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ADNEC’s ’Capital Gate’ Wins Cityscape Middle East Future Commercial & Retail Development Award 2009 Capital Gate received exceptionally high marks for criteria which included contribution to world architecture, culture, invention and imagination, respect for people, the planet, environmental awareness, and appropriateness in the MENA region.
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Sorouh Launches ’Khidmah’ Services Management Company Khidmah will provide these management services to Sorouh, Capital Investment and their customers, as well as to home-owners and property investors on other developments.
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Yahsat And SES Astra Start Middle East Satellite Company YahLive will offer DTH satellite services to free-to-air and pay-TV broadcasters in this region. It will own and commercialise 23 BSS-transponders on the Yahsat 1A spacecraft to be positioned at the 52.5 degrees East orbital position and operating in the Ku-band frequency.
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UAE Wins Gold At China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shown selected philatelic gems from the Royal Philatelic Collection and participated in the Court of Honour.
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Abu Dhabi Projects Win Top Awards The awards were presented at a gala dinner at Emirates Palace Hotel attended by industry leaders during Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the international real estate and investment development event, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until Wednesday (22 April 2009).
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Khalifa Issues Law Amending The Tenancy Law Of The Abu Dhabi Emirate The law will apply on all existing contracts at the time of the issuance of this law when they are renewed as well as on contracts that are made with new tenants.
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Abu Dhabi Unveils New Capital City District The Crown Prince was briefed by officials of the planning council on the project during an extensive tour of leading exhibitors at the show.
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Technogym Offers The Big Boys Healthy Gadgets! At the exhibition stand, Technogym will display its Kinesis Personal Gold, Spazio Forma, Synchro with TV and Wellness Tools ( bag, ball, pad and rack ), hence showcasing the luxury, lifestyle and the Italian design equipment for the male consumer.
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Khalifa Issues Law Reorganising Environment Authority-Abu Dhabi The Board of Directors will appoint a secretary general and specify his duties and remuneration.
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Hannes Arch Wins Red Bull Air Race In Abu Dhabi Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, a thrilling final saw Frenchman Nicolas Ivanoff - the fastest qualifier - claim third place (1m:26.34s) with Briton Nigel Lamb in fourth (1m:26.63s).
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Mubadala Announces Kor Hotel Management And Its Viceroy Hotels, Resorts & Residences As Luxury Hotel Operator On Sowwah Island John Thomas, Executive Director of Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality, comments, "We are delighted that Viceroy’s flagship Middle Eastern hotel will be on Sowwah Island in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s new CBD."
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ADCCI Launches The Digital Interactive e-Map Of Abu Dhabi City Al Hameli said on this occasion that the launch of the electronic map of Abu Dhabi comes at a time when the UAE’s capital is witnessing rapid growth, which enhances the view of its importance to companies and individuals to be appointed by both the options to reduce the effort and time.
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ADAC Welcomes The First Sun Air Flight To Abu Dhabi International Airport Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has welcomed its 43rd airline to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new route, established by Sun Air, a privately-operated Sudanese airline, will provide the UAE capital with another air link to Sudan’s capital Khartoum.
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NBAD Purchases Commercial Plot In Sowwah Island NBAD has agreed to purchase a 6,697 square meter commercial plot from Mubadala and confirmed its intention to develop a new office building of approximately 35 storeys, providing 67,300 square meters of gross floor area.
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Bawabat Al Sharq Construction Makes Leading Progress; Reaches 30% completion Baniyas Investment and Development Company (BID), the investment arm of Bani Yas Sports Club, announced construction work for phase 1 of its mixed use community project, Bawabat Al Sharq, marking 30% completion, with construction progressing as planned.
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Mubadala selects Kor Hotel Management as an operator of a five-star luxury hotel on Sowwah Island Mubadala Real Estate and Hospitality today announced Kor Hotel Management, owner of Viceroy Hotels, Resorts and Residences, as the hotel operator of a five-star luxury hotel on Sowwah Island, the core of Abu Dhabi’s new Central Business District as designated by the Urban Planning Council
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Burooj Properties To Deliver Two Projects Ahead Of Schedule Al Ghurm Gardens, comprising 80-villas each spanning over 4,124 square feet near Al Bateen Airport Area and Burooj Views, a 40-storey residential tower at the entrance of Al Reem Island, are the two projects set for project delivery this year.
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Abu Dhabi Continues Unabated With Urban and Outdoor Landscaping Projects Current developments include the Bawabat Al Sharq project, a Baniyas Investment and Developments Company development which incorporates a nursery, international school, medical centre, health club and specialty training clubs and spread over 108 hectares of land.
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6th Abu Dhabi Music And Arts Festival Draws World Class Acts, Critical Praise And Record Audiences Now each year, the Festival commemorates the spirit of Bilad Al-Khair by bringing together leading cultural organisations and community groups from across the UAE to celebrate their efforts in benefiting society and highlight UAE’s own burgeoning cultural scene.
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Abu Dhabi To Spread Its Wings At ATM 2009 The two champion falcons – Shaheen a smaller, extremely swift bird and Hurr a long-distance performer - will make guests appearances on the Abu Dhabi pavilion in the capable charge of their trainer 33-year-old Othman Essa, a master falconer who has been pursuing the sport for 15 years.
