ARAB BILLIONAIRES 2008
ARAB BILLIONAIRES 2008
1.) Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, US$ 17.08 Billion, Saudi Arabia
2.) Nasser Al Kharafi, US$ 9.6 Billion, Kuwait
3.) Maan Al Sanea, US$ 9.3 Billion, Saudi Arabia
4.) Sheikh Mohammed bin Issa Al Jabber, US$ 8.8 Billion, Saudi Arabia
5.) Mohammad Al Amoudi, US$ 8.8 Billion, Saudi Arabia
6.) Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, US$ 7.8 Billion, United Arab Emirates
7.) The Bin Laden Family, US$ 7.2 Billion, Saudi Arabia
8.) The Olayan Family, US$ 7.2 Billion, Saudi Arabia
9.) The Kanoo Family, US$ 6.1 Billion, Bahrain
10.) Said Khoury, US$ 6 Billion, Palestine
11.) Sulaiman Al Rajhi, US$ 5.4 Billion, Saudi Arabia
12.) Saleh Kamel, US$ 5.3 Billion, Saudi Arabia
13.) The Al Shaya Family, US$ 5.1 Billion, Kuwait
14.) The Gargash Family, US$ 5 Billion, United Arab Emirates
15.) Mahdi Al-Tajir, US$ 4.4 Billion, United Arab Emirates
16.) Hasib Sabbagh, US$ 4.3 Billion, Palestine
17.) Majid Al Futtaim, US$ 4.3 Billion, United Arab Emirates
18.) Abdullah Al Futtaim, US$ 4.3 Billion, United Arab Emirates
19.) The Algosaibi Family, US$ 3.6 Billion, Saudi Arabia
20.) Shwan Al-Mulla, US$ 3.4 Billion, Iraq
21.) The Al Zamil Family, US$ 3.4 Billion, Saudi Arabia
22.) Mohamed Abdul Latif Jameel, US$ 3.3 Billion, Saudi Arabia
23.) The Sawiris Family, US$ 3.2 Billion, Egypt
24.) Khalid bin Mahfouz, US$ 3.2 Billion, Saudi Arabia
25.) Saleh Al Rajhi, US$ 3.1 Billion, Saudi Arabia
26.) Suad Al Humaidi, US$ 3 Billion, Kuwait
27.) Sheikh Walid Al Ibrahim, US$ 2.9 Billion, Saudi Arabia
28.) Abdullah Al Rajhi, US$ 2.9 Billion, Saudi Arabia
29.) Nadhmi Auchi, US$ 2.8 Billion, Iraq
30.) Saad Hariri, US$ 2.6 Billion, Lebanon
31.) Issam Fares, US$ 2.4 Billion, Lebanon
32.) Bahaa Hariri, US$ 2.3 Billion, Lebanon
33.) Mohammed Shafik Gabr, US$ 2.2 Billion, Egypt
34.) The Al Rostamani Family, US$ 2.2 Billion, United Arab Emirates
35.) Ayman Hariri, US$ 2.1 Billion, Lebanon
36.) The Shoman Family, US$ 1.9 Billion, Palestine
37.) Omar Ayesh, US$ 1.8 Billion, United Arab Emirates
38.) The Boodai Family, US$ 1.7 Billion, Kuwait
39.) Tareq Sultan, US$ 1.7 Billion, Kuwait
40.) Al Tayer Family, US$ 1.7 Billion, United Arab Emirates
41.) Mohamed Al Bahar, US$ 1.7 Billion, Kuwait
42.) The Alghanim Family, US$ 1.6 Billion, Kuwait
43.) Munib Al Masri, US$ 1.6 Billion, Palestine
44.) Ziad Manasir, US$ 1.6 Billion, Jordan
45.) Ahmed Ezz, US$ 1.5 Billion, Egypt
46.) Najib Mikati, US$ 1.5 Billion, Lebanon
47.) Hesham Talaat Moustafa, US$ 1.5 Billion, Egypt
48.) Fayez Sarofim, US$ 1.4 Billion, Egypt
49.) Mohammed Al Rajhi, US$ 1.1 Billion, Saudi Arabia
Burj dubai Helicopter view
Amazing view on the highest building in the world.
Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building a record of 818m metres height and the building, the centrepiece of Emaar‘s US$20 billion Downtown Burj Dubai project.
In 2008, Burj Dubai achieved the distinction of being the world’s tallest structure surpassing the KVLY-TV mast (628.8 meters; 2,063 ft) in North Dakota, USA. The tower is already taller than Taipei 101 in Taiwan, which at 508 metres (1,667 ft) was the tallest building in the world when it opened in 2004. Burj Dubai also surpassed the 31-year-old record of CN Tower, which at 553.33 metres (1,815.5 ft) has been the world’s tallest free-standing structure on land since 1976.
Image from trek earth
Abondoned cars in dubai-
- 65 cars were abandoned at Dubai airport and seized by the police by the end of 2008
- 22 cars were removed from Dubai airport by police “recently”
- 1450 cars were claimed back by banks in 2007 (not just abandoned at the airport) – about 28 cars per week
- 3200+ cars were claimed by banks in 2008 – about 60 cars per week.
More than 3,000 cars have been abandoned by owners to escape loan payments, just over double the figure in 2007, a senior police official has revealed.
Police recently removed 22 cars dumped at Dubai International Airport after owners fled the country leaving a trail of debt behind. Cars have also been abandoned at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
In Dubai last year 3,241 cars were claimed by the banks, he said. Of these 466 had been impounded by police. “The percentage of such incidences rose last year. In 2007, 1,450 cars were claimed by banks. In 2008, the number increased by 123 per cent,” said Col Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, deputy director of traffic department at Dubai Police.
he said. “A lot of times people just leave. You get a credit card and loans and then you lose your job. What to do? Go home. It’s something that all banks are facing.
The seized cars will end up as lots in an auction or on the floor of car showrooms. Golden Belt, an auction house based in Al Aweer, Dubai, holds car auctions every week where many cars taken back by banks are sold off. Among them are expensive sports cars such as Porsches and BMWs.
private source said, that around 460 cars were found parked with keys inside, in Dubai Airport parking lot, which assumes of people terminated who fled the country leaving these cars.
How many more it will be ?
Dubai property markey affected
Just came across this video in youtube , wanted to share .
US Army Uses iPod Touch for Translation,
This week on the Pentagon Channel, a soldier demonstrates the Army’s cutting-edge new translation tool: an iPod touch.
The demo iPod looks to have the stock Apple OS, running a custom translation application. It allows the user to select a language, then a situation, and finally a command or question, like “Get down!” in Arabic,it’s very helpfull. The app will also show a video of a CGI soldier saying the selection
Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 7000 On BitTorrent Leaked and NamiPan Download
Windows 7 beta 1 DVD ISO Torrent Download has been leaked. Tthe leak has been from Chinese County as well as Windows 7 Beta 1 has build 7000 (6.1.7000.0). Good news is that the Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 7000 is available as DVD ISO image which far easier to install. it’s a bit more stable than the versions people have been playing with for a few months. Hit the links below to get a copy, if you’re OK with the fact that you’re technically not supposed to have this just yet.
[My Digital Life via BlogsDNA via Technovedad via Download Squad]
or
To download the Windows 7 Beta1 full ISO image, download the following torrent to download the content in any BT client:
Demonoid Link: Windows_7_Beta_1_7000_0_081212_1400_iso_o-Demonoid.com-o.torrent
Mininova Link: 7000 [mininova].torrent
Another alternative way to download is by using Namipan file hosting (net disk or web drive space) service. Namipan is a China based file hosting service. As the Windows 7 Beta1 full DVD ISO is in hot demand, the HTTP download has been disabled. Thus, those who intends to download the ISO through Namipan must download NamiRobot (some interface in English, mostly in Chinese), which also serves as a peer-to-peer (P2P) downloader. Download and install the NamiRobot by using one of the direct download links below:
http://202.111.173.105:8011/NamiRobotSetup.exe
http://218.93.248.125:8011/NamiRobotSetup.exe
via (my digital life) links
The beta expires July 1, 2009
Update: ZDNet also has a look at the beta over here, and they concur that it’s pretty good:
# This beta is of excellent quality. This is the kind of code that you could roll out and live with. Even the pre-betas were solid, but finally this beta feels like it’s “done.” This beta exceeds the quality of any other Microsoft OS beta that I’ve handled.
