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Liam Gallagher to perform in Abu Dhabi
The Manchester-born singer will play at the Flash Forum, Yas Island, on September 16 with band members Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock, all former members of Oasis. The band, which included Gallagher and his brother Noel, split after years of acrimony in 2009.
Yas Circuit dishes out racy dates for Ramadan
By Hannah-Farah Abdulla www.constructionweekonline.com
As part of its corpoorate social responsibility (CSR) promise, Yas Marina Circuit is preparing to harvest dates growing on palm trees around the area, and distribute them to local mosques for Ramadhan.
CSR awareness is on the rise in the Middle East, with more and more companies demonstrating an eagerness to be recognised [...]
Yas 10 km run: Sibling rivalry
The ADNIC Yas Run, the first 10km running event to be held at Yas Marina Circuit, may still be a few months away, but it has already sparked a friendly exchange of banter between Khadeejah Sani and her younger brother Mohammad.
Viceroy Hotel Group selected as operator of Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi
Viceroy Hotel Group has been selected as operator of the Yas Hotel on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the Emirate’s leading leisure and entertainment destination. The hotel, owned by Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, investment and management company, will officially transition to Viceroy management immediately.
Yas Mall construction work imminent, says Aldar
Construction work on the much-delayed Yas Mall project in Abu Dhabi is imminent, according to developers Aldar Properties. The builder said in its May Progress Update posted on its website that it is set to award the construction contract in June.
The lucrative world of events
Conference, banqueting and events managers reveal their key sources of business and the challenges the meetings sector still needs to overcome. The UAE is home to a variety of events destinations: Dubai Festival City, Dubai Media City and Yas Island Abu Dhabi for example.
Yas Island water park opening delayed to 2013
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest developer, expects to open Yas Island water park by first quarter of 2013 and will soon be awarding a construction contract for Yas public beach. The outdoor water park, which will have 40 rides and attractions once completed, was expected to be completed by third quarter of 2012.
IKEA sees bright future
IKEA UAE, which operates two outlets in Dubai Festival City and Yas Island, may have another flagship store in Dubai to cater the demands of southern part of the emirate. The new store will be equal to the size of Yas Island outlet and is expected to open by the end of 2013.
