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Survey on events in Abu Dhabi, would appreciate your input

I'm conducting a survey for my MA in Event Management. The focus is on the impacts of events on the residents of Abu Dhabi, the positive and negative of hosting international events in the city. If any Abu Dhabi residents are interested in taking part in the survey, the link is: Click here

It'll only take 5 minutes and your input would be very helpful to the research.

Municipality of Abu Dhabi City launches campaign on Public Cleanliness

WAM Abu Dhabi, Jan. 2nd, 2012 (WAM)-- The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City is continuing its campaign to educate community on the importance of cleanliness in streets and neighborhoods, shunning bad habits, and complying with governing laws '&' rules in place in order to ensure better quality of life and sustainable environment for the residents of Abu Dhabi.

Hijri New Year, UAE National Day holidays confirmed

The Ministries and Public Institutions will close on Thursday, Dec. 01, 2011, and resume on Sunday, Dec. 04, according to the circular issued today by Humaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education, Board Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

According to the circular, the Islamic New Hijri Year 1433 holiday has been moved to Thursday, Dec. 01, as it coincides with the national day holiday from Dec. 2 -3, 2011.

1 December 2011 will be a paid holiday for all workers of the UAE's private sector to mark the Islamic New Hijri Year 1433, the Ministry of Labour said in a statement.

Abu Dhabi to fine litterbugs up to Dh500

Abu Dhabi Municipality has begun an awareness campaign to remind people they can be fined up to Dh500 for littering, discarding chewing gum or spitting in the street, officials said today.

"We have people entering Abu Dhabi every day and they don't know about the rules," said Khaleefa Al Romaithi, director of the municipality's public health division.

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TravelChannel, Abu Dhabi Destination Report

Travel Channel reporter Danny flew to Abu Dhabi and made this report.

Eid Al Adha holiday in the UAE announced

The public sector will get a four-day holiday to mark Eid Al Adha, while the private sector will get a three-day holiday, it was announced on Monday.

According to a circular issued by Humaid Mohammad Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Federal Authority of Human Resources, federal bodies and ministries will remain closed from November 5 to 8 for the public sector.

Private sector companies will remain closed from November 5 to 7, according to a circular issued by Saqr Gobash, Minister of Labour.

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Mubadala Tennis Championship brings top players

The global tennis season starts here in Abu Dhabi with the world's best competing for the Championship title and USD $250,000 prize money. This year's line-up is the best in the tournament's history and welcomes World #1 Novak Djokovic who is making his debut to the event.

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