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Tonite, HR Pro-Talk!

Join us tonite, myUAE-PRO's first PRO-talk session!

As in our previous posting here, tonite's session will focus on the nation's most talked topic - HR issues in the most trying period of our times!

Global financial crisis + regional economic gloom = Potential career downturn

Catch our own HR practitioners: sharing pointers, tips and potential new openings.

Time: 8pm
Location: Ariffin's residence (Arabian Ranches)

Time to enrich your knowledge. Time to share your experience.

Together with myUAE PRO-Talk sessions!

Note: myUAE-PRO Talk session is a networking session organized by myUAE-PRO. It is open to all. For details, please call Ahmad Imran @ 050.103.6282

myUAE-PRO to host HR Talk Session

myUAE-PRO is set to host its first professional talk session this month. The pro-talk session is a networking session where myUAE-PRO members get to meet one another and share their expertise (and experience) with fellow Malaysians in the UAE. It is part of myUAE-PRO's charter of empowering Malaysian professionals in the UAE.

The first session to be held on November 21, will be focusing on HR issues - covering important aspects such as contractual issues, benefits/perks and roles of employees-employers.

En. Ahmad Imran the program coordinator hoped that the session will benefit the growing number of Malaysian expatriates here in the UAE - by getting to know in depth issues such as rights of employees and the roles of their employers.

He added that the session has already registered a high number of interest. The session will see 3 Malaysian HR practitioners in the UAE, En. Aslam (of Baker Hughes), Ms. Rina (of a leading Hotel chain) and En. Izam (of Nakheel) sharing their expert views. It will then be proceeded with a Q & A session - which will be the main segment of the program.

For more information, please contact En. Ahmad Imran @ 050.103.6282

Jobs in Abu Dhabi!

Abu Dhabi, capital city of UAE is getting ready to replace its sister Dubai as the top Gulf destination - both for businesses and leasure.

With the economic melt down, more and more people are looking at the possibility to start new in this region. This could be a blessing in disguise for Abu Dhabi - the availability of talents for its development plans. 

Abu Dhabi government recently launched a virtual job search initiative - trying to lure highly professional and competent talents that would assist them to achieve their goal of becoming the top regional destination. 

The website, known as Jobs Abu Dhabi will be in three languages (Arabic, English and French) - positioned itself againts leading regional career portals such as Gulftalent , Bayt and MonsterGulf. Jobs Abu Dhabi will also be a forum where employers and job seekers "meet" and network - possibly fulfill their respective employment needs.

More write up by Gulf News here

'Eidulditri 1429H: Rumah Terbuka

UPDATED 2 Berikut ini d senaraikan jemputan rumah terbuka sempena kedatangan 'Eidulfitri 1429H nanti.
1 Syawal 1429H (30 September 2008)

• D mana: Kediaman Fudzail
• Alamat: Twar 3 (berhampiran Ghusais)
• Waktu: 7 hingga 9 pagi
• Tel:050.625.8167

• D mana: Kediaman Ustaz Azam
• Alamat: 104, 2nd Floor, Andalus Plaza (d belakang Bur Juman), Dubai
• Waktu: Selepas solat sunat 'Eidulfitri d foyer Matrade Dubai
• Tel: 050.558.2521

• D mana: Kediaman Ahmad Fuad (Singapore Deli)
• Alamat: Satwa
• Waktu: 5 petang ke atas
• Tel: 050.465.2989

2 Syawal 1429H (1 Oktober 2008)

• D mana: Kediaman Abdul Karim (Veritas)
• Alamat: Villa 68, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai
• Waktu: 7:30 pm ke atas
• Tel: 050.296.7559

3 Syawal 1429H (2 Oktober 2008)

• D mana: Kedutaan Besar Malaysia, Abu Dhabi
• Waktu: 4 - 7pm
• Tel: 050.620.5675

Pada yang nak iklankan jemputan rumah terbuka, sila SMS info ke 055.212.2121

Must Read: Dubai Ends Visa Run!

Full report from Gulf News can be read here and here

Dubai: Applications can be filed starting next Tuesday for new visit visas which were revamped under a Federal ruling last June, a senior residency department official said on Tuesday.

The new fee schedule for the visas, which range from visit visas to visas for medical treatment should have started August 1, according to an earlier announcement, but have been pushed forward due to the weekend holidays.

July 30 is an official government holiday. The rules apply to nationalities who currently have to get sponsorship before arriving in the country.

The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) and the Economic Department will meet with representatives of hotels, tourist agencies, hospitals and educational institutions on Wednesday to brief them on how the changes will be implemented.

Mabruk!

Dubai, UAE Shamzani Hussain dan isteri, Pn Ros dkurniakan anak sulung mereka kira-kira jam 2 petang semalam. Shafiqa Raisa dlahirkan d International Modern Hospital dengan berat hampir 4kg. Ibu dan anak masih berada d hospital dan berada dalam keadaan baik. Mereka d jangka pulang ke rumah esok.

