We're hosting a two-day beginners course for the Arudino, over the weekend. 22nd and 23rd of March, 2013; right here in Dubai, UAE
Sign up, show up, learn, ask questions, and finally walk away with your own arduino starter pack to do with as you please.
http://www.brainlab360.com/events/arduino-101/ Contact info in the link provided.
Note: limited spacing, so its purely first come first serve!
Cheers!