Dubai Ladies Club To Support Earth Hour 2011 For Third Consecutive Year

In line with its ongoing commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment, will join millions of people around the world on Saturday, 26 March 2011 to support Earth Hour 2011. From 8.30pm this Saturday the Club will minimise the consumption of electricity for one hour by turning off not only all exterior and internal lights but also as many electrical sources as possible.

Areas where lighting will be turned off will include all exterior lighting, the member and non-members swimming pools and all four reception lobbies and partially in the operational sections. This is the third consecutive year that Dubai Ladies Club supports Earth Hour.

Since its inception in 2003, Dubai Ladies Club has consistently worked towards improving the quality of life of Emirati and expatriate women living in the UAE through in-house events, facilities and pilot projects. Dubai Ladies Club’s commitment to environmental sustainability includes participation in recycling programs, waste management practices as well as adopting environmentally sustainable practices.

In the past, Dubai Ladies Club has participated in city wide environmental projects such as Earth Hour, Save My Trees campaign organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Mobile Phones and Electronics recycling program organized by EnviroFone and many more. Regular eco-awareness campaigns are also promoted to mark annual events such as Earth Day in April and World Environment Day in June.

More recently, Dubai Ladies Club announced the launch of Al Murjan Reef Rehabilitation Project. Under the Royal Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs, UAE; Al Murjan Reef Rehabilitation Project is an initiative by the Dubai Ladies Club, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai and Traders Hotel, Dubai under the umbrella of ‘sustainability’ Shangri-La’s Social Responsibility initiative. Al Murjan will be the first community-based coral reef development project within the UAE. The project will seek to build capacity at the community level through necessary trainings to community groups in coral reef education and awareness; management planning; and long-term financing and sustainability.
 

Dubai Ladies Club To Host Winter Beach Party

On Thursday, 10 February 2011, Dubai Ladies Club, a Member of Dubai Women Establishment is inviting ladies to its annual Winter Beach Party & Bazaar for a day of fun & relaxation.

This year promises to be more exciting than ever with a variety of attractions such as children’s activities, Karaoke competition, DJ music, snacks & refreshments and an extraordinary beachfront market consisting of first-time designers, entrepreneurs and well-known brands.

Fatima Al Hammadi, Events Manager of Dubai Ladies Club said, “We are pleased to introduce the first of many new social events during 2011. The Winter Beach Party will promote exciting experiences for ladies and their children to enjoy in a beachfront setting. Dubai Ladies Club welcomes members and extends a warm invitation to non-members to take part and experience the various activities that will be offered during the day. Moreover, we are very keen in encouraging ladies operating home businesses by providing them the opportunity to come and display their products in the bazaar during the event.”

This event is free for Dubai Ladies Club members as well as non-members and is open to ladies and children only.

Calling All Vendors
Dubai Ladies Club is inviting local business to be a part of the Winter Beach Party. If your target market is the affluent, high net worth female consumer with discerning taste, then you have to be seen at upcoming Winter Beach Party & Bazaar. The show format and exhibitor layout is carefully arranged to provide exhibitors with the optimal environment to demonstrate their products and interact with guests in a fun and relaxing manner.
Exhibitor rates begin from AED 1,200 for student businesses and AED 1,500 for businesses. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for presenters, major sponsors, and minor sponsors.

For more information contact the Events Team at Dubai Ladies Club on 04.349.9922 or email eventsteam@dubailadiesclub.com.
 

Dubai Ladies Club, In Collaboration With Louis Vuitton, Hosts Gala Dinner And Charity Auction For Al Murjan Coral Reef Project On 9th January, 2011

Dubai Ladies Club, a member of the Dubai Women Establishment, in collaboration with Louis Vuitton, will host a Gala Dinner on Sunday, 9th January, 2011; to auction the works of art by eminent photographer Nadine Kanso, generously donated by Louis Vuitton to support the Al Murjan Coral Reef Project.

