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Abu Dhabi Fund signs loan agreement to finance road project in Tajikistan
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a loan agreement with Republic of Tajikistan that worth AED 55 million.
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KLUDI RAK’s Water-Saving System For Faucets To Complement Abu Dhabi’s Ambitious Water Conservation Drive
Dr. Khater Massaad, CEO RAK Ceramics said, "It is KLUDI RAK’s lifetime commitment to develop, design and manufacture environmentally friendly products that combine technical perfection and high functionality.
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Abu Dhabi Municipality urges adherence to the afternoon work ban rules
Abu Dhabi Municipality has urged all the consultants and contractors to abide by the decision of the Ministry of Labour to implement the afternoon work ban decision.
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Concierges Experience Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Hospitality
John Gunn - Director of Food & Beverage, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club - explained that concierge staff in hotels are often the unsung heroes that can ensure visitors gain the maximum benefit from their visit to Abu Dhabi.
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EC approves bus only lanes project in Abu Dhabi
The Executive Committee approved today a series of projects submitted by the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT) for establishing bus only lanes for mass transport on the Zayed 1st and Hamdan Streets.
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UAE to participate in the 31st Ministerial Meeting of OPEC Fund for International Development
Younis Haji Al Khoori, Director General of the Ministry of Finance, will lead the UAE delegation to the 31st ministerial meeting of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), to be held in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on June 17, 2010.
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Abu Dhabi’s monthly CPI report shows Abu Dhabi inflation rate at 3.02% last May
The next highest contributor to the overall year-over-year increase in the CPI over the period January-May 2010 was the ’Food and non-alcoholic beverages group’, which accounted for 26.8% of the rise in the index.
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UAE Residents To Sign Giant Manchester City FC Shirt
The giant shirt already has 280 signatures on it following its first outing to the Emirates National School in Abu Dhabi in May.
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Vote Campaign for Bu Tina Island as one of the World Natural 7 Wonders launched
The Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi has held a campaign in conjunction with Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi (EAD) to vote for Bu Tina Island to become one of the World Natural Seven Wonders.
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank signs agreement to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland’s retail banking business
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the retail banking business of The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The acquisition is subject to UAE Central Bank approval.
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UAE to Participate in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, will lead the UAE delegation to the 14th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to be held between 17th and 19th June 2010.
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ATFP financed 110 trade deals against $ 160 mn
The Arab Trade Financing Program (ATFP) has approved 110 requests for financing diverse trade deals worth $ 160 million in the first quarter of 2010.
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’Impressive 1-2-3 For Abu Dhabi’s Triathlon Heroes’
Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team’s Faris Al Sultan, Andi Böcherer and Swen Sundberg notched up a hat-trick of podium finishes this weekend as the crack endurance squad took part in three different events across Europe.
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Aldar awards major infrastructure contracts for Al Falah development
Aldar Properties announced the award of three contracts to deliver key infrastructure at Al Falah, one of the new UAE National Housing Communities which form part of the government housing initiative as set out in Plan Abu Dhabi 2030.
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Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort Aims To Increase Genetic Diversity Of World’s Captive Sand Cat Population
Over the past nine months AWPR, in partnership with University of Illinois and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, has reported several successes with Project Sand Cat.
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Free Day Out At The New Look Fun City Jimi Mall
Fun City, the region’s leading family entertainment centre, is celebrating it’s reopening at Jimi Mall, Al Ain, with a day of FREE fun for all on the outlets rides on Friday 18 June.
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Edutech Implements ’Blackboard Learn Course Delivery’ At Abu Dhabi University
Edutech, a leading education and learning solutions company, announced the successful implementation of ’Blackboard Learn Course Delivery’ at the Abu Dhabi University (ADU).
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Louvre Abu Dhabi Lends Head Of Buddha To The Centre Pompidou-Metz In France
Louvre Abu Dhabi, the world cultural institute being developed on the Saadiyat Island, has made the first major loan from its developing collection.
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IDEX Boosts Naval Component With Launch Of NAVDEX
Spending on naval defence in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries is expected to reach US$17.5 billion by 2020 registering a compounded annual growth rate of about 1.2 percent, according to leading defence industry advisory, Jane’s.
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Etihad Supports Eduation Projects In Pakistan
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: "Etihad Airways strives to play an important role in the communities of every one of its destinations.
