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Fitness First Marks Presence In Abu Dhabi
Fitness First’s expansion strategy validates its aim to provide a network of branches that are accessible by a 10-minute drive from home or office, thereby encouraging the community to adopt a regular exercise routine.
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Hazza Bin Zayed Briefed About Abu Dhabi’s Waterways Project
The presentation was made by representatives of the Department of Transport, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi and Critical National Infrastructure Authority.
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Al Hilal Bank first in UAE to offer instant Visa debit cards
Al Hilal Bank, a progressive Islamic bank, announces the launch of a first of its kind instant issuance of Visa Debit Cards to their valuable customers in the UAE.
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UNHCR Denies Information Published On Al Arabiya Website
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has categorically denied the information published on the website of Al Arabiya news channel on 5 August quoting French sources and attributing inaccurate statements to UNHCR.
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Russian Regions Open Up As Etihad Airways And S7 Airlines Expand Codeshare Agreement
Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Russia with the expansion of the commercial agreement with S7 Airlines. S7 Airlines is Russia’s fastest growing airline and the country’s largest domestic carrier.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Posts 5% Net Profit Increase To AED 316.6 Million For The Second Quarter Of 2011
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)posted a record net profit of AED 316.6 million for Q2 2011, an increase of 5.0% over the same period in 2010.
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World Refining Association To Host 2011 Middle East Chemical Week Awards
Dominica Andrews, Project Director, The World Refining Association, said: "We appreciate all the steps taken by companies to further progress in the petrochemical and fertilizer industries.
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ADIB Brings 200 Year Old Imperial Kiswah To UAE
The Kiswah is considered among the most sacred of Islamic artefacts and guards the final destination for all Muslim pilgrims making the journey of faith to Mecca for the Hajj.
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UAE Launches Global Health Drive To Reduce Cardiac Diseases Among Women And Children
Abu Dhabi saw today the launch of the "Red Scarf Campaign" under the banner of "Together For A Beating Heart" to reduce the proliferation of heart disease with special attention to women’s health at both the global level and particularly within the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi To Host Counter Terror Arabia 2011 Next October
Leading international defence and security experts on counter-terror and criminality will speak at Counter Terror Arabia 2011 on a wide range of current and future issues.
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SCAD And EAD Sign A Service Level Agreement
The SLA was signed at the premises of the Centre by Butti Ahmed Mohammed Bin Butti Al Qubaisi, Director of Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, and Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi.
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Record Container Volumes At Mina Zayed In July 2011
Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) set a new container handling record for Mina Zayed as it loaded and discharged 69,211 TEU (Twenty foot Equivalent container Units) in the month of July 2011.
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Abu Dhabi Education Council Launches Phase 1 Of iRecruitment System
Abu Dhabi Education Council has launched the first phase of the new Electronic Recruitment System (iRecruitment) which is designed for the management of the new teachers appointments within the Council.
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Etihad Airways Appoints Robbie Mehoke As Vice President Eastern USA
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Ms Robbie Mehoke as Vice President Eastern USA, effective August 1, based in the airline’s New York office.
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ADTA Honoured At Eighth Annual International Business Awards
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has earned Distinguished Honouree medals at The 2011 International Business Awards - the only global, all-encompassing business awards programme honouring great performances in business.
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Fire And Rescue Middle East 2011 Conference To Focus On The Future Of Safety, Rescue Strategies And Technologies
Clarion Events Middle East announced that a number of high-profile speakers will be joining forces to launch the first dedicated market platform for Fire, Rescue and Emergency Response professionals.
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President Khalifa Elected Islamic Personality Of Dubai International Award For Holy Quran
The Organizing Committee of Dubai International Award for the Holy Quran today announced the selection of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Islamic Personality of the award in its fifteenth session.
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ADAC beats its waste recycling target for the first half of 2011
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced today that it has exceeded its set target for waste recycling during the first half of 2011, successfully recycling 21.36% of its waste.
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du Embraces The Spirit Of Ramadan Through Novel Social Media Campaign
With the intention of spreading the true meaning of Ramadan while reaching out to the web-savvy generation, du announced a series of initiatives on its social media platforms - Facebook and Twitter.
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Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi Urges Developers To Protect The Mangrove Tree
As part of its mandate to conserve and protect biodiversity, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) is urging developers to remember their responsibility to protect the Mangrove tree.
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Khalifa University Students Experience Innovation First Hand During Trip To Taiwan
A student delegation from Khalifa University recently visited Taiwan, after being invited by the Taiwan Institute of physics, Academia Sinicam, one of the most prominent academic institutions in Asia and the world.
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NBAD And ADIB Execute First Islamic REPO
Together NBAD and ADIB concluded a one week maturity deal valued at US$20 million against Malaysian and Abu Dhabi Government-Related Entity Sukuk.
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Unique Travel Programme Offers Top Value And Service To Abu Dhabi Government Employees
Etihad Airways has launched the ’Abu Dhabi Government Employee Travel Programme’, dedicated to offering unprecedented benefits and travel services to government employees across Abu Dhabi.
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Municipality Of Abu Dhabi City Completes Maintenance Of Pedestrian Tunnels In The Capital
The Municipality stated that the maintenance campaign, which covered 19 tunnels, witnessed the removal of disfiguring elements such as grafting besides washing, cleaning, rehabilitating, repairing, and maintaining these essential facilities.
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Starbucks UAE Partners With Local Schools In Dubai And Abu Dhabi In Environmental Projects
Starbucks continues to build on its commitment to the community through its partnerships with the Dubai British School and Abu Dhabi Community School in the UAE during the summer months.
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ADCB Reports 1H Net Profit Of AED 1,918 mn
Commenting on the Bank’s performance, Eissa Al Suwaidi, Chairman of ADCB, said: "I am pleased to report that the Bank has announced another successful set of results, in line with the UAE’s continued growth and economic development against a backdrop of a struggling global economy.
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FGB Issues 5-Yr USD 650 Million Sukuk To Expand Its Islamic Operations
First Gulf Bank PJSC, (FGB), the leading financial partner of choice in the UAE, has received excellent investor endorsement through a six times oversubscription of its USD 650 million Sukuk (Islamic bonds) issuance.
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