tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54307909473953666442024-03-14T17:28:23.938+04:00FUJAIRAH IN FOCUSFujairah's Internet NewspaperGeoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.comBlogger987125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-4966245608638671652012-03-03T07:28:00.003+04:002012-03-03T07:30:37.150+04:00Fujairah in Focus—The Last Post<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdk6hyaGOct8euK90GuqW5jHzmYsIJnVcoI4jJpCdvsQh_i1xQ2O0LAHl9W0rZW7ULTSmRdybOAoJZvyzhQwKaMfw_oIEa8Xbg9sEnjMrP5a-qd963dpVprvNWYp10ENL6yCAlkqPtA2HS/s1600/IMG_2720.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdk6hyaGOct8euK90GuqW5jHzmYsIJnVcoI4jJpCdvsQh_i1xQ2O0LAHl9W0rZW7ULTSmRdybOAoJZvyzhQwKaMfw_oIEa8Xbg9sEnjMrP5a-qd963dpVprvNWYp10ENL6yCAlkqPtA2HS/s400/IMG_2720.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715507984266666978" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">This is the last posting for <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus</b></a> on this web site and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">I started <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Fujairah in Focus</i> five years ago, as there was little information about Fujairah in English. I quickly discovered there was a big hunger for news and information, among residents, tourists and prospective residents.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">What began with no readers has, after a thousand articles, reached almost 200,000 page views a year. The addition of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Fujairah in Focus</i> Facebook Page with its easy linking and photo posting facility has multiplied the number of readers. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">I have thoroughly enjoyed <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Fujairah in Focus</i> but it has become too big a project to be done in my spare time on a voluntary basis.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Future Plans<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">I have got books I have been asked to write and other projects I want to pursue so I need to make time and create some head space if I am to get these accomplished.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">I will still be available for English writing projects.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">As Joseph Campbell puts it, “We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned so as to have the life that’s waiting for us.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Shukran<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Thank you to the many who have read the articles about Fujairah and stimulated me with your questions, comments, suggestions and constructive criticism.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">I love Fujairah and I still plan to get out and enjoy the people and landscape of this unique emirate.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Ma’assalama.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">geoffpound@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-27388379324502336042012-03-01T12:12:00.001+04:002012-03-01T12:14:33.083+04:00Fujairah Leader Honoured for Promotion of Industrial Waste Recycling<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrWmDrIhSblLl3zz9ciDzXlJ7E8lwVaPDc5nB4W8ql1lYswT9-XNOLXp5zxgmOnhxUr95-ftID_IGkoXDDpZdxfrjCrWXgl8PMipXKcW9nyY681Pre0QbOjtBFT9IvotMV9wal-lYbdVa/s1600/Mohamed+Saif+Al+Afkham2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 366px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrWmDrIhSblLl3zz9ciDzXlJ7E8lwVaPDc5nB4W8ql1lYswT9-XNOLXp5zxgmOnhxUr95-ftID_IGkoXDDpZdxfrjCrWXgl8PMipXKcW9nyY681Pre0QbOjtBFT9IvotMV9wal-lYbdVa/s400/Mohamed+Saif+Al+Afkham2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714838953744004338" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mabrook!</b></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">At a meeting on Wednesday 29 February 2012, H.E. Eng. Mohamed Saif Al Afkham (pictured), Director General of the Fujairah Municipality, was honoured by Mr. Michael Rees, Managing Director of Eco Cem Consulting.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Rees said that the Fujairah Municipality (under the leadership of Afkham) showed excellence in applying the highest health and safety standards in reducing industrial waste and turning this into new energy sources.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Managing Director at Eco Cem Consulting said that his company has recycled 57,000 tons of waste in the emirate of Fujairah, turning it into alternative sources of fuel.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The company intends in the future to collect all waste from the emirate, with the cooperation of the Fujairah Municipality, and convert it into alternative fuel.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">H.E. Eng. Mohamed Saif Al Afkham said that the Municipality had always sought to preserve the environment and support projects that reduce environmental waste. He commended the success of the Fujairah Municipality, guided by the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates and its support of large environmental projects.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The meeting was attended by the Deputy Director of the Fujairah Municipality, H.E. Abdulla Al Hantoubi, a number of heads of departments and sections and Mr. Ahmad Nour, Operation Manager at Eco Cem Consult.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More Recent Happenings from the Municipality<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">MOU Signed Between Fujairah Natural Resources and Arab Industrial Development and Mining, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/03/mou-signed-between-fujairah-natural.html">FIF</a></b>, 1 March 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Hundreds Participate in Fujairah Clean Up Campaign, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/hundreds-participate-in-fujairah-clean.html">FIF</a></b>, 23 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Launches ‘Our Mountains, Our Beaches, Our Responsibility’, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-municipality-launches-our.html">FIF</a></b>, 23 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Explores Cooperation With Tongyeong, South Korea, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-explores-cooperation-with.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 19 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality’s First Employees Appreciation Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-municipalitys-first-employees.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Emirate First in Region to Go Completely 3D With Google Earth, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-emirate-first-government-in.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 15 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Receives Mersin Delegation from Turkey, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-municipality-receives-mersin.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 11 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Joins Clean Up UAE Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-joins-clean-up-uae-day.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 8 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">G-Force Arts Rocks Fujairah With Sound, Light, Dance and Fireworks, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/g-force-arts-rocks-fujairah-with-sound.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 30 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Hosts First Forum in Urban Planning, Diversity and Integration, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-hosts-first-forum-in-urban.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 29 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Celebrates UAE 40<sup>th</sup> National Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-municipality-celebrates-uae.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 28 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">‘Spirit of the Union’ Parade through the Streets of Fujairah, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/spirit-of-union-parade-through-streets.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 17 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Studying Options for Integrated Waste Recycling Systems, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-studying-options-for.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 1 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Inspects Fast Food Restaurants this Month, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/surprise-visits-sudden-inspections-of.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 22 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Building Section Undergoes Evaluation, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-municipality-building-section.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 19 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Continues Rigorous Health and Hygiene Campaign, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-continues-rigorous-health-and.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 18 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Celebrates Arab Environment Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-celebrates-arab-environment.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 16 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Celebrates Bread with the World, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-celebrates-bread-with-world.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Launches New Speedy Services, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-municipality-launches-new.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-81353891281121424622012-03-01T10:54:00.003+04:002012-03-01T10:56:18.871+04:00MOU Signed Between Fujairah Natural Resources and Arab Industrial Development and Mining<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwLCf9oYnbRVWSkmeitM93hWnZ5lwb0pNlXscbFAbFWhNkbMBW-BIo-57dlvIU56sVvZNW90xYEQ0OkxaMpuZxuSwBwpFTz3-3vWmOPcFExDuwcjaDSMzmQDdgwDNRvjUPxFYq5H48vmg/s1600/Signing.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwLCf9oYnbRVWSkmeitM93hWnZ5lwb0pNlXscbFAbFWhNkbMBW-BIo-57dlvIU56sVvZNW90xYEQ0OkxaMpuZxuSwBwpFTz3-3vWmOPcFExDuwcjaDSMzmQDdgwDNRvjUPxFYq5H48vmg/s400/Signing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714818687109425058" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">New Understanding</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">On 29 February 2012, His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Fujairah Natural Resources Establishment and the Arab Industrial Development and Mining Organization.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Signatories<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The MOU was signed by H.E. Eng. Mohamed Saif Al Afkham, Chairman of the Fujairah Natural Resources Establishment and H.E. Mohamed bin Yousif, Director General of the Arab Industrial Development and Mining Organization.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Background<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Mr. Al Afkham said the MOU arises from the existing cooperation between institutions, bodies and Arab organizations in the field of earth sciences and mineral resources, using aspects of modern technology.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Aims<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Afkham elaborated on the aims of the MOU which include the following:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To develop and share studies and research on mineral wealth and earth sciences<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To work together to build databases for geological and metallurgical information<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To train personnel in different fields through the exchange of field trips and technical visits<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To organize conferences, seminars and workshops<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To exchange information on seismic and volcanic activity and natural disasters<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To coordinate a plan for investing the data from the digital geological mining map<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To stimulate cooperative Arab mining investments<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ To raise environmental awareness in the areas of earth sciences, mineral resources and the world of quality mining investments<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi (top right), the Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The MOU was signed by H.E. Eng. Mohamed Saif Al Afkham (seated at right), Chairman of the Fujairah Natural Resources Establishment and H.E. Mohamed bin Yousif (seated at left), Director General of the Arab Industrial Development and Mining Organization. H. E. Salem Al Zahmi and a number of officials were present at the signing.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-21414468516465350622012-02-29T20:57:00.005+04:002012-02-29T21:04:54.246+04:00Fujairah Teacher to Participate in 3rd Abu Dhabi International Triathlon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc3SqNwtDtQOw_boOCRy4S2WfG61_fmGq8RsNb_VYqYN215FcpXnhCuO6-3cQrgBW-6QamPJvySrMvtN9_dqdk7gguCIffJViI8lp6V5ID6T-0Mh7iM_RtLvVS7-LQlYd1vboTank4xdx/s1600/sean+finishing+IM+regensburg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc3SqNwtDtQOw_boOCRy4S2WfG61_fmGq8RsNb_VYqYN215FcpXnhCuO6-3cQrgBW-6QamPJvySrMvtN9_dqdk7gguCIffJViI8lp6V5ID6T-0Mh7iM_RtLvVS7-LQlYd1vboTank4xdx/s400/sean+finishing+IM+regensburg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714604222875525794" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah Triathlete</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=197322670367331&set=a.197321687034096.32619.176154102484188&type=3&theater">Sean James</a></b> (pictured) teacher at the HCT—Fujairah Men’s College, is taking part in the long course (40-44 age group) of the Abu Dhabi International triathlon, this Saturday, 3 March 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Blue Ribbon Event<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">There are a number of different distances to choose from but the hardest and the ‘Blue Ribbon’ event is The Long Course.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Competitors commence at the corniche with a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3 km swim</b> in the sea. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After swapping goggles for bikes, they <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">ride 200 kms</b> on a route that crosses islands and turns around at the Formula One Track at Yas Marina to head back towards the Emirates Palace. This lap is done twice. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the temperature climbs the competitors change their bikes for running shoes and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">run 20 kms</b> to the finish.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Times<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">While many are happy to simply finish, which may take over twelve hours, the professional athletes are expected to take a little under seven hours.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2011, the men’s first and second places were taken by Belgian athletes. The top three were separated by less than 40 seconds over the entire distance.</div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">In the women’s triathlon, the British competitors (see Chrissie Wellington, UK and World Champion pictured) have been dominant at all triathlon distances. At Abu Dhabi in 2011, they came first and third.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtnPVAT-88V8roHjWEYJdVUlTpnd0xL7aJ1e7VJRNbV_zqkp2kaS3QtVvno9TjPcB2B0fRoVPO59cT8RQXqRUr22UBrxLar6nuD0tDauYyUmGE-JvxLF1cTcHzPnTKQbMSsb0YE5hAo10/s400/chrissie+wellington+uk+WChamp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714603857937985634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Big Purse! Big Names!<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has one of the largest purses in the sport and it always attracts big names. This year there will be 24 world champions competing. One of the favourites is Faris Al Sultan (his bike is pictured below), a resident of the UAE who lives and trains in this country. In 2005 he was World Champion at the Ironman Distance and he can often be seen riding around Dubai and Abu Dhabi with his strong team.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTHySRdVup8MlobzIRdNm5lNrmCpHSgahtlVNma-GkLov-YQgBxzGa7fmXkBmFxyQRH-9wXri4ecZhHTESP4lTvYjx5qM2Van39iwvrMwX1q1Yw4l6IYoNjB9ranpoU5jMd6TV_mdicq4/s400/faris+alsultans+bike.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714603491192564610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px; " /><div></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Follow the Action<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">If you can’t get to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, follow the action online, especially via social media. The first wave of Elite athletes enters the water at 6.40am.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdGsj6BLki2H912_zf6snfg6vEHABi_r_OUyppDggvabj0RZlF34ce5eu16N-jzmUXfOrEy8ffa99uOmv3hELOZa-98uMqdDASIVXbvZ2uHJICwFapDavpbBiOzYIZDWdM7qxOO9gIa49/s400/typical+swim+start.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714603069334637026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 238px; " /><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Get behind Sean James as he represents Fujairah.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Follow on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/AbuDhabiTri">Twitter</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Follow on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/abudhabitriathlon">Facebook</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Follow on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AbuDhabiTriathlon">YouTube</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Get more information from this web site<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Sean James in conversation with Fujairah in Focus.</i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photographs are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div></div></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-85812761684135055372012-02-29T20:07:00.003+04:002012-02-29T20:11:32.680+04:00Celebrating Peace and Harmony Through Classical Music in Fujairah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccTTQTvuCRt4cBXIIzV7Fg-75r5FsILz_TC7O18KXA0vrgBFvF9hsJ3QTO5bo-P3idyH1C2Sm4OWowkAC3f6U7G-EgrQX5VoATGPY1Bhwa8Lqsrioird9uASElJ3UkxdjryaPEpdIT0_S/s1600/Peace+Festival.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccTTQTvuCRt4cBXIIzV7Fg-75r5FsILz_TC7O18KXA0vrgBFvF9hsJ3QTO5bo-P3idyH1C2Sm4OWowkAC3f6U7G-EgrQX5VoATGPY1Bhwa8Lqsrioird9uASElJ3UkxdjryaPEpdIT0_S/s400/Peace+Festival.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714590760230877506" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The 8<sup>th</sup> Emirates International Peace Music Festival will hold a celebration of peace and harmony in Fujairah at 8pm on 4 April 2012, as part of this year’s Abu Dhabi Festival (11 March-6 April 2012).</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Together with an elite group of international child virtuosos from the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra along with the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Premiere Music College of Prague, Czech Republic and talented musicians from Korea, will tour Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Fujairah.