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		<title>MAN VS. WILD season</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MAN VS. WILD season is a celebration of the adventures that await when mere humans go head to head with Mother Nature… Especially when we find that she doesn’t always play nice! From the fun and wonder of Extreme Fishing and River Monsters to the downright terrifying I Was Bitten and Untamed and Uncut, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MAN VS. WILD season is a celebration of the adventures that await when mere humans go head to head with Mother Nature… Especially when we find that she doesn’t always play nice! From the fun and wonder of Extreme Fishing and River Monsters to the downright terrifying I Was Bitten and Untamed and Uncut, the fight is on! This is fun-packed action and drama and just the type of entertainment that is guaranteed to excite.<br />
MAN VS. WILD season on Discovery Channel (OSN) Mondays from 22:00 – 01:00 (UAE), and every weekday from 01:00 &#8211; 02:00 (UAE).<br />
For more information, please find attached a press kit for this exciting season. The kit features:<br />
-	MAN VS. WILD press release<br />
-	River Monsters<br />
-	Jeremy Wade Biography (River Monsters presenter)<br />
-	Jeremy Wade Q&#038;A<br />
-	River Monsters fast facts<br />
-	Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 1 &#038; 2<br />
-	Extreme Fishing with Robson Green Episode Billings<br />
You may also be interested in knowing that our upcoming seasons for Discovery Channel are:<br />
-	Human Files Month (March) &#8211; This season is filled with shocking &#8216;I can&#8217;t take my eyes off the screen&#8217; moments that are irresistible. Shows include My Shocking Story, Half Ton Son, 45 Stone Virgin, World’s Heaviest Man and many others.</p>
<p>-	Turbo Month (April) &#8211; In this season you can watch out for Fifth Gear 16, American Chopper 6, Wheeler Dealers 6, Street Customs Berlin, Twist the Throttle and many more that will get the car lovers heart revving!</p>
<p>For more information, please contact:<br />
Adnan Abdel-Razzak<br />
Rawaj International<br />
Adnan.a@rawajinternational.com<br />
+971 4 365 4557</p>
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		<title>MenaITech Sponsors the Jordanian Artist Bilal Aboud</title>
		<link>http://www.emiratesweek.net/2009/12/1000</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[29/12/2009 Amman &#8211; MenaITech, the leading Arab firm specialized in the development and distribution of Human Capital solutions, announced they will be sponsoring the Jordanian singer Bilal Aboud in Sawt Al Ordon competition on the satellite channel Jo Sat. The Amman based company stated &#8220;supporting the artist Bilal Aboud was motivated by our faith in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>29/12/2009 Amman &#8211; MenaITech, the leading Arab firm specialized in the development and distribution of Human Capital solutions, announced they will be sponsoring the Jordanian singer Bilal Aboud in Sawt Al Ordon competition on the satellite channel Jo Sat. </p>
<p>The Amman based company stated &#8220;supporting the artist Bilal Aboud was motivated by our faith in his unique voice tenor and the artistic potentials he enjoys. On top of that, his ability to shift between intonations grants him the mean to sing in various keys&#8221;. </p>
<p>Commenting, MenaITech CEO, Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh said: “MenaITech’s management is devoted to supporting, and assisting, creative and amateur professionals in building their path, whether they are programmers, sportsmen, or singers.” </p>
<p>Dr Hawamdeh added: “after listening to Bilal’s voice in the first stage of the competition, and the styles he sang, we realized his hidden potentials and unique singing talent. Subsequently, we decided to stand by his side in the next phases of the competition.” </p>
<p>He pointed out that this “first of a kind” experience is aimed at preparing suitable environment for the Jordanian crude talents to reach their proper stage. To MenaITech, it is considered a part of what they owe to the local community. </p>
<p>For his part, artist Bilal Aboud expressed his satisfaction with MenaITech’s support with “I appreciate that the company, and its employees, are standing by me. It is what I need the most in the next stage, especially since the competition for the first place is fierce.” </p>
<p>It is worth mentioning that Bilal Aboud practiced art as a profession since an early stage in his life, during which he gradually advanced in several oriental singing schools. He’s also participated in several local and regional singing festivals, the latest of which was in Syria and UAE. </p>
<p>It should be noted that Sawt Al Ordon competition’s, which is considered the first Jordanian aired live to help amateurs reach professionalism, objective is to shed light and uncover Jordanian hidden talents to help them reach the stage they deserve.  </p>
