Celebrating and Honouring Culture & Heritage ADACH was established with the aim of achieving an integrated approach to the promotion of Abu Dhabi’s culture and heritage. The cultural vision for Abu Dhabi is to make it the cultural centre of the region, while promoting national culture and identity as a source of pride and inspiration to the people of the UAE. In order to fulfill this vision, ADACH works across a number of related areas: Encouraging creativity in culture and the arts Formulating and implementing cultural heritage policies, plans and projects Organizing and sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, workshops and events related to culture and heritage Recording and protecting the historical properties of the emirate of Abu Dhabi Conducting research into the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi and the wider Arab context Preserving, conserving and managing archaeological and historical sites and buildings Establishing, managing and developing museums Promoting education and training in culture and heritage, as well as developing the professional skills needed to do this Developing and enhancing Abu Dhabi’s National Library to enrich and promote intellectual, artistic and scientific activities in the emirate and in the region Recording the emirate’s national history through research and publications. In order to carry out its mandate, ADACH works closely with other cultural institutions in Abu Dhabi, with the federal authorities, the other emirates and the private sector. A Vision for the Future ADACH was established with the aim of achieving an integrated approach to the promotion of Abu Dhabi’s culture and heritage. The cultural vision for Abu Dhabi is to make it the cultural centre of the region, while promoting national culture and identity as a source of pride and inspiration to the people of the UAE. In order to fulfill this vision, ADACH works across a number of related areas: Encouraging creativity in culture and the arts Formulating and implementing cultural heritage policies, plans and projects Organizing and sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, workshops and events related to culture and heritage Recording and protecting the historical properties of the emirate of Abu Dhabi Conducting research into the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi and the wider Arab context Preserving, conserving and managing archaeological and historical sites and buildings Establishing, managing and developing museums Promoting education and training in culture and heritage, as well as developing the professional skills needed to do this Developing and enhancing Abu Dhabi’s National Library to enrich and promote intellectual, artistic and scientific activities in the emirate and in the region Recording the emirate’s national history through research and publications. In order to carry out its mandate, ADACH works closely with other cultural institutions in Abu Dhabi, with the federal authorities, the other emirates and the private sector.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry is an autonomous institution of public interest. It enjoys its own legal entity to represent the various productive and services activities of the private sector in Abu Dhabi Emirate. According to the provisions of the Chamber law, all natural and legal persons, having their headquarters, branch or representation office in the Emirate to exercise any commercial, industrial, vocational or professional activity in the Emirate must join the Chamber and get their membership certificates. Hence, the Chamber is viewed to be the party concerned with patronizing the various activities of the private sector. It is among its tasks and duties to render best services to member firms and companies. Membership certificates are duly issued to such members who are kept updated on how to take the utmost advantages of the Chamber services and available data or information. They are also well apprised of the Chamber’s regular and occasional functions or events, as well as of its tasks and duties in general. Through such data and information, the Chamber members can participate in various domestic and international functions or events through which they may be better able to introduce their companies or products. Through such interaction, the Chamber may have a much clearer vision on their problems and the obstacles they are facing. Such problems are usually discussed in a bid to find appropriate solutions. Recommendations seeking that end may, thereafter be presented to competent authorities requesting required actions to be taken whenever necessary. Ever since its inception in 1969, the Chamber discussed many economic laws and legislation that regulated the economic performance in the Emirate. Being a member in the Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry, the Chamber could play a significant role in discussing and drafting such laws and regulations on the UAE level. The Chamber presence in the international arena was gradually expanded through multi-membership in many Arab and world chamber counterparts. Thus the Chamber joined the Arab-French, the Arab-Swiss, the Arab-American, the Arab-Belgian, the Arab Luxembourg and the Arab-German Chambers of Commerce & Industry. The Chamber is also represented in such boards as those of the UAE-Turkish Businessmen Board, UAE-Syrian Businessmen Board and the UAE-Indian Businessmen Board. It is also member in the Federation of the AGCC Chambers of Commerce & Industry, the Federation of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, the Islamic Chamber and the Arab Labor Organization. Such representation, of course comes within the framework of its membership in the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry. However, the Chamber has a branch office in Al-Ain city. The said branch is meeting the demands of the business community in Al-Ain and offers them whatever services or information they need. The Chamber has its own web site through which it avails every piece of information required by the business community in Abu Dhabi and the UAE at large. The site is also visited by individuals, tourists and organizations from different world countries.

