Jasim's Blog - Dubai

Du will unveil iPhone 4 on 25th sep

2010-09-24T14:15:00.008+04:00

Du announced it will launch iPhone 4 in the UAE on 25 September with a range of tariff plans tailored for iPhone individual and business customers.

Announcing the launch, Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du, said: "We are delighted to bring one of the most eagerly awaited smartphones to our customers. Combined with our bundled data plans, customers in the UAE can experience the new iPhone 4 as never before on the fastest and best network."

Existing and new du individual customers can get the new iPhone 4 with du's monthly plans - either the new Elite Super 100 or Elite Plan, or prepaid plan (du's Pay as you Go®) starting from 25 September . All customers purchasing an iPhone with an iPlan from du will enjoy free data and loads of free credit for 12 consecutive months.

For business customers, du offers iPhone 4 business, starting from AED 699 bundled with Business Super Plan benefits. For just AED 300 per month customers can get 125 national and 125 international minutes, 125 SMS, unlimited data, 50 percent discount on calling rates within their businesses and more, every month. Also, business customers can enjoy a unified and attractive rate of AED 1 per 50KB for data usage outside the UAE, anytime, anywhere.

Customers who purchase Elite Super 100 Plan will enjoy free data for 12 consecutive months and extra monthly credit back based on their 'number category.' They will also benefit from the full array of benefits of the new Elite Super Plan 100 which gives 100 National minutes, 100 International minutes with upto 100% bonus on international calls, 100 SMS and 100 MB data - all for just AED 100 a month
duElite Plan will get free data and credit for 12 months, in addition, they will enjoy 55 national minutes, 55 national SMS and 5 MB of data and up to 75 per cent bonus on international calls for AED 25 a month.

du's prepaid customers who purchase a Pay as you Go® line also stand to gain by getting a special bonus of 1 GB of data for free, right from their first call. In addition, simply by spending AED 100 per month on their Pay as you Go® line, customers will receive 1 GB free the following month. Adding even more value to prepaid mobility, dualso offers Pay as you Go® users up to a 60per cent bonus on every recharge with WoW, attractive international calling rates to top destinations, and One2One service, which allows customers to send credit from AED 2 to AED 200.

Etisalat unveils iPhone 4 price plans

2010-09-24T14:03:00.004+04:00

Press release:
Etisalat today announced the price packages for the latest and most sophisticated mobile device from Apple, the new iPhone 4. Etisalat will offer the packages in multiple options to meet the requirements of all its customers.

iPhone 4 is one of the most sophisticated smartphones across the world and delivers superior performance when used on 3G networks, providing data download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and data upload speeds of up to 5.8 Mbps. Etisalat’s 3G mobile broadband network covers 99% of UAE’s populated area and provides customers with speeds of up to 21Mbps, the fastest in the region. This will also enhance its customers’ experience when they use the applications on their latest iPhone 4 device, anywhere in the country.

Etisalat customers can subscribe to the iPhone 4 with several fascinating voice and data plan options on a one-year contractual basis. These plans are value-packed with a number of free minutes, SMS and data per month, suited to varying customers’

Customers also have the opportunity to get iPhone 4 – 16GB for free if they subscribe to Package – 3. This package includes unlimited data*, along with 500 minutes of voice calls and 125 SMS.

	iPhone 3GS – 8GB	iPhone 4 – 16GB			iPhone 4 – 32GB
Subscription Plans	(1)	(1)	(2)	(3)	(1)	(2)	(3)
Upfront payment	1649	2049	499	0	2399	849	350
iPhone monthly rental (AED)	99	99	249	449	99	249	449
Included Local Minutes	125	125	125	500	125	125	500
Included Local SMS	125	125	125	300	125	125	300
Included Local Data	1GB	1GB	Unlimited Data*		1GB	Unlimited Data*

iPhone 4 requires a special SIM, different from the ones used in other regular mobile devices. Etisalat has been the first in the region to offer this customized SIM, micro SIM, which is compatible with iPhone 4 and Apple’s iPad. Customers will be offered the flexibility to exchange their existing SIM cards or get an additional new Etisalat micro SIM card for their iPhone 4 devices. It is available at the same price and specification as the regular SIM card, but in a customized size.

For more information, customers can visit www.etisalat.ae or call customer care at 101.

