Dubai News

RW Armstrong won the Architecture Firm of the Year award at The Big Project + BGreen Awards 2011

Firm bestowed top honors for its outstanding design, innovation and vision in dynamically conceiving and executing projects in the GCC Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (December 8, 2011) - RW Armstrong, a global engineering consulting and design firm with offices throughout the United States and MENA region was awarded the Architecture Firm of ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/bmi Aircraft Image_16860(14).jpg

Smartworld Awarded Rookie e-Learning Company of the Year

Innovate approaches Expand Student Training Opportunities at Leading ICT Providers Dubai, December 07, 2011: Smartworld, the next generation Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services provider in the Middle East, has been named the Rookie e-Learning Company of the Year by XpertLearning, a leading e-learning solutions and content prov... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/bmi Aircraft Image_16860(7).jpg

Two teachers die in Saudi school blaze tragedy

Two teachers died and more than 40 other people were injured in a blaze at a private school in Jeddah, Saudi health officials confirmed on Sunday. Dr Sami Badood, director of health affairs in Jeddah, said 23 people were still being treated in hospital on Sunday following the fire which broke out on Saturday morning. He described as "stab... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/press(860).jpg

Asyas Nursery welcomes toddlers and their families at its first Open Day in celebration of its inauguration

The first nursery on the Palm Jumeirah opens its doors to children ages 6 months to 4 years, where every day is another perfect day November 20th, 2011, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Asyas Nursery welcomed children and their families at its first Open Day at its location on The Palm Jumeirah yesterday. Toddlers and parents were treated to a fun-... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/pr2(4).jpg

Kalimat Publishing hosts signing session with renowned childrens author

Books promote tolerance and acceptance of individuality For immediate release Sharjah 21 November 2011 Kalimat Publishing House, the first entity in the UAE dedicated solely to publishing and distributing quality Arabic childrens books, hosted a book signing with author Sahar Naja Mahfouz on Saturday 19 November as part of Kalimats a... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(575).jpg

QRCE concludes Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011

21 November 2011, Amman - Celebrated by the Kingdom in the third consecutive year, Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship concluded Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2011, with more than 40 activities organized in 6 cities. In partnership with and supported by, IrisGuard, the Week witnessed dozens of lectures, workshops, and training sessions ai... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/QRCE_GEW_Closing 3.JPG

Arabian Studios Launches in the UAE Delivering Complete Film Production Services

Revealing Plans for the First UAE National Film Making Association Dubai-UAE: 20 November, 2011 Arabian Studios, an international production company today announced the official launch of its dynamic production base in the UAE. This launch will also introduce the first national film making association in the UAE, which offers complete produ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(568).jpg

Arab Children Gather under the Umbrella of the 31st International Arab Children Congress and for the First Time in Abu Dhabi

More than 15 Arab and Foreign Countries Have Confirmed their Participation in the Congress, Being Held under the Theme Sustainability Development is the Responsibility of All Over 150 children and supervisors from 15 plus Arab and international countries are gathering in Abu Dhabi for the 31st Arab Children Congress on November 13th 2011 at the ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

A R RAHMAN The Man, The Music, The Legend

STARTS WORLD TOUR IN DUBAI ON FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2011 DUBAI, 9th December: Music lovers couldnt have expected a better end to the year than with a landmark concert in the UAE by Internationally renowned musician and composer A R Rahman who will embark on a highly anticipated world tour, it was announced today. "A.R. Rahman - The Man, The Music,... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(566).jpg

Feminism scholar lectures at AUS

Sharjah, Tuesday, November 1, 2011Professor Margot Badran, a renowned historian and specialist in women's studies, gave a thrilling lecture entitled Womens Autobiography from the 1919 Revolution to the 2011 Revolution in Egypt yesterday, Monday, October 31, at American University of Sharjah (AUS). She is a Senior Fellow at the Prince Alwaleed I... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(561).jpg

AUS awards scholarships to active students

Sharjah, Thursday, October 27, 2011 American University of Sharjah (AUS) honored six outstanding students by presenting them with the Active Student Scholarship awards at a special ceremony held on campus today, Thursday, October 27. Dr. Peter Heath, Chancellor of AUS, along with Dr. Moza Al Shehhi, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and other ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(552).jpg

AUS hosts veteran US diplomat as Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow

Sharjah, Tuesday, October 19, 2011Wendy Chamberlin, an internationally renowned American diplomat and the Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow at American University of Sharjah (AUS), gave a talk on The Role of the Middle East Institute Within the Gulf Arab Region, at the AUS main building recently. The public lecture revolved around the Middle East I... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(528).jpg

His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan opens Najah 2011

VIP opening ceremony with a record twelve country ambassadors in attendance Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18 October 2011: His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has officially inaugurated NAJAH, the UAEs leading education, training and careers exhibition. Ambassadors from the USA, UK, Fr... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(510).jpg

Local developers create BlackBerry smartphone app to experience the real UAE

ZeroWire Labs launches UAE-inspired app for BlackBerry smartphones at GITEX 16 October 2011, Dubai, UAE: ZeroWire Labs, a leading software developer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Toronto, Canada, has launched a UAE-inspired User Generated Content (UGC) application for BlackBerry smartphones in collaboration with two Emirati Zayed Uni... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/pr1(3).jpg

Experts seek clear framework and restructuring of education system

Abu Dhabi: Discussions at the conference suggest that the UAE's education system needs to be restructured. The system is in need of a well-defined framework to revamp the policies of the education system which have remained unchanged since 1995. "Strategies have multiplied to improve the education system without a clear vision or tangible r... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/press(830).jpg

Educators commend results of first phase of Hurouf programme implementation in Sharjah

Pilot programme to develop Arabic curriculum and teaching resources for teachers of Arabic hailed as success For immediate release Sharjah, 30 July 2011 Teachers and educators have lauded the outcomes of the first phase of implementation of the Hurouf project, which was launched by Kalimat Publishing House at the beginning of 2011, und... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(441).jpg

Abu Dhabi approves new healthy eating guide for schools

A new guide designed to encourage healthy eating in schools in Abu Dhabi has been approved by the emirate's food control authority, officials said on Sunday. In co-operation with Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Abu Dhabi Educational Council, it has certified a new guide for school canteens for the new school year 2011 to 2012. The guide uses... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(440).jpg

University of Dubai reports increase in online registration by 20%

The University of Dubai (UD) has reported a 20 percent increase in online registration compared to last year, proving a strong confidence and expectation from prospective students. The university launched its online registration last year and the response from incoming students who registered online for admission to the university has been over... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(439).jpg

Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi to speak at Art Conversations session at Dubai Ladies Club

Art Conversations will return during Ramadan, on the first Tuesday in August (2nd August, 2011) for a special talk with Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, Art collector and Founder of Barjeel Art Foundation. The monthly art evening will be held at Dubai Ladies Club and admission is free for men and women. Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi has played an integral r... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(438).jpg

University of Dubai holds indoor football tournament 10 teams composed of students and graduates played in the match

Dubai, UAE (May 24, 2011) The University of Dubai (UD), a prestigious university in the UAE established by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a friendly indoor football tournament for students and graduates of the university at Bel-Rumeitha Football Hall recently. Ten teams participated at the match that took place between 3pm ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(425).jpg