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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: overall customer experience through bu Dhabi National Oil the delivery of innovative solutions. Company for Distribution Within this overarching program, the (ADNOC Distribution) has Change Management Consultancy

signed a consultancy services Services initiative will conceptualize agreement with global firm Protiviti best practices and enhanced as a step forward in driving its s t r a t e g i e s i n c u s t o m e r

service.Senthilkumar, Regional Change Management Consultancy Managing Director, Protiviti said: Services (CMCS) project.CMCS is a “Through our collaboration with strategic initiative defined under ADNOC Distribution, Protiviti will ADNOC Distribution’s overarching aim to achieve our shared vision of ‘Program SMART’ project that seeks placing customer service at the to build ‘smart’ service stations using forefront of value delivery. We have emerging technologies and solutions. already made significant headway Initiated in 2013 to bring a paradigm since inking our partnership in shift in the operations of service December 2013 and are confident stations by introducing all-round that the UAE will soon enjoy the customer service capabilities, the bene f i t s o f ‘ smar t ’ s e rv i ce program is built around the three stations.His Excellency Abdullah components of Design, Enable and Salem Al Daheri added: Program Assure to include business processes, SMART seeks to further strengthen architectural layout marketing, the operational capabilities of the hea l th , sa fe ty, secur i ty and company across its expanding environment technology solutions, network of service stations. We network, RFID tag installation remain at ADNOC Distribution centers, certification, and service committed to retaining the existing station roll-outs. Under its agreement staff as part of its responsibility to the with ADNOC Distribution, Protiviti company’s workforce and long-term is mandated to offer innovative growth plans. In addition, the overall business re-engineering solutions for program has three phases viz. Design, end-to-end customer service, develop Enable and Assure and this marketing strategies to support the engagement wil l real ize the c o r e s e r v i c e m o d i f i c a t i o n , objectives defined under the Design conceptualize designs for station phase of the Smart Program.Protiviti engineering (architectural layout) is a leading global business and recommend best practices in consulting firm with offices in more hea l th , sa fe ty, secur i ty and in than 70 locations worldwide environment compliance. The project (including seven in the GCC), serving is expected to be completed by end more than 35 percent of both the 2014.His Excellency Abdullah Salem FORTUNE® 500 and Global 1000 Al Daheri, Chief Executive Officer, corporations. Protivit i offers ADNOC Dis t r i bu t ion , s a id : solutions for clients in Strategy, “ADNOC Distribution has always Transformation, Finance and been at the forefront of deploying Tr a n s a c t i o n s , G o v e r n a n c e , p i o n e e r i n g t e c h n o l o g i e s t o A s s u r a n c e a n d Te c h n o l o g y customers. Program SMART comes Consulting services.as part of this vision to enhance

ABy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: radicals in nanoe particles inhibit odor

worldwide increase in the by attracting hydrogen from odor number of asthma sufferers is particle. These nanoe particles are particularly acute in the Gulf tiny enough to penetrate into clothes

States, researchers have found. The or any fabrics. Experiments have increasing prevalence of asthma proven that the nanoe technology is across the Middle East, due to the fast effective in inhibiting mold and

changing environmental conditions is b r i n g i n g a f r e s h l i v i n g also a cause of major concern.In line environment.The HEPA filters, which with these alarming reports, are composed of high quality and Panasonic is determined to help randomly arranged fibers, are also combat the rapid increase and worth commending within this prevalence of respiratory diseases and model. Panasonic’s HEPA Filters has launched the Middle East’s largest quipped with Super Alleru Buster, air-volume humidifying air purifier Green Tea Catechin & Anti Bacteria the F-VXK90M. Unveiled at a gala Enzyme enhance purifying function ceremony at the beautiful Bab Al inhibiting 17 kinds of virus, bacteria Shams Resort & Spa, amidst the and allergen up to 99%. Likewise the pristine set-up of an Arabic theme, humidifying filter within the Air this new Air Purifier by Panasonic is a Purifiers does not get jammed easily, nanoe powered, high-end premium retaining a large amount of moisture model that is especially tailor-made to and enabling easy vaporization. It suit the requirements of the Middle also helps keep skin hydrated and has Eastern consumers.Speaking at the the maximum humidifying capacity launch and whilst announcing the new of 830ml / Hour. It also has a large product, Mr Hiroo Ikeda, General opening to the 4.2L water tank which Manager, Eco Solutions Division, is easy to clean even at the Panasonic Marketing Middle East & bottom.Another unique feature within Africa, said, “An estimated 300 the F-VXK90M is the “Mega million people have been diagnosed Catcher” that facilitates powerful with asthma, with an expected suction of dusts within 30cm above increase to 400 million by 2025, the floor. The “Mega Catcher” opens according to the data from the World when house dusts & allergens are Health Organization. Reports also detected.Among the different features clearly indicate that there has been of Panasonic F-VXK90M, the Eco-undoubtedly an increased prevalence navigator function is perhaps one that of asthma in the MENA region over should be highlighted. This feature the past several decades. Air purifiers enables the air purifier to act like can be very beneficial to asthma having its own mind. The intelligent patients and to non-asthmatic patients sensors reduce the consumption of as it is used to remove impurity from energy and also operate automatically indoor air. With this new product we before pollutants spread inside the are committed to providing a healthy room, therefore reducing the need for lifestyle.With a sleek and stylish outer stronger air volume after they body, the new air purifier is designed disperse. Similarly, the air purifier has intricately with an inbuilt pre-filter the capacity to sense the activity from which is washable and fitted to protect human movements to adjust the against the sand storm. Every new suction power. It helps to prevent model of this air purifier comes with pollutants and dusts from spread out an additional filter that can be due to human movements by advance changed later in-order to serve you suction.Last but not the least, long and efficiently. The model is also equipped with an energy saving light equipped with 5 sensors: Human sensor, the Air Purifier has an motion, Light, Humidity, Odor and indication panel that highlights the Dirt sensors.The Panasonic patented condition of air within the room.The nanoe technology embedded within Air Purifier will available in a glossy the Air Purifier emits long-life micro black finish with an Arabic Mosaic particles wrapped in water molecules Pattern will be made available across which can penetrate into fabrics the Middle East through leading thoroughly and reach in far corners to electronic stores.decompose viruses and allergens. OH

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e n m o u , B a h r a i n ’s f i r s t ‘ B u s i n e s s A n g e l s ’ organisation, opened the

inaugural MENA Angel Investors Summit at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on 1st

available in Bahrain. According to Sami Jalal, Chairman of Tenmou, the

June 2014. In a fast-paced and exciting

concept of angel investing offers an excellent platform for regional and international investors to connect with h i g h - p o t e n t i a l i n n o v a t i v e

agenda, more than 100 participants entrepreneurs from the region, to share heard opening remarks from His their experience and develop their Excellency Kamal bin Ahmed, investment portfolios. “We are very Minister of Transportation and Acting excited to see such a large number of CE of the Economic Development investors and entrepreneurs here. We Board (EDB), strategic partners of the event. His Excellency spoke to more than 25 Angel Investors and 50 entrepreneurs from Bahrain, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and the US’ Silicon Valley about the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to global economies. He encouraged participants to use the opportunity offered by the Summit to present their ideas and creations to would like to thank the EDB for their benefit Bahrain and the region.Bahrain support, and look forward to attracting has long been at the centre of even more investment into Bahrain entrepreneurship, with its highly and the region at next year’s Summit, skilled workforce and ease of doing he said.Launched in 2011, Tenmou business. This annual event will aims to support entrepreneurs with further reinforce Bahrain’s position on valuable business assistance,including the map as the regional centre for financial investment, mentorship, e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p a n d A n g e l advice and guidance .Tenmou Investing,he said.Keynote speaker r e c o g n i z e s t h a t f o r m a n y Dave McClure from ‘500 Startups’ in e n t r e p r e n e u r s , m e n t o r s h i p Silicon Valley, shared his experience in programmes can be as valuable as matching start-up companies with financial investments. Each project investors in the US and beyond. The receives practical advice and training international investors then provided from the company’s board members, the participants with an overview of who bring with them a wealth of what makes start-ups successful, business experience.These training before watching the early stage sessions expose the entrepreneurs to companies present their ideas to attract real business situations and are investment.Later, there was a lively conducted in the form of workshops, panel discussion on the Way Forward on a regular basis.Established with a for the MENA Angel Investment start-up capital of BD1 million scene, which was followed by a tour of (US$2.7 million),Tenmou invests an Bahrain’s cultural treasures. A dinner average of BD20,000 (US$53,000) for was later hosted for participants by the a stake of on average 20% in each Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and project that meets its criteria, and will Industry. A number of meetings have provide a three-month mentorship also been organised for participants, to period, including support services, at familiarise them with opportunities no cost to the entrepreneurs.

