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4th International Diabetic Foot Conference – For the Latest in Diabetic Care

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Diabetic is a disease that has claimed the quality of life of so many people around the globe. It is a condition where the regulation of blood sugar is impaired resulting in a malfunctioning of so many related organs. One common side effect of Diabetics is the loss of limbs. Every year hundreds of people have their limbs amputated due to Diabetics going rampant and since this disease has become more common than ever there is no salvaging such a condition; the only solution is awareness. Awareness can help prevent diabetics altogether and in the event you get the disease it helps control the condition preventing it from conquering one’s lifestyle altogether.

Four years ago Dubai set up the International Diabetic Foot Conference whose sole aim was to address diabetic related limb amputation and the solutions that can be found with this regard. The three conferences were a huge success and this year Dubai is organizing this event once again to follow up on the many discussions that have been taking place in the past. The event is scheduled to take place from the 14th to the 15th of November and some of the most well versed professionals in this area are expected to share their expertise to prevent limb amputations. These experts are not only from the Middle East but from all over the globe. The approach taken in this conference is evidence based and several hands on workshops are conducted to fulfill the needs of all the participants.

The quality of the International Diabetic Foot Conference is top notch so much so that this conference has been identified as a platform for the medical world to join together to make breakthrough decisions in prevention and care of limb damage due to diabetics.

Dubai has the added advantage of being a very popular holiday destination. When you visit the city, stay at the popular Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. These Middle East hotels are known for their class, service and impeccable standards making it the finest of all UAE hotels. When you stay in the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels you will certainly feel the difference.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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2013 Coutts Polo at the Palace – In good company always

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Polo was always known as the sport of kings ever since it was introduced to the world through the courts of the Mogul emperors of India. Coutts Polo at the Palace, which is an annual two-day sports spectacular, and it is one of the gulf region’s most prestigious events, as well as a fashionable occasion. It attracts high fliers who are keen on and associated with the sport, in addition to skilled equestrians, haute monde fashionistas, and local and international socialites.

Ever since it debuted in 2009, Coutts Polo at the Palace takes place every November in the gardens of the Emirates Palace (a sumptuous hotel), Abu Dhabi. The Coutts team from the host city, the Maserati Team from Milan, the Faberge Team from London, and Team Buenos Aires compete for the prestigious Coutts Polo Cup during two days of intense competition on one of the most spectacular and best purpose-built polo fields in the world. In order to ensure an exciting sporting event, the game here is played according to a different set of rules geared to keep the players moving, the audience entertained, and to keep them coming to the event.

The game played on the grounds of the Palace has been made simpler to appeal to a wider audience as well as to make it fast-paced and unforgettable. It starts with the exciting Palace Dash, where the opposing sides try to get at the ball in a mad dash across the field, setting the pace for the rest of the game. A smaller field than those used for regular games, it allows the audience to be closer to the action and three players per side instead of the usual four force it to be a more action-filled game needing skill, speed, and innovative tactics. This new way of playing an ancient game has not only heightened its interest but also proved that it can be played successfully in the centre of busy cities.

The off-field activities are as exciting as those on the field. Shaded lavish lounge-like areas provide refreshments and relaxing spaces in VIP tents limited to 250 people and five private chalets serving only up to 50 people. The emphasis is on exclusivity, with only a thousand spectators admitted per game and tickets are in high demand for the 2013 November event.

With fourteen hotels spread out across the region, the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East offer a range of clients the comfort and security of efficiently run hotels in some of the best locations within key cities. These elegant Middle East hotels offer well appointed contemporary accommodation, services and facilities that suit the lifestyles of modern corporate and leisure travelers. Take advantage of great offers at these five star UAE hotels to have extraordinary holiday experiences.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.

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Abu Dhabi Film Festival – a true festival to remember

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Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly one of the most amazing destinations in the world. So, if you are wondering where to travel this season, a brilliant idea would be a visit to Abu Dhabi. With many interesting places and activities for you and the entire family to engage in, a trip to this renowned emirate promises to be truly unforgettable.
During your stay at this vibrant desert locale, do not miss the Abu Dhabi Film Festival that is happening from October 24th to November 2nd 2013. Attending this gala gives you the opportunity to enjoy amazing films from around the world across a variety of eclectic genres. In addition, right after the screening, you will be able to meet and share your excitement as well as your personal thoughts about the showing with the filmmakers themselves during special question-and-answer sessions especially designed to give audiences an insight into the mesmerizing world of film production. Audiences will not only get to meet filmmakers but world-famous actors and actresses as well for an unrivalled opportunity of celebrity stargazing like no other. Another fantastic feature about this festival is that the audience functions as the jury. So, remember to use your role wisely, as the vote from the audience will choose the winner of the audience choice award.
Established in the year 2007, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival has grown rapidly to feature more films, celebrities, and awards to the UAE. The Abu Dhabi Film Festival was started to help create a vibrant film culture and to promote filmmakers, both local and international. Throughout the festival days, there are various programmes held to educate and inspire the local community. The celebration runs ten days with an enthralling array of cinema screenings, filmmaking classes, and other exciting events. The experience offered in the Abu Dhabi Film Festival is priceless. So do not miss this chance to visit this incredible visual fest.
When you are looking for accommodation in Abu Dhabi you would be spoilt for choice with the array of luxury UAE hotels available to host your stay in the emirate. With a stunning selection of Middle East hotels to choose from, consider the stylish options afforded by the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. This luxurious hotel chain boasts central locations for all its properties, in the vicinity of vibrant shopping malls to bustling business centres. It is also renowned for offering excellent quality services and a breathtaking experience altogether to guests. With a unique allure that merits further exploration, Abu Dhabi’s cultural delights must be experienced firsthand.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2013 – High among the clouds

