Nahyan to open Festival of Thnikers on Monday
Abu Dhabi, 31st Oct. 2009 Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), will open on Monday the third Festival of Thinkers at the Emirates Palace. Being…
New luxury resort to showcase Emirati culture
A major UAE tourism developer has announced the opening of its luxury desert resort project in the Emirates’ Western region. Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) said the Qasr Al Sarab Arabian desert retreat was set to open…
Abu Dhabi to launch third session of Camel Festival
Abu Dhabi, 5th Oct. 2009 The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) will launch the third session of Mazayina Dhafra Camel Festival on January 30 until February 8, 2010, in Zayed City in Al Gharbia (the Western Region)….
12 elements of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding UNESCO
ABU DHABI, Oct. 1st, 2009: 12 elements of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding in eight countries were identified by UNESCO’s Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage during its current 4th session in Abu Dhabi. 3…
“Islam: Faith and Worship” Exhibtion inaugurated in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, July 22nd, 2009: Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) on Wednesday inaugurated The “Islam: Faith and Worship” exhibition at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. 161 rare Islamic artifacts including the…
Abu Dhabi eyeing over 50% cruise tourism growth
Abu Dhabi, July 09 2009 The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is eyeing a 59% growth in cruise passenger arrivals in the year 2009/2010 season. The forecasts was published by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which manages the Abu Dhabi’s…
Media Centre organises lecture on the Arabic language in Africa
Abu Dhabi, 8th July 2009 The Cultural and Media Centre for H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed al Nahyan has organized, in its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, a lecture on “The Arabic Language in Africa: The Reality and Challenges,” delivered by…
President approves Federal Law decree for setting up “Etihad Trains Company”
Abu Dhabi, Jul. 8, 2009 President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved a federal law decree for setting up a railways company, which shall be an independent corporate body, involved in the transporting of goods and passengers,…
Abu Dhabi will host the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition – ADIHEX in September 09
Abu Dhabi, 6th July 2009 Abu Dhabi will host the new session of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition – ADIHEX (Abu Dhabi 2009), between the 30th of September until the 3rd of October 2009. The event will be staged…
TDIC launches $1bn inaugural global bond issue
Abu Dhabi, 1st July 2009 Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), developer of major cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi has launched its $1bn bond representing its inaugural issuance under the $3bn Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) Programme….
UAE to become IRENA’s Headquarter
UAE has become the first developing country to host the office of a major international organisation with Abu Dhabi being the home to the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Irena headquarters will be located in Masdar…
Liwa Date Festival to Commemorate Sheikh Zayed the Great
ABU DHABI, June 28th, 2009: The Liwa Date Festival is to commemorate the centenary of Sheikh Zayed the Great, according to the festival’s organizing committee. “The aim of this commemoration is to make sure that people are aware of the…
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department adopts latest risk management techniques
WAM Abu Dhabi, Jun 13th, 2009 (WAM): Internal Audit Division at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) started to provide counseling services in risk management to all the bureaus, divisions and courts at ADJD following extensive meetings conducted with senior officials…
French Culture Minister tours ADACH pavilion at Venice Biennale
Venice, 6th June 2009 French Culture Minister Christine Albane toured yesterday the platform for visual arts launched by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) at the 53rd Venice arts Biennale. She was accompanied by Bruno Maquart, Chairman of…
