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Abu Dhabi International Airport Sees 11.7% Increase In Passenger Traffic In First Half Of 2010
The recent traffic report reflected a growth in cargo performance, with loads increasing by 20.3% and aircraft movements increasing by 11.9% for the first six months of 2010.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Reports Q2 Net Profit Of AED 301.6 Million
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) posted a record net profit of AED 301.6 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 55.9% over the same period in 2009.
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Etisalat Announces H1 2010 Financial Results
Net assets also increased by 2.5% to reach AED 41.4 billion compared to AED 40.4 billion recorded last year. Earnings per share have reached AED 0.49 during the first half of year 2010.
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Ekotribe Launches GreenSmart’s Eco-Friendly Lunch Bags In The Middle East
All of GreenSmart fabrics are made from 100% certified post-consumer recycled PET bottles. You get a top quality product made from one of the most durable fabrics in the world, polyester, and save the planet at the same time.
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Kenya’s Famed ’Maasai’ Come Out Of Africa For Summer In Abu Dhabi
The 15-strong group, who are direct ancestors of Kenya’s revered Maasai tribes, are making their Middle East debut at the festival, which runs until 4th August across the emirate.
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Abu Dhabi Dragster Eliminated In Sonoma Finals
After qualifying third, the Abu Dhabi/Yas Marina Circuit Top Fuel dragster driven by Rod Fuller was eliminated in the final round of the FRAM-Autolite Nationals at Infineon Raceway on Sunday.
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Ducab Awarded AED 126mn In Contracts For Work On Abu Dhabi Gas Facility
Ducab’s most recent agreement with Japan’s JGC Corporation is valued at AED 51mn (USD 13.8mn) for the supply of custom power cables to the new Habshan 5 Gas Processing Plant.
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TRA Partners With Khalifa University to Ink Agreement With ’Black Hat’ Abu Dhabi 2010
Black Hat Abu Dhabi will offer a full range of sessions, including ten training programmes running on 8th and 9th November, followed by three briefing tracks running simultaneously on 10th and 11th alongside the exhibition.
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Al Jahili Fort In Abu Dhabi Wins 2010 International Architecture Award
Dr. Sami El Masri, Deputy Director General for Arts, Culture and Heritage at ADACH, said that the model of architectural design followed the existing historical pattern of the Fort’s grounds.
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NBAD Appointed As Financial Advisor To ADPC
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), has been appointed by Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) as its financial advisor following a tender involving several global institutions.
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Inflation in Abu Dhabi Up 2.5% during the First Half of 2010
According to the SCAD’s report, the average rise in consumer prices for the first half of 2010 was 2.50%, compared to the same period of 2009 as evident from the advance in the CPI for the period January-June 2010 to 117.92 points, up from 115.04 points over the same period of 2009.
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Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Circuit Drag Racing Team To Go Full Throttle At World’s Largest Drag Racing Competition
Yas Marina Circuit (YMC) and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) today launched Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Circuit Drag Racing Team, a Top Fuel dragster team, which will be led by world-renowned driver Rod ’Hot Rod’ Fuller.
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National Drilling Company employees vote for Bu Tinah Island as one of the New 7 Wonders
The National Drilling Company (NDC) is launching Encouragement Initiative within it’s employees in order to encourage them to take part in the international campaign organized by The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD) and aims at listing Bu Tinah Island as one of the "New7Wonders" of Nature.
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Abu Dhabi Municipality reviews its expertise at Roads Safety Conference in UK
Al Shamsi briefed the British companies on the key achievements made by the Municipality in the field of traffic safety, roads projects and infrastructure.
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2010 Liwa Date Festival to offer best yet experience of UAE Culture
The Western Region Development Council (WRDC) - the central coordinating body leading development and promoting opportunity in Al Gharbia, the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, has announced its support for the annual Liwa Date Festival again in its sixth year.
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Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team Looking For German Double Header
Crack endurance squad, Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is set to make its mark in Germany this weekend, as it looks to maintain its impressive run of form at the 9th Quelle Challenge Roth and at the ITU World Championship Hamburg.
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Summer In Abu Dhabi To Benefit From The Services Of Singapore Airlines
With the Summer season settling in, Abu Dhabi is geared up to welcome a growing number of regional visitors, following an increase in the number of cultural and entertainment activities on offer in the vibrant emirate.
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi releases sustainability Report
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi, has prepared its 2009 Sustainability Report becoming the first UAE bank to publish an annual sustainability report.
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Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage establishes Folk Dance Group
Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), announced the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Folk Dance Group.
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Big Apple Circus Stars Rolls Out Award-Winning Cast For Summer In Abu Dhabi
Set to amaze are the Flying Poemas, a quartet of trapeze artists from Australia, Mexico and Argentina, whose daring acts have enthralled audiences at Las Vegas’ famed ’Circus Circus Hotel’ for years.
