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Etihad Cargo And Abu Dhabi Hub Handle Record July Tonnage
Etihad Cargo, part of UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, has posted record monthly uplift figures for July of 45,000 tonnes, a 37 per cent increase on the same month in 2012 (32,876 tonnes).
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Runaway Bull Injures Worker In Al Rahba
A runaway bull knocked down a Bengali worker while he was walking in a public place in Al Rahba area in Abu Dhabi, causing him moderate injuries.
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The Department of Transport In Abu Dhabi Issues 2012 Transport Sustainability Report
In line with its role as the entity mandated to operate, develop and regulate the transport sector in Abu Dhabi, whilst helping promote sustainability practices in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Department of Transport (DoT) unveiled its transport sustainability report for 2012,
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Anantara Desert Resort Proves Green Credentials
he Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, which is located in the Liwa desert, in Abu Dhabi, has been awarded international Green Globe Certification (GGC), following a comprehensive sustainability audit conducted by Farnek Consulting, GGC’s preferred partner in the Middle East.
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NBAD Appoints Head Of Commercial Banking - Gulf
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has appointed Nilanjan Ray as the Head of Commercial Banking - Gulf.
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality Invites Private Sector To Take Part In Corniche Transformation With Launch Of New W10 F&B Plaza Project
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched a tender for the private sector to take part in the transformation of the Corniche, with the launch of the W10 F&B Plaza project that will be located on the beachfront in block west 10,between two major thoroughfares – Al Khaleej Al Arabi and Sultan bin Zayed
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UNHCR Extends Appreciation To Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher’s Response To The Needs Of Syrian Refugee Children
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees conveys its deepest gratitude and appreciation for the continued tireless efforts made by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and UNHCR E
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DNA Centre Signs Cooperation Deal With Iris Media
The DNA Centre for Integrative Medicine and Wellness has signed an agreement with Iris Media allowing the Abu Dhabi-based firm to be the Centre’s media agent.
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TCA Launches Al Gharbia Visitor Map
Visitors to Abu Dhabi can now easily explore some of the UAE’s most dramatic desert and coastal scenery via a dedicated tourist map of Al Gharbia (Western Region)produced by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi)
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GCC Countries To Face Gas Shortage By 2015 - Research
According to a recent report published by global consultancy firm, Booz & Company, gas shortage in the GCC will become more pronounced by 2015 as demand stays strong and supply struggles to keep pace.
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Abu Dhabi Traffic Directorate:Traffic Light Cameras Detect Violators Via Infrared Without Flash
The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate urged motorists to reduce speed near intersections and avoid accelerating when approaching intersections in order to "catch" the green light as it switches to yellow.
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Emirati Artists, Salem Al Junaibi And Rashid Al Mulla At Yas Viceroy
Both Emirati artists, young Salem Juneibi and artist Rashid Mulla are said to be involved in an exhibition at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. The exhibition is open on the 17th of September and lasts until the 26th of October 2013 .
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The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Awards NATS An IFP Services Certificate
NATS, a global leader in air traffic services and solutions, has recently received an approval certificate from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate as an Instrument Flight Procedure Design organisation in the UAE.
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NBAD Safest Bank In Middle East
Global Finance, the prestigious international financial magazine, ranked NBAD for the fifth consecutive year in its World’s 50 Safest Banks. NBAD remainsthe highest ranked Middle East bank in the list.
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Waitrose To Open Third Store In The Capital
Waitrose, the food shops of the John Lewis Partnership, is to extend its presence overseas with the opening of its third branch in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, bringing the total in the UAE to six.
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Emrill Announces World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Win
Emrill, the leading Facilities Management provider in the UAE, today announced the signing of a three year facilities management contract for The World Trade Center Abu Dhabi with Aldar Properties PJSC.
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Prospective PearlMasters Get The Chance To Win Big At Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Treasure hunters can get set for an even more exciting time at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi with the PearlMasters tournament, which kicked off last week and ends on September 22nd.
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UAE Nationals Excel In Careers At Al Ain Zoo
The UAE National team members of Al Ain Zoo,who now make up 39% of the organisation’s employees, and it increased in some departments to 85%, are enjoying flourishing careers in the zoo’s various departments.
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ADNEC Hosts Abilitiesme To Demonstrate Commitment To People With Disabilities And Special Needs
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is gearing up to host ABILITIESme, the first-of-its-kind event in the region seeking a greater inclusion and integration of people with disabilities and special needs into the mainstream society.
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State-Of-The-Art Mechanical Engineering Lab At Abu Dhabi University Aims To Tackle The UAE’s Most Pressing Challenges In Nuclear Power, ’Green’ Energy & Robotics
As part of its goal to help Abu Dhabi and the UAE in solving some of the world’sbiggest challenges, Abu Dhabi University is adding an advanced Mechanical Engineering lab to its existing engineering facilities next month.In linewith its commitment of giving students world-class standards, the lab has
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The Ministry Of Interior Boosts Its Child Protection Efforts With Initiatives And Projects Across The Nation
The Ministry of Interior is boosting its child protection efforts by implementing a number of initiatives and projects across the nation.