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pider Access has announced that it will be exhibiting at this year’s FM Expo, which takes

place from May 19-21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Gulf-based specialist building operator will be using the exhibition to reveal new products and services which have been designed to keep the exterior facades and infrastructure of the city’s plethora of high-rise buildings gleaming.Spider Access sees FM Expo as an ideal opportunity to showcase what we can offer to potential customers,said Mazen Harake, Managing Director, Spider Access.In addition to demonstrating

architectural designs.What we aim our range of product and service to show at FM Expo 2014 is that our offerings, we will be using the forum rope access method of building to connect with clients and suppliers exterior maintenance is one of the and to identify and network with most effective, as it offers other industry players. As we are a unsurpassed flexibility and the business to business service, FM ability to reach difficult areas,said Expo is the perfect platform from Harake.The Dubai Mall to Dubai which we can access the wider Metro walkway is a case in point.We facility management industry and secured the contract because we see what our competitors are up were able to show that we had the to,he added.Among the new best solution to maintain all aspects facilities management devices that of its exterior, including its Spider Access will be revealing are underside, which other access its new Access Rail and Power Seat methods, such as cradle, are unable systems.The Access Rail has been to do as effectively. Buildings in designed for use as an adjustable Duba i a r e becoming more anchorage point for external challenging to clean, as architects maintenance and has been designed and real estate companies want to to provide total flexibility and impose their unique vision on to the freedom of movement at height. It city’s skyline, so our rope access also allows the operator to lock method is in more demand than themselves into one position while ever,he added.Spider Access they are working. The PowerSeat provides high-level access solutions enables workers to ascend building across industr ies, including facades quickly, stay in position commercial, hospitality, retail and longer and perform maintenance residential sectors, with services tasks in comfort. The system is ideal offered including building cleaning, for a wide range of applications and through to the more complex and as well as enabling quick access to difficult-access maintenance all aspects of building exteriors, also services, such as glass replacement, functions as a portable winch and aviation light replacement and hauler.Spider Access has made its building fabric maintenance.The name in the facility management company is a member of the industry as a highly regarded UAE-Industrial Rope Access Trade based rope access company that is A s s o c i a t i o n ( I R ATA ) , t h e responsible for cleaning and organisation that is internationally maintaining the exteriors of some of recognised as the world’s leading Dubai’s most iconic buildings and authority for the specialised structures, including the award-industry.FM Expo is the only winning Index Towers and the 820-dedicated facility management metre long pedestrian link between exhibition in the region. This year’s Dubai Metro via the Dubai Mall one edition is its eighth and it is being o f t h e w o r l d ’ s l o n g e s t held in conjunction with Middle walkways.The organisation has East Waste & Recycling & found itself in demand as its rope Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene access methods allow it to Middle East. The annual FM Expo is effectively clean the exteriors of regarded as a must-attend event for modern s t ruc tures tha t a re fac i l i ty managers , bui ld ing progressively becoming more operators, property owners and free challenging to service, because of zones operatives in the UAE.the tendency towards unique

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SPIDER ACCESS AIMS TO SNARE NEW CUSTOM AT FM EXPO

Specialist contractor to reveal new services at leading facilities management exhibition

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: have grown rapidly over the last 3 amily Souk Ventures Ltd., a y e a r s . B a b y S o u k . c o m a n d premier e-retai ler and bubsboutique.com were founded at distributor of baby and a similar time during the mid-point

toddler products throughout the of the 2000-2010 decade a time MENA region, today announced w h e n e - c o m m e r c e g a i n e d that it has signed a definitive significant traction throughout the a g r e e m e n t t o a c q u i r e entire MENA region. We have very bubsboutique.com, one of the complimentary brands and product region’s leading online baby and offerings, and more importantly toddler boutiques. Founded in 2009, common values and corporate b u b s b o u t i q u e . c o m f i r m l y cultures based on shared passions established itself as a long-term and genuine beliefs that the market, competitor in the baby and in particular parents and parents to parenting product sector, with be, need a customer-focused high-

quality retailer whose products have been very carefully selected by other parents, and then delivered w i t h s p e e d a n d convenience to the parents’ front door the very next

numerous unique and exclusive day; we’re really excited that our

brands sourced from all over the rapidly growing team will be able to

world whilst servicing a rapidly extend our customer service

growing customer base throughout offering and brands further

t h e M E N A throughout the MENA region as we

region.bubsboutique.com is run by drive our growth.Miranda Hilton

two passionate and talented mothers continued The online retail market

who have been consistently for baby, toddler and parenting

dedicated to building a high quality products runs across a broad

brand name in the region they are spectrum of consumer options, and

passionate about the same thing we is a rapidly growing part of the

are which is to create a leading and US$20B+ overall MENA online

dist inct ive online shopping retail market. On one end of the

experience for parents looking to spectrum we have high-volume,

source unique products from around b rand-agnos t i c l ow-marg in

the wor ld , whi l s t o ffe r ing Amazon-like retailers that appeal to

exceptional customer service” a certain consumer demographic.

stated Miranda Hilton, CEO Chief On the other end of the market

M u m o f F a m i l y S o u k spectrum, there are selective online

Ve n t u r e s . C o m b i n i n g t h e boutique retailers with deep and

phenomenal management team that focused brand/channel driven

created bubsboutique.com, with our strategies. Our objective is to be the

existing team at BabySouk.com, market-leading baby, toddler, and

will substantially accelerate our parenting product online retail

combined growth initiatives and b o u t i q u e i n t h e M E N A

extend our reach to significantly r e g i o n . B a b y S o u k . c o m a n d

more parents throughout the MENA bubsboutique.com will continue to

region much more rapidly.Equally operate in parallel until Fall 2014 so

important is that such consolidation as to manage a smooth and seamless

of competitors in our online sector integration and rebranding of both

exhibits the maturation of the businesses over the Summer 2014

overall market and increases the period. The combined entity will

value of these businesses and their start operating under the name

respective brands. After looking at BabySouk.com from September

ways to grow and extend our 2014 under a new , offering many

business with driven partners that unique features and a very robust

share our ideals, we thought that shopping experience for parents

Family Souk Ventures was the throughout the MENA region. The

perfect fit for us,said Paula synergies in both product selection

Harrington and Kirsten Fairfield, and corporate culture that are

co-founders and owners of apparent now, and will also develop

bubsboutique.com.They have a over time, will be the keys to

very strong logistics platform and generating the next phase of growth.

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FAMILY SOUK VENTURES EXPANDSING ITS PRESENCE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

PG, the world leader in natural cellular stimulation, concludes its successful

participation at Beautyworld Middle East 2014 on a bright note. The leading beauty event saw over 1,000 exhibitors participate from more than 50 countries.Ludovic Loffreda, CEO of LPG Bella Concept said: “We are happy with the response we have had

minute treatment called ‘Shorty Lipomassage’ is predicted to be a

during this year’s edition of ‘best-seller’ amongst clients as the Beautyworld ME. The quality and treatment provides a quick and easy volume of visitors has been excellent solution that specifically targets and we have made some great leads which we are sure to turn into strong

business partnerships. We closed good deals and are looking forward to next year’s edition.During the problem areas such as stomach and event, LPG launched its 2014 wa i s t , bu t tocks , knees and L i p o m a s s a g e n e w e x p r e s s thighs.One of the LPG machines treatments. Each treatment only takes showcased was the latest generation up 15 minutes for busy individuals LPG CELLU M6 which delivers the and promises visible results, most advanced LIPOMASSAGE™ targeting specific areas such as arm and ENDERMOLIFT™ techniques. firming, back firming, stomach LPG works exclusively on 100% firming, thigh firming and waistline natural, non-invasive body slimming slimming for women. For men, latest and anti-aging for women and men treatments launched target pectorals who seek natural beauty solutions firming, back firming, stomach and that respect and preserve their skin waist slimming and thigh firming. and enhance their health. Now in its Recent scientific studies show a big 19th year, Beautyworld Middle East difference in women who have 2014 exhibition has played a vital undergone the express treatments. role in the growth and development Twelve Lipomassage sessions of 15 of the beauty industry, with a solid minutes each result in a slimmer and representation of global products and well-contoured physique.A new 15- brands.

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FIRST MENA ANGEL INVESTOR SUMMIT ATTRACTS WORLDWIDE ATTENTION

Potential investors from Silicon Valley, the UK, Finland, France, Jordan and other countries discuss collaboration with start-ups from