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Two New Insect Species Discovered In Wadi Wurayah
"We are very grateful to Mr. van Harten for sharing the fruit of his long meticulous work which can be considered a stepping stone for a better future and the conservation of the UAE’s fauna.
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Tourism Expert Upbeat On UAE Hotel Projects And Tourist Inflow During 2010
A regional tourism expert has urged investors in the hotel industry to look at local hotel management companies as an alternative to international chains.
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ADIPEC Partners With Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council To Foster Emiratisation In Energy Sector
ADIPEC 2010 (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference) has signed a MoU with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council (ADTC) as an important partnership to encourage greater Emiratisation and talent attraction in the energy sector.
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du Introduces "My People" - A Ground-Breaking Programme For The UAE Youth
"’My People’ is a result of feedback we received from our younger customers and what they would like to see in a plan customised to their unique needs.
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ADMC Plugs anaZahra.com, The New Online Destination For Arab Women
The world of digital lifestyle media welcomes an innovative portal in an exciting new format, as Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) plugs anaZahra.com, the dynamic online destination dedicated to the modern Arab woman.
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Abu Dhabi Ship Building Delivers 42-Metre Landing Craft To Royal Bahrain Naval Force
Abu Dhabi Ship Building has today (Tuesday, July 13, 2010) delivered the first of two 42-metre Landing Craft being built for the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.
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UAE Becomes 1st Country To Protect PayChannels Rights On The Internet
The United Arab Emirates has taken the initiative to protect Intellectual Property Rights by applying successful procedures to prevent illegal decryption of PayChannels on the Internet.
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The Abu Dhabi Education Council Endorses Building Future Education MENA 2010
"Co-operation between the public and private sectors at this stage in the region’s development is considered to be essential to deliver continued educational progress; the Abu Dhabi Education Council’s support will help us to achieve this," he said.
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Abu Dhabi Property Market Continues To Cool
During the second quarter of 2010, apartments have fallen at a similar rate to that witnessed during the first quarter and that trend is set to continue throughout 2010 as more supply comes on to the market.
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The 3rd Annual Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival, Part of Adrenaline Sports Live Presented by RANI - Call for Competitors
Dragon boating is a thrilling water sport full of adrenaline, sportsmanship, strategy and technique. It is also a sport that is about positive team spirit, being healthy, making friends and having fun.
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Air Arabia Takes Off To Abu Dhabi From Alexandria
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced today the start of its direct services from its latest hub in Alexandria, Egypt, to the UAE’s Capital Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi Municipality is Patron of Bridges Middle East 2010
Bridges Middle East 2010 will bring regional and international public and private sector industry leaders together in Abu Dhabi from 24 to 27 October.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Attended Abu Dhabi University’s Fourth Graduation Ceremony For Both Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students
After the event, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was quoted to say that education is, and always will be, the foundation of the nation’s growth and development.
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Mohammed Bin Zayed Reshuffles Board Of Abu Dhabi Media Company, Names Adviser At Crown Prince Court
HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a decision, reshuffling the Abu Dhabi Media Company Board.
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The Water Leaders Forum: Finding Solutions To The Arab World Water Issues
"We need a shift in the way we think about water one that moves away from supply management to one that better integrates demand management," stated H.E. Mohammed Al Bowardi Secretary General Abu Dhabi Executive Council, in a message to the meeting.
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Emirates Aluminium Announces The Signing Of Its Export Credit Agency Funding Agreements
Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) has signed financing agreements with three Export Credit Agencies to support the financing of the project.
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Masdar Participates And Hosts Renewable Energy Conference In Morocco
The conference, entitled "Renewable Energy - A Leap Towards Human Development", was a major draw for this year’s festival and attracted esteemed speakers and delegations from around the world.
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Mohammed Bin Zayed Praises Etihad Airways’ Role
General H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has lauded the role being played by Etihad Airways as a key economic driver.
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TDIC Organises A Sports Day Tournament For Staff And Workers At Saadiyat Island Construction Village
The participants, chosen for their passion for sport, battled it out over the course of the full day’s activities, which included chess, pool and table tennis.
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Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority promotes the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the FIFA World Cup in South Africa
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is taking part at the World Sports Hotspots exhibition, being held at the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg.
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3 UAE women win US Fulbright awards
Three women have beaten competition from 67 other Emirati applicants to win coveted Fulbright scholarships to study in the US.
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Abu Dhabi To Host GESS 2011
Clive Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, F&E commented: "Now in its fourth year, GESS has become a must-attend event for anyone working in the educational sector.
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Emirates ID Develops a smart system to measure SP’s Performance Indicators
Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) has launched a new smart system to measure performance indicators of its service points (SPs). The new system is intended to provide various statistical data in an easy and fast way, in addition to its vital role in measuring the performance indicators of SPs and P
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ADTC, Turret Middle East sign MoU to launch magazine
Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council (ADTC) and Turret Middle East have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding launch of a monthly magazine on emiratization.
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