E-newsletter 4CE Issue 1 Mar-Apr

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4CornersEventsNewsletterMarch - April, 2011

4CornersEvents rocked RAKBANKAnnual 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 thetown 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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In this issue:

Tourism 2

Media 3

Health 3

General 4

Education 3

Photo Gallery 5

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 X-

Fighters World Tour onJumeirah Beach.

29th AprilVertical Marathon to

take place in the Jumeirah

Emirates Towers.

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 DowntownDubai, described as 'The Centre of Now,' cannow be accessed by visitors with a newconvenient addition - the luxury TrolleyBuses. You can compile a mailing list frombusiness reply cards, customer informationsheets, business cards collected at tradeshows, or membership lists. You mightconsider purchasing a mailing list from acompany.

Emaar Malls Group, the shopping malls andleisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, hasintroduced air-conditioned Trolley Buses,

each with a capacity of 25 passengers toenhance the ease of access for visitors toDowntown Dubai.

The 500-acre mega development in the heartof Dubai features several must-visit touristattractions including Burj Khalifa, the world'stallest building; The Dubai Mall, the world'slargest shopping and entertainmentdestination and The Dubai Fountain, theworld's tallest performing fountain.

A hub for leisure, shopping, hospitality,

entertainment, business and modern living,Downtown Dubai also has six world-classhotels including the world's first Armani HotelDubai in Burj Khalifa, which also featuresAtmosphere, the world's highest restaurantlocated on Level 122 of the tower. A magnetfor leisure and business visitors, the flagshipdevelopment of Emaar also has a vibrantbusiness park, the Emaar Square, and severalresidential communities.

Downtown Dubai introduces new Trolley Bus Tours

ubai: Austrian Airlines, which is celebrating the 15th anniversary of flying to Dubai this year, considers Dubai as an

mportant destination in its Middle East strategy and plans to offer more services in days to come, its top official said onuesday. The Vienna-based airline, having a fleet of 82 aircraft, is planning to enhance the product portfolios, increase

s focus on the corporate sector and improve cooperation with its partner, the Lufthansa Group, to provide better

ervice to the travellers in the region. Austrian enjoyed a 45 per cent increase in passengers on its Dubai-Vienna route

n 2010 over 2009, indicating a strong recovery from the international financial crisis. On March 27, 1996 the inaugural

ight of Austrian from Vienna to Dubai was operated with a Boeing 737. Due to rising demand, the flight schedule has

ncreased from one flight a week to one flight a day using Boeing 767 with 225 or 230 seats. Regarding introduction of

ights to Abu Dhabi, the officials said that the airline was always evaluating new destinations.

Dubai, a key destination for Austrian Airlines


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Dubai: The Dubai Press Club has announced that three workshops will headline the first day of the Arab Media Forum 2011

Dubai, highlighting media content, editorial changes on the Jordanian media's landscape and medical advisory TV program

Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minist

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 Hyat

in Dubai.

Representatives from television, radio stations and newspapers, as well as columnists, researchers and students of differe

media majors, from across the world and the Arab region, are expected to attend the event.

Arab Media Forum be ins on Ma 17

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.

UAE joins war against polio virus

Dubai: The UAE has joined hands with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation incampaign to save children's lives by combating polio in Afghanistan and PakistaDr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health, said yesterday.

The two Asian nations still report a huge number of polio cases and face severaother health challenges, Dr Hassan, who earlier opened a meeting of the WHORegional Commission meeting for Polio Eradication, said.

He said the partnership between General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al NahyCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE ArmedForces, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been particularly notabfor 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 countriesassume the disease is long gone and that it doesn't kill or paralyze childrenanymore."

Mass mobilizations to administer the polio vaccine had helped eliminate polio the US and most developed nations decades ago, Gates notes. The campaign indeveloping nations, however, still faces a funding shortfall of over Dh2.5 billiohe pointed out.


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Solar Bus

New fog alert system in Dubai reviewed

Innovative offerings!

Dubai: More than 1,700 delegates from different partsof the world descended upon Dubai this week to attendthe five-day International Association of PublicTransport (UITP) congress and exhibition, which closeson Thursday. Here are some highlights from the event:

More Pink taxisDubai plans to double its female-driven pink taxi fleetfrom the current 26 to about 50 units by the end of theyear.

Solar busRevealed at the event was a solar-powered bus, which

can go up to 40km/h. The 14-seater model of theChinese-made Kudo bus, priced at $30,000 (Dh110,100), covers 100km on a single charge.

AlcolockCanadian company ACS has launched an "alcohol lock"that measures the breath alcohol concentration of adriver and prevents the vehicle from starting if thelevel is over a pre-set limit.

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 cheaperto install.


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In Pictures: Art Dubai

The fifth edition of Art Dubai this year combines more than 81 galleries

from 34 countries.


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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.

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).

Pride of Dubai: A spectacular shot of the

iconic Burj Al Arab on New Year eve.

Majestic grandeur: Lucky to zoom in on these

magnificent beasts at Al Ain Wildlife Park!

A Shot from the Dubai Metro!


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In Pictures: UAE

A man holds UAE 5 fils and 10 fils coins. The coins, though still in

circulation, are difficult to find and rarely used.

Aurelio, with his band, performing during

the Womad Festival 2011 at the Abu Dha

Corniche beach.

Lightning seen from distance in Dubai, April, 2011.


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Disclaimer:The above news have been gathered from different

news sources and are not claimed by 4 CornersEvents. Major sources include the Gulf News and

the Times.

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