UAE equestrian exhibition to open WednesdaySeptember 29th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will open here Wednesday, WAM news agency reported. Various programmes including folklore dances, art, poetry, handicraft and coffee brewing competitions, among others, will be organised at the event from Sep 30 to Oct 3.
Abu Dhabi to host Unesco meetings on intangible heritageSeptember 23rd, 2009 ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital will host the meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Sep 28-Oct 2, WAM news agency reported Wednesday. Official delegations from 112 countries, which have signed the Agreement on Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, and over 50 representatives from regional organisations and non governmental organisations will take part in the event.
Abu Dhabi leads in employment opportunities in GulfSeptember 17th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) accounted for 23 percent of all advertised jobs in the Gulf region in the first six months of this year, a study has showed. Abu Dhabi's share of jobs advertised in the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries grew by nine percent this year compared to the same period in 2008.
UAE maritime expo registers huge responseSeptember 8th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The organisers of the Middle East Workboats exhibition have reported a 60 percent increase in exhibitors compared with the last year, despite the global slowdown, WAM news agency reported Tuesday. "More than 170 exhibitors from 25 countries will be taking part - a 60 percent increase over 2008.
UAE's Etihad Airways expands its US operationsSeptember 4th, 2009 ABU DHABI - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its US operations by adding one more city to its network, WAM news agency reported Friday. The airline has launched flights from its Abu Dhabi home-base to the US city of Chicago.
Abu Dhabi Airport registers strong passenger growthAugust 22nd, 2009 ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi International Airport has recorded strong growth in number of passengers despite the economic downturn, WAM news agency reported Saturday. Passenger numbers for July exceeded 900,000, as figures showed that 923,124 people travelled through the airport in the month.
UAE president greets Patil on Independence DayAugust 13th, 2009 ABU DHABI - United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has greeted his Indian counterpart Pratibha Patil on the occasion of India's Independence Day. Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has also wished the Indian president on the occasion, WAM news agency reported Thursday.
Baby crocodile causes panic, seized at Abu Dhabi airportAugust 1st, 2009 ABU DHABI - A baby crocodile was seized from an Egypt Air flight after its cabin crew alerted the airport officials when the plane landed here, WAM news agency reported Saturday. The flight was from Cairo to the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) capital.
Essar, Dhabi Group eye partnership in Africa telecom ventureJuly 19th, 2009 ABU DHABI - India's Essar Group is exploring possibilities for investing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Dhabi Group's telecom business in Africa, the WAM news agency reported Sunday. Dhabi Group chairman Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al-Nahyan and Essar Group chief executive Prashant Ruia signed an agreement here Sunday to start discussions in this regard.
Abu Dhabi expects over 50 percent growth in cruise tourismJuly 9th, 2009 ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forecast a 59 percent growth in cruise passenger arrivals in the 2009-10 season, WAM news agency reported Thursday. Forecasts by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which manages the emirate's tourism industry, showed about 200,000 arrivals in the season, which will run from the end of November to the beginning of May 2010, as compared to 125,200 passenger arrivals in the previous season.
UAE to host headquarters of global renewable energy agencyJuly 8th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital would host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), WAM news agency reported Wednesday. Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi, secretary general of the Abu Dhabi executive council, welcomed IRENA Director General Helene Pelosse and said the UAE would spare no effort to offer all possible assistance and support to ensure the success of the mission of Irena, the report said.
Australia recalls Lee into squad for remainder of series against PakistanApril 28th, 2009 ABU DHABI - Fast bowler Brett Lee has been asked to join the Australian side in Abu Dhabi ahead of a possible comeback in the final games of the one-day series against Pakistan. Lee, who last played for Australia in last year's Boxing Day Test against South Africa, will fly to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi to get Overseas Indian CentreFebruary 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The cabinet Thursday approved the establishment of an Overseas Indian Centre at Abu Dhabi in place of Dubai. 'Functional requirements have necessitated the change of the headquarters of the centre from Dubai to Abu Dhabi,' Home Minister P.
Disappointing start for Indians at Abu Dhabi golfJanuary 14th, 2009 ABU DHABI - It was a disappointing start for the Indian quartet on a hailstorm-hit opening day at the $2.5 million Abu Dhabi Open, as Shiv Kapur alone managed a par-round here Thursday. Kapur shot 72, despite a triple bogey on the second nine and a bogey on his closing hole, the ninth, and was lying tied 62nd.
Jeev leads Indian challenge at Abu Dhabi Open golfJanuary 13th, 2009 ABU DHABI - Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will tee off with the reigning Masters champion Trevor Immelman of South Africa in the season opening Abu Dhabi Open here Thursday. Asian Tour No.1 Jeev, who won four times last year and rose to 35th in the world, leads the Indian contingent of four golfers as the first leg of the Middle-East swing gets underway at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
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