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Etihad Airways And Airberlin Combine Frequent Flyer Programs, Double Miles To Celebrate Start Of Partnership
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and airberlin will integrate their frequent flyer programs from January 15, 2012, as part of the rollout of their recent partnership.
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Dubai Supreme Council Of Energy To Present 1,000mw Solar Park At Wfes 2012
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will present plans for the 1,000 megawatt Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park at this week’s World Future Energy Summit.
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International Conservation Workshop Completes Re-introduction Guidelines At Al Ain Zoo
Since their last meeting in Al Ain Zoo in April 2011, task force members have been actively working on revising these guidelines to an all-embracing template such that this year’s workshops will be focused on editing and testing the guidelines against real life situations.
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Crown Prince Of Abu Dhabi Inaugurates Fifth World Future Energy Summit
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today inaugurated the fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
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Fun Drive Participants Celebrate With A 418kg Cake Courtesy Of Mafraq Hotel
Mafraq Hotel in Abu Dhabi are applauded for their hospitality and catering services over the weekend of Fun Drive- the 31st Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive with 2,400 participants and 700 four-wheel drives.
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Toyota Donates Zayed Prize Fund To Establish Sustainable Mobility Scholarship Program At Masdar Institute
The annual scholarships will be offered to highly-qualified graduate students from around the world to work on projects in the area of technologies for sustainable development.
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Call To Action Opens IRENA Second Assembly
The world’s most influential advocates for renewable energy gathered today in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the International Renewable Energy Agency’s Second Assembly, where they were told that they must develop a new type of organisation for a new world.
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du Launches Russian Prime Package - The Best Of Russian TV Entertainment!
du, the UAE’s fastest-growing telecommunications company, has launched its newest du TV package, tailored exclusively to its Russian-speaking customers.
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Flag-Bearer History Chaser: Emirati Golfer To Swing With World’s Best At Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
Twenty-one-year-old golfer, Ahmed Al Musharrekh, the UAE’s top ranked national player, is determined to make history and become the first Emirati to make the cut at this month’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, running January 26-29 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
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ADTA scoops two 2011 World Travel Awards
ADTA has scooped two 2011 World Travel Awards - the World’s Responsible Tourism Award and World’s Leading Destination Marketing Campaign, where it beat off shortlisted competition from India and Spain.
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Yas Marina Announces Signing of Partnership Agreement with Seawings
Yas Marina, one of the premier marinas in Abu Dhabi, operated and managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, has signed a partnership agreement with Seawings, the seaplane tour operator based in Dubai, to begin routes to Yas Marina and Yas Island with immediate effect.
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UAE Business Council for Sustainable Development To Launch Vision 2050 Arabia At WFES 2012
Speaking at the launch of Vision 2050 Arabia will be Marcel Engel, Managing Director, Development Focus Area & Regional Network - WBCSDl; Hussain Al Mahmoudi, President - UAE BCSD; and Gus Schellekens, Director, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC.
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NYUAD Institute Features Lecture On Architecture And Design Of The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque has both modern and traditional elements, paying homage to the diverse traditions of earlier Islamic architecture, while also implementing unique design features, he explained.
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Etihad Airways Carries A Record Number Of Passengers And Cargo In 2011
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, carried a record 8.29 million passengers in 2011, a 17 per cent increase on the previous year.
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INTERMAT Middle East Returns to Abu Dhabi in October 2012
INTERMAT Middle East will showcase a new exhibition format combining a high level conference program with international experts and a comprehensive exhibition, featuring the most representative companies in heavy machinery, equipment and solutions for construction and infrastructure.
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The Young Generations Discover Wind Power At Vestas’ ’Wonder Of Wind’ At World Future Energy Summit
Vestas will closely collaborate with MASDAR in a dedicated "Wonder of Wind" area, featuring several interactive programs for children and young people, who will have the opportunity to "learn with fun" about wind and its benefits and to take part in online competitions.
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Kalimat, du Announce Their Renewed Partnership
The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Maraya Art Centre and attended by HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat and Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, du.
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Preparations on in full swing as WFES 2012 gets underway on Monday
Over 26,000 attendees, including 3,000 delegates, 650 exhibiting companies and 20 national pavilions, are participating at WFES 2012.
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Masdar Deploys C3 Energy Management Software to Track Renewable Energy Production Assets, Energy-Efficient Buildings and Carbon Portfolio
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company, and C3, an energy and emissions management solutions provider, announced today that Masdaris using C3’s energy management technology in Masdar City to monitor and optimize energy, water, sustainable transportation and waste.
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EU-GCCClean Energy Network to Host Second Annual Conference at World FutureEnergy Summit 2012 in Abu Dhabi
The EU-GCCClean Energy Network,which aims to advance the common interest between the EU and the GCC regions for strategic cooperation,today announced it will host its second annual conference concurrently with the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2012 in Abu Dhabi.
