The new tented cruise terminal at Mina Zayed, UAE would be able to accommodate 1300 passengers and it would provide a new shape to traffic management at the airport. The terminal developed by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, (ADTA), in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Ports Company has been designed for the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 cruise seasons.

Salim Ziade and Amin Mortazavi, the general managers of HP's Personal Systems Group (PSG) and Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) said that GITEX has made Dubai as a gateway and hub for Middle East IT. The event is promoting Dubai as a top technology hub offering opportunities to industries and entrepreneurs from worldwide.

Michael Jackson's sister Janet Jackson's recent show at the Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, was enough to prove her mastery. The emotional audience welcomed the star from the core of heart and enjoyed her performance lasted till mid night in a very simplistic set with no visual trickery.

The family of Khalifa Thani Bin Rashid Al Matroushi, dean of Al Matroushi family, who left for heavenly adobe, got flood of condolence messages from all political, administrative and social quarters. Major General Rahsid Al Matroushi was Acting Commander in Chief of UAE Civil Defence and he accomplished professional competence through the quality services he rendered throughout his professional life.

Pakistan expressed its gratitude toward the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the UAE humanitarian programme and assistance projects to Pakistan. UAE will support water supply projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, Bajaur district and South Waziristan district of the country for supplying clean drinking water to the villages and urban residential areas.

The visiting Japanese minister of energy, trade and industry hoped that its relations with Gulf region nations would continue to grow with passage of time. The minister confirmed positive response from Abu Dhabi regarding the renewal of oil concessions in the United Arab Emirates.

Kim Kardashian is scheduled to visit the UAE next week for taking part in a large number of activities during her five days stay in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. She and her mother, Kris Jenner would also visit Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain and other popular markets. She will also open the first non-US outpost of his Millions of Milkshakes chain as told by Sheeraz Hassan.