<p>- Ends &#8211;<br />
For Editors:<br />
Founded in 2003 by a group of talented and experienced HR and IT professionals, MenaITech aims to provide HR solutions that maximize the return on the human capital investment for all MenaITech customers by providing accurate and reliable management information, improving access to information, and reducing costs of operating the HR solution. MenaITech products include the human resources information management system MenaHR®, payroll &amp; personnel solution MenaPay®, the employee &amp; manager self service solution MenaME®, the employee 360 degree feedback evaluation software Mena360®, the comprehensive HR consolidation and analysis module MenaExplorer®, in addition to the revolutionary cell phone notification service MenaSMS®.<br />
For more information, please call<br />
PR Launchers<br />
Tel: 0096265691861   &#8211;    Fax: 0096265691863<br />
Email: info@PRLaunchers.com  &#8211;  http://www.PRLaunchers.com<br />
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		<title>FLAGSHIP ‘FREEJ’ CORNER COMES TO THE TOY STORE AT MALL OF THE EMIRATES</title>
		<link>http://www.emiratesweek.net/2009/12/956</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[• The themed corner incorporates exciting design and the very latest in FREEJ merchandise • Lammtara discloses plans to develop a number of FREEJ corners in selective outlets of The Toy Store within the GCC • Promotional days set for 17 and 18 December with guest visits from FREEJ characters Dubai, 18 December 2009 &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>•	The themed corner incorporates exciting design and the very latest<br />
in FREEJ merchandise<br />
•	Lammtara discloses plans to develop a number of FREEJ corners in selective outlets of The Toy Store within the GCC<br />
•	Promotional days set for 17 and 18 December with guest visits from FREEJ characters<br />
Dubai, 18 December 2009 &#8211; Lammtara, owner and licensor of the highly acclaimed FREEJ brand announce the launch of the first ever FREEJ Corner in partnership with The Toy Store, a part of Gulf Greetings Hallmark Stores. The corner includes the traditional Um Saeed House where the much loved FREEJ characters hang out for their morning coffee and a comprehensive range of the latest in FREEJ merchandise. The design, by renowned FREEJ designer Mohammed Magdy, is a blend of traditional Arabic culture ingeniously combined with refreshing 2D animation. This gives fans the chance to immerse themselves in the world of FREEJ, whilst getting the opportunity to enjoy an exciting product range which includes everything from stunning silver jewellry to funky watches, comforters and crocs, Top Trump cards and DVDs.<br />
Lammtara in conjunction with The Toy Store will be hosting launch evenings for FREEJ Corner on Thursday, 17 December and Friday, 18 December, 6pm – 8 pm.  Fans and families will be able to enter the world of FREEJ and meet these much loved characters who will be making a guest appearance. They will also get the chance to enjoy all the latest merchandise from this groundbreaking brand. The event evenings will also include promotions and a chance to win FREEJ prizes.<br />
Paul Sanders and Robert Mant of The Toy Store welcomed FREEJ Corner<br />
to their flagship store: “This corner is an exciting addition to Toy Store and<br />
we realize the benefits of such a partnership.  Not only does it showcase<br />
traditional Arab values but it also showcases the new lines under FREEJ.  FREEJ corner is set to have a broad appeal which will encompass both visitors and locals alike.”</p>
<p>Shaun B Ollier, Business Development Manager Lammtara, expressed his enthusiasm “FREEJ is iconic – both in its content and in its cultural messaging. It has won the hearts of millions and made the UAE proud. We<br />
¬are really pleased to have worked together with Toy Store to launch the first FREEJ corner. In the months ahead we are hoping to develop a number of FREEJ corners in selective outlets of The Toy Store within the GCC.”</p>
<p>ABOOD: (Bounds up stairs of Toy Store, Mall of the Emirates and screeches around corner grinding to a halt at FREEJ Corner).  Wow!<br />
UM SAEED: (Pause) Marhaba! Strange…looks familiar, I feel right at home<br />
UM SALOOM: (tagging along behind Um Saeed and looking disorientated) Where are we?<br />
UM KHAMMAS: FREEJ Corner of course, goodness look at this beautiful plush doll (Um Khammas is tenderly stroking a soft toy of herself)<br />
UM  SAEED: (sarcastically) Looks like an old granny to me! &#8230; But this small one is quite lovely, very cute (picking up soft toy of herself)<br />
UM ALLAWI: (moving to a glass case full of interesting FREEJ watches)<br />
Now, that’s what I call gizmos…<br />
UM SALOOM: (interrupting and looking confused) Where is Abood?<br />
The Fun Old Girls look up to find Abood perched mischievously on top of the Um Saeed house with a trail of FREEJ crocs, and toys randomly scattered<br />
