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EVENTS	WHERE	DATES	TIMINGS	WEBSITES
Cityscape Exhibition & Conference International commerical architecture, property, investment & development event.	Dubai International Convention Centre	06/10/2008 to 09/10/2008		[Link]
Gitex Computer Shopper 2008 The largest retail platform for the IT industry in the Middle East	Airport Expo Dubai	18/10/2008 to 24/10/2008		[Link]
Gitex Technology Week 2008 A power-packed week of dedicated trade segments that includes GITEX Business Solutions, GULFCOMMS	Dubai International Convention and Exhibition	19/10/2008 to 23/10/2008		[Link]
Chocolate Festival	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC Hall 9	22/10/2008 to 26/10/2008	4.00 pm to 10.00 pm	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Medical Congress 2008 Abu Dhabi Medical Congress brings together healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and distributors	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Halls 2,3,4	26/10/2008 to 28/10/2008	9.00 am to 4.30 pm	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Patient Safety Congress 2008	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre	26/10/2008 to 28/10/2008	9.00 am to 4.30 pm	[Link]
Emergency Congress 2008	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre	26/10/2008 to 28/10/2008	10.00 am to 5.00 pm	[Link]
Power Generation and Water Middle East 2008	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre	26/10/2008 to 28/10/2008	10.00 am to 6.00 pm	[Link]
Primary Healthcare Congress 2008	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Halls 2,3,4	26/10/2008 to 28/10/2008	10.00 am to 6.00 pm	[Link]
Arab Equestrian Show - 2008 An event for the lovers of the magnificient and majestic animal-The Horse	Airport Expo Dubai	06/10/2008 to 09/10/2008
Cristina Aguillera Live in Abu Dhabi	Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi	24/10/2008 to 24/10/2008	7.00 pm	[Link]
‘The Art of Mexico Revealed’ The exhibition will reveal a selection of folk art from different regions of Mexico, including clay, lacquered and silver objects.	Ghaf Art Gallery in Abu Dhabi	18/10/2008 to 27/10/2008		[Link]
Ramadan & Eid 2008 A general consumer exhibition for the complete family which adds an atmosphere of joy during this holy month.	Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre	08/09/2008 to 02/10/2008	8.00 pm to 3.00 am	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Intl Hunting and Exhibition	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre	08/10/2008 to 11/10/2008		[Link]
Dubai World Game Expo The show is devoted to introduce a wide variety of computer games, including entertaining video games software, online gaming, mobile games and more	Hall 2, Dubai Intl Exhibition & Convention Centre	28/10/2008 to 30/10/2008		[Link]
Sharjah World Book Fair 2008 International book fair organized by the Department of Cultural & Information, Govt. of Sharjah	Expo Centre Sharjah	29/10/2008 to 07/11/2008		[Link]
New York Metropolitan Opera in Dubai Live high-definition performances Soprano Karita Mattila taking centre stage in Richard Strauss Salome.	to be screened Madinat Jumeirah	11/10/2008 to 11/10/2008	9.00 pm
Barney - Eid in Dubai Fun for kids and families featuring Barney Musical	Dubai Airport Expo - West Hall	02/10/2008 to 04/10/2008	4.00 pm to 5.20 pm and 6.30 pm to 7.50 pm	[Link]
Return of the Phoenix by Oussama al Rahbani Arabic play for children	Dubai Airport Expo - East Hall	01/10/2008 to 03/10/2008	8.00 pm to 10.30 pm	[Link]
Fwalat Al Eid - Eid Confectionary Platter Islamic etiquette of sharing and renowned Arabic hospitality	Dubai Festival City	01/10/2008 to 03/10/2008	5.00 pm to 10.00 pm	[Link]
Emarati Play - Hasoun Malayeen Plays for children and families as part of Eid in Dubai	Culture and Science Association	01/10/2008 to 03/10/2008	7.00 pm	[Link]
Elias Khoury on The Art of the Novel The event celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the publication Bab al Shams.	Al Mamoura Auditorium, Aldar Properties Bldg. Abu Dhabi	07/10/2008 to 07/10/2008	6.00 pm to 8.00 om	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Classics "Taksim Trio/ Turkey" Turkish supergroup held the No 1 spot for three months in their homeland with their latest expressive instrumental album.	Al Dhafra Auditorium, Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi	09/10/2008 to 09/10/2008	8.30 pm	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Classics - "Ross Daly/Ireland-Greece" A virtuoso of Eastern musical instruments, Ross Daly plays the Cretan lyra, Afghan rabab, tarhu, laouto, kemence, oud, saz and tanbur	Al Dhafra Auditorium, Cultural Foundation Abu Dhaib	23/10/2008 to 23/10/2008	8.30 pm	[Link]
Dubai Rhythm Festival Two days of cultural experiences from around the world including food, dancing to an exquisite artist line up!	Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE	31/10/2008 to 10/11/2008	Gates open at 2.00 pm; show starts at 4.00 pm	[Link]
The Circle Conference The Circle will provide a variety of programs to educate attendees, promote Emirati and Middle Eastern filmmakers.		06/10/2008 to 08/10/2008	from 9.00 am	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Intl Jewellery and Watch Exhibition Jewellery and watch exhibition	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre	22/10/2008 to 26/10/2008	4.00 pm to 10.00 pm	[Link]
Adrenalin Sports Live Annual meeting point for the extreme and adrenaline sports communities and related companies	Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre	17/10/2008 to 19/10/2008	10.00 am to 5.00 pm	[Link]
Ramadan Fair A multi product consumer fair and complete family entertainment event	Expo Centre Sharjah	15/09/2008 to 02/10/2008		[Link]
Photography by George Riha	Ghaf Art Gallery in Abu Dhabi	16/10/2008 to 15/10/2008		[Link]
Exclusive Concert at the Abu Dhabi Corniche Interactive Media Cirle brings world-class audiovisual artists Addictive TV to Corniche Beach for an exclusive live concert	Abu Dhabi Corniche	09/10/2008 to 09/10/2008	8.00 pm	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Classics INAUGURAL GALA Featuring Kathleen Battle, Roby Lakatos, Till Brönner, Arcadi Volodos, The Musicians of the Nile, and other artists	Emirates Palace, Auditorium, Abu Dhabi	24/10/2008 to 24/10/2008	8.00 pm	[Link]
Abu Dhabi Classics - Wagner Gala	Emirates Palace, Auditorium, Abu Dhabi	25/10/2008 to 25/10/2008	8.00 pm	[Link]
Fireworks in Dubai to celebrate Eid Spectacular fireworks held at the Dubai Festival City waterfront	Dubai Festival City waterfront	01/10/2008 to 03/10/2008	8.00 pm to 8.25 pm	[Link]