Natasha Jasmin Dury (NJD)

Every week I get something from Natasha that makes me laugh so I have decided to compile a note called classic phrases from Natasha Dury which will be updated as she grows:

In the car:
NJD: Mama, I need the latest Hanna Montana CD
Sherry: Who is Hanna Montana?
NJD: Are you seriously telling me you don’t know Hanna Montana?
Sherry: Well who is she?
NJD: Mama, sometimes I wonder what’s up in your noggin’
Sherry: WHAT????

Eric: But you told me this is what you wanted…
NJD: Dad, I am a woman…I am allowed to change my mind

In bed:
NJD: Mama please get up…why is it so difficult to get you up?
Sherry: Oh get away…I need 10 more minutes
NJD: OK…its now 7.30 mama…I have to go to summer camp…WAKE UP
Sherry: Get away….I need to sleep more
NJD: Why do I have the most difficult job in this house?

Sherry: Ok babe…I need to go now and you need to sleep – it’s late
NJD: Why do you have to go?
Sherry: I am going to watch TV for a bit
NJD: Are you going to watch the car show again
Sherry: yes…
NJD: Why am I not surprised
Sherry: What do you mean?
NJD: Well there seems to be no TV rules for adults…you always have excuses to watch TV!

Sherry: Have you finished your vanilla ice-cream?
NJD: Oh yeah….,.. it just hit the spot!

NJD: You really need to get upstairs mama…its time for a cuddle
Sherry: Oh…just give me 2 minutes
NJD: Really mum…your 2 minutes is 10 minutes…get away!
Sherry: Sorry darling, but mama is surgically attached to her computer
NJD: uuurrghh…why…Oh why do I even bother?

Sherry: OK Tash, buckle up. We will do a bit of dune bashing to get into Dubai
NJD: OK …as long as you promise to slow down near speed cameras and speed bumps
Sherry: What are you…my mother?
NJD: Sometimes it feels like that.
OUCH!

NJD: I am mad about chocolate..
Sherry: It does not mean you can finish the whole lot
NJD: I may be mad but not as mad as you.

Dubai-based MTE Studios, a consultancy firm specializing in themed architecture and interactive exhibitions, well known for their turnkey themed projects and world-class installations in science centres and museum galleries worldwide, announce the appointment of Bryan Avison as General Manager.

Bryan, a British national and a chartered civil engineer with professional registrations in both the UK and Canada, has more than twenty-five years of experience in the management, design and construction of large scale mixed use and experience centre projects throughout the Middle East, UK and Canada. His professional experience is gained by working for multi disciplinary Canadian, British and US based consulting engineers and UAE property developers.

He will be leading a strong team of creative professionals including animatronic designers, architects, artists and researchers who will be working together to imagine, plan and achieve to create environments and exhibits that are stimulating and relevant. Bryan’s role within MTE also includes management of all technical and support staff within the Dubai office, acting as Project Director for all major projects and ensuring that MTE quality procedures are implemented on all projects.

Speaking of the appointment MTE Studios CEO, Ludo Verheyen, said: “We are delighted to welcome Bryan on board; he is a great asset to our team and will play a pivotal role in the success of MTE Studios. The experience he has gained in his previous appointments and his proven track record provides added value to the management team of MTE Studios”.

Bryan’s engineering background makes him particularly well qualified to ensure that MTE designs are coordinated with other engineering disciplines. He earlier worked for “The Pearls of Arabia” interactive experience centre concept proposal, developed by MTE Studios for DMCC. His vast experience in interior design to architecture and engineering will help the team to grow and continue to build on their success to date.

Commenting on his new appointment, Bryan said: “I am looking forward to leading our multi-disciplinary team and contributing significantly to the growth of MTE Studios. I intend to maximize my past experience in the real estate industry of the Middle East region to further build on our current success”.

With an emphasis on design, MTE Studios combines creativity and innovation with the broad fields of architecture, art and education enabling it to translate the client’s requirements into inspiring and tangible concepts and storyboards, followed by design development, documentation, project management and art direction. MTE Studios is well-known as the lead consultant for the themed Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and for their original concept work for Dubailand as well as their world-class installations in science centres and museum galleries worldwide. The firm has a portfolio of clients that include Nakheel, Dubailand, Saudi Aramco (King Abdullah University for Science & Technology).

– ENDS –

Press release issued on behalf of MTE Studios FZ LLC. For further information, please contact Shereen Shabnam on 0507690087/0504828177 or shereen@mtestudios.com/ info@mtestudios.com

Media Information

MTE Studios is a specialized consultancy firm focused on themed architecture and interactive learning experiences. The firm designs, prototypes and manufactures inspiring interactive exhibits for science centers, museums, shopping malls and corporate environments.

MTE Studios translates unique residential, commercial, educational and leisure projects into stimulating lifescapes. Its scope of services ranges from creating a storyline, concept and detail design, documentation, project management and art direction during construction. MTE’s portfolio of completed projects include museums, shopping malls, theme parks, FEC’s and residential developments.

With offices in Dubai, UAE and Cape Town, South Africa, MTE Studios has an interdisciplinary team of over 50 specialists, including architects, art directors, artists, engineers and interactive designers from over 12 countries. Visit http://www.mtestudios.com for more information