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National Bank of Abu Dhabi, DVB To Launch US$ 1B Aviation Investment Fund
"It is expected that the fund will acquire approximately US$1 Billion in assets over the next two years," it added.
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Ramadan Boosted Retail Sector In Al Ain With 30% Increase In Footfall In Shopping Malls
A live band played at the mall every day, giving three daily performances and specialized performances for children.
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UNESCO Meeting in Abu Dhabi Opens on 28 September
The fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Intangible Heritage of the UNESCO, opens tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi Intercontinental Hotel.
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Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Celebrates the World Heart Day from 27 September - 5 October 2009
World Heart Day is aimed at increasing public awareness and promoting preventive measures to reduce the worldwide incidence of heart disease and stroke.
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UAE reiterates its commitment to continue financial and economic aid to UNRWA
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) appreciates humanitarian efforts made by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) aimed at providing health, educational, social and humanitarian services to the Palestinian refugees.
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Modern Restaurant In Luxury Al Raha Beach Resort To Use New Zealand Timber
Contracts being sought by Global Timber Homes in the region are at the high value end of the market, with a design currently on the drawing boards for 500 over water homes for Palm Jebel Ali.
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Flash Entertainment Announces The Killers To Perform Abu Dhabi On December 8th, 2009
The Killers shot onto the music scene with their 2004 debut album, Hot Fuss, which garnered five American Grammy nominations and went multi-platinum.
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Taj Becomes Latest Hotel Partner To Join Etihad Guest Loyalty Programme
Etihad Guest members will earn 500 miles per stay at the group’s Taj hotels and 250 miles per stay at Taj Exotica and Gateway Hotels.
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"Make A Difference Day" At Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
The theme of the event will centre on a specially constructed Fun Village for kids, where a variety of activities will take place.
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MEIFF’s Silent Films Promise To Make You ’Laugh Till It Hurts
Tickets go on sale September 28, and can be purchased online at www.meiff.com or in person every day from noon to 10 pm at any of the four festival box offices.
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Successful ADMAF Hakawati Performance Of "Al Jawhara" Continues In Ras Al Khaimah
The performance is open to the public and will take place at the Cultural Theatre, Al Hosn Road (opposite Manar Mall) in Ras Al Khaima. Doors open at 8:00pm, play starts at 8:30pm.
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ADCB Is The First GCC Bank To Qualify To Issue Global Medium Term Programme
ADCB has regularly issued debt securities in the past, completing a number of public and private transactions in recent years.
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Flash Entertainment Announces The Killers To Perform Abu Dhabi On December 8th, 2009
The Killers’ performance represents another top-tier booking for Flash, event specialists committed to bringing high-stature acts to the UAE.
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Film Composers Share The Secrets Of Their Art At Special MEIFF Master Classes
All the programs will be offered at 11am on the days noted below, in the MEIFF Festival Tent on the main terrace behind the Emirates Palace Hotel.
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Saif Bin Zayed To Set-Up Scientific Research Award
The initiative will also honour the retired officers who worked for the ministry with dedication and self-giving.
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MEIFF’s Gala Screenings Spell Red Carpet Glamour
The Opening Night selection, the Egyptian film THE TRAVELER (EL MOSAFER) was announced earlier this week.
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TAQA To Offset All Business Travel Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Atmosfair
TAQA is the first corporation headquartered in the Middle East to commit to offset its flight emissions with atmosfair, a German non-profit organization.
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Abu Dhabi issues new magazine ’Intangible Heritage’
The Intangible Heritage Department at the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) has published the first issue of a new magazine entitled "Intangible Heritage" on the Internet.
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Slight upward trend shown in prices of food commodities in Abu Dhabi during last Week of Ramadan
In a comparison of prices between the last week and third week of Ramadan, the report show that food prices had inched up by 0.28%.
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Khalifa grants AED 4 million to UAE football team for winning 6th Gulf Cup
Sheikh Khalifa commended sports achievements made by the UAE in Arab and international championships and efforts dedicated by the UAE young sportsmen in all sectors of sports.
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Watani and Ministry of Economy revive UAE tradition
His Excellency Sultan Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, praised the efforts of Watani in reviving UAE traditions, which are a part of the national identity.
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Etihad Branded Taxis Launched In Manchester
"The black and gold branding makes the taxis standout and is a novel way to build our brand profile across the city."
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100th Cadet Pilot Joins ETIHAD Flying Programme
"To reach the milestone of 100 cadet pilots is a great achievement and we offer Shareefa, our 100th cadet pilot, and her new colleagues our best wishes as they start training."
