Archive | August, 2012

Intellect Event Guide This Week

August 26 – 30, 2012: Managers and supervisors should attend Simplification of Work Processes and Procedures.  This course will show you how to use charts to simplify procedures and how to distribute work effectively. August 26 – 30, 2012: Employees involved in contract preparation and implementation should attend Managing Contractual Claims. This course will help [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

July 5 – October 24, 2012: The Pavilion Downtown Dubai presents When the Lights Went Off We Saw: Sara Naim. This is the first solo show by the photographer. July 2 – October 3, 2012: Sharjah Art Foundation presents Museum of Optography: The Purple Chamber.  This exhibition features works by Derek Ogbourne. June 19 – [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself Talise Ottoman Spa Talise Ottoman Spa is the perfect destination for a traditional Turkish hammam bath.  The treatment begins with an exfoliating scrub followed by a massage and a soak in the hammam. Volunteer Red Crescent provides support to families in the UAE, Palestine, Yemen, and more.  They need your financial contribution to [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a power cell that is self-charging, converting energy from mechanical to chemical and storing it for later use. What You Can Do Emirates Environmental Group hosts a family day every Saturday.  Stop by their base on Jumeirah Beach Road and drop off [...]

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This Weeks Appetite

This Weeks Appetite

Al Reef Bakery Craving a late night snack?  Stop by Al Reef Bakery, a Dubai institution that’s open 24 hours a day. The breads, mezze, and shawarmas are delicious. Tel. (04 396 1980).  Dhs 6. Travel: Za’abeel Road, Karama.

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

August 26 – 30, 2012: Managers and supervisors should attend Simplification of Work Processes and Procedures.  This course will show you how to use charts to simplify procedures and how to distribute work effectively. August 26 – 30, 2012: Employees involved in contract preparation and implementation should attend Managing Contractual Claims. This course will help [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself Fit You Fit You is a new personal training service that takes personalization to a new level.  They begin with a thorough survey in order to tailor the session precisely to your needs, and they will come to you wherever you are, even bringing all the equipment you need to your home. Volunteer [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

June 20 – September 1, 2012: XVA Gallery presents Demolition: Fereydoon Omidi. This exhibition will feature large scale works by the Tehrani artist. June 21 – September 1, 2012: Traffic presents Urban Epidermis: A Journey of Dilapidation.  This exhibition features works by Vikram Divecha. March 24 – October 20, 2012: Barjeel Art Foundation presents Alienation. [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing Scientists are making progress in a new method that generates electricity from wastewater.  Read more about it at Science Daily. What You Can Do It’s time for back to school shopping once again.  The traditional necessities are now available in eco-friendly versions such as recycled paper clips and all natural smencils. [...]

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This Weeks Appetite

This Weeks Appetite

Brunello Ramadan is ending soon, but you have a couple more chances to visit an iftar before it’s over. Check out Brunello.  They offer a traditional buffet meal complete with performances.  The bonus is that a contribution to charity is included in your meal price. Tel. (04 444 2501).  Dhs 195 per person.

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