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Abu Dhabi Municipality opens the tunnel leading to Al Maqta Bridge

Monday, March 8, 2010

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The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has recently opened the tunnel channelling traffic from the extension of Al Salam Street towards Al Maqta Bridge, following the completion of regular maintenance works undertaken in the context of the Municipality e

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Yas Marina Circuit opens world-class Drag Racing Centre

Monday, March 8, 2010

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His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Etihad Airways, yesterday officially opened Yas Marina's Circuit's world-class Drag Racing Centre when he activated the timing system for the first time as two Abu Dhabi Police cars acc

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Etihad Airways launches Japan services

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, commenced operations to Japan yesterday with the launch of its Nagoya-Abu Dhabi service. Etihad will initially fly four times a week to Nagoya, via Beijing, increasing to five fl

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Toyota recalls two models in the UAE

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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Toyota on Monday announced the recall of two models Avalon and Sequoia (2005 - 2010) in the UAE, out of the eight models recalled globally. Toyota recently had to recall 8 million cars globally due to a faulty accelerator which causes sudden

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Etihad Crystal Cargo volumes up 12% in 2009

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, moved almost 218,000 tonnes of cargo last year, up 12 per cent over 2008, a company statement quoting Des Vertannes, Executive Vice-President of Etihad Crystal Cargo, said. "We plan

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Etihad, Alitalia sign MOU for two new destinations

Sunday, December 20, 2009

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Alitalia and Etihad Airways yesterday said they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to operate a code-share agreement from April 2010, subject to government approvals. The agreement will mean Etihad passengers around the world will b

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Etihad backs use of sustainable fuel

Sunday, December 13, 2009

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Etihad Airways has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an airline-led industry working group established in 2008 to accelerate the commercialisation and availability of sustainable biofuels. James Hogan, Etihad Airways chie

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Dubai airport approaches 40 million passenger mark

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Passenger traffic at the Dubai International Airport is on track to pass 40 million this year, its chief executive says. The number of travellers served by the airport increased by 11.7 per cent last month compared with October last year, booste

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Mubadala boosts ties with Boeing

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Mubadala Development signed a wide-ranging strategic agreement with Boeing, including aerospace manufacturing, signalling that the US aircraft maker is closer to becoming a customer for the investment firm''s composite materials. As well as manu

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UAE companies launch breakthrough humanitarian initiative

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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A groundbreaking humanitarian relief aid initiative from the UAE took flight yesterday at the Dubai Air Show 2009.

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