Abu Dhabi

Papercast® e-paper displays help with public transport use in Abu Dhabi

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Passenger information system, Papercast Limited

LONDON and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Department of Transport Abu Dhabi (DoT) has installed Papercast solar powered e-paper passenger information screens at bus stops across the capital as part of its strategy to improve access to and utilisation of public transport.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Department of Transport Abu Dhabi (DoT) has installed Papercast solar powered e-paper passenger information screens at bus stops across the capital as part of its strategy to improve access to and utilisation of public transport.
  • The UAE's capital has seen tremendous growth in recent decades and the DoT has invested heavily to develop a modern transport network in Abu Dhabi.
  • "The sunlight readable, solar powered e-paper displays from Papercast offered the most effective solution without the need to pull power and data cables.
  • Papercast's next generation bus stop passenger information solution uses wireless solar powered e-paper displays, with a comprehensive content management system developed exclusively for public transport needs.

Etihad Credit Insurance Certified as a Best Place to Work Company in UAE

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Sunday, December 27, 2020
Professional services, Insurance, Human resources, Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, United Arab Emirates, Workplace

Etihad Credit Insurance been officially recognized as one of the best places to work in UAE for 2021 according to the annual prestigious workplace research program.

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  • Etihad Credit Insurance been officially recognized as one of the best places to work in UAE for 2021 according to the annual prestigious workplace research program.
  • These initiatives are just a few ways on how ECI has helped foster a supportive work culture for all its employees.
  • We are extremely thrilled and honoured to be recognised by the Best Places to Work Program as one of the best places to work in the United Arab Emirates in 2020.
  • Best Places To Work is a global certification program that certifies and recognizes leading workplaces in many countries around the world.

Axia Investments Launches New Trading Platform Designed for GCC Countries

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Asia, Axia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leading brokerage firm Axia Investments has announced the launch of a new trading platform, specially designed to suit the needs of traders in the Gulf Coast countries.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leading brokerage firm Axia Investments has announced the launch of a new trading platform, specially designed to suit the needs of traders in the Gulf Coast countries.
  • Among other features exclusive to users of Axia Investments' platforms, traders from the GCC can capitalize on the upcoming trends across a variety of local stocks.
  • "We provide our clients with something other firms tend to overlook, and that's our long-term vision, to combine local with global to the sum of a truly unique trading package", noted Dean Janssen, spokesperson for Axia Investments.
  • Recent developments in the Middle East have opened many possibilities for Gulf Coast citizens, hence the motive behind this step taken by Axia Investments.

Axia Investments Launches New Trading Platform Designed for GCC Countries

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Asia, Axia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leading brokerage firm Axia Investments has announced the launch of a new trading platform, specially designed to suit the needs of traders in the Gulf Coast countries.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leading brokerage firm Axia Investments has announced the launch of a new trading platform, specially designed to suit the needs of traders in the Gulf Coast countries.
  • Among other features exclusive to users of Axia Investments' platforms, traders from the GCC can capitalize on the upcoming trends across a variety of local stocks.
  • "We provide our clients with something other firms tend to overlook, and that's our long-term vision, to combine local with global to the sum of a truly unique trading package", noted Dean Janssen, spokesperson for Axia Investments.
  • Recent developments in the Middle East have opened many possibilities for Gulf Coast citizens, hence the motive behind this step taken by Axia Investments.

Yas Island Abu Dhabi honours frontline workers in style at Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Amusement parks, Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall, W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Miral Asset Management

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    During Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's premier leisure and entertainment hub, celebrated and rewarded frontline workers to thank them for all they have done and continue to do during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Demonstrating Yas Island's eternal thanks to the frontline heroes, Abu Dhabi Hill at Yas Marina Circuit was renamed 'Frontline Heroes Hill.
  • Signaling Yas Island's appreciation of frontline workers to the world, the destination's award-winning theme parks, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi, along with Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Yas Island Rotana and W Abu Dhabi Yas Island have all been lit up blue for the duration of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  • Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIXTM), Yas Marina, Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi's largest mall, more than 160 dining experiences, seven hotels, and indoor and outdoor concert venues - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

Yas Island Abu Dhabi honours frontline workers in style at Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Amusement parks, Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall, W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Miral Asset Management