Computer Sheesha- YaHookah

2010-03-09T06:03:00.003+04:00

Guys at Instructables made a project for Dead Computer Contest in turning their Old pc junk into a Sheesha.

Check out the instruction if you decide to make one.

[Via Instructables ]

Sleepbox in Dubai Airport by Arch Group

2010-03-09T05:40:00.006+04:00

Russian architects Arch Group have designed a booth for taking a quick nap in busy urban environment Called Sleepbox. It's a 2 x 1.4 x 2.3m cubicle into which is a skinny bed, an LCD TV and power outlets. The sheets are changed automatically, a continuous roll of bed linen winds across the mattress.The architects explain:

SLEEPBOX is a small mobile space (box) 2mx1.4mx2.3m (h). The main functional element in it is a bed 2×0.6 m, which is equipped with automatic system of change of bed linen. Bed is soft, flexible strip of foamed polymer with the surface of the pulp tissue. Tape is rewound from one shaft to another, changing the bed. If a client wants to sleep in maximum comfort, he can take the normal set of bed linen for an extra fee.

After the clients exit, automatic change of bed linen starts and quartz lamps turns on. Payment can be made on a shared terminal, which provides the client with an electronic key. It is possible to buy from 15 minutes to several hours.

Here are the possible locations for SLEEPBOX:

* Railroad stations
* Airports
* Expocentres
* Public and shopping centers
* Accommodation facilities

Check out the video

There's a rumour that Dubai airport is installing around 50 -70 boxes in coming months.

Source

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 tranfers 16Gb/s by NEC

2010-02-19T03:58:00.006+04:00

Engineers at NEC have come up with a new technique to boost the speed at which data can be transferred over USB to 16Gb/s. The new technology increases the upper speed of USB 3.0 from an already rapid 5Gb/s to 16Gb/s. A dual-layer DVD to be transferred under five seconds and an entire Bluray disc in just 25 seconds.

“This procedure greatly reduces the nearest-neighbor inter-bit interference in the signal waveform and thus successfully alleviates the issue of feedback-time constraint inherent in conventional equalizers,” NEC’s scientists claimed. NEC newly developed high-speed communication interface technology utilizing binary transmission schemes enable data rates of 16 Gb/s. Now the next step is to wait for the licensing bodies to license the new technology and open the doors for its use at a commercial level.

Google to Deliver 1Gb/sec Fiber-Optic Broadband Network in U.S

2010-02-11T15:04:00.005+04:00

Google is getting into the broadband business.They are planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. They will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. They plan to offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.Their goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better and faster for everyone. Here are some specific things that Google's is thinking:

Next generation apps: Google wants to see what developers and users can do with ultra high-speeds, whether it's creating new bandwidth-intensive "killer apps" and services.

New deployment techniques: Google will test new ways to build fiber networks, and to help inform and support deployments elsewhere, They will share key lessons learned with the world.

Openness and choice: Google will operate an "open access" network, giving users the choice of multiple service providers. Google will manage their network in an open, non-discriminatory and transparent way.

Check out this video by Google

Nexus One vs iPhone 3GS vs Droid vs Pre: The Comparison

2010-02-11T13:07:00.007+04:00

Google has released it’s own OS called Android. The google's phone is known as Nexus One. BillShrink has put together a handy comparison chart that breaks the devices down on all key features.

And here is the video camparison
Nexus One

Iphone 3GS

Videos source

well well well there are a few obvious differences — iPhone still lacks multitasking while the Android devices have fewer apps — but for the most part, these devices are fairly similar on paper. Still my favorite is iPhone just because the user interface design and all the amazing applications.

Google's TiSP (Toilet Internet Service Provider)

2009-11-06T04:53:00.003+04:00

Google TiSP (BETA) is a fully functional, end-to-end system that provides in-home wireless access by connecting your commode-based TiSP wireless router to one of thousands of TiSP Access Nodes via fiber-optic cable strung through your local municipal sewage lines.

It's a wireless Internet connection that could be installed in anyone's home with the Google home self-installation kit. The installation process was described "GFlushing," the weighted end of a spool of fiber optic cable down what Google termed as "Dark Porcelain" where it would be connected to Google fiber network. This connection was estimated to take place within 60 minutes, depending on "proper data flow" where a team of PHDs (Plumbing Hardware Dispatchers) would make the connection. The PHDs were represented as men in SCUBA outfits, standing in your sewerage treatment plants, apparently waiting for your cable to arrive read more

No More I-Mate in Uae

2009-09-18T20:51:00.005+04:00

Bad news for I-mate lovers (if any) UAE mobile phone company i-mate has gone out of business.