Bahrain and the MENA region

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: said:Edgar’s research studies human asdar Institute of Science mobility decision under low carbon a n d Te c h n o l o g y, a n building and transport systems. His independent, research- study has a very positive contribution

driven graduate-level university to the deployment of sustainable focused on advanced energy and technology. His research focuses on sustainable technologies, and the how human beings adapt to harsh Toyota Motor Corporation, one of the weather conditions with different w o r l d ’s l a r g e s t a u t o m o t i v e mobility choices when moving around m a n u f a c t u r e r s t o d a y j o i n t l y the ci ty. His s tudy provides announced that the second Masdar fundamental contribution to which Ins t i tu te -Toyota scholar wi l l sustainable technology should be successfully complete his two-year developed to enhance human mobility program this week.The Masdar in future urban systems.About his Institute-Toyota Scholarship was established from the prize money Toyota received in 2010 after winning the Zayed Future Energy Prize for its innovative hybrid P r i u s . T h e s c h o l a r s h i p i s d e s i g n e d t o p r o m o t e opportunities for

research, Baca said: Productivity is students to work on projects in the area

important because it is directly tied to of technologies for sustainable

the social and economic aspects of development. Edgar E. Samano Baca

sustainabilityV the third being from the Masdar Institute Engineering

environmental.By developing a Systems and Management program

modeling approach that characterizes will be completing the program this

this effect, it becomes possible to year on his graduation day. In addition

apply this knowledge towards a more to the standard Masdar Institute

sustainable urban design where all the benefits, the scholarship recipients are

passive elements of an urban system provided with a special two-week

are optimized for productivity, health, ‘Japan Experience’ arranged by

and energy consumption. In addition Toyota.Nobuyuki Negishi, Chief

to this, I also took part in the Representative of Middle East &

development of an axiomatic design-North Africa Representative Office,

based approach for the enumeration of Toyota Motor Corporation, said:Edgar

passenger degrees of freedom in a Samano Baca spent his Japan

transportation system.The 2014 Experience learning about how closely

Toyota Scholar spent his two-week sustainability is integrated into every

customary ‘Japan Experience’ that aspect of Japanese social and work

revolved around sustainability efforts culture. We hope he will use this

by companies, government offices, experience for future research and to

and NGOs in Japan. Most of the develop innovative solutions with the

program took place either in Tokyo, academic capabilities he has gained at

Shirakawa-go, Toyota City or Kyoto. Masdar Institute. We wish him the

In Tokyo, company visits were be s t .Dr. F r ed Moavenzadeh ,

c o m b i n e d w i t h s i g h t s e e i n g President, Masdar Institute, said:The

opportunities, and special attention second Masdar Institute-Toyota

was paid to efforts that are feasible scholar has also proved his mettle as a

within the infrastructure of a large Masdar Institute student through his

city.In Shirakawa-go, located in a hilly close involvement in the research

forested area, the central theme was project. We congratulate him on his

living in balance with nature. accomplishments and thank the UAE

Traditional houses use only the leadership for supporting us in our

resources available to them nearby in human capital development efforts.

their construction, and food is We also thank Toyota for their

produced locally. In Toyota City, Baca contribution and wish Edgar Samano

visited a wide array of Toyota Baca good luck.Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany,

facilities, including a manufacturing Director of Sustainability, Masdar, and

plant and a recycling facility. In Kyoto, Director of Zayed Future Energy

the learning activities focused mostly Prize, said: “We are delighted to

on sightseeing.Baca added: Much of congratulate Edgar Samano Baca, the

the ideas and knowledge gained from second Toyota scholar at Masdar

this experience are scalable and Institute, who is set to graduate on 4

translatable to other situations, which June. The Zayed Future Energy Prize

make them viable solutions for the is proud to have contributed to creating

right time and place. Also, the way of a future energy leader and we hope to

approaching problems in Japan, continue our contribution to driving

particularly with the constraints of innovation in clean energy through

limited space and natural resources, is supporting talented students.As the

a powerful example of what could be 2014 Toyota scholar, Baca participated

accomplished in a relatively short time in a research project that studied the

with the support of government, effect of passive shading on the

private institutions and public p r o d u c t i v i t y o f u r b a n

opinion.Each year, the Masdar r e s i d e n t s . E x p l a i n i n g B a c a ’s

Institute-Toyota scholarship is contribution to sustainable technology

awarded to a first year student in one of his faculty advisor Dr. I-Tsung Tsai,

the Master’s programs at Masdar Assistant Professor, Engineering

Institute.S y s t e m s a n d M a n a g e m e n t ,

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SECOND MASDAR INSTITUTE-TOYOTA SCHOLAR SET TO GRADUATE ON 4 JUNE

Knowledge Gained from Two-Week Japan Experience Scalable and Translatable to Other Situations, Says Edgar Samano Baca

PANASONIC LAUNCHES THE MIDDLE EAST’S LARGEST AIR-VOLUME HUMIDIFYING AIR

PURIFIERF-VXK90M – is a nanoe powered, high-end premium model especially tailor-made to suit the requirements of the Middle

Eastern consumers

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:he Government of Switzerland and VFS Global introduced visa application services for S w i t z e r l a n d v i s a s i n

Manama on 8 April 2014. Catering to the growing demand of Switzerland bound travelers in the region; this new initiative is aimed at offering enhanced services, facilities and benefits to visa applicants in Bahrain.The operation centre for Switzerland in Manama was recently inaugurated by Mr. Et ienne Thévoz, the Swiss Ambassador to Bahrain and Kuwait.The Switzerland Visa Application Centre is centrally located offering convenient services with state-of-the-art infrastructure and ultra-modern facilities. This VFS Global Schengen Visa Application Centre also serves the Government of Spain.VFS Global has started accepting Schengen visa applications for Switzerland from applicants residing in Bahrain. The key features of the center are its location, a dedicated website for easy access, professional and responsive staff who speaks local as well as official Swiss languages to handle the visa application process, application tracking tool, and door step delivery of passports. Switzerland Visa Application Centre, BahrainCONTACT DETAILS AND TIMINGS:Helpline: +973 1619 8212 E m a i l : I n f o . S w b h @ v f s h e l p l i n e . c o m , W e b s i t e : www.vfsglobal.ch/Switzerland/Bahrain ADDRESS AND TIMINGS:Address: 18th Floor, Diplomatic Commercial Office Towers, Building 1565, Road 1722, Diplomatic Area 317, Manama, BahrainBusiness Hours: 0900hrs to 1600hrs Sunday to ThursdayAcceptance of Applications (All Applicants): 0900hrs to 1500hrs Sunday to Thursday (Except Holidays as declared by the Embassy of Switzerland in Kuwait)Return delivery of Applications: 1500hrs to 1600hrs; Sunday to Thursday (Except Holidays as declared by the Embassy of Switzerland in Kuwait) Additional Courier charges as applicable to be borne by applicants

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BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST A BIG SUCCESS FOR LPG

LPG launches its 2014 Lipomassage new express treatments

VFS GLOBAL OPENS SWITZERLAND VISA APPLICATION CENTRE IN MANAMA,

BAHRAIN

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:asdar Institute of Science and Technology today announced that it will host

a guest lecture by Don Hartsell, Commissioner for the World Air League, who will discuss advances in lighter-than-air aviation (LTA) technology and i ts potential transformational role in the global economy for this century.To be held on 28 May, at the Masdar Institute Auditorium, the lecture will be attended by students, faculty and various stakeholders in sustainable fields.Don Hartsell said:Starting with the proven engineering of the 1920s and 1930s, we will innovate for today

systems provide some promising to create new markets for green LTA options for reducing aviation’s energy transportation. With LTA solutions, footprint in certain markets. iSmart there will be reduced need for welcomes Don Hartsell, who will be building highways, railroads, harbors delivering a lecture on LTA and the and runways. Essentially, LTA World Sky Race, raising awareness commerce can eliminate the need for about the advantages but also of building that last 1,000 miles of limitations of these reemerging roads.Dr. Sgouris Sgouridis, Head of technologies.Hartsell will also speak the Institute Center for Smart and in detail about how the World Sky Sustainable Systems (iSmart) and Race plans to fly airships and Associate Professor, Engineering zeppelins across the globe in 2016.Systems and Management, said:LTA

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MASDAR INSTITUTE TO HOST LECTURE ON LIGHTER-THAN-AIR AVIATION

TECHNOLOGYDon Hartsell, Commissioner for World Air League, to Speak about

Advantages of LTA at Masdar Institute

ADNOC DISTRIBUTION INKS COLLABORATION WITH GLOBAL

CONSULTING FIRM PROTIVITI FOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

SERVICES PROJECTAgreement to Help Format ‘Smart’ Service Stations in the UAE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: state-of-the-art H75 engines do not e x t a n t A e r o s p a c e require hot sections or fuel nozzle

(“Nextant”), maker of the maintenance. With a time between Nextant 400XTi the world’s overhaul of 4,000 hours or 8,000

only remanufactured business jet and cycles, the engines are virtually the forthcoming G90XT turboprop, maintenance free for years.The cost today announced that it has taken savings from reduced maintenance delivery of the first shipped set of requirements coupled with the H75’s General Electric H75 engines and is lower fuel burn should mean a on track to start customer deliveries of significant reduction in the G90XT’s the Nextant G90XT turboprop by operating costs,said Brad Mottier, yearend. The delivery marks a Vice President and General Manager significant milestone for both the of the Business and General Aviation G90XT and the European-made GE and Integrated Systems organizations H75 engines that will power it.We are at GE Aviation. “We look forward to proud to announce that our G90XT verifying these savings during test d e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m i s f l i gh t s .GE’s s t a t e -o f - t he -a r t underway,said Nextant President manufacturing facility in Prague, Sean McGeough.Our first aircraft is Czech Republic will also be home to well into Nextant’s Remanufacturing Nextant’s EMEA completions design process and we plan to start showroom. Customers from across test flights this summer. The G90XT the region will be able to both tour the development process has greatly manufacturing facility and choose the b e n e f i t e d f r o m t h e s t r o n g cabin specification for their Nextant collaboration with GE to optimize the aircraft. The aircraft will be supported propulsion system for the G90XT. by Nextant’s extensive network of Together with the enhanced Garmin owned and authorized service G1000 Flight Deck, integrated centers, complemented by GE’s electronic engine control and single- global service network. Spares will be lever power control we will produce strategically placed in the regions as an aircraft with superior safety, customer deliveries increase. Nextant reliability and performance.The recently announced an expanded G90XT will feature the ultra-low customer service team with a 27/4 maintenance GE H75 engines which hotline for immediate trouble is both FAA and EASA certified. The shooting anytime, anywhere.

