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World news about “Abu Dhabi” published by euronews.

  • Oiling the wheels of education in the Gulf

    Education and developing human capacities lie at the heart of some Gulf countries plans for sustainable, knowledge-oriented economies. But in real terms, how… 20/02/2013

  • Weapons sales under fire

    It seems austerity is hitting weapons sales. As the International Defence Exhibition opened in the United Arab Emirate, we learned that in 2011 there was a… 18/02/2013

  • Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Day three

    World number two Sergei Samoilovich of Russia claimed gold in the men’s 100 kilo category on the final day of the Abu Dhabi judo Grand Prix on Saturday. After… 14/10/2012

  • Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Day two

    Katrin Unterwurzacher of Austria defeated Di Cintio of France to win the women’s under 63 kilogramme gold medal on day two of the Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Prix… 13/10/2012

  • Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Majlinda Kelmendi from Kosovo retained her Abu Dhabi grand prix title in the under 52 kilogramme category this week. The 21-year-old was barely challenged… 12/10/2012

  • Building the schools of tomorrow

    The way schools are designed can have a significant impact on the way children learn. Architects are now taking a fresh approach when it comes to creating… 14/08/2012

  • Habshan-Fujairah pipeline opens

    A pipeline the United Arab Emirates has built to pump oil from its east coast terminals in order to bypass the Strait of Hormuz is about to open. The… 13/07/2012

  • Abu Dhabi royals to buy RBS stake?

    Royal Bank of Scotland’s shares jumped 3.3 percent on Tuesday following reports that talks are underway about selling more than a third of the British… 27/03/2012

  • Air Berlin gets help from Etihad

    Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is to spend 73 million euros to increase its stake in Air Berlin to almost 30 percent and loan it nearly 200 million… 19/12/2011

  • Hamilton wins in Abu Dhabi

    Britain’s Lewis Hamilton ended a victory drought stretching back to July by clinching the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The 26 year old was gifted the… 13/11/2011

  • Abu Dhabi unveils industrial free zone

    Looking to diversify for when the oil runs out, Abu Dhabi has launched the largest industrial free zone in the United Arab Emirates. Located between Abu… 16/11/2010

  • Abu Dhabi: a rising star in the world of cinema

    Set in the splendid Emirates Palace, this year’s Abu Dhabi Film Festival drew some big names in the world of cinema, including Irish actor Jonathan Rhys… 25/10/2010

  • Abu Dhabi Film Festival

    The Abu Dhabi International Film Festival showcased films from all over the world, but of course the spotlight was especially on films from the Arab world and… 22/10/2010

  • Sex and the City 2 – Mideast, men and the menopause

    Sarah Jessica Parker and her pals from Manhattan are taking their sexy ways to a new city in “Sex and the City 2.” In the film, Parker, Kim Cattrall… 27/05/2010

  • Abu Dhabi investor buys into Daimler

    Daimler has a major new shareholder; an investment group linked to the Abu Dhabi government. By buying newly issued shares Aabar Investment has become the… 23/03/2009

  • Rolls Royce win big Abu Dhabi contract

    Rolls Royce aero engines have signed a deal with Etihad airways of Abu Dhabi worth 410 million euros. The contract is to supply and maintain Trent 700… 23/12/2008


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