The company closed its office in Dubai Internet City and founder and CEO Jim Morrison is believed to have left the country, ITP.net reported.

Staff were told to take compulsory two-month unpaid leave in an e-mail last Wednesday, according to employees, but the next day received information that the operation was closing and found the office locked.
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HP DreamScreen- Digital picture frame by HP

2009-09-18T19:58:00.005+04:00

HP launched a new category of devices called DreamScreens.

DreamScreens can connect to a wireless or wired network, allowing users to access their Facebook feeds, listen to music through Pandora or check photos through Snapfish, among other things. The idea is to provide built-in widgets that can bring information that users would otherwise have to go to their PCs for, says HP.

“Constant, always-on access to friends, information and entertainment is a common expectation today,” says Satjiv Chahil senior vice president, worldwide marketing, with HP. “With DreamScreen, social media, web services and digital entertainment can be enjoyed in more areas of the home.”

The screens, which will start at $250 for a 10-inch display, come with 2 GB of built-in memory. (HP also offers a 13-inch version.) Customers can load digital content using a USB drive or most types of flash memory cards, says HP.

But so far, widgets available for the DreamScreen are limited to weather, Facebook, Pandora and SmartRadio, a service that aggregates streams of live net broadcasts and a few other selections. HP says it plans to introduce more widgets that users can add to the screen. But unless HP can have a thriving app store that offers a wide variety of programs from gaming to productivity tools, the HP DreamScreen seems pretty limited in its usefulness.

Some of the features are

Wireless—Connect to your wireless home network to access weather info, Snapfish and Facebook with built-in Wi-Fi.
Touch-enabled controls—Get fast, easy access to information and entertainment with simple touch controls embedded in the display that disappear when not in use, or use the included remote control for added convenience.
Day at a glance—Wake up to music and get a 5-day forecast with one glance thanks to built-in alarm clock and weather functions.
Social media hub—Keep up with your friends’ photos, status updates and upcoming events by accessing Facebook.
Music—Turn your HP DreamScreen into your entertainment center by listening to Internet radio from Pandora or HP SmartRadio.
Photos—Play a slideshow of your photos copied to the HP DreamScreen or directly on popular memory cards formats.
Videos—Watch home movies and video clips in full screen – Its simple!
Connect with your PC—Stream Photos and Music from your PC or wirelessly copy photos, music or video from your PC to the HP DreamScreen.

Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

2009-09-18T19:31:00.006+04:00

Nokia's Booklet 3G is an interesting 10.1-incher with Windows 7, 3G, and a claimed 12-hour battery life and Accelerometer (motion sensor).

Some specs are :

Leading battery life from the 16 cell Li-Ion battery - up to 12 hours
Windows 7 for faster, simpler, and easier everyday computing
Intel® Atom™ Z530, 1.6 GHz processor for high performance
Fanless design for efficiency
Fast, reliable 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity from Nokia
Ovi Maps and built-in A-GPS
Gorgeous 10.1" HD-ready screen, with glass window

Watch unboxing video

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[YouTube via Engadget and nokia ]

iPhone beats BlackBerry in radiation emission survey

2009-09-16T19:24:00.004+04:00

The latest report from the US Environmental Working Group (EWG) contains radiation rankings for top brand mobile phones, including those from Motorola, BlackBerry and iPhone. And the report makes grim reading for RIM, with handsets from that firm joining those from Motorola and T-Mobile (US) in the top ten worst phones in terms of radiation exposure.

All models tested are within current international limits, but the EWG warns that consumers should try to buy phones with the lowest level of radiation emission, to be on the safe side.

