Abu Dhabi/ WAM Abu Dhabi-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focussed on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, has organised an orientation programme for 172 new local and international students for the fall 2016 semester. The three-day programme, held from August 22-24, provided the new students an opportunity to learn about the institute’s academic and …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways has launched its annual global sales campaign, targeting business and economy guests, with fares available on a wide range of destinations served around the world and fares available for travel until June 2017. The sale will offer up to 50% off fares to forty-five of the world’s most popular destinations from across Europe, Asia, …

  Bloomberg The European Commission on Monday insisted talks on a huge US free trade deal were on track, rejecting German claims that irreconcilable differences had left the deal dead in the water. “The ball is rolling right now. The Commission is making steady progress,” Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said when asked about comments by German vice chancellor and economy …