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Al Dhafrah Camel Festival

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– December 17, 2010
The 4th Al Dhafrah Camel Festival started on...

The 4th Al Dhafrah Camel Festival started on Thursday 16 December 2010 and is expected to draw thousands of visitors — and more than 20,000 camels vying for the Dh35 million prize for the most beautiful camel in the Mazayin Camel Beauty Competition. The yearly festival is organised by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (Adach) and will run until December 25.

“This year’s edition is expected to be just as great as the previous festivals. The atmosphere at the festival is wonderful, with participants and visitors contributing to the overall positivity of the event,” Mubarak Musallam Al Mansouri, a member of the Mazayin Judging Committee, said.

The Festival will take place in Zayed City in Al Gharbia (the Western Region). The Festival will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Director General of ADACH said that the Festival is an important occasion that assists in the revival of the deep-rooted heritage and traditions of the Arab World. It immortalizes these traditions in the collective memory, and the generous sponsorship of the event by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is praised.

The Festival includes many other traditional events, such as the Hallab Competition (for the camel that produces the most milk) the date packaging competition, the Nabati poetry contest, the photography competition and the cooking contest. There are also various traditional activities dedicated to children and school students, as well as a Traditional Market which displays handicrafts from the UAE region.

Information

Date: Until Saturday, December 25
Where: Madinat Zayed
Website: www.adach.ae/en/news/llkjiuym.apx
Entrance: Free
Camel beauty competition: 7am – 6pm
Traditional Market: 10am – 8pm with children’s activities beginning from 4pm
Contact: 050 944 3388 for guided tours

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A Reward for Safe Drivers

By
Emiratweet
– December 13, 2010
Mohammad Mubarak has not been issued with...

Mohammad Mubarak has not been issued with a single traffic fine or been in an accident during the past 20 years. Which is why he was not afraid when he was flagged down in the capital yesterday by a convoy of cars which included a traffic police vehicle. Which is why he was not afraid when he was flagged down in the capital yesterday by a convoy of cars which included a traffic police vehicle.

“I know the importance of safe driving, especially since I lost eight members of my family in a traffic road accident nearly 25 years ago,” Mubarak, 39, an Emirati businessman, told Gulf News. “So when I was stopped by the police, I had nothing to worry about. My seat belt was on and I was following the rules.”

Mubarak was the first winner of the week-long Caltex Roadstar contest, which aims to reward safe drivers around the country for adhering to traffic rules and showing respect for other road users.

Major Awad Al Beloushi, who was part of Thursday’s convoy and is head of public relations at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, said such campaigns were contributing to the decreasing number of road fatalities in the capital.

Six drivers were presented with Caltex Roadstar prizes.

1- Mohammad Mubarak
2- Hussain Yahya Al Mahri
3- Abdullah Mohammad Al Hosani
4- Ali Salem Al Suwaidi
5- Ren Huansheng
6- Naif Mohammad Saif

One winner, Abdullah Mohammad Al Hosani, a 19-year-old Emirati stusdent at Zayed University, said he had just purchased his 2011-model Chevrolet Camaro and was delighted at being recognized for his driving.

“A friend of mine passed away in a road accident last month, and I am trying to respect everyone on the road,” Al Hosani said.

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Special Needs New SMS Respond

By
Emiratweet
– December 11, 2010
A new service being launched by the...

A new service being launched by the Abu Dhabi Police Department tomorrow will help rush assistance to special needs people in distress as soon as it receives an SMS alert.

Abu Dhabi Police Central Operations Division, said that the police department had set up the system in coordination with the Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs and Minors Affairs. The police department had also linked up with the IT and Communications Section and the Abu Dhabi Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Department to initiate an appropriate response upon receiving text messages or phone calls from special needs people.

P.S: the # is 5999

[Gulf News]

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Fifa Fans must respect their Muslim hosts

By
Emiratweet
– December 7, 2010
  FANS in Abu Dhabi for FIFA’s...

 

FANS in Abu Dhabi for FIFA’s Club World Cup (8-18 December) have been warned not to drink alcohol or kiss in public.

The guidelines also warned against drug-taking “in public places or in private to avoid any legal action,” while in the United Arab Emirates.

Emarat Al Yom said leaflets explaining the rules and customs were handed out to supporters ahead of the tournament. They must respect their Muslim hosts. (applause)

“The FIFA World Cup organising committee has issued a long list of prohibitions, which will be circulated among fans from outside the country, including the ban on drinking alcohol and kissing on the streets,”

150 fans of Argentinean club side Estudiantes were arrested at last year’s tournament in Abu Dhabi for breaching “customs and traditions”.

