Living in Ruwais

Provide intensive mentoring using new geophysical technologies from Asset Lead on studies performed in the Hub. Perform part of the studies as a mentor and team member while coordinating and delivering trainings of the Hub-on geophysics. Promote transfer and adoption of new technologies ADNOC Onshore as per MTA within an estimated budget of 300K USD.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
• Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs in line with
Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the
function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of
Practices
Reports
• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in petro-technical discipline / geology or equivalent.

Advanced degree is preferable.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

15 years of experience, in geophysics discipline, of which 5 years in a specialist role. International experience is preferable.

Track record in inter-discipline integration, maturing and applying new technologies.

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: As per organization chart

Apply at : https://career22.sapsf.com/careers

Team Leader, Quality Control (S&T)

2021-05-12T07:27:00.006+04:00

Company : ADNOC LNG

Posted date : 10 May 2021

Team Leader, Quality Conrol (Site & Turnaround)

We are the Gulf’s most-experienced LNG producer, running one of the world’s most reliable LNG facilities off the coast of Abu Dhabi since 1973. By processing and producing LNG, LPG, Paraffinic Naphtha, and Sulphur for export, we are supplying important energy products to the world. We are majority owned by ADNOC, which has a 70% share of the company. Other shareholders are Mitsui & Co (15%), BP (10%), and Total (5%). We embrace ADNOC’s values, and are proud to be an industry leader in achieving a diverse workforce that is committed to serving the UAE and providing energy for life.

JOB PURPOSE:

Plan, develop, and monitor the Quality Control Section activities including providing technical support and advise on QA/QC and best practices on Industry matters associated with design, maintenance, turnaround and inspection of new and existing to support the department and the division in ensuring safe and reliable operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

Leading Failure investigations, root cause analysis and technical recommendations to department manager to improve integrity and reliability of equipment and components.
Develop and review of standard operating procedures for Maintenance department.Recommend improvements to inspection and repair methods for reducing down time.
Plan, direct, supervise, review effective implementation of the QA/QC System in ADNOC-LNG Turnaround and routine maintenance works which are designed to improve Health, Safety & Environment, Operability, maintenance, process efficiency and production increase in accordance with the latest international and company standards & codes of practice.
Ensure ADNOC-LNG QA/QC requirements are fulfilled and demonstrated during the entire Major shutdown and regular routine maintenance activities.
Ensure Quality Control during Planning and Implementing Turnaround execution through all stages from Concept Design/Engineering, Production of Tender for Construction, and Procurement of services/materials till commissioning.
Assist the Manager Planning, Scheduling and Turnaround in developing scope of work for Third Party Inspection Contractual Agreement and monitor the effectiveness of Contractors’ performance.
Identify and recommend action plans in solving operation and process problems to resolve and prevent quality issues.
Review, verify and endorse ADNOC LNG Turnaround Project Quality Plan and QA procedures and standardize required Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) /QA/QC Inspection checklist for improving QA/QC System.
Review and endorse submission of the Contractors and sub-contractor’s Project Quality Progamme and verify its implementation in relation to their supplied products and services. Submit recommendations on supplier’s performance and capabilities with regard to QA/QC.
Carryout Quality Audits and Site/Shop surveys of Manufacturers, Contractors/Consultants and Suppliers as required.
Participate in Design Contractor’s Technical design/discipline reviews of deliverables and quality system documentation, Inspection/tests with acceptance criteria or compliance to be produced by contractor in line with the stated requirements of ADNOC LNG, National, International standards and other applicable requirements.
Monitor and verify all non-conformities raised and assist Management Team in taking effective corrective actions for their closure.
Ensure that all inspection requirements have been fulfilled satisfactorily according to final approved drawings/documents and supplier quality plan.
Manage and supervise all TPI, Contractors QA/ QC Engineers and QC inspectors during Major shutdowns.

Others:

Safeguard own Health and Safety, as well as that of the fellow employees, by paying attention to safe work practices, maintaining a safe work environment and complying with applicable HSE requirements.
Take action to INTERVENE and STOP any un-safe activity or non-compliance with HSE requirements, if witnessed, and report the incident – regardless of your position or that of the transgressor.

Generic Accountabilities

Management

Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Section to achieve the Department objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Section in line with Department objectives.
Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Section and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Section in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets and Operational Plans

Compile and provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Section budget levels.
Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Lead the implementation of approved Section policies, processes, systems, Quality standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Section in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Section KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.

Organisation Structure and Development

Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Section that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Section.
provides quality improvement initiatives which lead to continuous efficiency, performance development.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Section in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Section employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

Prepare all Section MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

Has regular contact, at all levels from Supervisor to Team Leader/Manager level in Inspection and Corrosion Department, Plant Maintenance Division, Plant Operations Division, Technical Services Department, Engineering Division, Procurement Division and HSE Division.

External

Regular contact with Turnaround Contractor its Sub-Contractors and Suppliers,
Frequent contact with Third Party Inspection Agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Experience

10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineering experience in Oil & Gas Refining, Power Plant or Petrochem Industry with at least 5 years in QA/QC in Major Turnaround activities in a leadership/managerial position.

Knowledge & Skills

Conversant in all aspects of Inspection of material, mechanical piping works, Static & rotating equipments, Major machinery, Structural, civil works and cathodic protection.
Conversant in all Oil & gas Industry’s applicable International Standards such as ASME, ANSI, API, ASTM, AWS, NACE, AISC, JIS, DIN, BS, etc.
Knowledge of four major NDT methods (RT, UT, DPT & MPT).
Good understanding in Oil and gas processing plant facilities.
Knowledge in Painting, insulation and refractory Quality Inspection requirements.
Basic knowledge in Electrical and Instrumentation Inspection requirements.
Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
Good interpersonal and people management skill.
Good communication and coordination skill.
Team player with collaborative skill.
Technical Report Writing.

Professional Certifications

Certified as LEAD QMS Auditor by IRCA and at least conducted 10 Third Party QMS certification audit as a Lead Auditor by an IRCA accredited certifying body.
Certified by any accepted International accredited Piping/Welding Inspection Agency, NDT, Quality Assurance Agency (Such as AI, AWS, CSWIP, NACE and API) or any other accepted QA/QC Inspection Organization.

