Living in fantasies, it’s time to face reality. With the advent of Big Boys Toys Dubai 2012, you interface with those very big, mammoth and gigantic machines, which are possibly seen in the night dreams, TV shows and huge exhibitions. It’s an outstanding show, which is being organised on such a large scale where you come across unique gadgets, high-octane products and renowned artefacts.

It’s great news for those, who are interested in watching rare products with exciting features along with their interactive demos. Because of its mass organisation in Dubai, it is definite to fetch much admiration all over the world. In 2012, Big Boys Toys, the premier lifestyle exhibition, is prearranged on huge scale at a single point.

Highlights of Big Boys Toys

• The show displays high-end brands and lifestyle products of the world’s most renowned manufacturers and suppliers.
• Each product falls within one of ten product categories: Adventure, Aviation, Digital, Drive, Fashion, Off Road, Ride, Marine, Lifestyle and Wellness.
• Opening day (9^th of February 2012) will be restricted to VVIPs, but those by invitation only.
• Hulme CanAm Spyder and Nissan GT-R VVIP 2012 models, ultra exclusive and limited edition vehicles will be debuted in Big Boys Toys Dubai 2012.

Right away book flights to Dubai and avail hotels in Dubai, pack your bag for full-fledged entertainment and fun.

When: 9^th of February 2012 (VIP only)
10^th – 11^th of February 2012 (General Public)
Where: ATLANTIS the Palm, Dubai, UAE

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Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia, right, and Roger Federer of Switzerland hold their trophies following the final match of the Emirates Dubai ATP Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Nousha Salimi)

Finally, Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in a sweat drenching 5 hours 53 minutes match to carve his name on the Australian Open Cup. Now, Djokovic takes aim at his next title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships which will take place in Dubai, UAE from 27.02.2012 to 03.03.2012 on a hard court. Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Tomas Berdych, Mardy Fish, Janko Tipsarevic and Juan Martin Del Potro are preparing on improving their game to stop Djokovic from winning successive Dubai Duty Free Championship titles.

Joining them is the new World No. 1 and Australian Open women singles winner Victoria Azarenka who will look forward to enjoying her new status as well playing to secure her ranking for keeps.

As the best moments are waiting to be created and the memory lane to be relived, tourists can have their chance as spectators at the Championships to see their favourite players perform their best. Grandstand Tickets are available at the Dubai Tennis Stadium Box office, Garhoud from January 16th, 2012 until 3rd March, 2012 from 9am to 9pm daily. One can also buy tickets online on www.timeouttickets.com.

So, what is the wait for? Aren’t your eyes craving for the amazing rallies, the desperation in the drop shots and all the hype and excitement that exceeds it? The extraordinary victory celebration unveils only with timely booking of hotels in Dubai and flights to Dubai. In addition, rent a car in Dubai to swiftly ride you to the Aviation Club Tennis Centre.

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“The banks have been lending in 2011 at a much better rate than before, which does have a positive effect on business growth, but with uncertainty over Europe and issues in both China and India, the outlook for interbank credit liquidity in 2012 is perhaps poor. The big if, is whether high net worth individuals and leading GCC institutions will put their hands in their pockets again and put money back into investment arena which will spur asset management, private equity and the regional economy as a whole.”

There many ways to go about seeking a job:
- an online search portal, where surf throughout hundreds of opportunities
- to contact a recruitment agency and ask them to find you a job.
- you can go directly to the companies you’re interested in with speculative applications (If you know exactly the position you’re looking for)
- to attend a recruitment fair.

Seeking a job online, thanks to Recruitment Search Engines

Recruitment portals enable you to cast an eye over a huge range of positions and vacancies and get a sense of what kind of jobs are available there. Also helpful for seeing which companies are in the middle of recruitment drives. The downside is that – being these sites are hugely popular – you will find yourself up against hundreds of candidates going for the same job.

