END OF YEAR REPORT 2012

Open doors.Open minds

Contents

Introduction to SMCCU 3

Cultural Breakfasts 4

Cultural Lunches 6

Cultural Dinner 8

Heritage Tours & Walking Tours 10

Creekside Tour 12

Ramadan Programme 14

Jumeirah Masjid Visit 16

Grand & Diwan Masjid Visits 18

Schools & Universities Educational Programmes 20

Cultural Awareness Presentations 22

Corporate Partnerships Programmes 24

National Day 26

Spoken Gulf Arabic Courses 28

Special Guest 30

Future Projects 32

SMCCU Volunteers 33

Companies List 34

Schools & Universities List 36

Activity Headcount 37

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Introduction to SMCCU

The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) is a non-profit organization established to increase awareness and understanding between the cultures that live in Dubai. Established under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum in 1998, the centre operates under the banner of “Open Doors, Open Minds.” whilst striving to remove the barriers between people of different nationalities and raise awareness of the local culture, customs and religion of the United Arab Emirates.

“Whether people live, work or visit the UAE, often times there are perceptions or misconceptions about the Emiratis and Arabs in general. As Dubai in particular has been called a model modern city for the rest of the Arab world, we at the SMCCU feel an obligation to forward the call to all people for peaceful co-existence through true tolerance, acceptance and understanding of those who may seem different than us. Most visitors leave with having gained a deeper knowledge of the Emirati people and their various cultural norms but more importantly they leave with an understanding that it’s the UAE’s vision to create a place where everyone feels welcome, and that in the end human beings are more alike in spirit than our cultural differences seem to project,” says SMCCU’s Managing Director Mr. Nasif Kayed. The programmes offered by SMCCU can help explain the customs, culture, religion and etiquette within the context of Emirati culture. Our sole aim is to welcome non-Emiratis into UAE culture and give them a chance to truly integrate within Emirati society. It is the goal of SMCCU to be the initial step for all people entering the UAE, and the SMCCU will undoubtedly enhance one’s working and living experience here.

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لمحـة عن: "مركـز الشـيخ محمـد بن راشـد للتواصل الحضـاري"

SMCCU continues to welcome guests to its popular cultural meals. Our Cultural Breakfast is hosted in a traditional wind tower house in the Al Fahidi Historic District of Bur Dubai. In 2012, public breakfasts were held on Mondays and Wednesdays. In addition, private breakfasts were held. During the visit, guests engage with an Emirati host and are welcomed to ask questions about the local customs and the rich Emirati heritage. In keeping with the centre’s motto “Open Doors, Open Minds.” guests are encouraged to ask questions whilst no topics of interest is off limits.

Cultural Breakfasts

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In total, 4532 guests participated in SMCCU’s Cultural Breakfast Programmes during this period, an increase of 27% over 2011.

In 2012, SMCCU hosted:• 2046 guests in public breakfasts• 2486 guests in private breakfasts

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The largest groups SMCCU hosted at its Private Cultural Breakfasts in 2012 were guest from Dubai Airports, Dubai Free Zone, and Abu Dhabi American Women’s Association. Additionally, we hosted various other groups for Private Cultural Breakfasts including: Dubai Accueil, German Emirati Joint Business Council, Polarcus, Jones Lang Lasalle and Shell Outpost.

براجيل ذو شعبي بيت في التراثية الوجبات لتناول ضيوفه المركز يستقبل بمنطقة الفهيدي التاريخية – بر دبي- حيث يقدم برنامج ا�فطار التراثي يومييتم التي الخاصة ا�فطار برامج إلى إضافة أسبوع كل من وا�ربعاء ا�ثنين ا�عداد لها حسب الطلب ليستمتع الزوار بالضيافة ا�ماراتية بينما يفسح لهم المجال لطرح شتى أنواع ا�سئلة عن العادات والتراث ا�ماراتي الغني دونما أيالعقول ، مفتوحة ا�بواب " شعاره اتخذ قد المركز أن طالما قيود أو حرج متفتحة" حيث بلغ إجمالي عدد الضيوف 4532 زائر استقبلهم المركز عام 2012

.بزيادة قدرها %27 عن 2011

الُفطار التراثـي

SMCCU also continued its popular tradition of hosting guests for Cultural Lunches, in our traditional wind tower house in the Al Fahidi District of Bur Dubai. As with the Breakfast Programme, Public Lunches were held twice a week on Sundays and Tuesdays. In addition, Private Lunches were held. During the visit, guests engage with an Emirati host and are welcomed to ask questions about the local customs and the rich Emirati heritage. In keeping with the centre’s motto “Open Doors, Open Minds.” guests are encouraged to ask questions whilst no topic of interest is off limits.

