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Khalifa University New Campus Will Boast Four Story Fitness Facility
Khalifa University has announced that its new campus, scheduled for completion later this year, will feature one of the largest fitness facilities in the UAE in an academic institution.
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Registration Opens For 7th Season Of ’Prince Of Poets’ Competition
The Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee -Abu Dhabi has announced that registration for participation in the "Prince of Poets" competition, in its 7th season (2016-2017), will be open until the 30th of September.
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Lebanese Pop Idol Ragheb Alama To Open Yas Mall’s Fashion Week This October
Having announced that Yas Mall’s Fashion Week will take place this year on October 12-15, new exciting details were revealed today. This four-day fashion extravaganza will be opened with a spectacular concert from Lebanese superstar Ragheb Alama at Yas Mall.
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Enabling Works Progressing On Saadiyat Lagoons District
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, announced today that the enabling work is well under way for Phase 1 of the Saadiyat Lagoons District.
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UAE Central Bank Announces M2 Increases By 0.9% To AED1191.2bn
The Central Bank has announced that the Money Supply aggregate M2 increased by 0.9%, from AED 1180.4 billion at the end of June 2016 to AED1191.2 billion at the end of July, 2016.
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Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi To Receive Over 250 Students For New Academic Year
In line with its strategy to attract the most talented and qualified students from all around the world and from the UAE in particular, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, PSUAD, is preparing to receive more than 250 students in its Bachelors and Masters Degree programmes.
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Emirati Students Participate In ENEC Internship Program In South Korea
The students from Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have been studying on the KINGS campus in Ulsan this summer.
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Masdar Passes Milestone For Mauritanian Solar Network
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s future energy company, today announced that it has passed the halfway mark in its project to construct a 16.6 MW solar power plant network in Mauritania in north west Africa.
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Aldar Properties Completes AED1.8bn Refinancing And Receives Rating Upgrade From S&P
The conclusion of the bank loan refinancing reinforces the strength of Aldar’s balance sheet with the average debt maturity now extending to four years.
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Aldar Properties Presents The Aldar Innovation Lab At Yas Island’s ’The District’
Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), in its role as Platinum Sponsor for Yas Island’s ’The District’, is proud to present the Aldar Innovation Lab, running from 18th August - 17th September.
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ENEC Completes Successful Installation Of Unit 3 SGs At Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, has announced the successful installation of its Unit 3 Steam Generators, SGs, marking another milestone in the development of the UAE’s first nuclear energy plant through the UAE peaceful nuclear energy programme.
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Cirque Adrenaline Hits The Capital With Thrilling Extravaganza Of Circus Acts For Abu Dhabi Summer Season
This summer, the most thrilling entertainment show on Earth is set to amaze audiences with two nights of heart-stopping and death-defying acts as Cirque Adrenaline arrives in Abu Dhabi.
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Etihad Airways Bridges Abu Dhabi With Venice
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its services to Italy with a daily flight to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
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Abu Dhabi’s July Inflation At 2.3%: SCAD
The inflation rate in consumer prices for the first seven months of 2016 was 2.7 percent, compared with the same period of 2015, according to data released by the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD).
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ADEC welcomes over 600 new teachers at 2016-17 orientation session
The Abu Dhabi Education Council, ADEC, recently organised a one-day orientation session for newly hired teachers who will be joining Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region schools for the 2016/2017 academic school year.
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UAE Is Among Key Advocates For Protecting Women’s, Children’s, And Adolescents’ Wellbeing
The UAE has always been keen to take an initiative in advancing international joint efforts aimed at protecting women’s, children’s and adolescents’ wellbeing across the world, Rym Abdulla Al Falasy, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood.
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Asian Chess Summit To Be Held In Al Ain
The Asian Chess Summit, a 3-day gathering of leaders of national chess federations in Asia, is to be held 29th to 31st August, 2016, at the Danat International Hotel in Al Ain.
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ADNEC Group Sustains Growth As Strategic Abu Dhabi Asset
With this achievement, ADNEC’s total direct and indirect economic impact has reached more than AED23 billion, while its exhibition venues have welcomed over 12.5 million visitors since establishment in 2005.
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Biannual Report Of Abu Dhabi Economic Activity Records 4,787 New Licenses
The overall number of new commercial licenses registered by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, ADDED’s Abu Dhabi Business Centre, ADBC, during the first half of 2016 has reached 4,787. The first quarter has seen 2,339 licenses while the second quarter scored 2,448 licenses.
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ACTVET Launches 8th ’Yes For Work’ Sessions In Five Cities Nationwide
The Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), today launched the 8th session of the national initiative ’Yes for Work’ to consolidate the role of young Emiratis in the labour market.
