June - Dec 2015 - Volume 8

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From the dot Desk

Five Years of Connecting!

With each passing year at Ali Bin Ali, our Group grows in the number of activities andevents taking place on our calendar. With that being said, we must also face the realitythat we live in an age where we have more communication tools, but less time tocommunicate, more news sources, but less awareness of things that really matter.Consequently, it is crucial for a local and regional conglomerate like ours to create aplatform where the events, projects, campaigns and news of the Group are shared andpublished. Therefore, a publication like The dot becomes more important than ever before.

With the release of this edition of our company’s newsletter, we have arrived at a reasonto celebrate. The dot turns five - that's five years of connecting and buildingrelationships, of announcing our company's growth, events and achievements, five yearsof appreciating our employees and their work, five years of celebrating birthdays andmore! Over these years, The dot has given voice to the strength and unity that lies at theheart of our Group. It has shined a spotlight on happenings, people and achievements weare proud of.

However, while celebrating that, let's look at how we can make this publication betterand take it to the next level. So on behalf of the editorial team, let me place a task beforeyou. Keeping the next five years in mind, why don't you send us your suggestions on Thedot. What you would like to see more of? What you would like to see less of? How youthink it can serve you better?

After all, Ali Bin Ali is your Group and The dot is your voice!

Imad HashimCorporate Communications Manager

Publisher & ProducerCorporate Communications Dept.

ContributorsHead Office-Chairman Office

Rahma NabliHead Office-HRDeejay Carandang

Ivee TeodoroHead Office-Fin.

Jamsina Abdul KareemHead Office-LegalMeriem Mersni

MedicalDiala Ghazzaoui

ABA & PNisreen Abdul WahabPremium Services

Ritchie SantosQQP

Hiranthi Karunanayaka IA/PCP

Yvette FernandesJemma Cruz

LogisticsImam Jill LogmaoIrene O. Formento

HospitalityZarina Pattugalan

Printing PressLara Love Arago

BeveragesEmily MagnoAlaa Arafa

DigitekLaarni Francisco

ICT  Marwa El Fatayerji

ABATS  Arnold Efondo

Luxury Ann Guevarra

FauchonJovy Garado

Travel & CargoAnil VargheseContracting Gisele Saade

Platinum Sands - KSAMarwan MneimnehDorothy Ronquillo

ARTICLE CONTRIBuTORSPrachi Nambi - Dohatna

PRINTINGAli Bin Ali Printing Press

THANK YOu NOTE“the Dot” wishes to thank all

members of the Ali Bin Ali familyfor contributing to this publication.We highly value your contributions

and look forward to yourcontinued input

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CONTENTIt happenedPg 4

Dot netAn App for Every Mood

Pg 15 IT Tips

Phishing Alerts

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Health It’s time to donate blood!

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Management TipsTen Tips for Leading a Multicultural Team

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OpinionIf you had one day to do anything you

want, what would you do?

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Green DotE-waste

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Dot Recommends10 Tips for Building

and Sustaining Valuable Brands

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Wellness16 ways to stay fit at work

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ContributionPass the word

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Dot TrotterPeru, a Place Like No Other

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Happenedit

The Ali Bin Ali Group recentlystrengthened its partnership with theItalian business community in Qatar.The Group stepped forward as one ofthe sponsors of Italian Embassy’scelebrations of the Italy’s National day.A celebratory event to commemorateNational Day was held on the 2nd ofJune at The Four Seasons Hotel in Dohain the presence of many distinguishedguests and friends of Italy.

Ali Bin Ali Groupsupports ItalianEmbassy’s NationalDay celebrations

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IIA Qatar’s 5th National Conference was held withthe theme, “Auditing Matters”. The event tookplace under the auspices of H.E. Abdullah BinHamad Al-Attiyah, President of the AdministrativeControl and Transparency Authority of Qatar. Theconference was held from 31st May to 2nd June2015 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Doha, Qatar.

For professionals in internal audit, the conferencewas a good avenue to update their knowledge onbest practices and latest issues, trends andtechnologies. This year’s gathering focused

specifically on best practices andlatest trends, issues, standardsemerging risks and technologyrelating to the Internal Audit, RiskManagement, Business Continuityand Fraud Examination.

The conference was attended bymore than 400 delegates from thegovernment, the academy as well asrepresentatives from the privatesector, including Ali Bin Ali’s GroupInternal Audit Team headed by Mr.Adnan Suleiman. The Dot is pleasedto report that our Internal Audit Teamwas able to obtain valuable inputsfrom other professionals relating toimplementation of TeamMate – anAudit Software Business Continuity and ExternalAssessment for Internal Audit.

Another noteworthy mention is for Mr. AdnanSuleiman who has earned the “Certification inControl Self-Assessment (CCSA)” designationawarded in August 2014 by the ProfessionalCertification Board and the Board of Directors ofthe Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), AltamonteSprings, Florida, USA.

ABA’s Internal Audit team represents the Groupat IIA’s 5th National Internal Audit Conference

2nd June - 2015

The Ali Bin Ali Group takessocial responsibility toheart and is always willingto reach out tocommunities. The Group iscommitted to raiseawareness and make adifference to the lives ofothers. Due to thecatastrophic circumstancesin Nepal, the Ali Bin AliGroup came together insupport of the victims

affected by theearthquake. We are proudto say that a fund raisingwas initiated by the kindefforts of employees andmanagement. The amountwas collected to assist inthe relief efforts made bythe Qatar Red Crescent.The funds raised by TheAli Bin Ali Group werehanded over to Qatar RedCrescent on the 17th of

June 2015, at the Ali BinAli Group Head Office.

Among the Qatar RedCrescent representativeswere Mr. Hamid Moharrar,Head of CorporateRelations ResourcesMobilization & Mr. Saad MM. Al Kaabi, Director ofResource Mobilization.Representing the Ali BinAli Group at the gatheringwere Mr. Imad Hashim,Corporate CommunicationsManager, Mr. Moataz H.Ahmed Eid, Group GeneralManager Administrationand Mr. Iftekhar Ahmad,Group Chief FinancialOfficer.

A big thank you goes tothose who took the timeand care to makegenerous contributionstowards the fundraiser.The Ali Bin Ali Group takesgreat satisfaction inseeing its members seekout opportunities toprovide a helping hand toothers.

The Ali Bin Ali Group offerssupport to victims In Nepal

17th June - 2015

2nd June - 2015

The Ali Bin Ali Finance Awards 2015 tookplace on the 14th of June at 2015 at the OryxRotana Hotel. The event was well attendedby members of the finance community fromall the divisions and the senior managementof the Ali Bin Ali Group.The initiative was launched by Mr. IftekharAhmad, Group CFO of the Ali Bin Ali Group in2013. The main objective of this Awards

Night was to motivate employees to be moreproductivie and efficienct, while recognizingindividuals who are delivering the Group’svision. The programme resulted in creatingsubstantial improvement in motivation andleadership amongst the staff, as thenominees for the awards made a tangibledifference in supporting the Group’s missionto provide unparalleled service. The projects were developed by individualsand teams, under five categories: ExternalAudit, Management Reporting, InternalControl, Project Management Excellence andInnovation, Creativity and ProcessImprovement. Speaking at the event, Mr.Iftekhar Ahmad, said “These events show usthat we are steadily achieving a variety ofmilestones in our quest to pursue our goal ofefficiency and productivity improvement. Iwould like to congratulate all the winnersand thank everyone for their enthusiastic

participation.” The winners who were awardedincluded the following: The award forbest External Audit was won by ABATS,while Management Reporting was wonby Q Care. The Project ManagementExcellence award was won by ABAHospitality. All three divisions wererewarded with a full Day Desert Safari astheir gift. The award for Internal Controlwent to the ABA Printing Press & Media,while the award for Innovation & ProcessImprovement was bagged by PrimeConsumer Products. The teams walkedaway with an opportunity to enjoy anexciting experience of Speedboat fishing. The Runners Up for the above mentioned

awards were as follows: ABABeverages & ABA Hospitality forthe best External Audit, ABAHospitality for Managementreporting, ABA Logistics forInternal Control, Head OfficeTreasury for Project ManagementExcellence, and ABA Logistics, AlDanah Trading & Contracting andARSS for Innovation and Processimprovement. The night progressed amidst thecelebrations and a gala dinner

which came to a conclusion with high spiritsas the Ali Bin Ali Finance team look forwardfor another year of new challenges andinnovation.

ABA Finance Awards 2015 CelebratingExcellence Together

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14th June - 2015

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To honor the true spirit of the Holy month ofRamadan, the Ali Bin Ali Beverages Division washappy to host an iftar gathering and invite variousmembers of the ABA family to attend. It was apleasant occasion for the Pepsi team to meet andspend time with representatives from other businessdivisions as well as their own team who joinedthem at the premises on the 9th of July 2015. Over500 employees came together to enjoy the evening.The iftar was hosted by the team and the VIP guestswere received by Mr. Ahmed Hashem, the GeneralManager of the Beverages Division.

