‘Engage’ and ‘Converse’ replace ‘Sell’ and ‘Broadcast’ Consider this. More than 400 million people share their lives to an exhausting degree: They upload 2 billion photos, 14 million videos, and 8 billion bits of other information a month, and drag their identities and networks with them to over 15,000 Web sites a month through Facebook […]

Ekotribe, the leading eco-products distributor in the Middle East has launched two revolutionary eco- gadgets – The Enviroplug and the Waterpebble. The Enviroplug is an energy saving adapter for mobile phones. The plug adapter allows one to leave the mobile phone plugged in, safe in the knowledge that once the phone’s battery has been fully […]

2011 – Future Bytes Mycasting – Individually Curated Interactive Content Marian Salzman, President of Euro RSCG Worldwide PR and an internationally respected trendspotter, is credited with coining the phrase ‘Mycasting’. Marian Salzman, President of Euro RSCG Worldwide PR and an internationally respected trendspotter, is credited with coining the phrase ‘Mycasting’. In her words, “Mycasting, could […]

Celebrate New Year in Dubai with some fantastic packages. New Year Night In Oman Musanddam New Year 5 Star Dhow Cruise Party New Year Blast Dubai Package Dubai Shopping Festival Package

Dubai is known by many as a world class destination of year round sunshine and luxury hospitality. It is a fantastic winter sun destination which provides a safe and luxurious environment. Winter falls between November and February in Dubai, during these cold days guests are observed more.  Dubai desert safari tours are always described as […]

Now you can arrive by your International flight in Dubai and take an air taxi to Ras Al Khaima from Dubai airport flying low to see all the area and developments in Dubai. An excellent way to arrive in your private Air Taxi. This luxury air taxi service begins as soon as you land at the […]

Dubai, 28 Nov. 2010 (WAM) – Dr. Rashid Bin Fahad, UAE Minister of Environment and Water, said the Green Building rule will be implemented at the federal level from the beginning of next year in government projects in the first phase as the council of ministers had taken a decision in this regard in July. […]

With Christmas and 2011 around the corner, now is a good time to fine tune your ecommerce web site to perfection. Here are a few suggestions: Test your website with major web browsers Ensure that your site performs just the same in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. Monitor your internal search queries Keeping an […]

With more and more people all over the world coming to embrace the importance of preserving the planet’s natural resources, it’s no surprise that individuals and organisations worldwide are taking on a greener approach to the way they live and work. According to Anu Agarwal, Founder of TheGreenEcostore.com, “We have launched the online store to […]

Tourism industry stakeholders urged to take responsibility for sustainabili Abu Dhabi, 14th Oct 2010 — Professor Harold Goodwin, Director of the UK’s International Centre for Responsible Tourism, a world leading expert on responsible tourism, is urging key industry stakeholders to accept responsibility for advancing a sustainable agenda and is joining a growing lobby which will […]

Cool Sun natural fruit juices will be giving away free entrance tickets to children to the Dubai Dolphinarium as part of its national consumer promotion starting this month.Each 10-pack of Cool Sun products carries a coupon with three different prizes. The free passes will be honored if the children are accompanied by a paying adult. […]

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 16th, 2010 — The move to rework the motorcycle training rules is more than welcome. In fact, it is mandated, commented a UAE daily. “It is an irony that a motorcyclist was killed when he was hit by a truck on Thursday at Jebel Ali, that being the day the authorities announced […]

The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The federation was formally established on 2 December 1971. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) occupies an area of 83,000 sq km along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Qatar lies to the […]

Qatar Airways is one of the few airlines in the world with a 5-star ranking for service excellence. We bring you a world of award-winning service on the ground and in the air, onboard one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the sky. Recently voted ‘Worlds Best Economy Class’ by Skytrax, Qatar Airways […]

The Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal ministries and departments will start from Wednesday 29th of Ramadan, (8th September) until the third of Shawwal 1431 Hijri year ( 12th September). According to the UAE newswire WAM, work will resume on the fourth day of Shawwal, according to a circular issued by the Minister of Education […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Guests will be spoilt for choice when they enjoy the special offer during Eid at Atlantis, The Palm from only AED1250++ per room, per night which includes a long list of complimentary activities for all ages.  Eid is the perfect opportunity for guests to experience Atlantis for the first time […]

