Day two (5 March) of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run saw the Flame of Hope lit on the UAE’s highest mountain, yesterday. Torch runners kicked off day two of the Law Enforcement Torch…Continue Reading
Chinese Piano Master Ran Jia To Perform At The Finale Of The Abu Dhabi Classics 2018/19 Season
Abu Dhabi Classics, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will conclude this year’s sensational season of music with an unmissable solo piano recital from one of the…Continue Reading
NYU Abu Dhabi Opens Its Next Project Space Show, Crossings And Corridors, Curated By AUD Faculty Flounder Lee
NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery’s auxiliary venue the Project Space is proud to announce its next exhibition – Crossings and Corridors, which will welcome visitors from Sunday, March 10 until Tuesday, March 26, 2019 .…Continue Reading
International Innovations In Agriculture To Promote Food Security In The UAE
The world’s leading agriculture innovations will be showcased in Abu Dhabi from 1 to 2 April 2019 at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). GFIA, the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Celebrates Graduation Of 110 Young Emirati Drilling Professionals from Its Drilling Training Center
ADNOC Drilling, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), celebrated, today, the graduation of 110 Emiratis from the company’s Drilling Training Center. The ceremony was held the Al Dhafra Region of Abu…Continue Reading
Redefining Beauty And Modesty With Yas Mall From 7-9 March
Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi, will host the third edition of Modest Fashion and Beauty Weekend, a three-day event dedicated to celebrating the elegance of dressing conservatively. As the pioneer of modest…Continue Reading
EAD Launches First Edition Of TIP Envirotech Award To Advance Innovative Solutions To Global Environmental Challenges
In line with the National Innovation Strategy aimed at positioning Abu Dhabi as the leading hub for technological innovation and solutions to global environmental challenges, the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Abu Dhabi Department of…Continue Reading
World Games Countdown Is Officially On As New Zealand Becomes The First Delegation To Arrive In The UAE
The Special Olympics New Zealand team is the first full delegation to arrive in the UAE ahead of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 kicking off in less than 10 days. Touching down at…Continue Reading
Miral Marks A Major Step Towards Yas Bay Arena’s Completion
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, marked a significant construction milestone at the Yas Bay Arena development with the installation of the arena’s longest roof truss. HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Set To Welcome Special Olympics Athletes And Visitors
Abu Dhabi Airports is ready to handle a significant influx of inbound traffic through Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) this weekend as athletes and visitors arrive in preparation for the Special Olympics World Games, set to open…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Unveils Winners Of The 6th Creative Reader Competition
In conjunction with the National Month of Reading, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised a ceremony at Manarat Al Saadiyat yesterday to honour the winners and participants of…Continue Reading
BETT MEA 2019 To Highlight Evolving Needs Of 21st Century Education
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Bett Middle East & Africa (MEA) is back with a two-day education technology summit and expo…Continue Reading
Khalifa Fund To Officially Sponsor ‘The Rage Festival 2019’
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced its participation as an official sponsor at The Rage Festival 2019, which will take place from 6 to 8 March at Umm Al Emarat Park. The…Continue Reading
UAE Space Prodigy Appointed NYU Abu Dhabi Scientific Research Fellow
At just 16 years old, Alia Almansoori, winner of the inaugural UAE Genes in Space contest (2017) and founder of Emirati Astronaut, a platform for dialogue between aspiring astronauts and space explorers, has been appointed…Continue Reading
Yas Marina Circuit Will Host Incredible Line Up Of Sport And Entertainment For World Rallycross Abu Dhabi 2019
Yas Marina Circuit has today revealed the incredible line up of motorsport and off-track entertainment that will take place at the FIA World Rallycross Championship on 4th-6th April. Organisers and partners revealed details of what…Continue Reading
From Athens To Abu Dhabi: The Special Olympics World Games Flame Of Hope Flies With Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, has delivered the World Games Flame of Hope to the UAE capital. The flame was carried in a specially designed cradle yesterday…Continue Reading
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Speedy Recovery Initiative Lifts Children’s Spirits At Al Mushrif Children’s Specialty Center
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Speedy Recovery Initiative made its first pit stop of the year at Al Mushrif Children’s Specialty Center in Abu Dhabi city, spreading excitement and good cheer among the outpatient clinic’s young…Continue Reading
BETT MEA 2019 To Highlight Evolving Needs Of 21st Century Education
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Bett Middle East & Africa (MEA) is back with a two-day education technology summit and expo…Continue Reading
97 Percent Of Graduates Employed Or Enrolled At Top Schools Around The Globe Just Months After Graduating
From establishing careers in key sectors including technology, education, and finance, to pursuing prestigious doctorates abroad and graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford, NYU Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) Class of 2018 graduates have distinguished themselves as…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways And The Departement Of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi Partner With Plug And Play ADGM To Disrupt The Travel And Hospitality Indutry In The Middle East
