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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: had restored locally. There are said to hen the Brazilian football be twelve Malzonis still in existence team first won the World worldwide. This DKW GT Malzoni, Cup in 1958, South the only one of its kind in Europe, is

America’s largest and most populous now one of the highlights at the country was at the dawning of a new special exhibition Ordem & era. Football star Pelé rocketed to Progresso DKW VEMAG and the fame, the architect Oscar Niemeyer new dawn in Brazil.The DKW GT designed the new capital city Brasilia Malzoni is regarded as something of as a modern utopia, and the bossa a Blue Mauritius” by DKW nova sound spread all over the world enthusiasts. In the exhibition it is f r o m t h e Copacabana. How Auto Union GmbH from Ingols tadt accompanied this new dawn with its D K W c a r s i s illustrated in the l a t e s t s p e c i a l exhibition at the A u d i m u s e u m mobile: Ordem & Progresso DKW VEMAG and the flanked by two other Brazilian new dawn in Brazil” (open until DKWs that are owned by Audi September 21, 2014).Order and Tradition: the DKW Belcar, one of Progress” is the official motto of the last DKWs ever to be built, and Brazil.Did you know that DKW the in-house model DKW Fissore, models were also built in Brazil? along with other historic motor That DKW was the car of the vehicles. As long ago as the 1930s, Brazilian middle class in the 1960s, Auto Union models were on sale in and is still highly regarded today as Rio and São Paulo. Auto Union the only Brazilian brand? That Pelé Brasil Ltda. in Rio de Janeiro, which won the World Cup at 17, but only imported Auto Union products, was took his driving test at 18 in a DKW? the first to move into the market in That motor racing legend Emerson November 1935. Models of the Auto Fittipaldi wrote off his parents’ Union brand Wanderer were also DKW at the age of 12 while on a very much in demand at the time. A family outing, before going on to win Wanderer W 24 is on display in the the first motor racing triumph of his museum mobile, along with cars illustrious career in 1966 in a DKW from the twilight years of the DKW GT Malzoni? That when Brasilia in Brazil (1967), when Auto Union was built, at first only DKWs were was taken over by Volkswagen. The allowed to operate as taxis? Or that DKW GT Malzoni was succeeded by the last DKW car was built not by the DKW Puma GT and then the VW Auto Union in Ingolstadt, but in Puma in 1968. Audi Tradition is also 1967 at VEMAG in São Paulo? The showing later VW models made for exhibition addresses these and many t h e B r a z i l i a n m a r k e t , t h e other questions about DKW in Volkswagen EA 97 and the Brazil.The car played an important Volkswagen SP2.Brazilian lifestyle, role in taking Brazil along the path to the creativity of the new dawn but

prosperity. Most cars were imported also its failures are evoked by three from the USA, but also from particular productions in the Germany. Volkswagen supplied the museum mobile. A pavilion with Beetle, and Auto Union the parts for light boxes records the bold plan of local assembly of the DKW F91 the government led by President Universal in Brazil. Soon Veículos e Juscelino Kubitschek to build the Máquinas Agrícolas S.A., or new capital Brasi l ia at the VEMAG for short, was building geographical centre of the country as DKW cars from scratch in São Paulo. an example of modern urbanism. The models went by the names of Visitors to the exhibition can listen to Candango, Belcar and Vemaguet, the samba and bossa nova in two and sold well. By the mid-1960s sound chairs.O jogo bonito the VEMAG was the third-biggest beautiful game, in other words player in the Brazilian car market. football, also features large in the 109,343 DKWs were delivered in exhibition: on one video wall visitors total. VEMAG even created its very can watch Pelé’s greatest moments own model, combining German during his three World Cup titles, and technology with Italian design: the another one shows footage of the DKW Fissore.Genaro Rino Malzoni eleven best goals by the Brazilian provided a touch of Brazilian World Cup team of 1982. That line-exoticism. Taking the shortened up, with all the footballing artistry of chassis of a DKW as his basis, this Sócrates, Zico and Falcão, is plantation owner and car enthusiast regarded as one of the most creative designed a snappy sports car the ever to have taken to the pitch, even DKW GT Malzoni. Only 35 were though it did not progress beyond the ever built, including the specially second round.The present-day assembled motor sport models.In company AUDI AG built the Audi 2007 Audi Tradition established A3 at São José dos Pinhais, near contact with the lively Brazilian Curitiba, from 1999 to 2006. Audi DKW scene and was able to locate a will resume car production there in specimen of this rare car, which it 2015.

WBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: production company with more than

ondon Business School has 6,000 employees, will work with announced it will deliver its London Business School to nurture globally renowned Executive PDO’s leadership and talent to

Education programmes to leaders in b e c o m e h i g h - p e r f o r m a n c e the finance and energy sectors individuals and champions of working in two of Oman’s major innovation.Shabir Hussain, Talent companies.Petroleum Development Management, Omanisation and Oman (PDO) and the National Bank Recruitment Manager at PDO, of Oman (NBO) have enlisted said:We value our partnership with London Business School to deliver London Business School, which executive education and leadership complements the leadersh ip development to their mid to senior curriculum we offer to our staff at leaders.The School will continue to PDO. Leadership development is deliver its ‘Essentials of Leadership’ very important to us to ensure we open programme to PDO, whilst build the right leadership competence NBO will collaborate with London we need for the future.The custom Business School on a custom programme with National Bank of E x e c u t i v e E d u c a t i o n Oman (NBO), which currently has 54 programme.The programmes will see branches across the Sultanate, will London Business School’s world- address the key needs of the class faculty deliver the intensive organisa t ion and del iver an courses in London and Muscat which i n n o v a t i v e p r o g r a m m e t h a t examine the challenges and successes specifically addresses NBO’s l e a d e r s f a c e i n d a y - t o - d a y objectives.The intensive programme management.Rahul Dhadphale, focuses on helping delegates to Regional Director – Middle East at understand their current leadership L o n d o n B u s i n e s s S c h o o l , strengths and opportunities whilst said:London Business School’s providing guidance on how to lead partnerships with PDO and NBO with confidence and certainty.The shine a light on Oman’s enormous School, which is regularly ranked talent resource and its ambition to amongst the best business schools in build its leadership pipeline. We are the world, is already an established looking forward to working together name in business education in the towards fostering a new generation of Middle East, having set up a centre in business leaders that will continue to Dubai seven years ago and is working propel the Sultanate along impressive with several of the largest companies growth in the energy and financial in the region.The programmes will be spheres.The partnership with NBO, taught by the School’s world-leading together with our partnership with academics, including Professors in PDO which began four years ago, Organisational Behaviour Madan will solidify London Business Pillutla, Nigel Nicholson, Dan Cable School’s presence in the Middle East and Randall Peterson; Associate and continue the work we have Professor o f Organ i sa t iona l undertaken over a number of years Behaviour, Niro Sivanathan and now with several of Oman’s leading Adjunct Professor of Strategy and companies.PDO, an exploration and Entrepreneurship, Marcus Alexander.

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AUDI MUSEUM MOBILE PRESENTS:

DKW VEMAG AND THE NEW DAWN IN

BRAZIL?Ordem & Progresso: new special exhibition

at the Audi museum mobile •Audi Tradition documents the Company’s

history in the host country of the 2014 World Cup

•The DKW brought two-stroke mobility to the country of football and the bossa nova By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman

DNOC Distribution Global of ADNOC Distribution Global Company (ADGC) today Company, said: "Saudi Arabia is one of signed a franchise agreement the most significant and strategic

with Saudi-based Al Olalibi Group, markets in the region. We are pleased pioneers in the distribution and to enter the Saudi market through our transportation of petroleum products association with the Al Olalibi Group. in Saudi Arabia.The first phase of the The partnership reaffirms ADNOC 15-year franchise agreement entails Distribution Global Company’s operating 20 service stations across key locations in Riyadh, Makkah and Al Madina in Saudi Arabia under the trademark and brand name of ADNOC Distribution G l o b a l C o m p a n y. T h e agreement also mandates ADNOC Distribution Global Company to provide technical and engineering consultancy towards the construction, operation and management for the new service stations.

leadership role in petroleum products ADGC will additionally offer Al

supplies and validates customer Olaibi its expertise in retail, training,

confidence in our products and marketing and customer services.The

services. This agreement also marks a agreement was signed between His

positive step in our efforts to Excellency Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri,

strengthen cooperation among our Chairman of ADNOC Distribution

companies working in the area of Global Company, and Eid Abdul Hadi

petroleum product distribution and Al Olalibi, General Manager, Al

service station management in Saudi Olalibi Service Station Operation and

Arabia.Eid Abdul Hadi Al Olalibi, M a n a g e m e n t C o m p a n y . T h e

General Manager, Al Olalibi Service agreement comes within the context of

Station Operation and Management promoting s t ronger economic

Company, said:ADNOC Distribution cooperation between the UAE and

Global Company holds proven market Saudi Arabia, and stems from the

experience in the management and strategic vision of the leadership in the

operation of service stations that are on two countries. More specifically, it

par with global standards. This alliance articulates ADNOC Distribution

will enhance the reputation of our high Global Company’s strategic plan to

quality services across key locations in expand its service station network and

Saudi Arabia. We are keen to develop enhance its technical expertise beyond

and expand this partnership in the the UAE. In addition to validating the

c o u n t r y t h r o u g h e n d o r s i n g quality and excellence of ADNOC

international best practices in trade, Distribution Global Company’s

service security, health and safety.As products and services locally and

part of its ambitious expansion internationally, the agreement further

strategy, ADNOC Distribution Global establishes the company as a

Company seeks to leverage its unique progressive entity that pioneers joint

capabilities and expertise in operating development projects with regional

service stations towards growing its industry players.His Excellency

regional and global footprint.

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ADNOC DISTRIBUTION GLOBAL

COMPANY SIGNS FRANCHISE

AGREEMENT WITH AL OLALIBI GROUP

TO OPERATE SERVICE STATIONS IN

SAUDI ARABIAPhase-I Mandates ADGC to Operate 20 Service Stations in Riyadh, Makkah and Al Madinah by

2016

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

Hosting DataFort (eHDF), the region’s leading managed h o s t i n g a n d c l o u d

infrastructure services provider and a member of TECOM Investments, recently hosted a seminar on ‘Transforming IT with Private Cloud infrastructure services’. The seminar highlighted the latest cloud computing trends and the key benefits of shifting to the Private Cloud.Held in Dubai Internet City, the event brought together C-suite executives from eHDF’s existing customer database as well as potential customers from renowned companies based in the Middle East.The seminar outlined the benefits of private cloud in improving operational efficiency, reducing overall costs and providing business f lexibi l i ty. I t a lso organizations are keen to leverage highlighted global and regional the benefits of private cloud growth in the acceptance of private services. We aim to continue these cloud services that are enabling initiatives to help customers companies to gain multiple strategic, understand new-age solutions and f i n a n c i a l a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t h e i r p o s i t i v e i m p a c t o n benefits.The three hour seminar businesses.Over the last year, eHDF covered some very interesting has seen a 75 percent increase in results from global surveys, demand for cloud services and has including the growth of cloud i m p l e m e n t e d a n u m b e r o f services in the UAE which is comprehensive cloud solutions for expected to be around 40 percent. i t s c l i e n t s . e H D F o f f e r s eHDF also conducted a survey I n f r a s t r u c t u r e - a s - a - S e r v i c e which indicated that 41 percent plan consisting of a virtual data centre to invest in Hosted Private Cloud that allows usage of software, services in 2014, 31 percent in hardware and information resources Disaster Recovery solutions and 21 on a pay as you go Cloud model.With percent in fully managed hosting world-class data centres, resilient services.Yasser Zeineldin, CEO, and scalable infrastructure and eHosting DataFort, said:The r o u n d - t h e - c l o c k m a n a g e d overwhelming response from senior operations, eHosting DataFort has management and IT professionals established itself as a market leader clearly indicates that there is a in the field of managed hosting, significant interest in the market for Disaster Recovery and cloud cloud services and a number of infrastructure services.

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EHOSTING DATAFORT NOTICES

RESURGENCE IN PRIVATE CLOUD41% attendees showed interest to invest in

Hosted Private Cloud solutions at eHDF conference


he Mohamed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program (MBRSLP) celebrates winning a top level

international award for the use of Internet and Communicat ions Technology (ICT) to advance society at the World Summit on Information Society WSIS+10 High Level Event. This year, the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland from June 10-13. The MBRSLP brings major acclaim to the UAE with the honor of compete in world markets,added H.E. gaining international recognition for Mohammed Al Geyath.The MBRSLP their efforts after only the first year of was awarded the ‘Capacity Building’ the program’s implementation.WSIS category of the WSIS Project Prize for is carried out with the aim to its role in promoting the use of ICT in implement the development goals set public schools and in building a

by the United communication N a t i o n s and information G e n e r a l infrastructure in A s s e m b l y t h e U A E . R e s o l u t i o n Furthermore, the 60/252 and the p r i z e United Nations highlighted the Group on the achievements of I n f o r m a t i o n the MBRSLP in S o c i e t y t r a i n i n g (UNGIS). The t e a c h e r s , aim of WSIS is c u r r i c u l u m

to act as a platform for multiple development, improving access to stakeholders including government, information and knowledge and private and civil society actors, to raising the level of ICT literacy collaborate and carry out development amongst students to encourage efforts in their respective countries. innovation and lifelong learning. The 2014 WSIS Project Prize selected Empowering vulnerable groups and only 18 winning projects, the girls in particular is another mandate of MBRSLP being one of those winners, this award that the MBRSLP has from over 150 projects from more than embodied, while it implements its 40 countries. The extensive four-phase program in female and male public se lec t ion process inc ludes a schools alike and to students of all nomination process as well as a public levels of excellence including those voting phase.Participating in the d e a l i n g w i t h v a r i o u s WSIS+10 High Level Event has given disabilities.Moving forward from the MBRSLP a permanent seat in WSIS and the award, the MBRSLP is global discussions on promoting smart eager to continue its hard work to learning and raising the quality of implement its multiple phased, education, while building valuable incremental strategy, which has now partnerships that will help us achieve reached 123 public schools and 11,402 our overall mission of offering a students to include all of UAE’s public world-class education in the UAE, schools by the year 2019.The n o t e d H . E . M o h a m m e d A l MBRSLP will be included in the WSIS Geyath.Winning the WSIS Project S tocktaking: Success S tor ies Prize was an essential step in 2014,solidifying its place as an val idat ing our model to our internationally recognised case study stakeholders and partners, helping us and proven model on ICT learning, to secure the support and collective originating in the UAE and is both participation we need to build a sustainable and replicable. generation that can successfully

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MOHAMED BIN RASHID SMART

LEARNING PROGRAM WINS A TOP LEVEL

AWARD AT THE WORLD SUMMIT ON THE

INFORMATION SOCIETY WSIS+10 HIGH

LEVEL EVENTMajor international recognition for the UAE in

Geneva, Switzerland


UCTAC’s ever popular kids’ art camp is returning to help kids aged 6 -11 stay cool over the summer while taking part in a range of fun art and craft activities. This year, the theme of the camp will be healthy eating, so

camp members will make a range of arts and crafts to help educate them about the benefits of a good diet and how healthy food can be both tasty and good for them. As well as arty activities including making healthy food wall planners & wholemeal pasta collages kids will also have the chance to try out yoga and learn about sustainability with help from the Change Initiative.Kids will have fun and make new friends, all while receiving expert tuition from DUCTAC’s professional art tutors. The camp is priced from 900 AED for one week, including all materials and a free art camp t-shirt.Call DUCTAC’s Arts Reception on 04 341 4777 for bookings or more details.InformationDUCTAC Kids’ Summer Art Camp29th June – 24th July Sunday – Thursday 10am – 1.30pmAges 6-12 yearsAED 900 (one week)AED 1600 (two weeks)AED 2400 (three weeks)AED 3200 (four weeks)

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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!DUCTAC’S

POPULAR ART SUMMER CAMP RETURNS

WITH A HEALTHY EATING THEME

LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL

APPOINTED BY OMAN-BASED

CORPORATIONS TO DEVELOP

SULTANATE’S ENERGY AND FINANCE

LEADERSExecutive Education programmes with

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and National Bank of Oman (NBO) will

significantly enhance Oman’s talent pipeline


andmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, held a live

demonstration of select recipes from its Healthy Iftar Recipe’s Cookbook, the latest addition to the Group’s activities under the Beat Diabetes initiative. The event was hosted at Balance Café, the Group's specialty café in Oasis Centre.Chef Sumeet Garg, Executive Chef at Balance Café, engaged participants in an interactive cooking session, crafting

cuisines.Healthy Iftar Recipe’s classic delicacies with a healthy Cookbook has been compiled under twist. The session also witnessed an L a n d m a r k G r o u p ’ s ‘ E a t exchange of ideas for putting Healthy’banner, a programme that is together wholesome meals, featuring used to encourage people to adopt different cuisines that can be savored healthy dietary practices. Healthy during iftar or suhour during the holy I f t a r month of Ramadan.The Healthy Iftar Recipe’s Recipe’s Cookbook is an e-book that Cookboowill be launched on Friday, June 27, k ’ s in English and Arabic. Emphasizing dedicated the need to follow a healthy diet

through the holy month, the book Facebook details over 50 recipes for soups and page will take the message a step salads, starters, main courses and further by hosting competitions accompaniments, as well as desserts across the GCC, with winners from Arabic, Indian and Continental awarded Home Centre vouchers.

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LANDMARK GROUP HOSTS LIVE

COOKING DEMONSTRATION FROM ITS

HEALTHY IFTAR RECIPE’S COOKBOOK


t all began nearly 11 years ago, when an adman who became an hotelier discovered a unique

opportunity in the market and simply could not resist going back to his roots.I have an allergy with the words ‘creative agency’ and blame the advertising industry for being lethargic in its vocabulary. Agencies

biggest advantage has been our in-depth knowledge of how the travel industry works. How people consume travel, book hotels, what they seek and what their aspirations are. We study key feeder market dynamics, gaining insights on new customer behaviour trends, we u n d e r s t a n d s e g m e n t a t i o n , seasonalities and channel marketing tool. We speak about trade e n g a g e m e n t a n d r e v e n u e optimisation as much as we love

have evolved over the past 50 years working on creative propositions” and we need to articulate our value says Manav Fernandez, the Chief proposition far more succinctly” Operating Officer of Insignia.Our says Gaurav Sinha, the Founder & founder is an ex-hotelier and that CEO of Insignia.Insignia is proud to gave us the launch pad to create our have created a strong niche for itself own niche. Today we have an over the years, as a multi- enviable reputation and work with disciplinary creative agency that clients from New York to Sydney specialises in destination marketing, and everywhere in between. We just luxury travel and hospitality. produced a beautiful brand film for Insignia’s unique insights on what the Viceroy New York, we have makes travel happen and how to multiple projects underway in UK, promote destinations to travellers, Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean and whether its hotels, resorts, leisure Asia. The exciting part of all this is parks, countries or even restaurants that we have realised that the world is and bars this is where Insignia claims truly flat. With technology and its fame.We are a ‘brand enrichment accessibility at its best, we can work company’ that uses design, media with clients anywhere, in fact, our and technology to enrich brand recent foray in New York used a film experiences. We work with our crew from LA and music was clients from inception to success, p r o d u c e d i n D u b l i n ” a d d s from discovering their enduring Fernandez.Insignia has quite essence to authoring and conveying cleverly re-engineered its service their message to their customers. We proposition. As a fully-integrated conceive new brands on behalf of agency, clients can benefit from our clients, inject authentic brand strategy, design, public ideologies and then take them to relations, media buying and even market. We design, develop and travel representation, all under one deploy all brand touch points, from roof.With a team of nearly 60 from operational, sales and marketing over 17 different countries, the collateral, digital marketing assets agency has a truly international which include microsites, apps and perspective on the world. It has social dialogue tools and branded successfully grown year on year and content.” states Sinha with a clear generated in excess of US$ 20 passion for his agency.Insignia million in billings in the past three believes there are no USPs when it years alone.We are in the business of comes to destination marketing, removing complex i t i es . We instead it’s about the enduring understand the challenges hoteliers essence of a place that needs to be and restaurateurs’ face both on a discovered and once that value strategic and operational level. We distillation is complete then the real are a hybrid agency, with core work can begin. The Agency was strategic consultancy services and a retained by Dubai Tourism two years multi-disciplinary studio that knows ago and currently also offers its how to transcend media platforms services to some of the world’s most and enrich guest experiences. We revered travel and hospitality brands also provide other non-traditional including Emirates Group, Burj Al services, like creating art for hotels. Arab (the world’s luxurious hotel), We recently designed, produced and Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, installed over 1,200 pieces of art at Kempinski Hotels, Waldorf Astoria, the Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, Armani Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Kenya. Our hospitality solutions Starwood’s Le Meridien Hotels, division produces bespoke leather Sofitel Hotels, Maybourne Hotel menus, guest compendiums, coffee-Group, Viceroy Hotels, Rixos, table books and other touch points” Anantara and many more.The says Sinha.The founders of Insignia agency has assisted in the launch of also launched Harmony House, a 24 hotels in 14 different countries day-shelter for destitute children in and currently works with over 70 India and provide 500 children with hotels across 20 countries, 120 free education, food, clothing and restaurants and bars and 30 leisure medical care.and lifestyle destinations.Our