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Abu Dhabi: GCC Summit 2010

By
Emiratweet
– December 5, 2010
The GCC leaders will gather here in...

The GCC leaders will gather here in the UAE on 6-7 December 2010 for their 31st summit under the presidency of UAE President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Abu Dhabi will be hosting the leaders as the group completed three decades of qualitative achievements towards the path of full-fledged coordination, cooperation and integration.

‘Again, the Abu Dhabi Summit will be exemplary and stand tall with its expected resolutions especially in the economic and developmental files,’ Al Attiya affirmed.

The Timeline of GCC Summit

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UAE to Host Gulf parliaments Meeting

By
Emiratweet
– November 14, 2010
The UAE will host the fourth meeting...

The UAE will host the fourth meeting of Gulf parliaments on November 22 at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The meeting will be chaired by Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Speaker of the Federal National Council, in the presence of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Abdul Rahman Al Attiyah.

The agenda will include a number of items, such as the setting up of the drafting committee and reviewing the previous meeting’s report. The meeting will also discuss a report on the efforts of the Gulf joint action by the GCC General Secretariat.

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Liwa Oasis

By
Emiratweet
– October 31, 2010
Liwa Oasis lies 220km south-west of Abu...

Liwa Oasis lies 220km south-west of Abu Dhabi Island on the northern edge of the Empty Quarter (the Ruba’ Al Khali Desert) one of the largest sand deserts in the world, encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula, including southern Saudi Arabia, and areas of Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Liwa Oasis is one of the largest oasis on the Arabian Peninsula. In the past, Liwa was a lot larger than today, and it was also known as the Bu Fallah desert.  This name came from the Bu Fallah tribe, which was, and still is, the largest tribe in the area. Liwa was not on the trading route as some people may tell you.  Very simply, it was a region inhabited by a lot of Bedouin tribes, because it was rich in water resources and not too far from Abu Dhabi and the Al Ain Oasis – a landmark well-known for its commercial trade and as a stop-over for the traveling caravans coming from Oman.  The 100km long crescent-shaped oasis is home to dunes of many different-coloured sands, and date plantations which make the oasis an important agricultural site of Al Gharbia (the Western Region). The annual Liwa Date Festival Launched in 2005 has made Liwa a star attraction for local farmers, he festival is essentially a contest between date farmers, who each present specimens from their own farms. Every year the event is held with the support of a member of the Al Nahyan family, and the festival is now a major cultural event: attracting around 2,000 competitors, 60,000 visitors, and featuring folklore competitions and heritage shows. Also, not to forget the Tel Moreeb (Arabic for ‘scary hill’) is one of the highest sand dunes in the world at almost 300 metres in height, with a width of 1600m and an incline of 50 degrees. Extreme sports fanatics have long been attracted to such a unique challenge, but it was not until 2006 that the Tel Moreeb International Festival was launched by the Abu Dhabi Motors Club (ADMC), which unites drag racers from over the world to compete for the fastest time taken to reach the top. Based on the oasis’s success among motor enthusiasts, the Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) hosts an annual charity competition “Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge” for 4×4 vehicles, motorcycles, and quad bikes.

Historically, Liwa Oasis is closely linked to the federation of the Bani Yas tribes, one of which is the ruling family of Abu Dhabi, Al Nahyan. The first signs of modern life where felt in the late 50′s due to oil explorations, trucks and jeeps where introduced and the country started its rapid development, things changed.  Houses were being built everywhere, roads laid out in the middle of the desert, hospitals, schools and so on.  Thanks to the great effort undertaken by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (ruler of Abu Dhabi between 1966-2002) who made sure that each and everyone of his people enjoyed the fruits of this fast development and also thanks to the Al Gharbia development project, the Abu Dhabi government is currently developing Liwa’s potential as a tourist attraction by establishing community facilities and amenities in the area.

Liwa Oasis possesses both a unique environment and an ingrained agricultural tradition which have not only brought it fame, but which have also played key roles in development projects around the oasis. The Tel Moreeb dune at Liwa is one of the features which have captured international attention.

Location: Liwa Oasis can be reached within 3 hours by car from Abu Dhabi.

Sources: Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), UAE Interact

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If it was …

By
Emiratweet
– October 25, 2010
Sultan Al Qassemi @SultanAlQassemi If #Dubai or...
Sultan Al Qassemi
 Sultan Al Qassemi @SultanAlQassemi

If #Dubai or any Arab city did this the Western press would throw a fit: Italian seaside town planning miniskirt ban http://bbc.in/bf1Wsx

Sultan Al Qassemi
 Sultan Al Qassemi @SultanAlQassemi

If Dubai banned miniskirts the Western press would say it was for religious reasons or their new favorite line: “pressure from AbuDhabi”.