Plug and Play, the largest global innovation platform, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre based in Abu Dhabi, announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and the Department…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi To Promote Emirate’s Tourism Credentials At ITB Berlin
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is set to lead a delegation of the emirate’s leading hotels, attractions, tour operators and destination companies to ITB Berlin – one of…Continue Reading
ADNOC Honors The Special Olympics Eternal Flame Of Hope As It Begins Its Journey Across The UAE
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) honored, today, the Special Olympics’ Eternal Flame of Hope, at a Torch Ceremony organized by ADNOC at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the flame embarking…Continue Reading
ALFAHIM Group’s Safar Travel & Tourism Partners With GoAir To Roll Out Direct Flights Between Abu Dhabi And Kannur
Safar Travel & Tourism, a member of ALFAHIM Group, has announced its partnership with GoAir airlines to roll out direct flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE and the newly opened Kannur International…Continue Reading
Masdar Wins Prestigious Mobility Management Award For Innovative Transportation Initiatives
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has received the prestigious Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) in the Mobility Management category for its initiatives to promote walking and cycling at Masdar City. Masdar’s Abdulla…Continue Reading
ADNOC Wins Award For Best CSR Program In Education
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has won an award for the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program for Education, at the 6th Annual Global Educational Supplies & Solutions (GESS) Education Awards, held in…Continue Reading
My City Centre Masdar On Track To Open In The Second Quarter Of 2019 At Masdar City In Abu Dhabi
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is set to open its first shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, My City Centre Masdar, in…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Media Expands Partnership With The Walt Disney Company Middle East To Feature Hollywood Blockbusters On Its Free-To-Air Entertainment Channels
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and The Walt Disney Company Middle East expand their strategic partnership to incorporate a new daily Western block on ADM Channels – an alliance granting ADM’s broadcast rights to Marvel Studios,…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Unveils New Special Olympics Livery Ahead Of World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Etihad Airways, the official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, unveiled a striking new livery at a special event held at its Engineering hangar, to promote the Games which will take…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Welcomes More Than 10 Million International Visitors In 2018
Abu Dhabi welcomed 10.27 million international visitors in 2018, with the emirate also posting figures showing incredible growth over the last three years, powered by the addition of a host of world-class events and enhancements…Continue Reading
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed And President Moon Jae-In Witness Signing Of Agreement Between ADNOC And SKEC To Build In The UAE the World’s Largest Single Underground Project ever Awarded For Oil Storage
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that it is building the world’s largest single underground project ever awarded for oil storage, with a capacity of 42 million barrels of crude oil, in…Continue Reading
Aldar Investments To Acquire Full Ownership Of Etihad Plaza And Etihad Airways Centre In AED 1.2 Billion Deal
Aldar Investment Properties LLC (“Aldar Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire full ownership of Etihad Plaza and Etihad Airways Centre in an AED 1.2 billion transaction with Etihad Airways PJSC…Continue Reading
UAE Entities Pledge To Cheer On Athletes From More Than 190 Nations As Special Olympics World Games Launches ‘Fans In The Stands’ Program
People across the UAE are being encouraged to turn out in full force to cheer on the 7,500 athletes from more than 190 nations who will be competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi To Host WTA Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 is set to take place on 25 April 2019 at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabiin the UAE. The park is the latest addition to Yas…Continue Reading
Borouge Awards Contracts For The World’s Largest Mixed Feed Cracker For Ruwais Petrochemicals Complex
Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has awarded TechnipFMC, Maire Tecnimont and WorleyParsons three major contracts for the fourth phase of the Ruwais petrochemicals complex which will include the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs Framework Agreements With Republic Of Korea Energy Companies To Explore Domestic And International Growth Opportunities During Official Visit By H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
During an official visit to the Republic of Korea by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
Corona Sunset Island Headliners Announced
Global Corona Sunsets Series are preparing for their first ever special Island Edition; Corona Sunset Island, and along with pristine white sandy beaches, magnificent blue waters and entertaining activities for all to enjoy, they are bringing…Continue Reading
Revenues Of Abu Dhabi Hotel Establishments Up To AED1.8 bn In Q4 2018
The hotel establishment revenues across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi increased circa 73 percent to AED1.8 bn in Q4 of 2018 from AED1.05 bn during the preceding quarter of the same year, according to the…Continue Reading
UAE’s First Ever Ferrari Cavalcade With 100 Sports Cars Drives Through Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi witnessed approximately one hundred Ferrari owners drive their luxury vehicles through the park on Saturday, February 23. Ferrari owners and collectors from all over the world came together under the iconic…Continue Reading
