ENEC Requests Approval For Preparatory Work at Barakah Site (16 October 2011)
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has requested that the UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) approve additional preparatory construction work at the proposed site for the UAE’s first nuclear power plants in Barakah.
Etihad Airways Signs Codeshare Deal With Tap Portugal (16 October 2011)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a new codeshare agreement with TAP Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal.
F1, The Place To Mix Business And Pleasure (16 October 2011)
Since the inaugural race in 2009, the Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has continued to attract companies looking to interact with their various stakeholders in a relaxed environment.
His Excellency Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi Opens Power + Water Middle East (16 October 2011)
His Excellency Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), has officially inaugurated the Power + Water Middle East exhibition and Leaders’ Forum today.
Inflation Rises 2.2 Per Cent In 9 Months: SCAD (16 October 2011)
Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD) stated in its report on Consumer Price Index (CPI) that the average rise in consumer prices for the first nine months of 2011 was 2.2 per cent, compared with the same period of 2010.
Power + Water Middle East To Open As Plans For 44 New Power And Water Projects In GCC Are Well Underway (16 October 2011)
The UAE leads the way with 11 projects valued at $10bn, including the $800m Hassyan 1 Independent Power Plant, on which construction is slated to begin in 2012.
Registration For Identity Card, Issuance/Renewal Of Residence Visa To Be Linked In Abu Dhabi From Sunday (16 October 2011)
The registration for Identity Card will be linked with effect from Sunday with procedures of issuing or renewal of residence visa in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Top Eco-Artists Abu Dhabi Bound With ’Keep The Oceans Clean’ (16 October 2011)
’Keep The Oceans Clean’, a global campaign that encourages action against ocean pollution threatening sea-life, will involve a series of free community art projects which will run in the ’Destination Village’ from December 31 - January 14 next year.
Abu Dhabi DED wins Stevie Medal of Honor for Non-profit Governmental Entity Category (15 October 2011)
The DED won this medal in recognition of its contributions as a non-profit government-owned entity. The Award Document submitted by the DED was based on three main aspects: Leadership and Society, Strategies, and Employees.
Abu Dhabi Set To Shine As International Jewellery And Watch Show Returns To Capital (15 October 2011)
140 exhibitors from 18 countries showcasing fine jewellery at ADNEC from October 17-21; More than 10,000 visitors across the Gulf expected to attend flagship event; Nearly 18 per cent of global gold supply shipped through the UAE