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Sanya here we come!
A visiting delegation from the Chinese resort of Sanya - which will host the fourth leg stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race once the fleet leaves Abu Dhabi - has welcomed ADTA officials at its pavilion at the Destination Village on the Corniche Breakwater.
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Promotes The Expansion Of WindMade
During the past edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Vestas was awarded the first place in the prestigious Zayed Future Energy Prize for its outstanding innovation, leadership and achievement in renewable energy.
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Vestas Spurs The Wind Energy Debate At World Future Energy Summit Engaging With Key Stakeholders Through A Multifaceted And Targeted Program
Having been exclusively focused on the development of wind and turning wind power into an even better business, Vestas is relentlessly committed to develop this abundant, sustainable, competitive, autochthonous and easy to ramp up energy type into an energy source on par with oil and gas.
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Etihad airways named world’s leading airline at world travel awards
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has enjoyed stunning success at the World Travel Awards, taking the top honour for the third year in a row.
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Emirati Schoolboy To Lead Manchester City Onto Pitch For Top-of-the-table League Game Young Player Wins The Chance To Meet His Heroes
The 11-year-old is a player at the Manchester City School of Football in Abu Dhabi and won the incredible trip after being picked at random from all those taking part.
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Abu Dhabi to host Maritime Security and Surveillance conference
Leading specialists from governments, armed forces and the maritime security industry will convene later this month in Abu Dhabi at the Maritime Security and Surveillance conference.
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ADIB Introduces Capital Protected Gold Notes And Mutual Fund Investment Combinations
As part of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s (ADIB) customer-centric strategy to present customized and targeted products and services, the bank today announced the launch of its Capital Protected Gold Notes that can be combined with a selection of mutual funds.
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Royal Jordanian Increases weekly frequencies between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Amman
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national carrier for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, announced today an additional 2 weekly frequencies between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Queen Alia International Airport.
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ADNEC Reports Record Results In 2011
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre saw a 56 per cent year-on-year increase as its total number of events shot up to 231 from 148 in 2010. Events hosted at ExCeL increased from 242 in 2010 to 284 in 2011, an increase of 17 per cent.
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Local Cancer Fundraiser And Family Event To Return To The Abu Dhabi Corniche: The Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run Set To Take Place On The Corniche On February 17
The Terry Fox Run, also known as ’The Marathon of Hope’,gives cancer patients the hope that one day, a cure, or even prevention, for cancer will be found.
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University Leadership Council Launched In UAE Under Patronage Of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyanto Spearhead Innovation And Technology Transfer
The University Leadership Council(ULC) was launched in the UAE today under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research.
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Course Upgrades Enhance 2012 Abu Dhabi Tri
The third annual Abu Dhabi International Triathlon this March will feature an enhanced course to accommodate the record-breaking 2,100 athletes earmarked for the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA)-organised event.
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Etihad Airways Seals $367 Million Spare Engine Sale Deal With Sanad And Elf
Sanad will purchase and lease back to Etihad Airways five GE90 and six Rolls Royce Trent 500 engines and ELF will purchase and lease back to Etihad Airways six Rolls Royce Trent 700 and six IAE V2500 engines. Both transactions are for a 10-year operating lease term.
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ADIB Study Confirms UAE As Most Competitive Banking Market In GCC
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reports today that the UAE remains the most competitive banking market in the GCC, a key finding from its proprietary "GCC Banking Competitiveness Report."
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Ban Ki-moon To Launch Un’s International Year Of Sustainable Energy For All At World Future Energy Summit 2012 In Abu Dhabi
"I commend the UAE for hosting this important event," said the Secretary-General. "The World Future Energy Summit brings together the key stakeholders needed to make both the Initiative and the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All a success."
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Casey Receives Well Wishes From Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
Injured Englishman, Paul Casey, who has been forced to withdraw from this month’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, has been wished a speedy recovery by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), the Championship organiser.
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NBAD Delivers 9.3% Return For Fixed Income Clients
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, delivered 9.26% returns for its fixed income unconstrained institutional clients in 2011, despite tough conditions in financial markets.
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Resounding Success Of "Mas’aool" Recognized By Officials And Public
The resounding success of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC’s (SEHA) "Mas’aool" community town hall initiative has led healthcare authorities around the UAE to benefit from the experience.
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Masdar Institute Announces Program Line-Up for Young Future Energy Leaders at WFES 2012
This year, over 150 YFEL members, representing students from UAE universities, international universities, as well as young professionals from local companies will be attending specialized forums, seminars, debates and panels at WFES 2012.
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Masdar Hosts High Level Economic Round Table between UAE and Dutch Delegation
A high level delegation from the Netherlands, headed by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. the Prince of Orange and H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands today visited Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy company.
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