The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) has announced that the consortium of EDF Renewables, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (“Masdar”) and Green of Africa has been awarded the tender for the design, financing, construction,…Continue Reading
Emirates Nature-WWF, Partners Tag 36 Turtles In Ongoing Gulf Green Turtle Conservation Project
Emirates Nature-WWF, and its partners, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, EAD, and the Marine Research Foundation, MRF, successfully managed to tag 36 turtles using satellite transmitters. This was done to ensure that they belong to no single…Continue Reading
Only 10 Days Left On Discounts Up To 30 Per Cent Across A Range Of #ABUDHABIGP 2019 Packages
Organisers of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019 have today announced there are only 10 days remaining to take advantage of the 30 per cent discount period, which runs until 31st…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Community Development, Etihad Airways And Abu Dhabi Airports Provide Senior Emiratis With Exclusive Benefits
The Ministry of Community Development and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch the Etihad Senior Emiratis Basma Programme, which offers UAE nationals over the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Participating In IMEX 2019 In Frankfurt
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has announced that it is participating in IMEX 2019, a global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) event, as part of its efforts to diversify its portfolio and help…Continue Reading
Al Suwaidi Marine Announces Support To Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2019
Following the success of the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) in 2018, organisers Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that UAE-based boat manufacturer Al Suwaidi Marine (ASM), will…Continue Reading
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi Supports Make A Wish Foundation UAE With Special Ramadan Bazaar
With the aim of giving the residents of the capital an opportunity to embrace the community spirt and spend precious time with family and friends, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi is hosting a series of activities.…Continue Reading
Torrente Completes Pole Hat-Trick In Portugal As Team Abu Dhabi Turn On Power
Shaun Torrente completed a remarkable F1H2O World Championship hat-trick by clinching pole position for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Portugal as Team Abu Dhabi scored a second successive one-two qualifying success in Portimao. Torrente produced a…Continue Reading
Miral Closes Two Residential Plot Sales At Yas Bay
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, has signed two land sales at Yas Bay with Siadah International Real Estate Development LLC, which in its turn plans to develop two residential buildings on the waterfront. Yas…Continue Reading
Yas Island Launches Travel Content Awards Program
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure & entertainment hub, last night launched the first-ever Yas Island Travel Content Awards at an exclusive Iftar event at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi. The awards program will celebrate…Continue Reading
Masdar Honours Key Sponsors And Partners Of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has honoured the sponsors and partners of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2019, the largest sustainability gathering in the Middle East. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer…Continue Reading
Hip Hop Superstar Travis Scott To Headline Friday Night Yasalam After-Race Concert At 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment have today revealed the first global music superstar to perform at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concert for the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019 weekend. It was announced…Continue Reading
JLL Acts As An Advisor On The Development Of Qasr Al Watan, A Unique Cultural Landmark In Abu Dhabi
JLL, the world’s leading real estate investment advisory firm, was appointed as an advisor for the development of the latest cultural attraction in Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, a unique cultural landmark housed within the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Extends Its Popular Free Two-Night Abu Dhabi Getaway Offer
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced it is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the special offer in its opening…Continue Reading
2019 IWWF World Wakeboard Championships To Be Held In Abu Dhabi
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s (IWWF) Executive Board has approved the bid for the 2019 IWWF World Wakeboard Championships to be held in Abu Dhabi. The event will be organised by the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Hosts Lulu Group International And The Department Of Health Abu Dhabi, To Mark The Inauguration Of The WEQAYA Food Program
The Mall at World Trade Centre (The Mall at WTCAD), welcomed H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and member of the Abu…Continue Reading
Al Tayer Clinches First Grand Prix Victory In Portugal
Rashed Al Tayer capped a superb double triumph for Team Abu Dhabi in the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship by recording his first Grand Prix victory in Portugal. The Emirati fought off a fierce challenge…Continue Reading
Project Warehouse By Festember To Celebrate Creativity In The UAE This Ramadan
From glittering jewellery, to fragrant teas, curated fashion collections and an exciting line-up of Majlis entertainment, Project Warehouse by Festember returns to Yas Island this Ramadan with its unique pop-up concept designed to celebrate a…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adopts New Boeing Toolbox Mobile Library To Enhance Maintenance Performance
