Dubai, a modern metropolis considered by many as being the pearl of the Middle East is beautifully nestled on the southern shore of the United Arab Emirates. Its very name conjures up the images of the endless, sparkling blue-water beaches outlined by soft white sand which are complemented perfectly by the bright sunshine all year […]

A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work, and good news for the bottom line. Here are some practical eco-ideas to implement at work: 1. Optimise your electricity needs. Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of the electricity use in office buildings. The simple act of […]

The European community was affected by the forces of Mother Nature in a way that most of the population of the world has never seen within their lifetime.The repercussions of this have been seen all over the globe with people being stranded in countries far from home when the European airspace was closed on the […]

Here are some vogue words created by individuals who fly the nerd bird. Next time you are puzzled and a bit lost when your teenage offspring sprouts jargon that you thought had a literal meaning, you can smile because what you are going to read will put you in the driver’s seat, not literally! Drum […]

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion’s Middle East Bureau announced the launch of a food festival in conjunction with the Renaissance Hotel Dubai from April 7 to 21 designed to raise awareness about Sri Lanka and its diverse cuisine. Destination Sri Lanka reported a major influx of Arab travellers as Middle East Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka […]

Abu Dhabi, April 11, 2010 The General Headquarters of Abu Dhabi Police, has created an electronic link on the website of Department of Community Police to avail an opportunity for all police personnel to vote the island of Bu Tinah and the Liwa Crescent among new seven wonders of nature in the world. This step […]

DUBAI, Apr 4th, 2010: In one of the region’s landmark sustainability initiatives, Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building developed by Emaar Properties in Dubai, is tapping solar power for meeting a bulk of the water heating requirements of residents. A perfect complement to the sustainable development initiatives spearheaded by the UAE, Burj Khalifa uses solar […]

Dubai, 3rd April 2010 : The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture ‘&’ Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has selected eight compelling documentaries that will vie for the top honours in the in-competition documentary segment. […]

ABU DHABI, April 4th, 2010: Abu Dhabi’s culture and development will take centre stage in a photographic gallery in Holland and across the pages of KLM’s in-flight magazine following a four-day shoot of the emirate by international photographer Lodewijk Duijvesteijn. Known for his use of light and provocative style, Lodewijk, a graduate of The Netherland’s […]

Tigers are notoriously difficult animals to track. TigerTexts are difficult to track as well! A new iPhone application called Tiger Text eliminates the possibility of damaging evidence being left behind by erasing text messages from recipients’ phones. When you send a regular text message, the message is sent from your phone, routed through a server, […]

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tecom Investments, today announced the official opening of N9NE, a unique obstetrics and gynaecology institute and a new generation medical facility that gives ample focus to clinical design. Located in Al Razi Building (No 64) at Dubai Healthcare City, the N9NE Medical Institute combines cutting-edge design with a […]

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Famous for its search, e-mail and YouTube video sharing, Google has quietly and relentlessly turned itself into the first super-carrier of the Internet era. The global search market continues to grow at an extraordinary rate, with both highly developed and emerging markets contributing to the strong growth worldwide. Search is clearly becoming a more ubiquitous […]

Voltaic solar bags charge virtually all handheld electronics. The Generator also charges laptops. A revolutionary product which has powerful solar panels embedded in each bag, is now available in the UAE. The panels use high efficiency mono-crystalline cells to charge practically any hand held device. The Backpack, Converter and Messenger produce 4 Watts, meaning 1 […]

The first news of the earthquake that hit Concepcion in Chile was communicated to the outside world through Twitter, followed by mobile phones, followed by new media followed by print media – In that order! The question then is, How does Twitter monetize its empowering reach and capitalize on its growing popularity? Major Web 2.0 […]

Rare Islamic artworks from The Fajram Collection came alive at Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) on Wednesday afternoon. With Dr Ronald Hawker, Associate Professor from the Department of Art and Design, Zayed University conducting a guided tour of the Islamic Art exhibition, the visitors were instantly transported back to the 13th century – the period […]

Sharjah, 21st Feb. 2010 In line with USESCO’s International Mother Language day Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) celebrated the Arabic Language Day on Feb. 21 .The move was to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The initiative is part of SMD’s commitment to highlight the importance of the Arabic language in the community, and to […]

Dubai-based Medical Supplies Company (MSC), is planning to launch the Middle East’s first research centre for stem-cell treatment, with an investment of up to Dh60 million ($16.3 million).MSC plans to open two specialised medical clinics in the UAE by the end of this year that will treat patients with cord-blood stem cells, according to a […]

One of the finest airlines to grace the sky, Qatar Airways has constantly set new benchmarks in the aviation industry and redefined hospitality in the skies. Serving more than 85 destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Australia, Qatar Airways has consistently been voted amongst the best in terms of customer satisfaction and on-time […]

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall, is now offering much-sought after Internship programmes to students from around the world.The Internship is designed to provide students with practical working experience on all aspects of managing an aquarium. The programme can also cater to a student’s particular area of interest within the aquarium industry. […]

“The iPad, if you were to sum it up, is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price”. – Steve Jobs For me, the iPad at US$ 499 is a steal. The screen is large enough to read an online newspaper, though not small enough to fit in the […]

Haiti was hit by a deadly earthquake today. Geological Survey said the earthquake was the most powerful in Haiti in more than a century. Several bodies were pulled from the wreckage of the U.N. building which colapsed completly and more than 100 staff members were missing, a spokesman said. Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive told Reuters […]

