Current must-visit events for UAE traders

Made in Korea & China Sourcing Fair

Established small and medium sized enterprises and budding entrepreneurs could benefit from exploring the wealth of opportunities presented this week in the United Arab Emirates.

“Made in Korea”, a pioneering exhibition in the MENA region showcases products, services and technologies from South Korea, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Read more

World Future Energy Summit 2013 opens Call for Proposals

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2013 opens its Call for Proposals for the forthcoming conference to be held 15-17 January 2013, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the theme of “Powering the Future of Energy Innovation”.

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2013 will bring together global leaders in policy, technology and business to develop new ways of thinking, and shape the future of renewable energy whilst prioritizing sustainability in their efforts to address the world’s social, environmental and economic challenges. Read more

Abu Dhabi launches mega summer campaign

Summer In Abu Dhabi features 11 activities

Kids of 11 years and younger fly free with Etihad Airways

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Abu Dhabi launches as a Travel Brand in the US

In a bid to boost tourism from the United States, the Abu Dhabi Tourism ‘&’ Culture Authority has set up a dedicated promotion office in New York City.

The office, which is staffed by a team of four and led by Country Manager Kershing Goh, will represent the emirate’s interests in developing tourism from the United States. Read more

New electronic system for tenders launched

DoF starts publishing its tenders electronically

The Department of Finance  recently completed a project to operate electronic tendering systems and electronic registration of suppliers and contractors. The both should allow suppliers and contractors inside and outside of the UAE to electronically record and submit bids for tenders issued by DoF. Read more

Government Excellence program to honour agencies, individuals

Mohammed Bin Rashid to attend Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will attend the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme (SKGEP) tomorrow 13th May 2012 at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Read more

Abu Dhabi’s Aabar inks $2 bln deal with China State Construction

Contract involves construction of 30 properties including five-star hotels, office buildings and high-end apartments

China State Construction Engineering Corp said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi sovereign fund Aabar. Under the agreement the construction company will develop real estate projects in Abu Dhabi for a total investment of $2 billion. Read more

Special packages offer for Madonna concert

Sold out crowd of 22,000 people on the 3rd and 4th of June at Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

 Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island has announced the launch of special packages to coincide with the upcoming visit of Madonna to the Island, promising to wow the crowds with an amazing live show. The world’s top-selling female recording artist will perform in front of a sold out crowd of 22,000 people on the 3rd and 4th of June at Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island.

Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island offers guests various options to stay and play with selected all-inclusive packages. The hotel is perfectly located right in the hub of all the action, allowing travellers to dedicate their time to worshipping the Queen of Pop.

There are still packages available for the 3rd or the 4th, of June starting from AED 785 per person, based on triple occupancy. Read more

Emirati themed waterpark to debut at Arabian Travel Market

Aldar is set to bring Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s major destination for business and leisure travellers to Arabian Travel Market, the leading travel exhibition for the Middle East region starting tomorrow in Dubai. Read more

Abu Dhabi’s first private auction house to be largest in the region

Al Nowais Group and Jones Lang LaSalle MENA launch JLL Auctions

Joint Venture Partnership will create first industrial auctioneers acting under a private license within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Partners confident that the business will be the largest auction house in the region within five years, focussed across a number of core sectors

Jones Lang LaSalle, the world’s leading real estate investment and advisory firm, and the Al Nowais Group, one of the largest, most respected professional family businesses operating in the UAE, have today announced the launch of JLL Auctions , a Joint Venture Partnership owned and operated equally by both companies.

Headed by Patrick Ditcham, who has 25 years international valuation and auctioneering experience, the new business will be the first industrial auctioneers acting under a private license within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with the ability to cover all sectors across the UAE and the broader GCC. Read more

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