4 Corners Events Newsletter

March - April, 2011

4 Corners Events rocked RAKBANK Annual 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 the town 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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Downtown Dubai introduces new Trolley Bus Tours

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 Downtown Dubai, described as 'The Centre of Now,' can now be accessed by visitors with a new convenient addition - the luxury Trolley Buses. You can compile a mailing list from business reply cards, customer information sheets, business cards collected at trade shows, or membership lists. You might consider purchasing a mailing list from a company. Emaar Malls Group, the shopping malls and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has introduced air-conditioned Trolley Buses, each with a capacity of 25 passengers to enhance the ease of access for visitors to Downtown Dubai. The 500-acre mega development in the heart of Dubai features several must-visit tourist attractions including Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building; The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination and The Dubai Fountain, the world's tallest performing fountain. A hub for leisure, shopping, hospitality, entertainment, business and modern living, Downtown Dubai also has six world-class hotels including the world's first Armani Hotel Dubai in Burj Khalifa, which also features Atmosphere, the world's highest restaurant located on Level 122 of the tower. A magnet for leisure and business visitors, the flagship development of Emaar also has a vibrant business park, the Emaar Square, and several residential communities.

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 XFighters World Tour on Jumeirah Beach. 29th AprilVertical Marathon to take place in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers.

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Dubai, a key destination for Austrian Airlines

Dubai: Austrian Airlines, which is celebrating the 15th anniversary of flying to Dubai this year, considers Dubai as an important destination in its Middle East strategy and plans to offer more services in days to come, its top official said on Tuesday. The Vienna-based airline, having a fleet of 82 aircraft, is planning to enhance the product portfolios, increase its focus on the corporate sector and improve cooperation with its partner, the Lufthansa Group, to provide better service to the travellers in the region. Austrian enjoyed a 45 per cent increase in passengers on its Dubai-Vienna route in 2010 over 2009, indicating a strong recovery from the international financial crisis. On March 27, 1996 the inaugural flight of Austrian from Vienna to Dubai was operated with a Boeing 737. Due to rising demand, the flight schedule has increased from one flight a week to one flight a day using Boeing 767 with 225 or 230 seats. Regarding introduction of flights to Abu Dhabi, the officials said that the airline was always evaluating new destinations.

UAE joins war against polio virus

Dubai: The UAE has joined hands with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in its campaign to save children's lives by combating polio in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Dr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health, said yesterday. The two Asian nations still report a huge number of polio cases and face several other health challenges, Dr Hassan, who earlier opened a meeting of the WHO Regional Commission meeting for Polio Eradication, said. He said the partnership between General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been particularly notable for 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 countries assume the disease is long gone and that it doesn't kill or paralyze children anymore." Mass mobilizations to administer the polio vaccine had helped eliminate polio in the US and most developed nations decades ago, Gates notes. The campaign in developing nations, however, still faces a funding shortfall of over Dh2.5 billion, he pointed out.

Arab Media Forum begins on May 17

Dubai: The Dubai Press Club has announced that three workshops will headline the first day of the Arab Media Forum 2011 in Dubai, highlighting media content, editorial changes on the Jordanian media's landscape and medical advisory TV programs. Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister 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 Hyatt in Dubai. Representatives from television, radio stations and newspapers, as well as columnists, researchers and students of different media majors, from across the world and the Arab region, are expected to attend the event.

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.

Innovative offerings!
Dubai: More than 1,700 delegates from different parts of the world descended upon Dubai this week to attend the five-day International Association of Public Transport (UITP) congress and exhibition, which closes on Thursday. Here are some highlights from the event: More Pink taxis Dubai plans to double its female-driven pink taxi fleet from the current 26 to about 50 units by the end of the year. Solar bus Revealed at the event was a solar-powered bus, which can go up to 40km/h. The 14-seater model of the Chinese-made Kudo bus, priced at $30,000 (Dh110, 100), covers 100km on a single charge. Alcolock Canadian company ACS has launched an "alcohol lock" that measures the breath alcohol concentration of a driver and prevents the vehicle from starting if the level is over a pre-set limit.

Solar Bus

New fog alert system in Dubai reviewed

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 cheaper to install.

In Pictures: Art Dubai

The fifth edition of Art Dubai this year combines more than 81 galleries from 34 countries.

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.

Pride of Dubai: A spectacular shot of the iconic Burj Al Arab on New Year eve.
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).

A Shot from the Dubai Metro!

Majestic grandeur: Lucky to zoom in on these magnificent beasts at Al Ain Wildlife Park!

In Pictures: UAE

Aurelio, with his band, performing during the Womad Festival 2011 at the Abu Dhabi Corniche beach.

A man holds UAE 5 fils and 10 fils coins. The coins, though still in circulation, are difficult to find and rarely used.

Lightning seen from distance in Dubai, April, 2011.

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The above news have been gathered from different news sources and are not claimed by 4 Corners Events. Major sources include the Gulf News and the Times.