Ali Bin Ali’s Corporate CommunicationsDepartment hosted a Suhoor night, for thefirst time, for the Group’s divisions,business partners, stakeholders and sister-companies on 29th June 2015 at Al Mayassrestaurant. The get together Suhoor was the perfectopportunity to network, socialize and formbetter and stronger relationships among allrespective GMs.

Marketing and Corporate Communications joinedforces to host a night of appreciation to the localMedia at Al Mayass restaurant on 1st July 2015. The main objective of the event was not to onlyvalue the strong relationship Ali Bin Ali has builtwith the Media over the years, but to also thankthem for their continued support and cooperation. The dinner was an opportunity for the Mediapersonnel and the Group’s staff to get together andsocialize on a Ramadan night.

Suhoor night forbusiness partners

Ali Bin Ali Beveragescelebrate an Iftar gathering

Happenedit

The traditional Ali Bin AliAnnual Suhoor eventtook place on the 6th ofJuly at the Al MayassRestaurant, at the PearlQatar. This was a greatoccasion for the

members of HR, Admin,Corporate Communications,Marketing, IT, Finance, LegalDepartments to come togetherto socialize and share the spirit

of the Holy month of Ramadan.Mr. Adel Ali Bin Ali, the Chairmanof Ali Bin Ali group was presentat the event and greeted thestaff, and shared his time withthem at this annual gathering.

A raffle draw was held and itadded to the entertainment ofthe evening with employeesenjoying the opportunity to winexciting gifts during the night. .Valuable gifts were provided bythe divisions, with travel ticketsgiven by Ali Bin Ali Travel, andcoupons from iSpot and Digitek.The event was a great success,as the team enjoyed thefestivities and the genuineArabic cuisine provided by AlMayass.

Ali Bin Ali Head Office commencesgathering for the Annual Suhoor

A night of appreciationfor the local media

9th July - 2016

6th July - 2016

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The ABA Medical community gathered together tocelebrate in harmony during the Holy month ofRamadan. About 50 employees and their guestsdined together at La Cigale Hotel on the 8th of July2015. The evening featured light entertainment,raffle draws and gift distribution. The Medical teamalso hosted a few guests from the Group’s seniormanagement. The DOT wishes everyone at ABAMedical another successful year ahead.

ABA Medical celebratesSuhoor as a family

Celebrating the spirit of the season the AliBin Ali Luxury Division held a warm andfriendly Iftar gathering. The division alsoutilized the occasion to celebrate team andindividual achievements. A special awardwas handed out to the employee of theyear. The Iftar also celebrated andrecognized staff who have completed tenyears 10 years of service. Mr. Awn Zureikatthe COO officiated at the gathering andgave out the awards. The Iftar took placeat the La Cigale Hotel in Doha on the 24thof June 2015. Apart from the employees ofthe division among others present were,the Luxury Division Employee’s familymembers who also joined in thecelebrations.

ABA Luxury Division hostsIftar Get Together

24th June - 2015

Ali Bin Ali Medical is proud to report to The Dotthat a team of 10 football players drawn fromamong our staff members walked away assemi finalists at a special football tournamentheld over the Ramadan season. Thetournament took place from the 19th of June tothe 5th of July 2015 at the Al Wakra stadium.The tournament was organized by the Hamad

Medical Corporation and itdrew participating teamsthat representedinternational and localcompanies. ABAM’s Teamwas led by Mamdouh AlYazouri, Assistant GeneralManager. We are alsoproud to say that ABAMwon a trophy as the bestteam in thechampionship.Commenting on the effortthe team captain said “the tournament was agreat experience whereour ABAM Teamcooperated with oneunited spirit and came outas winners”.

Ali Bin Ali Medicalreaches the semi-final in Ramadan

Football Tournament

8th July - 20155th July - 2015

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HR

Working in partnership with the internationallyrenown Harvard Business Publishing (a subsidiary ofHarvard University, which functions under Harvard Business School),the ABA Group has secured a valued, ManagementDevelopment Programmes (MDP) which waslaunched. The Dot is happy to share that the MDP ison track and proceeding on target to conclude byMay 2016. Recognizing that inspired, focussed andcapable managers can make a big difference notjust to company performance but in also effectivelyleading and developing our entire staff contingent,the ABA Group has taken the initiative to offer thishugely valuable training opportunity to managersas part of its investment in human capital. Theprogramme cost is borne by the ABA Group.

Ali Bin Ali Grouplaunched Top-NotchManagementDevelopmentProgrammeIn June 2015 the Ali Bin Ali Grouptook yet another step to developits cadre of staff and take themto a new level of engagement.

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The Dot team caught upwith Nikolay Stoichkov,ABA Group’s LeadershipDevelopment Manager.

The Dot (TD): Can you give us aquick overview of ABA’sManagement DevelopmentProgrammeNikolay Stoichkov (NS): Yescertainly. The ManagementDevelopment Program issomething that has beendesigned specifically to supportthe ABA Group’s managers andequip them to meet their careerchallenges. The training course ispurpose built to meet some ofABA’s specific needs and it willoffer and excellent overallgrounding to participants. Overthe course of one year, the MDPwill deliver 21 managerial topicsunder three very specificthemes. The selected topics havebeen mapped to ABA’sLeadership competency model.and quote the competencieswhich include Charting thefuture, executing withexcellence, being an ABAcultural and values ambassador,a driver of results and a talentmanager.The programme will develop thecapacities of participants toManage one’s self which willbenefit the individual, ManagingPeople which aims to developthose under you, and then wehave Managing the Businesswhich provides the skills andcapabilities to effectivelycontribute to the performance ofthe whole Group. We felt that byopting to take that route we aretaking a holistic approach that

would result in a cascadingbenefit for the managersthemselves, the ABA staff whowork under these managers, aswell as the overall Group.

TD: What role will HarvardPublishing play?NS: ABA Group is conductingthis training programme inpartnership with HarvardBusiness Publishing. We pickeda well-respected trainingprogramme that will becovered through HarvardManage Mentor. HarvardManage Mentor is renown fordeveloping critical businessknowledge and skills acrossworkforces and we are reallyhappy to be working with themto develop our people. For theMDP we are using their onlinesolution and deliver ourselvesin class café sessions based ontheir materials.

TD: How is the course beingdelivered; is it a classroomsetting or assignment basedwork or what?NS: It will be a well-balancedcombination. Part of it will bedelivered using HarvardBusiness’ learning andperformance support resourcesfor leadership and managementskill development. That aspectwill utilize an online tool. Whichmeans there will be an e-learning element and differentassignments. Then we also havein-class workshops, which willsupport the learning process.Some components of theprogramme will be internally

provided. Additionally, to ensurethat the skills being transferredand the capacities being builthave relevance to our particularrealities at ABA, we are ensuringthat the programme content issynchronized with ABA’sLeadership Competency Modelgoals.

TD: Give us an example of a fewinternally provided topics…NS: The MDP will include topicslike Finance for non-Financial

Managers; Participants will alsoget an overview of legal basicsand useful topics like HR for non-HR Managers; an example of avery practical topic the managerswill benefit from is interviewingskills. These topics will be in-class trainings.

TD: Will the participants receivesome sort of accreditation orcertification upon completing theMDP?NS: Yes the participants whosuccessfully complete theprogram will receive a co-branded certificate from Ali BinAli and Harvard BusinessPublishing. That is over andabove the valuable training plusthe skills and competencies theywill develop as managers.

TD: If someone wants to find outmore about the programme whoshould they contact?NS: People are welcome tocontact me Nikolay Stoichkov asI am the Group LeadershipDevelopment Manager. My officeis located at the ABA Tower,Airport Road. I can be reachedon 44469888 or 44469841 oremailed atNikolay.Stoichkov@alibinali.com

Link between ABA Leadership Competencies &Harvard Manage Mentor topics

Skills developed through our MDP

Happenedit

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On the 8th of October 2015, at a speciallyconvened event which took place atDoha’s Warwick Hotel Ali Bin Ali Medicallaunched Straumann Bone level taperedimplants. And introduced the productrange to the local market. Ali Bin AliMedical sponsored the event. The launch

had the participation of Straumannlecturers Dr Sergio Piano who is a ITIFellow and Mr Marc Sommer, SeniorManager Education for Straumann. Theyconducted an educative series ofpresentations that helped theparticipating dentists of different

specialities from the government andprivate sector gain a solid understandingof Straumann Bone level tapered implantrange. The Dot learns that the event wasa great success.

Ali Bin Ali Medical launchesStraumann Bone LevelTappered ImplantS

ABA Group Internal Audit Department (IAD) is proud toannounce the successful implementation of TeamMate AuditManagement Software (“widely known as TeamMate”),another milestone in raising the bar of providing assurance andconsulting services to ABA Group. The TeamMateimplementation was supported by Wolters Kluwer (WK) andPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

TeamMate software promotes end-to-end audit process using five(5) integrated modules:• Team Risk: An advanced risk assessment system that enables InternalAudit to develop a risk-based audit plan that is mirrored with theorganization’s risks.• Team Schedule: A comprehensive tool for scheduling staff and audits.• Team EWP: An Electronic Work Paper documentation with audit reportgenerating capability.• Team TEC: A web-based tool for Time & Expense Capture and reportingfor audit projects and tasks.• Team Control: It is a centralized database with web-based access fortracking audit observations, recommendations and managementcorrective actions.

