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Abu Dhabi Declaration on Traffic Safety in 3 months 01 Apr 2006
ABU DHABI — The international organisation for Prevention of Road Accidents will issue the Abu Dhabi Declaration on Traffic Safety within the next three ...
Khaleej Times,

Petzschner meets Masik in final 01 Apr 2006
ABU DHABI — Philipp Petzschner of Germany bundled out eighth seed Mohammed Al Ghareeb of Kuwait to continue his giant killing run in the Abu Dhabi leg of the ...
Khaleej Times,

Swede dreams of a major triumph 01 Apr 2006
Not that there's been a great deal to let off steam about in a season when he's already been a runner-up in Abu Dhabi, won in Qatar, finished seventh in Dubai ...
Scotsman,

Bouygues wins Dubai contracts 01 Apr 2006
Bouygues Construction, in a joint venture with Target Engineering Construction of Abu Dhabi, will build a Ritz-Carlton 5-star hotel for 225 million euros. ...
Trade Arabia,

Court cancels partnership of brothers in capital firm 01 Apr 2006
By Adel Arafah. ABU DHABI — The Federal Supreme Court has ended 10-year litigation between two brothers over the partnership of a factory. ...
Khaleej Times,

AD, BMW Q1 sales up 21% 01 Apr 2006
Sales of BMW vehicles in Abu Dhabi rose by 21% to 580 in Q1, officials told Gulf News. This put the German carmaker on course for ...
AME Info,

Percept D'Mark bags telecast rights for Indo-Pak ODI series 01 Apr 2006
Mumbai, Mar 31: Percept D'Mark has won the telecast rights for the India-Pakistan quake benefit cricket series in Abu Dhabi on April 18 and 19. ...
Zee News,

World's largest heavy lift hover barge launched in the swamps of ... 01 Apr 2006
Over the last 30 years, Hovertrans management has spearheaded and completed projects spanning from Suriname in South America, to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab ...
Oil Online,

ExxonMobil signs off Abu Dhabi oil field deal Mar 28, 2006
ABU DHABI: The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed agreements with ExxonMobil Corporation and subsidiaries ...
International Herald Tribune,

Daily Abu Dhabi flights from Manchester Mar 28, 2006
Etihad Airways has this week started a daily service from Manchester to its home base of Abu Dhabi. Flights leave Manchester at ...
Times Online,

Amritraj enters Abu Dhabi tennis second round Mar 29, 2006
ABU DHABI — Prakash Amritraj, son of former Indian tennis ace Vijay, breezed into the second round of the ITF ranking Abu Dhabi International Professionals ...
Khaleej Times,

Heiner Werdeling appointed General Manager at the InterContinental ... Mar 28, 2006
The InterContinental Abu Dhabi has appointed Heiner Werdeling as its new General Manager. Mr Werdeling joins the hotel after two ...
ASIATravelTips.com,

Intercontinental Abu Dhabi appoints new general manager Mar 29, 2006
InterContinental Abu Dhabi announced the appointment of Heiner Werdeling as the new General Manager, joining after two years at the InterContinental The Grand ...
Travel Daily News International,

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Mar 28, 2006
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is one of the UAE's most successful local banks. Over the last two years, the net profits for ADCB have ...
Strategiy,

Javed's ton leads Abu Dhabi Duty Free to fine victory over Sana Mar 29, 2006
ABU DHABI — Javed Ahmed led Abu Dhabi Duty Free to a convincing 97-run victory over Sana Rent-A-Car with a century to his name in the Abu Dhabi Commercial ...
Khaleej Times,

Book fair opens in Abu Dhabi Mar 29, 2006
ABU DHABI — The 16th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opened here yesterday offering a wealth of knowledge and information for readers. ...
Khaleej Times,

Booming Abu Dhabi real estate market creating unprecedented ... Mar 25, 2006
The Abu Dhabi real estate market has been experiencing unprecedented growth over the past two years and is poised for a coming decade of growth and development ...
AME Info,

100,000 small residential units foreseen in Abu Dhabi in 5 years Mar 25, 2006
With most studies indicating that demand for smaller residential units in Abu Dhabi would surge to an estimated 100,000 units within the next five years, a ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi woos UK companies Mar 25, 2006
AT Buckingham Palace last week, the Duke of York hosted a lavish dinner for the biggest trade delegation ever to visit Britain from Abu Dhabi, the largest and ...
The Sunday Times,

China Airlines launches Abu Dhabi service and increases flights to ... Mar 26, 2006
China Airlines (CAL) will inaugurate a new Taipei-Abu Dhabi-Vienna passenger service with three flights per week on April 25, using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft ...
AME Info,

Etihad Airways celebrates new Muscat to Abu Dhabi route Mar 24, 2006
...members of the business community and Etihad Airways executives have been celebrating the forthcoming launch of the new Etihad Muscat to Abu Dhabi route, at ...
AME Info,

MBI a new Abu Dhabi based developer of large consumer focused ... Mar 26, 2006
...business developments. Our primary target will be Abu Dhabi initially; however we intend to expand to other markets across the UAE. Our ...
AME Info,

