Abu Dhabi Sets Stretch Target For Hotel Guests Following Stellar 2010 Performance (7 February 2011)
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has set a stretch target for 2011 hotel guests of 2 million, up from the current 1.9 million, following a stellar performance by the emirate’s 116 hotels and hotel apartments last year.
Cluttons Middle East Launches Abu Dhabi Property Index (7 February 2011)
Cluttons, the real estate specialist that has enjoyed a dedicated Middle Eastern presence since 1976, today announces the launch of its Abu Dhabi Property Index, which helps benchmark property values in the Emirate.
First Gulf Bank Unveils New Emarati Al Awwal Saving Scheme During Its Annual Draw (7 February 2011)
The yearly grand draw, which was supervised by a representative of the Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi, has randomly selected 141 Emirati winners.
IWC Limited Edition Watch Launched In Abu Dhabi Along The Sidelines Of Laureus Sports Awards (7 February 2011)
In keeping with a revered tradition, IWC Schaffhausen once again organized a children’s drawing competition within the projects supported by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation worldwide.
Rugby Star Hugo Porta Wins The Laureus Golf Challenge, Presented By Mercedes-Benz, And Hosted By Golf Legend Gary Player (7 February 2011)
Porta and a host of fellow sports stars gathered at the acclaimed Gary Player-designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club to play 18 holes, with a special test awaiting at the 17th where Player hit a ball off the tee against each team.
TAQA Appoints Ken Boyle As Group Vice President Of Human Resources (7 February 2011)
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC ("TAQA"), a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: TAQA), today announced that it has appointed Ken Boyle as Group Vice President (GVP) of Human Resources.
71,000 Visit 2011 Al Ain Aerobatic Show (6 February 2011)
The crowded weekend came as a boost to organisers, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and the UAE Armed Forces, who had been forced to cancel the show on Wednesday and Thursday due to un-seasonally inclement weather.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Launches 97 Per Cent Capital Protected BRIC Currencies Notes (6 February 2011)
Investors can get a return of up to 22 per cent at maturity via the opportunity to diversify their portfolio and invest in BRIC currencies for two years.
Air Arabia Receives Two New Aircraft Delivered By Airbus (6 February 2011)
Air Arabia, the first and largest low cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it has taken delivery of the third and fourth of 44 A320 aircraft it has ordered from Airbus.
Gourmet Abu Dhabi Has The Formula For Success (6 February 2011)
"This is a new challenge for me and one I am very much looking forward to. Making cocktails and creating dishes are very similar in technique and very methodical in approach.