UM KHAMMAS: Abood, come down, come down right now! Come down or they won’t be asking us back here again…<br />
And so it was that the FREEJ characters came upon<br />
FREEJ Corner at The Toy Store in Mall of the Emirates.<br />
And luckily, they were asked back.</p>
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		<title>Curtain Falls on East Asian Games in Hong Kong</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONG KONG, China: The 5th East Asian Games (EAG) in Hong Kong came to an emotional close on December 13, with an enthusiastic crowd cheering the star-studded finale at a coliseum in this southern Chinese city. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr Donald Tsang, declared the Games closed. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, China: The 5th East Asian Games (EAG) in Hong Kong came to an emotional close on December 13, with an enthusiastic crowd cheering the star-studded finale at a coliseum in this southern Chinese city.<br />
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr Donald Tsang, declared the Games closed. This was followed by the handing over of the EAG flag to Mr Wang Xingguo, Mayor of Tianjin, China. Tianjin will host the 6th EAG in 2013.<br />
The moving chorus of the 5th EAG theme song “You Are The Legend” filled the coliseum. It was a fitting send-off for the elite athletes from nine countries and regions who set the biggest ever EAG alight since the Games’ spectacular opening on December 5. Altogether 2,300 sportsmen and women competed in 22 sports in a spirit that combined friendship with sportsmanship. EAG records were shattered and new stars were born.<br />
Sports fans are left with vivid memories of the gold medal winning performances of several world-class athletes. Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang and diver Guo Jingjing, Korean taekwondo expert Cha Dongmin and Japanese swimmer Ryo Tateishi were among the star athletes who won the loudest applause.<br />
On the medals table, China finished top with 232, followed by Japan 190 and Korea 143. Host Hong Kong harvested 26 golds, 31 silver and 53 bronze, a record haul since its first participation in the EAG in 1993. Other participants in the EAG are DPR Korea; Macao, China; Mongolia; Chinese Taipei and Guam.<br />
Pop stars from the region – Korea’s Chae Yeon, Japan&#8217;s Kousuke Atari, Richie Jen from Chinese Taipei, China&#8217;s Dadawa and Hong Kong&#8217;s own Eason Chan – joined the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra to perform the EAG theme song at the closing ceremony after performers from Tianjin gave a taste of what is to come in 2013.<br />
Hong Kong spent six years preparing for the EAG &#8211; the largest international multi-sport event ever held in the city, which only last year joined the ranks of Olympic co-host cities by staging the equestrian events of the Beijing Olympics. The annual Hong Kong Rugby Sevens and flagship marathon, squash, badminton, volleyball, tennis, golf, cricket and dragon boat racing events have all reinforced the city’s position as a major centre for sport in Asia.<br />
To review some of the most dramatic moments of the EAG, visit www.2009eastasiangames.hk. To revisit the EAG opening ceremony which took place in Hong Kong’s world famous Victoria Harbour, please click here to see the video. </p>
<p>-Ends-<br />
Contacts<br />
Information Services Department<br />
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region<br />
Taryi Ha, (852) 2842 8615<br />
or<br />
Terence Leung, (852) 2842 8613 </p>
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		<title>Bawadi Mall runs “Celebrate with Flowers” festival as footfall crosses 4.5 million mark</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A series of events lined up to celebrate Al Ain’s cultural standing Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, 7th December, 2009: Bawadi Mall&#8217;s ongoing “Celebrate with Flowers” festival has attracted 450,000 visitors from Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, other Emirates and neighborhood countries like Oman after two weeks of its commencement on the 20th of November. The 140,000 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A series of events lined up to celebrate Al Ain’s cultural standing</p>
<p>Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, 7th December, 2009: Bawadi Mall&#8217;s ongoing “Celebrate with Flowers” festival has attracted 450,000 visitors from Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, other Emirates and neighborhood countries like Oman after two weeks of its commencement on the 20th  of  November.<br />
The 140,000 square metre Bawadi Mall, which has been positioned as Al Ain&#8217;s ultimate shopping, dining and leisure destination, has hosted an international Egyptian Circus from the 27th of November until the 4th of December, 2009 covering Eid Adha and The UAE National Day. This programme targeted both adults and children.<br />
