Il National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) ha registrato temperature sotto zero nella zona montagnosa di Jebel Jais a Ras al Khaimah e annuncia che ci saranno temperature rigide per tutta la settimana. Le previsioni del NCMS infatti annunciano: “Cold weather during daytimes to very cold during night. The cloud amount will increase at times, especially over the northern areas, with chance of light rain. Winds will be west to northwesterly, moderate to fresh in general. Sea will be moderate to rough with wave height 3 – 5 / 6 ft offshore.” Secondo il  NCMS le temperature minime raggiungeranno gli 0°C nelle zone montuose degli Emirati Arabi, con delle punte di 5°C. Mentre sulle fasce costiere le temperature raggiungeranno un minimo di 13°C.

دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

traslitterato con al-Imārāt al-‘Arabiyya al-Muttahida)

Abu Dhabi o, più correttamente, Abu Ẓaby (arabo:

أبوظبي

Abū Ẓabī, letteralmente “Padre della gazzella”)

Ajman (arabo:

عجمان

traslitterato anche ‘Ağmān o ‘Uğmān, letteralmente “Non arabo”)

Dubai (arabo:

دبيّ

Dubaī, clicca qui per l’etimologia della parola)

Fujairah (arabo

لفجيرة

al-Fujayra)

Ras al-Khaimah (arabo:

رأس الخيمة

Raʾs al-Khayma, letteralmente “La cima della tenda”)

Sharjah (arabo:

الشارقة

al-Sharja)

Umm al-Quwain (arabo:

أمّ القيوين

letteralmente “Madre dei due poteri”)

DUBAI CITY TOUR
Our tour takes you to the mystical past from the glorious present. This route starts with A stop at the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque proceeding towards a drive through the Jumeirah beach and all its spectacular hotels for a photo shoot.
The trip continues to the Sheikh Zayed road where we watch the sparkling science-fiction skyscrapers standing alongside the Dubai World Trade Center. En route we pass by the majestic Sheikh Palace followed by a short break by the Creek. The journey then continues towards the Bastakiya area in Bur Dubai, where we stop for a while to admire the old wind-tower houses built by wealthy Merchants.
Close by, stands the ancient Al Fahidi Fort, now housing the Dubai Museum that records the city’s past as an important pearl diving and trading centre. The journey ends with a ride by the authentic Abra – a local of Dubai where we explore the magical aroma of the Spice Souk and the dazzle of the Gold Souk leaving us mesmerized.

ABU DHABI CITY TOUR
It is hard to believe that just 50 years ago, Abu Dhabi the island capital of the United Arab Emirates was a bleak fishing and pearling village. The evolution of Abu Dhabi has been spectacular. Today, it has large gardens, green boulevards, sophisticated high-rise buildings, rich shopping malls, cultural centers and events that offer one-of-a-kind experience all the year round. En route to Abu Dhabi is the humungous Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world. Driving through the bridge we pass by Abu Dhabi’s magnificent new mosque, which is nearing completion and is also widely believed to be one of the biggest mosque in the world. On arrival in Abu Dhabi we visit the renovated AL HUSN PALACE now home of the Centre for Documentation and Research. We then learn about the oil the so-called ‘black gold’ – and how it has transformed Abu Dhabi into the wealthy city of today. The journey then continues towards a drive along the beautiful Corniche gives a magnificent view of the city.
Later, the tour passes the majestic president’s palace, then to the Dhow Yard, where wooden ships are still built using simple tools and lastly the Women Handicraft Centre where we admire the skill and dexterity of local ladies.

AL AIN CIT TOUR
Dramatically situated against the mountain backdrop of the 1300-metre-high Jebel Hafit, for years Al Ain has been an important stop on the caravan trail. The adventure starts  with stop at the nation’s largest museum located within the walls of Al Jahili Fort, which fabulously exhibits the magnificent archaeological excavations from Jebel Hafeet.
The next stop is the quaint and busy camel market also considered as the largest camel market in the Middle East. Our journey then continues to the nearby Buraimi Oasis in the Omani territory where we observe the 2,000- year-old irrigation system feeding the date gardens. Appetizing lunch will be served high above the city on your own expencess, in the five star mountain hotel of Jebel Hafeet where we enjoy a spectacular view over the whole Al Ain area.
Subsequently we drive back to Dubai.

