2008–09 IRB Sevens World Series normal 16 teams) was spread out over a three-day period. The series' tournaments are identical to 2007–2008 and span the globe: The 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens was not a part of the 2008-09 series. Unlike the 2005 edition held in Hong Kong, the 2009 edition did not replace one of the 2008-09 series events. The World Cup was held in Dubai from March 5–7, 2009 and won by Wales. Prior to the season, the IRB announced the 12 "core teams" that would receive guaranteed berths in each event in the 2008–09 series: The one new core team was the
Dubai International Jazz Festival Dubai International Jazz Festival The Dubai International Jazz Festival is an annual music festival which is held in February and takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2011 Dubai International Jazz Festival was held between the 16th and 24 February 2011 at Dubai Media City and featured the following performers: February 16, 2011 Mica Paris, Alison Moyet, Jools Holland February 17, 2011 Mindi Abair & Peter White, Macy Gray, Lifehouse February 18, 2011 Jessy J, Joshua Radin, Train The 2012 Dubai International Jazz Festival was held between the 16th and 24 February 2012 at the Festival Park at the