Kanso’s photographic series, ‘Al Madi Al Hader’, comprises of nine photographic creations and was commissioned by Louis Vuitton for a recent photo exhibition alongside the Louis Vuitton boutique in BurJuman Centre, in November 2010.

Muna Bin Kalli, Executive Director of Dubai Ladies Club commented, “Dubai Ladies Club has a longstanding relationship with Louis Vuttion, collaborating on various charitable initiatives and we are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with them once again in support of such an admirable cause. The Al Murjan Coral Reef Project was inspired by the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and her keenness to promote the concept of sustainable development of marine life in the United Arab Emirates. The proceeds from this auction will play a crucial part in continuous operation of this program including local training, education and research.”

During the Gala Dinner, Kanso’s nine photographic creations will be displayed in specially designed cases made of the Dhow’s wood, illuminated by a soft light and purposely placed on the floor to allow a fluid movement. During the event, guests will be able to walk among the cases and look vertically onto the pictures as they would do from a Dhow, onto the water.

Mr. Damien Vernet, General Manager Louis Vuitton Middle East and India added, “Louis Vuitton is very happy to be supporting the ‘Al Madi Al Hader’ initiative by Dubai-based artist Nadine Kanso, in partnership with the Dubai Ladies Club. The nine unique photographic creations by Nadine Kanso are a tribute to the maritime tradition of Dubai, and a testimony to the dynamic art scene of the Emirate. We are also very proud to be donating these works of art to the Dubai Ladies Club, in support of the Al Murjan Coral Reef project, with the Royal patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. At a time when Louis Vuitton is organising the last leg of the Louis Vuitton Trophy in the waters of Dubai, there could not be a more appropriate way of showcasing values that are close to the brands: respect of tradition and heritage, creativity, support for the Arts, and social responsibility.”

Nadine Kanso’s ‘Al Madi Al Hader’ series was inspired by the local and traditional – the Emirati dhow. The Arabian wooden racing boat posed the perfect juxtaposition vis a vis the modern yachting world that LV is associated with. The series of photographs provide detailed close up shots to document the hand-crafted quality of these dhows while also creating an artistic space that is open to manipulation. In that sense, Nadine has chosen to add layers to the photographs; instead of lapping waves, Nadine has employed the help of her signature Arabic calligraphy by crafting silver patterns, letters and numbers relating to life at sea. Nadine’s use of silver, known for its ability to lose its shine and change color over time, was a deliberate one; yet another technique to illustrate the constant evolution of the relationship between time and heritage.

Inspired by the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs, UAE, who is also the Honorary President of the Emirates Marine Environmental Group, Dubai Ladies Club launched the Al Murjan Coral Reef Project in association with Shangri-La Hotel Dubai and Traders Hotel Dubai in October 2010. Al Murjan – which means “coral” in Arabic – is an ambitious environmental project to develop an artificial reef in Dubai in a designated area of Dubai Ladies Club’s beach. The project will be executed by the Emirates Marine Environmental Group.

Al Murjan will be the first community-based coral reef development project within the UAE. The project will seek to build capacity at the community level through necessary trainings to community groups in coral reef education and awareness; management planning; and long-term financing and sustainability. Through Ladies Dive at Dubai Ladies Cub – which is the first and only Diving Centre dedicated for women from the local community will have the opportunity to get involved through a variety of volunteer programs and special diving camps organized by Dubai Ladies Club in collaboration with Emirates Marine Environmental Group. The project is also supported by Barakat Trading and Regaltech.
 

Dubai Ladies Club Announces Art Conversations  A Monthly Series Of Open Discussions On Art Organised By Funoon

Dubai Ladies Club announced today the launch of ‘Art Conversations’ – a Monthly Series of Open Discussions on Art facilitated by leading luminary art experts from the local and international art scene. The series are being organised by Funoon, the art & culture division of Dubai Ladies Club, to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and expertise related to the art, culture and education. The topics will focus on assisting emerging artists to further develop and improve their creative and conceptual thinking, art critique, art appreciation and Aesthetics . Admission to these events will be free for all interested men and women.

