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Adta Launches Premier Gourmet Event Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2009 To Promote UAE Capital As
A 10-day culinary journey featuring a Michelin-star-studded cast of master chefs, celebrities and special guests, Gourmet Abu Dhabi is a world-class event initiated and presented by ADTA.
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Abu Dhabi To Host Business Tourism Week ADTA Looks To Grow Robust Business Tourism Profile
All three events are being backed by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) which believes a strong business tourism profile is essential to the destination’s revenue mix and will deliver heightened resilience against any global economic down-turn fall-out.
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Abu Dhabi National Islamic Finance arranges AED334m facility for SinoGulf Commercial Tower
Abu Dhabi National Islamic Finance (ADNIF), the Islamic banking division of National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), recently arranged AED 334m facility for SinoGulf Investments’ commercial tower project in Capital Centre
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UAE launches ’Aid Palestine’ telethon
A nation-wide telethon to raise funds in support of Palestinian people in Gaza got underway this afternoon
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NBAD wins UAE Banks Corporate Governance Award
National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), The Number One Bank in the UAE, was awarded the UAE Banks Corporate Governance Award in the category of Overall Corporate Governance Structure
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Finnish Environment Minister lauds UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy move
Finnish Environment Minister Paula Lehtomaki has hailed the UAE efforts to access nuclear energy for civil purposes
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ETIHAD Unveils Latest Formula 1 Branded Aircraft
The A340-600 aircraft has a ‘dynamic’ design with white at the nose leading to red at the end of the plane. The official F1 logo is featured on the engines and motor racing’s famous ‘chequered’ flag is on the tail fin.
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ETIHAD "Putting" Challenge Returns To AL Wahda Mall
Every participant in each session of the “round the world” putting challenge at Al Wahda Mall will be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of entry tickets to the ADGC, which takes place at Abu Dhabi Golf Club between 15 and 18 January 2009.
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Abu Dhabi Government Publishes Long Term Vision For Development Of Emirate’s Economy To 2030
His Excellency Nasser Al Sowaidi, Chairman of the Department of Planning and Economy said: "The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 provides a clear road-map for the ongoing evolution of Abu Dhabi’s economy.
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World premiere of ’Journey to Mecca’ unveiled by Imagenation Abu Dhabi
¡§Imagenation has put Abu Dhabi film-making on the international map and Journey to Mecca signals how a new era of filmmaking can build a powerful bridge between the East and the West.¡¨
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World premiere of ’Journey to Mecca’ unveiled by Imagenation Abu Dhabi
¡§Imagenation has put Abu Dhabi film-making on the international map and Journey to Mecca signals how a new era of filmmaking can build a powerful bridge between the East and the West.¡¨
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UAE’s First Haute Couture Designer To Appear At The Bride Show Abu Dhabi
Taking place from 21 to 24 January 2009 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the event promises to be a four-day celebration of bridal chic.
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President issues three decrees restructuring Abu Dhabi Executive Council
President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued three Emiri decrees restructuring the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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Phase I Of Bawabat Al Sharq Moves Full Steam Ahead
• Over 15% of Phase I complete; 90% units sold and leased
• Baniyas Investment and Development Company planning to finish project before schedule
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Daily Seminar on Real Estate at IREIS 2009 Show
A daily seminar on the real estate sector will be organized during the upcoming IREIS 2009 real estate and investment show due to be held in Abu Dhabi in January
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Abu Dhabi International Airport Receives First Advanced Airport Classification In Middle East Region
The newly operational second runway is planned to be CAT III B approach rated in 2009. Today’s announcement reflects the upgrading of the airport’s original runway which can now be utilized when visibility falls below 200m.
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‘Hydra Executives’ Season 1 To Debut On January 7th
The 16 contenders will engage in a cunning battle of wits and strategy, in a quest to take home the top prize comprising of a funded business venture worth up to USD 1 million.
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First Gulf Bank Inks Finance Deal With Mubadala
FGB will act as the mandated lead arranger providing 25% of the total project value, as well as the Onshore Security Agent and the Onshore Accounts Bank.
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Abu Dhabi International Airport receives first advanced airport classification in Middle East region
Widely expected to help reduce delays associated with weather conditions, such as heavy fog, the new classification puts Abu Dhabi International Airport up among a select number of airports in the world.
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ETIHAD Airways - Record Passenger Growth Tops Impressive Year
Etihad launched six new routes in 2008 – Beijing, Minsk, Almaty, Kozhikode, Chennai and Moscow – as well as signing a record order of USD $43 billion at the Farnborough International Airshow for up to 205 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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LIVE to Broadcast Capitala World Tennis Championship, Using Cutting-Edge High Definition Technology
The Capitala World Tennis Championship will be broadcast in the region exclusively by Abu Dhabi Sports, and it will be broadcast globally.
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ADTA To Increase Overseas Promotions In 2009
"The new exhibition additions reflect our commitment to the lucrative and expanding Chinese market, which is currently achieving outbound MICE business in excess of 10 billion Euros a year, according to the MICE China survey.