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Executive Committee Meeting, Chaired by Hamed bin Zayed, Adopts Several Projects
Also approved was a memorandum presented by TDIC pertaining to the construction of a canal at Al Qurm Eastern Island.
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Mubadala Announces Sponsorship Of The FIFA Club World Cup And UAE National Football Teams
This includes the development of world-class stadium facilities, the support of youth development programs to help shape the nation’s future leaders and facilitating widespread involvement in football.
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1st Abu Dhabi Corporate Governance Conference Announced
The Abu Dhabi Center for Corporate Governance (ADCCG), which aims to effectively promote and positively contribute to the development of the national economy by introducing highest standards and practices of corporate governance, has today announced its 1st Annual Conference on Corporate Governance
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Abu Dhabi Leads Region In Recovery For Employment Opportunities
The annual event has grown exponentially since its launch in 2007, and organisers IIR Middle East expect record numbers of job seekers and visitors this year.
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Abu Dhabi Hosts 3D Cinema Week
This is coupled with a festive environment featuring various forms of entertainment that aim to interest different tastes of visitors.
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EAD Discovers The Largest Breeding Colony Of Greater Flamingo In The South Of Arabian Gulf
Greater flamingo is a flagship species for conservation in the UAE and have successfully bred at Al Wathba Wetland Reserve in Abu Dhabi in 1998-99.
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Shawwal Moon-Sighting Committee Set Up
The Moon-sighting Committee is to meet after Maghreb (dusk) prayers, on Saturday, 29th Day of Ramadan (September 19) at the Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department premises.
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NBAD Opens Two New Branches In Al Ain
NBAD’s new Cash Offices in Mezyad and Al Maqam Municipalities will open from 8:30am to 2:00 pm from Sunday to Thursday.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Signs Contract To Construct AED 1.74 Billion Heavy Sections Mill
Commenting on the company’s Emiratization drive, Al Nowais said, “Once expansion is complete, an estimated 2,000 more jobs will have been created in the country.
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ALHOSN University Starts 5th Academic Year With New Building, Advanced IT Services & Larger Workforce
Prof. Sabouni discussed matters concerning student affairs, emphasizing that employees should properly balance their high quality standards with their good relations among students.
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1st International Pain Management Conference To Be Held In Al Ain In October 2009
Tawam is owned and operated by SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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ADMAF Supports UAE University Emerging Digital Artists Through Programme Of Seminars And Exhibition
The exhibition is a result of a larger programme of student work which has also included engaging seminars and lectures supported by ADMAF.
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Watani Distributes Harees In Abu Dhabi
Watani has been organising Harees distribution since four years in various places all over the UAE with the assistance of a group of volunteers.
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Abu Dhabi’s Expanding Tourism Proposition Plants Footing In Russia
"Another important factor is the Russian outbound market profile - with almost a third being accounted for by business tourism - an area of great strength for Abu Dhabi."
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Abu Dhabi’s Film Festival Announces Its Narrative & Documentary
The festival’s selections were made by Scarlet, Teresa Cavina, Kellen Quinn, Rasha Salti and Intishal al-Timimi, supported by a group of international program consultants.
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Prices Of Food Stuff Items Show Upward Trend During Third Week Of Ramadan
The report’s findings revealed a rise of 0.49% in the prices of foodstuffs during the third week of Ramadan, compared to the previous (second) week of the month.
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UAE Insurance Companies’ Investment Total Dhs 21.6B in 2008
The development of economic, constructional and social activities in the UAE has positively reflected on the Insurance Sector, Al Mansouri said.
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ADNEC Launches Recycling Program In Support Of Abu Dhabi’s Carbon Reduction Agenda
ADNEC initiated its "Re-use, Reduce, Recycle" environmental campaign in January of 2008 to coincide with the launch of the highly successful World Future Energy Summit.
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Women Activists Hail Historic Achievements Of General Women’s Union
Shaikha Mahra said that the Emirati women could achieve great heights in the fields of education and culture, thanks to the efforts of the President of the GWU, Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak.
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New Additions To The Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort
Visitors can catch a glimpse of the white-bellied bustard chick with its mother in the aviary with the grey parrot, near to the popular gibbon exhibit.
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Ministry of Economy Succeeds In Reducing Prices During Ramadan: Al Mansouri
His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, said that the Ministry has succeeded in reducing prices of essential goods during the Holy Month of Ramadan. He said that an early preparations and on-ground inspections contributed to stabilising prices during Ramadan.
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