Hot Rod Fuller Sets A New UAE Record (5 March 2011)
Hot Rod Fuller achieved a new UAE record at the Yas Drag Racing Festival on Friday March 4, hitting a terminal speed of 507.81 km/h in front of a 4,000-strong crowd.
Masdar Institute Selected As The Regional Representative For EU-GCC Clean Energy Network (5 March 2011)
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology has been selected as the lead research institution to represent the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the European Union-GCC Clean Energy Network.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Its 5th Year Winners (5 March 2011)
The announcement of winners came after discussions at large between the Award’s Higher Committee and Advisory Council of the results submitted by the judging panels across the Award’s nine Categories.
United Arab Emirates Announces Candidacy For Human Rights Council (5 March 2011)
The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN system made up of 47 States responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.
Abu Dhabi Gets Off To Flying New Year’s Start With 5% Rise In Hotel Guests Guest Nights Soar 22%; Occupancy Up 9% (3 March 2011)
Abu Dhabi got off to a great 2011 start in hotel performance with the number of guests checking into its 115 hotels and hotel apartments rising 5% in January this year, compared to the same month last year, to stand at 153,874.
Abu Dhabi University Capitalises On Student Success With Microsoft Live@Edu (3 March 2011)
The event highlighted the many advantages of the new Microsoft Live@edu program and its role as a contributor to students’ academic success and future achievements.
Etihad Appoints New Country Manager In Iran (3 March 2011)
The airline started operations to the Persian capital Tehran in January 2007. Etihad operates an Airbus A320 aircraft on the Abu Dhabi-Tehran route, configured to carry 140 passengers.
Partnership to include establishment of RCA Representative Office in Al Hilal’s ’Mall Branch,’ Project planning & holding of joint activities (3 March 2011)
Under the terms of the agreement, Al Hilal Bank will establish and manage a Representative Office for RCA at the bank’s ’Mall Branch.’
Geekfest Now In Abu Dhabi (2 March 2011)
Middle East Gamers (MEGamers.com) will be showcasing two of the most anticipated games for the year at Geekfest Abu Dhabi: Crysis 2 and Need for Speed Shift 2.
Khalifa Fund For Enterprise Development Signs Mou With ADIB To Deploy Financing For SMES (2 March 2011)
The agreement was signed by Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Deputy CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, and Mr. Tirad Mahmoud, CEO of ADIB, at the signing ceremony took place at ADIB’s premises.