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Key Points: 
  • For high-resolution imagery and video, please click here
    During Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's premier leisure and entertainment hub, celebrated and rewarded frontline workers to thank them for all they have done and continue to do during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Demonstrating Yas Island's eternal thanks to the frontline heroes, Abu Dhabi Hill at Yas Marina Circuit was renamed 'Frontline Heroes Hill.
  • Signaling Yas Island's appreciation of frontline workers to the world, the destination's award-winning theme parks, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi, along with Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Yas Island Rotana and W Abu Dhabi Yas Island have all been lit up blue for the duration of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  • Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIXTM), Yas Marina, Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi's largest mall, more than 160 dining experiences, seven hotels, and indoor and outdoor concert venues - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

UTT Powers Up Abu Dhabi's Smart City Development with Huawei UPS

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Telecommunications, Smart city, Abu Dhabi, Huawei

And to remain on the cutting-edge, the city has now shifted its priority to Smart City development.

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  • And to remain on the cutting-edge, the city has now shifted its priority to Smart City development.
  • Indeed, on the 2019 Smart City Index, published by the Institute for Management Development (IMD), Abu Dhabi ranks second in the Middle East, only slightly behind its northern neighbor, Dubai.
  • As long as Abu Dhabi continues to pursue Smart City development, there will be opportunities for our two companies to cooperate.
  • We expect Huawei to continue to provide innovative technologies, products, and smart solutions, and continue working with UTT to contribute to Abu Dhabi's Smart City construction," commented Adnan Sokolija, Manager of Smart City Infrastructure at UTT.

OneConnect Enables Fintech Innovation in Abu Dhabi Global Market's Digital Lab

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Articles, Economy, Companies, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Financial technology, Ping An Insurance, Draft:OneConnect Financial Tech

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading technology-as-a-service platform provider OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. (NYSE: OCFT) ("OneConnect" or "the Company") was recognized at the recent FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival for its technological support of ADGM Digital Lab, a platform of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the award-winning International Financial Center.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading technology-as-a-service platform provider OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. (NYSE: OCFT) ("OneConnect" or "the Company") was recognized at the recent FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival for its technological support of ADGM Digital Lab, a platform of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the award-winning International Financial Center.
  • On the platform, financial institutions and Fintech firms can collaborate to implement agile iterations and test for innovative financial solutions.
  • The technology used by OneConnect to support the construction of ADGM Digital Lab is derived from Gamma O, OneConnect's own open platform aiming to link developers, Fintech services providers and financial institutions.
  • Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, chairman of ADGM, in his remarks at the FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival.

Citi Names Elissar Farah Antonios as the first woman to run its MENA Operations

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Companies, Citigroup, Midtown Manhattan, Subprime mortgage crisis, Mena, Economy of New York City, Citi Private Bank, Abu Dhabi, Banks, Citibank United Arab Emirates

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi is pleasedto announceElissar Farah Antonios as Head of the MENA Cluster.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi is pleasedto announceElissar Farah Antonios as Head of the MENA Cluster.
  • As MENA Cluster Head, Elissarwill assumeoverall responsibility for drivingCiti'sbusiness in the MENA region.
  • The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region is among the fastest growing inCiti'sEM portfolio, where Citi has a market leading franchise.
  • Elissar joined Citi in 2005 as Head of Citi Private Bank in Abu Dhabi.

Citi Names Elissar Farah Antonios as the first woman to run its MENA Operations

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Citigroup, Midtown Manhattan, Subprime mortgage crisis, Economy of New York City, Citi Private Bank, Abu Dhabi, Companies, Banks, Citibank United Arab Emirates

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi is pleasedto announceElissar Farah Antonios as Head of the MENA Cluster.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi is pleasedto announceElissar Farah Antonios as Head of the MENA Cluster.
  • As MENA Cluster Head, Elissarwill assumeoverall responsibility for drivingCiti'sbusiness in the MENA region
    Citi's global network is one ofthe keydifferentiators, and the emerging market accessCiti provides itsclients is unparalleled.
  • The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region is among the fastest growing inCiti'sEM portfolio, where Citi has a market leading franchise.
  • Elissar joined Citi in 2005 as Head of Citi Private Bank in Abu Dhabi.