Muna Bin Kalli, Executive Director of Dubai Ladies Club commented, “‘Conversations’ is a unique forum that encourages exchange of ideas through a series of discussions with the artistic student community of UAE and the public at large. It opens an opportunity for dynamic and inspiring dialogue as cultural wealth lies in our ability to have a dialogue. Such meetings between different generations and fields of expertise help preserve and communicate the various thought process. The sessions of shared experiences and creative energy would play a vital role in molding and guiding a new generation of intelligent minds.”

Kicking off the season on Tuesday, 3 May 2011, will be a special interactive session with world famous artist and curator, Patricia Millns, who will share her experience in art and her passion for Islamic and Arabic arts. Millns has been living in the UAE for more than twenty nine years and has developed and honed her experience to become an intermediary artist between European and Islamic-Arab arts.

Then, ‘Conversations’ will return again on the first Tuesday of the following month (7th June, 2011) for a special talk with respected Emirati artist, Ebtisam Abdulaziz who will share valuable insights as an established artist, writer and curator. Her work has been shown at Dubai’s Third Line Gallery during the Al Bastakiya Art Fair (2009) and at the Sharjah Art Museum (2007). Her work has also been shown in the Denmark National Museum, Copenhagen (2010), the UAE’s platform at the 2009 Venice Biennale, the Kunst Museum in Bonn and the Singapore Biennial (2006). In 2009, she curated the annual Emirati Fine Arts exhibition at the Sharjah Art Museum.

Bin Kalli added. “I would like to invite everyone that is even slightly interested in the arts to attend our first gathering. Our stated objective behind this project is to equip emerging artist by developing their cognitive thinking process through exchanging of ideas with established artists. I encourage everyone to come along and share their perspectives and opinions among their peers and mentors.”

‘Conversations’ will be one of several new art initiatives launched by Funoon – the art division of Dubai Ladies Club. The newly reinvented art division was established to guide and solidify the role that arts and other cultural resources play in defining and enhancing the social fabric and quality of life of people living in the UAE. Funoon with work local, regional and international foundations to enhance the UAE’s reputation as a cultural destination through programs that educate and expose the public to a rich and diverse range of cultural expressions through a variety of initiatives.
 

Dubai Ladies Club To Host A Special Day For Mothers And Children

On Saturday, 26th March, 2011 from 10am – 2pm, Dubai Ladies Club, member of Dubai Women Establishment, has organised a stimulating day of complimentary activities and workshops to celebrating this year’s UAE Mother’s Day. The agenda for the day will include a flower arrangement workshop with Majesty Flowers and an informative Nutrition Talk by Caroline Kanaan Kamel from Advanced Nutrition Center. Moreover, while mothers join the workshops children may enjoy a variety of fun yet educational activities organised by Purple Frog Party & Entertainment Services.

Fatima Al Hammadi, Events Manager of Dubai Ladies Club explains, “We are delighted to celebrate Mother’s Day by hosting a thoughtful and inspiring day full of activities and valuable advice. Our objective behind his event is to providing essential health and wellbeing tools to mothers and women on the go. Through this interactive workshop, participants will develop their skills as homemakers and mothers.”

The day will begin with a step-by-step flower arrangement demonstration by with Majesty Flowers where ladies will learn how to make a beautiful arrangement starting from selecting the colour scheme to essential tips on keeping your blooms in top condition. A team of experienced flower artisans will be standing by to assist the guests with their creations. The session will conclude over tea and cupcakes and an informational presentation by acclaimed nutritionist, Caroline Kanaan Kamel of Advanced Nutrition Center. Kamel will share valuable nutritional advice about identifying good foods versus bad foods and tips on planning a healthy lunch box menu for your child. The day will conclude with all ladies returning home with their goody bags and individual fresh flower creations.

