Dubai Events

2nd Global Aviation Safety Conference for Humanitarian Air Activities will be held in October

Sharjah, August 24th, 2010 — In order to take a closer look and improve on already existing and globally accepted aviation safety standards, and identify aviation safety concerns, the World Food Programme (WFP), through its Sharjah-based Aviation Safety Unit, is organizing the 2nd Global Aviation Safety Conference (GASC) for Humanitarian Air Activities on October 11-12, 2010, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sharjah.

With air transport being the fastest way to deliver humanitarian assistance during emergencies caused either by man-made or natural disasters, aviation safety is extremely important in order to avoid any accidents that may add further stress to what may already be considered as volatile situations. More importantly, proper adherence and implementation of aviation safety standards and procedures is an integral component that allows for the speedy and efficient delivery of food and aid which is critical in saving lives, says a press release.

Sponsored by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) of Sharjah and held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Civil Aviation – Sharjah International Airport, the main goals of the conference are to help improve life-saving capabilities by ensuring safe air transportation; to provide a common platform of discussion between WFP and all other global and state aviation authorities as well as air operators engaged in humanitarian air operation; to coordinate and guide safety initiatives in order to reduce risk for humanitarian air operators and humanitarian aviation; and to encourage industry and government cooperation on common safety objectives.

Supported by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE, the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US Department of Transportation and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), key organizations and individuals participating in the conference include Civil Aviation Authorities from countries in Africa, Asia, USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and GCC; international humanitarian governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations such as ECHO, Red Cross (ICRC), MSF, MAF, and ASF; the United Nations WFP and other UN Agencies; passenger and air cargo operators and brokers; and local and regional airlines and airport authorities.

“Aviation safety is a very important issue around the world,” said Abdul Wahab Al Roomi, Director General – Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Sharjah. “As a civil aviation body, aviation safety is amongst out top priorities here at Sharjah International Airport. In fact, as a top priority, we have made a significant amount investment from our overall budget and even brought in international consultants in order to become the first airport in the UAE to have a GCAA approved Safety Management System. Such an approval was given to us only after a series of strict audit procedures by the GCAA.

“Furthermore, the Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation is committed to developing, implementing and improving appropriate strategies, management systems and processes to ensure that all our aviation activities uphold the highest level of safety performance that is required in accordance with national and international standards.

“Together with WFP’s Aviation Safety Unit which we already consider to be a part of our family here in Sharjah, we recognize the need to further enhance existing safety procedures, raise safety techniques across all facets of air operations and offer safety management workshops for both government and commercial aviation personnel.

“It is for this reason that, apart from giving our all out support to the World Food Programme’s operational needs, we have given our full support to this conference based on shared objectives and goals of further promoting aviation safety, not just in Sharjah, but in the entire global aviation industry,” Al Roomi added.

Describing the main functions of WFP’s Aviation Safety Unit, Capt. Samir Sajet, WFP’s Regional Aviation Safety Officer for Asia and the Middle East Region pointed out that among the unit’s main task is to improve the safety culture in the region by organizing international aviation safety seminars, conferences, and workshops as well as training.

“WFP Aviation provides air services on behalf of all the other United Nations agencies. We move humanitarian staff and relief items on behalf of agencies like UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, UNHCR, and our operations are mainly in Africa, Asia and in South America,” Sajet said.

“As we implement the World Food Programme’s primary mandate to combat global hunger, the WFP Aviation’s headquarters in Rome is assisted by offices in Johannesburg, Nairobi and Sharjah that are dedicated to the issue of aviation safety. Because we are working in difficult environments and remote areas, we have additional safety requirements that are above international requirements.

“As such, apart from conducting safety monitoring and control of our operations, organizing conferences such as the 2nd Global Aviation Safety Conference is a crucial part of our job in order to boost aviation safety and identify main safety concerns in specific areas and how we can share such information in order to mitigate existing risks.

“We carry out such conferences in close coordination with local and international aviation authorities and other aviation-related service providers, and we are confident that the results of the discussions would greatly boost aviation safety. This would in turn enable the speedy, efficient and successful delivery humanitarian aid, as well as ensure better safety standards and procedures for the benefit of the general aviation industry,” Sajet added.

Dubai to host 3 events next Nov.

DUABI, June 27th, 2010: Dubai will host three impactful events in one venue gathering the best minds in Healthcare IT Leadership, Management, and Insurance in the Middle East.
The 2010 HIMSS Middle East Health IT Leadership Summit, HIT Management Conference and Health Insurers Innovation Forum, are scheduled for 8-10 November 2010.
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), in a press release, said the event is set to showcase the latest advancements and trends in Healthcare IT and Insurance Innovation.
“We look forward to returning to the Middle East region in 2010 to continue our collaborative efforts with health IT leaders in the region,” said H. Stephen Lieber, CAE, HIMSS President/CEO. ” The rapid growth in healthcare services in the region demands the educational and networking opportunities that HIMSS provides.” The Dubai Health Authority will also showcase its progress in digitizing the delivery of patient care to increase quality and decrease cost with an educational focus on global best practices in health information technology.
“Dubai is one of the leading cities around the region, is seeking to simultaneously build large healthcare delivery systems along with high-quality healthcare delivery,” said Mubaraka Mubarak Ibrahim, Information Technology Director at the Dubai Health Authority. She explained that the 2010 HIMSS Leadership Summit and Middle East Conference would build on the knowledge gained from the previous HIMSS Middle East conferences and global best practices. The region needs ongoing and quality education to advance its adoption of the EMR. Combining these events will create a powerful mix of decision makers, implementers and innovators joining together cooperatively in a intimate setting.” The HIMSS Middle East Health IT Leadership Summit is a gathering of the CEOs, Hospital IT directors and governmental leaders of healthcare organizations throughout the region. The HIMSS Health IT Management Conference brings global best practices to the users and implementers of technology. The Health Insurers Innovation Forum is a collaboration with MedicaIQ and will showcase the greatest innovations in the global health insurance industry, and tools for consumer driven healthcare and medicine. It will also provide a first ever look at the health insurance industry through the lens of the Healthcare technologist and leading global innovators. Current trends and much more will be discussed from the Gulf healthcare perspective

Top activities during DSS 2010 (Dubai Summer Surprise)

It’s that time of year again when hearts beat a little faster, palms get a little sweatier and wallets empty a little easier. It’s the Dubai shopping season, the time when experienced sales shoppers can bag a bargain and wardrobe basics can be picked up for a song.

There are two ways to get the best from the sales. In the first, shoppers wander into a shop to happily browse. I like to call this the “scatter gun effect”. It’s the ultimate in impulse shopping, where items you never knew you needed suddenly seem irresistible with 50 per cent off.

