When Amna Al Hashemi was contemplating which dishes to add to the menu of her new restaurant, Mitts and Trays in Dubai’s City Walk Phase 2, she sat down, closed her eyes and tried to think of the dishes that evoked her happiest memories. If these dishes stirred up good memories for her, she surmised, then they’d do the same for her customers. Madras chicken curry was […]
ABU DHABI // The UAE is focused on tourism as one of the main pillars of the post-oil economy, Sultan Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has said. Under the directives of the country’s leadership, the Emirates has developed an economic system based on diversity, innovation and sustainability that achieved an 8.7 per cent GDP growth worth Dh134 billion during 2015, said the minister in an interview with […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 23, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Comedy show Attend Comedy at the Greek and have some fun with the Yalla Laughs crew, featuring top local and regional comedians including Marwan Al Hashimi, Jon Boulton, Christian Plouvier, Akshay Ahuja, […]
ABU DHABI // Emiratis and expatriates across Abu Dhabi can get free flu vaccinations by visiting primary healthcare centres run by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, Seha. The initiative is in line with efforts by the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi, Haad, to reduce the spread of infectious diseases among the community. Haad explained that the vaccination is available for all, with priority given to groups […]
|By Arabian Post Staff| Etihad airline is in talks to take a stake in Germany’s Air Berlin subsidiary Niki, which is an Austrian-based leisure operator, media reports quoting insiders said. Niki is being spun off and merged with another player, it was stated. Bloomberg said Etihad’s stake holding in Niki will be as a prelude to combining it with TUI AG’s German airline unit. The valuation will […]
ABU DHABI // The new Dh2.1 billion motorway connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be open by the end of next month, providing an alternative to the congested E11. A 62-kilometre stretch of road between the end of the E311, near Al Ghadeer Village, running to the Abu Dhabi-Sweihan Road is 98 per cent complete, the Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) announced on Tuesday. It will […]
The UK’s world-renowned Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is to perform a display over Abu Dhabi Corniche on Thursday. The display at 4pm local time will last for about 24 minutes and will include breathtaking moves such as the “heart and spear” and “corkscrew”, news agency WAM reported. The jets can move to within six feet of each other during the […]
Genes in Space UAE: meet the five finalists – video November 22, 2016 The five teams selected from schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai were announced at a dinner on Sunday night in the capital, where they were congratulated by family members, teachers and the competition organisers. The National
What better way to enjoy the cool winter evenings than by dining outdoors? There is no shortage of venues with terraces, some of which offer views of the waterfront and city skylines. Afshan Ahmed rounds up of some of the newest options available for alfresco dining in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. newslide Abu Dhabi Bu Located on the fourth floor of The Hub at World Trade […]
Dubai’s Shuaa Capital announced on Monday the completion of a deal allowing Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG) to buy a 48.36 percent stake in the investment bank. Alternative investment firm ADFG agreed in June to acquire the stake from Dubai Banking Group, a subsidiary of Dubai Group. Shuaa received approval from both the central bank and the stock market regulator last week and the deal has now […]
Riyadh, 22 November 2016 Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, today announced that an entity managed by it has invested in a stake in the leading private medical laboratory chain in the GCC, Al Borg Medical Laboratories (“Al Borg” or the “Company”). Established in 1999 in Jeddah, Al Borg has 53 laboratories across eight countries in the GCC and Africa, with a clear […]
ABU DHABI // Youths from across the Emirates met on Monday to dream up plans for unmanned vehicles capable of saving lives in an emergency situation, and build models of them. The Make It engineering and manufacturing competition, hosted at Khalifa University by Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Education Council, challenged 95 public and private school pupils to develop a business strategy around their prototypes. Pupils had […]
As the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix rolls into town, the party people get ready to come out and play. Here’s our pick of the best post-race parties in town. newslide Mad on Yas Island Why Serious clubbers looking for A-list live acts. Arguably the best purpose-built party spot on Yas Island – in the former home of O1ne – Mad Yas Island is the place for Urban […]
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has closed a $600 million three-year syndicated loan, Wells Fargo, the bank that coordinated the debt transaction, said in a statement. The facility, which was syndicated to Asian banks, offers an interest rate of 95 basis points over the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor). The loan initially closed at $220 million after a limited syndication which saw the participation of seven banks. […]
ABU DHABI // Motorists have been urged to take extra caution and avoid speeding in bad weather after 25 vehicles were involved in an early-morning crash in dense fog on Monday on the road between Abu Dhabi city and Al Ain. Brig Gen Ali Al Dhaheri, director general of police operations, called on drivers to reduce speed in bad weather conditions, use fog lights and keep enough […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 22, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Abu Dhabi Art exhibition In celebration of Lebanese Independence Day, which is today, La Parole gallery presents 12 Voices, a group exhibition in collaboration with the Lebanese Embassy. The artworks, which vary in size and […]
The United Arab Emirates could refer the United States to the World Trade Organisation over anti-dumping charges levied on steel pipes, a senior official said on Monday. The US International Trade Commission announced on Friday it was taking measures against UAE, Oman and Pakistan in relation to circular welded carbon-quality steel pipes, after a Department of Commerce investigation found them to be sold in the United States […]
How did they do it? How can it be that two decades after the fabled 1990s “big beat” boom – arguably the moment electronic music truly crossed over to the British public at large – The Chemical Brothers are the tallest tree from the era still standing? Their contemporaries might have sold more records, but today Fatboy Slim is a touring party DJ producing very little new […]
Six people suffered minor injuries in a 25-car pile-up on the busy Al Ain-Abu Dhabi Road on Monday morning, according to Abu Dhabi Police. “Twenty-five vehicles were involved in an early-morning crash due to low visibility,” said Brigadier General Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, director-general of central operations at Abu Dhabi Police. The injured received first aid on the spot and were then taken to Tawam Hospital in […]
FUJAIRAH // An Emirati girl who suffered severe injuries when she fell from the second floor at her school in Fujairah has yet to return to classes and faces a long road to recovery. Alaa Al Abduli, 14, was sitting on a small wall at Lubaba bint Al Harith School, in Al Bidyah, near Fujairah City when she lost her balance and fell on October 4. She […]
Contractors lay a total of 8,550 litres of water-based paint. The team will apply 4,500 litres of ‘Yas blue’ paint, 720 litres of ivory, 1,440 litres of red and 1,440 litres of white paint to the track ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Courtesy Seven Media The white grandstand canopies that have collected dust and sand over the summer months are cleaned with pressure hoses. Courtesy […]
The stars will to be out in full force for Abu Dhabi’s Grand Prix, not least because this year’s race is a championship decider. Which celebrities can we expect to see painting the town Ferrari-red this weekend? newslide Paris Hilton – and Nicole Richie? Not only is Richie’s dad Lionel Richie singing at Yas Arena on Saturday night, but her old ‘bestie’ Paris Hilton is DJing in […]
Talking over a scratchy telephone line from Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt sound relaxed as they discuss their new film, Dear Zindagi (Dear Life), which is due out tomorrow (November 24) in the UAE. The superstar and young actress have been working tirelessly to promote the film, and spent a whole day last week talking to reporters, whose time slots were queued up, but, like […]
21st November, 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE GCAA is organising a visit of the future of UAE nationals in the Air Navigation Service provision to Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre from 21st -24th November as part of its participation in the UAE innovation week, aiming to enhance the culture of innovation among UAE national students. H.E Saif Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA said: “During the innovation […]
