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Construction contracts will rise 12% to $39.8 billion in 2011
Some of the ambitious projects Abu Dhabi has announced include: Cleveland Clinic ($1.8b), Abu Dhabi Metro ($5-10b), Sadiyaat Cultural District ($5b), Nuclear Power Complex ($20-40b), Shah Sour Gas project ($10b), New refinery at Ruwais ($10b), Mafraq–Ghuweifat Highway PPP ($2b) and Chemaweyaat Petrochemicals Complex ($25b).
UAE joins WHO in fight against smoking
As the world unilaterally stubs its cigarettes for a day, UAE health authorities joined hands with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in endorsing the ‘World No Tobacco Day’. World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on May 31 to inform the public about the dangers of tobacco use, the business practices of tobacco companies
Abu Dhabi rents may fall
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi may see some fall in rentals and property prices, a penal discussion organised by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in the capital was told. The institute panel held recently discussed the various aspects of the real estate sector in the country with particular emphasis on Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
GASCO, Mafraq Hospital win Shaikh Khalifa Excellence Award
Shaikh Khalifa Excellence Award, or SKEA, the biggest business award given to companies in Abu Dhabi for their management and excellence, was presented to 11 companies here on Monday. Seven companies were given certificates of appreciation to acknowledge their march toward excellence.
Abu Dhabi rolls out water transport plan
To meet the growing demand for public transportation in Abu Dhabi, the Department of Transport has rolled out the ‘Water Transport Master Plan’ that will cover some 200 islands over the coming decades, ferrying over 60,000 people every day.
Airtravel sets up Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices
India’s leading travel organisations, Airtravel Enterprises and the Great India Tour Company, have set up offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of a drive to extend their services to holiday-makers and travellers from the Gulf.
Abu Dhabi plans to set up second aluminium plant
Abu Dhabi is planning to build an aluminium plant in Khalifa Industrial Zone, a top official said. Jamal Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation or ADBIC, which is part of Abu Dhabi’s industrial arm General Holding Company, expected to make public details on the new joint venture facility in two weeks.
Market@Masdar City showcases eco-living
Thousands of residents from different nationalities thronged to the community market at the Masdar City in the Capital on Friday to personally experience the world’s most sustainable urban developments. Masdar City, designated by Etihad Airways as an ‘Essential Abu Dhabi Tourist Destination’, hosted ‘The Market @ Masdar City’ to give visitors a taste of eco-living.
Saving of ecology begins at home
Contrary to the common perception that the industries and business entities are responsible for most of the country’s pollution or carbon footprint, the Ecological Footprint Initiative (EFI) undertaken by the Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) has found out that 57 per cent of the UAE’s eco footprint is contributed by households.
3D model of Abu Dhabi showcased
Visitors at Cityscape 2011 have flocked to visit the 3D Model Project of Abu Dhabi Emirate, showcased by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, as part of a series of projects, initiatives and services exhibited.