Apply at : https://career22.sapsf.com/careers

Software Engineering Manager(AIQ)

2021-05-12T07:24:00.004+04:00

Software Engineering Manager(AIQ)

Company : ADNOC HQ

Posted date : 10 May 2021

About AIQ

AIQ is a new joint venture company between ADNOC and Group 42, which focuses on developing artificial intelligence technologies in the United Arab Emirates. AIQ develops and commercializes AI products and applications for the oil and gas industry. It aims in providing end-to-end solutions by using its data, cloud and talents to develop AI solutions that seek to reduce costs and generate revenue for its clients.

AIQ embodies an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that embraces challenges to push boundaries and seeks to welcome professionals to its team that share the desire to make meaningful and impactful contributions to its mission. Always on the cutting edge of technology, AIQ provides its talent all the opportunities to thrive and excel. Working at AIQ includes dealing with massive data sets, an AI infrastructure that is powered by the latest NVIDIA GPU cloud computing platform and access to limitless computing, storage and network resources.

Responsibilities

Drive and build healthy inclusive teams promoting diversity.
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team that can continually ship highly performing systems into production, with an emphasis on code quality, maintainability, readability, and testing.
Lead the implementation of high-quality services including design, development, and deployment of AI based applications for the Oil and Gas industry.
Allocate available resources to meet operating objectives. Interacts with direct reports, customers and peers to share information and improve cross-departmental processes.
Assist your teams in developing roadmaps for system and product growth, then identify, plan, and execute projects to support that growth.
Strong ability to coach developers, helping them improve their skills and grow their careers.
Encourages and supports others to take on responsibility, authority, and accountability.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering
3+ years of experience in people management.
8+ years of experience in architecture/design, implementation and engineering software solutions.
Obsession about keeping costs low and delivering quickly while building solutions.
Experience with cloud-centric application development and deployment.
Demonstrate ability for mentoring, guiding,
Apply at : https://career22.sapsf.com/careers

Senior Data Engineer (AIQ)

2021-05-12T07:21:00.000+04:00

Senior Data Engineer (AIQ)

Company : ADNOC HQ

Posted Date : 10 May 2021

Requirement

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains scalable data pipelines and builds out new API integrations to support continuing increases in data volume and complexity.
Collaborates with analytics and business teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools, increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision making across the organization.
Implements processes and systems to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key stakeholders and business processes that depend on it.
Writes unit/integration tests, contributes to engineering wiki, and documents work.
Performs data analysis required to troubleshoot data related issues and assist in the resolution of data issues.
Works closely with a team of frontend and backend engineers, product managers, and analysts.
Designs data integrations and data quality framework.
Designs and evaluates open source and vendor tools for data lineage.
Works closely with all business units and engineering teams to develop strategy for long term data platform architecture.

Key Skills

Hands on experience with Image Processing is a must
Hands on experience with Python and knowledge of Data Science popular libraries like PyTorch, Tensorflow and OpenCV
Hands on experience with popular databases, PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Knowledge of geospatial and timeseries DBs.
Experience with Docker is a must. Knowledge of devops tools and Kubernetes is a plus.
Great understanding of messaging broker concept.
Good knowledge on task scheduling techniques.
Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools is desirable.
Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Process oriented with great documentation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service

Experience:

5+ years of Python or other
5+ years of SQL and NoSQL experience
5+ years of experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling
Experience with other programming languages like JavaScript (NodeJs) and Java is a huge advantage
Ability in managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients
Experience designing, building, and maintaining data processing systems
Experience working with either a Map Reduce or an MPP system on any size/scale

Apply at : https://career22.sapsf.com/careers

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Team Leader, Inspection (Projects & Engineering)

2021-04-30T16:47:00.003+04:00

Company : ADNOC Gas Processing

Country : UAE

Posted Date : 21 April 2021

ADNOC is one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for the growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates.

Our diverse family of more than 50,000 employees is made up of over 100 different nationalities. People from different backgrounds, with unique perspectives and wide-ranging skillsets, who share a collective responsibility: to enable and accelerate progress, both here in the UAE and across the globe.

Here at ADNOC, we go beyond business as usual. We do things differently, challenge convention, and embrace new ways of thinking. This is what defines and differentiates us.

By working together every day, we’re bringing energy to life.

Company : ADNOC Gas Processing

Job Title : Team Leader, Inspection

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Manage the inspection activities to enable plant to operate efficiently and effectively while maintaining an excellent HSE and integrity performance.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Site Inspection Operations

Manage all inspection activities for stationary equipment, piping systems, pressure relieving device and structures within the Plant.
Manage and control the issuing Fitness for Service (FFS) assessment for equipment, to assess deterioration mechanisms, corrosion rates and investigation failures in order to establish inspection frequencies and/ or corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Ensure implementation of pro-active RBI programs for maintaining the integrity of all processing/utilities facilities includes on/off stream inspection, testing and on line corrosion monitoring prevention activities, such as corrosion coupons, cathodic protection and corrosion inhibitor.
Set up and ensure the implementation of inspection management systems for effective maintenance and inspection follow up.
Participate in various site level audits and identify areas of concerns and prepare inspection procedures to follow up their resolution.
Supervise and coordinate the new projects pre commissioning inspection activities which include static equipment inspection prior to box-up, safety relief valves and ESD/ EDP valves testing.
Supervise the preliminary failure investigations/ studies in order to find out the root causes and to prevent re occurrence by implementing recommended remedial actions.
Ensure review and update of Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manual "R" Stamp and to supervise the certification of pressure vessels equipment repairs in accordance with National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) and "R" Stamp as Owner User Inspection Organization (OUIO).
Develop consistent and achievable long and short term business strategy and plans for the team contributing to technical service division defined group objectives.

Management

Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the team to achieve the Department objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Section in line with Department objectives.
Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the team and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the team in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets and Operational Plans

Compile and provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the team budget levels.
Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Lead the implementation of approved team policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the team in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Team KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.

Organisation Structure and Development

Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Team that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the team.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the team in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all team employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Reports

Prepare all the MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

3. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

Regular work related contact with concerned Department Manager and VP as required, peer Team Leaders and all reporting staff and team members on matters related to Team Policies and Processes, People, HSE and domain specific issues.
Regular contacts with Engineering and Technical Services division (HQ) on work related matters.

External

Contacts counterparts of the ADNOC Group, as required.
Regular contact with local and international vendors and third party service providers to establish relationships or to obtain supply of goods and services.
Contact with Government organisations and entities to maintain relationships or to obtain necessary clearances.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Metallurgy Engineering or equivalent Professional Qualification

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

10 years experience in operating facility’s inspection/ integrity organization within Oil & Gas Industry, including 4 years in Supervisory role.

