Yahsat: Abu Dhabi’s Satellite
By elan on Science and Tech from www.elanthemag.com
We don’t hear much about Muslim scientists in the field of space and astronomy, but there have been many amazing contributions.
We don’t hear much about Muslim scientists in the field of space and astronomy, but there have been many amazing contributions. 
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - The Modern Wonder in Abu Dhabi
By l0gikal on Images from bitofinspiration.com
The mosque is named after Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, the late ruler and founder of the United Arab Emirates, and is a building of extraordinary dimensions: it is the third largest mosque worldwide, and features the largest dome of a mosque in the world. 
Mission Possible in Dubai
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
Diminutive daredevil, and all around dynamo, Tom Cruise has swept into the tiny Gulf Emirate of Dubai to film the latest installation of the Hollywood blockbuster franchise Mission Impossible. According to Dubai’s media office, the miniature Sheikhdom will entertain the pocket-sized actor and an estimated 400 crew members for a full three weeks.Read More 
Cash Reward for Reporting Illegal Immigrants in Abu Dhabi
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
The construction boom that hit the Gulf region over the past decade helped scores of savvy businessman line their pockets with plenty of cold-hard cash. Skyscrapers and shopping malls seemingly went up overnight, as most of the Gulf countries remained afloat as the rest of the world suffered from an economic meltdown.
Ferrari Previews the GT Roller Coaster
By uzzie on Everything Else from autos.yahoo.com
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Bizarro, Millennium Force, Nitro and other attention-grabbing roller coasters need to watch their backs. Ferrari has previewed its Ferrari World Abu Dhabi GT roller coaster, and it promises to be one of the most memorable amusement park rides on the planet. 
Murdoch in the Middle (East), Discussing Future of Media
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
The first-ever Abu Dhabi Media Summit is currently underway, and Rupert Murdoch, head honcho of News Corp., has set his lucrative little heart on the Middle East as the creative future of the media industry. News Corp. owns a slew of media properties, including MySpace - which hasn’t given us much lately, “Jihad Jane” aside - and, ironically, the region’s biggest media fan, Fox News.Read More 
Abu Dhabi Loves its Humps…its Lovely Camel Humps
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
Long legs that seemingly extend for miles. Lush eyelashes concealing eyes that gaze right into your soul. Curves in all the right places. These are just a few of the attributes that judges looked for in a recent beauty pageant - the annual Al Dhafra Festival, held in Abu Dhabi exclusively for...er, camels 
Dubai Gets a Big Fat Bailout
By elan on Politics from www.elanthemag.com
It’s been a long and winding road - the mixed messages, hurt feelings and absolute betrayal on both sides. And no, I’m not talking about Tiger Woods. The financial showdown between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the mini-sheikdom neighbors of the UAE, finally subsided when Abu Dhabi finally opened up its enormous wallet and showed a little love to the cash-strapped Dubai in the form of a $10 billion bailout.Read More 
UAE Saves Dubai, Now Football?
By elan on News from www.elanthemag.com
News broke last week that a rich Emirati Sheikh was set to purchase the Spanish football (or soccer if you count in US dollars) team, Real Madrid, for a whopping $1 Billion. The story, originally published in a Spanish magazine, revealed a supposedly secret plan by UAE Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan to buy up the team to add to his expanding list of sports acquisitions. The Sheikh already owns the minor league Manchester City football club in Britain, and is the President of the Abu Dhabi Al Jazira Sports Club.Read More 
NYU Opens Abu Dhabi Campus
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
Earlier this month, NYU announced the opening of its Abu Dhabi campus. The ceremony was attended by the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahya, and NYU President John Sexton, but it was missing a crucial element of a university: the students. The first class won’t arrive until late August 2010; however, prospects are itching to be a part of the select group of 100 students that will begin classes in September.Read More 