Abu Dhabi Ambassadors Urge More Nationals To Join Empowerment Programme (17 June 2010)
"The programme gave me the opportunity to serve my emirate in a practical way that reflects positively with tourists and helps improve Abu Dhabi’s reputation worldwide," explained Najla Al Nahdi of Etihad Airways.
Abu Dhabi’s Al-Sultan Eyes Strong UK Triathlon Debut (17 June 2010)
Hard-on-the-heels of his hat-trick of European victories, Faris Al Sultan, captain of Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, has set his sights on the gruelling Ironman 70.3 UK, his British competitive debut.
Abu Dhabi’s Arch Hopes To Make It Fab Four In New York (17 June 2010)
Team Abu Dhabi’s enigmatic pilot, Hannes Arch, is hoping to make it an unprecedented four wins in a row at this weekend’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship in New York.
Etihad Appoints New General Manager Of Abu Dhabi Hub At Abu Dhabi International Airport (17 June 2010)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Ali Abdulla Al Shamsi as its General Manager of Abu Dhabi Hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Ministry Of Economy Discusses Intellectual Property Rights With Businesses (17 June 2010)
The Department of Copyrights in the Ministry of Economy held a meeting on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) with representatives of various businesses.
Thailand To Entice Abu Dhabi Residents With Special Promotions (17 June 2010)
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with travel industry partners, will launch a special programme of attractions, cultural performances and special travel packages during June 18th and 19th, at a dedicated promotional stand at the Khalidiya Mall in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank signs agreement to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland’s retail banking business (16 June 2010)
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the retail banking business of The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The acquisition is subject to UAE Central Bank approval.
Abu Dhabi Fund signs loan agreement to finance road project in Tajikistan (16 June 2010)
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a loan agreement with Republic of Tajikistan that worth AED 55 million.
Abu Dhabi Municipality urges adherence to the afternoon work ban rules (16 June 2010)
Abu Dhabi Municipality has urged all the consultants and contractors to abide by the decision of the Ministry of Labour to implement the afternoon work ban decision.
Abu Dhabi’s monthly CPI report shows Abu Dhabi inflation rate at 3.02% last May (16 June 2010)
The next highest contributor to the overall year-over-year increase in the CPI over the period January-May 2010 was the ’Food and non-alcoholic beverages group’, which accounted for 26.8% of the rise in the index.