Grüße aus Dubai von Gaby Barton

New Year Celebration 2010 / 2011

Burj Khalifa the tallest tower in the world

“Dubai is over. Abu Dhabi is the future.”

Whether this is true or not is explored in this article from November 9th, 2010, based on information from Aldar, Abu Dhabi’s largest real estate developer:

» Aldar: losses, a resignation, and bad debt – Kippreport.com.

Social Media Profit

The ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed is 'twittering' under the name 'HHShkMohd'.

He has set up a facebook profile as well.

I think these kind of public activities are part of the international pr creating a new brand Dubai and giving the 'outside' world more 'inside' view.

Something that many politicians nowadays do.

http://twitter.com/HHShkMohd

 

Yes I can artwork

The slogan from Obama has become popular in the gulf region too and inspired one young artist to an artwork! More on the contemporary Midddle Eastern art and collectors scene in the well designed magazine www.canvasonline.com

Encounter at Media & Marketing Show

Look at them and hear them screaming... four old Emirati women, living in modern day Dubai and experiencing amazing adventures. This tale is FREEJ: The award winning 3D animated series, premiered at National TV in Sept. 2006. These women will soon settle in the storytelling park FREEJ DUBAILAND, part of the huge theme and leisure park Dubailand. I love thats all about the power and strenght of women!!! Yes. Thank you Mohammed Saeed Harib (the creator)

 

I learnt more at that day:

I met a gentleman who was offering outdoor advertisements in Iraq. I immediately realized that I still relate Iraq only to (civil) war, destruction and instability. Maybe there was a thought about oil production.

 

But that there is a lively market place...

yes there is! I gave up my preconception.

GREEN BUILDING CONFERENCE

this conference and exhibition showed clearly opportunities resulting from the new regulations of AD and Dubai government. I was there with the team of Moviemedia: they filmed the whole conference for the organizer. So I can confirm from our interviews that the exhibitors were very satisfied about new contacts with industry visitors.
Find soon not only the ppp of the speakers but some footage! Just click on the logo!

Bank & Financial Crisis - FDIC Practice in UAE

A thread in a Xing online forum is packed with interesting links

in English:

https://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles;id=14298555

in German / Deutsch:

https://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles;id=14299237

Octoberfest Dubai - Xing connected!

Today is Xing networking event at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, in the Octoberfest tent. This time a bit more unusual more celebrating than networking in depth because of the live music. But anyway a good occasion to see friends and business partners after long summer and Ramadan break.

XING Middle East Network is one of the useful forums and events for people who are new to Dubai or seeking information from people here.
Check out for free: http://www.xing.com/go/invite/365170.b66565

 

Photos by courtesy of Hamdan Mohamed the gentleman in the middle of this picture!

CEO & Managing Director
TEQANIYA.COM - IT Holding Company
www.ellaMart.com,  
www.Hala24.com,
www.Wadifah.com,
www.flatmate.me,   www.theDubaiguide.com, www.hmsarabia.com

He is one of the successful UAE business people, to be reflected in several awards:

Bronze Winner E-Commerce Pan Arab Web Award, 2008, http://www.panarabwebawards.org

Gold Winner E-Commerce UAE Web Award, 2007, http://www.uaewebawards.org

Middle East Retail Award - Online retailer of the Year, 2007, http://www.retailmeawards.com/

He is also a member of Xing! So what are you waiting for? Join us and get connected!

http://www.xing.com/go/invite/365170.b66565

Global Happiness Day 070707 Speeches

Yes, Global Happiness Event 2007 is not only an entertaining story in my Dubai book but was a real happening with me, my friend Advocat Bose and his sponsors addressing a speech! Learn more why we celebrated happiness in a time of worldwide challenges and suffering people.

Entrepreneurs make a difference

and my readers help some of them, help bringing their vision about a better life and community into reality! Thank you!

If you like to buy my book  'Greetings from Dubai 1 - Small book about big visions'
then you ll give one social small entrepreneur in India a coaching and training. You get entertained. For sure! Make your advance booking for the book here and get 30% discount.

The donation is given to UnLtd India. They work with start-up social entrepreneurs to help them grow as leaders and create high-impact for the urgent needed reforms in Indian society.

Watch:  http://www.unltdindia.org/video.html or
read http://www.unltdindia.org/agentsofchange.pdf

Yes, you are wondering why a Dubai book is connected to an Indian cause. Living in Dubai you mingle a lot with Indians because its the far biggest expat community in Dubai.

So I made very good friends with some Indians. My readers know this from the story about the 'Global Happiness Day' in Dubai, an event organized by my friend KK. Through this we promoted the 'joy of giving'. 

Giving, what does it mean to you? Let me know.