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4CornersEventsNewsletterMarch - April, 2011
4CornersEvents rocked RAKBANKAnnual Staff Party March this year!
Dubai: On the lush green golf course at Emirates Golf Club, 4 Corners Events made it happen what is known as one of
the most renown and prestigious event of the year 2011, already! On the evening of March 17, 2011, the talk of thetown was only the RAKBANK Annual Staff Party hosting around 4000 guests from RAKBANK and its business circle. 4
Corners Events was the sole organizer for this rocking staff party of 4000 people from 35 different nationalities. From
initial planning to the final execution, 4 Corners Events arranged for the event management, dances programs, singing
sensations and mouth-watering meal buffet that was prepared keeping in mind the different national food items in
various nations of different continents. A special dance floor was prepared to let the guests tap their feet along with
the amazing songs being played at the event. The event turned out much more than merely a success and is still talked
much about by the folks!
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In this issue:
Tourism 2
Media 3
Health 3
General 4
Education 3
Photo Gallery 5
Special points of interest:
Dubai adds 30 new hotels to its
cap.
Emirates Airlines to begin flights
to South America.
UAE is the worlds 13th largest
exporter.
Water bus makes a big splash in
Dubai.
15th April Dubai plans on
conducting the Red Bull X-
Fighters World Tour onJumeirah Beach.
29th AprilVertical Marathon to
take place in the Jumeirah
Emirates Towers.
Seven stops at key attractions within the
500-acre mega development.
Trolley Buses connected to Dubai Metro to
enhance convenience of visitors.
Dubai: The iconic attractions in DowntownDubai, described as 'The Centre of Now,' cannow be accessed by visitors with a newconvenient addition - the luxury TrolleyBuses. You can compile a mailing list frombusiness reply cards, customer informationsheets, business cards collected at tradeshows, or membership lists. You mightconsider purchasing a mailing list from acompany.
Emaar Malls Group, the shopping malls andleisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, hasintroduced air-conditioned Trolley Buses,
each with a capacity of 25 passengers toenhance the ease of access for visitors toDowntown Dubai.
The 500-acre mega development in the heartof Dubai features several must-visit touristattractions including Burj Khalifa, the world'stallest building; The Dubai Mall, the world'slargest shopping and entertainmentdestination and The Dubai Fountain, theworld's tallest performing fountain.
A hub for leisure, shopping, hospitality,
entertainment, business and modern living,Downtown Dubai also has six world-classhotels including the world's first Armani HotelDubai in Burj Khalifa, which also featuresAtmosphere, the world's highest restaurantlocated on Level 122 of the tower. A magnetfor leisure and business visitors, the flagshipdevelopment of Emaar also has a vibrantbusiness park, the Emaar Square, and severalresidential communities.
Downtown Dubai introduces new Trolley Bus Tours
ubai: Austrian Airlines, which is celebrating the 15th anniversary of flying to Dubai this year, considers Dubai as an
mportant destination in its Middle East strategy and plans to offer more services in days to come, its top official said onuesday. The Vienna-based airline, having a fleet of 82 aircraft, is planning to enhance the product portfolios, increase
s focus on the corporate sector and improve cooperation with its partner, the Lufthansa Group, to provide better
ervice to the travellers in the region. Austrian enjoyed a 45 per cent increase in passengers on its Dubai-Vienna route
n 2010 over 2009, indicating a strong recovery from the international financial crisis. On March 27, 1996 the inaugural
ight of Austrian from Vienna to Dubai was operated with a Boeing 737. Due to rising demand, the flight schedule has
ncreased from one flight a week to one flight a day using Boeing 767 with 225 or 230 seats. Regarding introduction of
ights to Abu Dhabi, the officials said that the airline was always evaluating new destinations.
Dubai, a key destination for Austrian Airlines
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Dubai: The Dubai Press Club has announced that three workshops will headline the first day of the Arab Media Forum 2011
Dubai, highlighting media content, editorial changes on the Jordanian media's landscape and medical advisory TV program
Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minist
of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 10th edition of the Arab Media Forum will be held from May 17 to 18 at the Grand Hyat
in Dubai.
