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Abu Dhabi’s Young Tourism Industry Maturing, Says Sultan bin Tahnoon. Resilience Hallmarking Destination’s Performance, Says Al Muhairi
Sheikh Sultan said a signature achievement of 2009 was the heightened co-operation in destination building by all in the industry.
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ALHOSN University Supports Abilities Development Centre For Handicapped’s 1st Handicapped Sportsfest
"It’s very important to make disabled persons feel that they are part of society and that they can engage in common activities.
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Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital Takes ’Golden Tourism Award’ Madrid Presentation To Coincide With Destination’s First FITUR Outing
The Falcon Hospital, which last year increased its visitor turnout by 68% on 2008, is looking to triple its visitor attendance in 2010 and believes Spanish guests will feature among them.
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Arrival Of White Lions At The Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort Signals An Urgent Call To Protect The African Lion From Extinction
The White lions at AWPR are not albino; their unique hair and skin pigmentation is caused by the presence of a recessive gene known as chinchilla or color inhibitor.
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Finnish Minister Of Economic Affairs Confirms World Future Energy Summit Attendance
Mr. Marco Steinberg, Director of Strategic Design at the Finnish Innovation Fund, will also be participating in Summit as well as Finnish energy company, METSO.
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Abu Dhabi’s World Future Energy Summit Gains Support of Global Business Community
The World Future Energy Summit has rapidly become one of the globe’s foremost meetings in the world of renewable energy.
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Abu Dhabi Media Company Maps New Growth Areas With Comprehensive Cross-Media Strategy
"The brand expansion of Zahrat Al Khaleej, to online and TV formats reflects, and further develops, our overall multi-platform media strategy.
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Abu Dhabi Classics Continues Its Thrilling Musical Night In January
The year long musical program, Abu Dhabi Classics, organised by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) will continue in January with more extraordinary consorts.
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ADACH Publishes Book On Poetry Encyclopaedia By Anonymous Fifth-Hijri-Century Author
The book divides Arabic poetry according to the old tradition of categorisations into authors and themes, among other divisions.
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Entries For Fourth Annual MEIFF Sought
The Middle East International Film Festival, Abu Dhabi today announced the dates for fourth edition of the Festival which will be held in October 14 - 23, 2010, in Abu Dhabi.
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Glazing Completed On Capital Gate
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed that glazing work on the iconic Capital Gate Tower, currently under construction next to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, is practically complete.
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Ekotribe Introduces SOLIO Universal Solar Chargers In The Middle East
Ekotribe today announced the launch of the next generation handheld solar chargers for mobile phones and iPods. The SOLIO solar chargers use the energy from the sun to keep virtually all electronics topped off with free solar power anywhere.
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Tourism Authority Sets Energy, Water And Waste Savings Targets Sector-Wide Reductions To Be In Effect By 2010 End
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is spearheading a major campaign to deliver substantial, sector-wide energy, water and waste reduction by the end of 2010.
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China Marks Its Presence At World Future Energy Summit In Abu Dhabi
Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech’s Chairman and CEO, will take part in a discussion on International Policy and Climate Change Action Plans during the summit in Abu Dhabi in January.
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Major Event Hotel Rate Caps In Abu Dhabi ’Unlikely’ In 2010 Says Tourism Authority Better Supply/Demand Balance Producing Competitive Environment
Hotel room rate caps during major events in Abu Dhabi are unlikely in 2010, according to the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which manages the emirate’s tourism industry.
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Hili Fun City To Re-Open On The First Day Of Eid Al Adha
"Our long term vision for Hili Fun City is to see it return to its glory days, when it was a must-see attraction for visitors and the local community alike.
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Rafael Nadal Wins Abu Dhabi Championship
Rafael Nadal won the Abu Dhabi Championships with a 7-6 7-5 victory over Sweden’s Robin Soderling
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Etihad Appoints Vice President Corporate Communications
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr Hareb Al Muhairy to the position of vice president, corporate communications.
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Rihanna thrills Abu Dhabi at spectacular New Year’s Eve concert
Global superstar Rihanna brought in the new decade in front of over 10,000 fans with a stunning two hour long performance on the lawns of Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace followed by a spectacular firework display.
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Minister of Culture opens ’Shifting Sands of Creativity’ at Zayed University in Dubai
H.E. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development opened the art exhibition organized by the students of Department of Art ’&’ Design, College of Arts ’&’ Sciences at Zayed University, Dubai campus, titled "Shifting Sands of creativity". The exhibition was attended by
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World’s Best Arrive In Abu Dhabi For The Second Capitala World Tennis Championship
Six of the world’s top players are set to turn on a magical three days of action at the Capitala World Tennis Championship which starts today.
