DAM999 Unveils ‘World’s First 3D Movie Website’

Today, (April 19^th 2011), Sohan Roy unveils what he describes “the world’s first 3D movie website” for his forthcoming film, 'DAM999', the movie that was shot partly in Fujairah, UAE.

According to the Press Release:

“This…will make the audience realize that they themselves are now a part of the movie on screen. This initiative is expected to be a trend setter for all upcoming 3D movies which prefer 3D websites rather than traditional flash ones. All the images in the gallery have been made stereoscopic to share the feel of the actual movie….The 3D website has been created by the in house software team of BizTV network.”

Evolution of the DAM Project

Director Sohan Roy began the project DAM999 in 2007. The movie is about the overlooked dangers of outdated dams; the realities of the marine world; tradition, culture, forgotten medical cures of India, the pain and pleasures of being in love and the many hidden emotions of humankind.

Sohan Roy began writing the novel ‘DAM 999’ in 2008.

He went on to the production of ‘DAM999 – The First International movie from the mariners’ and the documentary ‘DAMs the Lethal Water bombs’, inspired from his own novel DAM999.

DAM Awards

DAM999 was mentioned as one of the 30 most awaited movies this year by the Berlin film festival trade publication, “All lights Film Magazine”.

The short documentary ‘DAMs the Lethal Water bombs’ released as a curtain riser to DAM999 won the Award for ‘Best Documentary Short’ at Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2011.

16 National and International award winners from 9 different film industries including Hollywood and Bollywood have been roped up for DAM999 to create magic on screen.

The DAM Cast and Crew

The international crew has Eric Sherman as the project consultant, Rob Tobin as the Script Doctor and Uzma Xina Kang as the Casting Director. A line-up of veteran actors like Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur and Gary Richardson along with multi-faceted actors like Vinay Rai, Vimala Raman, Megha Burman, Joshua Fredric Smith, Jaala Pickering, Linda Arsenio and Jineet Rath form the cast of DAM999.

DAM999, the movie is in its final post production stage and is to be released in 2011 in 3D.

Link

Check out the 3D website at Dam The Movie and try out the 3D experience.

Further

Shooting of the Film ‘DAM999’ in Fujairah, UAE, FIF, 16 May 2010.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted on the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Images: The web site and some of the 3D effects.

Celebrating UAE and Gulf Culture in Fujairah on World Heritage Day 2011

A formal ceremony took place on Monday evening (18 April) in the presence of the Fujairah Crown Prince, His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi.

Many cultural groups entertained the crowd that gathered beneath the iconic Fujairah Fort. Children danced in colourful costumes, women sang and chanted, men participated in the mesmerizing yollah dances, swordsmen showed how sharp were their talents while cantankerous camels bellowed as they were sidelined from the stage.

Marhaba

Gifts were presented by the Crown Prince to the representatives that had come from Qatar, Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman with their traditional crafts and locally produced dates and sweets.

Inspecting the Displays

After the formalities, His Highness was eager to tour the display booths from the GCC countries as well as those of the UAE. He spoke to many people and showed a keen interest in the crafts and the skills that were being demonstrated.

Bus loads of children had come from outlying parts of Fujairah and there were traditional and modern amusements in which the younger generation could be entertained.

World Heritage Week

Not content with only a day, the Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority is extending the cultural displays and heritage exhibitions until and including Friday.

Each evening the programme commences at 5.00pm and concludes at 10.00pm.

Food is available for purchase.

Further

World Heritage Day 2011 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, FIF, 18 April 2011

UNESCO World Heritage Day Celebrated at Fujairah Fort, FIF, 17 April 2011.

Take a Look

Some photos of the Fujairah celebration of World Heritage Day 2011 have been posted in this photo album.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted on the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Image: Celebrating Gulf Heritage while joining hands with people all around the world was a colourful and joyous event in Fujairah. But it continues each evening this week.

Photo Shooting Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah

Each week the Friday Shoot Out (FSO) photography group sets out from Dubai to take some pictures of another part of the Emirates.

FSO is a diverse group with many of the members in the media and marketing business.

