http://www.eyeofdubai.com/ The no.1 website for news, events, business and tourism info of Dubai. en-us Copyright 2008 Eyeofdubai.com. All Rights Reserved. 1/9/2009 6:18:56 PM 1/9/2009 6:18:56 PM 20 http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27279.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DSF 2009 new logo .jpg  Around 150 events, raffles worth millions, and spectacular shopping promotions during 32 days of festivities Dubai Shopping Festival Office has revealed a colourful calendar of events for the fourteenth edition of Dubai Shopping Festival – the region’s biggest and most successful festival. Beginning from January 15 and lasting ... 1/7/2009 9:33:06 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27196.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Samaya Hotel suite.JPG  Dhs600 only for more than 30 hours of luxurious overnight comfort    Samaya Hotel Deira is celebrating its first year with an extended weekend package for all overnight guests by offering early check-in and late check-out in its 35 suites for Dhs600 only.   Samaya Hotels and Resorts CEO Ghassan Jaber said the extended ... 1/5/2009 9:07:43 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27300.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/aggrekoLogo(1).gif Restricted power capacity in northern Chile was affecting BHP Billiton’s largest copper mine Aggreko installed a 60MW power plant along with catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions The power package has allowed BHP Billiton to continue its mining operations despite increased power shortages    Aggreko ... 1/7/2009 12:30:45 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27304.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/QPM-logo.jpg QPM to provide world class project management services for BARWA and Qatari Diar real estate developments Partnering with Internationally Renowned organizations demonstratesQPM’s commitment to the development of the real estate industry in  Qatar,”said Al Saad  Qatar Project Management Company (QPM), a new Qatari ... 1/7/2009 12:46:09 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27211.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/pic 1N1.jpg Who said Beauty takes Time?… Here is something science has known all along RETINOL-FROM THE CLASS OF THE BEST PROVEN ANTI-AGEING TECHNOLOGY While the search for a “Fountain of Youth” regarding beauty may seem like a never ending yet fruitless quest, the truth is science has actually come close. Scientists have long discovered, ... 1/5/2009 9:50:00 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27190.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Steve_Vaile_Large.JPG H2O New Media announces region’s first Social Media Advertising Network H2O New Media, UAE based social media agency - www.h2onewmedia.com, has announced the launch of TigerFish Network, the first Middle East based social media advertising network. TigerFish Network will allow advertisers to target their online marketing strategy based ... 1/4/2009 9:35:23 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27320.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Young swing wizard Rory McIlroy.jpg Star Names Bolster Best Entry List Yet The entry list for the fourth annual Abu Dhabi Golf Championship closed today with 120 golfers from 29 countries forming one of the most international fields of any major golf tournament.   A glittering array of household names, emerging talents and established stars from six continents make-up ... 1/7/2009 2:21:26 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27198.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/ZF2S8969.jpg At Arab Health 2009 Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) will demonstrate how it is providing solutions to diagnose and treat patients wherever that care is needed. The company will showcase its portfolio of in-hospital diagnostic equipment, defibrillators for use by both professional caregivers and the general public, and respiratory devices ... 1/5/2009 9:16:18 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27187.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Biometric__fingerprint_on_screen.jpg  30 international companies to showcase biometric products at Intersec trade fair and conference   Driven by government identity management programs, criminal ID and surveillance and private sector initiatives such as employee ID the global market for biometric products is projected to surpass AED 27.19 billion by 2012. This growth ... 1/4/2009 9:25:14 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27200.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/sun_logo(1).jpg Sun Microsystems’ enhanced line of Sun Fire(TM) x64 servers and Sun Blade(TM) systems will deliver up to 35 percent better performance over previous generations. Powered with the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor and up to twice the storage, memory and I/O capacity as compared to competing servers, Sun''s strengthened x64 server line ... 1/5/2009 9:24:53 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27219.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Gathering.jpg  Major preparations for Sharjah’s eagerly-awaited annual event underway  In line with the major preparations being made for the Sharjah Spring Promotions (SSP) 2009, a coordination meeting was recently held at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) office between participating departments, agencies and government ... 1/5/2009 3:14:09 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27326.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Khorfakkan Container Terminal.jpg Peter Richards: increase in volumes reflects growing faith of lines and traders in our ability to deliver fast, efficient, economical service  Leading regional port management and logistics firm, Gulftainer, has announced that volumes at its terminals in the UAE – Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and Sharjah Container Terminal ... 1/7/2009 4:03:54 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27265.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Oliver Wilson.jpg Two of England’s hottest emerging sporting talents, Ross Fisher and Oliver Wilson, are looking to triumph at next week’s Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and enter the world’s player elite.   However, the pair will have their work cut out at the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority event, with world number two Sergio Garcia, world number ... 1/6/2009 2:25:27 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27266.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Abdulla Al Awar 8.jpg In the presence of Mr. Abdulla Al Awar, Managing Director of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, Dr. Abdul Sattar Abu Ghuddah the Chairman of Minhaj and a number of scholars, specialists, and businessmen, Minhaj Shari''ah Financial Advisory announced the launch of its operations in DIFC, which will provide advisory and training ... 1/6/2009 2:31:40 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27212.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Al Bustan - Atrium Lobby.JPG Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat has announced today its official reopening, following extensive renovations to the entire property.   The scope of the hotel’s restoration work encompassed a comprehensive upgrade of the property which included the lobby, beach and garden area, sports facilities and the majority of its guest rooms ... 1/5/2009 10:22:09 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27325.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/oracle_logo(6).gif Strengthening US Dollar Reduces GAAP EPS by 4 Cents and Reduces Non-GAAP EPS by 3 Cents Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ: ORCL) today announced fiscal 2009 Q2 GAAP earnings per share were $0.25, in line with GAAP earnings per share in Q2 of last year.  Second quarter GAAP total revenues were up 6% to $5.6 billion, while quarterly GAAP net ... 1/7/2009 2:43:57 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27220.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DH Marathon Team.jpg  Top Executives to Lead Group Employees Dubai Holding, one of the Middle East’s largest conglomerates, today announced the participation of its employees from across the group as one flagship entity in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2009 scheduled for 16 January.   The participation of TECOM Investments, Jumeirah Group, ... 1/5/2009 3:17:46 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27235.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman1.jpg Statement from H.E. Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Vice Chairman of the Central Bank of the UAE:   An astute statesman and a visionary leader, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sets the pace and direction for growth ... 1/5/2009 4:11:37 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27197.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Cento_NM_anniv_suite.jpg Damas, the leading international jewellery retailer in the Middle East, now brings to Dubai the latest jewellery collections of the top Italian design house, Roberto Coin.   The brand’s top seller is the exclusive Cento Collection which is centred on the creative application of the magnificent 100-facet Cento diamonds. All the collection’s ... 1/5/2009 9:11:22 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27291.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Land Rover Logo.jpg  The perfect partnership of luxury and performance  Land Rover has come onboard as a partner for the first inaugural Desert Palm Nations Polo Tournament, taking place on Friday, 9th January 2009 – a perfect partnership which represents performance, luxury, precision and style.   The event is designed to highlight and ... 1/7/2009 10:30:38 AM