Fun for Kids Too

Purple Frog Party & Entertainment Services will be providing a variety of exciting activities to occupy your children, leaving you free to concentrate on what it is that makes you so fabulous and what you want for your family’s future.
The agenda for the day will also include art and crafts activities themed around Mother’s Day gift ideas, Stories and Theatre in different languages, a Magic show, dance and music games, a cupcake decoration class, and a special girls and boys saloon for hair braiding & beading.

This event is free for Dubai Ladies Club members and non-members and is open to ladies and children only.
Since its inception in 2003, Dubai Ladies Club has consistently worked towards improving the quality of life of Emirati and expatriate women living in the UAE through in-house events, facilities and pilot projects. The events span the fields of art, culture, fitness and educational seminars. The primary objective of this event is to provide all women in Dubai with the opportunity to try new activities and wellbeing workshops entirely cost free, with the view to encourage participation and healthy living on a long term basis.

Family Day at Dubai Ladies Club

Saturday, 26 March, 2011
10:00am – 2:00pm
Al Mahara Ballroom, Dubai Ladies Club

FREE ENTRANCE + FREE ACTIVITIES + FREE FOOD

RSVP is required (Seats are limited)
+971 4 349 9922
 

For more information:

Email: eventsteam@dubailadiesclub.com

Dubai Ladies Club Celebrates International Womens Day

Yesterday, to mark International Women’s Day 2011, Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment, was joined by the American Women’s Association of Dubai and Keynote Speaker, Mariam Behnam for a special luncheon gathering aptly titled “A Day of Strength, Empowerment and Cultural Understanding”. Over 100 members of Dubai Ladies Club and American Women’s Association of Dubai participated in the event that aimed to initiate an intercultural dialogue between Emirati and American ladies.

Muna Bin Kalli, Executive Director of Dubai ladies Club, recognized the importance of celebrating International Women’s Day as a way to reflect on the past and think towards the future. "International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political. Which is why we were delighted to welcome Marian Behnam as Keynote Speaker whose lifelong dedication to humanitarian issues and her tireless efforts to advocate for underprivileged women across the region is an inspiration to all."

She added, “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the American Women’s Association of Dubai for collaborating with us in organising this event for the occasion of the International Women’s Day. We are pleased to join in solidarity with similar organizations around the world who are dedicated to fostering cultural understanding and social diversity within the UAE.”

The highlight of the day was a keynote address by renowned author and humanitarian, Mariam Behnam. She is currently the Senior Advisor for the Dubai International Women’s Club and has been the Director-General in the Ministry of Arts and Culture in Iran. Mariam is also a revered motivational speaker and advocate of women’s rights as well as the author of four books, including her acclaimed autobiography, Zelzelah that addresses her turbulent life, including opposition to the traditional role of women in Iran.

Behnam was excellent and a brilliant role model for the women that were in the audience. Comments from the event were very positive where most ladies found Behnam’s speech to be very inspirational and empowering. The advice she shared with the women was invaluable from the lessons she had learnt sometimes the hard way and what personally drives her as a humanitarian and women’s rights advocate.

The day’s celebrations also included a special presentation by Dubai Ladies Club about the Al Murjan Reef Rehabilitation Project. Under the Royal Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs, UAE; Al Murjan Reef Rehabilitation Project is an initiative by the Dubai Ladies Club, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai and Traders Hotel, Dubai under the umbrella of ‘sustainability’ Shangri-La’s Social Responsibility initiative.

Moreover, Al Ghadeer was also present to sell their unique handcrafted gift sets. Al Ghadeer is a UAE Red Crescent micro-financing initiative that seeks to empower underprivileged women using the age-old practice of indigenous arts and crafts to create unique handcrafted gifts.

