Exit: Tribevertising. Enter: Tribefacturing. While ‘Tribal Marketing’ may not be a new concept, it is gaining relevance in terms of the way consumers tend to make purchasing decisions online. Online, tribes can be found on social networks, message boards, blogs, forums and any other platform that facilitates conversation and communication surrounding a topic, product, passion, […]
Read More →Speaking at the launch of the 2009 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction in Bahrain today, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasized the need to alleviate human suffering and ensure that those affected […]
Read More →Have you ever considered what the carbon footprint of a magazine or an iPhone is? The most obvious answer is that print kills trees and computers don’t, so digital media must be greener. Some may say that print is greener because trees are a renewable resource and computers emit toxic energy and don’t grow on […]
Read More →Change is the only unchanging parameter in the internet industry It was Steve Jobs in 1984 with the release of the Macintosh who turned the world onto clicking. There is now a new flash based technology that is going to change the way we browse the web. In this interface there are no navigation buttons. […]
Read More →Every CEO needs to understand SEO unless he/she is living in the stone age! Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality of traffic to a web site from search engines via organic or algorithmic search results. As an Internet marketing strategy, SEO considers how search engines work and what people search […]
Read More →International Humanitarian City (IHC), the global humanitarian hub established by the Government of Dubai under the directives of UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today announced the appointment of Makiya Abdulrahman Al Hajri as the organisation’™s new CEO. In her role, Al Hajri will be […]
Read More →A large number of residents participated in Earth Hour to show they care for the environment. Dubai saved 140,000 KWA in one hour!
Read More →Go-Green.ae has initiated an online campaign to promote the Earth Hour, from 8.30-9.30pm local time on Saturday, 28 March 2009. As part of the campaign all people across the planet are welcome to join the call for action in support of the climate change initiative. The core message of the campaign is to reach out […]
Read More →The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN), in partnership with the Dubai Press Club and sponsored by the International Humanitarian City (IHC), today opened a two-day training programme on “International Humanitarian Law’™ for journalists reporting on conflicts. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is a set of […]
Read More →The study surveyed 2,155 expats in 48 countries, spanning four continents, between February and April 2008. Respondents rated their country in four categories: ability to befriend locals, number that joined a community group, number that learned the language and percentage that bought property. “We conducted this survey to better understand expatriate needs and get insight […]
Read More →In a recent survey conducted by Global Property Guide, Dubai ranked 15th most expensive city in the world. See the stats.
Read More →HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Monday 26 January 2009 delivered the opening keynote address to Leaders in Healthcare, one of 18 conferences that make up the Arab Health Congress.The event includes conferences such […]
Read More →Jordan’™s Princess Haya, a UN messenger of peace, warned on Sunday that growing Arab anger and frustration over Israel’™s war in the Gaza Strip, could spiral out of control. “I think the frustration on the Arab street, the humiliation, the hurt, the anger and the sadness are something that can’™t be kept under control very […]
Read More →Following the announcement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon that half of the international staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) will be relocated from Kabul for security reasons, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai has accepted the UN Secretary-General’™s request for assistance in providing facilities for UN staff. The Secretary-General ordered […]
Read More →Over the past two weeks, we have seen images of killing and destruction in Gaza broadcast to the whole world through various media channels. These armed acts of violence were followed by a unified condemnation by world leaders, politicians, humanitarians and the general public all calling for an immediate halt to the aggression. Arabs were […]
Read More →A wife of Dubai’s ruler condemned Israel’s offensive on the Gaza Strip and called on Thursday for urgent humanitarian aid to the beleaguered Palestinian area. Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein pleaded with the international community to halt the fighting and allow humanitarian workers in to deliver medicine and food. wife of Dubai’s ruler Sheik Mohammed […]
Read More →Last month, the IHC hosted a course on International Humanitarian Law conducted by Urs Stirnimann of the Swiss Academy, former ICRC legal adviser and head of a Swiss contingent sent by the Swiss Foreign Ministry to the occupied Palestinian territories. Organized for its employees and member organizations, the eight-session course was concluded today in a […]
Read More →Today, the world is celebrating the ‘International Volunteer Day’™ (IVD), an opportunity for the International Humanitarian City (IHC) to recap on the growing popularity of its “Volunteer & Pro Bono Relations’™ services and highlight some of the main challenges met while implementing them. WHAT IS IVD? The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development […]
Read More →Under the auspices of the Global Humanitarian Forum, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai co-hosted the Drylands meeting in Dubai along with Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute of Colombia University. The meeting […]
Read More →On October 17, 18 and 19, 2008 over 140,000 people in the UAE and over 117 million people (2% of the world population) around the world Stood Up to Take Action as a part of the international United Nations campaign to remind their leaders of their promises for a better world for tomorrow, articulated through […]
Read More →The concern of the Arab people in speedy implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) came to the fore as the global Stand Up sessions came to a conclusion with nearly 18 million people in Arab countries endorsing sustainable development goals. According to the UN, 2 per cent of the world population “ nearly 117 […]
Read More →The Mission Green Earth: Stand Up and Take Action 2008’™ campaign concluded late yesterday, with one in 11 people of Dubai and a total of 137,711 people across the UAE confirming participation in the Stand Up challenge so far. The counting is still on and the final number of participants will be announced later this […]
Read More →As the deadline closed for the largest number of people Standing Up Against Poverty and Inequality in the world, UAE registered a total of 94,678 people from all walks of life as they put aside their priorities to Stand Up for two minutes and remind their leaders about their commitment to the UNMC Millennium Developmental […]
Read More →Whild Cityscape may have caused traffic jams in Dubai, it appears that not much business has been transacted. Do you have the same opinion?
