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Non-oil drove Abu Dhabi’s GDP growth last year
Non-oil activity was the biggest driver of Abu Dhabi’s GDP last year despite rising oil output, signalling the emirate’s mission to diversify its economy is bearing fruit.
More to a city than just motorways
In a country with a strong driving culture like the Emirates, a “walkable neighbourhood” might sound like an oxymoron. But take a stroll down Hamdan Street in the early morning, saunter along the cafes on Jumeirah Beach at lunchtime or explore Sharjah Corniche in the twilight.
Tourism camp is summer destination
A new wave of Emirati students celebrated their graduation yesterday from a summer camp that teaches the importance of tourism. From a range of schools across Abu Dhabi, 115 pupils took part in the three-week project, which took them to visit Al Ain Zoo, Etihad Airways and Ferrari World, among other attractions.
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Adil Khalid has eyes on the horizon
While most of the crowd gathered in Portofino, Italy appeared intense, hopeful or curious, one young man in particular all but burst with possibility. The Emirati sailor, Adil Khalid, looked uncommonly ecstatic as Azzam, the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing yacht, was unveiled earlier this month.
More parking spots in capital
Drivers on the hunt for parking in the capital will now have almost 700 additional spots available to them in Al Falah. The new spaces are bordered by Al Falah Street, Hazza Bin Zayed Street, Al Salam Street and Al Najda Street, Mawaqif officials said yesterday.
Busiest city roads to get 50km of bus lanes
The 46km of lanes for buses only will comprise 2km on each side of Bainunah Street between Corniche Road and Hazaa bin Zayed the First Street; about 11km on each side of Hamdan Street from Al Salam Street to Airport Road; and about 10km on each side of Sheikh Zayed the First Street between Al Salam Street and 32nd Street.
Saudi deals stir interest in UAE
UAE contractors are racing to expand into Saudi Arabia, which is set to surpass the Emirates as the biggest construction market in the region. Saudi Arabia will generate US$400 billion (Dh1.46 trillion) of construction contracts in the next five years compared with $250bn of contracts expected in the UAE, according to data released yesterday at the Arabian World Construction Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Fairmont hotel in Abu Dhabi back to drawing board
Fairmont’s long-delayed second luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi has been pushed back further after designers went back to the drawing board to keep up with development in the capital.
Abu Dhabi’s economy set to expand this year – but short of official hopes
Abu Dhabi’s economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent this year, short of government growth targets. The 2030 Economic Vision plans the emirate to grow by between 6 and 7 per cent to meet Abu Dhabi’s goals.
Walking and cycling routes to be upgraded across Abu Dhabi
Walking and cycling routes across Abu Dhabi are to be improved in an effort to make the emirate more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly, under plans being finalised by the Department of Transport. New routes, awareness campaigns and demonstrations are planned to make the activities as safe and convenient as possible.