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ADNOC Distribution Launches Public Awareness Campaign To Promote Safe Use Of LPG Cylinders And Regulators
The campaign, which begins tomorrow and run until August 29th, will primarily target communities across the northern regions, where LPG cylinders are one of the main sources of cooking fuel.
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TDIC Announces Update On Construction Of Mamsha Al Saadiyat
The Tourism Development and Investment Company, TDIC, announced today that the construction of Mamsha Al Saadiyat, the first residential development within the Saadiyat Cultural District, is well underway.
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’Shaan: Live In Concert’ Brings Legendary Vocals To The Emirates Palace Stage
Bollywood legend Shantanu Mukherjee - better known as the pop icon Shaan - is set to light up the Emirates Palace stage with his electrifying hits on 11 August 2016 in front of adoring fans during Abu Dhabi Summer Season.
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Etihad Airways Global Seat Sale In Full Swing
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is offering travelers from Kuwait the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable journey with family and friends during The Etihad Seat Sale, available until 6 August.
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Ministry Of Economy And Local Free Zones Discuss Enhanced Trade And Investment For Better Businesses Environment
The UAE Ministry of Economy recently met with several Free Zones at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi to strengthen strategic partnerships and mutual cooperation.
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The District Gains Support From Local And International Community To Create The Coolest Hangout This Summer
The District, a flagship event in this year’s Abu Dhabi Summer Season by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) gains support from the local and international community’s trailblazers and young adults who wish to take part in making it the coolest hangout this summer.
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Al Qattara Arts Centre Holds Family Day
The Authority’s Al Qattara Arts Centre recently held its Family Day, part of the Centre’s summer programme of art activities designed to appeal to all ages.
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Make Traffic Fines A Better Form Of Deterrence: Paper
Making it mandatory for expatriates to pay their traffic fines before leaving the country is basically sound, as it is not unheard of that some people with unpaid fines are not returning from foreign trips.
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Abu Dhabi Municipality Clean- Up Campaign Targets Waste In Baniyas, Al-wathba
Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in collaboration with Baniyas Police Station, has completed a clean-up effort to eradicate elements distorting the aesthetic appearance of areas surrounding the Al Wathba Municipal Centre, including Baniyas West, Al Wathba South and the New Al Wathba South.
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Khalifa University Unveils New Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Lab
The new laboratory consists of a clean room and the machines and raw materials required for the development of miniaturised devices using micro-fabrication processes.
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Passenger Traffic At Abu Dhabi International Airport Up 6.6% In First Half Of 2016
The number of people passing through Terminal 1 saw the largest increase, reaching 4,790,469 - a 22% growth from 3,918,322 in 2015.
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ADCB Wins Three Accolades For Retail And Commercial Banking
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has received three prestigious awards from Asian Banking and Finance, a highly respected financial publication based in Singapore.
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Q2 2016 Off-Plan Development Sales Exceed AED 1 Billion
Aldar Properties PJSC ("the Company"), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2016.
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Yas Mall To Host Authentic Thai Festival Celebrations For The Second Year
Yas Mall, the leading destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, will host for the second year, a series of stellar cultural activities during the Thai Festival Celebrations, which will engage and delight the local community and tourists across the region.
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TDIC Awards Enabling Works Contract For Phase 1 Of Saadiyat Lagoons
Saadiyat Lagoons, the largest district planned for the island, is a premium residential community which was launched this year during Cityscape Abu Dhabi. It is expected to become home to 29,000 residents across more than 4,300 residential units.
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’Bollywood In The Capital’ Brings The Best Of Indian Music To Abu Dhabi
India’s brightest stars are set to enthral, indulge and serenade adoring fans in Abu Dhabi from 12-13 August 2016 for ’Bollywood in the Capital’, a musical extravaganza exclusive to Abu Dhabi Summer Season.
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MoF Continues Its Efforts To Implement Circular On Uploading Emirates ID Details
Since the issuance of the circular in April, the number of employees with incomplete or inaccurate national ID details went down to 280 employees compared to 3,000 employees previously. MoF withheld July salaries of employees with incomplete or inaccurate national ID details until completed.
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Etihad Airways Announces Additional A380 Service To New York’s JFK Airport
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced plans to increase Airbus A380 service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport, in response to heightened demand from guests traveling between the two destinations.
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NBAD Reports 2nd Quarter / 1st Half 2016 Results
Expenses were essentially flat both sequentially and y-o-y as the Bank continued to tightly control expenses whilst also investing in talent, operations and infrastructure.
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court Launches Moral Education Initiative
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Crown Prince’s Court has launched an education initiative to be included in school curricula and courses in the form of a subject entitled.
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