Other improvements of the must-have device include 40 per cent more talk-time resulting from increased battery performance, as well as an improved camera. The current model allows for five megapixel quality, whereas prior versions were limited to 3.2 megapixels.[Read More]

Dubai: One of the top sporting officials from the UAE is convinced that the first batch of sports leaders will usher in a new era and fuel the country’s ambitions to stage bigger events in the future.

The senior official was speaking at the passing out function of the first batch of students of the Hamdan Bin Mohammad Programme for sports leadership development at the Dusit Thani Hotel yesterday.

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman, Dubai Sports Council, presented the degrees to all 25 students who graduated in the presence of Mattar Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman, Dubai Sports Council.

“Yes, this is the start for the UAE whereby we can hope to take sports and its management to a new level through these young leaders,” Saeed Abdul Gafour, Secretary-General, UAE National Olympic Committee told Gulf News.

“The country has its ambitions and these young graduates are definitely part of this bigger plan. The UAE has on its agenda the possibility of staging the Olympic Games in the future and these young students will be among the core people involved for such an event,” Gafour added.

As many as 25 students, including four girls, comprised the inaugural batch of students who passed out under the programme that is tailor-made for the UAE keeping an eye on the future.

This is the first time that such a degree, equivalent to a Masters in Sports Management, has been offered in the region under the auspices of the World Academy of Sport Manchester Business School.

The 18-month course took the UAE students on a varied journey of workshops, lectures, clinics and mega sporting events including the Fifa World Clubs Cup and the F1 race in Abu Dhabi last year.

“We will ensure these new graduates get on-field training by posting them in clubs within the UAE and then sending them off on training assignments all over so that the country is better equipped to handle top sporting events in the future,” said Dr Ahmad Sa’ad Al Sharif, the Secretary-General of Dubai Sports Council.

Chris Solly, Director, IPC Academy that works closely with the World Academy of Sport, said that it has been a fruitful experience in delivering the dream of a nation. Classes were held in four different modules with each of these catering to specific aspects ranging from international sporting structures, high performance sports participation and how it can help develop sports stars within the UAE, commercial sports along with sponsorship and marketing and finally, the infrastructure within the country.

“There is good vision and there is good capability, and the more we build human resources here the more competitive the region will get,” Solly said.
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The phone went on sale at 0700 on 24 June and is smaller and lighter than the older 3GS version.

Apple says the stainless steel body of the handset will act as an antenna and will help to improve reception of mobile signals.

Some people started queuing outside the store on Regent Street 24 hours before the phone went on sale.

Alex, a Canadian who lives in Dubai, flew to London especially for the launch.

He told BBC News that he had become a regular at Apple events and launches.

“I like meeting the people at events like this, I like meeting the people and the excitement.

“In North America we suffer from locked phones, my current iPhone is locked. This is the first opportunity I’ve got to buy an iPhone that is unlocked,” he said. [Read More]

Dubai Refreshment Company has acquired 140,000 square meters of prime industrial land at DIP to build the integrated facility.

The agreement was signed between Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager of Dubai Investments Park, and Mana Al Mulla, Managing Director of Dubai Refreshment Company.

Omar Al Mesmar said, “We are delighted to welcome Dubai Refreshment Company to the DIP community. DIP is today the most sought-after industrial location in the UAE and has become the preferred logistics hub for companies throughout the region. Despite the difficult market environment, DIP continues to witness strong demand for industrial plots as well as warehouse complexes.”

“The new factory and warehouse represent a significant long-term investment for Dubai Refreshment Company,” Mana Al Mulla said. “We required a sizable plot of land to build an integrated facility that would allow us to meet our future business needs, and Dubai Investments Park, with its world-class infrastructure and excellent utilities network, was an obvious choice of location. The move will allow us to consolidate our services in a convenient strategic location, and thereby gain a distinct competitive advantage.” [Read More]

Marking its 5th edition, the award-winning annual training and industry-exposure programme will be joined this year by Asma’a Mohammed Al-Maraghi (University of Bahrain, Bahrain), Yomna Amr Safwat (American University in Cairo, Egypt), Razan Moh’d Nael Al-Masri (University of Jordan, Jordan), Yusra Rashad Nowilaty (Effat University, KSA), Sabeeka Sulaiman Al-Fuzai (American University of Kuwait, Kuwait), Wessam Al Najjar (American University of Beirut, Lebanon), Kapriel Vahan Kalenderian (University of Kalamoon, Syria), Ali Abdullah Bin Saif (Sultan Qaboos University, Oman), Aysha Mohd Al Saleh (Qatar University, Qatar) and Afra Anbar Al Falasi (Dubai Women’s College, UAE).

The winners will get hands-on experience working on assigned projects, visiting and auditing key DSS events, and working closely with the DSS team, gaining valuable training and real-life exposure to best practices in business administration, marketing and events management. [Read More]

The Dubai eGovernment Department has announced the launch of the electronic Modhesh Friends Forum in a new format reflecting the diversity of the 13th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises which features a wide range of presentations and recreational, cultural and heritage activities. The portal will enable young users to obtain information related to daily events and their exact details either through the inquiry and notification channel mDubai or the Unified Call Centre Ask Dubai at contact number 700040000.

Modhesh Friends Forum is supervised by Dubai eGovernment and is one of the main events dedicated to children during the annual Dubai Summer Surprises. It provides an ideal platform to facilitate discussions in Arabic and English with children between 7 and 17. Through the website (www.emodhesh.ae) children can communicate with each other, chat with the popular Modhesh mascot symbolising Dubai Summer Surprises, and participate in many activities to be held on the sidelines of the forum.

The forum for this years Dubai Summer Surprises will feature various sections, including Modhesh Friends, which will help users meet new friends; My Country, which will highlight the traditions and customs of the UAE, other Arab countries, and the rest of the world; and Electronic Modhesh, which will cover issues related to information technology applications and the use of computers and mobile phones. A Hobbies section includes 8 main divisions: Modheshs Kitchen, Modheshs Library, Modhesh & First Aid, Modheshs Craftwork Activities, Modhesh Sports, Amazing Ideas, Modhesh & Fashion, and Pictures and Comments. [Read More]

The 2009 edition of DSS successfully attracted 2.2 million visitors to Dubai, which resulted in consumer expenditure totaling AED 3.37 billion – an increase of around 5% compared to DSS 2008.

Laila Suhail, DEPE Chief Executive said: “For over a decade, DSS has succeeded in providing the most exciting way to experience summer in the region, with its spectacular mix of shopping, winning, family entertainment and Dubai lifestyle attractions that delight all nationalities and ages. We take pride in giving the people of Dubai and visitors alike the best possible options to engage in a variety of affordable and highly enjoyable holiday activities.”
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