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DUBAI-BORN AGENCY CREATES A

UNIQUE NICHE FOR ITSELFInsignia is a creative-led agency, which

specialises in making people fall in love with places, instead of products

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: occasion of the announcement, Mike ony Music Entertainment Fairburn, GM Sony Music Middle Middle East and PepsiCo East said, “It’s been a roller coaster Middle East & Africa today ride for the Young Pharoz who we are

announced details of the upcoming proud to say now have a great single ‘Yalla beena ne3eesh’; a hit commercial single and video. On song recorded by Young Pharoz, one behalf of Sony Music I would like to of the hottest young hip hop bands in thank the band for their energy, Pepsi Egypt and finalists from XFactor for their vision and unwavering Arabia season one.Also recorded as commitment to young musical talent, an English single called ‘Flying the and all of the many partners that have Flag’, ‘Yalla beena ne3eesh’ was helped bring the project together. We w r i t t e n b y S o n y M u s i c are looking forward to a hit this Entertainment Middle East in summer!The video for ‘Yalla beena collaboration with Young Pharoz, n e 3 e e s h ’ w i l l b e s t r e a m e d and recorded by the band in their exclusively on the Pepsi Arabia TV home city of Cairo with international channel from June 12th, before being Sony producers and regional made available across iTunes Middle lyricists. The exclusive video that East, Anghami, Hungama and all accompanies the single was shot in digital/mobile platforms from June one of Dubai’s most authentic 16h. A series of exclusive behind-the-cultural areas Bastikiya, and will scenes clips and documentary videos feature the band, dancers and some will also be released providing fans unique graphic animations in a with a unique insight into the making c e l e b r a t i o n o f m u s i c a n d of the video and the bands journey to football.With a long history of date.supporting established and emerging artists, music and entertainment lie at the core of Pepsi’s brand DNA. It was important for us to create Pepsi Boot Camp, a program which selected the Young Pharaohs among other emerging artists, to provide them with the tools to achieve even greater success as artists. The partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Middle East has achieved this; providing one of Egypt’s most exciting young bands with a platform to showcase their undoubted talents”, said PepsiCo’s Chief Marketing Officer for the Middle East & Africa, Carla Hassan.Speaking on the

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YOUNG PHAROZ’ ‘YALLA BEENA

NE3EESH’ TO STORM CHARTS THIS

SUMMER!-Egyptian stars release English and Arabic language single with Pepsi and Sony Music

ME.-Arabic single and music video to be streamed

exclusively by Pepsi on June 12th.-English and Arabic singles released on all digital and streaming platforms from June

16th

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: e x p e r t i s e w i t h o u r g l o b a l IBF and Accounting and partners,said Mr. Nizam.According Auditing Organization for to a paper presented by the BIBF at I s l a m i c F i n a n c i a l the UK-Bahrain Islamic Finance

Institutions (AAOIFI) hosted a Summit in April 2014, the total asset lively discussion on new Sharia valuation of the Islamic finance Standards and Bahrain’s position as sector reached an estimated USD a global leader in Islamic Finance on 1.35 trillion in 2012. The industry’s Wednesday (June 11) at the BIBF growth, which is around 15% per premises in Juffair.Panelists for the year, will create an estimated event included Mr. Khalid Hamad, 250,000 to one million professional Execu t ive Director – B a n k i n g Supervision a t t h e C e n t r a l B a n k o f Bahrain, Mr. K h a i r u l N i z a m , D e p u t y S e c r e t a r y General of A A O I F I , M r. H a n i

Islamic finance jobs worldwide by Redha, Head of Centre for Islamic

2020.The new AAOIFI standards Finance at BIBF, and Shaikh Esaam

were set in place to enhance Eshaq, BIBF faculty member and

standardisation and harmony in member of the Standards Auditing

accounting for Islamic financial Committee at AAOIFI.Discussions

transactions. Not only does this centred around the international

standardisation create trust and Islamic finance market, Bahrain’s

confidence in Islamic institutions position on the global playing field,

and the industry as a whole, but also and BIBF’s role in serving the

encourages trade and investment, growing demand for Islamic

benefiting the local, regional, and Finance professionals and its vision

global economy”, added Shaikh for spearheading the development of

Eshaq.To meet the rising demand the industry.Speaking at the event,

and help professionals gain a better Mr. Hamad noted,The Islamic

understanding of the new standards, finance industry has achieved

BIBF is conducting a training course critical mass and is now truly global.

from June 24 26. The course will The growth of the industry is

seeks to clarify the applications of expected to remain higher than other

the new standards in common segments of the global financial

Islamic banking tools, as well as sector, supported by very favourable

e x p l a i n i n g t h e i r l e g a l demographics. Bahrain is strongly

implications.BIBF boasts the most posit ioned at the forefront,

robust range of Islamic finance establishing world-class regulation

training and educational offerings in of Islamic financial services.In order

the world, and is the content provider to support the growth of the

of choice for global institutions, international Islamic finance

including professional associations industry, the standards development

and leading universities. As such, process must be robust and

BIBF continues to play a critical role a c c o m p a n i e d b y e f f e c t i v e

in the development of human consultation with the industry and

capacity for the Islamic finance esteemed Sharia scholars. With

industry, with a focus on a BIBF’s support , AAOIFI is

practitioner’s perspective that committed to developing and

enables Islamic financial institutions issuing high-quality standards, and

t o a c h i e v e t h e i r g r o w t h sharing this knowledge and

potential,said Mr. Redha.

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BIBF AND AAOIFI HIGHLIGHT NEW

GLOBAL ISLAMIC FINANCE STANDARDS

AND FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: of art and design. Later on with a ova Krishnan, former Miss degree in Interior Designing and a India-UAE, model, and successful modelling career; Nova actress today unveiled her found her true to calling to design

latest collection – Haya; under the clothes for men and women by label ‘Nova Krishnan.’ Inspired by Indian and Arabian designs; Haya offers western ready-to-wear collection as well as accessories for women.The new collection features theatrical and luxurious s t y l e a n d d e s i g n s ; empowering women to feel confident, sensual and exceptionally elegant. With a modern approach; the Haya line offers feminine detailing and includes m i n i m a l handwork/embroidery, beads/jewels, mirror work, variety of fabric and unique cuts. Simplicity remains at the core of the brands c o n c e p t , r e q u i r i n g minimum or no jewellery to enhance an outfit. Nova also sees a trend for fusion couture on the rise that creatively fuses traditional and modern designs to give a more bold and trendy

creating a perfect unison between wear. Part of the Haya line, Nova colors, texture and cuts. Encouraged showcased ‘Aza’ – a fusion saree, and supported by her parents and which is a hybrid of a long elegant family; she opened her studio in flowing skirt with pleats/end-piece Dubai in 2010.of saree and pants. Making Indian Her Label – Nova Krishnan (NK): wear more exotic and easy to wear NK offers customised and ready-to-for everyone; can be worn with a wear haute couture for women. NK bolero jacket or embroidered tube uses best luxury fabrics with refined top.Nova Krishnan, Couturier and details and colors giving a feel of owner said, Every woman wants to modern opulence. Every creations feel elegant and chic; Haya harmonizes delicately intricate hand collection visually expresses that e m b r o i d e r y, a n d d a z z l i n g with its unique designs and colours. craftsmanship fusing fabrics with All about defining your inner beads, sequins, pearls, crystals and persona, each ensemble offers that adding the right touch of glamour to complete exclusivity. Each piece every design produced. The creative artistically combines rich Indian and team fabricates a magical modern Middle Eastern design / tradition, vision of aesthetics to offer elegant giving a very bold and modern and sophisticated couture. The brand feel.The collection will be available believes in the 4 C's of Fashion – from at the boutique, located at Cut, Color, Creativity and Comfort, Warsan Tecom, Al Barsha, Dubai.based on which all designs are Her passion for designing started at conceptualized. an early age, as she loved every form

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uxury rose retailer, OnlyRoses is poised to set up shop in Saudi A r a b i a . T h e f r a n c h i s e

agreement , with BAS Global Investments will see the first

city.OnlyRoses already operates in the United Arab Emirates, with stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company‘s reputation for unusual and impressive arrangements made from premium Ecuadorian roses has proved popular

OnlyRoses store opening in Riyadh in the Middle East.Our Middle Eastern later this year.Owner Sabine Schmitt customers love opening their homes to

said,We are truly delighted to be visitors and our stunning Ecuadorian opening in Riyadh. We’ve been C las s i cRoses , and exc lus ive watching the Saudi market for some InfiniteRoses, fit with their concept of time and with BAS we have the perfect decoration which is always very partner to nurture and expand the floral elegant and luxurious.offering within this ever evolving

L By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: applications built upon a common racle is expanding its and open platform.Oracle also application-driven software intends to enable compatibility with defined networking (SDN) O p e n S t a c k N e u t r o n a n d

capabilities in Oracle Solaris 11.2 OpenDaylight SDN to allow with plans to integrate OpenDaylight customers to deploy applications in SDN. The integration is intended to highly available, secure and flexible allow customers to improve service Oracle Solaris virtual machine quality and take advantage of apps- instances.Since the release of Oracle to-disk SLAs through compatibility Solaris 11, over 5,000 customers with a wide range of SDN devices, have gone into production and many applications and services. It will also are deploying applications in Oracle allow them to use a common and open Solaris-based clouds. With the SDN platform with OpenStack to integration of OpenDaylight SDN manage Oracle Solaris-based clouds. and OpenStack in Oracle Solaris, Oracle has joined the OpenDaylight customers will be able to expand their Project as a Silver Member. The use of Oracle Solaris in new cloud O p e n D a y l i g h t P r o j e c t i s a deployments.With Oracle Solaris community-led and industry- 11.2 we are offering a highly supported open source platform to efficient, compliant, secure, open and advance SDN and Network Functions affordable cloud platform that is Virtualization (NFV).Oracle intends tightly integrated with the Oracle to integrate OpenDaylight SDN into software stack. OpenDaylight allows Oracle Solaris 11.2, which melds customers to improve their service efficient virtualization, application- quality by taking advantage of Oracle driven software-defined networking Solaris application-driven SDN and (SDN) technology and a full O p e n D a y l i g h t - c o m p a t i b l e OpenStack distribution with an networking devices as well as enterprise-class OS to provide a OpenDaylight-compatible SDN highly efficient, compliant, secure, applications,said Markus Flierl, vice open and affordable software president, Oracle Solaris.We are platform for cloud computing. The happy to welcome Oracle to the integration is intended to enable OpenDaylight Project and excited to customers to use Oracle Solaris’ see their developers already working virtualization and application-driven within the community to improve and SDN features with OpenDaylight- utilize the code base,said Neela c o m p a t i b l e S D N d e v i c e s , Jacques , execut ive d i rec tor, applications and services. Integrating OpenDaylight Project.Oracle’s focus OpenDayl ight wi th Orac le’s on delivering an open cloud complete stack will also allow computing platform based on customers to take advantage of apps- OpenStack and OpenDaylight makes to-disk SLAs with pluggable perfect sense given the synergies databases and Java, protect higher between the two open source priority application and management projects. We look forward to seeing flows and use Java Developer Kit how OpenDaylight is integrated A P I s f o r N e t w o r k i n g within Oracle Solaris 11.2.SLAs.Customers will also be able to Supporting Resources:Download: use Oracle Solaris’ OpenStack Oracle Solaris 11.2 Beta,Oracle distribution for cloud management Solaris ,Oracle Solaris Blog,Connect across Oracle SPARC and x86 with Oracle Solaris via Facebook, systems, Oracle storage, and a wide Twitter and LinkedInrange of SDN ecosystems and

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lpari Middle East today announced its strategic partnership with the Middle

East and North Africa’s 13th Forex S h o w, a f o r e i g n - e x c h a n g e conference cum exhibition that will f o c u s M a n a g e d F u n d s a n d Investment Opportunities. The event is scheduled for 9-10 June, 2014 at t he R i t z Car l ton , DIFC in Dubai.Representing Alpari at the event, Joe Hawa, Chief Market Analyst, will discuss the potential comeback of gold. He will elaborate on gold’s major influencing factors, including investor speculation, seasonal and industrial demand, consumption patterns in South Asia, a n d E x c h a n g e - t r a d e d f u n d

Group, the event will attract (ETF).Hawa's presentation comes in industry professionals, forex the context of the precious metal experts, and more than 1,000 hovering at four-month lows. Gold investors. It will provide a unique dropped 28 percent in 2013 on platform for business expansion and anticipation that the US Federal for networking opportunities with Reserve would reduce its asset new SMEs and existing brokers in purchases as the American economy the region.recovers. Organized by Arabcom

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collection features theatrical and luxurious style and designs


old’s Gym, the largest international gym chain in the world and part of Al

Ahli Holding Group in the UAE, has celebrated the opening of their 12th club with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Reef Mall, Deira. Gold’s Gym is rapidly expanding in the UAE to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. The mixed club in Reef Mall follows a contemporary design and is spread over 10,000 sq. ft . to provide an inspiring atmosphere for members to work out. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony was well attended and the audience enjoyed activities such as cake cutting, a reggae band, a flash mob and a variety of Gold’s Gym Group Exercises.

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AT REEF MALL IN DEIRA10,000 sq. ft. facility offers group classes,

personal training and free parking

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: side with communication executives s a global leader in its field, from all over Asia during a one-week the Executive Master of residential session in Singapore, Science in Communications which is run together with the partner

M a n a g e m e n t (EMScom) at USI U n i v e r s i t à d e l l a Svizzera italiana in L u g a n o t r a i n s c o m m u n i c a t i o n p r o f e s s i o n a l s i n b r o a d e n i n g t h e i r global mindset and s k i l l s e t i n k e y management areas without interrupting the i r career. The application process is open for the next

program at SMU Singapore intake March 2015.Since 1999 over Management University. A second 300 communications professionals two-week session at the UCLA from corporations, consultancies and Anderson School of Management the public sector, as well as together with their Asian colleagues representatives from non-profit further complements and enhances organisations from all over the world the global perspective. While other have been trained by the EMScom Masters’ programs limit themselves Executive Master program at USI to teaching communicat ions Università della Svizzera italiana in practice, the Executive Master of Lugano. The program boasts Science in Communicat ions engaged and experienced faculty, Management (EMScom) prepares and the participants are international, communications professionals to representing Europe, North America, play a key role in their organization’s the Middle East, Africa and Asia. In strategic management, bringing March 2015 the 17th edition of the relationships with stakeholders and Executive Master program will start the public to the center of and admission is now open. management policy. This key asset E M S c o m c u r r i c u l u m a n d can develop synergies for companies networking: Based in Lugano, and organizations facing issues EMScom is an international part-r e l a t e d t o i n t e r n a t i o n a l time program with nine residential communication.I would name three sessions spread across twenty reasons why I chose the EMScom months. To reinforce degree program: because it’s international, candidates’ international perspective it’s part time so you can study while on management and communication, you are doing your work and this is USI Università della Svizzera particularly critical as an executive italiana cooperates with two and because of its high-quality group renowned business schools: UCLA of faculty and [the] program, which Anderson School of Management cover[s] everything we need to know and Lee Kong Chian School of in communication said Mohammed Business at Singapore Management Al Hassani, Chief Communication University. Participants have the Officer at The Zubair Corporation, unique opportunity to study side by EMScom14 participant from Oman.

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EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

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COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES TODAY

IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT AT USI

UNIVERSITY OF LUGANO IN

SWITZERLAND


n dedication to the spirit of generosity practiced during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Candelite, Landmark Group’s leading multi-brand

confectionery concept, has put together the perfect gifting options this festive season with mouth-watering collections that are guaranteed to bring joy to children and families.Candelite’s Ramadan

hampers contain the finest quality chocolates from some of the most loved brands such as Lindt, Maxim’s, Churchills and Montezuma’s. Complementing these are Candelite’s premium selection of Khidri dates and an exotic mix

of Arabic sweets to provide a traditional blend in the package. Hampers will be available in various quantities and prices, starting at AED220 AED250 for 1kg, AED260

for 1.3kg, AED275 for 1.5kg, and AED600 for t h e g r a n d 2 . 5 k g packages.Candelite’s Ramadan h a m p e r s c a n b e b o u g h t exclusively across all Candelite outlets in the UAE throughout the Holy Month.

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RAMADAN• Offers a Host of Gifting Options this Festive

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ONLYROSES CONTINUES MIDDLE EAST

EXPANSION WITH SAUDI ARABIA


nique Watches, a UAE-based distributor and retailer of fine timepieces from all over the

world, has recently showcased SevenFriday watches, a Zurich-based brand, at the Group 63 AMG Club exhibit ion at Sunset Mall in Dubai.Ahmed Al Mansoori, Managing Director of Unique Watches, said the Group 63 AMG event on 6th June

represents a 24-hour indicator and the proved to be an ideal launchpad for a other disk at 5 o’clock tracks running global product that exudes fine s e c o n d s . W h a t d i f f e r e n t i a t e s craftsmanship and an impeccable SevenFriday watches from the industrial design.SevenFriday watches competition is their relative simplicity salute the history of mechanical and elegance. Their design has a clockmaking. Since launching in 2013, somewhat rustic tone – a reminder of they have appeared on the radar the industrial age, but is impressive screens of horologists and watch e n o u g h t o c a t c h a n y o n e ’ s aficionados worldwide,said Al attention,said Al Mansoori.The Mansoori. The Group 63 AMG club Unique Watches executive is also event marks the debut of SevenFriday confident that the SevenFriday brand in the UAE’s rapidly growing will fit right in with the Middle East’s j e w e l l e r y a n d w a t c h e s luxury retail sector, which is estimated m a r k e t . D e v e l o p e d b y S w i s s to be worth USD7.7 billion as of 2012, entrepreneur Daniel Niederer in 2012, according to a report published by Bain SevenFriday’s initial collection of & Company. In 2013, Bain & watches (P1, P2 and P3) has already Company further highlighted the made headlines in more than 60 expansive growth of regional luxury countries worldwide – an impressive consumers as spending reached around feat for a young company venturing in EUR1,400 (USD1,910) per year, the a highly competitive global watch highest in the world.The UAE was also industry.SevenFriday takes pride in its cited by the Federation of the Swiss distinctive mechanical yet futuristic Watch Industry in 2013 as the largest design comprising circular dials that, at importer of Swiss watches in the first, may seem intimidating, but is Middle East. The total value of Swiss a c t u a l l y v e r y s i m p l e a n d watches shipped to the country was straightforward. The large gear-estimated at over USD1 billion in looking hand on top of the dial is the 2013, up by a whopping 36% from minutes hand, while the short bronze 2011 and 9% from 2012.Unique hand underneath is the hours hand. Watches is the official distributor of Meanwhile, the disk at 9 o’clock SevenFriday watches in the UAE.

