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Emirati women impress Young Future Energy Leaders Theater

At the 2012 World Future Energy Summit, a group of young Emirati women showed how they are leading the way on energy and climate change

Abu Dhabi Ranks among World’s Safest Cities in 2015

Abu Dhabi is the 25th safest city in the world and the safest city in the Middle East. According to the latest Safe Cities...

84% of UAE Residents Are Happy

The United Arab Emirates ranked as the 14th happiest nation in the world in last year’s Happiness Index by the United Nations. Now a...

Renewable Energy is the future of mankind, India’s minister Dr Farooq...

An exclusive interview with Dr Farooq Abdullah, India's renewable energy minister ahead of the official opening of World Future Energy Summit 2012 in Abu Dhabi

Seven Remarkable Individuals Honoured at the Seventh Abu Dhabi Awards Ceremony

In a celebration held at Emirates Palace this evening, seven extraordinary individuals were recognised for their generous and worthwhile deeds at the seventh Abu...

UAE Consumer Confidence Rises Steadily

UAE consumer confidence increases with a steady pace, according the the most recent Consumer Confidence report. Nielsen's survey concluded that consumers in the Emirates are...

CNN launches Global Exchange from Abu Dhabi

Launching November 7th, the new prime time business show airs Sunday – Thursdays at 9pm UAE, live from Abu Dhabi

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Among the World’s Top Financial Centres

This year, both Dubai and Abu Dhabi managed to become two of the leading financial centres in the Middle East. In addition, these UAE’s...

2015 Cost of Living Survey: Dubai and Abu Dhabi Most Expensive...

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been ranked as the 23rd and 33rd most expensive cities to live in (respectively) according to Mercer’s 2015 Cost...

Emirati Woman Appears among Top 100 Global Thinkers of 2014

Along with leading scientists, influential politicians and technological breakthroughs, an Emirati woman was ranked among the Top 100 Global Thinkers of 2014. The list...

Abu Dhabi Plans to Set Up a Financial Free Zone

Abu Dhabi is preparing to establish a financial free zone which will be similar to the one in Dubai. The aim of this financial...

Abu Dhabi Real Estate market maintains positive performance

Jones Lang LaSalle has released its Q3 2013 Abu Dhabi Market Overview report covering the office, residential, retail and hospitality market

Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Announced

Eid Al Adha public holidays for employees of ministries and federal government departments will be from Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 and work will resume...

New electronic system for tenders launched

DoF starts publishing its tenders electronically The Department of Finance  recently completed a project to operate electronic tendering systems and electronic registration of suppliers and...

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Performance in Q2 of 2013, Report

Selective sub-markets in Abu Dhabi continue to recover Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate investment and advisory firm, has released its second quarter (Q2)...

New Year Public Holiday Announced

UAE' Ministry of Labour has declared Thursday, 1st January, 2015, as official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the country to celebrate...

Zayed Future Energy Prize Recognises 2013 Finalists

Following the distinguished Zayed Future Energy Prize awards ceremony last night (15 January) that honored eight winners across five categories, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, president...

Etihad Towers commences leasing of luxurious homes and offices

Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, the inspiring luxury development by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD), has commenced the leasing of its residential and office elements, which are now ready for handover.