Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has launched the "Abu Dhabi Government Employee Travel Programme", dedicated to offering unprecedented benefits and travel services to government employees across the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Developed jointly by Abu Dhabi General Services Company Musanada and Etihad Airways, several new Abu Dhabi government entities who have already joined the programme were recognised during a reception held recently at the Al Mamoura Building.

They included: Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Tourism Development Investment Company, Musanada, Abu Dhabi Educational Council, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, Family Development Fund, Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Council and Abu Dhabi Systems And Information Centre.

Hareb Al Muhairi, Vice President of Sales in the UAE, said: "Etihad will offer benefits specifically packaged to suit the needs of employees working for government and semi-government organisations.

"We expect the programme to become an increasingly important part of our business.

"We will be working hard with our partners to ensure it offers the highest standards of service and the best value to one of our most important customer segments."