02 DECEMBER 2007

ABOUT ABU DHABI:

Information about Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates and was also the largest of the former Trucial States. Abu Dhabi is also a city of the same name within the Emirate that is the capital of the country, in north central UAE. The city lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western coast. An estimated 1,000,000 people lived there in 2000, with about an 80% expatriate population.

Abu Dhabi city is located at 24.4667° N 54.3667° E. The Emirate has approximately 70% of the country's entire wealth. Al Ain is Abu Dhabi's second largest urban area with a population of 348,000 (2003 census estimate) and is located 150 kilometres inland.

History of the Abu Dhabi
Parts of Abu Dhabi were settled as far back as the 3rd millennium BC and its early history fits the nomadic, herding and fishing pattern typical of the broader region. Modern Abu Dhabi traces its origins to the rise of an important tribal confederation the Bani Yas in the late 18th century, who also assumed control of Dubai. In the 19th century the Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches parted ways.

Into the mid-20th century, the economy of Abu Dhabi continued to be sustained mainly by camel herding, production of dates and vegetables at the inland oases of Al Ain and Liwa, and fishing and pearl diving off the coast of Abu Dhabi city, which was occupied mainly during the summer months. Most dwellings in Abu Dhabi city were, at this time constructed of palm fronds (barasti), with the better-off families occupying mud huts. The growth of the cultured pearl industry in the first half of the 20th century created hardship for residents of Abu Dhabi as pearls represented the largest export and main source of cash earnings.

In 1939, Sheikh Shakhbut Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan granted Petroleum concessions, and oil was first found in 1958. At first, oil money had a marginal impact. A few lowrise concete buildings were erected, and the first paved road was completed in 1961, but Sheikh Shakbut, uncertain whether the new oil royalties would last, took a cautious approach, preferring to save the revenue rather than investing it in development. His brother, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan, saw that oil wealth had the potential to transform Abu Dhabi. The ruling Al Nahayan family decided that Sheikh Zayed should replace his brother as Ruler and carry out his vision of developing the country. On August 6, 1966, with the assistance of the British, Sheikh Zayed became the new ruler. See generally, Al-Fahim, M, From Rags to Riches: A Story of Abu Dhabi, Chapter Six (London Centre of Arab Studies, 1995).

With the announcement by Britain in 1968 that it would withdraw from the Gulf area by 1971, Sheikh Zayed became the main driving force behind the formation of the United Arab Emirates.

After the Emirates gained independence in 1971, oil wealth continued to flow to the area and traditional mud-brick huts were rapidly replaced with banks, boutiques and modern highrises.

Current ruler of the Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan is the hereditary emir and ruler of Abu Dhabi, as well as the current president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Postal History of the Abu Dhabi
Now part of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi was formerly the largest of the seven sheikdoms which made up the Trucial States on the so-called Pirate Coast of eastern Arabia between Oman and Qatar. The Trucial States as a whole had an area of some 32,000 square miles of which Abu Dhabi alone had 26,000. The capital was the town of Abu Dhabi which is on an offshore island and was first settled in 1761.

The name Trucial States arose from treaties made with Great Britain in 1820 which ensured a condition of truce in the area and the suppression of piracy and slavery. The treaty expired on 31 December 1966. The decision to form the UAE was made on 18 July 1971 and the federation was founded on 1 August 1972, although the inaugural UAE stamps were not issued until 1 January 1973.

Oil production began on Das Island after prospecting during 1956-1960. Das Island is part of Abu Dhabi but lies well offshore, about 100 miles north of the mainland. Oil production on the mainland began in 1962. As a major oil producer, Abu Dhabi soon acquired massive financial wealth. Investment in long-term construction projects and the establishment of a finance sector has led to the area becoming a centre of commerce which may well secure its lasting importance when the oil resources are exhausted.

In December 1960, postage stamps of British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia were supplied to the construction workers on Das Island but the postal service was administered via the agency office in Bahrain. The mail was also postmarked Bahrain so there was no clear indication that a letter had come from Das Island.

On 30 March 1963, a British agency was opened in Abu Dhabi and issued the agency stamps after the sheik objected to the use of the Trucial States definitives. Mail from Das Island continued to be administered by Bahrain but was now cancelled by an Abu Dhabi Trucial States postmark.

The first Abu Dhabi stamps were a definitive series of 30 March 1964 depicting Shaikh Shakhbut Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan. There were eleven values under the Indian currency that was used of 100 naye paise = 1 rupee. The range of values was 5 np to 10 rupees. Despite the introduction of these definitives, the British agency stamps remained valid in both Abu Dhabi and Das Island until the end of 1966 when they were withdrawn.

A post office was opened on Das Island on 6 January 1966 and this ended the Bahrain service. Mail from Das Island was now handled within Abu Dhabi.