Abu Dhabi, Aug 24th, 2010  — On directives from President H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Red Crescent Authority (RCA) will launch tomorrow a nationwide campaign to raise funds to help flood victims in Pakistan. Television and radio channels in the country will participate in the three-day campaign aimed to attract donations to […]

Public Eating and drink is not permited during the month of Ramadan in UAE. If you happen to be in Dubai During Ramadan you need not worry much for there are plenty of restaurants that respectfully open to serve non-Muslims during Ramadan. Oud Metha to Deira Bistro Madeleine: Heartwarming French food with great service. InterContinental, […]

Abu Dhabi, 24 Aug. 2010 (WAM) – The Interior Ministry has announced new rules for the people traveling by road to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director of Traffic Coordination at the Ministry, said today that the Saudi authorities will apply new security measures for the companies operating road transport to […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) require Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) be entered into every reservation made for travel November. 1, 2010, and beyond. Customers planning to travel by air must provide the following data when making a reservation: • Name as it appears on Passport • Date […]

I started my professional career working for the ex-IBM company in India. I still remember the IBM 1401’s that used ‘punch cards’ as input for data. Then came the personal computers which were faster in speed and smaller in size. Laptops followed soon after. They were even faster, smaller and less expensive. The future now […]

Gulf Air will be operating extra flights BAH/JED/BAH for UMRAH, the flight numbers will be prefixed GF2002-GF2039 and will operate between 11th August and 20th August. Due to strict regulations from the Saudi Authorities Only UMRAH passengers can be accepted for check-in on these extra flights. Passengers with normal visa for KSA (Kingdom of Saudi […]

What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a special Month for over two billion Muslims throughout the world. It is of a special meaning to Muslims as it is the Fourth Pillar of The Muslim Faith. Sawm (fasting) during the month of Ramadan represents more than an act […]

Al Bustan Centre & Residence, Dubai, the deluxe property which offers world-class services and facilities in the city, revved up the ongoing DSS 2010 celebrations with its thrilling Al Rabiah Radio Road Show! The carnival-like atmosphere was charged with excitement even as crowds of shoppers and their families gathered centre stage at Al Bustan Centre […]

Competitive advantage is the means by which a firm manages to keep making money and sustain its position against its competitors Smart companies take advantage of a recession to sprint ahead of their competitors, while some competitors ‘hunker down’ and conserve their capital.  The forward-thinking firms plan and install new capacity during the dullest of […]

Abu Dhabi, July 8th, 2010 — The Organizing Committee of the Liwa Date Festival 2010 opened the registration process at the site on Tuesday for those wishing to participate in all ratab (half-ripe dates) branches of the competition. The Festival is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy […]

Members of Dubai International Art Centre will host an exhibition ‘Celebrating Ramadan’ to reflect the spirit and the rich culture of the Arab World. The artwork will showcase both professional and amateur artists and will include Arabic Calligraphy, Arabesque and Local Scenes in a diverse range of media – Oils, Acrylics, Watercolours and Mixed Media. […]

With rapid advancements in information technology, one of the sectors which has experienced the maximum transformation is the ticketing segment of the travel business that has completely moved from physical over-the-counter transactions to the online mode. Online booking is beneficial to all parties concerned as air carriers do not have to pay any intermediary and […]

Here’s ‘The Opportunity’ If you are an organisation looking for new business, Facebook can help you connect with existing clients and generate new sales prospects with unparalleled results. Consider the following stats: Over 400 million global users are active on Facebook every month People spend over 500 billion minutes per month on Facebook More than […]

Sharjah: E4U, a UAE-based electronics store, is opening the country’s first “download station” where customers can legally download music and entertainment content onto any electronic device as a differentiation point from competition, a top executive said. Following the opening of the seventh retail outlet in Sharjah yesterday, plans are under way to expand into Qatar […]

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 […]

Dubai, 26th June 2010 — ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region and Iraq, has drawn attention to the significant development currently underway in the region with the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for commercial transactions. The Foundation cited […]

Dubai is an incredible city where you will find skyscrapers touching the sky and opulence flowing in every nook and corner. If you are short on time and decide to take a whirlwind tour of the city then the first thing you will observe is its truly international and cosmopolitan character. Not only you will […]

They are giving excuses not to build and are sitting on people’s investments.

