31 August 2008

du and Lammtara present FREEJ Season 3

du, the UAE's integrated telecom operator and Lammtara have announced the launch of the third season of FREEJ, the Middle East's first 3D animated and multi-award winning TV series. The launch coincided with the release of the FREEJ Season 2 DVD with English subtitles. FREEJ Season 3 will have a sharper focus on culture and feature exciting guest character appearances. It will continue to have the popular character 'Abood', introduced in Season 2 (2007).




Launching FREEJ Season 3, Hala Badri, EVP Corporate Communications, du, said: "Our association with FREEJ is now into its third year and it is an initiative close to our heart. It has creatively portrayed Arabian culture and heritage to people in the region and succeeded in its efforts to connect with young people. We wish FREEJ Season 3 even greater success."




Mohammed Saeed Harib, the creator of FREEJ, said: "It gives me great pride to see FREEJ grow in popularity with every passing year. With the strong commitment of a partner like du, I look forward to achieving new milestones this year. I continue to look forward to the continued support and feedback from viewers of FREEJ to make it even more entertaining and educational."




du customers can also view FREEJ mobisodes (episodes customized for mobiles) and download FREEJ mobile content which includes ringtones and wallpapers through the mobile TV section on the du portal "MyWorld".




Freej is sponsored by du in association with JBM, Al Arabiya FM, Emarat Al Youm Newspaper, and Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, Dubai Media City and exclusively aired on Dubai TV and Sama Dubai TV.




What is FREEJ?




Brainchild of UAE national Mohammed Saeed Harib and supported by du, FREEJ is the name of the Middle East's first 3D animated series that debuted on UAE television in 2006. FREEJ is the tale of four old national women living in a secluded neighbourhood in modern day Dubai. The show's main characters - Um Saeed, Um Saloom, Um Allawi and Um Khammas - try to live a peaceful life in the midst of the ever-expanding city around them, but the city's boom creates new social issues every day that they have to tackle in their own simple way. For those four old women, there is no issue too hard to crack with a good cup of coffee at Um Saeed's house. A new character Abood' was introduced in FREEJ Season 2 (2007).




FREEJ has seen unprecedented success and popularity since its debut. It was voted the number one Arabic TV show in both 2006 and 2007 and is the first UAE TV show to be broadcast on an English TV channel – Dubai One. It is also offered by du as 'Mobisodes' on Mobile TV and is the first ever UAE TV series to be available on flights operated by Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. More than 20,000 DVDs of FREEJ Season One have been sold in 11 countries and by the end of 2008 'FREEJ' is expected to have over 200 product lines.

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30 August 2008

Emaar Properties unveils ‘smart living’ with 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard residential tower

Emaar Properties will unveil one of Dubai’s pioneering urban professional residential towers, designed by international architects and centrally located within Downtown Burj Dubai. A two tower complex, 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard elegantly incorporates curvilinear architecture, and is designed to maximize its spatial dimensions and is located on the vibrant Burj Dubai Boulevard.




“Urban professional residences are a new trend in modern residential architecture with the accent being on maximising spatial use. Emaar is building on this trend with 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard, a valuable addition to the diverse portfolio of projects in Downtown Burj Dubai. Homes in 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard are specifically designed to meet the needs of discerning buyers who value a modern lifestyle in one of the most sought-after destinations in Dubai,” said Mr Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, Emaar Properties.




Featuring a 47-storey and a 31-storey tower, 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard also incorporates a pavilion level nestled between the two towers. The pavilion features a distinctly designed swimming pool and Jacuzzi, with several areas specifically designed for relaxation.




18 Burj Dubai Boulevard also features studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed with the optimal use of space in mind and replete with modern finishes, luxury fittings and advanced telecom & entertainment connectivity. Apart from the pavilion amenities, residents can also access an indoor swimming pool, a multi-purpose lounge with a central seating area, dining and sports rooms and exterior lounge with private dining and barbecue facilities, games room, children’s play area and a full-size squash court.




