21st May 2020 - Abu Dhabi Government launches safe and clean certification program
20th May 2020 - Global sports sponsorship market predicted to fall by 37% this year
1st May 2020 - Coronavirus has multi-billion dollar negative impact on global sport
9th April 2020 - UFC President advises of plans to use island to host international MMA fights
17th March 2020 - Coronavirus fears delays opening of Etihad Arena
26th February 2020 - Perth’s hosting of UFC event a major coup for Western Australia tourism
17th February 2020 - Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena to open in April
5th February 2020 - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to launch new experiences and family zone
28th January 2020 - Developer Miral considers further Yas Island attractions
10th January 2020 - Etihad Airways takes on naming rights for new Abu Dhabi entertainment venue
7th January 2020 - World’s tallest indoor climbing wall opens in Abu Dhabi
31st December 2019 - Abu Dhabi National Museum edges towards 2021 opening
18th October 2019 - Work advances on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Bay entertainment and lifestyle precinct
30th July 2019 - Abu Dhabi announces massive funding for events and entertainment
30th April 2019 - UFC agrees long-term deal for fight events to return to Abu Dhabi
30th April 2019 - Yas Island attractions secure multiple wins at World Travel Awards
11th January 2019 - UFC to open US$13 million Performance Institute in Shanghai
26th October 2018 - Miral partners with Microsoft to transform Yas Island visitor experience
26th June 2018 - Abu Dhabi developers look for Yas Island to become top global leisure destination
2nd May 2018 - World Wrestling Entertainment stages first event in Saudi Arabia
11th July 2016 - Consortium buys UFC for US$4 billion
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