They receive much inspiration and encouragement from each other and their pre-sunrise starts are a sign of their dedication.

Khor Kalba

The FSO visited Khor Kalba several weeks ago and many of their photos are linked to this page on Fujairah in Focus.

Wadi Wurayah

FSO returned to Fujairah recently to shoot the UAE’s protected natural treasure at Wadi Wurayah. Some of their photos were taken along the coast and on the way to Wadi Wurayah.

Here is a selection of many of their photos:

Photos of Wadi Wurayah by Shynil Hashim in this photo album.

Photos of Wadi Wurayah by Lal Nallath are in this photo album.

Photos of Wadi Wurayah by Sugesh Gopal are in this photo album.

Photos of Wadi Wurayah by Gops Vas are in this photo album.

Photos of Wadi Wurayah by Myk Cer are in this photo album.

Further

Visiting Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah During and After Storms and Floods, FIF, 18 April 2011.

Michel Roggo’s ‘Desert Water’ Photo Exhibition of Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah, UAE, FIF, 13 April 2011.

Swedish Princess and Emirati Prince Make a Right Royal Visit in Fujairah, FIF, 20 January 2011.

The Royal Treatment for Wadi Wurayah, Fujairah, FIF, 19 January 2011.

Resources for Visiting Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah, UAE, FIF, 17 May 2010.

How Do We Get to Wadi Wurayah? FIF, 19 May 2009.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted on the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Image: The Friday Shoot Out Team at Wadi Wurayah (Courtesy of FSO Coordinator, Lal Nallath).

Visiting Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah During and After Storms and Floods

Wadi Flooding

On Sunday 10 April, the emirate of Fujairah was hit by high winds and heavy rains which caused some damage and left most Fujairah roads flooded.

Andrew Scholtz, manager and teacher at Fujairah’s HCT (as well as off road enthusiast & trail blazer and medal winning swimmer) took a trip to Wadi Wurayah after the wind and rain. This is his report and photos:

“I visited Wadi Wurrayah on Friday, having been there last about a month or so ago along with staff and students from Fujairah Men's College on one of our regular Wadi Wurrayah clean-up trips.”

“I was surprised at the evidence of flood water action in the area. The tar road was strewn with debris and the wadi itself was far more difficult to navigate than on my previous visit - to the extent that people in smaller 4-wheel drives had abandoned their vehicles when the going got rough and walked the rest of the way to the pools.”

“The reed and papyrus beds around the pools had been completely flattened and I saw water flowing in areas never previously seen.”

“I can only presume that the storms on Sunday afternoon and evening had dumped a massive amount of water in the wadi catchment. It must have been a spectacular sight - and also a warning that wadis (more correctly awdia) are dangerous places to be in the rainy season.”

How to Get to Wadi Wurayah

Andrew has previously posted some off-roading trails for the emirate of Fujairah with GPS readings and photos taken along the way. These routes can be downloaded to a phone or similar electronic device.

He has kindly recorded two more trails:

Wadi Wurrayah by car.

Wadi Wurrayah by 4WD only.

He has capped it off with an article on this trip. Especially take note of the dangers of visiting wadis during or after heavy rain.

Further

Visiting Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah During and After Storms and Floods, FIF, 18 April 2011.

Michel Roggo’s ‘Desert Water’ Photo Exhibition of Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah, UAE, FIF, 13 April 2011.

Swedish Princess and Emirati Prince Make a Right Royal Visit in Fujairah, FIF, 20 January 2011.

The Royal Treatment for Wadi Wurayah, Fujairah, FIF, 19 January 2011.

Resources for Visiting Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah, UAE, FIF, 17 May 2010.

How Do We Get to Wadi Wurayah? FIF, 19 May 2009.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted on the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Images: Thanks to Andrew for this information and for the two photos—the debris-strewn road and the flattened reed/papyrus bed.

Arab Proverb: “Give the Bread Dough to the Baker Even…”

“Give the bread dough to the baker even if he eats half of it.”

-Arab Proverb.

More Arab Proverbs

"A Chameleon Does not Leave One Tree Until...", FIF, 17 April 2011.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Image: The baker at the Talal Bakery, Al Salaam Road, Old Fujairah.

