Judo has fast caught up to being a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates, not only for the sports’ gentle nature as opposed to other types of martial arts but also because it lends to a balanced lifestyle that involves both self discipline and self defense. Judo – a Japanese martial arts style necessarily means ‘the gentle way’ and is a defense rather than an attack form. Having started with only just two training centres in UAE, the Emirates now boasts of 16 such centres. In fact the Judo Federation is attempting to make Judo and its related styles a part of the curriculum in schools throughout the Emirates. The Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Prix, being held for the fifth consecutive year in November …

China is an amazing place to discover and check out new things. Commonly known for its world wonder, the Great Wall of China, this amazing country is a place rich in both culture and things to do. This year in the country you should keep the 18th of November free for the FHC West China 2013. This is a new trade show that is organised by the CIE, which is the China International Exhibitions. It will be held in Chengdu and it creates a new platform for promoting drinks and food. This is a great place to learn about new products that have made it to the market and a centre where you can check and explore the food and drink avenues. The city is …

The UAE has become the latest hub for events that showcase new skill, products and business. The business potential of the UAE is expanding profusely and in this light, new suppliers and buyers are drawn to this nation and new business prospects are created. In any annual calendar of the UAE you will find plenty of dates marked for exhibitions; sometimes you even find more than one in a single day. Choose what you are particularly interested in and visit Dubai; for here a world of opportunity awaits. Among the many exhibitions you will come across, you will most likely find the GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition). The GITEX exhibition is one of the most enormous trade events hosted in Dubai. It lays a platform …

The soothing sound of the waves rushing to shore, the soft sand underfoot and the lively beat of drums; all this and more await those who choose traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka. Such functions require precise planning by a local team and those in search of event planners in Sri Lanka can consider Nkar MICE. Providing some of the best event management Sri Lanka has to offer, this experienced name in the event planning industry offers a wide range of services and will help ensure a truly successful function. Those planning to incorporate local traditions and customs into their wedding ceremony have much to look forward to. Traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka typically include incorporating what is known as the “poruwa” ceremony, where …

Renowned as Asia’s Christmas epicenter, the metropolitan landscapes of the Lion City transforms into a winter wonderland, come the month of December. Perfectly suited for those who wish to spend a Christmas in a tropical paradise, the month-long programme of festivities organized by the city this year offers visitors from around the world a rage of yuletide attractions infused with plenty of Christmas spirit. One of the must-have experiences in Singapore during the Christmas season is of course a tour of the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ “Walk the Trees of the World” enclosure where the pathway from the Bandstand to the Tanglin Core showcases an impressive 200 Christmas trees. Dubbed “tropical” Christmas trees, the elaborately decorated trees each represent a culture and country displaying the national …

In a time where the outdoors is being challenged, the World Outdoors Summit will be of great value. The World Outdoors Summit gives the opportunity for the global community to share, discuss and plan to resolve those challenges and support outdoor leisure based around adventure tourism areas. This is a four day conference held every few years in the ‘land of the white clouds.’ The World Outdoors Summit 2013 is scheduled to be held in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is a perfect cultural hotspot for the outdoors with ideal locations to discuss contemporary issues relating to the value of outdoor activities. The aim of this summit is to advance the development of education, recreation and adventure tourism within international outdoors via sharing knowledge, debating practice. …