It’s a fun way to spend a few hours and it can help you unearth some unexpected bargains. It’s also a great way to suddenly decide to update your bed linen or stock up on basics such as shirts, T-shirts and jeans, as these items are always heavily marked down.

The other approach is that of the ‘Military Strategist’. This shopper plans exactly what, where, and how much they will be spending. They earmark key pieces and stalk them like a hunter does its prey. This is certainly the most efficient way to snare a bargain — although it lacks the thrill of the unexpected find. This is best for expensive purchases, such as the Jimmy Choos that have been lusted after all season but have until now been out of reach. It takes nerve and research, but wonderful things can be picked up for less than half the original price.

The key to get the best out of the sales is to adhere to a few basic rules. Stick to these and you will avoid costly disasters and, fingers crossed, pick up a bargain that will have all your friends green with envy.

Always remember that sales rely on impulse buys as we get caught up in the moment and spend wildly. So be picky. The best way to guard against unsuitable purchases is to ask yourself: Would you pay full price for it? If the answer is no, put it back. If the answer is yes, then congratulations, you have bagged a bargain.

The next question is, does it fit? If you have to drop a dress size, grow a foot taller or suddenly transform into Gisele Bundchen, then forget it. No matter how pretty it is, if it doesn’t fit you, you will never wear it; and if you never wear it, it’s a waste of money. So put it back.

Next question: What will you wear it with? Will it match with things you already own or do you have to buy an entire new wardrobe or redecorate your house to make it work? If the answer is yes, put it back.

Does it suit you? Just because your friend (Kate Moss) has one, will it look as good on you? Be honest and if you can’t trust yourself, then take a friend who will tell you.

Sales happen because shops want to clear old stock before the new stock arrives. They have already spent lots of money and are now trying to recoup as much of the investment as possible before the moment passes. That’s why the prices keep dropping as the sales go on for longer. If you can hold your nerve and wait it out, you can pick up absolute bargains as the sale draws to its end. The major downside of this approach is that there is a real risk that someone else may buy it before you. As the sale draws on, it’s worth trying to haggle a further discount. Clearly, this is not going to work on the most expensive item in the store on Day 1 of the sale but if it’s still there on Day 25, take a deep breath and ask for their best price. You may just be amazed at the response.

Another way is to carefully check items for marks and scuffs. Customers are notoriously rough on clothes (and shoes in particular) and many items end up smeared in make-up or scuffed. Look at the article carefully and judge for yourself if the damage can be repaired, then point it out to the sales team and politely ask for a discount.

Be fair in your request. No store is going to give 80 per cent off for a smudge of make-up that can clearly be dry-cleaned, but a popped seam could warrant a few dirhams off.

Discounts such as these are at the manager’s discretion so be nice and friendly, but question their decision if the answer is no.

Try bulk buying. If you find two or three things that you like, try asking for a discount if you buy them all. This may not work in the big department stores but smaller privately run shops will be more open to negotiation. This can be another good incentive for taking a friend with you, as you can haggle if you are both buying a few items. Also, try asking for the cash price or if there is a discount for cash. This can sometimes work on larger purchases and again if you are buying more than one piece.

But the best part of shopping at the sales is exactly that; shopping at the sales and the thrill of the chase. So try and have fun.

Plan a fun-packed summer this DSS

There are so many exciting activities to choose from to keep your kids busy all day long. Here are some random picks

World of Stories at Mercato: Children can see their favourite fairytale show live on stage at 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. World of Stories will go on till June 29 and is open to visitors for free. This year’s event features a 3-D theme and includes characters such as Sinbad, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, Snow White, Bambi, Cinderella. Art and craft activities are also held from 3-5.30pm and from 6-8pm. In addition, storytelling will take place between 3 and 3.30 pm. And from 6.15-7.10pm. Kids can also get their picture taken with a caterpillar mascot.

Modhesh World at the Airport Expo Dubai: Featuring more than 40 themed zones, kids can enjoy attractions such as a huge fun fair, a scooter zone, the Modhesh Magical Forest, a 4D cinema display, an inflatable zone, magic planet zone and a minizoo, in addition to many other entertainment areas. Parents have options to keep their children occupied while they watch the Fifa World Cup matches on wide screens located at the Sports Zone for free. Modhesh World is open till August 7. Doors are open from 10am-10pm (Saturday to Wednesday); 10am-midnight (Thursdays) and 3pm-midnight on Fridays. Tickets cost Dh10 for adults and Dh15 for children.

Me & My Family inflatable tent at Al Aweer: The tent aims to bring children of all ages and their families together for various free recreational and sports activities. Children can choose from different entertainment corners: The Games Corner, includes activities such as slides, sports, skills games and bouncy castles; The Stage Corner offers younger children a mix of magic and cartoon and puppet shows; The Arts Corner where kids can enjoy face painting, sand painting, colouring and clay workshops. The tent will move to four areas across Dubai, including Hatta, Al Hebab and Al Lisaily (15 days in each location). The recreational tent will be open from 5-11pm daily till August 7. For more information visit www.meandmyfamily.ae

Fun-filled activities at Oasis Centre: Throughout the DSS, various all-family activities are lined up, including balloon-tricks for kids, exclusive international acts such as the Circusfera show, Soccer Trickster, Rola Bola Danny Show, Soccer on Rollers, Green Gymnastics and a Cowboy Rope Trickster. Foosball Frenzy game competitions will also be held at the mall.

Horse and camel riding and mini zoo at Modhesh World: This year’s mini zoo has expanded to include more species on display. Children can hop on to camels and horses, take pictures with a falcon, or feed birds and animals. The zoo houses a number of animals and birds, including turtles, iguanas, doves, parrots and eagles. Rides cost Dh15 and pictures can be taken for Dh10. Visitors can have their pictures printed on mugs with animal-shaped handles for Dh25.

Malls team up

Spending your money at the mall this summer could bring you more shopping rewards. Shopping-lovers get a chance to win Dh200,000 every week each time they spend Dh300 at the Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, or the new Mirdif City Centre.

Tech-savvy kids can join an online kids club to stay updated on activities, promotions and exciting events. Log on to www.coolkids.ae for details.

Kids and animation movie fans will be able to watch the premiere of Toy Story 3 at CineStar Cinemas.

If you’re a football fan, all you have to do to win prizes is to walk around at one of the three malls listed above wearing your favourite team’s jersey. And you don’t have to worry about missing the final matches, as a number of outlets will be screening the matches live.

All That Glitters is Gold

Dubai likes to spoil its residents and visitors with lavish prizes during shopping events. And this summer’s DSS is no exception. Four malls are offering visitors a chance to win weekly gold prizes including two gold bars and a Longines gold watch. Shoppers spending Dh200 at The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Souk Al Bahar and Gold and Diamond Park get a coupon to enter the draw. In addition to the gold theme and promotion across the malls, visitors can choose from many entertainment events taking place at The Dubai Mall:

The Sheila & Abaya Fashion Show: July 8-11 at the Fashion Catwalk.