Ketika d hubungi semalam, Shamzani melahirkan rasa syukur atas  kelahiran Shafiqa yang berjalan dengan baik.

Tahniah kepada kedua ibu bapa!

No automatic residency for property buyers in Dubai

Dubai, UAE Property buyers should not expect an automatic residence visa upon purchasing property in Dubai, a top official clarified.

"There is no direct link between property ownership and residence visas. Developers should not lure investors to property sector with a promise of residence visa," Marwan Bin Galita, chief executive of Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) told Gulf News on Monday.

Bin Galita said a proposal has been submitted to the concerned authorities to issue property investors a visit visa that allows them to travel in and out of the country to follow up their investments in the property market.

"The suggestion, if approved, might be implemented at a federal level, especially that the local laws of most emirates allow foreign ownership of property.

Rakyat Malaysia Terkena Tembakan

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE UPDATED Alan Beh selamat menjalani pembedahan dan d benarkan pulang oleh Hospital (Welcare Hospital, Dubai) semalam (Selasa, Jun 24).

Berita awal: Seorang rakyat Malaysia d lapurkan terkena tembakan sewaktu bermain golf semalam. Menurut lapuran Gulf News, Alan Beh terkena tembakan d bahagian bahu ketika bermain golf d Khuzzam. Beliau yang kini menerima rawatan d Dubai, akan menjalani pembedahan jam 5 petang nanti. Lapuran awal Gulf News:

Ras Al Khaimah: A man was shot in the shoulder on Sunday while playing a round of golf in the Khuzzam area.

A police investigation is under way to find out who was behind the shooting. The bullet penetrated the shoulder of the 29-year-old victim, who was identified as B.S.S. Police sources said the Malaysian victim was in the middle of a game of golf when he was suddenly shot at and fell to the ground unconscious, onlookers were shocked.

Sambutan Hari Keputeraan YDP Agong d Dubai Meriah

Dubai, UAE Majlis Hari Keputeraan YDP Agong d Dubai anjuran pejabat Konsulat Jeneral dan myUAE-PRO menyaksikan penyertaan lebih 250 rakyat Malaysia d perantauan. Majlis yang dmulakan dengan bacaan du'aa oleh AJK myUAE-PRO, Abdul Latif Abdul Karim menyaksikan pelbagai aktiviti sampingan yang menarik minat hadirin.

Konsul Jeneral Malaysia d UAE, Syed Mohd Hasrin dalam ucapannya menyentuh sejarah dan peranan institusi YDP Agong sebagai Raja Berpelembagaan. Beliau juga menekankan objektif majlis seumpama adalah memberi peluang kepada rakyat Malaysia bertemu dan memperkukuh jaringan dan silaturahim.

Nyanyian lagu kebangsaan - Negaraku, berkumandang d foyer bangunan MATRADE menyerikan Majlis.

Antara aktiviti yang djalankan ialah deklemasi sajak oleh 5 anak watan. Sajak nukilan Nazrah Ayu, menyaksikan gandingan 5 anak muda pelbagai bangsa mendeklemasikan sajak bertajuk Perantau Berdondang.

Esok: Sambutan Hari Keputeraan YDP Agung d Dubai!

Dubai, UAE Setelah berlansungnya majlis sambutan Hari Keputeraan YDP Agong d Kedutaan Besar Malaysia (Abu Dhabi) minggu lalu, sambutan d Dubai akan d adakan esok d foyer bangunan MATRADE (Al Safinah Building, berhampiran Lamcy Plaza).

Majlis ini adalah anjuran Pejabat Konsul Jeneral Malaysia d Dubai dengan kerjasama myUAE-PRO.

Konsul Jeneral Syed Mohd Hasrin dalam reaksinya pada myUAE Times sebentar tadi menyatakan harapannya agar rakyat Malaysia dapat bersama meraikan majlis ini esok.

"Dengan berlatarbelakangkan perpaduan berbilang kaum, majlis sebegini mempertemukan rakyat Malaysia dperantauan - memupuk kesepakatan dalam mereliasasikan aspirasi negara".

"Mungkin ada yang dah bertemu sewaktu Majlis berlansung d Abu Dhabi, boleh terus menterai silaturahim d Dubai", tambah beliau.

Pengerusi myUAE-PRO, Ariffin Mamat melahirkan rasa gembira d atas kerjasama rapat antara myUAE-PRO dan Konsul Jeneral sendiri dalam menjayakan Majlis ini.

Beliau juga berkata, "Sambil bertemu meraikan Hari Keputeraan YDP Agong, majlis ini nanti akan menyediakan ruang rakyat Malaysia sesisi keluarga beraktiviti - bertemakan Malaysia".