2019 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East Opens In Abu Dhabi
The region’s foremost forum dedicated to analysing fraud and malpractice and discussing the means, approaches and advances in preventing its occurrence got underway yesterday (Sunday) with the opening of the 2019 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle…Continue Reading
Etihad Aviation Group Showcases Innovative Aviation Solutions At Think Science Fair 2019
Etihad Aviation Group is taking part in Think Science Fair 2019, which is held on 24 February at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, as part of its efforts to encourage the youth across the UAE…Continue Reading
Didier Drogba, Dikembe Mutombo And Michelle Kwan Among A Host Of Celebrities Lined Up For Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Marking less than 20 days to go, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has revealed some of the celebrities and leading sports personalities that will be attending the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Unlocks $4 Billion In Value In Landmark Pipeline Infrastructure Investment Agreement With BlackRock And KKR
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced that it has entered into a landmark multi-billion-dollar midstream pipeline infrastructure partnership with KKR and BlackRock, two of the world’s leading institutional investors. To mark the occasion,…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Launches Illustrators And Art Corner Competition
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the Illustrators’ and Art Corner Competition, which will take place during the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF)…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment Holds Youth Camp On Sir Baniyas Island To Enhance Eco-Awareness
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) hosted 40 university students and youth council members at a two-day camp on Sir Bani Yas Island in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Themed ‘UAE’s Natural Wonders’,…Continue Reading
Free Breast Cancer Screening At Marina Mall Abu Dhabi
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi is teaming up with UAE-based breast cancer awareness and screening initiative Pink Caravan to encourage all women and men across Abu Dhabi to get tested. From 21st of February until 2nd…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Increase Flights To London During April
Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to up to four daily services, to meet peak demand during the month of April. Commencing 5 April 2019, the flights…Continue Reading
ADNOC Refining Awards Design Contract For New Refinery In Ruwais
ADNOC Refining today took a step closer to building the world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemicals complex, in Ruwais, when it awarded a Pre-Front End Engineering and Designing (Pre-FEED) contract to the Wood Group, a…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Celebrates International Tourism Guide Day
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) marked International Tourism Guide Day, which takes place every year on February 21st, with a special celebratory event at Manarat Al Saadiyat which…Continue Reading
Corona Sunset Island will be coming to Al Maya Island, Abu Dhabi this April
Have you ever dreamed of jetting off to a beautiful private island to escape reality for the weekend? Well, this April you can do just that as Global Corona Music Festival Series are coming to…Continue Reading
H.H. Sheikh Theyab Updated On ADNOC Logistics And Services Strategy To Become A Global Shipping Champion
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council and Supreme Petroleum Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport was updated on ADNOC Logistics…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Sports Competitions Will Be Free to Attend
19 February 2019, UAE: Spectator registration for the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event this year, Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, is now live. For the thousands of fans keen to cheer on…Continue Reading
Aldar and UAEU Partnership to Develop Future Leaders
Abu Dhabi, 19 February 2019: Aldar Properties PJSC (“Aldar”) is proud to announce that it has signed a partnership with United Arab Emirates University in which the two organizations will work together to bring industry…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Torch Run to Visit Iconic Locations Across All Seven Emirates
UAE, 19 February 2019: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyank, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt General, the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Law Enforcement…Continue Reading
Masdar City To Host The ‘Green Run’ With The UAE’s Environment Friends Society
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community, will host hundreds of runners at its annual Green Run on Friday, February 22. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Friends Society, the Green Run is free to…Continue Reading
ADNOC Assigned AA+ Standalone And AA Long-Term Issuer Default Credit Rating By Fitch
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today that Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has assigned ADNOC Group a standalone credit rating of AA+. The rating, according to Fitch, highlights the company’s high upstream output and…Continue Reading
Yas Waterworld brings back Cinema Under the Stars with a Superhero Twist
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 February 2019: Yas Waterworld, the world’s favourite waterpark is bringing back Cinema Under the Stars, the region’s first open-air waterpark cinema, with a superhero edition. Yas Waterworld, home to a…Continue Reading
The Mall at World Trade Center (WTC) Abu Dhabi Gives Away Luxurious 5-Star Holiday Packages
Abu Dhabi, 18 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital of the UAE, has announced the winners of…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Launches Special Olympics Mileage Donation Initiative