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SEVENFRIDAY MAKES TIMELY

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EXHIBITIONSwiss-made haute watches foray into Middle

East’s USD7.7-billion luxury retail market


ith FIFA World Cup around the corner, footballers from across the globe are

heading to Brazil to put everything on the line for the pride of their nation. However, away from the field of play, none can deny that most of these football stars have a reputation of splurging unabashedly on racy cars. Do you know how much pride they place in their rides? Carmudi, the leading international car classifieds, car that stands out is his Maybach digs into the brands and budgets of the Xanantec Coupe. It costs over a super rides that catch the fancy of some million dollars and has a huge presence of the best football players across the on the road, similar to that of the w o r l d . R o n a l d o L a m b o rg h i n i Cameroonian captain’s on the

pitch.Ribery Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder:Ribery, referred to as ‘the jewel of French football’ by the legendary Zinedine Zidane will once again be the focal point of France’s bid for World Cup glory. Ribery’s glory on the road is in the form of his Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder. Able to reach 201mph and costing 225,000 USD, his ride comes in an eye catching bright green so he is never out of the spotlight.Neymar Audi R8 GT:The

Aventador LP 700-4:Officially man with the weight of a nation on his recognised as the best player in the shoulders and the face of the Brazil world currently, Ronaldo’s car exudes World Cup. The talented forward the same type of panache the footballer chooses to cruise the roads in the Audi does with the ball at his feet. The R8 GT. Costing nearly 250,000 USD, Lamborghini Aventador is not a shy car it reaches top speeds of nearly

with a lofty 700 Brake Horsepower 200mph. Neymar has decided to keep (BHP) to help the vehicle reach a top the design simple and sleek in a bright speed of 217mph. The Ballon D’or white paint job and a classical red winner’s car comes in a stealthy matte leather upholstery interior.So if you black to add that extra touch of are looking for the perfect ride to understated style. However all this replicate those of World Cup flash will set you back a hefty 450,000 superstars, take a pit stop at U S D . L i o n e l M e s s i M a s e r a t i www.carmudi .com, a vehic le GranTurismo MC Stradale:A car marketplace that enables customers to befitting of a player held in the same easily find or sell their car, motorcycle regard as some of the greatest of all or commercial vehicle online. time. When needing to get from A to B, Carmudi offers diverse vehicle M e s s i u s e s a h i s M a s e r a t i listings, an intuitive website design GranTurismo MC Stradale. His and high security standards to avoid vehicle comes in a clean looking white, fraud.The business platform operates reaches a top speed of 188mph and under a high level of transparency costs upwards of 181,000 USD. through professional photos, updated Certainly a worthy drive for the only listings, detailed descriptions, reports man who can stand toe-to-toe with Ronaldo in world football.Wayne Rooney – Aston Martin Vanquish:For the talismanic Englishman it is fitting to choose a car that is British. The Aston Martin Vanquish is a car which expresses the same class on the road that Rooney does on the field. This car set Rooney back a fair amount costing 280,000 USD. However, with a top speed of 183mph and a booming

and rankings for 100% of its vehicles engine of 565 BHP it is most certainly a in each market. At the same time, car for a superstar.Samuel Eto’o vehicle dealers get a trusted online Maybach 57 S Xanatec Coupe:At a presence through a personalized time Eto’o was the highest paid player webpage. The Carmudi platform helps in the world. He is said to have a fleet sellers manage their inventory in a fast, of cars costing an astonishing easy and stress-free way.6,700,000 USD. Of his collection the

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ORACLE JOINS OPENDAYLIGHT

PROJECT, PLANS TO INTEGRATE

OPENDAYLIGHT SDN CAPABILITIES

INTO ORACLE SOLARIS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: East and Chairman of Islamic tandard Chartered is today Banking, Standard Chartered, and hosting the Middle East, North Peter Heidinger, Global Head of Africa & Pakistan (MENAP) Financial Institutions, Standard

Bankers Conference 2014, the landmark event that will gather more than 100 key leaders, officials and experts from 15 markets from across the region, on June 11 and 12, 2014 at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The exclusive forum which is attended by S t a n d a r d C h a r t e r e d ’ s Chartered Bank, Dilek Yardim, Chief financial institution clients will Execut ive Off icer, S tandard feature panel discussions and Chartered Bank, Turkey and Gavin networking sessions wherein Wishart, Chief Executive Officer, participants will share views and Standard Chartered Iraq will be expertise about the emerging present at the conference along with opportunities and challenges facing senior members of the Bank’s the Banking and Finance industry management team in the region.The today.The conference is covering MENAP Bankers Conference has discussions about the future of the become a yearly platform where banking sector across the MENA Standard Chartered Bank’s financial region as well as China, Africa and institution clients and partners come Iraq. One of the main highlights of the together to share views and discuss forum will be a lecture entitled ‘The the latest developments in the local, World in Transition,’ to be conducted regional and international banking by Marios Maratheftis, Standard industry. Standard Chartered has Chartered's Global Head of Macro been operating in the Middle East Research. Bank experts and other region for over 92 years. The Bank’s prominent figures in the industry are regional headquarters are located in scheduled to give presentations as the Dubai International Financial well.Christos Papadopoulos, Chief Centre.Executive Officer (CEO) for Middle

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BANKERS CONFERENCE 2014 IN

TURKEYForum discusses opportunities and

challenges in the regional and global banking sector


ith every Iftar, you get more than double the value back in vouchers; a free Fitness First day pass worth AED 100 plus a free iCare Clinics v o u c h e r

worth AED 50.But that’s not all - buy 4 Iftars and get 1 FREE.The buffet at Citymax Hotels features a wide variety of Arabic, I n d i a n a n d International dishes. The Iftar buffet is available in the City Café of all three Citymax Hotels from sunset to 8:30 pm with the possibility of advance booking.Citymax Hotel, Al Barsha, next to Mall of EmiratesIftar price: AED 69 Contact: 04 409 8000Citymax Hotel, Bur Dubai, Kuwait StreetIftar price: AED 69 Contact: : 050 1007065 Citymax Hotel, Sharjah, Wahda RoadIftar price: AED 49 Contact: 06 598 5000

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: and recognizing the contribution of n a visit to Saudi Arabia, Al Tayyar Travel Group in shaping Nepal’s Ambassador to the the region’s economy. He believes K i n g d o m , U d a y a R a j that the Group’s role in improving the

Pandey, has acknowledged and country with high-end tourism and complimented the work of Al Tayyar travel services is vital, alongside Travel Group to boost tourism and ensuring the comfort and well-being luxury services in Saudi Arabia. He of passengers. He also wished the also praised the strong Saudi- Group well for all future ventures and Nepalese relations across numerous investments.Acknowledging the sectors, including travel and statements of the Ambassador, Mr. tourism.Mr. Pandey said he greatly Saud Al Arifi said the Group was admired the role played by the Saudi keen to collaborate with Nepal to Government in helping foster further develop tourism in the region security and stability in the Middle and make significant tourism East and Asia. The Ambassador went investments in Nepal, as it is a top on to share his enthusiasm for the tourist destination for international recent deal signed between Nepal travelers, particularly Saudi tourists. Airlines and Al Tayyar Travel Group, Al Tayyar Travel Group recently and its impact in supporting the signed a five-year agreement with revival of Arab-Nepalese tourism in Nepal Airlines for the sale of tickets the future.During a meeting with Mr. and air freight in Saudi Arabia Saud Al Arifi, Executive Vice through all its sales channels President , Al Tayyar Travel including the online booking website Group,Mr. Pandey spent time and call centers in more than 350 exchanging bilateral business views outlets and branches.

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TAYYAR TRAVEL GROUP FOR EFFORTS

TO BOOST LUXURY SERVICES IN SAUDI

ARABIA

ALPARI ME SPONSORS 13TH MENA

FOREX SHOW AS STRATEGIC PARTNER

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: emotional and financial support AE cancer sufferers have shown every year by the patron and been given a huge boost, the sponsors of the Oil Baron’s thanks to the on-going Char i ty Bal l .S imon Mel lor,

generosity of the region’s energy President DMG Events,said: “The sector and its largest related annual overwhelming generosity of the charity event.H.E Sheikh Nahyan region’s energy sector executives as

Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE well their guests has made selfless Minister for Culture, Youth, and giving an annual industry norm Social Development and Patron of rather than the exception, and DMG ADIPEC’s Annual Oil Baron’s Events is proud to continue to Charity Ball officially presented a support this ADIPEC-backed CSR cheque of AED 700,000 to the initiative.Firmly established as one UAE’s Friends of Cancer Patients of the world’s top three energy society (FoCP), bringing the total events, ADIPEC 2014 will mark its historical amount raised by 30th anniversary in 2014, run from ADIPEC’s organizer, DMG Events, 10-13 November, be held under the to AED 4.2 million.The significant patronage of His Highness Sheikh donation will be used by the FoCP to Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, fund its various cancer-related President of the UAE, and be initiatives, including supporting supported by the Ministry of Energy, patients for costly cancer treatments Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in the UAE and abroad.H.E Sheikh (ADNOC),and the Abu Dhabi Nahyan praised the growing support Chamber.The Oil Baron’s Charity for the UAE’s FoCP, which, he said, Ball is one of the region’s largest gala was evident through the increasing dinners, and one of the highlights of number of funds that are being the UAE’s social calendar, as well as collected for the society each a leading oil and gas event in the year.Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Middle East.Ameera Binkaram President of the More than 1,500 guests, including Board of Trustees and a founding p r o m i n e n t p u b l i c f i g u r e s , member of the Friends of Cancer dignitaries, and business leaders, Patients society (FoCP) said: “I participated in the 11th edition of the would like to extend a heartfelt Oil Baron’s Charity Ball held in thanks for the generosity and the February.

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ADIPEC’S 11THANNUAL OIL BARON’S

CHARITYBALL RAISES AED 700,000 FOR

UAE’S ‘FRIENDS OF CANCER PATIENTS’

SOCIETYEvent Patron, H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin

Mubarak Al Nahyan, Officially Presents Cheque, Bringing Historical Tally to AED 4.2

Million

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: a percent of GDP (Gross Domestic new report from the Center Product) than low-income countries f o r S t r a t e g i c a n d – as much as 0.9 percent on average.In t e rna t iona l S tud ie s •Cybercrime loss is 0.17% of GDP in

(CSIS) and sponsored by McAfee, Saudi Arabia; 0.11% in the United part of Intel Security, shows the Arab Emirates.significant impact that cybercrime •The global losses connected to has on economies worldwide. The “personal information” breaches report, Net Losses Estimating the could reach $160 billion. Forty G l o b a l C o s t o f million people in the U.S., roughly Cybercrime,concludes that: 15 percent of the population, have •Cybercrime costs businesses had their personal information stolen approximate ly $400 b i l l ion by hackers. The study tracked high-worldwide, with an impact on profile breaches around the world: approximately 200,000 jobs in the 54 million in Turkey; 20 million in U.S. and 150,000 jobs in the EU. Korea; 16 million in Germany and •The most important cost of more than 20 million in China. cybercrime comes from its damage •Part of the losses from cybercrime to company performance and to are directly connected to what national economies. experts call “recovery costs,” or the •Cybercrime damages trade, digital and electronic clean-up that competitiveness, innovation and must occur after an attack has taken global economic growth. place. •It is estimated that the Internet •There can be a tenfold increase economy annually generates between the actual losses directly between $2 trillion and $3 trillion, a attributed to hackers and the share of the global economy that is r e c o v e r y c o m p a n i e s m u s t expected to grow rapidly. implement in the aftermath of those •Cybercrime extracts between 15 attacks.percent and 20 percent of the value •Governments are beginning created by the Internet. serious, systematic efforts to collect •Cybercrime’s effect on intellectual and publish data on cybercrime to property (IP) is particularly help countries and companies make damaging, and countries where IP better choices about risk and policy.creation and IP-intensive industries • I m p r o v e d i n t e r n a t i o n a l are important for wealth creation c o l l a b o r a t i o n , a s w e l l a s lose more in trade, jobs and income public/private partnerships are from cybercrime than countries beginning to show tangible results in depending more on agriculture or terms of reducing cybercrime. i n d u s t r i e s o f l o w - l e v e l •11 nations announced last week the manufacturing. takedown of a crime ring associated •High-income countries lose more as with the GameOver Zeus botnet.

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ational Central Cooling Company PJSC ('Tabreed'), the leading Abu Dhabi-

based district cooling utility infrastructure company,received two awards at the 105th annual International District Energy Association (IDEA) conference held in Seattle, USA.The awards granted to Tabreed include the Silver Award for 'Total BuildingArea Committed' outside of North America, reflecting Tabreed's connection of a significant area of real estate to district cooling in 2013, as well as the Silver Award for the 'Number of Buildings kilowatt hours, which translates into Connected' to district cooling outside the elimination of approximately of North America during the same 570,000 tons of carbon dioxide year.Jasim Husain Thabet, Tabreed's emissions - the equivalent to Chief Executive Officer, said: We are removing over 110,000 cars from the honored to be recognized by the streets.IDEA is an American-based world's leading district energy non-profit trade association founded association for our achievements last in 1909 to facilitate the exchange of year. 2013 saw Tabreed continue its information among district energy strong performance and connect over professionals.IDEA has over 1,700 70,000 tons of cooling including members in 25 nations across the high profile projects such as Yas globe.Tabreed currently has 66 Mall, World Trade Center Mall and plants across the GCC delivering Saudi Aramco.In addition to over 859,000 tons of cooling to many delivering reliable year-round of the region's landmark projects cooling to these critical projects, we including the Sheikh Zayed Grand were likewise able to make a Mosque, Dubai Metro, Ferrari World significant contribution to our Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, the nation's effort to reduce its carbon Pearl - Qatar, and the Jabal Omer footprint. In 2013 alone, Tabreed's Development Project in the Holy energy savings reached 1.2 billion City of Mecca.

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BASED IN USA ABU DHABI


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: every day of the week offering a he Ajman Palace Hotel & variety of delectable local and Resort, a luxury 5-star international flavours with an Arabic m a n a g e d b y H M H twist. Those who do not wish to join

the Iftar buffet will have the option of ordering their favourite dishes from the res tauran t ’s a l a ca r te menu.Highlight of the iftar will be live cooking stations along with a range of traditional dishes such as mixed grills, shawerma, kharouf, atayaf, kounafa, Oriental mezzes and other regional specialties including s o u p s , s a l a d s , s n a c k s a n d sweets.Iftar will be served from sunset to 9.00pm in Encore Bistro that can accommodate up to 120

Hospitality Management Holdings, persons. The lavish Iftar buffet is beckons diners this Ramadan to priced AED130 net per person experience the true spirit of the Holy including Ramadan drinks. Sohour Month while enjoying a sumptuous will be served from 2.00am to Iftar buffet at its all-day-dining 4.00am for AED 85 net per restaurant, Encore Bistro.According person.Since the Holy Month of to General Manager Ferghal Purcell, Ramadan is also a time to celebrate “Ramadan is a time for families and togetherness, the luxury resort friends to get together. We are promises a relaxed setting at the preparing to offer the beautiful restaurant to give guests an sounds, sights, tastes and smells of opportunity to experience the Arabia. The traditional ambience essence of Arabian hospitality with and décor, combined with our their family and friends. Traditional attentive service and extravagant activities like domino, card games, buffets will create an unforgettable chess and backgammon have been experience .In addition to the Iftar arranged to keep guests entertained.Buffet at Encore Bistro, we have got Ramadan / Summer Bliss at Encore private venues such as Al Saalah Spa.To help you relax and unwind, Ballroom for corporate iftars and Encore Spa at The Ajman Palace large family gatherings”.At the Hotel & Resort has come up with an Encore Bistro, the hotel’s master unbeatable promotion this Ramadan chefs will take guests on an and all through summer offering 50 international culinary journey with a per cent discount on all Spa new selection of dishes on the buffet treatments on the menu.

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H Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al M a k t o u m , E x p o 2 0 2 0 P r e p a r a t o r y H i g h e r

Committee Chairman, President of the Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, has officially led the UAE delegation to the General Assembly of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE), the governing body of the World Expo.It marked the first formal address to the General Assembly by the Expo 2020 Higher Preparatory Committee which has been broadened to ensure a greater and more cohesive UAE wide delivery since Dubai won the rights to host the mega event in November last year.The Dubai Expo 2020 roadmap is well partners on this global stage to truly progressed as we resolutely honour our showcase the best they have to offer, commitment to create a truly and - in that journey - create linkages transformative World Expo, that and partnerships with others.Her through partnerships and collaboration Excel lency a lso s t ressed the will seek to foster innovative, importance of Dubai Expo 2020’s inspirational and practical solution- strong emphasis on developing

partnerships and building around the theme to create a deep-rooted and lasting legacy.Connecting Minds, Creating the Future is already more than a theme. It has become a design principle of our Expo: for how we hope to engage with participants, to create opportunities for the public and the private sector to work together, for how we will strive to make collaboration an essential instrument to deliver a great event with the level of quality and creation for our collective future,said impact we all seek in a World HH Sheikh Ahmed. Addressing the Expo.This vision will be woven BIE’s 168 member states, Her throughout our entire project: spanning Excellency Al Hashimy, Minister of all of its components, physical and State and Member of the Preparatory intangible . Col laborat ion and Higher Committee, formally presented innovation are the cornerstones of the the UAE’s vision and an update on Master Plan and of Expo Live, both developments for hosting the designed to foster inclusion and event.Together, we have all made cooperation, to bring us closer together history and planted the seeds for the to showcase and to inspire solutions to future. Dubai Expo 2020 will be the our critical challenges. Our journey to platform to continue to execute on our achieve this has already begun. Since country’s visionary leadership around the decision to award the United Arab the need for connectivity and mobility, Emirates the honour to host the World economic opportunity and sustainable Expo in 2020, we have been working practices as the pillars of today’s tirelessly, on all fronts,” concluded Her interdependent world,said Her Excellency.Work across all facets of Excellency.The infrastructure and the Dubai Expo 2020’s organisation, progressive policies that serve this governance framework and site vision will continue to grow in size and development are well progressed, as quality to serve the participants and the the Committee works towards the visitors of Dubai Expo 2020. Our goal submission of the mandatory to deliver on an Expo with seamless Registration Dossier by October 2015 operations will leverage the national to BIE a legally binding document that efforts to implement a greater vision will include more in-depth content shaping the next 50 years of our across key topics presented in the Bid country.During the speech in Paris, D o c u m e n t s u c h a s t h e m e , Her Excellency also reaffirmed the communications programmes and the importance of staging Dubai Expo detailed master plan.Once approved, 2020, the first time the event will be Dubai Expo 2020 can commence held in the Middle East, North Africa fo rmal engagement wi th the and South Asia (MENASA), as being a international participants, and begin win for the region as a whole.The construction at the Dubai Trade tremendous support we received in Centre-Jebel Ali site which will host November marked a significant the 25 million visitors expected at victory, not only for us but for all Dubai Expo 2020, running from 20 countries across the Middle East, October 2020 10 April 2021.Plans North Africa and South Asia. Our have been drafted with a target date for support base ranged from the countries all major construction activities to be of the North as well as the South the completed on site by October 2019, East as well as the West,added Her allowing for a full year of readiness Excellency.This recognition furthers testing across networks, systems and our commitment to develop an technologies.inclusive platform that allows our

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: medium to p roduce qua l i ty ajlis PR and Events has manicures. ORLY is the first to been appointed recently as launch the first ever BB crème for the PR agency for the nails as well as the ORLY Argan Oil

official launch of ORLY International’s latest 2 0 1 4 n a i l l a c q u e r collection in the UAE. The agency organized media interviews for Jeff Pink, owner and founder of ORLY International and the creator of the O r i g i n a l F r e n c h Manicure, at Novotel World Trade Center during Beauty World ME 2014.Fadi Sawaya, CEO of Sawaya International, the exclusive distributor

Hand Crème and Argan Oil Cuticle Drops. We worked well with the team and a i m t o b u i l d awareness of the brand within the Middle East.Jeff, who f o u n d e d O R LY International in 1975, has pioneered top nail trends such as Neon

of ORLY nail products in the Middle colors, Matte colors, 3D FX Colors, East, says: “The Majlis team did Magnetic color and Plastix Colors impressive work and I appreciate amongst many other nail arts. In their efforts in making Jeff Pink’s addition, ORLY was the first to visit to Dubai successful. Together introduce Gel FX, the original we aim to keep ORLY the number one vitamin infused manicure system. In nail brand in the region.We are his recent visit to the UAE, he delighted to add ORLY International showcased the 2014 Summer to our growing portfolio of fashion Collection (BAKED), the 2014 Fall and beauty clients,dds Frederic Collection (SMOKY) as well as the Montin, Founder and CEO, Majlis Rich Renewal New Exfoliating PR and Events.Los Angeles- Scrub. For almost 40 years now, Jeff headquartered ORLY International Pink remains an icon in the nail and its founder Jeff Pink are industry and his unwavering trailblazers in the nail care industry. commitment to the industry promises By creating innovative and superior many colorful years ahead.nail products ORLY provides the

M By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Chairman of Al Islami Foods, egional food leader Al Islami commented:While the GCC market Foods reported an 8% year- showed a marginal increase in terms on-year growth for 2013, of food consumption, Al Islami was

driven mostly by demand from new able to remain profitable by markets such as Iraq, Yemen and expanding beyond the GCC. Our Libya, along with non-traditional aggressive marketing push and markets such as Russia and CIS social media campaigned helped countries. The company also raise the awareness levels in the new announced an annual profit of markets and we are determined to AED15.2 million for 2013 in take that awareness to further comparison to AED9.2 million for reinforce our leadership position in 2012.The results, announced this the real halal industry.Lootah added week at the General Assembly that the outlook for the first quarter meeting of Dubai Co-operative of 2014 was encouraging and the Society, which owns Al Islami company hopes to increase its Foods, show that despite tough volume sales in the HoReCa sector competition, Al Islami has been able dur ing the Holy Month of to achieve an annual growth of 8%. Ramadan.Through production International sales for 2013 saw an differentiation, Al Islami will be excellent growth of 23% in volume targeting consumers who prefer to and 14% in sales than the previous have quality meat and food products year. Growing awareness about halal on the dinner table. At the same time, food products in CIS and European we will also advocating the UAE’s countries was cited as the reason for important stature in the world halal the increase in global sales.While Al industry, he added.The coming Islami’s position in the GCC market months will see Al Islami making a remains strong, the company aims to major push to expand the halal increase its investment in a new food strategy in line with Dubai’s processing factory in Dubai to triple ambition to become as the global its production. The factory, when halal capital. Al Islami is also operational in early 2015, will firmly exploring business opportunities in position Al Islami as the No 1 food the Far Eastern regions and is already company in the GCC region and in talks with potential partners in create an additional 1,000 jobs.In his developed halal markets such as statement, Saleh Saeed Lootah, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: eliminating the traditional time-m a d e u s G u l f , t h e c o n s u m i n g , m u l t i - s t e p c o m m e r c i a l d i v i s i o n workflow.Arman Sarang, Head of responsible for the sectors of Products and Marketing, highlighted

