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Al Bateen Executive Airport Records Solid Growth in Traffic in 2012
Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced the results of the full year traffic review for 2012. The executive airport witnessed an 11% increase when compared with the aircraft movements recorded in 2011.
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Andrea Bocelli Live In Abu Dhabi: A Voice, An Orchestra, An Audience
His mellow yet powerful voice can be heard on over 80 million albums, while his concerts continue to sell-out worldwide. As part of this year’s du World Music Festival, du Live! presents the biggest-selling classical soloist Andrea Bocelli among other illustrious musicians.
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NBAD & ICBC (Asia) Partners To Expand Channels
Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NBAD and ICBCAIM, the Bank would facilitate the marketing and distribution of ICBCAIM’s private equity and fixed income products in the UAE by introducing ICBCAIM funds to NBAD’s distribution networks.
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ADIB Wins Best Islamic Bond Award For 2012
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services institution, today announced that it was the only bank in the Middle East that has been awarded with the ’’Best Islamic Bond Award for the year 2012’’, presented by the International Financing Review (IFR).
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Gulf Capital Invests In Majority Stake In OCB Oilfield Services
With Operations in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the leading Oil & Gas crew supply and related logistics provider in the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa, capitalises on the growth of offshore drilling in the region
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International Gourmet Stars ’Hooked’ On Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace ’Catch & Cook’ Experience
International masterchefs, Shinichiro Takagi of Japan and German master patissier Ernst Knam, took time off from their starring roles in the Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival to try their hand at a ’Catch & Cook’ experience organised by the UAE capital’s super-luxurious Emirates Palace.
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First Gulf Bank Celebrates Four-Year Achievements For Its Branch In Qatar
First Gulf Bank-Qatar Branch held a gala dinner for a number of its distinguished clients and business partners. The event highlighted First Gulf Bank’s outstanding financial performance during 2012, in addition to the achievements made by the bank’s Qatar Branch since its inception four years ago
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Etihad Airways Increases Khartoum Services To Daily
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased its Khartoum services from five flights per week to a daily schedule.
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Rachel Allen Discovers Arabian Treats On Abu Dhabi Desert Adventure
In the United Arab Emirates’ capital city for its annual Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival, where Rachel is appearing as the celebrity chef, the popular TV personality received a one-to-one lesson in making ’Saj’ which can be cooked with a variety of fillings, from the resident village baker, Az
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Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University Announces Science Undergraduate Programme
To expand its academic offerings, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will announce the launch of Bachelor of Physics, its 10th undergraduate degree, tomorrow during its Open Day at Al Reem island campus.
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NBAD’s Global Financial Markets Forum Offers First Virtual Conference In MENA
The 2013 Global Financial Markets Forum (GFMF) will be available virtually via the state-of-the-art AvayaLiveTM Engage, an interactive virtual conferencing that allows delegates who are unable to attend the forum in person to do instead through a virtual conferencing program.
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Passenger Traffic At Abu Dhabi International Airport Shows Increase In 2012
More than 14.7 million passengers passed through the Abu Dhabi International Airport last year recording a significant growth of 18.9% in passenger traffic compared to 2011.
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Abu Dhabi Ports Company Sees Growth Across All Maritime Traffic, In 2012
RORO saw the highest increase in growth, with movements up significantly at 41.4 per cent, from 56,510 units to 79,906 units; marine activity saw a 13.8 per cent increase, up from 26,899 to 30,618 vessel calls, over the previous year.
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Emirates Palace Becomes Key Destination For Chinese Tourists
The iconic Emirates Palace hotel, a hallmark of Abu Dhabi emirate, has become a major destination for Chinese tourists coming to the UAE, accounting for nearly a fifth of the hotel’s expected guests through February.
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Chairman Of DoF- Abu Dhabi Receives U.S Ambassador At Abu Dhabi Customs Institute
In line with efforts to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the USA, HE Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Finance (DoF), received HE Michael H. Corbin, the USA Ambassador to the UAE yesterday at Abu Dhabi Customs Institute.
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President Bill Clinton To Keynote WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April
President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April 2013.
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The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Ranked 2nd in "Top 10" Companies
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has been ranked second place in "Top 10 Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Companies" for its strong performance in net profit and market value.
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Guns N’ Roses Return To Rock Abu Dhabi
Their first sell-out performance in Abu Dhabi drew rock fans from across the Middle East and now eighties rock legends Guns N’ Roses are making their long-awaited return to the Capital this coming March.
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Mubadala Showcases Defense-Related Companies At IDEX 2013
Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, today unveiled details of its participation at IDEX 2013, which takes place 17th- 21st February 2013 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
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NBAD & NPCC Sign US$ 100 Million Deal
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) signed a deal with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), to provide it US$ 100 million (nearly AED 367 Million) financing toward the construction of a new vessel.
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Al Qassimi Continues His Climb Through World Championship Snow In Sweden
It was never going to be an easy return to World Rally Championship action for Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi, but the UAE driver once again displayed his fighting qualities in difficult conditions as he continued his climb up the standings in Rally Sweden today.
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Serenaded By Ragheb Alama On Valentine’s Day
This 14th of February, one of the most recognised Arab singing sensations, Ragheb Alama, will be joined by Xriss Jorr and Chris from The Voice, 8e Art and DIvanessa the violinist for a Valentine’s Gala Dinner at the Abu Dhabi Country Club, in a night more memorable than flowers.