The mall distributed flowers on the first and second day of Eid Adha to lady visitors. Also, elaborate flower decorations have been put up all over the mall, starting from Adha until the National Day, and continuing until the New Year&#8217;s Eve.<br />
Khalid Shraim, Marketing Manager, Bawadi Mall, said: “A mall is not merely a shopping center but it has to offer a leisurely environment for its segment of visitors. This is exactly what we are doing at Bawadi Mall. We firmly believe that these events will have a positive impact on all economic sectors in  Al Ain. This is what we felt after observing the first days of the festival”.<br />
The festival has lined up a range of offers specifically tailored to the needs of mall visitors and their families. This festival comes at a time the mall crossed the 4.5 million visitor mark at the end of November, 2009.<br />
Stores at the mall are offering great offers from the 20th of November until the 31st of December. The festival is timely as Al Ain has moderate weather at this time of the year.<br />
The 10,000 sq. m. “Family Entertainment Center” features a varied mix of fun, ranging from the “Roller Coaster” to the “Fun Ski Village”, amongst many other attractions. Eight movie theatres including Grand Class Hall, a bowling alley, a distinctively rich food-court and several casual dining alternatives offering delicious varieties of cuisines makes a visit to Bawadi Mall a worthwhile and exciting experience.<br />
Bawadi Mall has been opened at a time where Al Ain city is expanding dramatically. Bawadi Mall provides an ideal shopping experience for people of the UAE and beyond.<br />
New brands have made their debut in Al Ain city through Bawadi Mall, such as Zara, Mango, MAX , Marks &amp; Spencer, Kotton, New look, H&amp;M and ACE Hardware, amongst others. The mall has attracted more than 380 retail outlets, including international names.<br />
Bawadi Mall houses a mix of international as well as regional retail brands of fashion, food, jewellery and much more, all in a bright, spacious and inviting environment, distinguished by a wide curved vaulted skylight that soars above the main corridor and its three main spacious courts.</p>
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		<title>Chaumet Celebrates its First Anniversary in Dubai Mall</title>
		<link>http://www.emiratesweek.net/2009/11/724</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dubai, UAE, Nov, 19, 2009 (ME Newswire): SOPHIE MARCEAU, the international French Actress and Chaumet advertising ambassador in Dubai to CELEBRATE THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHAUMET BOUTIQUE IN DUBAI Mall. On this occasion, Chaumet hosted an exclusive VIP event at its boutique in Dubai Mall on November 11th, 2009. Around 500 guests including Mr. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Dubai, UAE, Nov, 19, 2009 (ME Newswire)</strong>: SOPHIE MARCEAU, the international French Actress and Chaumet advertising ambassador in Dubai to CELEBRATE THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHAUMET BOUTIQUE IN DUBAI Mall.</p>
<p>On this occasion, Chaumet hosted an exclusive VIP event at its boutique in Dubai Mall on November 11th, 2009.</p>
<p>Around 500 guests including Mr. Thierry Fritsch &#8211; President of Chaumet, Mr. Patrick Chalhoub &#8211; CEO of Chalhoub Group, Ingie Chalhoub &#8211; President and Managing Director of Etoile Group, Chaumet&#8217;s VIP clientele and members of the press attended this lavish event.</p>
<p>On this occasion, the guests were honored to witness the unveiling of &#8220;Le Grand Frisson&#8221; collection which was introduced in &#8220;Avant-premiere&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>Heroes in Fujairah to celebrate distribution of 50,000 energy saving light bulbs!</title>
		<link>http://www.emiratesweek.net/2009/11/704</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fujairah 14th November 2009): Fujairah is the latest stop for an initiative by ‘Heroes of the UAE’ (www.heroesoftheuae.ae) in which over 50,000 energy-saving light bulbs have been handed out to residents during the past three months. Starting in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, followed by Manar Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and now by two weekends [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fujairah 14th November 2009): Fujairah is the latest stop for an initiative by ‘Heroes of the UAE’ (www.heroesoftheuae.ae) in which over 50,000 energy-saving light bulbs have been handed out to residents during the past three months.<br />
Starting in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, followed by Manar Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and now by two weekends of outreach in Fujairah (13-14 and 20-21 November), the campaign will have distributed 55,000 bulbs by the end of November.<br />
