Al Hilal Bank Launches ’Egrab,’ The World’s First Emission-less Mobile Bank (12 June 2012)
Scheduled for full activation by tomorrow (Wednesday, June 13, 2012), the groundbreaking initiative will deploy a specially-fitted electric-powered bus that will travel to various areas around Abu Dhabi to bring Al Hilal’s world-class banking services closer to customers.
Daman Launches Qatar Operations In Partnership With Munich Health (12 June 2012)
"The establishment of this new operation is a proud moment for us and strengthens our presence in the region. Qatar is a growing market and this step is an integral part of our strategic growth plan through our partnership with Munich Health," says Mr. Khaled Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Daman.
Fairmont Brings Style Of Royal Ascot To The UAE And Beyond (12 June 2012)
Royal Ascot is much more than a horse race, and Fairmont properties are much more than hotels – both represent the ultimate in style, sophistication, and tradition.
First Law Firm Joins Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (12 June 2012)
DLA Piper, a global law firm, has become the first law firm to join the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, one of the leading sustainability organisations based in Abu Dhabi and part of the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency.
Jumeirah At Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi Plays Host To The Commencement Of The Great Gulf Turtle Race 2012 (12 June 2012)
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi - a member of the luxury hotel group Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, this evening on Tuesday June 12, will host a special celebration commemorating the commencement of The Great Gulf Turtle Race 2012
Masdar Institute To Showcase Collaboration Initiatives, Research And Academic Offerings At Rio+20 Earth Summit 2012 In Brazil (12 June 2012)
A delegation from Masdar Institute will drive this participation during the preparatory meetings prior to and during the Summit in Rio. More than 90 countries will be participating at the summit that is being organized from 20-22 June by the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD).
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Receives 500 Nominations To Date (12 June 2012)
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the world’s most prestigious and well-funded prizes, has received a record number of nominations to date for its seventh session of 2012 / 2013 since its call for nominations last April. The Award has received a considerable 500 entries that met the General rules.
Shell Abu Dhabi Promotes Safe Driving With Emirates Driving Company (12 June 2012)
Every year, 1.3 million people are killed and up to 50 million injured in road traffic accidents worldwide. The numbers are even more staggering in the Arab world, where at least 500,000 traffic accidents result in 36,000 deaths and 400,000 injuries yearly.
Football Ace Figo ’Kicks Off’ Abu Dhabi’s Podium Hunt In Style (11 June 2012)
Portuguese football legend, Luis Figo, helped kick off Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s quest to score a second consecutive podium place in Lisbon on Sunday, as the enigmatic star joined the Abu Dhabi-backed outfit for the Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8 start to Lorient, France.
Real Madrid Academy Graduates Its 1st Soccer Students In Abu Dhabi (11 June 2012)
Celebrating the successof its first season, Real Madrid Academy in the UAE has held the graduation ceremony for the children of ages 5 to 17 enrolled in Real Madrid Academy - Soccer School at the academy premises in Brighton College, Abu Dhabi.