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UAE Central Bank puts in circulation amended 50 Dirhams currency note
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates announced that it would put in circulation an amended 50 Dirhams currency note, reprinted with new security feature.
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TDIC completes Hodariyat Bridge in Abu Dhabi six months ahead of schedule
Tourism Development and Investment Company, master developer of tourism, cultural and residential projects in Abu Dhabi, has completed the development of Hodariyat Bridge.
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Vietnam to join Etihad Airways global flight network
Etihad Airways will launch daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s commercial capital and most populous city, in October 2013.
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ENEC Begins Construction Of UAE’s First Nuclear Energy Plant
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) officially commenced the construction of the UAE’s first nuclear energy plant yesterday, by pouring the first nuclear safety concrete for Barakah Unit 1.
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NBAD Cardholders Receive Attractive Discount At Cine Royal
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has partnered with Cine Royal Cinemas in Abu Dhabi to offer NBAD Credit Cardholders a truly unparalleled movie experience.
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Etihad Airways Cleared To Buy More Of Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways has welcomed the decision by the Australian Government to allow the airline to increase its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings to a maximum of 10 per cent.
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Masdar Institute Student and YFEL Member to Participate in ’International Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit 2012’ in US
Mohamed Al Sharhan of the Engineering Systems and Management program at Masdar Institute will join 50 top student leaders from across the world and learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders.
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We Are Discovering Talent: Aloft Hotels, Champion of Live Music, Partners with Indie Rockers
"Play & Stay at Aloft" continues Aloft’s dedication to giving new talent a world stage to connect with audiences.
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TCA Abu Dhabi Puts Ramadan Lifestyle Tips Online In Eight Languages
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched an informative online guide for those wishing to visit the emirate during Ramadan.
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DNA Health Corp. To Establish Integrative Medicine & Wellness Centre On Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island
Affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine in Washington DC, Saadiyat Island’s ’DNA Center for Integrative Medicine & Wellness’ is due to open Q1 2013.
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Emission Cuts And Fuel Savings Targeted In New Etihad Airways-OSyS Deal
Etihad Airways has chosen Rolls-Royce subsidiary Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS) to implement a new fuel management solution to maximise fuel use, cut carbon emissions and reduce overall fuel costs.
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Abu Dhabi-based Ambulatory Healthcare Services Becomes World’s First to Receive Joint Commission International Network Accreditation
Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), a part of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), has become the first organization across the world to achieve the ’network accreditation’ from Joint Commission International (JCI).
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Receives 150 Nominations In Best Contribution To Development Of Nations’ Category
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, announced Wednesday it has received 150 nominations to date in the Best Contribution to the Development of Nations Category for its seventh session of 2012 / 2013.
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Official Statement in Response to Construction License Award from FANR
"We are very pleased to receive the Construction License for Barakah Units 1 & 2 from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). This marks an important milestone in the UAE’s peaceful, civil nuclear energy program.
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Abu Dhabi Finance Launches Ramadan Promotion
Abu Dhabi Finance, the Emirate’s leading home finance provider, has today launched a special promotion for the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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Emirates Post Issues Stamps On Liwa Date Festival
Emirates Post has issued special stamps on the Liwa Date Festival, the annual event that is held in Abu Dhabi to raise awareness about the cultural, historical and nutritional importance of dates.
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UAE Signs MoU With The Secretariat Of The Global Forum On Transparency And Exchange Of Information For Tax Purposes
The MoU was signed by Majid Ali Omran, Director of International Financial Relations, and Monica Bhatia, the Head of the Secretariat of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.
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Female Students Of ALHOSN University Develop Computerized Petrol Distribution Model For ADNOC
ALHOSN University, a leading Abu Dhabibased university dedicated to high-quality, value-based education, has announced that female students of its Industrial Engineering Department have developed a prototype logistical support system for ADNOC petrol stations.
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Brand-new Volkswagen Passat Launched In Abu Dhabi
Volkswagen Ali & Sons unveiled the latest Volkswagen Passat at their showroom in the capital, celebrating the success of the past and giving an insider glimpse into the new.
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Food Court Opens At Bawabat Al Sharq Mall
Baniyas Investment and Development Company (BIDC) - the investment arm of the Baniyas Sports Club - has announced the opening of its awaited food court at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall (BAS Mall) in Bani Yas City, Abu Dhabi.
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ADFS Appoints New Managing Director
Abu Dhabi Financial Services (ADFS), the fully-owned brokerage subsidiary of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), has appointed Mohammed Ali Yasin, a well-recognised capital markets specialist, as its Managing Director.
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TAQA Secures Ghanaian Parliamentary Approval For Takoradi 2 Power Plant Expansion
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC ("TAQA") today announced securing the requisite parliamentary approval and signing financing arrangements for the 110 MW expansion of thegas-fired Takoradi 2 (T2) power plant in Ghana.