Dubai has opened the world’s tallest building, a glistening concrete, glass and steel pinnacle rising 828 metres out of the desert sands. Blazing fireworks rippled up and down the massive structure after it was officially opened by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed al-Maktoum. He renamed the building, previously known as Burj Dubai, Burj Khalifa […]

The sun provides more energy to the earth in one day than the cumulative annual energy requirements of 6 billion people on the planet. The new year is a good time to explore new technologies. Here is the good news. The next generation handheld solar chargers for mobile phones and iPods are now available in […]

Ekotribe.com was started with a desire to introduce green living. Ekotribe offers environmentally-friendly products that have been carefully selected to give you the ability to live a green and positive lifestyle. Ekotribe range of products include green gadgets and appliances, solar lights, reusable gift bags and shopping bags, recycled paper and stationery, eco-friendly shower heads, […]

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Dubai, 16 Dec 2009 (WAM) – LUXGEN, Taiwan’s first automobile brand is making its global debut at the Dubai International Motor Show, taking place 16 – 20 December 2009 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. On display is the full line-up of 4 unique LUXGEN vehicles scheduled to become available in the GCC from Q4 […]

Mobile Marketing Is Here To Stay Mobile marketing is an excellent way for you to connect to your intended audience in both, an effective and cost-effective way. Here are some distinct benefits: Immediacy – Mobile campaigns are relatively easy to create and execute, with messages being delivered to recipients in a matter of seconds. Reach […]

After services of Baloon Adventure safaris Baloon Adventure has started operation in Abu Dhabi also. People in Abu Dhabi can also participate in Baloon Adventure. Beginning early in the morning – around 5.30am from pick up points in Abu Dhabi city – the expeditions launch from an area just north of Al Ain, about an […]

As for the styling, out are the Bangle-butt and the hardened lines of the E60, and in are more traditional creases on the bonnet and just beneath the doors, reminiscent of earlier models such as the E39. Let’s make it clear at the outset. The sixth-generation BMW 5 Series hasn’t seen a massive shake up […]

Qatar Airways has launched a new fast-track route between London and Melbourne. A new fast route between London and Melbourne via Doha was launched earlier this week. The maiden flight of Qatar Airways’ latest service took place on December 6th, signalling the first of the carrier’s routes into Australia. Lasting 21 hours and 40 minutes, […]

Dear Owner It is with much regret that we inform you that we have recently been advised by the master developer of Business Bay that the completion of the permanent infrastructure for Business Bay (namely the roads, electricity, chilled water, sewage and water supply) has been delayed, and that this infrastructure will take at least […]

Anyone booking flights to Dubai may be pleased to know that hotel room rates in the region have fallen considerably in recent times. Five-star hotel prices in Dubai are now cheaper than three-star rooms in Doncaster, according to the Times. Rates in the emirate have fallen dramatically amid the city’s financial crisis, the newspaper reported. […]

People who have taken holidays to Dubai in the past may want to return to the destination after one tourism expert commented that the city always has something new to see. Dubai is constantly developing and as such, there will always be new and exciting things for visitors to the region to explore, a travel […]

Abu Dhabi, Dec 03rd, 2009 (WAM) — The Information Technology Division at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic will go live with the second phase of the new Health Information System (HIS) on Dec 5th. The new features of the second phase will add more functionality to improve the patient healthcare […]

Although motorists in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will not incur fines for crossing a yellow signal, authorities are urging them to stop at yellow lights for safety reasons. “The yellow traffic signal is an indication for drivers to slow down, so they can stop on time when the signal turns red. It is not advisable […]

Take cotton for your ear. As it get severe pain in long journey. Do switch off your mobile before you fly. Do not take any harmful equipment with you. Be careful while packing your bag it should not be over limit. Try to reach airport 2 hours early. Passport Photo copy. Documents I.D Wear comfortable […]

Amid the Dubai World debt payments the western media has been bashing Dubai as if they found the once in life time oppartunity to make a noise.  Attacking Dubai has become fashionable in Western circles. British reporters and columnists, in particular, are sinking their teeth into the Emirate like dogs chomping on a juicy bone. […]

Abu Dhabi, Nov 24th, 2009 – Khalifa University of Science,Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has announced that UAE has been elected to chair the Asian Network for Education in Nuclear Technology (ANENT) until its next meeting. This announcement follows the conclusion of the National Coordinators meeting and Cyber Learning workshop, which was hosted by KUSTAR and […]

It may come as a surprise to many, several multinational organisations now employ ‘Tweeting Experts’ to ‘Twitter enable’ themselves, either to create a viral buzz or just to be a hip brand. Every company has its own experience on Twitter. But whether a business has been here for a couple of years or just a […]

Etisalat today announced it has made it affordable for its customers to keep in touch with their loved ones when conducting their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Etisalat UAE customers who use the Mobily network while roaming in Saudi Arabia will not be charged for receiving voice calls during the Hajj period. Etisalat customers can […]

Web 2.0 to Web 3.0: The evolution of the Web From ‘Folks-onomy’ to ‘Me-onomy’ The web is becoming personal and mobile. Web 2.0 had the following characteristics: The Widely Read-Write Web Focused on Communities Blogs Sharing Content XML, RSS Web Applications Tagging Google Cost per click Rich Media, Viral Web 3.0 is about semantic web […]