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Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Completes Volvo Ocean Race Global Odyssey
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, the Abu Dhabi-backed Volvo Ocean Race outfit, sailed into yachting history books last night as it became the first Arabian entry to complete the gruelling, nine-month round the world odyssey,
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First All-Female Emirati Engineering Co-hort Returns From NASA
The three outstanding UAE students, Hayam Al Blooshi and Ghena Al Hanae from Abu Dhabi, and Maryam Yammahi of Fujeirah, conducted mission based research at NASA in areas relating to Mars exploration rovers, water based absorption impacting to space suit design, and waste-water treatment.
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Etihad Airways ’Kicks-off’ Flights To Nigeria With Manchester City FC Aircraft
Etihad Airways’ has started its six flights a week service between the airline’s Abu Dhabi home-base and the Nigerian city, Lagos.
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Etihad Airways Sets New Passenger Numbers Record
Etihad Airways has set new passenger records, with more than 158,500 air travellers flying with the Abu Dhabi-based airline between Tuesday 26 and Saturday 30 June, averaging 31,700 passengers each day.
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Etihad Cargo Carries Dhows To Volvo Ocean Race Galway Finale
Etihad Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, continues to fulfil its promise to ’bring Abu Dhabi to the world’ with one of its most exciting projects to date - carrying two traditional Arabian dhow sailing craft to Ireland for the Volvo Ocean Race finale.
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Abu Dhabi Starts Three City Australia Trade Tour
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) will lead a three-stop roadshow in Australia’s key cities, as the emirate looks sets to capitalise on increasing in-bound tourism potential from the Southern Hemisphere powerhouse.
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Jones The Grocer Continues Abu Dhabi Expansion With New Store In Etihad Airways Head Office
Continuing its strategic expansion in the region, Jones the Grocer is pleased to announce the opening of its seventh UAE site.
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Etihad Airways’ Latest Boeing 777 Boasts First Class
Etihad Airways’ first three-cabin Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has departed on its maiden EY11 flight, from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.
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Ravindra Motagi Receives An Audi A1 As The First Weekly Winner Of du’s SMS Mega Win Competition!
Congratulations, Ravindra! He is the first lucky winner of the weekly prize in du’s SMS Mega Win competition - proving that his incredible general knowledge is worth a brand new Audi A1! Ravindra was presented with his prize by Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du.
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Six-Week Summer Internship Program Begins At Masdar Institute
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced the beginning of the six-week summer internship program.
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Etihad Airways Introduces State-Of-The-Art Online Self-Service Technology
Etihad Airways’ customers can now manage their travel bookings at the touch of a button following the introduction of new enhanced services on the airline’s website, etihad.com.
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Abu Dhabi’s hotel guests increase 12% last May
During last May, the number of guests at Abu Dhabi hotels, hotel apartments and resorts grew 12% to 192,374 who spent 542,567 guestnights which also represented an increase of 7% over the corresponding period last year.
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YFEL Hosts Two-Day Technical Course On Solar Energy Technology At Masdar Institute
The Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program, an outreach initiative of Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies.
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TDIC on Track to Achieve Positive EBITDA Performance in 2012
Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), master developer of tourism, cultural and residential projects in Abu Dhabi, today released its 2011 results and achievements.
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ADNEC Appoints New Group Chief Executive Officer
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has appointed Pieter Idenburg as its new Group CEO. Idenburg will take up his new role starting 1 August 2012.
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Ayaadi Launches e-Library Application For Smart Phones And Tablet Devices
Etisalat’s corporate social responsibility Initiative - Ayaadi today announced the launch of its e-library portal in collaboration with Ministry of Education.
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Masdar Institute To Help Undergraduate Interns Develop Simulations On Dynamics Of Power Grid Systems
Working alongside a team of mastersand post-doc researchers,undergraduate interns will learn to use MATLAB software - a very powerful, easy-to-learn technical computing language.
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ADAC Signs AED 10.8 Billion Contract With TAV-CCC-Arabtec Joint Venture For The Construction Of The Midfield Terminal Building
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and the joint venture (JV) of TAV, CCC, and Arabtec have today signed an AED 10.8 billion contract for the construction of the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) at Abu Dhabi International Airport, with opening planned in 2017.
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Youtube Channel On UAE Films Reaches Half A Million Viewers
The Youtube Channel on UAE has over 90 films and half a million viewers spread throughout the world. It contains the best of the best films on the UAE including many that have showcased the country at recent World Expos in Spain, Shanghai and Korea.
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi And Northern Emirates Score Over Other Regional Countries In Shopping Amenities
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates boast more than 2 million square meters of shopping area, scoring over all other countries in the region, according to a regional shopping industry expert.
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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Publishes 2011 ADIA Review
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority today published its 2011 ADIA Review, which provides an insight into ADIA activities over the past year while aiming to further enhance understanding of our approach to investing.
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UAE Golfers Give Summer Heat The Cold Shoulder
UAE golfers are giving the summer heat the cold shoulder to take time out to play at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and stay at Abu Dhabi’s only beachfront ultra-luxury destination, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.