Mini Bladi Exhibition: July 17-26 at the Gold Souk Atrium.

Kids Wonder Talent Show: Until June 26 and July 12-14.

Circus Fera Show: June 28-30 and July 15-16.

Butterflies Show: July 27-28 and August 5-7.

Yellow Speed Team: July 29-31 and August 3.

The mall will also host oud and qanoon shows, saxophonists, Spanish guitarists, mime artistes and living statues.

The All that Glitters is Gold promotion runs from until August 7.

Luxury Me Time

What can be better than indulging in a relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatment this summer? Ladies and men of all ages can take advantage of DSS Spa Packages and treat themselves, friends or their loved ones to one of the packages on offer this summer. Spa-lovers can choose from one of 40 Dubai spas participating in the promotion and go to the one nearest to their home. The packages include discounts of up to 50 per cent, two-for-one offers and complimentary treatments such as body scrubs, mud baths, reflexology sessions, Ayurveda therapies, Moroccan baths, Swedish and Thai massages, beautifying and detoxifying treatments and various other specialised therapies for both men and women.

Wives can also treat their husbands to a massage or grooming session at any of the spas included in the promotion. This year’s Spa Packages offer special treatments men such as anti-fatigue massages and salon grooming packages.

There at least 40 spas taking part in the promotion.

•Akaru Spa: www.akaruspa.com
•Amara: dubai.park.hyatt.com
• Angsana Spa The Montgomerie:www.angsanaspa.com
•Angsana Spa Arabian Ranches:www.angsanaspa.com
•Angsana Spa & Health Club Dubai Marina: www.angsanaspa.com
•Angsana Spa Emirates Hills:www.angsanaspa.com
•Cleopatra’s Spa Wafi: www.wafi.com
•Club Olympus: www.dubai.regency.hyatt.com
•Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat:www.dragonfly.ae
•Elixir: grandjumeirah.habtoorhotels.com
•Express Unwind:www.expressunwind.com
•Feet First (Dubai Mall):www.thedubaimall.com
•Heavenly Spa – Westin:www.westinminaseyahi.com
•House of Chi: www.hofchi.com
•Jannati Spa & Health Club
•Karisma Ladies Centre:www.karismacentre.com
•Lime Spa: limespas.com
•Mandara Spa: www.themonarchdubai.com
•Maven Spa: www.mavenspa.com
•Prana Ladies Spa
•NIVEA Haus: www.thedubaimall.com
•Raffles Amrita Spa: www.raffles.com
•Satori: www.jumeirah.com
•SensAsia Urban Spas: www.sensasiaspas.com
•Softouch: www.softouchspa.com
•SPA Intercontinental: www.ichotelsgroup.com
•Spa Dunya Club: www.spadunyaclub.com
•Taj Spa: www.tajhotels.com
•Thai Privilege Spa:www.thaiprivilegespadubai.com
•The Cure: www.thecure.ae
•The Spa at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa:www.jebelali-international.com
•The Spa at Shangri-La: www.shangri-la.com
•The Spa at The Address Dubai Marina:www.theaddress.com
•The Spa at The Address Downtown Dubai: www.theaddress.com
•The Spa at The Address Dubai Mall:www.theaddress.com
•The Spa (The Palace-Old Town):www.theaddress.com
•The Spa at Hilton: hiltonworldwide1.hilton.com
•Willow Stream Spa: www.fairmont.com
•Zaitoon Talise Spa: www.jumeirah.com
What’s your flavour?

DSS also offers alternative events so everyone can find something they like, no matter what they’re interested in.

Middle East Junior Chef of the Year: Until June 29 at BurJuman. The event celebrates the works of 600 and more chefs from star hotels across the GCC. They gather in Dubai to showcase their finest preparations and compete in front of the jury consisting of master chefs from around the world.

The World Cup Tent One: Football fans can head to the Dubai Fountain at the Burj Khalifa area to watch the World Cup games and support their favourite team. The One marquee has been built especially for the Fifa World Cup. It has 35-inch plasma screens in addition to two 2×3-metre big screens that will telecast matches live. The two-floor venue will also offer visitors a selection of food and beverages and sheesha.

Skating-rink at Arabian Centre: The 80,000-square-metre mall will hold performances by professional skaters from Russia at its newly opened ice-skating rink. The event will also give an opportunity for one fan to skate alongside the professionals and learn skating from experts. The mall will also offer training courses on skating at the rink for beginners who want to have a go at the fun sport.

Long-Term Demand From Emerging Markets Will Shape World Oil Markets In 2010, Say Experts

Dubai, 17 June 2010 – Solid demand growth in China, India and emerging Asian economies, including the Middle East, are the key factors that will shape world oil markets and prices in 2010, experts said today at the Oil ‘&’ Petrochemicals Market Briefing. The event was organised jointly by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Platts and Thomson Reuters, and held at the Almas Tower in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) free zone.

“Growing confidence in a global economic recovery had inspired hopes of rising oil demand in early 2010, but the Eurozone crisis and a strengthening dollar have encouraged continuing volatility in oil prices,” said Malcolm Wall Morris, CEO, DMCC. “We anticipate that long-term demand growth in China, India, emerging Asian economies and the Middle East region will be the key factors determining the shape of oil markets and prices through this year.” Mr. Wall Morris emphasised the various factors that have impacted oil prices, including currently high inventories of oil products, the excess shipping and refining capacity left over from the 2008-2009 demand dip, and China and India’s increasing prominence as oil products exporters.

During his speech, Mr. Wall Morris also highlighted the relevance of Dubai as the central hub in the GCC oil trading community. He added that the rapid growth in downstream projects for refineries and product blending and upgrading will continue to enhance the roles of Jebel Ali and Fujairah as major oil trading and storage hubs.

In addition, Mr. Wall Morris highlighted the increasing prominence of the Almas Tower and larger Jumeirah Lakes Towers free-zone community, where the event was held, for participants in the energy trade. “DMCC’s efforts to establish the JLT free zone as the principal hub for the commodities trade, including energy companies, continue to bear fruit. JLT is now home to more than 200 energy companies and a total of more than 2,250 companies and over 10,000 residents,” he said.

“So far this year”, he added, “DMCC has registered an average of more than 60 new companies per month at JLT, with registrations up more than 40 per cent in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2009.” Key energy companies registered at JLT include Lukoil, one of Russia’s largest oil companies, SOCAR, Azerbaijan’s national oil company, PTT, Thailand’s National Oil Company, Reliance, India’s largest independent oil refiner, and Topaz Energy and Marine, one of the world’s leading marine services and oil and gas fabrication companies.