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FGB Contributes AED 50,000 Towards A Child’s Educations Fees
First Gulf Bank (FGB) customer Nasir Mehmood was awarded AED 50,000 towards his child’s tuition fees in the bank’s first quarterly draw for its ChildFirst programme.
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GFMF To Analyze Prospects Of Emerging Markets
The 2013 Global Financial Markets Forum (GFMF) will examine and debate the future of European Union, US’s role and the rising economic influence of emerging markets.
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Fighting Flu And Freezing Cold, Al Qassimi Warms To Tough Swedish WRC Test
Fighting off the lingering effects of the flu in temperatures falling towards 15 degrees below freezing, the UAE’s Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi has warmed to the task ahead on his return to World Rally Championship action in Sweden over the next four days.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Net Profit For 2012 Increases 4.0% To AED 1.201 Billion After Provisions Of AED 802 Million
The Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Group posted a net profit of AED 1,201.2 million for 2012 after taking provisions and impairments of 802.3 million in a year where the focus was on laying the foundations of the Bank’s next phase growth strategy,
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Radio Mirchi Marks 1st Birthday With Month-Long Celebration
The birthday festivities bring to a close a year of remarkable achievements for Radio Mirchi, that began with a star-studded Bollywood launch and ended with the station winning the "UAE’s Best Radio Station" at the 5th Annual Masala! Awards 2012.
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A MASTERFUL COMBINATION! Cultural Mix To Preside Over Gourmet Abu Dhabi’s New-Look Culinary Creation Stages
Saba Wahid, an American-raised TV presenter, culinary enthusiast and gastronomic consultant of Pakistani descent, and Faisal Naser, a half-Emirati, half-Kuwaiti culinary blogger, will don kitchen whites and present the Culinary Creation Stages to daily audiences of up to 150 people.
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Abu Dhabi’s Care By Air And Dubai’s International Humanitarian City Join Forces To Improve Aid From The UAE
The agreement sets the foundations for future teamwork in the field of humanitarian aid response. The two parties will cooperate on and promote best practices in humanitarian air shipments, improve communication and coordination among IHC’s member agencies, and conduct joint training.
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Regulation And Supervision Bureau - Abu Dhabi Supports The Country’s Ecological Footprint Initiative
The Regulation and Supervision Bureau - Abu Dhabi (the Bureau) and the Emirates Wildlife Society in association with WWF (EWS-WWF) have signed an agreement to closely collaborate on phase two of the country’s Ecological Footprint Initiative.
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TAQA Preliminary Financial Results For FY 2012
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), the international energy company (ADX: TAQA), today reported its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the year ending 31 December 2012.
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Nuclear Energy Fundamental For UAE Sustainable Water & Energy Future
During the "Energy-Water Nexus" session, Mr. Al Hammadi presented the strategy of the UAE to diversify energy generation with the goal of achieving higher quotas of energy independence, security of supply and sustainability through initiatives such as the UAE peaceful nuclear energy program.
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38, 505 violators leave UAE
The violators of the entry and residency law who left the country on Tuesday were 38, 505 out of total 61, 826 who turned up so far to the competent authorities to get the departure warrants.
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UAE To Host Largest Country Pavilion At IDEX 2013
The UAE will host the largest country pavilion at this year’s International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) Over 147 UAE-based companies will be exhibiting, spanning over 12,500 sqm. of exhibition space
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ADAC And Gate Gourmet Opens The New VIP Catering Facility At Al Bateen Executive Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport in the Middle East, and gategroup of Switzerland, today officially opened the ’Executive Gourmet’ catering facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi.
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Fifth-Year Feast! Landmark Gourmet Abu Dhabi Festival Up And Running
His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), has officially opened this year’s Gourmet Abu Dhabi festival at the soon-to-open,five-star, beachfront Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
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Aldar Properties welcomes home new residents at Al Bateen Park
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, investment, and management company has welcomed families to their new villas at Al Bateen Park.
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NBAD & Qatar Airways Award 3 Tickets To Destination Of Choice
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and Qatar Airways have partnered to provide three NBAD cardholders return air tickets to a destination of their choice.
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Fifth Year Feast!
HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, the Authory’s Chairman, officially opened this year’s Gourmet Abu Dhabi festival at the soon-to-open, five-star, beachfront Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
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Abu Dhabi Chefs Encouraged To Cook Global, Use Local
Abu Dhabi’s gastronomic stars have the chance to give their stamp of approval to local, home-grown ingredients as they vie for the ’Best Use of Local Produce by a Chef’ accolade at next month’s Gourmet Abu Dhabi Stars Awards - the ’Oscars’ of the emirate’s hospitality industry.
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Sanad & ADNL Partnership Expands To Spares Financing
The partnership is now valued in excess of $320 million – and is expected to grow more in the near future.
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NBAD Launches Groundbreaking Pension & Savings Scheme For Expats
NBAD Trust Company (Jersey) Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC (NBAD), has launched Today Wealth Builder Plan, an innovative corporate trust solution that allows employers to offer their expatriates staff greater rewards through corporate savings and pension
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ADAC Receives ACI’s Recognition Of Quality Management Systems For 2012 And Joins The APEX Program
Airport Excellence (APEX) was developed by Airport Council International (ACI) as an initiative to further promote safer airport operations while contributing to international cooperation between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aviation stakeholders and airports worldwide.
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Live In Luxury For A Year For Free!
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is a new addition to the Entertainer Travel 2013 and to celebrate, the Entertainer has teamed up with the five-star hotel to offer a fantastic one-off prize.
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