The test measures the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for different handsets. SAR is a means by which the amount of radiation passed from a device to a human body is assessed. The internationally-accepted safe limit of exposure to the head and trunk of a body is SAR 2W/Kg. Some say this should be set lower.

the iPhone 3G secured a maximum score of 1.19 W/kg, putting the device outside the top ten least ‘radiating’ phones. However, news is worse for the competition: the ten devices with the highest radiation levels are:

1. Motorola MOTO VU204 - 1.55 W/kg

2. T-Mobile myTouch 3G - 1.55 W/kg

3. Kyocera Jax S1300 - 1.55 W/kg

4. Blackberry Curve 8330 - 1.54 W/kg

5. Motorola W385 - 1.54 W/kg

6. T-Mobile Shadow - 1.53 W/kg

7. Motorola C290 - 1.53 W/kg

8. Motorola i335 - 1.53 W/kg

9. Motorola MOTO VE240 - 1.52 W/kg

10. Blackberry Bold 9000 - 1.51 W/kg

And the ten devices with the lowest radiation levels are:

1. Samsung Impression (SGH-a877) - 0.35 W/kg

2. Motorola RAZR V8 - 0.36 W/kg

3. Samsung SGH-t229 - 0.38 W/kg

4. Samsung Rugby (SGH-a837) - 0.46 W/kg

5. Samsung Propel Pro (SGH-i627) - 0.47 W/kg

6. Samsung Gravity (SGH-t459) - 0.48 W/kg

7. T-Mobile Sidekick - 0.50 W/kg

8. LG Xenon (GR500) - 0.52 W/kg

9. Motorola Karma QA1 - 0.55 W/kg

10. Sanyo Katana II - 0.55 W/kg

source Via: The Ecologist

Opera Mini 5 beta is out now

2009-09-16T19:07:00.005+04:00

Opera have now released a Beta of version 5 of their Opera Mini Java based web browser.
'best and easiest way to get connected on your mobile phone', the new release adds tabbed browsing, speed dial, an enhanced user interface for both touch and keypad based devices and an integrated password manager, as well as a considerable speed boost.

quick list of what's new.

Tabbed browsing-Browse several Web sites at the same time. Jump easily from one to another.
Speed dial-Your favourite sites are just one click away. (Similar To Safari's new UI)
Touch & Keypad-The interface optimizes the display for both touchscreen and keypad phones.
Password manager-Log on to your email, social network and other sites with just one click.

Opera Mini 5 can be downloaded for free visit m.opera.com/next from your blackberry's browser

Dubai 2010 - 2100. The movie trailer- by rolling thunder

2009-09-16T07:34:00.002+04:00

This movie trailer depicts a futuristic Dubai, complete with skyscrapers, space shuttles and underwater space stations. The creative concept, script and all VFX shots were done in-house, supervised by Hermann Venter and Henrik Friberg. check it out.

Dev Team Release PwnageTool 3.1 to Jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1

2009-09-16T07:25:00.002+04:00

The dependable iPhone Dev team have released updated version of their PwnageTool to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.

PwnageTool 3.1 supports iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 1G, it does not support iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 2G or iPod Touch 3G.The iPhone dev team has published the following details on their blog about jailbreaking iPhone OS 3.1 Read more

Dubai Metro Indepth

2009-09-16T06:00:00.014+04:00

It is the longest automated metro system in the world, complete with luxury compartments, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. it has 29 stations and separate compartments for first class passengers and for women. It also has wireless Internet service on every train. But most significantly, it only took 30,000 workers four years to finish the world's "longest fully-automated, driverless metro system."

System
Developer / Operator

Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)

Date Opened (Planned)

Red Line (09/09/2009)

Green Line (03/2010)

Total Planned System Length

318km (2020)

Gauge

1,435mm

Lines

Red: 52km (32.3 miles)

Green: 17.6km (10.9 miles)

Design Speed (Max.)

100km/h (62mph)

Stations

Red: 28

Green: 13 (+2 Red Line interchanges)

Operating Hours

05.00–00.30

Rolling Stock:

Number of Trains Required

87 (Red Line: 62 five-car sets, Green Line 25 three-car sets)

Builder

Kinki Sharyo

Power System:

Power Supply

750VDC third rail

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Dubai Metro System

The Dubai Metro system will have 4 lines - Red, Green, Blue and Purple

The Metro system is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. The Red Line is operational it was inaugurated at 9:09:09 PM on September 9, 2009 by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.

The Lines:

Red Line - 50 kilometres (31 mi) line with 31 stations from Jebel Ali Port, the American University in Dubai, through the city centre to Al Rashidiya. opened on 9th September 2009.

Green Line - 20 kilometres (12 mi) line with 22 stations from Festival City, through the city centre, Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 and the Airport Free Zone. It will be operational by June 2010, completing the first phase of the Dubai Metro.

