4% Of Abu Dhabi Population Affected By Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Medical Symposium (9 February 2012)
Dr. Mirza Ali Al Sayegh, President, Emirates Allergy and Respiratory Society said a new study on COPD is being conducted by the Society to cover the whole GCC region and its details would be announced soon.
Siemens Headquarters In Masdar City Chosen For Top Architectural Award (9 February 2012)
"This is a thorough investigation of the design of large floorplate space in an extreme climate, with a well-explained proposition emerging. The ambition for a LEED Platinum rating means the project will be followed by many designers and clients with great interest."
FANR Releases Radiation Safety Guide (9 February 2012)
A new guidance document aimed at ensuring proper radiation protection in the UAE is ready for use by the licensees of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR).
New ADIB HQ Awarded Green Building Certification (9 February 2012)
The new ADIB HQ building has applied best practice design principles. It has concentrated on minimizing energy and water intake and waste output, maximizing recycling and environmental quality.
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, In His Capacity As The Ruler Of Abu Dhabi, Has Issued A Law Establishing The Abu Dhabi Authority For Tourism And Culture (9 February 2012)
The Authority’s objective is to preserve, protect and manage the cultural heritage of the Emirate, and promote tourism development in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi International Airport Launches The Region’s First Airport Mobile Website (8 February 2012)
Abu Dhabi International Airport operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC); announced today the launch of its new mobile website, http://m.abudhabiairport.ae.
Gulf Capital Secures AED500 Million Revolver Acquisition Facility From ADCB (8 February 2012)
Gulf Capital and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have signed a ground-breaking five-year revolving facility of AED 500 million to help finance Gulf Capital’s growing pipeline of investments across its various business units, Gulf Capital said in a press release.
ENEC Board Visits UAE Reference Plants in Republic of Korea (8 February 2012)
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) Board of Directors visited the Republic of Korea this week to receive an update on the construction of two nuclear reactors, Shin Kori 3 and 4, which are the reference plants for the UAE’s first nuclear energy plant.
GCC Mutual Fund Industry Survey 2011 (8 February 2012)
Shashank Srivastava, Acting CEO of the Qatar Financial Centre Authority, said, "The QFCA is delighted to be a sponsor once again of this latest GCC Mutual Fund Industry Survey.
Masdar City Chooses SoFi To Monitor Carbon In Buildings (8 February 2012)
Masdar City has selected PE INTERNATIONAL’s SoFi system to monitor carbon embodied in buildings for its ambitious project to construct one of the world’s most sustainable cities, the two companies announced today.