Other value-added benefits that can be derived from TeamMateimplementation by ABA businesses include:1• Monitoring of risks of the Divisions/Functions using TeamControl &Dashboards2• Improved efficiency in performing fieldwork & reporting while on thefield.3• Covering other auditable areas which were not previously auditedbased on the available audit resources4• Refocusing audit resources to risk areas as identified during pre-auditrisk assessments and post-audit risk assessments.

With this new development in ABA Group IAD, we expect more effectiveand efficient ways to add value to ABA Group.

TeamMate System Implementation

We are pleased to share with our Dot readers thatAli Bin Ali Group’s Internal Auditor, Joey Gozon, hasrecently received an internationally recognizedcertification. Following a training course that washeld from 23rd to 27th of August 2015 at WarwickHotel in Doha, our internal auditor received theISO/IEC 27001:2013 accreditation. This recognitionfollowed the Ali Bin Ali Group’s successfulimplementation of ISMS across the Group. Sixdelegates representing different companies andorganizations in Qatar attended the said training. Onthe last day of training, a qualifying examinationwas conducted and was required to be passed bythe delegates in order to acquire the accreditation.The training was an International Register ofCertificated Auditor (IRCA)-certified course and wasconducted by BSI Training Academy of the BritishStandards Institution group. We congratulate Joey onachieving the Lead Auditor status!

Our Internal Auditor obtainsISO/IEC 27001:2013 LeadAuditor Certification

8th Oct - 2015

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The Dot learns that ABA Group has signed off on an exclusivepartnership with Technogym, the internationally-acclaimed, Italian,fitness and wellness equipment provider. The partnership issignificantly elevating Technogym offerings in the Qatari market. TheAli Bin Ali Group’s strong local and regional footprint is forecasted toresult in widening Technogym’s presence and positioning it for rapidgrowth in Qatar. Following the partnership, The Ali Bin Ali Group andTechnogym worked together to host a regional sales meeting in Qatar.The meeting took place on the 12th of October at the W hotel in Dohaand it drew sales representatives and distributors of Technogym fromthe Middle East and Eastern Europe. The well-attended gathering hadover 40 representatives, including leading members of themanagement of Technogym. The event was graced by the presence ofthe Ambassador of Italy to Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Guido De Sanctis.

Speaking to the media the Ali Bin Ali Group’s Business DevelopmentGeneral Manager, Mr. Pierre-Michel Eckert said, “ We are very pleasedthat our partnership with Technogym has got off to a really good start.As a Group we are keenly aware that Ali Bin Ali’s standing in themarket can bring on board real value and strengthen Technogym’s localposition here. It has also been our pleasure to play local hosts toTechnogym’s Regional Sales Meeting. Now we look forward tothrowing the full strength of the Ali Bin Ali Group behind our jointeffort to elevate further the Technogym brand.” At the Sales MeetingMr. Vittorio Quagliotti, the Vice President (Sales) for the Italian super-brand shared Technogym’s vision and the company’s goal. Heexplained Technogym’s aspiration of helping end-users or customersadopt a wellness lifestyle. He focused on managing wellness andillustrated the lengths that Technogym goes to, to inspire health andwell being among its end-users.

As a responsible corporatecitizen who takes itscommunity responsibilitiesseriously ABA Group’s Digitekstepped forward to lend ahand during October – theinternational breast cancerawareness month. Digitekwas a sponsor of theSheraton Doha Party In PinkZumbathon. The ZumbaFitness Qatar Team ofFacebook who regularlyconducts classes at theSheraton hotel Doha, hosteda massive Zumbathon toraise breast cancerawareness and funds for

Qatar Cancer Society. Digitekwas approached for supportand we decided to back theevent fully. Among othersponsors who offered helpwere IBQ bank of Qatar andUnique Cosmetics TheZumbathon took place onTuesday October 20th from 7– 9 PM at Sheraton Doha’sResort and ConventionCentre. The gathering drewaround 200 Zumbaenthusiasts. Digitek washappy to note that around70 000 Qatar Riyals wereraised in aid of the QatarCancer Society.

Digitek Steps forward to sponsorZumbathon in aid of Breast CancerAwareness

The Ali Bin Ali Group & Technogymin a significant partnershipAli Bin Ali Group joins the celebrations

of the German National Day

The Ali Bin Ali Group was a part of the German National Daycelebrations which was held on 25th of October at St. RegisHotel. The event was attended by officials of the GermanEmbassy, government representatives and VIP Guests. The galareception dinner was a ceremonious affair with entertainment,get-togethers and activities.The Ali Bin Ali Group is pleased to be a part of the officialnational day celebrations and is happy to further support theinternational communities in the country.

Kicks-off partnership withhighly successful regionalsales meeting

12th Oct - 2015

25th Oct - 2015

20th Oct - 2015

The Lebanese Embassy in Qatarcelebrated the 72ndIndependence Day of Lebanon onthe 19th November at the LaCigale Hotel. Monoprix Qatar, theFrench retail supermarket whichoperate under the Ali Bin AliGroup had the privilege to be thesilver sponsors for this grandevent, thereby establishing itsties with the Lebanesecommunity in Doha.The gala event was held underthe patronage of the LebaneseAmbassador and was attended byover 700 attendees includingofficials from the LebaneseEmbassy, Qatar government andprominent organisations in Qatar.The Ali Bin Ali Group extends itsheartiest wishes to the Lebanesecommunity in Qatar and hope tocontinuously play an active role inpromoting well-being andharmony.

“Spot me” a one-of-its-kind digital andlifestyle solution store launched under thebanner of ABA’s ICT division, has opened atQatar’s Villaggio Mall. Since its launch, whichtook place on Thursday the 5th of November2015 “Spot me” has captured the risingwave of interest in distinctive technology-based smart solutions that defineindividuality and a signature style. Whilecarrying a wide range of high-end, selective,digital solutions and brands, the store also offersQatar’s style-conscious consumers a fashionablearray of wearable digitized equipment.Additionally, “Spot me” has crafted a unique,interactive in-store experience complete withexpert guidance. Commenting on the store opening, Mr. Mohamad

Al Ebrik, Chief Operating Officer of the InformationCommunication Technology Stream of the Ali BinAli Group said, " We are delighted to continue withAli Bin Ali Group’s tradition of breaking newground and offering unique, dynamic and roboticsolutions to Qatar's market. High-end digital andlifestyle solutions have now become a form ofpersonal expression. “Spot me” is the ideallocation for people who are passionate aboutsmart solutions and is a dedicated space forconsumers who value style but have a thirst forreal, internationally renown, quality brands. Thenewly opened “Spot me” outlet carries a stylishrange of smart speakers, headphones, mobiles,computers, tablets and fashionable accessoriesfrom leading brands with smart solutions based onIOS, Microsoft and Android technologies used bythe popular Apple, Dell and Samsung brands. Inaddition, the store occupies a privileged position inthe market by having exclusive brands like Jarr,Hadoro and 2me.

“SPOT ME” launchesat VILLAGGIO Mall Monoprix Qatar

sponsors LebaneseIndependence Daycelebrations

5th Nov - 2015

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Happenedit

Dohatna Innovative Distribution, hosted afire-themed night to officially launch Jam’rahfirelighters at the Hilton Hotel, West Bay,Qatar on the 21st of October, 2015. Jam’rahfirelighters, a renowned product of theconsumer ignition product manufacturer,Standard Brands, UK is expanding its marketto the Middle East. With its partnership withDohatna Innovative Distribution, Jam’rahentered into the Qatari market. Dohatna willbe the sole distributor of the brand here in theregion.

The night featured live entertainment theatreand marked the entry of the globallyrenowned brand in Qatar. The launch had keydignitaries from the Ali Bin Ali group, DohatnaInnovative Distribution, Standard Brands, UKand from Dohatna’s local retail partnersamong its participants. Mr. Richard Harris, theSales and Marketing Director of StandardBrands, UK will was present at the launch withhis team to discuss the global reach of the 200

year old company.From the Ali Bin AliGroup, Mr. NabilMourad and Mr.Mohammad Imran,the GeneralManager ofDohtana InnovativeDistribution shared their insights and businessplan for the successful launch of Jam’rah inQatar.

Jam’rah firelighters are a signature charcoalproduct that has proven to be more efficientfor ignition than all its competitors. Theproduct is produced from natural materialsand is designed to ignite fuels both outdoorand indoor for industrial and recreationalpurposes.

Mr. Mohammad Imran comments “With the

help of Dohatna’s local reach and knowledge,and with Jam’rah’s international reputation, Iforesee a successful venture, leading up tobecoming the market leader in commercialignition in Qatar and the Middle East.”

In addition to innovative products like Jam’rah,Dohatna also markets and distributes a rangeof high-quality consumer goods, stationaryand office supplies and telecom supplies.