Purple Line - 49 kilometres (30 mi) Dubai I nternational Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport, along Al Khail Road. Construction commenced in March 2009 and be operational by 2012. It will have about 8 stations on the route, 3 with check in facilities.

Blue Line - 47 kilometres (29 mi) Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport, along Emirates Road. This was originally proposed for construction starting along with the Purple Line and completion in 2014.

The Project

Studies started in 1997, the Dubai Municipality identified the need for a rail system to relieve growing motor traffic and support continuing urban development. Systra was awarded the preliminary engineering contract, and a consortium of four companies headed by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is leading the project to build the first two lines of a high-tech driverless rapid transit system. Other consortium members include the Japanese Obayashi and Kajima corporations, and Yapi Merkesi of Turkey.

Groundworks began in February 2006, centred around the 52.1km Red Line. In August 2006 a second contract worth $12bn was awarded to the MHI consortium for bulding the Green Line.

Rolling stock

The driverless, fully automated trains are fully air-conditioned and designed to meet Dubai's specific requirements. Unusual for metro operation, the trains offer standard 'silver' class, a women and children only section plus a first-class 'gold' section (a carriage for VIPs). The five-car sets are approximately 75m long, seating around 400 passengers but with standing room fo

r many more. Numerous double doors will allow fast and smooth flows.

Rolling stock is being supplied by Kinki Sharyo under a $456.2m contract for 385 cars, the first having arrived from Japan in March 2008. Local runs began at Jebel Ali in Dubai during May 2008. Requiring under-cover storage and maintenance due to local conditions of heat and dust, the main depot with a capacity for 64 trains is at Rashidya. Auxiliary depots are at Jabel Ali and Al Ghusais.

Signalling and communications

The automatic train control system will allow headways of between 90 seconds and two minutes. In 2005 MHI contracted Alcatel (now Alcatel-Lucent) to supply the driverless train control system and a communications system for on-train video surveillance, passenger information, public address and the integrated control centre. Trains will be Wi-Fi enabled.

Occupying 10,000m², the system's control centre is at Rashidiya depot. The project's signalling system is moving block and fully automated with in-cab signalling. Reported as attracting considerable local criticism, in mid 2008 the RTA invited international bids for naming rights of 23 of the network's stations.

The future

In full operation, Dubai metro is projected to carry approximately 1.2 million passengers on an average day, and 355 million passengers a year. The operating cost including staff, maintenance and power should be approximately AED570m a year, planned to be met through fares and additional revenues such as advertisement space and joint development.

The Operations Control Room [OCC], equipped with

high-tech equipment.The trains are run by computers at the OCC. The OCC will be responsible for the Metro system.The train operation is protected by the Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, which is a tested and proven technology used around the world. If any train breaks down on the track, all trains behind it stop automatically.The ATP tells about the movement of the train and other trains around. If there is any problem, it will immediately stop the train automatically.Through the system, the operators would know in the control room about the locati

on of all the trains. The ATP tells about the movement of the train and other trains around. If there is any problem, it will immediately stop the train automatically.Through the system, the operators would know in the control room about the location of all the trains. Also, if there is any problem in the train and it cannot be operated from the OCC, the staff member on board the train will drive it manually to the nearest station. There will be at least one staff member on every train to help passengers and ensure safety.Chances of derailment are very remote. Before the start of the commercial operation, the operator will run an empty train, called "the sweeping train", on the tracks every morning to ensure the line is totally safe.

The OCC will also be responsible for incidents and event management coordination, emergency coordination, evacuation strategies, issue of instructions, service regulations and information, fault reporting and analysis, performance reporting, coordinating possessions and control of the traction power supply.

The signalling system being used for the Metro has previously been used in Hong Kong and Vancouver, and has proven in the last decades to be one of the most advanced and reliable systems in the world.The construction material used for the stations and trains is fire resistant, with zero halogen and no toxins. It is also scratch proof.

The Office of Rail Regulation in the United Kingdom has been assigned to provide support to the RTA.

NOL CARDS

The transit system will also be accessible by use of a 'Nol' (meaning 'Fare' in Arabic) card, which will come in four versions according to the needs of commuters. The cards will enable use of the Metro, buses, water buses and paid parking zones.