SHARJAH & AJMAN CITY TOUR
Tour of Islamic history and culture. One of the major attractions to photographers is the distinctive King Faisal Mosque built to honor King Faisal of Saudi Arabia that currently  is the largest mosque in the Emirates. En route we continue towards the renovated Fort of Sharjah, former residence of the ruling family originally built in 1820, followed by the  authentic 150-year-old ‘Al Nabooddah House’, the museum for cultural heritage. Exploring the myriad images of Arabia, we take a quick stroll to the adjacent souks` of ‘Al Arsa’ and  to the ‘Majarrah Souk’ will take you to our next venue which is the distinguished Souk ‘Al Markazi’ – a treasure trove of Persian carpets, souvenirs, jewellery and handicrafts.
Just 15 minutes drive from the northeast of Sharjah is the Emirate of Ajman – A small Emirate with a lovely stretch of white sandy beach. We then make our way towards the famous historical fort and the museum which brilliantly displays the Emirates past before the discovery of oil. Our journey takes us to the Dhow-building yard where the Dhows  (traditional boats) are still hand made.
This concludes our tour before heading back to Dubai.

EAST COST TOUR
The road to the northern emirates of uae is one of the most scenically spectacular in the Emirates; you emerge from the magnificent sand dunes of the central region to be met by the grand Hajar Mountains at the town of Dhaid. Our first stop is the Friday market that was originally established for Fridays but is now open everyday. Proceeding onwards we move towards the14th century Bithna Fort followed by a lovely drive towards the pictures que emirate of Fujairah. We then head towards one of the beach hotels for a lunch.
After lunch we proceed to the scenic fishing village of Dibbah. The mountain village of Khassab is the next “Must-See” on this tour, where the friendly Shihu Tribe still lives in houses built of rock. We then cross the Musandam Peninsula, which belongs to the Oman, on rough tracks through the narrow gorges up to a height of nearly 1200 meters. From there, you will have an astonishing view of fascinating cliffs and deep canyons.
Afterwards we head back to Dubai with a drive through the Emirates of Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman and Sharjah.

MIDWAY TOURS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O.Box: 124861
Tel:  009714-2730805
Fax: 009714-2730806
operations@midwaytours.ae
Website: www.midwaytours.net

Gli Emirati Arabi Uniti (al-Imārāt al-‘Arabiyya al-Muttahida) sono uno stato ricco di petrolio situato nel sud-est della penisola araba, nell’Asia sud-occidentale, e composto da sette emirati: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujaira, Ras al-Khaima, Sharja e Umm al-Qaywayn. Prima del 1971, erano noti come gli Stati della tregua (Trucial States), con riferimento ad una tregua imposta nel XIX secolo dai britannici ad alcuni sceicchi arabi che non contrastavano, e anzi foraggiavano, attività piratesche miranti a colpire il naviglio transitante nel tratto di mare di loro competenza.

Abu Dhabi o, più correttamente, Abu Ẓaby (arabo: أبوظبي, Abū Ẓabī, letteralmente “Padre della gazzella”), è il più grande dei sette emirati che compongono dal 1971 gli Emirati Arabi Uniti, nel sud-est del Golfo Persico. Abu Dhabi è anche il nome della città capitale dell’emirato e degli Emirati Arabi Uniti.

Ajman (arabo: عجمان, traslitterato anche ‘Ağmān o ‘Uğmān, letteralmente “Non arabo” con riferimento alla presenza di un forte insediamento di persone provenienti dal vicino Iran) è il più piccolo stato membro degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Ha una superficie di 250 km²[1] e la capitale è la città di Ajmān. Situata sul bordo del Golfo Persico comprende due enclaves agricole nell’interno del paese: Masfut (a 110 km a SE) e Manama (60 km a E). Da molti è considerata una Dubai low cost, dati i bassissimi costi immobiliari e la distanza non eccessiva dall’Emirato di Dubai.

Dubai (arabo: دبيّ, Dubaī, clicca qui per l’etimologia della parola) indica al contempo uno dei sette emirati che compongono gli Emirati Arabi Uniti, e la città più importante del medesimo emirato (che, in lingua inglese, viene anche indicata come Dubay City e che in arabo è invece Madīnat Dubaī ).Dopo la morte, avvenuta in Australia il 4 gennaio 2006, dello Shaykh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (che rivestiva pure le cariche di vice presidente e primo ministro degli Emirati Arabi Uniti), è diventato emiro di Dubai uno dei suoi fratelli minori, lo shaykh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Dubai è, dopo Abu Dhabi, il secondo emirato del paese. La popolazione è stimata in 1.370.714 abitanti (2006).