Dohtana InnovativeDistribution brings

International firelighterJam’rah to Qatar

21sh Oct - 2015

Upholding our strong reputation as an unwaveringsupporter of the amazing game of squash, The AliBin Ali Group stepped forward to as a primarysponsor of the Qatar Classic Squash Championshipof 2015. The prestigious world event kicked off inQatar from the 29th of October 2015 andconcluded on the 6th of November 2015. The PSAWorld Tour’s Doha leg brought out a grand displayof squash at its most competitive level.Commenting on the event Ali Bin Ali Group’s ViceChairman and EVP Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali said“Qatar continues to grow as a squash nation year-on-year and we are delighted to continue oursupport of the PSA World Tour for another year inwhat is a brand new era of joint-governance for

the sport.” Mr.Nabeel Ali Bin Alialso serves as theQatar SquashFederation president.The Qatar SquashFederation hasinvested heavily inpromoting the gameand is now able totruly see results ofits labour, with manyindividuals in Qataropting to take up thegame or follow it asfans.

This year’s championship brought over 60 of theworld’s finest squash practitioners to Doha for ajam-packed week. Much to the delight of thetournament organizers and sponsors the fullchampionship was very well attended with thesemi-finals and finals drawing record crowds.Egyptian Men’s World No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagyand England’s Women’s World No.3 Laura Massaroprevailed in their respective finals at the KhalifaTennis and Squash Complex in Doha to becomethe 2015 Qatar Classic, PSA World Seriestournament, champions.The Ali Bin Ali Group is delighted to be a hands-onforce to promote the exciting game of squash inQatar and seeing its fan base grow exponentially.

Resulting from a partnershipwith the Ali Bin Ali Group’sLuxury division the renownwatchmaker Richard Milleopened a store in Doha. TheDoha store is Richard Mille’s firstin Qatar. Set in the lively andluxurious shopping boulevard inthe heart of the Pearl Marina theboutique commenced itsoperations on the 2nd ofDecember 2015. The store at ThePearl is the second flagship inthe Middle East Swiss for theluxury watch brand. To celebratethe launch, Richard Mille himselfarrived in Qatar and attended theribbon cutting ceremony in thecompany of Mr. Adel Ali Bin Ali,Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali and Mr.Awn Zureikat and ABA LuxuryTeam. Among the other guestsand VIPs present wererepresentatives of the UlysseNardin’s top management.

Dazzle was added to the storeopening since the long-awaitedworldwide premiere of the RM07-02 Pink Lady Sapphire watchtook place during it. The watch,which features blocks of pinksapphire used on the bezel, bandand back, is set in gold making itone of the most sought aftertimepieces. Commenting on the openingPeter Harrison, CEO of RichardMille Europe Middle East andAfrica said “It is a great pleasureto mark the opening of the firstmonobrand Richard MilleBoutique in Doha, Qatar, with aspectacular event held with ourpartners and friends at Ali BinAli.” Mr. Nadeel Ali Bin Ali

confirmed the commitment ofthe Group to continuously fosterand promote high-end luxuryexperiences in Qatar by saying “Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewellery iscommitted to offer a tailor-madebrand experience. Having theworldwide premier of the RM07-02 Pink Lady Sapphire inDoha is symbolic of our intentionof raising Qatar’s profile as amarket for exclusivity, luxury andexcellent service.” The RichardMille store will be operated inpartnership with Ali Bin AliWatches & Jewelry, which holdsan undisputed position as Qatar’sleading retailer for HauteHorlogerie.

from the 10th to the 14th ofNovember 2015 the Lusail Marina inQatar was a buzz with theexcitement that can only come fromhosting a premiere boat show.Innaugurated by H.E. the Minister ofEconomy and Trade, Sheikh AhmedBin Jassim Bin Mohamed Al-Thanithe third edition of the QatarInternational Boat Show (QIBS) gotunderway at the Mourjan Marinaslocated within Lusail City. The showshowcased the industry’s leadingcompanies and suppliers. The Dot ispleased to report that the Ali Bin AliWatches & Jewelry division steppedforward as one of the sponsors ofthe event. Specifically, our UlysseNardin brand came forward as theofficial watch Sponsor. The boatshowdrew 95 exhibitors and 40 newbrands with 120 well known brandsjoining in the event. 85 boats wereon display with 3 launches. On thewhole the boatshow had 15,444footfall which is an increase of 25%from the previous year. It wasreported that 16 boats were soldduring the event. Among those whoattended the premiere event wereMr. Awn Zureikat, COO ABA Luxury &Fashion from the Ali Bin Ali side andMr. Chirstophe Chorao – ManagingDirector Middle east from the UlysseNardin side. Additionally, there werelarge numbers of Ambassadors,other VIPs and members of theMedia present as well. For theirspecial contribution the Ali Bin AliLuxury won an Award ofAppreciation from the boat show'sorganizers.

ABA Watches &Jewelry a proudsponsor of QatarInternational BoatShow

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The Ali Bin Ali Group proudly sponsors yetanother successful Qatar Classic Championship

The Ali Bin AliLuxury division

opens a Richard Millestore in Qatar

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14th Nov - 2015

The Ali Bin Ali Group led the way among corporatesin Qatar by being the first to adopt a leadingautomation system of Standard Chartered Bank.The Standard Chartered Bank’s state of the artelectronic banking solution Straight2Bank offersefficient automation of Ali Bin Ali Group’s paymentsand collections. As a result of signing an agreementwith the bank the processing of paymenttransactions of the Group have exponentiallyimproved. The new solution has ensured thattransactions will not only be a convenient andbranchless channel for our clients but it will alsooffer us access cash management, trade, securitiesservices and foreign exchange electronically andinstantaneously.Our Group Treasury Manager Mr. Fawaz Ismail toldThe Dot that “The Ali Bin Ali Group is pleased to beone of Qatar’s earliest adopters of this technology.Being a dynamic conglomerate with a diverse

business portfolio, we manage countless complextransactions on a regular basis. So from a strategicpoint of view, our Group seeks a high level ofenhanced security and efficiency in the operationalaspects of our work. This automated platform hasthe potential to add to the streamlining of ourprocesses. It also contributes towards implementinga synchronized digital strategy, to which we aredeeply committed in order to serve ourstakeholders better.”

Among the added benefits our clients and weourselves will now enjoy are enhanced securebanking, mobility, flexibility, operational efficiency,reduced risk, lowered cost and improvedtransparency. We will also benefit from the abilityto conduct business while away from office,maintaining oversight and improving controls.

The Ali Bin Ali Group celebrated with Qatar on theoccasion of the country’s National Day on the18th of December, 2015. The ABA Tower brandeda mega-sized poster on the façade of thebuilding to mark the big day along with flags atthe entrance. The national spirit was commonlyshared by all the employees of the Group. TheDot wishes to congratulate Qatar and its peopleanother year of prosperity and growth.

The Dot learns that the staff of AliBin Ali Medical welcomed theNew Year with a celebration! Onthe 31st of December the GeneralManager and staff of Ali Bin AliMedical got together to welcome2016 at a lunch hosted by thecompany. The team shared theirhopes and aspirations of making2016 a successful year ofachievement that will go aboveand beyond the growth andsignificant milestones ABAM haveso far been able to place onrecord. At the gathering ABAMGeneral Manager Mr. Zuhdithanked his staff for the great

heights of success they reached in2015 and affirmed his confidencethat together the team willachieve even more in the freshnew year they are stepping into.His words motivated them to givetheir best to 2016.

Ali Bin Ali Medicalsays Hello to 2016!

Ali Bin Alicelebrates with

Qatar on itsNational Day

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Ali Bin Ali Groupleads the way byadopting StandardChartered Bank’s

Straight2bankelectronic banking

solution

The Qatar International Medical Devicesand Technologies Exhibition 2015 tookplace from the 2nd to the 4th ofDecember 2015. QMED is an

internationally acclaimed eventhighlighted by the presence of healthcareequipment & product developers, medicalequipment and allied products andservices providers in different fields. Thesefields cover Dental, Diabetes, MedicalTourism, Pharmacy, Laboratory, HealthInsurance and Wellness. The Ali Bin AliGroup as one of the leading medicalequipment organizations in Qatar steppedforward as a Silver Sponsor of theexhibition. The exhibition took place at theNew Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre(DECC). The event was inaugurated by theMinister of Public Health, H.E Abdullah Bin

Khaled Al Qahtani, on Wednesday 2ndDecember 2015. At the event organizersconducted a series of seminars &workshops, which pointed towards thefuture prospects of the industry. Theseminars emerged as an interactive andcommunicative platform, and helped shedlight on the medical devices industry.Many companies attended the exhibitionfrom Doha and the exhibition hadparticipating product manufacturers andservice providers from nations in the likesof China, Japan, Turkey and Germany.