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, encourages members of its Etihad Guest loyalty…Continue Reading
Emirates Foundation’s Think Science Fair 2019 Kicks-off with 1850 finalists nationwide
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, encourages members of its Etihad Guest loyalty…Continue Reading
Judging Begins For 6th Edition Of Creative Reader Competition
Judging is underway to choose the winners of the 6th edition of the ‘Creative Reader Competition’, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). This year’s edition saw the…Continue Reading
Yas Mall Extends its Exclusive Exhibition ‘The Art of DC – The Dawn of Super Heroes’
Abu Dhabi, February 17, 2019: Due to popular demand, Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi and one of the largest in the region, announced that it will be extending its partnership with DC…Continue Reading
Federal Tax Authority Reports Great Success for Awareness Campaign on Tax Invoice Requirements in Abu Dhabi Markets
Abu Dhabi, February 16, 2019 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reported great interaction from retailers and consumers alike with its campaign to raise awareness about Tax Invoice requirements and urge all registered businesses…Continue Reading
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers revealed as movie shoot location for Heist Film ‘The Misfits’
Pierce Brosnan has signed on to star in the upcoming gold heist thriller The Misfits. Directed by action veteran Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Skip Trace), the project will begin shooting later this month in…Continue Reading
Opening Ceremony Tickets Go Live for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
13 February 2019, UAE: Tickets have been released for the highly anticipated Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. The Opening Ceremony will take place at Zayed Sports City Stadium on Thursday…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways to Deploy Latest Generation 787 Dreamliners on All Its Flights to China
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2019 — Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily service from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu, effective 1 July 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Hosts The International Alliance For The Protection Of Heritage In Conflict Areas (ALIPH) Board Meeting At Louvre Abu Dhabi
the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi hosted a Board meeting of the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 13 February. A global…Continue Reading
The Mall at World Trade Center (WTC) Abu Dhabi Gives Away Luxurious 5-star Holiday Packages
Abu Dhabi, 12 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital of the UAE, has announced the winners of…Continue Reading
Russia Announced As Guest Of Honour For Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2020
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has chosen Russia as the Guest of Honour for the 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which will take…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Engineering and TARMAC Aerosave Partner to Expand MRO Services Globally
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TARMAC Aerosave, an industrial…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways to Introduce Airbus A380 on Daily Seoul Service
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Effective 1 July 2019, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul. The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London…Continue Reading
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde visits Masdar City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 11, 2019: Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) yesterday to witness the progress of Abu Dhabi’s flagship…Continue Reading
India’s PM Narendra Modi Presents ADNOC Group CEO With “International Lifetime Achievement Award” At Petrotech 2019
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), was honored, today, with the “International Lifetime Achievement Award” for his outstanding contribution…Continue Reading
Celebrate the season of romance at The Mall at World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, 10 February 2019 – The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (The Mall at WTCAD), the shopping destination at the heart of the capital, is calling all couples to mark this romantic…Continue Reading
International Defence Conference 2019 Announces Headline Speakers
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 09 February 2019 – Defence ministers, senior government officials, high-ranking military officers, eminent academics and leaders of renowned defence companies from around the world will be among the distinguished speakers participating in the upcoming…Continue Reading
Historic Urban Landscape Workshop Concludes
The Historic Urban Landscape Workshop, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and attended by archaeology and heritage experts, concluded in Al Ain. The workshop, held from 4…Continue Reading
The Al Ain and Al Dhafra Regions host Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2019 activities 25 workshops and live shows
Abu Dhabi, 7th February 2019: 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, and organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and…Continue Reading
Chinese New Year Celebrations Continue at Rosewood Abu Dhabi With Good Fortune Brunch and Lantern Festival
Abu Dhabi, 06 February 2019: Rosewood Abu Dhabi continues to celebrate health, prosperity and fortune this February and welcomes all to feast on a Chinese New Year culinary experience at Dai Pai Dong. Guests at…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian Announce New Codeshare Partnership
Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Jordanian flag carrier, Royal Jordanian, have announced a new codeshare partnership which will provide their customers with greater access to…Continue Reading