Adequate knowledge and experience in RBI methodology and software navigation, having recently participated in RBI assessments. Comprehensive knowledge of all NDT Techniques.
Experience in the supervision / management of inspection/corrosion teams.

Apply at:

https://career22.sapsf.com/careers

Senior Graphic Designer

2021-04-30T16:45:00.001+04:00

Company : ADNOC HQ

Country : UAE

Posted Date : 11 April 2021

Job Purpose

Develop creative visual designs for reports, presentations and documents produced within ADNOC. Provide expert views on designs of reports and presentations for the management.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

•   Use wide range of media, including photography and graphic design software to develop graphics layouts, product illustrations, company logos, and various corporate communication media.
•   Review received design orders by ADNOC management and sets priority of work to be completed.
•   Consult with end users regarding design needs, deliverable targets and deadlines.
•   Collect, organize, and maintain media library assets (images, previous jobs and stock photography items).
•   Set and conduct quality control measures for digital print equipment and paper stock and reviews the details of the pre-press print product.
•   Make proof copies of art work for clients’ approval as well as for printing technicians to be used as guide with digital offset / network printing machine.
•   Keep abreast with graphic design and printing technologies and explore new products.
•   Assist in equipment maintenance, budget control, media asset management and printing stock control.
•   Ensure that confidential documents are properly handled and no unauthorized personnel gains access to the information.
•   Keep current with the latest printing technology, update new designing software and designing skill by attending seminars and exhibitions.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision
•   Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
•   Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
•   Provide input for preparation of the Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
•   Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
•   Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
•   Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
•   Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
•   Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
•   Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
•   Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices
Reports
•   Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

VP, Brand Management.

External Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design from a recognized institution.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

•   6 years of experience.
•   Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
•   Strong project management knowledge and ability to deliver web/digital projects within cross-functional teams.

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort
Minimal, involving sitting, walking, standing and computer operations.
Work Environment
Normal office environment.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Communication / Corporate Communications

Job Dimension

Revenues/ Budget: Annual OPEX~ TBC
Annual CAPEX~ TBC
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: As per organization chart

Apply at:

https://career22.sapsf.com/careers

Video Klip Ruwais di Youtube

2010-03-18T19:07:00.005+04:00

Ini buatannya kamerawan ruwais " Pak Dodo " ....
Silahkan di simak, sapa tahu ada yg berminat kesini ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5P-yuka4mg

Happy Birthday ...

2009-04-04T18:32:00.010+04:00

Ulang tahun Iffat yg ke-5 kali ini di rayakan dengan mengundang temen-temennya. Kue ultahnya dengan model Tom. Acaranya siang hari sehabis anak-anak ngaji. Selain itu pakai acara makan siang juga untuk ibu-ibu dan bapak-bapaknya. Menu utama nasi kuning dengan lauk rolade, telur, ayam goreng, sambal ati.

Kue Ultah bikin ngiler ...

Gift untuk anak-anak yg datang

Sebelum tiup lilin

Lilinnya dah di nyalakan tinggal di tiup

Kok belum ditiup juga... laper nih...

Sabar ya...., Iffat potong dulu ...

hi..hii.... dapet hadiah ... ada yg besar banget ... apa ya isinya...

Kunjungan Dubes RI

2009-03-06T15:07:00.009+04:00

Acara ini pada tgl 23 January 09 bertempat di Abu Dhabi Hall Recreation Centre. Rombongan dari KBRI ABu Dhabi berjumlah sekitar 50 orang, datang sebelum sholat Jum'at dengan bis.
Setelah sholat jum'at, acara di mulai sekitar jam 14:00; di awali dengan makan siang dulu. Setelah itu baru sambutan-sambutan; kemudian di lanjutkan dengan Pelantikan Pengurus Baru Indo-Emirates, Sosialisasi Pemilu, Tanya Jawab, Layanan Konsuler; dan terakhir di tutup dengan pertandingan bulu tangkis. Bapak Dubes "M. Wachid Supriyadi" termasuk tim bulu tangkis dari Abu Dhabi, dan beliau jago mainnya.
Undangan acara ini di sebar seminggu sebelumnya, dan ada sekitar 200 orang, belum termasuk anak-anak, yg hadir. Rekan-rekan dari Borouge, Gasco, Takreer, Clinic, Ambulance, Danat Hotel, Money Changer, NCC, yg kerja di Kapal, yg kerja di kontraktor, dll. Hampir rata-rata bisa menghadiri acara ini. Terutama untuk layanan konsuler.
Silahkan di simak foto-foto nya saja, lagi males bikin narasi...

Mejeng dulu sebelum makan ..

Foto bareng dengan Ibu Dubes RI untuk UAE (yg baju biru)

Bapak-bapak lagi serius ngobrol

Saat Lagu "Indonesia Raya" di nyayikan, semua yg hadir berdiri...

Baru kali ini ikutan nyayiin Indonesia Raya di sini... untung masih hapal

Bapak-bapak nggak ketinggalan mejeng sama Bpk Dubes RI (yg baju batik)

Layanan konsuler dari KBRI, ada yg ngurus ngganti paspor, translate ke arab, cap pendul (penduduk luar negeri); pendul ini yg banyak di cari sama pendatang baru. Soalnya, dengan adanya pendul, kita bisa bebas fiskal yg 3jt an.

Acara pamungkas berupa pertandingan bulu tangkis; bpk Dubes jago juga main bulu tangkisnya.

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Indo-Emirate President Election

2009-01-02T07:46:00.009+04:00

Hari pertama di tahun 2009, warga ruwais telah mendahului pemilihan presiden secara langsung. Presiden Indo-Emirates di Ruwais untuk periode 2009-2010. Seperti pesta demokrasi sesungguhnya, KPU (Komisi Pemilihan Umum) mengawali dengan penjaringan calon presiden sejak bulan November. Banyak nama calon yang muncul, namun pada akhir pendaftaran hanya 3 orang calon yg memasukkan (dimasukkan) formulir pendaftaran oleh para pendukungnya. Mereka yang mendapat kehormatan sebagai calon presiden adalah:

1. Budi Laksana

2. Heri Susyanto

3. Arif Budi S

Jika di tanah air para pemilih mendatangi TPS, di sini TPS nya yang menjemput bola. Team KPU door to door mendatangi pemilih untuk mencoblos kertas suara. Dari tanggal 30 Dec, mereka dah bergerak dari Royal Camp, Caravan Camp, Danat, Villa, dan Flat. Bagi yg tidak ada di rumah (lagi masuk shift) masih di buka pencoblosannya hingga tgl 1 Jan 2009 jam 16:30.

