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Abu Dhabi Records 19 Percent Increase In Q1 2010 Hotel Guests
Abu Dhabi recorded a 19 percent increase in the number of guests staying in the emirate’s 116 hotels and hotel apartments in the first quarter of this year.
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ADIB’s Ghina Is Region’s ’Best Savings Account’
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, today announced that its Ghina Savings Programme had been voted the "Best Saving Account" at the Banker Middle East Product Awards 2010 held on April 20, 2010.
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EAD And Unibeton Clean-Up Mussafah - 1 Ton Of Trash Collected -
To highlight Earth Day, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) teamed up in a unique partnership with Unibeton Ready Mix, the leading Ready Mix Concrete Provider in the UAE, to clean-up Mussafah Industrial Area.
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Etihad Crystal Cargo Launches Service To Erbil
Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, has launched a weekly service from its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport to Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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EAD And ZonesCorp To Cooperate On Air Pollution Control
The MoU was signed by H.E Majid Ali Al Mansouri, EAD’s Secretary General and H.E. Mohammed Hassan Al Qamzi, Chief Executive Officer, ZonesCorp in a ceremony held at EAD offices.
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New Visa Processing Centre For UAE Nationals And Residents
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Dubai will be Switzerland’s only visa processing centre in the United Arab Emirates from May 1st.
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$100,000 Screen Writing Contest To Accept Arabic And English-Language Entries
Shasha Grant entries are due by 1st July 2010. All scripts can be submitted in English or Arabic language and the applicant must be comfortable pitching their projects in either English or Arabic.
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Inaugural ’Noble Humanitarian Awards Middle East’ Combines Glamour And Charity In One Star-Studded Event
’The Noble Humanitarian Awards Middle East’, a prestigious annual gathering and award ceremony to recognise the achievements of philanthropic organisations in the region.
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Municipality Of Abu Dhabi City Wins Environment Award Of Euro-Arab Cooperation Center
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has won the Environment Award 2010 of Euro-Arab Cooperation Center in recognition of its excellent efforts in protecting the environment and promoting the environmental resources.
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Audi Abu Dhabi New Car Sales Reflect Brand Status
"Audi Abu Dhabi sales figures rose by 31.7% compared to January through March 2009. This translates to 237 units out of a total 1,579 cars sold in the Middle East," according to Andrew Hellyar, Brand Manager of Audi Abu Dhabi.
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Q1 Duty Free Spend Outpaces Passenger Growth At Abu Dhabi Airport By +12.3%
ADAC anticipates that 2010 will also be another record year in terms of travel retail sales with the year-end forecast of over USD160m suggested by the airports operator.
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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Makes More than One Condé Nast Traveller Hot Lists 2010
The top hotels are chosen by the magazine’s editors and travel experts based on service, location, facilities, as well as ambience and design.
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Japanese Sakura Festival launched in Abu Dhabi
The Japanese Sakura Festival has been launched at the Formal Park of Abu Dhabi Corniche. Hosted by Abu Dhabi Municipality over 4 weeks, the festival features a host of diverse activities as well as cultural and artistic shows depicting modern life and authentic Japanese traditions.
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Go-Green.ae Promotes ’Earth Day’ In The Region
According to Sharad Agarwal, Founder of Go-Green.ae, "Earth Day 2010 is a pivotal opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy.
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Update on Etihad Services To The UK and EUROPE
Etihad Airways confirmed today that it had recommenced its full scheduled operations following the opening of all UK and European airports yesterday.
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Mubadala Reaches Financial Close On US$2.5 Billion 3 year Revolving Credit Facility
Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) has announced financial close on a new US$2.5 billion 3-year corporate multi-currency revolving credit facility with 21 international financial institutions. Having received over US$4.0 billion in commitments, each lender was allocated approximately US$119 mil
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Flash Entertainment Scoop A Double Victory At The Sound & Stage Middle East Awards 2010
The team at Flash Entertainment is celebrating a double victory this week, after walking away with two coveted titles at the Sound and Stage Middle East Awards 2010.
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EAD Organizes A Workshop On Inventory Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
A large number of representatives from various organisations at the local and federal level attended and issued important recommendations.
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Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation Files License Applications And Environmental Assessment For UAE Civil Nuclear Power Program
The preferred site is located at Braka in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on the Arabian Gulf, approximately 53 kilometers west-southwest of the city of Ruwais.
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UAE To Participate In Obama’s Presidential Summit On Entrepreneurship In Washington
Participants represent a broad and diverse spectrum of backgrounds, from social and economic entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, to lenders and educators.