Fujairah (arabo: لفجيرة, al-Fujayra) è uno dei sette emirati che compongono gli Emirati Arabi Uniti. In particolare è l’unico che si affaccia solamente sul golfo di Oman e quindi sull’Oceano Indiano. La sua posizione strategica favorisce molto il turismo balneare locale e le immersioni; è raggiungibile in auto da Dubai in un paio d’ore di auto.

Ras al-Khaimah (arabo: رأس الخيمة, Raʾs al-Khayma, letteralmente “La cima della tenda”) è uno dei sette emirati che compongono gli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Si affaccia sul Golfo Persico ed è vicino all’emirato di Umm al-Quwain. Grazie ad una politica favorevole all’ingresso di capitali stranieri e di bassa tassazione, Ras al-Khaimah sta vedendo crescere il numero di aziende straniere e branch insediate all’interno del proprio territorio.

Sharjah (arabo: الشارقة , al-Sharja) è uno dei sette emirati che compongono gli Emirati Arabi Uniti, compreso tra Umm al-Qaywayn e Dubai. L’emirato si estende per circa sedici chilometri sulla costa del Golfo Persico e per più di ottanta chilometri nell’entroterra. La popolazione è stimata in 639.298 abitanti, per lo più residenti stranieri (expats) che lavorano poi nel vicino Emirato di Dubai.

Umm al-Quwain (arabo: أمّ القيوين, letteralmente “Madre dei due poteri”) è uno dei sette emirati che compongono gli Emirati Arabi Uniti, compreso tra l’emirato di Ras al-Khaimah e quello di Sharjah. Si affaccia sul Golfo Persico. è il meno popolato dei 7 emirati (poco più di 60,000 abitanti censiti) e sicuramente il meno considerato per investimenti.

1. The Account opening form (AOF) to be signed by the authorized person (s)  either in the presence of Bank Officials in Dubai, or otherwise to be attested by the UAE Embassy;
2. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation/Formation; *
3. A copy of the  Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association; *
4. A copy of the Share Certificate;*
5. A copy of the Share Register/Incumbency Certificate (if available);*
6. A Board Resolution to open a bank account (or Power of Attorney);*
7. Passport copies of all Shareholders, Directors and Signatories.
8. An original Bank Reference Letter in the name of the Authorized Signatory.
9. If the Shareholder is another Company, then copies of all legal documents of that company including the identification documents of the Shareholders/Beneficial Owners are required.*

*All documents mentioned above with an asterisk MUST be notarized and attested by the UAE Embassy and by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• General and Financial Company Information:

1. Nature of the business;
2. Experience and background of the Owner;
3. Monthly turnover expected in UAE Dirhams (AED);
4. Any two business partners and their respective countries;
5. Any two clients and their respective countries;
6. Source of initial funds;
7. Initial transfer;
8. Preferred currency/ies for the account opening;
9. Office address of the Company;
10. Home country address and contact details of the Managing Director of the company of         this account;
11. Website if any;
12. Specify the name of the bank where the company currently holds an active bank account (please provide a scanned copy of a bank statement for the previous two months).

For any further information or any assistance/consultancy on the procedure, do not hesitate to contact us

• If the Shareholder of the company is a legal entity:

1. The Account Opening Form (AOF) to be signed by the Authorized Signatory/ies. This can        be established through a board resolution by the Parent Company / Shareholding Company;
2. A copy of the Certificate of Formation/ Incorporation issued by RAK FTZ;
3. A copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association issued by RAK FTZ;
4. A copy of the Share Certificate (if share details are not mentioned in the MOA issued by RAK FTZ);
5. A Board Resolution to open a bank account (or Power of Attorney);
6. A copy of the Certificate of Formation/ Incorporation of the Parent Company;
7. A copy of the Memorandum of Association of the Parent Company;
8. Passport copies of all the Shareholders of the Parent company who hold 5% or more shares in the company;
9. An original Bank Reference Letter in favor of the Authorized Signatory.

Note: If the parent company is not incorporated in the UAE, then all the documents from the Parent Company (Board Resolution, MOA & AOA, Register of Shares etc) must be attested by the UAE Embassy in the respective country and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE (as per the requirement of the Central Bank of the UAE).

*We can assist you with the legalization of the documents by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if required.

• General and Financial Company Information:

1. Nature of the business;
2. Experience and background of the Owner;
3. Monthly turnover expected in UAE Dirhams (AED);
4. Any two business partners and their respective countries;
5. Any two clients and their respective countries;
6. Source of initial funds;
7. Initial transfer;
8. Preferred currency/ies for the account opening;
9. Office address of the Company;
10. Home country address and contact details of the Managing Director of the company of this account;
11. Website if any;
12. Specify the name of the bank where the company currently holds an active bank account (please provide a scanned copy of a bank statement for the previous two months).