Fujairah 92.6 FM on the Radio and Online

People on Twitter have recently been tweeting the news that Fujairah 92.6 FM is not only on the wireless but it is now launched online.

Describing Fujairah 92.6 FM

How would you describe the music on this radio station?

Fujairah 92.6 FM Community

A growing community of people who LIKE Fujairah 92.6 FM connect on this Facebook Page.

Link

Fujairah 92.6 FM online.

Further

The Fujairah Media Group can be reached at this link.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted on the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

World Heritage Day 2011 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Since 1983

The idea of a day set aside to commemorate the world’s heritage – a day on which to highlight the efforts required to protect and conserve heritage and to underscore its vulnerability – was first mooted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).

The proposal was adopted by UNESCO in 1983 and ever since, April 18th has been observed as World Heritage Day the world over.

Fujairah’s Rich Heritage

Ahmed Khalifa Al Shamsi, the Chairman of the Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority, said yesterday while preparing for the local celebration this week, “Fujairah has got so much heritage.” Then he went on to list these distinctive buildings and sites that this emirate has to celebrate and conserve:

• Bidyah Mosque
• Awhala Fort
• Al Hayl Palace
• Bithnah Fort and Village
• Fujairah Fort
• Wadi Wurayah

Showcasing Fujairah Heritage

In order to be true to fulfilling the aims of the World Heritage Day in the emirate of Fujairah, here are some actions to work on in this coming year:

1. Continuing the renovations of the heritage buildings while being true to the original designs.

2. Ensuring that all Fujairah sites are open to the public and have people on hand to ensure the security of the heritage treasures and the safety of those who visit. Employ park rangers to be stationed at Wadi Wurayah 24 hours a day.

3. Creating effective signage so people can visit heritage sites with understanding.

4. Training local people to work as heritage tour guides in all the major sites.

5. Ensuring that there is accurate and interesting information available in many languages to assist tourists and residents.

6. Creating a Welcome and Tourist Information Centre, possibly at the Fujairah Fort.

7. Developing heritage displays and cultural shops at the Fujairah Fort site, especially for short term tourists who are in the emirate for a day e.g. cruise ship visitors.

Further

UNESCO World Heritage Day Celebrated at Fujairah Fort, FIF, 17 April 2011.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted on the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Image: Cruise ship tourists enjoying one of Fujairah's heritage treasures.

Elite and Academic Education Exhibition in Fujairah

Fujairah First

For the first time Fujairah is hosting the Education Exhibition for all emirates apart from Abu Dhabi. This regular event provides rich opportunities for tertiary institutions to display their unique advantages to secondary school students.

Details

• The Elite and Academic Education Exhibition is being held at the Fujairah Exhibition Center from 17-19 April 2011.
• An opening ceremony was held this morning (17 April) with speeches, cultural entertainment and a tour of the exhibition by VIPs and their entourage.
• The exhibition is being held by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Fujairah Education Council and a bevy of sponsors.
• Over 35 universities and tertiary Colleges and Academies are exhibiting.
• On the opening day more than 400 students were in attendance and the organizers are expecting between 3-4,000 students over the three days of the exhibition.

Decisions

Chocolates, sweets, pens, glossy brochures, interactive computers were all being used to woo prospective students to the display booths and then to the Colleges.

Students were eager to explore entrance requirements, tuition fees, residential possibilities, the availability of scholarships and laptops that were being sold at a reduced rate to students.

Big decisions confront the students and the rich choices often accentuate the complexity of the issue.

On the second and third days presenters from the universities will have 15 minutes to make their case from the stage about why students should come to their institution.

Deliberations

Some important factors for students to think about:

1. Seek to get the best education you can.

2. Increasingly people are changing their occupation up to four times in the course of their lifetime which may suggest the importance of getting a good all-round education rather than embarking on a specialized degree that will provide an immediate ‘meal ticket’.

3. How does one weigh up the worth of the different paths to walk? How does one know which vocation to embrace amidst the various options that might beckon?