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced Boeing’s Toolbox Mobile Library, an iPad mobile application, to enable its Technical Operations team to improve the efficiency of its maintenance engineers and…Continue Reading
Stay Active During Ramadan And Challenge Yourself With All-New Community Fitness Events At Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit will host its busiest ever Ramadan line-up of community health and fitness events, it was announced today. In addition to its popular StartYAS (Sundays), TrainYAS (Tuesdays) and GoYAS (Wednesday) events that will…Continue Reading
The Galleria Al Maryah Island Commemorates The Year Of Tolerance With An Exclusive Ramadan Exhibition In Collaboration With The National Archive
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is devoting this year’s Holy Month to the Year of Tolerance with a never-before-seen photography exhibition in collaboration with the National Archive. The incredible exhibition is now open to all…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi’s Al Tayer Shows World Title Potential In Portugal
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer produced a sparkling performance in the Grand Prix of Portugal to present himself as a serious title challenger in the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship. The Emirati hit the…Continue Reading
The Cultural Foundation Celebrates Ramadan With Special Activities
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is organising a variety of activities at the Cultural Foundation to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, with the special programme led by…Continue Reading
Rashid Hopes French Endurance Triumph Can Inspire World Aquabike Success In Portugal
Rashid Al Tayer hopes that one world championship triumph with Team Abu Dhabi can help inspire him to another in Portugal this weekend. The Emirati has set his sights on victory in the Runabout GP1…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And International Cooperation, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Launch Al Maha Diplomacy Initiative
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched the joint Al Maha Diplomacy initiative to preserve local…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Delivers Lecture On Global Development Assistance At Emirates Diplomatic Academy
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, delivered a lecture at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) in Abu Dhabi, to highlight the Fund’s role in promoting socio-economic development…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Names Hala Abu Dhabi As Official Travel, Destination Management Partner For Key Events
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Etihad Airways appointing Hala Abu Dhabi, the Destination and Leisure Management division of Etihad Airways, the national airline of…Continue Reading
Rashid Hopes French Endurance Triumph Can Inspire World Aquabike Success In Portugal
Rashid Al Tayer hopes that one world championship triumph with Team Abu Dhabi can help inspire him to another in Portugal this weekend. The Emirati has set his sights on victory in the Runabout GP1…Continue Reading
Student Showcase 2019 Returns To Manarat Al Saadiyat
The sixth edition of the Student Showcase, which this year is themed ‘Zayed and Tolerence’, has opened on Sunday, May 5, at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. The event, which is organised by the Department…Continue Reading
Singapore Joins The Etihad Cargo Freighter Network
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today launched scheduled freighter flights from its hub in Abu Dhabi to Singapore’s Changi International Airport. The weekly flights will continue to Ho…Continue Reading
The Galleria Al Maryah Island Commemorates The Year Of Tolerance With An Exclusive Ramadan Exhibition In Collaboration With The National Archive
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is devoting this year’s Holy Month to the Year of Tolerance with a never-before-seen photography exhibition in collaboration with the National Archive. The incredible exhibition is now open to all…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hotels Record Strong Double-Digit Rise In Revenues In Q1 of 2019
The latest figures released by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) for the emirate’s hospitality sector reveal that total hotel revenues for the emirate for Q1 of 2019 have…Continue Reading
ADNOC And ExxonMobil CEOs Discuss New Opportunities During Visit To Review Progress Of US$ 30 Billion Upper Zakum Expansion
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Darren W. Woods, Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil), met…Continue Reading
Two New Developments To Add To Abu Dhabi’s Exciting Future
His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of NCT&H said: “I strongly believe in the Abu Dhabi and UAE economy. The community and tourism development is a key aspiration of the UAE and…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Reduces Carbon Footprint
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by implementing fuel saving initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Following a number of improvements aimed at enhancing operational…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Pharmaceutical Event To Address The 1.3 Million UAE Residents Impacted By Asthma
CPhI Middle East and Africa, the leading global pharmaceutical event, will address the increasing prevalence of Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) in the region when the event returns to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi’s Al Mulla Begins World Title Defence In Portugal
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Mulla will be looking to extend his remarkable unbeaten run to a seventh Grand Prix when the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship gets under way in Portugal next weekend. The…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Selects Dell Technologies To Accelerate Its Digital Transformation Journey
Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies that will see the organisations combine their expertise in maritime and IT to develop technology-based concepts, solutions and services specifically for the…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Rebrands Cargo Loyalty Scheme And Launches New Global Customer Program
Etihad Cargo, the Cargo and Logistics Services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today reveals a new Global Customer program and a rebranded cargo loyalty scheme named “PayloadRewards”. Launched in 2013 as one of the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Increases Frequencies To London Heathrow For The Busy Summer Season
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow during the busy summer period. The additional flights will be operated by a Boeing 787-9…Continue Reading
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon Launches Free Weekly Training Sessions
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, together with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has launched free training sessions for runners to prepare for the 2019 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon. The training sessions, which kick-off on 6th May, will…Continue Reading
Etihad Rail DB Appointed As ‘Shadow Operator’ For Stage Two Of UAE’s National Rail Network
Etihad Rail DB, the joint venture company between Etihad Rail, the developer of the UAE’s national railway network and Deutsche Bahn (DB) is set to provide ‘Shadow Operator’ services for Stage Two of the Etihad…Continue Reading
Khalifa University Ranked In Asia’s Top 30
The Khalifa University of Science and Technology has announced that it has risen to 28 in the prestigious Times Higher Education, THE, Asia University Rankings 2019 that was released in Abu Dhabi. With the new…Continue Reading
Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre’s Breakfast Seminar Comes To Abu Dhabi For The First Time
The Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) hosted its latest ‘Breakfast with EMAC’ seminar in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre (ADGMAC) in Abu Dhabi on 2nd May. The session included a plenary…Continue Reading
SatSure Startup Wins USD 10,000 At StartAD’s Construction Focused Venture Launchpad
SatSure, a geospatial data analytics company which leverages advances in satellites, machine learning, and big data analytics, has won the IMKAN Innovation Award worth USD 10,000 at startAD’s Venture Launchpad. Organized by startAD, the Abu…Continue Reading
Emirates Diplomatic Academy Hosts Lecture On Sheikh Zayed’s Leadership Qualities By His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim
The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) hosted His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Dubai Police and General Security, for a guest lecture on the leadership qualities of the founding father of the…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi On Top Of The World After Emphatic Victory In France
Team Abu Dhabi, on top of the powerboat racing world after a superb victory in the the 24 Hours of Rouen, quickly set their sights on more championship titles today. Reigning Formula 1 individual champion…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Art Concludes Third Edition Of Art + Technology Workshops
Abu Dhabi Art has concluded the third edition of their popular Art + Technology workshops as part of the fair’s year-round programme, to engage the wider community with innovative artistic events and activations. The Art…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Announces Choc-A-Bloc Calendar In May 2019
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is hosting several events in May, adding further momentum to its ongoing efforts to enhance the UAE capital’s position as a regional business tourism hub. ADNEC has made all…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Launches Second Bid Round For Five Major Exploration Blocks With Substantial Oil And Gas Potential
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today – as part of Abu Dhabi’s block licensing strategy and on behalf of the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) – the details of the second round of…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Finishes Its Successful Participation At Arabian Travel Market 2019
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, the region’s leading travel and tourism event taking place this year from 28 April – 1 May, drew to a close today, with the Department of Culture and Tourism –…Continue Reading
Al Ain Convention Centre Contributes AED2.604 Billion To Abu Dhabi’s Economy In Five Years
Al Ain Convention Centre (AACC), the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), has contributed AED2.604 billion to the economy of Al Ain in direct and indirect impact between 2014 and 2018,…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Boosts Commercial Organization With Emirati Leadership Appointments
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today announces several Emirati national appointments within its commercial division, in a further step towards enhancing both its Global Customer program as well…Continue Reading
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island – A New Era Of Shopping, Dining And Entertainment
Over the past 6 years, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island has established itself as Abu Dhabi’s go-to destination for luxury and fine dining. In September, with The Galleria expansion, the experience for the consumer is…Continue Reading
Torrente Gives Team Abu Dhabi Early Lead In France
Team Abu Dhabi made a solid start to the 24 Hours of Rouen in Northern France today as reigning F1 world champion Shaun Torrente grabbed the lead in the prestigious international powerboat endurance race With…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Partners With Visit California To Increase Tourism To America’s Golden State
