SMCCU 2011 YearEnd Report by Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Introduction to SMCCU Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) is a non-profit organisation established to increase awareness and understanding between the different 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.” and strives to remove the barriers between people of different nationalities raising awareness of the local culture, customs and religion of the United Arab Emirates. “When people arrive in the UAE, many do not know what to expect nor do they have a real understanding of Emirati culture. In fact, there are many expatriates who have lived and worked in the UAE for years and are yet to meet an Emirati,” says SMCCU’s Director and Founder, Mr. Abdullah Bin Eisa Al Serkal.

The programmes offered by SMCCU can help explain the customs, culture, religion and etiquette of the people of the UAE within the context of understanding Emirati life. Our sole aim is to welcome non-Emiratis into UAE culture and give them a chance to truly integrate within Emirati society enhancing the working and living experience of those visiting and residing in the UAE.

‫مـقـدمـة‬ ‫مركز ال�شيخ حممد للتوا�صل احل�ضاري هو م�ؤ�س�سة غري ربحية ت�أ�س�ست لزيادة الوعي والتفاهم بني خمتلف الثقافات التي تعي�ش يف دبي‪.‬‬ ‫�أن�شئت حتت رعاية �صاحب ال�سمو ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد �آل مكتوم يف عام ‪ ،1998‬وتعمل حتت �شعار "الأبـواب مفتـوحـة‪ .‬الـعقـول متـفتحـة‪".‬‬ ‫ن�سعى جاهدين لإزالة احلواجز بني النا�س من خمتلف اجلن�سيات ورفع الوعي العام حول الثقافة املحلية والعادات والدين اال�سالمي يف‬ ‫دولة الإمارات العربية املتحدة‪.‬‬ ‫يقول املدير وامل�ؤ�س�س ال�سيد عبد اهلل بن عي�سى ال�سركال‪ " :‬عندما ي�صل النا�س �إىل الإمارات العربية املتحدة ‪ ،‬العديد منهم لي�س لديهم‬ ‫فكرة �صحيحة عن هوية وعادات وح�ضارة ال�شعب الإماراتي‪ ،‬كما �أنه يعي�ش يف الإمارات العديد من الوافدين التواقني للإلتقاء بح�ضارة‬ ‫الإمارات منذ �سنوات عديدة "‪.‬‬ ‫ويقوم املركز بتقدمي الربامج حيث كل برنامج ثقايف فريد من‬ ‫نوعه وي�ضم مفهوم املركز " حر ّية ال�س�ؤال " حيث يتاح للجميع‬ ‫طرح �أي �س�ؤال من غري حتفظ‪ .‬وميكن للم�شاركني الدخول يف‬ ‫الأن�شطة التي ترتاوح بني وجبات الطعام الرتاثية ‪ ،‬ا�ست�ضافة‬ ‫اجلوالت الرتاثية يف الب�ستكية‪ ،‬وزيارة امل�ساجد ودرو�س اللغة‬ ‫العربية‪.‬‬ ‫هدفنا الأ�سا�سي الذي ن�سعى البه هو الرتحيب بغري‬ ‫الإماراتيني لالطالع على ثقافة دولة الإمارات العربية املتحدة‬ ‫ومنحهم فر�صة للإنخراط يف املجتمع الإماراتي و�أن ن�صبح‬ ‫الوجهة الأوىل التي يق�صدها القادمون لزيارة الإمارات‪.‬‬

Cultural Breakfasts SMCCU was overwhelmed with the success of its extremely popular event which hosts guests for Cultural Breakfasts in our traditional wind tower house in Bastakiya, Bur Dubai. In 2011, public breakfasts were held on Mondays and Wednesdays. In addition, private breakfasts were arranged on off days throughout the year. During the visit, guests engage with an Emirati host and are encouraged to ask questions about local customs and the heritage of the UAE. In keeping with the Centre’s motto “Open Doors. Open Minds.” , no topic of interest is off limits. In 2011, SMCCU hosted: • 1899 guests in public breakfasts • 671 guests in private breakfasts In total, 2570 guests participated in SMCCU’s Cultural Breakfast Programme in 2011; an increase of 64% over 2010.