Free health and fitness advice at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Thursday 7 February 2019: Stop by Marina Mall Abu Dhabi in the next two days for a free health check-up and to learn more about the conditions experienced by people of determination. Running…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards AED 5 Billion Contract For Construction Of Ghasha Concession Artificial Islands
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the award of a dredging, land reclamation and marine construction contract to build multiple artificial islands in the first phase of development of the Ghasha Concession.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Approves US$21 Million for Ophthalmology Hospital in Mauritius
Fund’s total expenditure in Mauritius to date amounts to AED132 million His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi: Hospital in line with strategic priorities of Mauritian government Abu Dhabi-UAE: 5 February, 2019 – Abu Dhabi Fund…Continue Reading
Ministry of Education and Masdar to collaborate on sustainability education
Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassador Program to be integrated into the MoE’s Innovation Ambassador Program 2019 Masdar participates in the National Science Technology and Innovation Festival, where it will be hosting its annual Sustainability Ambassador Program Ecothon…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies His Holiness Pope Francis Home After Historic Visit To The UAE
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has flown His Holiness Pope Francis home after a historic three-day visit to the capital Abu Dhabi. The trip, heralded as a triumph in inter-faith dialogue and…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Occidental First Onshore Exploration Block In Abu Dhabi’s Competitive Bid Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the signing of an agreement, awarding an onshore block – known as Onshore Block 3 – to US based international oil and gas exploration and production…Continue Reading
Zayed Book Award Shortlist Announced For ‘Literature’ And ‘Literary & Art Criticism’ Categories
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) has revealed the titles that have made the shortlist for the ‘Literature’ and ‘Literary & Art Criticism’ categories for the 13th edition of the Award, following the Scientific Committee…Continue Reading
Nearly 700 journalists from 30 countries to cover Pope Francis’s visit to the UAE
Almost 700 foreign journalists from 30 countries around the world have so far been accredited by the National Media Council, NMC, to report on the landmark visit of Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Global Market invites FinTech firms to join cross-border testing amongst multiple international markets
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is rallying FinTech and innovative firms to apply who are ready to test their innovative financial solutions, services or business models across more…Continue Reading
Zayed Sustainability Prize launches submissions for 2020 edition
The Zayed Sustainability Prize submissions for the 2020 edition are open. The UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding innovation, impact and inspiration in sustainable development solutions has announced that, from 30th January to 30th May,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi announced as silver sponsor for 2019 New York Times Travel Show
Coming off a record-breaking year of US visitors to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will debut at the annual 2019 New York Times Travel Show as a Silver…Continue Reading
Kite Fest Returns to Sir Bani Yas Island
Anantara prepares for its fourth annual Kite Fest on Sir Bani Yas Island on Saturday 2 March 2019. Promising a day filled with adventure and lots of family fun, Anantara aims to colour the sky…Continue Reading
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi, marks the start of 2019 Chinese New Year Celebrations with HE Ni Jian, Chinese Ambassador to the UAE
On Wednesday January 30th, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s luxury shopping and dining destination, held a VIP ribbon cutting ceremony with HE Ni Jian, Chinese Ambassador to the UAE to mark the…Continue Reading
Famous Arabic Language Cartoon Characters Set To Star At MASmash 2019
Some of the most popular characters from Arabic-language animation series – as well as the show’s creators – will be appearing at the MASmash 2019 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 6 – 8 February.…Continue Reading
ADNOC Signs Landmark Strategic Partnership Agreements With Eni And OMV In Refining And Trading
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed, today, two new strategic equity partnerships with Eni and OMV covering both ADNOC Refining and a new trading joint venture, which will be jointly established by the…Continue Reading
Kalima Reading Club Explores Javier Garcia’s ‘Folktales From Spanish Gypsies’
The Kalima Reading Club, an initiative of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), organised a panel discussion exploring “Folktales from Spanish Gypsies” by Javier Asensio Garcia on 22 January.…Continue Reading
The Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces Exciting Line-Up Of Cultural Events In Al Ain
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a series of interactive educational and experiential activities for Al Ain’s new season of cultural programmes, which will run until April…Continue Reading
ADNOC Named Middle East’s Most Valuable Brand
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has been named the most valuable brand in the Middle East, by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation and strategy consultancy. ADNOC, is the first regional oil…Continue Reading
Irthi Promotes Sustainable Crafts At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), recently held workshops on sustainable art and craft for children and youth at ‘The Festival at Masdar City’ featured during the Abu Dhabi…Continue Reading
The Fives Have It: Audi Abu Dhabi Provides Exclusive Offers On A5, S5, Q5 And SQ5 Range.