“Nothing too revealing” is the new policy Mayor Bobbio wants to enforce, says the BBC’s Duncan Kennedy in Rome.

hmmmmm interesting and yes well said Sultan. Remember “All we ask for is Decency” and do you remember the Dubai Mall incident? So decency is required in most countries in the world not only in “Arab” “Muslim” countries.

“I think it’s the right decision,” a local parish priest, Don Paulo Cecere, told the Cronache di Napoli newspaper. “It’s also a way of combating the rise in sexual harassment.”

I don’t see anyone questioning that? I don’t even hear anyone fussing about it, why? Is it because its not an Arab Muslim country? oh yea also in other places they have banned kissing in cars!

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160 Develop Breast Cancer Yearly

By
Emiratweet
– October 22, 2010
Around 160 women develop breast cancer every...

Around 160 women develop breast cancer every year in Abu Dhabi only, and 80 per cent of all cancerous lumps are found by women themselves, according to Abu Dhabi Health Authority. Not to forget that health experts warned that cancer is the third leading cause of death in the UAE after cardiovascular diseases and accidents.

“In the developed countries, breast cancer normally occurs in women aged between 45 to 54 years of age. However here in the UAE, women of younger age group are getting it because majority of the population is young. Women as young as 29 years are having breast cancer in the UAE.”

“The most common reason is genetic. It can also be inherited if there were cases of cancer in the family.”

According to the Breast Cancer Registry in Tawam HospitalIn, in 1998, Tawam Hospital regisetered 126 breast cancer cases which jumped to 255 cases in 2008. Of these, 49 cases were among women aged below 40 years. Last year, Abu Dhabi recorded the highest number of breast cancer cases with 51%, and 17% of the cases were from Dubai and Sharjah.

Of these, 69 cases were among UAE nationals and 240 cases were among expatriates.

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Volunteer For The 2010 Formula 1

By
Emiratweet
– September 28, 2010
The opportunity, which all has been waiting...

The opportunity, which all has been waiting for, now you can register to participate in the largest sporting event Prix, Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Formula One. Volunteers are required. The 2010 FORMULA 1™ ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX is coming to Abu Dhabi November 11, 12, 13 & 14 Takatof will be there to welcome thousands of fans who will be attending the 2010 F1 Grand Prix.

Volunteers for this opportunity should be:

  • Emiratis
  • 18 years old and above
  • Bilingual in Arabic and English language


When: Novomber11- 14, 2010.
Where: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi.
Number of volunteers needed: 1750
Registration Period: Sep 20th – Oct 10, 2010

Takatof’s main role will be to welcome the world to Abu Dhabi and to serve as cultural ambassadors to the guests of this highly prestigious event. There are many volunteering opportunities available through Takatof for this event that will draw visitors from all around the world. The variety of positions will give the volunteers a chance to prove they are capable in welcoming the world in UAE. The roles will improve volunteer’s communication skills and will give them a chance to be a part of this huge event. The volunteers will take places in many parts of this event through these positions such as Transportation Welcoming where volunteers will welcome guests and provide directional/event information. Good command of English is required. Airport Greeting and this mainly will be Greeting F1 teams and international fans; provide information about the Grand Prix in both Abu Dhabi & Dubai airports. Grandstand Assistance volunteers will Offer assistance and provide information about available services and the schedule of events. Media Centre is all about volunteers supporting the media accreditation and other needs of the communication team, including delivering race results between offices. VIP Hospitality volunteers will have the chance to Greet VIPs at point of entry and provide assistance as requested. F1 & School Exhibition where volunteers will welcome guests and provide directional/event information. Good command of English is required. Accreditation, volunteers will provide basic information for the guests and should be computer literate. Gates Information, volunteers will provide guests with general information and directions. Shahama Volunteer Welcome Centre (SVWC) volunteers at SVWC will be responsible for volunteer registration, handing out equipment and overall making sure the logistics at the SVWC run quickly and efficiently. Volunteers working at the SVWC must have completed Sanid level 2 training (www.sanid.ae)

These positions require good communication skills (English is required), outgoing personality, maturity and hard work and commitment.  Most volunteer activities takes place during the events November 11- 14, 2010.

Registration dead line will be on Oct.10th, 2010

For more information on how and what click here

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