Read More →Is anyone aware of any real estate project that has been delivered by the developer on time as promised at the time of sale?
Read More →Emaar has increased its annual service charges for maintenance of houses in certain communities by more than 100%. Those affected by this can vent their feelings here.
Read More →â€?Go Green’ is an e-initiative of Cyber Gear. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “The â€?Go Green’ web site has been set up to remind people to be mindful of and sensitive to the natural environment in our daily life. The main objective of the site is to increase the awareness of environmental […]
Read More →To celebrate this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2008, Vice Versa is issuing a specially branded DSS card to promote the event. Every week, one lucky winner will find up to AED 3000 in Card-CashTM hidden on their Vice Versa card to spend instantly at the special summer event. Cardholders can enjoy up to 20% […]
Read More →DubaiCityGuide.com, the dedicated portal on Dubai is covering information on all major events being staged during the Dubai Summer Surprises from 19 June to 22 August 2008. Non-stop excitement, adventure and entertainment is lined up for the entire duration of the Dubai Summer Surprises. Into its eleventh year, Dubai Summer Surprises has come a long […]
Read More →BrandChampionsblog.com has featured Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear as a â€?Brand Champion’ for Dubai. According to Rex Whisman, the Founder and Principal of Branded Consultants Group based in Denver, Colorado, “With the transformation of your city, and your role in promoting one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, I understand how exciting it is […]
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Read More →Has anybody been to Dubai Outlet Mall? Is it worth a visit? Finally, how does one get there?
Read More →On a recent trip to London via Silverjet we had a miserable experience upon landing at the Dubai VIP terminal. First it took 45 minutes to get our passports back from the immigration and then had to endure a 30 minutes wait in the hot sun to get a taxi at the airport. Silverjet need […]
Read More →I am looking to buy a coffee vending machine for my office. Does anybody know where I can get a good brand.
Read More →I am looking for a reliable car lift from Sharjah to Sheikh Zayed Road and back. Please let me know if anybody can offer such a service.
Read More →I am interested in organising my teenage daughter’s surprise birthday party with 20 of her friends. Looking for recommendations for a good venue.
Read More →I will be moving in shortly to a new villa in Dubai. Can someone recommend a good interior decoration and design company?
Read More →Its real! Its at Madinat Jumeirah on 9 September at 9.15pm, sharp. Buy your tickets soon. Visit the DIFF Box Office at Madinat Jumeirah.
Read More →Is it true that EMIRATES stands for English Managed, Indian Run, Arabs Taking Enormous Salaries
Read More →HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE. Ruler of Dubai, joined Kofi Annan and other prominent humanitarian figures in launching the Global Humanitarian Forum (GHF). Headquartered in Geneva, the Forum will foster dialogue and partnerships that strengthen the international community’s […]
Read More →Thanks to the humble initiative of IHC member organisations ‘Life For Relief & Development’ and ‘Waqf Foundation’ and with the support of IHC, the security staff operating within the IHC compound were able to enjoy iftar snacks and drinks during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Photograph: Biju Nair (Maintenance Supervisor for IHC), Hani Al-Zubaidi (Financial […]
Read More →The International Day of Peace “ United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon honoured Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan by designating Her as United Nations Messengers of Peace. She will join six other Messengers of Peace, individuals who possess widely recognized talents in the fields of art, literature, music and sports, in […]
Read More →‘Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for being with us today. The Karni / Al-Mintar Crossing is often referred to as Gaza’™s “oxygen’™: the only entry and exit point for commercial goods and humanitarian aid, and the only crossing point between the two split parts of the Palestinian Territories: the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. […]
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Read More →A complete portal on the city of Dubai. DubaiCityGuide.com provides audiences with local content, that includes details on Shopping in Dubai, the Gold Souq, Tourist Information, Hotel & Accomodation, Restaurants, Entertainment, Nightclubs, Pubs & Bars, Things to Do, General Information on the City, Business Related Information, Events & Exhibitions in the City, an Essential Guide […]
Read More →Following the establishment of International Humanitarian City (IHC) under the formal decree published on April 9, 2007 and the establishment of a new board of directors with Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein as Chairperson, the global humanitarian and aid hub will relocate to specially designated land in Dubai World Central to take […]
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