Bayt.com – One of the most popular Search Engines in the Middle East

Gulftalent.com – Gulf Talent offers jobs right across the Gulf region, but are based in Dubai.  This recruitment portal lists an impressive 4,000 companies who use their services to find new talent.

My.monstergulf.com – The Gulf branch of the international recruitment company, Monster. Jobs are available in any sectors: from construction and banking to real estate, and it’s possible to seek jobs through function, region or industry. The site also allows you to upload your CV and offers plenty of job seekers tips and advice.

Recruitment Agencies

Charterhouse – Having operated in the UAE since 2004, this agency operates in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and recruits for a diverse range of industries. They have positions available for people looking for their first or second jobs, as well as roles are for more experienced professionals and executive recruitment for niche roles and senior jobs.

Jobscan – Originally established in Abu Dhabi over a decade ago, they’ve since expanded to Dubai and so have an emphasis on jobs available in the capital, oil and gas, construction, engineering, banking, IT or retail.

Morgan McKinley – Morgan McKinley has offices all across the world, including Japan, Ireland and Australia and can put you in for a range of positions from entry to board level. Their local specialities include financial services, middle management roles in sales and marketing, and technical positions in the transport, manufacturing and construction industries.

The Omega Dubai Desert Classic, a superb event in the city organized at a gala level with an assemblage of various golf admirers across the world. It is planned every year to mark Dubai as the world’s famous city where everything is glimpsed with a wide prospective.

Since 1989, the 38th event, which commenced as the prestigious European tour including Asia for the first time, is wonderfully prearranged by the organisation Golf in Dubai at the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course.

The Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course is the first glass course in the Middle East, which denotes its presence as the world’s top 100 gulf courses. Most of the golfers like to play in the course, but they say “the final hole is a bit difficult to pay because of a double green cot and notable presence of a lake.”

The Omega Dubai Desert Classic hosts one of the world’s renowned golfers like Tiger Woods, who visited the event for almost six times whereas he was a proud winner twice. Ernie Els is active participant for successive 12 different years as well won the competition thrice. The youngest winner Rory Mcllroy was just 19 years old when he won in 2009. In 2011, Alvaro Quiros was the competition winner. John Daly is the esteemed attraction of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2012.

The famous sponsors include The National Bank of Dubai, CNN, Emirate Airlines and BMW. The total prize money is USD $2.5 million.

Get ready to be an energetic spectator just avail flights to Dubai and book hotels in Dubai for your wonderful journey.

When: Monday 6th – Sunday 12th February 2012
Where: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai

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Dubai International Boxing Championship 2012 , a fierce event organised on a large scale where the world’s known boxers will entertain audience with their dreadful fighting skills. The event is one of its own kinds serving a power-packed entertainment as well  support the charity organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in aid of the Dubai Autism Centre.

As revealed by the Dubai Sports Council, the international boxing championship will include several boxing rounds including a match between Bob Sapp, the renowned American boxer and a Swedish boxer, Tufan. The event will be fully entertaining wherein several boxes of different backdrops like Italy, Sweden, France, Iran, Turkmenistan, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Syria and Philippine will be active participants.

Mikaela, a Swedish boxer and winner of the World Professional Boxing Federation title in the welterweight class will be a centre of attraction. However, America’s kickboxer Bob ‘the Beast’ Sapp and UAE’s Champion, Eisa Al-Dah, known as the Arabian warriors will be the trump card for all spectators.

With its increasing popularity, Dubai International Boxing Championship has become the world’s famous and anticipated event for all boxing admirers. Get your bag packed and prearrange everything. Right away book flights to Dubai and book hotels in Dubai to mark your presence.

Venue: The Aviation Club, Dubai
Date: 2^nd of February 2012
Day: Thursday
Timings: 6:30pm

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With its ongoing development, Dubai is paving a new way of success and progress. The city is a glazing ground for those interested in water sports. From traditional to modern wooden sports destination, it is one of the foremost epicentres of several water activities like sailing, wooden powerboat, Class One and Xcat powerboat, traditional rowing, surf ski, kayak and jet ski.