‫الفطار الرتاثي‬ ‫يقوم مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد بتقدمي وجبة فطار �إماراتي تراثي يف ال�ساعة العا�شرة �صباحا يومي ا لإثنني‬ :‫ حيث يقوم امل�ضيف بت�شجيع ال�ضيوف على طرح الأ�سئلة الأكرث جد ُال حتت �شع ــار املركز‬.‫والأربعاء من كل �أ�سبوع‬ .‫ وكل ت�سا �ؤل له جواب‬،‫" يف حني ال يوجد �س�ؤال غري مرغوب �أو مرحب به‬.‫ الـعقـول متـفتحـة‬.‫"الأبـواب مفتـوحـة‬

One of the largest private groups attending breakfast in 2011 was a group of ladies whose families are new to Dubai. They chose our programme as it came recommended as a “must do” when you arrive in Dubai. Additionally, we hosted various other groups for private Cultural Breakfasts including: Shell Outpost Ladies, Merck Sorono and Spouses of Ambassadors Club.

Cultural Lunches SMCCU continued its extremely popular tradition of hosting guests for Cultural Lunches in our wind tower house in Bastakiya, Bur Dubai. As with the breakfast programme, public events were held twice a week on Sundays and Thursdays. Many Private events were also held throughout the year. During the programme, guests chat with an Emirati host and are encouraged to ask questions about the local customs and heritage of the UAE. In 2011, SMCCU hosted: • 1940 guests in public lunches • 950 guests in private lunches In total, 2890 guests participated in SMCCU’s Cultural Lunch Programme in 2011; an increase of 76% increase over 2010.

“Come for the Food. Stay for the Culture.”

One of the largest groups we hosted for a private lunch was a group of students from Jumeirah College. Other notable groups that SMCCU hosted for private Cultural Lunches included: Leiden University, Emirates NBD, Braedenton Prep, Nalco Water Treatment, The US Navy, and DIFF attendees.

‫الغداء الرتاثي‬ ‫ويقوم مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد بتقدمي وجبة غداء �إماراتي تراثي يف ال�ساعة الواحدة ظهرا يومي الأحد والثالثاء من كل‬ ‫�أ�سبوع‪ .‬حيث يقوم امل�ضيف بت�شجيع ال�ضيوف على طرح الأ�سئلة الأكرث جد ُال عن العادات والتقاليد الإماراتية حتت �شعار املركز‬ ‫"الأبـواب مفتـوحـة‪ .‬الـعقـول متـفتحـة‪".‬‬

Bastakiya Walking Tours & Heritage Tours SMCCU Bastakiya Heritage & Walking Tours top the list for people who want to learn more about the historic areas of Dubai. The Heritage Tour includes a walk around the Bastakiya District and a visit inside the Diwan Masjid. The tour is followed by a lively and engaging Question & Answer session inside our traditional wind tower house where Arabic coffee and dates are served. In 2011 SMCCU hosted: • 1923 guests on public guided walks • 1996 guests on private guided walks In total, 3889 guest participated in SMCCU’s public and private Bastakiya Heritage & Walking Tours in 2011; an increase of 360% over 2010. Private groups included; University of West Virginia, DIFF, Panorama Services, JESS Arabian Ranches, Dubai Modern School, ITE Singapore, and Cambridge International School.