Located in the Al Mushrif Area, Just 10 minutes from the city center, the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club is a tranquil oasis in one of the Gulf's most up-to-date and beautiful cities. The Club covers a vast area and provides members with a relaxed and restful atmosphere away from the hustle of modern day life. As the name implies, the Club was originally established as an equestrian center, but over the years, due to the encouragement and support of the late President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Club has enjoyed steady and sustained development. What was once an undeveloped sandy area is now arguably one of the finest recreational parks in the entire Gulf region. The complex consists of an international standard rececourse with racing conditions that area comparable to anywhere in the world. A number of important races take place annually, including the National Day Cup, H.H The President Cup and The Emirates Championship. These prestigious races have been established for over 10 years and are recognized internationally. The facility also includes a circular, 2,000-meter training track on the inside of the racecourse and more than 250 air-conditioned stalls used exclusively for stabling racehorses. The Club also boasts a spectacular show-jumping arena, in which an obstacle similar to the famous Hickstead Bank has been constructed, along with a natural water jump that adds to the variety of the various show-jumping events that take place throughout the season. Many important show jumping competitions take place at the Club, and the annual Abu Dhabi International Show has become well established, with riders from around the world coming back year after year to support what has been described by many as the most enjoyable event of the show-jumping season. In line with the wishes of Their Highnesses The Sheikhs to encourage and promote equestrianism among the youth of the country and to restore the ancient craft of horsemanship to the people, the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club has one of the most efficient and successful riding schools in the area, with instruction of all levels available to pupils of all ages who are wishing to learn and absorb the principles and practices required to master the art of horsemanship. For the golfer, there is a beautiful, 9-hole grass-surfaced golf course equipped with floodlighting, enabling members to play before sunrise and after sunset. In addition, the Golf Academy includes a large driving range available to all, and lessons are available from the Club’s golf professionals. The new tennis courts offer excellent facilities to members who enjoy this game. The swimming pool located beside the Golf Club House is one of the most popular places in the entire Club. The Club House offers a range of refreshments and cuisine from a kitchen of international caliber. The development of the Club and its facilities is a clear indication of the wholehearted and generous support that is given to the Club by Their Highnesses The Sheikhs, and is a good example of their commitment to the development of recreational facilities in the United Arab Emirates.

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is a strategic international venue development and management company. ADNEC’s venue portfolio includes one of the most modern exhibition centre’s in the world - the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and the UK capital’s largest exhibition and conference venue, ExCeL London. ADNEC is creating unique business districts to serve Abu Dhabi’s rapid expansion and emergence on the global stage. Development projects surrounding the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre include Capital Centre (a mixed-use development of 23 residential, commercial and mixed-use towers adjacent to the exhibition centre), Capital Gate (an iconic 35 storey gravity defying feature tower, featuring the 5-star hotel - ‘Hyatt at Capital Centre’) and a 2.4km Marinazone. In addition, ADNEC is expanding within the region, with The Al Ain Convention Centre, a residential and business micro city around a state-of-the-art convention centre. For more information visit www.adnec.ae; www.alaincc.ae; www.capitalcentre.ae; www.capitalgate.ae; www.excel-london.co.uk;

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) was established in September 2004.It has wide ranging responsibilities for building and developing the emirate's tourism industry. These include; destination marketing; infrastructure and product development and regulation and classification. A key role is to create synergy in the international promotion of Abu Dhabi through close co-ordination with the emirate's hotels, destination management companies, airlines and other public and private sector travel-related organisations.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), in its capacity as the concerned governmental body, will cater for and will be in charge of supervising, supporting and monitoring of all sports clubs and sports establishments in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADSC will exert to increase sport, health, and cultural awareness throughout the society, will do its best to enhance the efforts and partnerships with the concerned and the related governmental entities in order to achieve the required objectives. ADSC will work to improve the administrative aspects in the sports clubs and sports establishments in Abu Dhabi. ADSC will also work hard to improve school and community sport activities by availing the required programs, competitions and facilities.

The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) seeks to nurture the arts, education, culture and creativity for the benefit of society and the advancement of Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision.

UAE SUP / Club Emirates Marine Royal is a watersports club whose main focus is introducing the sport of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) to the residents of Abu Dhabi and the entire UAE.

Upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Representative of His Highness the President, the Cultural and Media Centre was established in 2003 with the aim to enhance the cultural awareness and crystallize the values of belonging and national loyalty as well as to promote the culture and national identity. The Centre seeks to translate the relation between culture and media by putting more focus on media and media studies, therefore distinguishing itself among cultural and studies think tanks in the Arab world. The Centre's vision encompasses the discussion of culture in its wider sense, not the widespread sense; for the concept of culture includes other facets such as thought, politics, philosophy, science, economy beside other aspects of knowledge. Through its various activities, which comprise weekly lectures, monthly symposiums and an annual conference, the Cultural and Media Centre for H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. the President’s Representative, actively contributes in strengthening cultural awareness in Abu Dhabi and UAE inspired by the general features of the Federal government's strategy, as well as by the plans and strategies of the Abu Dhabi government and the enlightening statements of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan -May Allah Preserve him- in national days, particularly his statement on December 2nd, 2005 which was adopted by the Supreme Council, and was implemented by the government as a working programme. Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. the President’s Representative, Chairman of Centre, and upon His Highness’s direct instructions, the Centre is targeting the people of UAE society, and public and private organizations, in collaboration with the different government institutions so as to make the cultural action an effective and positive drive that contributes to sustainable development. The Cultural and Media Centre works within two broad cultural categories: The cultural-intellectual: it comprises the preparation and publication of scientific researches and studies, the organization of intellectual conferences, seminars, lectures, and soirees. The cultural-artistic: it comprises the organization of book fairs, plastic arts, photography exhibitions, cinematographic shows, as well as the activities that aim to strengthen the concepts of heritage and the values and traditions pertaining to the religious and national heritage. To attain these goals and to concretize this vision, the Cultural and Media Centre seeks to fulfill its mission relying primarily on national competencies and on Arab and international competencies, disseminating the Emirati culture of tolerance and moderation and shedding light on Emirati prominent figures in various aspects.

The EHC was established under the wise vision of UAE leadership to promote the vital role of heritage. Hence, EHC is striving in coordination with other

ENEC specializes in the deployment, ownership and operation of nuclear power plants in Abu Dhabi, thereby providing a reliable source of energy to meet the UAE’s growing energy needs. ENEC will also serve as an investment arm of the government of Abu Dhabi and will make strategic investments in collaboration with foreign partners in the nuclear sector, both domestically and internationally.