“The central location of 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard on Downtown Burj Dubai offers residents the convenience of being in close proximity to The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations, and the financial and business nerve-centres in Dubai,” added Mr Al Mansoori. “In addition to the Dubai Metro for enhanced connectivity, residents can also benefit from the Burj Dubai Tram system that connects all nodal points within Downtown Burj Dubai – regarded as the new ‘soul of Dubai’ and the most prestigious square kilometre on earth.”




Sale of homes at Tower 1 of 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard will be held from August 30, 2008, at Emaar Business Park and Emaar’s Abu Dhabi Sales Centre from 9am to 6pm. Dubai and other Emirate residents wishing to buy from Emaar Business Park must register online, while Abu Dhabi residents can make their purchases on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Abu Dhabi Sales Center. Online registration begins on August 27, 2008 at http://www.emaar.com/. Several financial institutions are offering easy home finance options.




Potential customers can call toll-free 800-EMAAR (36227) or log on to http://www.emaar.com/ for more details on 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard which is designed and engineered by KEO International Consultants, an award-winning architectural design firm. 18 Burj Dubai Boulevard is a perfect complement to the modern residential towers in Downtown Burj Dubai that have opened to strong investor response.




Downtown Burj Dubai is the flagship mega-project of Emaar. Considered the newest neighbourhood in Dubai and covering 500-acres, Downtown Burj Dubai will feature a bustling boulevard that will strengthen the community life that is already taking shape. Currently open are three hotels in the area, Al Manzil, Qamardeen and The Palace, The Old Town which is directly connected to Souk Al Bahar, a shopping mall featuring Arabesque architectural elements. The area will feature a fountain that is envisaged as one of the world’s finest water features integrating musical and attractive visual elements.

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29 August 2008

du roaming footprint now extends to 300 networks worldwide

In its continuing quest to offer seamless connectivity and wider coverage for globetrotting customers, du, the UAE's new integrated telecom operator, after only 18 months of operations has announced the availability of its roaming services in 300 leading telecom operators spread across 120 countries. du mobile customers travelling outside the UAE can now access a range of services ranging from voice calls, data services, mobile internet and even 3G services, such as video calling, on select networks.




Farid Faraidooni, EVP Commercial, du, said: "The world is truly an oyster for our valued customers. We are constantly upgrading our agreements to cover more and more networks around the world. The 300 network mark, in just 18 months of operations, is a testimony to our commitment to enable our customers to stay in touch with their loved ones or conduct business wherever they go."




Roaming service is active by default on all du monthly plan lines for UAE nationals. Expatriates living in the UAE can activate the roaming service on their monthly plan lines by visiting any du shop. Pay as you Go and Visitor Mobile Line subscribers can also enjoy roaming services from day one as the roaming service is already active on their du pre paid lines.




du Pay as you Go and Visitor Mobile Line subscribers can enjoy receiving calls and sending and receiving SMS through all 300 foreign mobile network which du has tied-up with.




While Monthly plan can enjoy outgoing calls to any international destination, du Pay as you Go and Visitor Mobile Line subscribers can also enjoy making outgoing voice calls in Egypt, Pakistan, Oman, Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. du is striving to expand the list of the countries where Pay as you Go mobile subscribers can make outgoing voice calls.




While roaming du subscribers will also be able to access their Voice Mail service by calling +971 55 5678161, or to call du Customer Care by dialling +971 55 5678155.

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23 August 2008

Dubai Properties Group Celebrates Mid Sha’aban with Popular Emirati Tradition ‘Hag Al Leilah’

Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, commemorated one of the UAE’s most popular traditions – ‘Hag Al Leilah’ - with great fanfare, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program ‘Mubadara’.





Members under the Mubadara initiative came together to mark the middle of the Islamic month Shaaban, and distributed gift packs consisting of Hag Al Leilah goodies to over 1,550 of DPG’s employees.




Children wearing Emirati flag colours were received warmly by DPG’s top CEOs, as the children moved in procession from department to department, chanting religious verses and singing popular songs while asking for sweets and presents.




