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The UAE branch of the famous French art gallery is on schedule for completion in 2013.

Builders given three-month extension to submit bids to work on museum project.

Sir Bani Yas Island scores new breeding programme success, following on from hyena births.

Master developer says mega cultural project still on track for 2013 opening.

Contractors will be pleased to see the recent flurry of tender announcements.

Two of the world's first carbon neutral buses are due to be delivered in March.

Qasr Al Sarab retreat set among dunes of the Empty Quarter to open on Sunday - TDIC.

Tourism chiefs in Abu Dhabi say centre will include four galleries, theatre, restaurant.

Completion of 10 lane Sheikh Khalifa Bridge is major infrastructure milestone for city.

Al Jaber Building to build 354 villas, while Hilalco contracted to build the infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi tourism chiefs and construction firm call off joint venture amid slowdown.

Human Rights Watch says Asian recruiters for Saadiyat Island charging labourers.   

TDIC looking to diversifying its capital base, in discussions with Islamic banks. 

Developer ties up with banks to offer up to 85% mortgages for island homes.

Two master developers explain why Abu Dhabi developers are at the forefront of sustainable projects and their plans to build communities as well as a better tomorrow.

Agency assigns ratings for Abu Dhabi's tourism development and investment company.

A $39m contract has been awarded to AST to start development of Fishermen's Marina.

Abu Dhabi tourism chief reveals foundations to be laid soon, set for 2018 completion.

Sustainable energy agreement inked for new eco-friendly resort off Abu Dhabi.

Get ready for major communities dedicated to well-being as the region steps on the pampering pedal.

The UAE's oil reserves cannot last forever, which has seen two cities embark along very different paths.

Australian firm looking at futuristic lighting technology.

Attractions industry suppliers to exhibit alongside park and resort developers, reveals show director.

Golf course designer makes changes to original design for course, including dramatically reducing the number of trees.

Michael Sagild, chief operating officer of Minor International, explains why Anantara Spa is set for both expansion and evolution.

Abu Dhabi to host region's first ever exhibition of work spanning iconic Spanish artist's career

New Saadiyat Construction Village to house some 20,000 employees, TDIC says.

Groundbreaking on a new sustainable headquarters for Abu Dhabi's tourism industry has begun at Maqta Bridge, Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi is cashing in on the region's golf passion by building a course on Saadiyat Island.

TDIC appoints the Thai hospitality company to run the five-star properties.

Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has formed a joint venture with contractor Gulf Leighton.

TDIC announce plans for redevelopment of city’s Al Bateen waterfront.

The Al Bateen district of Abu Dhabi, the oldest occupied area of the UAE capital city, is to be redeveloped at a cost of AED 1.6 billion (US $435 million) to include a signature waterfront destination with a luxury five-star hotel complex.

The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TIDC) - the asset management and development arm of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) - has agreed an operating framework with the New York-based Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation for the planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which reveals a significant focus on staff mentoring and education.

Al Jaber Engineering and Contracting (ALEC) is set to build two hotel projects in Abu Dhabi.

Wall Street Journal research tips Abu Dhabi's cultural centre as a top 10 emerging trendy destination.

A batch of 58 Hawksbill turtles has hatched safely on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island.

Leighton International has been named as the preferred contractor on a US $550 million ($2 billion) road package in Abu Dhabi.

A 10-strong delegation of French ministry officials and representatives from five of the top cultural institutions in France visited Abu Dhabi last month to develop the management strategy for the planned Louvre Abu Dhabi, due to open in the Cultural District of Saadiyat Island by 2012.

Al Masaood Bergum wins $64mn contract for construction of Nakheel's labour camp at Dubai Waterfront.

Neil Hickman and Mark Goodchild of Cityscape reveals to Arabian Property the resounding success of the world's biggest property show.

Cityscape special: Saadiyat development scoops two awards at the exhibition.

Cityscape special: Abu Dhabi's debut exhibition is set to display projects from 50 countries.

ATM Special: Plans for a new annual platform in Dubai for investors, planners and operators to showcase and invest in tourism projects have been unveiled.

The UAE capital's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), which manages the tourism assets of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Al Farida Investment Co. LLC, one of the region's most expansive and diversified investment conglomerates, for a US$136m (AED500m) hotel, apartment and shopping centre which will transform the area around Zayed Sports City.

The tourism and hospitality sectors are busy gearing up for the influx of millions of tourists into the capital.

Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has unveiled plans for a five-star business resort located on the creek, separating the island city from the mainland.

The 250-year old museum could be in the frame for a presence on the ‘arty island' of Saadiyat.

Abu Dhabi's hotel industry is set to boom with several ambitious projects announced for the UAE capital.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has chartered two cruise ships to meet extra demand for accommodation generated by MICE events.

Frank Gehry's museum design is one of four projects unveiled for the $27bn Saadiyat 'culture' island.

A major new waterfront destination has been announced in Abu Dhabi redeveloping the city’s previous tourist club site into a world-class tourism, residential and commercial shoreline hub.

UK gallery could join Guggenheim as British minister has talks over Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi's $27bn art island

Dubai may grab most of the headlines, but that does not mean the other emirates are standing still. Rather, each is working to carve out its own niche market in a bid for tourism success