Acara pembuka di awali dengan makan bakso yg dibikin oleh team dapur ibu-ibu ruwais. Jam 17:00 penghitungan suara di mulai, di awali dengan pembukaan kotak suara yg di saksikan oleh pendukung dari ke tiga calon di hadapan para calon yang duduk di kursi. Pokoknya mirip seperti pilihan presiden beneran.

Kartu suara pertama di buka, ... No. 2 ....., kartu berikutnya .... No.2..., No. 1, ... No. 3, dst. Kayaknya dari awal aja dah terlihat kalo No. 2 bakal unggul. Akhirnya emang bener, No. 2 mimpin perolehan suara sebanyak 121 suara; sedang No 1 sebanyak 64 suara dan No. 3 sebanyak 60 suara. Ketua KPU, Bpk Supriyanto, kemudian mengumumkan pemenang Pemilu adalah Bpk. Heri Susyanto sebagai Presiden Indo-Emirates periode 2009 - 2010, menggantikan Bpk. Ade Tono Suseno (Presiden periode 2007 - 2008).

Acara kemudian di tutup sekitar jam 17:40 karena dah selesai, dan juga menjelang mahrib, dan juga lagi karena di datangi security complex. Rupanya korlap KPU lupa memberitahukan acara ini kepada security, soalnya acara di adakan di taman blok C.

Jadi ingat jamannya pemilu di Indonesia waktu cuma ada 3 partai di kartu suara; setiap ada acara sosialisasi pemilu, pasti petugas memberi arahan...

.......

Begini bapak-bapak dan ibu-ibu, cara melakukan pencoblosan yg benar adalah...

Nomer satu, buka kartu suaranya...

Nomor dua, coblos kartunya.... ingat ya... nyoblosnya harus di tengah biar suaranya sah...

Nomor tiga, tutup kartu, lipat dan masukkan ke kotak suara

.....

Celotehan lucu lainnya dari Nanda, putra Pak Presiden 2007-2008, katanya "Aku nggak mau pilih papanya Rafli, karna biar aku saja yg jadi anak presiden.... " ... he..he..he

Celotehan lain, presiden yg baru nggak didampingi ibu presiden, soalnya kan angota PKS (Paguyuban Keluarga Sharing)... :D ...

Iedul Adha kedua di Ruwais

2008-12-10T06:42:00.015+04:00

Iedul Adha tahun ini jatuh pada tgl 8 Dec 08, ini adalah Iedul Adha kedua setelah tinggal di ruwais.

Pagi hari sekitar jam 5 udah bangun dan bersiap-siap untuk sholat ied. Sholat ied nya akan di adakan di Grand Mosque sekitar jam 7.20; udara cukup dingin sekitar 17'C namun masih bisa di tahan, cuma Iffat aja yg di paksain pake jaket biar nggak kedinginan.

Jam 7 berangkat, nyampe di masjid udah penuh sehingga dapet temat duduknya di luar/di tempat parkir yg udah di gelari karpet. Gimana nggak penuh, soalnya untuk seluruh ruwais, sholat iednya hanya di satu tempat, di Grand Mosque. Sedang masjid yg lain tidak di pakai.
Sholat di mulai kemudian di lanjutkan khotbah, seperti biasanya khotbah dalam bahasa arab yg tidak kita mengerti, paling pas pembukaan dan doa penutup aja yg nyrempet-nyrempet ngerti, soalnya sama dengan di Indonesia.

Setelah khotbah selesai, kemudian bubaran sekitar jam 8. Bapak-bapak or Ibu-ibu menyempatkan tinggal sejenak di halaman masjid untuk saling mengucap Ied Mubarak dan bersalam-salaman.

Acara selanjutnya akan di lanjutkan makan pagi bersama di Garden Blok C, dengan menu utama lontong sayur. Tapi jangan di bandingin sama di indonesia, di sini lontongnya di bungkus plastik karna susah nyari daun pisang, kalo pun ada harganya mahal.

Sekitar jam 8.30, acara makan pagi bersama di mulai. Diawali oleh MC Pak Jaya dan sepatah kata dari presiden Indo-Emirates, Pak Ade; kesempatan ini juga di manfaatkan untuk mengucap perpisahan karena masa jabatanya dah mo berakhir (Loh..).

Selain itu beberapa calon presiden juga diberi kesempatan untuk menyampaikan visi dan misi, cuma 1 calon aja yg bersedia di kerjain, yg lainnya pada nggak mau.
Untuk anak-anak juga di adakan acara permainan dengan di pandu sama Pak Jaya serta Pak Sabar.

Acara keseluruhan selesai sekitar jam 12.

Sebelum berangkat ke Masjid, Iffat minta foto dulu
Suasana setelah sholat ied

Bapak-bapak abis sholat ied ngumpul sebentar

Ngumpul di lanjutkan di Blok C Garden untuk makan pagi bersama

Di tambahi acara kampanye calon presiden Indo-Emirates

Penjelasan dari ketua KPU

Team dapur yg ikutan mejeng

Acara permainan untuk anak-anak

Nasi Bakar (Warung Obong - Joglo Resto Yogya)

2008-08-29T14:40:00.006+04:00

Perjalanan kuliner waktu libur libur di Yogya, salah satunya mengunjungi Joglo Resto di Jl Raya Colombo No. 9A Yogyakarta; dari bundaran UGM ke arah timur (arah ke Jl. Gejayan); di sebelah kanan jalan (sisi Selatan jalan) bisa di temui resto dengan konsep Food Court yg murah meriah. Buka dari jam 10 pagi sampai jam 10 malam. Emang target pelanggannya adalah mahasiswa sehingga semua menu yg ada terjangkau oleh kantong mahasiswa.

Lokasinya lumayan nyaman, tempat parkir luas, dan kesan antik n sederhana begitu terasa saat masuk ke dalam. Meja kursi dari bambu menjadi daya tarik sendiri, serta bangunan yg di buat dari batang-batang pohon kelapa menambah kesan sederhana.

