Accor Expands Its Presence In Saudi Arabia With A New Novotel Project In Jeddah

The new hotel joins Accor’s rapidly expanding KSA network, which currently includes 12 hotels representing over 3,000 rooms.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Former Champion Barmasai Plans Winning Return to Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Two years after the biggest win of his running career, Kenya’s David Barmasai returns to the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 25 with a wealth of international experience under his belt and his sights set on another victory at the world’s richest marathon.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Elevation Burger To Open Its First Store In Dubai

Elevation Burger serves 100% organic burgers made from 100% grass-fed beef and fries cooked in olive oil. Not only do the burgers taste great but, even the meals are better with less fat and fewer calories than other burger chains.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Zayed Future Energy Prize Organises School Outreach Programme to Promote Knowledge Transfer and Best

As part of the outreach initiative, during the upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the students aged between 15 and 18 years, will visit private and public schools based in Abu Dhabi seeking to exchange ideas on sustainability and renewable energy projects.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Our Chairman Receives Prestigious ’Rome Award’

The award was presented to Sheikh Sultan at a prestigious ceremony at Emirates Palace by the Honourable Davide Bordoni, Rome’s Deputy Mayor for Productive Activities, Employment and Coastline.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Water Connection: Addressing Water Supply, Reuse And Treatment Capacity At IWS

With governments urgently seeking new ways to address their clean water supply and wastewater treatment challenges, particularly in arid regions like the Middle East, the need for investment to support sustainable water developments and innovations is greater than ever.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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TAQA Expands In North America With Wind Power Investment

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) has agreed to buy a 50% interest in the 205.5 megawatt (MW) Lakefield wind project located in the Midwestern United States from a subsidiary of France-based utility Electricite de France SA (EDF).

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Etihad Cargo Announces Freighter Operations to Guangzhou

The new cargo service will operate every Thursday using an Airbus A330-200F freighter, with a capacity of 68 metric tonnes.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Etihad Airways’ Donations Offer a Warm Respite as Winter Descends on India

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has organised a substantial blanket distribution drive to help underprivileged children survive the harsh winter season in New Delhi.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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Sultan Bin Tahnoon Receives Prestigious ’Rome Award’

The award was presented to Sheikh Sultan at a prestigious ceremony at Emirates Palace by the Honourable Davide Bordoni, Rome’s Deputy Mayor for Productive Activities, Employment and Coastline.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 9, 2013

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