Exxon Mobil gains piece of oil field in Abu Dhabi Mar 27, 2006
Exxon Mobil Corp. has signed a contract with the government of Abu Dhabi to help boost output from the Upper Zakum oil field, the fourth-largest in the world. ...
Houston Chronicle,

Etihad Airways to unveil Muscat-Abu Dhabi route Mar 24, 2006
NEW YORK — Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch its new daily service between Muscat and Abu Dhabi on March 26, 2006. ...
Khaleej Times,

Exxon Mobil signs final Abu Dhabi oil field development deal Mar 27, 2006
CAIRO (MarketWatch) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) signed a partnership contract with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADO.YY) and the ...
MarketWatch

Taiwan's China Airlines to stop over in Abu Dhabi, add flights to ... Mar 26, 2006
TAIPEI (AFX) - China Airlines (2610.TW) said it will stop over in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, on the Taipei-Vienna route three times a week starting ...
Forbes

Pak, India to play 2 ODIs in Abu Dhabi to raise funds for quake ... Mar 24, 2006
DUBAI, March 25 (Online): India and Pakistan will clash each other in Abu Dhabi after a gap of six years when they play two ODIs on April 14 and 19. ...
PakTribune.com,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, technology briefs ... Mar 27, 2006
...(AME Info (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Mar. 26--LUCENT, ALCATEL MERGER TALKS: Lucent and ...
TMCnet

Marzouqi clinches Abu Dhabi Cup Mar 24, 2006
ABU DHABI — Omair Hussain Abdulla Al Bloushi lost the race for the third in time in over two months after his horse was vetted out for lameness after ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi University launches a Master of Business Administration ... Mar 24, 2006
Upon the directive of His Highness Sheik Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Abu Dhabi University Board of Trustees and ...
AME Info,

Bids for grounds rights of Abu Dhabi ODIs invited Mar 27, 2006
Cricket Board (BCCI) today invited bids for in-stadium and on air promotion rights for the two one-day internationals against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi next month. ...
Hindu,

InterContinental Abu Dhabi appoints new General Manager Mar 27, 2006
InterContinental Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce the appointment of Heiner Werdeling as the new General Manager, joining after two years at the ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi mulls Bahrain model Mar 27, 2006
MANAMA: Steps taken for the establishment of the Bahrain Model of Enterprise Development in Abu Dhabi were reviewed by a visiting delegation with top ...
Gulf Daily News,

Etihad Airways launches Flights between Abu Dhabi and Manchester Mar 26, 2006
Etihad Airways launched its new service between Abu Dhabi and Manchester in England on Sunday. “Demand for air travel between ...
ASIATravelTips.com,

Eritrea: Eri-Com Abu-Dhabi Hold 5th Regular Forum Mar 26, 2006
The Eritrean Community in Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates held its 5th Regular Forum under the theme "all efforts for safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and ...
AllAfrica.com,

Abu Dhabi bank to raise capital Mar 27, 2006
Shareholders of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has agreed to triple its capital to Dh3 billion ($817 million), Wam news agency said. At ...
Trade Arabia,

Reem Investments launches 'Najmat Abu Dhabi' Mar 22, 2006
Reem Investments, the Abu Dhabi-based investment company, has announced an USD8 billion (AED 30 billion) real estate island project in Abu Dhabi. ...
AME Info,

British Mission due in Abu Dhabi for Dome Exhibition Mar 20, 2006
The British Consultants and Construction Bureau is on a mission to Abu Dhabi lead by one of their Directors Mr. Douglas Barrett. ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi Air race Mar 16, 2006
When the World Series of Air Racing kicks off in Abu Dhabi today under the patronage of Shaikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and with the support of Abu Dhabi ...
Khaleej Times,

Zee proposes cricket tri-series in Abu Dhabi Mar 18, 2006
India, Pakistan and a third country could be playing an annual triangular One-Day Series in the US, Abu Dhabi or Holland if the two South Asian countries ...
Hindustan Times,

Abu Dhabi focus on investment in emerging areas Mar 22, 2006
Abu Dhabi's main investment arm is looking to invest more of the country's petrodollars in emerging markets, including in privatisation deals in the Middle East ...
Financial Times,

$8bn Najmat Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Mar 22, 2006
Abu Dhabi-based Reem Investments has unveiled its massive $8bn Najmat Abu Dhabi real estate island project on Al Reem Island. The ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi Holding to organize a workshop on Corporate Governance Mar 19, 2006
Abu Dhabi Holding organizes a special workshop for its board of directors and key business Community leaders in order to provide a good overview of corporate ...
AME Info,

National Bank of Abu Dhabi to host Chief Risk Officers' Forum Mar 23, 2006
National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) is hosting the next MENA Chief Risk Officers' (CRO) Forum. The forum, which brings together Chief ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi Motors, BMW awards Mar 22, 2006
Abu Dhabi Motors topped BMW Group's regional customer satisfaction survey for 2005, and scored 96.1% on the BMW Quality Management Assurance rating, the ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi Airports Company adopts new plans Mar 16, 2006
Abu Dhabi — In line with the Abu Dhabi Government's vision to increase the potential for private sector participation in the drive for economic development ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network,