Begitu masuk dan duduk di salah satu meja, pramusaji mendatangi n menyodorkan berbagai macam menu dari setiap food court yg ada (kalo nggak salah ada sekitar 12 an warung). Akhirnya kita pilih menu Nasi Bakar (Ikan Asin n Entog) yg emang lagi ngetrend saat ini, di tambah lauknya belut kremes.

Adalah Nano yg menggawangi salah satu outlet di Joglo. Dengan nama "Warung Obong" yg bisa diartikan "dibakar", memang menyediakan salah satu menu andalannya yaitu "Nasi Bakar". Bermacam menu nasi bakar bisa di order; seperti : Nasi Bakar Ikan Asin, Nasi Bakar Entog, Nasi Bakar Plati (Ampela Ati), dll. Dihidangkan lengkap dengan sambal trasi, dan lalapan. Namun jika ingin memambah lauk lain, bisa order juga seperti: Belut Kremes, Lele Goreng, Tempe, Tahu, Gurami Goreng, dll.

Sekitar 15-20 menit, yg di pesan tadi dah siap. Emang agak lama, cuma katanya karena fresh jadi perlu waktu untuk memasaknya.

Harumnya nasi yg dibakar dengan pembungkus daun pisang membikin perut semakin lapar dan segera menyantapnya. Rasa bumbunya gurih, meski nggak pakai santan kelapa. Biasanya kan yg namanya nasi gurih itu pake santan, nah yg ini nggak pakai. Ini lah salah satu kelebihan teknik juru masaknya yg alumnus Rumah Makan Pring Sewu.

Belut kremesnya juga lumayan enak, dan nggak keras, beda dengan kremes-kremes yg lain.

So, kalo pas lagi di Yogya, Warung Obong (Joglo Resto Food Court) ini bisa di pertimbangkan masuk ke schedule wisata kulinernya..

Maaf, Lagi Liburrrrr ....

2008-08-21T07:23:00.003+04:00

Maaf, contentnya hampir 3 bulan tidak di update. Hal ini karena kita sekeluarga lagi mudik dan agak kesulitan mengakses; maklumlah internet connectionnya bisa ditunggu sambil bikin mie instant (alias lelet ... biasa pake yg 512 Kbps).
Tapi, bulan depan akan di update dengan laporan perjalanan selama mudik.

Music Concert - SABIS Int'l School

2008-05-31T12:30:00.005+04:00

The SABIS International School Choueifat Ruwais mengadakan acara Music Concert menjelang berakhirnya tahun ajaran. Kali ini di adakan pada tgl 28 May 2008. Acara utamanya menampilkan music performance setiap kelas KG-1 & KG-2. Mungkin lebih dari sebulan guru kelasnya dan helper melatih penampilan mereka. Hasilnya bisa dilihat di video berikut:

Penampilan pertama dari kelas KG-1 A, kelasnya Iffat. Lagu yg dinyayikan adalah "If You are Happy and You Know it" dan "Wheels of The Bus". Namanya juga children seumuran 4-5 tahun, maklumlah kalo lucu-lucu dan kadang-kadang usil sendiri-sendiri. Lihat aja gayanya Iffat, dari yg paling depan waktu memasuki panggung, trus berkali-kali ndeketin microphone.... waduh usilnya nggak hanya di rumah saja. Dan suaranya yg keras di dekat microphone jadi dominan.

Oh ya, selain di blog, videonya bisa juga di lihat dari youtube di http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kQ2DWVODX8

Cuma sayangnya, kameramannya kurang profesional... jadi kalo gambar goyang n nggak jelas harap di maklumi.... he..he..he, Capek tangannya, kayaknya perlu beli tripod nih.

Global Village

2008-04-19T11:13:00.004+04:00

Acara ini pada minggu ketiga bulan maret, tapi baru sempet di tulis sekarang...

Organizernya adalah Borouge Social Commite (BSC), karena peminatnya banyak sedangkan bis yg disediakan cuma ada 2 buah, kapasitas 45 penumpang; maka BSC kemudian mengundinya, dan alhamdulillah... kita termasuk orang yg beruntung.

Global village ini terletak di Dubailand, diadakan tiap tahun saat musim dingin. Dari bulan December - Maret. Penyelenggaranya adalah Dubai Tourism dengan konsep menampilkan budaya dari berbagai belahan dunia. Tiap-tiap negara yg berpartisipasi membuka stand yg menampilkan produk andalan, cinderamata, dan juga performance budaya.

Dari Ruwais rombongan berangkat jam 8 pagi, dan berhenti sebentar sekitar jam 11:00 di Emirates Mall Dubai untuk makan, istirahat, serta sholat jum'at. Ada waktu sampai jam 15:00 dipakai untuk keliling emirates mall, tapi rasanya nggak cukup. Baru sebentar keliling, eh jam dah nunjukin 13:30, trus cepet-cepet aja nyari pintu keluar yg nggak ketemu-ketemu karna luasnya mall dan agak bingung nyari pintu keluar yg dekat dengan parkir bus. Dan mungkin lebih dari 5 keluarga yg telat karena bingung; akhirnya sekitar jam 15:15 baru berangkat.

Kesan pertama saat nyampe di Dubailand adalah, tempat parkir yg sangat luas... mungkin bisa nampung ribuan kendaraan. Saat datang, baru sekitar 30% tempat parkir yg kepakai; kita pikir sih.. kenapa perlu parkiran seluas ini... saat pulang baru tahu, ternyata tempat parkirnya fulll.

Dari tempat parkir, ada becak-becak hias, tapi lebih tepatnya seperti sepeda yg punya gerbong. kalo di Indo kan penariknya duduk di belakang, nah yg ini duduk di depan. Ticket masuk seharga AED 5 per orang; tapi free untuk anak di bawah 2 tahun dan "dissable visitor". Buka dari jam 4 sore sampai jam 12 malam. Beli ticketnya dah berjubelan, untunglah loketnya banyak, jadi nggak sampai 5 menit dah dapet.

Masuk ke lokasi berjubelan, trus nyari dorongan kayak mobil-mobilan, biar nggak capek ... eh malah susah banget jalannya, soalnya orang tumplek blek disini... jadi pelan-pelan dorongnya...

Untuk selanjutnya.. liat fotonya saja ya...

Mejeng dulu waktu nyampe parkiran.... Cuma yg khusus bis kayaknya belum ada, so parkirnya nggak di concrate.

Eh ... jalannya lewat sini...

Hiiii......

Oii.... jalannya jauh banget

Di depan stand India ...

Hi..hi..hi... enak naik mobil-mobilan

Pusing nih ... banyak banget orangnya..

