NEW YORK — Abu Dhabi has set its sights on the Canadian market, launching its first-ever dedicated visit to Canada. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi will be visiting Canada as part of its summer North American roadshow, which also ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi stimulus confirms fiscal adjustment is over says Fitch
Abu Dhabi's new economic stimulus programme highlights the winding down of fiscal adjustment and suggests that the fiscal policy-making framework has seen little improvement, despite sharp spending cuts and increases in non-oil revenue. In statement ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s campaign for Yemen port city a test of ‘Little Sparta’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates is ... process," Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash told journalists at a news conference Monday. "If the Houthis don't want to start the political process, we will force ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi showcases new offering in UK roadshow
World Abu Dhabi theme park, which opens next month, along with news about exciting hotel launches and the emirate’s different regions; Al Ain, Al Dhafra, and of course, Abu Dhabi city. The roadshow kicked off in Chester before the promotional delegation ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Carrying goods from strangers can get you arrested in UAE
Dubai: When travelling abroad, never accept to carry goods from strangers, no matter how innocent their request may be. A video published on the online news site Abu Dhabi Network warned passengers against accepting goods from strangers, and advised ... ( read original story ...)
Off Abu Dhabi’s coast, an island home to cats seeks aid
The inhabitants of the desolate, man-made island off the coast of Abu Dhabi can't be immediately seen among the breakwater rocks. But as you draw close, their meows give them away. A colony of stray cats has swelled on Lulu Island among its barren sandy ... ( read original story ...)
UAE begins Hodeidah aid distribution
Dr. Al Hassan Ali Taher, Governor of Hodeidah, highlighted in a statement that the UAE’s significant efforts to support Yemen, its people and its legitimate government has not wavered. “The UAE is doing all it can to liberate Yemen from the control of ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi economy to pick up gradually
Global ratings agency S&P on Sunday affirmed Abu Dhabi's "AA" long-term and expects growth will gradually pick up and that the its fiscal position will remain strong over the next two years. Following 0.5 per cent contraction in real terms in 2017 due to ... ( read original story ...)
Who stands to benefit from the UAE’s visa and investment rules?
"They don't have to worry about a visa every two years." Dr. Aline Abi Khalil, a Lebanese family medicine specialist, who has practiced in Dubai since 2013, greets the news with a sigh of relief. She says it will give her whole family more stability. ( read original story ...)
UAE gets first dedicated sports library
Abu Dhabi: The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) announced on Monday that it has contributed a number of books to the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club (ADLC) on the completion of the first dedicated sports library in the UAE — The Fatima Bint Mubarak ... ( read original story ...)