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Al Bustan Centre And Residence Participates In UITT Travel Exhibition (11 March 2010) Al Bustan Centre and Residence - a deluxe property which offers world-class services and facilities in the city, is participating in the UITT travel exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine between March 24 to March 26. Fearless Female Prepares For Remarkable Mission (11 March 2010) Ski Dubai, part of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, played host to Elham Al Qasimi on Thursday March 11 as the 27 year-old Emirati prepares to become the first UAE national to undertake an extraordinary adventure to the Arctic. Dubai Internet City Offers Young Regional ’Technopreneurs’ Platform To Demonstrate Creativity At DemoCamp Dubai 2010 (11 March 2010) Al Suwaidi’s remarks came as part of his address at the Dubai Internet City DemoCamp event in Dubai, which concluded recently. New Yorker Opens Its 777th Store In Dubai (11 March 2010) Sprawling across a colossal 1400 square meters, the New Yorker store in Dubai Mall is driven by the core essence of the brands trademark style of chic, casual and minimalistic elegance. UK Trade Minister Reinforces UK’s Commitment To Dubai & The Northern Emirates (11 March 2010) Lord Davies said "Dubai is the natural hub for the Middle East and the UAE remains our number one trading partner across the region. Dubai Women’s College Awarded Competitive Grant From Emirates Foundation (11 March 2010) Dubai Women’s College (DWC) has been awarded 150,000 AED by the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy for a successful project proposal entitled "One Book, One HCT". Kate Adie: No Story Is Worth Dying For, She Tells CIS Students (11 March 2010) Kate Adie addresses an auditorium of 300 media studies students at Cambridge International School (CIS), part of the GEMS Education network of schools. Dubai Public Library Celebrates New Identity With Huge ’Book’ Displays (11 March 2010) Dubai Public Library, operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), is celebrating its new identity with huge displays of best-seller books in key locations across the city. Earth Hour Heads Into Record Territory (11 March 2010) A record Earth Hour is looming with more countries now signed up for the event than for last year’s globe circling lights out for climate action. The Meydan; World’s First 5 Star Trackside Hotel Opens (11 March 2010) The Meydan, the world’s first five-star trackside hotel, opened its doors to the world on March 4, 2010, with its very first guest checking into the property. Emirates Doubles Up On Heathrow Double-Decker (11 March 2010) Emirates is to add another A380 to its London Heathrow route from 1st July this year, making the popular superjumbo experience more widely available to passengers. Emirates NBD Business Banking Sponsors TECOM SME Builder (11 March 2010) The first workshop was held recently and the remaining three will take place throughout the rest of the year. TECOM SME Builder provides a forum for small and medium enterprises to interact with experts and gain special insights into the latest industry developments. Direct Business Deals At AEEDC Dubai Exhibition Exceeds More Than One Billion Dollars (11 March 2010) Mr. Al Madani said "Index strategic plan for AEEDC Dubai aims to make the event number one in the world by 2020, following the steps of His Highness Sheik Mohammed Bin Rashid AL Maktoum, Vice President of UAE, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, to be the first always in all the events." Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature Authors ’Headed Back To School’ For Giant ’Education Day’ (11 March 2010) Thousands of local school children attended ’Education Day’ events across Dubai and Sharjah this morning, to hear talks by best-selling authors taking part in the 2010 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. There’s Still Time To Give An Extra Special Something On Mother’s Day (11 March 2010) "This is a very special time of year for all the family whatever nationality," said Ajai Dayal, General Manager, Retail and Marketing for Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, of which IDdesign is a member.

ABU DHABI NEWS

IMF Holds Middle East Youth Roundtable In Sharjah, UAE (11 March 2010) The roundtables are an initiative undertaken to seek the views of the next generation of the region’s leaders on issues related to the economic policy challenges facing the Middle East. RAK To Host Global Arab Business Meeting In September 2010 (11 March 2010) Dr. Frank-Juergen Richter, President, Horasis, said, "The meeting will bring together around 300 CEOs from across the world, including those of Fortune 1000 companies and prominent business leaders from across the Arab region. Experts Plan for Greater Diabetes Awareness - New Channels, New Methods, New Action (11 March 2010) Some of the most experienced diabetes specialists from across the Middle East gathered in Abu Dhabi today for the start of a two day brainstorming and knowledge sharing session known as DEVOTED. Ras Al Khaimah Industries Raising 16% Less Dust (11 March 2010) Dust emission from rock-crushing units, quarries and cement factories in Ras Al Khaimah dropped 16 per cent last year. HH Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Accepts Laureus For Host City Abu Dhabi (11 March 2010) Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy and double Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses, who presented the Award with his fellow Academy members to His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was full of praise for the emirate. Etihad Expands Codeshare Flights In Australia (11 March 2010) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased the destinations available for passengers travelling to Australia by expanding its codeshare agreement with Qantas. Mubadala Development Company Agrees To Acquire Equity Stake In Raine Group (11 March 2010) Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment arm, manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio designed to deliver both financial and social value to the Emirate. DuPont Opens Platform For UAE Students To Promote Environmental Protection (11 March 2010) Hartmut Reinke, Director, Turkey, Middle East & Africa, DuPont, said, "Environmental stewardship is one of our core values that underpin our vision at DuPont. NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo Holds Youth Basketball Clinic In Abu Dhabi (11 March 2010) Mutombo’s on-the-court honors include four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards through a career that also saw him named to eight All-Star Game appearances, and a place on three All-NBA teams and six All-Defensive teams. Usain Bolt Is Sportsman Of Year For Second Time (11 March 2010) In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, UAE Royals and distinguished guests, Jamaica’s remarkable track genius Usain Bolt has been named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second straight time, after continuing his amazing Abu Dhabi Launches International B2B Engagement Initiative ’Horizons Abu Dhabi’ To Drive Sustainable B2C Expansion (11 March 2010) Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has launched a new international trade engagement initiative - Horizons Abu Dhabi - aimed towards delivering on its 2010 1.65 million hotel guest target for the emirate– a 10% increase on 2009 and increasing its higher-spend and longer-stay visitor base. ADEC And ATIC Launch Technology ’Pioneers’ To Lead Emirate (11 March 2010) "ADEC is proud to partner with ATIC to provide incredible learning opportunities for Abu Dhabi’s young future leaders," said HE Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General at ADEC. City Seasons Group Of Hotels Unveils Newly Refurbished Rooms In The Capital (11 March 2010) City Seasons Group of Hotels has recently unveiled a total of 120 stylish rooms and 60 luxurious suites in Abu Dhabi as part of the group’s extensive expansion and refurbishment plans. Al Qasba To Showcase Latest Touristic Attractions At ITB Berlin 2010 (11 March 2010) Al Qasba, the premiere tourist, cultural and entertainment destination in the emirate of Sharjah has announced its participation in ITB Berlin 2010, the largest global tourism and travel exhibition, for the fourth consecutive year. Ericsson Reflects On The Future Of A Networked World At The Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2010 (10 March 2010) At the Abu Dhabi Media Summit today, Ericsson President and CEO, Hans Vestberg urged industry players to join forces and further collaborate to grasp the valuable opportunities presented by the new fully networked world.

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