Cultural Lunch

Come for the Food.Stay for the Culture

In total, 4786 guests participated in SMCCU’s Cultural Lunch Programme in 2012 an increase of 119% increase over 2011.

In 2012, SMCCU hosted:• 2074 guests in public lunches• 2712 guests in private lunches

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One of the largest groups we hosted for a Private Cultural Lunch was 90 staff from the Hop Lun Group. Some other notable groups included: The US Navy, Authors from the Literature Festival, DIFF Guests and SAP.

كل من والثالثاء ا�حد يومي التراثي الغداء إلى ضيوفه استقبال في المركز يستمر التي يتم ا�عداد لها حسب الطلب، إذ يتمتع أسبوع إضافة إلى برامج الغداء الخاصة خالله الزوار بالضيافة ا�ماراتية بينما يفسح لهم المجال لطرح شتى أنواع ا�سئلة عن العادات والتراث ا�ماراتي الغني دونما أي حرج أو قيود طالما أن المركز قد اتخذ شعارهزائر 4786 الضيوف عدد إجمالي بلغ حيث متفتحة" العقول ، مفتوحة "ا�بواب

.استقبلهم المركز عام 2012 بزيادة قدرها %119 عن العام الماضي

الغـداء التراثـي

ـل للطعـام تفَضّ و تابـع من أجل الثقافـة

The SMCCU hosted several private dinners throughout the year as part of its expanded programmes. Groups such as Praxis Global and the Italian Industry & Commerce Office of the UAE attended these events in the ambiance of the Al Fahidi District at night.

Cultural Dinner

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احتضنتها متنوعة مجموعات التراثي العشاء برنامج ضمن المركز اسـتضاف .أجواء منطقة الفهيدي التاريخية

العشإ التراثـي

Our Heritage & Walking Tours top the list for people who want to learn more about the historic areas of Dubai. The Walking Tour includes a visit through the Historic District followed by a Q & A session, inside the SMCCU House where Arabic coffee and dates are served. The Heritage Tour also includes a walk through the Historic District and a visit inside the Diwan Masjid followed by a Q & A session inside the SMCCU House where Arabic coffee and dates are served.

Heritage Tours & Walking Tours

In 2012 SMCCU hosted:• 1060 guests attended public guided walks • 6941 guests attended private guided walks

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In total, 8001 guests participated in the Heritage and Walking Tours in 2012, an increase of 111% from 2011.

، تحتل الجوالت التاريخية في دبي الزوار بمعرفة المزيد عن المناطق تماشي« مع رغبة و التاريخية المنطقة لتشمل برامجنا قائمة ضمن الصدارة مركز التاريخية السياحية بينما المركز داخل وا�جوبة ل½سئلة اسـتراحة جلسة يتبعها الديوان مسجد زيارة عدد إجمالي بلغ إذ ، عربية وقهوة تمر من ا�ماراتية الضيافة صنوف لهم تقدم الضيوف 8001 زائر شاركوا في الجوالت السياحية التاريخية للمركز عام 2012 بزيادة قدرها

.%111 عن العام الماضي

الجوالت السياحية التاريخية مشـي� على ا­قدام

One of our newest programmes, the Creekside Tour, has gained in popularity this year and includes all the features of the Heritage Tour as well as a trip across the creek by abra, a traditional wooden boat, still a vital form of transportation across the Dubai Creek. The visit includes a walk along the creek to the Textile Souq, and then across the creek to the Spice and Gold Souq followed by a Q & A session which includes Arabic coffee and dates at the SMCCU house.