Ali Bin Ali Medical steps forward as silver sponsor of QatarInternational Medical Devices and Technologies Exhibition 2015

2nd Dec - 2015

31st Dec - 2015

4th Dec - 2015

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18th Dec - 2015

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What isPhishing?Phishing is an e-mail fraudmethod in which the perpetratorsends out legitimate-looking emailin an attempt to gather personaland financial information fromrecipients. Typically, the messagesappear to come from well-knownand trustworthy Web sites.Communications purporting torelated popular social news,auction, online payment process orIT administrators are commonlyused to lure the unsuspectingpublic. Phishing emails maycontain links to websites that areinfected with malware (virus orworms or Trojans). Phishing oftendirect users to enter details at afake website whose look and feelare almost identical to thelegitimate one. Phishing is used todeceive users, and exploits thesecurity technologies.

How to spot a phishingattempt? Phishing email tries to create asense of danger or urgency.Something bad will happen unlessyou react. The closure of youraccount is a very common threatwhen phishing for e-mail accounts. Phishing emails usually embedlinks to a web page that looks likean official page of, for example,your mail operator. But it is actuallycontrolled by the attacker, who alsoreceives any information you enter.You are hacked if you enter yourmail user name and password, orother valuable information.Here is an example of what aphishing scam in an emailmessage might look like:

What should you do toavoid being phished? Check what address the link istaking you to. Note that the textforming the visible part of the linkmay look like a web URL but still belinked to a totally different address.Hover the mouse pointer over thelink and examine the address thatthe mail client or browser showsyou. Make sure that the addressmatches the company or site thatthe link is claimed to point to. Forexample: The login to Gmailshould start with“https://accounts.google.com/”but a phishing site targeting Gmailmay use an address like“http://accounts.google.com.etw368hj.nu/”. The latter does notbelong to Gmail

Get familiar with the conceptof secured web pages and howto recognize them. Login pages ofimportant services are typicallyprotected this way. Their addressesstart with “https://” instead of

“http://” and your browser showsa lock or similar symbol next to theaddress field If you suspect that there reallymay be a problem with any of youraccounts or the content of theemail sent, then log in with thelink that you normally use to accessthe account or such service. Do notuse (click) a link in the emailmessage Report any phishing email youreceive on your Company’s emailId to Information Security Managerwith an email message copywithout clicking any link andwithout providing a response to thesender or providing a return receipt

IT InformationSecurity AwarenessCampaign- What’sit all about?The information you collect,store, manage and transfer isan organizational asset. It canbe printed or written on paper,held electronically, transmittedby post or using electronicmeans, shown on films, orspoken in conversation.

Information security is required toensure business continuity andreduce business damage bypreventing and minimizing theimpact of security incidents.

An organization such as ours,cannot protect the confidentiality,integrity(accuracy), and availabilityof information without ensuringthat all people involved in usingand managing Information:

1 - understand their roles andresponsibilities related to theorganizational mission.2 - understand theorganization’s IT security policy,procedures, and best practices ingeneral.3 - Have at least adequateknowledge of the variousmanagement, operational, andtechnical controls required andavailable to protect theInformation resources for whichthey are responsible.

“People Factor” – is the key toprovide an adequate andappropriate level of security. Arobust and enterprise wideawareness and training program isparamount to ensuring that peopleunderstand their Informationsecurity responsibilities,organizational policies, and how toproperly use and also to protectthe IT resources entrusted to them.

ABA IT has taken thisinitiative of making ABAstaff aware of the currentsecurity practices. Toachieve this, ABA IT hasinitiated an InformationSecurity AwarenessCampaign. So do go aheadand read, learn and put thisinformation to good use!

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PHISHINGALERTSThey are phishing for you, do not bite!

PHISHING is pronouncedjust like “Fishing”. As isall about tricking peopleto give out their pass-words. It is spelt with”PH”due to a long-time hackertradition to use “PH” in-stead of “F”

ABA IT Policies17.1.3 E-mail usage• users shall only use ABA IT Division's emailservices for business related activities.Personal or non-business use of such servicesis not permitted. Employees are prohibitedfrom using personal email software or webemail (e.g. Yahoo!, Hotmail, Gmail etc) forbusiness use.• users shall only use the unique email IDsassigned to them while using ABA ITDivision's email services. Impersonation ofemail accounts is not permitted.• users shall not alter or attempt to alter thesecurity parameters within the organization'se-mail systems.• users shall take appropriate precautions toprotect unauthorized access to and use oftheir e-mail accounts.• users shall exercise the same care indrafting e-mails, as they would for any otherwritten communication that bears ABA'sname or logo.• users shall not use ABA IT Division’s emailfacilities to transmit or receive statements,messages or images that:• Contain any material that is offensive,defamatory, or threatening to others;• Consist of or contain pornographic material,ethnic slurs, racial epithets; or • Contain anything that may be construed asoffensive or insulting to others based on race,religion, origin, color and/or marital status.• users shall not use ABA e-mail systems toproduce or distribute chain mails, operateother businesses, participate in pyramidschemes, or make solicitations for personalgain, political and/or religious causes.• users shall not open, execute or storeemails and/or attachments received fromunknown or untrusted sources, and shallreport the presence of such emails orattachments to the IT division.• users shall use the organization's standardemail signature templates in all e-mail

communications.• users shall protect the informationtransferred via email in accordance with ABAIT Division's information classificationscheme.• users are required to maintain continuedcompliance with all relevant email usagestandards, procedures and guidelines.

35 Computer usage Policy35.1 ObjectiveThe purpose of this policy is to maintainstandard computer environment andapproved computer applications across thegroup. Further, this policy shall ensure dataprotection and unauthorized person fromaccessing business sensitive information.35.2 ScopeThe policy is applicable to all the computersystems connected with ABA Network. 35.3 Policy35.3.1 Standard Software ApplicationsThe standard list of software applications canbe installed on ABA computers (excludingtest computers). For the software list Pleaserefer to “IT Technical List”.If any user wants to install an application notlisted in the Standard list of softwares, theuser must request ABA-IT Division throughrespective Division’s Manager. Suchapplications shall be installed upon approvalfrom IT Infrastructure Manager and IT GeneralManager. 35.3.2 Hardware and SystemsAll ABA hardware devices shall be used incompliance with restricted hardware andsystem settings.• All computers shall be configured with BIOSsetting complex password.• Activation of Screensaver Time-Out featureswith 10 minutes on resume, passwordprotect (depend on the Network Password).• Windows common desktop screen acrossthe group.• Default Windows games should be removed

35.3.3 Computer Security• Local admin user access shall be restricted(Users can operate the computer and savedocuments, but cannot install programs orchange system settings).• All laptops shall be configured with thesecurity standard encryption tool.• All computers’ OS and standardapplications installation shall be completedby Information Technology Division.• Only licensed software shall be installedin any ABA computer.• Any Software downloaded from theInternet by the users shall not be loaded ontoa Computer.• All Computers shall have an approvedAnti-Virus software package installed. Usersare not allowed to alter the configuration ofthis package unless permission has beenobtained from Information TechnologyDivision. If a virus is discovered, it needs tobe informed to the Technical Services Teamimmediately.• All the computers shall be maintained byInformation Technology Division only. • All Personal Computers shall not beallowed to work in our Network.• With Management approvals, ABA IT shallcreate a guest user credential on theresigned user’s computer and give it to therequested user for accessing the fullcomputer data.• ABA Principle’s or Partner’s companycomputers shall be allowed to work in ournetwork if they agree to have theircomputers following our “WorkstationStandard Installation checklist” and DesktopUsage Guidelines.35.3.4 Network• All ABA Divisions shall be connected toABA corporate network. A dedicated Internetline shall be provided by IT for specificbusiness requirements.

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Mr. Rafael ManuelSenior Videographer

Digitek

“I would love to spend thatentire day (24 hours of it) tobe with my family and makeup for lost times when I am

far away from them. Tovalue every moment of it as

if time stood still.”

Ms. Diala GhazzaouiMarketing Coordinator

ABA Medical

“If I had one free day

to do

anything I want, I would wake up

very early to benefit

from each

sec of this day! I would go to

a

very calm and peaceful place in

Nature in front of gre

en

mountains and a blue s

andy

beach with my family & enjoy our

day together. ."

Opinion

Ms. Bhavana KrupanidhiRecruitment OfficerHR

“I would like tocelebrate an entire daywith my group of girlfriends on a yacht in

Dubai!”

Ms. Lilibeth SamilinOffice AdministratorDohatna

“Just stay at

home/room to relax

(watch movies,

listen to music,

sleep & eat). ☺”

“I will hire a light spor

t

Aircraft, fly it myself and

go around the city

and

enjoy the ride & sc

enic

beauty of the city.

.”

Mr. Sampath Balaji General Manager Finance FMCG

Mr. Shahul Hameed Business Analyst Tobacco- MarlboroABA&P

“In this busy world we hardlyfind time even to talk to

people around us. So if I hadsuch a day I would make sureto connect with my friends andfamily whom I really don’t get

to contact nowadays. ”

If you had one dayto do anything you wanted,what would you do?

