Abu Dhabi News
Abu Dhabi and Dubai Set Sail
As part of its mission to share Abu Dhabi with the world, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has joined forces with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Abu Dhabi Maritime to participate in this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
Visitors to the capital get a warm welcome from Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways
Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Airports, surprised passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport with a special welcome gift and an unexpected appearance from some of their all-time favorite Warner Bros. characters.
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UAE drops Covid-19 mask wearing rules from Wednesday including at schools
The UAE announced Monday that it would remove its mask wearing rules, according to the country’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA). The new rules will come into effect from Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Face mask rules had been in effect for over two and half years.
Etihad named Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East
Etihad Airways, has been awarded Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The accolade recognises the care and attention to detail the airline’s teams give to customers’ needs throughout their journeys.
Packed winter events line-up for Abu Dhabi revealed
The first NBA Abu Dhabi Games, Disney’s The Lion King, UFC 280 and the Wireless Festival are among the events set to take place in Abu Dhabi within the next six months. The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi announced the line-up of events for the winter season in a talk show-style launch held at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Thursday.
UAE travel, tourism spending highest in GCC region at $27.4bln
The UAE remains the top destination for travel and tourism in the region, with visitor expenditures reaching nearly $30 billion in 2021 alone, according to a new report.
Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022 chooses Etihad airways as official airline sponsor
Etihad Airways has been named the official Airline Sponsor of Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. The national carrier for Abu Dhabi will be the exclusive sponsor of the anticipated 18,000 attendee event.
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022 to bring global cultural leaders to UAE
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi will take place from 23 to 25 October, 2022 at Manarat Al Saadiyat Under the theme ‘A Living Culture’, the event will bring together art, culture, policy, media, and technology leaders from over 90 countries
Abu Dhabi Business Events Week Returns This Month
Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2021, Abu Dhabi Business Events Week (ADBEW) is returning on 26 and 27 September at Manarat Al Saadiyat, once again bringing together leading experts in the meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) industry from around the MENA region.
Miral Announces the Opening of SeaWorld® Abu Dhabi in 2023
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, in partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, announced it has reached 90% construction completion of the next-generation marine-life theme park, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Island’s latest mega-development.
Etihad launches flights between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou
Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the start of the pandemic.
Emirates recovers pre-pandemic volume in the tourism sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced a rapid recovery of its tourism sector post-pandemic, with revenues exceeding €5 billion in the first half of 2022, said Emirati Vice President Mohamed bin Rashed.