In addition to providing the physical infrastructure to support energy companies operations, DMCC was also the driving force behind the creation of the Dubai Gold ‘&’ Commodities exchange which is the region’s largest commodity and currency derivative market. In 2008, DGCX listed the two crude oil global price benchmarks, namely the WTI and Brent contracts, making these contracts directly available to the world’s premier producing region for the first time.

Speaking about the outlook for Asian Oil markets, Kate Dourian, Middle East Editor at Platts, spoke about the likelihood of constrained production in the future. She, however, highlighted the prospects of strong demand due to renewed growth in China and elsewhere in Asia. Ms. Dourian also examined the effects of simmering geo-political tensions, demand-supply projections and the role of Iraq in helping to meet future demand during her address.

While reviewing the Asian Petrochemicals market, Quintella Koh, Managing Editor, Asia Petrochemicals at Platts, spoke about the market outlook for ethylene, propylene and polymers in 2011 with a focus on Asian markets, including China, India, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. The rise of swaps and futures in Asian polymer markets and the Asian Aromatics market outlook were also addressed during her presentation.

Yaw Yan Chong, Senior Energy Correspondent, Thomson Reuters, spoke about the outlook for the Asian fuel oil market at the event, with a focus on supply patterns targeting the West and Middle East. The trends in demand focusing on Singapore, China, Vietnam and the Middle East were also reviewed by Yaw Yan Chong.

Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is a leading global provider of energy and commodities information. An independent provider, Platts serves the oil, natural gas, electricity, emissions, nuclear power, coal, petrochemical, shipping, and metals markets from 17 offices worldwide.

Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, combining industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in various vertical markets across 100 countries.

GETEX Dubai 2010 Begins April 14

Dubai, 8th April 2010 (WAM) – GETEX Dubai 2010, the Middle East and Asia’s leading education, training and professional development event, will be held from April 14 to 17 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Held under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, GETEX Dubai 2010 expects over 20,000 learners to enrol in various undergraduate, postgraduate, vocational and training programs being offered by more than 500 international education providers during the exhibition.

The event incorporates the Global Forum on Technology ‘&’ Innovation in Teaching and Leading, in addition to GETEX Dubai’s three main segments: Student Recruitment, Education Equipment ‘&’ Technology, and Careers ‘&’ Training

Show Timings
14th and 15th April 2010: 10:00 to 14:00 Hrs & 17:00 to 21:00Hrs
16th and 17th April 2010: 15:00 to 21:00 Hrs

GETEX Exhibitors List

2tor Inc USA H 304
360 Netvertising USA
3P Learning (Mathletics) UK P 222
4CSoct Inc KOREA A-100
Abu Dhabi University UAE F 100
ACCA Global Group INDIA P 158
Al Ghurair University UAE C 100
Al Mihad Institute UAE C 208
ALHOSN University UAE B 100
American Intercontinental University London UK G 204
American School for the Deaf UAE P 176
American School for the Deaf USA P 176
American University of Beirut LEBANON P 126
American University of Ras Al Khaimah UAE M 102
American University of Sharjah UAE M 100
Anna University Chennai INDIA M 200
APC USA P 100
Asia Pacific University of Technology MALAYSIA H 210
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UAE H 206
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK H 206

Australian International Hotel School (AIHS) AUSTRALIA H 210
Ayla Aviation Academy JORDAN P 118
B.I.D.S. – Business Intelligence and Decision Systems LEBANON P 194
Beichangjie Elementary School CHINA E 300
Beihang University CHINA E 300
Beijing Foreign Studies University CHINA E 300
Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT) CHINA E 300
Beijing International Education Exchange (BIEE) CHINA E 300
Beijing Language and Culture University CHINA E 300
Beijing No. 39 Middle School CHINA E 300
Bharati Vidyapeeth University INDIA P 142
Birla Institute of Technology – Ranchi International Center UAE K 302
Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi INDIA K 302
Birmingham City University UK G 212
BITS, Pilani – Dubai Campus UAE K 108
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School AUSTRALIA H 210
Boston University in Brussels BELGIUM C 204
Brindavan College Group of Institutions INDIA M 210
British Council UK H 300
Canadian University of Dubai UAE D 400

China University of Petroleum CHINA E 300
City & Guilds UK H 214
City & Guilds UAE H 214
City University London UK H 212
Columbia College CANADA B 200
Consulting & Training UAE A 108
Culture & Science City EGYPT F 402
Cyprus International University NORTH CYPRUS F 400
DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service UAE D 500
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University INDIA P 156
DELL USA P 100
Eastern Mediterranean University NORTH CYPRUS F 400
Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa INDIA L 200
Education Malaysia MALAYSIA G 100
Edugates International UAE P 206
Eduportal Technologies UAE P 200
EF Education First GLOBAL P 134
Emirates Aviation College UAE H 100
Emirates College for Advanced Education UAE P 180
Emirates College of Technology UAE D 300

Eton Institute UAE P 164
Euromed Management FRANCE P 172
European Union “Study in Europe” BELGIUM J 300
European University of Lefke NORTH CYPRUS F 400
Fairleigh Dickinson University CANADA B 212
GEM – Graduate School of Engineering – EMNantes FRANCE P 174
Genesis Institute UAE A106
Girne American University NORTH CYPRUS F 400
Glion Institute of Higher Education SWITZERLAND H 210
Goethe-Institut UAE D 500
Great Lakes Institute of Management INDIA P 153
Greenwich School of Management UK H 306
Gulf Medical University UAE P 106
Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University UAE I 202
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance UAE P 204
Hamptons International UAE P 212
Heriot-Watt University UK E 400
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus UAE E 400
Higher Edge FZ LLC UAE B 206
Hindustan College of Arts & Science INDIA K 300

Hindustan Institute of Engineering & Technology INDIA K 300
Hindustan University INDIA K 300
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik LEBANON P 130
Hult International Business School UAE P 134
Hult International Business School USA P 134
IE Business School SPAIN B 104
Illume Consulting CANADA B 204
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Dubai INDIA P 150
Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences IRAN P 116
Institute of Leadership & Management – ILM UK H 214
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) UAE J 202
International Academy for Engineering & Media Science (IAEMS) EGYPT P 108
International Academy for Graduate Studies FZE UAE P 154
International College Portsmouth UK H 210
Intuit Technology LLC UAE P 202
Jamboree Education INDIA I 306
Jamboree Education Middle East FZ LLC UAE I 306
Jinan University LEBANON P 128
JSS International School UAE L 206
JSS Mahavidyapeeth INDIA L 206

