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82.6% of PC threats in the UAE are Malware: Microsoft report

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Shijaz Abdulla

As per the latest report published by Microsoft, based on feedback from the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT). The MSRT is usually executed as part of Windows Update and currently has a user base of 500+ million computers worldwide running … Continue reading →

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Windows phone @ Yas Marina Circuit

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Shijaz Abdulla

Tickets start at AED 50 and more information can be found at www.yasmarinacircuit.ae

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HCT Farewell

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Shijaz Abdulla

February 13, 2009 Yesterday, Feb 12, was my last day at the Higher Colleges of Technology. The ITS team arranged a splendid farewell ceremony. Here are the pictures: View Full Album It was my pleasure working with the team @HCT … Continue reading →

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Lost in the desert – with a GPS!

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Shijaz Abdulla

My friend Sumaidh and I decided to visit the Liwa Oasis area in the Western region of Abu Dhabi emirate. This was unfamiliar territory for me, although I knew that it is towards the border with Saudi Arabia. However, since … Continue reading →

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Struck by lightning… twice!

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Shijaz Abdulla

Talk about computer systems gone completely crazy. I recently brought one of my relatives here on a visit visa. Getting the visa issued, by itself is a fairly complex job involving a lot of legwork. As per the local law, … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Shijaz Abdulla

I know this is beginning to look like a travel blog – but with the 13 days of holiday that I got for National Day and Eid Al Adha – I’ve got nothing else to do but go places! In … Continue reading →

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