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NEXTANT G90XT ON PACE FOR YEAR END DELIVERIES

• Nextant has taken deliveries of first set of General Electric H75 engines

• First test aircraft is currently undergoing Nextant “Remanufacturing” design process

• Initial customer response to G90XT extremely positive

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: We are delighted to embark upon this old’s Gym UAE, signed a p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h E m i r a t e s M e m o r a n d u m o f Weightlifting Federation as their Understanding (MoU) with official sports sponsor. The UAE

Emirates Weightlifting Federation in market for fitness is expanding the presence of the s i g n a t o r i e s M o h a m m e d Nasser Khammas, CEO of Gold’s Gym UAE and the Al Ahli Holding Group and H.E Sultan Bin Al S h e i k h Mohammad Bin Mejren, Chairman o f E m i r a t e s We i g h t l i f t i n g Centre.The MoU e s t a b l i s h e s a rapidly as people are starting to lead partnership between two renowned more fitness-conscious lifestyle. companies. Gold’s Gym UAE will Therefore, our intention is to bring to embrace professional weight lifting our members a new weight lifting at two of Gold’s Gym UAE's program along with distinguished locations; namely Al Hamriya and Al practitioners. We are extremely Ain. More importantly, it adds excited for this partnership and the immense respect and recognition to new bridges it will build in the b o t h t h e p a r t i e s i n v o l v e d . process. It is our pleasure to welcome Furthermore, all Gold's Gym UAE's Emirates Weightlifting Federation to staff will be trained by the best of the the Gold’s Gym UAE’s development Emirates Weightlifting staff. Gold's and to bring on board such a high Gym UAE will ensure all staff is caliber partner” said Mohammed thoroughly guided to put their best Khammas, CEO of Al Ahli Holding foot forward for all their customers. group and Gold’s Gym UAE.

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dvisor to the Prime Minister on National Security & Foreign Affairs Mr. Sartaj Aziz visited Abu Dhabi today on the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Foreign Minister of

the United Arab Emirates. During their bilateral meeting at Abu Dhabi today, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and ways and means to further strengthen these ties, especially in the economic field.UAE Foreign Minister welcomed Pakistan’s commitment to provide manpower to the UAE to support the massive infrastructure development expected to take place for EXPO 2020.The two Ministers also had an exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. On this occasion, Mr. Sartaj Aziz handed over invitation letters from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum to visit Pakistan. The UAE Foreign Minister hosted a lunch in honour of the Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security & Foreign Affairs.

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SARTAJ AZIZ HOLDS MEETING WITH UAE FOREIGN MINISTER



l a c k B e r r y L i m i t e d (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a world leader in mobile

communications, has unveiled a series of initiatives, codenamed

patient care, consumer products Project Ion, to help businesses easily companies seeking new ways to better connect people, devices and understand and engage with their machines, and derive value from customers, insurers pursuing more these connections. Project Ion is a accurate risk profile information and cornerstone of BlackBerry’s vision to manufacturers in need of better offer end-to-end solutions for the logistics and control data.Project Ion Internet of Things.According to will focus on developing a host of Forrester Research, Inc.,New smart Internet of Things resources, products and the systems that connect including:A secure public application them will eventually provide users platform that will enable a new with more personalized experiences. generation of IoT applications that By collecting and combining both can access massive amounts of data personal data and contextual from multiple sources and allow information from the surrounding businesses to make timely, informed environment in real time, these decisions. Powered by QNX® products will give individuals technology and BlackBerry secure experiences that serve them in their enterprise mobility management, this immediate moment of need.[1]As platform will securely manage data connectivity costs continue to fall and from millions of end points across connected technologies become mul t i -dev ice , mul t i -p la t fo rm pervasive, a new market is emerging environments,Facilitation of an the Internet of Things,said John Chen, Internet of Things ecosystem Executive Chairman and CEO, consisting of partners, carriers and BlackBerry.Billions of connections, application developers looking to generating trillions of transactions connect an ever-growing number of and exabytes of data daily, will Internet-enabled devices on a secure require platforms that can operate p u b l i c a p p l i c a t i o n s securely on a global scale. No other platform,Strategic partnerships, company is in a better position than including membership in the B l a c k B e r r y t o p r o v i d e t h e Industrial Internet Consortium™ technological building blocks, (IIC), a not-for-profit organization applications and services needed to dedicated to driving standards-based enhance productivity, improve real-technologies for industry, academia time decision making and deliver on and government to accelerate the the vision of the Internet of development and availability of Things.Project Ion was announced at connected technologies. BlackBerry the O’Reilly Solid Conference (May is also one of the founding members 21-22, San Francisco). It will offer the of the Application Developer Alliance resources necessary to access massive (ADA), an association that focuses on amounts of data from multiple advancing application development disparate sources and distill it into while helping to solve current meaningful, actionable information challenges such as security and using open source and third party p r i v a c y. S e l e c t p a r t n e r s a n d analytic tools.This deeper insight will developers will soon have early e m p o w e r c o m p a n i e s a n d access to the product component of organizations across a range of Project Ion.To learn more about this industries. These include doctors and project and to sign up for the product caregivers who require real-time B e t a , g o t o diagnosis information to improve www.blackberry.com/project-ion.

B By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: content. This allows attackers to ore than 17% of the eavesdrop on communications, steal Internet 's secure web s e r v e r s a r e

believed to be vulnerable to the Heartbleed security bug attack*, allowing the theft of servers' private keys and users' session cookies and passwords. To address the countermeasures against this potentially devastating bug, leading experts will provide ‘Healing’ insights a t t h e s e c o n d G u l f Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) 2014 from 9 to 11 June at

data directly from the services and D u b a i Wo r l d Tr a d e C e n t r e users and to impersonate services and (DWTC).The Heartbleed bug is a users.GISEC has identified that the serious vulnerability in the popular Heartbleed bug could have disastrous OpenSSL cryptographic software consequences if the threat is not library that allows stealing information managed properly and quickly. With protected under normal conditions, by several eminent authorities in the field the SSL/TLS encryption used to secure of information security convening at the Internet. SSL/TLS provides GISEC, those who would like to learn communication security and privacy more about Heartbleed can find their over the Internet for applications such answers at the event and they will gain as web, email, instant messaging (IM) global insight as well as grasp the and some virtual private networks regional impact and the industry’s (VPNs).Leading information security latest response to this threat,said Trixie experts including Robert Bigman, LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, former Chief Information Security Dubai World Trade Centre, organisers Officer at the CIA; Mikko Hypponen, of the exhibition and conference.In Chief Research Officer at F-Secure; this context, topics such as ‘Learn how Nader Henein, Advance Security w e c a n p r e v e n t a n o t h e r Solutions, Advisory Division, Heartbleed’,‘Maximising incident Blackberry and Nicolai Solling,

Director of Technology Services at response speed’,‘How to avoid Help AG, which is currently into ‘Heartbleed’ threat’,‘7 Ways to Stop assessing the market requirements for the Heartbleed’ amongst others will be Managed Security Services, will discussed by speakers and vendors tackle various subjects about alike.Robert Bigman’s keynote Heartbleed that was publicly disclosed address of Day 1 of the GISEC as recently as 7 April 2014.Heartbleed Conference will shed light on the is exactly what happens when you stop vulnerability of Heartbleed, especially paying attention to the details. This clear prevention methods the audience race to the bottom that seems to have can use to protect their internal taken over the industry with the push to corporate networks under the theme consumerisation is not about ‘Change the way you connect to the sacrificing security for usability, it’s internet’. Mikko Hypponen - the man about finding a solution that does not who tracked down the authors of the require you to compromise on either, first PC virus ever recorded - will there is no such thing as Good Enough” deliver his keynote address on Day 2 of when it comes to security.said Nader the GISEC Conference and will Henein, Advance Security Solutions, discuss critical information security A d v i s o r y D i v i s i o n , issues to empower one with superior Blackberry.Nicolai Solling, Director protection. Wim Remes, Chairman of of Technology Services at Help AG the Board of Directors at (ISC)2 will said: “What I can say is that focus on strategies to map out existing organisations have been very busy infrastructures to adequately protect making sure they are not vulnerable to them against realistic threats among cyberattacks. Immediately after news several others.The conference of the vulnerability broke, we sent out segment of GISEC, from 10 to 11 June, communications from our support will host delegates from over 18 help-desk and were continuously in countries and explores issues on global touch with our customers in addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the impact. In the first three days alone threats against systems, applications, since it was exposed, there were over and personal networks. The free-to-60 cases that were registered and attend security sessions on vendor-run numerous devices were patched, and e d u c a t i o n a l p r e s e n t a t i o n s , certificates re-issued.The response has w o r k s h o p s , d e m o n s t r a t i o n s , been excellent and all the customers, informative speeches and case-studies whom we provided the service as per will give I.T. professionals useful the contract agreements, are now insights to help defend their businesses secured against Heartbleed. I must from cyberattacks.As the region’s only emphasise that it is important not only large-scale information security to patch the affected servers but also to platform, GISEC will gather industry, reissue the certificates since the private government and thought leaders as k e y s w e r e e x p o s e d b y t h e well as international and regional vulnerability,he added.Konstantinos cybersecurity experts in various Karagiannis, Director of Ethical business verticals such as I.T., oil & Hacking Centre of Excellence at BT, gas, banking & finance, government, commented: “The panic surrounding legal, healthcare and telecoms to meet Heartbleed reminded the industry what the growing requirements for could happen when many applications i n f o r m a t i o n s e c u r i t y a n d and servers around the world are countermeasures in the region.The vulnerable to a security flaw. Imagine must-attend event is set to draw 3,000 what would happen if every secure trade visitors from 51 countries and communication stream in the world more than 100 exhibitors from the became vulnerable . Quantum world’s leading information security computing has the potential to enable companies and brands. 91% of last the first organisations that build such year’s attendees were purchasing machines to eavesdrop on virtually any decision makers from a wide range of encrypted data streams at will. BT is industries.working with partners to develop the Powered by GITEX TECHNOLOGY next generation of encryption schemes WEEK, the reg ion’s lead ing that may be a requirement for true data Information and Communications safety in the near future.The Technology (ICT) event, GISEC is Heartbleed bug allows anyone on the strictly a trade-only event and is open Internet to read the memory of the to business and trade visitors from systems protected by the vulnerable within the industry only. GISEC is versions of the OpenSSL software. open 10am-6pm from 9-11 June. This compromises the secret keys used Visitor attendance is free of charge. to identify the service providers and to For more information, please visit encrypt the traffic, the names and www.gisec.ae.passwords of the users and the actual

MBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: small apertures, and area-specific

ony Middle East and Africa noise reduction to maintains clarity FZE today announced the in dimly-lit regions of indoor and launch of the RX100 III, the night-time shots. The speedy

latest addition to the popular Cyber BIONZ X processor also powers Shot™ RX100 series. Offering fine exciting new video features. In a image quality and incredible Cyber-shot™ first, the RX100 III portability, the RX100 III is targeted now supports the efficient XAVC S at professionals and photography format. Based on the professional enthusiasts, as well as current XAVC standard, the camera records RX100 or premium compact stunning Full HD video footage at c a m e r a u s e r s l o o k i n g t o up to 50 Mbps with minimal upgrade.Pocket-Sized Camera with distortion and noise - even in busy, Superior Lens Quality:Lens with movement-packed settings. HD ZEISS® T* coating and 180-degree footage can be recorded at 100 fps in tilting LCD ,Large F2.8 lens makes XAVC S mode for silky smooth subjects stand out crisply .Crafted in slow motion replays via an tough, travel-friendly aluminium a p p l i c a t i o n l i k e S o n y ’ s for lightness and looks, the Cyber- P l a y M e m o r i e s H o m e shot™ RX100 III builds on the application.Handheld video footage acclaimed reputation of i ts is even more of a pleasure to watch predecessors. An uprated lens and with Intelligent Active Mode that speedy image processor are minimises the effects of camera

complemented by a retractable shake. Frame analysis technology OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® and 5-axis stabilisation are T* coating, enhanced movie combined for the first time in the features and a 180-degree tilting RX100 series, ensuring steadier LCD all in a stylish fixed-lens movies even when you’re walking camera that’s truly pocket- along.4K Image Output:Clean sized.Brighter and wider than HDMI output allowing storage on before, the ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar an external recorder.Dual video T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens captures recording simultaneously stores every th ing f rom expans ive MP4 and AVCHD/XAVC S files.A landscapes to soulful portraits. newly-added 4K still image output Thanks to a large F2.8 maximum allows photo viewing on 4K TVs. aperture at its telephoto end, High-resolution images can be subjects stand out crisply against transferred via HDMI or Wi-Fi, with smooth background bokeh. The support for Triluminos Colour® impressive light-gathering power of assuring opulent tones and textures the lens also allows faster shutter on compatible BRAVIA TV speeds to freeze fast-moving models.Despite its diminutive size, subjects. A built-in three-stop (1/8) the camera inherits several movie Neutral Density filter gives added functions from Sony’s professional creative flexibility with sun- camcorders. There’s a clean HDMI drenched exteriors or intentionally- output, allowing Full HD footage to b l u r r e d s h o t s o f m o v i n g be stored on an external recorder. water.Retractable OLED Tru- ‘Zebra’ patterning on the LCD and F i n d e r f o r d e t a i l e d in the viewfinder helps identify pictures:ZEISS® T* coating brightest areas in a scene, and dual reduces reflections delivering video recording simultaneously corner to corner reality,Handy eye stores small MP4 format files sensor switches between viewfinder alongside top-quality AVCHD and monitor display.Another / X AV C S f i l e s . I d e a l f o r eagerly awaited addition to the Selfies:LCD flips up 180 degrees Cyber-shot™ RX100 III is its high- for effortless selfie portraits, Selfie contrast retractable OLED Tru- fans will welcome the articulated Finder™ that offers bright, detailed 3.0-type Xtra Fine LCD that now viewing with the camera held to flips up 180 degrees for effortless your eye. The viewfinder’s optical arms-length portraits and is also surfaces include a ZEISS® T* very useful for shooting from either coating that dramatically reduces h i g h o r l o w reflections and delivers exceptional positions.PlayMemories Camera corner to corner clarity. There’s also A p p d e b u t u p g r a d e s a h a n d y e y e s e n s o r t h a t photography experience:App automatically switches between offers creative effects, filters, v i e w f i n d e r a n d m o n i t o r utilities and integrated NFC/Wi-Fi display.Breathtaking stills with connectivity.Making its debut in the the new CMOS image sensor RX100 family, PlayMemories :Sensor offers superior stills and Camera App boosts your photo video with beautiful background experience with a growing range of defocus effects, Comprises latest free and paid-for apps. It’s easy to BIONZ X processing engine.From enhance your photography with a detail-packed stills to vibrant Full choice of creative effects and filters, HD movies everything’s beautifully utilities and more. The integrated clear thanks to the new camera’s NFC/ Wi-Fi connectivity ensures an 20.1 effective megapixel 1.0-type e a s y c u s t o m e r back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS experience.Enthusiasts will value image sensor. Far larger than the uprated manual control possibilities sensor in regular compact cameras, to help craft the perfect image. the RX100 III offers the key to Functions can be assigned to the breathtaking stills and video with new Custom button or control wheel stunning background defocus to suit individual shooting styles. effects.Offering excellent low-light The control ring and function button sensitivity and low noise, the sensor are also customisable for fumble-is complemented by Sony’s latest- free access to frequently-used generation BIONZ X processing settings.The Cyber-shot™ RX100 engine. Three times faster than its Mk III compact digital camera from earlier version, the camera powers Sony will be available across all detail reproduction technology for Jumbo Electronics showrooms and natural representation of fine select electronics retailers from textures, diffraction reducing June 2014.technology for enhanced quality at

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•Bright, wide angle ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens packs more shooting power into compact body

•180-degree tilting clear LCD, retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* coating

•50 Mbps high bit-rate Full HD movies with XAVC S support•LCD flips for easy selfies

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: forward to leveraging his deep ubai Aerospace Enterprise knowledge and professional counsel (DAE) Ltd. has engaged to help guide StandardAero toward J o h n P a t e r s o n a s a continued success,said Khalifa H.

Consultant to help strengthen and its AlDaboos , DAE’s Managing StandardAero franchise in the Asia Director.I am delighted to be given Pacific region. Paterson will join the t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o a s s i s t Board of Directors of StandardAero, StandardAero in their next phase of DAE’s world leading independent growth,said Paterson.Standard Aero MRO business.Paterson brings more has a world class reputation for repair than three decades of industrial, and overhaul, and I look forward to aerospace, engineering and airline being part of the team and making an expertise to StandardAero’s Board of e ffec t ive con t r ibu t ion .Duba i Directors.He recently retired as Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a President, Marine & Industrial Power globally recognized aerospace Systems for Rolls-Royce Group, plc. c o m p a n y s p e c i a l i z i n g i n In this role, he also had responsibility maintenance, repair and overhaul for chairing the Supervisory Board of (MRO) services, aircraft completions Tognum, a 50/50 Joint Venture with and aircraft leasing. The Company is Daimler, covering all Reciprocating headquartered in Dubai and operates Engine businesses within Rolls- in four continents and employs Royce. Prior to that, he served as approximately 4,000 people. More President of Rolls-Royce Marine for information can be found on the nearly five years. In 2004, Paterson c o m p a n y ’ s w e b s i t e a t joined Rolls-Royce as Managing www.dubaiaerospace.com.Director of Repair and Overhaul from The Swire Group, where he was Chief Operating Officer of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO).John’s global credentials and extensive experience in OEM, airline and various commercial and service delivery industries make him an ideal board member and we look

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GISEC 2014 DISSECTS HEARTBLEED COMPUTER BUG THREATENING GLOBAL IT

SECURITYNewly-discovered OpenSSL bug potentially leaves over two-thirds of

global web servers vulnerable to attackExperts at Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference to deliver valuable insight on resources and latest developments in the field