Remarkably, if all the energy-saving light bulbs given to citizens replace existing traditional light bulbs, the potential carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions savings will be equivalent to removing 3,000 cars from the road (which if lined up back-to-back would be more than15 times the height of the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building).<br />
Engineer Mohamed  Saif AL Afkham, General Manager at Fujairah Municipality said; “As an Emirate, we are facing acute energy challenges and public awareness about energy conservation is a crucial component to tackling this. We are proud to welcome ‘Heroes of the UAE’ to Fujairah as it complements our growing portfolio of pioneering environmental protection initiatives, including Wadi Wuyarah (the first mountain protected area in the UAE) and our work on coral reef conservation.”<br />
Organised by the Emirates Wildlife Society in association with the World Wide Fund for Nature (EWS-WWF) and the Fujairah Municipality, the latest awareness events, held yesterday and today at Lulu Hypermarket, have had more than 6,000 people visiting the stand to take a complimentary Heroes’ energy-saving light bulb.<br />
Also commenting, Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director, EWS-WWF said; “We are delighted to partner with Fujairah Municipality and bring this exciting initiative to the emirate – the response to the event this weekend has been great. Fujairah and the northern emirates are important players in the battle to reduce the UAE’s carbon footprint and tackle climate change, and we look forward to continuing this partnership.”<br />
Volunteers at all road shows have provided visitors with useful information and energy conservation tips, encouraging them to take a personal pledge to reduce their household energy consumption. In Fujairah, EWS-WWF and Fujairah Municipality staff have been supported by 40 volunteers from Ownak Ya Watan, (the east coast representative of Takatuf, a national volunteer organization) in the drive to raise awareness about how people can conserve energy at home and help reduce their carbon footprint in the UAE.<br />
Next week staff and volunteers move to Centerpoint in Fujairah on Friday November 20th from 2pm-10pm and Saturday 21st November from 10am-6pm to rally more community support.<br />
As part of an ongoing commitment by EWS-WWF, the initiative will be launching a water awareness drive, a schools engagement phase as well as initiatives engaging the private sector and government institutions in coming months. The campaign was developed in partnership with the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi and has been endorsed by the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Ministry of Energy, and sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Media Company, ADWEA, HSBC and Masdar.</p>
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		<title>Dubai Airport Freezone To Showcase New Brand, Expansion At Air Show</title>
		<link>http://www.emiratesweek.net/2009/11/692</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dubai Airport Freezone, the leading Freezone among 13 in the UAE in terms of import and export efficiency per square metre will be showcasing its new colours after undertaking a revamp of its brand image at the Dubai Air Show. The Dubai Airport Freezone will also be welcoming visitors to its stand A 164 at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dubai Airport Freezone, the leading Freezone among 13 in the UAE in terms of import and export efficiency per square metre will be showcasing its new colours after undertaking a revamp of its brand image at the Dubai Air Show.<br />
The Dubai Airport Freezone will also be welcoming visitors to its stand A 164 at Emirates Hall to inform them of newly constructed buildings constructed as part of the Freezone’s expansion plan.<br />
“The Dubai Airport Freezone is home to 1,500 multinational companies. Its core mandate is to attract foreign investments and contribute to the economy of Dubai,” said Mr. Ibrahim Ahli, Director of Marketing at the Dubai Airport Freezone. “Our presence at the Air Show is very important as we have 180 companies in the aviation industry based at the Freezone – international companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Jet Aviation and many more who provide the region’s aviation sector with its technical consultancy, spare parts, and repair services. The industry will benefit in a big way by our presence at the show.”<br />
“Out of 13 free zones in the country, the Dubai Airport Freezone is No. 1 in terms of import export efficiency according to a study conducted in 2006 by Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which belongs to the World Bank revealed that “Dubai Airport Freezone exceeded other free zones in the Middle East and North Africa by 5.45 % in providing encouraging investment opportunities. The Dubai Airport Freezone contributed 1.28 per cent to GDP in 2006 and the following year its contribution increased 2.15 per cent according to a study by the Gulf Organisation of Industrial Consultation.”<br />