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“I will be spending myfree day to think howcan I get another free

day to think ofanother….:) ”

Mr. Muneer KilaniSenior Sales ExecutiveABA Printing Press

“If I have a free day, I p

refer

to spend it with my Children

on a shore and having B

.Q. &

having a rest while listenin

g

to the waves of the sea. This

really relaxes me. I love

watching my children play in

the sand. ”

Mr. Ahmed Abdel Maksoud Senior Biomedical EngineeABA Medical

“I'd spend it with my

family. Nothing is better

than spending your time

with people who really

love and trust you,

nobody would love you

more than your family.”

Mr. Mihira Binduhewa Accounts SupervisorHO Finance

“If I had one free day,I’ll spend my full daywith my family as

they’ll love to have aday instead of hours.”

Mr. Muhammed Rayees Personnel Assistant- HO Admin

Ms. Arcely Faustorilla,Trade Marketing ExecutiveABA&P

“ I will wake up at 8:00am, startbreakfast with a cup of coffee

with an egg sandwich. Do somework outs & exercise at home. Iwill go to the mall for shopping,next I will go to a beauty salonand for a massage to pampermyself. Then I will come homeand relax while watching TV andenjoy another cup of coffee. ”

Mr. Christos Genethli Digital Production ManagerDigitek

“I would spend my dayhelping people in need,anyway I can. Peoplethese days need afriendly hand.”

Ms. Neenu Chandrababu Project AdministratorERP-PMO

I would un-plug myself fromeveryday duties. Go for along drive with family, try

out some new restaurants toeat yummy food, watch a

movie, go for someshopping and finally have afun and relaxing time with

family & friends

Mr. Fouad El MkahalBoutique ManagerABA Fashion

‘’Relaxing onan island.

Tips for Leadinga MulticulturalTeam

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ManagementTips

TEN

Face TimeTry and communicate with yourteam face-to-face as much as youcan. Nothing replaces face-to-face communication, as it allowsyou to read body language,assess levels of understanding,and build relationships.

Crystal ClearBe clear about your own culturalprofile. Only when you are clearabout your cultural profile andhow it influences your work, yourcommunication style, feelingsand actions, can you direct yourteam. This authentic approach toyour own cultural identity canhelp improve performance foryou and your team.

Less Is MoreCultural differences can createobstacles to effective teamwork,especially with multiculturalteams. The challenge in dealingwith these teams successfully isto identify the original cultural

causes of conflict. Intervene onlywhen necessary, get the teamback on track, enable andempower them to deal withfuture challenges on their own.

A Stitch in Time Saves NineAchieving team cohesion andshared vision means encouragingdialogue and communication.This requires time, and it is highlyrecommended that you investthis time into finding out moreabout your team members andhow their national cultureinfluences their behavior andvalues.

Build TrustTrust builds over time and withevery action. Make sure you areaccountable for your actions andupfront in your dealings withothers. Do you do what you sayyou will do? Non-delivery willdestroy trust and credibility everytime.

Walk a Mile in Their ShoesAs an effective leader you needto be able to truly understandyour team’s perspective. Soregularly ‘check in’ with yourteam members, listen to seewhat’s happening with them,their assignment and theirdevelopment.

State the Rules of the GameRules and roles have to be setand understood by everyone. Therules of the game have to benegotiated and people need tobe comfortable with their ownroles. The team leader must actas a secure base so when amember is struggling they knowwho to turn to.Identity CrisisDeveloping a team identity iscentral. To ensure effective teammanagement, the manager mustmake certain that there is clarityand shared expectations. Makesure that they understand what'sgoing on, so that the team's

objectives aren't forgotten orshelved.

From Global to LocalAmass, absorb, and use localknowledge to your team’sadvantage. One size does not fitall, so get to know the peopleyou operate with. Ask yourself:“What drives these people andwhat are their individualobjectives?” Be the Cultural Shock AbsorberIt is advisable to invest in atailor-made coaching programwith an experienced cross-cultural coach. Get deeper insightinto the respective cultures athand to ensure that there is clearunderstanding of the individualand collective values, as this iscentral when working with amulticultural team.

Source:http://www.internations.org/

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One of the primary talents

international leaders need today is

the ability to manage and leverage

cultural differences. Today’s manager

has to work in both international

and cross-cultural environments.

Consequently, managers are required to deal withchallenges, friction, and misunderstandingsstemming from intercultural communicationdifferences. Therefore, successful management in amodern environment demands cross-culturalcompetency. In order to get the best out of anymulticultural team, leading such a team necessitatesa very distinct skill set. Being mindful andmodifying your leadership style accordingly is thekey to success. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

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What Is E-WasteE-waste is electrical andelectronic equipment ofany kind that has beendiscarded. This includespractically anythingpowered by anelectrical source (e.g.,from a power socket ora battery). Commontypes of e-wasteinclude the following:

• Infocomm technology (ICT)equipment, such as desktop,laptop and tablet computers,mobile phones, computer andmobile phone batteries,peripherals and accessories suchas keyboards, modems, monitors,computer mice, docking stations,hard disk drives, printed circuitboards, battery chargers, etc.• Home appliances, such as TVs,fridges, air conditioners, washingmachines, rice cookers,microwave and toaster ovens,electric kettles, food processorsand blenders, electric fans,DVD/video/music players, radios,hi-fis, vacuum cleaners, etc.

• Other types of e-wasteinclude lamps & lighting,electronic toys, sports andleisure equipment, etc.E-waste is mostly made up ofmetal and plastic components,but also contains small amountsof heavy metals and substancesof concern (e.g., in printedcircuit boards). The wide varietyof e-waste makes it hard togeneralise the material content– for example, fridges and airconditioners in particular containrefrigerants to enable cooling totake place, but theserefrigerants may also contributeto ozone layer depletion orclimate change; the materialcomposition of a mobile phoneis very different from that of anelectric kettle.

Give old electronics a newlife and help preserve ourprecious planet.Technology is amazing — it powersour world and connects us to friends,family, and information. Every timewe turn around there’s a new gadgetthat’s faster and cooler than the lastone. So what happens to our techwhen we’re not using it anymore? Itdoesn’t seem right to just trash it orstash it in a drawer. And weshouldn’t. Just because they are outof use doesn’t mean they areworthless. They are filled withfascinating and reusable materialslike plastics, rare earth metals andprecious metals which can berecycled through a process we callurban mining. Urban mining is theprocess of extracting these preciousmetals and rare earth metals fromrecycled electronics without mining inecologically sensitive areas. Not onlyis it better for the environment, but insome cases it’s actually more efficientthan traditional mining. Consider this:one tonne of rercycled smartphonesyields 324 times more gold than thesame weight in ore from a traditionalmine. The Earth is reaching out foryour help

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1. Balance Iron Levels in Your BloodFor each unit of blood donated, you loseabout one-quarter of a gram of iron.The fact that donating blood helps to rid yourbody of excess iron is one of the greatestbenefits it offers. High body iron stores havebeen suggested as a risk factor for acutemyocardial infarction, donation of bloodcould theoretically reduce the risk bylowering body iron stores. Therefore, atimely drop in iron levels, especially throughblood donation is benefitial.Excess iron has also been associated with anincreased risk ofcancer. Patientswho regularlydonated bloodhad a lower risk ofdeveloping cancerthan those whodid not.2. Better BloodFlowThe fast-paced,junk lovingregular lifestylesof ours makes our blood hypercoagulable,meaning it makes it thick and slow moving,which increases the risk of having a bloodclot or stroke. Hypercoagulable bloodcontributes to inflammation, because whenblood does not flow well, oxygen can't get tothe tissues.Repeated blood donations help the blood toflow better, possibly helping to limit damageto the lining of blood vessels, which shouldresult in fewer arterial blockages. 3. You Get a Mini PhysicalEvery blood donor gets a “mini physical”prior to donation. Body temperature ischecked along with blood pressure, pulse,

and hemoglobin. The blood will also betested for 13 infectious diseases like HIV,hepatitis B and C, West Nile Virus, andsyphilis.Donating blood is certainly not areplacement for medical care, but it doesgive a (free) glimpse into one’s health (aswell as notice if you’ve been exposed to aninfectious disease without knowing).4. Burns CaloriesPeople burn approximately 650 calories perdonation of one pint of blood, according totheUniversity of California, San Diego. A

donor who regularlydonates blood can lose asignificant amount ofweight, but it should notbe thought of as a weightloss plan by any means.To donate blood theAmerican Red Crossrequires donors to weighat least 110 pounds andmaintain healthy ironlevels in the body.

5. Gives you a sense of significanceWhile there are several physical benefits todonating blood, the most powerful healthbenefit is arguably in the psychologicalrealm. Donating blood means that someone(or multiple people) somewhere will begetting the help they desperately need.Patenaude believes the psychological healthbenefit you receive from knowing you’rehelping others is just as helpful as thephysical health benefit. When you roll upyour sleeve and sit down in that chair, youknow you’re making a difference—and thatmakes you feel good!