BLACKBERRY ENABLES BUSINESSES TO DERIVE VALUE FROM THE INTERNET OF

THINGSNew Project to Provide Secure Public Applications Platform and

Resources for Real-Time Decisions

DAE APPOINTS JOHN PATERSON TO STANDARDAERO’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: discussed prospects of investment in akistan’s Ambassador to the t h e f i e l d o f c o p p e r United Arab Emirates Asif Ali min ing .Ambassador Durran i Khan Durrani called on His thanked His Highness Sheikh Saud

Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al for providing a congenial working Qasimi, member of the Supreme e n v i r o n m e n t t o e x p a t r i a t e Council and Ruler of Ras Al Pakistanis. He apprised the Rule

of Ras Al Khaimah that the present Government of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has succeeded in bringing an economic turnaround and working to overcome the security challenges. He also briefed His Highness about regional political situation.The Ambassador said that Pakistan was making sincere efforts for establishing friendly relations with all its neighbours. He mentioned that today’s visit of the Prime Minister Muhammad

Khaimah here today and conveyed Nawaz Sharif to India was in line greetings of the Prime Minister with this policy. Consul General of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He also Pakistan Javed Jalil Khattak and extended invitation to His Highness Sheikh Saud to visit Pakistan.While welcoming the Ambassador, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi said that Pakistan was a close brotherly country and the U n i t e d A r a b E m i r a t e s leadership and its people value Pakistanis contributions in the economic development of UAE. He hoped that trade and

other senior diplomats of Pakistan economic cooperation would further Embassy and Consulate General also grow between the two countries. His attended the meeting.Highness Sheikh Saud also

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is Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Culture, Youth Affairs and Community Development hosted a lunch at his palace for a 21 member delegation of Pakistan’s National

Management Course (NMC). Amb. Asif Durrani introduced the delegation members to His Highness.Welcoming the guests from Pakistan, His Highness reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship between the two countries and said that such exchanges of senior government officials offered both sides a chance to learn from each other.The NMC delegation is currently on a foreign study tour to the United Arab Emirates for four days (May 19-23, 2014) during which they will meet with senior UAE officials in the Government and private sector in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: passion for cooking and good food ne Harley-Davidson® Street with his love of motorcycle Glide® motorcycle took to touring.Speaking after the ride the spectacular roads of the through Jordan, Claude commented:

Middle East this week to kick-off “Cooking and enjoying good food Discover More, an iconic touring ride whilst touring on a motorcycle is the experience launched by Harley- perfect combination for my ideal ride. Davidson that will see the bike These are the passions that bring complete a 20,000km tour across more together my family and friends, so it than 30 countries.The Discover More was fantastic to combine these for the Street Glide was taken on a journey of launch ride of Discover More. The discovery by a series of passionate tour I completed on the back of a riders throughout the Middle East, and Harley is perfect for all different types

starting in Jordan, included epic of riders to experience the incredible ride experiences through the twisty sights and cultures of Jordan, so I roads of Mount Nebo and Panorama, would definitely urge everyone to test the Dead Sea, the desert tracks of Wadi ride a Harley touring bike and go and Rum and the stunning sights of the explore the country.In Egypt, the Rose City, Petra. The tour then headed Discover More Bike was ridden by to Egypt and gave Discover More football celebrity Hazem Emam, who riders the chance to capture the recorded his own Harley-Davidson country’s wealth of history, as it made touring story. The moments of its way through Nuweiba, Sharm El emotion, adventure and discovery of Sheikh, Ras Sedur, Suez, Cairo and the the whole tour are currently being famous Pyramids of Giza.Discover captured through social media and the More is enlisting the service of over 50 D i s c o v e r M o r e w e b s i t e specially selected riders to take the (http://bit.ly/discoverharley) by bike across Europe, Middle East and Harley-Davidson’s roving content and North Africa, which include social production team as fans across the media fans, celebrities, journalists and globe tune into the real-time updates, influential touring riders. The bike photos and videos from the ride.Join now heads over to Southern Europe the conversation on social media using and beyond before arriving at ? #?DiscoverMore2014? and for more European Bike Week, Austria on the information on how to test ride a 6th September 2014.The first rider to Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle take Discover More to the roads was in The Middle East, please visit renowned chef and riding enthusiast http://bit.ly/discoverharleyClaude Abry, who combines his

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he world’s foremost fashion legends will once again celebrate the newest trends in

fashion at the 2nd Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience to be held at The Dubai Mall, home to the largest collection of high-end brands under one roof. The flagship fashion event of Emaar Properties, organised in partnership with Vogue Italia, which catapulted Dubai into the league of global fashion capitals in its inaugural edition, will be held this year over an extended three days from October 30 to November 1. An unparalleled showcase of the world’s most fashion-forward designers in the Middle East region, the 2nd Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience promises is the Fashion Magazine. To make an much more excitement this year, with event together means to welcome all exclusive in-store activation by the the people who love fashion, and also 300 plus participating outlets, live to give an opportunity to young music and lifestyle activities. A high talents to show their creativity. This point of the event will be its focus on confirms once more that Vogue Italia serving as a platform for emerging and The Dubai Mall have vision in fashion talent from across the world, common; not only do we share a

passion for fashion, but also a commitment to give back to the communities we serve in.The first edition of Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience brought together the world’s most renowned designers who have played an integral role in the growth of the industry. The event also de f ined Duba i a s an international hub for young d e s i g n e r t a l e n t s b y

w i t h V o g u e I t a l i a a n d providing them the platform to

BySymphony.com scouting 20 showcase their design skills, thus

emerging designers, who will show underlining Vogue Fashion Dubai

their works from throughout Vogue Experience’s credentials as the go-to

Fashion Dubai Experience. Eight destination for new talent.The talent-

established international talents, scouting competition for this year’s

selected by Vogue Italia, will also new talents is curated by Vogue Italia,

display their newest collections i n p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h

during the event. Abdulla Lahej, BySymphony.com, the Middle East’s

Group Chief Executive Officer, home of international luxury fashion

Emaar Properties PJSC, said: “The online, to identify promising young

inaugural edition of Vogue Fashion designers. The winners will be

Dubai Experience elevated Dubai’s announced shortly.At the inaugural

status as a global fashion hub while Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience,

also serving as a platform to highlight The Dubai Mall hosted a fashion

the talents of young designers from show featuring works by eight

around the world. This year, we are international young designers,

expanding its scope to make it one of including four from the Arab world.

the world’s foremost luxury fashion In addition to fashion showcases by

and lifestyle events. It will drive the retail outlets, exclusive fashion

creative dialogue, encourage more creations and lifestyle experiences

young fashion designers to make their were auctioned at a charity dinner

mark internationally and further gala at The Pavilion, Burj Khalifa.The

establish Dubai and The Dubai Mall’s Dubai Mall is the world’s most visited

credentials as the must-visit shopp ing and en te r t a inmen t

destination for fashion retail.Franca destination, which welcomed over 75

Sozzani, Editor in Chief of Vogue million visitors in 2013. In addition to

Italia, said: “We are extremely excited the 1,200 retail outlets, the flagship

about the 2nd Vogue Fashion Dubai asset of Emaar Malls Group has over

Experience. Last year was a huge 200 plus F&B outlets and several

success in terms of attendees, talents, world-class leisure attractions.

and funds that were raised. The Dubai Mall is a Fashion World. Vogue Italia

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GLOBAL FASHION LEGENDS TO HEADLINE 2ND VOGUE FASHION DUBAI EXPERIENCE

AT THE DUBAI MALL FROM OCT. 30 TO NOV. 1

• Dubai’s unmatched celebration of high-end fashion extended to three days with an array of lifestyle events

• Defining Dubai as a global fashion capital, Emaar’s flagship fashion event to promote 20 emerging young talents, alongside eight

established designers, from across the world • Exclusive in-store activations, live music entertainment and panel

discussions with young designers among highlights

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: to extend its contract to provide strategic support to Al Masaood Travels. Amadeus’ latest range of

industry, has solutions such as the BMP have recently extended its existing been designed to support travel agreement with Al Masaood agents to maximize their business Travels, one of the leading travel efficiencies through offering access agencies in the UAE.As part of the to a comprehensive inventory of agreement, Amadeus Gulf will hotel, car rental, train, insurance and continue to provide its advanced even destination entertainment products and services to the Abu activities. Al Masaood Travels can Dhabi-based travel agency, helping now connect seamlessly with our it retain its competitive edge in the resource of higher margin products travel business.Al Masaood Travels and offer extended content. The will utilize Amadeus’ state of the art renewed agreement is a testimony to corporate booking tool e-Travel Amadeus’ unwavering commitment Management solution to manage the to provide comprehensive travel corporate business segment. s o l u t i o n s t o o u r i n d u s t r y Amadeus will also assist Al partners.Akram Sharaf - General Masaood Travels in its call centre Manager, Al Masaood Travels, said: services. Amadeus Business We provide our customers with the Management Platform (BMP), an best travel solutions and our alliance integrating platform that enables with Amadeus has helped us with consolidators and subagents to the integration of our services in the achieve end-to-end process recent years. We are certain that the automation and global business extended partnership will support us partnerships will support Al in achieving our strategic goal of Masaood in its sustained business providing our clients with a one-growth. A core component of BMP, stop-shop that meets their diverse the ‘Remote Ticketing Solution’ needs.Al Masaood Travel and (RTS) offers secured web access for Services LLC was established in ticketing in remote points of sale 1969 as ‘Gulf Travel & Service and helps manage and compare Bureau’ and later named ‘Al pricing. The RTS is equally Masaood Travel & Services’ to advantageous to both IATA and align the company’s branding with non-IATA agencies, and is aimed at the group’s corporate identity. From easing online processes in ticketing inception, Al Masaood has and pr ic ing.The long term consistently remained among the partnership with Al Masaood Travel top travel agencies in Abu Dhabi is also expected to help Amadeus and has recently enjoyed rapid gain greater visibility and market growth, pushing the company into share in the region. Graham Nichols the country's top four by market – Managing Director, Amadeus size.Gulf, said: Amadeus Gulf is pleased

