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Etihad to board only Emiratis and diplomats from foreign airports bound for Abu Dhabi

The airline said that guests currently within the UAE will still be able to depart from Abu Dhabi until 11.59pm on Wednesday, March 25

Abu Dhabi suspends all rental evictions for two months

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the directive to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Monday

Abu Dhabi extends 50% discount on traffic fines till June 22

The discount also covers violations such as black points and the impoundment of vehicles

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UAE carrier Etihad introduces credit to ease travel plans

Passengers can cancel their bookings for free, and use the original value of their bookings as credit towards their next trip

Abu Dhabi Airport closes Terminal 2

All existing flights will be migrated to Terminal 1

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Abu Dhabi reveals new initiatives such as toll waivers, fee cuts to support economy

All vehicles will be exempt from paying road tolls until the end of 2020

Abu Dhabi’s ADX to close trading halls on virus concerns

The Exchange will continue to provide access to trading services through its Sahmi digital platform

Etihad suspends flights to Beirut, Istanbul as part of network changes due to virus

Frequencies to Jakarta, Seoul and Bangkok have also been temporarily reduced

Abu Dhabi closes Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre, Ferrari World, other tourist sites

The closures will extend from March 15-31, though visitors have been asked to check the individual websites before planning their visits

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Abu Dhabi activates work-from-home for some govt employees, orders shisha ban

Remote work will mainly extend to senior citizens, working mothers and those who suffer from chronic diseases and respiratory symptoms

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to increase supply to 4 million bpd in April

Saudi Aramco has also announced plans to raise capacity to 13 million bpd

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Abu Dhabi plans to ban single-use plastic bags by 2021

The phased programme will include the development of legislation and levying of fees to discourage the use of avoidable plastics

Etihad, Air Arabia offer flexible booking options

Customers will only need to pay the fare difference, if any, at the time of rebooking their flights

Etihad flights that landed in Saudi on Monday had to return with all non-Saudi nationals

The kingdom temporarily suspended flights to and from nine countries, including the UAE, on Monday

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to launch new service to Vienna

The route will be operated using a two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Etihad Airways annual loss narrows to less than $1bn

Revenues for 2019 slid about 5 per cent to $5.6bn

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair postponed due to coronavirus

The statement on its website added that the move “is a precautionary measure to protect public health”

Abu Dhabi’s healthcare regulator suspends international patient care services

The Department of Health is liaising with authorities to ensure that IPC patients have access to timely healthcare services

Abu Dhabi-based banks report Dhs40.3bn net income in 2019

Last year Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank officially merged with Union National Bank and the combined entity acquired Al Hilal Bank

Ultra Abu Dhabi music festival postponed over coronavirus fears

The event was scheduled to be held from March 5-6 at the Du Arena

UAE denies breach of coronavirus quarantine in Abu Dhabi hotels

Two Italian technicians who were part of the UAE Tour competition were confirmed as the latest cases of coronavirus in the UAE

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch in H2 2020

The low-cost carrier will focus on establishing routes to markets in which Wizz Air has existing, high growth operations

Abu Dhabi’s Musanada completes Dhs254.4m infrastructure project

The project services residential plots spread across 2.2 square kilometres

Abu Dhabi denies coronavirus case in residential compound

The ministry also urged the public not to wear N-95 facial mask as it may cause stress on the respiratory system

Abu Dhabi welcomes 11.35 million visitors in 2019

The 2019 visitor figures grew 10.5 per cent year-on-year

Abu Dhabi announces rules to regulate holiday home market

Holiday home owners in the emirate will now have to pay a tourism fee amounting to 6 per cent of the guest’s bill

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC awards Dhs6bn contracts for Dalma Gas project

Both contracts are expected to be completed in 2022

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Etihad to operate daily flights from Al Ain to Jeddah during Ramadan

The airline will operate the flights from May 14 – 23, to meet increased demand during the busy religious travel period

Power Letters 2020: Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar

In 2020, Masdar’s global expansion is on track as the UAE’s renewables pioneer opens new markets, financing options and technologies

Abu Dhabi’s ADIB looks to save Dhs500m by cutting jobs, shutting branches – report

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is reportedly planning to close local and international branches