Fareda Abdullah, Executive Director - Human Capital at Dubai Properties Group, said: “In the UAE, ‘Hag El Leilah’ is the traditional name for this night, where gifts, usually in the form of sweets, are handed out, especially to children and the needy. It is one of the customs that has been passed down from previous generations. Children use this night to go out knocking on the doors of their neighbors, asking for the night’s offerings with the phrase ’A’atoona Hag El Laylah’, which means, give us for tonight’s celebration.”




As the CSR arm of DPG, Mubadra was established last year to contribute towards the overall benefit of the society through participating in community related activities, particularly those that serve to highlight the UAE’s cultural values.




Founded on four core pillars, ‘Mubadara’ the DP Group brand seeks to invest in the people at Dubai Properties, the environment, community and the stakeholders. Since its launch, Mubadara has facilitated the implementation of several CSR programs for the benefit of a large number of stakeholders.

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20 August 2008

20 Volunteers from Dubai Properties Group Fulfill Wishlist for Handicapped Children At Al Noor Centre

A delegation of 20 employees from Dubai Properties Group’s CSR/Mubadara unit today visited Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs and handed out gifts and essential items, as part of the department’s endeavor to encourage the spirit of volunteerism and give back to the community. The team, headed by Fareda Abdullah, Executive Director, Human Capital at Dubai Properties Group, spent time with the children and surprised them with gifts from the centre’s wishlist. While building diversified communities, Dubai Properties Group seeks to connect people, and support different strata of the society through community-oriented activities as part of their new Mubadara initiative.

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15 August 2008

DHCC’s University Hospital Selected for International ‘Citation of Merit’ for Functional Design

The University Hospital, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center, and a member of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer, has been selected for the ‘Citation of Merit’ in Healthcare Design magazine for its International Showcase issue to be published in October 2008. The award will be presented to University Hospital in November during the Healthcare Design Conference in the US, considered the industry's most respected convention on evidence-based design for healthcare.




The distinction recognizes University Hospital for aiming to create an environment that is functional, aesthetically appealing and promotes efficiency, while enhancing the emotional well-being and physical comfort of patients, staff and visitors.




Out of the 177 projects reviewed at the annual Healthcare Design Architectural Review in Chicago in May this year, 14 were outside the US. Evaluated by a jury of 20 experts in architecture, interior design, healthcare planning, regulatory compliance, and international architecture, the University Hospital is the only international project selected for the ‘Citation of Merit’.




The University Hospital owes the distinction to Ellerbe Becket, global leaders in architectural design and construction industry, for modeling the facility with a structural concept that merges its profile as a modern and sustainable healthcare service provider with the rich cultural heritage of the region.




Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, CEO of DHCC, said: “We are delighted to receive the international citation from Healthcare Design magazine, which seeks to highlight the role of design in the delivery of quality health care. Demand for such medical institutions will grow significantly with the rapid expansion of the healthcare sector. Our mission at DHCC is to provide the platform to facilitate their growth in the region for achieving our aim of offering high quality healthcare, research and education services.”




Mic Johnson, design principal for Ellerbe Becket, said: “We have designed the University Hospital with the highest standards in mind, incorporating latest advances in care technology and healing in a building that fuses the best of modernism with the traditional architecture of the region.”




Physically connected and academically affiliated with Harvard Medical School Dubai Center (HMSDC), also a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center, the University Hospital will be equipped with the technological and intellectual resources to develop a sustainable healthcare delivery model for the region when complete in 2011.




James Kingsbury, CEO of the University Hospital, commented: “This is great recognition and accomplishment for the University Hospital. The (Ellerbe Becket) design team is an exceptional group of experienced professionals that has managed to fulfill our inspirations to produce a significant, high quality piece of architecture and engineering that will match our high quality of care offerings and support healing.”




The 1.40-million sq. ft. University Hospital will feature a 400-bed tower with universal rooms, filtered with natural light across all acute and intensive care settings. The flexible floor plates will accommodate a variety of nursing requirements, as well as VIP and Royal Suites. In addition, the University Hospital will comprise a four-storey diagnostic and treatment base inspired by traditional forms of regional architecture. The hospital will share gardens with the adjacent HMSDC, creating a healing ambience across both indoor and outdoor environments.




