Singapore Airlines to cut first class flights to Abu Dhabi route
Submitted by Sadik Al Rumaithi on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:47
Singapore Airlines' new Airbus A330-300 aircraft will be without first class cabins during its way ahead to Abu Dhabi. The move is seen as an effort by the airline to make the judicious use of space as more travelers have started to use economy class in line with their plans to reduce spending.
Abu Dhabi's Foreign Trade Touches 112 billion Dirhams
Submitted by Faarooq Mehmood on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:42
In a clear reflection of rise in its commercial activities, Abu Dhabi recoded significant jump in its foreign trade that surged over nine percent to stand at 112.071 billion dirhams in the year 2009, according to the figures released by Abu Dhabi Customs Department.
Abu Dhabi needs to be more liberal for media
Submitted by Rehan Rachid on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:33
Rupert Murdoch, the CEO of News Corp., said that media sector have to take more risk to build strong foundation in the Middle-East. Opening media sector for the foreign players and reducing censorship are the way outs for the media sector to flourish in the region.
Ford challengers have tough times in dirt ridden Mexican roads
Submitted by Kadir bin Rashid on Sat, 03/06/2010 - 19:50
Dry and dirty conditions prevailing in Mexico hampered the prospective of BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team for the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship. The dirt roads made Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila and championship leaders Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen to put something extra to reach at the finish.
ADIBF hardens stance against copyright violators
Submitted by Rehan Rachid on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 19:44
The copyright infringement by the Al Mass publishing house at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair cost dearly to the firm as the management has fined and banned the firm from the event for the next five years. The Egyptian publishing house making its first appearance at the event is reportedly violated copyright law by illegally using the contents of CDs and education materials.
Abu Dhabi to support downgraded companies
Submitted by Sadik Al Rumaithi on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 19:34
In an apparent bid to appease associated companies which have been downgraded by Moody's Investors Service Inc, the UAE government has expressed its commitment to continue supporting these firms in future as well.
Etihad Airways aims to attract more Tourists to the Emirates
Submitted by Sadik Al Rumaithi on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 21:24
To attract more tourists to visit Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways is launching a company that shall organize desert safaris, hotel stays and other services.
The company, Hala Abu Dhabi, shall be headquartered in the capital and most of the professionals working for the company shall be Emiratis.
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