Discernment

American author, Frederick Buechner helpfully addresses this question when he says:

“There are all different kinds of voices calling to you, all different kinds of work … By and large a good rule for finding out your vocation is to think about the kind of work (a) that you need most to do, and (b) that the world most needs to be done.”

“If you really get a kick out of your work, you’ve presumably met requirement (a), but if your work is writing TV deodorant commercials, the chances are you have missed requirement (b). [Buechner’s example suggests that he does not think deodorant serves a significant purpose!] On the other hand, if your work is being a doctor among leprosy patients, you have probably met requirement (b), but if most of the time you are bored and depressed by it, the chances are you’ve not only bypassed (a) but you probably aren’t helping your patients much either.”

“Neither the hair shirt nor the soft berth will do.”

Discovering Your ‘Deep Gladness’

Frederick Buechner concludes by saying that our vocation is usually discovered at the place where our deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”

(Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking)

Take a Look

Some photos are in this photo album of some of the people attending the first day of the Elite and Academic Education Exhibition in Fujairah and the types of display booths they were able to visit.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

UNESCO World Heritage Day Celebrated at Fujairah Fort

18 April

UNESCO World Heritage Day is being celebrated on Monday 18 April but also for the next five days in Fujairah, concluding on Friday 22 April.

Each evening of this week, Monday to Friday, the display booths, cultural programme and traditional food stalls will be open from 5.00 to 10pm.

The formal programme will take place on the stage beneath the Fujairah Fort, where the Al Saif Sword Competition was held late in 2010. Display booths and food stalls will be open in the adjoining cultural village.

Official Opening

The World Heritage Day in Fujairah will be officially opened by the Fujairah Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad al Sharqi at a ceremony commencing on Monday 18 April 2011 at 5.00pm.

At this ceremony children will be dancing, along with the performance of other traditional activities and the Chairman of the Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority, Ahmed Khalifa Al Shamsi, will be giving some words of welcome and explanation.

Traditional food will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

GCC Collaboration

In addition to the celebration of Emirati culture, the other GCC countries (Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia) will each have an exhibition booth in which to showcase their crafts.

Ahmed Al Shamsi said, “There is a cultural similarity between our neighbouring countries and this will be apparent at the display but each country will also seek to showcase some of their unique cultural treasures.”

Take a Look

Some photos at the Fujairah Fort today are in this photo album as the preparations were getting underway by members of the Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority and staff of the Fujairah Tourism Department.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Exciting Plans Developing at the Fujairah International Airport

Today’s Operation at FIA

Dr Khaled Almazroui gave the opening address at the Air Center Conference 2011 in Fujairah (13-14 April) on the theme, ‘The Evolution of the Fujairah International Airport’.

In outlining the development of the Fujairah International Airport (FIA) he began by setting out the historical context.

Dr Khaled, like many speakers to follow, highlighted Fujairah’s strategic location, outside the bottleneck of the Strait of Hormuz. He mentioned that Fujairah’s advantageous location has been recently bolstered by the new oil pipeline that will bring a huge percentage of the UAE’s oil through Fujairah.

Advantage Fujairah

Other assets of the Fujairah International Airport include:

• Clear Skies
• Favourable Weather
• Excellent visibility
• Open 365 days

Upgrading Facilities

The Fujairah International Airport has been developed in recent years to achieve these goals:

• It is open 24 hours of the day
• It has all the facilities of a modern airport

• It can accommodate all aircraft types

• The airport leadership has developed the airport to meet all security and regulation requirements

Cargo and Passengers

Currently the FIA is chiefly a cargo airport with this component representing 90% of the airport’s work and the flow of passengers representing 10%.

Dr Khaled said that the FIA is aiming at changing the airport’s role so that the flow of passengers represents 40% of the airport’s business and cargo represents 60%.

Aircraft Movements

There are on average 55 aircraft coming in or out of the airport each day and sometimes this number increases to 70 per day (see picture below indicating the growth over the years).

35-40 of these are commercial flights and the rest are the activities of the Fujairah Aviation Academy.

