Pensions
How many of us ever make a conscious effort to spend time considering and planning our retirement? When it’s often deemed an issue that will affect us only in the distant future, it is easy to relegate the topic to the ‘back burner’ and spend our energies coping with our all-too-often frenetic working conditions, our families and fitting both into busy social lives. Yet, ...
Read More...Education Fee Planning
Education – a key subject and one that’s often the source of heavy debate. Where do we want our children to be educated? Where are the best schools and teachers? What type of education do we want to be able to provide and, lastly, how much will it cost? As parents we want the best education for our children and we want to be able to afford it. There is never any doubt ab ...
Read More...Protection
The one area of Financial Planning that I am most passionate about is protection. We often use the analogy that Financial Planning is very much like building a house – before you lay the bricks its necessary to put the foundations in place. Life insurance and Critical Illness cover is one of these most important foundations. We have a responsi- bility in life to ensure that ourselves ...
Read More...UAE Expats Saving for the Future
Zoe answers some questions compiled by Dubai Eye. The interview was aired on during this summer. During your time here, what sort of trends have you seen, regarding UAE expats saving for the future; are we getting better or worse? I think the UAE symbolizes a region for expats looking for greater financial rewards and new opportunities. Since the difficulties of 2008 I beli ...
Read More...Culinary battles on Fujairah’s East Coast
After being ushered into a quietly energetic ballroom, it was clear to see that the UAE is home to some serious culinary talent. In its third year, the East Coast Culinary Competition has grown from a platform for Fujairah hotels to showcase their unsung heroes to a high-profile competition with challengers from Sri Lanka, Croatia, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The ballroom was full with rows ...
Read More...Relocating the past
After a rough start to their efforts, Fujairah Municipality and local business owners have successfully relocated to the new Al Hayl industrial area. Communities have required services since time immemorial. The derelict area we know as Saniya (“Industrial area”) is now virtually empty due to the massive re-location of its small to medium size businesses. From w ...
Read More...Water Challenges in the UAE
Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man. - Stewart Udall One of the most critical issues facing the quality of human life is water scarcity- either caused by poor management of freshwater, or by increased demand for it. All over the world, issues of water supply can range from shortages in times of crisis, rapid population growth to polluti ...
Read More...Aqua Marine Tours to organise cruises along East Coast
A new entertainment company has opened in Fujairah offering short-term day and evening cruises along the East Coast. Aqua Marine Tours and Schooner Aquarius have recently opened an office in Fujairah International Marine Club hoping to become an important part of tourism services in the region. Valentina Denchukova, the Managing Director of Aqua Marine Tours hopes to give customers to exp ...
Read More...De-clutter your home
The beginning of the year brings about a lot of enthusiasm for new habits we swore we’d take up- most of us promise to lose weight, learn a new skill or perhaps quit smoking. Many people strive to simplify their lives and start at home. There are a lucky few that are naturally neat, and don’t feel the need to accumulate possessions; there are the rest who seem to collect ...
Read More...Ten Tips to Tackle your Spring Clean
While our lack of seasons here in the Middle East makes an annual ‘Deep Spring Clean’ slightly redundant, it is nonetheless a great way to refresh your home before the long hot summer sets in. Spring-cleaning was traditional in many world cultures due to the pleasant, fresh climate making it easier to air out the home and remove dust from curtains and cupboards. There is also ...
Read More...Author of “Five Point Someone” (“3 Idiots”) visits Fujairah
June 7th 2015 turned out to be a memorable day in the annals of Fujairah. An audience of 300+ from all walks of life patiently listened to Chetan Bhagat, the famous author of six blockbuster books. Chetan, so illustrious, was called “The Biggest Selling English Language Novelist in India’s History” by ‘The New York Times’. ‘TIME Magazine&rsqu ...
Read More...Mumbai Dabbawallas unfold wonders in Fujairah
Wednesday 30th September 2015
I was enthralled when I was informed that the Mumbai Dabbawallas will be in Fujairah. They are six sigma certified, ISO certified, most of them are illiterates and their error rate is almost zero. The exhilaration has not waned even while I write these lines. Two gentlemen had come all the way to present an inspirational talk-show on September 21st at the Novotel Hotel. My fascination was ...
Read More...UAE filmmakers shine in Muhr Emirati Competition
Saturday 28th November 2015
The UAE film industry has confirmed that 12 titles from UAE filmmakers have been selected for exhibition at the Muhr Emirati Competition as part of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) 2015. The compelling line-up includes five feature films, the most feature films ever to be selected in this category, and a further seven shorts and documentaries, all vying for the top spot during the 12 ...
Read More...Fujairah Tennis and Country Club host Tenth Al Aqah Fun Day
Le Méridien Al Aqah in conjunction with the Fujairah Tennis & Country Club (FTCC) produced a “fantastic day out”, for families and visitors with an array of activities, entertainment and dining options with all proceeds going to a local charities. The event helped to raise money for several chosen charities - Dibba Al-Fujairah Rehabilitation Centre for Disab ...
