Lovin My Bags opens first store in Dubai
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May 212012
Lovin My Bags, the world’s first system of handbag and leather restoration, has entered the Middle East region with its first boutique launch in Dubai at the Palm Strip Mall on Jumeirah Beach Road.
The new 500 sq ft boutique was inaugurated by chief guest and leading Arab fashion designer, Aiisha Ramadan, and hosted by TV presenter, and international events moderator, Shereen Mitwalli.
Lovin My Bags specialises in the first Read more [...]
May 212012
The Information Office of the Government of Dubai celebrated yesterday the success of the 11th session of the "Arab Media Forum" and "The Arab Journalism Award" - two most prominent Middle East events organised by the Dubai Press Club.
Ahmad Abdullah Al Shaikh, Director-General of Information Office, Government of Dubai, expressed his pleasure on the success of the 11th session of the Arab Media Forum.
He added: "This success puts on our shoulders a great responsibility towards organising Read more [...]
May 212012
The signature of this agreement came as part of Dubai Customs` awareness campaign about endangered species organized within the framework of the exhibition held by Dubai Customs over one week in Mirdif City Center displaying samples and models of some endangered species.The Agreement was signed in Mirdif City Center by Ms. Feryal Tawakul, Executive Director of Community Affairs and Government Partnership Division and Dr.Elsayed Ahmed Ahmed Mohammed, Director of the Regional Office for Middle Read more [...]
Dubai swimmer Stjepanovic has euros on his mind
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May 212012
Dubai: After qualifying to 2012 Olympic Games and taking a stomach bug in his stride, Dubai-born Velimir Stjepanovic wants to ensure the Serbian 4x200 metres relay team also joins him in London later this summer.
"I was out of the pool for a full week due to gastritis, which isn't great. But I tried to take the positives out of it by getting rested. Since then I have been training hard keeping the European Long Course Championships [in Hungary] Read more [...]
May 202012
The increasing opportunities in this sector will be in focus at the second edition of the Emerging Markets Airport Suppliers Conference Exhibition (EMASCE) that will be held under the patronage of Dubai World Central on November 21 22, 2012, at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai. This follows the highly successful inaugural edition of the event held last year which saw the participation of 40 exhibitors and 300 delegates.Several high-profile participants and exhibitors have confirmed their Read more [...]
Dubai-Sharjah…a different perspective..:)
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May 202012
Hi,
Hoping to have some advice from you guys here, so here is the issue:
I'm an Architect, and I've been offered a job offer for AED14,000 which I'm ok with. My firm is in Sharjah, which adds to the salary being enough for a decent life (or as I assume to be hopefully...smile )
What I was thinking of is to live in Dubai..smile, Quite strange, ain't it?..big_smile, but considering the higher quality of life in Dubai, and that commuting events are located mainly in Dubai, so why not?! Also Read more [...]
May 202012
A private school in Dubai has appealed for police protection following a surge in violence among students and against the teaching staff.
The call by Al Hosn school came after a grade 5 schoolboy was beaten up by eight other students inside the school campus after they accused him of swearing at one of them.
Yousuf Yacoub Abdul Rahman suffered from bruises in the jaw and the shoulder following the attack, prompting his father to report the eight students to the police. He also accused the Read more [...]
May 202012
The Information Office of the Government of Dubai celebrated yesterday the success of the 11th session of the "Arab Media Forum" and "The Arab Journalism Award" - two most prominent Middle East events organised by the Dubai Press Club.
Ahmad Abdullah Al Shaikh, Director-General of Information Office, Government of Dubai, expressed his pleasure on the success of the 11th session of the Arab Media Forum.
He added: "This success puts on our shoulders a great responsibility towards organising Read more [...]
May 192012
By Andrew Hammond
DUBAI |
Fri May 18, 2012 2:12pm EDT
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's thrust for a Gulf Union, driven by fear of Arab Spring contagion and spreading Iranian influence, has stumbled on misgivings among smaller neighbors about a loss of sovereignty and increasing domination by Riyadh.
Gulf diplomats, officials and analysts expressed surprise that Saudi Arabia had opened itself up to such a public setback.The union proposal, initially Read more [...]
May 192012
Singapore International Cup
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May 192012
Free PPs |Race Analysis
Analysis by Bob Nastanovich
Singapore Turf Club's Kranji Racecourse stages its marquee events Sunday with the runnings of the Group 1 $800,000 KrisFlyer International Sprint and the Group 1 $2,400,000 Singapore Airlines International Cup.
With the classy defending champ Rocket Man missing the 1200 meter (six furlongs) turf race due to minor injury, the Sprint could be dominated by the star of Bahraini racing, the Fawzi Nass owned and trained Krypton Factor. Read more [...]
Dubai civic body to launch clean roads campaign
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May 182012
DUBAI: As part of its efforts to keep Dubai roads clean, Dubai Municipality is planning a new campaign to be held from May 20-29.Lectures, workshops, film screenings, awareness drives for road users and visitors, competitions and other activities will be organised as part of the new initiative.The campaign’s activities will be held at Jumeira, Diyafah, Ethihad, Al Nahda and Al Wasl Roads of the emirate.Special awareness Read more [...]
Hotel Show 2012 in Dubai
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May 172012
Hotel Show 2012 in Dubai
(Hotels Exhibitions)
Hotel Show 2012, one of the largest exhibitions of the hotel industry in the Middle East, will be held from 15 to 17 May, 2012 in Dubai. This year the exhibition will be held for the 13th times. It is expected that this year's event will attract about 15,000 hotel industry professionals from around the world.
Currently for hotel developers the Middle East and North African hotel market is one of the most promising in the Read more [...]
May 172012
As a central theme of Cavotec's presence at the Dubai Airport Show 2012, the E3 Gate Concept was conceived by working closely with customers and industry bodies in order to develop a fully-integrated gate concept that is energy-efficient, reduces fuel costs, and minimises the use of auxiliary power units. The concept improves operational efficiency by providing ground services (400Hz - PCAir - blue water - potable water - sewage - Air Start) via underground pits. A presentation for the Cavotec Read more [...]
May 172012
Barrett added, "Quality vocational education can provide an essential springboard for ambitious young people by offering practical skills and experience that employers value. Equipped with these skills, the youth can look forward to a promising career. However, it is imperative that vocational education remains flexible to help adults acquire new skills amidst the changing technology and economic landscape. Additionally, well-informed, impartial career advice and guidance is central to ensuring Read more [...]