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"Fly Lighter" Service Takes The Weight Out Of Shopping At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Duty Free, managed by DFS - the world’s leading luxury travel retailer - today launched their new buy now-collect later shopping service, "Fly Lighter".
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NBAD Suisse Plans Further Expansions
NBAD Private Bank (Suisse) SA, the wholly owned subsidiary of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) PJSC, celebrated its fifth anniversary in a VIP event at the Parc de Eaux-Vives in Geneva.
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TDIC Organises English Literacy Programme Graduation Ceremony for Saadiyat Construction Workers
Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of tourism, cultural and residential projects in Abu Dhabi, introduced English classes to the workers of the Saadiyat Construction Village earlier this year; the classes were taught by TDIC staff volunteers.
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Success For Etihad Airways Chefs At Asia-Pacific Onboard Travel Competition
Etihad Airways’ in-flight chef, Francois Van Zyl, and Nadeem Farooq, from Abu Dhabi In-Flight Catering Company, have triumphed in the prestigious 2012 Asia-Pacific Onboard Travel Chef’s Competition.
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UAE Signs Agreement To Convert Green Growth Institute Into International Organization At Rio + 20
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to convert the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) from a Korean Foundation to an international organization, which will now include the membership of 17 countries from around the world.
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Masdar Institute Joins Stakeholders To Drive Debate On Sustainability At Rio+20 Summit
The delegation members from Masdar Institute including officials, faculty members and student members of the outreach initiative Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program engaged most of the nearly 120 heads of state and government,
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Emirates ID and Zakat Fund sign MoU to support humanitarian and social work in UAE
The Emirates Identity Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zakat Fund with the aim of supporting humanitarian and social work in the UAE.
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Emirates Palace Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence
Emirates Palace, the iconic five-star hotel in the heart of Abu Dhabi,is recognised for its consistently outstanding reviews and, in particular, its sumptuous suites, world-class service, breathtaking surrounds and stunning design.
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National Geographic Abu Dhabi Wins Three Golds At PromaxBDA Awards
NGAD won in the following categories: Sales Promotion - Collateral/Specialty, for its Wild Cards campaign; Non-Fiction/Reality Programming Campaign Using Integrated Media, also for Wild Cards, and Consumer Promotion Using Integrated Media, for its Earth Day - Use Plastic Wisely campaign.
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Emirates Green Building Council Networking Session To Put Spotlight On Development Of Masdar City
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) will host a networking event on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, to discuss the sustainable development initiatives adapted in the construction of Masdar City. The session will start from 6:30pm at the Centro Rotana Hotel in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
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UAE Announces "Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week" At Rio+20
To continue international dialogue on sustainable development taking place at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, the United Arab Emirates has announced the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will be held between January 13 - 17, 2013.
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AED435 million road construction contracts awarded
The Follow up Committee of Initiatives of UAE President has approved awarding two contracts for the construction of the Ras Al Khaimah ring road and phase 1 of Khor Fakkan western ring road at a total cost of AED 435 million.
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Visitors throng UAE Pavilion at Yeosu expo
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea, is witnessing an increasing rate of Korean and foreign visitors as Korean schools and universities began their summer vacations
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Zayed Future Energy Prize To Address Integration Between Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy At Panel
With the ever increasing importance of implementing a synergetic approach to the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, The Zayed Future Energy Prize will hold a panel discussion at the Earth Summit in Rio De Jenairo, to discuss ways to expedite solutions.
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UAE signs agreement to Convert Korea’s Green Growth Institute into int’l organization at Rio + 20
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to convert the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) from a Korean Foundation to an international organization, which will now include the membership of 17 countries from around the world.
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Etihad Airways Expands Partnership With Abu Dhabi Organics Farms
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has purchased 200 hens which are being raised free-range at Abu Dhabi Organics Farms.
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Al Hilal Bank To Support UAE Olympic Football Team At 2012 Olympics Via Special Fan Promo
Al Hilal Bank, a progressive Islamic bank, has announced that it will be supporting the UAE Olympic Football Team at the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games by sending over football fans to cheer during one of the team’s live matches.
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NBAD Honoured For Emiratisation Success
H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidency Affairs, honoured National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) recently for its commitment and successes in recruiting UAE nationals and contributing to Emiratisation goals.
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TAQA And CWM Abu Dhabi Collaborate To Develop Waste To Energy Initiative
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC ("TAQA") and The Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi ("CWM") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint development of 100mw Waste to Energy facility in Abu Dhabi by 2015/16.
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Visits Japan as Part of Comprehensive Outreach Plan
The visit was part on an ongoing outreach campaign undertaken by the Prize administration to ensure that the Prize reaches as many regions as possible in the lead up to close of submissions on July 16, 2012.
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NBAD Bahrain Offers Advantageous Loans To Government Employees
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Bahrain (NBAD-Bahrain) now offers specially advantageous and low-cost loans to government employees.
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TAQA Completes USD 1.4 Billion Project Financing Arrangementsfor Jorf Lasfar Power Complex Expansion (JLEC 5&6)
BNP Paribas, Societe Generale and Standard Chartered Bank are the mandated lead arrangers for the international debt facilities, while Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) is the mandated lead arranger for the Moroccan Dirham credit facilities, representing approximately 40% of the total debt.
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