian office of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted a breakfast for media professionals in Moscow recently to showcase the latest news and developments in the UAE…Continue Reading
More Than 80,000 Pupils Took Part In Interactive And Fun ‘Lema?’ Sessions In Abu Dhabi
The hugely popular interactive ‘lema?’ tour programme continues to go from strength to strength as more than 80,000 pupils in Abu Dhabi enjoyed the fun side of learning during the 2018-19 academic year. A total…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Introduces Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2019 To Global Audience At ICOMIA/IFBSO Conference
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) recently attended the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) / International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) Conference alongside key industry stakeholders to promote the 2019 edition of…Continue Reading
The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Celebrates World Music Day
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD) and Alliance Française Abu Dhabi, have announced “Fête de la Musique”, or World Music Day, which will take place on Friday, 21st June,…Continue Reading
12th Mubadala World Tennis Championship Returns This December
The 12th Mubadala World Tennis Championship is swapping ‘new balls please’ for ‘new dates please’. Tournament owner Flash Entertainment has announced the Arabian Gulf’s leading professional tennis experience will return to Abu Dhabi’s International Tennis…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Prepares To Launch ‘Green Season’ Flights To Spectacular Salalah, Oman
Etihad Airways is preparing to launch seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and the beautiful coastal city of Salalah, southern Oman, in time for the region’s unique Khareef, or green season. Salalah is one of the…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Hosts Hotel General Managers For Industry Development Meeting
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has held the regular Industry Development Meeting (IDM) with its hotel partners to discuss their cooperation and the exciting developments and challenges impacting…Continue Reading
Make-A-Wish Foundation Fulfils Wishes Of 434 Yemeni Children
Since 2016, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has fulfilled the wishes of around 434 Yemeni children suffering from serious diseases, who are patients of the Friendship Hospital in Yemen, supported by the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC. The…Continue Reading
Steel And Construction Industries To Continue Powering Regional Development According To Experts At Constructsteel Conference
Sponsored by Emirates Steel, the only integrated steel plant in the UAE and a subsidiary of the General Holding Corporation (SENAAT), and organized by the World Steel Association (worldsteel), the constructsteel conference 2019 has taken…Continue Reading
ADNOC And OCI To Form Joint Venture, Creating New Global Nitrogen Fertilizer Leader
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced a new strategic partnership with OCI N.V. (OCI). OCI is a global producer and distributor of natural gas-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals, headquartered in the Netherlands.…Continue Reading
Kalima Translation Project Celebrates 10-Year Partnership With Faculty Of Applied Translation, Linguistic And Cultural Studies At Johannes Gutenberg University
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) initiative, Kalima Translation Project, together with the Faculty of Applied Translation, Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University, Germersheim, hosted an event…Continue Reading
Yas Waterworld’s Award-Winning Ladies Season In Full Swing
Launched earlier this year, Yas Waterworld’s beloved Ladies Season is set to deliver exciting water adventures to its female guests on selected Thursdays until 7 November 2019. Officially dubbed the UAE’s favorite ladies-only event as…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Chairman Showcases Emirate’s Success At Australian Energy Week 2019
His Excellency Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, has addressed more than 500 local and international energy leaders and decision makers at Australian Energy Week 2019, which took…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates 15 Years In Germany
As the UAE and Germany intensify bilateral cooperation following the visit of H.H. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Germany this week, Etihad Airways, the national airline of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Celebrates Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Flying To Rome With A Special Event In The Italian Capital
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has celebrated the introduction of its newest aircraft type, the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, on daily services to Rome, with a special dinner at the Rome…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Obtains FTA License For VAT Waiver For International Event Organizers, Participants From 1 June, 2019
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that it has obtained the FTA License for waiver from Value Added Tax (VAT) for all international companies and organizations participating in or holding shows and conferences…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Award Cappellini New Long-Term Contract
Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club announced today that powerboat racing legend Guido Cappellini has signed a new long-term contract as manager of Team Abu Dhabi, the reigning F1H2O world champions. The club says the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Launch ‘Smart Driving Test Project’
The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, launched the “Smart Driving Test Project” as part of its efforts to adopt the latest technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, AI. Under the new project, the driving test…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi International Hunting And Equestrian Exhibition Gets Ready To Launch With The Appearance Of The Canopus Star
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) finalized the form and content of the 2019 edition of the exhibition, which will be held under the patronage of His…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi New Airport Empowers Globetrotters With Etisalat’s 5G Network
In a landmark development, Etisalat has become the first mobile operator in MENA to provide 5G coverage inside an international airport. The Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), Abu Dhabi’s new international airport, will become the first…Continue Reading
FAB Partners With ADSSA To Deliver State-Of-The-Art Payment Solutions
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, ADSSA, to provide a state-of-the-art Application Programming Interface, API, solution. According to the memorandum of understanding was signed by…Continue Reading
More Time For Social Entrepreneurs To Apply To The Ma’an Social Business Incubator
