DED Gives Three Months For Full Implementation Of Signage Organizing Regulations (3 April 2012)
The DED said that it had already started applying the first phase of the new commercial signage regulations from 26th of March, 2012 as part of its project to improve the external appearance of shops, in Abu Dhabi main branch and the branches of Al Bateen and Abu Dhabi Chamber.
Emirati-Korean Friendship Society Launched (3 April 2012)
The Emirati-Korea Friendship Society (EKFS) was launched Monday to promote cultural exchange between the two countries and build more bridges between the two communities.
Environment Agency Develops Master Plan To Combat Threat Of Water Shortages In Abu Dhabi (3 April 2012)
The master plan calls for the adoption of stringent eco-friendly measures to increase water production in Abu Dhabi and urges government implementation of water policies to reduce wastage.
Etihad Airways Adds 500,000 Passengers As Revenues Surge 28 Per Cent In Q1 (3 April 2012)
Etihad Airways continued its industry-leading growth in the first quarter of 2012, with a 28 per cent rise in revenue to US$ 989 million over the corresponding period in 2011 and passenger numbers soaring by 500,000 to 2.4 million.
Gulftainer Welcomes Largest Ever Vessel Into Khorfakkan Container Terminal (3 April 2012)
The largest vessel ever to have docked at Sharjah-based Gulftainer’s Khorfakkan Container Terminal arrived on 2nd April on its first voyage from the Far East.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Saud Al Qasimi; Crown Prince Of Ras Al Khaimah Inaugurates Daycare Center At RAK Hospital (3 April 2012)
H.H. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Saud Al Qasimi; Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, today inaugurated the first and only dedicated ’Daycare centre’ in Northern Emirates at RAK Hospital.
Kalimat Sells Worldwide Turkish Rights For Three Books To Turkish Publisher (3 April 2012)
Sharjah-based Kalimat Publishing House has sold the worldwide Turkish publishing rights for Al Bint Al Saghira Allati, Himar Jaddi, and Ouhibou Aalami to the children’s book publisher Erdem, based in Istanbul.
Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation Extends Partnership Agreement With UNRWA (3 April 2012)
The agreement was signed by Mohammed Haji Al Khouri, Director-General of the Foundation and Filippo Grandi, Commissioner-General of UNRWA.
Preparations Afoot For Abu Dhabi International Conference On Women’s Sports (3 April 2012)
The Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy has been continuing its efforts to host the International Conference on Women’s Sports at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi under the theme: "Sports, Health and Happiness" from April 10- 11.
Race To Register: Tri Yas Attracts Athletes From Across The Region (3 April 2012)
In less than two weeks, on 13 April athletes from across the region will descend on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit for the second annual Tri Yas triathlon.
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