We don’t normally waste too much time blowing our own trumpet. We set high standards for ourselves, and we think our readers recognise that – which is why we have so many loyal and regular readers. Written by: Dennis Jarrett But as you can...
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Last week we reported the decision by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City to shut down six villa schools on health and safety grounds. While it’s obviously tough on the 2,291 students who will have to find places in new schools for next term –...
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Cityscape Abu Dhabi last week was a bit of an eye-opener. The four-day event at ADNEC included an exhibition and conference for developers, purchasers and others involved in real estate. Written by: Dennis Jarrett Last year’s Cityscape was a...
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The frenzy surrounding the hugely touted UFC finally reached its crescendo, but the climax turned out to be something of a mixed bag. The organisers managed to fill every seat, but some – including UFC president Dana White, a mass of bloggers and...
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With the announcement by Prime Minister Gordon Brown that the UK General Election will be held on 6th May, a number of British expats resident in Abu Dhabi may be unsure of their entitlement to vote. Written by: Dennis Jarrett Provided you are...
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The death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed al-Nahyan has been confirmed four days after his glider plane crashed in Morocco. His body has been recovered from a lake by divers. Sheikh Ahmed, 41, was a younger brother of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, the...
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This week Abu Dhabi Week towers has opened its doors to some new recruits. Written by: Charlie Kennedy This week Abu Dhabi Week towers has opened its doors to some new recruits. Nothing new there except, well, they’re noticeably younger that...
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Sometimes putting together a weekly magazine feels a little like we’re playing an extra alongside Bill Murray in the film Groundhog Day. Written by: Charlie Kennedy There’s definitely the odd case of déjà vu; front cover? Check. Top news...
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It’s been another great Abu Dhabi week. Wasn’t Wakestock fabulous? Terrific fun, as good to watch as it was for the lucky few who got on to the water – and that towline gismo was an inspirational idea Written by: Dennis Jarrett Wakestock...
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We’re a week into the fully-fledged web existence of Abu Dhabi Week – something near 1,500 pages of toil, sweat and tears over the last few months, and it’s not finished yet. We aren’t stopping there, of course: there’s already a long list...
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