The Nol card will come in a Red version; which will be a paper ticket, valid for up to 90 days for casual users; a Silver card, valid for five years and allowing unlimited top-ups; a Gold version, which will allow access to the Gold Class cabins; and a Blue, personalized version, which will carry the user's photo and will be able to be used by students and the elderly to access their discounts.There are two categories of Nol Cards: Unified Paper Ticket issued at a two-dirham cost, and Unified E-Card issued at a 6-dirham cost.The fare of a single short journey not exceeding 3 km using the paper ticket is 2 dirham. The fare of travel within a single zone is 2.50AED, whereas it is 4.50AED in two neighboring zones and 6.50AED in 3 zones or more. The fare in the Gold Class for a short distance journey not exceeding 3 km is 4AED; whereas it is 5AED for a single zone, 9AED for 2 zones and 13AED for 3 zones or more. The cost of 10 journeys for short distances not exceeding 3 km is 20AED, whereas it 25AED in a single zone, 45AED in two zones and 65AED in three zones or more. A one-day travel pass is 14AED.

BUS FEEDER ROUTES

Al Rashidiya

F01 Rashidiya - Nadd Al Hamar
F02 Rashidiya - Rashidiya
F03 Rashidiya - Mirdiff West
F04 Rashidiya - Mirdiff East
F05 Rashidiya - Al Mizhar
F10 Rashidiya - Al Warqa

Emirates

F06 Emirates - Al Twar 3
F07 Emirates - Garhoud
F08 Emirates - Al Twar 2
F09 Emirates - Festival City

Trade Centre

F11 Trade Centre - Emirates Towers - Financial Centre - Satwa BS

Burj Dubai MS

F13 Dubai Mall
F16 Burj Dubai - Business Bay - Al Wasl - Jumeirah 2

Business Bay

F18 Jumeirah 3 - Umm Suqueim 1
F20 Business Bay - Al Safa 1

Al Quoz

F15 Al Quoz - Al Qouz Residential Area
F25 Al Quoz - Burj Al Arab
F26 Al Quoz - Al Safa 2

First Gulf Bank

F27 First Gulf Bank - Umm Al Sheif
F28 First Gulf Bank - Umm Suqeim 2

Mall Of Emirates

F29- Al Barsha 2
F30 MOE - Arabian Ranches
F31 MOE - Sharaf DJ - The Meadows East
F33 MOE - Al Barsha 3

Nakheel

F32 Nakheel - Knowledge Village
F35 Nakheel - Emirates Hills
F38 Nakheel - Meadows

Dubai Internet City

F34 Dubai Internet City - Greens

Marina

F37 Marina - Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Lake TW
F40 Jumeirah Lake TW - Marina

Nakheel Harbour and Tower

F41 Ibn Battuta - Jumeirah Island
F43 Ibn Battuta - Discovery Garden
F44 Ibn Battuta - Gardens
F46 Ibn Battuta - Green Community
F48 Ibn Battuta - DIP
F50 Ibn Battuta - Jebel Ali Freezone BS
F53 Ibn Battuta - Dubai Industrial City

Dubal

F51 Dubal - Dewa Station

Jebel Ali Ind.

F47 Jebel Ali Ind. - Jebel Ali Industrial Area

Jafza MS

F54 Jafza - Jafza South
F55 Jafza - Jafza Office Towers

Gulf News explains

Sample Journey: Example

1: Journey from Dubai International Airport Station to Union Square (which falls within one zone)

- Cash fare with Red Nol card ticket Dh2.5
- Silver Nol card (economy) Dh2.30
- Gold Nol card (VIP) Dh4.6

Example 2: Journey from Dubai International Airport to Gulf News office (two adjacent zones)

- Cash fare with Red Nol Card Ticket Dh4.5
- Silver Nol card (economy) Dh4.10
- Gold Nol card (VIP) Dh8.20

Example 3: Journey from Dubai International Airport to Jebel Ali Free Zone Station: (more than two zones)

- Cash fare with Red Nol card ticket Dh6.50
- Silver Nol card (economy) Dh5.80
- Gold Nol Card (VIP) Dh11.60

- The Dubai Metro is the world’s first district-cooled mass transit system, according to Stanley Consultants project manager Hisham Hajaj.

-security system to monitor Metro service

Etisalat's Blackberry song

2009-08-11T16:53:00.005+04:00

Blackberry user ( Catboy & geordiebird ) in dubai showed they frustration over the service of Etisalat in dubai by a song which they posted in youtube, I found this very funny and true check this out.