‫اجلوالت الرتاثية‬ ‫ويقام يف مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد‬ ‫برنامج جوالت �سياحية تراثية داخل‬ ‫منطقة الب�ستكية التاريخية يف دبي‪،‬‬ ‫حيث يقدم امل�ضيف معلومات عن‬ ‫تاريخ وح�ضارة املنطقة كما يليها زيارة‬ ‫للم�سجد ومن ثم العودة اىل املركز حيث‬ ‫يتم تقدمي القهوة العربية للزوار كما‬ ‫يتيح للزوار طرح الأ�سئلة واحل�صول على‬ ‫املزيد من املعلومات عن تاريخ وطريقة‬ ‫احلياة يف املنطقة‪.‬‬

‫وقد �أ�ضيف هذا العام برنامج اجلولة يف حماذاة‬ ‫خور دبي حيث ا�ستقطب الكثري من النجاح‬ ‫وال�شهرة حيث تت�ضمن اجلولة زيارة �إىل �سوق‬ ‫الأقم�شة القدمي ومن ثم ركوب العربة اىل �سوق‬ ‫البهارات و�سوق الذهب‪ ،‬بالإ�ضافة �إىل جميع‬ ‫الفعاليات ال�سابقة يف جولة الب�ستكية الرتاثية‪.‬‬

‫‪Creekside Tour‬‬ ‫‪SMCCU’s newest programme, the‬‬ ‫‪Creekside Tour, has gained in‬‬ ‫‪popularity this year and includes‬‬ ‫‪all the features of the Bastakiya‬‬ ‫‪Heritage Tour as well as a visit to‬‬ ‫‪the Textile, Spice and Gold Souks.‬‬ ‫‪The mode of transportation across‬‬ ‫‪the Creek is in one of Dubai’s many‬‬ ‫‪abra allowing guests to witness the‬‬ ‫‪bustling activity of local trade.‬‬

Ramadan Programme The Iftar Dinners are a seasonal event held in the holy month of Ramadan. During September 2011, SMCCU invited guests to join a traditional “breaking-of-the-fast” meal at our house in Bastakiya. This month long event strives to give visitors and expatriates a glimpse of the Islamic tradition of fasting and prayer. Following the meal, guests are guided on a casual after dark walk around the beautiful and historical Bastakiya neighbourhood.The evening closes with a visit to the Diwan Masjid in the Bastakiya which is frequented by local worshippers preparing for the evening prayers.

In 2011 SMCCU hosted: • 605 guests in public Iftars • 650 guests in private Iftars In total, 1255 guests participated in SMCCU’s Ramadan Iftar Programme in 2011; an increase of 21% over 2010.

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‫فعاليات رمضان‬ ‫تقام هذه الفعالية خالل �شهر رم�ضان املبارك حيث تت�ضمن‬ ‫الإفطار الإماراتي الرتاثي يف رم�ضان حيث يتم �شرح العادات‬ ‫الإماراتية والقيم واملبادئ الإ�سالمية لفعاليات رم�ضان كال�صيام‬ ‫والإفطار وال�صالة ‪ ،‬يليه جولة يف منطقة الب�ستكية الرائعة يف‬ ‫امل�ساء وتختتم الفعالية يف زيارة للم�سجد‪.‬‬

Ramadan Programme

Jumeirah Mosque Visits In an effort to de-mystify Islam and educate visitors on the role of religion in UAE society, SMCCU hosts guided visits of masjids in Dubai. Over the past twelve years, the Jumeirah Mosque has become a focal point for SMCCU’s “Open Doors. Open Minds.” programme as well as our newest campaign “The Freedom to Ask” where visitors are free to inquire about the culture, traditions and religion of the people of the UAE without restraint.

In 2011, SMCCU hosted: • 22,799 guests on public masjid tours • 4666 guests on private masjid tours In total, 27,465 guests participated in the Jumeriah Mosque programme in 2011; an increase of 3% over 2010.

‫زيارة مسجد مجريا‬ ‫ي�ست�ضيف مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد �آالف الزوار يف‬ ‫امل�سجد �ضمن برنامج زيارة م�سجد جمريا للإجابة على‬ ‫العديد من الت�سا�ؤالت حول الدين الإ�سالمي والعادات‬ ‫والتقاليد يف دولة الإمارات العربية املتحدة‪ ،‬حتت‬ ‫�شعار "الأبـواب مفتـوحـة‪ .‬الـعقـول متـفتحـة‪ ".‬حيث‬ ‫�أ�صبح م�سجد جمريا نقطة حمورية ال�ستقطاب الزوار‬ ‫واملقيمني يف الدولة‪.‬‬