Etihad’s Muscat-Abu Dhabi service to help boost tourism Mar 20, 2006
UAE), which is all set to cement existing ties between Oman and the UAE when it launches its new daily service between Muscat and Abu Dhabi, this Sunday, on ...
Times of Oman,

New US$8 Billion project in Abu Dhabi - Najmat Abu Dhabi Mar 22, 2006
Reem Investments, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, is to launch an US$ 8 billion (AED 30 billion) real estate island project in Abu Dhabi. ...
ASIATravelTips.com,

$8b Abu Dhabi real estate island project Mar 23, 2006
Reem Investments, the Abu Dhabi-based investment company, has announced a $8 billion (AED 30 billion) real estate island project in Abu Dhabi. ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Business Briefs Column Mar 22, 2006
By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Mar. 22--BEMCO, $275M FINANCE FOR DIA: Bemco Contracting, a specialist in building ...
International News Service,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Business Briefs Column Mar 20, 2006
By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Mar. 20--SAUDI EXPATS CAN BUY SHARES: Saudi Arabia will allow 6m foreign residents ...
International News Service,

Abu Dhabi: Mirfa Hotel enjoys 235 per cent increase in profits Mar 22, 2006
Part of the Danat Hotels & Resorts collection, the four-star property set on Abu Dhabi’s west coast has experienced a rise in business over the past year and ...
Mena Report,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, travel briefs column Mar 20, 2006
...(AME Info (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Mar. 20--MISSONI HOTEL FOR THE PALM: Rezidor SAS ...
TMCnet

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, oil and gas briefs ... Mar 16, 2006
...(AME Info (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Mar. 16--KEC TO RUN OMAN FIELD: Kuwait Energy Company ...
TMCnet

Reem Investments unveils Dh30 billion project - Najmat Abu Dhabi Mar 23, 2006
Reem Investments has unveiled the Dh30 billion residential and commercial projects for residents and expatriates on Abu Dhabi's Al Reem island. ...
Gowealthy.com,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, oil and gas briefs ... Mar 20, 2006
...(AME Info (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Mar. 20--VLCC RATES UNDER PRESSURE: Rates for Very ...
TMCnet

$8bn Najmat Abu Dhabi launched Mar 22, 2006
Najmat Abu Dhabi (Star of Abu Dhabi), the company's first project in the UAE, will be a 20 million sq ft (186 hectares) community on Al Reem Island, off the ...
Trade Arabia,

India, Pak to play matches in Abu Dhabi Mar 23, 2006
...“The Abu Dhabi Friendship Cup will be the start of a long-term plan, the details of which will be discussed by the two boards soon,� Khan told reporters ...
Gulf Times,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Business Briefs Column Mar 21, 2006
By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Mar. ... Shares dropped in Abu Dhabi by 1.06 percent, in Kuwait by 1.43 percent, and in Qatar by 0.58 percent. ...
International News Service,

Abu Dhabi takes first step towards airport privatisation Mar 16, 2006
Abu Dhabi's Government has created a new corporatised organisation to oversee airport management, marking a first step towards privatisation of the airport ...
الإتحاد العربي للنقل الجوي,

Abu Dhabi: Indian Cook Finds Visa Page Missing Mar 18, 2006
Mustafa Palahodi Mohammad was detained at Abu Dhabi International Airport last week because he had no UAE entry permit. The immigration ...
Daijiworld.com,

Beacon Education launches AED 100 million school in Abu Dhabi Mar 22, 2006
Yesterday Beacon Education launched its fourth school, Raha International School, in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. From Left to ...
AME Info,

5TH anniversary celebrations at Abu Dhabi Mall Mar 22, 2006
...'Abu Dhabi Mall has always believed that the mall should be a relaxing, enjoyable shopping experience that offers families a pleasant outing experience. ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi University win all-women soccer tournament Mar 23, 2006
The tournament, which was won by Abu Dhabi University, was organised by Dubai Ladies Club, the UAE’s only women’s football club and supported by Super Fund ...
Khaleej Times,

JORDAN PARTICIPATES IN ABU DHABI CONFERENCE Mar 16, 2006
AMMAN, MARCH 16(PETRA) -- JORDAN WILL PARTICIPATE IN A CONFERENCE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) IN ABU DHABI. ...
Jordan News Agency (Petra),

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank spearheads Emiratisation by signing MOU ... Mar 21, 2006
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority (TANMIA ...
AME Info,

UAE and Korean military officials meet in Abu Dhabi Mar 19, 2006
Abu Dhabi, March. 19, (BNA) Chief of Staff of UAE Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Hamad Mohammed Al Rumaithi, received here on ...
Bahrain News Agency,

Abu Dhabi govt restructuring to spur efficiency, productivity Mar 5, 2006
ABU DHABI — Under the directives of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Shaikh ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi gears up for big tourism boom Mar 9, 2006
There is a severe hotel room shortage in Abu Dhabi hindering efforts to boost the emirate's tourism industry, but the good news is that the private sector is ...
AME Info,

ITB Berlin opens today, and Abu Dhabi launches massive promotional ... Mar 7, 2006
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is taking part in ITB Berlin, a prime marketplace regarded as a driving force behind the world's tourism industry, which ...
AME Info,