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Visit California to promote the Golden State to travellers from around the world. The agreement was announced this week at the Arabian Travel Market…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Celebrates World Day For Safety And Health At Work
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today hosted a health and safety awareness workshop for its staff to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2019 (World OSH Day), launched by the International…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Lights Up Burj Khalifa In Dubai With A Dazzling ‘Choose Well’ Show
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has lit up the world’s tallest building, the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a spectacular branded light and sound display to celebrate the next stage of…Continue Reading
Miral Projects Worth AED 6.2 Billion Under Construction On Yas Island
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, is investing AED 6.2 billion into entertainment and leisure projects on Yas Island, with steady growth reaffirmed as it achieves 28 million visits in 2018. “These 2018 figures confirm…Continue Reading
Honeywell Innovation Center At Masdar City To Advance Digitalization Across UAE
Honeywell, the global technology leader, today launched its new Honeywell Masdar Innovation Center in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, and senior…Continue Reading
Embrace The Spirit Of The Holy Month With Loved Ones At The Galleria On Al Maryah Island
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island will showcase a unique photography exhibition marking the Year of Tolerance, before welcoming visitors with a variety of family-friendly activations from 8pm to 11pm during the final five days…Continue Reading
New Public Art For Reem Central Park Commissioned By Aldar And Abu Dhabi Art
Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Art (under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi), has commissioned a series of public artworks for the newly opened Reem Central Park as…Continue Reading
Team Abu Dhabi Aim For Big Endurance Triumph In France
Team Abu Dhabi are primed for a major effort to secure a second victory in the prestigious 24 Hours of Rouen endurance race which gets under way on the River Seine in Northern France on…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Features First Arabic Speaking AI News Anchor In The World
Abu Dhabi Media (“ADM” or the Company), one of the fastest growing, multi-platform media and entertainment organizations in the Middle East and Sogou Inc. (NYSE: SOGO), an innovator in search and a leader in China’s…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches New Fully-Customisable Economy Experience
Etihad Airways has unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The retrofit programme, which includes new personalised wireless streaming entertainment to…Continue Reading
EPAA Launches 2-Day Sir Bu Nair Festival Entitled ‘The Sea Is Our Life’
Organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), the 20th Sir Bu Nair Festival was launched on Sunday 28th of April with the theme ‘The Sea Is Our Life’. Several government organisations are participating…Continue Reading
Almarzooqi Bags Third Victory In UAE Flyboarding Championship
Manea Habeeb Almarzooqi completed a hat-trick of victories in the third round of the UAE Fly Board Championship in Abu Dhabi. Adding to his successes in the first two rounds Almarzooqi won from Ali Saeed…Continue Reading
2nd Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation Festival Underlines Abu Dhabi’s Position As A Leader Of Tolerance
Abu Dhabi has once again shown the leading role it plays in promoting cultural diversity, tolerance and unity while preserving traditions spanning the entire Islamic world, according to exhibitors and visitors at the 2nd Organisation…Continue Reading
Exhibitors Offer Discounts Up To 60% On Books At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019 (ADIBF) is offering a range of substantial price reductions on books, with discounts ranging from 20% to 60%. The initiative aims to encourage visitors to buy books, in a…Continue Reading
Flying Foiler By ENATA To Join Abu Dhabi International Boat Show Line-Up In 2019
ENATA Marine’s, Foiler – The Flying Yacht, will be one of the stars of the show when it arrives at the second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS 2019). Organised by Abu…Continue Reading
Emirates Diplomatic Academy Draws Attention To Humanitarian Challenges, Role Of Diplomacy In Sahel Region In High-Level Panel Discussion
The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), hosted a panel discussion on ‘Humanitarian Challenges in the Sahel…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Providing ‘Perfect Stage To Keep Cultural Traditions Alive’ At 2nd Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation Festival
The 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival (OIC), held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until Saturday, April…Continue Reading
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation Takes Part In Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is participating in the 29th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, held on April 24-30, 2019, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The Foundation’s objectives from…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Landmarks Lit Up In Colours Of Sri Lankan National Flag
Abu Dhabi’s key landmarks this evening lit up in colours of the Sri Lankan National Flag in solidarity with the Asian country’s leadership and people following the recent terrorist attacks against churches and hotels in…Continue Reading
