New law brings relief to landlords in Abu Dhabi
Submitted by Sadik Al Rumaithi on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 21:19
Landlords in Abu Dhabi will now be able to easily evict low-paying tenants, with the help of the new real estate legislation in Abu Dhabi, passed Wednesday.
The new law would be implemented in the UAE capital in November and the judges will determine rent disputes under the umbrella of the Ministry of Justice.
Abu Dhabi’s Parking Inspectors get Trikkes
Submitted by Gurpreet Singh on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 20:24
Mawaqif's paid parking inspectors would have Trikkes, the light-weight battery powered three-wheel push bikes which are very light and flexible, according to the Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi.
Mubadala buys 9 percent stakes in Raine Group
Submitted by Faarooq Mehmood on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 20:19
Mubadala Development Company, the investment arm of Abu Dhabi government, has acquired 9 per cent stakes in a US-based merchant bank the Raine Group, a renowned name in the field of media, entertainment and sports in New York, Los Angles and Beijing.
Singapore Airlines to cut first class flights to Abu Dhabi route
Submitted by Sadik Al Rumaithi on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:47
Singapore Airlines' new Airbus A330-300 aircraft will be without first class cabins during its way ahead to Abu Dhabi. The move is seen as an effort by the airline to make the judicious use of space as more travelers have started to use economy class in line with their plans to reduce spending.
Abu Dhabi's Foreign Trade Touches 112 billion Dirhams
Submitted by Faarooq Mehmood on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:42
In a clear reflection of rise in its commercial activities, Abu Dhabi recoded significant jump in its foreign trade that surged over nine percent to stand at 112.071 billion dirhams in the year 2009, according to the figures released by Abu Dhabi Customs Department.
Abu Dhabi needs to be more liberal for media
Submitted by Rehan Rachid on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:33
Rupert Murdoch, the CEO of News Corp., said that media sector have to take more risk to build strong foundation in the Middle-East. Opening media sector for the foreign players and reducing censorship are the way outs for the media sector to flourish in the region.
Ford challengers have tough times in dirt ridden Mexican roads
Submitted by Kadir bin Rashid on Sat, 03/06/2010 - 19:50
Dry and dirty conditions prevailing in Mexico hampered the prospective of BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team for the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship. The dirt roads made Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila and championship leaders Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen to put something extra to reach at the finish.