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The tour will provide young musicians a performance platform and provide communities of the UAE access to quality classical music. Hopefully this will contribute to the growth of the practice and enjoyment of classical music in the UAE.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Details<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The 8<sup>th</sup> Emirates International Peace Music Festival will be held:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Date and Time: At 8pm on 4 April 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Venue: The Cultural Centre at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development Centre in Fujairah.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More information and flyers will follow later from the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://www.admaf.org/en">Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: This picture is from an earlier Emirates International Peace Music Festival.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-56460167023275000012012-02-29T15:33:00.004+04:002012-02-29T15:39:58.676+04:00Concorde Fujairah Hotel Launches Wild Mountain Experience in Bithnah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymC4JBmeRupaLa2nbOud75NT7WpCLCGR58m75ToP32Z43LXmdileDS8S5_4YVIgtjaEuUKdhRcLhVDueGpyPscz3BLfW73UE0a8EOsfENXEfQpVXCgmk0aqf1wHrsCEXw1Uhvw8V082dx/s1600/IMG_2720.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymC4JBmeRupaLa2nbOud75NT7WpCLCGR58m75ToP32Z43LXmdileDS8S5_4YVIgtjaEuUKdhRcLhVDueGpyPscz3BLfW73UE0a8EOsfENXEfQpVXCgmk0aqf1wHrsCEXw1Uhvw8V082dx/s400/IMG_2720.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714520576097470946" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The Concorde Fujairah Hotel has developed a partnership with a farm owner in Bithnah, Fujairah that will give to hotel guests, Fujairah residents and tourists the opportunity of enjoying an authentic Arabian experience in the wadi (valley) surrounded by soaring mountains.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Mountain Experience</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Announcing this new partnership, Concorde’s General Manager, Mohamed Fekry said the Bithnah experience is a first for Fujairah and possibly the UAE. Fekry said, “There are many places in the UAE where people can go into the desert but the Bithnah partnership will give people a mountain experience.”<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Bithnah is only 13 kilometres from Fujairah but, enveloped in the wadi by high mountains, one feels a thousand miles away from your everyday life.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Mountain Features</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The owner of the farm property, Ali Musabah Al Kaabi (along with his family), has been developing new features in recent years. Being an Arabian horse enthusiast, he has a horse stud with riding facilities, camels kept mainly for racing, a gazelle and oryx enclosure and a number of birds such as doves, peacocks, chickens.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ali is completing the construction of two bed and breakfast places made from the rocks in the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">wadi</i> but with contemporary finishings, including a swimming pool out the front.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">A number of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">‘arish</i> (huts made from palm trees) and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">sablah</i> (shelters) are dotted around the property to give protection from the sun while offering wonderful views.<o:p></o:p></p><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCCz2D1WaSWbZWBrU_QZpcxz3PpsxyUy_NBbgLedjo97LaM548AX8KoBB_3nQJS1O3tNmWcLgOdMaYwvaNyRyBqI4DCfOvCKYODdqYQPEWFL57Jk7wajdSNN7Mlx9a5bv1Qu755HfQkkc/s400/20120214_Concorde-AlBithnahCamp-eFlyer%2528EN%2529-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714520133635218914" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px; " /></div><div></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Tour Timings and Cost<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The main tour (minimum of four people) will be of three to four hours duration with pick up time between 3.30pm-4.00pm at the Concorde Fujairah Hotel car park and drop off at the same location between 9.30pm-10.00pm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Such a tour could include a visit (on the way) to the historic Al Bithnah Fort, a look around the gardens and orchard, the viewing and riding of the camels, the horses and other animals.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ZzrJtufBwLhjG3Aa2rGHq7FXInqd8-ND5dmNLCfOBgX5Wh5-90oHlHyBsokpHBovs9i5IMgdNQKMDWbbrESwmcaw-EY2DZRLNEAkSJF6GXbevgNNQEOqcdUVL7pApDKPO1MYLUbPIu49/s400/20120214_Concorde-AlBithnahCamp-eFlyer%2528AR%2529-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714519620232303346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px; " /><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">A game of volleyball is one of the sporting activities on offer before enjoying a sumptuous meal, a shisha, henna painting and the wearing of traditional Emirati clothing (for photo opportunities). Apart from these activities, people may well want to sit and relax or go for a strenuous mountain walk to the top of the ridge to catch a magnificent view.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The all-inclusive price for this tour is 175 AED per person.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Other Excursions<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The versatility of the Bithnah property is immense and in addition to the above tour there could be many other possibilities such as the following:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Daytime picnics for families, cultural clubs, businesses<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Overnight camping<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Serious mountain climbing<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Retreats for management and staff, leadership teams<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ School and College visits to learn about Emirati culture, Fujairah landscape, history that goes back to the Iron Age<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Photographer’s excursions<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The sky is the limit. Dream about how you and your group might avail yourself of the benefits of Bithnah’s wild mountains. Present your proposal to the Concorde.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah Enterprise<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Earlier this year, His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, visited this Bithnah farm and was impressed with all the new features aimed at introducing residents and tourists to the ancient Emirati heritage.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The partnership between Bithnah Wild Mountains and the Concorde Fujairah Hotel is a creative one and an expression of the entrepreneurial spirit that is alive in Fujairah.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Take a Look<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Some pictures to give an idea of what to see and do on a Bithnah tour are included in this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.396945733664365.111373.120993984592876&type=3&l=adbe6bc197">photo album</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More About the Concorde Fujairah Hotel<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Take a Look at the Concorde’s <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=273191982710009&set=a.273190272710180.80324.243333739029167&type=1&theater">Friday Brunch</a></b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=365830373446169&set=a.262455693783638.78246.243333739029167&type=1&theater">Queen of Shisha</a></b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=365042183524988&set=a.262455693783638.78246.243333739029167&type=1&theater">Pasta Night</a></b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=362721127090427&set=a.262455693783638.78246.243333739029167&type=1&theater">Rodeo Grill Night</a></b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=362062223822984&set=a.262455693783638.78246.243333739029167&type=1&theater">Seafood Fiesta Night</a></b>, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355448544484352&set=a.262455693783638.78246.243333739029167&type=1&theater">Swimming Pools</a></b>, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=354599157902624&set=a.262455693783638.78246.243333739029167&type=1&theater">Walkway to the Wedding Hall</a></b> and more, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.259933740702500.77692.243333739029167&type=3">Belle View Restaurant</a></b>, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.259932617369279.77691.243333739029167&type=3">Samakino Seafood Restaurant</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Meet the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.309852559043951.88447.243333739029167&type=1">Concorde Fujairah Hotel Staff</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Take a Look at the Concorde Fujairah Hotel <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.365865443442662.98700.243333739029167&type=1">Spa and Fitness Centre</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.337598042936069.93559.243333739029167&type=1">First Impressions</a></b> are Vital at the Concorde.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Concorde Fujairah Hotel: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.298825020146705.86834.243333739029167&type=3">Location! Location! Location!</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The New <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.315107878518419.89071.243333739029167&type=3">Dubai to Fujairah Express Road</a></b> and the Concorde Fujairah Hotel.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Concorde <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.327095717319635.91007.243333739029167&type=3">Kitchen Turns into a Classroom</a></b> for Fujairah Children.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Check out the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.307058535990020.87980.243333739029167&type=3">Concorde Fujairah Hotel Web Site</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.305836806112193.87800.243333739029167&type=3">Developing the Staff</a></b> at the Concorde Fujairah Hotel.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Contact Details<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Concorde Fujairah Hotel <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Concorde-Fujairah-Hotel/243333739029167">Facebook Page</a></b> for daily news and happenings.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Concorde Fujairah Hotel <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://www.concordefujairah.com/">Web Site</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Phone: +971 (9) 224 9000<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Email: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="mailto:info@concordefujairah.com">info@concordefujairah.com</a></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-90905174349657889022012-02-29T11:51:00.002+04:002012-02-29T11:56:05.710+04:00HCT—Fujairah Hosts Events With Significant Community Focus<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvl6QXw_PF4q43KOFhYEcAsme0Z0cUofQMKXCfgyJqgPJk4snjY3lYF-fvuwFDSghxb9iRYBJ7xzrc26k2Uw5FSBqGVtjvj3XZlb3P1AiHxVRPDroCVF5rvJL3OWLPYH6bwNFJOrOuRF0/s1600/HCT+Press+Conference.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvl6QXw_PF4q43KOFhYEcAsme0Z0cUofQMKXCfgyJqgPJk4snjY3lYF-fvuwFDSghxb9iRYBJ7xzrc26k2Uw5FSBqGVtjvj3XZlb3P1AiHxVRPDroCVF5rvJL3OWLPYH6bwNFJOrOuRF0/s400/HCT+Press+Conference.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714462403329022946" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://fjw.hct.ac.ae/">HCT—Fujairah</a></b> has announced (28 February 2012) some important community events.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Olympics in Fujairah<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">On Wednesday 29 February, HCT—Fujairah is hosting the ‘Olympics of the Mind’ for teams from several local high schools. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The students will engage in an Engineering Challenge and a General Knowledge Quiz before having a tour of the College and working on some team building exercises.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Over 80 students are expected to attend the ‘Olympics of the Mind’ at the following places and times:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b>Fujairah Men’s College: 8am-1pm on Wednesday 29 February (today!)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b>Fujairah Women’s College: 8.30am-2pm on Wednesday 29 February (today!)</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Open Day—Thursday 1 March<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The annual HCT—Fujairah event this year will celebrate the HCT—Fujairah community.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">All faculty, staff, students, family members, community board members, prospective students and their families are invited to attend and inspect their College.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The event has been so named to highlight and foster the growing partnership between the HCT—Fujairah Colleges and the community.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">There will be displays, activities for children, HCT—Fujairah entertainment, tours, a light supper, Program Choice information and door prizes.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b>Fujairah Men’s College: 5pm-8pm on Thursday 1 March 2012<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b>Fujairah Women’s College: 4pm-7pm on Thursday 1 March 2012<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><b> </b></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Program Choice Fair—Sunday 4 March<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The annual HCT—Fujairah Program Choice Fair gives all Foundation students at both campuses the chance to peruse individual program booths, a variety of displays and some classrooms in order to understand the benefits of each program of study and the topics that they cover.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b>Fujairah Men’s College: 12pm-2pm on Sunday 4 March 2012<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b>Fujairah Women’s College: 12pm-4pm on Sunday 4 March 2012</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More News from HCT—Fujairah</b> (which reflects the community spirit)<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">HCT—Fujairah Students Explore Life in East Coast Wadis, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/hctfujairah-students-explore-life-in.html">FIF</a></b>, 26 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Networking for Budding Entrepreneurs in Fujairah, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/networking-for-budding-entrepreneurs-in.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 20 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Safe Driving Campaign Begins at HCT—Fujairah Women’s College, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/safe-driving-campaign-begins-at_14.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 14 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Men’s College (HCT) Establishes New Field Studies Course, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-mens-college-hct-establishes.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 14 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: HCT staff addressing yesterday’s Press Conference.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-73687750108594040822012-02-29T08:05:00.003+04:002012-02-29T08:07:39.102+04:00Fujairah Mosque Influenced by Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCC7VX68nWq0DScpWsa4X2KZGFLMfKZUEEQ7zh04oyIBxaHKHtHcdU2jmI6nbgNPw0SsqOv99TSulEsnC8g8VIT28XVsKDp_cWresPDB_gPUUgyrzJ1srfEXifTTIXbpjxbP0w9sUTxa3U/s1600/IMG_2763.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCC7VX68nWq0DScpWsa4X2KZGFLMfKZUEEQ7zh04oyIBxaHKHtHcdU2jmI6nbgNPw0SsqOv99TSulEsnC8g8VIT28XVsKDp_cWresPDB_gPUUgyrzJ1srfEXifTTIXbpjxbP0w9sUTxa3U/s400/IMG_2763.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714404344045564066" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The Sheikh Zayed Mosque being constructed in Fujairah is influenced greatly by the design of Istanbul’s S<span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande";font-family:";color:black;">ü</span>leymaniye Mosque in terms of its size, tall and slender minarets, the many domes and spacious courtyard.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The original S<span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande";font-family:";color:black;">ü</span>leymaniye Mosque (it was ravaged by fire in 1660) was ordered by Sultan S<span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande";font-family:";color:black;">ü</span>leyman who saw himself as a ‘second Solomon’, through his building of such a magnificent place of worship.<span style="font-family:Georgia;mso-bidi-font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#262626;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">At this stage of the construction in Fujairah, although the minarets and domes are incomplete, one can appreciate their style and get a good idea of the mosque’s characteristic features.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Take a Look<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Some photos of the mosque taken on 28 February 2012 are posted in this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.167529679939306.45718.120993984592876&type=3&l=369735ceb9">photo album</a></b>, along with earlier pictures.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Latest Photos and Report on Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/latest-photos-and-report-on-sheikh.html">FIF</a></b>, 28 October 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Check out the Progress of Fujairah’s New Mosque, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2010/10/check-out-progress-of-fujairahs-new.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 28 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Foundation Laid and Walls Rising on the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/04/foundation-laid-and-walls-rising-on.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 2 April 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Large Mosque Rising in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2010/06/large-mosque-rising-in-fujairah-uae.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 6 June 2010.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news updates, resources and photos about Fujairah are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: A photo taken this week (28 February 2012) of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-3153635235158010342012-02-29T05:21:00.002+04:002012-02-29T05:26:06.701+04:00Fujairah Terry Fox Run a Personal Experience of Loss and Hope<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjbXBPQHdGoyEYZTOblyGIfXp8jrzfSAqGgTZ52hhtc6uuZPNTEcYnJdFiBRBlLzmZ-_9MU36vTePB5_gOW90J9Q8ORdN1S6FsgobtyNUmiBCXUCslt8tKXC3dVIW238rRsMal6uncZ0i/s1600/Lebanese+couple.