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). The Festival is held under the patronage of HH Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al […]
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 elements were nominated by China alone. These are Qiang New Year festival, Traditional design and […]
“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 sword of Muawiyah, the Umayyad Caliphate; an embroidered Kaaba curtain that has not been moved […]
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 tourism industry and promotes the destination. The forecast point to some 199,113 arrivals in the […]
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 Dr. Alkhidru Abdul Baaq Mohammed, Director of the Nigerian Centre for Arabic Research, in the […]
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, and shall operate under the name “Etihad Trains Company”. Sheikh Khalifa approved the cabinet proposed […]
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 under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in […]
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. The issue of bonds attracted substantial interest from global investors, bringing a total order book […]
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 City Abu Dhabi, which is currently under construction. Masdar City will be the world’s first […]
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 achievements of the late Sheikh Zayed the Great, a man with a historic legacy,” said […]
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 at the department across all sections at the judiciary and administration levels in the Emirate […]
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 the French Museum Agency, which is supervising the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and French artist and […]