The announcement comes a day after the launch of the Abu Dhabi-Singapore Business Forum (ADSBF), formed to forge greater links between the two cities.
Singapore will be Etihad's fifth online destination in the Far East to add to Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, which was launched in January 2007.
In addition, Etihad Crystal Cargo serves Zheng Zhou with one of its Airbus A300-600 freighters.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways' chief executive, said: 'The new Singapore service demonstrates Etihad's ambitions to provide our customers with flights to the world's top destinations and cargo markets. The creation of the ADSBF will also benefit the airline greatly with the increasing commercial co-operation between Singapore and Abu Dhabi.'
Trade and bilateral ties between the UAE and Singapore continue to develop with trade totalling S$11.7 billion in 2006, compared with S$10.4 billion in 2004. The UAE was the second largest Middle East investor in Singapore in 2006.
The two countries also share extensive links in education, transport and logistics services, infrastructure development, oil and gas services, tourism and investment.
Des Vertannes, executive vice president cargo, Etihad Airways, added: 'The new service will cater for the growing demand for air cargo services between the UAE and Singapore, which is growing year-on-year.'
Etihad will operate a three cabin Airbus A330-200 between Abu Dhabi and Singapore, offering a cargo capacity of 14 tonnes.
The airline will operate from Terminal 2 at Changi international airport in Singapore.
The flight details and schedule for the new Singapore - Abu Dhabi service will be confirmed following final discussions between Etihad and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore [CAAS].