[ZDNet]
Rolls-Royce converted into a mobile phone store in India-
the mobile store converted Rolls-Royce Phantom into a mobile phone store. It’s truly mobile mobile store .As part of its advertising strategy the mobile store was visiting Mysore when ‘Rock with the Rolls’ campaign was launched.This is real marketing skill I would call.
BlackBerry vs. iPhone – fight for the best smart phone
The battle continues between Apple and Research In Motion blackberry to dominate the smart phone market. ChangeWave’s latest survey shows that Apple’s 3G iPhone is wining more points in the market share against its biggest competitor Blackberry Storm.
The survey of 3,803 cell phone owners opinions , including consumer reaction to RIM’s launch of the BlackBerry Storm and how it compares to the Apple iPhone.
Tecworld Abu dhabi is the first international technology event .
TecWorld Abu Dhabi is the capital’s first international technology retail event that offers visitors a single platform to get acquainted with the latest technology and take advantage of some of the finest deals and promotions ever in the Middle East.
TecWorld Abu Dhabi is not just an exhibition. The show boasts interactive workshops, gaming zones and cafes with a difference.
The show, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on the 26th-28th March 2009. Well I think it will be same as gitex shopper , lets wait and see what more do they have to offer.
Via Tecworld
Best websites for kids
Many people asked me for this info,
so here they are :
Games which can be played online .
www.ugotgames.com
http://www.freegames4all.net/
www.dailyarcade.net
www.free-flash-games.com/
www.addictinggames.com one of my fav
www.miniclip.com one of my fav
www.flashgames247.com/ this too my fav
AskForKids is a search engine geared for children. Your child types in a question and
the engine provides answers to read through.
http://www.askforkids.com/ <– a very knowledgeable sites for kids
KidsClick is another search engine for kids, run by librarians.
http://www.kidsclick.org/ <- it’s like google for kids
Get to know almost everything how it is made , very interesting site .
www.howstuffworks.com <– Want to know how it’s made just click
These are some of the best sites to find craft projects to keep your kids busy and creative.
http://www.crayola.com/ <– creative ideas and lessons plans nice one.
http://www.craftown.com/kids.htm <– learn to make different crafts items .
http://www.marthastewart.com/kids <– Martha but for kids only for now
http://www.theideabox.com/ <–well it’s all about ideas .
http://www.coloring.com <– color the given pic just like on the paper.
Your kids can learn and have fun at the same time. They offer math games, reading and writing activities, puzzles, and more.
http://www.funbrain.com/ <– like the name fun for kids .
http://www.coolmath.com <– cool math ? I got never thought math is cool.Maybe for kids
http://www.uptoten.com <– Educational site
http://www.brainpop.com <– Educational site nice site
http://www.brainpopjr.com/ <– Educational site
http://www.kids-space.org/ <– Educational site
The sites are full of games, puzzles, recipes, riddles, magic tricks, experiments, and craft projects.
http://www.funology.com/ <– fun with education
http://www.thekidzpage.com/<– fun with education
http://www.benjerry.com/fun/ <– fun with education
http://www.mamamedia.com/ <– fun with education
http://www.cyberkids.com <– fun with education
Kids’ interests change often.
Below are sites that will help them learn about their favorite new activity.
http://www.kidsgowild.com/ (animals and wildlife conservation)
http://www.kidsreads.com/ (reading)
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com (animals and their environments)
http://www.playmusic.org/ (instruments and music)
http://www.nasa.gov
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/ (space)
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/
http://www.kidscook.com/ <– I am hungry.
Sparktop has games, painting, and learning activities.
http://www.sparktop.org
Children’s favorite television networks and shows. Commercial, yes, but they have fun, educational, age-appropriate games.
http://pbskids.org/
http://nick.com
http://nickjr.com
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
http://www.sesameworkshop.org
These web sites list great web sites for kids. Your kids could no doubt explore different topics and categories for hours
http://www.ala.org
http://www.beritsbest.com/
http://www.kidsites.com/
http://kidlinx.com/
http://www.kidinfo.com
