Global Financial Markets Forum Begins

The 2013 Global Financial Markets Forum (GFMF) kicked-off today in Abu Dhabi by speeches from UAE and European leading policy makers who praised the phenomenal growth and rising influence of the UAE and provided analysis on the European situation.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

TAQA Invites Companies To Qualify For UAE’s First Waste-To-Energy Plant

TAQA, the global energy company based in Abu Dhabi, has invited companies to submit qualifications ahead of tendering the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the UAE’s first waste-to-energy plant.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

Etihad Airways Statement

Etihad Airways can confirm the airline has concluded a transaction with Jet Airways to purchase the Indian carrier’s three pairs of Heathrow slots for US$70 million.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

Abu Dhabi Festival Dedicates Multiple Platforms To Educating And Inspiring The Next Generation

The Abu Dhabi Festival will continue its deep and long-standing tradition of investing in innovative, world-class educational outreach initiatives to inspire and nurture the next generation of artists across UAE during its landmark 10th edition, to take place from March 3-31, 2013.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Issues First Uridashi Bond

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has launched a 15-year Uridashi bond worth US$16.6 million (AED 60.1 million), which is the first of its kind from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and allowed NBAD to directly access Japanese retail investors.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi Inaugurates ADIB’s Women Banking Center

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority - Shurooq, Deputy Chairperson of Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC), inaugurated the latest ADIB’s Women Banking center "Dana", at SLC.

Emirate:  Sharjah

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

ADIB Redefines Islamic Banking As Ethical Banking At The "12th Euromoney Islamic Finance Summit"

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial institution, today made the case for the viability of Islamic finance as an ethical and sustainable business model that is becoming increasingly attractive to global consumers.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

An Emphatic Thumbs Up For Emiratisation At Sharjah Career Show

Several of the 46 commercial banks and nine representative offices were present at the National Career Show, offering jobs in their main offices and branches in the country, besides planning to recruit for their impending expansions and training programmes.

Emirate:  Sharjah

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

Rising Opportunities In Education Sector Beckon Private Sector

The private sector needs to invest more to keep pace with increasing demand for higher education in the region, according to industry stakeholders who took part in the just-concluded International Education Show at Expo Centre Sharjah.

Emirate:  Sharjah

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Read more

DIFC Hosts The Celebrated Art Nights @ Gate Village On Wednesday 27th February

DIFC Art Nights returns once again with an eclectic collection combining art, design, music and exquisite cuisine, guaranteed to thrill the UAE’s art enthusiasts.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 26, 2013

Read more