Amadeus Gulf, a leading technology partner for the global travel

AMADEUS GULF RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH AL MASAOOD TRAVELS

Three-year Extension will Enable Al Masaood Travels to Leverage Amadeus’ Cutting-edge Technological Solutions


high-profile delegation from the UAE’s Ministries of Presidential Affairs and

Economy as well as food control authorities in the UAE has concluded its visit to the Swiss capi tal Bern where i t held collaborative talks with counterparts in the Swiss government on strategies for tackling challenges in food security and sustainability. The discussion agenda examined solutions for securing a sustained national food supply, as well as best practices in food storage and the role

Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant of the private sector in strengthening

Undersecretary for Foreign Trade the food supply chain. The UAE

Affairs at the UAE Ministry of delegation also explored ways in

Economy. Commenting on the which the Swiss expertise could be

purpose of the visit, His Excellency effectively leveraged to benefit the

Juma Al Kait said:With the UAE UAE and eliminate its food issues.

importing about 80 to 90 per cent of Organized under the direct

its food, the issue of food security supervision of His Excellency

continues to be a top priority for the Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri,

UAE Government. This challenge Minister of Economy, the visit was

will become more complex as world organized in coordination with

population climbs steadily, and food Switzerland’s National Economic

demand increases by more than 50 Supply Agency (NESA) and

per cent in the next 20 years.The Switzerland’s Federal Office for

UAE is working hard on all fronts to Na t iona l Economic Supp ly

m a x i m i z e i t s o w n f o o d (FONES).The visit came as part of

independence by investing in the an on-going partnership between the

right knowledge, technology and UAE and Switzerland to identify

practices. We are happy that we have opportunities in food security, which

an excellent and amiable partner in has remained a key concern for the

Switzerland. The Swiss have met GCC with imported food accounting

with remarkable success in tackling for 80 – 90 per cent of all food

their food security issues, and the consumed. The delegation was led

UAE has much to learn from them.b y H i s E x c e l l e n c y J u m a

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UAE MINISTRIES OF ECONOMY AND PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS SEEK TO BENEFIT FROM SWITZERLAND’S EXPERIENCE IN FOOD SECURITY

Leads High Ranking Delegation to Swiss Capital Bern


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Internal Audit function have gained he UAE Internal Audit increased attention. I am pleased to Association (UAE-IAA) has sign an MoU between Hawkamah and s i g n e d a n M O U w i t h UAE-IAA, which reflects the two

Hawkamah The Institute For organisations commitment towards Corporate Governance, to promote working together to advance the and improve corporate governance internal audit profession, increase

awareness about t h e r o l e o f Internal auditors in implementing sound corporate g o v e r n a n c e practices within an organsiation t h a t l e a d t o e f f e c t i v e compliance and monitoring, high quality financial reporting, and

practices of public and private sector the establishment of sound internal entities in the UAE, GCC and the control systems.Under the MoU, the MENA region.The Memorandum of i n s t i t u t e s w i l l d e v e l o p a Understanding (MoU) will highlight H a w k a m a h a n d U A E - I A A’s co l l abo ra t ion on inc reas ing awareness about the evolving role of Internal Auditors in enhancing corporate governance practices w i th in an o rgans i a t i on and collaborating on developing sound and globally integrated frameworks and practices to be implemented by companies, banks and financial i n s t i t u t i o n s , f a m i l y - o w n e d enterprises (FOEs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve their access to finance, communication strategy and increase increase disclosure and transparency the training capacity oforganistaions, to facilitate informed decision- helping them to train internal making.It is an honour for UAE-IAA auditors, investors, directors, to collaborate with Hawkamah and managers and other stakeholders on s i g n t h i s M e m o r a n d u m o f implementation of good corporate Understanding. We share a common governance practices.Conferences, goal of promoting sustainable workshops and seminars will be corporate governance for the benefit organised to raise awareness of of the business community. We look corporate governance and encourage forward to a fruitful and lasting companies to improve the i r relationship with Hawkamah.”, said governance practices. The project the Pres iden t o f UAE-IAA, will include developing corporate Abdulqader Obaid Ali.Dr. Sameer Al governance codes for the companies Ansari, Acting CEO of Hawkamah a n d c o r p o r a t e g o v e r n a n c e said that “An effective internal audit implementation programmes. The function plays a key role in assisting first joint Program is being held on the Board of directors in discharging June 17 ,2014 a t the Duba i their governance responsibilities. In International Financial Centre, Dubai today’s increasingly complex global on ‘The Evolving Role of Internal risk and business environment, the Audit in Corporate Governance’.oversight responsibilities of the


elice, premium gourmet c h o c o l a t e s a n d c o n f e c t i o n a r y b r a n d ,

launches its Ramadan & Eid campaign with a range of luxurious artistically designed chocolates and

macaroons to this year’s gourmet collection. Hand-crafted by a team of confectionary connoisseurs, Delice boasts a collection of chocolates, macaroons and sweet indulgence of dark, milk, white, fruit flavored and sugar free chocolates, as well as a range of stuffed dates, making it a perfect gift for the season.Our customers are the most discerning connoisseurs and our aim is to continuously cater to their needs when in comes to chocolate purchase. Whether for gifting or otherwise, Delice Ramadan and Eid Collection has a range of pack sizes and offers corporate solutions designed with branding options” said Jalel

Ghayaza, Founder of Delice.Available in different combination and size of packaging including Swarovski studded boxes, Delice Ramadan Collection is now available across the luxury stores in Dubai Mall, Grosvenor House, Marina and Deira, Opp. Deira City Centre. For more details and corporate orders log on to www.delice-dubai.com

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ubai-based real es ta te deve lopment company Meraas Holding today signed

an agreement with Bulgari Hotels and Resorts to bring the luxury hospitality brand to Dubai. The Bulgari Hotel in Dubai will be the world’s fifth Bulgari Hotels and Resorts property following the opening of Milan in 2004, Bali in 2006, London in 2012, and Shanghai that is anticipated to open in 2015.The agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Al Habbai, Group Chairman of Meraas Holding, and Jean-Christophe Babin, Chief Executive Officer of Bulgari Group, keeping with the tourism directives of in Rome at Bulgari's historic flagship His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin store dating back to 1933 that was Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President recently reopened after a spectacular and Prime Minister of the UAE and renovation.The Bulgari Hotel at Ruler of Dubai, our agreement with Jumeirah Bay island in Dubai, a six Bulgari Hotels and Resorts marks a million sq ft mixed-use development, new milestone in our journey to play a sculpted in the shape of a titanic pivotal role in shaping Dubai’s seahorse and located off the coast of tourism and hospitality landscape. We Jumeirah Beach Road, will feature are confident the new resort will low rise residential villas and a emerge as a welcome addition to marina.Framed by lush landscaped Dubai’s iconic shoreline. Through this gardens, the luxury marine complex key partnership, we will be expanding will spread over 1.7 million sq ft. The our portfolio in the hospitality sector Bulgari Hotel will comprise 100 in line with Dubai Vision 2020 for rooms and suites in the main hotel tourism.Jean-Christophe Babin said: buildings, as well as 20 hotel villas “We are delighted to launch this and a full range of luxury hotel visionary project that will convey facilities.The Bulgari Hotel has been Bulgari’s core values of contemporary designed by Italian architectural firm design, magnificent craftsmanship Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and and artistic detail. This project is for us Partners and will offer a mix of part of a larger plan to forge a stronger traditional and modern themes presence in the GCC. It is a privilege through the juxtaposition of new and to work with Meraas Holding, a leader conventional architecture, aptly in its field, and we look forward to reflecting the design and style of the unveiling the Bulgari concept in surrounding area.Commenting on the Dubai as our debut offering in the announcement, Al Habbai said: “In region.

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ubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced the signing of long-term lease

agreements with Libyan Wings, a Tripoli based airline, for two Airbus A319 aircraft. Both aircraft will be delivered in 2014.DAE Managing Director Khalifa H. AlDaboos said:We are delighted to provide these aircraft to Libyan Wings to launch their airline and commence their operations. We look forward to working with the owners and the completions and aircraft leasing. management team to support their The Company is headquartered in g rowth r equ i r emen t s .Duba i Dubai and operates in four Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is c o n t i n e n t s a n d e m p l o y s a globally recognized aerospace approximately 4,000 people. More c o m p a n y s p e c i a l i z i n g i n information can be found on the maintenance, repair and overhaul c o m p a n y ’ s w e b s i t e a t ( M R O ) s e r v i c e s , a i r c r a f t www.dubaiaerospace.com.

