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Etihad Launches New In-Flight Child Care Programme

Etihad’s Flying Nanny programme aims to assist families during long-haul flights.

Dubai’s Drake Wins $113m Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Contract

The mechanics, engineering and plumbing contract was awarded by a joint venture led by Arabtec Holdings.

Employee Relocation Will Cut Over-Supply In Abu Dhabi’s Property Market

Abu Dhabi’s residential property market could see new demand as the deadline for employee relocation ends today.

UAE’s Etihad Sees Clearance For Jet Deal, Extends Deadline

Etihad agreed to pay $379 million for a 24 per cent stake in Jet in April.

Etihad Cargo Tonnage Up 37% In July

Tonnage figures were largely driven by increases in key export markets such as India, Hong Kong and China.

Mont Blanc Offers Exclusive Dhs4.2m Ruby Pen In Abu Dhabi

The Ruby Fountain Pen is available for sale at the luxury brand’s posh boutique located in Abu Dhabi’s new Galleria mall.

UAE-France JV Wins $1.6bn Oil Field Project In Abu Dhabi

A consortium of National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) and France’s Technip will develop the Umm Lulu field.

First Look Pictures: The Galleria, Abu Dhabi’s New Luxury Mall

The luxurious destination features 100 retail and high-end F&B outlets spread across 33,000 sq metres.

Abu Dhabi Appoints Board For New Financial Free Zone

The zone is seen as a challenge to neighbouring city state Dubai, which is the top financial centre in the region.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA May Shelve $12bn Turkey Power Project

TAQA said it had decided to defer the investment decision in Afsin-Elbistan until 2014.

New Luxury Resort Planned For Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat

The Bin Otaiba Investment group has bought a 91,000-square-metre land plot on the island to develop a five-star hotel.

Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi Releases One-Of-A-Kind ‘Ruby’ Edition

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe ‘Ruby Limited Edition’ will go on sale exclusively at Abu Dhabi Motors

Abu Dhabi Rents Fall Despite Employee Relocation

New high-end residential properties in Abu Dhabi see rising demand despite an over supply of residential units.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Unit To Develop Oil Field In Thailand

Mubadala Petroleum and Kris Energy will develop the Nong Yao field with production capacity of up to 15,000 barrels of oil per day.

Abu Dhabi Duty Free H1 Revenues Outpace Passenger Growth

Abu Dhabi duty free revenues touched Dhs437.6 million in the first half of 2013, up 17.4 per cent from the same period last year.

St. Regis Abu Dhabi Opens Its Doors

Second St. Regis in the UAE capital combines business with leisure.

Abu Dhabi Developer Aldar’s CEO To Step Down

A new chief executive will be announced shortly, Aldar said.

Abu Dhabi Doubles Development Fund Capital To Dhs16bn

The activities of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) will also cover the entire nation of the UAE, as per a new ruling.

Etihad To Operate A380 On Sydney, Melbourne Routes

The Abu Dhabi airline is also increasing flights to Australian destinations.

Etihad Eyes China And America Partnerships

Etihad, whose annual net profit tripled in 2012, holds stakes in Virgin Australia, Air Berlin, Aer Lingus and Air Seychelles.

Aldar’s Q2 Profit Jumps On Sorouh Merger Deal

Aldar said quarterly earnings included a one-time gain of Dhs2.6 billion principally driven by the acquisition of Sorouh’s assets.

Al Noor Hospitals H1 Profit Drops 24.4%

The Abu Dhabi healthcare company listed on the London Stock Exchange in June.

Abu Dhabi’s ADPC Pumps Dhs17m Into Port, Leisure Facilities

The investment in Marfa Port will be used to develop the port’s infrastructure and maritime leisure facilities.

Etihad Says Jet Deal Deadline Extended Until Aug End

The Abu Dhabi carrier is awaiting Indian regulatory approval to acquire a $379 million stake in Jet Airways.

UAE’s Etihad To Acquire 49% Stake In Serbia’s JAT Airways

Under the deal signed with the Serbian government, Etihad will provide a $40 million loan facility to JAT.

Abu Dhabi Energy Firm TAQA Swings To Q2 Loss

TAQA’s results were weighed down by derivatives and hedging exposures and a slump in income from its oil and gas business.

Jet Rotana To Operate Thrice Weekly Flights from Abu Dhabi To Dubai

Tickets for a roundtrip between the emirates are priced at Dhs150.

Jet Wins Key Approval For Etihad Deal, With Conditions

India’s foreign investment regulator gave conditional approval to the $379 million deal.

Dunia Finance Posts 91% Profit Increase For H1 2013

Dunia posts Dhs55.6 million profits; Dhs166.4 million revenues

Etihad And Serbia’s JAT To Sign Partnership Deal On August 1

The two airlines agreed to share route-booking codes in April but stopped short of an equity tie-up.