When the treaty with Great Britain expired at the end of 1966, Abu Dhabi introduced a new currency of 1000 fils = 1 dinar and took over its own postal administration, including the Das Island office. The earlier issues were subject to surcharges in this currency and replacement definitives were released depicting the new ruler Shaikh Zayed. Issues continued until introduction of UAE stamps in 1973.

In all, Abu Dhabi issued 95 stamps from 1964 to 1972, the final set being three views of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

Climate of the Abu Dhabi
Sunny/blue skies can be expected through-out the year. The months June through September are generally hot and humid with temperatures averaging above 40ºC(110ºF). The weather is usually pleasant from October to May. January to February is cooler and may require the use of a light jacket. The oasis city of Al Ain regularly records the highest summer temperatures in the country, however the dry desert air and cooler evenings make it a traditional retreat from the intense summer heat and year round humidity of the capital city.

Transport of the Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport serves this city. The local time is GMT + 4 hours.

Development of the Abu Dhabi
New developments on islands surrounding the city plan to increase the population of the city by up to 800,000.

Trivia of the Abu Dhabi
The city of Abu Dhabi, and the majority of UAE, has a large amount of stray cats. The cartoon cat Garfield would often put the kitten Nermal in a box and ship him to Abu Dhabi. The phrase "Abu Dhabi is where all the cute kittens go" is sometimes used in the comic.

AB CUP:

ABU DHABI BJJ CUP 2007 !

RESULTS:

ABU DHABI CUP 2007
RESULTS

Beginners: Under-70 Kgs 1. Younis Van Meer (Bahrain), 2. Hassan Reza (India), 3. Tristam Bragg (Bahrain) 4. Wahab Waheed (Bahrain)

Over-70 Kgs: 1 Vishal Balkawade (India) 2 Mohammed Almesfer (Saudi Arabia) 3. Ahmed Al Ketbi (UAE). 4. Zaid Alami (Jordan)

Other different weight categories: Under-63: 1. Rashid Hamid (UAE), 2. Ali Alderie (UAE), 3. Asif Ahmed (UK). 4. Seena Monfardi (Bahrain)

Under-69 kgs: 1. Mohammed Naser Al Qubaisi (UAE). 2. Butti Al Kutbi (UAE) 3. Yunus Van Deer Mer (Bahrain), 4. Abdullateef Alameri (UAE)

Under-75 kgs: 1. Hasaan Moosa (UAE), 2. Suhail Mohammed (UAE), 3. Mohammed Bilbeise (Jordan). 4. Hamad Almenawer (Saudi Arabia)

Under-81 kgs: 1. Yousef Zounot (Jordan ), 2. Magid Abdullah (UAE). 3. Shadi Fernandez (Brazil ), 4. Hisham Niir (Bahrain)

Under-87 kgs: 1. Mo Jassin (UAE), 2. Ali Ansri (Iran), 3. Mohammed Rashid (UAE), 4. Mohammed Mirza (Jordan)

Under-93 kgs: 1. Adbulsalam Alaros (Tunisia), 2.Gazi Al Menhali (UAE), 3. Abdullah Al Kutbi (UAE), 4. Faisial Ali (UAE)

Under-99 kgs: 1. Khalil Ibrahim (UAE), 2. Yehya Mansoor (UAE), 3. Abdulrehman Hamed (UAE), 4. Wahid Al Omar (UAE),

Over-99kgs: 1. Eid Al Tanaygi (UAE), 2. John Noblis (USA), 3.Amin Toati (UAE), 4. Daniel Stewert (Bahrain).

Open weight: 1. Abdulsalam Alaros (Tunisia). 2. Eid Rehan (UAE), 3. Khalil Ibrahim (UAE), 4. Daniel Stewart (Bahrain), 5. Hassan Moosa (UAE), 6. Amin Toati (UAE)

LOCATION:

Don’t forget
the 2nd Abu Dhabi International Jiu Jitsu Cup is next Fri 11 May 2007 & Sat 12 May 2007 beginning at 2:00pm on both days at the Armed Force Officers Club in Abu Dhabi (see attached flyer). If you are not competing you should still come to support your teammates, as well as experience the competition atmosphere, it’s is not like training!


Below is the location to the Armed Force Officers Club in Abu Dhabi.