It’s time to

Health

Donating blood is safe and easy, and takes lessthan an hour and one blood donation can help asmany as three or four different people! In whatother activity, can so little time do so much?1. Afraid of needles? For many people, the hardest part about decidingto donate blood is overcoming the fear of theneedle stick. Many people actually decide todonate to help get over their fear of needles. Theactual drawing process should cause very little, ifany, discomfort. The finger prick during thepreliminary interview process (required to testyour iron level) is usually the only discomfortencountered by a blood donor.2. Only 5% actually donateOver sixty percent (60%) of the population iseligible to donate blood, yet only five percent(5%) of those eligible actually donate blood.Blood centers nationwide traditionally run intoblood shortages at various times throughout theyear. 3. Blood is perishable Whole blood has a shelf-life of 42 days, whileplatelets (which are used to treat cancer patientsand burn victims) have a shelf- life of only 5 days.It is vitally important to maintain a steady streamof blood donors, in order to ensure the safety andavailability of the blood supply for all of us.4. All blood types are in demandBlood centers often run short of type O, A and Bblood, and shortages of all types of blood occurduring the summer and winter holidays. If allblood donors gave at least twice a year, it wouldhelp to prevent blood shortages.5. Sterile and hygienic processAll equipment used in the blood donation processis sterile and disposable (used only once), andthe needle and related equipment is disposed ofin a specially marked biohazard containerimmediately following the donation. Therefore,there is no chance of any disease by donatingblood.6. Nothing to loseBlood makes up about seven percent (7%) ofyour body’s weight, and the average adult hasapproximately two (2) pints of blood for every 25pounds of body weight. The body is constantlymanufacturing blood, so after your whole blooddonation, you will not be eligible to donate for 56days, during which time your body willcompletely replenish the blood you have sogenerously donated.7. You will not feel weak or faintImmediately after your blood donation, you willalso be asked to spend a few moments in ourcanteen area, where you will be servedrefreshments, cookies and other snacks. This willhelp replenish some of the sugar and liquids inyour body, and help us to ensure that you arefeeling well after your donation.8. You are never too busyIf you, a family member, a co-worker, a neighboror a friend were in need of a blood transfusion,would you want to hear this excuse?Donating blood is safe and easy, and takes lessthan an hour. and one blood donation can help asmany as three or four different people! In whatother activity, can so little time do so much?

WHAT’S YOuR EXCuSE?

donate blood!Somebody, somewhere is struggling for blood to sustain his life rightnow, so if you’re up for doing a good deed, donating blood is aphenomenal choice. More than 41,000 blood donations are neededeach day, and because blood cannot be manufactured, the only way tosupply this need is via generous blood donors. It’s certainly an altruisticact… but it’s also one that offers important yet little-discussed benefits.

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Innovate and delightRegardless of category, consumers havelittle problem finding products andservices that work well and are goodenough. Good enough doesn’t stand outfrom the competition, however. Itcertainly doesn’t command a premiumor keep customers returning for more.It’s not enough to ask, does this productor service perform well? The keyquestions are: How does it make thecustomer feel? Does the customer feeljust OK? What would it take to make thecustomer feel delighted?

Be meaningfully differentMany people have a lot of stuff, and muchof it has a sense of sameness. This isn’tnecessarily a criticism. A lot of thesameness is at a high level, a function ofan overall rise in product quality becauseof consumer demand and fiercecompetition. In these circumstances, whenpeople need a clear reason to choose oneproduct or service over the next, beingdifferent becomes more important.Difference defined broadly can be aboutproduct functionality but also about brandexperience and communication.

Stand for a purposeEvery valuable brand needs a purpose.Not every brand needs to make the worlda better place, although aspiring to thatideal is intrinsically a good thing forbrands to do and it can be commerciallysmart. But every brand needs a purposebeyond simply making money. At itsmost basic, that purpose is to have apositive impact on the lives of customers.In a world where a brand’s appeal – bothfunctional and even emotional – oftendoesn’t make it unique, purpose becomesan important differentiator.

Rely on consumer insightsAs big data gets even bigger, it’simportant to remember that connectingthe dots always reveals the samepicture: a human being with basic needsfor survival, protection, relationshipsand meaning. Intelligent consumerinsight is the foundation of success forany brand, big or small. Consumersdon’t want to be treated like a unit in ademographic category. It’s about humanbeings, not algorithms. The combinationof big data and analytics can lead toconsumer insights and a morepersonalized brand interaction with thecustomer. It’s important to know exactlyhow much personalization is acceptable,however, especially as homeautomation and the Internet of Thingspotentially reveal so much more abouthow people live.

Think holisticallyOrganizational siloes impede speed andchange. They make branding moredifficult. Abandon the traditional brandingsiloes in favor of an integrated approach.The flow from research and data gathering,through analytics and insights, to creativeexecution and shopper marketing worksbest when the communication expertscommunicate and collaborate easily witheach other. This kind of “horizontality”works.

Renew and improve thebrand experienceMake the brand experience seamlessfrom the brand promise to productperformance, and delivery to customerservice. The brand experience needs tobe compelling and consistent in both thephysical and online worlds. It needs tofulfill the customer’s desire to dream,explore and find products and services –in a convenient, timeefficient way. Brandexperience is one of the important waysbrands can be different from thecompetition and delight customers.

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Walk the talkMake the purpose clear both insidethe organization and externally. Alignthe organization behind the purpose.Every member of the organization isa potential brand ambassador.Manifest the purpose in everythingthe brand does. The positive impactthat occurs to a company’s bottomline and Brand Value when itspeople believe in and align around apurpose can be significant.

Build and maintain trustTrusted brands are more likely toenjoy higher Brand Power. Inother words, a trusted brand ismore likely to come to mindwhen the consumer is purchasingin the relevant category. Trustaccrues over time. But trust isfragile. Brand actions today aretransparent. Be honest. Be worthyof the customer’s trust. Addressproblems openly when theyhappen. Demonstrate that thebrand understands any customerconcerns.

Get noticedAs important as it is to do everythingright, it’s also important to get theword out. A strong and genuine brandproposition with a big idea, wellexecuted and creatively communicated,enjoys a multiplier effect that helpsdrive value. Be clear about what thebrand means. Then suffuse that meaning through all parts of theorganization, from the C-suite throughHR and the every other function.Traditional marketing – promotion,sales and distribution – will remainimportant, but part of a larger mix ofactivities, which increasingly willinvolve digital and social media.

Keep changingOnce the brand is sufficientlydifferent and purposeful and beingimplemented throughout theorganization and communicatedexternally in a coherent, consistent,and effective fashion – it’s time tochange. Branding is a process withno end. It moves as fast asconsumers change – in the bestcases even faster. Successful brandbuilders are always unsatisfied.They’re always chasing the future.

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Cardio Exercises1. The Twinkle ToeTap into the music you carryaround in your head byspeedily tapping your toes onthe floor under your desk. Orgraduate to a harder (and lessinconspicuous) move: Stand infront of a wastepaper basketand lift up those legs to tapthe toes on its edge,alternating feet, in soccer-drillfashion.

2. The Stair MasterWant to avoid elevator smalltalk in favor of elevating the

heart rate? Take the stairs!Accelerate on the straight-aways and take two at a timeevery other flight for a real legburn.

3. The Cubicle WandererWalking during work is totallyunderrated. Take a hike downthe hall to catch up withcoworkers or welcome a newemployee. Or, instead ofdialing extensions and sendinglazy emails to the managertwo doors down, put in someface time.

Leg Exercises4. The Last Man StandingSure, standing around isn’texactly traditional exercise, butresearch shows it’s got morethan a leg up on sitting. Afterall, long periods of sitting arelinked to increased risk fordiabetes, obesity, andcardiovascular disease,whereas standing significantlyincreases your daily caloricexpenditure. Stand wheneveryou can, and consider roping inother coworkers to havestanding meetings too!

5.The Wall SitWall sits are great for buildingstrength and endurance.Standing with your backagainst the wall, bend theknees and slide your backdown the wall until the thighsare parallel to the floor. Sit andhold for 30-60 seconds. Forsome extra burn, try crossingthe right ankle over the leftknee, hold for 15 seconds, thenswitch!

6. The Seated Leg RaiserWhile seated, straighten one orboth legs and hold in place forfive or more seconds. Thenlower the leg(s) back to theground without letting the feettouch the floor. Repeat(alternating legs if raising themseparately) for 15 reps.

7. The Lunch Break HammyStrengthen the hamstrings withthis standing leg curl. Standbehind your chair and holdonto it for support. Gently kickone foot back, aiming the heelfor the top of your thigh. Lowerthe foot back down and repeatexercise with the other leg. Do10 reps, take a bite of yourlunchtime sandwich, and thendo 10 more.

Shoulders &Arm Exercises8. The FlapperStanding with arms by yoursides and palms facing behind,pulse the arms backward for 5seconds. Release and repeatfor 12-15 reps. For best results,make sure to keep the armslong and straight!

9. The Casual LeanWaiting in the hall for ameeting to start? Perfect time

to nonchalantly work out theupper arms! Casually leanagainst the nearest wall,supporting your body with theforearm only. Now lean intothe wall until the upper armalmost touches it, and thenpush back out. Repeat for 15reps or until the meeting getsunderway.

