Discovery of a new oil accumulation by TAQA Contender Well (22 October 2012)
The well was drilled from TAQA’s North Cormorant platform and the field is expected to be developed under the new field name ’Cormorant East’. Production will be processed through the North Cormorant platform.
Etihad Airways Launches Arabic Facebook Page (22 October 2012)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched its new Arabic language Facebook page to a global audience.
First Gulf Bank (FGB) Q3’2012 Net Profit up 15% to AED 1,054 Million; 9 Months Net Profit up 12% to AED 3,006 Million (22 October 2012)
One of the most notable areas of growth during Q3’2012 was the increased rate of loans, which rose by 3%, further adding to the growth of 6% which was achieved in H1’2012.
New-look Al Ain City Map To Help Visitors Navigate Oasis City’s Growing Heritage And Adventure Attractions (22 October 2012)
"Our new map features some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Al Ain, including the city’s ancient oases with its unique falaj irrigation system and the landmark Al Jahili Fort, one of the UAE’s most historic buildings," said Saeed Al Dhaheri, Tourist Information Manager, TCA Abu Dhabi.
Online Map, Flight And Car Rental Services Added To VISITABUDHABI.AE (22 October 2012)
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched three new digital functionalities - an online map, a flight and car rental search - on its destination website www.visitabudhabi.ae.
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Partners With HCT To Develop Training And Recruitment Programmes (22 October 2012)
This marks NBAD’s fifth partnership with a University this year to support the Bank’s objectives to strengthen UAE’s academic institutions.
120,000 Visitors To The Abu Dhabi Science Festival (21 October 2012)
The 11-day Festival attracted more than 120,000 visitors, an increase of 20 per cent on 2011. Over 20,000 students from 224 schools attended through organized tours coordinated with the Abu Dhabi Education Council, up 33 per cent on last year.
Abu Dhabi Customs Foils Attempt To Smuggle More Than 13 Million Saudi Riyals Through Al Ghuwaifat Border (21 October 2012)
Inspectors of Al Ghuwaifat border Customs were able to foil an African man’s attempt to smuggle more than 13 million Saudi Riyals (SR) through the UAE’s land port.
Carole Samaha To Perform FREE Concert At TROPFEST ARABIA 2012 (21 October 2012)
TROPFEST Arabia, part of the world’s largest short film festival, has announced today that Lebanese singer Carole Samaha will be performing a FREE concert of her popular hits live at the second edition of TROPFEST Arabia, on 26th October 2012 on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
Construction Begins On Masdar And International Renewable Energy Agency Headquarters Complex (21 October 2012)
Masdar announced the awarding of the design and construction contract for its new headquarters complex, which will also house the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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