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L’Officiel Announces 2012 Abu Dhabi Arab Woman Of The Year Awards
For the third successive year, L’Officiel, the region’s leading luxury fashion magazine for Arab women, is presenting the Abu Dhabi Arab Woman of the Year Awards to pay tribute to inspirational females from the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
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The National Center Of Meteorology & Seismology Warns Of Poor Visibility And Rough Seas
Winds are expected to whip up dust and sand and reduce horizontal visibility, meteorologists have forecast.
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Record volumes at Abu Dhabi Terminals in 2011
Abu Dhabi Terminals reports that the number of containers imported and exported through Mina Zayed by local businesses continue to grow.
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Use Of Cosmetics Containing Mercury Can Lead To Gradual Poisoning
The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the regulatory body for the health care sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, warned the public against the use of skin whitening products which contain mercury, because mercury may lead to the gradual poisoning.
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EAD To Undertake Comprehensive Assessment And Monitoring Of Jebel Hafit
With Jebel Hafit being home to some of the most threatened wildlife as well as one of the United Arab Emirate’s rarest plants, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced that it will undertake a comprehensive assessment and monitoring programme of the mountain in 2012.
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Olympic Effort: Olivier Godart And Connie Bourverot Set New Tri Yas Records
Improving on his fourth place showing at the 2011 Tri Yas by over 12 minutes, Mr. Godart, set a new Tri Yas record, beating last year’s best time of 1:59:04 by Jasper Blake with an impressive time of 1:57:41.
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi boosts emiratization with new contact centre fully staffed by UAE women
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has launched a contact center in Al Ain, which is managed and staffed entirely by Emirati women.
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Mubadala announces financial results for 2011
Mubadala Development Company, the Abu Dhabi-based strategic investment and development company, released its audited full year 2011 financial statements showing substantial increases in overall revenue and total assets compared to 2010.
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Etisalat Launches The Capital’s First Public Telepresence Room At Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, In Collaboration With Tata Communications
Etisalat today unveiled Abu Dhabi’s first Public Telepresence suite in collaboration with Tata Communications and Cisco, at a press conference held at Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi. The launch and demonstration was attended by industry specialists and business executives from across the UAE.
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Etihad Airways Signs New Multi Million Dollar Sponsorship Deal With The Gaelic Athletic Association
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced it had forged a new, long-term strategic partnership with Ireland’s Gaelic Athletic Association.
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Etihad Airways Signs Strategic Partnership With Kanoo Travel
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a strategic partnership with Kanoo Travel to open four joint retail locations in Dubai.
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TDIC Sponsors Football Tournament At Saadiyat Construction Village
The tournament aims to enrich the lives of those working at the construction village and develop physical strengths, good sportsmanship, and teamwork.
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ADAC Registers 23.6% In Recycled Waste By End Of 2011
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five airports, today released its waste recycling report for 2011, which reveals that ADAC reached the recycling of 23.6% of waste generated at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the company’s headquarter by the end of 2011.
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Record Race: Tri Yas Attracts Record Participation
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit is set to welcome an unprecedented number of triathletes for its second annual Tri Yas triathlon, set to take place this Friday, 13 April from 4:00pm.
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Abu Dhabi’s Existing Buildings To Be Sustainably Enhanced For The Benefit Of The Economy
Abu Dhabi is forging ahead with sustainable renovation projects for existing buildings that will have a significant impact on the Emirate’s economy, according to an official from the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA).
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Deutsche Bank Honoured "Supporter Of The Art" By HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons Of The Arts Awards
Deutsche Bank announced on Monday that HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards has honoured the Bank as "Supporter of the Art" for its contribution to the Art in Dubai during 2011. This is the third consecutive year Deutsche Bank has achieved this recognition.
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5th Gulf Film Festival Arrives In UAE Capital This Weekend, With 29 Films On Offer At Abu Dhabi Theatre
Twenty-nine examples of the best of contemporary Gulf professional and student cinema from the 5th Gulf Film Festival will arrive in the UAE capital this weekend, from April 12 to 14, at the Abu Dhabi Theatre on the corniche.
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Indus Creed Ready To Rock Abu Dhabi
After a gap of 15 years, India’s trailblazing rock band, Indus Creed, is ready to take center stage on 26th April 2012 at the Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi.
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AlMansoori Specialized Engineering Hosts 9th Oilfield Open House
AlMansoori Specialized Engineering, the Abu Dhabi based oilfield Service Company, opened the doors to its service and industry companies at its annual Open House Day.
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Expanded Codeshare Between Etihad Airways And Brussels Airlines Opens Up More Of Europe
Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Europe with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines, which will now include Brussels Airlines services to three regional French cities - Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse - from today.
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SCAD Launches ’Abu Dhabi Award For Statistical Excellence’
The announcement was made during SCAD’s Open Discussion meeting chaired by Butti Ahmed Mohammed Bin Butti Al Qubaisi, SCAD’s Director General, and attended by executive directors, department directors, section heads and all staff members.