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Avenue at Etihad Towers Welcomes Exhibition from Alif Art Gallery
Abu Dhabi’s first standalone luxury shopping destination – is pleased to announce that it is hostingthe Alif Art Galleryexhibitionwith pieces by artist AzamatKhatamov from 5thto 15thSeptember 2013.
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TDIC Sells Plot To Bin Otaiba Investment Group For Building New Luxury Resort On Saadiyat Beach
Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, announced the sale of a 91,000-square-metre land plot on Saadiyat island to Bin Otaiba Investment Group, for the development of a five-star luxury resort.
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Al Qassimi Fights To The Finish In Germany As Sordo Gives Abu Dhabi, CitroËn Brilliant WRC Victory
The UAE’s Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi joined in the celebrations in Germany today as Dani Sordo recorded his first ever victory in the World Rally Championship for the partnership between Abu Dhabi Racing and Citroën.
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Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Packages Come To The Fore
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched a series of compelling ’Play, Stay and Watch’ packages to increase international attendance at next year’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, which runs January 16-19 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
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Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Sets Sights On Improving Eye Health Of Country’s Children
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is addressing the delicate issue of eye health in children with the appointment of a new paediatric ophthalmologist.
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Challenging Job Market Makes Entrepreneurship The New ’Plan A’ As ADU’s Enterprise Center Becomes A Magnet For Aspiring Business Magnates
While entrepreneurs have tended to first enter the job market to gain experience and then apply it to their own businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi are saving years or even decades of their lives by gaining expertise in entrepreneurial programs and diving straight into the business world
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Tourism Youth Summer Camp Recruits Discover Yas Island’s Leisure &entertainment Offerings
A class of 60 Emirati students enrolled in Abu Dhabi’s annual Tourism Youth Summer Camp series - a programme organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Dhabi) in conjunction with the European International College (EIC) - have taken part in a day-long fact-finding visit to Yas Island,
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Al Qassimi Rises To WRC Challenge In Germany
After a difficult build-up to Rallye Deutschland, the UAE’s Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi is facing a stern test of his adaptability this weekend in one of the most awkward rounds of the World Rally Championship.
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Total Abu Al Bukhoosh Donates Dh100 ,000 To Red Crescent
Total Abu Al Bukhoosh has donated Dh100,000 to the UAE Red Crescent Society to support its charity and humanitarian projects.
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Rotana Jet To Base Additional Aircraft At Al Bateen Executive Airport
Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport in the Middle East,operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company,announced today that Rotana Jet will be basing a new A319Airbus at its facilities.
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NBAD Awards Winners Of International Transfer Campaign
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has awarded selections of iPhone 5, Samsung S4 and iPadto the top 30 winners of International Transfer Campaign.
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ADIPEC Awards Announces Extension Of Submission Deadline To 29 August, 2013
The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) Awards today announced the submission deadline for the region’s leading gas and oil industry awards has been extended to 29 August, 2013. The change comes in response to the high level of interest in participation.
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RTA Briefs The Municipality Of Abu Dhabi On Its Experience In Corporate Practices Of Administrative Infrastructure
The Strategy and Institutional Governance Department at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Municipality and briefed them on some of the distinguished practices of the Authority in a number of departments related to the Municipality’s experience
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Young Emirati Driver Relishing ’Dream’ WRC Opportunity With Abu Dhabi Racing
Young UAE driver Mohammed Al Mutawaa says he is thrilled to get an early chance on the World Rally Championship stage with Abu Dhabi Racing, and plans to make the most of his experience in Germany this weekend.
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Treatment Of Severe Epilepsy With Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Shows Promising Results In Young Tawam Hospital Patients
Young patients suffering from severe epilepsy have shown significant reductions in the frequency and severity of their seizures after receiving a new treatment called Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) at Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine and part of the SEHA healthcare system.
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Second Phase Of The "Police Friends" Program Kick Off
The second phase of the "Police Friends" summer program organized by the Sports Clubs and Activities Department at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers Club kicked off with the participation of 50 officers’ children.
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Quantity And Quality Of Entries Reaches An All-time High In The Khalifa Fund Award For Entrepreneurship With Deadline Set For 29 August
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has set 29 August as the closing date for entries in the fourth edition of the Khalifa Fund Award for Entrepreneurship.
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MoI Calls On Community Members To Promote Children’s Health And Safety In Vehicles
The Higher Committee for Child Protection at the Ministry of Interior called on community members, particularly motorists, to enhance children’s safety and security, and protect them against any potential risks they may encounter in private vehicles.
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Flash Confirm Jay Z To Headline One Of Yasalam’s After-Race Concerts To A Capacity Crowd
International music star and one of world’s most influential entertainers, JAY Z, will headline the Yasalam After-Race Concert on Friday, November 1st at the du Arena on Yas Island.
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