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Abu Dhabi To Host 2010 GICNT Plenary Meeting On 29th June 2010
Partner nations and official observers in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) will gather in Abu Dhabi on June 29, 2010 for the 2010 GICNT Plenary Meeting.
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NBAD’s Group Chief Executive Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s (NBAD) Group Chief Executive, Michael H. Tomalin, has won the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award from Banker Middle East.
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UAE’s SCA Signs MoU With ICFR
The Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Centre for Financial Regulation (ICFR) of the United Kingdom. The agreement aims at laying a solid foundation and a framework for joint cooperation between the two sides.
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Skypark Plaza Becomes Car Rental Hub At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced the opening of the first six new car rental offices in Skypark Plaza, the new multi-storey car park at Abu Dhabi International Airport. These new facilities provide a complete facelift to the airport’s car rental services.
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Ministry Of Economy Discusses Intellectual Property Rights With Businesses
The Department of Copyrights in the Ministry of Economy held a meeting on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) with representatives of various businesses.
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Etihad Appoints New General Manager Of Abu Dhabi Hub At Abu Dhabi International Airport
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Ali Abdulla Al Shamsi as its General Manager of Abu Dhabi Hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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Abu Dhabi’s Arch Hopes To Make It Fab Four In New York
Team Abu Dhabi’s enigmatic pilot, Hannes Arch, is hoping to make it an unprecedented four wins in a row at this weekend’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship in New York.
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Abu Dhabi’s Al-Sultan Eyes Strong UK Triathlon Debut
Hard-on-the-heels of his hat-trick of European victories, Faris Al Sultan, captain of Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, has set his sights on the gruelling Ironman 70.3 UK, his British competitive debut.
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Abu Dhabi Ambassadors Urge More Nationals To Join Empowerment Programme
"The programme gave me the opportunity to serve my emirate in a practical way that reflects positively with tourists and helps improve Abu Dhabi’s reputation worldwide," explained Najla Al Nahdi of Etihad Airways.
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Thailand To Entice Abu Dhabi Residents With Special Promotions
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with travel industry partners, will launch a special programme of attractions, cultural performances and special travel packages during June 18th and 19th, at a dedicated promotional stand at the Khalidiya Mall in Abu Dhabi.
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EAD And UAE University To Cooperate On Environmental Issues And Building Capacity
"The University will provide research expertise to EAD to help achieve a healthy environment for different sectors of the community," said Dr. Abdullah Al Khanbashi, UAEU Vice Chancellor.
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Abu Dhabi Fund signs loan agreement to finance road project in Tajikistan
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a loan agreement with Republic of Tajikistan that worth AED 55 million.
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KLUDI RAK’s Water-Saving System For Faucets To Complement Abu Dhabi’s Ambitious Water Conservation Drive
Dr. Khater Massaad, CEO RAK Ceramics said, "It is KLUDI RAK’s lifetime commitment to develop, design and manufacture environmentally friendly products that combine technical perfection and high functionality.
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Abu Dhabi Municipality urges adherence to the afternoon work ban rules
Abu Dhabi Municipality has urged all the consultants and contractors to abide by the decision of the Ministry of Labour to implement the afternoon work ban decision.
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Concierges Experience Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Hospitality
John Gunn - Director of Food & Beverage, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club - explained that concierge staff in hotels are often the unsung heroes that can ensure visitors gain the maximum benefit from their visit to Abu Dhabi.
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EC approves bus only lanes project in Abu Dhabi
The Executive Committee approved today a series of projects submitted by the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT) for establishing bus only lanes for mass transport on the Zayed 1st and Hamdan Streets.
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UAE to participate in the 31st Ministerial Meeting of OPEC Fund for International Development
Younis Haji Al Khoori, Director General of the Ministry of Finance, will lead the UAE delegation to the 31st ministerial meeting of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), to be held in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on June 17, 2010.
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Abu Dhabi’s monthly CPI report shows Abu Dhabi inflation rate at 3.02% last May
The next highest contributor to the overall year-over-year increase in the CPI over the period January-May 2010 was the ’Food and non-alcoholic beverages group’, which accounted for 26.8% of the rise in the index.
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UAE Residents To Sign Giant Manchester City FC Shirt
The giant shirt already has 280 signatures on it following its first outing to the Emirates National School in Abu Dhabi in May.
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Vote Campaign for Bu Tina Island as one of the World Natural 7 Wonders launched
The Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi has held a campaign in conjunction with Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi (EAD) to vote for Bu Tina Island to become one of the World Natural Seven Wonders.
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank signs agreement to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland’s retail banking business
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the retail banking business of The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The acquisition is subject to UAE Central Bank approval.
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UAE to Participate in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, will lead the UAE delegation to the 14th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to be held between 17th and 19th June 2010.
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ATFP financed 110 trade deals against $ 160 mn
The Arab Trade Financing Program (ATFP) has approved 110 requests for financing diverse trade deals worth $ 160 million in the first quarter of 2010.
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’Impressive 1-2-3 For Abu Dhabi’s Triathlon Heroes’
Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team’s Faris Al Sultan, Andi Böcherer and Swen Sundberg notched up a hat-trick of podium finishes this weekend as the crack endurance squad took part in three different events across Europe.
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Aldar awards major infrastructure contracts for Al Falah development
Aldar Properties announced the award of three contracts to deliver key infrastructure at Al Falah, one of the new UAE National Housing Communities which form part of the government housing initiative as set out in Plan Abu Dhabi 2030.
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Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort Aims To Increase Genetic Diversity Of World’s Captive Sand Cat Population
Over the past nine months AWPR, in partnership with University of Illinois and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, has reported several successes with Project Sand Cat.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi Lends Head Of Buddha To The Centre Pompidou-Metz In France
Louvre Abu Dhabi, the world cultural institute being developed on the Saadiyat Island, has made the first major loan from its developing collection.
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