The 15th edition of OGS 2008, the premier technical and engineering event for the region’s energy and automation sectors, including oil, gas, electricity, water and petrochemical exhibition, will be held from October 28 to 30, 2008 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre under the theme ‘Cultivating Synergy in Energy’.

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UAE leaders greeted today Arab and Muslim leaders on the advent of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which  begins  in the Gulf region tomorrow, September 1.

President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in their messages to Arab and Muslim kings, emirs and presidents, wished them good health, and prosperity to the people of the respective countries, according to the official Emirates News Agency WAM.

HH Sheikh Mohammad, as also Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent similar cables of greetings to Arab and Muslim leaders.

Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, Chairperson of UAE Women’s Federation HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, wished good health and prosperity to the wives of the Arab and Muslim Kings, Presidents and Emirs and their people, on advent of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Cityscape Dubai 2008 will once again present the highly prestigious Cityscape Architectural Awards, which will celebrate architectural excellence in emerging markets for their outstanding achievements.

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The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it will continue provide evening service to customers during the holy month of Ramadan in the Main Customer Service Center at Rashidiya, and Deira Customer Service Center.

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In-line with the spirit of Ramadan and commitment to community involvement, du, the UAE’s integrated telecom operator, is celebrating Ramadan with exciting offers and activities.  The entire range of activities is being offered under the theme ‘Little Things Matter’.

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The Dubai Mall, the flagship shopping mall development of Emaar Malls has confirmed that it will host the first-ever Hamleys store in Dubai. Hamleys at The Dubai Mall will be the Middle East flagship store for the world famous toy shop.  The Dubai Mall is set to be one of the world’s largest shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destinations featuring a host of world-class attractions and is set to open later this year.

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Emaar Properties has become the first developer to open a special desk at the Dubai Land Department office in Deira to facilitate ease of transaction for Emaar’s customers. Dedicated Emaar personnel will be at hand to assist customers on a variety of property related transactions from Sunday through Thursday between 8am and 2.30pm.

The Emaar desk at Dubai Land Department will provide No Objection Certificates for secondary market transactions, land registration, mortgage registration for secondary market and addition or deletion of names and other relation transactions. All these will be undertaken in line with the policies and procedures outlined by Emaar and as per regulations enforced by Dubai Land Department.

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With so much information readily available online, trough magazines and newspapers, one could wonder: “Why should we hire a real estate agent?”. We can buy or sell a home through the Internet or through regular marketing and advertising channels without representation, without a real estate agent, but this may not be so easy or feasible.
Bellow are 10 reasons why you might want to consider hiring a professional real estate agent.

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Summer is unofficially over: Children are heading back to school today. It’s always an exciting time as the next generation begins learning new things about life.

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Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has inaugurated Noor Dubai TV, which will be watched worldwide through Arabsat and Nilesat.

Noor Dubai TV is owned by the Arab Media Group. It programmes cover, among others, E-Vision package.

Sheikh Mohammed toured the studios of the new TV channel at Al Gouz district in Dubai. He was briefed about the objectives and programmes of the TV, which is set to commence telecast with advent of the Holy month of Ramadan.

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