Read More...Burning Rubber in Fujairah
The first ever Round of the highly anticipated Federal Tyres King of Nations World Drift Championship has come to an end. With contenders entering from all over the globe to battle it out for valuable early points in the Championship, the custom built track by Keiichi Tsuchiya in Fujairah, Emirates overlooking the Sheikh Zayed Mosque laid the foundations for the perfect start to 2016. A ...
Read More...Khorfakkan artist features in ‘Portrait of a Nation’ exhibition
Khorfakkan born artist and resident, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim has been chosen to feature in this year’s Abu Dhabi Festival, an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF). His work, titled ‘The Qubba Project” has been commissioned as one of twenty works across the UAE in the theme of ‘Portrait of a Nation’. The artists have been chosen to pr ...
Read More...Fujairah's Hotel Iftar Guide
During Ramadan, we're given a month full of opportunities to break the fast with friends, family and acquaintances. Fujairah Observer put together some of the special Ramadan Iftar offers going on around the region. What’s on in Fujairah City Dine in an elegant setting with your family and friends at Nour Arjaan by Rotana's Murjan Cafe & Restaurant and relish in a delic ...
Read More...Plan a winter staycation on Yas Island
With plenty of hotel rooms and world-class leisure facilities, it’s easy to see how the vibrant island, just half an hour out of the center of the capital, saw 25 million visitors in 2015 alone. With road service from the East Coast and Northern Emirates set to improve over the coming year, Yas Island is also proving itself to be a fantastic family destination for weekends a ...
Read More...UAE’s Eagle Hills unveils second project in Fujairah
Abu Dhabi-based private real estate developer, Eagle Hills, has unveiled Fujairah Beach, a mega mixed-use development featuring The Palace, a luxury 5-star hotel with 162 rooms and a gated residential community in Fujairah city also includes 84 branded villas available in two, three and four bedrooms with stunning beach, garden, and city views. The project is Eagle Hills’ second ...
Read More...Excellent restoration work on Fujairah heritage sites continues
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For years now, Fujairah and the United Arab Emirates has seen careful and lovingly executed restoration work on its historical sites carried out under the orders and permission of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi. The work has been managed and personally overseen by engineer Amrik Plaha for two decades now, with a small but incredibly dedicated crew of 70 men. Mr. P ...
Read More...Fujairah Photography Award Winners 2017
Fujairah Culture and Media Authority launched the Fujairah Photography Awards in 2007. Each year, the competition carries a title that expresses the objective for which it is held, with a focus on the natural and cultural heritage of the Emirate of Fujairah. The best pictures are chosen and presented in special exhibitions around the emirate for the enjoyment of the visitors. The co ...
Read More...NBF announce inaugural Fujairah Run on National Day weekend
Under the patronage of HH Crown Prince of Fujairah, NBF invites all fitness enthusiasts and families to take part in the NBF Fujairah Run - a fun race through the scenic emirate of Fujairah with exciting cash prizes and goodies up for grabs. Whether you’re a social or a seasoned runner, or enjoy walking, choose between a 3km, 5km or 10km route that reveals the rich heritage ...
Read More...Good value family friendly hotel Rotana Fujairah
Continuing our articles of places to visit in UAE. This month’s edition stayed a little closer to home travelling to the Al Aqah region in Fujairah we spent time at the Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa on the all-inclusive package in the Cobone deal. The price represented food and drink for approximately 24 hrs for 2 adults and 2 children with the use of all amenities except spa ...
Read More...A Taste of Dibba Bay...
If there is one key word that sums up our modern perception of how we want to eat, drink and live our lives, surely that word is sustainability! It's there in all aspects of life and rightly so for we are now just beginning to understand its importance in society and the civilized world. Local food sources are now perceived with much more importance and the rapidly increasing ...
Read More...Exploring the Emirates- Hatta Dam
Wednesday 28th February 2018
Hatta is an old fort town on the border of the UAE and Oman. This time of the year is perfect to visit, many go for the drive whilst others go for a desert safari or for a hike. This mountain region is a beauty spot and is well worth the visit. Hatta is actually an inland exclave of Dubai and is located in the Hajar Mountains. It is surrounded by Oman on three sides with the Emi ...
Read More...A Walk With The Boy Who Knew The Mountains
Around 40 adults and children came together on Saturday 10th March in the historical village of Wadi al Hayl, Fujairah. A Walk With The Boy Who Knew The Mountains was an inclusive event to raise awareness for people with special needs. It was organised by Hanady Al Hashmi of ‘Elevation,’ Sarah Dunn, General Manager of the Rising Sun Centre for Special Needs in Fujairah, and Dr Michel ...
Read More...Sharjah Ruler inaugurates new Khorfakkan Road
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, on Saturday morning, inaugurated phase one of the 89km new Khorfakkan Road Project at a total cost of AED5.5 billion. Khorfakkan Road ...
Read More...Sheikh Zayed Mosque- Our very special landmark
For anyone visiting Fujairah for the first time it is a given that the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Mosque will leave a lasting memory. Likewise for those expats who now call Fujairah their 'home from home' this very special landmark never fails to impress. The construction of the mosque in Fujairah came as an initiative of the President of UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zaye ...
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