The interior layout of the hospital will allow convenient accessibility of patients and their families to healthcare resources as well as social and educational hospital programs. Most notably, the patient and community education center will enable patients and their families to make informed decisions about their healthcare condition, treatment options and maintaining healthy lifestyles.




The hospital will offer comprehensive programs across a wide range of specializations, including Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Musculoskeletal Health and Orthopedics, as well as Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services. These will be in addition to core programs such as Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, ENT, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Urology, Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery, and General Medicine. It will also include a state-of-the-art complex for kidney and liver transplantation.




The hospital, as part of the Dubai Healthcare City, will be regulated by (CPQ) the Center for Healthcare Planning and Quality. The Center is a joint endeavor of DHCC and its strategic collaborator Harvard Medical International (HMI) to ensure that DHCC has the right clinical service mix to meet patient needs and safety, and attain the highest international standards of healthcare delivery. Through planning, regulation and quality improvement initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders, CPQ has become a leading center of excellence in the region.

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14 August 2008

Industry Veteran Steve Smith Named New COO of Arabian Radio Network

Abdullatif Al Sayegh, CEO of Arab Media Group (AMG), the largest media organisation in the UAE, today announced the appointment of Steve Smith, an industry veteran, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Arabian Radio Network (ARN). In his new role, Steve Smith is mandated to continue the growth of the network, develop programming and revenue for ARN’s existing nine stations, and chart a course for further expansion.




Smith’s extensive senior management experience in the Australian radio and entertainment industry spans over 15 years, and includes five years as General Manager of the Melbourne-based Australian Radio Network, where he achieved record ratings and revenue results.




Mahmoud Al Rasheed, ARN General Manager, said Smith’s appointment is strategically timed to capitalize on ARN’s remarkable growth trajectory.




He said: “Over the past year, we successfully launched two stations — Virgin Dubai and Pulse 95.3. With more than 50 per cent of the region’s population in the youth category and a unique multi-ethnic demography, we believe there exists tremendous market potential for diverse premium content.




“Steve Smith brings with him his rich experience in a mature market such as Australia. His business acumen and keen understanding of the demands of varying target audiences make him the right choice to help ARN set the pace for FM radio both regionally and internationally.”




Smith said: “It is a privilege to be part of a fast expanding entity such as ARN, which boasts some of the region’s most popular radio stations in one of the world's most dynamic media markets. AMG has shown a firm determination to set ‘best practices’ in Middle East broadcasting, and when this opportunity came my way I was immediately attracted by the group’s commitment and passion for raising the standards of entertainment across the region.”




Arab Media Group is a diversified media entity comprising radio, newspaper, television, online, outdoor and events companies. Since its launch in 2001, ARN has become the fastest growing radio network in the region.

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12 August 2008

Murders Solved Weekly - Murdoch Mysteries Come To ShowTime

THE MURDOCH MYSTERIES, a brand new thrilling series, will delight SHOWTIME viewers at 21:00 hours KSA, exclusively on SHOWSERIES. Set in Victorian Toronto, the killer Canadian show will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in 1895, Murdoch Mysteries explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch, a handsome young detective using radical forensic techniques, like fingerprinting and trace evidence, to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders. Though his unconventional approach elicits ridicule from fellow officers and skepticism from his boss Inspector Brackenreid, Murdoch is often the only one who can crack the case.




Murdoch's small circle of confidantes includes pathologist Dr. Julia Ogden, a staunch ally who shares the detective's fascination with forensic science, and Constable George Crabtree, Murdoch's eager but inexperienced right-hand man. Both are valuable allies who help Murdoch solve his varied cases and traverse the many stratums of Victorian society.




Based on the novels by author Maureen Jennings, all the cases in the series reflect true stories. Jennings, who reads all scripts and makes suggestions, says: "A murder case in those days was really sensational – it sold a lot of newspapers.” These spine-tingling tales see the splendid detective William Murdoch bring evil to justice thanks to Victorian forensics.

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11 August 2008

The Bionic Woman Storms Onto ShowSeries Exclusively on ShowTime

Join one of TV's most stunning breakout heroines as the action-packed series THE BIONIC WOMAN leaps on to SHOWSERIES from 12 August every Tuesday at 20:00 hours KSA.
THE BIONIC WOMAN is an exciting, updated version of the 1970's series of the same name, which starred Lindsay Wagner.