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Abu Dhabi Airports Company And DFS Draw Prize For "Hand In Hand For Haiti" Initiative
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and DFS - the world’s leading Duty Free luxury retailer - have drawn the winner of the Volkswagen Tiguan as part of the ADAC’s ’Hand in Hand for Haiti’ programme, which was launched earlier this year.
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Etihad Airways Carries Record Cargo In March
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways carried a record 31,700 tonnes of cargo in March, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year.
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The Emirates Korean Film Festival Opens In Abu Dhabi
The second Emirates Korean Film Festival got underway in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Presidents Representative and Chairman of the Sultan Bin Zayed Centre for Culture and Information.
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Abu Dhabi To Host 40th Meeting Of Federation Of GCC Chambers
Abu Dhabi will host on Monday the 40th meeting of the Federation of GCC Chambers of Commerce and Industry, (FGCCC).
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ADAC Receives DoT Approval On Environmental Health & Safety Management System
Abu Dhabi Airports Company has received approval from the Department of Transport (DoT) on its Environmental Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) documentation, including a detailed timeline for implementation across ADAC and its subsidiaries.
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Al Gharbia To Host Spectacular 10 Day Watersports Festival
For the fourth successive year, the Al Gharbia Watersports Festival is set to bring action to the shores of the United Arab Emirates.
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Yas Marina Circuit To Host Aussie V8 Champions
This weekend Aussie V8 Supercar drivers Craig Lowndes and Lee Holdsworth are making a special trip to Abu Dhabi as guests of Yas Marina Circuit. While motorsport will be on the agenda, the champion duo will be in the capital 6-9 April to participate in a bucket list of activities.
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Al Kitbe Rides To Victory For UAE In 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Emirati quad biker, Obaid Al Kitbe rounded off a superb five days by clinching the 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge quad bike category in emphatic fashion, his second victory in the Middle East’s number one rally.
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Manchester City FC V Manchester United FC
Manchester City FC are asking fans to record a message for the players ahead of the massive league game with Manchester United at the end of April.
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ADIB’s AGM Approves 50% Of 2011 Net Profits As Cash Dividend
The Annual General Assembly of the Bank was chaired by Mr. Khalid Khouri, Vice Chairman of ADIB. The Board of Directors Report, the Auditors Report and Financial Statements for 2011 were also approved at the Assembly.
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NBAD Receives Two Awards For Business Reporting
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, received two awards for its leading role in implementing a system to increase transparency.
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His Highness Sheikh Hamed Opens Burjeel Hospital
H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Crown Prince’s Court, has stated that "the healthcare sector is a top priority for President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the UAE leadership is committed to providing the best healthcare services in the country.
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Abu Dhabi to host 16th World Confederation Conference on Tobacco
The UAE capital has been selected to host, in 2015, the 16th World Conference on Tobacco and Health.
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Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) Sign Strategic Partnership with British Council and Pave the Way for Greater Cultural Collaboration
As the Abu Dhabi Festival 2012 draws to a close plans are being set in motion for future collaborations, to ensure momentum is sustained after the Festival finishes.
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Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation Extends Partnership Agreement With UNRWA
The agreement was signed by Mohammed Haji Al Khouri, Director-General of the Foundation and Filippo Grandi, Commissioner-General of UNRWA.
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DED Gives Three Months For Full Implementation Of Signage Organizing Regulations
The DED said that it had already started applying the first phase of the new commercial signage regulations from 26th of March, 2012 as part of its project to improve the external appearance of shops, in Abu Dhabi main branch and the branches of Al Bateen and Abu Dhabi Chamber.
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012 Concludes
The annual Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2012 concluded yesterday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
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Environment Agency Develops Master Plan To Combat Threat Of Water Shortages In Abu Dhabi
The master plan calls for the adoption of stringent eco-friendly measures to increase water production in Abu Dhabi and urges government implementation of water policies to reduce wastage.
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CEO Of twofour54 Discusses Cooperation With Libyan Ambassador
Noura Al Kaabi, CEO of twofour54 yesterday received Dr. Aref Nayed Libyan Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates with a delegation of elite Libyan thinkers and writers at the twofour54 campus in Abu Dhabi.
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Emirati-Korean Friendship Society Launched
The Emirati-Korea Friendship Society (EKFS) was launched Monday to promote cultural exchange between the two countries and build more bridges between the two communities.
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An Arab World Premiere: Abu Dhabi Treated To A Tchaikovsky-Inspired Masterpiece
Inspired by the composer Piotr II’yich Tchaikovsky and his muse and patron, Nadezhda von Meck, Beloved Friend received its first public performance in the Middle East as part of this year’s Abu Dhabi Festival line-up.
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Preparations Afoot For Abu Dhabi International Conference On Women’s Sports
The Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy has been continuing its efforts to host the International Conference on Women’s Sports at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi under the theme: "Sports, Health and Happiness" from April 10- 11.
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Etihad Airways Adds 500,000 Passengers As Revenues Surge 28 Per Cent In Q1
Etihad Airways continued its industry-leading growth in the first quarter of 2012, with a 28 per cent rise in revenue to US$ 989 million over the corresponding period in 2011 and passenger numbers soaring by 500,000 to 2.4 million.
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