Mr. Ahli said the Freezone has a lot to offer aviation firms participating at the Air Show this year, “The Freezone brand has undergone several changes to rebrand its position and created a number of innovative products that cater to the needs of aerospace sector, these include the new office expansions with the latest telecommunications connectivity, the business centre and hospitality ambiance in the form of a new planned hotel within the premises of the Freezone and extra new services for clients planning to establish a presence in the region.”<br />
Since its inception in 1996, the Dubai Airport Freezone has been a regular participant in the Dubai Air Show which started in 1989. The Freezone began functioning in 1998 with many aerospace companies operating within the vicinity. The year 1999 witnessed the strong debut of Dubai Freezone at the Air Show.<br />
Mr. Ahli said that by participating in the Air Show, “We would get the opportunity to meet with the principals of the aerospace industry targeting the Middle East markets. It is an important marketing vehicle for every firm that participates in it.<br />
He added that being in the show gives the Freezone an opportunity to create strategic partnerships with people in the aerospace industry and “enhance our sales structure, the show being the third largest event of its kind after undergoing significant growth in the last two decades.”<br />
 The Air Show has allowed us opportunities to meet our target audience at home instead of going to them overseas.”<br />
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		<title>GEMS Education announces partnership with World Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dubai, November 10, 2009: GEMS Education has announced an Educational Partnership with World Challenge, the leading international company in overseas expeditions for students. World Challenge provides educational expeditions in the developing world, which teach life skills and expands student minds outside of the classroom. Both GEMS Education and World Challenge are excited about the opportunities [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dubai, November 10, 2009: GEMS Education has announced an Educational Partnership with World Challenge, the leading international company in overseas expeditions for students.  </p>
<p>World Challenge provides educational expeditions in the developing world, which teach life skills and expands student minds outside of the classroom. Both GEMS Education and World Challenge are excited about the opportunities this partnership will present to GEMS students. </p>
<p> Martin Clark, Senior Director &#8211; GEMS Education Ventures said, “GEMS schools embrace a philosophy of preparing students for the world and the challenges of the future.  The GEMS Education approach to learning focuses not only on academic excellence but also in enabling students to develop character and creativity so that they achieve their full potential as human beings. This education venture with World Challenge gives our students the opportunities to take part in hands-on activities that challenge them to seek solutions, make informed decisions, demonstrate tenacity, and to express themselves confidently.” </p>
<p>Claire Ellaway, Regional Director, World Challenge explains, “With 22 years of experience, World Challenge offers an unrivalled range of expeditions geared to the education of young people. We provide a level of safety and service second to none. We are proud of this partnership with GEMS Education and are looking forward to seeing the development and success of all future GEMS students who take part in these exciting award opportunities. ”</p>
<p>Adventure Quest</p>
<p>In order to celebrate the beginning of the partnership, over 170 GEMS students from Cambridge International School and Al Khaleej National School are participating in an Adventure Quest. The quest has students taking part in team building activities which emphasize team work, allows them to enhance leadership skills, problem solving skills, communication skills and develop self-confidence in challenging situations. </p>
<p>The Adventure Quest activity is a part of the GEMS Leadership Challenge Awards created especially for GEMS students. Once completed, the quest allows students to receive the GEMS Ruby award, which is the first tier in this progressive award programme. GEMS students will work their way from the GEMS Ruby Award to the GEMS Emerald Award and finally to the GEMS Diamond award, which is recognized by Universities. </p>
<p>The Leadership Challenge Award is linked directly to the GEMS core values of World Citizenship, Universal Values, Leadership and Forward Thinking. In order to ensure all GEMS students have access to these life changing opportunities the programme has been designed with a variety of options.<br />
