Treasure of the World’s Cultures exhibition a huge success (12 July 2012)
The ongoing Treasures of the World’s Cultures exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat has so far received more than 30,000 visitors including ambassadors from over 20 countries and more than 4,000 students.
Wego.com signs Etihad Airways as searches soar across the Middle East (12 July 2012)
Leading travel metasearch site, Wego.com has signed a global partnership agreement with Etihad Airways, the fastest growing network carrier in aviation history and the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
Amadeus Gulf Inaugurates New Headquarters In Abu Dhabi And Appoints New Managing Director (11 July 2012)
Amadeus Gulf today inaugurated its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi, close to the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The strategic move, aimed at complementing the fast-growing Gulf travel and tourism sector, follows the recent appointment of Graham Nichols as Managing Director of Amadeus Gulf.
National Geographic Chronicles Abu Dhabi’s Natural History (11 July 2012)
For the first time since its founding in 1888, The National Geographic, and jointly by Total Abu Al Bukhoosh and the Total Foundation, have recently released a new special book about the natural and wild life in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Sharjah Museums Department Organises Outstanding Guide Programme For Fourth Consecutive Year (11 July 2012)
The innovative five-day programme aimed to teach young participants aged 12 to 15 about the value of museums in local and international communities, and on how to lead visitors through the museum in a manner that would capture and hold their interest.
Tens Of Thousands Of Turtle Lovers Cheer On Murjana As She Crosses The Finish Line Of The Great Gulf Turtle Race (11 July 2012)
Emirates Wildlife Society in association with WWF (EWS-WWF) has announced this year’s winner of The Great Gulf Turtle Race, which has roused enormous public support for turtle conservation in the region. The race has come to a close after four weeks, and one turtle has been crowned the winner.
Abu Dhabi Embarks On Globe-Trotting Grand Prix Promotion (10 July 2012)
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority is gearing up for a globe-trotting summer promotional tour designed to heighten international footfall at this November’s Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi top selling market for BMW Group Middle East with record sales in first half of 2012 (10 July 2012)
Abu Dhabi Motors has maintained its leading position as the best performing BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce dealer in the Middle East for the first six months of 2012.
GCAS Offers the first ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Training Developers Course (10 July 2012)
The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports Company, announced today that it has concluded the first ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Training Developers Course (TDC) held in the Middle East region in April, 2012.
Masdar Institute Gearing Up To Commission Region’s First Cleanroom Lab By This Year-End (10 July 2012)
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced it is gearing up to begin operations at the region’s first cleanroom laboratory by the end of this year.