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Abu Dhabi first in GCC to win Blue Flag award
Abu Dhabi Corniche has become the first in the Gulf region to win the world-recognised Blue Flag award for beaches and marinas, officials announced on Sunday. The Blue Flag is only awarded to beaches which meet all of stringent international standards including environmental management, water quality, public safety and services.
33,000km of rail lines in pipeline for MENA region
More than 33,000km of railway lines are planned to be built in the Middle East and North Africa with the region’s mainline rail network set to almost double in size, a report said on Sunday. According to the Mena Rail Report 2011, metro, tram and monorail track lengths will also increase tenfold.
Rocco Forte to open first Middle East hotel in Abu Dhabi
Rocco Forte, the European luxury hotel brand, said Thursday that its delayed $163m property in Abu Dhabi will open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2011. The 281-room hotel, Rocco Forte’s first in the MENA region, will kickstart an expansion plan
Abu Dhabi sees $35.5bn in construction contracts awarded in 2010
The construction industry in Abu Dhabi saw $35.5bn contracts awarded in 2010, counting for 66 percent of the value of all contracts awarded in the UAE last year. Consultancy firm Ventures Middle East said the contract amount for 2011 will reach $39.8bn, up 12 percent.
The road to 2030
Abu Dhabi has come a long way in the last 40 years. From a population of 25,000 in 1960 to almost 900,000 in 2009, the city has transformed from dusty, barren, desert land, to a wealthy, cosmopolitan metropolis, home to a number of important financial institutions, company HQs and high-ranking business people.
Consultant to be named soon for Abu Dhabi metro
An international consultancy firm will soon be named to lead Abu Dhabi’s metro project, it has been announced.
Abu Dhabi metro consultant ‘on board soon’
A consultant for Abu Dhabi’s metro system was likely to be appointed next month, according to a senior transport official.
Transport project funding a ‘challenge’ – official
The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) said on Tuesday that it is still seeking funds to carry out several rail and road projects across the emirate.