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ICLDC Recognised As A Quality Medical Provider
"Our processes are fully automated and paperless. One of our aims has been to lessen the administration burden of the doctor, ensuring that maximum time is dedicated to patient interaction, conversation and counsel."
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Waha Land announces start of construction works on ALMARKAZ project
Waha Land, the wholly-owned real estate arm of Waha Capital PJSC, has announced that work has begun on its new multi-faceted project "ALMARKAZ", in Abu Dhabi. Construction work began today as earthmovers started leveling the land to enable the setting up of the necessary infrastructure for the proje
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IHG Yas Island Organises Blood Donation Campaign
Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island embarked on a blood donation campaign today that gave both hotel’s employees the opportunity to donate blood at the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank’s (ADBB) mobile blood bank unit.
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aswaaq And UAE Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) Sign MoU On Cyber Security
Many of today’s cyber attackers are able to quickly come up with new programs to evade standard security programs, moving away from mass emails to micro-distribution of millions of distinct threats.
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ADFCA discusses development of Delma Island
The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority has given approval for financial allocations increment in 2009 for the agricultural sector.
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Abu Dhabi Airport’s Duty Free crosses AED 500 m revenue
In a riposte to the challenges posed to travel retailers worldwide in the wake of the 2008 global economic crisis, Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Duty Free has today announced a significant year-on-year revenue return of 12.7% for 2009, against a 7.5% growth in passenger numbers, with average pas
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Bawadi Mall Launches ’Grand Class’ Cinema To Provide Five-Star Entertainment And Service
Bawadi Mall, the preferred shopping center in Al Ain, has opened its "Grand Class" cinema, in addition to other seven other cinema halls.
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Elysee: French Team Took Too Long To Prepare UAE Nuclear Bid
"The French consortium took too much time to prepare for this battle," The French newspaper ’Les Echos’ quoted Chief of staff of the Elysee Claude Gueant today.
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Thuraya’s Rugged Satphone Comes With GPS
Thuraya Telecommunications Company introduced a new satellite handheld branded Thuraya XT. The uniqueness of this innovative satellite phone is that it is a blend of ruggedness and practicality.
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Maldives President To Participate In Abu Dhabi Energy Summit
Al-Mahmoud also delivered a message of HE Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on developing the bilateral relations between the countries.
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Emirates Foundation Organises Workshops On Intellectual Property And Patent Registration
The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy has inaugurated the first ever workshop series in the UAE on intellectual property and patent registration.
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Abu Dhabi Investment House Announces Exit Of Beirut Gate Fund
Fawaz Ali Al Jowder, CEO of ADIH commented, "This exit reiterates ADIH’s ability to deliver as it promised especially during a time of tough global economic climate and after long political unrest in the country.
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Mansour bin Zayed Denies Intention To Buy Real Madrid
The source expressed his condemnation of the information released by the daily, describing it as unfounded and totally lacking in credibility.
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Etihad To Increase Services To Beirut
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Beirut services from double daily to 18 flights per week from 1 January, 2010.
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France Ready To Supplement UAE In Developing Nuclear Energy
France has expressed it’s readiness to join the UAE in implementing its peaceful nuclear energy programme in the light of the highly advance French nuclear technology system EBR.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Cites Abu Dhabi’s World Future Energy Summit As A Global Driver Of Renewable Energy Development
The Malaysian Prime Minister has said that the World Future Energy Summit will play a significant role, alongside Copenhagen, in accelerating the uptake of renewable, the future of the energy sector.
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ADAC Welcomes AIR France To UAE Capital
The route is expected to cater to tourism and business travelers, Abu Dhabi’s Western European expatriate population and, of course, the significant community of French who are resident in the UAE.
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General LED Secures Two Projects In Capital
The second project is Marina Square at Reem Island and involves the supply of landscape lighting products. The site operations on this project are due to commence in the 1st week of December.
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Joint Ventures Between Zayed Foundation And Ministry Of Health Discussed
Zayed Foundation and Ministry of Health have discussed possibilities of launching joint ventures in health sector of Northern Emirates.
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Flash Entertainment supports Special Care Centre through ’Donate a Brick’ campaign on New Year’s Eve
Flash Entertainment, the Abu Dhabi-based live event consultancy, has pledged its support for the Special Care Centre in its bid to build a new campus for those in need of special care and rehabilitation.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches first 24-hour branch of country
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) branch in Abu Dhabi International Airport will now be operational 24-hours and seven days a week, it was announced today.
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UAE Selects Korea Electric Power Corp. Team as Prime Contractor for Peaceful Nuclear Power Program
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced today that it had selected a team led by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to design, build and help operate civil nuclear power plants for the United Arab Emirates peaceful nuclear energy program.
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Abu Dhabi Wins GCC eGovernment Award
This award comes as a part of the 1st GCC eGovernment Conference organised by the Information Technology Authority, Sultanate of Oman from December 21 to 23.
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