Buyers of new Audi A5, S5, Q5 and SQ5 models can now benefit from exclusive offers at Audi Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Customers looking for pre-owned Audis can also benefit from significant savings, plus…Continue Reading
UAE Pavilion At Al Janadriyah Festival Closes In Spectacular Style
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has concluded its activations at the 33rd edition of the Al Janadriyah Festival for Heritage & Culture in Saudi Arabia. The event saw…Continue Reading
Overwhelming Response To Aldar’s Alreeman As Sales Surpass AED 1.6 Billion
Buyers queued up over night outside Aldar’s sales centre on Yas Island in order to secure plots within Aldar’s latest development – Alreeman in the Alshamkha area of Abu Dhabi. Alreeman has been a huge…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre’s The Hive To Generate Buzz In MICE Industry As Experiential Space For Clients
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed a new experience in the meeting and conference sector – The Hive. Offering 865 square metres of versatile space, the venue was designed as not just a…Continue Reading
Guardian Wealth Management Predicts Strong Market Conditions For Abu Dhabi In 2019
Guardian Wealth Management (GWM) the leading personal finance and wealth management company in the UAE, is looking at a strong start for Abu Dhabi in 2019. The senior team at the firm say an injection…Continue Reading
Celebrate Chinese New Year On Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island and The Galleria will once again host renowned Chinese New Year celebrations, welcoming the Abu Dhabi community for the fifth consecutive year. Visitors of all ages will enjoy an array of events…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Finances Renewable Energy Projects Worth AED4.4 Billion
From its inception in 1971 up to December 2018, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has financed hundreds of development projects in the renewable energy sector around…Continue Reading
General Motors Shapes The Mobility Revolution Discussion At The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2019
Joining a panel discussion at today’s World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Gary West, Head of Future Mobility, General Motors Africa and Middle East confirmed General Motors (GM) position as leaders in future mobility. Committed to…Continue Reading
UAE’s Department Of Energy Experts Discuss Solar Energy And Other Topics On Day 3 Of World Future Energy Summit
Experts from the UAE’s Department of Energy (DoE), a Principal Partner of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), once again led the discussions during Day 3 of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) at the Abu…Continue Reading
Masdar-Led Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance And IOWater Partner To Improve Global Water Security
The Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance (GCWDA) has entered into a partnership with the International Office for Water (IOWater), a France-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving global water resource management. The collaboration was signed during…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Flies The World’s First Flight Using Fuel Made In The UAE From Plants Grown In Saltwater By Khalifa University
The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, today announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Sales Prices Reaching More Realistic Levels In Some Areas, Says Chestertons Q4 Report
Abu Dhabi real estate sales prices and rental rates continued to undergo downward adjustments throughout 2018, albeit at a lesser rate towards the end of the year, indicating that in some locations pricing levels are…Continue Reading
25 Key UAE Public And Private Entities Committed For Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
In presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Crown Prince Court and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration (the Declaration) was signed by 25 public…Continue Reading
Masdar Launches ‘Noor’ Solar Home System Solution
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has positioned itself in the commercial off-grid energy sector by increasing its capacity to rapidly deploy solar kits in off-grid communities around the world. Building on the company’s…Continue Reading
ADNOC Logistics & Services Reduces Shipping Fleet Fuel Consumption And Carbon Emissions By 23%
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the marine and logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced, today, that it has reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 23% across a fleet…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi First Manuscripts Conference And Exhibition Kicks Off With A Spectacular International Attendance
Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Manuscripts Conference and Exhibition kicked off today at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Organised by the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and held under the theme ‘Arabic Manuscripts…Continue Reading
Department Of Energy Chairman H.E. Awaidha Al Marar Delivers Opening Address At Abu Dhabi’s Future Sustainability Summit 2019
The Department of Energy’s Chairman His Excellency Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar delivered the opening address at the Future Sustainability Summit, the prominent international platform held in parallel with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019. H.E.…Continue Reading