‫يف عام ‪ ،2011‬ا�ست�ضاف مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد ما جمموعه‬ ‫‪ 22799‬زائر يف امل�سجد بزيادة متوا�ضعة بن�سبة ‪ ٪2‬من جمموع‬ ‫الزوار يف العام ال�سابق‪ .‬كما ا�ست�ضاف املركز ‪ 4666‬من الزائرين‬ ‫يف اجلوالت اخلا�صةحيث �أ�صبح اجمايل عدد الزوار ‪ 27465‬زائر‬ ‫يف عام ‪.2011‬‬

The Grand Mosque & Diwan Mosque Visits The popularity of the Jumeirah Mosque Visit was the catalyst for the opening of two new venues for both public and private visits in 2010. The Grand Mosque in Rashidiya primarily invites private visitors from schools and universities whilst the Diwan Mosque in Bastakiya welcomes visitors as part of the Centre’s Bastkiya Heritage & Walking Tours. In 2011 SMCCU hosted: • 1396 guests on private Grand Mosque visits in Rashidiya • 1141 guests on public Diwan Mosque visits in Bastakiya • 1675 guests on private Diwan Mosque visits in Bastakiya

In total, 4212 guests participated in SMCCU’s Grand Mosque & Diwan Mosque Visits in 2011; an increase of 387% over 2010.

‫برنامج زيارة املسجد الكبري و مسجد الديوان‬ ‫فعالية زيارة م�سجد جمريا كانت حجر الأ�سا�س يف ا�ستقطاب الزائرين اىل م�سجد الديوان يف الب�ستكية وجعله �أحد الوجهات املطلوبة من‬ ‫ال�سياح والزوار ‪� ،‬ضمن برنامج اجلوالت الرتاثية يف الب�ستكية وامل�سجد الكبري يف الرا�شدية‪،‬حيث قام املركز بتكري�س امل�سجد للزيارات من‬ ‫داخل وخارج الدولة لطالب وطالبات املدار�س واجلامعات‪.‬‬

Schools & University Programme In 2010, SMCCU established its educational Schools & University Programme providing a customised programme of tours for students of all ages from both the UAE and visiting international institutions. We have continued these efforts in 2011 and have firmly established this campaign as part of SMCCU’s various activities. The programme consists of Cultural Walks, Mosque Visits, Breakfasts and Lunches as well as in house Cultural Awareness presentations with a full range of activities to help children and older students integrate and understand the Emirati way of life.

In 2011, SMCCU hosted: • 520 students in private breakfasts • 296 students in private lunches • 1429 students in Cultural Walks • 1978 students in Mosque Visits In total, 4223 students participated in SMCCU’s Schools & University Programme in 2011; an increase of 311% over 2010.

‫الربامج التعليمية للمدارس واجلامعات‬ ‫تعد برامج اجلوالت التعليمية للمدار�س واجلامعات يف منطقة الب�ستكية �إحدى �أهم الفعاليات الرئي�سية التي يقوم بها مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن‬ ‫را�شد والتي تهدف لزيادة وعي الطالب واملدر�سني املقيمني والزائرين للإمارات حول تاريخ املنطقة وطريقة احلياة فيها بالإ�ضافة اىل الإجابة عن‬ ‫العديد من الت�سا�ؤالت حول الدين والعادات يف دولة االمارات‪.‬‬ ‫خالل عام ‪ 2010‬كان مركزنا حري�صاً على تكثيف جهوده يف دعوة املدار�س‬ ‫لالن�ضمام لربنامج تثقيف الطالب حيث متت دعوة العديد من املدار�س املحلية‪.‬‬ ‫لقد وا�صلنا جهودنا يف هذا الإطار خالل عام ‪ 2011‬حيث ازدادت �أعداد املن�ضمني‬ ‫للربنامح �إىل �أكرث من ال�ضعف مقارنة بالعام ال�سابق‪.‬‬

Cultural Awareness Presentations SMCCU hosts in house Cultural Awareness Presentations (CAPs) for corporate clients to introduce the customs, culture and heritage of the UAE within the context of running a successful business in the region.