Sponsors give big boost to Abu Dhabi Real Estate & Investment Show Mar 14, 2006
Other major sponsors include Gold Sponsor Amlak Finance, Associate Sponsors Al Qudra Holdings, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank, Eldiar were ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi claim Inter-Gulf netball championship Mar 3, 2006
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi avenged the solitary point defeat in last year’s final over their Dubai counterparts to annex the Qatar Airways Inter-Gulf netball ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi Motors celebrates most successful year in 2005 Mar 11, 2006
Abu Dhabi Motors, the exclusive importer for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce cars in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, had it most successful year in 2005, scooping a number of ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi's real estate developers need to urgently involve ... Mar 13, 2006
An expert has warned that Abu Dhabi's real estate developers have to work closely with public sector officials to immediately address traffic issues arising ...
AME Info,

Al Ghazal Golf Club and DHL UAE announce Abu Dhabi Men's Open ... Mar 13, 2006
Al Ghazal Golf Club, owned by Abu Dhabi Duty Free, and DHL UAE, the country's leading express logistics provider, today announced the 33rd Abu Dhabi Men's Open ...
AME Info,

Sorouh places Central Park in Shams Abu Dhabi Mar 13, 2006
Sorouh Real Estate has invited four international Landscape/Architectural firms to participate in a competition to design the Central Park in Shams Abu Dhabi. ...
AME Info,

Abu Dhabi tourism firms sign lucrative deals at ITB Berlin Mar 12, 2006
A senior official of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) said today that tour operators and hospitality industry firms from Abu Dhabi signed lucrative deals ...
AME Info,

Letter From Abu Dhabi Mar 7, 2006
After even a short walking tour of the new Emirates Palace hotel on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, a visitor might well start to wonder: is there anything here that ...
New York Times,

Abu Dhabi flexes its financial muscle 03 Dec 2005
Palace, an extravagant fusion of marble, gold and crystal that cost hundreds of millions of dollars, is the most obvious sign that Abu Dhabi is catching the ...
The Financial Express,

Democracy, property law and Dubai realty prices 03 Dec 2005
UAE is to hold elections for the first time to the Federal National Council should be welcome news to local property owners, as was the Abu Dhabi property law ...
AME Info,

Over 200 take part in National Day Regatta 03 Dec 2005
ABU DHABI — More than 200 competitors participated in the UAE National Day Regatta organised by the Emirates Sailing School (ESS), of the Emirates Heritage ...
Khaleej Times,

Bird flu ‘phobia’ hits UAE poultry industry 03 Dec 2005
By Atef Hanafi. ABU DHABI — The UAE poultry industry is facing a real crisis due to bird flu ‘phobia’, which has gripped majority of white meat consumers. ...
Khaleej Times,

Dubai opens ski resort 03 Dec 2005
Experts from the world's driest countries gathered for a two-day conference in neighbouring Abu Dhabi to explore re-using contaminated water. ...
Guardian Unlimited,

UAE Plans to buy helicopters for security forces 03 Dec 2005
General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid quotes him as saying the UAE intends to buy more helicopters for the security forces in Dubai , Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. ...
Tactical Report,

Nissan car sales shoot up 50pc in Abu Dhabi Dec 1, 2005
ABU DHABI — Nissan car sales in Abu Dhabi went up by 50 per cent to 9200 units during the 11-months of the year against 6750 units sold during the same ...
Khaleej Times,

Ferrari Theme Park Planned for Abu Dhabi Dec 2, 2005
ABU DHABI — Ferrari and Dubai-based company Aldar Properties will develop a theme park here dedicated to the Ferrari brand. The ...
Edmunds.com/Inside Line,

Ten teams for Abu Dhabi beach volleyball event Nov 30, 2005
By Our Sports Reporter. DUBAI — Ten teams will compete in a two-day beach volleyball tournament in Abu Dhabi to mark the UAE National Day. ...
Khaleej Times,

'Abu Dhabi plans to become economic powerhouse' Nov 29, 2005
ABU DHABI— Chairman Abu Dhabi Economic and Planning Department (ADEPD) Shaikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the emirate has ambitious plans and ...
Khaleej Times,

JC Maclean Hotelier Awards Recognize Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Nov 30, 2005
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi F&B Manager, Taj Eddin Sultan, was one of three candidates in the region nominated for the prestigious JC Maclean Hotelier Award for F&B ...
Al-Bawaba,

'Abu Dhabi plans to become economic powerhouse' Nov 30, 2005
ABU DHABI, 30 Nov, 05 (WAM) - Chairman Abu Dhabi Economic and Planning Department (ADEPD) Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the emirate has ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Financial Briefs Column Nov 30, 2005
By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Nov. 30--DLALA TAKES OVER BROKERAGE: Two Qatari brokerage firms, Dlala Brokerage and ...
Black Enterprise,

Abu Dhabi hosts meeting on Arab World Heritage Nov 30, 2005
ABU DHABI, 30 Nov, 05 (WAM) - Under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Abu Dhabi hosts for the ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Syrian business council in Abu Dhabi starts Nov 30, 2005
Syria's Ambassador to United Arab Emirates, Riad Naasan Agha, has described the establishment of the Syrian Business Council (SBC) in Abu Dhabi as an important ...
Arabic News