Majid Al Futtaim Officially Opens AED 300 Million My City Centre Masdar, Set To Be Abu Dhabi’s Most Sustainable Mall
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today launched Abu Dhabi’s most sustainable retail destination – My City Centre Masdar. The AED 300…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo’s Digital Transformation Hails New Era Of Cargo Management And Customer Engagement
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, today celebrates its position as a market leader in the air cargo digitalisation and innovation space six months after migrating to a new…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Motors Launches New BMW & MINI Leasing Programme That Puts Flexibility, Luxury And Convenience In The Driving Seat
Driving your own luxury BMW or MINI vehicle is now easier and more convenient than ever before thanks to great new leasing offers and options from Abu Dhabi Motors. The exclusive BMW Group importer in…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi To Display A Selection Of The World’s Earliest Photographs
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s fourth international exhibition of the cultural season A World of Exchanges, Photographs 1842 – 1896: An Early Album of the World, explores the development of photography in its first years of existence,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Primed To Show Diversity Of Islam At 2nd Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation Festival
Abu Dhabi will shine the spotlight on tolerance, cultural diversity and unity when the 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister…Continue Reading
Pressure On Almarzooqi In UAE Flyboard Championship
The spotlight will be on Manea Habeeb Almarzooqi when Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club stages the third round of the UAE Flyboard Championship on Friday. After dominating the last two rounds, Almarzooqi will be…Continue Reading
The Mall At World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Hosts ‘Dansation Arabia 2019’ Auditions
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the city, is the official partner in Abu Dhabi of ‘Dansation Arabia 2019’, the UAE’s biggest…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs New Long-Term Agreement For Base Oil Sales Into India
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, that it has signed another significant long-term sales agreement with an important end-user consumer – the Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) – for its high-quality base oil,…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment Hosts Discussion On Book About Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCA) organized a discussion on the book For the People of the Planet: Zayed – A Legacy in Sustainable Development. The event marked the arrival of the publication in leading book…Continue Reading
Ma’an Authority Reveals Mission To Make A Social Impact In Abu Dhabi
Supporting the growth of the community, developing innovative solutions for social challenges and encouraging collaboration are at the heart of the new strategic vision for the Ma’an Authority for Social Contribution, revealed today. Meaning ‘togetherness’…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment, Coalition Circle Pledge To Transform Plastic Recycling Model In Abu Dhabi
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has teamed up with the Coalition of Innovation in Recycling towards a Closed Loop Economy ( Coalition Circle) to pilot a closed loop recycling model for plastic…Continue Reading
Rewayat Brings Bill Clinton And Thich Naht Hanh To Arabic Readers
Rewayat, an imprint of Kalimat Publishing Group, will release the first-edition Arabic translations of two popular works; The President is Missing (2018), the much-talked-about political thriller co-authored by Bill Clinton and James Patterson; and Old…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Attracts Over 250 Emirati students To Maritime Industry Open Day
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, the education arm of Abu Dhabi Ports, welcomed over 250 Emiratis to a Maritime Industry Open Day in collaboration with the Human Resources Authority with the goal of selecting outstanding Emirati…Continue Reading
Team Thunderstorm Triumph In The Formula Ethara National Finals At Yas Conference Centre
Yas Conference Centre at Yas Marina Circuit welcomed the fifth edition of Formula Ethara National Finals – a STEAM-based competition for schools from the UAE and, for the first time ever, Oman. Having established a…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Voted Most Instagrammable In The World
The UAE capital has won yet another global accolade, as its Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort has just been ranked ‘The Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World’, in a poll conducted by Luxury Travel Advisor,…Continue Reading
ADNOC Reaches Major Milestone With First-Ever UAE-Produced Calcined Coke Export Shipment
The first-ever shipment of UAE-produced calcined coke has begun its maiden voyage to mainland China. 10,500 tons of calcined coke were loaded by ADNOC Refining, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC),…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hotel Voted ‘Most Instagrammable’ In The World
The UAE capital has won yet another global accolade, as its Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort has just been ranked ‘The Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World’, in a poll conducted by Luxury Travel Advisor,…Continue Reading
Brothers Claim Double Triumph In UAE Wakeboarding Championship
Emirati star Omeir Saeed added another title to his growing collection with victory in the UAE Wakeboard Championship in Abu Dhabi. The 21-year-old Red Bull athlete lived up to his reputation as the country’s top…Continue Reading
Foundation Stone Of Abu Dhabi’s First Hindu Temple Laid
