Dear Readers,
Following on from a hugely successful FUJCON 2011, an event that witnessed a record attendance, Fujairah is set to host another important international business event.
The 2011 Fujairah International Business Forum will be held on 4-5 April under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah.
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Families And Friends Unite With HCT-Fujairah
Higher Colleges celebrate their community bond
HCT Fujairah held its very own community event that celebrated the strong bond it has with the local community, its staff, students and their families. ‘Family Day’ was held at both Fujairah Men’s and Women’s College on Thursday 24th February 2011, where a large number of people from the college community were present. ...
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10 Tips for Winning a Speech Contest
Here are the top ten lessons I learned through years of competing in Toastmaster speech contests.
1. Craft Compelling Content - Content counts for one half of the judging points. Still, many inexperienced speech contestants sacrifice content in the pursuit of perfect delivery. Don’t make this mistake. Delivery is important, but content is more important.
2. Make it Universa ...
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St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Potential Scientists!
Science was born not when humans started discovering things but when we started asking about the existence of things. Nevertheless, asking questions is the tricky part – in order to clarify a doubt, we then arrive at a library of doubts. It’s a never ending story.
Students of St. Mary’s Catholic High School (CBSE & GCSE) have created another milestone as the wh ...
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Beta Thalassemia Trait “Carrier”
Dr. Heba Abdel Fattah
Clinical Pathology Specialist
Family Medical Center
Emirates Medical Services - EMS
Beta Thalassemia is a genetic disease. This means that a person can only get Thalassemia disease or trait by inheriting the genes for Thalassemia from their parents. Genes determine what we look like, such as hair color, and are also responsible for many diseases. Inheritan ...
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FIA to Help Lead the Way in Green Aviation
The first annual Green Transportation and Logistics conference was held February 23-24th at Zayed University, Dubai, under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, the Minister of the Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in association with the UAE Ministry of Environment & Water.
The conference is part of an ambitious effort of the Green Aviation &am ...
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Fujairah Poets share their poems
My Bleeding Heart
My heart is bleeding like a
A flowing river
And I hope that someday
Some one comes to heal my wound
Like thirsty birds eagerly wait for rain
And I know some day some one will come
To heal my wound
Like a suns warmth in winter
Now my wound is healed but
There is darkness all-around
And I hope some day some one ...
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Crown Prince attends Heritage Day Celebrations at Fujairah Fort
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah attended the opening of a four-day celebration of World Heritage Day, which is held under the auspices of H.H. under the banner of “My heritage is Gulf”.
The event was organized by the Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the Fujairah Culture & Media Autho ...
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As you will notice the summer season is almost here. Even though the temperature is rising, we can still enjoy the weather by spending our time at the beautiful beaches and resorts in our emirates. And we are happy to see that many visitors/tourist choosing the UAE as their holiday destination.
Fujairah has hosted several International Conferences last month and at the local l ...
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Inspiration from Bruce Jenner
Fujairah Toastmasters’ Public Speaking Tips: Inspiration from Bruce Jenner
Bruce Jenner (1949 - ) earned the title of “World’s Greatest Athlete” by winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.
Success is overcoming adversity. Jenner grew up terrified of reading due to dyslexia, but he says his struggles with the readi ...
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Fujairah Marine Club hosts traditional boat race
The boat ‘Chunnas” was crowned the winning boat in the fourth round of the UAE Local Rowing Championship for 30-foot class, organized by Fujairah International Marine Club with the participation of 300 competitors using 30 boats from across the country.
The boat ‘Chunnas’, captained by Maged Amer Ma’amari, continued his excellence career in the spor ...
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Crown Prince receives boxing team at Emiri Court
His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, received in his office, at the Emiri Court (Diwan), the boxing team from the club bearing his name. His Highness was briefed on the results of the team in the Jordan Pan-Arab Club Championship and other tournaments.
Team Manager Ahmed Khatir, and team coach Adel Al-Eshri, were joined by a team of young boxers f ...
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Nour Arjaan... A delicious start to a relaxed weekend!
Fridays are perfect for treating family and friends to a fabulous brunch at Nour Arjaan by Rotana.
At the brunch we offer a wide variety of dishes for your taste buds to relish. For just AED 99 net per person, enjoy a splendid combination of international cuisines, with a selected beverage. There’s also a lot to keep the kids engaged – from face painting and movies, to toys as giveawa ...
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Diploma 1 Habitat for Humanity Trip to Jordan
Twelve HCT – Fujairah Women’s College students from the first year of the Diploma of Applied Business and Technology Program recently travelled to Jordan, where they took part in a project to help provide adequate housing for low-income families in rural areas of the country.