The DIMC Marina situated in the heart of Mina Seyhai offers enviable scenery amongst the luxurious Jumeirah coastline and overlooking Palm Island. The Marina is a famous dock in the city providing international standard berthing facilities for 300 boats from 25 – 60 ft. Because of increasing popularity, the Marina is growing as a prominent spot among tourists. Get a preview of listed events in the year 2012 at the Dubai International Marina Club.

• Dubai Traditional Rowing Race – January, 27^th 2012
• UIM Middle East & World XCat Powerboat Championship – February, 2^nd 2012 – 3^rd February 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 43ft – February, 18^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft –February, 25^th 2012
• Maktoum Cup Traditional Rowing Race – March, 24^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft – March, 31^st 2012
• UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship – April, 14^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft – April, 20^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 60ft – April 28^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft – May 5^th, 2012
• Al Gaffal Long Distance Race 60ft Traditional Dhows – May, 26^th 2012

With an array of fleets like catamarans, lasers, surf skis and kayaks, the Water Sports Centre offers an unmatched facility to the members and their families. It has a swimming pool and landscaped gardens surrounding the beach with coconut and date palms for shade. Other services include barasti covered seating areas and a distinctive barasti bar area next to the swimming pool.

For an enjoyable water sports, you can hire fleet with kayaks, optimists, toppers, catamarans, and lasers as well two Beneteau 7.5’s charters. Avail flights to Dubai and book hotels in Dubai to become a part of many events.

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The Dubai Marathon is all set to rock the town on 27th January, 2012 this year when runners from round the world sprint off to win the coveted prize at the richest long distance running event in history.

If you are planning to put on your best foot forward and take part in this competition, registration for the race has been extended, but is available online only.

Short and tall, fat and thin, kids and adults, corporate professionals, all are welcome to participate in this year’s marathon. Since the 2012 event caters to raising money for avoidable blindness, choose the charity listing in which you believe strongly. Charity is the backbone behind this fundraising event.

An important point to keep in mind before enrolling, is to be aware of your medical conditions. Make sure that you are not at risk to run in the marathon. If you have a medical problem, follow the guidelines advised by the organizers.

Before the day of the competition, which starts and ends at Downtown Dubai adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, remember to update yourself with the following points:

• Collect the run numbers at The Palace Hotel, The Old Town, Downtown Dubai on Wednesday 25th, 2012 and Thursday 26th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• All participants will receive an Adidas Climacool official race Tshirt, a finishers medal and downloadable finishers certificate.
• The organizers have ensured provision of drinking stations, toilets, medical emergencies, sponges at regular intervals during the race.

The marathon is categorized in 42.195km Marathon, 10km Road Race and 3km Fun Run. As the cause is worthy of applause and the prizes out of this world, take time out to participate in the competition.

Pack your bags and book the next available flights to Dubai. Book alongside a Dubai hotel, where you rest and prepare yourself for the competition.

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Il Visual Merchandiser è un vero e proprio consulente d’immagine, una figura capace di coniugare creatività  e strategia di marketing visivo. Il suo obiettivo è quello di mettere in evidenza le caratteristiche distintive di taluni prodotti, favorendo il processo di selezione del consumatore attraverso la gestione del sistema espositivo del punto di vendita. Il Visual Merchandiser gestisce il continuo cambiamento espositivo in funzione di stagionalità, campagna vendita promozionali, eventi speciali o ricorrenze; egli  sintetizza in un’unica figura professionale competenze diverse di marketing, comunicazione, ergonomia e scienza cognitiva, coniugandole a doti artistiche e creative.

