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Etihad focuses on digital after achieving five-star Skytrax rating

The Etihad Innovation Centre will soon be home to the airline’s digital hub

Aldar begins tendering for Dhs6bn Yas Acres project

The main contractor is expected to be appointed by mid 2017

Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple to be ready by end 2017

The government said it would allocate land to build the temple during Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit

Etihad to launch daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth

The airline will fly daily to the US destination from February 2, 2017

Etihad to support Abu Dhabi sports events in 3-year deal

The carrier will now support almost all sports activities in the UAE capital

Abu Dhabi’s Waha hires ex-BNP Paribas banker as COO

Alain Dib will lead Waha’s investment businesses

Etihad in talks with Germany’s TUI to create new European airline

The new airline is expected to serve countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland

UAE’s ADNOC to consolidate offshore oil firms

The consolidation process is expected to be concluded by early 2018

Abu Dhabi renters must attest contracts for legal protection

Legally protection will no longer be offered to renters without attested contracts

Abu Dhabi government workers granted extended maternity leave, flexible hours

The new law will apply to civil servants at government entities in Abu Dhabi but may also be applicable to some government companies.

Abu Dhabi Ports awards terminal concession to China’s Cosco Shipping

The total concession area will span roughly 70 hectares with three berths

Etihad plane makes emergency landing in Abu Dhabi

Engine failure forced the 777, bound for Sydney, to turn around half an hour into its journey

Abu Dhabi approves plans to develop Khor Al Maqta market

The project will feature Emirati-inspired architecture

Louvre Abu Dhabi opening pushed back to 2017, new director appointed

The museum was originally scheduled to open in 2012 but has been repeatedly delayed

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to add three weekly flights to Sydney

The airline will operate a double-daily schedule to the Australian city from February 2017

US soldier dies in Abu Dhabi

Travis R. Tamayo, 32 was killed in a non-combat-related incident

Abu Dhabi plans new regulations for apps such as Uber, Careem

Ride-hailing services will have to work only with luxury private hire companies to operate in the UAE capital

Abu Dhabi considers extending Sweihan solar project after record low bid

Bidding for the Sweihan solar project is said to have beaten a record set in Chile last month

Aldar’s CEO Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak on building the future of the UAE

Aldar Properties’ Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak talks about the company’s role in transforming the emirate, and why the future looks bright for the ever-growing developer

Image Nation Abu Dhabi to begin producing three movies this year

All three films will be shot on location in the UAE and Oman

Abu Dhabi regulator issues Rothschild Gulf Investment Bank scam alert

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has warned against interacting with the firm

Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi opens its doors

The corporate-focussed hotel has 21 meeting rooms and two ballrooms

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

CEO of Mubadala refuses to rule out more mergers

Khaldoon Khalifa al-Mubarak, boss of Abu Dhabi’s state fund, said further M&As are possible following the merger of Mubadala and IPIC

Cartier’s ME perfume sales rival the US

General Director of Fragrances highlights region’s importance during L’Envol male fragrance launch at Zaya Nurai Island

Taiwan developer Farglory resumes $1bn Abu Dhabi project

The project will now comprise four towers with a mix of residential and commercial space

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA says CFO has left the company

Mohammed al-Ahbabi, currently the deputy CFO, has been appointed acting CFO effective

Careem resumes Abu Dhabi operations, Uber services still offline

Careem said it is operating on a skeleton basis while Uber says it still waiting for clarity from authorities

Video: Fire breaks out at 28-storey building in Abu Dhabi

The blaze at the under-construction tower injured 13 people

Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer awards $327m of contracts

New deals signed covering waste collection, street sweeping and pest control across the emirate

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar awards $70m contract for Shams Meera development

Work to begin on mid-market project at Reem Island