Just as executive producer David Eick helped reinvent BATTLESTAR GALACTICA for a new generation, he gives the 1970’s series THE BIONIC WOMAN a slick update.




Jaime Sommers is in a dead-end job and struggling to care for her teenage sister. Jaime, played by stunning British actress Michelle Ryan, doesn’t believe life in San Francisco could get much harder.




But it does. When a devastating car accident leaves her at death’s door, her only hope for survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price. She receives bionic prosthetic limbs giving her special eyesight, the ability to jump from building to building and superhuman powers of hearing.




The operation is carried out by her boyfriend Will Anthros who works for the sinister Jonas Bledsoe at the Berkut Group. With a whole new existence and a debt to repay, Jaime must work out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good while weighing up the personal sacrifices she will have to make.




While still coming to terms with her new powers, Jaime’s life is transformed by the arrival of Sarah Corvus (Katee Sackhoff), the first Bionic Woman who has her own agenda as she tracks Jaime and Will down - which leads to a showdown between the two.
The series is about Jaime's journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as THE BIONIC WOMAN in this new action-drama series, which premieres on SHOWSERIES Tuesday, 12 August at 20:00 hours KSA.

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10 August 2008

Etisalat Academy Surveys Clients’ Satisfaction

Etisalat Academy announced it has completed its annual customer satisfaction survey for its clients. The survey comes along with the Academy’s commitment to meet the requirements and needs of the companies and organizations that participate in its programs. The survey covered all aspects of its services and programs including its professional, consulting and training programs, which are designed to develop skills across the region. In particular, the survey covered quality of trainers their ability to communicate, training documentation, use of presentation technologies, quality of accommodation, the general training environment inside the Academy and/or in the clients’ premises and the overall level of the Academy’s consulting services.




Ali Al Sharid, Chief Executive Officer Etisalat Services said: “The results of this survey are very important to us; they help in providing best services to our clients. We will use its results to further enhance our services and fulfill the needs of our clients.”




Dr. Doaa Faes, General Manager, Etisalat Academy, said:”We are very keen on surveying our clients’ satisfaction regards the quality and Comprehensiveness of our programs and services. This helps us in providing the highest standards of outstanding performance that our customers deserve and contribute effectively in achieving their goals.”

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07 August 2008

Dubai Event Management Corporation Appoints Project Director under Sports Division

Dubai Event Management Corporation, premier organizers of world-class conferences, exhibitions, sporting and cultural events in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Mohammad Habib Al Redha as Project Director of Dubai Event Management Corporation in the sports division. In his new capacity, Al Redha will lead a team of developers and strategists for generating new concepts, organizing logistics, and liaising with international organizations, under the sports division.




Dubai Event Management Chief Executive Officer Richard Attias said: “Reflecting the vision of Dubai’s leadership, which considers building capacity of its present and future generations as its top priority, we are delighted to appoint Al Redha as Project Director in the Sports Division at the Corporation. His extensive experience and knowledge will allow him to implement long term strategies, and infuse high standards for the division.




Richard continued “the Corporate is committed to providing deserving local talent with the platform and resources to excel in the global sporting arena. We will also seek to attract high-calibre international sportspersons to impart intensive coaching to promising UAE nationals and prepare them for highly competitive world championships.”




Himself an avid sportsperson, Al Redha has participated in several tournaments. In 1987, he was a member of the Junior National Tennis Team for nearly two years. He went on to represent the country in table tennis and achieved second ranking between 1991 and 1994. From 1996 to 2000, he was on the Shooting Championships Olympic Trap, and participated regularly in show jumping at local horse shows.




As a founding team member of DUBAILAND® from 2003 to 2006, Al Redha leveraged his incisive industry insights and results-oriented management skills to lay the foundation for seven major projects at one of the world’s most ambitious destinations for tourism, leisure and entertainment.




