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KidZania edutainment facility opens location in Abu Dhabi, UAE

10/10/2019

Mexican edutainment brand KidZania recently opened a franchise location at the Yas shopping center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The 55,000-square-foot facility features 60 activities through which children can role play professions. KidZania Abu Dhabi is the brand's second location in the UAE and the 28th branded property worldwide.

Abu Dhabi to institute road tolls Oct. 15

10/7/2019

In a move that should result in safer roads and less congestion, tolls will begin Oct. 15 on roads entering Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Toll gates will operate at four bridges, with drivers being charged $1.09 each time during peak hours and 54 cents during off-peak times.

UAE to build reverse osmosis desalination facility

9/16/2019

An agreement between Emirates Water and Electricity Co. and Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power provides for the construction of a reverse osmosis desalination facility. The plant will be located north of Abu Dhabi in Taweelah, United Arab Emirates.

ICE aims to launch Abu Dhabi-based futures exchange

9/12/2019

Intercontinental Exchange has submitted an application to the International Organization for Standardization seeking a Market Identifier Code for an Abu Dhabi-based futures and options exchange. ICE Futures Abu Dhabi, if launched, would be the exchange group's first major venture in the Middle East.

Dalma Mall hosts Abu Dhabi's latest family entertainment hub

8/28/2019

One of Abu Dhabi's retail destinations, Dalma Mall, has opened a 35,000-square-foot Zeal Entertainment Centre, which will give guests an exciting experience with roller coaster and racing simulator rides. The center also features 12 lanes of bowling.

Abu Dhabi begins tolling entrances to the city Oct. 15

8/27/2019

Abu Dhabi will begin tolling drivers on Oct. 15 each time they pass through one of four new tolling gates, with a daily cap of $4.36. Tolls will be reduced on holidays and off-peak hours, with the goal of reducing congestion around the city.

Abu Dhabi begins installing toll gates

8/8/2019

The Department of Transportation in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates has begun installing the first of four toll gates in and around Abu Dhabi. Toll collection is slated to begin in mid-October.

UAE firm shares updates on 8 projects

7/29/2019

UAE-based Aldar Properties shared progress on eight construction projects in Abu Dhabi, including Mayan, where concrete work has wrapped up. Concrete works on the first phase of a project called Bridges were completed earlier this year.