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Emirates ID and Zakat Fund sign MoU to support humanitarian and social work in UAE
The Emirates Identity Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zakat Fund with the aim of supporting humanitarian and social work in the UAE.
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Emirates Palace Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence
Emirates Palace, the iconic five-star hotel in the heart of Abu Dhabi,is recognised for its consistently outstanding reviews and, in particular, its sumptuous suites, world-class service, breathtaking surrounds and stunning design.
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National Geographic Abu Dhabi Wins Three Golds At PromaxBDA Awards
NGAD won in the following categories: Sales Promotion - Collateral/Specialty, for its Wild Cards campaign; Non-Fiction/Reality Programming Campaign Using Integrated Media, also for Wild Cards, and Consumer Promotion Using Integrated Media, for its Earth Day - Use Plastic Wisely campaign.
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Emirates Green Building Council Networking Session To Put Spotlight On Development Of Masdar City
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) will host a networking event on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, to discuss the sustainable development initiatives adapted in the construction of Masdar City. The session will start from 6:30pm at the Centro Rotana Hotel in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
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UAE Announces "Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week" At Rio+20
To continue international dialogue on sustainable development taking place at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, the United Arab Emirates has announced the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will be held between January 13 - 17, 2013.
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AED435 million road construction contracts awarded
The Follow up Committee of Initiatives of UAE President has approved awarding two contracts for the construction of the Ras Al Khaimah ring road and phase 1 of Khor Fakkan western ring road at a total cost of AED 435 million.
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Visitors throng UAE Pavilion at Yeosu expo
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea, is witnessing an increasing rate of Korean and foreign visitors as Korean schools and universities began their summer vacations
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UAE signs agreement to Convert Korea’s Green Growth Institute into int’l organization at Rio + 20
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to convert the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) from a Korean Foundation to an international organization, which will now include the membership of 17 countries from around the world.
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Etihad Airways Expands Partnership With Abu Dhabi Organics Farms
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has purchased 200 hens which are being raised free-range at Abu Dhabi Organics Farms.
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TAQA And CWM Abu Dhabi Collaborate To Develop Waste To Energy Initiative
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC ("TAQA") and The Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi ("CWM") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint development of 100mw Waste to Energy facility in Abu Dhabi by 2015/16.
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NBAD Honoured For Emiratisation Success
H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidency Affairs, honoured National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) recently for its commitment and successes in recruiting UAE nationals and contributing to Emiratisation goals.
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Al Hilal Bank To Support UAE Olympic Football Team At 2012 Olympics Via Special Fan Promo
Al Hilal Bank, a progressive Islamic bank, has announced that it will be supporting the UAE Olympic Football Team at the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games by sending over football fans to cheer during one of the team’s live matches.
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TAQA Completes USD 1.4 Billion Project Financing Arrangementsfor Jorf Lasfar Power Complex Expansion (JLEC 5&6)
BNP Paribas, Societe Generale and Standard Chartered Bank are the mandated lead arrangers for the international debt facilities, while Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) is the mandated lead arranger for the Moroccan Dirham credit facilities, representing approximately 40% of the total debt.
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Wadi Wurayah National Park Set To Undergo Baseline Vegetation Study To Help Conserve Area’s Natural Biodiversity
Wadi Wurayah National Park in the emirate of Fujairah, the UAE’s first mountain protected area, is set to undergo a baseline vegetation survey to help further preserve the area’s natural biodiversity.
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NBAD Bahrain Offers Advantageous Loans To Government Employees
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Bahrain (NBAD-Bahrain) now offers specially advantageous and low-cost loans to government employees.
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Visits Japan as Part of Comprehensive Outreach Plan
The visit was part on an ongoing outreach campaign undertaken by the Prize administration to ensure that the Prize reaches as many regions as possible in the lead up to close of submissions on July 16, 2012.
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Hard Rock International And Aabar Properties Announce Development Of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi
Hard Rock International today announced an agreement with Aabar Properties, a subsidiary of aabar Investments PJS for the development and management of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi, a five star international hotel located in the United Arab Emirates’ capital city of Abu Dhabi.
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Key Industry Players Rush To Sign Up Early To Maximise Return On Investment At GIBTM 2013
Record satisfaction levels among exhibitors have led to an increase in early bookings for next year’s Gulf Incentives, Meetings and Business Travel Exhibition (GIBTM), which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 25 to 27 March 2013.
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S&P Affirms NBAD Strong Ratings
S&P also rated NBAD’s Outlook "stable" and added: "The stable outlook reflects our expectation that NBAD will remain a dominant player in the UAE, with no significant change in its ownership or business and financial profiles over the next two years."
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Zayed Future Energy Prize To Address Integration Between Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy At Panel
The Zayed Future Energy Prize, managed by Masdar and established by the leadership of Abu Dhabi in 2008, honors the legacy of sustainability instilled by the late Founding Father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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Anantara Announces the Opening of the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa, Marking a New Chapter for Anantara in Abu Dhabi
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, opened today in the presence of representatives from the media.
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Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre Organizes Workshop For Government Entities On Activation Of Abu Dhabi Executive Council Circular No. 4 Of 2012 Making ID Cards Compulsory For Individual Transactions At Government Agencies
A detailed presentation on the provisions of the circular and its relevance to the strategic vision of the Government of Abu Dhabi in terms of delivering modern and unique services for all segments of UAE society was presented in detail by ADSIC.
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Toys "R" Us Opens Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Toy Store In Dalma Mall
Toys "R" Us, the world’s favourite toy and baby products retailer, today announced the opening of its second store in Abu Dhabi at Dalma Mall.
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Masdar Institute’s Collaborative Role In Developing Global Solar And Wind Atlas Highlighted At Rio+20 Summit In Brazil
Dr Ouardawas offering a presentation titled ’Adapted wind resource modeling in the GCC region’ at theRio+20 Summit of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, to be held from 20-22 June in Rio de Janeiro.
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Manchester City FC To Teach Children The Skills Of The Superstars This Summer In Abu Dhabi
Manchester City FC coaches will this summer teach young players - 6 to 14 years olds - the skills and techniques used by the team’s superstar players.
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British Airways Offers UAE Travellers Special Ramadan Fares
This Ramadan, British Airways is offering UAE travellers discounted fares to seven exciting destinations across Europe (including London), USA and Canada.
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SEHA’s New Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Wins Best Sustainable Hospital Project Award At Hospital Build 2012
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) won the Best Sustainable Hospital Project Award at the Hospital Build & Infrastructure Middle East Exhibition & Congress for its Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) development.
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Korea’s leading travel magazine describes Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as pride of UAE
Korea’s leading trendy travel magazine featured tourism attractions of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in its latest hard copy edition as well as online edition on the recent visit of its editorial staff to UAE at the invitation of National Media Council.
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ADIB Launches its e-Wealth Management Solutions Centre
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services institution, announced today the launch of "ADIB Wealth Management Solutions Centre" on its website.
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YFEL Reflects UAE’s Commitment to Sustainable Future, Says Masdar Institute Student at Rio+20 Summit in Brazil
The Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program, an outreach initiative of Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, reflects the UAE’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future, according to Maitha Mohammed Al Kaabi, a Master’s Graduate in Water and Environmental Engineering.
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ALHOSN University Student’s Modern Eco-Friendly Mosque Approved By General Authority Of Islamic Affairs &Endowments
A contemporary eco-friendly mosque designed by Suhail Mohammed Suleiman, a graduating architecture student from ALHOSN University, has been approved for construction by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments in Abu Dhabi.
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