URANIO OVERSEAS BUREAU was formed in 1995 to exclusively handle the wholesale distribution of the Italian denim brand DIESEL in the Middle East. In 2004, we expanded our operations by opening directly operated mono-brand stores in UAE for Diesel and Samuel & Kevin. In 2007 our strategic and successful partnership with Diesel was recognised by winning the ‘Best Country of the Year’ Award, the first and only distributor to win such a prize. Our partnership with Diesel reached a new milestone in 2008 by launching our 25th store in the region, in The Dubai Mall. In the same year we opened the first FRED PERRY store in the Middle East and 2010 witnessed the first store openings of CUSTO BARCELONA and BIMBA & LOLA.

UOB have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Visual Merchandising Manager to be part of their ever expanding organisation. Based out of cosmopolitan Dubai you will lead and manage the VM team across the Middle East, tasked with maximising sales through improving the visual environment of the stores.

* Manage core VM activities i.e. window installation, in-store product display etc in order to drive sales.
* Liaise between store operations, marketing and buying/planning departments in order to meet store deliverables
* Develop and implement VM training programs and procedures throughout the region in order to ensure that VM standards are met.
* Manage the VM seasonal budget in order to maximize the ROI.
* Conduct regular store visits across the region, generate VM supervision reports and effect timely remedial action for areas of improvement in order to share useful information with senior management.
* Liaise and negotiate with mall management and regional partners in order to communicate clearly the brand principal’s VM guidelines and obtain necessary permissions for these guidelines to be met.
* Suggest viable alternatives in case of disputes and governmental and social restrictions in order to ensure that the brand’s guidelines are not compromised.
* Lead and motivate the VM and store teams by serving as a role model of brand VM standards and product knowledge in order to manage efficiently and effectively.
* Plan orders for relevant VM material, source upgrades etc in order to maximize the brand’s image.

The ideal candidate would be a university graduate, with 8 plus years of VM experience, out of which 3 years should be in a similar role. They should also be fluent in both written and spoken English. They should be (1) a leader who can lead and manage a team, (2) a subject matter expert, who has specialised and in-depth VM and (3) an avid planner, who can organize and schedule, in order to manage the office-based part of the role.

Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.

Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide.

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CERCASI CUOCO ITALIANO / CAPO CUOCO per ristorante 5 STELLE DUBAI

ITALIAN CHEF DE CUISINE/HEAD CHEF – FINE DINING – DUBAI

A leading Designer label Italian Restaurant and Club situated within a luxury brand international Five star Hotel in fantastic location in Dubai is looking for an experienced Italian Chef de cuisine or Head Chef for their beautiful Restaurant in Dubai, UAE
The role requires a talented, passionate Italian Head Chef with Fine dining Italian Cuisine background and excellent stable working experience in free standing recognised award winning Italian restaurant or Hotel outlet Restaurants with experience in Italian Cuisines as well as working experience in the Middle East or Asia is preferable.
You will need to be creative in menu planning and knowledgeable of costing and budgets, a great leader who enjoys training and developing their staff and working with strong local workforces. This is an excellent opportunity to use your experience of at least 3 years working in excellent standard recognised Italian restaurants or luxury hotels and building up a team in creating a memorable dining experience.

The offer includes a competitive Expat salary package of up to US$5500 monthly plus single status accommodation, medical cover and annual flights home plus great company benefits and growth potential

If this sounds like the ideal role for you then please send your full resume with recent photograph to jon@corecruitment.co.za to apply- only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and for authenticity only Italian Nationals and Speakers will be considered.

في لقاء جمعني اليوم مع رئيس مجلس الدولة الصيني، وقعنا بياناً مشتركاً لتطوير علاقة استراتيجية بين الدولتين مما يبشر بنقلة نوعية في العلاقات. تطوير العلاقات مع الصين هي أولوية رئيسية في سياستنا الخارجية ورافد مهم لاقتصادنا الوطني، تفرضها التطورات الاقتصادية العالمية.

In the presence of the Chinese premier today, we signed a joint statement for strategic partnership between the two countries. The development of relations with China is a priority in our foreign policy and of particular importance to our national economy