Press Releases

• Record number of thought leaders exchange ideas to improve cities at Global City 2011 Abu Dhabi - 09 April 2011

More than 800 delegates and participants attended Global City 2011, Abu Dhabi, making the fifth edition of the forum the most successful Global City to date. Thought-provoking discussion surrounding issues of urban sustainability spurred networking and collaboration at this important event, presented under the Patronage of HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi...

• Global City inaugurates “guest blogger” series to fuel urban sustainability debate - 26 February 2011

Since one out of every two people in the world live in cities, it is not surprising that almost everyone has something to say about them. Global City 2011 Abu Dhabi provides a forum for the world’s finest international voices to discuss urban sustainability challenges. Now, the hotly anticipated Forum will showcase local Middle Eastern voices, via its guest blogging series on...

• Urban industry heavyweights Hong Hao and Giuseppe Sala confirm plans to speak at Global City 2011, Abu Dhabi - 26 February 2011

Guests at Global City 2011, Abu Dhabi, will benefit from the experience of two prominent urban development and sustainability experts tackling the issue of how cities maximize benefits from international mega-events.

• Megacity Singapore is Asia’s greenest city - 13 March 2011

Asian Green City Index study analyzes the environmental sustainability of 22 major cities in Asia Singapore is Asia’s greenest metropolis. This is the conclusion of the Asian Green City Index – a study commissioned by Siemens and performed by the independent Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

• Over 1000 international opinion leaders expected in Abu Dhabi to pioneer new thought on urban sustainability - 07 February 2011

A press conference held on the 31st of January in Abu Dhabi revealed the detailed program for Global City 2011, the only international forum providing public and private sector leaders a dynamic platform to exchange views

• Waha Capital 2010 full year net profits rise 15 per cent to AED 249 million - 12 March 2011

Waha Capital, the Abu Dhabi-based diversified investment holding company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, today reported a 15% increase in unaudited net profits for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2010. Profitability resulted from the company’s continued growth and improved performance across the business units, derived from restructuring activities, consolidation of...