FAMCO's Abu Dhabi operations energised by new state-of-the-art ... Dec 1, 2005
Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company), an Al-Futtaim Group company, has recently completed the enhancement of its operations in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, unveiling the ...
AME Info,

Scurr regains Abu Dhabi Open Nov 26, 2005
ABU DHABI — KS Kim’s run of victories in the Abu Dhabi women's Open came to an abrupt halt when Angela Scurr stole the show by six shots to regain the ...
Khaleej Times,

Paltel to be listed on Abu Dhabi bourse Nov 27, 2005
ABU DHABI — In a landmark development, the Palestine Telecommunication Company (Paltel) yesterday signed an agreement to get its shares listed on the Abu ...
Khaleej Times,

New construction projects in Abu Dhabi to exceed Dh. 47 billion by ... Nov 26, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 26 November 2005 (WAM)-- Over Dh. 47 billion worth of new construction projects in Abu Dhabi including commercial and ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Exhibition of ancient fossils opens in Abu Dhabi Nov 26, 2005
ABU DHABI, 26 Nov, 05 (WAM) - Ancient fossils from the Late Miocene period, around eight million years ago, found in Abu Dhabi's Western region, are on display ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Abu Dhabi eyes $12.8bn deals Nov 26, 2005
The UAE is expected to announce construction tenders for over Dh47 billion ($12.80 billion) worth of new projects in Abu Dhabi in the next two years, the Wam ...
Trade Arabia,

Four dredging contractors shortlisted for new district in Abu ... Nov 25, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 26 Nov. 05 (WAM)--ALDAR Properties PJSC announced on Saturday that it had short listed four dredging and reclamation ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

ICAO to conduct exclusive airport security audit on Abu Dhabi ... Nov 27, 2005
Under the guidance of HE Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Civil Aviation, and based on the general policy of the ...
Al-Bawaba,

PalTel plans listing on Abu Dhabi Securities Market Nov 28, 2005
As from the week beginning 05 December, 30 percent of PalTel's shares will also be listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM). ...
Telecom Paper (subscription),

Abu Dhabi-Dubai power grid work under way Nov 26, 2005
The first electricity inter-connection between Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of the Dh850 million Emirates National Grid will be commissioned next March, senior ...
Trade Arabia,

ICAO chooses Abu Dhabi airport for implementing new safety ... Nov 26, 2005
...ds Abu Dhabi, 26 Nov.2005(WAM)--The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has chosen Abu Dhabi international Air port to implement its new civil ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority to partticpate at Barcelona travel ... Nov 28, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 28 Nov.2005(WAM)--Following its successful participation at the world Travel Mart in London recently , the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) will ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

AB139 Delivered To Abu Dhabi Aviation Nov 27, 2005
...the Dubai Airshow. The aircraft on display was delivered last week to Abu Dhabi Aviation and is marketed by Royal Jet. It is the ...
Aero-News Network,

ABU DHABI GAY WEDDING ENDS IN JAIL Nov 28, 2005
Abu Dhabi police have arrested 26 homosexual men for attending a mass wedding in a hotel near the city, reports AFP. Homosexuality ...
Media Line,

English College, Abu Dhabi emerge joint champions Nov 19, 2005
ABU DHABI — The English College denied Abu Dhabi from repeating their preliminary round victory by holding them to a 5-5 result in the final to share the ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi forming new Dh1.5 billion company Nov 24, 2005
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi is in the process of setting up a Dh1.5 billion company called Binah to take over the assets of an existing cement manufacturing unit ...
Khaleej Times,

Debut edition of GETEX Abu Dhabi 2005 opens Nov 17, 2005
Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Education, on Wednesday inaugurated the debut edition of Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) Abu Dhabi 2005, the Middle ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi mini and youth rugby tournament a grand success Nov 20, 2005
ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi mini and youth rugby tournament has come to stay — the confirmation came at the end of two enthralling days of competition and ...
Khaleej Times,

Qasim’s spell spurs Abu Dhabi Duty Free to splendid victory Nov 21, 2005
ABU DHABI — Mohammed Qasim bowled Abu Dhabi Duty Free to a facile three wickets victory over Abu Dhabi Gentlemen in the UAE Xchange division-two cricket ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi to channelise energy resources into heavy industry Nov 18, 2005
ABU DHABI—The government of Abu Dhabi will make use of its energy resources to diversify into heavy industry, according to Shaikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ...
Khaleej Times,

Impressive run by Abu Dhabi clubs Nov 22, 2005
ABU DHABI — It’s still early days, but the round seven results indicates the Emirates league is heading for another showdown between the three Abu Dhabi ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi to crown Asian champion apprentice tonight Nov 20, 2005
ABU DHABI — Tonight’s opening race meeting here at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club would crown the Emirates Racing Association’s first Asian apprentice ...
Khaleej Times,

Air France to open Logistics Centre in Abu Dhabi Nov 23, 2005
DUBAI — Air France Industries, is setting up a component logistics centre at Abu Dhabi airport to enhance its customer service for Boeing 777 and Airbus ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi to focus on heavy industry, says Hamed Nov 18, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 18 November, 2005 (WAM) -- The government of Abu Dhabi will make use of its energy resources to diversify into heavy industry, according to Sheikh ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Al Gurm, the Latest Abu Dhabi Resort Nov 23, 2005
Big doings in Abu Dhabi. Just a few weeks ago we mentioned the upcoming Ferrari World project now it has been announced that there ...
Luxist,