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The 10th season of one of the eEmirate’s longest-running aerobatic shows is scheduled to run between 30th November and 2nd December 2013, coinciding with the national day celebrations of Abu Dhabi. It will be a treat indeed for the many who come to Al Ain to celebrate the national holiday. As one of the world’s most prestigious aerobatic events, the Al Ain Aerobatic Show has so far drawn 24 aerobatics teams and pilots from across several European countries, the USA, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. A range of aircraft from the supersonic NF5 aircraft to Hawker Hunter Jets, bi planes to Hawk Mk65 smoke capable jets, a Hawker Hunter built in 1956 and L 39 C Albatross jets have taken to the skies to showcase heart stopping maneuvers.

Look forward to steep climbs, barrel rolls, loops, inverted flying, wing walking to music, hovering, tail slides, dizzy spins, smoke drawing, flying in close formation with only one meter between jets doing speeds of 200 to 520 knots. You will also get to enjoy artful aerial ballets in vintage motor gliders set to music and sky diving, which are some of the acts audiences have loved. One of the most popular and stunning acts involved a comedy show with Otto the Helicopter. A Hughes TH – 55 Osageone helicopter entertained the crowd by blowing bubbles, playing with a yo-yo, racing around barrels, towing banners, shooting smoke and engaging in other mischievous acts, all the while engaged in a spot of spirited banter with the talented master of ceremonies.

The 2013 edition of this acclaimed event, which is to be held at the Al Ain International Airport, is being organized as a tribute to Abu Dhabi’s rich cultural heritage and as such, a series of themed aerial displays, on-the-ground attractions and performances are being planned.

All action will not happen only in the air. Going by the on-ground entertainment featured at previous shows, fun activities have included a 6,300 sq meter go-kart circuit, inflatable rides, bungee jumping, trampolines, street theater, a simulation zone, stilt walkers and more. The 2013 attractions are expected to be even more exciting. In fact, it is being billed as the ‘ultimate family day out’ in order to draw crowds to this one-in-a-lifetime event. Organisers also hope to nurture future aviation professionals by having a series of educational programs on the industry. The entire city of Al Ain is to be involved in making the event utterly unforgettable for everyone involved.

When seeking top-notch accommodation, the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East boast a series of hotels catering to different categories of travelers at key destinations around the region that offer convenient, quality accommodation, and a range of five-star services. As a key Middle East hotels operator, the group offers over a thousand hotel rooms across the region. By expanding its reach, these UAE hotels have tapped into a fast-developing regional travel market.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.

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The International Coffee & Tea Festival 2013 – Taste the best of beverages

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There are so many of us out there who simply cannot do without our morning and/or afternoon tea or coffee. The strong stimulators you find in these drinks give us just the right boost to face whatever the day has to offer. Every year the hot beverage industry is growing bigger and better aiming to perfect the art of tea and coffee making. It is not just the ingredients such as the finest quality of tea or coffee that play a part in efficient and excellent tea/coffee making, for equipment also matters to a great extent as well. Every year the UAE hosts the International Tea and Coffee festival that showcases freshly processed coffee beans and tea leaves whose aroma could soothe the wildest of beast and that is not all; for it is also the platform that displays the wide variety of equipment that comes to play in such an industry.

The International Coffee & Tea Festival is scheduled to take place from the 8th to the 11th of October 2013 at the Meydan Grandstand Convention Centre in Dubai. The festival is conducted at impeccable standards and as with everything else in Dubai the grandeur is alluring. This year the festival features UAE’s as the fastest growing market for coffee in the world and will highlight the 80 % growth in sales that has taken place over the last 5 years. The festival aims to be the platform for both coffee and tea industries, where suppliers show off their products and owners of tea and coffee industries pick and choose their favourite items to help expand and enhance the quality of their respective businesses. UAE’s increasing demand for such hot beverages makes it a key player in order to promote the growth of this product in their nation. The festival receives at least 8000 participants each year and is a very informative spot for all those interested in the world of tea and coffee.

After a unique day out at this festival, come home to the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. These UAE hotels stand out as the finest of all the Middle East hotels.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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