JSS University INDIA L 206
K J Somaiya College of Engineering INDIA K 304
KCG College of Technology INDIA K 300
KeLIA – Korea e-Learning Industry Association KOREA A 100
Key Information Technology UAE P 100
Khalifa University of Science Technology and Research UAE J 100
Korea Panser System Co Ltd KOREA A-100
Krishna Theja Group of Educational Institutions INDIA P 146
La Salle College International CANADA P 190
LCCI Cyprus CYPRUS G 210
LCCI International Qualifications UK G 210
Lebanese American University LEBANON P 124
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management SWITZERLAND H 210
Lucton School UK G 208
Madurai Kamaraj University INDIA P 154
Maeer’s MIT Group of Institutions, Pune INDIA M 202
Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society INDIA M 206
Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha INDIA P 144
Maharshi Karve Women’s Educational Institution INDIA P 144
Mahatma Gandhi University – Off Campus INDIA P 150

Manipal University INDIA L 202
Manipal Univesity – Dubai UAE K 200
Media Consulta Event GmbH GERMANY J 300
Michigan State University Dubai UAE I 300
Microhard Infotech LLC UAE P 210
Microsoft USA P 100
Middle East Technical University – Northern Cyprus Campus NORTH CYPRUS F 400
Middlesex University Dubai UAE L 100
Middlesex University London UAE H 202
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research UAE D 200
Mohamed Sathak Group of Educational Institutions INDIA P 148
Morgan International FZ LLC UAE P 192
Multimedia University MALAYSIA H 210
Murdoch University International Study Centre Dubai UAE K 100
MUST University USA H 302
National Academy UAE P 138
National Tsing Hua University TAIWAN F 302
Near East University NORTH CYPRUS F 400
NITTE University INDIA M 208
Nuriborn Co Ltd KOREA A-100
October 6 University EGYPT F 404
Oklohama City University USA H 210
Orient Flight School INDIA K 300
Otago Polytechnic NEW ZEALAND H 210
Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi UAE H 102
Patson ME Advertising FZ LLC UAE B 208
PENANDFREE CO Ltd KOREA A-100
Peoples Education Society INDIA P 152
Popular Electronics UAE P 214
Qadri International UAE H 210
QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd UK G 214
Raffles Campus – School of Hospitality Management UAE B 112
Ras Al Khaimah Medical & Health Sciences University UAE P 102
Rochester Institute of Technology – USA University USA P 140
Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai UAE P 140
SAE Institute UAE P 104
Scoreplus, Middle East UAE F 300
Seneca College CANADA P 188
ShadWell’s Education Management Pvt Ltd INDIA P 158
Sharif University of Technology, International Campus – Kish Island IRAN C 202
Sharjah Institute of Technology UAE P 184
Sikkim Manipal University INDIA P 154
SIMS from Capita Children Services UK A 104
Sinai University EGYPT F 304
SKEMA Business School FRANCE B 102
Skyline University College UAE F 200
Sona College of Technology INDIA M 212
SP Jain Center of Management UAE J 200
Sri Krishna Group of Institutions INDIA M 204
Swiss Hotel Management School SWITZERLAND C 206
Swiss Hotel Management School UAE C 206
Symantec USA P 100
Symbiosis International University INDIA K 206
Tanmia UAE P 191
Tesol Arabia UAE P 198
Tetcos INDIA A 102
The British University in Dubai UAE P 186
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management UAE A 108
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Programmes UAE A 108
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The International College (THINC) UAE P 110
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The Petroleum Institute UAE I 100
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Hamdan bin Rashid inaugurates Careers UAE 2010

Dubai on March 28, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, today inaugurated Careers UAE 2010 exhibition of the largest recruitment, training and education in the country, which combines in its tenth session, some of the best recruiters and thousands of job seekers under one umbrella .

His Highness toured the exhibition halls at the Dubai World Trade Center and reviewed the wings institutions and companies involved and the potential and the services provided in support of human resources and skills of citizenship.

Attended the opening ceremony .. HE Dr. Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Electricity and Water Authority Dubai, Mattar Al Tayer, Chief Executive of Roads and Transport Authority and Hussein Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Director of the Department of Finance, Government of Dubai and Helal Saeed Al Marri Chief Executive Officer of Dubai World Trade Center and a host of dignitaries.

The event which runs until March 30 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

And contribute to Careers UAE in support of government efforts to increase the number of UAE nationals working in the private sector and raise their professional and organized in conjunction with the development and employment of national human resource “development”, Higher Colleges of Technology, Zayed University and the University of United Arab Emirates.

The show features 20 companies for the first time, including resettlement and the University of Sky Line and ABB AG and 4 as well as a large number of ministries, companies and organizations including Al-Futtaim Group and the Electricity and Water Authority Dubai, Dubal, Emirates Airline and General Electric and the Al Ghurair Group, resources, and Noor Islamic Bank and the Ministry of Finance.

The exhibition consists of ten sectors, including distributed Exhibitors are communications, training and human resources, universities, employment, banking, finance, business groups, government institutions, parastatals and private transportation, oil and gas and ministries.

The leading companies in the area of training, employment and education seminars and workshops free of charge on the labor market to visitors from job seekers such as guidance and Bayt.com, the International Association of Students of science and economy and trade, National Rehabilitation Center and the Emirates Foundation of nuclear energy.

SCTDA to participate in TUR 2010

Sharjah, March 23rd, 2010 The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced to participate in the 27th Swedish International Travel and Tourism Fair (TUR 2010), which will take place at the Swedish Exhibition Centre in Gothenburg, from 25 to 28 March 2010.

The emirate’s participation in this event, represented by the SCTDA, is intended to boost Sharjah’s presence in the Scandinavian market, which is among the most significant target markets that the SCTDA has been planning to reach and impress over the last few years.

Media coverage of TUR 2010 is expected to be extensive, as more than 465 media representatives will cover the participation of over 1,200 exhibitors from 100 countries, as well as over 1,900 industry decision-makers.

The SCTDA has stressed the importance of organizing the emirate’s participation in this important international fair, which is considered the most prominent international tourism exhibition in the Scandinavian market. This participation helps achieve the Authority’s goal of opening up new markets to increase the flow of tourists into the emirate.

Thanks to its visionary promotional strategy, the Authority was able to increase the number of Scandinavian tourists visiting Sharjah to 17,000 in 2009, a 47 increase from the 11,000 that visited in 2008.

In its fifth participation at TUR, the SCTDA aims to further expand its international presence, introduce Sharjah’s tourism products to the Scandinavian market and explore ways to increase the flow of Scandinavian tourists into Sharjah. These will include such initiatives as developing competitive tourist packages for this region, promoting Sharjah as a favourable investment destination, and raising awareness of Sharjah’s investor-friendly climate and sound infrastructure among the Scandinavian investment community.

Through its presence in the Scandinavian market, the SCTDA will seek to increase Scandinavian tourism in the emirate. The most prominent of these is Scandinavian airlines’ tendency to operate transit flights to the Far East through Sharjah International Airport, especially in the winter season.