Al Redha graduated from the American University in Dubai in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He went on to pursue his Master’s in Project Management from the Rydges University in the US. A certified professional in Leadership Management from INSEAD, Singapore, Al Redha is a graduate of Tatweer’s High Potential Employee Programme that involved direct mentoring from its Executive Chairman, Saaed Al Muntafiq.




Created in March 2008, the Dubai Events Management Corporation is mandated to create, manage and organise cultural and sport events, exhibitions and conferences in the emirate. In addition, it will also develop and own international events, representing all sports except football and equestrian fixtures.




Leveraging the country’s established success in hosting world class events, the Dubai Event Management Corporation seeks to add significant value by bringing top-tier sportsmen and women to the UAE. It will also aim to establish its standing as a credible event management institution in the world.

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06 August 2008

Dubai International Academic City Unveils Criteria for Accepting Partner Universities

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the region's centre for international higher education and a member of TECOM Investments, today unveiled its criteria for accepting international universities into its growing knowledge community. The stringent criteria applies to all educational institutions seeking to become a part of DIAC.




DIAC’s newly formed academic committee is responsible for reviewing applications and assessing each submission based on various factors including an academic plan’s ability to strategically add value to DIAC’s overall programme offering, while meeting the demand of students and industry sectors across the region for specialised courses of study.




The academic and research standing of the university, quality of the faculty and administrative staff of the campus that will be based at the DIAC complex, as well as the financial status of the institution will also come under the committee’s scrutiny.




Dr Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director, Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Village, said: “Dubai International Academic City aims to contribute to Dubai’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy, in line with the objectives of Dubai Strategy Plan 2015. By finalizing our criteria for screening potential higher education institutions, we look forward to attracting top-tier global universities with the capability to respond to the requirements of our local and regional markets.”




In 2007, only 9.2 per cent of applications were accepted, reflecting the strict criteria that DIAC already adheres to in vetting institutions before admitting them. A total of 54 applications were received, of which only five fulfilled all of DIAC’s criteria.




Last year’s successful applicants included the Hult International Business School, ranked 39th in the world and 21st in the US by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Hult is also the first US business school to establish a full-time fully accredited MBA programme in the Middle East.




Murdoch University International Study Centre Dubai, a core branch of Murdoch University, ranked by the annual Graduate Careers Council of Australia survey as one of the top five journalism schools in the country, is another institution that was approved to offer a range of media and communications programmes from DIAC.




Michigan State University-Dubai, a non-profit higher education institution, offers degree programmes equivalent to the curriculum provided by Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Ranked as the eighth largest university in the US and classified by Times Higher Education as one of the top 200 universities in the world, MSU has designed various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for benefiting the students of Dubai and the region at large.




University of Phoenix, one of the oldest and largest online higher education providers in the US that offers more than 80 online programmes, in addition to the Postgraduate Management Institute from Sri Lanka, make up the five new entrants for 2007.




In 2006, a 13.9 per cent acceptance rate was registered with five partners being named out of 36 applications. Among them were the Manchester Business School Worldwide, one of the world's Top 100 and the largest in the UK; Institute of Management Technology, one of India’s highly ranked management schools; University of Exeter, which is currently nominated as the university of the year in the UK, offering post graduate studies in education from its Dubai campus; SAE Institute from Australia renowned for its media programmes; and Esmod, a French fashion institute providing a range of creative, technical and marketing streams for students who wish to be part of the region’s fast growing fashion industry.




“Dubai International Academic City continues to work towards ensuring that its partner institutions have the wherewithal to provide the necessary infrastructure and offer programmes that set an appropriate learning environment in the Arab region,” concluded Kazim.




At present, the TECOM Investments’ knowledge clusters host more than 25 reputed international universities of higher learning from diverse regions including the US, the UK, Belgium, Iran, Russia, Australia, Sri Lanka, France, Pakistan and India, catering to over 10,000 students.

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05 August 2008

Ford Explorer Praised For Affordability, Safety

The 2008 Ford Explorer is more resistant to damage and less likely to cause damage to other vehicles in low-speed crashes than other midsize SUVs, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported recently. “The Ford Explorer has been the benchmark SUV for family capability, safety and value for two decades,” said Darryl Hazel, president, Ford Customer Service Division. “Insurance companies are more likely to give Explorer customers discounts because of this established track record.”




