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Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Recruits Young Aussie Sailor For 2014/2015 Volvo Ocean Race Tilt
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the competitive sailing team which is to take a second tilt at the gruelling, nine month round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race, which begins in Alicante, Spain this October - has recruited 23-year-old Perth sailor Luke Parkinson to its crew.
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"My Identity, My Hallmark": Various Events For Children And Parents In Al Ain
"The ’My Identity, my hallmark’ initiative aims to rehabilitate young people by enhancing their skills and developing their personalities with a view to empower them to unleash their talents and innovations,"
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French Chain Geant Opens Second Supermarket In Abu Dhabi As Part Of An Aggressive Expansion Strategy
Fucom, a leading GCC retailer, has opened its second supermarket in Abu Dhabi in Marina Square, Reem Island, under the ’Geant’ franchise, on Thursday, 19 December.
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Reem Island’s Marina Square Welcomes Géant Supermarket To The Community
French supermarket chain Geant this week opened its third Abu Dhabi store in the heart of Marina Square, Reem Island. The supermarket is the latest retail outlet to open in the community and comes in a series of planned openings for Q4 2013 in the Marina Square area.
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Top UAE Organizations Convene To Establish National Information Security Awareness (ISA) Committee
Leading government, semi-government, education, and private establishments in the United Arab Emirates met at the HCT-Abu Dhabi Women’s College (ADWC) in the second week of December to lay the groundwork for the establishment of a formalized national Information Security Awareness (ISA) committee.
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Stationery.ae Wins Inaugural ’Pitch For Investment’ Competition at SME Congress & Expo
The UAE-based start-up will provide stationary and office supplies up to 20 per cent cheaper than brick & mortar retailers, offering school children’s parents, university students and small businesses a cost effective and convenient shopping solution for their daily requirements.
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NBAD Appoints Head Of Corporate & Institutional Banking In Hong Kong
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has appointed Bernard Shum as the Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking in Hong Kong to lead the expansion of NBAD’s business and partnership in Asia.
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Aegean Airlines To Operate To Abu Dhabi And Start Codeshare Agreement And Network Integration With Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a codeshare agreement with Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest commercial airline.
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Saif Bin Zayed Meets Morocco’s Minister Of Interior
In a meeting held on Wednesday in his office, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior met with Mohamed Hassad, Morocco’s Minister of Interior and the accompanying delegation.
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Etihad Airways Celebrates The Holiday Season With Festive Photo Competition
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will capture the spirit of the upcoming holiday season with an exciting photo competition on its social media channels.
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Abu Dhabi Water And Electricity Authority Strategic Partner For The 2nd International Water Summit 2014
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) announced today the signing of a strategic partnership with the second edition of International Water Summit (IWS).
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Turkish Airlines Appoints New General Manager In Abu Dhabi
Turkish Airlines has announced the appointment of Mehmet Akalin as general manager of the global carrier’s operations in Abu Dhabi. Akalin will be responsible for developing and leading Turkish Airlines growth strategy in the UAE’s capital with a focus on operations, sales and marketing.
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The Al Ain Civil Defense And People With Disabilities Center Sign MoU
The Al Ain Civil Defense Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Al Ain Center for Care and Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities at the Civil Defense Department’s building in Al Ain on Tuesday.
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"Police Friends" Program Launched In Al Ain
The Clubs and Sports Activities Department at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by Al Ain Police Officers’ Club, launched the "Police Friends" Program for the children of the Al Ain Directorate’s staff. 60 male and female students of all ages have been enrolled in the program.
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Etihad Airways Appoints New General Manager For Kenya Operation
As part of its growing commitment to the African market, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has appointed Joan Mwaniki as its new General Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Nadal Poised To Return To Abu Dhabi On Top Of The World
World number one Rafael Nadal will make a long-awaited return to Abu Dhabi next week after missing out on last year’s Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
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Premier Inn Hotel Opens At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the grand opening of the Premier Inn hotel at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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Middle East Women Embark On Corporate Journey
The number of female entrepreneurs in the UAE is expected to grow significantly, however according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), men are currently 2.8 times more likely to start-up a business than women.
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Taqa Recognised For Bringing On Next Generation Business Leaders
TAQA, the international energy company from Abu Dhabi, has been recognised by one of the world’s leading accountancy bodies for its work in bringing on the next generation of business leaders.
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ADP Officers’ Children Are The Leaders Of The Future
The Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs Department of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters launched the "Friends of the Police" program on Sunday morning.
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Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi Recognised As ’Best International Commercial High Rise Development’
Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi - the luxury mixed-use development, built by His highness Sheikh Suroor’s Projects Department (SSPD) and managed by Etihad Towers for Real Estate (ETRE) in the heart of the UAE capital has been awarded the ‘Best International Commercial High Rise Development’
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Al Ain Zoo To Offer Free Entry For All From 19-20 December
Al Ain Zoo will be offering each and every guest complimentary entry to the zoo on both 19th and 20th December 2013. The initiative was announced on the occasion of the zoo commemorating its 45th anniversary this month, allowing guests to join in the celebrations.