In 2011, SMCCU hosted: â&#x20AC;˘ 1593 executives and senior managers in Cultural Awareness Presentations

Jebel Ali Resorts Cultural Induction In 2011, SMCCU Cultural Awareness Presentations included presentations at the Women in Leadership Conference, Dubai Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College NCBSP, FAWCO Conference, Jebel Ali Resorts Corporate Training Seminar and HSBC.

FAWCO Conference Jebel Ali Resorts Cultural Induction

‫حماضرات التوعية بالثقافة احمللية‬ ‫‪Eton College Ramadan Workshop‬‬

‫مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد يقيم العديد من املحا�ضرات لزيادة الوعي‬ ‫بالثقافة املحلية والعادات والدين لدولة الإمارات العربية املتحدة حيث‬ ‫تقام هذه املحا�ضرات يف ال�شركات و يف امل�ؤمترات واجلامعات واملنتديات‪.‬‬

‫”‪“The Freedom To Ask‬‬ ‫‪Dubai Women's College‬‬ ‫‪NCSBP Conference‬‬

‫‪Women In Leadership Conference‬‬

Corporate Guests SMCCU launched a campaign in 2010 offering customised Cultural Partnership Programmes to all institutions wishing to enhance 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 corporations. Sessions are held in the Bastakiya as well as in house company venues. Participants can engage in activities from Cultural Meals, Heritage Tours, Mosque Visits and Arabic Classes.

Praxis Gobal Research UAE based companies who choose to partner with SMCCU can be sure that their employees will directly benefit from cultural awareness training, which is proven to enhance the workplace environment and help companies attain success. Some notable groups that participated in this year’s programmes were Emirates NBD, Bristol Meyers, Estee Lauder, Emirates Airlines, Praxis, and Google Executives.

‫برامج استضافة الشركات‬

‫يقدم مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد برامج تدريبية لزيادة الوعي‬ ‫لدى املوظفني املقيمني والوافدين للعمل لدى ال�شركات حول‬ ‫ حيث‬، ‫الثقافة املحلية والعادات والدين يف املجتمع الإماراتي‬ ‫يقدم املركز الفر�صة لل�شركات الراغبة يف بناء فريق عمل مت�آلف‬ ‫ومن�سجم مع املجتمع الإماراتي من خالل دعوتها للم�شاركة يف‬ ‫فعاليات وبرامج املركز وح�ضور جل�سات توعية عن ح�ضارة وتاريخ‬ ‫ كما ميكن‬،‫الإمارات بالإ�ضافة �إىل اجلوالت الرتاثية وزيارة امل�ساجد‬ ‫عمل برنامج تثقيفي خا�ص بحيث يركز على الأهداف املحددة من‬ .‫قبل ال�شركة‬ Google Executives Bristol Meyers

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

‫دورات اللغة العربية احمللية‬ ‫يقيم املركز دورات لتعليم اللغة املحلية الإماراتية كجزء من الربنامج‬ ‫ حيث‬،‫التدريبي والتعليمي الذي يقدمه للطالب واملقيمني والزوار‬ ‫يقدم هذه الدورات مدرب م�ؤهل من املركز على مدى �أيام الأ�سبوع �أو‬ ‫ ويتم تعليم الطالب اللغة العربية باللهجة‬،‫يف عطلة نهاية الأ�سبوع‬ ‫املحلية لدولة االمارات و دول جمل�س التعاون اخلليجي على مدار‬ ‫ كما ميكن لل�شركات الراغبة يف تدريب موظفيها على اللغة‬،‫ال�سنة‬ .‫العربية االلتحاق بهذا الربنامج �سواء داخل �أو خارج مكان العمل‬

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.

Special Events In 2011, SMCCU hosted a number of high profile special events to mark significant occasions providing traditional Emirati food and educational seminars on Emirati and Islamic history.