The Authority aims to achieve a 5-10 percent annual increase in the average number of tourists from Scandinavian countries visiting Sharjah. Recent statistics have shown an increase in the number of Scandinavian tourists visiting Sharjah in the past few years, in response to the emirate’s growing reputation as a world-class destination, featuring a multitude of unique tourist attractions.

Emirates and Visa to offer free Tourist Visas during Dubai Shopping Festival 2010

Emirates and Visa have teamed up to offer one month free Tourist Visas during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) which will begin from January 28-February 28, 2010. Valid for all Emirates destinations that require a Visa for entry into Dubai, the promotion is open to passengers in any class of travel – provided a return ticket is purchased in the UAE with a valid VISA credit, debit or prepaid card and a family member sponsors the stay. Tickets must be booked and paid in the UAE during the two week sale period which already began on January 19, 2010 and will continue till February 1, 2010. The free Visa campaign has been introduced to help families across the Emirate bring their families to Dubai, without paying for Visas.

Khalid bel Jaflah, Vice President Commercial Operations UAE, Emirates’ said, “Partnering with Visa, Emirates has developed another promotion that helps families come together to experience one of Dubai’s most acclaimed and glittering events, DSF. The free Visa promotion takes into account that the cost of Visas which can be a determining factor in whether people can afford to travel or not.”

Jaflah added, “Emirates has been a long term supporter of the Dubai Shopping Festival. DSF highlights the amenities available in Dubai, putting the Emirate on the world stage and attracting huge volumes of visitors each year. We hope that this promotion will encourage even more families to visit Dubai during this festival.”

Commenting on the joint initiative, Kamran Siddiqi, General Manager for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Levant, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Visa said, “We are delighted to partner with Emirates to offer this free Visa promotion to Visa cardholders. As an official sponsor of DSF we are delighted to be able to make it easier for people to experience the shopping festival and extend the benefits of using a Visa card to tourists visiting Dubai during this period.”

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World ranked climbers to race against clock at Outdoor Adventure Dubai 2009

Dubai, Nov 30th, 2009 (WAM) — Two of the best speed climbers in the world are set to thrill the crowds by racing against the clock in Dubai next month, as part of the first dedicated outdoor adventure and sporting event in the United Arab Emirates.

The men’s International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) world number three Makysym Stienkovyy, from Ukraine, and the women’s IFSC world number two Anna Stenkovaya, from Russia, will be wowing the crowds as they race each other to the top of a specially constructed climbing and abseiling wall during Outdoor Adventure Dubai 2009 from 17 – 19 December 2009.

With a natural synergy between those passionate about an outdoor lifestyle and those with a love of the motoring industry, visitors to Outdoor Adventure Dubai 2009 will also be able to take in the 10th anniversary Dubai International Motor Show which runs from 16-20 December 2009 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“By coming face-to-face with an international line-up of some of the best sports climbers and a world record holding rally driver, Outdoor Adventure Dubai 2009 will ignite a passion for an outdoor lifestyle among visitors to the show. The ‘try before you buy concept at the show will also allow visitors to use all of the products on show and get a taste for outdoor adventure during an action-packed three days,” said Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre.

Intrepid rally driver Hesham Nessim, who recently smashed all records by driving his vehicle across the Egyptian western desert twice in an astonishing 13 hours and 33 minutes for a new Guinness World Record, will be interacting with visitors at Outdoor Adventure Dubai 2009. The challenge was sponsored by The Egyptian Tourism Authority to promote the desert’s natural beauty, archaeological wonders and Bedouin culture.

“Most visitors to Egypt stay in the cities or resorts, but not many venture out into the desert,” said Amr El Ezabi, Chairman, Egyptian Tourism Authority. “We want to tell people that you can have a totally different leisure experience away from the Pyramids and The Nile.” Visitors will also be able to emerge themselves in the latest snorkelling and dive gear in a special dive pool, compete against their friends to a shoot out at the Ultimate Paintball challenge and experience urban dance culture in the UAE with the first National BBoy breakdancing championships, organised by URS.

In addition, the traditional delights of Dubai can be rediscovered at a Heritage Village run by the Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the show’s official event partner, where there will exciting falconry displays, traditional houses brought back to life, local handicrafts and a wide range of other activities.

“The show is the first complete outdoor adventure and sporting event of its kind to be held in the UAE, featuring companies, agents and distributors representing some of the biggest international consumer brands. The show is being staged in a venue with dedicated features which will allow visitors to try out the newest sports and outdoor equipment,” added Loh.

Dubai Shopping Festival from Jan 28

DSF 2010 will begin on January 28 2010 and go on till February 28, similarly next year’s Dubai Summer Surprises 2010 will be held from June 17 to August 7.

The DSF Office has announced Dubai Shopping Festival dates as it presents a preview of DSF 2010 and it new promotion the “Definitely Dubai“  to a global audience at the World Travel Market 2009, which begins on November 9, and goes on till November 12 in London.

While The participation in WTM is part of DSF Office’s efforts in highlighting the upcoming and a landmark 15th edition of DSF, and to promote the festival as one among the world’s leading shopping and family entertainment events to a wider global audience. The DSF Office is participating under the auspices of the Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing department (DTCM).

The DSF Office delegation to London comprises of Laila Suhail, CEO of the DSF Office; Abdulla Amiri, Operations and Logistics Manager, and Tracey Shuttlewood, Senior Marketing Coordinator. While DSF 2010 is the main objective of the DSF Office’s participation, Dubai Summer Surprises, and the popular character ‘Modhesh’ will also feature prominently during the four-day event where visitors from around the world are expected to converge.

Laila Suhail, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Shopping Festival Office said, ‘World Travel Market 2009 is the ideal opportunity to showcase the 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival that will be a benchmark in the history of the festival. This edition is special in many ways and we are eager to embrace this challenge and highlight the fact that DSF is not just a festival but an event that the world looks forward to. Dubai is a rapidly developing city and DSF 2010 will reflect the changes witnessed by Dubai.’

Suhail also added that announcing dates for DSS 2010 would enable the DSF Office to cooperate with travel partners from around the world in showcasing Dubai as the region’s favoured summer destination.

A record breaking 49,963 travel industry professionals attended WTM 2008. World Travel Market is a business to business exhibition that was initiated to bring together the world’s various destinations on to one platform. The event provides a unique opportunity for the whole global travel trade industry to meet, network, negotiate, conduct business and stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry.

Dubai Media City Hosts Registered Freelance Professionals at MMS

WAM Dubai, 4th Nov. 2009  Dubai Media City (DMC), a member of TECOM Investments, has said that it is promoting freelancers and companies affiliated to the Media Business Centre to successfully showcase their services at the Media and Marketing Show (MMS) 2009, the Middle East’s premier industry-focused show for media and marketing industry.

Through their presence at the DMC stand, the freelance professionals and companies are receiving an opportunity to network with regional players and prospective clients at the MMS exhibition whic opened on 3 November at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and will remain open till 5th November 2009.