Is Google making us stupid? This week I had the opportunity to read through ‘The Shallows’, an interesting book by Nicholas Carr where he describes the weird, new, artificial digital world in which we now live in. The consequences of the mental and social transformation created by our new electronic environment are ubiquitous. The technologies […]

Dubai based photographer, Victor Romero, has received a globally recognised award for the front cover image of Impressions Dubai, one of Explorer Publishing’s best-selling photography books. Selected from thousands of photography entrants from over 85 countries, Victor Romero received first place at PX3 Prix de la Photographie. Alistair MacKenzie, CEO & Founder, Explorer Publishing, commented: […]

Sharaf Travel Services has announced that it will host the Travel Souk for the first time in Dubai, and encourages holiday makers and jetsetters to attend the event. The Travel Souk, organized by Sharaf Travel Services, will be held at the Grand Hyatt, Al Ameera Ballroom, between 3 and 8 pm on 12th June 2010. […]

Dubai is known for offering world class cruising experiences. Tourists coming here love to engage in all types of boat activities. Different types of boats are available in Dubai like power boats, yachts, steamers and traditional boats. To everyone’s astonishment traditional dhows are more popular than all the other boats. Guests and residents both prefer […]

The rest of the world may beckon as the long hot UAE summer approaches but there are plenty of great offers and packages closer to home. The City Seasons summer guest pass is giving away a free night’s stay for every three that are paid for at any of the City Seasons properties across the […]

The latest extravaganza in Dubai’s creative landscape is ‘Hues of Harmony’, a multi-faceted art exhibition taking place from 12-14th June 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel in Festival City. The exhibition will showcase contemporary South Asian artworks including paintings, sculptures and mixed-media performances by 20 renowned Indian and Pakistani artists. ‘Hues of Harmony’ will highlight the […]

The Walk at Jumeriah Beach Residence, A Dubai Properties Group Destination, will host “The Stadium at The Walk”, a unique World Cup Tent offering football fans an ideal beachfront venue to watch live broadcasts of the games from South Africa. The Stadium at The Walk, open from 11 June – 11 July, will feature a […]

Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi Integrated within the mixed-use business and residential complex, the five-star Park Rotana Abu Dhabi offers contemporary luxury. It overlooks the lush greenery of Khalifa Park. The property is conveniently located and is just 10 minutes away from Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Tel: 02 657 3333   Fujairah Rotana Resort & […]

World Environment Day on 5 June 2010, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. According to Sharad Agarwal, Founder of Go-Green.ae, “World Environment Day 2010 is aimed to be the biggest, most widely celebrated, global day for positive, environmental […]

The latest extravaganza in Dubai’s creative landscape is ‘Hues of Harmony’, a multi-faceted art exhibition taking place from 12-14th June 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel in Festival City. The exhibition will showcase contemporary South Asian artworks including paintings, sculptures and mixed-media performances by 20 renowned Indian and Pakistani artists. ‘Hues of Harmony’ will highlight the […]

Desert Safari has always been a popular tour of Dubai. The hot sunny weather of Dubai has not kept tourists and locals from enjying this great activity. More and more people are enjoing this exciting excursion in Dubai & Abu Dhabi. The travel agents in Dubai are offering special activities during the safari which make […]

The UAE National Football Team and its Head Coach, Mr. Sreèko Katanec, left Dubai today on a Lufthansa flight to Munich to kick off preparations for the Asian Cup in Germany and Austria. Mr. Tobias Ernst, Manager of the Luft¬hansa Sales Of-fice in Abu Dhabi, along with Mr. Juergen Marske, Director Airport Service and Ground […]