The foundation stone for the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi was laid in the Bu Marikha area on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway. A cultural complex with an art gallery, halls, library, gym and more…Continue Reading
Department Of Urban Planning And Municipalities And Smart Crowd Holdings Ltd. Sign MOU At Cityscape Abu Dhabi
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Smart Crowd Holdings Limited on April 16th, 2019 in the presence of His Excellency Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed,…Continue Reading
Ran Jia Performs At Abu Dhabi Theatre – Abu Dhabi Classics
Chinese piano master Ran Jia put on a spectacular show yesterday evening to mark the finale of this year’s Abu Dhabi Classics 2018-19 season, which has been organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism…Continue Reading
Tadweer Opens Region’s First Battery Solar System At Al Dhafra Landfill
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) today opened the first battery solar system in the region at its Al Dhafra Landfill. A solar-plus-storage plant is an energy storage system charged by a connected solar power…Continue Reading
UAE Star Omeir Lines Up New Wakeboarding Target In Abu Dhabi
Emirati star Omeir Saeed returns to action in Friday’s UAE Wakeboard Championship in Abu Dhabi with his thoughts already drifting towards next year’s world series. The 21-year-old Red Bull athlete will start as hot favourite…Continue Reading
Aldar Properties Endorses New Law Allowing Land Ownership For Foreigners
Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’) endorses today’s highly significant announcement by the Government of Abu Dhabi that henceforward, all foreigners will be entitled to own the freehold of land and properties which they purchase in investment…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Eco-Friendly Mall, My City Centre Masdar To Open On April 24
Majid Al Futtaim is set to welcome visitors to My City Centre Masdar, its first ever lifestyle destination in the capital, on April 24. The opening of the mall will be the company’s 25th shopping…Continue Reading
Regional Internal Auditors Conference Opens In Abu Dhabi With Digitization On Agenda
The role of Internal Audit (IA) has been changing due to business complexity and the introduction of new technologies. Digitization and technological advancements are posing significant challenges to IA functions at organizations, His Excellency Hamad…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Operate Single-Use Plastic Free Flight On Earth Day As Part Of Its Commitment To Sustainability
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects…Continue Reading
A Celebration Of Islam And Bonding Of Nations
The 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, will be a four-day celebration of Islam and a platform for…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And The Department Of Culture And Tourism Bring Abu Dhabi To Jeddah Using 3d Projection Mapping
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are taking Jeddah residents on an immersive tour of Abu Dhabi across…Continue Reading
Tamouh Introduces ‘Happy Living’ At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
Leading Abu Dhabi property development firm, Tamouh, has today announced its new ‘Happy Living’ strategy, which will be adopted in all its future developments. The holistic strategy has been inspired by the National Programme for…Continue Reading
Bawadi Mall Launches Shopping Bonanza As Part Of Retail Abu Dhabi (RAD) Spring Sales
A mega shopping bonanza is set to hit Al Ain’s Bawadi Mall this spring. The huge sales frenzy will begin on 15th April and continue all the way until 1st May as part of the…Continue Reading
Citi Inaugurates New Offices At Abu Dhabi Global Market
Citi announces the opening of its new offices at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre. H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, ADGM Chairman, attended the inauguration ceremony, joining Citi executives David…Continue Reading
AED50 Billion Government Stimulus Package Expected To Ease Pressure On The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market In The Medium To Long Term, According To Chestertons Q1 Report
Despite downward corrections and new supply entering the Abu Dhabi residential market, the medium to long-term outlook is more encouraging thanks to a AED50 billion government stimulus package and the introduction of new visa rules…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Hosts Major Events In April
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is hosting several major local and international events throughout the month of April, including three key events this week. Set to welcome tens of thousands of visitors from the…Continue Reading
ZonesCorp To Announce Two Mega Investment Projects At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
ZonesCorp is set to announce two new and modern investment projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019. The largest real estate exhibition in the UAE capital will run from 16…Continue Reading
Lombard Odier Becomes The First Swiss Private Bank To Receive A License To Operate At The Abu Dhabi Global Market
Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd has become the first Swiss private bank to receive a license to operate at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the capital’s international financial hub. This marks the Bank’s…Continue Reading
DPM Unveils New Landmark Projects Designed To Improve Livability And Quality Of Life In At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
The Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) will be unveiling a number of exciting new projects at this year’s Cityscape Exhibition on the 16th April 2019. At the Exhibition and under the banner of “Transforming…Continue Reading
Morocco In Abu Dhabi Showcases Glimpses Of Authentic Heritage In UAE Malls