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Municipality Of Abu Dhabi Calls For Compliance With Standards Of Using Herbs, Oils In Beauty Parlours
This came during an educative lecture held by the Municipality in cooperation with Zayed Complex for Herbal Research and Traditional Medicine, and delivered by Fathiyya Abdullah Al Marzooqi, Head of Awareness and Training on Traditional ’&’ Alternative Medicine in the Complex.
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EAD approves construction of nuclear energy plant
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has received a No Objection Certificate from the environmental regulator, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi for the construction of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 & 2.
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Etihad Airways celebrates ’Clean Sweep’ of Skytrax first class awards
Etihad Airways has landed all three First Class titles at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2012.
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Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefits Funds And ADIB Sign A Pioneering Agreement
As per the agreement, ADIB will launch special services, products, offerings and discounts tailored to the needs of retired and senior UAE nationals.
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Ambulatory Healthcare Services Gears up for International Accreditation
Aiming to endorse the highest standard of healthcare services in Abu Dhabi, AHS has executed a number of effective strategies for enhancing policies across its extensive scope of work.
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SEHA Launches ’My Medication In Ramadan’ And ’A Healthy Ramadan’ During Ramadan For The Second Year In A Row
The 2012 campaigns drive at educating the public about the need to monitor health and regulate their medication intake during Ramadan, so as to ensure an optimal healthy fasting.
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s foreign currency and financial strength ratings affirmed, with ’stable’ outlooks
Capital Intelligence, the international credit rating agency, announced that it has maintained the National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s Financial Strength Rating at ’A+’, with the Bank’s solid capital adequacy ratio and good profitability being major supporting factors.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi hosts football giants from across Europe and the Middle East
Visitors to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Thursday July 12th got a chance to mingle with football giants from across Europe and the Middle East, as close to a 100 of the game’s biggest stars descended on the Park.
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Treasure of the World’s Cultures exhibition a huge success
The ongoing Treasures of the World’s Cultures exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat has so far received more than 30,000 visitors including ambassadors from over 20 countries and more than 4,000 students.
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NBAD Gives MasterCard Cardholders Chance To Win Big
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has started a promotion that allows NBAD cardholders to win sports utility vehicles (SUV) or luxury travel packages to one of the top destinations in the world.
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Wego.com signs Etihad Airways as searches soar across the Middle East
Leading travel metasearch site, Wego.com has signed a global partnership agreement with Etihad Airways, the fastest growing network carrier in aviation history and the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
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Solar Impulse to visit Abu Dhabi in 2014
Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard who pilots the world’s first solar powered plane said he is bracing for a round-the-world trip from Switzerland to the far east via Abu Dhabi by the end of next year.
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Amadeus Gulf Inaugurates New Headquarters In Abu Dhabi And Appoints New Managing Director
Amadeus Gulf today inaugurated its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi, close to the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The strategic move, aimed at complementing the fast-growing Gulf travel and tourism sector, follows the recent appointment of Graham Nichols as Managing Director of Amadeus Gulf.
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National Geographic Chronicles Abu Dhabi’s Natural History
For the first time since its founding in 1888, The National Geographic, and jointly by Total Abu Al Bukhoosh and the Total Foundation, have recently released a new special book about the natural and wild life in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
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Tens Of Thousands Of Turtle Lovers Cheer On Murjana As She Crosses The Finish Line Of The Great Gulf Turtle Race
Emirates Wildlife Society in association with WWF (EWS-WWF) has announced this year’s winner of The Great Gulf Turtle Race, which has roused enormous public support for turtle conservation in the region. The race has come to a close after four weeks, and one turtle has been crowned the winner.
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Abu Dhabi top selling market for BMW Group Middle East with record sales in first half of 2012
Abu Dhabi Motors has maintained its leading position as the best performing BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce dealer in the Middle East for the first six months of 2012.
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NBAD Promotes Senior UAE Executives
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has promoted several senior UAE executives to serve NBAD’s strategic growth goals.
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Abu Dhabi Embarks On Globe-Trotting Grand Prix Promotion
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority is gearing up for a globe-trotting summer promotional tour designed to heighten international footfall at this November’s Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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ZonesCorp Establishes Comprehensive ADM Representative Office To Facilitate Procedures For Investors
In line with commitment to provide the best industrial and administrative services to its clients, and its aim to raise them to be on par with global standards, the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) has set up a comprehensive office for the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City
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GCAS Offers the first ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Training Developers Course
The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports Company, announced today that it has concluded the first ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Training Developers Course (TDC) held in the Middle East region in April, 2012.
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Masdar Institute Gearing Up To Commission Region’s First Cleanroom Lab By This Year-End
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced it is gearing up to begin operations at the region’s first cleanroom laboratory by the end of this year.
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Emirati Students Depart for ENEC’s Student Training Programs in Republic of Korea
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is providing 63 students with an opportunity to gain invaluable experience through its two summer internship programs in the Republic of Korea.
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