Abu Dhabi witnessing huge development: DSSCB chief Nov 18, 2005
ABU DHABI, 19 Nov, 05 (WAM) - Dr Juan bin Salem Al Dhahiri, Chairman of the Department of Social Services and Commercial Buildings (DSSCB), popularly known as ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Abu Dhabi to privatise non-strategic sectors Nov 18, 2005
The UAE emirate of Abu Dhabi, which is vying to become a key business and tourism centre, plans to privatise certain sectors and diversify its economy away ...
Trade Arabia,

By-laws to Abu Dhabi property law expected Nov 22, 2005
New by-laws detailing the property laws issued earlier this year will be published by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council shortly, a top official said. ...
Trade Arabia,

WEO 05 : MENA Insights launched in Abu Dhabi Nov 21, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 21 Nov.05 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi today hosted the launch of the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2005 : Middle East and North ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Abu Dhabi plans new energy vision Nov 21, 2005
Abu Dhabi plans to announce an "innovative vision" for its energy sector soon, according to a senior government official. The Abu ...
Trade Arabia,

1,224 cases handled by Social Support Centre of Abu Dhabi Nov 17, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 17 Nov. 05 (WAM)--Some 1,224 cases, including family problems, runaway children and suicide attempts, have been handled ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Abu Dhabi, Dubai compete for tourists Nov 23, 2005
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A major tourist resort will be constructed on Abu Dhabi's waterfront at the cost ...
United Press International

Etihad Airways to launch flights between Abu Dhabi and Manchester Nov 17, 2005
Etihad Airways is to launch a daily service between Abu Dhabi and Manchester in the spring of 2006. The flights to Manchester will ...
ASIATravelTips.com,

Abu Dhabi: Teen Prince and Teen Princess Declared Nov 18, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 18 November 2005: India Social Center, Abu Dhabi organised 28th Teen Prince and Teen Princess Beauty Contest at their main hall on 17th November at ...
Bellevision,

Abu Dhabi summit significant: Alawi Nov 19, 2005
Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, minister responsible for foreign affairs, has asserted that the forthcoming Gulf summit, due to be held in Abu Dhabi in December ...
Times of Oman,

ABM completes customized ERP development for DPA of Abu Dhabi Nov 23, 2005
The various users of the ERP shall be using the Solution over LAN and WAN established by DPA to their Data Centre located in the Head Office of DPA at Abu Dhabi ...
Webindia123,

Abu Dhabi to manufacture business jets Nov 23, 2005
The region’s first aircraft manufacturing plant will be set up in Abu Dhabi under a deal signed by Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (Gamco) and UK-based ...
Trade Arabia,

NBAD index gains; DFM index slips Dec 1, 2005
On the Abu Dhabi Securities Market, the banking sector seemed to do fairly well with Abu Dhabi Islamic bank up 3.40 per cent to close Dh5.10 higher at Dh155. ...
Khaleej Times,

After Ilocana OFW’s mysterious death in Abu Dhabi Nov 18, 2005
...had been dead since August 17, 2005, reportedly from suicide after she allegedly leapt to her death from the 17th floor of a building in Abu Dhabi City, United ...
Ilocos Times,

New law expected to help Industrial City of Abu Dhabi Nov 21, 2005
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) has lured some Dh11 billion in investment in the past three years and a new law is expected to bring additional funds, a ...
Al-Bawaba,

$3bn investment in Abu Dhabi Industrial City Nov 21, 2005
The Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) has been able to attract about Dh11 billion ($2.99 billion) investment into the first two stages of the project, said a ...
Trade Arabia,

Abu Dhabi Aviation Appointed by AgustaWestland As An Authorised ... Nov 24, 2005
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce Abu Dhabi Aviation has been appointed as the Agusta Authorised Service Centre in the UAE to ...
Rotorhub (press release),

Abu Dhabi mulls 100pc foreign ownership rights Nov 21, 2005
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi is considering a law that will give 100 per cent ownership rights to foreign investors in designated areas and in certain industries ...
Khaleej Times,

Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers Nov 24, 2005
I have spent time at the Sheraton in Abu Dhabi previously, in the restaurants and the tavern pub, but hadn't stayed there before. ...
North Korea Times,

Abu Dhabi plans production boost Nov 22, 2005
DOHA: Abu Dhabi, the world’s fifth-largest holder of oil reserves, plans to raise oil production capacity 60% to 4mn barrels a day by 2015, the head of its ...
Gulf Times,

Abu Dhabi: Industrial areas spread over 860 square meters Nov 21, 2005
An Abu Dhabi official, Raafat Abdel-Mohsen Al-Suwaymil, said that the number of industrial areas in Abu Dhabi was 44 cities and industrial areas stretching ...
Al-Bawaba,

Abu Dhabi to build 4,000 hotel rooms Nov 22, 2005
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority gave the green light for investment plans to add 4,000 hotel rooms in three years as part of its bid to build 17,000 rooms by ...
Al-Bawaba,

