International Gourmet Stars ’Hooked’ On Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace ’Catch & Cook’ Experience (13 February 2013)
International masterchefs, Shinichiro Takagi of Japan and German master patissier Ernst Knam, took time off from their starring roles in the Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival to try their hand at a ’Catch & Cook’ experience organised by the UAE capital’s super-luxurious Emirates Palace.
NBAD & ICBC (Asia) Partners To Expand Channels (13 February 2013)
Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NBAD and ICBCAIM, the Bank would facilitate the marketing and distribution of ICBCAIM’s private equity and fixed income products in the UAE by introducing ICBCAIM funds to NBAD’s distribution networks.
Abu Dhabi Ports Company Sees Growth Across All Maritime Traffic, In 2012 (12 February 2013)
RORO saw the highest increase in growth, with movements up significantly at 41.4 per cent, from 56,510 units to 79,906 units; marine activity saw a 13.8 per cent increase, up from 26,899 to 30,618 vessel calls, over the previous year.
Etihad Airways Increases Khartoum Services To Daily (12 February 2013)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased its Khartoum services from five flights per week to a daily schedule.
NBAD’s Global Financial Markets Forum Offers First Virtual Conference In MENA (12 February 2013)
The 2013 Global Financial Markets Forum (GFMF) will be available virtually via the state-of-the-art AvayaLiveTM Engage, an interactive virtual conferencing that allows delegates who are unable to attend the forum in person to do instead through a virtual conferencing program.
Passenger Traffic At Abu Dhabi International Airport Shows Increase In 2012 (12 February 2013)
More than 14.7 million passengers passed through the Abu Dhabi International Airport last year recording a significant growth of 18.9% in passenger traffic compared to 2011.
Rachel Allen Discovers Arabian Treats On Abu Dhabi Desert Adventure (12 February 2013)
In the United Arab Emirates’ capital city for its annual Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival, where Rachel is appearing as the celebrity chef, the popular TV personality received a one-to-one lesson in making ’Saj’ which can be cooked with a variety of fillings, from the resident village baker, Az
Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University Announces Science Undergraduate Programme (12 February 2013)
To expand its academic offerings, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will announce the launch of Bachelor of Physics, its 10th undergraduate degree, tomorrow during its Open Day at Al Reem island campus.
Chairman Of DoF- Abu Dhabi Receives U.S Ambassador At Abu Dhabi Customs Institute (11 February 2013)
In line with efforts to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the USA, HE Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Finance (DoF), received HE Michael H. Corbin, the USA Ambassador to the UAE yesterday at Abu Dhabi Customs Institute.
Emirates Palace Becomes Key Destination For Chinese Tourists (11 February 2013)
The iconic Emirates Palace hotel, a hallmark of Abu Dhabi emirate, has become a major destination for Chinese tourists coming to the UAE, accounting for nearly a fifth of the hotel’s expected guests through February.