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjbXBPQHdGoyEYZTOblyGIfXp8jrzfSAqGgTZ52hhtc6uuZPNTEcYnJdFiBRBlLzmZ-_9MU36vTePB5_gOW90J9Q8ORdN1S6FsgobtyNUmiBCXUCslt8tKXC3dVIW238rRsMal6uncZ0i/s400/Lebanese+couple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714361971737772386" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>The 2<sup>nd</sup> Fujairah Terry Fox Run on Saturday 25 February was a fund-raiser and a <b><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-terry-fox-run-raises-money-for.html">community-builder</a> </b>but for many it was an intensely personal experience.</i></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><i><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p><i></i></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><i>Riyad Kamato, who lost his wife to cancer and Giscard Zghaib, who proudly wore a picture of his mother who died from cancer in 2007, <b><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-statement-of-hope-on-fujairah.html">both came from Lebanon</a></b> to join the Fujairah Terry Fox Run.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150588952327956&set=o.120993984592876&type=1&theater">Khalid Farid</a></b>, who lost a kidney and part of his hip to cancer, walked the Fujairah Terry Fox Run on crutches.<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><i> </i></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><i>Moza Al Kendi, HCT—Fujairah student, currently doing work experience with the Al Khaleej newspaper, reflects in this article on what the Fujairah Terry Fox Run meant to her:<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><i> </i></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">I was happy to see the second Terry Fox Run in Fujairah for I love the idea of organizing an activity for cancer research. Such activities happen regularly in other countries but they are rarely found in Arab countries. Why?<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">In 2004 my beloved father passed away because of cancer and less than two months before his death he attended a funeral of one of our relatives who also died of cancer. I saw a terrible sadness in his eyes after his return from the funeral, as he knew that he would follow soon and he didn’t want to die.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">When my father was diagnosed with cancer I remembered my grandfather who died of cancer. He died years before my father and mother married so we grew up not knowing our grandfather.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Accepting the idea of my father’s death was not easy to handle and on the day he died my faith almost did not exist. It took me years to get my faith back. You could never feel normal about your father’s death because it is impossible. Hearing the word ‘cancer’ brings fear and we all wait for the day when cancer will be a minor sickness that can be treated very easily.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Terry Fox knew that he was coming to an end in this life but he thought about the future that he would not be part of. His consideration for people made his idea globally practiced. For those who believe in God, you can know when God loves a person and Terry Fox is an example of a blessed guy who’s going to be remembered by people around the world. For those who believe in humanity, you can see that making good for all people without any preference is totally better than the hypocrisy of making good for some people and ignoring the rest of them, based on certain political or religious reasons.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Take a Look<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Some photos taken by Moza Al Kendi at the Fujairah Terry Fox Run are posted in this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.330914160292287.89673.100001211182655&type=1&l=06b2894c98">photo album</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More From Moza<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Reflections on the New Emirates Natural History Group in Fujairah, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/reflections-on-new-emirates-natural.html">FIF</a></b>, 13 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More on the Fujairah Terry Fox Run 2012<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Terry Fox Run Raises Money for Cancer Research and Builds Community, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-terry-fox-run-raises-money-for.html">FIF</a></b>, 25 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Making a Statement of Hope on the Fujairah Terry Fox Run, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-statement-of-hope-on-fujairah.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 24 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Banks, Companies, Hotels, Schools Involved in Fujairah Terry Fox Run, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/banks-companies-hotels-schools-involved.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 23 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: Moza Al Kendi’s photograph of Giscard Zghaib, who proudly wore a picture of his mother who died from cancer in 2007 and Riyad Kamato, who lost his wife to cancer, walking in the 2<sup>nd</sup> Fujairah Terry Fox Run.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-22667789477406136792012-02-26T12:20:00.005+04:002012-02-26T12:30:21.760+04:00HCT—Fujairah Students Explore Life in East Coast Wadis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp_hFw6ss8rqHP-ZvjhWY9VJzJYbLYg1aM7fEJ68Dgwo4K3p-9gowCXz4k8GGA1tBekdi6vt7mmMvFAkV39vkJyNVAwiekBhrgZ8ySXuMqssgIH0A8aVgSU-LLsQgPowfPu2a4FEppk-7/s1600/female+students+learning+about+their+heritage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp_hFw6ss8rqHP-ZvjhWY9VJzJYbLYg1aM7fEJ68Dgwo4K3p-9gowCXz4k8GGA1tBekdi6vt7mmMvFAkV39vkJyNVAwiekBhrgZ8ySXuMqssgIH0A8aVgSU-LLsQgPowfPu2a4FEppk-7/s400/female+students+learning+about+their+heritage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713357746792225426" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Article and photos submitted by Sean James, staff member at HCT—Fujairah.</i></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Recently the men and women of the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-mens-college-hct-establishes.html">Field Studies course</a></b> at the Fujairah Men’s College spent a day discovering what life existed in the wadis of the UAE East Coast.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">At first glance these dry valleys seem devoid of life but as you look closer you find a whole new world.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Wadi Creation</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Wadis are caused by natural processes such as the movement of the surface of the earth and erosion by wind and water. They often follow watercourses and, as a result, are a source of sustainability for people living in rural areas and many species of plants and fauna can be found such as oleander.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Use of Wadis</b></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">A traditional use of the wadi is as a travelling route between towns and villages and as a result, important archaeological remains can be found. Wadi Hayl is a site of national importance for its petrolglyphs which are carvings or lines on a rock, possibly made by prehistoric people.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The impact of humans is also very evident with water being controlled by falaj or irrigation channels. It is to these wadis that our classroom laboratory has relocated for the next couple of weeks.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqhcw5JgXtdCPPT0yCkJCXCXMIBCqiR7bc0w9J1bqWAkm7qfelKPlJ7eXAiAMPA4y30bOscvcsgUo0mj6ZRDylsNAvGnqujKgoPUaKtbH_YpR1QZKvN89g1nMV3x7h2-3tIn1WZv_Huph/s400/male+students+from+FMC+exploring+wadi+hayl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713357395743510258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Field Education</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Over 40 students visited Hayl Fort and Al Bithnah farm to observe firsthand what their country is all about and some of its history. What they found both surprised and excited them.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The opportunity to learn and have fun outside of the classroom environment is new to many of the students but equipped with their FMC Ecology workbooks they unearthed many new skills that are clearly transferable to their engineering studies.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHyihSXRaRJdTSxltFRKDOnxIJRI8VPNxUgM5Rs0f1ItpXoAPeJVaYNOI-IiRHcSDic1tpemQDG60hAqO_EF50xGrTqz9ZNa4Kxm3AxFyvqbtsSSs09WyFEXvMKEo4ly3HdfJabRbhJuk/s400/the+old+palace+at+hayl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713357033961555650" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><div></div><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Introduced as a new key module this semester, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-mens-college-hct-establishes.html">Field Studies—Ecology of the UAE’s East Coast</a></b> is proving very popular and successful at the Fujairah Men’s College. In addition to the increase in energy and motivation of students, links with other subjects such as English, Information Systems and Business make it a vital part of the integration process to produce well-rounded graduates from the HCT system.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4f74B8qgUXtmmjhdY8s8O98-VajbOvpYU-sjltBteW3d1VW_f1_nCF6eZPvvBqirMUgTW4f6xWUICvhSXqjkIyPz56DmMkiVgL7wYM_nefzE-ZZ7YSh2y1z2yYWUuLW1-PV4uWHyw0rkV/s400/fun+at+al+bithna+fort.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713356554320983730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More HCT News<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Networking for Budding Entrepreneurs in Fujairah, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/networking-for-budding-entrepreneurs-in.html">FIF</a></b>, 20 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Safe Driving Campaign Begins at HCT—Fujairah Women’s College, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/safe-driving-campaign-begins-at_14.html">FIF</a></b>, 14 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Men’s College (HCT) Establishes New Field Studies Course, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-mens-college-hct-establishes.html">FIF</a></b>, 14 February 2012.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Images from top to bottom: Female students learning about their heritage; Male students from FMC exploring Wadi Hayl; The old palace at Hayl; Fun at Al Bithnah Fort.</p> <!--EndFragment--></div></div></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-55972784416479548392012-02-25T22:08:00.002+04:002012-02-25T22:10:04.037+04:00Fujairah Terry Fox Run Raises Money for Cancer Research and Builds Community<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50CuGWqAkpx7eIrQ6KnsAv_HIU06Q373UhJombXyjiDVtK_0Yeg2mBrWIDC-GaNkM5wmAWquH5nyFBuoJtLT8PWsjuf7yzL5tmOrKYRFW0yR6EXF8ZZR0O-Xa2Ha_yxPZE1EHU_VwAxye/s1600/Limbering+Up.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50CuGWqAkpx7eIrQ6KnsAv_HIU06Q373UhJombXyjiDVtK_0Yeg2mBrWIDC-GaNkM5wmAWquH5nyFBuoJtLT8PWsjuf7yzL5tmOrKYRFW0yR6EXF8ZZR0O-Xa2Ha_yxPZE1EHU_VwAxye/s400/Limbering+Up.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713136984144669874" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">This is a press release issued in Arabic and English by the Organizing Committee of the 2nd Fujairah Terry Fox Run.</i></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Patron and Partners<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Under the patronage of His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Higher Colleges of Technology—Fujairah in collaboration with community partners, organized the second annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope in Fujairah, UAE.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The event was held on Saturday 25 February 2012. Registration took place online but a registration desk also opened at 7.30am. The run/walk/ride commenced at 9.10am after speeches and warm up exercises to loosen the limbs.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Welcome<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">HCT—Fujairah Director, Dr. Dave Pelham, welcomed people to the gathering as well as two special guests who made brief speeches: Kris Panday, the Canadian Consul General from Dubai and Dr. Frank Branicki, of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the UAEU in Al Ain.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Increase in Groups<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Organizing Committee was pleased with the increased participation from volunteer groups and businesses, many of whom donated refreshments for the hungry participants at the finishing line.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Strong Community Spirit<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Families with children and baby strollers, children and adults with skateboards, rollerblades and bicycles all participated. Children enjoyed having their faces painted and many women had their hands hennaed. The Fujairah Media had arranged lively music to help create a vibrant atmosphere. There was a strong sense of community and a delight in doing something positive about cancer.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Statistics<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">This year nearly 700 people participated in the run, which represents a 64% increase over last year’s inaugural event.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Thus far 50,000 AED has been received (individuals and groups may still make their donations), which represents an increase of 68% over last year’s contributions.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Thanks<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The HCT—Fujairah, who supplied the chief organizers, extends thanks to all partners: Fujairah Port, Fujairah Media, Fujairah Municipality, Fujairah Police, Fujairah Medical District, Fujairah Refinery Company LTD, National Bank of Fujairah, Fujairah Rotana Resort and Spa, Hilton Fujairah, Fujairah Asia Power Company, Fujairah in Focus and Fujairah Observer for their active role in making this event possible.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Shukran<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Appreciation is given to those who provided support, assistance and refreshments: Coral Suites Hotel, Anamel, Takatof, Subway, Grab n’ Go, Oasis Water, The Community Police Department and individual volunteers.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Shukran Jazeelan<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Special thanks once again to the Fujairah General Headquarters of Police and the Traffic Department for their wonderful coordination and for ensuring the security of the area and the safety of the people.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Take a Look<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Some photos taken by <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jov666">Jovin Job C</a></b>, IT staff worker at HCT—Fujairah, have been posted in this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.196760033756928.32477.176154102484188&type=1">photo album</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Other news and photos can be found in the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-Terry-Fox-Run/176154102484188">Fujairah Terry Fox Run Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Making a Statement of Hope on the Fujairah Terry Fox Run, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-statement-of-hope-on-fujairah.html">FIF</a></b>, 24 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Banks, Companies, Hotels, Schools Involved in Fujairah Terry Fox Run, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/banks-companies-hotels-schools-involved.html">FIF</a></b>, 23 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: Participants limbering up before the run along the Fujairah Corniche. (Photo by Jovin Job C)<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-35871525072893925622012-02-24T14:01:00.003+04:002012-02-24T14:10:04.259+04:00Making a Statement of Hope on the Fujairah Terry Fox Run<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1RTvfoyeEmpJ99d-4fYboeGiOkMv2hpj6kuOFoogUTzCJUx8CQSK0I9yb4ZnOForqqY-PtS_kw3LTigQxdYM2sWIVK0HPTgENe20UOEdf1Eb2egwXRRZJQ6aQ2K-7mouVgLpOVr1V8UO/s1600/Two+men+from+Lebanon.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1RTvfoyeEmpJ99d-4fYboeGiOkMv2hpj6kuOFoogUTzCJUx8CQSK0I9yb4ZnOForqqY-PtS_kw3LTigQxdYM2sWIVK0HPTgENe20UOEdf1Eb2egwXRRZJQ6aQ2K-7mouVgLpOVr1V8UO/s400/Two+men+from+Lebanon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712640405832528114" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Many residents from Fujairah and the other emirates will be participating in the 2<sup>nd</sup> Fujairah Terry Fox Run along the Fujairah Corniche tomorrow (25 February 2012) but two people from Lebanon have arrived to join in this event.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Riyad Kamato (father of Rodolphe Kamato, Sports and Activities Coordinator at HCT—Fujairah Men’s College) lost his wife (Rodolphe’s mother) to cancer in early 1999 after a 20-year battle with cancer. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Giscard Zghaib, (Rodolphe’s good friend), lost his 65 year old mother to cancer in 2007 after a long struggle.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">These two men have come from Lebanon to be part of this charity and they will be wearing their names on their shirts.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">While Riyad and Giscard have lost loved ones, their participation in the Fujairah Terry Fox Run is a statement of hope, that one day, scientists will find the cure to this disease.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">With all the money raised tomorrow going to fund cancer research in the UAE, every dirham that’s given and every step that is taken are small, yet significant signs of hope.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Are You Running/Walking/Rollerblading?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">It’s not too late to participate in the Fujairah Terry Fox Run that starts at 9.00am at the Hilton Hotel end of the Fujairah Corniche.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah Terry Fox Run Details<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ The 2<sup>nd</sup> Terry Fox Run/Walk/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195109480588650&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Ride horses</b></a>/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=176598515773080&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Rollerblade</b></a> will commence at 9am on the Fujairah Corniche, over from the Sadaf restaurant.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ The Corniche will be closed from 7.00am approximately. <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=196214690478129&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=1&theater">Parking</a></b> details.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Free registration can be undertaken online at <a href="http://bit.ly/xrVgOn"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">this link</b></a> as well as downloading a pledge form to get others to give while you run.