10. The Stapler CurlPick out a heavy object like abig stapler or a bottle of water.Seated or standing, take theobject in one hand with thepalm facing upwards. Startingat the thighs, bend the elbowand curl the arm up towardsthe chest, just like a regulardumbbell biceps curl. Pausemomentarily and then lowerthe the object back down.Continue for 12-15 reps, thenswitch.

11. The Secret HandshakeSitting up and with feet flat onthe floor, clasp hands togetheras if giving yourself ahandshake (with one hand’sthumb pointing to the floor andthe other pointing to theceiling). Then pull! Resist themotion of both arms (youshould definitely feel this inthose biceps). Hold for 10seconds or more, release, andrepeat.

12. The Casual LeanWaiting in the hall for ameeting to start? Perfect timeto nonchalantly work out theupper arms! Casually leanagainst the nearest wall,supporting your body with theforearm only. Now lean intothe wall until the upper armalmost touches it, and thenpush back out. Repeat for 15reps or until the meeting getsunderway.

Chest, Back &Neck exercises13. The Shoulder ShrugSimply raise both shoulders uptoward the ears, hold for 5seconds, then relax. Repeat for15 reps. Feeling unstoppable?Try advanced shoulder shrugswhile standing and holding apaper ream in each hand.

14. The Pencil PinchShow off your traps by rollingback the shoulders until theshoulder blades are pinchedtogether. Pretend you’reholding a pencil between thescapulas. Hold for 5-10seconds, release, and repeatfor 12-15 reps.

15. The Pinstripe Push-upThis slightly modified wallpush-up is more suitable forsuits. Standing one to two feetfrom a sturdy wall (not acubicle divider!), lean forwarduntil palms are flush againstthe wall, with arms straightand parallel to the ground.Next, bend the elbows to bringthe body towards the wall,hold for two seconds, thenpush back to the startingposition. Complete 12-15 reps.

16. The Nape ShaperPut your head in your hands asif exasperated by the workdayand press your palms into yourforehead as if trying to pushthe head backward. Resist themotion by engaging the neckmuscles. Next, clasp the handsbehind the back of the headand try to push the headbackward, resisting the motionwith your hands. Hold eachround for 5 seconds slowlyrelease, rest, and repeat 5times each.

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Peru is one ofthe world’sgreatgeographiclocations withbreathtakingculturaldiversity.Renown forbeing themolten core of South America,Peru entices its visitors using acombination of stunning beautyand unforgettable experiences.From wild, untouchedlandscapes in the form of frozenAndean peaks, rightthrough to thedeep, mysteriousAmazon, Peru

captures one’sattention andrefuses to letit go.

For those witha penchantfor theancient, Peru offers the glorious Inca citadelof Machu Picchu, or for the adventurousPeru throws up the dusted remnants ofChan Chan, the country’s largest pre-Columbian ruins. Rugged wilds that borderthe nation, pristine forests filled with

mystery, age-old fortresses and traces of lostcivilizations; all these are but a scant descriptionof what awaits a traveller in Peru.

For those looking for activities that challenge youphysically Peru throws out a full range of options.From giant sand dunes to chiseled peaks, frompacific breaks that are as breathtaking as they arefascinating Peru has much to offer theadventurous at heart. Another unbeatable value isthat each of these activities is a short distance

away from the capital’s rush-hour traffic. Goingfrom downtown Lima to the middle ofnowhere takes less time than one wouldthink! Rafting, paragliding, zip lines and biketrails are practically all round the corner.Delectable cuisine, a rich cultural heritage andmodern day amenities for travellers only addto Peru’s charm. The land possesses a richarray of tropical types of cuisine with traces of

Spanish, indigenous,African and Asianinfluence. If one islooking for a land thatcelebrates true,authentic fusion be itfor sights, sounds,activities, experiencesor flavours – Peru issimply too hard tobeat!

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20 interesting factsabout Peru1. Peru is the 6th largest producer of gold.2. The National University of San Marcos isthe oldest in the Americas and was foundedon the 12th of May of 1551.3. The finest cottons in the world, Pimaand Tanguis are Peruvian. 4. Peru’s capital Lima was once the mostpowerful city in South America, but fell intodecline when the Spanish created a viceroy-alty in Rio de la Plata.5. Peru is a surfer’s paradise. Chicama hasthe world’s longest left-handed wave at4km’s long, and Mancora (close by) has theworld’s largest left-handed point-break.6. Cotahuasi Canyon in the Arequipa regionis considered one of the world’s deepestcanyon at 3,535 meters (11,597 feet) deep– twice as deep as the Grand Canyon USA.7. The oldest occupation of man in theAmerica’s is traced back to the sacred City ofCaral-Supe a few hours north of the capitalLima. The 626 hectare (1546 acre) sitedates back 5000 years.8. Peru’s Huascarán National Park has morehas 27 snow-capped peaks 6,000 meters(19,685 feet) above sea level, of which ElHuascarán (6,768 meters / 22,204 feet) isthe highest.9. The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu was lostto the Amazon Jungle for hundreds of years,until it was re-discovered by Hiram Bing-ham the American explorer.10. Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru is theworld’s highest navigable lake, and SouthAmerica largest lake.11. In Peru, it is tradition to give friendsand family yellow underpants on NewYear’s Eve.12. Peru’s is the 8th largest producer of cof-fee in the world, and is the 5th largest pro-ducer of the Arabica bean.13. Peru grows more than 55 varieties ofcorn, and you can just aboutfind it in any color includ-ing yellow, purple, whiteand black.14. There are some 90 dif-ferent micro-climates inPeru, making it one of themost bio-diverse countrieson the planet.15. Peru is home to thehighest sand dune in theworld. Cerro Blanco locatedin the Sechura Desert nearthe Nazca Lines measures3,860 feet (1,176 meters)from the base to the summit.

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As a small girl, I used to visit mygrandma back in her village in Nashik duringsummer holidays often playing with mycousins and neighborhood children. Whenmy grandma wasn’t at home, we playedinside the house as it was very hot outside.While playing inside we used to play with allthe household items and when anopportunity presented itself inbetween games, I didn’tmiss the chance tosneak into mygrandma’skitchen stand ona chair andreach thecookie jar,where shewould keepthe ladoos to begiven to the“good girl” or the“good boy”. Forobvious reasons, myturn didn’t comeeasily to get theladoo, but I had myways. When mygrandma returnedfrom work, sheused to get veryupset as we messup her house andmore so reduceher stock ofladoos. Then shecame up with anidea to lock herhouse , whenevershe left for work and send all of us to thenearby shade of a big banyan tree , wherewe can get as dusty as we wanted. One lockdid the trick…Needless to say all her securitywas invested in one key.As I grew up, I could see my dad add threemore keys on top of the key for the house;one for the bike, one for the trunk, keptunder the bed and one for the Almirah,where my mom kept her jewelry.As I started going to college, I addedpassword to my mobile, my ATM card and

my email id.Now, we have almost 10 different keys and20 different passwords. We have becomeslaves of insecurity and greed. Life haschanged. Today, there are so many passwords that, it’shard to remember our them all. The issuegets complicated, when the mode of

unlocking the password differs from oneto another. Not to mention of the

fact that passwords expire attimes.

There are finger printreaders in laptops,dongle keys whichgenerate automatickeys and which thencan be used alongwith timedependent

passwords. Not many of us realize

what we do to just totransfer funds in banks….

Switch on the laptop,provide power-onpassword to enterthe windows,provide the windowspassword, run ourfingers on the reader.Once we open thebrowser, and go thebank website, weare asked togenerate a variablepassword that isgenerated using thepassword we know.

And there is this captcha, that we need toaccurately fill. Once we get to our bankaccount and try to transfer our money, thewebsite tells us to provide the ‘one time’password that comes to our mobile phone.We open our phone using a password, checkour SMS and type this password in the bankwebsite. But the money does not gettransferred, instantly, we wait…IT has brought in so much of insecurity in ourlives. Just think, back 20 years and then thinkwhere we will be in the next 20 years..

Pass the Word...A group ofalumni, highlyestablished intheir careers,got together to visittheir old university professor. Conversationsoon turned into complaints about stressin work and life.

Offering his guests coffee, the professorwent to the kitchen and returned with alarge pot of coffee and an assortment ofcups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal,some plain looking, some expensive,some exquisite ones.

Telling them to help themselves to hotcoffee. When all the students had a cup ofcoffee in hand, the professor said: "If younoticed, all the nice looking expensivecups were taken up, leaving behind theplain and cheap ones. While it is normalfor you to want only the best foryourselves, that tends to be the source ofyour problems and stress.

What all of you really wanted was coffee,not the cup, but you consciously went forthe best cups and were eyeing eachother's cups. Now if life is coffee, then thejobs, money and position in society arethe cups. They are just tools to hold andcontain Life, but the quality of Life doesn'tchange. Sometimes, by concentrating onlyon the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee init."

So, what drives you? Coffee or cup?Think about it.... & enjoy your cup ofCoffee....

Twenty years from now you will be moredisappointed by the things that you didn’tdo than by the ones you did do, so throw

off the bowlines, sail away from safeharbor, catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore, Dream, Discover.

Mark Twain

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.

Steve Jobs

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