Dubai Culture and Arts Authority lends cultural touch to ‘Eid in Dubai’ festivities through activities

As part of the endeavours by various government department to contribute to ‘Eid in Dubai’ festivities, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is organizing a series of activities aimed at the multi-cultural society in Dubai and focusing on the social and religious aspects of Islam and the spirit of Eid-Al-Fitr.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Chief Projects Officer of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority said, “The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has always displayed a keen interest in participating in those activities that enrich and contribute to the cultural and artistic environment in Dubai and generally throughout the UAE.”

The two main activities being organized by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority are the “To the Holy Lands” – an exhibition of the earliest photographic documents of pilgrimage centres in the East, and the “Suhour – Emirati Exhibition”, an exhibition that features the works of upcoming UAE national artists. Read more

Cisco targets $34B market with new collaboration portfolio

Open Collaboration Portfolio Integrates Cisco Unified Communications, Cisco TelePresence and Cisco WebEx

Cisco today announced a new collaboration portfolio designed to help companies accelerate business processes, increase productivity and speed innovation. The Cisco® collaboration portfolio consists of Cisco   1. Unified Communications, Cisco Telepresence and a new Web 2.0 applications platform, all of which use the network as the platform to help enable people to connect, communicate and collaborate from any application, device and workspace. The portfolio of unified communications, video and a Web 2.0 platform is designed to integrate with business applications, existing IT infrastructure and other Web services, and to allow developers to create new and customized applications and network-based services. The new portfolio products include the following:  Unified Communications–Cisco Unified Communications System Release 7.0 offers significant improvements in total cost of ownership, ease of use, and interoperability with business applications.
2. Video–Cisco TelePresence Expert-on-Demand integrates the immersive Cisco TelePresence experience into the contact center for high-value, in-branch customer service and the ability to summon expertise instantly from a Cisco TelePresence meeting.
3. Web 2.0 Applications Platform–Cisco WebEx® Connect, a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that integrates, presence, instant messaging, Web meetings and team spaces with traditional and web 2.0 business applications. Read more

E-Vision treats its subscribers with FREE viewing during Eid Holiday

Treat includes all Premium TV Channels and Blockbuster movies

E-Vision, the leading cable TV provider in the region which is part of Etisalat, announced today that it will open all its channels during the Eid Holiday (Sept. 30th till Oct. 5th) for FREE viewing to all its subscribers. This step comes as part of E-Vision’s ongoing efforts to reward its customers for their loyalty.

The FREE viewing of more than 250 channels will include all channels on Showtime, Orbit, Pehla, Firstnet, ART and TFC packages, as well as FREE viewing of the Indian blockbuster Jodhaa Akbar on e-view channels, E-Vision Pay per View Channel, on Oct. 2nd, 2008

Humaid Rashid Sahoo, CEO E-Vision, said: “We are glad to reward our subscribers with this Eid treat. This step is a way of expressing our gratitude for our loyal subscribers and sharing the joy of the Eid holidays with them at their home”. Read more

All day Off-Peak Rates for International Calls and Reduced SMS rates during Eid Al Fitr

du announces Third Week Winners of SMS Ramadan Challenge

Celebrating Eid Al Fitr with its customers, du the integrated telecom operator in the UAE has announced a special offer during Eid AL Fitr to spread the message of joy and help people to stay connected with loved ones. du mobile service customers can enjoy all day off-peak rates for international calls, 15 fils for national sms (instead of original cost of 18 fils per national SMS) and 45 fils for international sms (instead of original cost of 60 fils per international SMS) on all days of Eid Al Fitr. Read more

Record entry for Cityscape architecture awards

A record 365 entries have been received for the Cityscape Architectural Awards celebrating architectural excellence which take place next month as part of the Cityscape Dubai 2008 international real estate show.

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Reach out and share the joy of Eid Al Fitr

Off-Peak Rates for 3 Days to Anywhere in the World with Etisalat

Etisalat is enabling all its customers to reach out to their loved ones around the world on the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr. All international calls made from an Etisalat phones will be charged at off-peak rates during the 3 days Eid festivities.