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Ekotribe Introduces Eco-Friendly Stainless Steel Water Bottles From Ecousable
Ekotribe has launched eco-friendly water bottles that are a healthy and sustainable alternative to plastic and aluminum bottles.
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du Announces 3D FIFA World Cup 2010 At No Additional Cost
All du TV customers who subscribe to the World Cup package can watch 25 matches in 3D format on Al Jazeera Sports 3D. In order to enjoy the 3D experience, customers need to have a 3D enabled TV and 3D active glasses.
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Foreign Trade Ministry Provides 2009 Commercial Data On Its Website
The Ministry of Foreign Trade has completed uploading the UAE’s 2009 foreign trade data on its Foreign Trade Information Service Provider, available on the Ministry’s web site.
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ADPC Awards AED 350 Million Port Systems Contract To Al-Jaber GIS JV
The lump sum port systems contract follows an extensive tendering process and is the third major construction package awarded in the last 10 months for the development of the new port and industrial zone at KPIZ.
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The ’Nashwa’ Show Nominated For Social Award At Switzerland’s Rose d’Or Festival
The Rose d’Or, the only global award for television entertainment, is regarded by the industry as its most prestigious.
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Learning Arabic Is Now As Easy As Watching A Cartoon!
The second edition of Arabian Sinbad "Arabic Language Treasure" package is due for UAE exclusive launch during the second week of June 2010.
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First Ever World Arabian Horse Racing Conference In Abu Dhabi From September 23-25
The three-day event will be held on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2010 (ADIHEX) in co-ordination with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
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Abu Dhabi Motors Becomes BMW’s Top Performer In The Middle East
With January-May sales up 37% compared to the same period in 2009, this result reflects the economic prosperity and confidence in the UAE’s capital as well as the strength of the BMW Group brands in Abu Dhabi.
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Etihad Wins Airbus Top Operational Excellence Award For A340-500/600 Fleet
Etihad Airways was awarded the Airbus Top Operational Excellence Award for its fleet of A340-500/600 aircraft at the Airbus Technical Symposium in Berlin last week.
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IRENA’s statute enters into force - 25th ratification completed
As of June 8, 2010, twenty five countries have ratified the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) statute. The statute will enter into force July 8, 2010 and the Agency will then become a fully-fledged international organisation.
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UN General Assembly Elects UAE As The Vice-President Of Its 65th Session
The General Assembly of the United Nations elected today by acclamation, former Swiss leader Joseph Deiss, as the next President of the General Assembly.
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Visitors Throng UAE Pavilion At Shanghai Expo
The UAE Pavilion at the Expo2010, currently held in Shanghai, is well on its way to be among the biggest attractions of the event, with a staggering 15,000 plus visitors of different nationalities and ages stopping every day to marvel at the state-of-the-art design of the pavilion.
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Stay On Top Of The Game With Etisalat’s Special 2010 World Cup Mobile Services And Fun-Filled Activities Across UAE
Soaring the football fever higher, Etisalat has launched today a host of 2010 World Cup services that will fully equip customers in the UAE to follow every detail of every game being played in South Africa throughout the championship starting on 11th June.
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ADAC Pays Tribute To Its Partners
Recognising the valuable contribution to the overall airport experience made by partner organisations and company employees, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) last night hosted the ’Service Quality Recognition Ceremony’ at Emirates Palace.
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Abu Dhabi’s Al Sultan Readies For Gruelling German Test
Endurance stalwart, Faris Al Sultan, captain of Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, will compete in the inaugural Ingolstadt Triathlon in Germany this weekend as he looks to maintain his winning ways after recovering from injury.
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Emirates Palace To Present Live 3D Viewing Of World Football
The iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi,Emirates Palace will provide the opportunity to experience unique 3D viewing of World Football in these luxurious palatial surroundings.
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Etihad Airways Celebrates Successful First Year In Athens
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated another milestone with the first anniversary of its services to Athens, as flight EY91 from Abu Dhabi touched down at Athens International Airport.
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Etisalat Offers World Cup Package For AED 295 Only
Bringing the football frenzy in full swing to its customers, Etisalat has announced a new package for only AED 295 for customers to enjoy the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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EAD’s Green Data Centre Wins Award
HE Majid Al Mansouri, Secretary General said "EAD aspires to be the leading organization in the region for Green IT initiative".
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Euromoney Names National Bank Of Abu Dhabi Best Bank In UAE
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi, has been named the Best Bank in the UAE by Euromoney magazine for the second year in a row and fourth time in the last ten years.
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