Editorial Standards

Simply Abu Dhabi is published by HH LLC-FZ, Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013, it is the invitation-only chronicle of Abu Dhabi’s culture, leadership, hospitality and luxury, in print and online. These standards govern everything we publish.

Editorial leadership

• Arnie S Hira, Co-Founder, Publisher and Chairman
• Jordana Lynch, Managing Director and Co-Founder
• Kerry Smith, Editor in Chief
• Jill Grundy, Editor at Large and Head of the Executive Office
• Harvey Hira, Editor

How we report

Our news coverage draws on official announcements from the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Abu Dhabi Media Office and the emirate’s institutions, together with our own reporting and access. Where a story is based on an official announcement or another publication’s reporting, we say so and credit the source. We preserve official titles, honorifics and figures exactly as issued.

Use of technology

Our editors use digital tools, including AI-assisted research and drafting tools, to monitor announcements and prepare first drafts. No story is published without being reviewed and approved by a named editor, who takes responsibility for its accuracy and presentation.

Independence and commercial content

Advertising and partnerships are handled separately from editorial decisions. Paid or sponsored content is always clearly labelled as such.

Corrections

If we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and note significant corrections at the foot of the story. To request a correction, please contact the editors.