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National Bank Of Abu Dhabi Added To Sponsor Roster For Next Week’s Latin America Mid-East Investors Forum In Abu Dhabi: Open To The Press
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi is the newest sponsor of next week’s Latin America Mid-East Investors Forum, a move that reinforces the growing bond between Latin America and the Middle East in a number of areas including agribusiness, real estate, infrastructure, oil, renewables and more.
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Update #9: Etihad Airways Flight Disruptions - 11.00am, April 21
Etihad Airways has said that due to a number of airports reopening in Europe and the UK, the situation has improved for the airline, and it is has recommenced operating a number of flights to the region.
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Foundation Laid For CityBuild Success
The inaugural CityBuild Abu Dhabi trade exhibition for the building and construction industry which closed today (21 April 2010) laid the foundation for new business opportunities in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, according to organisers and participants.
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Volcano Crisis Cost Airlines $1.7 Billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimated that the Icelandic volcano crisis cost airlines more than $1.7 billion in lost revenue through Tuesday-six days after the initial eruption.
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Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council Awards Al Qudra Real Estate National Housing Program Project In Al Ain
Al Qudra Real Estate (AQRE) has been awarded the project development contract for the first phase of its Ain Al Fayda (AAF) master-community project; a government villa program intended to fill the ever-expanding local Emirati housing needs in Al Ain.
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Real Estate Sector Defines Investment Objectives At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010 Conference
Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the largest gathering of real estate professionals in the Middle East, focuses on growth opportunities in the Gulf’s thriving property markets.
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ALHOSN University Architecture Student Wins Design Competition At Gulf Education & Training Exhibition
ALHOSN’s students were challenged to design innovative display spaces that would communicate effectively with exhibition visitors.
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Stranded Passengers Get Courtesy Trips To Abu Dhabi’s Top Attractions
Irishman Mathew Kelly who was stranded on Saturday morning said the delay was a "blessing in disguise" and it gave him the chance to get to know more about Abu Dhabi.
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Stability Returning To Real Estate Market
Mid-range residential rental and the retail property sectors were identified as having the greatest investment potential during a high level investment and finance panel debate at the Cityscape Abu Dhabi conference.
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National Statistics Center Partners With Ministry Of Environment To Develop Environment Data Base
The National Statistics Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Environment to develop a common environmental database.
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TDIC showcases Saadiyat Beach Apartments at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010
Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi, today unveiled the full plans and designs for the Saadiyat Beach Apartments, with all 495 phase one apartments due to open for leasing in Q2 2011, and for completio
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Update #8: Etihad Airways Flight Disruptions - 5.00pm, April 20
Etihad Airways flight cancellations remain in place to destinations in Europe and the UK until further notice, due to airports remaining closed following the spread of volcanic ash.
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Abu Dhabi Airport Sees 13.8% Increase In Passenger Traffic In Q1 2010
The month of March alone saw similar growth trends with a +13.4% increase in passenger traffic, +23.4% on cargo, and +15.1% on aircraft movements.
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Zayed Sports City And Abu Dhabi Figure Skating Team Committee Announce 4th Annual Figure Skating Event
Zayed Sports City and the Abu Dhabi Figure Skating Team Committee have announced their 4th annual figure skating event: A Night at the Oscars to be held on the 30th April at 4:30pm in the Abu Dhabi Ice Rink of Zayed Sports City.
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Hydra Properties To Offer 50 Residential Units In Marina Square For Delivery In June 2010
Hydra Properties will now offer some of its earliest customers the opportunity to relocate investments to one of the Marina Heights I apartments, should they wish accelerated delivery of homes.
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Barcelona Art On Show In Abu Dhabi
Barcelona Art, a four day exhibition of paintings and ceramics, is currently being staged at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
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Etihad Airways Reinstates Services To Milan
Etihad Airways has reinstated services to Milan, following the volcanic ash which suspended services to UK, Russian Federation and European services this week.
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Thousands Expected On 2nd Al Gharbia Watersports Festival
Excitement is already building among competitors and visitors in anticipation for the opening ceremony of the 2nd annual Al Gharbia Watersports Festival, scheduled for Thursday evening.
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Burj Khalifa - A ’True Icon’
The awards were made during a gala dinner at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday 18 April 2010 attended by senior executives and personalities from the international real estate industry.
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Ministry Of Interiors To Organize First Forum For Protectors Of Women And Child’s Rights
An exhibition showcasing publications on culture of rights of woman and child issued by 11 departments in the ministries, corporations and foundations will be held at the sideline of the event.
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