Dubai Media City is providing the service at no extra cost to the freelancers, and the offering will be a regular feature at the annual event.

Mohammad Abdullah, Executive Director of Dubai Media City, said: “The Media and Marketing Show 2009 offers the industry valuable opportunities to showcase its products and services, explore new partnerships, and expand businesses. The event is also a great opportunity for freelancers and companies to enhance visibility and build new links with the region’s expanding media industry.

“Dubai Media City seeks to facilitate excellence in the industry that witnesses the collective synergy of every kind of media business. We are delighted to support the event and welcome all initiatives that strive to raise media excellence.” The Media Business Centre, set up to promote talent and entrepreneurship in the region, continues to remain a key offering at Dubai Media City. The centre offers fully furnished and serviced business units that are ideal for professionals and start-up companies looking to operate out of Dubai.

Dubai Media City is the official patron of the Media and Marketing Show 2009, the region’s premier forum that showcases latest industry initiatives, trends and technologies in advertising, broadcasting, entertainment, events, marketing, new media, outdoor advertising and publishing in the Middle East.

Al Tayer opens Metropolitan Railways Assembly

Dubai, 31st Oct. 2009 H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads ‘&’ Transport Authority (RTA), opened the Metropolitan Railways Assembly organized by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) in the presence of the President of the UITP H.E. Allen Feluchi and more than 60 senior international executives of light and express trains.

The gathering also included consultants and experts of electrical, mechanical and constructional engineering associated with the metro projects among the members of the UITP.

During the gathering Joachim Irish was elected as Director General of Barcelona Metro as a chairperson of the forum to succeed Mr. Albert Busquets ex Director General of Barcelona Metro.

At the onset of the Metro Assembly, Al Tayer welcomed the participants to the UAE and said: “The United Arab Emirates is witnessing a tremendous economic growth, thanks to the wise leadership of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The wisdom of our distinguished leaders has turned the country into a landmark business hub enhanced by a robust and diverse economy.

”Given its broad international profile, free economic policy, emphasis on delivering the best services at the least possible costs, and the superb infrastructure in all fields; the country has made successes in attracting investors and businessmen, and established a prosperous transport sector; which has recently been crowned by the inauguration of Dubai Metro, the world’s longest driverless Metro system to be constructed in a single project. Dubai Metro is an inspiration of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It marks the intention of His Highness to provide integrated roads ‘&’ transport infrastructure, and to deliver a metro network using the best rail technology the world has to offer.

The RTA Chairman reviewed the key features of the Dubai Metro Project encompassing the unique design of the metro stations in a peerless innovative architectural style that reflects an excellent blend between modernity ‘&’ authenticity. It comprises the four elements of nature (water, air, fire and earth) besides the heritage design of Al Ras and Al Ghubaiba Stations.

More than 30,000 engineers and workers hailing from 5 main contractors and 150 subcontractors have worked in this enormous project, and sophisticated methods have been used in constructing the metro viaducts using 10 gantry cranes, and 3 tunnel boring machines.

He added: “Diverse methods have been introduced for paying metro fare using the automated fare collection cards (Nol), and wireless internet connectivity (WiFi) is provided all over the metro stations and trains. Each train has a capacity of about 640 passengers. Air-conditioned footbridges have been constructed and fitted with travelators ensuring smooth passenger traffic with full attention to meeting the requirements of special needs persons.

While constructing Dubai Metro, RTA has managed to overcome a host of challenges at the top of which is delivering the project on time (about four years) considered a record period, as the completion of such projects usually takes 3 times this period. The list of challenges also include building the world’s longest driverless Metro system to be constructed in a single project, recording an average accident rate below the international rate with one injury per one million working hours, and providing the highest level of architectural finishes in the trains, stations and annexes.

RTA has also attended to achieving full integration with other modes of transportation such as buses, taxis and water transport, building the largest underground metro station in the world at Union square with a total area of 220,000 square feet, using state-of-the-art technology in the rail industry and providing every comfort and entertainment packages to passengers, and operating the Metro system transporting passengers from 200 nationalities from different backgrounds”.

The conference, which is held biannually, discussed several issues related to construction, and operation of the metro projects such as funding the metro projects, integration between mass transit modes, and using eco-friendly clean energy. It also reviewed the new methods in construction works of Dubai Metro, operation-related legislations, displaying models of metro operation across the world, safety ‘&’ security issues of metro operation, and how to cope with emergency and accidents.

RTA organized visits to Dubai Metro for the visiting delegations including several stations. The attendants hailed the completion of Dubai Metro in a record time, albeit its massive nature and were impressed with the trains, as well as the designs and top-class specifications ‘&’ finishing works of the metro stations.

UAE to host Alter Energy Convention 2009

DUBAI, Aug. 30th, 2009: the United Arab Emirates is hosting the Alter Energy Convention 2009 next October.

Key issues related to this growth and the Middle East’s aggressive push towards alternative energy will be examined during the 2009 Alter Energy Convention running from October 27 to 29, 2009 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

To be held under the umbrella of the 2009 Oil ‘&’ Gas Show (OGS), Alter Energy Convention 2009 will discuss and evaluate the regional and global outlook on carbon footprint and energy usage; the importance of oil and gas sector partnerships with alternative energy initiatives; sustainable regional water management; and the latest sustainability projects, techniques and technologies.

The alternative energy sector is expected to grow 25 per cent annually and account for almost 70 per cent of the global energy market through 2030. The sector’s current USD150 billion share of the estimated USD800 billion worldwide energy infrastructure will rise by then to around USD600 billion.

The conference-led event’s impressive lineup of confirmed speakers includes Paul Dickerson, the US Department of Energy’s former COO of Energy ‘&’ Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Professor Ali Sayigh, Chairman of World Renewable Energy Congress ‘&’ Director General of World Renewable Energy Network, UK; Dr. Samer Adham, Managing Director of Global Water Sustainability Centre, Qatar Science and Technology Park, Qatar; and Dr. Hermann Scheer, Member of German Bundestag, President of EUROSOLAR, General Chairman of World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE) and President of International Parliamentary Forum on Renewable Energies.

This year’s convention will also highlight ways to reduce and manage the carbon and water footprints made by the oil and gas industry. Moreover, it will emphasize the increased ability of alternative energies to meet the demand of a rapidly growing world population “The economic downturn has reminded the world that it should plan well for the future. We still rely on traditional energy sources to generate 90 per cent of our power requirements. However, most of these are non-renewable and have devastating ecological effects. We need to turn this situation around and encourage closer collaboration among private and government entities through forums such as Alter Energy to explore sustainable solutions that can meet our energy needs while conserving our environment,” said Anselm Godino, Managing Director of International Conferences ‘&’ Exhibitions, the organizers of the Alter Energy Convention.

