This case describes an outbreak of low pathogenic hemagglutinin 9 neuraminidase 2 avian influenza virus (AIV) in two white-bellied bustards (Eupodotis senegalensis), one stone curlew (Burhinus oedicnemius), and a blacksmith plover (Antibyx armatus) in a private zoologic collection in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The four birds showed signs of respiratory disease, and all died as a result of dis...

This paper has three main aims. The first is to ground the subject in current literature. Reference will then be made to two research studies conducted at Dubai Men's College where the use of e-portfolios was proposed and in one case implemented. The barriers identified around e-portfolios are described, along with an overview of current attitudes expressed at Unitec NZ during small-scale trial...

The Intelligent Flying Object for Reconnaissance (IFOR) is an autonomous aerial vehicle that has been developed by students of BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. The vehicle is capable of localizing itself using the SLAM algorithm, stabilize its attitude (pitch, roll and yaw) and altitude using PID controllers, plan paths around obstacles and navigate an unknown indoor environment with wall following g...

From International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Dr Powers); MedStar Health Research Institute and MedStar Nursing, Hyattsville, Maryland (Ms Bardsley); ABQ Health Partners, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Dr Cypress); LifeScan, a Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Solutions Company, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Ms Duker); University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan ...

Walter Tarello* (DVM, MA Cardiology, MRCVS) *Pet Connection Veterinary Clinic, Al Barsha 1, Summer Land Building, P.O. Box 450288, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 447 53 07 Email: [email protected] BACKGROUND Avian pox is a viral disease characterized by nodular lesions on the featherless parts of a bird: eyelids, nostrils and feet. Falcons in the Middle East are naturally exposed to Avipoxvirus through...

This qualitative paper explores tourism branding for Dubai to develop brand differentiation based on factors influencing heritage tourism. Data was collected through direct interviews with relevant tourists and experts. The paradigm of critical realism adapted analyze the data thematic analysis by extracting related themes. Five emerging themes have been identified: perception authenticity in t...

The Marine Agency-Roads and Transport Authority (MA-RTA) of Dubai-UAE recently undertook a study to develop a new transport policy for service delivery. The goal of the new policy is to increase rider share and use of MA-RTA services. The existing service policy guidelines of the water transit services were barely supported by the loading patterns, existing market coverage, adequate intermodal ...