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FAO to promote climate-smart agriculture

Rome, Nov 06th, 2009: The twin battles to improve food security for a growing world population and contain climate change can be fought on the same front the world’s farmland, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations said…

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Sharjah Water festival to boost tourism

Dubai: Sharjah-based Dana Gas, the Middle East’s first and largest regional private sector natural gas company, will be the main sponsor of the Sharjah Water Festival 2009. The festival — an initiative from the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority…

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TV presenter in Saudia covered from head to toe

JEDDAH: A new TV show that discusses issues concerning teenage girls and female university students was recently broadcast with Saudi presenters dressed in black from head to toe. The show — named Asrar Al-Banat (The Secrets of Girls) — is…

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Watani launches Al Mutahida campaign to commemorate national day

Dubai, 4th Nov. 2009: In an initiatives to highlight the concept of unification among the people of the UAE, Watani, the National Identity Program, launched Al Mutahida, a campaign that encapsulates the ambitions and achievements shared by the people of…

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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…

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بدر ميرزا ينتزع القميص الأصفر بطواف الخليج الثاني للدراجات بمسقط..

عمان في 4 نوفمبر/وام/أنتزع الدراج الأماراتي بدر محمد ميرزا صدارة المرحلة التمهيدية من انطلاقة طواف الخليج الثاني للدراجات والذي انطلق اليوم بالعاصمة العمانية مسقط بحضور الشيخ فيصل بن حميد القاسمي رئيس اتحاد الامارات واللجنة التنظيمية للدراجات بدول مجلس التعاون الخليجي…

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Nahyan to open Festival of Thnikers on Monday

Abu Dhabi, 31st Oct. 2009  Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), will open on Monday the third Festival of Thinkers at the Emirates Palace. Being…

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Emirates Palace hosts F1 vintage cars exhibition

Abu Dhabi, Oct 31st, 2009: As momentum in the UAE capital is building up in the lead-up to the UAE’s first F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday 1st November, the Emirates Palace is playing host to an…

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Official emblem of the National Day celebrations approved

Dubai, Oct 31st, 2009: The Higher Committee for the UAE’s National Day celebrations headed by HE Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Oweis, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development has approved the official emblem of the celebrations for 2009 and…

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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…

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جائزة خليفة التربوية تعقد ثمان ورش عمل للمتقدمين

أبوظبى فى 31 اكتوبر / وام/ عقدت جائزة خليفة التربوية اليوم ثمان ورش عمل للمتقدمين للجائزة ضمت ما يزيد على 100 معلم ومعلمة من مختلف الفئات . وقالت أمل العفيفي الأمين العام للجائزة ان تنظيم ورش العمل التي عقدت بجامعة…

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New luxury resort to showcase Emirati culture

A major UAE tourism developer has announced the opening of its luxury desert resort project in the Emirates’ Western region. Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) said the Qasr Al Sarab Arabian desert retreat was set to open…

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E-books set to gain critical mass among public

E-book manufacturer Boeye Technology sees rapidly growing mainstream appeal for its products and is looking to collaborate with media and education companies in the region. The China-based company is aiming for a commercial launch of its affordable, super-slim e-reader E510…

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Sharjah Plane Crash Brave pilot saved lives on ground

Eyewitnesses at the scene of a devastating plane crash in Sharjah have described what they viewed as a heroic effort by the pilot to avoid populated areas on the ground. The dead pilot was named as captain Mohammad Ali, a…

Dubai Hotels Special Offers

JW Marriott Special October offer

JW Marriott Dubai has announced a very attractive offer for OCTOBER 2009. The offer details are given below the rates mentioned are Valid from 1st October – 17th October 2009 AED 926.00 or US$ 253.00 Per room per night (for…