Oman, Bahrain and the UAE, the benefits of Amadeus Remote recently showcased Amadeus’ Ticketing Solution (RTS), a core Business Management Platform component of Amadeus’ BMP that ( B M P ) s o l u t i o n s t o t r a v e l allows travel agencies to streamline professionals outside the IATA this whole consolidation business ambit. BMP is the most innovative model.Jauhar Abdul Gafoor Sales web-based platform specifically Director Abu Dhabi and Al Ain has designed for travel professionals to played an active role in bringing non-enhance the automation capabilities IATA agencies and consolidators

under one roof to d e m o n s t r a t e t h e benefits of RTS as a f u l l y a u t o m a t e d , comprehensive tool that helps manage pricing, as well as c o m p a r i s o n a n d ticketing at remote points of sale.The RTS allows consolidators to sell through their own outlets as well as across external sales platforms regardless of the time and place. It also allows subagents

a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f t h e i r to issue, cancel, refund or re-issue businesses.Two presentations were electronic t ickets and other made. One at an event held in Abu E l e c t r o n i c M i s c e l l a n e o u s Dhabi in early April and another Documents (EMD) as they instantly recently in Al Ain on 12 May.Graham appear in the Consolidator IATA BSP Nichols, Managing Director, r e p o r t . I n a d d i t i o n t o RT S , Amadeus Gulf, welcomed the consolidators and agents can benefit audience comprising representatives from Amadeus’ value add-ons of more than 50 small, medium and including Amadeus Remote Pricer large travel agencies that have and Amadeus Multi Pricer. Amadeus implemented the Amadeus BMP Remote Pricer enables remote access solutions, and presented an overview to fares in the partner’s Office IDs of Amadeus’ business functions.At (OIDs) through Ticketing Robot, Amadeus, we are constantly working allowing subagents to calculate to ease processes through offering ticket prices, create Transitional cutting-edge solutions to various Stored Ticket (TST), and check fare industry partners. Our latest rules available in the partner’s solutions are meant to enhance office.Amadeus Multi Pricer enables meaningful collaborations that in remote access to the partner’s OIDs turn helps us achieve our ambition of by means of Ticketing Robot with the emerging as industry frontrunners in purpose of ca lcu la t ing and shaping the future of travel,said comparing fares prior to ticketing. N icho l s . Amadeus ’ Remote This solution allows consolidated Ticketing platform within BMP partners to share mutual access to the provides both ‘consolidators’ fares in their OIDs to find the most (owners of ticketing offices at IATA suitable offer.Amadeus’ Business locations) and ‘subagents’ (sales Management Solution has been outlets/booking offices at non-IATA widely welcomed by travel industry locations) with a set of business partners as a resourceful tool for management and operational tools enhancing overall efficiencies.that ease up operations through

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE MIDDLE

EAST HOTEL AWARDSThe Oscars of the Middle East Hotel Industry

to set Global Luxury Hospitality’s trends

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: players in meeting the expectation of he prestigious Middle East the demanding, high net worth H o t e l Aw a r d s 2 0 1 4 international clients.Among many ceremony, overall sponsored well-respected names, local

b y P o r s c h e A l N a b o o d a celebrity Cara Jane Roberts hosted Automobiles, took place on the ceremony. There was also a high-Thursday 5th June at Atlantis, The energy dance performance by Palm with the industry’s leaders and Showstoppers.A special award was influencers in attendance and was presented by Lindt’s Maitre formally opened with a welcome Chocolatier to Chef Gilles Perrin and address by Issam Kazim, CEO, Sascha Triemer Executive Chef at Dubai Corporation of Tourism & Atlantis Hotel on behalf of the 400 Commerce Marketing.This year, the guests at the awards.Christine event saw more than 30 shortlisted Davidson, The Hotel Show Event hotels and suppliers compete for Director said: “The Middle East prizes in 18 categories. Brands Hotel Awards together with The included Dusit Thani, Hyatt, Hotel Show Dubai are now the main Armani, Jumeirah, Hilton, Conrad, platforms for the industry to set Premier Inn, Four Seasons, Waldorf trends and benchmarks.We expect Astoria plus many others across the this year’s Hotel Show to be the Middle East Saudi, Qatar, UAE, launch pad for suppliers who are Jordan and Kuwait.The Middle East seeking business from the huge is recognised worldwide for its growth in hotel projects as we ability to innovate, create, lead and approach 2020.The Hotel Show achieve in the field of hospitality and Dubai, taking place at the Dubai the Awards is where industry Wor ld Trade Cen t r e 28 -30 benchmarks are set and recognized September 2014 is expected to have by the influential panel of over 500 exhibitors both from GCC independent experts who judge each and from around the world including category and hotel nomination.This Germany, France, Turkey, Italy, year, in keeping with the changing Spain, UK, Greece, China, Hong hotel landscape in the Middle East, Kong, Taiwan, Cyprus, Philippines, the judges added 7 new categories USA, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, including Best Budget Hotel, Best Korea to name a few.Brands New Hotel, Best Boutique Hotel, represented at the show will also Best Environmental Innovation, include: Poly Products, Intercoil, Best Community Engagement Best DFMC with King Koil and Serta, Recreational Facilities and Best Cassiopeia, Diversified, Life Hotel Partner.Meelis Kuuskler, Fitness, Technogym, Intermetal, Hospi ta l i ty Par tnership and Burgess , Vi l le roy & Boch, Chairman of the Judges comments: Grassoler, Dudson, Procurio, “The hospitality industry in the Suncoast Outdoor, Sambonet, Middle East today is becoming such Boncafe, Jetclass, Cinelli, Ferini, Art an incredible benchmark when it L i n e , L o c a t e l , AT Vi s i o n s comes to luxury travel and the level International, Honeywell, ABB and of this year’s entries just confirms Emirates Transport along with many the commitment of the key industry more leading brands.

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WINNING HISTORIC BIDHE Al Hashimy Maps Out Expo 2020 Vision To

Member States


oad transport obstacles affecting trade in the Arab world can be dramatically

eased by a global customs transit system to be introduced in the UAE, the International Transport Union (IRU) says.Highlighting problems faced by the road transport industry as a result of delays caused by customs procedures, IRU research findings presented in Dubai showed that trucks making 108 trips carrying 1.866 million kg of cargo spent 855 days on the road, with 57% of transport time lost at borders.It was based on drivers’

international panel of speakers journals collected between September

focusing on major issues affecting 2012 and April 2013 for shipments by

road safety and international trade.It road in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait,

was attended by more than 100 experts Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi

from Accredited Training Institutes, Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen.The

the NTA, the customs authorities of the Automobile and Touring Club of the

seven emirates, the Federal Custom s UAE, which hosted last week’s IRU

Authority, Economic development summit in Dubai, held under the

departments of the UAE, driving patronage of his H.E. Dr. Abdullah

institutes and transport operators.Dr. Bilhaif Al-Nuaimi, UAE Minister of

Nadhem A. Bin Taher, Executive Public Works and Chairman of the

Director of the NTA’s Land Transport NTA, is working towards the

Affairs Sector, told delegates that the introduction in the Emirates of the TIR

UAE represents an important link (International Road Transport)

within the international transport System, which cuts the time trucks

routes in general, and specifically spend at borders from days to hours.

within the GCC region. With heavy Appointed last year by the National

transit traffic between Oman and the Transport Authority (NTA) as the

rest of the region passing through the official authority to issue TIR Carnets

Emirates, there were more than 5,000 for truck operators, the ATCUAE in

cross-border transactions per day, April signed an agreement with Dubai

amounting to more than 4.5 million Customs to work together to introduce

tonnes of cargo per year.Bin Taher said the system. The ATCUAE expects to

the UAE enacted the Land Transport secure agreements with customs

Law No. 9 of 2011 in view of the authorities in the other six emirates

important role played by road transport before the end of the year.In a further

in the overall transport logistics development following last week’s

chain.He added that one of the most 2014 IRU Academy Seminar and

important considerations when Accredited Transport Institute (ATI)

elaborating the Land Transport Law meeting in Dubai, the IRU has

was ensuring compliance with confirmed the accreditation of the

international treaties and agreements ATCUAE to de l iver t ra in ing

in the field of land transport, including p r o g r a m m e s f o r t r a n s p o r t

the TIR Convention.IRU Secretary ope ra to r s .The ATCUAE wi l l

General Umberto de Pretto said good immediately begin offering training

infras t ructure ,and harmonised programmes for the IRU Certificate of

legislative frameworks to facilitate Professional Competence to road

trade and international road transport, transport professionals in the UAE.We

were necessary conditions to allow are very happy to be reinforcing our

road transport to drive trade and partnership with the IRU,said

e n h a n c e e c o n o m i c ATCUAE President Mohammed Ben

development.Transport of people and S u l a y e m . T h e n e w t r a i n i n g

goods is a specific activity which takes programmes we will be running are

place in the public domain he told designed to improved road safety and

delegates.To function well, it needs to transport efficiency, which ultimately

rely on a harmonised level playing benefits the economy and society as a

field and industry best practices to whole.Last week’s IRU conference in

guarantee safe, secure and efficient Duba i was addressed by an

services.

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PROBLEMS AFFECTING TRADE - IRUInternational Transport Union confirms

accreditation of ATCUAE to deliver key training

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: the directives and guidance of His ohammed Bin Rashid Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin School of Government Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, (MBRSG), a research and Crown Prince of Dubai, who oversees

teaching institution focusing on the Dubai Smart City Project. public policy in the Arab world, is set Mohammed Bin Rashid School of to host a series of thought leadership Government is keen to evolve the sessions titled ‘Dubai Smart Cities prototype of a global smart city and Forum’.The forum will bring together leverage expert advice from around industry experts and specialists to the world in developing a model that share expertise, discuss challenges, sets a new world benchmark.He and review best practices as part of added:We have several factors joint efforts towards realizing the working in our favor the political will Dubai Smart City Initiative. The of the leadership, the emirate’s ultra-sessions are designed to update modern infrastructure, as well as its government officials and decisions technical and logistical capacities. makers with the latest developments The smart city project will have a in smart city projects. The opening significant impact on the operations session of the forum will be held on 18 of government and private sector June, 2014 at MBRSG premises.The institutions. Future plans cannot be agenda will examine local and l i m i t e d t o t e c h n o l o g y a n d international trends, as well as the applications, and call for multiple challenges and opportunities in strategies that factor in any change in integrating technology into sectors organization, IT systems and security. such as urban planning, transport, Each strategy should focus on services and infrastructure.Dr Ali benefiting all users Dubai’s citizens, Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President, residents and service providers.The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, said: “The primary Government is committed to objective of the Dubai Smart Cities promoting good governance through Forum is to effectively contribute enhancing the region’s capacity for towards shaping a global smart city effective public policy. The School right here in Dubai. At MBRSG, we uses a four-pronged approach, which are keen to help achieve the vision of includes applied research in public His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin policy and management, academic Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President programs in public policy and and Prime Minister of the UAE and administration, executive education Ruler of Dubai, towards achieving a programs and knowledge forums for smart city. Our efforts are in line with scholars and policy makers.

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SMART CITIES FORUMOpening Session on June 18 to Feature Local

and International Thought Leaders

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talian World Cup-winning midfield maestro, Gennaro Gattuso, Brand Ambassador for

Eberhard & Co., Swiss manufacturer of fine watches, wears The Extra-fort timepiece.The Extra-fort presented to Rino Gattuso is the celebrative model

of the brand’s 125th anniversary and mm case is proposed with a silver or it is realized in a limited series - 500 black dial, featuring the Arabic pieces for the steel version and 125 numerals 1, 2 and 5 that represent 125 for the more precious gold version years of prestigious tradition and a The champion wears the number 8 of never-ending passion for the universe the gold version, the same magical of “time”. The Eberhard & Co. number of his jersey.Extra-fort Roue dedicated logo on the dial is an à Colonnes Grande Date 125ème is a additional celebratory mark.In 125 chronograph with a special technical years of history, the brand never value that lies in the column wheel ceased to look ahead, bringing to life controlling the chronographic a n e n d l e s s s u c c e s s i o n o f f u n c t i o n s o f t h e a u t o m a t i c revolutionary creations made to mechanism, a perfect match to its transmit the Company’s values from aesthetic refinement. Characterised wrist to wrist, including the one of by elegant and shapely lines, the 41 Gennaro Gattuso.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Vantage Point Sharjah Open Call in harjah Art Foundation (SAF) 2013. This year we are looking invites submissions from UAE forward to receiving submissions based photographers for the from people across the UAE and

exhibition Vantage Point Sharjah 2. reviewing their creative and Entry is open to anyone residing in the individual responses to the theme of UAE including p r o f e s s i o n a l photographers, artists, as well as individuals with a keen interest in photography.This year SAF is l o o k i n g f o r photographs that centre on the t h e m e o f por t r a i t s and people in the U A E . T h e submissions will be reviewed and portraits and people.The deadline for a selection of the photographs will be submissions to the Vantage Point included in the exhibition which will Sharjah 2 Open Call is July 31, 2014. be on view August 30 through To be considered for inclusion in the November 30, 2014 in the Sharjah Art exhibition, applicants should Founda t ion Ar t Spaces .Th is complete and submit the application exhibition is one of Sharjah Art f o r m a v a i l a b l e a t Foundation ' s many initiatives www.sharjahart.org.The application

should include up to 6 high-resolution focused on public programming and images and each image should be community outreach. The first accompanied by a caption that Vantage Point Sharjah was held from includes a short story or description September 7 to December 7, 2013 and of the photograph and where it was included 100 images by 41 taken. The application can be par t ic ipants represent ing 20 s u b m i t t e d b y e m a i l t o nationalities. In 2013, the exhibition’s [email protected], or by mail or focus was the ‘Life and Landscapes by hand directly to: Sharjah Art of Sharjah’.President and Director of Foundation, c/o Sharjah Art Museum, SAF Sheikha Hoor Al-Qasimi Arts Area, PO Box 19989, Sharjah, stated:It was very inspiring to see the United Arab Emirates.wide range of responses to the first

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2014

GLOBAL DEMAND FOR HALAL FOOD

BOOSTS AL ISLAMI’S 2013 GROWTHCompany on track to complete new factory in

early 2015 and triple production of processed foods

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Diab Regional General Manager of NET, one of Asia’s most QNET Middle East & North prominent direct selling Africa.Mr. Khaled Diab said: companies with its regional “QNET respects Emirati culture and

headquarters in UAE, participated in traditions and strongly supports Rashid Centre’s Hag Al Leila Rashid Centre’s initiatives in celebrations held on 11th June at providing venues for children with Rashid Centre’s headquarters in special needs to express their Dubai.Hag Al Le i la , m e a n i n g ‘ f o r t h i s night’, is an a n n u a l traditional o c c a s i o n t h a t i s celebrated to mark the arrival of t h e H o l y Month of Ramadan. It is an annual c rea t iv i ty and the i r inna te occasion in the middle of Sha'aban, talents.QNET showcased for the the eighth month in the Islamic Hijri first time the new Abaya collection,

called “Maryoom”, designed by Rashid Centre’s special needs children which promotes Middle Eastern culture as well as Dukhoon Al Oud, a special Arabic fragrance. Abaya is the traditional dress of women in the GCC and Middle East countries. The sewing and embroidery was executed by the kids in the w o r k s h o p o f R a s h i d Centre.QNET will sell this product through its distributors around the world and a part of the proceeds will go back to Rashid Centre. Mrs. Mariam Othman, General Manager of Rashid Pediatric Therapy Centre, concludes:Our aim is to provide Rashid Center ’s students venues to showcase their natural born talents and we calendar where Emirati families and

look forward to this exceptional children across the UAE exchange Abaya and Dukhoon Al Oud sweets and memories of the initiative with QNET that will surely occasion. In the late afternoon, e n c o u r a g e c r e a t i v i t y a n d children go knocking on their entrepreneurship at a young neighbours' doors, asking for small age.During the Hag Al Leila offerings by saying ‘Atoona Hag Al celebrations, Rashid Centre’s troupe Laila', which means Give us sweets of young performers wore bright and for tonight.His Highness Sheikh colorful dresses , performed Abdullah Bin Maktoum Bin Rashid traditional dances, sang songs, Al-Maktoum, was the guest of honor played on drums and even cooked at the celebration, along with Emirati dishes. The children enjoyed Sheikha Fateem bint Maktoum bin the whole day with fun activities and Rashid Al Maktoum and Mrs. received gifts of traditional sweets Mariam Othman – General Manager and nuts.of Rashid Center, and Mr. Khaled

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CELEBRATIONSShowcases the New Abaya Collection and

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: women's death in the country, with nder the Kind Patronage of breast cancer being the most H.E. Sheikha Wafa Hasher c o m m o n d e n o m i n a t o r . Al Maktoum, Dr. Alya Saif Unfortunately, the most alarming

Faris Ghanem Al Mazrouei, Chief fact is that while the diseases can be Executive Officer of Rashid prevented, these are almost always Hospital was presented with HMH detected at a late stage. But Award for Excellence in recognition awareness can change that. Early of her invaluable c o n t r i b u t i o n t o breast cancer and obesity awareness programs in the UAE.Sheikha Wafa Hasher Al Maktoum & HMH Award for Exce l lence i s a tribute to exceptional women who work for human welfare in addition to achieving excellence in their respective fields be it healthcare, business, a r t , l i t e r a t u r e ,

detection and treatment can save culture, sports, environment or lives.Recipient of the Distinguished public life.Handing out the special Female Employee in Specialized trophy, Mr Laurent A. Voivenel, Section Award in 2011 from the C E O , H M H - H o s p i t a l i t y Dubai Government Excellence Management Holdings, said: "Dr Awards Authority, Dr Alya has been Alya is not only a top medical expert actively participating in numerous but a woman of remarkable caliber international scientific symposiums who has taken up a number of social and workshops in proctology, causes. Besides her marvellous bariatric surgery, pancreatology, achievements as a surgeon, she has obesity and metabolic surgery to been playing an instrumental role in name a few. As a Surgical Consultant the battle against breast cancer and at Rashid Hospital, she was on the obesity as well as providing tangible organizing committee of several support to the less fortunate n a t i o n a l a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l suffering from these conditions. w o r k s h o p s . S h e w a s a l s o Hers is a life that inspires many and it instrumental in organizing the gives us great pleasure to recognize proctology, multidisciplinary this compassionate lady who with bariatric and weight reduction her determination and zeal makes s u rg e r y s e r v i c e i n R a s h i d the world around her a little bit better Hospital.Dr. Alya Saif Faris for all".Receiving the award, Dr Ghanem Al Mazrouei was appointed Alya stated, "I accept this wonderful as Chief Executive Officer of Rashid award with profound gratitude and Hospital in March this year. Dr Alya think it is a great initiative. I take had joined the hospital in 2000 and tremendous pride in my profession prior to her new role had held the and believe it allows me to make a post of Consultant General Surgeon difference in the lives of those who since 2011.Dr Alya graduated from need my support. I have been the Dubai Medical College for Girls blessed with an absolutely amazing in 2000 with an MBBS in Surgery team and together we are committed and Medicine. She holds a Medicin to find solutions to local health Specialiste en Chirugie from the issues especially in our area of University of Geneva, Switzerland; expertise. Both breast cancer and a European University Diploma in obesity are a growing health concern Hepato-Pancreatic & Biliary in the UAE. Obesity leads to many Cancers; a Fellowship in Pancreatic serious ailments such as diabetes and Islets Transplantation and is also an cardiovascular disease. Similarly, FRCS, Glasgow, Scotland.cancer is the second largest cause of

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HMH - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS HONOUR

DR. ALYA SAIF FARIS GHANEM AL MAZROUEI WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: worldwide. Accounting for 17 ROHE Group S.à r.l . percent of total sales and growing by continued to improve its five percent, Germany remains the results in the first quarter of Group’s single most important

2014. Consolidated sales climbed by market. Sales in the Americas rose three percent to EUR 364 million, up by four percent. Asia and Europe from EUR 354 million in the same show sales growth of three percent period of 2013.The Group’s earnings each.The excellent results in Asia before interest, tax, depreciation and and in China, in particular, reflect, amortisation (EBITDA) grew by amongst other things, the stable five percent to EUR 69 million. On growth of Joyou AG. Successfully 31 March 2014, the Group’s cash and floated on the Frankfurt stock cash equivalents amounted to EUR exchange in 2010, this member of 317 million, compared to EUR 252 the GROHE Group showed a highly million on 31 March 2013.The positive performance in the first GROHE Group achieved clear three months of 2014, boosting its growth across nearly all markets sales by six percent.

GBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: yields, while others are driven by the

ncreased demand in both the des i re to t rans i t ion to home residential sales and lettings ownership.A degree of pent up demand markets across Muscat has been from Omani nationals, which is being

underpinned by an increased level of driven by a gradual build-up of home job creation, with both buyers and ownership aspirations since the ‘great’ tenants focussing their attention on recession, has resulted in many higher quality schemes, according to households now opting to step on to the

the latest report from international real property ladder, buoyed by rising estate consultants, Cluttons.According market confidence levels.Paul to the Cluttons’ Muscat Spring 2014 comments:On the supply front, we feel Residential Market Outlook Report, the market has room to absorb further tenant demand has improved in line residential schemes and prices are, to a with increased job creation. This has large extent, currently being supported been in part driven by the government’s by the dearth of stock. With no heavy investment in transportation and substantive new ITC schemes likely to energy infrastructure upgrades.In the be delivered over the next six months, rental market, where attention is we expect capital values to continue centred on schemes perceived to offer edging upwards over the course of the better quality accommodation, two- year. That said, developers are bedroom apartments and four-bedroom mobilising on sites such as Saraya as villas remain the most sought after they move to capitalise on the across Muscat. In addition, strong s t r e n g t h e n i n g a p p e t i t e t o demand for larger villas in particular, purchase.According to the report, coupled with limited new supply, has foreign investment in to Oman’s helped to drive up rents during Q1 residential property market has also 2014. Monthly rents for four-bedroom risen in the past year, in particular from villas have risen across most UAE-based non-resident Indian (NRI) submarkets, with Azaiba (9%) showing buyers. With Oman’s long and close the strongest growth this quarter. On history to the Indian subcontinent, NRI the other hand, rents for two bedroom buyers are increasingly attracted to apartments have remained largely Omani cities such as Muscat, which stable over the same period.According offers excellent air and road links to to Philip Paul, Head of Cluttons, nearby Dubai. In addition, there is the Oman: “With an increased emphasis on added benefit of a residential visa quality, The Wave and Muscat Hills are linked to property ownership. This is two developments that are currently something other regional locations are enjoying a resurgence in demand, with unable to offer, or guarantee.Steve The Wave recently bringing forward Morgan, CEO Cluttons Middle East the release of its Reehan Residences to concludes:We have recorded an upturn satisfy investor appetite. At the same in the number of non-resident Indian time, the rising levels of inventory here buyers from the United Arab Emirates will help to address some of the pent up entering the market over the past six tenant demand for The Wave.The months. With prices rebounding in increased interest in higher quality Dubai, an affordability threshold may properties is set to lead to a widening have been breached and with gap between prime and secondary regulations surrounding retirement locations throughout the city in the near properties not entirely clear, it would term.The report asserts that the sales logical sense for this group to look at market is showing a significant nearby markets such as Muscat. While increase in demand for completed this trend is yet to remove substantive residential properties. At The Wave and quantities of stock from the market, the Muscat Hills, which are Integrated propensity for the creation of several Tourism Complexes (ITC), prices “buy-to-leave” homes, as the limited average OMR 1,000 psm. Some Omani supply is further depleted, will no investors are being attracted to the ITC doubt place further upward pressure on properties due to the attractive rental capital values.

IBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: efforts.Commenting on receiving the

hmad Bin Shafar, Chief award, Ahmad Bin Shafar, said:I am Execu t i ve Off i c e r o f delighted to receive this IDEA award Empower, the largest district on behalf of Empower. It is truly

cooling services provider in the gratifying to receive this recognition for the efforts of our team. Our achievements would not have been possible without the vision and support of UAE’s leaders, w h o e n c o u r a g e t h e innovation in all sectors and allow us to achieve what is t h e b e s t f o r o u r country.Empower also received the Gold Award in the “total square footage committed to distr ict cooling services beyond

world, received the Unsung Hero north America category at the annual Award at the annual International International District Energy District Energy Association (IDEA) Association (IDEA) Conference. Conference and Trade Show in Moreover, Empower was selected as Seattle. Bin Shafar was recognised the winner of the bronze award for for his contributions in transforming total number of buildings committed Empower from a startup to the to district energy beyond North world’s largest district cooling America category for the ninth time services providers over the last at the prestigious event.The decade. Bin Shafar was instrumental International District Energy in one of the largest acquisitions in Association (IDEA) is a nonprofit the international district cooling trade association, which organizes an industry recently, as Empower annual conference and trade show to acquired Palm District Cooling in showcase the latest technologies and January 2014. The company’s equipment in the energy sector. This portfolio now stands at an estimated annual event hosts a large number of one million Refrigeration Tonnes energy exper ts , consul tants , (RT) of cooling capacity, which is the government agencies and developers largest of any single company in this from district energy systems sector. It sector.IDEA’s Unsung Hero Award is is considered as a global platform to presented to members who perform highlight the recent trends in the above and beyond the call of duty on energy sector areas, as it represents behalf of the industry and the an ideal networking opportunity with association, without requiring or the world's leading companies in the seeking recognition for their industry.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: measures for the second round of he Ministry of Foreign elections, including by retaining Affairs of Pakistan stated that additional troops for this purpose. Pakistan extended full The measures included enhanced

support to the people of Afghanistan vigilance and security along the on 14 June 2014, who went to polls in border, enhanced patrolling in close the second round of Presidential border/border crossing areas, elections. As stated before, these enhanced checking by immigration elections are a milestone in the staff, enhanced communication democratic journey of the Afghan through existing coordination and people. We congratulate the cooperation mechanism, and g o v e r n m e n t a n d p e o p l e o f availability of hotline contact with Afghanistan on this achievement.We Afghan counterparts.Pakistan reiterate that these elections are an sincerely supports the cause of Afghan affair, with the Afghan strengthening of democracy and electoral institutions in the lead. peaceful democratic transition in They bear a heavy responsibility, and Afghanistan. It is our earnest hope we wish them well in accomplishing that the Afghan nation would emerge their task successfully.For its part, stronger and more unified at the Pakistan remains committed to culmination of these elections. As a supporting all efforts for a free and close neighbour and fraternal nation, peaceful electoral process. On the Pakistan stands committed to eve of the first round on 5 April 2014, supporting the Afghan people in Pakistan had taken special steps to every possible way in their quest for beef up security along the border. peace and progress’.Our authorities took additional

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LETTINGS MARKETS UNDERPINNED BY

DEMAND FOR HIGHER QUALITY


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ldar Academies, Abu Dhabi’s culture and this event is a testimony of leading institution for world- our commitment to broadening our class education proudly student’s horizons and providing them

presents a musical Celebration, ‘A with an understanding of different Journey across the World From Abu cultures.We are proud to see our Dhabi and Back’. The charity event, students use skills learnt in school to hosted in honour of the children’s raise funds for Abu Dhabi’s Special Special Care Centre in Abu Dhabi will Care Centre. We hope that our students, take place at the Emirates Palace through their talents, continue to Theatre on Wednesday 18th June from contribute to the creation of a better 6pm 8pm. This event will seek to help future for society,she added.The the Special Care Centre reach its goal Special Care Centre is committed to of raising AED 25 million to build a establishing bigger and better facilities new centre in Al Bahia for 400 for children in Abu Dhabi. We are children.The event will feature over proud to see students in the Emirates 600 talented pupils from Aldar use their talents to help special needs Academies’ schools, who will perform children. We are grateful for their songs including the UAE National support and we hope to reach our goal Anthem; cultural performances of AED 25 million to build the new including a Nabati poem, Watani and centre in Al Bahia,” said Kmar Cherif, Biladuna; instrumental music titled Executive Coordinator, Events Captain Jack’s Hornpipe and Shark Manager at the Special Care Attack; classic film medleys from Centre.Aldar Academies' schools Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Les programmes are developed based on Miserables; and also recent pop current educational research, which favourites including Pharell William’s ensures students are prepared to enter Happy and Katy Perry’s Roar. the work force as contributing Demonstrating the diversity and talent members of society. Programmes are of the school, these students will regularly reviewed, developed and showcase a number of different adapted taking into consideration the musical styles including Emirati, future generation’s role in an ever-Samba, Pop, and Jazz.Nilay Ozral, changing world, connected by new Chief Executive Officer of Aldar technology.Instrumental tuition offers Academies commented,At Aldar children, and adults, numerous academies we are dedicated to benefits. Researchers have found providing a world-class education evidence that music lessons help through various teaching methods children improve their language skills, including an understanding of the boost memory abilities and improve world through music, arts and culture. their behaviour and intelligence.We seek to bridge cultural divides

ALDAR ACADEMIES HITS THE HIGH

NOTES FOR MUSICAL CHARITY NIGHT?Over 600 students to perform ‘A Journey across

the World – From Abu Dhabi and Back’ celebrating their global musical talents

?Event to seek contributions for the Special Care Centre and help reach its AED 25 million

target


tay with Salalah Rotana Resort this summer for the ideal convenient getaway that caters

to the entire family, only a 20km drive from the Salalah airport. Salalah boasts near perfect weather all year round, nestled between the cool Indian Ocean and the dramatic Dhofar Mountain range, the pleasant climate is a welcome reprieve for the regional Levant and GCC travellers. The

filled holiday with options to ‘Flipper’s Kids Club’ will keep the

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twin bedroom, private terrace or other for 8-12 year olds. Each area has

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GROHE GROUP: SUCCESSFUL FIRST

QUARTER 2014Continued sales growth of three percent /

EBITDA increased to EUR 69 million

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: lighting up the bakery with an array ascal Tepper, the modern of bright and beautiful colours, such dine- in French Bakery as the red and yellow of the Spanish located on Dubai Media giants the previous tournament

City’s main drag, is continuing the champions; alongside the green, trending ‘selfie’ craze by rewarding yellow and blue of tournament host, in-store diner’s sweet prizes weekly Brazil, the world’s most decorated if they message their picture taken in international side.Master Chef store to the Pascal Tepper Facebook Pascal has also joined in, wearing his page.Entrants can win a host of French kit, a blue, white and red exciting prizes announced every jersey, hoping for a repeat of

1998.Pascal Dubai Deliveries Thur sday th roughou t June , Increase by 50 Per Cent:Pascal including a breakfast basket, serving Tepper French Bakery has reported a up to ten people or a dine-in meal for 50 per cent increase in its delivery two at Pascal’s flagship bakery In sales as the summer season sets in, Dubai, up to the value of AED according to General Manager 150.Pascal Tepper Staff Don Michel Saab. “As the Emirates heats International Colours For World Cup up, so has the demand for our .The team at Tecom’s favourite delivery service to offices and homes modern dine-in bakery Pascal in the neighbourhood,he said.The Tepper are enjoying the World Cup delivery arm of the business has exc i tement , swapping the i r

expanded to meet higher demands restaurant uniform for the jersey of and currently delivers in Tecom, JLT, their favourite national team.The Marina and Greens. new football-style uniforms are

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SNAP A ‘SELFIE’ AT PASCAL TO WIN

SWEET PRIZESBakery offers prizes to budding ‘selfie’ dine-

in photographers

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: apartments in Al Furjan and Palm zizi Developments, a sister Jumeirah the Crescent.Mr Mohsen c o n c e r n o f A z i z i Kamel, CEO of Azizi Developments i n v e s t m e n t , h a s said,We are delighted to announce

successfully relaunched its two that we are relaunching our projects, residential G+11 Projects, Yasamine which are escrow compliant, in and Feirouz, in Al Furjan, a Dubai. The construction already residential property development by been started on these two project and Nakheel near the Palm in Jebel will be completed by the 4th quarter Ali.The project worth AED 250 of 2015. Our decision to relaunched million is aimed at providing Al Furjan projects within the UAE is p r o s p e c t i v e r e s i d e n t s a timely and apt, given the tremendous contemporary living space which is growth and equally potential returns equipped with modern amenities any one person or organization can and facilities. The project is gain from investing in this growing strategically located at Dubai’s most market. Our company is committed sort after and plush location, the firm to delivering value and modern, garnered much interest from both lucrative properties. There was a big investors and individuals alike, delay in development projects wishing to purchase property within during the economic downturn; the emirate.The both residential however even during the recession towers, Azizi Feirouz Residence and time we ensured that financial Azizi Yasamine Residence, include investments in the properties made 1, 2 and 3 bed rooms units coupled by customers were returned to them. with fully equipped kitchens and Mr. Mohsen said that Azizi capacious and large living rooms Developments has a strategic vision with private terrace area at podium of contributing positively to the level units. Azizi Feirouz Residence, UAE resident ia l market by is a modern residential complex, developing Mid Income and High with a plot area of 35,587 square feet End Properties with affordable

p r i c e s H e added that the company has p l a n n e d t o deliver more t h a n 1 2 0 0 r e s i d e n t i a l units and 1600 h o t e l a p a r t m e n t k e y s t i l l 2 0 2 0 . M r . M o h s e n further said t h a t A z i z i and it comprises of 39 one bedroom,

Developments is committed to 40 two bedroom, and 20 three sustainable design and building bedroom units while, Azizi practices, as is evident in our Yasamine residence has a plot area developments across UAE and other of 37,339 square feet and includes regional investments. Our working 39 one bedroom, 60 two bedroom, model is based upon the Three and 10 three bedroom units.The P i l l a r s o f S u s t a i n a b i l i t y : spacious residential apartments environment, society and economy. include units with floor area ranging Azizi Developments focuses on from 937 sq feet upto 1915 sq feet. each pillar throughout the planning Close proximity to services and construction phases to create including road network, schools, developments that bring value to the restaurants and sport facilities and homeowner, the community and the provision of amenities including environment. We believe that part of swimming pools, private parking, o u r c o r p o r a t e a n d s o c i a l a n d

gymnas ium m a k e s t h e r e s i d e n t i a l t o w e r s a n ideal place to l i v e . A z i z i Developments is a sister concern of A z i z i Investments a n d a subsidiary of A z i z i H o l d i n g , wh ich was formed by Mr . M e r w a i s A z i z i 9 Chairman – Azizi Holding) in 1989. responsibility is to consider and The holding company started off protect the Earth. Providing energy with humble beginnings and has efficient buildings, reducing our now grown to be one of the carbon footprint and positively recognized leaders in market. Azizi impacting the economic well-being Development has also planned to of our communities are tangible developed another 18 plots goals that we strive to meet on a daily comprises of residential and hotel basis.

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AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS SUCCESSFULLY

RELAUNCHED TWO RESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN AL FURJAN WORTH AED

250 MILLION IN DUBAI•Two residential projects, Azizi Feirouz

Residence and Azizi Yasamine Residence, have been relaunched

•The both development features are equipped with world class amenities and facilities

•Azizi Developments is committed to sustainable design and building practices, as

is evident in our ongoing developments across UAE and other regional investments

EMPOWER CEO WINS UNSUNG HERO

AWARD AT INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT

ENERGY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN

SEATTLEBin Shafar recognised for contributions to

strengthen the region’s district cooling industry

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: President of Tissot, said:We are aku 2015 European Games is pleased to announce the signing

of Swiss watchmaker Tissot as Official Timekeeper and Partner of the inaugural E u r o p e a n G a m e s . T h e agreement will see Tissot and its sister company of the Swatch Group, Swiss Timing, provide all timing and scoring services for next summer’s event, which takes place from 12 until 28 June. It also grants looking forward to working with Tissot the right to use the Baku 2015 everyone at BEGOC to ensure the G a m e s m a r k s , l o g o s , a n d smooth running of the Baku 2015 designations on an exclusive, European Games. These games worldwide basis.Mr Simon Clegg, reflect the Tissot spirit perfectly by Chief Operating Officer of Baku its diversity and the incredible 2015, said: “I am delighted to dynamism it projects. We are proud welcome Tissot both as Official to be able to demonstrate our skills at Timekeeper and an Official Partner such an incredible event, which of the Baku 2015 European allows us to showcase our abilities in Games.This association provides many different ways. It also allows strong assurance for the timekeeping us to prove ourselves as timekeeping and scoring at the Games, and also requi res the mos t accura te the opportunity to promote Baku measurement and further confirms 2015 internationally through a high the quality of our watches.Tissot and calibre brand of strong, international Swiss Timing have unrivalled repute.Tissot will also create a experience of timekeeping at major bespoke marketing campaign to international sporting events. The promote the partnership across its Tissot brand encompasses 160 years worldwide distribution network, of watch production and sells more with special focus on the EOC than four million watches across the markets. Tissot will also support the globe each year. As for Swiss Baku 2015 One Year to Go Timing, it has been responsible for celebrations on June 11 by providing timekeeping and data handling at two official countdown clocks, one every Olympic Games since 1976. It located in the city centre and one at is a perfect union which guarantees a the Heydar Aliev International successful event.Airport.Mr François Thiébaud,

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ANNOUNCES TISSOT AS OFFICIAL

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abylon International the organizers of Iraq airport Show in association with

Sulaimania Airport as the Host has announced the participation of Aéroports de Paris Engineering (ADPI) the leaders in Airports planning, design and engineering consultancy as a platinum sponsor at the upcoming Iraq Airport Show on the 24th and 25th of September in Sulaimaniyah.Their confirmation comes close on the heels of Azmar Air & Erbil international airport confirming their participation as major sponsors. In addition world r e n o w n e d c o m p a n i e s l i k e

related infrastructure development. DNATA,SERCO & AFM group have ”Pierre Bourgin added: “As a world-all confirmed their participation at class organization, we focus on the Iraq airport show that will be bringing together the brightest inaugurated by the Minister of minds, applying engineering transport ,H.E. Hadi Al Ameri with ingenuity and deploying cutting edge the Director of Sulaimaniyah technologies, to deliver state of the International airport the principle art solutions for the aviation industry. host and will be accompanied by From master-planning record senior officials of Iraq’s airports, civil breaking developments, addressing aviation authorities, Governorates challenging circumstances through and other ministries.Our annual innovative solutions to conducting participation has also given us an complex technical studies, our avenue to establish our leadership in projects enable economies to the sector as providers of not only flourish, businesses to grow and distinctive technologies but also b r ing people toge ther.”Sa id exceptional support to our clients. We Pierre.Ram Muthaiah of Babylon are confident that Iraq Airport Show-International said Sulaimaniyah and 2014 will be a mutually beneficial other Airports of Iraq aims to increase endeavor to both ADPI and the the aviation sector’s contribution to industry. We are sure that adpi will the GDP and hence, will continue to attract significant attention from invest in aviation infrastructure to potential partners during the event.” cope up with the anticipated growth said Pierre Bourgin the Senior vice in air passengers and cargo president of ADPI.Our participation movements in the coming years. He at IRAQ Airport Show 2014 said the coming together of contributes to our ultimate goal of exhibitors from across all the serving the region’s thriving aviation geographical regions coming to Iraq industry, as the event gathers the for the Iraq Airport Show-2014 in big world’s leading brands that provide numbers than the previous editions state-of-the-art technologies and clearly reflects the global interest in solutions that become part of new Iraq’s booming aviation sector .standards in airport and aviation-

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ADPI CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION AT

IRAQ AIRPORT SHOW AS THE

PLATINUM SPONSORA slew of aviation projects in the run up to Airports expansion tops Iraq’s priority list

Global companies to get new market insights at IRAQ Airport Show

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: and patrolling has been increased in spokesman of ISPR has said areas close to the border. Strict that additional troops have checking measures have been taken been deployed on Pak- on routes from mainland leading

Afghan border, to reinforce existing t o w a r d s b o r d e r a r e a s . security arrangements, for peaceful C o m m u n i c a t i o n a t B o r d e r conduct of Presidential elections in Coordination Centers on both sides Afghanistan. A number of measures has also been enhanced and a hotline have been taken for the purpose after contact has been established due deliberation and coordination between the two Military Operations with Afghan Security forces. While directorates. Additionally, Aerial ensuring a smooth flow of voters surveillance is also being carried out move, checking by immigration staff to check any untoward cross border at crossing points has been enhanced movement.