Creekside Tour

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ونالت شعبية حصدت التي البرامج أحدث من السياحية دبي خور جولة تعتبر ضفاف من بدء� تاريخية خصائص تحمل كونها ، 2012 عام خالل عمالئنا رضا الخور مرور� بسوق ا�قمشة وسوق البهارات وسوق الذهب يتبعها رحلة بحريةالمجال تفسح استراحة بجلسة لتختتم "العبرة" باستخدام دبي خور عبر عربية وقهوة تمر من لهم يقدم بما تمتزج المركز داخل وا�جوبة ل£سئلة

.تعكس روح الضيافة ا¤ماراتية

جولة خور دبي السياحية

The Iftars are a seasonal event held in the holy month of Ramadan. During July-Aug 2012, the SMCCU invited guests to join a traditional “breaking-of-the-fast” meal at our wind tower house in the historic district. This month long event strives to give visitors and expat a glimpse of the religious tradition of fasting and prayer. Following the meal, guests are guided on a casual walk around the beautiful Al Fahidi Historic District which is an amazing site at night. The evening closes with a visit to the Diwan Masjid which is frequented by local worshippers preparing for the evening prayers.

Ramadan 2012

In 2012 SMCCU hosted:• 676 guests for Public Iftars • 1042 guests for Private Iftars

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In total, 1718 guests participated in SMCCU’s Ramadan Iftar Programme during this period, an increase of 37% over 2011.

يعتبر برنامج ا¤فطار الرمضاني حدث° موسمي° يتم إعداده لشهر رمضان المبارك ، حيث يدعو المركز ضيوفه لالنضمام إلى وجبة "كسر الصيام" التقليدية مقدم° لهم لمحةعلى مشي° خفيفة جولة يتبعها ، والصالة الصوم في المتمثلة ا¤يمان أركان عن زيارة في لتختتم ، الليل خالل الساحرة التاريخية الفهيدي منطقة حول ا�قدام لمسجد الديوان تحضير� لصالة العشاء إذ بلغ إجمالي عدد الضيوف الذين شاركونا هذا

.البرنامج 1718 زائر بزيادة قدرها %37 عن العام الماضي

رمضـان 2012

In an effort to de-mystify Islam and educate visitors on the role of religion in the UAE and Arab and Muslim society at large, the SMCCU hosts guided tours of the masjid (mosque). Over the past fourteen years, the Jumeirah Masjid has been a focal point of SMCCU’s “Open Doors, Open Minds” programme and our newest campaign the “Freedom to Ask” where visitors can inquire about the culture, traditions and religions of the people of the UAE without restraint.

Jumeirah Masjid Visit

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In 2012 SMCCU hosted:• 25,359 guests at our public masjid tours• 5004 guests on private masjid tours

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جاهد� المركز يسعى ، ا¤سالم حول المثار اللغط ¤زالة الرامية جهوده ضمن ويبين ا¤مارات مجتمع في ا¤سالم يلعبه الذي ا¤يجابي بالدور زواره لتعريف التي السياحية الرحالت خالل من عموم° وا¤سالمية العربية ا�مة على تأثيره منتهج° لبرامجنا المحورية النقطة باعتباره الجميرا مسجد في يستضيفها فلسفة "ا�بواب مفتوحة ، العقول متفتحة " عدا عن دعوته للسؤال بحرية حيثالذي الدين وكذلك ، والتقاليد العادات الحضارة، عن االستفسار للزوار يمكن تعتنقه دولة ا¤مارات بدون أي حرج أو قيود إذ بلغ إجمالي عدد الضيوف30,363

.زائر لمسجد الجميرا عام 2012 بزيادة قدرها %10.5 عن العام الماضي

زيـارة مسـجد الجميـرا

A total 30,363 guests visited the masjid in 2012 a 10.5% increase over the 2011.

In 2012 the SMCCU continued its private tours at the Grand Mosque in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Dubai’s Rashidiya, and the Diwan Mosque in the Al Fahidi Historic District of Dubai. These tours are tailored to meet the needs of private schools and universities in the UAE as a part of SMCCU’s educational programmes. Its focus is to help guests and students learn about the role of the masjid in Emirati and Muslim life. Schools are keen to use our programme as an educational tool, helping students better understand the people and the norms where they currently reside.

In 2012 SMCCU hosted:• 1704 students visited the Grand Masjid/Mosque in 2012, a 23% increase over 2011

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Grand & DiwanMasjid Visits

زيـارة المسـجد الكبير ومسجد الديوان

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The Diwan Masjid is visited by various groups during the many tours and activities held in the Al Fahidi District of Bur Dubai.