Ford was the first to market with crash structures on SUVs that are more compatible with passenger cars. When the Explorer was redesigned for the 2002 model year, the front bumper was dropped nearly two inches, to better align with the crash structures of passenger cars.




The 2008 Explorer retains that design, which helps to reduce damage to cars in common slow-speed incidents and allows lower vehicles' energy-absorbing bumpers to do their work. The Explorer is the only midsize SUV to receive the government’s highest frontal crash test rating for six consecutive years.




“Ford has more IIHS Top Safety Picks than any other brand, and more government 5-star safety-rated vehicles than any other automaker in history,” Hazel said. “Part of this safety success is that our larger family and work vehicles are more compatible with smaller vehicles.”




The Explorer outperformed several other midsize SUVs in 16 kilometer-per-hour crash tests with the back of a typical midsize car. The test results will be used in the IIHS’s petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the standardization of bumper height for all passenger vehicles.




“One big difference is that the Explorer’s bumpers line up pretty well with those on cars, so when this SUV hits a car or a car hits it, the bumpers on both vehicles engage instead of over- and under-riding each other,” said Institute president Adrian Lund. “When cars collide with other cars, their bumpers usually line up pretty well, but in SUV-to-car crashes, the bumpers often don’t match up at all. The result can be thousands of dollars of unnecessary damage in low-speed crashes.”
The IIHS reported that real-world crash data is consistent with the tests. The Explorer had lower-than-average losses under the same insurance coverage during the same years compared to the competitive models.

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03 August 2008

wasl Sponsors Umrah Trip for Members of UAE Disabled Sports Federation

wasl, the asset management group owned by Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC), today announced it will sponsor an “Umrah Pilgrimage Trip” for members of the UAE Disabled Sports Federation, namely, athletes with special needs. The sponsorship comes in the form of an all expense paid trip to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, providing athletes with an opportunity to successfully perform their Islamic rituals.




Alya Al Mutawa, General Manager- Marketing and Corporate Communications, wasl, said: “As a socially responsible corporation, wasl acknowledges the welfare of people from every segment of society. Our company is built around the core philosophy of ‘We value people’, and we explore every opportunity to support this principle.




“Following in the footsteps of our country’s wise leadership, which calls for the continuous support of the disabled in our society, we consider it our duty to encourage them to pursue opportunities that will help them lead independent lives and contribute to our nation's prosperity. I believe that people with disabilities and special needs have as much right to conduct their lives in as normal a manner as possible, and it is only appropriate that they are accorded the support that enables them to do so.”





Abdulrazak Ahmed Rashid, HR manager, UAE Disabled Sports Federation, said: “We are highly grateful to wasl for supporting our initiative. Our organization works very hard to ensure that members with special needs are able to successfully integrate themselves into the society and enjoy their rightful privileges. It gives us enormous satisfaction and motivation when other organizations step forward and extend a compassionate hand that allows our members to participate in everyday life with dignity.”





The UAE Disabled Sports Federation was established in 1996 to facilitate accessibility for disabled sportsmen and women to adequate training and training facilities, and to assist in the organization and logistics of these athletes' participation in local, regional and international sports tournaments and social endeavors.





As part of its commitment to being a socially responsible corporation, wasl’s sponsorship comes as part of a series of community enhancing initiatives, which in the past have included the sponsorship of a group of students at the The Young Entrepreneur Competition during the UAE’s largest national job fair, Careers UAE 2008.





Pursuing the same ethos, wasl has also established an agreement with the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders to offer its members 20 per cent discount on all leased commercial premises owned by wasl.

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02 August 2008

Three-year old turns millionaire

Khalifa Nasser Mubarak, a three-year-old Emirati boy, may be too young to understand his family’s excitement about his winning the million dirham prize at National Bonds’ 27th monthly draw. As National Bonds’ youngest winner, Khalifa is proof that age is no barrier when it comes to winning big with National Bonds.




