Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world. It is the center of government and business life in the UAE, headquarters of the emirates oil operating companies and embassies are based here. The architecture of its modern buildings and sky scrapers is the finest in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi's oil wealth has been wisely utilized to encourage a healthy trade and commerce atmosphere apart from oil industries too. The promotion of tourism and various tourism related projects will elevate Abu Dhabi to a Singaporean status in the region. Large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high-rise buildings, state-of-the-art communication services and transport, the presence of all the international luxury hotel chains, rich shopping malls, cultural centers and events provide tourists a one-of-a-kind experience all the year round.
Christina Aguilera to dazzle UAE Gulf News Abu Dhabi: Grammy-winning pop sensation Christina Aguilera is set to dazzle the UAE with an exclusive performance in Abu Dhabi. The songstress will be bringing...
Al Hilal Bank reveals strategic partnership with Etihad Gulf News Abu Dhabi: Al Hilal, an Islamic banking, has announced a deal that makes Etihad Airways one of its first strategic airline partners. The partnership marks Al Hilal's entry into the Islamic banking...
Nuclear ban ends for India, big business begins Business Times The Nuclear Suppliers Group's decision to allow trade in fissile materials and technology with India ending a 34-year ban is an acknowledgement of India's position as a responsible...
Merrill ups Abu Dhabi banks earnings forecast Arabian Business Merrill Lynch has raised the earnings estimates for its universe of Abu Dhabi banks on the back of a strong first half and a booming macro outlook for the UAE.
UK Nationwide in merger talks with smaller rivals Business Times Nationwide Building Society, one of Britain's biggest home-loan leaders, said on Sunday that it was in advanced talks over proposed mergers with both the Derbyshire and the Cheshire Building...
Taiwan leaders seek to ease economic concerns Business Times Taiwanese leaders sought to ease mounting complaints about the island's slowing economy on Sunday, the latest in a string of public apologies and promises to prop up consumer demand...
Confused policies fuelled SKorea crisis fears, analysts say Business Times South Korea's government is striving to reassure investors that fears of a second financial crisis are groundless, but analysts say its own confused policies are partly to blame for the...
Etihad marks busiest summer AME Info Etihad Airways said this summer is its busiest summer period in its four year history, with more than 1.6 million passengers flying onboard the airline's flights in June, July and August. During...
Premier Inn eyes Northern Emirates AME Info Premier Inn said in a statement it has secured sites in Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain to develop the brand in the region's budget hotel sector. The company has four sites already secured in Dubai...
US government moves to take over Fannie and Freddie The National Last Updated: 2008 1:10PM UAE / 2008 9:10AM GMT US Treasury secretary Henry Paulson is preparing to announce plans to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under government...
Ringtone menace upsets worshippers in UAE mosques Gulf News Shattering the solitude of prayer halls with grating ring tones and buzzing phones is a common occurrence, Muslim worshippers from around the UAE say. Mohammad J. Fears, an American...
Hurricane Ike blasts Turks and Caicos The National Providenciales, TURKS AND CAICOS // Hurricane Ike slammed into the Turks and Caicos late yesterday as a ferocious Category 4 storm, raking the low-lying island chain with shrieking winds as people...
Etihad flies 1.6 million passengers in airline Gulf News Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has enjoyed its busiest summer period in its four-year history with more than 1.6 million passengers taking the Abu Dhabi-based airline's flights during the months of June...
Emirates Islamic Bank expands its network with aswaaq AME Info ... aswaaq, a public joint stock company under formation, has recently signed a contract to lease to the Emirates Islamic Bank an area of its second community centre in Al-Mizhar, scheduled to be...
Nominations for 2008 Abu Dhabi Awards begin Gulf News Abu Dhabi: Nominations for the 2008 Abu Dhabi Awards commenced on Sunday, with more focus on school children who are encouraged to participate in the fourth annual event. The awards are open to...
Zayed Foundation builds Yemen... AME Info The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation said it has finalized the construction of the buildings of new Sheikh Zayed Maternity & Children's Hospital in Sana'a, Yemen...
Abu Dhabi steps out of the shadows Arabian Business Abu Dhabi's ascent onto the global stage has begun in earnest and like the football team it has just bought, will no longer be known as the other city.
England struggle to beat Andorra The National Andorra 0 England 2 BARCELONA // Joe Cole came to the England manager Fabio Capello's rescue again after the side had been booed off at half-time in their World Cup qualifying opener against...
UAE lose to North Korea The National Uae 1 North Korea 2 ABU DHABI // The UAE's World Cup hopes were given a severe blow when North Korea ran out 2-1 winners in their opening qualifying match in Group 2 at the Mohammed bin Zayed...
From script to screen The National A nondescript meeting room at a Dubai Media City hotel is a far cry from the stereotypical audition setting of a dusty old theatre with a creaking wooden stage and a curmudgeonly director. But like...
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