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ There is no pressure to walk more than a few steps but some will walk/run the short 3 km course, others the 5km course and still others the 10 kms course. See the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=194224950677103&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">courses illustrated</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ T-shirts are available from Lulu and Carrefour Thursday and Friday (6-10pm) and will be available at the registration desk on Saturday morning. Further <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195401910559407&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">information</b></a> and a photo.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ If you have registered you may want to Check In and get a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195410853891846&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">sticker</b></a> to wear.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ If you have a certificate from running last year or somewhere else, bring it along and get another <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195102463922685&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">sticker</b></a> for it, otherwise you will be presented with a new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195100010589597&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">certificate</b></a> this year as your record of participation.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Children and pets are welcome and encouraged to participate. There will be <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=191027197663545&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">face painting</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=196232467143018&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=1&theater">henna painting</a> </b>and other attractive activities.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Thanks to Takatof for having a team of people to serve as volunteers along with the HCT. There will be guides and drink stations.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More Information<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More information or the opportunity to ask a question is posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-Terry-Fox-Run/176154102484188"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah Terry Fox Run Facebook Page</b></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Banks, Companies, Hotels, Schools Involved in Fujairah Terry Fox Run, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/banks-companies-hotels-schools-involved.html">FIF</a></b>, 23 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: (from left to right) Riyad Kamato and Giscard Zghaib, who have come from Lebanon to participate in the Fujairah Terry Fox Run. Look out for them tomorrow and extend to them your ‘salaams’.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-71414509548569944752012-02-23T22:00:00.002+04:002012-02-23T22:01:32.188+04:00Hundreds Participate in Fujairah Clean Up Campaign<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSqXYRC70yL-l9RTjbKpRteIpEq3kYa693glIycyhJ4PK3lyDVeeBk9I4EO5Q5cm2hSO9LBGRA_N5ycsemMDNmWy8wtFjNhUDZqrxvzbLUK7sX8kS7vOjavrVMEN6VWsUSW9mozrD8QA9/s1600/IMG_2337.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSqXYRC70yL-l9RTjbKpRteIpEq3kYa693glIycyhJ4PK3lyDVeeBk9I4EO5Q5cm2hSO9LBGRA_N5ycsemMDNmWy8wtFjNhUDZqrxvzbLUK7sX8kS7vOjavrVMEN6VWsUSW9mozrD8QA9/s400/IMG_2337.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712392655158701826" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The ‘Our Mountains, Our Beaches, Our Responsibility’ campaign that was launched in Fujairah on Tuesday got underway today (Thursday 23 February 2012) in many locations around the emirate.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Our Mountains<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Bus loads of school students, teachers and workers from the Fujairah Municipality disembarked in Madhab, beyond the Ruler’s Palace and the Heritage Village and at the foot of the majestic mountain environment.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">All participants were issued with a logoed cap, a coat, a pair of gloves and a spacious bag.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Our Beaches<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">After 30-45 minutes the buses went to Umbrella Beach to undertake a beach clean. Other groups were further along the corniche, just south of the Fujairah International Marine Club.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Our Responsibility<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">A bus for Municipality staff and media travelled to Ain Ghamour for a final clean up before having lunch. This area is regularly cleaned by municipality workers but the visit to this area signaled that cleaning up is our responsibility whenever we enjoy its beauty and benefits.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Hands-On Education<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">It’s one thing to have lectures on environmental care but it is another, more effective strategy, to get people active in a hands-on capacity. The experience today confronted participants with the stunning beauty of the Fujairah mountains and beaches and the tragedy of seeing such landscapes littered. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">It was impressive to see such a number of government officials, municipality directors and staff members picking up rubbish, along with the children, and silently leading by example.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Ongoing Campaign<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The campaign started today but it will continue in different Fujairah locations over the next two Thursdays.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The weather was so sensational today that students and municipality staff might be hoping that every Thursday morning is scheduled as a clean up time!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Check the Future Programme<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Download your copy of the programme at <a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3591272/campaign-program-pdf-pdf-february-23-2012-9-22-am-32k?da=y"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">this link</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Launches ‘Our Mountains, Our Beaches, Our Responsibility’, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-municipality-launches-our.html">FIF</a></b>, 23 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Take a Look<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Some photos of Fujairah’s beautiful landscape and willing Clean Up participants are posted in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.392616210763984.110452.120993984592876&type=3&l=06553f9cee">this album</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-17215975892741067902012-02-23T09:03:00.002+04:002012-02-23T09:06:14.392+04:00Banks, Companies, Hotels, Schools Involved in Fujairah Terry Fox Run<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRNqM1S3RG1el2OnUg0b9KUqFfV_LznlHCySIWLQAajQMeXlIHYY1Pv_H9C-bHK-OnQKefsD6r3d2g0khCwDB2hYZv9a4OyDG4s4PfsYdojfD8zXUQgauqTkTK8OvQMUwNNTni9Zz2QfC/s1600/Hamad.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRNqM1S3RG1el2OnUg0b9KUqFfV_LznlHCySIWLQAajQMeXlIHYY1Pv_H9C-bHK-OnQKefsD6r3d2g0khCwDB2hYZv9a4OyDG4s4PfsYdojfD8zXUQgauqTkTK8OvQMUwNNTni9Zz2QfC/s400/Hamad.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712192589129313698" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Individuals and Groups</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">While individuals are currently registering to participate in the 2<sup>nd</sup> Fujairah Terry Fox Run, starting at 9am on Saturday 25 February, there are many corporate initiatives to get groups of people along the Fujairah Corniche.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The rules of the Terry Fox Foundation prohibit the sponsorship of a Terry Fox Run or individuals and companies profiting from the Terry Fox brand.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Many UAE and Fujairah companies, schools, social clubs and hotels, however, are rallying their staff to participate with the express purpose of corporately being engaged in this community event and as an act of solidarity in raising money for cancer research in the UAE.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Staff Encouragement<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">This is the second year that Hamad Jumah Al Ghashmy Zahmi (pictured) has been involved in the Fujairah Terry Fox Run. He has served on the Organizing Committee and as a National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) Branch Manager, Hamad has been encouraging his staff to run and walk.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Social Responsibility<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Hamad explained:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“The NBF has a Committee for Social Responsibility and our branch has two members who serve as members of this national committee. Such a group focuses for staff the importance of being responsible for people in the community. We are actively encouraging our staff to be involved in the Fujairah Terry Fox Run as a way of giving and serving and doing something practical and significant.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Leadership is Crucial<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The leadership of CEOs and General Managers like Hamad’s example is crucial to mobilizing the staff to participate. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">General Manager of the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Concorde-Fujairah-Hotel/243333739029167">Concorde Fujairah Hotel</a></b>, Mohamed Fekry, and General Manager of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeMeridienAlAqah?sk=wall">Le M<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria;mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;">é</span>ridien Resort at Al Aqah</a></b>, Patrick Antaki, have encouraged their respective staff to participate on Saturday as a genuine expression of the way they see the service role not just in the hotel dining room but in the community.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah Terry Fox Run Details<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The 2<sup>nd</sup> Terry Fox Run/Walk/<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195109480588650&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">Ride horses</a></b>/<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=176598515773080&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">Rollerblade</a></b> will commence at 9am on the Fujairah Corniche, over from the Sadaf restaurant.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Corniche will be closed from 7.00am approximately.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Free registration can be undertaken online at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://bit.ly/xrVgOn">this link</a></b> as well as downloading a pledge form to get others to give while you run.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">There is no pressure to walk more than a few steps but some will walk/run the short 3 km course, others the 5km course and still others the 10 kms course. See the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=194224950677103&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">courses illustrated</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">T-shirts are available from Lulu and Carrefour Thursday and Friday (6-10pm) and will be available at the registration desk on Saturday morning. Further <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195401910559407&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">information</a></b> and a photo.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">If you have registered you may want to Check In and get a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195410853891846&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">sticker</a></b> to wear.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">If you have a certificate from running last year or somewhere else, bring it along and get another <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195102463922685&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">sticker</a></b> for it, otherwise you will be presented with a new <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195100010589597&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">certificate</a></b> this year as your record of participation.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Children and pets are welcome and encouraged to participate. There will be <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=191027197663545&set=a.176574179108847.28826.176154102484188&type=3&theater">face painting</a></b> and other attractive activities.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Thanks to Takatof for having a team of people to serve as volunteers along with the HCT. There will be guides and drink stations.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More Information<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More information or the opportunity to ask a question is posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-Terry-Fox-Run/176154102484188">Fujairah Terry Fox Run Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: Hamad Jumah Al Ghashmy Zahmi has been involved in the Fujairah Terry Fox Run in the last two years. He has served on the Organizing Committee and has given leadership to his staff as a National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) Branch Manager (Masafi).<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-48053774420856628912012-02-23T07:45:00.007+04:002012-02-23T07:59:31.738+04:00Fujairah Municipality Launches ‘Our Mountains, Our Beaches, Our Responsibility’<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94tG55T5UJaTrgn_Wg9tEpZeaOv5OAD7E_SI8hx5W-0vlcAc__lecyDHcD44RUCa8f5UJXMKO_G7uAHkNVTzIZR9VvUjTA-SxQ9ewTNsmxaICt1MfdoqHUyYYOKCuJiW9btITflgJRqe-/s1600/Three+leaders.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94tG55T5UJaTrgn_Wg9tEpZeaOv5OAD7E_SI8hx5W-0vlcAc__lecyDHcD44RUCa8f5UJXMKO_G7uAHkNVTzIZR9VvUjTA-SxQ9ewTNsmxaICt1MfdoqHUyYYOKCuJiW9btITflgJRqe-/s400/Three+leaders.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712175520423187906" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Vital Campaign</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Fujairah, His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Department of Public Services and Environment—Health Section of the Fujairah Municipality is organizing a campaign entitled, ‘Our Mountains, Our Beaches, Our Responsibility’.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Campaign Leaders</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The announcement was made at a press conference held 21 February 2012 at the Fujairah Municipality.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The gathering was attended by Mohamed Saif Al Afkham, Director General of the Fujairah Municipality, Salem Al Zahmi, Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, Abdulla Al Hantoubi, Deputy Director of the Fujairah Municipality, Salem Mokassah, Director of the Department of Works and Agriculture, Lt. Ahmad Saeed Al Hashimi, Head of the Community Police at the General directorate of the Fujairah Police, Aseela Al Mualla, Director of the Department of Public Services and the Environment and other heads of departments and sections at the municipality.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Campaign Aims</b></div><div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The campaign aims at cleaning the beaches of Fujairah and its suburbs of waste and environmental pollutants, instilling the value of cleanliness in society and encouraging the maintenance of a clean environment amidst the beaches and mountains of the emirate.<o:p></o:p></p><div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Afkham (pictured below) said at the media conference that the campaign is considered an opportunity to serve the local environment. Such a campaign can be an active contribution in creating a positive change to the marine and mountain environment in Fujairah and the UAE generally. He said that the focus was to remove pollutants and the waste that ruins the beauty of these areas and affects them negatively. The raising of public awareness is a crucial component of this campaign which will also aim to present practical solutions to overcome the dangers that threaten the safety of the local environment.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhNY7LFNqSQOBxlH3vVyZdzK4Onhd7biqpIZeAS32oqz4h3iWK4DWyzcENXMoxavhm1QaAN7ZDL8y2NsA4DJZE3dKoZocMKN9Yabg2xMWbYo6CUXsfzb51Ze-LnYN_pb4-S7weZVmUBVT/s400/IMG_2246.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712175017663961906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Crown Prince Initiative</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Salem Al Zahmi (pictured below), Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, said he was pleased to be representing the Crown Prince, His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, at the launch of this campaign. It is well-known that the Crown Prince takes an active leadership in clean up campaigns and has initiated many other programmes to educate people and encourage greater care of the environment.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gC7fyq-xXbYABb8mQTYfvyx71Kq8lV7Wjbiit13HEbwHkp-B1_b4Hef9V1UJZhOF1p50ktvQiBzXtulSafGcQmyBrcv22P73EC_tIYWSRfWh1ZN3fja4n1lV0_loe-Zu_C-2eGd3dmOJ/s400/Salim.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712174578949068354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></div><div></div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Those who gathered for the media conference were shown a brief visual presentation that illustrated the beauty of the mountain environment and the seascape of Fujairah as well as <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/crown-prince-leads-dive-to-clean-up-harbours">photos of the Crown Prince</a></b> leading a group of divers (pictured below) to clean up the sea.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBTkDy0y10Y0MpTPh7svimb1OdyM7Yw_iNJf4GHp3DMTGVY6-6WrsewLDs1Efy_eoEeIWh9FkwmnrZIIiOQpsQ9J4CUpeXVMYxaBIuVzJKCo812BRXOKbpBzx_zbLjO_YhoLwe5NdKFBBn/s400/na24ju-fujairah.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712173943456464082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Campaign Approach</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><u>When?<o:p></o:p></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The campaign will be held every Thursday for three weeks, commencing today, 23 February 2012. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><u>Where?<o:p></o:p></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ It will cover most of Fujairah’s areas:<o:p></o:p></p><div><div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Fujairah—Al Rughailat beach, Al Faseel, Ain Ghamour, the area behind the Heritage Village.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">+ Masafi, Mirbeh beach, Dibba Al Fujairah and Al Bidyah.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><u>Who?<o:p></o:p></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">It is expected that the number of participants will exceed 500 people from different government and private bodies.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Equipment and Recording<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Aseela Al Mualla (pictured below), Director of the Department of Public Services, Environment and Licensing at the Fujairah Municipality said that the Public Health Section is providing participants with all the necessary equipment to perform their cleaning tasks.