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Paris-Sorbonne University organises awareness week on importance

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, and under the theme, "Wherever you go, there you are", Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has organised an awareness week for its students to showcase the importance of mental health. The event took place from the 8th to 12th October on the university’s campus on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Certified counselors fromRead more

IMKAN brings in Ramboll on AED2 billion first-phase of Abu Dhabi's ‘Makers District’

Abu Dhabi - WAM

IMKAN, the real estate developer, has appointed Ramboll, a leading global engineering, design and environmental consultancy firm, as Lead Consultant for the first phase of its ‘Makers District’ development. The AED120 million contract marks the official launch of Makers District, an 18-hectare masterplan development on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, designed as a waterfront community that cultivates creativity through residential, hospitality,Read more

Abu Dhabi’s residential rents to continue to decline in 2017

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Housing rents in Abu Dhabi look set to continue plunging for the first half of 2017 amid continuing economic uncertainty, job losses and cost-cutting measures, property brokers forecast. Chestertons Mena says villa rents in Abu Dhabi fell by 10 per cent during 2016 while apartment rents fell by an average of 7 per cent. During the final three months ofRead more

Volleyball tourney in aid of human trafficking victims

Abu Dhabi - Arab today

As many as 15 teams took part in a women’s volleyball tournament last Friday in Abu Dhabi to commemorate International Women’s Day and raise awareness about the activities of Ewa’a Shelters, a charity that supports the victims of human trafficking in the UAE. Being held for the fifth year, the Enthusiastic Volley Ball Championship saw players from countries such asRead more

Reem Island canal nears completion

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

A new 2.4-kilometre canal on Reem Island is undergoing final testing before opening next month. Developer Aldar Properties said commissioning work on the project is well under way ahead of the scheduled flooding in April. The canal, which is crossed by 10 bridges, runs through the Shams development and features landscaping with 450 trees, covering an area of 46,000 squareRead more