 For a comprehensive list with contact details of all companies, organisations, groups and government offices in Abu Dhabi head over to the directory listings section. |
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Organisations and groups Abu Dhabi Big Band Abu Dhabi Choral Group Abu Dhabi Dramatic Society Abu Dhabi Irish Society Abu Dhabi Ladies Abu Dhabi Mums Abu Dhabi Na Fianna GGA Abu Dhabi Striders Abu Dhabi Woman American Women’s Network Aussies Abroad Circolo Italiano ExpatWoman Abu Dhabi Feline Friends Médecins Sans Frontières Red Crescent Royal Society of St. George Strays of Abu Dhabi Scottish St Andrew’s Society of Abu Dhabi St David’s Society Volunteer in Abu Dhabi |
Notices Médecins Sans Frontières urges you to make donations to its Emergency Relief Fund for Haiti. A donation of AED 125 can provide medical, sanitation and logistical materials to save one patient from cholera; AED 450 can vaccinate 100 people against measles or yellow fever; AED 950 provides a medical kit containing basic medicine, supplies, equipment and dressings to treat 800 patients for three months. Visit www.msfuae.ae if you’d like to help. Abu Dhabi Mums is seeking volunteers for the roles of Chair Person and Website Coordinator (urgently) and other jobs including Newsletter editor (from April), Secretary, and organisers for ENO (education nights out), Walkers & Talkers, Rhythm & Song, Gym Tots and OTIG Inbetweenies (off the island). Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The British School Al Khubairat is looking for applicants for its sixth form music and sports scholarships – discounts up to 25 percent on fees (and for music scholars, instrumental lessons provided at no cost). The scholarships, which apply for students beginning A Level study in Year 12 in September 2010, are open to existing BSAK students as well as those currently studying elsewhere. Minimum requirement: five Grade A*-C at GCSE/IGCSE or equivalent, Grade 6 or similar for the music scholarships. The deadline for applications is 20th February – more informationat www.britishschool.sch.ae or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Spring Table Top Sale – dates tbc. The Jordanian Society Club (next to the French School & American International School) will play host to Abu Dhabi Mums’ next big sale event. Booking a table costs AED 50 for members, AED 75 for non-members. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Circolo Italiano offers Italian language classes. Contact Anna on 050 622 3258 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Feline Friends desperately needs volunteers to fill the roles of Coordinator (someone to take FF forward towards corporate sponsorship, having our own shelter and becoming registered); Secretary (take and distribute minutes every two months); Trapping Coordinator (deal with people who want to get their street cats sterilised); Merchandiser (organise merchandise sales); and Garage Sale Coordinator. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 050 582 2916. Strays of Abu Dhabi is looking for foster families (food, toys and an indoor kennel are provided as well as extensive guidelines and support. SAD dogs are fostered for 1-2 weeks on a rotating basis) and fundraising volunteers (SAD is currently forming a committee to organise the Annual Gala Dinner in April, and also needs innovative people to propose and develop new fundraising ideas). The Scottish St Andrew’s Society teaches Scottish dancing classes, usually on Tuesday evenings. Contact Janice Galloway at 050 614 7587. Alternatively, take in a violin/fiddle class with professional Scottish fiddler Marianne Campbell – 050 125 1876. Feline Friends need pictures and stories of FF-adopted cats for the 2011 calendar. Please send high-resolution images with a 100-200 word story about your FF cat ASAP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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Dates 6th February: American Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi - Annual Charity Gala Ball. Beach Rotana; 7.30pm. For ticket info call 02 631 3604 or visit www.amchamabudhabi.org. 7th February: Joint Business Groups Luncheon – featuring Helene Pelosse, Director of IRENA. Includes French Business Group and French Business Council, AmCham, AusBG, Canadian Business Group, Swiss Business Council. Details to be confirmed. 11th February: The Abu Dhabi Netball League’s annual Intergulf Fundraiser is set for Heroes at the Crowne Plaza, 7pm till late. Fun and some wonderful prizes are promised . More at the Facebook page (tinyurl.com/ybathtg). 12th February: Abu Dhabi Mums invites you to get glammed up for a Valentine's Dinner Dance at The Club. Tickets AED 175 per person. Information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 12-13th February: The Gulf Gaelic Games 2010 takes place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Na Fianna GGA (Gaelic Football and Hurling Club) will be taking teams – so be sure to come down to their next training session (held every Wednesday evening at AISA). Information: http://abudhabinafianna.com/wp3/. 17th February: Australian Business Group cocktail reception for V8 supercars event. Yas Island. Details to be confirmed. 19th February: The Scottish St Andrew’s Society is organising a Dhow Cruise that promises a balmy evening full of good food, good laughs and great views of Abu Dhabi. 050 445 1877 Abu Dhabi Irish Society has started up an Irish Business Forum meeting at least once a month to discuss mutual interests and seek solutions to their individual business-related needs. Information: http://irishsocietyabudhabi.com/wp/. Abu Dhabi Ladies meet every week 10am-12 noon at the Jazz Bar, Hilton Abu Dhabi. Ladies of all nationalities welcome for coffee and conversation, excursions and activities. Contact 050 886 3841 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The American Women’s Network has a range of social events through the month – the AWN Book Club meets on the fourth Monday (contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and the AWN Supper Club meets on the fourth Friday at various AD restaurants (contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). AWN also runs occasional run coffee mornings, walks, parties, and more – check the Events section on the website (http://awnabudhabi.com). Aussies Abroad always has something on for the antipodean posse in AD: for Auskick (Aussie Rules football) check with the organiser for updates at 050 811 9749 or auskick@aussies_abroad.com. Register with Anna at 050 821 0397 or artsregister@aussies_abroad.com for Artsie Aussie, a must for those interested in concerts, plays, films, museums, galleries and more. There’s something for Aussie Teens too from movies and skating to paintballing and desert safaris – ozteens@aussies_abroad.com. Aussies Abroad also runs a monthly dinner (dinners@aussies_abroad.com) and a monthly social (aussiedrinks@aussies_abroad.com). |