Khalifa’s father, Nasser Mubarak, said: “I had invested AED 100,000 for my family in National Bonds a year ago. From this amount, I had to redeem AED 50,000 to cover some unexpected family expenses. However, I felt it was necessary to maintain a small portion of savings, so I invested AED 25,000 for each of my two children. Now, when I look back, I am pleased with my decision not to cash in all my savings.




“I am grateful to National Bonds and I am sure if Khalifa were a little older he would be elated to have won the million dirhams. As his father, I will use the money to invest in a new property for my family. I will still continue to invest with National Bonds for my family as it is a safe, secure and Sharia-compliant savings scheme. Above all, it is very convenient as it offers a seamless customer experience, involves minimal paper work and the bonds can be redeemed at any given time.”





The two winners of the AED 100,000 draw in the month of July are Khalid Mohamed from Sudan, and UAE national, Mohammed Al Mulla.




Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of National Bonds Corporation, said: “National Bonds continues to be one of the best rewarding schemes for families to save money and invest in their future. With no age or income limit, National Bonds can be purchased by everyone, from toddlers to senior citizens. As everyone’s favourite place to save, we will continue to strive to ensure that National Bonds is accessible to people from all walks of life.”




In conjunction with the summer holidays, National Bonds recently launched a summer family rewards promotion where bondholders stand to win prizes worth AED 1.5 million in addition to the monthly 26,318 prizes worth AED 5 million. The promotion will run until July 31, 2008.




National Bonds recently announced record sales of AED 1.4 billion for the first six months of 2008, an increase of over 200 per cent compared to AED 460 million for the same period in 2007.

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01 August 2008

DUBAILAND to Launch Safety and Prevention Centre On-Site

DUBAILAND®, a member of Tatweer, today announced the completion of all prerequisites for launching a Safety and Prevention Centre offering civil defence and licensing services to investors, companies, and consultants developing landmark projects at the world’s largest tourism, leisure and entertainment destination.




Leading a high ranking team of Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) officials, General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, General Manager of Administration, conducted exhaustive site inspections, and issued instructions to DCD’s departments of Operations and Safety and Prevention, as well as other allied divisions, to work in conjunction with DUBAILAND® and immediately commence the construction of the centre after a thorough due diligence to identify its potential location onsite, range of end users, and scope of services.




Mohammed Alhabbai, Senior Vice President of DUBAILAND®, said: “We are proud to announce the development of a safety and prevention centre at DUBAILAND® with the cooperation of Dubai Civil Defence. This marks an emphatic step forward in our objective to deploy premium safety and security services to the entire project, including investors, contractors, and consultants. Located onsite, the centre will additionally ensure the security of all our visitors to DUBAILAND.”




Nour Mohammed Al Kindy, Public Relations Manager of DUBAILAND®, escorted the Dubai Civil Defence team on a tour of the development, elaborating on the models, master plan, and development phases of each project. Underscoring the services that DUBAILAND® offers to its investors, she emphasized the importance of coordinating with various government sectors such as Dubai Civil Defence that relentlessly contribute to ensuring a safe environment at construction sites.




During his visit, General Al Matroushi said the synergy between Dubai Civil Defence and DUBAILAND® will facilitate the implementation of relevant services for setting high benchmarks in safety and fire prevention throughout the project. He also reiterated safety services will be offered to everyone directly connected with DUBAILAND®, including workers, users and visitors, while seeking to achieve the overarching objectives of Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.




DUBAILAND®, a three billion sq ft development, will feature unique theme parks, rides, cultural adventures and other avenues of entertainment. Other projects owned by Tatweer at the DUBAILAND® destination include The Tiger Woods Dubai, Universal Studios DUBAILAND®, Global Village DUBAILAND®, DreamWorks DUBAILAND® Animation Park, Hit Entertainment “Little Big Club DUBAILAND®”, Six Flags DUBAILAND®, Marvel DUBAILAND®, FREEJ DUBAILAND®, and LEGOLAND® DUBAILAND®.




Exciting attractions such as Dubai Sports City, MotorCity, Falcon City of Wonders, Al Sahra Desert Resort, the Polo and Equestrian Club, Al Barari and City of Arabia are also part of DUBAILAND®’s overall offering.

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