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TDIC slows roll-out of hotels on Saadiyat
The developer of Saadiyat Island is to delay several of the hotels it is planning to build there in an effort to make the multibillion-dollar project commercially viable, according to the company’s chief executive.
Emirati artists in collaboration with renowned photographer Stephen Shore to showcase art
Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) announced that the next Emirati Expressions exhibition will open on the Oct. 19 and will feature the works of art by Emirati photographers collaborating with one of the world’s most renowned photographers, Stephen Shore.
Calls for waste management bids on Saadiyat Island
The Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) is calling for Waste Management contractors to start putting in bids for the Saadiyat island Project in Abu Dhabi.
Auditor to check on Saadiyat workforce
International auditing body PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will monitor the well-being of workers on Saadiyat island. The Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) Tuesday announced that it has appointed the independent auditor to monitor the performance of its contractors and subcontractors with regard to worker benefits and services.
Abu Dhabi safety programme aims to prevent heat stress
Construction workers, whether labourers or site managers, are all equally vulnerable in the torturous sun, heat and humidity, said a senior official. Outdoor workers in the UAE are exposed to major heat stress during the summer
TDIC opens annual art contest for workers at Saadiyat
The second annual art competition at Saadiyat Construction Village, Abu Dhabi has been launched, announced the Abu Dhabi Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC). Themed ‘Eye on Nature’ the competition is open to all construction workers living at the village.
TDIC gives AED 1.9 million to children’s charities
Tourism Development ‘&’ Investment Company (TDIC), today presented a cheque of AED 1.9 million raised during this year’s Saadiyat Beach Classic to three children’s charities including Ability Centre for Special Needs, Emirates Autism Centre and The Player Foundation.
Abu Dhabi National Hotels sees 51% Q1 profit drop
Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) on Tuesday posted net profit of AED83m for the first quarter of 2011, a 51 percent drop on the same period last year. Despite showing a seven percent increase in operating revenues to AED481.6m, net profit of AED83m was less than half of the AED170m seen in Q1 2010.