ARMED FORCES OFFICERS CLUB

ABU DHABI - UAE

TEL: +971 2 4415900

www.afoc.mil.ae

+ 971 50 8273934

ABU DHABI CUP:

TROPHY ABU DHABI CUP 2007:

AD:

3 WEEK:

3 week !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

abudhabi@emiratesjiu-jitsu.com

+971 50 8273934

CARLOS SANTOS:

CARLOS SANTOS

ABU DHABI BJJ CUP

ORGINEZE EVENT

carlaosantos@hotmail.com

PRESIDENT:

H.E. MOHAMMED BIN THALOUB AL DERIE

PRESIDENT OF THE

EMIRATES JIU-JITSU TEAM

BOARD MENBERS

ABU DHABI CUP RULES:

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL JIU-JITSU CUP 2007
RULES:
COMPETITION NED USE KIMONO (GI) WHITE OR BLUE.
Matches

The competition will be single elimination.

Ways to win: Submissions ( verbal or by tapping ) conciously submitting, Referee stoppage by any of the following ( Excessive Bleeding, Doctor Stopagge , Feels that the competitor cannot continue the match ) Competitors coach or corner throws in a towel or signal the referee to stop the match , referee decision ( its is final and will not be reversed ), Disqualification, Forfeit, No show.

2 points
Complete sweep (and come over from bottom)
Any technique to turn the fight
Perfect throw ("mate" in Judo)
Takedown
Knee in opponent's stomach for 3 seconds

3 points
Pass guard and clearly end chest-to-chest

4 points
Mount opponent
Take the back, using secure hooks with feet

"Advantage"
Advantages determine winner when points are even.

Any take down without technique
Any attempt of choke, lock, or near submission
Reversal of fight without technique
Person with more aggressive stance (offensive fighter)
FIGHT TIME:

QUALIFICATION = 5 MIN
FINALS = 6 MIN
FEES:

10.00 US$ DOLLARS

All competitors that register will receive a free event t-shirt

FIRST PLACE RECIVE 1400 US$ DOLLARS

SECOND PLACE RECIVE 600 US$ DOLLARS

ABU DHABI CUP T-SHIRT P:

ABU DHABI JIU-JITSU CUP 2007

PLAYERS T-SHIRT!

ABU DHABI CUP T-SHIRT S:

ABU DHABI JIU-JITSU CUP 2007

STAFF T-SHIRT !

BEGINNERS:

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL
JIU-JITSU CUP 2007
FOR BEGINNERS !!!

INNOVATIONS:
NEW CATEGORY (B6)
HAVE JUST CLOSED ONLY FOR ABU DHABI CUP 2 CATEGORIES FOR BEGINNERS
THE NEW CATEGORY WILL BE TO GIVE MORE MOTIVATION FOR THE BEGINNERS, IT WILL BE 2 CATEGORIES:
UNDER 70 KG AND ABOVE 70 KG.
ALONE PARTICIPATION FOR:
WHITE STRIPS
JUST TIE 6 MONTHS OF TRAININGS
ABOVE 16 YEARS
CHAMPION RECEIVES 300 DOLLARS
registration now:
abudhabi@emiratesjiu-jitsu.com
emiratesbjj@hotmail.com
+97150 8273934

ABU DHABI CUP SPONSORS:

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL BRAZILIAN

JIU-JITSU CUP OFFICIAL SPONSORS:
11 & 12 MAY 2007, ABU DHABI - U.A.E

LOCATION MAP:

ABU DHABI CUP LOCATION MAP

ABU DHABI CUP 2007:

EMIRATES TEAM

would like to invite you for the

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CUP,

11 & 12 MAY 2007
The tournament will be Jiu Jitsu.

we will have beginner(WHITE BELT UNDER 70KG AND OVER 70KG)

and advanced categories (WHITE, BLUE AND PURPLE BELTS)

-63KG, -69KG, -75KG, -81KG, -87KG, -93KG, -99KG, +99GK AND ABSOLUT !

THE WINNER FOR BEGINNER 300 US DOLARS

THE WINNER FOR ADVANCED 1400 US$ AND SECOND 600 US$

JIU JITSU
The rules for Jiu Jitsu are the official rules of the IBJJF, INTERNATIONAL

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FEDERATION (www.ibjjf.org )

location: ARMED FORCES OFFICERS CLUB- ABU DHABI
CARLOS SANTOS
EMIRATES TEAM
www.emiratesone.blogspot.com

INNOVATIONS:
NEW CATEGORY (B6)
HAVE JUST CLOSED ONLY FOR ABU DHABI CUP 2

CATEGORIES FOR BEGINNERS
THE NEW CATEGORY WILL BE TO GIVE MORE

MOTIVATION FOR THE BEGINNERS, IT WILL BE 2 CATEGORIES:

TIE 70 KG AND ABOVE 70 KG.
ALONE PARTICIPATION FOR:
WHITE STRIPS
JUST TIE 6 MONTHS OF TRAININGS
ABOVE 16 YEARS
CHAMPION RECEIVES 300 DOLLARS
registration now:
abudhabi@emiratesjiu-jitsu.com
emiratesbjj@hotmail.com
+97150 8273934