استمر المركز خالل عام 2012 بمتابعة برنامج زياراته لمسجد الراشدية الكبير إضافة إلى مسجد الديوان في منطقة الفهيدي التاريخية تلبية الحتياجات المدارس والجامعاتوالطالب الضيوف تعريف على تركز حيث ، المعرفية المركز برامج من جزء� باعتبارها والمسلم خصوص° ا¤ماراتي المواطن حياة في المسجد به يقوم الذي بالدور مع° عموم°، لذا حرصت المدارس على اعتبار برامجنا أداة تعليمية تساعد الطالب في فهمإذ بلغ إجمالي عدد التي تحكمه الذي يعيشون فيه حالي° والقواعد أفضل للمجتمع العام عن 23% قدرها بزيادة 2012 عام الكبير الراشدية لمسجد زائر� 1704 الضيوف

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The SMCCU was keen to step up its Educational Schools & Universities Programmes in 2012 by inviting more participation from schools around the globe. Our goal is to educate students at every school level, through our well established programmes that complement the UAE curriculum as well as giving visiting schools and universities a firsthand experience of the UAE’s humble but significant beginnings, history of the Arab World and its traditions, and a peak at the practicing of the faith Islam. Participating schools and universities are welcomed to a special programme held in the Al Fahidi Historic District tailored to the educational level of the students. The programme consists of Cultural Walks, Cultural Meals as well as Cultural Awareness presentations at their school, and participation by our volunteers in youth forums throughout the year. In addition, the Masjid Visit Programme provides schools with a full range of activities to help students integrate and understand the Emirati way of life and faith practices.

Schools & UniversitiesEducational Programmes

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Refer to page 30 for a full listing of participating schools.• 68 Schools and Universities participated in the programme in 2012• 14,463 students visited our programmes in 2012

This year, participation by educational institutes nearly tripled over 2011.

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والجامعات للمدارس الموجهة التعليمية برامجه تطوير على المركز يحرص مع لتتكامل الدراسية المراحل كافة في الطالب لدى المعرفة زيادة بغرض المناهج الدراسية من جهة ويبقى الطالب على تواصل مباشر مع تاريخ ا¤ماراتعلى مشي° التاريخية المناطق في جوالت تشمل حيث أخرى، جهة من العريق ا�قدام مع وجبات تراثية وعروض تقديمية للتوعية بالحضارة ا¤ماراتية إضافة إلى برنامج زيارة المسجد الذي يعرف الطالب بأركان ا¤يمان الخمسة التي تساعدهم على فهم الحياة في ا¤مارات وبالتالي االندماج في المجتمع ، حيث تجاوز عدد

.الطالب المشاركين في البرامج المعرفية 3 أضعاف المشاركين عام 2011

البرامج المعرفية للمدارس والجامعات

SMCCU hosts Cultural Awareness Presentations (CAPs) for companies to introduce the customs, culture and heritage of the UAE on a corporate level. In 2012, SMCCU hosted 6056 guests for Cultural Awareness Presentations at company venues. We also hosted special events across Dubai, including authentic cultural themes, traditional food and educational seminars on Emirati and Islamic History. Highlights of SMCCU special events in 2012 include our participation at the “The Art of Doing Business in Dubai” held by HSBC, Dubai College Enrichment Day, Dubai Men’s College Enrichment Day, and the British Embassy.

Cultural AwarenessPresentations

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" مركز الشيخ محمد بن راشد للتواصل الحضاري" على تقديم عروض توعوية يحرص ثقافية للشركات بغرض تعريفهم بالعادات والتقاليد إضافة إلى تاريخ ا¤مارات ، حيثكما .2012 عام مواقعها في عروضه قدم التي الشركات موظفي من 6056 استفاد يعمل المركز على استضافة فعاليات خاصة في دبي تتضمن مواضيع الثقافة ا�صيلة

.، الطعام التراثي إضافة إلى حلقات البحث التعليمية عن التاريخ ا¤ماراتي وا¤سالمي" فن : 2012 وتشمل الفعاليات عام الضوء على أهم ، يمكننا تسليط السياق في هذا اليوم التعريفي في كلية دبي ، اليوم ، HSBC تأسيس ا�عمال في دبي" التي نفذها بنك