UAE: Diabetes Awareness Campaign at Abu Dhabi on Nov 22 Nov 20, 2005
...or utilization. NMC Hospital, Abu Dhabi is observing "Diabetes Awareness Month" from November 14 to December 14, 2005. The hospital ...
Daijiworld.com,

Etisalat to sponsor 'Emerging Abu Dhabi' Nov 24, 2005
Etisalat will sponsor the 'Emerging Abu Dhabi 2006', an initiative to bring out a comprehensive assessment of the political and economic environment in Abu ...
Trade Arabia,

Air France Industries to open Logistics Center in Abu Dhabi Nov 21, 2005
Air France Industries is setting up a component logistics center at Abu Dhabi airport aimed at enhancing customer service in the Middle East for the portfolio ...
ASIATravelTips.com,

Abdul Rahman Saif leads junior charge in snooker Dec 1, 2005
Up against vastly experienced Ali Mohammed Ali from Abu Dhabi, who has played more matches than Abdul Rahman, the emerging junior prospect started off well. ...
Khaleej Times,

'Emerging Abu Dhabi 2006' launched Nov 13, 2005
ABU DHABI — Under the patronage of General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi, Kuwait May Invest $1 Bln in Chinese Bank, People Say Nov 8, 2005
9 (Bloomberg) -- China may sell a $1 billion stake in its biggest bank to Abu Dhabi and Kuwait government investment funds to help strengthen ties with oil ...
Bloomberg

FERRARI: AMUSEMENT PARK IN ABU DHABI Nov 14, 2005
14 - Ferrari and Aldar Properties have announced an exclusive agreement for the development of an innovative theme park in Abu Dhabi dedicated to the ...
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia,

GETEX Abu Dhabi 2005 to host workshop on child development issues Nov 13, 2005
Trajectory of Children with Conduct Problems' will comprehensively address the crucial issue of deviant child development at the Abu Dhabi debut of GETEX (The ...
AME Info,

Tourists from Europe vital for Abu Dhabi Nov 12, 2005
ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is placing strong emphasis on attracting European tourists to the emirate, as its 57-exhibitor team ...
Khaleej Times,

57 exhibitors to represent Abu Dhabi at World Travel Market in UK Nov 11, 2005
ABU DHABI — Around 57 exhibitors will represent Abu Dhabi at the World Travel Market to be held in London from November 14 to 17. ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi boost for young rugby players Nov 17, 2005
ABU DHABI — The Inaugural Abu Dhabi mini and youth rugby tournament sponsored by Finance House is all set for action here at the Al Ghazal Golf Course ...
Khaleej Times,

Businessmen from GCC states throng Abu Dhabi 01 Oct 2005
By Haseeb Haider. ABU DHABI — Hotels in Abu Dhabi have no rooms available till Ramadan next week. Fast food restaurants have long queues of customers. ...
Khaleej Times,

Capital to host NMC Ramadan Cup 01 Oct 2005
ABU DHABI — The Twenty/20s, the latest fad in cricket, makes it first bow in the capital as the inaugural NMC Ramadan Cup kicks off under lights here at the ...
Khaleej Times,

UAE indices skid on profit-booking 01 Oct 2005
Leading property and banking sector stocks including National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emaar Properties, Union Properties, Dubai Islamic ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network,

Natuzzi opens giant store in Dubai 01 Oct 2005
The giant outlet in Dubai joins Natuzzi showrooms in Beirut and Abu Dhabi, with another set to open this year in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ...
Webindia123,

Hindujas line up core sector kitty 01 Oct 2005
The group would soon float a fund, the proceeds of which would be invested in listed and private infrastructure companies in India, Abu Dhabi and Qatar ...
Calcutta Telegraph,

Abu Dhabi Awards launches Nomination Campaign Sep 29, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 29 September 200%(WAM)--The Abu Dhabi Awards today announced the launch of the award's nomination campaign, set to run until the 21st of October 2005 ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

US gives grant to Abu Dhabi Businesswomen's Council Sep 28, 2005
ABU DHABI — United States under it Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) has provided a financial grant to the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen's Council which ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network,

Cash-Flush Medi-Clinic Signs Deal in Abu Dhabi Sep 27, 2005
...it had signed a co-operation agreement with a firm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore establishing new health-care facilities in Abu Dhabi, a move it ...
AllAfrica.com,

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Business Briefs Column Sep 27, 2005
By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Sep. 25--BAHRAIN LICENCES FOR GCC BANKS: Dubai-based Mashreqbank and Saudi-based Arab ...
Black Enterprise,

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority to sponsor UAE Desert Challenge Sep 25, 2005
DUBAI — The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has put its weight behind the UAE Desert Challenge, which will see French star Stéphane Peterhansel chasing his ...
Khaleej Times,

World’s largest chandeliers to be made for Abu Dhabi Sep 26, 2005
German company has won a project worth eight million dollars to design and install the largest chandeliers in the world at a mosque in Abu Dhabi, Wam reported ...
Khaleej Times,

Abu Dhabi announces the launch of the Abu Dhabi Awards Sep 25, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 25 September 05 (WAM) - Under the leadership of the President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and through the auspices of General Sheikh ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Gulf investors rush to Dubai and Abu Dhabi Sep 25, 2005
ABU DHABI — Hotel room rates in Abu Dhabi have multiplied with occupancy crossing 150 per cent, while the UAE dirham has gained slightly against the Saudi ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network,

