I came across an interesting CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative by Nakheel, the property developer behind some of Middle East’s biggest Real Estate projects such the Palm Islands series and The World Islands in Dubai, basically the initiative aims at raising awareness of the lack of clean drinkable water around the world. All you have to do is to fill in your information; name, e-mail and country, and Nakheel pledges to donate AED100 on your behalf.
The screen shot below shows different bubbles in the sea, each one represents a participant as it holds his/her name, you can customize your contribution through adding to your photo, and coloring your bubble.
These photos date back to December 2nd 1971, that’s when the Trucial States, or Trucial Oman, announced the formation of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is such an amazing country, in no time it became the center of the Middle East, and managed to attract world’s attention with unusual projects and global investments and acquisitions.
From left to right: Khaled Al-Qasimi - Sharjah, Rashid Al Maktoum - Dubai, Zayed Al Nahyan - Abu Dhabi, Rashid Al Nuaimi - Ajman, Mohammed Al Sharqi - Fujairah, and Ahmad Al Mu’alla - Umm Al-Quwain.
HH the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan signs a truce with Sir Jeffry Arthur on behalf of England.
On December 2nd, leaders of 6 Emirates met to announce the rise of the United Arab Emirates.
The Atlantis Resort in Dubai is all lined-up for a grand opening on November 20th, and the budget is as high as $28 million. Two weeks ago, the Atlantis has witnessed a fire that damaged the lobby roof, but it will open its door officially on the 24th of September.
Kylie Minogue has confirmed that she will perform at the grand opening, she can’t refuse 3.5 million dollars for an hour of singing and dancing! The guestlist will include politicians, actors, musicians and royalty, and they are expected to be flown in from around the world and will be given free accommodation at the resort, which will cost around $8,700 per person – $17.5 million!
In numbers:
The total number of rooms at the Atlantis Resort is 1,539 rooms
The total cost of the project is $1.5 billion
The price for one at a penthouse suite costs up to $15,000 a night
The Atlantis on fire, photos courtesy; The Arabian Business