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TROOPS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED ON

PAK-AFGHAN BORDER, TO REINFORCE

EXISTING SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS,

FOR PEACEFUL CONDUCT OF

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN

AFGHANISTAN.

PAKISTAN EXTENDS FULL SUPPORT TO

ELECTIONS IN AFGHANISTAN

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: are replaced when required with the t a recent road safety r igh t p roduc t s a t r epu tab le c o n f e r e n c e , M i c h e l i n dealerships.The importance of tyre reminded regulators and safety is often understated in a region

other key stakeholders that road with a high rate of road accidents. safety is a shared responsibility. More While drivers focus on ensuring that specifically, responsibility has to be their vehicle looks good on the inside shared between manufacturers, and out, without well-maintained r e g u l a t o r s , d e a l e r s , a n d tyres, drive quality, fuel consumption drivers.According to Michelin, and safety are impacted,Said Mr. manufacturers must ensure they Terry Khokhar, Passenger Car produce tyres of the right quality Product Manager for Michelin choice of materials significantly Africa, India and Middle East, and affects tyre safety and provide the speaker at the conference.Mr guidance on how to operate their Khokhar added, “It is imperative to tyres safely. Manufacturers also need inf late tyres to the vehicle to abide by the regulations of the manufacturer ’s recommended countries and meet the standards pressures at all times but particularly set.Governments are also responsible during very hot weather. However, it for regulating as well as enforcing is important to ensure that tyre what they believe promotes safety on pressures are checked and adjusted the roads in their countries. One such when the tyres are “cold”, (Tyres are legislation is the regulation that considered cold when they have not forbids dealers to sell tyres that are been used for at least two hours or over two years old from the date of after no more than 3 km of slow manufacture.The distr ibution driving). Lower pressures reduce network is also key to ensuring sidewall stiffness which causes the safety; its responsibility is to be able tyre to flex more than its design to competently fit tyres, comply with limits; and this results in degradation local regulations such as the sell by of the tyre’s internal structure which date limit, as well as provide the right could lead to its complete breakdown advice to consumers.Finally, drivers and quite possibly cause a “blow-have a key responsibility in out”.Michelin runs regular safety maintaining road safety by ensuring campaigns to engage consumers and that tyres on their vehicles are increase awareness about tyre safety. inflated to the recommended All Michelin tyres imported into pressures, are regularly inspected for GCC countries are tested and any damages or abnormal wear, and certified to Gulf Standards.

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ROAD SAFETY IS A SHARED

RESPONSIBILITY, SAYS MICHELIN

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: month and you avail the cash back. It bu Dhabi Commercial Bank is that simple.As an introductory (ADCB) continues to offer, customers who sign up for the advance its SimplyLife’ SimplyLife Titanium MasterCard

brand by launching its first ever Credit Card will be able to earn two credit card. The new Titanium free movie tickets every month, after MasterCard Credit Card offers a spending AED 1,500 in the same powerful cash back proposition to month. There are no tedious consumers;1.5% cash back on every redemption processes; the customer purchase.SimplyLife, a consumer can use their simplylife credit card to finance brand specializing in simple, buy two cinema tickets at any quick and accessible personal theatres in UAE to receive a cash finance products, understands that back up to AED 70 in the next sometimes important moments in month.Commenting on this, Eyad life require a little help, that’s why Al-Kourdi, Country Manager UAE, the new credit card gives consumers MasterCard, said:The launch of cash back without the hassle of SimplyLife Titanium MasterCard complicated ru les , d i ff icul t Credi t Card bui lds on our qualifying conditions or a tedious longstanding collaboration with redemption process. SimplyLife ADCB, and we are confident that from ADCB offers the platform for this rewarding product will instantly consumers to aspire for larger things appeal to the UAE consumers. in life and achieve important Developing innovative payment moments in their lives.Sundar solutions that offer exceptional Parthasarathy, Head New Business value to cardholders is a key priority at ADCB, said:In April, we launched for MasterCard and we look forward SimplyLife to make personal and car to introducing similar solutions with loans more accessible. Today, we’re ADCB that can become the enhancing that offering with the preferred everyday payment tool for launch of our SimplyLife cash back the bank’s customers.SimplyLife is credit card. Our customers can now inspired by a commitment to helping benefit from a powerful cash back people achieve their ambitions. program, giving them greater Launched as a strategic business unit financial freedom and convenience of ADCB, it offers personal loans of to achieve their goals in life. The up to AED 500,000 for customers credit card market has many cash with salary transfer and car loans back offers, but ours is the only cash worth up to 80% of the value of the back program that can be explained car, to a maximum of AED 1.5 in two lines- spend AED 1,000 in a million.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: l a s e r c u t . T h e r e l a x e d a n d earing up for the festive sophisticated look is ideal for boys, season, Babyshop has with brown and navy blue launched its chic Ramadan combinations dominating the

collection featuring dressy party collection. Hints of bright orange essentials that also ensure kids stay and burgundy give the perfect cool and comfortable during the hot summer feel with accents on pockets summer months.Mint is the colour and insides of shirts. Shirts, chino o f t h e s e a s o n f o r g i r l s , pants, shorts and knitted vests in complemented by bright royal blues jacquard, herringbone, tweed and corals. Accentuated with f a b r i c s

a re the season’s t o p t r e n d s that can b e accessori

sed with bow ties and suspenders to complete the look.Retailing a wide spectrum of colours, designs and mix-n-match

c roche t options at affordable prices,

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sequins, the ensemble conveys a between 0-16 years, this festive

pretty look without looking too girly season. The collection is available

in designs ranging from pleats and across all 41 Babyshop outlets in the

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amas, the Middle East's leading jewellery and watch retailer, has announced the launch of its Bridal Show exclusively for the UAE community.The ‘Damas Bridal Show’ showcases luxury jewellery

sets designed by Damas to meet the growing demand for wedding jewellery in the Dubai market. The 15-day show, which runs from 12-26 June at Damas stores in Mall of Emirates, Emirates Towers and Wafi Centre, provides customers with a wide variety of stunning bridal sets and special offers at purchase.The elegant bridal collection, which includes unique and elaborate pieces of jewellery, has been designed to recreate precious moments for

Dubai brides on their special day.Damas staff, highly trained and experienced to understand the needs of brides and help them select the most suitable jewellery, offers tips and recommendations to brides in selecting the right diamonds, gemstones and pearls that best fit their wedding gowns.Throughout its prominent history, Damas has been known as a leader in designing glamorous and unique jewellery in the Middle East. The Bridal Show is proving highly popular with jewellery enthusiasts and the fashion savvy in Dubai.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: turbulences that stormed Egypt in the halaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, past three years and now the earth has Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group received

an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the American University in Cairo (AUC) on Saturday June 14, 2014. AUC is a p r e m i e r E n g l i s h -language institution of higher learning based in the Egyptian capital. The ‘ C o m m e n c e m e n t Ceremony’ was held at the ‘Khalaf Ahmad Al

settled. Let us put our hands together Habtoor Football and Track and build this country.His words Stadium’ a facility financed by the Al were echoed by Sherif Kamel, dean Habtoor Group Chairman in 2010.Al of the University’s School of Habtoor, who is a well-known

Business, who emphasised the philanthropist, supports many importance in contributing to the educational facilities around the c o m m u n i t y a n d e m b r a c i n g world including AUC and Illinois challenges and failures on the road to College in Jacksonville, USA.Amr success. “Egypt and the world badly Shaarawi, the Provost and Conferral

need your brains, your energy and your passion, give them freely, but try to stay conscious of what it is you're giving of yourself and why.Lisa Anderson, President of the American University in Cairo (AUC) said,This class has seen more change in their short time as university students than most of us see in a lifetime.They are ready to of Honorary Degree, praised Al

dream of things that never were and Habtoor telling graduating students to ask why not?Al Habtoor urged the he was honoured with the Doctorate graduates to take an active role in of Philosophy “In recognition for his their country’s future, telling them continued efforts in fostering cross they are “partners” in Egypt’s cultural understanding, supporting destiny,The success of your country humanitarian causes, and advancing depends on you as much as it does on academic inquiry.Al Habtoor your government. Each and every attended the Commencement one of you has to play a role, Ceremony at the respected American otherwise we won’t achieve the end university where there were 193 goal. It is your duty and your masters and 561 bachelor’s degree privilege to play a key role in your candidates graduating. In his key country’s future and help its note speech he urged them to aspire economy thrive.He added,Ask to greatness, “Your education has not yourself what role you can take for finished, it just started and it will your country’s future success and carry through your life. You have a what you can do to make it better. long way to go. I advise you to keep a Then go out and do it. You are the positive outlook on things, start your leaders of tomorrow. Be brave and day full of energy ready to conquer own your future, and I am confident the wor ld .He added, “Your that Egypt and our Arab nation will generation has learned a lot from the be fine.

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oredoo’s companies have launched a series of initiatives that deliver live action from the

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil straight to mobile customers across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.Ooredoo has launched a special World Cup mobile portal, called the Ooredoo Football Portal, across its markets in the Middle East, North Africa and South East Asia, providing exclusive content, social media competitions, and promotions for

pre-paid customers to opt-in for extra customers to share the experience of SMS and calling minutes to keep in the exci t ing matches.Ooredoo touch during the matches; and a range customers can follow matches live, of community activities, encouraging watch 3D videos and clips of fans to upload short Instagram videos interviews and press conferences, view under the theme of “Cheer On Your photographs, listen to a World Cup Team.Ooredoo Tunisia has launched soundtrack, play World Cup-themed

games, and read detailed descriptions the El Maracaña fi Tounèscampaign, of matches, teams, players, and under the tagline of “With Ooredoo, history.On the Ooredoo Football live the World Cup as if you were Portal, customers can follow the World there!”, which provides special offers Cup and receive content from leading and promotions on voice, data, and media companies using smartphones or digital content including SMS, a featured phones.In Kuwait, Ooredoo mobile app, and TV channel.As the has launched a special online “Football official sponsor of the Algerian Fantasy” game, the Ooredoo football National Team, Ooredoo Algeria has challenge, that will run during a lso announced an exclus ive throughout the World Cup, while sponsorship for the National Fund for Ooredoo’s Indosat is offering live the Promotion of Youth Initiatives and streaming though the DOMIKADO Sports Practices, providing DZD 100 application.Dr. Nasser Marafih, Group million (USD 1.26 million) for 2000 CEO, Ooredoo, said: “Passion for sport young football fans to attend the World unites our customers beyond borders, Cup. Ooredoo Algeria has also and as smartphone take-up increases launched the television campaign across our footprint, we’re leveraging “MaakYalKhedra” to support the technology innovation to provide our Algerian National Team.Nawras in customers with a fully-immersive Oman has launched the Sahra Time football experience, enabling our World Cup Edition, an opt-in monthly millions of customers to share the service that provides Mousbak experience together. As part of our customers with 1 GB of mobile data per commitment to youth, we aim to day for one month to follow the latest inspire young football players to World Cup news and content, and become the footbal l s tars of unlimited browsing of Middle East tomorrow.Following the World Cup, sports website Kooora.com.Wataniya the Ooredoo Football Portal will Palestine has launched a campaign for provide customers with content from pre-paid customers to win prizes such the Barclays Premier League in as World Cup tickets, video game England, La Liga in Spain, the UEFA consoles, and television receivers for Champions League in Europe, and the the beIN SPORTS channel, a World U E F A E u r o p a L e a g u e i n Cup-themed Facebook app and a Europe.Driving adoption of the c u s t o m i s e d m o b i l e Ooredoo Football Portal, customers application.Asiacell in Iraq is receive the first week for free, and then partnering with PepsiCo for a World can opt-in to weekly or monthly Cup campaign that enables customers subscription plans, in addition to to win free additional calling minutes mobile data charges.World Cup under select Pepsi bottles, along with a Campa igns ac ross Ooredoo’s mobile contest.Ooredoo Maldives is Footprint.In Qatar, Ooredoo has providing a special Football Services launched the ? #?Koora? campaign, SMS update, offering the latest results which includes a sports television and team news from the contest. In package with the beIN SPORTS addition, it is offering a range of prizes channel; the Hala Football Club for in a special football competition.

OBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: eLearning,Matthew Small senior

lackboard a global leader in vice president and managing technology solutions for the d i r e c t o r , i n t e r n a t i o n a l o f e d u c a t i o n i n d u s t r y , Blackboard, who highlighted how

organized its first Middle East forum the company is helping institutions in Dubai, gathering over 100 address industry changes in the Education experts from across the Middle East region.This conference Gulf region and the Middle East to provided a unique opportunity for share their views on how to create educators, technologists and e f f e c t i v e d i g i t a l l e a r n i n g environments, and discuss the innovative education technologies of today and tomorrow.The full-day conference showcased highlights of distance, blended and online learning in today’s regional and global landscape and featured a comprehensive program on trends in education, including a new teaching

industry leaders to share best practice and discuss trends. It also facilitated a great exchange of ideas from a diverse set of participants who are all helping shape the future of education,” said Matthew Small. The Middle East region is evolving and growing, with markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the change and setting the pace for

approach centered on learners, use of the rest of the region. We are thrilled analyt ics in educat ion, and to help these institutions bring eLearning as a key factor for global tomorrow’s education experience success.In addition to Blackboard into today’s classrooms.With a client presentations, event keynotes were base of more than 80 institutions in presented by: Cindy Gunn, Director the region including government of the Faculty Development Center, training organizations and higher American University of Sharjah, education institutions in Saudi and who discussed the role played by UAE, Blackboard is actively technology in today’s classroom and involved in developing the regional how it could be leveraged to respond education industry. In order to better to the needs of active and respond to local needs, Blackboard connected learners ,Sharifa Hajjat - recently introduced Blackboard eLearning Manager at the Higher Analytics in Arabic to enable Colleges of Technology and Founder educators to make more informed of the Arab eLearning Academy decisions based on accurate data that which boasts a database of more than r e f l e c t s s t u d e n t s ’ o v e r a l l 47,000 educators from around the performance and response to course MENA region who highlighted the material.The education sector is role of technology for reviving changing and learners demand to go young students’ interest in the Arabic beyond the traditional teaching language. In a recent online poll approach; it is becoming imperative conducted on higher education for institutions in the Middle East to students, 76% of respondents use available technologies to described Arabic material as boring” empower their students and help and asked for a major overhaul to them achieve success through revolutionize language teaching education,concluded Small.t e c h n i q u e s t h r o u g h

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Early Bird Offer :This summer take advantage of our extended early bird offer throughout the night; receive a complimentary side or dessert with every main course.Date: Every Night Venue: Aquara RestaurantTime: 7pm to 11pm

summer flavors made to order by our *Restaurant open from 8pm onwards in house mixologist. during Ramadan, valid until Enjoy Happy Hour from 6pm to 9pm September every day*A q u a r a E x c l u s i v e *Ramadan timing – 8pm – 10pm Promotion:Throughout the summer 25 55 CAFÉ BISTRO:Dine in for every AED 300 you spend on the during RamadanA al carte menu you will receive a During the month of Ramadan 25 55 complimentary bottle of vintage.Café Bistro will be open to serve you.Date: Sunday to Monday Date: 28 June – 28 July Venue: Aquara RestaurantVenue: 25 55 Café Bistro Time: 7pm to 11pm Time: 7am to 11pmPrice: Minimum spend AED 300Early Working Breakfast:Enjoy *Restaurant will open from 8pm

during Ramadan, valid Until September Saturday Roast*:End the week with a delicious traditional roast from our carving station served with all the trimmings including some of our Great British desserts. Happy Hour is on for the duration of the roast.Date: Every Saturday Venue: Aquara Restaurant Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm Price: AED 150*During Ramadan Roast starts at 8pm until 11pm our summer midweek breakfast at 25 25°55° Saturday Roast Beverage 55 Café Bis t ro . Rece ive a Promotion:Bottle of grape AED 55 complimentary coffee or tea and a with roast dinner; Hop beverage fresh juice when ordering a main AED 25 course breakfast. Quote ‘Summer Ladies Night :Ladies, join us on Breakfast’ when ordering to redeem. Tuesday Nights at Aquara Lounge Complimentary valet parking and terrace, voted Dubai’s Favourite WiFi available.Ladies Night. Ladies receive three Date: Sunday to Thursdaycomplimentary beverages. Tunes Venue: 25 55 Café Bistrofrom the renowned DJ Andy Swift Time: 7am to 11pm and chance to enter the monthly prize Price: AED 85draw. Marina Breakfast :Enjoy a hearty Date: Every Tuesday traditional English breakfast served Venue: Aquara Lounge on an infamous skillet with a freshly Time: 8pm to 11pm squeezed orange juice served on the Price: 3 Complimentary Beverages marina front. for Ladies Date: All Day, Every day *No Entertainment during July Venue: 25 55 Café Bistro Gentlemen’s Night :It’s time to treat Time: 7am to 10:30pmthe guys. Men are welcomed to Price: AED 85A q u a r a L o u n g e w i t h a Healthy Breakfast :Start your day complimentary bottle of hop on off right with a healthy breakfast at arrival and all night Happy Hour, 25 55 Café Bistro. Our creative menu now that’s service for you. *Live features tasty frittatas, pancakes, music from Sax and Singer and granolas and fresh fruit salads chance to enter the monthly prize complemented by our selection of draw. freshly blended smoothies made fesh Date: Every Wednesday to order and served on the marina

front. *Ramadan timing 7am – 11pmYacht Charter / Cruises Ocean Picnic :Escape the city and step on board our fully licensed luxury yacht charter and see Dubai’s stunning landmarks in style. Enjoy a three hour cruise with a tailor made gourmet picnic served from a traditional picnic basket at sea.To find out more about our packages

Venue: Aquara Lounge or to tailor make your own package Time: 8pm to 11pm contact our dedicated Events Price: One complimentary bottle of Manager on 04 362 7932 or email hop on arrival for gentlemen [email protected] *No Entertainment during July Romantic Dinner Cruise :Escape Exclusive Happy Hour*: All night the city and step on board our fully from 6pm to 12am. Valid until licensed luxury yacht charter and see September Dubai’s stunning landmarks in style. *Ramadan -8pm – 10pm Enjoy a three hour cruise with a three Happy Hour:Enjoy promotional course gourmet set menu served at rates on beverages with our Happy sea. Hour menu To find out more about our packages Date: Everyday or to tailor make your own package Venue: Aquara Lounge contact our dedicated Events Time: 6pm to 9pm Manager on 04 362 7932 or email Price: Promotional prices [email protected] *During Ramadan 8pm -10pm Athena Cruise :See Dubai’s World Tapas & Cocktails:Taking stunning landmarks from a different the Spanish tradition of tapas global, perspective on board our luxury each month we offer an array of yacht. Various packages available. sharing platters from a different To find out more about our packages destination. Complementing the or to tailor make your own package World Tapas is an equally impressive contact our dedicated Events selection signature cocktails, Manager on 04 362 7932 or email mocktails and pitchers freshly [email protected] to order by our creative YOTS Sports Lounge:Midweek mixologist. Aquara Restaurant and Specials :Three great midweek Lounge with its expansive terrace offers for AED 65 overlooking the panoramic Dubai Monday – Burger and Hop Beverage Marina is ideally situated for this Tuesday – Fish and Chips and Hop chilled out occasion. DJ Andy Swift Beverage is back and doing what he does best, Wednesday - Curry and Hop playing an array of music perfect Beverage way to relax on our comfy loungers Date: Ongoing and watching the world sail by. Venue: YOTS Sports Lounge Date: Every Friday Time: 5pm to 11pm selected days as Venue: Aquara Lounge per the above Time: 2pm to 5pm Price: AED 65 Price: AED 295 (including unlimited *YOTS open for all Brazil Football signature cocktails and pitchers) Games until 13 July *From 20th June will be closed and Happy Hour: Weekdays 5pm to 8pm Re - Launched in September ,Weekends 4pm to 8pmEvening Brunch Under the Join the Brazil Football Fun :Join in Stars:Enjoy the daytime and join us the fun spirit of the football season in the evening for a delicious this June at YOTS Sports Lounge International buffet with a seafood accompanied with a themed football focus including lobster, sushi and a menu available on match day as well cheese room. as our unbeatable match beverage Date: Every Friday offers, including:The YOTS Hat-Venue: Aquara Lounge trick buy three select bottled hops Time: 7:30pm to 10.30pm and receive a complimentary Price: AED 220 inclusive of soft bottle.Football In Brazil Loyalty beverages; AED 350 inclusive of Card – collect points for every pint of spa rk l ing g rape and house hop and receive your seventh pint beverages; AED 450 inclusive of complimentary.bubbly and house beverages Lucky Player Draw receive a *Ramadan timing 8pm – 11pm players’ name and if he scores Experience Sizzling Wok:For the receive a complimentary beverage.month of June treat yourself to one of Ramadan and Iftar our chef’s special wok experiences Iftar Celebrations :Mark this holy known as the ‘art of cooking.’ occasion and enjoy exclusive hire of Date: Until June 30, 2014 one our private dining venues with a Venue: Aquara Restaurant view of the stunning Dubai Marina Time: 7pm to 10.45pm complemented with an extensive Price: From AED 145 menu of traditional Arabic dishes.*Ramadan timing 8pm – 11pm Date: Month of RamadanSummer Sundowners:With a Venue: Al Danastylish and modern setting, the Time: Evening (dependent on Aquara terrace is the perfect location sunset)for a ‘Sundowner’. Cool off and Price: AED 139 per person for group unwind with one of our freshly bookings of 20 or more guests.prepared beverages jam-packed with