Standnya Cleopatra ....

Naik kereta api .. tut..tut..tut ....

ini bukan kereta api ....

Naik kuda dulu ah ..

Foto-foto lain cuma bukan dari kamera sendiri ...

Kincir ...

Yg ini tarian ... kayaknya india deh

Demo bikin masakan khas oman

Kirain minuman anget .. eh dingin ...

Main di pantai (ADNOC Beach) (Lagi)

2008-04-17T22:32:00.002+04:00

Kebetulan ada yg ngajak ke pantai lagi... pas lah soalnya barusan Iffat di beliin baju renang ... warnanya biru laut .... Nyampe di pantai, langsung deh minta ganti baju trus ama temen-temenya berhamburan ke pantai... ada yg main pasir... ada yg langsung nyebur...

Waktu di tanya, kenapa iffat nggak ikutan nyebur... jawabnya banyak kerangnya di laut ... dan abisan kan iffat masih di plester kepalanya.. Oh ya, waktu di rumah sempet jatuh n luka dikit di kening..... Sekarang yg kiri, dulu pernah yg sebelah kanan di jahit akibat jatuh waktu masih di bukit palem, tahu sendiri kan... banyak undak-undakannya....

Lagi ngitung jumlah pasir .... pokoknya buanyaaak banget...

Mejeng bertiga ama genk nya.... kalo lagi akur

Eui..... ada yg mo minum nggak ....

Main pasir lagi ah.....

Iffat Ultah ke-4

2008-04-12T11:37:00.002+04:00

Delapan hari yang lalu, Iffat ulang tahun yg ke-4. Ini untuk pertama kalinya ulang tahun di negri orang yg jauh dari eyang, tante, embah, bulik, pak dhe, dlll .... (Maksudnya kan kadonya jadi berkurang .... mahalan ngirimnya .. he..he..).

Ulang tahun yg ke-4 ini sederhana saja, buat kue, buat nasi kuning, sama Iffat di suruh sendiri milih hadiahnya di toko. Dah pasti bisa di tebak, milihnya pasti mobil-mobilan pake remote control... itu yg mirip F1 nya Ferari.

Kue dan nasi kuning di buat malem harinya dari jam 12, trus setelah selesai di susun di ruang tamu... maksudnya biar kejutan di pagi harinya. Tidak lupa niup balon-balon yg ampe bikin mulut 'kemeng'. Tidak ketinggalan 4 buah lilin di tancapkan di atas kue. Setelah siap, paginya kita kebingungan mo nyalain lilinnya pake apa, soalnya selama ini nggak pernah punya yg namanya korek api. Mo beli, tokonya belum buka. Cari-cari trus ingat, kalo waktu nginap di hotel pasti bawa pulang juga seperti shampo, sabun, dll dan juga korek api. Akhirnya ketemu juga tuh korek, di coba di nyalaiin susah banget. Tapi akhirnya ada yg bisa juga setelah habis separo.

Lilin ditiup di iringi lagu selamat ulang tahun ... eh... abis lilinnya padam, dianya minta lagi dinyalakan untuk di tiup lagi... emang sih kalo dah urusan tiup-meniup lilin pasti minta terus... akhirnya sekali lagi di nyalakan .. itu pun dengan susah payah, maklumlah korek apinya susah banget nyalanya... dan patah-patah terus.

Selamat ulang tahun ... kami ucapkan .... Selamat panjang umur .... kita kan doakan ... Selamat sejahtera .... sehat sentosaaaaa ...... Selamat panjang umur .... dan ... bahagiiiaaaaa .....

Potong kuenya... potong kuenya ....potong kuenya sekarang juga ..... sekaraaannnnng .... juuugaaa .....sekarangggg ... juuuuugaaaaaa ......

Eh .. photo sama balon juga ya .... yang red.. blue... yellow ... pink ... and purple...

Selain itu, dua hari yg lalu ngadain juga makan-makan sama tetangga dekat di recreation center..

Nasi Padang di Abu Dhabi

2008-02-28T04:47:00.002+04:00

Setelah 6 bulan di Abu Dhabi, akhirnya bisa makan masakan padang lagi. Selama ini kalo kangen makanan indonesia pilihannya cuma Bandung Restoran, nah baru sebulan lalu ada satu lagi restoran indonesia yg buka. Lokasinya di dekat Abu Dhabi Mall, depannya selisih satu blok. Nama restorannya adalah "SARI RASA" dengan embel-embel "Nuansa Padang Lesehan". Utamanya adalah masakan padang, namun menyediakan juga makanan yg lain seperti: Gado-gado, Siomay, Batagor, Bakwan, Tahu/Tempe. Kalo sop/sotonya : Sop Buntut, Soto Ayam, Soto Babat. Selain itu ada juga: bermacam-macam Nasi Goreng, gudeg Jogja, Gulai kambing, timbel, tongseng, bakso. Pokonya ada lah macemnya.

Untuk menu Masakan padangnya lumayan komplit, Gulai Ayam (9 dhms), Gulai Otak (9 dhms), Dendeng kering (9 dhms), dll ... tidak ketinggalan cabai ijo nya dan juga daun singkong...

Oh ya, lokasinya agak nylempit... namun kalo naik taksi tinggal bilang saja turun di Abu Dhabi mall, atau turun di Hotel Dana, trus nyebrang jalan paling 200m nyampe.

Masuk ke restoran, pertama yg di jumpai adalah tempat mesan minuman, jus, teh, kopi, dll. Trus turun lewat tangga, soalnya tempat makannya di basement. Nah di situ dah ada meja-meja dan juga beberapa meja lesehan.

Kali ini pesenan kita adalah: Nasi, Gulai Otak, Kikil, Perkedel, Tahu Isi dan untuk iffat minta special, telur dadar..... Lumayan enak setelah 6 bulan lebih nggak pernah ngrasain masakan padang, bumbunya juga pas, mantap seperti kalo di indonesia. Dan nggak lupa, tadi minumnya dah mesen Jus Melon.... wuih seger.... Oh ya, semua yg dimakan tadi habisnya kira-kira 80 dirhams.

Iffat lagi nungguin telor dadarnya.... Mbak... kok lama banget sih ....