Customers who subscribe to Etisalat’s international cost-savings calling plans like the Global Friends & Family and the Favourite Country Plans will be able to enjoy further discounts over the off-peak rates. With the Global Friends & Family plan, customers can select any three international numbers for 24-hour discounts of 20%, for a monthly fee of AED 20. The Favourite Country Plan brings 24-hour discounts of 30% for fixed-lines, 25% for postpaid mobiles, and 20% for Wasel subscribers. Read more

Deyaar to unveil mid-size community projects at Cityscape Dubai 2008

To offer customers sneak preview of its upcoming real estate projects

Deyaar Development, the region’s fastest growing real estate company, will unveil new mid-size community developments at the upcoming Cityscape Dubai 2008, to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from October 6-8, 2008.

Following the company’s strategic shift from single-tower projects to larger communities in master-planned developments, Deyaar will offer customers a sneak preview of key community projects that will be launched before the end of 2008.  Deyaar will exhibit on all three days of Cityscape from its 270-square meter-stand located at Hall 2, C10.

Highlighting the company’s participation in the event, Markus Giebel, Chief Executive Officer of Deyaar, said: “Cityscape Dubai has emerged as one of the most important business events within the global real estate industry, focusing on all aspects of property development. We are delighted to take this opportunity to meet visitors from local and international markets to showcase Deyaar’s exciting projects.”

He added: “This event serves as the ideal platform for Deyaar to unveil its landmark projects in line with the company’s strategic shift to community-style developments. As we reinvigorate our focus on building communities,  we are focused on delivering real estate solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our clients here in Dubai and from across the world.”

Deyaar owns a number of strategically located plots in master-planned community developments in Dubai. These master-planned developments have been a key focus for Deyaar over the past year and will continue to be the main thrust area in the domestic market going forward. Read more

E-Marine to Unveil CMROV 280 system for Cable Ship NIWA at GITEX 2008

CMROV280 upgrades the capacity of NIWA’s burial services to 2,500m depth

E-Marine PJSC, the leader in submarine cable installation, maintenance and repair in the Middle East, announced that it would showcase the latest addition to its fleet, CS NIWA – a new world class Remote Operated Vehicle system, named CMROV280 – at GITEX 2008.

Visitors to the exhibition which begins on October 19, will be able to learn more about the capabilities of E-marines fleet and the ROV’s as well as the other unique features of E-Marine’s flagship cable layer – NIWA. E-Marine will be represented on Etisalat’s exhibition area in the Zabeel Hall, as part of the Gulf Comms conference. Read more

ENOC holds Iftar party for its retail staff

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), the Dubai Government-owned, diversified Energy Group, recently hosted an Iftar party for its retail staff working at ENOC/EPPCO service stations across Dubai.

The event took place in the ENOC staff accommodation and was attended by 250 staff and senior managers including Majid Sabt, Retail Operations Manager, Mohammed Al Shamma, HR Operations Manager, Waleed Haidra, Retail Admin & Services Manager and Mohammed Ba-Abbad, Retail Area Manager.
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Noor Dubai on Etisalat’s Mobile TV 20 popular channels for AED 39 per month

In its endeavor to enhance the Mobile TV service, Etisalat has added the recently introduced channel Noor Dubai to its current Mobile TV channel list. Currently, Etisalat provides 20 different channels to its customers through Mobile TV. Etisalat Mobile TV enables customers to enjoy their favorite programs, while on the move, providing unparalleled flexibility and convenience.

“Mobile TV is becoming immensely popular in this part of the world. The increased usage and adaptation has encouraged Etisalat to add more channels and offer rich and diverse content to its customers through an innovative medium. In the future, we intend to add more channels and create exciting features for our customers, based on their content preferences ” said Khalifa Al Shamsi, Vice President Marketing / Consumer & SMB- Etisalat. Read more

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