International Defence Conference 2019 To Convene 1,200 Defence Specialists
The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2019, being held 14 to 16 February at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, is expected to draw the participation of over 1,200 global defence specialists. For the first time, IDC will…Continue Reading
Masdar And Taaleri To Launch A Joint Venture To Accelerate Wind And Solar Renewable Energy Development In Central And Eastern Europe
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish wind and solar developer and fund manager, signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture with the aim of developing renewable…Continue Reading
ADNOC Reinforces Leadership Role And Commitment To Environmental Stewardship As It Strengthens Its Position As One Of The Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emitters In The Oil And Gas Industry
As global oil consumption crosses the 100-million-barrels-per-day mark, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is reinforcing its leadership role and commitment to environmental stewardship, as it strengthens its position as one of the oil…Continue Reading
Climate Innovation Exchange 2019 Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi
The Climate Innovation Exchange (CLIX) 2019 commenced today on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a key enabler of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019. Running until 17 January 2019, the second edition…Continue Reading
Department Of Energy Unveils ‘Abu Dhabi Integrated Energy Model’
The Department of Energy has launched the “Abu Dhabi Integrated Energy Model” today, at an event coinciding with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, to provide a roadmap for the energy sector in the upcoming period,…Continue Reading
Celebrate Chinese New Year On Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island and The Galleria will once again host renowned Chinese New Year celebrations, welcoming the Abu Dhabi community for the fifth consecutive year. Visitors of all ages will enjoy an array of events…Continue Reading
Fantastic Final Field Set For 2019 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Presented By EGA
A superb group of leading players from around the world are set to tee off this week at the 2019 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA and mount a challenge for the Falcon Trophy,…Continue Reading
Mohammed Bin Rashid, Mohamed Bin Zayed Attend Opening Of ADSW
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of…Continue Reading
Emirates Foundation Think Science Ambassadors To Showcase Innovative Projects At The World Future Energy Summit 2019 In Abu Dhabi Youth 4 Sustainability Hub – Climate Innovation Exchange (Clix)
Aligned with the National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031 and the 2021 Advanced Science Strategy, to build national scientific capacities and promote youth to take on leadership roles in science & technology, Emirates Foundation Think Science…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo Awarded IATA’S CEIV Certification For Pharmaceuticals Logistics
Etihad Cargo has set a notable benchmark in the region by becoming the Middle East’s first carrier to be awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification in Pharmaceutical Logistics. The airline is…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Breaks Guinness World Record For Dazzling Fireworks Display On New Years Eve
Abu Dhabi has once again broken a Guinness World Record after a New Year’s Eve fireworks display which spelt out “Happy New Year 2019” was officially recognised as the ‘Largest Firework Word (relay)’. An official…Continue Reading
Bee’ah Demonstrates Leadership In Sustainable Innovation At WFES 2019
Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, is showcasing its innovative ventures at the World Future Energy Summit and EcoWaste exhibition, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, from the 14th to the 17th of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi To Host First-Ever Manuscripts Conference And Exhibition
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is to host the first-ever conference and exhibition in the UAE capital which will focus solely on manuscripts. The Arabic Manuscripts Reality and…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Allocates US$10 Million For Solar PV Project In Mauritius
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, today signed a US$10 million (AED36.7 million) concessionary loan agreement with the Government of Mauritius to fund a solar photovoltaic (PV)…Continue Reading
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Partners With UAE Pro League Committee To Spread Message Of Inclusivity
The UAE Pro League Committee has become an official media partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. The agreement will support efforts to…Continue Reading
ADNOC Awards Eni And PTTEP Consortium Two Offshore Exploration Blocks following Abu Dhabi’s First-Ever Competitive Open Block Licensing Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the signing of two historic agreements, awarding two offshore blocks to a consortium led by Italy’s multinational energy company, Eni, and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production…Continue Reading