‫الفعاليات اخلاصة‬

‫ي�ست�ضيف مركز ال�شيخ حممد بن را�شد �آل مكتوم العديد من‬ ‫الفعاليات اخلا�صة الهادفة �إىل زيادة الوعي الثقايف واحل�ضاري حول‬ ‫الإمارات مثل املعار�ض الفنية و الربامج التلفزيونية والفعاليات‬ .‫ وغريها‬،‫الرم�ضانية‬ Highlights of SMCCU special events in 2011 include our participation in the Ramadan Tents at Dubai Festival City, Min Beladi at Dubai Mall, the Faces of the Middle East exhibition and hosting renowned author, Karen Armstrong as a guest speaker at the Multaqa venue in Mamzar.

National Day In 2011, in honour of the 40th Anniversary of the UAE’s unification, SMCCU hosted a full day of events in the Bastakiya open to the general public where guests attended Cultural Breakfasts and Lunches as well as Bastakiya Heritage Tours that took place throughout the day.

‫اليوم الوطني‬ ‫ قام املركز هذا العام بفتح ال�ضيافة لعامة الزوار على االفطار والغداء باال�ضافة اىل‬، ‫احتفا ًال بالذكرى الأربعني الحتاد الإمارات العربية‬ .‫العديد من اجلوالت الرتاثية يف الب�ستكية للعامة‬

Celebrity Guests In 2011, SMCCU had the honour of hosting several celebrity guests across our various programmes. Martha Stewart took part in a Creekside Tour and Real Madrid footballer KaKa and his brother Digao joined us for a late afternoon Bastakiya Heritage Tour.â&#x20AC;&#x192;

KAKA and DTCM Afghani Government Delegates

Thai Ambassador

KAKA and Digao and Family

Martha Stewart

US Congress Q & A

SMCCU Volunteers

Emirati volunteers are encouraged to join SMCCU on a part time, full time or free lance basis providing them with a memorable experience and deeper understanding of the inner workings of the modern, multi cultural UAE.

Culture Awareness Academy SMCCU in association with several leading UAE academic institutions provides an internship programme to inspire young Emirati students wishing to learn about their history and interact with other cultures within the evergrowing, dynamic social and business environment of the UAE.

Future Projects The SMCCU Majlis Building has been completed and we are in the process of designing the interior of the venue. The space is planned to house a cafĂŠ and interactive museum about the culture, traditions, history and religion of the Emirates. We are always keen to develop partnerships with institutions who embrace the concept of cultural understanding and welcome contributors to the project.

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Accor Hotels

DTCM China

Air Berlin

DTCM Hong Kong

Al Qasr Hotel

DTCM Japan

Al Shamel Travel & Tourism

DTCM London

Al Tamimi

DTCM South Africa

Alpha Tours

DTCM Trainee Tour guides

ARA Art Gallery

DTCM UK

Arabian Adventures

Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Arabian Incentive

Dubai Convention Bureau

Arabian Trails

Dubai Financial Services Authority

Armani Hotels

Dubai International Film Festival

Beyond Relocation

Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing

Big Bus Tours

Dubai World Cup Guests

Bloomberg

DUBIB

Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic

Dusit Thani

BNI Networking group

ECL

Bonnard and Lawson

Emirates Airline

Bonnard and Lawson

Emirates Home Nursing

Bristol Myers

Emirates Oasis Tourism

British Business Group

EmiratesNBD

British Embassy Dubai

Estee Lauder

Burj Al Arab

Eton Institute

Center for Management & Professional Development

Explorer Publishing

Church of the Latter Day Saints

Face Card

Clyde & Co

Falcon and Associates

Colpitts Travel, Edinburgh

Federation of American Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubs Overseas

