Global Financial Markets Forum Begins (27 February 2013)
The 2013 Global Financial Markets Forum (GFMF) kicked-off today in Abu Dhabi by speeches from UAE and European leading policy makers who praised the phenomenal growth and rising influence of the UAE and provided analysis on the European situation.
First Gulf Bank’s Annual General Meeting Approves 83% Cash Dividend (27 February 2013)
The AGM approved a cash dividend of 83% of the capital. Owners of FGB shares registered on Sunday 10/03/2013 are eligible to cash dividends. The AGM also approved the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2012.
Al Futtaim Motors - Lexus Key Partner of Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 (26 February 2013)
As part of its sponsorship, Al Futtaim Motors - Lexus, the exclusive distributor for Lexus in the UAE, will provide the organizers with new Lexus vehicles in order to shuttle VIP guests around the airport and the aircraft, as well as technology displays for the duration of the Air Expo.
Mega Famils, More Staff, Sales Call Blitz And Enhanced Trade Engagement Hallmark 2013 For TCA Abu Dhabi’s Overseas Year Of Conversion (26 February 2013)
Country managers and staff from Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority’s (TCA Abu Dhabi) network of 10 overseas promotion offices have been in the UAE capital to outline to stakeholders their 2013 campaigns aimed at increasing conversion of destination awareness into visitation.
Etihad Airways Successfully Completes Passenger Services System Transfer (26 February 2013)
Etihad Airways’ ’Big Switch’ to its new Sabre Airline Solutions ’SabreSonic’ Customer Sales and Service (CSS) system has been successfully completed with minimal operational disruption across the airline’s global flight network during the cutover period.
Etihad Rail Secures US $1.28 Billion In Financing For Stage One Of Strategic National Railway Project (26 February 2013)
Etihad Rail - the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network - announced today that it has secured financing of USD 1.28 billion (AED 4.7 billion) for Stage One of its railway project, which comprises the route from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais.
Daman Provides Enhanced Health Insurance Plans To Arabtec’s 20,000 Employees (26 February 2013)
The National Health Insurance Company - Daman, has won a bid to provide Arabtec Holding, the region’s leading construction company, with health insurance for its 20,000 employees.
Department Of Transport To Complete Upgrading Of Parking Meters To Accept The New And Old Coins In Q2 2013 (26 February 2013)
DoT through this project - aims to facilitate the use of parking meters for the public. DoT specified that priority was given to the most congested areas, such as the Central Business District (CBD), hospitals and governmental buildings
ADIB Shines At The Islamic Finance News Awards Ceremony In Dubai (25 February 2013)
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services institution group, has been named the "Best Overall Islamic Bank in the World" by Islamic Finance News (IFN).
Abu Dhabi International Airport Starts the Year with 19.6% Passenger Growth in January (25 February 2013)
Aircraft movements, which also registered a positive growth of 12.6% in January, totaled 11,119. Similarly, cargo volume recorded an increase of 25% compared to the same month last year. The cargo volume recorded in January 2013 reached 48,875 tonnes.
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