.التعريفي في كلية دبي للطالب وكذلك السفارة البريطانية

العروض التقديمية للتوعيـة الحضاريـة

In an effort to achieve team building and social harmony in the workplace, SMCCU has continued its campaign in 2012 to offer customized Cultural Partnership Programmes, aimed at enhancing their current induction for new arrivals and current UAE-based staff. These programmes contribute towards fulfilling corporate social responsibility objectives and provide staff with exceptional experiences and insight into the local customs and culture of the UAE. Each cultural programme is unique, and focuses on the objectives outlined by individual companies. Sessions are held in our centre as well as company venues. Participants engage in activities from cultural meals, heritage tours, masjid visits, tailored cultural awareness programmes and Arabic classes. UAE, international and Mideast based companies that partner with SMCCU can be sure that their employees will directly benefit from cultural awareness training which proves to enhance the workplace environment and help companies attain success. Some notable groups that participated in this year’s partnership programmes were AW Rostamani, Barclay’s, Pepsico and Shell Outpost.

Corporate PartnershipsProgrammes

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ضمن جهوده الرامية إلى بناء فرق عمل وانسجام اجتماعي في مكان العمل ، يستمرإلى تهدف الطلب حسب مصممة ثقافية شراكة برامج لتقديم حملته في المركز تحقيق في تساهم و ا¤مارات في والحاليين الجدد الموظفين لدى المعرفة تعزيز أهداف المسؤولية المجتمعية عبر تزويد الموظفين بتجارب استثنائية تطلعهم علىفي الموظفون يشارك إذ ا¤مارات بثقافة وتبصرهم المحلية والتقاليد العادات وزيارة التاريخية ا�ماكن بجوالت مرور� التراثية الوجبات من بدء� المختلفة فعالياتها .المسجد مع العروض التقديمية التوعوية دون االنتهاء عند دروس تعليم اللغة العربية

برامج الشراكة المؤسسية

This year in Honor of the 41st Anniversary of the UAE’s unification, the SMCCU celebrated with its own day of events in the Al Fahidi Historic District by honoring our 2012 Art Competition Winners and their families for an awards ceremony, cultural lunch and walk in the historic neighborhood. The Art Competition entitled “Treasures of the UAE” invited participants to submit art that depicted one of the many historical sites throughout the UAE. There were close to 1000 entries with 42 local schools participating in the competition. 24 winners were chosen and their artwork is now featured in the SMCCU’s first calendar for 2013. Supporters and sponsors included Nestle & HSBC as Platinum Sponsors and KidZ Art and Jones, Lang Lasalle as Gold Sponsors. Tashkeel Gallery Artists helped choose the winners.

National Day

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احتفل "مركز الشيخ محمد بن راشد للتواصل الحضاري" عام 2012 بمرور 41 عام� على قيام اتحاد ا�مارات عبر إقامة فعاليات خاصة باليوم الوطني في منطقة الفهيدي التاريخية شملت تكريم الفائزين بمسابقة الفنون التي أطلقها باسم1000 بين من اختيارهم تم عائالتهم مع فائز� 24 وعددهم ا�مارات" "كنوز المنطقة في جولة تراثي و غداء مع في حفل خاص من 42 مدرسة مشارك يصدره سنوي تقويم ضمن الفائزة اللوحات أدرجت كما ، المجاورة التاريخية

.المركز »ول مرة عام 2013

اليوم الوطنـي

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As part of SMCCU’s educational programmes we provide our guests in the UAE and visitors the opportunity to learn Spoken Gulf Arabic with one of our qualified instructors. We generally keep to small class sizes which are available on week days or weekends in which our students learn traditional Khaliji Arabic, the dialect spoken in the GCC states in the Arabian Gulf.

In addition we have expanded our Arabic programme, offering both Classical Arabic classes and private classes for institutions wishing to train their staff in Arabic language skills both in and outside of the workplace.

Spoken Gulf Arabic Courses

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السالم عليكممرحبا، كيف احلال

باعتبارها جزء� من برامجه التعليمية ، يحرص المركز على منح ضيوفه الفرصة لتعلمأو أيام ا»سبوع الخليج بمساعدة مدرسين أكفاء خالل المتداولة في العربية اللغة

.عطلة نهايته حيث يتعلم الراغبون اللغة العربية باللكنة الخليجية المحكيةإلى دروس خاصة الفصحى إضافة العربية برامجنا لنقدم دروس كما توسعنا في .يتم تصميمها حسب رغبة المؤسسات التي تسعى لتعليم موظفيها اللغة العربية

دورات لتعليم التحدث بلغة عربية و لكنة خليجية

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Peace be upon you,Hello, How are you?