Schedule of Alter Energy Conference

Day One – Tuesday, 27 October 2009
09.00 – 10.00 Opening Welcome Address By senior representatives from local Ministries

10.00 – 11.00 Official opening of OGS 2009
11.00 – 12.45 Assessing The Global Outlook On Carbon Footprint And Energy Usage By international energy experts including commissions, agencies and leading researchers

International Keynote Address: The Next Frontier: Opportunities For Oil & Gas Producers In Alternative Energy Projects Paul Dickerson, Former Chief Operating Officer of Energy & Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, USA

Dr. Saif Al Sayari, Imperial College, UK

12.45 – 14.00 Networking Lunch For Delegates And Speakers
14.00 – 15.45 Evaluating Regional Outlook On carbon Footprint And Energy Usage In The Region
By regional energy experts, initiatives and environmentalists
Dr. Bakr Khoshaim, Power & Energy Consultant Member, Majlis Ash Shura Council, KSA
Ecoventures – speaker tbc
KJO – speaker tbc
15.45 – 16.15 Networking And Refreshment Break
16.15 – 17.30 Open Discussion An opportunity for speakers and delegates to openly debate the key issues in greater depth, facilitated by an industry leader.

18.00 – 20.00 Welcome cocktail reception for delegates, speakers and sponsors

Day Two – Wednesday, 28 October 2009
09.00 – 9.30 Keynote Address: Renewable Energy and the Structural Change of the World Economy – The Prospects of the Sunbelt Countries
Dr. Hermann Scheer, Member, German Bundestag, President, EUROSOLAR, General Chairman, World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE) and President, International Parliamentary Forum on Renewable Energies

9.30 – 10.00 Global Trends, Updates And Expectations On Renewable Energies – How Will They Impact Climate Change And Global Warming?
Professor Ali Sayigh, Chairman, World Renewable Energy Congress & Director General, World Renewable Energy Network, UK
10.00 – 10.30 How Can Oil And Gas Partner With Alternative Energies To Satisfy Future Demand?
Dr. Eckart Woertz, Program Manager Economics, Gulf Research Center, UAE
10.30 – 11.00 Evaluating The Benefits Of Nuclear Energy As A Viable Alternative To Fossil Fuels For The Middle East
Dr. Khalid A. Aleissa, Director, Atomic Energy Research Institute (AERI), King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), KSA
11.00 – 11.30 Networking And Refreshment Break
11.30 – 12.30 Strategies For A Sustainable Regional Water Footprint
Led by regional water authorities and an international expert on water conservation
Dr. Samer Adham, Managing Director, Global Water Sustainability Centre, Qatar Science and Technology Park, Qatar
Dr. Mohamed Dawoud, Manager Natural Resources, Environmental Policy Sector, Abu Dhabi Environment Agency, UAE
Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson, Emirates Environmental Group, Board Member UN Global Compact, UAE
12.30 – 14.00 Networking Lunch
14.00 – 15.30 Future Initiatives and Developments For Sustainability In The Region
Showcasing the latest projects, techniques and technologies
Ali Bin Towaih, Director, Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED) at TECOM Investments, UAE
Case Study: Comparing the Masdar 10MW project With The Shams Tower 290KW Project Utility scale vs. building integrated approaches with solar technologies
Power production performance, carbon emissions savings
Costs, schedules and construction techniques
Power Purchase Agreements and financial structures for delivering alternative energy in the UAE
Future trends and market potential
Sander Trestain, Vice-President – Technical, Enviromena, UAE
National Iranian Oil Company
15.30 – 16.00 Networking And Refreshment Break
16.00 – 17.00 Open Discussion A final opportunity for delegates to question the speakers of Day Two.
19.30 Gala Dinner for Exhibitors, Sponsors, Delegates and Speakers

Sheikh Mohammed creates ‘Brand Dubai’ office

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, established on Friday the Dubai Media Affairs Office ‘Brand Dubai’ to coordinate Dubai’s strategic media affairs regionally and internationally, according to newswire WAM.

Sheikh Mohammed also appointed Mona Ghanem Al Marri as the new entity’s Chief Executive Officer.

The new office will work on preserving and enhancing Dubai’s image as an Arab city of international spirit and sensibility. The Dubai Media Affairs Office (DMAO) will encourage maximum exposure for Dubai’s continuing achievements on economic, cultural and social matters, the newswire reported.

Under the mandate given by Sheikh Mohammed, the new entity will work closely with Dubai government departments and authorities as well as non-government stakeholders. The DMAO will facilitate greater communication coordination among different organisations that are directly or non-directly responsible for Dubai’s image.

Among DMAO’s other objectives are enhancing the media’s accessibility to accurate information on various subjects related to Dubai, and facilitating greater interaction with Dubai government officials

 “Brand Dubai,” the office set up to coordinate all media affairs “will not act as a censor of news organizations in Dubai Media City,” said Mona Al Marri, its CEO, and, until recently, president of the Dubai Press Club.

Its brief is to encourage maximum exposure for Dubai’s achievements and the office will be given the task of liaising with regional and international media to spread the emirate’s key messages of sustainable economic growth and social progress, WAM added.

The office will work closely with regional and international media outlets to disseminate Dubai’s key messages of sustainable economic growth and social progress, WAM said.

Dubai Received Flag of Hosting 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition 2011

Dubai, 13th June 2009  Dubai RTA Road Transport Authority received the flag of hosting the 59th World Congress and Exhibition of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), which will be hosted by Dubai in 2011, at the closing session of the 58th UITP World Congress held in the Austrian capital Vienna.

The event was attended by more than 1000 personalities headed by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads ‘&’ Transport Authority (RTA), H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Omran, UAE Ambassador to Austria ‘&’ Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN at Vienna, H.E. Roberto Cavalieri, UITP President, H.E. Hans Rat, UITP Secretary General, senior Austrian government officials, executives of transport sector from all over the world, and representatives of companies specialized in the field of transport.

Al Tayer received the flag of hosting the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition from H.E. Roberto Cavalieri and H.E. Hans Rat amid a huge applause from the attendants.

In a speech delivered after taking over of the flag, Al Tayer said: “The United Arab Emirates has made massive economic, social and cultural development and grown into a key commercial center, thanks to the wise leadership of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his brother HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

”Accordingly, the UAE has had a vibrant and diverse economy and succeeded in attracting considerable number of investors, businessmen; thanks to its superb infrastructure, international outlook, free economic policy and emphasis on delivering top-notch services at the least possible costs”.

Al Tayer lauded the efforts of the Austrian Government and the UITP in bringing success to the 58th UITP World Congress and delivering it in a fine format. He also praised the work papers discussed during the Congress and the latest transport technologies displayed by the participating companies.

Meanwhile, Al Tayer welcomed all attendants to Dubai during the 59th UITP Congress; which will be hosted by Dubai in 2011.

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