Abu Dhabi Securities Market Sep 24, 2005
DUBAI — Leading UAE stock indices reported modest gains yesterday with the UAE benchmark, the National Bank of Abu Dhabi General Index gaining 33 points to ...
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Medi-Clinic, Abu Dhabi group signs deal Sep 26, 2005
Southern African private healthcare group, Medi-Clinic Corporation (MCC, MDC) and United Eastern Medical Services (UEMS) of Abu Dhabi have signed an agreement ...
Sunday Times,

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates Western Region's First 'TAMM' ... Sep 26, 2005
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates Western Region's First 'TAMM' Centre Abu Dhabi, 26 Sept. 05 (WAM) - General Sheikh Mohammed Bin ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Medi-Clinic signs co-op deal with Abu Dhabi group Sep 26, 2005
MEDI-CLINIC Corporation and United Eastern Medical Services of Abu Dhabi have signed an agreement which the parties say heralds a new era of international co ...
Business Day,

French business delegation visits Abu Dhabi Municipality Sep 26, 2005
Abu Dhabi, Sept. 26, 05 (WAM)--A meeting was held here Monday between the Abu Dhabi Municipality officials and a visiting French ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Abu Dhabi Securities Market Sep 25, 2005
ABU DHABI — Aldar Properties PJSC yesterday announced that it has awarded the contract for construction, completion and maintenance of the first 280 villas ...
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Abu Dhabi Securities Market Sep 25, 2005
RAKBank, a fast growing local bank, yesterday announced a strategic alliance with HDFC Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India. ...
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Abu Dhabi CP receives Central African President Sep 25, 2005
Abu Dhabi, Sept. 25, (BNA) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Shaikh Mohammed ...
Bahrain News Agency,

Abu Dhabi plans to build $11b new hotels by 2010 Sep 18, 2005
ABU DHABI—The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which was created last year to develop the emirate's tourism infrastructure and market the emirate as a ...
Khaleej Times,

Sorouh appoints architects for Shams Abu Dhabi project Sep 18, 2005
...today, Sorouh Real Estate has announced the appointment of the lead design architects for Sorouh's landmark development project 'Shams Abu Dhabi' on AL Reem ...
AME Info,

Empost signs agreement with Abu Dhabi Police Department of ... Sep 21, 2005
Empost, the UAE's national courier company, has recently signed an agreement with the Department of Security Affairs and Ports of Abu Dhabi Police to deliver ...
AME Info,

Gulf Air: Abu Dhabi Govt's Pullout Won't Affect Business Sep 16, 2005
BANGKOK (Dow Jones)--Gulf Air said Friday the pullout of Abu Dhabi's government doesn't affect its operation and business strategy as it still has full support ...
Yahoo! News

Abu Dhabi smash Sharjah Wanderers Sep 17, 2005
DUBAI — Abu Dhabi turned on the power in the second half to begin the Arabian Gulf League season with a 33pts-7 victory over Sharjah Wanderers. ...
Khaleej Times,

NRC affiliation to move from GAHS to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's ... Sep 19, 2005
The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) will now be under the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court. An order to that effect was issued ...
Dubai Interact,

NRC affiliation to move from GAHS to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's ... Sep 18, 2005
Abu Dhabi, Sep. 18, 2005 (WAM) -- The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) will now be under the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court. ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,

Abu Dhabi Securities Market Sep 19, 2005
...on real estate counters including Emaar, Arabtec, Amlak and Union Properties while a few banking stocks including the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi ...
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SOROUH APPOINTS ARCHITECTS FOR SHAMS ABU DHABI PROJECT Sep 19, 2005
...today, Sorouh Real Estate has announced the appointment of the lead design architects for Sorouh's landmark development project ‘ Shams Abu Dhabi “ on AL ...
DPM News Agency (Press Release),

Outdoor security cameras planned for Abu Dhabi City Sep 20, 2005
ABU DHABI — 20 September 2005: Abu Dhabi will have state-of-the-art outdoor security cameras, a move which puts the capital city on the map of a few cities ...
Daijiworld.com,

Empost signs agreement with Abu Dhabi Police's Department of ... Sep 21, 2005
Empost, the UAE's national courier company, has recently signed an agreement with the Department of Security Affairs and ports of Abu Dhabi Police to deliver ...
DPM News Agency (Press Release),

Abu Dhabi Securities Market Sep 17, 2005
While the UAE benchmark National Bank of Abu Dhabi Index gained 168 points to close at 18,150 points, the Dubai Financial Market Index jumped 2.8 per cent to ...
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Abu Dhabi Securities Market Sep 19, 2005
...come as a big surprise to anybody even remotely involved in the banking sector of the country, in which banks such as National Bank of Abu Dhabi, National Bank ...
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Abu Dhabi departments to penalise traders manipulating commodity ... Sep 15, 2005
Abu Dhabi, 15 September 2005(WAM)--The Department of Planning and Economy in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the Department of Municipalities and Agriculture ...
WAM - Emirates News Agency,





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