When the environment is facing a crisis, how can artists just wait and watch. Here, they pitch in with their brush strokes conveying the passion they have for the environment in vivid shades of biue - clean air, clean sky and clean water. We cannot have all these three clean if the beach is not.
A good beginning takes you halfway to your destination. So this women has made a decent start - for herself and for Sharjah. Cycling to the market not only provides her much-needed exercise, it is emission-free. But what about the plastic bags she carries on her eco-friendly mode of transport? Food for thought for both shopkeepers and users.
Indian independence day celebrations in Dubai, participated by 1000s of expats from different Indian States on Aug 15, 2009.
A motorcyclist was hit by a running car while he was riding on Al Arooba street in Sharjah.
Weather deteriorating in various parts of the Emirates with wind and dust making lives of laymen more miserable.
Megastar of South India attending a ceremony during the inauguration of Malabar Gold Jewellery branch in Lulu hypermaket- Qusais, Dubai. The actor is the brand ambassador of the jewellery group.
Iranian expatriates in Dubai stage a protest outside their Consulate General, against the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad.
Dubai's Riot Police cordon off the Iranian Consulate area in Dubai, as Iranian expats conducted a demonstration against Ahmedinejad's disputed massive victory in presidential election.
Nearly 1,000 Iranian expatriates gathered for the demonstration outside Iranian Consulate in Dubai, to protest against Ahmedinejad's disputed victory in presidential election. They protested peacefully in the presence of Dubai riot Police.
The expatriates participated in the protest against Iranian election results outside their Consulate in Dubai, wearing masks to be unidentified.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Ai maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, unveiling the tournament ball for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Dubai 2009 in the presence of Juan Cusco (left), FIFA Beach Soccer Committee Member, and other dignitaries at a ceremony held in Dubai.
A lonley man sitting alongwith his vehicle parked under the shade on a hot day al Ummul Qwain beach.
Iranian contemporary artist, painter and sculptor Pantea Rahmani showcases one of her creations, a self-portraiture theme at an exhibition organised at B21 Art Gallery in Dubai.
About twenty Palestinian children who were badly injured during the recent attacks in their country participated in a charity gathering held on their behalf in Dubai.
CRATES OF TOMATOES BEING UNLOADED FROM THE VEHICLE FOR SALE AT AL AWIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKET IN DUBAI.
Drawings by artist Susan Hefuna will be transformed into 3-Dimensional (3D)costumes, worn by actors in a performance conducted exclusively for female audience.The works are displayed at Madinat Jumeirah as part of DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION.
Artistes adorn themselves in traditional costumes head towards Dubai Festval City along with Emirati singers.
Ropes held by the driver of the vehicle, these camels are forced to follow their master inside this fourwheel drive at a remote area in kalba.
Receiving a felicitation certificate for excellence in photography, from Ganga Ramani (Business Magnet & Winner of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award) at Indo-Arab Cultural Fest 2009 held at Kerala Social Centre in Abu Dhabi. MP from Andra Pradesh D. Raja, Social Activist Ajitha are seen along with.
Me, Judin Bernad, KB Murali, D. Raja MP, Ganga Ramani, Ajitha at the felicitation night conducted as part of Indo-Arab Cultural Fest 2009, held at Kerala Social Centre in Abu Dhabi.
BY A STAFF REPORTER
The Gulf Today, 16 Feb 2009
The Gulf Today photo journalist Kamal Kassim has won recognition for the best picture of the 14th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF.The first prize for the best DSF photography in the shopping category was presented to Kamal Kassim by Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday evening at a glittering award ceremo
ny held at Dubai Festival City.
Kamal Kassim has been working with The Gulf Today for the past four years. He has been in the Gulf's mainstream journalism for the past 16 years and had worked with newspapers in the Middle East and India, including Gulf Times, Arraya Arabic daily, QNA- Qatar News Agency and publications in India.He has won several awards and accolades, including World Handball Federation, Qatar National Photographic Association, Pepsi International Gold Medal, Nehru Memorial Award and Sharjah Tourism Department.Kamal Kassim has also conducted many photography exhibitions on different themes such as tsunami, water resource conservation and other issues.
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