For any further information or any assistance/consultancy on the procedure, do not hesitate to contact us

- A Free Zone Establishment (FZE) with a single shareholder:

• A copy of the Trade License;
• A passport copy of the shareholder (including the visa page or the immigration entry stamp page);
• An original Bank Reference Letter;
• A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (please note that this document will not be required if the company is established in Ras Al-Khaimah  Investment Authority- RAKIA or RAK Al-Khaimah  Free Trade Zone – RAKFTZ);
• A copy of the Beneficiary’s resume.

- A Free Zone Company (FZC) with more than one shareholder:-

• A copy of the Trade License;
• Passport copies of all shareholders (including the visa page or the immigration entry stamp page);
• An original Bank Reference Letter for all shareholders;
• Passport copies of all shareholders (including the visa page or the immigration entry stamp page);
• An original Bank Reference Letter for all shareholders;
• A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (please note that this document will not be required if the company is established in Ras Al-Khaimah  Investment Authority- RAKIA or RAK Al-Khaimah  Free Trade Zone – RAKFTZ);
• A copy of the Share Certificate;
• A copy of the  Memorandum & Articles of Association;
• A copy of the Board Resolution indicating the person authorized to open, operate and close the bank account;
• A copy of the resume of the authorized signatory.

Documents required for the opening of a bank account for a Free Zone Company which is under formation:

- A Free Zone Establishment (FZE) with a single shareholder:-

• An original letter from the Free Zone Authority (addressed to the bank) acknowledging the company and requesting to facilitate the opening of its account. The share capital details and the owner’s name must also be mentioned in the letter;
• A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (please note that this document will not be required if the company is established in Ras Al-Khaimah Investment Authority- RAKIA or RAK Al-Khaimah Free Trade Zone – RAKFTZ);
• A passport copy of the shareholder (including the visa page or the immigration entry stamp page);
• An original Bank Reference Letter;
• A copy of the Beneficiary’s resume;

- A Free Zone Company (FZC) with more than one shareholder:

• An original letter from the Free Zone Authority (addressed to the bank) acknowledging the company and requesting to facilitate the opening of its account. The share capital details and the owner’s name must also be mentioned in the letter;
• Passport copies of all shareholders (including the visa page or the immigration entry stamp page);
• An original Bank Reference Letter for all shareholders;
• A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (please note that this document will not be required if the company is established in Ras Al-Khaimah  Investment Authority- RAKIA or RAK Al-Khaimah  Free Trade Zone – RAKFTZ);
• A copy of the Share Certificate;
• A copy of the  Memorandum & Articles of Association;
• A copy of the Board Resolution indicating the person authorized to open, operate and close the bank account;
• A copy of the resume of the authorized signatory.

Documents required for the opening of a bank account for a Branch of a Foreign Company :

• A copy of a UAE Trade License;
• A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Parent Company*;
• A copy of the  Memorandum & Articles of Association of the Parent Company*;
• A copy of the Share Certificate*;
• An original Bank Reference Letter  in favor of the shareholder and the authorized signatory;

*All documents mentioned above marked with an asterisk MUST be notarized and attested by the UAE Embassy and by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (We can assist you with the legalization of the documents by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if required).

Documents required for the opening of a bank account for a corporate company outside the Free Zone (Offshore):

• An original letter from the Department of Economic Development (addressed to the bank) acknowledging the company and requesting to facilitate the opening of its account. The share capital details and the names of the owner and the director must also be mentioned in the letter;
• Passport copies of the shareholder/s (including the visa page or the immigration entry stamp page);
• An original Bank Reference Letter  in favor of the shareholder/s;
• A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (if available);
• A copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association.

Note:

-      Time frame for opening  one of the above bank accounts is 3-4 days upon presentation of all of the  above documents;

-      All documents issued outside the UAE must be notarized & attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin & the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.

For any further information or any assistance/consultancy on the procedure, do not hesitate to contact us

Il prestigioso evento sarà ospitato a partire dall’8 Febbraio 2010 nel lussuoso resort di Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah. A 158 anni di distanza dalla prima competizione, sarà la prima volta che l’America’s Cup si svolgerà fuori dalle aree canoniche (US, Oceania, Europa).

Ras Al Khaimah è stata preferita ad Abu Dhabi, sia per questioni logistiche, sia per l’ambientazione, ha specificato Brad Butterworth, skipper di Alinghi.