Ferari Outlet di Marina Mall

2008-02-21T03:24:00.002+04:00

Pas lagi jalan di Marina Mall, ternyata dah banyak sekali perubahan. Sekarang di perluas ke arah laut dengan tambahan beberapa outlet baru, seperti Vinci, Gucci, dll. Juga beberapa restoran baru, pizza outlet, cafe, dll. Selain itu beberapa outlet yg dulunya di depan, sekarng pindah ke areal baru, soalnya prospek ke depannya akan lebih rame di area ini dengan adanya snow world. Oh ya, di snow world ini akan ada ice ringnya juga tempat ski nya, cuma saat ini masih tahap pembangunan. Mungkin 1-2 bulan lagi kelar.

Salah satu oullet yg jadi pusat perhatian., terutama Iffat, adalah Ferari Outlet yg dengan serba kemerahannya memajang 1 buah mobil F1 merah menyala di depannya. Lihat ada mobil, Iffat langsung minta di foto dekat mobil. Eh tapi nggak cuma anak-anak saja lho, ada juga yg sudah Om-Om dengan pedenya masuk ke ring, trus bergaya, .. jepret.. jepret. Kali di pikirannya dah ngebayangin jadi Schumi ...

Internet Connection

2008-01-29T04:49:00.000+04:00

Setelah tinggal jauh dari keluarga besar di indo, selain komunikasi pake telepon international, internet jadi makanan sehari-hari. Jadi hampir tiap hari pasti meluangkan waktu 1-5 jam di depan komputer, untuk email, chating, baca kompas, detik, bikin blog, surfing, dll.

Di sini, providernya dari ETISALAT, itu lo... seperti telkom di indo.. punya pemerintah UAE. Untuk pilihan koneksinya bermacam-macam dan tentunya harganya beda. Dari yg dial up 56 Kbps sampai yg ADSL 2 MBps, tinggal pilih. Trus modemnya juga ada 2 pilihan, yg fix line atau yg wireless. Bedanya sih kalo yg wireless, kita bisa memakai untuk lebih dari satu komputer di rumah dengan memasang receiver di masing-masing computer dengan konsekwensi speednya akan terbagi ke sejumlah usernya, sedang yg fix line cuma untuk 1 koneksi. Untuk bisa register harus ada surat dari company tempat kerja dan copy passpor.
Saat register, kita memilih yg ADSL 512 Kbps dengan Fix Line modem dan un-limited access (24 jam non stop), dan hasilnya lumayanlah smooth-smooth aja waktu nonton video streaming di http://www.youtube.com/ atau saat nonton film-film di http://www.wongsetress.com/ . Dan terasa nggak lelet, soalnya bandingan kita adalah Dial upnya telkomsel 56 Kbps yg hampir 14 tahun di pakai di Indo. Kecepatan koneksi yg muncul bisa nyampe 4.1 MBps, trus untuk download speed rata-ratanya 60 KBps. Misalnya aja kalo cuma mo download 500 kb, paling cuma butuh waktu 3-5 detik, soalnya speed awal download bisa nyampai 150 KBps.

Adapun biaya bulanannya flat AED 189 atau sekitar Rp. 480.000,-, nggak ada tuh yg namanya kuota MB atau kelebihan kuota.

Selain itu, pihak ETISALAT juga menyediakan free software hasil kerjasama ETISALAT dengan pihak ketiga seperti:

- Etisalat Modem Protector
- Norton Personal Firewall
- Norton Antivirus, cuma nggak di pasang soalnya lebih senang pakai AVG 7.5 Free Edition

dan yg mungkin nggak begitu di sukai sama orang-orang yg suka buka situs yg "xxx" adalah tampilan seperti ini:

So jangan harap deh, karna pemerintah UAE benar-benar memblokir akses ke situs-situs yg berbau "xxx", tapi dengan adanya ini cukup melegakan para orang tua karna nggak perlu lagi memasang sofware parental control.

Winter di Ruwais

2008-01-27T23:04:00.001+04:00

Dulu waktu di Indonesia nggak kebayang deh kalo di Arab pake musim dingin juga, soalnya setiap nonton film yg pake setting arab, pasti yg di tampilkan adalah padang pasir yg gersang, matahari terik, dan susahnya nyari air.

Eh, pikiran itu ilang semua setelah nyampe sini. Ternyata sehabis musim panas, ada musim dingin, pakai hujan, dan lagi di kompleks housing, tanamannya malah lebih banyak dan asri serta nggak pernah yg namanya kekurangan air.

Untuk winter biasanya dimulai pada bulan november-desember sehabis musim panas yg puncaknya di bulan july-agustus, peralihan musim ditandai dengan angin kencang yg menerbangkan pasir-pasir halus sehingga seperti kabut, bahkan kalo lagi parah-parahnya, sinar matahari nggak bisa nembus. Selain itu, kalo pagi hari kabut turun, kadang jarak pandang kurang dari 20m yg cukup menyulitkan bagi yg nyopir kendaraan.

Di bulan Des-Jan, suhu udara perlahan-lahan turun, kemarin yg terendah sekitar 8 'C di pagi hari, dan siangya cuma nyampe 20'C. Cukup dingiiiin.. nyampe ke tulang. Nah kalo dah sedingin ini, kita perlu nyiapin selimut tebal, jaket, dan juga pemanas ruangan. Di supermarket dah banyak di jual alat pemanas ini, dari yg kecil pake filamen listrik, sampai yg agak besar dengan oil sebagai media pemanasnya (tetep pake listrik) juga ada. Harganya berkisar antara 30 - 150 dirham, tinggal pilih aja. Namun yg cukup buat terkejut adalah daya listriknya yg lumayan besar, paling kecil 1500 watt, trus 2000 watt, bahkan ada yg 4500 watt. Wuih... bayangin aja kalo di indonesia, berapa duit yg harus di bayar ke PLN per bulannya. Yg merek "black decker" itu 2000 watt, trus yg merek "Ikon" 1500 watt. Kita beli 3 pemanas untuk di taruh di kamar tidur utama, soalnya kalo nggak pake pemanas suhunya bisa turun sampai 20'C. Dengan 3 pemanas di hidupkan, suhunya bisa di jaga di 27'C, cukup hangatlah.

Selain pemanas, kita juga beli jam kecil yg di lengkapi dengan pengukur suhu, humidity, kondisi cuaca, dll. Cukup membantu lah, kadang kalo mo keluar rumah, jam tsb di taruh di balkon kira-kira 5 menit, biar kita tahu suhu di luar rumah berapa.

Inilah jam yg tak bilang tadi, cukup informatif.