Morocco in Abu Dhabi promotion booths are set to represent the uniqueness and originality of the country’s heritage, unfolding glimpses of Moroccan culture and fine art to UAE’s communities across Abu Dhabi and Dubai shopping…Continue Reading
DCT Celebrates World Heritage Day At Al Ain Palace Museum
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, is organising an event to celebrate World Heritage Day, which is marked on 18th April, at Al Ain Palace Museum, as part of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Selects IBS Software To Transform Operational Efficiency And Improve Guest Satisfaction
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and IBS Software (IBS), a leading provider of new generation IT travel solutions, have signed a contract to enhance the airline’s operations. This will be done by…Continue Reading
Provis Estate Management Gears Up For Cityscape Abu Dhabi Debut
Provis, the company launched by Aldar Properties to deliver market leading, innovative estate management solutions, will be showcasing a series of residential projects during its participation in the upcoming Cityscape Abu Dhabi. Projects to be…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties To Showcase Diversified Project Portfolio At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, is gearing up to participate in Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019. The 13th edition of the leading annual real estate exhibition…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions And Benefits Fund joins KKR And BlackRock In Landmark ADNOC Pipeline Infrastructure Investment Agreement
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it has entered into a follow-on pipeline infrastructure investment agreement with the Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund (ADRPBF). ADRPBF will invest AED 1.1…Continue Reading
Tilal Properties To Showcase Tilal City At Cityscape Abu Dhabi
Tilal Properties, a joint venture between Sharjah Asset Management and Eskan Real Estate Development, announced its participation in the Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019, which is scheduled to be held from April 16-18 at Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Award-Winning Singer Sami Yusuf To Play Emirates Palace
Award-winning singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and global humanitarian Sami Yusuf is to play a special concert at Emirates Palace, in Abu Dhabi, on 25 April as part of the 2nd Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Festival (OICF), which…Continue Reading
Binghatti Developers To Launch Binghatti Gateway At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019
Binghatti Developers, one of the leading real estate development companies in the UAE, is set to launch Binghatti Gateway at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019, the premier property exhibition taking place at the Abu Dhabi National…Continue Reading
Free Two-Night Getaway In Abu Dhabi With Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is inviting travellers flying through Abu Dhabi to enjoy a free stopover in the capital of the UAE, as part of a landmark global promotion launching today. Abu Dhabi is a vibrant and…Continue Reading
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi To Explore Life And Work Of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), who emerged from New York’s avant-garde scene to become one of the most famous artists of the contemporary era, will be the focus of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s special programme of events…Continue Reading
CultureSummit Abu Dhabi’s Penultimate Day Examines Pressing Cultural Issues
A third day of panel sessions, interactive workshops, and artistic performances has come to an end at CultureSummit Abu Dhabi 2019. Organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the…Continue Reading
Huge Crowds Witness The Very Best Of Arabic Alternative Music, Art & Culture At WASLA 2019
WASLA, the ultimate Arabic alternative music festival, was back for its most ambitious instalment yet on Friday last, April 5th, in its new home at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai. The organising team, along with…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliners To Johannesburg, Lagos And Milan
This Summer, Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, effective 1 August, Lagos, effective 2 August, and Milan, effective 1 September, replacing the Airbus A330s…Continue Reading
Project Warehouse By Festember Returns To Abu Dhabi
This Ramadan, the popular fair Project Warehouse returns to Abu Dhabi for a vibrant celebration of contemporary culture, featuring a diverse array of art, cuisine, fashion and design. Organised by Festember and hosted by Yas…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Finances 78 Healthcare Sector Projects Worth AED4.1 Billion In 16 Countries
From its inception in 1971 until December 2018, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, financed 78 healthcare projects in 16 countries with a total value of AED…Continue Reading
The Galleria On Al Maryah Island’s Prestigious Dining Collection Restaurants Honoured At FACT Magazine’s Dining Awards 2019
A total of ten Dining Collection restaurants at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island have been recognised as best-in-class and favourite locations at the 2019 FACT Dining Awards. Zuma, the contemporary Japanese concept, secured the…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Ports Announces Winners Of “MAFNOOD” Internal Excellence Award
Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi as well as Fujairah Terminals and KIZAD, announced the winners of the 3rd cycle of its internal…Continue Reading
‘Morocco In Abu Dhabi’ Kicks-Off 17th April
The fourth edition of ‘Morocco in Abu Dhabi’ will kick-off in the UAE capital this April, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC. Taking place from 17th to 30th April, the event is in…Continue Reading