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ADIB Reaffirms Plans To Expand And Invest In Its UAE Workforce
While the bank acknowledges the changed economic conditions in 2008, ADIB has not slowed down its ambitious plans to extend its business footprint in 2009.
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First Gulf Bank Caps Foreign Ownership Percentage
According to FGB’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, Article (8): the Board of Directors are authorized to increase or decrease this percentage as they may deem appropriate.
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Phase 2 Of The Souk At Qaryat Al Beri Opens
“We are pleased that Phase 2 of this new shopping development was completed on time for the holiday season. This adds a significant 1,000 square metre of retail space, which is now available for lease,” said Fatima Al Jaber, General Manager of Qaryat Al Beri Resort Development Company LLC.
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DoT’s Extends Free Bus Travel By Two More Months On Directive Of Abu Dhabi Government
DoT will now implement the paid fare structure for bus service in Abu Dhabi City from March 1, 2009.
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Dynamic Conclusion For The First Boat Show In Abu Dhabi
More than 100 companies exhibited at this inaugural event, providing a fantastic benchmark for the future of EBSI 2008.
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Beauty Vision Expo To Bring Together $2 Bn Cosmetics Sector In Abu Dhabi
The exhibition, to be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) between February 3 and 5, 2009, will showcase top international brands from around the globe, according to Channels Exhibitions, the show organisers.
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UAE nationals get ID card registration deadline extended for another three months
UAE nationals who failed to get ID cards by the end of December can still do so without suffering any penalty of paying a fine as the deadline has been extended for another three months, thanks to a decision made by the cabinet under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Rul
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Abu Dhabi’s popular market shines bright at Dhafra Festival 2009
The Dhafra Festival is in its new session, witnessed several new competitions and events held for the first time, in addition to the camel beauty contest and auction, Nabati poetry competition on camels, photography contest, and popular market for handicraft
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Central Bank offers swap facilities to banks in UAE
The UAE Central Bank has approved Dirham/US Dollar swap facilities for banks operating in the country as part of its efforts to "provide further services to the banking sector" to address the global credit crisis
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du sponsors Shakira Concert in Abu Dhabi and Amr Diab and Amal Hijazi Concert in Dubai
du, the UAE’s integrated telecom service provider, is the official telecom partner of a music concert by popular singer Shakira in Abu Dhabi on 31 December 2008. du is also partnering Rotana as the main sponsor of a music concert by Amr Diab and Amal Hijazi on New Year’s eve in Dubai.
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ADNOC to cut oil production from Murban and Upper Zakum
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, will cut oil production from Upper Zakum and Murban with effect from January 2009, a statement issued by the company has said, attributing the move to a decision taken by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reduce production from Jan
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ENOC’s Environment Friendly Lubricants Receives Significant Interest At Abu Dhabi International Motor Show
ENOC was a platinum sponsor of the event held recently at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre.
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Superyacht Lauren 88m To Astonish Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2009
Motor yacht Lauren is one of the world’s 100 largest yachts. It is a magnificent yacht which offers luxury amenities and a minimum of one crew member for each passenger on board.
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Mubadala Reaches Financial Close On The Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi PPP Project
A syndicate of international and regional banks is providing the US$323 million debt package with a 20 year tenor to this PPP project.
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Abu Dhabi International Motor Show Beats Expectations
- Primed to be an ideal launch pad for regional premiers; 19 new cars were launched during the show -
- High visitor turnout of around 49,000 and 250% increase in ticket sales from the 2006 edition -
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ETIHAD Expands Rolls-Royce Trent Fleet With New A330 Order
The value of the engine business, including a TotalCare® long-term services contract, is $575 million at list prices.
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Imagenation Abu Dhabi Announces World
This was the first production granted permission to film the annual pilgrimage from within the Grand Mosque and from the air using the spectacular giant screen IMAX format.
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Abu Dhabi Airport sees 32.3% YTD passenger growth to November
Hajj traffic lifts KSA into third largest market served from AUH for the month; Bangkok remains a Top 5 city destination despite recent Thailand airport closures.
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Forbes Arabia recognizes Etisalat as the ’Best Telecom Brand’ in the Middle East
Etisalat Ranked # 8 amongst the Top 10 Arab Brands; Etisalat is the only telecom service provider mentioned in the Top 10 list.
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Emirates Motor Company Launches Enhanced Services for Customers in Abu Dhabi
EMC will be the first and only car dealership in the UAE to offer a courtesy minibus service from select destinations in Abu Dhabi to the new Mussafah facility.
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Etihad Holidays Launches Winter Ski Brochure
Snowboarders and skiers in the UAE can now book a trip to the slopes with Etihad Holidays following the launch of its winter holiday programme
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DoT Boosts Public Bus Network By Adding Two More Routes Linking Tourist Club And Breakwater Area To Sharia Court Area
With the launch of the new routes, bus frequency on Airport Road and Muroor Road will be increased to every seven minutes.
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