Abu Dhabi News
This ‘Money Pit’ Airline Says It’s Finally Set Up To Profit For The Long Haul
After a painful four years of deep cost cuts and restructuring at Etihad Airways, CEO Tony Douglas finally has something to boast about.
Gulf airports get busy with expansion plans, Saudi goes a step further with 20 new ones
When it comes to new airports – or even expansion at existing ones – the Gulf is no mood to slow down. Saudi Arabia is en route to adding more, keeping in mind the unprecedented push the Kingdom is giving to travel and tourism. And keeping in mind the new airline that should soon hit the skies.
Abu Dhabi to host major space conference in December
Abu Dhabi will host a space conference in December that will bring together policy makers, leading engineers and scientists. President Sheikh Mohamed announced the Abu Dhabi Space Debate conference via Twitter on Wednesday.
The MICHELIN Guide Arrives in Abu Dhabi
In November 2022, the MICHELIN Guide will unveil its first-ever restaurant selection for Abu Dhabi, Michelin announced today. This makes the city the 41st destination covered by the MICHELIN Guide globally.
Adnec adopts new corporate identity to boost visibility
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) is rebranding and has unveiled a new corporate identity to increase the visibility of the group’s six main business sectors: Venues, Events, Hotels, F&B along with Services and Tourism.
RoyalJet Abu Dhabi launches private World Cup flights to Qatar
Premium private aviation company RoyalJet Abu Dhabi has announced match-day flights to Doha. RoyalJet has “launched these flights for football fans to not only provide for the high demand but also allow fans to travel at their convenient times on match days and return the same day if they wish”, the company said
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort Welcomes Visitors for the Ultimate Beach Getaway
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Jumeirah Group’s first eco-conscious resort in Abu Dhabi, is inviting guests from around the world to indulge in luxury as they experience island life in quiet sophistication and understated luxury coupled with an array of signature dining and wellness experiences via its dedicated summer offer.
Abu Dhabi Airports appoints Jamal Al Dhaheri as chief executive and managing director
Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Jamal Al Dhaheri, the former head of ADQ-owned Senaat, as its chief executive and managing director as it maps out the travel hub’s future growth.
Etihad Airways commits to adopt a mangrove tree for every guest who books Economy Space
Following the launch of the Etihad Forest, Etihad’s initiative for biodiversity, wildlife and environmental protection through a network of mangrove and other forests being established in Abu Dhabi and around the world, Etihad Airways has committed to adopt a mangrove tree on behalf of every guest who books an Economy Space seat, ensuring every “space” seat sold is eventually carbon neutral.
Etihad pilot makes history as UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in commercial aviation
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, this week celebrated Captain Aisha Al Mansoori who has become the UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in a commercial airline.
Wizz Air suspends relaunch of Russia-UAE flights as criticism mounts
European budget carrier Wizz Air has suspended plans to resume flights from the Russian capital of Moscow to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, amid mounting criticism over the relaunch decision this month.
Luxury hotel Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi will open in the capital this year.
Luxury hotel Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi will open in the capital this year. Located at Abu Dhabi Breakwater and housed in a giant pink-arched skyscraper that towers over the island, the new Rixos hotel will welcome guests from October. The hotel’s all-inclusive concept will start in 2023, an Accor spokesperson has confirmed