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Equip’Hotel Middle East’s Second Edition To Leverage Growth Trends In Abu Dhabi’s Hospitality Sector Despite the prevailing global economic challenges, ADTA has confirmed that all tourism-related projects that have been announced in Abu Dhabi, are going ahead as planned.
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Imagenation Abu Dhabi To Initiate Regional Fil-Making Activities By Working With Creative Talent Throughout The MiddleEast The company hopes to develop relationships with the most talented and successful creative talent in the region and to collaborate with them to produce films that have both regional and global appeal.
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Minister Of Economy Visit The Members Services Among the entities that provide services at the center is the Ministry of Economy, which provides information and economic data and models used for the publication of the ministry and service companies, official documents of the people.
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Sowwah Island Designated As Investment Zone Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality is responsible for the development of the 105-hectare Sowwah Island, which is strategically located at the junction of Abu Dhabi, Mina Zayed, Al Reem and Saadiyat Islands.
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EAD To Showcase Abu Dhabi School Students Work In Khalidiya Mall The exhibition, which is being hosted by Khalidiya Mall in Abu Dhabi, will be open to the public from April 30 – May 4, 2009.
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Al Ain Mineral Water Company Launches 5 Gallon, Direct-To-Home Business The bulk water (HOD) category is a growing segment and one which currently accounts for approximately 60% of the UAE water market (Source: AC Nielsen, Zenith International).
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Abu Dhabi Rents Buck Recession Trend The Abu Dhabi Report for Q1 2009 issued today by Asteco, the UAE’s largest property services company, showed that a limited supply of residential and commercial units was responsible for the high demand for quality apartments and offices.
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WOMAD Abu Dhabi Artists Encourage Children To Develop Their Artistic Skills To Open And Close The International Festival Children from schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain have been invited to come and work with artists from around the world in a spirit of shared learning and cultural exchange.
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The Al Ain Wildlife Park And Resort To Relocate 500 Trees Operation “green fingers” has involved the moving of more than 500 trees, and has taken more than 35,000 man hours, 50 staff, including an expert team flown in from California, to ensure that everything runs smoothly and the trees are kept as stress-free as possible.
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1st Al Ain Nephrology Conference Concludes The main objectives of the initiative were to expand the current knowledge base of key local nephrologists and urologists, and promote dialogue on a number of kidney related diseases.
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Cyprus Debuts In Etihad Holidays’ World Deals A day trip around the bustling capital Nicosia also offers the perfect opportunity for enthusiastic shoppers to take in the 19th century ‘folk neighbourhood’ with its souvenir shops and tavernas.
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Cityscape Abu Dhabi Returns To Abu Dhabi, Over 30% Bigger Than Last Year This growth will continue this year due to the expansion of ADNEC’s exhibition facilities to create the Gulf’s largest exhibition centre.
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Abu Dhabi To Take Its ’Big Picture’ To Arabian Travel Market 2009 At ATM, which runs at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 5-8, is looking to secure new business partners, particularly from within the Middle East.
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Masdar And Etihad Airways Partner To Promote Sustainability Under the agreement, Masdar, which is wholly owned by the Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), will work with Etihad to support the implementation of the airline’s environmental, management initiatives, in particular in relation to carbon and waste management.
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Sowwah Square Awarded First Leed Core And Shell Gold Pre-Certification In Abu Dhabi LEED is the internationally recognized US benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
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Amateur Football Clubs Get AED50 Million From UAE President Sheikh Khalifa’s decision underscores his determination to bring great development to the sports sector as part of the comprehensive development the UAE is currently witnessing in various areas.
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Get A Free Check On Your Audi: Audi Abu Dhabi Service Clinic Starts All Audi vehicles that are out of their warranty period are eligible for this service.
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"Wishah Popular Dance Troupe" To Perform In Abu Dhabi Troupe is managed by a director’s committee of seven members, and has twenty-four current members volunteering as singers and dancers.
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Singapore’s Deputy Pm Hails Al Ain’s ’Peaceful Ambience’ Teo Chee Hean Gains Insights Into UAE History Following the tour, the Deputy Prime Minister spoke of his impressions of Al Ain, one of the most picturesque of UAE destinations which lies in the shadow of the towering Jebel Hafeet heights.
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6th Abu Dhabi Music And Arts Festival Showcased Community Groups Across The Emirates Through hosting free, unticketed community events across the Emirates, the festival provided a platform for community groups and became a celebration of the UAE.
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ADCB partners Bawabat Al Sharq; offers Special Finance Schemes As per the agreement, the bank will be offering interest-free finance schemes to facilitate buyers to partake of the opportunity. A total of 75% of the value of the property will be offered as loan.
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More than 3000 People Attended World Water Day Activities in Abu Dhabi Corniche The four hour open day event from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., included interactive games and activities designed for adults and children around the core message that each one of us holds an individual responsibility to save water and teach them how to reduce their water consumption.
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EDC partners with Jordanian Enterprise Development Corporation to boost trade between the UAE and Jordan The MoU between the two organisations is aimed at supporting the Middle East economy and to look for alternative markets across the world during the current financial crisis.
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Upgrade Facilty For Etihad Guest Frequent Flyers Passengers travelling out of Abu Dhabi in economy who wish to use their miles to upgrade to business class, can do so by visiting the Etihad Airways ticketing counter at the airport terminal.
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