I team che hanno partecipato alle ultime edizioni della America’s Cup sono

ALINGHI – attuale difensore del titolo
Société Nautique de Genève – SUI

BMW ORACLE RACING
Golden Gate Yacht Club – USA

+39 CHALLENGE
Circolo Vela Gargnano – ITA

TEAM SHOSHOLOZA
Royal Cape Yacht Club – RSA

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron – NZL

LUNA ROSSA CHALLENGE
Yacht Club Italiano – ITA

AREVA CHALLENGE
Cercle de la Voile de Paris – FRA

VICTORY CHALLENGE
Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap – Stockholm – SWE

DESAFÍO ESPAÑOL 2007
Real Federación Española de Vela – ESP

MASCALZONE LATINO – CAPITALIA TEAM
Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia – ITA

UNITED INTERNET TEAM GERMANY
Deutscher Challenger Yacht Club – GER

CHINA TEAM
Qingdao International Yacht Club – CHN

Si tratta dei migliori velisti, progettisti, ingegneri nautici, velai e costruttori al mondo: centinaia di persone con un unico obiettivo: il trofeo dell’America’s Cup.

Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, regnante di Ras al-Khaimah, ha esresso la sua soddisfazione per la scelta dell’emirato di Ras al-Khaimah per ospitare l’America’s Cup: “è un grande momento per noi per ospitare qui l’America’s Cup. Questo è un passaggio significativo, perchè riflette come egli Emirati Arabi Uniti siano diventati il luogo ideale per ospitare eventi internazionali”.

Al fine di ospitare i team, le facilities necessarie, gli sponsor, i media, il pubblico, è stata costruita un’isola artificiale di 22 ettari all’interno di Al Hamra Village.

The competition consists in 9 macht races: during each race, each challenger has to compete with the defender of the title.

The prestigious event will take place in the luxury resort of Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah starting from Febraury, 8th 2010. After 158 anni since first edition, it is the first time America’s Cup will be held outside usual locations (US, Australasia, Europe).

After visiting Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah has been preferred both for logistics, and environment all around the location, specified Brad Butterworth, Alinghi skipper.

Teams took part in last editions of America’s Cup are:

ALINGHI – actual defender
Société Nautique de Genève – SUI

BMW ORACLE RACING
Golden Gate Yacht Club – USA

+39 CHALLENGE
Circolo Vela Gargnano – ITA

TEAM SHOSHOLOZA
Royal Cape Yacht Club – RSA

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron – NZL

LUNA ROSSA CHALLENGE
Yacht Club Italiano – ITA

AREVA CHALLENGE
Cercle de la Voile de Paris – FRA

VICTORY CHALLENGE
Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap – Stockholm – SWE

DESAFÍO ESPAÑOL 2007
Real Federación Española de Vela – ESP

MASCALZONE LATINO – CAPITALIA TEAM
Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia – ITA

UNITED INTERNET TEAM GERMANY
Deutscher Challenger Yacht Club – GER

CHINA TEAM
Qingdao International Yacht Club – CHN

Top skippers, sailors, yacht designers, nautical engineers..: hundreds of people with a common goal: to win the America’s Cup.

Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, expressed his satisfaction for the choice of his emirate to host the America’s Cup: “It is a great moment for us to host the America’s Cup here. It is significant because it reflects how the Emirates have become a place for hosting international events.”

In order to host teams, sponsors, media, public, facilities, a 22-hectare purpose-built island inside Al Hamra Village lagoon has been built.

Il CEO della Ras Al-Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) Osama Al Omari sottolinea “questo evento, dove potremo essere in prima fila per osservare le più recenti novità tecnologiche, è il terreno di incontro ideale per Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) e Pakistan per esplorare opportunità di sviluppo comuni”.

“Noi della RAK FTZ vogliamo vedere salire il Pakistan ai massimi livelli industriali, e ciò è possibile solo attraverso strategie di espansione che Ras Al-Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) possiamo offrire in UAE” aggiunge il CEO

Oltre a sponsorizzare la manifestazione, con l’ottica di supportare le PMI, la RAK FTZ offrirà sconti speciali per le aziende interessate a cogliere l’occasione della fiera per aprire un branch in tale sede: “Speciale Business Package” è il nome della promozione durante la ITCNAsia

Sarebbe interessante vedere iniziative analoghe rivolte anche all’Italia e – in genere ai Paesi Europei – sia per intensificare i rapporti tra questi Paesi e RAK FTZ, sia per offrire uno sviluppo alle aziende italiane ed europee interessate ad aprirsi verso i mercati medio-orientali e asiatici.

Fonte:  Gulf News