Representatives from television, radio stations and newspapers, as well as columnists, researchers and students of differe
media majors, from across the world and the Arab region, are expected to attend the event.
Arab Media Forum be ins on Ma 17
Ministry to focus on technology in UAE schools
Dubai: The UAE education ministry is committed to introducing technology in schools,
the education minister said on Wednesday, announcing the launch of the fourth edition
of the Global Education Forum (GEF) and the Gulf Educational Supplies & Solution (GESS)
show.
The event, organized by the education ministry in association with Fairs & Exhibition(F&E), will take place from May 3-5.
The selection of "Education in a knowledge society," as a key theme for this year's event
is testament to the importance of embracing new channels and the dialogue between
education experts and decision makers on the latest technologies to be used in
educational institutions.
UAE joins war against polio virus
Dubai: The UAE has joined hands with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation incampaign to save children's lives by combating polio in Afghanistan and PakistaDr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health, said yesterday.
The two Asian nations still report a huge number of polio cases and face severaother health challenges, Dr Hassan, who earlier opened a meeting of the WHORegional Commission meeting for Polio Eradication, said.
He said the partnership between General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al NahyCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE ArmedForces, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been particularly notabfor providing basic vaccinations that are critical to ending the disease's threat.
Gates writes in his annual letter that: "Most people who live in rich countriesassume the disease is long gone and that it doesn't kill or paralyze childrenanymore."
Mass mobilizations to administer the polio vaccine had helped eliminate polio the US and most developed nations decades ago, Gates notes. The campaign indeveloping nations, however, still faces a funding shortfall of over Dh2.5 billiohe pointed out.
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Solar Bus
New fog alert system in Dubai reviewed
Innovative offerings!
Dubai: More than 1,700 delegates from different partsof the world descended upon Dubai this week to attendthe five-day International Association of PublicTransport (UITP) congress and exhibition, which closeson Thursday. Here are some highlights from the event:
More Pink taxisDubai plans to double its female-driven pink taxi fleetfrom the current 26 to about 50 units by the end of theyear.
Solar busRevealed at the event was a solar-powered bus, which
can go up to 40km/h. The 14-seater model of theChinese-made Kudo bus, priced at $30,000 (Dh110,100), covers 100km on a single charge.
AlcolockCanadian company ACS has launched an "alcohol lock"that measures the breath alcohol concentration of adriver and prevents the vehicle from starting if thelevel is over a pre-set limit.
Dubai: Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Dubai Police Chief, reviewed a
new system that can alert motorists when visibility is curtailed especially by
fog.
The solar-powered system was created by Emirati engineer Saeed Khalaf Al
Hammadi. It warns drivers to leave a safe distance between vehicles and, in
case of an accident ahead, helps avert pile-ups.
Lt Gen Dahi suggested improvements to make the system easier and cheaperto install.
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In Pictures: Art Dubai
The fifth edition of Art Dubai this year combines more than 81 galleries
from 34 countries.
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In Pictures: UAE
Artists perform on a dhow as traditional
Emirati fishermen at the ninth edition of
'Sharjah Heritage Days' event held at the
heritage area in Sharjah.
The Pink Caravan, led by Emirati
riders to raise awareness of cancer,
on its way to Dhaid.
Students experience the physical shock of
being involved in a car crash at a
demonstration given by Emirates Driving
Institute.
UK based Dhol Foundation (India) members perform during a
press conference of WOMAD Abu Dhabi Festival 2011, which is
being organised for the third consecutive year by the Abu
Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH).
Pride of Dubai: A spectacular shot of the
iconic Burj Al Arab on New Year eve.
Majestic grandeur: Lucky to zoom in on these
magnificent beasts at Al Ain Wildlife Park!
A Shot from the Dubai Metro!
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In Pictures: UAE
A man holds UAE 5 fils and 10 fils coins. The coins, though still in
circulation, are difficult to find and rarely used.
Aurelio, with his band, performing during
the Womad Festival 2011 at the Abu Dha
Corniche beach.
Lightning seen from distance in Dubai, April, 2011.
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Disclaimer:The above news have been gathered from different
news sources and are not claimed by 4 CornersEvents. Major sources include the Gulf News and
the Times.
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