The UAE has witnessed an impressive 79.7% increase of online users since 2000. Since December 2000, the amount of online users in the Emirates has risen from 730,000 to 1,321,000 noted in September 2007. That means 33.2% of the population is reaping the benefits of logging on*. To meet the demands of online activity, leading publishers, Explorer Publishing has recently launched their new community portal that will offer valuable and practical residents' info covering topics on relocating, living and working, exploring, getting active, shopping and going out in your city.

Derrick Pereira, Digital Content Manager, Explorer Publishing comments: "It's an exciting time to be involved in online projects. The growth of UAE's online community is part of a global trend of users who are looking towards the internet, not just as a means to chat or send email, but as an essential resource to find solutions to everyday issues. Our new and improved website is testament to that fact and aims to be the foremost community portal for residents in the UAE, and across the world."

Alistair MacKenzie, Publisher, Explorer Publishing adds: "We are constantly developing new and innovative ideas and Explorerpublishing.com aims to be the foremost online resource for residents spanning four unique sections. These comprise essential residents’ info, a community portal, editorial and photo features as well as a product overview section."

Founded in Dubai in 1995, Explorer Publishing started life as a one-man show. As a recently arrived expatriate to Dubai, MD Alistair MacKenzie set out to answer all the questions he had about moving, living and working in a new country. Since then, Explorer has vastly expanded its horizons, with numerous guides including Explorer Residents’ Guides, Mini Visitors’ Guides, Mini Maps and a range of lifestyle publications. Currently covering Dubai and the GCC area, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, New York and Sydney, Explorer Publishing has firm plans for expansion from early 2008.



For more information, log on to www.explorerpublishing.com

For press information please contact Annabel Clough at annabel@explorerpublishing.com or call +971 4 340 8805.

*www.internetworldstats.com