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TAQA Second Quarter 2011 Results
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC ("TAQA"), a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: TAQA), today reported its Second Quarter 2011 operational and financial results.
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Abu Dhabi Authority For Culture And Heritage Publishes New Collection Of ’Audio Book’
The new publications include collections of poetry by Abi Al-Tayib Al-Mutanbi, the poet who managed with his acumen to sit on the throne of Arab poetry and is still a point of interest for Arabic literature students in general.
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Passenger Traffic At Abu Dhabi International Airport Registers 11.7 Per Cent Increase In H1, 2011
Aircraft movements also grew in tandem by 3.5 per cent compared with the first half of last year, with a total of 56,888 movements taking place at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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Masdar Institute Honours Summer Interns And Faculty Members
Dr. Lamya N. Fawwaz, Executive Director of Public Affairs, Masdar Institute, said: "The MI-REUS program is part of Masdar’s objective to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 that aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy.
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Mouawad Showcases Exclusive Collection At Rolls-Royce Showroom In Abu Dhabi
Arno Husselmann, General Manager, Abu Dhabi Motors said: "We are delighted to showcase Mouawad’s unique jewelry collection in our state-of-the-art showroom.
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ADIB And UAE Exchange Partner For Card Payments
The partnership agreement with UAE Exchange demonstrates the steps ADIB is taking to offer added convenience and value to customers.
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Etihad Launches Flights To East Africa
A daily service from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi will begin on April 1 next year, operated by a two class A320 aircraft with 16 Pearl Business class and 120 Coral Economy seats.
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Emirates Motor Company Announces 8% Growth In 2011
General Manager of EMC, Mr. Kamal Rafih, said, "Over the first six months of 2011, EMC’s sports utility vehicle (SUV) sales have noticeable rose reaching an increase of 71% from the first quarter to the second quarter."
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Fitness First Marks Presence In Abu Dhabi
Fitness First’s expansion strategy validates its aim to provide a network of branches that are accessible by a 10-minute drive from home or office, thereby encouraging the community to adopt a regular exercise routine.
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Hazza Bin Zayed Briefed About Abu Dhabi’s Waterways Project
The presentation was made by representatives of the Department of Transport, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi and Critical National Infrastructure Authority.
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Russian Regions Open Up As Etihad Airways And S7 Airlines Expand Codeshare Agreement
Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Russia with the expansion of the commercial agreement with S7 Airlines. S7 Airlines is Russia’s fastest growing airline and the country’s largest domestic carrier.
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Al Hilal Bank first in UAE to offer instant Visa debit cards
Al Hilal Bank, a progressive Islamic bank, announces the launch of a first of its kind instant issuance of Visa Debit Cards to their valuable customers in the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Posts 5% Net Profit Increase To AED 316.6 Million For The Second Quarter Of 2011
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)posted a record net profit of AED 316.6 million for Q2 2011, an increase of 5.0% over the same period in 2010.
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UNHCR Denies Information Published On Al Arabiya Website
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has categorically denied the information published on the website of Al Arabiya news channel on 5 August quoting French sources and attributing inaccurate statements to UNHCR.
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World Refining Association To Host 2011 Middle East Chemical Week Awards
Dominica Andrews, Project Director, The World Refining Association, said: "We appreciate all the steps taken by companies to further progress in the petrochemical and fertilizer industries.
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ADIB Brings 200 Year Old Imperial Kiswah To UAE
The Kiswah is considered among the most sacred of Islamic artefacts and guards the final destination for all Muslim pilgrims making the journey of faith to Mecca for the Hajj.
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UAE Launches Global Health Drive To Reduce Cardiac Diseases Among Women And Children
Abu Dhabi saw today the launch of the "Red Scarf Campaign" under the banner of "Together For A Beating Heart" to reduce the proliferation of heart disease with special attention to women’s health at both the global level and particularly within the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi To Host Counter Terror Arabia 2011 Next October
Leading international defence and security experts on counter-terror and criminality will speak at Counter Terror Arabia 2011 on a wide range of current and future issues.
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SCAD And EAD Sign A Service Level Agreement
The SLA was signed at the premises of the Centre by Butti Ahmed Mohammed Bin Butti Al Qubaisi, Director of Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, and Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi.
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Record Container Volumes At Mina Zayed In July 2011
Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) set a new container handling record for Mina Zayed as it loaded and discharged 69,211 TEU (Twenty foot Equivalent container Units) in the month of July 2011.
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Abu Dhabi Education Council Launches Phase 1 Of iRecruitment System
Abu Dhabi Education Council has launched the first phase of the new Electronic Recruitment System (iRecruitment) which is designed for the management of the new teachers appointments within the Council.
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Etihad Airways Appoints Robbie Mehoke As Vice President Eastern USA
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Ms Robbie Mehoke as Vice President Eastern USA, effective August 1, based in the airline’s New York office.
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ADTA Honoured At Eighth Annual International Business Awards
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has earned Distinguished Honouree medals at The 2011 International Business Awards - the only global, all-encompassing business awards programme honouring great performances in business.
