VIDEO: Branson turns air stewardess after bet
Source: BBC
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-24 07:04:03 -0700 | political-news
Virgin's Sir Richard Branson turns stewardess after losing bet 12 May 2013 Last updated at 06:02 ET Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson got dressed up as a female flight attendant after honouring a bet he lost to Air Asia chief...
Major Saudi firms in Forbes Top 500 list
Source: Arab News
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-16 17:04:29 -0700 | business-news
26 am With the support of Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's minister for culture, youth and community development, Forbes Middle East hosted a prestigious event at Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, in recognition of The Top 500...
Obama, Emirati crown prince to discuss economic, defense interests at White House meeting
Source: Star Tribune
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-04 21:26:31 -0700 | political-news
The White House says the crown prince of the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi will visit with President Barack Obama later this month. Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet with Obama at the White House on April 16....
Was UAE actor one of 'handsome men' evicted from Saudi festival?
Source: GMA News
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-25 13:38:43 -0700 | entertainment-news
00pm Who knew that being too handsome could get you into trouble? The news site Emirates 24/7 earlier reported that three men from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were evicted from an annual culture festival in Saudi Arabia. Citing an article...
Louvre gets new leader, a Greek antiquities expert
Source: The Gleaner
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-03 09:14:34 -0700 | entertainment-news
Jean-Luc Martinez, a French specialist in Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities who has worked at the Louvre since 2007, was appointed by President Francois Hollande for a three-year term. Martinez, 49, is leading the restoration of the famed headless Winged...
N.Y.U.'s President: Visionary or Autocrat?
Source: NY Times
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-03-25 17:55:11 -0700 | education-news
Alex Nabaum Re The War in Washington Square , by Jeff Goodwin (Op-Ed, March 21): In reiterating the board of trustees' unequivocal support for the vision and leadership of New York University's president, John Sexton, I would like to make...
QC, Gates Foundation join hands to fight polio
Source: Qatar English Daily
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-23 22:20:08 -0700 | health-news
The campaign will be launched as an agreement was signed between QC and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support achieving a polio-free world. QC will raise funds specifically to support polio vaccination campaigns to protect children in targeted...
Cathay Pacific to fly weekly between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh
Source: NewKerala
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-25 02:13:09 -0700 | political-news
The new Riyadh service will commence May 4, and will be operated by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The flight will depart from Abu Dhabi every Saturday at 10 p.m. to arrive in Riyadh at 10.45 p.m.. On Tuesdays, the flight...
Gates to the world of books open in Abu Dhabi
Source: Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-25 09:07:39 -0700 | political-news
The 2013 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair brings together, under one roof, influential personalities from literature, poetry and research. Visitors have the opportunity to meet the winners and shortlisted nominees of the Shaikh Zayed Book Award, as well as of...
Jet Airways shareholders approve Etihad deal
Source: Times of India
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-24 06:08:33 -0700 | business-news
Seeking shareholders' approval for sale of 24 per cent stake to Abu Dhabi-based Etihad, Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal on Friday said this strategic alliance would improve the Indian carrier's profitability and lower the costs. "Etihad investment will help us...
UAE factory to employ special needs workers
Source: Zawya Regional
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-11 22:11:37 -0700 | business-news
A new factory which can employ more than 170 disabled individuals will be established within two years in the capital to offer job opportunities for people with special needs. The memorandum of understanding between Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care...
UAE's FNC urges ministry to ensure food safety
Source: Zawya Regional
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-24 22:28:30 -0700 | travel-news
A member of the Federal National Council demanded the Ministry of Environment and Water protect consumers from unsafe food additives and harmful chemicals. The Ministry of Environment and Water should ensure dangerous and hidden ingredients and chemicals in seemingly healthy...
Abu Dhabi's Senaat plans over $600 m investment
Source: The Economic Times
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-24 01:36:54 -0700 | business-news
Abu Dhabi government-owned General Holding Corp (Senaat) on Wednesday said it invested 2.2 billion dirhams ($600 million) in industry last year and would invest as much this year, as the emirate seeks to diversify its economy beyond oil. Investments went...
Heavy school bags are deforming UAE children, FNC warns
Source: Zawya Regional
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-22 23:07:56 -0700 | disasters-news
Growing numbers of children are developing irreversible back deformities because of heavy backpacks they carry to schools, warned a member of the Federal National Council. Ali Eisa Al Nuaimi, a representative from Ajman, will be quizzing the Minister of Education,...
Performance check key to success: Shaikh Mohammed
Source: Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-04-16 00:07:51 -0700 | political-news
Shaikh Mohammed's remarks came during the Cabinet meeting he chaired on Sunday at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt-Gen. Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Deputy Prime...
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