Increasing Cargo

The FIA is working to increase the cargo flow through the airport but it is challenged by these factors:

• An uneven annual increase in cargo tonnage.
• Balancing security and regulatory requirements against other important factors such as the speed of operation and flexibility of movement.
• Change management as prescribed by policies, procedures and manuals: Dr Khaled noted the excellent work of his team with emergency drills and the implementation of other procedures making Fujairah one of the best airports in the region on many counts.
• The increasing numbers of aircraft parked for maintenance.

Towards 2025

The General Manager said that he and his team are working intentionally toward goals that have timelines extending to the year 2025.

In terms of aircraft movements the airport is ahead of the forecast as set out in the master plan.

Specific Plans Include:

• A new passenger terminal
• Expanding the apron of aircraft parking and creating a bigger parking space
• Further training for fire fighting and other safety procedures
• Additional maintenance workshops and facilities
• Extending the runway to 1,200 metres
• Expanding to accommodate 68 airline offices (see picture below)

• Developing a dedicated training room
• A new Maintenance, Repair and Outfitting (MRO) Hangar will be ready in a few months (see picture below)

• Establishing a new Luxury Plane Hangar (see picture below)

• A new Executive Aviation Terminal (see picture below) has been completed offering the latest technology and comfort. Dr Khaled mentioned that the UAE had become either first or second country in the world in terms of the movement of business jets. In this regard, FIA wants to capture a percentage of the market with flights to Fujairah and technical flights.

• New commercial hangars (see pictures below). In all, the airport is building 12 new hangars of different sizes. 80% of the new hangar space has been reserved and this will be available within three months.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Arab Proverb: “A Chameleon Does Not Leave One Tree Until…”

“A chameleon does not leave one tree until he is sure of another.”

-Arab Proverb.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Cultural Caravan Showcases Emirati Life and Culture in Masafi, Fujairah

Recently (14 April 2011), a Cultural Caravan staged a celebration of national life and culture at Al Khailaibia (Al Khalabeyah), on the outskirts of Masafi, Fujairah.

This was an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development and was a creative response to a call from His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, to boost national identity and social solidarity.

The cultural caravan was held in cooperation with various organisations that had display booths. These included the HCT and other education institutions, the Red Crescent, the Fujairah Municipality and a safe driving campaign.

There were a number of cultural activities both on stage and off which included play acting, choral singing, poetry reading, traditional dancing, cooking, traditional craft work, the making and repairing of fishing nets, displays of shark jaws, coral, swordfish bills and a private museum collection.

Crown Prince Commendation

The Fujairah Crown Prince, His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, was full of praise for this venture. He stressed the significance of the cultural convoys, and the way they foster a healthy collaboration between public institutions and private corporations to achieve positive social and economic goals for the emirate of Fujairah.

Take a Look

Many thanks to Fujairah HCT, manager and teacher, Andrew Scholtz, for his photographic album of the event which includes scenes of the art of net making, items from the Tayeb Museum, a drum-major leading his pipe-band and a young bard reciting poetry.

Here is the link to Andrew’s photo album.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Image: An Emirati fisherman demonstrating the art of making nets and the crucial value of the big toe in such a craft!

One of the many photographs in ‘The Cultural Caravan’ Photo Album by Andrew Scholtz.

‘African Mystique’ Art and Photo Exhibition at Le Méridien, Fujairah

Glimpse of Africa

Fujairah-based artists, Amnah Al Bloushi and Alan Nambiar are collaborating to exhibit their art and give people a taste of Africa.

Host

The art and photos are being exhibited in the main reception café area of Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah.

Dates and Times

You’re invited to view the public exhibition of ‘African Mystique’ throughout the days and evenings, from Wednesday, 20 April to Monday, 2 May 2011.

Amnah and Alan will be present at certain days and times to mingle with visitors.

Monday 18 April is the official press launch which includes a cocktail evening for guests of Le Méridien Beach Resort.

Tuesday 19 April is the official opening from 7-9pm and this event is by invitation only.

View and Purchase

The limited edition art work and photos on an African theme will be on sale for Le Méridien guests and UAE residents.

Prices vary (Dh500-Dh2,500) and these will be given upon enquiry at Le Méridien. Special arrangements can be made to negotiate prices with the artists.