The GEMS Leadership Challenge Award consists of &#8211; </p>
<p>GEMS Ruby Award<br />
A student can earn the GEMS’ Ruby Certificate by completing three ½ day ‘Adventure Quest’ sessions, based at two sites in Dubai.  The activities include; ‘Giants Ladder’, ‘Leap of Trust’, climbing wall and ground based practical leadership and team tasks to encourage the development of team work, leadership and communication skills as well as caring for others and problem solving.  </p>
<p>GEMS Emerald Award<br />
The GEMS’ Emerald Award is achieved after completing a one or two week expedition to Asia, Africa or Europe.  Students will explore new cultures and environments, learn how to communicate more effectively and bond as a team, take manageable risks, overcome fears and make their own decisions – all essential lesson for the future. Students can also gain a Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) Level 3 (equivalent to a GCSE grade B) if a portfolio of evidence is provided. </p>
<p>GEMS Diamond Award<br />
The Diamond Award can be gained by completing an expedition similar to the Emerald Award but for three or four weeks.  This Award has a more in-depth community/service element which fits in well with International DofE Award and for the CAS element of the IB diploma. An ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) Level 2 (equivalent to 70 UCAS points) can also be gained if students provide a portfolio of evidence. Students automatically gain the ASDAN University Award. </p>
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		<title>The Address Hotels &amp; Resorts wins two ‘Best Hotel Dubai’ awards at Arabian Property Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two properties of The Address Hotels + Resorts, the hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group, have won the ‘Best Hotel Dubai’ honours at the Arabian Property Awards. The Palace – The Old Town, an elegant 5-star premium hotel destination in Dubai, and The Address Montgomerie Dubai won the awards in the over and under 50 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two properties of The Address Hotels + Resorts, the hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group, have won the ‘Best Hotel Dubai’ honours at the Arabian Property Awards. </p>
<p>The Palace – The Old Town, an elegant 5-star premium hotel destination in Dubai, and The Address Montgomerie Dubai won the awards in the over and under 50 rooms categories respectively. The award recognises the highest hospitality standards followed by the two hotels. In addition to this, interior designers WA International came away with ‘The Interior Design Award for Arabia’ for their designs incorporated in The Address Downtown Burj Dubai.</p>
<p>Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “Winning the ‘Best Hotel Dubai’ award for the two categories recognises our efforts to uphold the highest standards of service and hospitality. The Palace – The Old Town, in addition to its spectacular location in Downtown Burj Dubai overlooking The Dubai Fountain and Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, has highly aesthetic architecture features and décor with an attention for details. This is complemented by superior services and hospitality standards that have been recognised with this award.”</p>
<p>He added: “The Address Montgomerie Dubai is the first retreat property under The Address portfolio. At this boutique style clubhouse we offer the ultimate in personalised service assuring our guests a completely enjoyable and rewarding experience in line with The Address philosophy of offering tangible guest benefits.”  </p>
<p>The Arabian Property Awards honours the finest real estate professionals across the globe. This year a completely new programme has been launched &#8211; the Commercial Property Awards focusing on hotels, offices, retail, golf courses and other commercial buildings and structures. Later this year, the top winners from the Arabian Property Awards will compete against winning companies from Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa, the UK and Americas.</p>
<p>The Arabian Property Awards are run in conjunction with the International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious competition dedicated to finding the best real estate professionals across the globe. The Palace – The Old Town and The Address Montgomerie Dubai have been nominated for these awards too. </p>
<p>The Palace &#8211; The Old Town features 242 beautifully-appointed deluxe rooms including 81 suites, all with balconies overlooking the lake or The Old Town Island, offering prime views of The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain. The Address Montgomerie Dubai is an idyllic golf retreat offering one of the most luxurious golf resort experiences in the Middle East.<br />
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