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4dbuhpuoqL55dVBUlaSO1LePql6peI9aPytYu12wqcfmU7wjd4bQy44MxjeP4DpomegCkA6D0kEiFpgNK13czIqTStsyAHZSTItdfwdLy2lznB479UMpnmNHguH7JMnrqvO-FqUK1XJn/s400/IMG_2255.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712173396705971634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></div><div></div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">She added that they will also record the quantities of gathered waste and pollutants and will sort them according to their types to study the amount of pollutants that result from them.<o:p></o:p></p><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZibI75bq6fpMdmaUKQm2GLNWZw26x0_0V5pmFGup8e-meub9ZWBapu5IAmSuczKIRS6nTfCgxNug3bt8EVMSmIzOBmOewMbo75YiXfNiTQKwqiDkcjUNgHBGs0XcyeUv8-MIcBM2-BYJ/s400/JAQ_6785.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712172614435494482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></div><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Recyclable waste will be sent to the specialized places where they can be processed and reused.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Clean Up and Pay Up?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The question was asked as to whether this new ‘Clean Up’ campaign would also incorporate the policy of deterrence—instituting fines for dropping rubbish which are enforced through the surveillance of popular picnic spots.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Both Mohamed Saif Al Afkham and Salem Al Zahmi said the present campaign focuses on cleaning up but they added that this is a first step which indicates that further steps may well follow.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Campaign Programme<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Download your copy of the programme at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3591272/campaign-program-pdf-pdf-february-23-2012-9-22-am-32k?da=y">this link</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Some Recent Municipality Initiatives<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Explores Cooperation With Tongyeong, South Korea, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-explores-cooperation-with.html">FIF</a></b>, 19 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality’s First Employees Appreciation Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-municipalitys-first-employees.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Emirate First in Region to Go Completely 3D With Google Earth, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-emirate-first-government-in.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 15 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Receives Mersin Delegation from Turkey, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-municipality-receives-mersin.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 11 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Joins Clean Up UAE Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-joins-clean-up-uae-day.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 8 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">G-Force Arts Rocks Fujairah With Sound, Light, Dance and Fireworks, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/g-force-arts-rocks-fujairah-with-sound.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 30 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Hosts First Forum in Urban Planning, Diversity and Integration, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-hosts-first-forum-in-urban.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 29 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Celebrates UAE 40<sup>th</sup> National Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-municipality-celebrates-uae.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 28 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">‘Spirit of the Union’ Parade through the Streets of Fujairah, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/spirit-of-union-parade-through-streets.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 17 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Studying Options for Integrated Waste Recycling Systems, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-studying-options-for.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 1 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Inspects Fast Food Restaurants this Month, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/surprise-visits-sudden-inspections-of.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 22 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Building Section Undergoes Evaluation, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-municipality-building-section.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 19 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Continues Rigorous Health and Hygiene Campaign, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-continues-rigorous-health-and.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 18 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Celebrates Arab Environment Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-celebrates-arab-environment.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 16 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Celebrates Bread with the World, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-celebrates-bread-with-world.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Launches New Speedy Services, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-municipality-launches-new.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, discussion and photos are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: Top photo, from left to right: Salem Al Zahmi, Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, Mohamed Saif Al Afkham, Director General of the Fujairah Municipality, Abdulla Al Hantoubi, Deputy Director of the Fujairah Municipality.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-22689412225065209092012-02-20T21:03:00.002+04:002012-02-20T21:04:49.800+04:00Networking for Budding Entrepreneurs in Fujairah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHMrm9ejSjY66i-KEociEQq-vq77qnGgDPfiXiWqxouX3-ITzf99IPmEZtNed5141XK5A7TK2oEpPSex1bgndVXPM2lxlPEunpdyyxYJWlshh3bsJka0uY-lLcg8DhPuYVaj1meMoLFrB/s1600/azza+al+qubaisi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHMrm9ejSjY66i-KEociEQq-vq77qnGgDPfiXiWqxouX3-ITzf99IPmEZtNed5141XK5A7TK2oEpPSex1bgndVXPM2lxlPEunpdyyxYJWlshh3bsJka0uY-lLcg8DhPuYVaj1meMoLFrB/s400/azza+al+qubaisi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711264800350825410" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The third LEQA (‘Get Together’ in Arabic) event is scheduled for 6pm on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 in the Multipurpose Hall of the HCT—Fujairah Women’s College.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Guest Speaker<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/azza.alqubaisi">Azza Al Qubaisi</a></b> is UAE’s leading jewelry designer and maker. She is the founder and owner of the brand <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://arjmst.com/">Arjmst</a></b>: The Arabian Workshop for Jewelry and Gemstones in Abu Dhabi.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Azza graduated from London Guildhall University in 2002. She has held several exhibitions in various locations in the UAE as well as London and Helsinki.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">She is regarded as a pioneer, a UAE national woman who has represented the country in the arena of art and culture. She is a Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen in London since 2002.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Described as ‘Desert Diamond’ by OK Middle East magazine, Azza draws inspiration for her designs from UAE’s desert environment and its deep-rooted traditions.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Jewelry for Azza is a means of self-expression, a means of conveying her thoughts, feelings and her love for her country.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More About Azza Al Qubaisi<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Azza Al Qubaisi: A Jewel of an Emirati, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/fashion/azza-al-qubaisi-a-jewel-of-an-emirati">The National</a></b>, 11 September 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Hot Forty: Azza Al Qubaisi, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/uae-national-day/the-hot-forty-azza-al-qubaisi-1.939842">GN</a></b>, 30 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More Details<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Bring your business cards to aid networking with other budding entrepreneurs.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">LEQA Officials<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Krystyna Krol<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Chair, LEQA Organizing Committee<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">HCT—Fujairah <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Dr. Dave Pelham<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Director<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">HCT—Fujairah <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Second Meeting for Budding Fujairah Entrepreneurs and Business Developers, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/01/second-meeting-for-budding-fujairah.html">FIF</a></b>, 15 January 2012,<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">HCT Fujairah Launches LEQA Business Network, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/hct-fujairah-launches-leqa-business.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 16 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: Azza Al Qubaisi<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Want to Keep in Touch With Fujairah?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, information, resources and photos are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-34705391714043654942012-02-20T09:36:00.002+04:002012-02-20T09:37:21.638+04:00Harley-Davidson Motorbikes Cruise into Fujairah on the Incense Route<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92ojzL-NFV2dzV5kdMnKm9UdKQAUh28q7HZWdi26WtGoL4zySJXZiGNKGviPaPPeGmmoiJvWsCoInUEsI4_yIq_PxQ6cAYvujLnEYYfrSZiUMh9-6HArHbKucyrAf_7OLY4t8-o43v9kR/s1600/IMG_2034.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92ojzL-NFV2dzV5kdMnKm9UdKQAUh28q7HZWdi26WtGoL4zySJXZiGNKGviPaPPeGmmoiJvWsCoInUEsI4_yIq_PxQ6cAYvujLnEYYfrSZiUMh9-6HArHbKucyrAf_7OLY4t8-o43v9kR/s400/IMG_2034.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711087658345358786" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Late yesterday afternoon (19 February 2012) about 50 motorbike riders on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Harley-Davidsons</b></a> cruised into Fujairah’s <a href="http://www.fimc.ae/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">International Marine Club</b></a>, accompanied by their sponsors, a doctor, a mechanic and other support crew in a truck that carries two spare bikes.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">They are from ‘The Grand Lyon Harley Davidson Rally’ and they are currently riding the ‘Incense Route’ (La Rout de l’encens) which takes them through the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman in eleven days (11-21 February 2012).<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">French-Based<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">They come from different parts of the world but the initiative comes from the ‘General’ (rally leader) who is based in France. Most of they tourists are French speaking but they have an official interpreter to aid communication.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Frenchman, Jean Pierre Guerard, was making his eighth tour, having previously visited Senegal, Gambia & Guinea, Burkina Faso, Turkey & Georgia, Algeria & Tunisia, Israel and Kenya & Tanzania.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">BYO Bike<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Guerard says there are different tours around the world, mainly sponsored by people in the USA and Australia, but he prefers this tour group because everyone brings their own bike rather than hiring vehicles.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“I prefer to ride my own bike,” Guerard said. “It is seven years old and has 112,000 kms on the clock. The tour costs me 6,000 Euros, which includes travel, the transportation of my bike, hotel accommodation and petrol. I simply bring enough money to pay for drinks, postcards and souvenirs.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Joe Verboogen from Belgium is the tour’s cameraman. He rides with a helmet camera and carries a movie camera to shoot footage for Liberty TV.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Experiencing Emirati Hospitality<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Major Ahmed Ibrahim Mohamed Darak, Managing Director of the Fujairah International Marine Club, welcomed the guests to Fujairah, saying it was a delight to welcome 50-60 people from all over the world. He said the tour gives the travelers a good opportunity to see Fujairah and experience the hospitality of the Arab people.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Indirect Marketing<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Major Ahmed told <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Fujairah in Focus</i> that out of this visit some of the guests will talk about Fujairah and maybe return with their family and friends. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Promoting Fujairah and the Emirates<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Major continued:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“One of our goals as a Marine Club is to market Fujairah. Sometimes we will do this on the water and other times we will do it on the land. At the end of the day we are here to promote Fujairah and the UAE.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Refreshments<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Arabic coffee, dates, cools drinks, and other morsels were provided and served by the <a href="http://www.coral-international.com/1013-1000-index.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Coral Suites Hotel</b></a> in Fujairah led by Furqan Shah, Coral’s Director of Sales and Marketing.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Finale<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The riders tooted their horns and raised their hands in appreciation as they departed the Fujairah International Marine Club heading for the Miramar Hotel in Al Aqah. There they will stay for two nights and enjoy a half-day boat ride out in the Fujairah waters from Dibba.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Tomorrow (21 February 2012) is their last day on the Incense Route.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Take a Look<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Some photos of the riders and their Harleys can be viewed in this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.389643701061235.109924.120993984592876&type=3&l=c545ced3f0">photo album</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Fujairah International Marine Club <a href="http://www.fimc.ae/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Website</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Fujairah International Marine Club <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fimcfuj"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">6 Reasons Why the X-Cat Powerboat Race in Fujairah Will Be Well Worth Watching, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/6-reasons-why-x-cat-powerboat-race-in.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 8 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">One Dirham a Day at Fujairah Marine Club Gets All These Benefits, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-dirham-day-at-fujairah-marine-club.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 1 May 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photos are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-51168088409377581732012-02-19T23:25:00.006+04:002012-02-19T23:37:00.555+04:00Fujairah Explores Cooperation With Tongyeong, South Korea<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLDM2O8fZH_yJLsmG4HcDiua2HfaEBdDyKXp0QUpKf31A_Z1hJdZIFvnputI1LOZaGNTG6U41Qq9dMNn4XXanwwludon0PqhYIvcLZoJhKtBeBdBpkVIoK2VUUR-ZJuVeUv7m9TtjSyeW/s1600/JAQ_6531.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLDM2O8fZH_yJLsmG4HcDiua2HfaEBdDyKXp0QUpKf31A_Z1hJdZIFvnputI1LOZaGNTG6U41Qq9dMNn4XXanwwludon0PqhYIvcLZoJhKtBeBdBpkVIoK2VUUR-ZJuVeUv7m9TtjSyeW/s400/JAQ_6531.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710932024976282898" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">His Excellency, Eng. Mohamed Saif Al Afkham, Director General of the Fujairah Municipality, today (19 February 2012) welcomed an official delegation from the South Korean city of Tongyeong.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Korean Delegation</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The five-person delegation is comprised of Mr. Dongjin Kim, Mayor of Tongyeong, Mr. Jang-geun, City Councilor of Tongyeong, Mr. Sang-young Kim, Chief of the Regional Development Task Force at the Municipality of Tongyeong, Mr. Jong-keun Yoon, Head of the Market Development Section at the Municipality of Tongyeong and Ms. Geum-sun Kim, Coordinator at the Municipality of Tongyeong.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Purpose of the Visit</b></div><div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">During the visit from Sunday to Tuesday (19-21 February 2012), discussions will seek to identify potential opportunities for cooperation and exchanging expertise in economic and infrastructure projects.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Korean delegation will be briefed on recent and current projects in Fujairah as well as hearing about the future plans of the local Municipality.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Mr. Abdulla Al Hantoubi, Deputy Director of the Fujairah Municipality and other Heads of Departments welcomed the Korean delegation to the emirate of Fujairah.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah Moving Towards Visions</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">His Excellency, Eng. Al Afkham, expressed his happiness at the visit of the Korean delegation, stating that South Korea is one of the leading countries of the world in a number of fields. He said that the Fujairah Municipality had “managed through careful planning and clear strategies to move steadily toward the accomplishment of the visions of the emirate’s wise leadership.”<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Characteristics of Tongyeong</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Mr. Dongjin Kim, Mayor of Tongyeong, gave a presentation in which he informed staff of the Fujairah Municipality about his city—its location, tourist attractions, nature spots and its industrial and commercial aspects. He said that the area of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongyeong">Tongyeong</a></b> approximates the emirate of Fujairah with a population of 140,000. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Tongyeong&hl=en&ll=34.943362,128.692474&spn=0.736213,1.454315&safe=off&hnear=Tongyeong-si,+Gyeongsangnam-do,+South+Korea&gl=uk&t=m&z=10&iwloc=A">Tongyeong</a></b> is famous for its modern factories, the building and maintenance of ships, fisheries, oyster ranching as well as annual sports and arts events.