Amnah Al Bloushi

Amnah is an Emirati artist from Fujairah.

She did her Bachelor of Education in English Language Teaching at the Fujairah Women’s College (HCT) during 2005 and 2009. Amnah is currently working as a math teacher at the FWC.

Amnah’s major artistic medium is painting with coloured pencils, pastels and acrylic. Many of her art pieces have an African theme.

Her hobbies include fashion designing, playing the piano, solving puzzles, playing soccer, basket ball and travel.

Alan Nambiar

Alan is a South African photography and math lecturer/teacher at Fujairah’s HCT. He is also a freelance photojournalist.

He was born in Durban where he worked for most of his career as well as in Capetown. He has photographed most regions of South Africa as well as major events such as the FIFA World Cup.

Alan’s photographic specialties include travel and documentary photography, culture, lifestyle, people, international sports, weddings and events.

His hobbies include music, sport, reading and travel.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Image: ‘Mr. Patience’, one of the photographs in the ‘African Mystique’ Exhibition, contributed by Alan Nambiar.

Middle East Aviation Boom Sets Context for Air Center Conference 2011 in Fujairah

The welcome speech by H. E. Mohamed Abdulla Sultan Al Salami, Chairman of Civil Aviation for the Government of Fujairah, was delivered by the Conference Chairman and General Manager of the Fujairah International Airport, Dr Khaled Almazroui.

The speech set the scene for a conference that was firmly set on promoting growth, change and innovation.

Here are the pertinent points made by the chairman:

Global Importance

Aviation is a very special industry. Almost $600 billion in revenues. We support 32 million jobs, facilitating the global village and $3.5 trillion in economic activity.

Effects of the Recession

For several years now, airlines and airports have been benefiting from robust demand for air travel in line with healthy global economic growth. Sadly, this pattern changed abruptly in 2008. Crippling high fuel prices and more recently a slowing global economy have proved extremely challenging for the aviation industry around the world.

Middle East Aviation Boom

Despite a worldwide slump, the aviation sector in Middle East region has boomed in contrast to the global trend. Thanks should go to the aviation community in the region for their support and endurance in navigating these difficult years.

The Middle East is growing. Over the last decade our carriers went from 5% of global passenger traffic to 11%.

Great Expectations

Planned purchases of $200 billion in aircraft over the next decade will continue to support growth. The region is expected to handle 400 million passengers by 2020 and has plans to invest US$ 100 billion in airports expansion projects over the next few years, which includes eight new runways in the Gulf region. In contrast, the UK debated for decades over a third runway for Heathrow and eventually decided against it.

Change Here to Stay

If there's one thing on which we all agree it's that we cannot sit back and rest on our laurels for a job well done. Change is a fact of life in today's world and new challenges are arriving all the time. The status quo simply will not suffice.

Our strategies and business models need a continuous re-look as the aviation scene is changing rapidly as a result of the global downturn, security issues, expansion of LCC's, growth in demand for allied services including MRO and ground handling, proliferation of undiscovered ancillary revenue strategies, shortage of skilled human resources, various types of consolidation and emergence of a new wave of technology. All this has led to market fragmentation and segmentation. We need to communicate closer, understand each other, and work together. The 'AIR CENTER' conference provides precisely for this.

Air Centre Conference

Dr. Khaled Almazroui added:

“Our vision for the Air Centre calls for the evolution of the Fujairah international Airport with multiple, diverse aviation-related activities. The concept is not easily duplicated at other airports. In these next two days of the conference we want to give an idea of our vision along with the core economic and environmental issues. We hope to expand on this vision.”

“Over the next two days, let’s meet with one another and let’s discuss ideas for moving forward, as we explore the power of partnerships.”

Air Center 2011 Conference Details

Between 200 to 300 delegates are meeting during 13-14 April 2011 at the Al Diar Siji Hotel in Fujairah.

Take a Look

Download a copy of the Air Center Conference booklet which contains the Chairman’s welcome, the schedule of meetings, the speaker biographies and the list of conference sponsors.

Geoff Pound

This article is also posted in the Fujairah in Focus—Facebook Page.

Image: The front page of the Air Center Conference booklet.