The trip was made possible by Habitat for Humanity, a not-for-profit organization who ...
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Definition
Hirsutism is a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Hirsutism results in excessive amounts of coarse and pigmented hair on body areas where men typically grow hair — face, chest and back.
The amount of body hair you have is largely determined by your genetic makeup. Hirsutism may arise from excess male hormones called androgens, primarily tes ...
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FIA breaks-ground with environmentally friendly deal
The Director General of Fujairah International Airport (FIA), Dr. Khalid Al Mazroui, announced that Fujairah Airport has joined the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), becoming the first airport in the Middle East to join the world organization specialized in the field of recycling of civil aircraft.
The environmentally-aware body also follow-up and promote the best environme ...
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UAE Air Force and Air Defence Open Day and Airshow
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah and His Highness Sheikh Salah bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Chairman of Department of Industry, and directors of federal and local government departments attend UAE Air Force and Air Defence Open Day and Airshow.
The event included aerial performances by the UAE Air Force aerobatic display team flying Aer M ...
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Kitchen Artist awarded at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2011
The Executive Chef at Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa - Tarek Mouriess is very proud to announce that one of his kitchen crew member won not one but two awards during the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2011. The rising star of Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa is Janaka Priyanga Sahabandu – Kitchen Artist.
The yearly culinary competition Emirates Salon Culinaire 2011 was held during the G ...
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Fujairah Ruler inaugurates Power and Distillation plant
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, inaugurated in Qidfa, Fujairah a Dh10 billion ($2.8bn) power and water desalination plant deemed as the biggest in the Middle East.
The event was also attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Ham ...
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Dear Readers,
Welcome to the last edition of this seasons’s Fujairah Observer.
No doubt you are all planning your summer vacations and the expat community will be looking forward to seeing their family and friends in their homeland.
I know many of you consider Fujairah as your second home and your contributions are greatly valued by the citizens of the UAE.
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Free ‘Chill Out’ nights at Le Meridien Al Aqah
UAE’s most popular resort announces irresistible summer getaway offers!
The UAE’s most popular getaway resort, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah, has long been known as the perfect escape for busy and stressed UAE residents. The acclaimed resort is pleased to announce the reintroduction of their annual summ ...
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HCT-Fujairah Women’s College students attend international trip
HCT-Fujairah is proud to report the success of a ten day international study trip to the UK for eleven Bachelor of Education students. The trip took place between 24th March and 2nd April 2011 and was under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Crown Prince of Fujairah.
Three goals for the trip were agreed beforehand; to provide the students with educati ...
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Film stars add star quality to grand opening of Fortune Royal Hotel
Another hotel has opened it’s doors in Fujairah as Fortune Group of Hotels set up their latest venture here in Fujairah to add to the Fortune Residence hotel apartments.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Fortune Group, Mr. Praveen Shetty, and Sheikh Sultan Al Nuaimi, Sponsor of the group and a number of business and community leaders.
Adding to the ...
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Fujairah Toastmasters’ Public Speaking Tips:
Write your Speech in One Hour!
Sharpen your Ability to Quickly Organize your Thoughts
In professional settings, situations often arise in which we are simply not afforded much time to prepare for a speech.
If you think this is extreme, visit a college debate. Many of the debaters only have minutes to prepare for their next speech, furiously preparing their arguments ...
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What is endodontic treatment?
“Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment treats the inside of the tooth.
Why would I need an endodontic procedure?
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected. The inflam ...
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Fujairah International Marine club (FIMC) have introduced a new promotion “Dirham Per Day” in which members are granted several discounts at some of the club’s facilities such as The Harbour Club, Zhonghua Huiguan (Chinese Restaurant), as well as water sports providers.
The title “Dirham Per Day” is what the membership costs (Dhs365 for an annual membership). ...
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Cycling Over The Roof Of The World
What an extraordinary journey! On 29th July eight cyclists and one back-up team member, all from UAE (including 4 from Fujairah) flew to Kathmandu. There they met up with two cycle guides, picked up their bikes and flew on to Lhasa in Tibet to start the journey a lifetime. By the time we set off we we’d grown an entourage of 3 Nepali staff, 5 Tibetan staff, including 2 cooks ...
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Fujairah To Dubai Highway Update
The new AED1.7 billion highway between Fujairah and Dubai is set to open in November of 2011, with the commissioning scheduled to happen in early December 2011.