AKHALAF AHMAD AL HABTOOR

RECEIVES AN HONORARY DOCTORATE

FROM THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN

CAIRO (AUC)Al Habtoor Group Chairman urges graduates

to aspire to greatness


orbes Middle East is set to host a glittering gala dinner for the Top 500 Companies in

the Arab World 2014, celebrating the passion and dynamism of the publically listed companies that continue to inject success into the region’s economy.The VIP event will be held on June 17, 2014, in the lavish Godolphin Ballroom at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai. The evening will include a prestigious awards ceremony, recognizing the companies that are cultivating homegrown Arab success and placing it on the international stage.Set in Dubai’s downtown area, this pertinent time with the unveiling the business hub of the city, the of our 2014 ranking at this exclusive occasion will be attended by senior event and awards ceremony.Those in figures from a broad range of sectors. attendance of the gala dinner will This year, industries represented include Mr. Osman Sultan, CEO, include financial services, oil and Emirates Integrated Telecom (du); gas, telecommunications, real estate Mr. Nafel Mohammad Eisa Al-and construction, retail, transport, Hathal, Chairman, YIACO Medical; healthcare, investment, energy, and Mr. Tasdique Pasha, EVP banking, insurance, hotels and Insurance , Oman Insurance tourism and petrochemicals.The Co.Forbes Middle East is proud to ranking of the Top 500 Companies in collaborate with title sponsor, The the Arab World builds on FORBES’ Investor for Securities Company for renowned Global 2000 list, which the occasion. Hayssam El-Masri, the highlights the most successful company’s Advisor to the Board of publically-listed companies across Directors, says,We are honored to the globe. Those with a keen eye will join Forbes Middle East in notice a number of new entries this recognizing our homegrown year as Middle Eastern business businesses who continue to place the t a l e n t c o n t i n u e s t o region on an international platform. proliferate.Commenting on the It is through the vision and rankings and upcoming event, Mrs. leadership of these companies that Khuloud Al Omian, Editor-in-Chief, the Middle East has become a Forbes Middle East, said: “We are leading business destination and The witnessing an exciting time in the Investor for Securities Company is region’s business landscape and the proud to be a part of that story.” Top 500 Companies in the Arab Other esteemed partners include Al World 2014 reflects this. Once again, Tayyar Travel Group, Janabi Group, we are seeing regional companies - Elite Executive Services, Elegant and the people behind them - excel, Resorts and Skyline University pushing money, innovation and College, Emirates Airline, HMG, talent into the growing Middle T h e A m e r i c a n H o s p i t a l , Eastern economy. Forbes Middle Montegrappa, Sprüngli, DMTV and East is honored to be able to mark Dubai Eye 103.8.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: renowned stones such as the topaz, amas, the Middle East's amethyst, lemon quartz and more. leading jewellery and watch Inspired by nature's rich palette, Vera retailer, has announced the is available in many different colors,

launch of the exquisite Vera collection among them blue, red, green, purple across its outlets in the GCC. A high- and yellow. Each of these magnificent

end brand featuring an array of luxury stones weighs an average of eight to fashion rings adorned with colored ten carats and is placed as the double-gemstones offset with diamonds, the layered centerpiece atop a choice of Vera collection draws its origins from two different bands of white gold the southern coastal cities of the a d o r n e d w i t h d i a m o n d s . T h e Adriatic Sea where ‘Vera’ means collection, which also includes ‘summer’. Vera represents the rich and matching pendants and earrings, v i b r a n t c o l o r s o f i t s w a r m encourages customers to choose their Mediterranean surroundings and was particular shade. The Vera collection created with the knowledge that every is fresh, youthful and extremely woman regardless of her taste in elegant, evocative of the strength, fashion, entertainment and leisure beauty and uniqueness of every deserves elegant jewellery as unique woman and her innate desire to be her as her.The collection features world- own person.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: straightforward. The large gear-nique Watches, a UAE-based looking hand on top of the dial is the distributor and retailer of fine minutes hand, while the short bronze timepieces from all over the hand underneath is the hours hand.

world, has introduced UAE to Meanwhile, the disk at 9 o’clock SevenFriday, a Zurich-based watch represents a 24-hour indicator and the brand that is gaining popularity among other disk at 5 o’clock tracks running horological aficionados and watch s e c o n d s . W h a t d i f f e r e n t i a t e s collectors worldwide. Ahmed Al SevenFriday watches from the Mansoori, Managing Director of competition is their relative simplicity Unique Watches, said SevenFriday a and elegance. Their design has a new entrant in the UAE’s luxury goods somewhat rustic tone a reminder of the market offers watches that exude innovation, fine craftsmanship and impeccable industrial-inspired design, giving consumers a fresh alternative amid a plethora of wristwatch brands available today.SevenFriday watches salute the history of mechanical clockmaking. Since launching in 2013, they have appeared on the radar screens of horologists and watch aficionados across the globe,” said Al Mansoori. “Their presence in the UAE is also very timely as the country is one of the fastest growing luxury retail markets in the Middle East.According to Bain & Company, Dubai alone commands around 30 per cent of the Middle East luxury market and around 60 per cent of the UAE’s luxury market. The World Bank estimates industrial age, but is impressive UAE’s per capita gross domestic e n o u g h t o c a t c h a n y o n e ’ s product at around USD58,042 in 2012, attention,said Al Mansoori.The making it one of the countries with the Unique Watches executive is also highest disposable income in the confident that the SevenFriday brand world.UAE has an insatiable appetite will fit right in with the Middle East’s for luxury goods, but there are other luxury retail sector, which is estimated factors that make it a crucial market for to be worth USD7.7 billion as of 2012, Unique Watches and SevenFriday. according to a report published by Bain Among these include the consumers’ & Company. In 2013, Bain & discerning taste, fashion acumen, Company further highlighted the quality consciousness and eagerness to expansive growth of regional luxury try innovative products,added Al consumers as spending reached around Mansoori.Developed by Swiss EUR1,400 (USD1,910) per year, the entrepreneur Daniel Niederer in 2012, highest in the world.The UAE was also SevenFriday’s initial collection of cited by the Federation of the Swiss watches (P1, P2 and P3) has already Watch Industry in 2013 as the largest made headlines in more than 60 importer of Swiss watches in the countries worldwide an impressive Middle East. The total value of Swiss feat for a young company venturing in watches shipped to the country was a highly competitive global watch estimated at over USD1 billion in industry.SevenFriday takes pride in its 2013, up by a whopping 36% from distinctive mechanical yet futuristic 2011 and 9% from 2012.Unique design comprising circular dials that, Watches is the official distributor of at first, may seem intimidating, but is SevenFriday watches in the UAE.a c t u a l l y v e r y s i m p l e a n d

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USD7.7-billion luxury retail market

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brand by launching its first ever Credit Card will be able to earn two credit card. The new Titanium free movie tickets every month, after MasterCard Credit Card offers a spending AED 1,500 in the same powerful cash back proposition to month. There are no tedious consumers;1.5% cash back on every redemption processes; the customer purchase.SimplyLife, a consumer can use their simplylife credit card to finance brand specializing in simple, buy two cinema tickets at any quick and accessible personal theatres in UAE to receive a cash finance products, understands that back up to AED 70 in the next sometimes important moments in month.Commenting on this, Eyad life require a little help, that’s why Al-Kourdi, Country Manager UAE, the new credit card gives consumers MasterCard, said:The launch of cash back without the hassle of SimplyLife Titanium MasterCard compl ica ted ru les , d i ff icul t Credi t Card bui lds on our qualifying conditions or a tedious longstanding collaboration with redemption process. SimplyLife ADCB, and we are confident that from ADCB offers the platform for this rewarding product will instantly consumers to aspire for larger things appeal to the UAE consumers. in life and achieve important Developing innovative payment moments in their lives.Sundar solutions that offer exceptional value Parthasarathy, Head - New Business to cardholders is a key priority for at ADCB, said:In April, we launched MasterCard and we look forward to SimplyLife to make personal and car introducing similar solutions with loans more accessible. Today, we’re ADCB that can become the preferred enhancing that offering with the everyday payment tool for the launch of our SimplyLife cash back bank’s customers.SimplyLife is credit card. Our customers can now inspired by a commitment to helping benefit from a powerful cash back people achieve their ambitions. program, giving them greater Launched as a strategic business unit financial freedom and convenience of ADCB, it offers personal loans of to achieve their goals in life. The up to AED 500,000 for customers credit card market has many cash with salary transfer and car loans back offers, but ours is the only cash worth up to 80% of the value of the back program that can be explained car, to a maximum of AED 1.5 in two lines- spend AED 1,000 in a million.

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Learners in the Middle East Region

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: hospitals, and malls Modhesh odhesh, the region’s extended personal invitations to popular mascot, has been children, offering them free entry to visiting schools, hospitals Modhesh World, which is part of the

and malls in the UAE to spread the summer festivals and attractions messages of fun, joy, caring and organized by Dubai Festivals and

sharing, as well as inviting Retail Establishment (DFRE), an children and families to experience agency of the Department of Tourism the exciting line-up of summer and Commerce Marketing. DFRE’s attractions in Dubai, especially the summer calendar also features 15th anniversary celebrations of Ramadan in Dubai, Eid in Dubai and Modhesh World, one of the region’s the family extravaganza, Dubai b igges t indoor eduta inment Summer Surprises.As part of the destinations for families.With his celebrations marking the 15th trademark heart-warming smile, edition of Modhesh World, DFRE is Modhesh charmed the school kids, offering a line-up of endless family providing them a fitting way to end fun featuring internationally their school term and usher in the renowned entertainment characters long summer holidays. During a and a wide array of interactive and meet-and-greet tour of government themed experiences designed to give and private schools, Modhesh was at families and children their most his bubbly best, shaking hands with memorable summer holidays in children and also entertaining them Dubai. Modhesh World, which with stage shows and showering opened on 12 June at the Dubai them with gifts. At hospitals, World Trade Centre, will run until 8 Modhesh was an embodiment of the September this year.As a home-spirit of sharing and caring for grown cartoon character that is children who are unwell, as he hugely popular among children of all wished them good health and nationalities, Modhesh is also highly brought big smiles on their appreciated by parents due to his faces.Modhesh also spread the amazing ability to connect with summer cheer among shoppers children, thus embedding in them the during surprise visits to malls in universal values of love, respect and Dubai and other emirates, stopping hospitality. Modhesh also promotes from time to time to pose for edutainment as a useful way of photographs with children and their teaching children in a fun ambience.families.During the visits to schools,

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: jewel lery, per fumes , lea ther ubai’s only night market products, healthcare, electronics, during the holy month of toys & childcare, educational Ramadan is back with products, gift items, Eid gifts,

exhilarating activities, offers and souvenirs, collectibles, art, a variety unique shopping opportunities. of seasonal & festive food and many Ramadan Night Market offers a great more exciting items, the market will ambiance with loads of fun, frolic and be a buzzing place and the only one to family time along with tempting fulfill the needs of the entire offers from the retailers coming family.Other attractions at the market together at the market from across the include 5 exquisite Pavilions namely globe.Organized by Sumansa Fashion, Abaya, Health & Beauty, Exhibitions, the night market will be Jewellery and Food Pavilian, a Grand held over the 11 nights of Ramadan Arabic themed Majlis and a massive from 17th-27th July 2014 at Dubai’s Kids Area, all specially designed to most prestigious and strategically offer a complete family package and located venue Dubai World Trade fun night out entertainment.Keeping Center offering residents and tourists your little ones occupied while you a great opportunity to shop for all their festival needs under one roof. The entry to the consumer fair is free and it’s open to one and all from 8 p.m. till 2:00 a.m.Despite plethora of shopping options and world class malls in Dubai, Ramadan Night Market has become very popular within just 2 years of its launch, simply because it has a unique charm to itself offering visitors an extraordinary shopping as well as family shop can be very challenging; hence bonding opportunity which you don’t organizers have taken special care in f ind elsewhere. The relaxed planning a range of engaging and atmosphere, bazaar kind of feel enticing activities for the little ones, coupled with retailers from across the so that you can relish your shopping world selling exquisite collectible, experience at ease with complete gifting, artifacts and varied items peace of mind. Park your kids and fascinates the visitors said Sunil shop till you literally drop with night Jaiswal, CEO Sumansa Exhibitions, market’s very own “Kids Play Area” organisors of Ramadan Night fully equipped to handle the Market.Expecting a footfall of about naughtiest of your little ones, from 75,000 -100,000 visitors over 11 face painting, sand art, bouncy days, Ramadan Night Market aims to castles, mascots, life size cartoon bring together retailers from across characters, clowns, balloon twisting, the world under one umbrella Arts & Crafts area, Soft Play area and providing visitors a great choice and much much more, the possibilities are endless opportunity for family fun just endless. Take your photograph time. With over 350 plus retailers at with Superman, Batman & Cartoon the show offering everything from Characters” booth, Live Kids Movie clothing, fashion, accessories, Theatre, Mascots are some of the cosmetics, health & beauty products, things you can look forward to.

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EXCITEMENT GALORE AT THIS YEAR’S

“RAMADAN NIGHT MARKET” -11 day shopping fiesta at Dubai World Trade

Centre from 17-27 July 2014-5 unique pavilions, massive kids area,

exceptional gift items, exclusive deals and unique shopping ambiance

-Shoppers Paradise offering great “Discounts, Bargains & Special Offers” with exciting

“Raffle Draws and Daily Prizes”

EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT! Buy special EID gifts for your loved ones at this shopper’s paradise and enjoy the fiesta:

• W h a t : Ramadan Night Market•Where: Zabeel H a l l , D u b a i Wor ld Trade Centre•When: 17th to 27th July 2014•Timing: From 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. daily•En t ry : F ree entry for all•Offers at the Show” Booklet: G e t y o u r

exclusive copy of this specially created booklet to know what BEST DEALS are on offer by each of the retailer, it contains details of all outlets at the market, price ranges of all products, offers/discounts being offered by each one. With over 350 outlets at the show this booklet helps you single out the best deals and revisit the show!For bookings and enquiries, contact: Sumansa Exhibitions - +9714 3885191 , www.ramadannightmarket.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/RamadanNightMarketTwitter:https://twitter.com/RamadanNightMktInstagram:http://instagram.com/ramadannightmarketE m a i l i d s : c o n t a c t @ r a m a d a n n i g h t m a r k e t . c o m , [email protected]


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: were loaded enough to have a he speedster, the creator, the ‘Lionel Messi’ parked in your dribbler, the powerhouse and the engine. Every team

in the World Cup has a player that shows at least one such quirk on the field. Compare that to cars and bang on! You get to see a striking similarity that is just so hard to miss. So if Cristiano Ronaldo were to be born as a car, he’d definitely be a Bugati Veyron Super Sport that runs at a blinding speed. And if you

garage, you’d get a driving experience of a Lamborghini Huracan. Why? Ask Carmudi, the world’s fastest growing car classifieds with over 300 car-fanatic-employees, that are cheering for their World Cup heroes behind the hottest wheels.Stefan Haubold, the Global Managing Director of Carmudi, who has never once missed a game in his life, explains rather jauntily: “Chalking out explicit comparisons between players and cars comes rather naturally to us as every employee in Carmudi breathes and lives through cars. We have a betting contest going on in our company and the winner will get to drive a ‘Cristiano Ronaldo’, if not anything better.So hold your horses as Carmudi hurls out the vital stats that compare footballers to roaring machines on the ground:

TBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: trade and business. The UAE is also taly is the second largest trading looking to work closely with the partner for the UAE and there is Italian government in replicating its considerable potential to develop success in boosting the Small

bilateral trade and business ties Med ium En te rp r i se s (SME) between the two countries. Existing sector.The UAE and Italy have also partnerships have enabled economic signed agreements on increasing g row th and i nnova t i on fo r economic, industrial and fiscal businesses, creating synergies for cooperation. The two governments further development, according to are seeking to protect the business His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al community by agreeing to avoid Mansouri , UAE Minister of double taxation of income and Economy.Al Mansouri’s comments prevent fiscal evasion and fraudulent came at the just-concluded UAE- financial practices. Moving forward, Italian Economic Forum that was

held in Marche, Italy. Al Mansouri the two governments are working to led the high-ranking UAE delegation es tabl ish a jo int commit tee comprising government officials, consisting of representatives from senior representatives from the the UAE Federation of Chambers of private sector and trade investors. Commerce and Industry and the The forum examined potential General Confederation of Italian

Industry towards enhancing trade between the two countries.In 2013, the UAE led the countries of the Middle East and Africa in attracting m a x i m u m f o r e i g n d i r e c t investments. Currently, more than 200 Italian firms are based in the country. In 2013, the UAE’s foreign capital investment outside the country was valued at US$14.68 billion. This figure equaled the

economic and trade partnerships amount (30.56 percent) of foreign towards at tract ing increased investments flowing out from the rest investments from the business of the region.Carlo Calenda – Italy's communities in both countries.Al Deputy Minister of Economic Mansouri highlighted the robust Development, said: The partnership relations that exists between the UAE between Italy and the UAE is poised and Italy, and said:The bilateral to grow further. The UAE is relations between our two countries s t r a t e g i c a l l y l o c a t e d a s a have rapidly grown with the increase geographical midpoint between in trade and investments. In 2013 the Europe and Asia, facilitating volume of non-oil trade transactions logistics and serves as an important rose to US$6.05 billion. With an gateway for Italian products to the increasing number of new strategic region, and vice versa.Recently we agreements being signed we expect have signed a number of Memoranda further development in trade and of Understanding (MoU) covering economic relations that will see various key sectors, including t r a n s a c t i o n v o l u m e s c l i m b culture, arts, and media cooperation, exponentially.Italy has traditionally which will lead to increasing the been a reliable trading partner for the volume of business in the future. The UAE across sectors and there is still UAE’s Ministry of Economy has also potential to tap into new investments partnered with the Italian Council for a r e a s . T h e U A E o f f e r s a n National Research to drive growth, investment-friendly environment innovation and research in the SME with a transparent financial system sector in the two countries.and enabling legislations that support

IBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Aquar iums . I t r ep l i ca t e s t he

ubai Aquarium & Underwater environment of Queensland with Zoo in The Dubai Mall today controlled humidity and constant unveiled its exciting new monitoring of air quality and water

addition, which has come all the way temperature, which is maintained from Australia and is all set to thrill between 28 to 30 degree C. The every visitor.Regarded as nature’s rare crocodiles are expected to spend nearly phenomenon, King Croc, the proud 90 per cent of their time in the central new addition, is one of the world’s 150 sq m pool, which has a number of largest reptiles. King Croc and his fish species, and the remaining time female companion of 20 years now resting on land area with heated reside in a special enclosure at tiles.Maitha Al Dossari, Chief Underwater Zoo that replicates their Executive Officer of Emaar Retail natural habitat .King Croc has LLC, said the arrival of King Croc impressive credentials that will awe brings a fascinating new learning visitors. At over 5 metres long and experience for visitors to Dubai weighing an imposing 750 kg plus, Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. “It equivalent to the weight of over 15 underlines our commitment to enhance fully-grown men, King Croc is 40 years our offering on a regular basis and old and has the potential to grow even capt iva te our audiences wi th

bigger in the next 50 years of his exceptional attractions that can seldom expected lifespan.Every aspect of King b e d i s c o v e r e d i n a m a l l Croc makes it a truly unique addition to environment.These large aquatic Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. reptiles have a history of over 60 Its bite force is estimated to be about million years surviving through 3,700 pounds per square inch – the different environments and terrains. highest bite for by any animal. Its head Through our exhibit, we are offering alone weighs over 150 kg. The 60 razor- the exciting opportunity for our visitors sharp teeth are the size of an average to learn more about crocodiles and their index finger.King Croc comes to Dubai role in the ecosystem. This marks the from a crocodile farm in Australia, first time a crocodile of this size finds where he has been residing since 1996. his home with in a mall in a major city. The transfer to Dubai Aquarium & We are confident that King Croc will Underwater Zoo was facilitated in further define Dubai Aquarium & partnership with the Australian Underwater Zoo as the must-visit government authorities, after a careful destination in the city, and will serve as review on the quality of the display, a wonderful new experience for qualifications of staff caring for the children and adults alike.Dubai animals, the educational purpose of the Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, which exhibit and the integrity of the already has Dwarf African Crocodiles, b u s i n e s s . D u b a i A q u a r i u m & was an ideal fit for King Croc. They Underwater Zoo will introduce a were introduced to Underwater Zoo as dedicated educational programme on per the permits and protocols of the crocodiles for schools, further adding Convention on International Trade in to the edutainment attraction’s appeal, Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and which is approved by the UAE Ministry Flora (CITES). Dubai Aquarium & of Education for school visits as part of Underwater Zoo, managed by Emaar the curriculum.King Croc and his Retail LLC, features a 270-degree companion will also be a key part of the walkthrough tunnel. Underwater Zoo, year-round conservation campaigns located on Level 2 above the main undertaken by Dubai Aquarium & aquarium tank, presents the bio-Underwater Zoo as part of its diversity in different ecological zones commitment to promote environmental including Rainforest, Rocky Shore and sustainability.The new home for King Living Ocean. Apart from Humboldt Croc and his companion at Dubai Penguins and Caiman Crocodiles, the Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is three animals featured here include Piranhas, times the size specified for such species Giant Spider Crabs, Small Claw Otters, by the World Association of Zoos and Sea Jellies and Clown fish.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: today’s conference is an ideal g y p t ’s f i r s t f i n a n c i a l vehicle for promoting and fostering i n c l u s i o n the thinking needed to generate conference,Towards Greater financial inclusion solutions.Given