Focusing on Emirati women’s development and empowerment, Dubai Ladies Club consistently organizes exclusive programs and events in various fields of sports, art, social and cultural rights, as part of its commitment to develop the potential and capacity of women, enabling them to actively participate whilst encouraging continuous development. The club has initiated and/or participated in a variety of Events such as Oriental Red Carpet Emerging Designer Contest & Fashion Show, Complete Woman Program, Art Exchange Program, L’Officiel Arab Woman of the Year Awards and many more. The Club has also sponsored and collaborated with external organizations to organize educational seminars healthy and wellbeing topics as well as hosted various bazaars that promote young female entrepreneurs and home business owners.
 

Emirates NBD Hosts Charity Putt At Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 2010 To Support Dubai Cares

Emirates NBD, the leading bank in the region, hosted a Charity Putt at the recently held Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 2010, to raise AED10,000 for the local philanthropic organisation, Dubai Cares. This is in line with Emirates NBD’s commitment to support social and charitable causes, while at the same time encouraging sporting activities in the Emirate.

“As a neighbourhood bank committed to meeting the needs of the local community, Emirates NBD aims to support all deserving social causes, especially Dubai Cares, which helps provide quality primary education to children in developing countries,” said Rick Pudner, Group CEO, Emirates NBD, who presented the cheque to Ms Yasemin Saib, a representative of Dubai Cares. “We are pleased that this has coincided with the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 2010, giving us an opportunity to reiterate our commitment to sports in the UAE.”

“The Dubai Ladies’ Masters is a prestigious annual event on the Ladies’ European Tour and we are grateful to Emirates NBD Bank for choosing Dubai Cares as its charity partner for the event. This gesture by the country’s leading bank is evidence of the growing emphasis that is being laid on corporate social responsibility in the UAE. Such support will help us reach out to many more children in developing countries that have limited or no access to primary education and help achieve the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum of providing primary-age children globally with quality education,” said Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Cares.

Emirates NBD also served as the Official Bank and Caddie bib sponsor for the tournament, which was held at the Emirates Golf Club from Dec 6 – 11, 2010 as part of its continuing partnership with the Omega Dubai Ladies Master and Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
 

Iben Tinning And Melissa Share Lead In Omega Dubai Ladies Masters

Tinning, starting the day two shots off the pace, fired a 69 while England’s Reid, who trailed by three strokes, carded a tidy 68 to go eight under for the tournament on 208, one shot ahead of Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist and Lydia Hall, the overnight leader from Wales.

Denmark’s top female golfer Tinning mixed four birdies with a bogey (on the eighth) to keep alive her hopes of ending her great career with a flourish while Reid posted a birdie-birdie finish to join Tinning at the top of the leaderboard.Sweden’s Louise Stahle, who holds the Majlis course record of 64 she shot in 2007, matched the day’s best score of 68 to join America’s Christina Kim at fifth place on a five-under-par 213. Kim closed with a level-par 72.

Overnight leader Hall endured a frustrating front nine where she dropped three shots, including a double-bogey on the second, but lit up the back nine with four birdies to stay within striking range of the leaders.

Meanwhile, the tournament’s top-draw Michelle Wie slipped down to tied 17th on a level-par 216 after making a double-bogey finish in her third-round 73. Defending champion In-Kyung Kim followed her 69, 75 with a disappointing 73 to share the 12th place with three others.

Tinning, who had broken 70 for the second day on the trot, attributed the streak to her talent. "I am not going for everything. I am not trying to play stupid golf. I am only attacking the holes I should attack. I was really nervous playing the first few holes, but I am happy to finish off with a birdie, par, par. I had a good birdie on the 16th and a great par on the 15th."

Melissa Reid was also pleased with her efforts. "A 68 is my best round in Dubai. It was a great feeling to finish with a birdie-birdie," said Reid, the winner of the Turkish Airlines Open.

"I hit really well on the driving range and got my rhythm going. I was a bit unlucky on the ninth. I thought I hit a good shot, but it went into water," said who was placed third on the Henderson Money List with euro 235,871 in earnings from 20 events before the start of this season-ending Ladies European Tour event.

"A victory here would be a nice Christmas present, but there are 18 more holes to play – a long way to go. But I have put myself in a good position. Another 68 in the final round would be really nice."

