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Ramadan and Al Hadheerah at Bab al Shams
In Arabic Al Hadheerah means a compound or pen for animals and birds. It was also a place of rest for the travelling Bedouins of the desert as we discovered when talking to Abdin Nasralla, GM Bab al Shams.
Cirque de Soleil debut Middle East
The renowned performing group Cirque de Soleil have just announced their first season in the Middle East, for early 2007. Marketing Director, Milan Rokic talks to AME Info's Lisa Creffield about the logistics involved. The original interview can also be watched as a video, simply click on Features and Events.
Madame Butterfly flutters the UAE
The Rostov State Opera will be performing Puccini's Madame Butterfly at two of the premiere venues in the UAE. More seventy five artistes will perform a three hour show, as described by Digby Taylor from the Great Entertainment Company .
Global Music 1 - Denmark
International chart act Outlandish, cool jazz from NYNDK, a transatlantic collaboration, featuring musicians from Denmark, Norway and New York, plus singer songwriter Bryan Rice can be heard in this new feature on AME Info Radio.
Beat the Heat at the cool Penguin Club
Looking at ways to escape the intense summer heat Phil Blizzard sneaks into the Penguin Club at Le Meridien, Al Aqah Beach Resort. Aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 12 years we look at the activities available for them plus some, like saltwater fly fishing, for the big children.
Beat the Heat Cleopatra style
Looking at ways to escape the intense summer heat we have come across a cool milk bath, Cleopatra style, in the privacy of you room at Le Meridien, Al Aqah Beach Resort. Spa treatments are available for day visitors, as well as hotel quests, as we hear from Talar Hagopian, manager, Al Aqua Spa.
Hot Summer Shows
At one time the onslaught of summer meant a dearth of entertainment in the region, but now with the availability of indoor venues the show can go on. We speak with Digby Taylor, The Great Entertainment Company, about indoor facilities and "Queen - It's A Kinda Magic".
Robbie Williams says yes to cameras
The phone rings and it's the promoter of Robbie's show at Nadd al Sheba with a special message for fans going to the event - "Yes you can take pictures".
Robbie Williams - The Midas Touch
The biggest show by a European artist is due to take place at Nadd al Sheba, the home of the Dubai World Cup, which is being given a special make over by promoters Midas Promotions. MD Michael Hosking talks about what is involved in a show of this nature and the role of the promoter from a business perspective.
10th Anniversary AME Info - Recent Times, pt 3/3
In the concluding part of this audio almanac the focus is on the numerous achievements made by AME Info, from 2004 to the present time, which includes being the first on-line resource in the Middle East to be ABC audited. You can also hear some of the big chart hits, along with news stories from across the globe.
10th Anniversary AME Info - The Middle Years, pt 2/3
In the second part of this audio almanac we look at the new millennium years, 2000-2003, and some of the achievements made by AME Info including the launch of AME Info FN headed by Peter Cooper. You can also hear some of the big chart hits, along with news stories from across the globe.
10th Anniversary AME Info - The Early Years, pt 1/3
The notable achievements made by AME Info in the formative years of 1996 through to 1999 are covered in part 1 of this audio almanac, along with some global events and big chart hits.
Visiting Stars at Mall of the Emirates
Bryan Adams, Sir Richard Branson .. just two of numerous celebrities who have made Mall of The Emirates the venue for book signings. Younis Al Mulla, GM - Administration & Community Relations, talks about the benefits of celebrity visits and his skills on the 'piste'.
SUBIOS 2006 - Underwater Seychelles
In the heart of the Indian Ocean the Seychelles boast a spectacular marine environment. It's annual SUBIOS Festival is designed to involve the local community, as well as diving enthusiast's from around the world, as we find out now from Nick Watson of the Seychelles Tourism Board.
World CEO Forum makes its Dubai debut
Networking with the world's decision makers is on offer at the Madinat Jumeirah for the debut World CEO Forum. James Magee talks to AME Info Radio about the event, as well as the soon to be formed UAE chapter of the CEO Club.