Inc lus ion to F inanc ia l and Egypt’s embrace of mobile and internet technologies mobile penetration has increased from 2 percent in 2000 to 120 percent in 2012, while internet penetration has increased from 1 percent in 1999 to 45 percent in 2013 it is ripe for a rapid expansion of financial inclusion. However, such an expansion would require Egyptian authorities to revisit the existing legal frameworks so that they permit the use of financial inclusion tools such as banking agents.The conference, which is held in partnership with MasterCard and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will feature a number of speeches and panel discussions by numerous experts from a diverse range of countries that have similar

Governmental Services," opens socio-economic conditions as Egypt today at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza and have successfully carried out Hotel in Cairo and will enjoy strong va r ious f inanc ia l inc lus ion participation from both local and experiments in the past. Among the foreign institutions as well as distinguished list of international authorities from the Egyptian experts are several from fellow government.Organized by Fawry, developing markets such as Denise Egypt’s leading na t ionwide Diaz of the Central Bank of Brazil, Electronic Bill Presentment and Carlos Marmolejo from Consar in Payment (EBPP) platform, the Mexico, and Abhishek Sinha from conference will explore the best EKO in India.We are fortunate to ways in which financial and have such a diverse group of experts governmental services can be from developing markets such as extended to micro enterprises and India, Mexico and Brazil, who can Egypt’s most vulnerable, a process share the insights that they have that Fawry believes is integral to gained from their experience in their facilitating the engagement of the own countries,said Sabry.By informal sector in the State’s system examining the successes and failures and spreading social justice to all of countries with similar socio-socio-economic classes.We at Fawry economic conditions as Egypt, we believe that increased financial can develop an ideal strategy for inclusion, which extends to Egypt’s improving financial inclusion in our most needy as well as the country’s o w n c o u n t r y. T h e o n e - d a y many micro enterprises, is crucial conference is under the auspices of for the spread of social justice and t h e E g y p t i a n M i n i s t e r o f increasing their integration within Communications & Information the state system,” said Ashraf Sabry, Technology, and is sponsored by CEO of Fawry.The challenge of AlexBank, Mobinil, Etisalat, financial inclusion requires out-of- Vodafone, the MetLife Foundation, the-box thinking, and we think that and Tanmeyah.

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EXPERIENCEGlobal car classifieds Carmudi compares

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h a p m a n F r e e b o r n Airchartering has today a n n o u n c e d a m a j o r

expansion plan for its subsidiary Intradco Cargo Services which will see the company extend its animal transport operations on a worldwide basis.The global aircraft charter specialist - which completed the acquisition of UK-based Intradco in development for Intradco that we February of this year - is initiating a believe sits perfectly with our wor ldwide g rowth s t r a t egy approach – it just makes sense. The following the successful integration initial focus will be on promoting our of the company into its business services in previously untapped portfolio over the last three markets by making the most of months.As the world’s leading Chapman Freeborn’s global office equine, livestock and exotics coverage and loca l marke t transport specialist, Intradco has knowledge. There are exciting times over three decades of experience ahead!Over the past three decades, providing the safest air transport Intradco has developed a team of solutions for animals of all shapes professionals dedicated to the safe and sizes.The company - which is journey and constant care of live also at the forefront of designing and cargo.The company’s experience leasing its own equipment for animal includes coordinating charters for transportation - will now utilise Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Breeders’ Chapman Freeborn’s global network Cup and Dubai World Cup winners, of over 30 offices worldwide to as well as more unusual movements introduce its services to new including transporting 247 deer from markets.In the highly-specialised USA to Russia, and 400 alpacas from field of bloodstock movements, they Chile to London.Since joining will target potential growth regions Chapman Freeborn, Intradco also around the world, ranging from their successfully managed a high-profile base in the UK to racing and project to fly 47 horses from Dubai breeding industries in North World Central - Al Maktoum America, South America, the Middle International Airport (DWC) as part E a s t , A f r i c a , A s i a a n d of the world-famous Cavalia Australasia.Commenting on the equestrian tour.In addition to expansion plans, Russi Batliwala, overseeing charters, Intradco offers CEO of Chapman Freeborn, a growing range of owned custom-said:We’re delighted to welcome designed stalls and penning Intradco into the Chapman Freeborn equipment for lease, making it a group and see it as an ideal fit for our favourite with many of the world’s business. Our global offices have leading airlines when undertaking seen a tremendous increase in live animal flights.As part of its livestock and bloodstock requests global expansion plans, Chapman since Intradco joined us. Their niche Freeborn has unveiled a brand new expertise and own equipment has look for Intradco including a made them a market leader for redesign of its logo, new imagery animal transport services.Eddie and supporting materials, as well as McMullen, Managing Director of the launch of a new website.Intradco, said:This is an exciting

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: with ADNIC’s strategy to continue ollowing the successful introducing innovative products, launch of color coded motor which supports evolving customer policy products for individual requirements.For Platinum and Gold

consumers in March this year, Abu customers, ADNIC also provides Dhabi National Insurance Company premium benefits such as defensive (ADNIC), one of the region’s driving courses to promote safe leading providers of insurance driving behavior for their customers. solutions for individuals and These consist of a 90-minute corporates, today announced the advanced, interactive defensive launch of these products for fleet driving and driver safety session and vehicles.ADNIC’s enhanced fleet conclude with a vehicle check and motor product offering will ensure demonstration.Commenting on the that they provide their clients with new suite of motor insurance greater standardization through their solutions, Mr. Walid Sidani, CEO of color coded system, with four tiers Abu Dhabi National Insurance from which to choose; Platinum, Company (ADNIC), said:ADNIC is Gold, Silver and Bronze. Their fleet committed to offering the most color coded products will be applied innovative and accessible products on fleet sizes that range from 10-50 to the market. Through our new color vehicles and for larger fleets (50 coded product line, we aim to offer vehicles and more), ADNIC will our fleet customers a standardized either offer their color coded product motor insurance product that allows or customized solutions to meet their them to choose a solution that meets clients expectations. Ultimately, their specific needs.Clients can fleet customers can now pay for the apply for ADNIC’s new motor level of coverage that they insurance products directly at require.The introduction of the new ADNIC branches or through the call color coded motor insurance center and selected brokers.solution for fleet vehicles is in line

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ADNIC LAUNCHES COLOR-CODED

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INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF

RENOVATION WORK OF PAKISTAN

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL RAS AL

KHEIMAH (UAE)

THE UAE TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC

AND TRADE TIES WITH ITALY•South European Country is Second Largest

Trading Partner for the UAE•Two Sides Explore Potential Partnerships at

UAE-Italian Economic Forum


b u D h a b i N a t i o n a l Exh ib i t ions Company ( A D N E C ) h o s t e d a

workshop titled ‘Together for a Better Business Tourism Sector’ seeking to update the local business tourism community and ADNEC’s strategic partners with latest sectoral developments. The workshop outlined the anticipated role of the

highlighted the need to better align meetings, incentives, conferences, ADNEC’s plans and strategies with and exhibitions (MICE) sector in the long-term vision and plans of the supporting the Abu Dhabi Economic Abu Dhabi Government through Vision 2030.Featuring presentations facilitating meaningful dialogue. by officials from ExCel London, Abu The initiative is expected to lead to Dhabi Tourism and Culture greater cooperation and coordination Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and between ADNEC and its strategic ADNEC, the session analysed the partners through the horizontal business tourism sector locally and alignment of priorities.Al Dhaheri globally, and factors that impact the added: "What Abu Dhabi has competitiveness of Abu Dhabi and achieved over the past 10 years is ADNEC. A detailed presentation on unique and unprecedented. This did ADNEC’s current strategic plan was not materialise out of vacuum, but is also conducted. Suggestions and the result of the visionary leadership feedback from strategic partners of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin were invited towards the formulation Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the of ADNEC’S strategic plan for 2015 UAE, the close follow up of His -2019.His Excellency Ali Saeed Bin Highness General Sheikh Mohamed Harmal Al Dhaheri, Managing Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince D i r e c t o r o f A D N E C , s a i d : of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Organising this workshop reiterates Commander of the UAE Armed o u r p r i o r i t y t o e n h a n c e Forces, and the continued support of communications with all our His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin partners, locally and internationally. Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security The workshop is aligned with the Advisor and Vice Chairman of Abu vision and aspirations of our wise Dhabi Executive Council.In line l e a d e r s h i p t o a d v a n c e t h e with these efforts, His Excellency contributions of the thriving tourism Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al industry, one of the key sectors Nahyan, ADNEC Chairman and its identified by the Abu Dhabi board of directors have extended Economic Vision 2030, towards the their full support to any initiatives overall economic development of the and mechanisms that improve emirate.ADNEC seeks to collaborate o rgan i sa t iona l work wi th in with its partners to create a ADNEC.Al Dhaheri noted that the favourable climate for business overwhelming participation of tourism and make it more attractive, ADNEC’s partners in the workshop while reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s is further proof that both the public global status and sharpening its and private sectors in Abu Dhabi are competitive edge towards attracting keen to join hands for the major international events across advancement of the business tourism d i v e r s e e c o n o m i c sector in Abu Dhabi. He said sectors.Underlining the importance ADNEC would spare no efforts in of enabling ADNEC’s strategic implementing initiatives that partners to play a larger role in the promote better engagement with its development of its strategic plan for local and international partners.the next five years, the workshop

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IN ABU DHABIStrategic Partners Gain Insight into ADNEC’s

Vision and Future Growth Plans

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CROC IS READY TO SPELLBIND YOU AT

DUBAI AQUARIUM & UNDERWATER ZOO• 5 m long and weighing over 750 kg King Croc

and his female companion are the newest attraction in Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

at The Dubai Mall • Dedicated enclosure that simulates the natural

environment of saltwater crocodiles provides comfortable abode for 40-year-old King Croc

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: during time setting on the main dial. t Rado you can always expect The small dial is set using the sensors at technology, innovation, high- the bottom of the case. After activation tech materials and great slide your finger along the left hand

design. Our hero for 2014 won’t only side of the case to change the hours and meet all of your expectations, but will on the right to change the minutes in go above and beyond what you thought quarter hour intervals. 15 minutes is the was possible for a ceramic timepiece. smallest difference between world time Ceramic touch technology made its zones and the quartz movement in this world premiere at Rado in 2013 and new Rado watch makes changing this makes a welcome return in 2014 on a interval super simple as well as ultra new gent’s model from the popular quick. Technology has made possible Rado HyperChrome family. Good what cannot be achieved with a looks are always guaranteed at Rado, mechanical watch: a 15 minute leap but this men’s model will dazzle with forward or back across time zones. its functions as well as its pretty face. Need to change the second time zone to Five all new references make up the the main display as you cross time first selection of touch technology zones? No problem. Touch the ceramic complications and there’s a technical case at 9 and 3 o’clock simultaneously Rado twist with the materials too. Slim, and watch time fly as the Rado magic streamlined and featuring the now swaps the times on the dials. For the famous Rado monobloc case man who travels this is the perfect c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e n e w R a d o t i m e p i e c e . L i g h t w e i g h t , HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual hypoallergenic and scratch-resistant it Timer is the perfect package for the can stay on your wrist whatever you breakthrough technology which sits have planned. In full high tech ceramic inside the case. It’s a complication you won’t even need to take it off to get that’s simple to use and doesn’t need a through airport security Presented in crown. Dual Timer: A touch of matt black with rose gold coloured manliness Two hands on the main dial details and a stylish leather strap, shiny display the time where you are now and white for a dashing dose of flamboyant two hands on the small dial at 6 o’clock style, polished black on a ceramic show the second time zone. The main bracelet, shiny grey with rose gold time display is set using sensors at the coloured details or ground-breaking top of the case. After activation slide matt grey with rhodium details there’s a your finger along the left hand side of model guaranteed to go with your the case to change the hours and on the t r a v e l w a r d r o b e . T h e R a d o right hand side to change the minutes. HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual The minutes on the two time zones are Timer: it won’t slow you down and synchronised to guarantee accuracy you’ll never lose your cool.and both minute hands will move

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: nominations in the final quarter of he 2014 Seven Star Global 2013 as a finalist in the SME of the Luxury Award Ceremony Year category at the inaugural was held at the Chateau Spa Arabian Business start-up awards,

& Organic Wellness Resort in Kuala The Travel Attaché is rapidly Lumpur on June 14 and was attended making a name for itself in the by more than 100 global luxury Middle East and spreading its reach sector heavyweights and t h e w h o ' s w h o o f Malaysian high society including Malaysia's longest serving Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad to vie for the enviable Signum Virtutis the seal of excel lence in their respected fields. With 13 coveted award titles across the board in fields i n c l u d i n g Airl ines,Destination

to the global travel stage.It has been Management Companies, Hotels an exciting journey and this is just and Resorts, Restaurants and Spas, the beginning. We are proud to be a the luxury travel specialist The brand that was conceptualised and Travel Attaché took home the born in the UAE and I feel that it goes coveted industry title in the category to show what an amazing land of of ‘Luxury Tour Operators.Up opportunity this is. I hope that this against world-renowned giants and award contributes, even if only a tiny luxury tour operators including bit, to further cementing the Abercrombie & Kent, Bailey reputation of the UAE as a nation of Robinson, Cox and Kings, Dnata, successesadds Liam Wholey. It is Elegant Resorts, Kuoni and with this increasing demand that The Quintessentially Travel; the two year Travel Attaché continues to cater to old UAE homegrown brand proves the Luxury Travel Market in the that a fresh and innovative take to region, largely contributing to tradit ional customer service inbound and outbound tourists in the combined with a quest to feed the UAE. With younger generations of growing appetite for exploration of Emirati travellers taking individual different cultures and geographies at holidays, they emphasise and a rapid pace can take a company to provide more focus on authentic and soaring heights.Winning the Seven exclusive experiences as opposed to Star Global Luxury Award for the traditional luxury. As the rapidly best Luxury Tour Operator in the growing company sees more than world is a massive honour and twice the net worth travellers testament to all the hard work that coming into the UAE in the first two the team and I have put into The quarters of 2014 as opposed to the Travel Attaché. The fact that we are entire year if 2013, it is apparent that only in our second year of business there is an emerging trend in the makes it even more special. To have UAE in the niche for a fresh take on been voted for and chosen ahead of luxury travel.We are very excited many of the most recognised names about the future and we hope that this and biggest travel brands in the recognition will encourage even industry makes us feel incredibly more of the residents of the UAE to proud. It is a real David and Goliath trust us to organise phenomenal and story” notes Liam Wholey, CEO of memorable holidays for them.The The Travel Attaché.Founded in Travel Attaché service is entirely November 2012 by Mishal Kanoo of focused on arranging beautifully-the Kanoo Group, Gaurav Sinha tailored travel experiences to f o u n d e r o f l e a d i n g b r a n d -discerning customers who are enr ichment agency Insignia looking for impeccable, personal Worldwide and Liam Wholey and expert guidance so that they get current CEO of The Travel Attaché, the most out of their holiday time” the boutique travel company takes mentions Liam Wholey.the industry by storm. Receiving

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PRESTIGIOUS SEVEN STAR GLOBAL

LUXURY AWARDYoungest luxury travel specialist takes home

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he UAE Internal Audit Association (UAE IAA) and t h e I n s t i t u t e o f R i s k

Management (IRM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and improve good risk management within the internal audit profession.The Memorandum outlines the areas of cooperation between the two organisations to promote risk management and corporate governance reforms. It Obaid Ali.The Middle East is home also describes more specific t o w o r l d c l a s s u t i l i t i e s , potential project objectives, scope of infrastructure, transport, banking cooperation, and the respective roles and business services as well as of the parties.IRM, the world’s established oil & gas businesses. All leading professional body for risk these industries recognise that risk m a n a g e m e n t , s u p p o r t s t h e management is a fundamental development of risk management bu i ld ing b lock in c rea t ing skills and standards of professional sustainable business operations, education in the MENA region.The from strategic intent to delivering internal audit profession is faced value on the ground. All of these with greater uncertainty as the industries bring their own challenges demand and challenges of the and opportunities and IRM is profession continue to evolve. By pleased to be helping UAE IAA to developing a standard of risk improve their effectiveness through management within the organisation c o n t i n u i n g p r o f e s s i o n a l we can more readily understand, d e v e l o p m e n t a n d h i g h e r evaluate and address the risks to be professional standards,said the able to minimise or avoid any Chairman of IRM, Richard negative consequence, therefore Anderson.IRM will also work with achieving our objectives. We have IAA to conduct research into risk chosen to partner with IRM to ensure gove rnance , co rpo ra t e r i sk our auditors are trained and qualified management and the role of auditors to manage any relevant risks ,said the in Enterprise Risk Management Chairman of UAE IAA, Abdulqader (ERM).

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UAE IAA ENTERS STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIP WITH IRMMoU will offer systematic process of

understanding, evaluating and addressing risks


he Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Foundat ion (KAHF) has launched a campaign to

distribute humanitarian aid and assistance to tens of thousands of Lebanese and Syrian families in Lebanon, on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan. The KAHF will provide much needed aid and support to refugees throughout the country, including Wadi Khaled, Akkar and Deir Imar. The Foundation is working in cooperation and coordination with the Arab Lebanese Crescent. The first phase of the campaign included the distribution of food rations, hygine packs and medical supply kits for more than 1,500 families.Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, said,The Holy Ramadan is the month of benevolence and blessing. We

Nabil El Ayoubi, head of the Civil hope, through assistance, to give some Defense Authority.Sultan Al Habtoor, joy to Syrian refugees who are Chairman of the KAHF Board of suffering from poor health and living Trustees, said, "We sympathize with conditions.He added, The importance our Syrian brethren in Lebanon. It is of this campaign is that it contributes to our humanitarian duty to extend a alleviating the suffering of our helping hand to them.The Syrian brethren. Assistance will be throughout refugees welcomed the assistance and Lebanon.The one-week campaign expressed their gratitude to the Khalaf started in the Bekaa region on June 14, Ahmad Al Habtoor Foundation for its where 1,000food rations, medical kits efforts to assist them in their current and hygienic packs were distributed to plight, and said that humanitarian Syrian refugees in Arsal and its organisations in the UAE were among surrounding areas as well as Al Kaa and the f i rs t to respond to their Baalbeck. On June 15, the aid convoy situation.Abdul Salam Al Marzooqi, distributed aid to the border area of KAHF Secretary General and Director, Wadi Khaled, where more than 2,000 said, This campaign is a part of a series Syrian refugees are living.Aid was also of campaigns undertaken previously by distributed in Dair Imar and Akkar, the Foundation to help Syrian refugees with assistance from MP Mouin El who are living in very hard conditions." Mura'bi. The KAHF delegation, He pointed out that the campaign would currently in Lebanon, are supervising continue and that the Foundation had the distribution of aid packs to already started a relief program to displaced Syrian families in many areas continue to support Syrian refugees, as throughout the country, in coordination well as Lebanese families who are with the Internal Security Forces and struggling in Lebanon.the Arab Lebanese Crescent, led by

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THE KHALAF AHMAD AL HABTOOR

FOUNDATION LAUNCHES A CAMPAIGN TO

SUPPORT SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON

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