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Community Development Authority, Desert Group Sign Agreement To Empower People With Disabilities (18 March 2010) The agreement was signed by His Excellency Mr Khaled Al Kamda, Director General of CDA, and Mr Nasser Talib, CEO of the Desert Group, at a ceremony held at Desert group’s headquarters. Etisalat Brings Live Barca Action To UAE Football Lovers With Free Trip To El Clasico Match (18 March 2010) Customers who subscribe to FCB football alerts simply by sending ’FCB’ as SMS to 1110, stand a lucky chance to win air-tickets, paid accommodation and match tickets for FCB’s upcoming encounter with Real Madrid, on 11 April 2010. UAE’s National Seismic Network Records Tremor At Al Madam (18 March 2010) The UAE’s National Seismic Network registered today a tremor with a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richter scale at 2:09 pm. Hamdan Bin Rashid Opens The 6th Edition Of The Dubai International Horse Fair (18 March 2010) The Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) is the Middle East’s largest exhibition for equestrian equipment, services and care products. Atlantis,The Palm Successfully Releases Whale Shark Back To The Arabian Gulf (18 March 2010) After several months of planning, Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai has returned a female whale shark to the waters of the Arabian Gulf from where she was rescued. DIFC Is Awarded Inaugural Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons Of The Arts Award (18 March 2010) The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) was today awarded the inaugural Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Award in recognition of its support of the arts. Dubai’s ’Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Patrons Of The Arts’ Awardees Contribute Over AED 220 Million To Promote City’s Arts (18 March 2010) A highlight of the Awards ceremony was a performance that integrated various artistic media, conceptualised and executed by Emirati and Dubai-based talent. Destination Maternity Announces First Store Opening in United Arab Emirates (18 March 2010) This is the third store Destination Maternity Corporation has opened through its franchisee, Multi Trend, a member of the Al Homaizi Group. Wafi Offers Complimentary UAE Mother’s Day Breakfast At Khan Murjan Restaurant (18 March 2010) Dubai-based mothers are being invited by Wafi to a celebration on Sunday, March 21, 2010, where they will be entertained and pampered with an Arabic-themed breakfast and gifts on their special day. RTA: Motorized Abras Ferry 16m Passengers On Dubai Creek (18 March 2010) Marine Agency at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has transported 16,345,303 passengers in 817,265 journeys made by motorized abras in 2009; according to statistics recently released by the Agency. Bounty Hunter Releasing Soon (18 March 2010) Bounty Hunter directed by Andy Tennant whose work was very much adored in the movies Sweet Home Alabama and Hitch. Meveg Group Presents "Veggie Youth Fiesta" (18 March 2010) The Middle East Veg Group or Meveg presents "Veggie Youth Fiesta", an evening of fun, music and culinary delights on 19th March at Umm Suqeim in Dubai. Showcasing Dynamic Dubai To The World At ITB (18 March 2010) Joining DTCM as co-participants at the five-day fair from March 10 to 14 were the emirate’s tourism industry stakeholders, including hotels, tour operators, airlines, and destination management companies (DMCs). Strong Sales From The Outset As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Opens Art Dubai (18 March 2010) Now in its fourth year, the Middle East’s best attended contemporary art event saw record numbers of international and regional collectors attending the Jumeirah Patrons’ Preview. Minister Of Economy Visits Dubai Statistics Center (18 March 2010) During the visit, Mr Al Mansouri evaluated the latest projects and programmes implemented by the center, and reviewed the status of several statistical methodologies.

ABU DHABI NEWS

Qasr Al Sarab To Host Final Legs Of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (18 March 2010) The 2010 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge will twice embrace awe-inspiring desert terrain surrounding the emirate’s stunning Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara during the rally’s six-day competitive section. Flash Entertainment Announces Popular Music Legend Sir Tom Jones Will Perform In Abu Dhabi (18 March 2010) The show, which will be held in partnership with official talent booker Live Nation, will be the first time an international artist has performed at ADNEC. Emirates NBD Private Banking Sponsors American Community School’s Annual PTA Gala (18 March 2010) "Children’s education is a crucial issue for all parents and our sponsorship of this event highlights the bank’s commitment to supporting the youth, through institutions such as American Community School. Fitch Affirms Ras Al Khaimah At ’A’; Outlook Stable (18 March 2010) Fitch Ratings has today affirmed the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah’s (RAK) Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ’A’ with Stable Outlooks. Curtain Rises On A Cultural Feast This Weekend As The Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 Opens (17 March 2010) Many leading performers and artists are currently planning their festival performances or are already en route for Abu Dhabi. ’Abu Dhabi Forum On Entrepreneurship’ To Bolster SMEs In The UAE (17 March 2010) "Since our establishment, Khalifa Fund has been instrumental in encouraging young people especially the Emiratis to set up businesses. Famous Landmarks Go Green on St Patrick’s Day (17 March 2010) A number of Irish celebrations are also taking place around the UAE, with the Aloft Hotel in Abu Dhabi going Irish for the evening with a reception hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland, H.E. Ciaran Madden. Rakeen To Participate In MIPIM / MIPIM HORIZONS 2010 Cannes From 16 - 19 March 2010 (17 March 2010) "Our main message will be to let the visitors understand the unrivalled business and investment opportunities the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has to offer. Khalifa Restructures ADIA’s Board (17 March 2010) President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued emiri decree no 2 of 2010 restructuring the board of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) under his presidency. Etihad Airways Launches Its First Codeshare Agreement Out Of Pakistan With American Airlines (17 March 2010) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its first codeshare operation out of Pakistan with American Airlines, providing air travellers in Pakistan with greater access to the US market. ALHOSN University’s Engineering Programs To Support Energy Development In The UAE (17 March 2010) ZADCO is the developer and operator of the Upper Zakum Field in offshore Abu Dhabi, one of the largest oil fields in the world. It also operates the neighboring Umm Al Dalkh and Satah fields. Abu Dhabi University Promotes Cultural Heritage To Young Emiratis Through Traditional Sports (17 March 2010) Al Dhaheri applauded His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, for giving ADU an opportunity to participate in the final race of the Al Shindagha Race. Rakeen Adds 5 Million USD Luxury Golf Project To Its Georgian Portfolio (16 March 2010) Total turnover of Rakeen projects in Georgia in 2009 was 100 million GEL. This figure includes Uptown Tbilisi , Sheraton Metechi Palace and Poti Sea Port projects. In 2010 Rakeen plans to spend 5 million USD on a luxury golf course. New And Mainstream Media Poised For Growth In MENA Region As Emphasized At Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2010 (16 March 2010) As CEO of the largest and fastest growing global citizen journalism site, Tareen’s invitation to the forum represents the power of Internet- and technology-enabled citizen reporting, engagement and community. Twenty Seven Schools In Abu Dhabi To Measure Their Outdoor Air Quality (16 March 2010) NILU, which is helping EAD in developing a strategy to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, is responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of an air and noise quality monitoring network operated by EAD and located in different areas around Abu Dhabi Emirate.

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