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Fire And Rescue Middle East 2011 Conference To Focus On The Future Of Safety, Rescue Strategies And Technologies
Clarion Events Middle East announced that a number of high-profile speakers will be joining forces to launch the first dedicated market platform for Fire, Rescue and Emergency Response professionals.
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President Khalifa Elected Islamic Personality Of Dubai International Award For Holy Quran
The Organizing Committee of Dubai International Award for the Holy Quran today announced the selection of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Islamic Personality of the award in its fifteenth session.
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Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi Urges Developers To Protect The Mangrove Tree
As part of its mandate to conserve and protect biodiversity, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) is urging developers to remember their responsibility to protect the Mangrove tree.
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du Embraces The Spirit Of Ramadan Through Novel Social Media Campaign
With the intention of spreading the true meaning of Ramadan while reaching out to the web-savvy generation, du announced a series of initiatives on its social media platforms - Facebook and Twitter.
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NBAD And ADIB Execute First Islamic REPO
Together NBAD and ADIB concluded a one week maturity deal valued at US$20 million against Malaysian and Abu Dhabi Government-Related Entity Sukuk.
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Khalifa University Students Experience Innovation First Hand During Trip To Taiwan
A student delegation from Khalifa University recently visited Taiwan, after being invited by the Taiwan Institute of physics, Academia Sinicam, one of the most prominent academic institutions in Asia and the world.
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Municipality Of Abu Dhabi City Completes Maintenance Of Pedestrian Tunnels In The Capital
The Municipality stated that the maintenance campaign, which covered 19 tunnels, witnessed the removal of disfiguring elements such as grafting besides washing, cleaning, rehabilitating, repairing, and maintaining these essential facilities.
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Unique Travel Programme Offers Top Value And Service To Abu Dhabi Government Employees
Etihad Airways has launched the ’Abu Dhabi Government Employee Travel Programme’, dedicated to offering unprecedented benefits and travel services to government employees across Abu Dhabi.
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ADCB Reports 1H Net Profit Of AED 1,918 mn
Commenting on the Bank’s performance, Eissa Al Suwaidi, Chairman of ADCB, said: "I am pleased to report that the Bank has announced another successful set of results, in line with the UAE’s continued growth and economic development against a backdrop of a struggling global economy.
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Starbucks UAE Partners With Local Schools In Dubai And Abu Dhabi In Environmental Projects
Starbucks continues to build on its commitment to the community through its partnerships with the Dubai British School and Abu Dhabi Community School in the UAE during the summer months.
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Abu Dhabi Photographic Expo Set For London’s Regent Street National Geographic Store To Host Expo
The National Geographic Store on London’s Regent Street - one of the UK capital’s busiest shopping streets - will later this month host a photography exhibition dedicated to Abu Dhabi.
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FGB Issues 5-Yr USD 650 Million Sukuk To Expand Its Islamic Operations
First Gulf Bank PJSC, (FGB), the leading financial partner of choice in the UAE, has received excellent investor endorsement through a six times oversubscription of its USD 650 million Sukuk (Islamic bonds) issuance.
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Corey Spring Awarded Worldwide Golf Desert Island Double 5 Champion
In sunny summer weather, 66 golfers from around the Middle East competed to be the Worldwide Golf Desert Island Double 5 Champion at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi To Host Ninth Session Of International Exhibition For Hunting And Equestrian
The unique competitions of ADIHEX had enjoyed a wide international publicity during the past sessions for their bid to preserve heritage and traditions while promoting methods that protect the environment and apply the principle of "sustainable hunting".
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ADIB Offers 1 Million Etihad Guest Miles And 100% Cashback During Ramadan
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services group, announced today that it will give away 1 million Etihad Guest Miles and 100% cashback this Ramadan.
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ADAC beats its waste recycling target for the first half of 2011
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced today that it has exceeded its set target for waste recycling during the first half of 2011, successfully recycling 21.36% of its waste.
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Etihad Marks Two More Manchester Milestones
Etihad Airways has marked two significant milestones in Manchester, officially launching a new line maintenance facility and double-daily services to the city.
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Abu Dhabi International Airport Sees 7.5% Uplift In Duty Free Sales
Abu Dhabi International Airport revealed its Duty Free sales for the first half of 2011, announcing a total of AED 293 Million in sales and a robust 7.5% increase in comparison with the same period last year.
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English Lessons, Boomerangs And Wildlife All Part Of Australian Cultural Exchange Program For Emirati Students
English lessons, visits to wildlife parks and boomerang lessons were just some of the many experiences 30 Emirati students have taken away from an Australian cultural exchange program in Bendigo, Victoria.
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Abu Dhabi Golf Club Announces Winners Of The July Members’ Medal
The Low Gross score of the day in the Men’s Division went to Ricus Lehmkuhl who defended his June title with a level par score of 72.
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ADIB Focuses On Financial Education This Ramadan
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services group, announced today the launch of its Financial Health Check program as part of its financial education campaign in the UAE.
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