<o:p></o:p></p><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW8QJPXkGEdAzB3g36d9CTXoLpE0H3KS1n0-y_f9eDSU2qo7kdjHEfg9d47G0cjR2bHXCC-xFb7rDmEWxWy8LgLY3gsWnylo9ZR-enXBTP0uigT8fmlMR6_s4-LxeNS6WyzCxjRQ1V3VY/s400/JAQ_6683.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710931584611891506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /><div></div></div><div></div><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Strengthening the Ties<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Mr. Dongjin Kim, Mayor of Tongyeong said:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“We thank the Fujairah Municipality for the efforts they have made to welcome our delegation. There is no doubt that the progress and achievements of your municipality are worthy of our admiration and appreciation. We are confident that these discussions will pave the way for the exchange of business, thereby strengthening the close ties that already bind South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.”<o:p></o:p></p><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMrjs5-9HMzsnR33H3b-UB_ijPyOzeZJYyLMEzxda1r8I2VLmKCtTC2MAjKB06l1mVWSnt2DmlyOVDrZs2MRQziCE-mJX8bc1aY8CEFSMMGddOdvEs35IuqBzCZ62Mc11pwqTZQlqqGUS/s400/JAQ_6690.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710931001981664530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></div><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Exploring Fujairah<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The delegation went on a tour of the Municipality’s departments and sections before exchanging gifts and shields.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPFNvCpBBGeFGmtxtVkG_u0zkTtU2_PRGoVx6VX2m1oxD1VLBKnaIp5xmvAjbJ1rUOD2OH5gGAbBL8F8mAQ0b7UdZRq3EAKb8dGWUGpDpRQs_pDnD_1ngx1iEjBeu7ngjQ_sbNpbtzyee/s400/JAQ_6539.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710930372288404322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">This afternoon the Korean delegation began their tour of Fujairah visiting the Fujairah Fort, the Heritage Village, the Fujairah Museum and the Fish Souk.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Tomorrow (Monday), the team will visit the Fujairah Freezone, meet the leadership of the emirate and see the sights along the northern coast, including the town of Dibba.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">On Tuesday, further discussions will take place with groups such as the Chamber of Commerce before the team concludes their Fujairah visit.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">More on the Fujairah Municipality<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality’s First Employees Appreciation Day, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-municipalitys-first-employees.html">FIF</a></b>, 12 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Emirate First in Region to Go Completely 3D With Google Earth, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-emirate-first-government-in.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 15 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Receives Mersin Delegation from Turkey, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-municipality-receives-mersin.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 11 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Joins Clean Up UAE Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/12/fujairah-joins-clean-up-uae-day.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 8 December 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">G-Force Arts Rocks Fujairah With Sound, Light, Dance and Fireworks, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/g-force-arts-rocks-fujairah-with-sound.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 30 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Hosts First Forum in Urban Planning, Diversity and Integration, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-hosts-first-forum-in-urban.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 29 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Celebrates UAE 40<sup>th</sup> National Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-municipality-celebrates-uae.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 28 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">‘Spirit of the Union’ Parade through the Streets of Fujairah, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/spirit-of-union-parade-through-streets.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 17 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Studying Options for Integrated Waste Recycling Systems, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/fujairah-studying-options-for.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 1 November 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Inspects Fast Food Restaurants this Month, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/surprise-visits-sudden-inspections-of.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 22 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Building Section Undergoes Evaluation, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-municipality-building-section.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 19 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Continues Rigorous Health and Hygiene Campaign, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-continues-rigorous-health-and.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 18 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Celebrates Arab Environment Day, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-celebrates-arab-environment.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 16 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Celebrates Bread with the World, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-celebrates-bread-with-world.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Fujairah Municipality Launches New Speedy Services, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujairah-municipality-launches-new.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 October 2011.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, discussion and photos are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div></div></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-23565087208466842592012-02-19T22:28:00.003+04:002012-02-20T21:20:56.207+04:00First Field Trip of Fujairah Natural History Group Visits Bithnah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7_dq7O7FlZqE-IVk51SGQQRm18p0dQjNFU4bN42VGfrrHxWHVz5TKuxfVxrsIsxNuDHExbwMcLqCAoIUm91QbDvU1sMhKoU0AJ_BdcIn8lmUYkwYMAkr8z-YIIhsb01Y0-lxOt9o-UQo/s1600/IMG_1877.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7_dq7O7FlZqE-IVk51SGQQRm18p0dQjNFU4bN42VGfrrHxWHVz5TKuxfVxrsIsxNuDHExbwMcLqCAoIUm91QbDvU1sMhKoU0AJ_BdcIn8lmUYkwYMAkr8z-YIIhsb01Y0-lxOt9o-UQo/s400/IMG_1877.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710915715226139986" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah First</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">On Friday 17 February 2012, more than forty adults and ten children went on the first field trip organized by the Fujairah chapter of the Emirates Natural History Group (ENHG).<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Most were expats, about six were Emiratis and one tourist from Argentina who had visited the Tourism Department Office to enquire about Fujairah tours and was encouraged to go on the Bithnah tour.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">People gathered at the HCT—Men’s College before traveling in convoy to the village of Al Bithnah, 13 kms away on the old Fujairah to Dubai road.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Bithnah Fort<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">First stop was the Bithnah fort, outside which acting chair, David Edwards, gave an introduction about the fort and this significant east—west trade route.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">David said:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“We had the pleasure of coming out here on a paved road that took us minutes to traverse. In the not too distant past, Wadi Ham was the route to reach Fujairah and it took six hours to travel to Dubai by 4X4 and longer by the 4 footed and 2 footed.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">This wadi has often been a battle ground over the centuries. The Bithnah fort may have been constructed between 1745 and 1808. Up on the mountain ridges are the remains of a number of lookouts and watch towers that would have added to the protection of the village.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">This is a rich area archaeologically with many excavation teams discovering graves, temples and household items that go back beyond the Pre-Islamic period to the Iron Age.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The group spent 45 minutes exploring the rooms, the turrets of the fort and enjoying the amazing views of Wadi Ham and the Bithnah township.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">There was discussion about the pros and cons of renovating old structures like the fort including the challenge of restoring old sites without destroying their original features or adding new aspects that never existed!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Bithnah Farm<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The rest of the time was spent walking the farms that belong to members of the Al Kaabi family. This included an Arabian horse stud (watching the beauty of the Arabian horses and getting the chance to ride), viewing gazelle and oryx in a large mountain enclosure, enjoying peacocks, doves, chickens and generally breathing in the mountain air and feasting the eyes on the scenery.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">There was a chance to view some camels, which are used largely for racing in the town of Dhaid, and walking around an old market garden and date farm where old and modern methods of cultivation are being deployed.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Take a Look<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Many people took photos and some are posted in the following photo albums for people to enjoy.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Photo <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.512853048083.2006824.186200120&type=3&l=8a982d4c55">album</a></b> by Karla Castle<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Photo<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.325101607540209.88351.100001211182655&type=3&l=7783f3af03"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">album</b></a> by Moza Al Kendi<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Photo <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.388384124520526.109665.120993984592876&type=3">album</a></b> by Jovin Job<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Photo <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.389231437769128.109841.120993984592876&type=3&l=768d0613e4">album</a></b> by Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Get Involved<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">If you have not filled in a Membership Form (no fees until later in 2012) download your copy at <a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3516439/enhg-fujmembershipform2012-pdf-pdf-february-3-2012-11-16-pm-85k?da=y"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">this link</b></a> and email it to David Edwards: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#434343;">dedwards@hct.ac.ae</span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Indicate the topics you would like to hear about at the regular monthly meetings and the places you’d like to visit after downloading the Interest Form at <a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3516438/enhg-f-interest-form-pdf-february-3-2012-11-16-pm-184k?da=y"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">this link</b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">.</b> Again please email your completed form to David Edwards: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi- ;font-family:Arial;color:#434343;">dedwards@hct.ac.ae</span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Brien Holmes Talks About the Emirates Natural History Group in Fujairah, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/brien-holmes-talks-about-emirates.html">FIF</a></b>, 16 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Visit Bithnah on First Field Trip of New Fujairah Natural History Group, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/visit-bithnah-on-first-field-trip-of.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 12 February 2012. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande"font-family:";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande"font-family:";">Fujairah Chapter of Emirates Natural History Group is Launched, </span><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-chapter-of-emirates-natural.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande"font-family:";">FIF</span></b></a><span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande"font-family:";">, 4 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Natural History Group Pledges to Show the Real Fujairah, <a href="http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/natural-history-group-pledges-to-show-the-real-fujairah"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">The National</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Emirates Natural History Group—Fujairah Commences 1 February 2012, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/01/emirates-natural-history-groupfujairah.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 25 January 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: The Bithnah fort may have been constructed between 1745 and 1808.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources and photographs are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-26528533077516007372012-02-19T15:27:00.003+04:002012-02-19T15:30:10.819+04:00Taekwondo Arab Junior Championships in Fujairah—Full Programme<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjavQcAKqFB4B7vif6pxt8gxo4OnmfHqFxYMvo4P9kbi5UaC0z9P4qjtX3vvuXT87GB-xN99jES8VJDdj_HxMtX5syxubWlHguzVxMqIrDan5Do2YJxD1To2YGpYNUtQ48E4Q9rJ1UmyaL/s1600/Eid.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjavQcAKqFB4B7vif6pxt8gxo4OnmfHqFxYMvo4P9kbi5UaC0z9P4qjtX3vvuXT87GB-xN99jES8VJDdj_HxMtX5syxubWlHguzVxMqIrDan5Do2YJxD1To2YGpYNUtQ48E4Q9rJ1UmyaL/s400/Eid.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710807105879406994" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">There have been three taekwondo events held in Fujairah this month and the Arab Junior Championships, held this week, is the last international taekwondo event in the emirate for the foreseeable future.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">While the first two events focused on the training of referees and the updating of their skills, the event this week concentrates on the players and their competition on the mat.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Patron<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, has been the patron of these three taekwondo events and his generosity, especially in funding the Palestinian team to make it possible for them to travel to Fujairah has hit the <b><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/palestinian-media-praise-generosity-of.html">news headlines</a></b> in the Arab world.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">His Highness will be attending the Opening Ceremony of the Arab Junior Taekwondo Championship.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Programme<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The national teams from many different Arab countries are arriving at the Concorde Fujairah Hotel on Saturday and Sunday (18th-19th).<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">On Monday (20<sup>th</sup>) there are the technical meetings with referees and the weighing in of players (females and males).<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Play gets underway on Tuesday (21<sup>st</sup>) with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for the evening. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">On Wednesday competition continues and by the evening will finish with final matches, the awards ceremony, the formal dinner and the exchange of shields.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Thursday is a day to tour the emirate of Fujairah while on Friday the teams will depart Fujairah.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Marhaba</b>!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Welcome to all players and match officials to the emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. May your stay be one of fun and challenge as you compete in the taekwondo championship.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Full Timetable and Programme<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Download your copy of the programme (in Arabic and English) for the Taekwondo Arab Junior Championships in Fujairah for 2012, including the programme for the Opening Ceremony, at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3511315/taekwondo-championships-14-17-age-timetable-in-fujairah-feb-2012-53k?da=y">this link</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Location<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The players and officials are staying at the Concorde Fujairah Hotel and the competition is being played at the Sports Stadium in Mirbeh.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">International Taekwondo Referees Undertake Refresher Course in Fujairah, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/international-taekwondo-referees_18.html">FIF</a></b>, 18 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Taekwondo Seminar Concludes in Fujairah and Another Seminar Begins, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/taekwondo-seminar-concludes-in-fujairah.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 15 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">150 Taekwondo Referees Meet in Fujairah for International Training, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/150-taekwondo-referees-meet-in-fujairah.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 10 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">International Taekwondo Referees Seminar Hosted in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/international-taekwondo-referees.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 9 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Palestinian Media Praise the Generosity of the Fujairah Crown Prince, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/palestinian-media-praise-generosity-of.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 7 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Arab Junior Taekwondo Championship to be Held in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/arab-junior-taekwondo-championship-to.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 2 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">International Training Courses for Taekwondo Referees Hosted in Fujairah, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/01/international-training-courses-for.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 31 January 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Taekwondo is Growing Steadily in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2010/06/taekwondo-is-growing-steadily-in.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 14 June 2010.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Image: Eid Fairuz Al Mesmari, Manager of Fujairah Boxing and Taekwondo and Director of the Arab Junior Taekwondo Championship, deserves a medal (along with his Organizing Committee), for the organization of these three major events in the emirate in this month of February.