In 2012, SMCCU hosted several notable guests, all of whom were welcomed to our various programmes. Our honored guests this year included Hanan Hashim, the grandmother of HH Princess Haya bint Hussein, The First Lady of Cypress, and the Ambassador and Consul General of Singapore.

Special Guests

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استقبل المركز عام 2012 العديد من الشخصيات الهامة حيث تم تعريفهم إلى: حنان هاشم / جدة سمو ا»ميرة هيا بنت الحسين برامجنا المتنوعة ومنهم

سيدة قبرص ا»ولى ، سفير وقنصل سنغافورة

الشخصيات الهامـة

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In 2012, the SMCCU began construction of its Cultural Café, located in the upper level of the SMCCU House in the Al Fahidi Historic District of Bur Dubai. The Café will open to the public in mid-2013 and contain a cultural library where visitors can sit and enjoy Emirati traditional drinks with local camel milk and date products and browse through our collection of old and new books focusing on Arab culture, history, poetry, and local periodicals.

The Jumeirah Beach Road Majlis Project, adjacent to the Landmark Jumeirah Masjid is scheduled to have a soft opening late in the fall of 2013, in honor of the centre’s upcoming 15 Years of service in the community.

Future Projects

من التاريخية الفهيدي بمنطقة الحالي لمقره العلوي الطابق في ثقافـي مقهـى لتجهيز ا�نشائية ا»عمال 2012 عام المركز بدأ تاريخ مايخص كل على خاللها من االطالع للزوار يمكن مكتبة سيتضمن حيث 2013 العام منتصف في للعامة افتتاحه المزمع الحضارة العربية ، الشعر، الدوريات المحلية أثناء استمتاعهم بالمشروبات ا�ماراتية التقليدية من حليب النوق وأنواع التمور المختلفة

في حين سيتزامن افتتاح مجلس شاطئ الجميرا المتاخم لمسجد الجميرا مع احتفاالتنا بالذكرى السنوية الـ 15 النطالقة المرك

المشـاريع المسـتقبليـة

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SMCCU Volunteers

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Companies List

ABC Tours1001 Adventures24 DegreesAbu Dhabi American Women's AssociationAdeccoAIESEC - Youth to Business ForumAl Waseet Travel & TourismAmbassador of SingaporeArab Colombian Chamber of CommerceAlem InternationalArabian AdventuresArabian Oryx Travel & Tourism Arqaam Capital LimitedArt DubaiAw RostamaniBarclaysBarclays WealthBASFBig Brothers Big Sisters CHARITYBritish EmbassyCanadian Business CouncilCISCOCongress Solutions InternationalConsulate General of the Republic of SingaporeCox & KingsCROWN RelocationsCulture & Scientific Association Al MamzarDeloitte & ToucheDTCM - AustraliaDTCM - License RenewalDTCM - North AmericaDTCM Australia & New Zealand

Dubai AccueilDubai Airport FreezoneDubai Chamber of CommerceDubai Convention BureauDubai CourtsDubai CustomsDubai Desert AdventuresDubai International Film Festival 2012Dubai Rotary ClubEastboundEmirates AirlinesEmirates Aviation CollegeEmirates Cabin CrewEmirates FaceCardEmirates Literature FestivalEmirates NBDEmirates Wildlife Society -WWFEmiratesNBD Learning & DevelopmentEmiratisation ForumExpat WomanFairmont SZRFalcon & Associates Fine Arts Booster Club - UASFirst Lady of CyprusFrench Business CouncilFrench Culture ClubGerman Emirati Joint CouncilGlobal TechGulf Circle ToursHamburg Business ChamberHH Sheik Hamdan International Photography Awards

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Hop Lun GroupHSBCHSBC LondonIbis Hotel Al BarshaIbrahim InstituteImpact Event & DestinationIndex Shared ServicesIntercontinental HotelInternational Ferry ConferenceJones Lang LaSalle ServicesJuma Al Majid CentreKamal Osman JamJoom GroupLatin American Women’s AssociationLiterature Festival 2012MacroMajid Al FuttaimMars Middle EastMashreq BankGerman Journalists GroupMinistry of Foreign Affairs UAEMiracle Holidays TourNBD ManagersNEDBankNestle NespressoNOKIANovartisOrient ToursOvation ArabiaPaju Book CityPark Hyatt HotelPEPSICO