Sweden’s Nordqvist needed to fight hard for her 71. "I didn’t hit my irons well, but hung in there with a good short game. I had a good chance of making a birdie on the 18th, but couldn’t drop the ball in despite hitting a good putt.

"I have nothing to lose. I will go out there and fire at it."

 

Tinning Crowned Omega Dubai Ladies Masters Champion

Iben Tinning of Denmark won the 2010 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at the Emirates Golf Club on Saturday.

The former European number one, playing her last competitive event before calling it quits, closed with a round of three-under par 69 for a tournament total of 11-under par 278 to take the honours, two shots ahead of Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist.

Starting the day tied for lead with England’s Melissa Reid, Tinning closed with a birdie and was hugged by almost every member of the Ladies European Tour on the 18th green.

Wth her husband Lasse on the bag, Tinning made the turn tied for the lead with Melissa Reid at nine-under, but back-to-back birdies on the 10th and 11th saw her establish a clear three-shot lead as Reid bogeyed the 10th.
Reid, the winner of the Turkish Airlines Open, however, refused to give up. She birdied the 13th to narrow the gap to two and then a bogey on the 15th by Tinning further reduced her lead to just one shot with three holes to play.

On 17th, Reid’s 20-footer attempt for birdie agonizingly slid past, and she hit it into the right trees off the tee on the par-5 18th and finished with a bogey.

Nordqvist could have put Tinning under more pressure, but her birdie putts from eight feet on both 17th and 18th holes failed to drop in.

With three top ten finishes from four previous appearances in Dubai, the tournament holds a special place in Tinning’s heart and she will remember the tearful ending to her 2007 campaign when she tied for second behind Annika Sorenstam.

Her title hopes drowned in the lake as her ball found the water in front of the 18th green resulting in a double bogey, but, as she said on Friday, that believed in fairytale endings.

Indeed, winning the last event of her career and that too in a field which comprised big guns like Michelle Wie, In-Kyung Kim and Laura Davies was nothing short of a fairytale.

Golf Stars Light Up Emirates Tee Party At Dubai Ladies Masters

Lucky golf fans who won competitions in publications in Dubai were today toasting the star players who helped get the Emirates Airline Tee Party swinging. For the second year, the Tee Party took place in the Emirates Chalet at the Omega Dubai Ladies’ Masters, running from 6th to 12th December at the Emirates Golf Club.

Major winner Laura Davies conducted a golf clinic for Emirates’ guests, shared technical tips and fielded questions on her life as one of the most accomplished players of her generation. Davies, who has been instrumental in the growth of women’s golf over the past quarter century, was delighted to get involved. She said: "It is great to meet ladies who are keen to develop their skills and I am always happy to share my enthusiasm for the game. The Omega Dubai Ladies’ Masters is a fantastic event and the Emirates Tee Party sounds like a lot of fun.”

The 30 ladies got a close-up look at Laura Davies’ skills, and had a day to remember at the Emirates Golf Club, starting in style with a chauffeur drive to the course. They were treated to a welcome beverage on arrival before heading to the driving range to watch Davies warm up for her first round of the Dhs 2.75million (500,000 Euros) tournament, which also features last year’s winner In-Kyung Kim (from South Korea), American sensation Michelle Wie and Australian pro Nikki Garrett, who is flying the flag for Emirates.

One of the participants in the Emirates Tee Party, Lisa Mackenzie said, “This morning’s golf clinic was a wonderful opportunity to pick up some useful tips from an experienced lady golfer.” Each winner got a chance to hit a few golf balls, and get some personal instruction from Laura Davies. After strolling around the magnificent Majlis course to see the players in action – the ladies were treated to a Timeless Spa treatment. And to round off the day, one lucky guest won Emirates hospitality passes to 2011 sports events, including Dubai Desert Classic (golf), Dubai World Cup (horse racing), Dubai World Championship (golf) and Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens (rugby).