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Keep in Touch With Fujairah<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photographs are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-35120262385153020232012-02-18T19:35:00.006+04:002012-02-18T21:55:56.646+04:00First Ever Tweetup in Fujairah Gets Off to a Festive Beginning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4O7putm3DUA0laZK5ECP600qdxLzrg9I34HvL46wgUL4tqANNhUAbB9RDFlOjPoqtbRFl7SW5cutqkwl0aaxOAWRpoaqRPwNjPQdpaq6uhISuIM620EOpnxKJET1tEWTqJm4TxLfAC_7/s1600/tweetup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4O7putm3DUA0laZK5ECP600qdxLzrg9I34HvL46wgUL4tqANNhUAbB9RDFlOjPoqtbRFl7SW5cutqkwl0aaxOAWRpoaqRPwNjPQdpaq6uhISuIM620EOpnxKJET1tEWTqJm4TxLfAC_7/s400/tweetup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710500938137584674" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The first ever ‘tweetup’ in Fujairah took place on Thursday evening (16 February 2012) at the popular Curryhouse Restaurant.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">What’s a Tweetup?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">A ‘tweetup’ (probably originating from the words ‘Twitter meetup’) is an event where people who ‘tweet’ using Twitter (social media) come together in person.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Someone takes the initiative, comes up with a venue (preferably with food and drinks) and sends out a request to those on their Twitter network (and other social media), who may in turn retweet to those on their network. People can attend whether they are on Twitter or not.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Sometimes a Tweetup has lots of planning, other times it is a meeting called with absolute spontaneity.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Gathering of Nerds?</b></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">One cynic defined a Tweetup as “a gathering of nerds attempting social contact, likely for the first time. Usually disintegrates into everyone running to the nearest computer to type to one another.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Ubiquitous<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">In the USA Tweetups are common and are hard to escape. They provide an opportunity to communicate face to face and use more than 140 characters. It may be for casual conversation, the rewarming of friendships, a networking opportunity or to enhance your career or business prospects. Sometimes people will exchange business cards or there will be a speaker to kick off discussion. The most important thing is to have an enjoyable time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah First<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Prolific tweeter, Paul Castle (pictured tweeting at the Fujairah Tweetup), decided to schedule a Tweetup in Dubai, to celebrate his birthday. He chose a regular Tweetup location (Aroos Damascus Restaurant) for his Dubai celebration and in his invitation it was a case of ‘No presents, just your presence.”<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDgU9IR5rO_kfS7b22TpjM3MdPMYVu7jX2_xwq9O2GCWWHz0WEve93vJ3nbaMXevqmihatrRcWEJy3GEnqCsW4DXymfB6YoWe58p101nhq4uW3txXrVeRwBeqEkn0uoKwo0eCrnNbDHWK/s400/Paul+at+TweetUp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710500462087957426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><div></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Dubai has been home to many Tweetups so at the last count there were 16 who said ‘Yes’ and a few who indicated ‘Maybe’. According to Paul, these Dubai gatherings can get up to 30-40.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">As Paul and his wife, Karla, now live in the eastern emirate, he called a Birthday Tweetup in the heart of Fujairah. It was a small gathering but a historic beginning with conviviality and delicious food (see the egg appam pictured below).</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgenwKkEjtnaapTUQWdLjzLyrqQb_mauacXfV1cnJMbqBAN2H8kJm4rAYXibcTJt0N1982-0Jn3qjXYoTJS_UY5dFGuc-Vqik4oxfS4_0z5o8RanPahRfrVfUmI4YupwS6rn7apYMnpkve/s400/egg+appam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710499817708013234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">As more Fujairah people get on Twitter the Tweetups in the eastern emirate are bound to become a regular feature.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Want to Organize a Tweetup?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Tweetups have become popular around the world and are used and promoted by such companies as Google, CISCO, Verizon, McDonald’s, Rockspace etc. Different tools have been created to schedule a successful event. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">One of these is called <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://twtvite.com/">‘twtvite’</a></b> which helps organizers to schedule a Tweetup, post a map and gives the people invited the opportunity to indicate their response. Here’s an example of the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://twtvite.com/dbbdfj">twtvite</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">See How it Works<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14746599?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></b></p><p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://vimeo.com/14746599">Twtvite Intro</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user779733">63 Squares</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</b></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photographs are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-86127123958747615302012-02-18T11:27:00.002+04:002012-02-18T11:31:20.998+04:00International Taekwondo Referees Undertake Refresher Course in Fujairah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL9SbmS3xR9PaFGg76QcJRnJhiECmRE1pinYn-nc5AktPPNaTugkhUF0CyAg8_024EG6CtD7wAdv9jKbhyphenhyphenFnO5nofBfBmtJ96Kik3jxXsEjthGRGaovPVshbC-jom4ZX5qQbXlNqQOL9iE/s1600/_MG_0003-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL9SbmS3xR9PaFGg76QcJRnJhiECmRE1pinYn-nc5AktPPNaTugkhUF0CyAg8_024EG6CtD7wAdv9jKbhyphenhyphenFnO5nofBfBmtJ96Kik3jxXsEjthGRGaovPVshbC-jom4ZX5qQbXlNqQOL9iE/s400/_MG_0003-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710374866269148626" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The 81<sup>st</sup> Refresher Course for 156 international taekwondo referees was held at the Concorde Fujairah Hotel, on 15-17 February 2012.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Input<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Mr. Shaker Shalbat, Head of the Referees Committee in the World Taekwondo Federation, was the key speaker.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Participants learnt about the many changes and developments in the international rules of taekwondo in this course that was aimed at improving the level of international referees.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Great Devotion<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">At the end of the course Mr. Shalbat expressed his delight at “the participants’ commitment in attendance and their devotion to perfecting their skills and improving their ability.”<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Eid Fairuz Al Mesmari, Director of the Arab Junior Taekwondo Championship, commended the referees for their attendance at this refresher course while Mohammad Isaac, General Coordinator of the championship, stressed the importance of updating knowledge and skills. He renewed the commitment of the UAE association in providing ongoing training and opportunities for keeping up the accreditation of the referees.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Mementoes<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Shields and gifts were exchanged between the UAE Taekwondo and Karate Association and the World Taekwondo Federation and certificates were presented to all participating referees.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXnR7_vdxCje4IlnMVLwcngBF_mJp5Q_lVvc6MwZIvgCPDLRZFx90doFDLSpPnGq-5IJ6ZQGYPj-kRRVV9o9cm5oQjQWy8xwopGC2ucEpCNBgNuGyTTSIzLCZ0OC8TXv6W56mcYaXKNmX/s400/_MG_0163.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710374389769777426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Taekwondo Seminar Concludes in Fujairah and Another Seminar Begins, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/taekwondo-seminar-concludes-in-fujairah.html">FIF</a></b>, 15 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">150 Taekwondo Referees Meet in Fujairah for International Training, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/150-taekwondo-referees-meet-in-fujairah.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 10 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">International Taekwondo Referees Seminar Hosted in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/international-taekwondo-referees.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 9 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Palestinian Media Praise the Generosity of the Fujairah Crown Prince, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/palestinian-media-praise-generosity-of.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 7 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Arab Junior Taekwondo Championship to be Held in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/arab-junior-taekwondo-championship-to.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 2 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">International Training Courses for Taekwondo Referees Hosted in Fujairah, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/01/international-training-courses-for.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 31 January 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Taekwondo is Growing Steadily in Fujairah, UAE, <a 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mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-26905704563144609822012-02-16T18:43:00.003+04:002012-02-16T18:46:12.615+04:00Brien Holmes Talks About the Emirates Natural History Group in Fujairah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKufpcM4-q7ubZLiF8GMt123iDvD5-JQ2qgXzbwpN-_Z-dvH2GO5iXlju8CqVMsa95tq_Tcu0hAh6FqkpqgwuEMUWet1hOxJnicTP3qlhNPEBV6VJnjlg_FvNhBV0y_KO1aSZ7OD6sW47/s1600/brien07.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKufpcM4-q7ubZLiF8GMt123iDvD5-JQ2qgXzbwpN-_Z-dvH2GO5iXlju8CqVMsa95tq_Tcu0hAh6FqkpqgwuEMUWet1hOxJnicTP3qlhNPEBV6VJnjlg_FvNhBV0y_KO1aSZ7OD6sW47/s400/brien07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709744332869581218" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">In the month when the Fujairah chapter of the Emirates Natural History Group (ENHG) was launched, Fujairah in Focus interviewed one of the experienced members of the ENHG to ask about the significance of such a group and the benefits of being part of such an organization.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The Life of Brien<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Brien Holmes (pictured) <span style="color:#1A1A1A;">is an instructor at the United Arab Emirates University (<b><a href="http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/">UAEU</a></b>), teaching in the Mass Communication department. </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Most of his classes deal with media (newspapers, magazines, television) which occupied much of his time in the first half of his period in the Gulf (which dates back to 1983).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">He has been a member of the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://www.enhg.org/">Emirates Natural History Group</a></b> since 1993, has served for many years as the Chair of the Al Ain chapter and he loves to explore the delights of the various emirates.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Brien is one of the many people from different chapters of the ENHG that has given great support to the Fujairah chapter in the establishment phase and he was present at the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-chapter-of-emirates-natural.html">launch of the Fujairah group</a></b> this month.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Q&A with Brien<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Q. Natural history in Fujairah? How rich is this little emirate in natural history and how distinctive is it when you compare the other emirates?</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">A. <span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Each of the emirates is rich in natural history and Fujairah probably has no less or no more than any other emirate. But Fujairah does have some natural history elements that do not exist elsewhere. This is something one learns after spending time in the UAE: the emirates are quite dissimilar in many respects, but, as Sheikh Zayed and others realized, they complement one another very well.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">We are still learning about natural history elements in each of the emirates, Fujairah included. If you have had an opportunity to read some of the material <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1289994089417&p=1135099400124&pagename=WAM%2FWamLocEnews%2FW-T-LEN-FullNews">Christophe [Tourenq]</a></b> and others produced re Wadi Wurrayah, you know that several news species of flora and fauna were recorded (<smile> not the exotics dumped there on weekends!)<o:p></o:p></smile></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Wadi Ham is one of the several systems that linked the east coast of the Oman peninsula with the western edge of the Hajar Mountains and so the history of traffic up and down that wadi is considerable and am sure dates back, as much of the human activity here does, to 7000 years ago or more. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Yes, it is increasingly difficult to find some of the evidence of that use and occupation because, as a major corridor, it is now the location of roads and utility networks. But, for example, individuals have been determined to record and share information on what remains; Michele [Ziolkowski] is finishing up her report on the bridges that the Trucial Oman Scouts built in Wadi Ham, for example, though most of the bridges are now gone.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">I also will confess I had to think twice about some sites . . . I am always getting confused whether I am in Fujairah or Oman or Sharjah or Ras al Khaimah or one of the enclaves of one or the other inside an enclave of another! <lol> Quite a quilt you have there!<o:p></o:p></lol></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Q. How significant is the commencement of the ENHG in Fujairah?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">A. That is a very difficult question to answer. The short answer is, it is as significant as the volunteers in the chapter choose it to be.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">In each of the chapters, to the best of my knowledge, there has been the predictable evolution of the organizations caused, in large part, by the constant coming and going of expats. Like it or not, the ENHG chapters have been populated predominantly by expats from around the world, though there have always been efforts to involve Emiratis. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">A measure of significance is how successful the chapter is to involve and educate some populations outside the chapter. This is, as you can imagine, one of the dilemmas each chapter deals with. Is the organization there to deliver program to the paid-up members or is there an obligation -- clearly the opportunity exists. Is there an obligation or duty -- to share what the members know with other constituencies? And that is a two-way street. Even if the chapter is anxious to engage others, the others have to be receptive. If the outside groups are anxious to be involved, nothing is done if the chapter chooses to share its efforts with members only.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">As you may know, each of the chapters, while I was Chair in Al Ain, had quite different ideas about this sort of thing. Inside the Al Ain chapter, we on the Committee did not always agree on this either. But it is, I believe, the most important measure of the significance of the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">On a more practical level, the existence of the chapter means that those who are interested in the natural history of the UAE and northern Oman will now have an organization to foster joint activities with those who share those interests. Many expats spend a great deal of time in the mountains, the desert, attending local events but do not always know what they are looking at. The ENHG represents an opportunity for individuals to share information . . . goes back to the unofficial motto we always used in Al Ain: to observe, to record, to report. Sharing the information with others has been a corporate responsibility at least for most of my tenure in Al Ain.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Q. From your many years of being part of the ENHG and meeting people from different emirates, what do members get from such a group?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">A. <span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Again, the short answer is that people usually get back about as much as they invest. And how open they are to listen and learn.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">You know the Arab expression—no two fingers the same. There are no two members the same. Some come with a passion for some aspect of natural history. Some come because they have no idea what to do on the weekend. And everything in between. There are even, if the chapter is fortunate, someone who has some actual expertise in some area of natural history.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">I have been a part of the ENHG since 1997 and I have seen individuals come to one or two outings and never appear again. I have seen individuals come because they are alone in a strange country and want to meet friends. I have seen individuals come who suddenly discover a passion for some aspect of natural history and, within a year or two, become expert in that area. The organization can encourage, foster, and support everything from each of the different aspects of natural history through to things like photography, recording of species (flora and fauna), uncovering lost evidence of cultural activity, and so much more. Yes, it does mean the organizers have to be open and accommodating, something that varies from time to time, chapter to chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Bottom line, members gain an appreciation of the country and its people, its history. For me, for example, I have a profound respect for the individuals who built and constructed <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">falaj</i> systems, often 15 or 20 meters underground, delivering water to farms and homes often several kilometers away. Managing that kind of civil engineering several thousand years ago is absolutely amazing for me. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">For others it is a more realistic appreciation and understanding of the country and its people, how they have endured invasions, occupation by the Portuguese, treaty relationship with Britain, sudden wealth from the oil industry. Seven thousand years (or more) of history means the place and people are much more complex than we read summarized in a few pages in Lonely Planet booklets.