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Abu Dhabi’s top 20 tweeters

News, advice, comedy and more Abu Dhab Twitter highlights

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twitter.com/@abudhabiFF – If you’re a fan of the independent movies screened at the annual Abu Dhabi Film Festival and want information about which films are coming up next, keep an eye on this handy stream.

twitter.com/@AbuDhabiPolice – A useful feed from the Abu Dhabi feds, alerting you to major traffic jams, accidents and other potentially day-ruining goings on.

twitter.com/@abudhabiskaters – Bashar Al Abadi has all the latest news for the capitals’ inline skaters, BMXers and skateboarders.

twitter.com/@_ADACH
– The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage keeps up a constant outpouring of news about the many cultural events it organises to help immerse you in local traditions and culture.

twitter.com/@ArtsAbuDhabi – The city’s art scene is still in its nascent stage, but there’s plenty happening and this feed has lots of info about the latest exhibitions.

twitter.com/@ArabianBusiness – High-flying jet-setter? Need to know what’s happening in the world of business? Look no further.

twitter.com/@ArabianBytes – Comment and analysis on the digital trends that impact the Middle East.

twitter.com/@arabiaenquirer – Need cheering up at work? Check out this hilarious spoof news feed – The Middle East’s answer to The Onion.

twitter.com/@AskAli – An Emirati entrepreneur and local legend – ask him any question relating to life in the UAE and he’ll get back to you with an answer inside 24 hours, guaranteed.

twitter.com/@DUPLAYS – The people behind many of Abu Dhabi’s team sport events announce their tournament plans here.

twitter.com/@EcoGirl_AD – News and opinion on environmental issues from this hippy chick, plus details of meet-ups for the green community.

twitter.com/@ews_wwf – Love animals? The Emirates Wildlife Society, which is linked with the World Wildlife Fund, is doing all it can to save the country’s endangered critters from extinction.

twitter.com/@GoNabitAbuDhabi – Regular updates from the wallet-saving folks at GoNabit.com, offering daily discounts on everything from massages and haircuts to brunches and boat trips.

twitter.com/@kiteproabudhabi – Into your watersports? Keep an eye on this feed to stay up to date with the wind speeds at Abu Dhabi’s blustery spots.

twitter.com/@lickrish – Managing director of Flash Entertainment – the people behind all the city’s big gigs and sports events – John Lickrish drops hints as to who’s coming to town, and posts candid snaps from events.

twitter.com/@OriginalFitness –Abu Dhabi fitness guru Corey Oliver’s company. Follow for healthy living tips and details of his classes.

twitter.com/@SultanAlQassemi – One of the most prolific tweeters we’ve ever come across, this opinionated columnist for The National is on top of all the breaking news in the Arab world.

twitter.com/@theabudhabilist – An Australian remedial therapist, who keeps up a constant stream of entertaining observations about the city. He’s also a bit of a coffee connoisseur on the side.

twitter.com/@TimeOutAbuDhabi – We’re not ones to blow our own trumpets, but this is the feed you should be following to find out all that’s happening on the city’s entertainment scene.

twitter.com/@VIADcares – The official feed of the do-gooders at Volunteer in Abu Dhabi, who put regular shouts out for helpers to join in with all sorts of community events.