Cosmos

Flight Centre

Crown Worldwide

Flydubai

Custard Communications

French Ladies Association

Damas Latinas Ladies Group

Frontier

DHL

Glamour Magazine

Gmasco Al Futtaim

One & Only the Palm

Gulf News

Orient Tours

Gulf Ventures

Ovation Arabia

Halliburton

Panorama Services, Florida

Hexagon

Park Hyatt Hotel

HSBC

Praxis Global Research

Huawei

Ritz Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre

IBM

RMD KWIKFORM MIDDLE EAST LLC

International Expat Community

Sacoor Brothers

InterSystems

Scandinavian Social Club

Intouch Relocation

Schlumberger

IPR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GDF SUEZ Middle East, Turkey & Africa

Senat FZC

Italian Embassy

Shell Outpost

ITE College Singapore

Silent Gliss

Jebel Ali International Hotels & Resorts

Singapore Toursim

Johnson Controls

Siren Events

Knight Tours

Sony

KNPC Kuwait

Stanton Chase

Kuoni UK

Sukar.com

Lufthansa

Swiss & Canadian Business Councils

MAF Hotel Group

Swiss Arabian

Marriott Hotels

Tawazon TV

Meeting Point UAE

The Address Hotel

Merck Sorono

The National Business Report

Michelin

Thomas Cook Skymax Holidays

Move One Inc

TNS Marketing

Movenpick Hotel

Tour Nordic

Musafir.com

TRAVCO

National Bank of Abu Dhabi

Travelling Shoe

Netherlands Business Council

Travelscene - Australia

Neutral Group

Travelscene Berwick

Nike

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Oliver Wyman

Unlimited Power Online Events US Consulate US Navy Westin Hotel Women in Leadership Forum WSP E&E (Middle East)

Schools/Colleges/Universities

American Academy for Girls

JESS Arabian Ranches

American School of Dubai

ITE College - Singapore

American Academy

JESS School

Aviation College

Jumeriah College

Bradenton Preperatory Academy

K12 School Group

Cambridge International School

Kings College London

Canadian University of Dubai

Kings School Dubai

Center for Management & Professional Development

Leiden University

Deira International School

Middlesex University

DePaul Univeristy, Chicago

Panorama Services - USA

Dubai and Northern Emirates Homeschool Association

Nanyang Technological University

Dubai English Speaking School

New York University of Abu Dhabi

Dubai International Academic City

Philadelphia School

Dubai Men’s College

Raffles International School

Dubai Modern High School

Regent International School

Dubai Women’s College

Repton School

Duke University

Safa School

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

San Jose State University

Eton College Dubai

School of International Training (Oman)

GEMS Royal Dubai School

Scout Group Dubai

GEMS World Academy

The Teen Group dubai

German International School

Universal American School Dubai

German University

Universität Duisburg-Essen - Germany

Global Indian International School

University of Connecticut

Greenfield Community School

University of Dubai

Hamline Universtiy Minnesota

University of Maryland

Harvard University

University of North Carolina

Higher Colleges of Technology

University of West Virginia

Hult International Business School

Wellington International School

Breakfast

Lunch

BWT

Iftiar

Others

Activity Headcount Heritage Tour

R. Mosque

Apr-11

Mar-11

Feb-11

Jan-11

227

194

218

194

154

127

190

212

202

213

204

138

148

107

156

212

282

159

118

152

420

147

337

170

605

650

115

111

280

174

250

102

414

2,494

2,035

1,111

921

887

777

1,274

2,511

2,899

2,619

2,375

Public

349

375

459

262

282

250

383

249

706

338

353

Private

185

160

195

118

368

203

4,080

4,332

2,336

2,598

1,527

1,563

2,816

3,971

4,974

4,173

3,921

TOTAL

May-11

116 -

112

J. Mosque

Jun-11

58 -

325

TOTAL ACIVITIES DONE

Jul-11

140

188

371

CAP

Aug-11

237

341

Date

Sep-11

226

407

2,896

660

110

5,229

1,396 22,799 4,666 1,593 41,520 802 55

HEADCOUNT

Oct-11

212

Public Private Public Private Public Private Public Private Public Private Public Private Public Private

Nov-11

112

650

277

291 1,141 1,675 605

782

224

1,899 671 1,940 950

Dec-11 TOTAL

Q&A, Dinner, Creek side Tour