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Q. <span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">What would you say to people wondering whether they might join the Fujairah group?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">A. <smile> Is hard for me to imagine no one leaping at the opportunity but I can imagine some are unsure what any benefit might be. The obvious ones include socializing with people who share your interests and seeing some places that you might otherwise never see, and having the added bonus of having someone explain what it is that you are looking at and putting it in context re the history and culture of the region.<o:p></o:p></smile></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Most of the people I have known in the ENHG over the years have been educators and I like to think they understand the importance of lifelong learning. They would understand why joining the Group would be a good idea, I’m certain. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">My tired line has always been: I never worry about privileges of membership as I consider it a privilege to be a member! Corny, yes, but it does summarize my point of view.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">I like to think people who make the decision to leave family and friends and come to the UAE have a genuine interest in the adopted home and my experience has been that there is simply no organization that offers the opportunity to learn about the UAE and northern Oman. And the cost is unbeatable . . . there are hotels, am sure, that sell a bottle of water for more than the cost for an individual annual membership! <smile><o:p></o:p></smile></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Q. Got any favourite sites or things you love to visit in Fujairah?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">A. Easy answer . . . too many to list. I have some very challenging off-road tracks that I drive in Fujairah that take me deep into the mountains and those moments are priceless. My interest in copper mining and copper smelting means there are dozens of sites. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">There is much of Fujairah that I do not know . . . [I] am keen to find time to explore those and happy to share sites with the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">And, as you know, Fujairah holds a special part in my heart after the search conducted for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2011/11/remembering-sgt-william-donnelly-in.html">Billy</a></b>. Am sure you know that story. <smile><o:p></o:p></smile></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">Q. And any other wise things you want to say about the commencement of the Fujairah group?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">A. The assumption is that I have anything wise to add.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">I have reminded David [Edwards] that the Al Ain chapter had a difficult beginning . . . really had two starts but has been going strong ever since.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">I think the chapter is most fortunate to have the support of the Crown Prince and Sheikh Abdulla and others in the local community. And you are most fortunate to have the support and cooperation of the administration of the HCT, or at least the men's campus of the HCT. All of those are very significant.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">There are some practical things I could pass on but it is probably best to wait until someone from the chapter has a question. Some times we do need to re-invent the wheel to understand why different chapters do things in different ways. Fujairah will learn those lessons, sometimes the hard way. Bumps on the road and all that.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">But the benefits for members and the community and the nation far outweigh any disadvantages.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;">As I was saying to someone last evening [at the Fujairah launch], I cannot count the number of times individuals have written or told me that the best thing about living and working in the UAE was the ENHG. I know you will hear the same thing in a few months.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Arial;color:#1A1A1A;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Get Involved<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">If you have not filled in a Membership Form (no fees until later in 2012) download your copy at <a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3516439/enhg-fujmembershipform2012-pdf-pdf-february-3-2012-11-16-pm-85k?da=y"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">this link</b></a> and email it to David Edwards: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-;color:#434343;">dedwards@hct.ac.ae</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Indicate the topics you would like to hear about at the regular monthly meetings and the places you’d like to visit after downloading the Interest Form at <a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3516438/enhg-f-interest-form-pdf-february-3-2012-11-16-pm-184k?da=y"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">this link</b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">.</b> Again please email your completed form to David Edwards: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi- ;color:#434343;">dedwards@hct.ac.ae</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Further<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Visit Bithnah on First Field Trip of New Fujairah Natural History Group, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/visit-bithnah-on-first-field-trip-of.html">FIF</a></b>, 12 February 2012. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande"font-family:arial;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="mso-bidi-Lucida Grande"font-family:arial;" >Fujairah Chapter of Emirates Natural History Group is Launched, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/fujairah-chapter-of-emirates-natural.html">FIF</a></b>, 4 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Natural History Group Pledges to Show the Real Fujairah, <a href="http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/natural-history-group-pledges-to-show-the-real-fujairah"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">The National</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Emirates Natural History Group—Fujairah Commences 1 February 2012, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/01/emirates-natural-history-groupfujairah.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 25 January 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Image: Brien Holmes.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">More Fujairah news, resources and photographs are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-86915869652807784652012-02-15T17:27:00.002+04:002012-02-15T17:31:54.678+04:00Taekwondo Seminar Concludes in Fujairah and Another Seminar Begins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1oneMvCBYn199phfhXnbI17rZ6UdGkz8nylDDzYSapAcSgiQ_TdMUcqMqZV7c8f1hOB-bK11Vs1ApVhsp5phuhgaMHU-9NA561VbnxkGQPmqYTyi0fT1Lq3iT0fmRVEtg7yG58ULvnao2/s1600/DSC_8175.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1oneMvCBYn199phfhXnbI17rZ6UdGkz8nylDDzYSapAcSgiQ_TdMUcqMqZV7c8f1hOB-bK11Vs1ApVhsp5phuhgaMHU-9NA561VbnxkGQPmqYTyi0fT1Lq3iT0fmRVEtg7yG58ULvnao2/s400/DSC_8175.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709354498875382306" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The 10<sup>th</sup> Refresher Session and 14<sup>th</sup> Study Session for the Taekwondo Poomsae International Referees ended last night (14 February 2012) at the Concorde Fujairah Hotel.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The seminar, organized by the UAE Taekwondo and Karate Association and supervised by the World Taekwondo Federation, was held from 10-14 February 2012, with 160 referees attending from all over the world.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The chief lecturer was Mr. Kim Kyung, Vice President of the Poomsae Committee of the World Taekwondo Federation, assisted by Mr. Ku Min Juan.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">New Technology<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The referees were trained to use the new electronic Taekwondo Poomsae referee devices developed by Taekwondo Soft, (including Daedos), after the World Taekwondo Federation added some updates.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Thirsting for Knowledge<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">At the closing ceremony Kim Kyung thanked the Organizing Committee for their efforts and their commitment to making this seminar a success:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“This seminar is a step in the right direction. I have no doubt that all participants will benefit from it and will translate their theoretical knowledge into the practice of Taekwondo which is progressing and growing remarkably in many countries.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“I commend the participating referees for their thirst for knowledge and practice.”<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Great Value</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Eid Fairuz Al Mesmari, the Director of the Arabic Junior Taekwondo Championship, commended the participants from all over the world. He expressed his happiness with the contribution of the international trainer and grand master, Mr. Kim Kyung Chan, who added great value to the learning experience. Once again Al Mesmari welcomed the guests of Fujairah and the United Arab Emirates.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbA71bCxC5ZzghMOEJjjx8pTO-ZtHvhWv_UkaOmT7M3m8gZkdSgjr8M00ijyZZlxVMcgpykEJoMEW3QBh29wmB2MvmvTcDRighuDdFr8Jfq5RH_0-RcD1SglgNqODBt-gCBHRZT3P62HM/s400/_MG_0022.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709353898549057858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">I Have a Dream!</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Al Mesmari said:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“I have always dreamt of a big gathering for taekwondo lovers, enthusiasts and referees in Fujairah and the dream has been realized with this seminar.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“The dream will also be embodied in the Arab Junior Taekwondo Championship which will be held in the next few days under the generous patronage of His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah. We are aspiring toward greater success with this international taekwondo championship which the United Arab Emirates is hosting in Fujairah.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Mohammad Isaac, the General Coordinator of the Championship, praised the referees for their participation and said that the UAE association will continue to train and qualify those involved in taekwondo. He commended the participants in this seminar for their commitment and urged them to do their best to oversee their duty as referees with honesty and wisdom.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Awards<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Shields and gifts were exchanged between the UAE Taekwondo and Karate Association and the World Taekwondo Federation and certificates were presented to all participating referees.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Rules Seminar to Follow<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Following the referees seminar a further two days of instruction for referees will be held to make them more proficient in knowing and applying the international rules of taekwondo.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">This seminar (15-17 February 2012) will also be held at the Fujairah Concorde Hotel.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Further<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">150 Taekwondo Referees Meet in Fujairah for International Training, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/150-taekwondo-referees-meet-in-fujairah.html">FIF</a></b>, 10 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">International Taekwondo Referees Seminar Hosted in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/international-taekwondo-referees.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 9 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Palestinian Media Praise the Generosity of the Fujairah Crown Prince, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/palestinian-media-praise-generosity-of.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 7 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Arab Junior Taekwondo Championship to be Held in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/02/arab-junior-taekwondo-championship-to.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 2 February 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">International Training Courses for Taekwondo Referees Hosted in Fujairah, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2012/01/international-training-courses-for.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 31 January 2012.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Taekwondo is Growing Steadily in Fujairah, UAE, <a href="http://fujairahinfocus.blogspot.com/2010/06/taekwondo-is-growing-steadily-in.html"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FIF</b></a>, 14 June 2010.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Keep in Touch With Fujairah<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, resources, information and photographs are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430790947395366644.post-10978414441158438782012-02-15T15:29:00.005+04:002012-02-15T15:42:07.376+04:00Fujairah Tourism Looks to Develop Old Fujairah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhescfCpOLTggkqctauwoXUD90-Epnae8h-y7NINfpG9BW1TlXofoEoTfn7mahGxCCVMnwv82KpdssJZuY_UpoiPTeJTERU5Cw0xhgxzXDGlO3POP7pDZXWYtj0Pj0Jgs9MuJwT6PIGw1mJ/s1600/IMG_2316.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhescfCpOLTggkqctauwoXUD90-Epnae8h-y7NINfpG9BW1TlXofoEoTfn7mahGxCCVMnwv82KpdssJZuY_UpoiPTeJTERU5Cw0xhgxzXDGlO3POP7pDZXWYtj0Pj0Jgs9MuJwT6PIGw1mJ/s400/IMG_2316.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709326124324687794" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Developing Old Fujairah</b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">On 12 February 2012, the Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority (FTAA) signed an agreement with Decapolis Consulting in Jordan to make a comprehensive and integrated study with a view to developing the old historical part of Fujairah around the Fujairah Fort.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The agreement aims at achieving the FTAA’s aspiration of highlighting the cultural and tourist features of Fujairah through developing, maintaining and restoring old Fujairah to place it among the most prominent of tourist destinations.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">The development will enhance tourism and cultural awareness in the emirate while benefiting from the latest advances in archaeology and touristic architecture.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Decapolis Consulting will provide the design, consultancy and the technical supervision of the architectural and cultural features of the project.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Many Components<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The plan includes preparing to build a stadium, an antiquities museum, a traditional museum, a new headquarters for the FTAA and a traditional souk. A new main entrance will be created in harmony with the historical nature of the area.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Experienced in Antiquities Tourism</b></div><div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The chairman of the FTAA, Ahmad Khalifa Al Shamsi, said about this proposal:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“Decapolis Consulting has been asked to develop this location because it has the expertise and knowledge in the field of tourism and antiquities and the ability to design, construct and offer studies of the area.”<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7J5sa0bsc4WK4lz1JwJlR6KkPG5jbeyelcCaxUK0pAWNVITRTGMHTV-VFMJQ5d7MBtSGDuGoofD269UXnjnuQZoKXjjMFONFvPs-hEHulc9hep7_iKjx6A_lR828VbhqWStOYL6UJDbB/s400/IMG_2299.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709325698386524178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><div></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“The FTAA will do its best to facilitate the work of the company by providing resources, supplying required data and holding meetings with researchers and specialists involved in Fujairah archaeology to exchange information.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">First of Many Projects<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“This is the first step towards developing other historical areas such as Al Bidya Mosque, Al Hail Fort, Al Bithna Fort, Awhala Fort and Masafi Fort. We aspire to make Fujairah a unique and leading destination for tourism.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Static Village to Bubble With Life<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Prof. Ziad Al Saad, General Supervisor and Project Consultant said:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“The old Fujairah area is distinctive and different because of what is nestled inside it—a whole historical life and form. All we have to do is to turn it from a silent and static village to a historical centre that is bubbling with life.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">“We have been given the task of overseeing the restoration and maintenance in all the stages of the project, to carry out all the necessary field trips to evaluate the progress of the project and to make sure it conforms with the original vision. We will also be giving all the necessary technical observations and consultations in regard to this field during a period that doesn’t exceed eight months from signing the contract.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Personnel<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The signatories were His Excellency, Ahmad Khalifa Al Shamsi, Chairman of FTAA and Eng. Marwan Saeed Al Zubaidi, Director of Decapolis Consulting.<o:p></o:p></p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWeHgWxOFIDuhMprlNKlOESMiFXKoXpzvAav8wRcFf4dTdKjWjOTrsFe_jaOkz8eT7O22r49E2ZRh0a9St1tSTVmdvktThv78_LT7y-YVaOp6qNYdnaQ4aGNA0LIOMv1P1PFxHJqYWFL-/s400/IMG_8338.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709324693324673186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">The signing took place in the presence of His Excellency, Saeed Al Samahi, Director of FTAA, Prof. Nadhir Abu Obaid, Dean of the College of Architecture and Design at the Jordanian University of Science and Technology and Prof. Ziad Al Saad, General Supervisor and Project Consultant.</p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJA3XEFPNYOeJkf4VJzCNIFqT7uIrWvBNCmSRjCO8ZM55vmIpUDJFxlZU1qQ4NdPQoQdlJ4DiMDDUi8N91K5W5sEWEdB1Zs0z8ObQ_MTRAlSNqCX7nm1QBtQzHN8_BZEDx-k3styZVGnYI/s400/IMG_8341.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709324072752998594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px; " /><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Geoff Pound<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">More Fujairah news, information, resources and photos are posted on the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fujairah-in-Focus/120993984592876">Fujairah in Focus Facebook Page</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div></div></div>Geoff Poundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052932370243297134noreply@blogger.com0