The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has extended the deadline till 13 July in response to the growing interest in its Ma’an Social Incubator Program (MSI) from members of the public and social entrepreneurs…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Swae To Launch Artificial Intelligence Powered Crowd Sourcing And Engagement Platform For Employees
Etihad Airways (Etihad), the national airline of the UAE, and Swae, an award-winning startup based in Vancouver, have partnered to launch iFikra, an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at unlocking the full potential of Etihad’s workforce…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Looking Good In Double Title Chase
The season is not yet half over in the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship, but Team Abu Dhabi are looking good in their quest for a double title success. While reigning world freestyle champion Rashid…Continue Reading
UAE Cabinet Approves National Strategy For Wellbeing 2031
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace…Continue Reading
Warehouse421 Announces Programme For June
Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi’s home-grown arts and design centre, has announced its programme for the month of June. The June’s events include the opening of the new exhibition Lest We Forget: The Universality of Family Photographs,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Choral Group Set To Bring Footloose: The Musical, Filled With 80’s Anthems To The Arts Center This Summer
Extending its successful fourth season, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced a new series of performance this summer in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Choral Group (ADCG), Abu Dhabi’s longest running community…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group To Fund Construction Of 30 New Wells To Help Improve Water Access In Africa
Etihad Aviation Group will fund the construction of 30 water wells in three African nations to assist in easing a critical shortage of clean water in remote communities. The initiative was announced today by Mr…Continue Reading
National Ambulance Raises Emergency Preparedness To 125% For Eid Al Fitr Holiday In The Northern Emirates
National Ambulance confirmed that it has raised its emergency preparedness and taken all response measures for Eid Al Fitr holiday. This comes as part of an integrated pre-emergency plan to increase emergency resources by 25%…Continue Reading
Oryx Racing Claim Top Honours At Zayed Sports Tournament Karting Championship At Yas Marina Circuit
Topping off a full weekend of motorsport action at Yas Marina Circuit, the fourth and final round of the Zayed Sport Tournament Karting Championship on Thursday saw Oryx Racing claim the number one leaderboard spot,…Continue Reading
Hotel Establishment Revenues In Abu Dhabi Up 16.1 pc To AED1.7 In Q1
The hotel establishment revenues in Abu Dhabi increased 16.1 percent in Q1-2019 to around AED1.7 bn from AED1.48 bn in the comparable period 2018, according to the Statistics Centre- Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The growth is…Continue Reading
Come Together With Your Family And Friends To Experience The Spirit Of Eid On Yas Island
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leisure & entertainment hub is an ideal destination this Eid-Al-Fitr for families and friends to come together to embrace the spirit of Eid. Yas Island delivers holiday experiences like no other…Continue Reading
Shop Around The Clock As 24-Hour Mega Sale Returns To Yas Mall, The Mall At WTC And Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain
Abu Dhabi’s highly anticipated 24-Hour Mega Sale returns to the Capital this 5th June. With discounts of up to 90%, visitors can shop around the clock for 24 hours straight at Aldar’s Yas Mall, The…Continue Reading
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi Celebrates Eid Al Fitr With Exciting Offers And Activities
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi invites family and friends to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a host of diverse and exciting activities, offers and entertainment. Shopping enthusiasts are in for a major treat for Eid, as…Continue Reading
Etihad Acquires Valuables Management Subsidiary Under Its Cargo And Logistics Portfolio
Etihad Airways PJSC has acquired the shares held by Armaguard Linfox Group Pty (Australia) in Abu Dhabi-based joint venture Armaguard Valuables Management LLC (AVM), becoming sole shareholder of the company and renaming it Etihad Secure…Continue Reading
Celebrate Eid Al Fitr At The Galleria Al Maryah Island In Abu Dhabi
The Galleria Al Maryah Island welcomes residents and visitors to join its Eid Al Fitr celebrations from 31s tMay until 6th June, daily from 3pm until 9pm. The Galleria will be the place to be this Eid, with an…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Department Of Culture And Tourism Khaleeji Music Series Kicks Off With Eid Al Fitr Concerts
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a series of Khaleeji concerts to be held throughout 2019. The year-long Hala BilKhaleej celebration is…Continue Reading
Staycation Offers And Exclusive Shopping Experiences Await Abu Dhabi Visitors This Eid
This Eid, Aldar retail properties, Yas Mall, The Mall at World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi (The Mall WTCAD) and Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain, have partnered with hotels across Abu Dhabi to give visitors to…Continue Reading
Etihad Holidays Launches Eid Packages
Etihad Holidays is giving travellers the chance to create unforgettable memories this Eid with a selection of holiday packages starting from AED 1,519 per person. Take advantage of Etihad Holidays’ Eid travel sale and choose…Continue Reading
Flagship Jumbo Electronics Is The Latest Addition To The Galleria Al Maryah Island’s Unrivalled Retail Mix
The Galleria Al Maryah Island will be home to Jumbo Electronics’ flagship store in the capital when the mall’s much-anticipated expansion opens its doors to the public on September 4th 2019. Combined with immersive entertainment…Continue Reading
Exciting Role For Private Companies At World Road Congress Abu Dhabi 2019 Explored In Recent Workshop
The World Road Congress Abu Dhabi 2019 provides a real opportunity for the private sector to “meet the decision makers” in the roads and transport industry, a recent workshop hosted by the Department of Transport…Continue Reading
Enjoy Mega Savings & Tax-Free Shopping This Eid!
As the highly-anticipated 24-Hour Mega Sale returns to Yas Mall for the third year running, visitors to the world class shopping, dining and entertainment destination, will have the opportunity to make big savings and even…Continue Reading
Khalifa Port Cements Its Position As A Global Maritime Hub With Arrival Of Two 20,000-Plus TEU China COSCO SHIPPING Mega-Vessels At CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal
CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, a container terminal built and operated by China’s COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CSP) at Khalifa Port in partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports, has received two of the world’s largest mega-vessels within…Continue Reading