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Super Stenson Aims For ’Gulf Slam’ With Abu Dhabi Win
Henrik Stenson, the super Swede who has dominated this year’s European Tour and US PGA Tour, is aiming for more UAE magic after confirming he’ll contest next month’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.
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New Partnership Between Abu Dhabi Airports And Plaza Premium Lounge
Abu Dhabi Airports has entered into a partnership with Plaza Premium Lounge Management Limited (PPLML), the industry leader in premium airport services, for the renovation, management and operation of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s hotel and lounges in Terminals 1 and 2.
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Murray Ready For First Competitive Match After Season-ending Injury
Current Wimbledon Champion and world number four, Andy Murray, has confirmed he is ready to return to action after a long-standing back injury put a premature end to his 2013 season.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve At The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
UAE residents will be celebrating New Year’s Eve in style at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.
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Direct Riga-Abu Dhabi Service Takes-off With Airbaltic And Etihad Airways
airBaltic and Etihad Airways have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia.
Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kick
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Ministry Of Economy Organises Workshop On Role Of Arab Planning Institute
The UAE Ministry of Economy, in cooperation with the Arab Planning Institute, organised a workshop to highlight the role and objectives of the leading development institute in the region.
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Al Hilal Bank Named ’Best Islamic Financial Pioneer Of The Year’ At 2013 Tatweej Academy For Excellence Awards
Al Hilal Bank has announced that it has won the ’Best Islamic Financial Pioneer’ at the 2103 Tatweej Academy for Excellence Awards held recently at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai.
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HH Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Meets The Indonesian Ambassador
Lieutenant General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, had a meeting with Salman Al Farisi, the Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE, on Sunday.
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Etihad Airways And VisitBritain Sign GBP2 Million Deal To Increase Tourism
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today signed a three year deal with VisitBritain to increase visitor numbers from the lucrative Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) region, whilst encouraging more people to fly with Etihad Airways.
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Emirates Women Police Association And Rewaq Ousha Encourage Women To Contribute Socially And Culturally
The Emirates Women Police Association and the Rewaq Ousha Bint Hussein Cultural Society have signed an agreement to collaborate in order to encourage women to contribute both socially and culturally.
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Etihad Airways To Increase Global Footprint With Introduction Of Eight New Destinations In 2014
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to introduce three more destinations to its core international network in 2014.
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Gourmet Abu Dhabi Gets Matchless Muller Magic
The protege of legendary French chef Paul Bocuse will arrive in Abu Dhabi next February to take a starring role in the 16-day Gourmet Abu Dhabi festival recently ranked by the Sydney Morning Herald metro-paper as one of the world’s Top Six culinary events.
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Significant Cruise Port Expansion Plans Discussed At Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum
Significant port expansion plans for the cruise industry were outlined at the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum, Abu Dhabi, which was attended by global cruise line executives, regional ministers, tourism leaders and delegates.
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Abu Dhabi Police Music Band Ends Its Golden Jubilee Celebrations
The Abu Dhabi Police Music band has concluded its Golden Jubilee celebrations, which included an ongoing celebratory process that marked its establishment in July of 1963.
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IVF Center At Burjeel Hospital And University Of Brussels Record A Landmark 60% Success Rate
Doctors at Burjeel Hospital, the largest private tertiary care hospital, announced today a landmark achievement of 60% successful IVF (in-vitro fertilization) cases since launch of its IVF Center in September 2012.
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Etihad Airways To Launch Services To Yerevan
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the launch of a four times per week service from Abu Dhabi to Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia, from 2 July 2014.
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Frederik Van Lierde To Launch 2014 Season With Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The 2013 Ironman Triathlon World Champion, Frederik Van Lierde, has confirmed he’ll launch his bid for a hat-trick at the 2014 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon season opener on March 15th.
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Bawadi Mall Set To End 2013 On A Happy Note, With December Packed With Entertainment Activities
Bawadi Mall, the largest in Al Ain city, has held a series of entertainment activities to mark the end of the most successful year since inception.
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Al Qubaisi Sets His Sights On 24 Hours Of Dubai Hat-Trick After Securing Another Place In Record Books
The UAE’s Khaled Al Qubaisi has immediately set his sights on another endurance racing triumph in Dubai next month after securing a new place in the motor racing record books.
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Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Delivers Best In Events And Convention Facilities
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, the iconic 5-star business hotel in the heart of Abu Dhabi, has unveiled details about its highly specialised and flexible convention facilities that have been developed with the region’s rapidly-growing business events market in mind.
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Etihad Airways To Commence Daily Flights To Jaipur
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its destination network in India with the launch of a daily service from Abu Dhabi to Jaipur.
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Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo Awarded The Order Of The British Empire (OBE)
In recognition of her distinguished services to the arts, particularly pertaining to the cultural exchange between the UAE and the UK, Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire),
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