Kondisi yg di tunjukkan pada hari Sabtu Tgl 26 Jan 2008, jam 07:34. Cuacanya hujan, suhu udara 16'C dengan kelembaban 72%.

Wuih... dingin ....

Iffat in Action diawal tahun 2008

2008-01-26T18:45:00.000+04:00

Kalo pas jalan di Abu Dhabi Mall, Iffat sering ngrengek minta naik dorongan yg ada mobilnya karna pas lagi jalan liat orang yg memakai dorongan itu. Puter-puter nyari, akhirnya ketemu di dekat eskalator utama. Dikirain gratis, eh ternyata harus bayar. Per jamnya 15 dirham, alamak ... dan harus ninggal tanda pengenal juga.

Ini lagi nunggu pesanan makanan di Al Ibrahimi Restoran, kok lama banget sih om nya... kan cuma pesan nasi goreng special ama sup.... Tapi makanan di sini lumayan cocok sama lidah kita, bumbunya pas.

Abis makan trus mo nyobain jalan "under pass" di depan restoran Al Ibrahimi, di sini penyeberangannya di bawah jalan.

Ini lagi mo turun... bagus kan... tempat nyebrangnya... Ada yg pake jalan miring, ada juga yg pake undak-undakan ...

Lagi nunggu bis pulang di Al Muhairi Center

Camping di Al Ain - Green Mubazarrah

2008-01-01T06:29:00.000+04:00

Acara ini udah 10 hari lalu, tepatnya tgl 20-21 December 2007, namun baru sempet di tulis sekarang.

Waktu itu kita di ajak sama rombongan keluarga di blok B untuk liburan ke Al Ain, tepatnya di Green Mubazarrah - Jebel Hafeet; semuanya ada 7 keluarga komplet dengan anaknya.

Berangkat dari ruwais sekitar jam 8.00 beriiringan pake kendaraan pribadi menuju Al Ain. Sempat berhenti sebentar sekitar jam 11:00 di salah satu taman di dalam kota Al Ain untuk beristirahat, makan siang, serta sholat dhuhur. Kemudian perjalanan di lanjutkan menuju lokasi. Hari itu jalan yg menuju Jebel Hafeet benar-benar penuh sama kendaraan, maklum suasana liburan, dan mobil cuma bisa jalan perlahan kayak di jakarta aja. Polisi dimana-mana sibuk ngatur jalan, dan bahkan beberapa jalan di blok di alihkan ke tempat lain. Tiga lajur jalan yg semula menuju jebel hafeet, setelah deket tinggal 1 jalur aja, dua jalur yg lain di alihkan ke tempat lain. Banyak orang yg putus asa dan memarkir di pinggir jalan, kayaknya mereka dah nggak sabaran, dan mungkin pikir mereka camping di pinggir jalan nggak papalah, jadinya banyak kita lihat sepanjang jalan dah pada ngelar tikar, masak, dll. Beruntunglah rombongan masih bisa masuk ke jalur yg menuju ke Green Mubazarrah meski kita mobil yg terakhir, soalnya waktu mo lewat dah mo di blok, trus bilang aja bahwa kita satu rombongan ama mobil yg di depan dan di perbolehkan lewat. Cuma begitu lewat, jalan langsung di blok, kasian juga tuh ama mobil yg dibelakang. Jalan yg ke atas, Green Mubazarrah, bener-bener macet, hampir 1 jam-an baru bisa masuk lokasi, dan ya ampun lagi ... nyari lokasi parkirnya susah banget.. muter sana-muter sini nggak dapet-dapet, tapi akhirnya dapet juga, ada mobil yg mo keluar trus di tungguin aja. Semua rombongan (7 keluarga) akhirnya bisa masuk ke area Green Mubazarrah, trus mulailah ndirikan tenda dan menyiapkan makan.

Udara sangat dingin, kalo di ukur paling sekitar 15'C waktu malem hari, jaket yg dipakai serasa masih bisa di tembus sama udara dingin; oh ya kita jadinya nginap semalam di sini, padahal rencana awalnya nggak akan nginep, dan 2 keluarga dah nduluin pulang meski 2 jam kemudian ngasih info bahwa mereka berhenti dan nginap di hotel soalnya nggak kuat sama kantuk si sopirnya.

Kita tidur di dalam tenda dan sebagian tidur di dalam mobil, kayaknya di dalam mobil lebih hangat dari pada di dalam tenda.

Jam 5 pagi sebagian dah bangun trus nunggu samapi waktunya sholat shubuh, sekitar jam 6.30 dah pada bangun semua lalu mulai berkemas-kemas untuk pulang. Barang-barang bawaan di rapikan, tenda di lipat, serta sampah-sampah di rapikan. Sekitar jam 8.00 rombongan kemudian meninggalkan Green Mubazarrah balik menuju Ruwais. Nyampe di ruwais sekitar jam 11:30; soalnya tadi sempat berhenti sekitar 1 jam untuk makan pagi (pop mie) di ADNOC Oasis Mussafa.

Di taman dalam kota Al Ain

Saat nyampe di Green Mubazarrah

Parkiran yg penuh

Ada portable toiletnya

Kalo lagi akrab ... banyakan berantemnya ...

Makan malem

Main perosotan

Pose ama Mr. Camel

Pagi sekitar jam 6.00

Bangun pagi

Yg di belakang itu Palace-nya Sheikh Khalifa

Foto-foto sekitar jam 07:30, cakep kan ...

Tambahan info:

Green Mubazarrah ini terletak di kaki perbukitan Jebel Hafeet, kira-kira 1240 m ketinggiannya. Dilengkapi juga dengan villa, hotel di puncak gunung (Mercure Hotel, sekitar AED 700 semalem), kolam air panas, serta tempat bermain untuk anak-anak. Gunung ini letaknya dah di perbatasan antara Al Ain dan Oman.

Kalo mo ke puncak or ke Mercure Hotel, harus nglewati jalan yg berkelok ini (dari linknya wikipedia)

Iffat in Action - 2007

2007-12-20T00:41:00.000+04:00

Hallo .. iffat tinggal di sini ...

Ini kerjaan di sekolah ....

Attention please .... what color is this ? ... hi..hi..hi.. niruin madam rafika

Bermain di taman ... ugh... susah naik tangganya ...

Main perosotan dulu ya ...

Di ADNOC beach ....

Mo belanja di west market

Photo ama little bear dulu ah ...

ini speed boat yg mo dipakai untuk "F-1 Speed Boat"