Dubai News

MrsP.com Launches Kids'''' Writing Contest With Top Celebrity Judges

Creators of Princess Diaries, Zack and Cody, Garfield to choose winners of website''''s 2nd annual event. (1888PressRelease) Los Angeles, CA.- www.MrsP.com, the popular, award winning kids'''' entertainment site, announced today that from September 1 through October 15, 2010, MrsP.com is accepting stories written by children 4 to 13 years old fo... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

du supports Dubai Cares School Feeding Campaign

Campaign targets 72 million school-age children. du is supporting Dubai Cares during its School Feeding campaign with free-of-charge short codes, a mention of the organizations campaign on dus Ramadan page with a link to its website and SMS messages to all du customers advising them of the campaigns activities. Ramadan is a time of charity a... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Learn a Language for AED 600 Only and Get a Chance to WIN a Car!

Registrations Open for Subsidized Arabic, Spanish and Computer Courses at Eton Institute: Following its recent announcement to continue offering subsidized courses for the community throughout the year, Eton Institute, a UAE-based training and development institute, has opened registrations for the highly discounted courses in Arabic, Spanish an... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/eton logo(3).jpg

CBC Iftar Auction to Raise Money for Disabled Student's Tuition

The Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, with a generous donation from Portfolio Gallery, will be hosting a silent art auction at its Annual Iftar dinner to raise 27,000 AED in tuition for a disabled student in Sharjah. Inspired by Nadeem, a disabled student whose father died shortly after losing the family business, lea... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Dettol in support of Unicef: 300,000 Children to gain access to Sanitation and Hand-Washing Facilities thanks to Middle East Consumers this Ramadan

 Dettol and UNICEF partner on an initiative to provide sanitation facilities in schools in Malawi where over 29,000 schools need improved hygiene facilities.  Every branded pack of Dettol soap, handwash and shower gel sold in the GCC, Jordan and Lebanon this Holy Month helps to improve the health of children and their teachers. ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Dettol_UNICEF_Launch_Classroom.jpg

British University in Dubai Offers Taster Courses to Prospective Postgraduate Students

For Uncertain Students, Successful Completion of a Taster Course Should Ease the Transition to Full MSc Study The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the regions top research-based postgraduate university has announced it will offer prospective MSc students a limited number of places on a choice of five taster courses in the next semester. The ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/101983-F(8).jpg

British University in Dubai Offers Taster Courses to Prospective Postgraduate Students

For Uncertain Students, Successful Completion of a Taster Course Should Ease the Transition to Full MSc Study The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the regions top research-based postgraduate university has announced it will offer prospective MSc students a limited number of places on a choice of five taster courses in the next semester. Th... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Zakat Fund & Abu Dhabi University Jointly Launch a Fundraising Campaign to Aid Needy Students

The charitable campaign aims to raise AED 5 million Celebrating the spirit of giving of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Zakat Fund and Abu Dhabi University Foundation have joined hands to launch a fundraising campaign to support the needy students at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) to help them pursue their education. The campaign aims to raise AED 5 ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/image(33).jpg

50 years on: The Beatles in Hamburg

50 years on: The Beatles in Hamburg German music metropolis to celebrate the Fab Fours Jubilee with a series of concerts Dubai, - On 17th August 1960, The Beatles played their very first concert at the music club Indra on Hamburgs famous Reeperbahn district. Today, exactly 50 years later, the all-star band Bambi Kino consisting of members co... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Image 2 -- Beatlemania_Copyright_www.mediaserver.hamburg.de_C. Spahrbier.jpg

Zakat Fund Approves Scholarships for 59 University Students

The scholarships granted by Zakat Fund is part of its Read project to help needy students throughout the Emirates Abu Dhabi, : The disbursement committee of Zakat Fund has approved to grant 29 new scholarships to needy university students as part of the Funds Read project that aims to financially support the students who cannot afford their educ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/ZF logo(1).jpg

British Council Call for Future Cultural Leaders to Join in a Leadership Development Journey

The British Council has launched its search for a diverse range of individuals working in the cultural sector to form part of the new cohort of participants in the Cultural Leadership International (CLI) programme 2010 which focuses on supporting a new generation of cultural practitioners to develop their leadership skills and networks and provide ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

University of Wollongong in Dubai wins 'Asia's Best B-School Leadership' award

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) has won the 'Best Business School Leadership' award at the Asia's Best B-School Awards presented by CMO Asia in association with the CMO Council as Strategic Partner and Stars of the Industry Group as research partner. Dr. Arijit Sikdar, Acting Dean, Faculty of Business & Management, UOWD, accepted t... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/UOWD_receives_Best_B-School_Leadership_Award.jpg

Learn Arabic and Ramadan Etiquette for FREE at Eton Institute this Ramadan

Dubai Eton Institute, the UAEs leading language training centre, announced that it will be hosting a free Arabic and Ramadan etiquette course throughout the holy month of Ramadan, as it is been doing for the last 4 years. The much-awaited free Arabic course, which covers an entire beginners level in Arabic, will include essential cultural awarenes... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Eton-Institute-logo(29).gif

Community Development Authority organises discussion session on penitentiary facilitates services

The Social Care Sector in the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) recently organised a discussion session with numerous officials in the penitentiary facilities in Dubai and Sharjah to discuss the programs and work mechanisms within such facilities. The day long session, led by Dr Hussein Al Masseih, Social Expert in CDA, discussed a ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Dr-Hussein-during-the-discu.jpg

UAEBBY concludes book readings with UAE writer Qais Sidqi

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) on Saturday concluded book readings,, which was organized at Kinokuniya Bookstore in Galleries, Dubai Mall, as part of the boards preparations for the second edition of the Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children's Literature. The event witnessed a significant presence from children who came to listen ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/BBY-Dubai-Event-2.jpg

Special needs students return home after completion of first year of studies in the US

Three UAE special needs students attending the American School for the Deaf (ASD), a leading educational institution for deaf and hard of hearing students based in the US state of Connecticut, have returned home after successfully completing their first foundation year. Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) together with Zayed Higher Organization for ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/ADEC-logo(2).jpg

Maraya Art Centre celebrates Ramadan with Emirates Photography Society

- Cooperative exhibition to reveal joyful spirit of Life in Ramadan from across the UAE with features from over 20 local photographers Sharjah - Bringing colourful insights into life of UAE residents during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Maraya Art Centre is proud to announce a new alliance with the Emirates Photography Society for an upcomi... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Maraya-Art-Centre.jpg

ADEC WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE

Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) was awarded with the ESRI Award for Contributions to Geographic Science for its advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) applications during the ESRI Education User Conference from July 10-12, 2010. ADEC was also one of 19 organizations representing the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the ESRI Internat... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/ADE_6023_copy(1).jpg

Heritage Display Area at Modhesh World takes visitors to the past

Modhesh World has brought alive the magnificence of the Emarati past through the Heritage Display Area. The Area, aimed at familiarizing people with the culture of UAE, is aimed at bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. An integral part of Modhesh World and located in the West Hall, the Heritage Display attracts thousands of visitor... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DSC_6853.jpg

Teaching Graduates at Eton Institute Learn Spanish Through Salsa at TESOL Alumni Coffee Evening

Eton Institute, The leading language training centre in the U.A.E, came alive with sounds of Salsa music on Sunday, as graduate language teachers enjoyed an energetic session of Learning Spanish through Salsa, at the Alumni Coffee Evening, a monthly professional training and networking session for those who have completed the TESOL/TEFL, CTEYL or T... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/