The construction has been delayed due to the difficulty of having to pass through the mountainous regions which have caused a number of technical problems.
The 85 km Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway will link Du ...
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Sheikh Hamad attends Graduation of Sheikh Maktoum from The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, England
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah attended a ceremony held by the Faculty of “Sandhurst”, Royal Military Academy, in the presence of its President, Major General Patrick Marriott, on the occasion of the graduation of students who h ...
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Dear Readers,
Welcome back to the Fujairah Observer.
Let me take this opportunity to congratulate His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah on the graduation of his youngest son, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum from Sandhurst Royal Military Academy in the UK.
I hope you’ve all returned with new vigour after su ...
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Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna enjoyed an adrenaline-fuelled, extraordinary career before his tragic death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. So it’s fitting that the man often regarded as the greatest racer who ever lived gets a documentary to match. Senna, directed by Asif Kapadia, is unquestionably one of the finest films of 2011 but that’s mere hyperbole, and only serves to ...
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The somewhat spotty X-Men franchise has had its ups and downs over the years, but with X-Men: First Class, director Matthew Vaughn has taken the comic back to its origins and brought it back up to the level of Bryan Singer’s X2 from 2003. Much like Singer’s film (oft considered to be the best in the series), it has its problems, namely that it’s overly earnest, reliant on cheesy ...
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Fujairah Toastmasters Club News
Fujairah Toastmasters Club (FTC) has used the summer break to plan and prepare many great programs for our local club. First and foremost will be our focus on quality and education for the members. We are doing this through a Mentorship program, and a new Achievement system that helps members track their speaking and leadership progress. We have also made celebration and reward an important aspect ...
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Dr. Kadhim Al Sahlanee
MBCHB, MRCP, FRCP
Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist.
Family Medical Centre
Tel: 09 2222444
Diabetes a disease resulting from the presence of too much sugar in the blood is a very common disease affecting about 250 million people world wide. Sugar is normally regulated in the blood by a hormone called INSULIN secreted by special ce ...
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Our Own English High School, IGCSE 2010/11 Results
• 58 Candidates appeared for the Examination - Girls 20 Boys 38
• 7 Students topped the school and their names are as follows:
1. scored 7 A* and 1 A
2. Ahmed Amin Ahmed Mahmoud Bakr scored 6A* and 2 A
3. Rashdan Ahmed and Sherif Ahmed Hatem Mohamed Elkobrsly scored with 5A* and 3A respectively.
4. Ehab Emad Wils ...
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Dear Readers,
The heat of the summer sun is abating and it is this time of the year again that we residents can really start to appreciate the climate in which we live.
The UAE’s winter is bright sunshine, clear blue skies, reliable temperatures.
Thus enjoy the weather, outdoor activities like bike rides, beach barbecues, al fresco dining, walks, parks etc. ...
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Skipping over heavy philosophical issues with an appreciably light and frothy touch, The Adjustment Bureau stakes a claim to being the most accessible adaptation of a Phillip K. Dick story to date. Forget the posters blaring ‘Bourne Meets Inception!’ It’s nothing like either of those blockbusters, despite starring Matt Damon from the former and grappling with territory vaguely si ...
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Fujairah rent market tips in favour of tenants
Fujairah has a peculiar real estate scene with rents often out of sync with the national trends. At the time of property and economic boom, many from outside of Fujairah chose to base themselves here to escape the red-hot rents elsewhere. This, and the lack of housing units in the emirate, pushed the prices further up for residents of the East Coast.
The sudden drop in rents in ...
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Inter-house Speech Contest
Modern Indian School, Dibba organized an Inter-house Speech Contest on the contemporary topic “Endosulfan” on 31st May 2011 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Dibba Society for Culture, Art and Theatre.
Mr. Jose Antony Kureepuzha inaugurated the program and Dr. Mohammed Jabir from Dibba Hospital School Health Department presided over the function. Other dignitaries included ...
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Dear Readers,
This being the penultimate addition to our 40th anniversary of UAE national day I have no doubt you are all as excited as me in the preparations of what will be a most joyous and special occasion.
We at the Fujairah Observer are also planning to mark the occasion with our own December edition dedicated to the occasion
All readers may perhaps give there own ...
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For a film set in Roman Britain and filled to the brim with more swords, sandals, soldiers, tribes and betrayals than one can shake a toga at, The Eagle is staggeringly boring. What’s even more shocking is that director Kevin McDonald, responsible for such edgy, gripping fare as Touching the Void and The Last King of Scotland, completely fails to invest the film with his usual energy and sop ...
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