Polarcus DMCCPraxis Oil and GasRotaractTravcoSAPSAPURASeason Adventures TourismSEAT AutomobilesSharaf ToursShell OutpostSingapore Consul GeneralSingapore Ladies ClubSiren EventsSmith & NephewSNTTA Emir ToursSouth African Cricket AssociationSPE Middle EastSpouses of AmbassadorsStandard Charter BankSubaruTenfeeth TechnologiesThe Core GroupThe Emirates Academy of Hospitality ManagementThe VisionUAE Embassy Washington DCUBS GroupUnit Trust Consultants - MalaysiaUSO Ship NavyWorld Cup GuestsYoshi Silk-Painting GroupZurich

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Schools/Colleges/Universities

Advanced Learning Schools Riyadh Saudi ArabiaAl Diyafah High SchoolAl Ittihad Private SchoolAl Khaleej National SchoolAmerican School of Dubai American University Dubai Cambridge International SchoolCarleton College USAChuo University JapanCollegiate American SchoolDar Al Marefa Private SchoolDeira International SchoolDePauw University USADubai American AcademyDubai American Scientific SchoolDubai British SchoolDubai CollegeDubai English Speaking SchoolDubai International AcademyDubai Men's CollegeDubai Modern High SchoolDuke University DubaiDuneha Homeschool GroupEmirates Academy of Hospitality ManagementGEMS Royal Dubai SchoolGEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon OasisGEMS World AcademyGrammar SchoolGreenfield Community SchoolHaileybury and Imperial Service College UKHamline University USAHiroshim Nagisa High School JapanHorizon SchoolHult International Business SchoolJSS Private SchoolJumeirah Baccalaureate School

Jumeirah CollegeJumeirah English Speaking School Arabian RanchesJumeirah English Speaking School JumeirahKenan-Flagler Business School-(University of North Carolina) USAKings Dubai SchoolLycee Libanais Francophone PriveMeijo University Senior High School JapanMiddlesex University DubaiMillfield Senior School UKNew York University Abu DhabiRaffles World AcademyRegent International SchoolRepton School UKRobert H Smith School of Business-(University of Maryland) USASafa SchoolStar International School MirdifStar International School Umm Al SheifThe City School InternationalThe English College DubaiThe School of Research ScienceThe Sheffield Private SchoolThe Winchester School - Jebel AliThunderbird University USATowheed Iranian SchoolUniversal American SchoolUniversity of North Carolina USAUniversity of Queensland AustraliaUniversity of Waterloo USAUptown Primary SchoolWellington International SchoolWesleyan University USAZayed House for Islamic Culture

2012 Winners of

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TIV

ITY

HEA

DC

OU

NT

Month

2012

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

Novem

ber

Decem

ber

Total

Public

270

266

190

221

168

115

601259

242

212

231

2,046

Public

252

224

147

223

128

9867

30

276

183

216

220

2,074

Private

31

69

310

139

184

517

60

128

270

144

459

175

2,486

Private

246

156

380

116

176

121

148

95

426

239

251

358

2,712

Public

67

110

7048

3346

356322941

64

581

Private

43137976177274

5064

479

Public

215

162

205

160

6466331283

167

206

235

1,608

Public

153

476

629

Private

590

718

1,308

Private

409

534

906

205

433

216

134

29

422

503

929

613

5,333

Public

2,609

2,888

3,031

2,629

1,570

1,128

1,019

1,068

1,502

2,514

2,504

2,879

25,359

Private

674

477

670

365

229

301

251

239

321

443

521

513

5,004

Private

244492

325

2424

180

90482824

903

Private

51720547

Private

115

1,200

3767

473

140

425

559

133

1,540

1,020

347

6,056

Headcount

5,085

6,111

6,129

4,64

1

3,872

2,983

2,999

3,609

3,950

6,715

6,693

5,915

58,702

100

82

120

114

8786

7077

123

117

139

122

1,237

Private

118

20

258

38

134

57

334

545

163

37

1,704

Private

12123532

502773

132

373

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