Windows 95 Running on iPhone

2009-07-18T04:40:00.003+04:00

Guys at Russian site GooDiPhone have demoed Windows 95 running on an iPhone 3G via an emulator.Developers of iSoft team have managed to run Windows 95 on a jailbroken iPhone with the help of Bochs emulator and a standard Windows 95 image.

You can checkout the video of Windows 95 running on iPhone 3G below:

They also plan to figure out a way to get Windows XP to run on the iPhone and also try running Windows on the faster iPhone 3GS.

[GooDiPhone]

Blackberry users being watched by Etisalat

2009-07-15T01:46:00.004+04:00

“Etisalat network upgrade for Blackberry service. Please download to ensure continuous service quality.” this was the description for the update for blackberry users but instead of "performance enhancement patch" as advertised the users downloaded some spyware that could potentially give Etisalat the ability to keep an eye on its customers' messages.
Nigel Gourlay, a Doha-based Sun-certified Java programmer who has been developing open source software for 15 years discovered an application intended to intercept both email and text messages, sending a copy to an Etisalat server without the user being aware of anything beyond a slightly excessive battery drain. Once installed, Etisalat could possibly start any device and all your messages and email will be forwaded to etisalat.

Source

Good I have an Iphone. :p

Docsis 3.0 will give 200 mbps internet speed by Virgin Media

2009-05-12T10:32:00.007+04:00

Virgin Media is testing out a cable system that's 51 times faster than the average broadband speed in the United States don't even compare with Etisalat . Using the next-generation cable data technology known as DOCSIS 3.0, It bring down 200 Mb per second Internet full HD broadband content 1080p and 3D, WoW now that I call Speed. It's a pilot project that will be underway for the next six months, now being tested by 100 early-adopting customers in the UK,around Ashford, Kent lucky b.. .

The speediest internet offered by Etisalat now is 16mbps- wake up guys wake up.

Via Engadget

Bombs but with plants - seed bomb

2009-05-12T10:06:00.005+04:00

Seed Bombs. This design concept aims to drop these guided missiles each loaded with multiple warheads of artificial soil and seeds specially in area hit by deforestation .Each self-contained capsule is made of biodegradable plastic, and it melts away when wet, allowing the seedling within to flourish.See how its suppose to work.
Via Yanko Design

Jetpack by Martin

2009-05-12T09:51:00.003+04:00

The Martin Jetpack is capable of 30 minutes of flight at 60 mph and 8,000 feet. it has just two primary controls: left joystick controls pitch and roll, right joystick controls yaw and throttle. It runs on standard automotive fuel, too.It's for $100,000, and the first 10 units should be delivered sometime this year.

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Martin Jetpack

Turn your Bluetooth enabled phone into a proximity lock- Phoenix Freeze

2009-05-07T05:43:00.005+04:00

Phoenix's new Freeze application, which turns any Bluetooth-enabled phone into a proximity lock and even use one phone to control multiple laptops, and configure the application to switch the laptop into a power-saving mode when the phone moves outside the proximity zone (which is customizable ). It is available for download but it's compatible with Windows XP and Vista only till now
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32 hours of battery life for macbooks by HyperMac

2009-05-06T20:03:00.003+04:00

No need to carry extra batteries anymore just carry hypermac and stay connected around 32 hrs
HyperMac is offering an external battery with Apple's MagSafe connection this adds up to 32 hours of usage time.
HyperMac External Battery for MacBook comes in 4 different sizes (60/100/150/222Wh). You can power your MacBook continuously for more than a day or recharge your iPhone 52 times.
Available in 4 different capacities of 60Wh, 100Wh, 150Wh and 222Wh (compared to MacBook Air 37Wh only internal battery), the external battery is capable of powering the MacBook for up to 32 hours.

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Iphone price reduced by Etisalat

2009-05-04T20:44:00.005+04:00

As per the new price plans by Etisalat, The iPhone 3G 8GB device will be available in black color for AED 2,680, while the 16GB device will be available in both white and black colors for AED 3,055 without any additional monthly fee. Etisalat is also offering free 250 MB monthly data package for six months and one free Wasel SIM Card with every device, effectively bringing down the device cost to a little over AED 600. Read more