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DAE SIGNS LONG-TERM LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH LIBYAN WINGS

VISIT OF ADVISOR TO PRIME MINISTER H.E MR. SARTAJ AZIZ TO EMBASSY OF

PAKISTAN ABU DHABI


Hcombines a nimble chassis with essential touring features and the

a r l e y - D a v i d s o n power to ride to the horizon. A (NYSE:HOG) is at it detachable windshield, locking again. Fresh off the back of sadd lebags and Miche l in®

unveiling the new H-D Street™ 750 Scorcher™ 11T touring tyres are and the launch of Project RUSHMORE, America’s leading m o t o r c y c l e m a n u f a c t u r e r unleashed today three new motorcycles that expand its diverse line-up of street bikes, and put more models for more riders on the showroom floor of each Harley-Davidson dealer.The mid-year release of the retro-cool Low Rider, standard equipment. Docking nimble SuperLow p o i n t s 1200T and mean a c c o m m o d a t e Street Bob Special d e t a c h a b l e Edition completes accessory racks the largest new- and backrests for model launch in e a s e o f H a r l e y - customization. A Davidson’s 110- new seat and year history and c o n t r o l keeps the throttle ergonomics are pinned on the shaped specifically to give more company’s accelerated, customer- riders long-distance comfort. The

SuperLow 1200T can run with the pack thanks to the power of a 1200cc Evolution V-Twin engine. Also weighing in at 53.5kg less than the lightest Harley-Davidson Big Twin touring motorcycle, it is the lightest touring bike in our line-up. The finish is premium Harley-Davidson with aluminum wheels, l e d p r o d u c t - d e v e l o p m e n t optional two-tone paint scheme and process.It’s been an incredible plenty of brilliant chrome.Street year,said Rob Lindley, Vice-Bob Special Edition:The new Street President and Managing Director, Bob® Special Edition, a custom E M E A . “ F i r s t P r o j e c t model that retains the stripped-RUSHMORE, then H-D Street, and down and undistilled essence of a now the new Street Bob Special Big Twin Street Bob, returns for Edition, SuperLow 1200T and Low 2014 with a raft of new eye-Rider, all the result of riding with catching features that pack in even our customers and delivering what more power and style for Harley-they want, each executed with the Davidson riders around the world. technical prowess and rebellious Inspired by Harley-Davidson’s spirit that we infuse in each and Factory Customization programme, every new Harley.Low Rider:In this new motorcycle is only 1977 Harley-Davidson created a available in select markets, ride-it-hard, put-it-away dirty, including those in the European, m a k e - y o u r- o w n - b o u n d a r i e s M i d d l e E a s t a n d A f r i c a n custom motorcycle that became an regions.The Street Bob Special icon the Low Rider.Today that Edition takes rebellious Harley-defiant attitude returns with a Davidson customization to the max vengeance as the legendary Low and gets some seriously special Rider model name is reprised for an treatment with a powerful 1690cc all-new cruiser that rolls with old-engine, 5-spoke cast wheels, and a school class and exciting new unique two-tone paint job with performance. A polished headlamp graphics. The added ever-popular visor and wrinkle black trim are and stylish Badlander® two-up touchstone styling elements from saddle, forward controls and drag the original Low Rider model. The handlebars give this rowdy bobber unrelenting thrust of the Twin Cam an even meaner, leaner attitude for 103 powertrain signals departure riders who appreciate the pure with a satisfying, throaty tone essence of motorcycling.The new through twisting header pipes model also retains all the key styling feeding a 2-into-1 exhaust. features of the stripped-back Big Suspension is calibrated for all-day Twin, which include the chopped comfort and precise handling, while rear fender, Fat Bob® fuel tank, and dual-front disc brakes deliver blacked-out powertrain. Broken capable stopping power. The new down feature-by-feature, the model adjustable seat and handlebar risers begins with Split Five Spoke cast enable a perfect fit for more riders. aluminium wheels, finished in Ample Genuine Motor Accessories black with contrast cut highlights. A offer endless possibilities for self-flat Drag-style handlebar replaces expression, so any rider can own the the stock mini-ape bar and lowers look and own the road.SuperLow the bike’s profile while the two-up 1200T:Harley-Davidson opens the Badlander seat replaces the stock door to touring adventure further solo seat and offers a smooth, clean with the introduction of the new line from the fuel tank all the way to SuperLow 1200T, a motorcycle that the rear fender.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ANNOUNCES THREE MORE NEW BIKES FOR 2014

The Return of the Iconic Low Rider®; Tour-Ready SuperLow® 1200T

and Rebellious Street Bob Special Edition® Revealed

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: management systematically examines DNOC Distribution today the organization’s information announced it has been security risks, taking account of the awarded the International threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts;

Organization for Standardization Certification (ISO 27001) by BSI Middle East and Africa for its world-class in format ion secur i ty management sys tems ( I S I M ) t o w a r d s m a i n t a i n i n g t h e confidentiality of financial information, intellectual property, employee details or data entrusted by third parties.His Excellency Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer f r o m A D N O C

designs and implements a coherent Distribution, received the certification

and comprehens ive su i te o f in the presence of Theuns Kotze,

information security controls and/or Managing Director, BSI Middle East

other forms of risk treatment (such as and Africa.The ISO/IEC 27001:2005

risk avoidance or risk transfer) to is the most rigorous global security

address those risks that are deemed standard for information security

unacceptable; and adopts an management systems.To achieve this

overarching management process to certification, a company must show a

ensure that the information security continuous, structured commitment

controls continue to meet the towards managing sensitive company

organization’s information security and customer information.The ISO

needs on an ongoing basis.ADNOC certification is a testament to ADNOC

Distribution markets and distributes Distribution’s focus in adopting and

petroleum products and services implementing global standards and

across the UAE, and is among the best practices to ensure effectiveness,

largest petroleum companies in the efficiency, confidentiality and

Middle East. Due to the nature and in teg r i ty in i t s day to day

complexity of its business, the operations.His Excellency Abdulla

organization’s IT Division plays a Salem Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive

crucial role in identifying, analyzing Officer, ADNOC Distribution,

and implementing state-of-the-art said:At ADNOC Distribution, we

solutions that facilitate business prioritize the integration of advanced

initiatives and fulfil l market information security solutions. The

expectations.To date, ADNOC implementation and monitoring of

Distribution’s IT Division has won quality standards is supervised by

several distinctions from the Oracle industry experts to ensure the

Corporation, including the Oracle integration of maximum security

Database Administrator Excellence levels in the protection of customer

Award - Worldwide for Europe, data. This helps position ADNOC

Middle East and Africa Region 2013, Distribution as a supplier of choice for

Oracle Engineered System of the Year quality petroleum products and

- Middle East & Africa at GITEX services.The ISO 27001 certification

2013, Oracle Excellence Award, Oil & validates our sustained efforts in

Gas Downstream World Wide 2012, leveraging our leadership role in Abu

O r a c l e E x a d a t a E x c e l l e n c e Dhabi to achieve operational

Implementation Award, Middle East efficiency while maintaining core

& Africa 2012, Oracle Database 11g business values that are aligned to the

Release 2, and the First Oil & Gas U A E S m a r t G o v e r n m e n t

Upgrade Award 2010.initiative.ISO 27001 requires that

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ADNOC DISTRIBUTION AWARDED ISO 27001 CERTIFICATION

International Accreditation Recognizes Company’s World-class Information Security Management Systems

BULGARI HOTEL TO OPEN IN DUBAI WITH MERAAS

• Bulgari Hotel Marks Luxury Hotel Group’s Debut Offering in Dubai

• Hotel to be Located on Jumeirah Bay Island off Jumeirah Beach Road

• Set to Emerge as New Landmark on Dubai’s Shoreline

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: maintenance costs, and related doption of lighter-than-air environmental loss.Hartsell added: (LTA) transport systems will “Hybrid developments, advancements h a v e a m a s s i v e in construction and manufacturing

transformational impact on humanity technologies along with the use of as they can bring benefits through 85% helium gas,a safe, non-reactive, non-reduced fuel consumption w i t h v i r t u a l l y n o expenditure on building additional infrastructure facilities, said Don R. Hartsell, Commissioner and Managing Director, World Air League, and a sustainable l i festyle proponent.Speaking at a lecture organized at the Masdar Inst i tute of Science and Technology auditorium, Hartsell pointed out that LTA systems represent one of t h e m o s t p r o v e n sustainable technology solutions for managing an explosive, and a non-greenhouse important aspect of global commerce - element should bring airships to the the efficient transportation grid. The fore for wider use. Currently being lecture was attended by a large number wasted at production sites, the right of students, faculty members, investment could boost helium enthus ias ts in environmenta l supplies and bring about a change in technology and green industry modern transportation methods.After stakeholders.An overview of the giving his talk, Hartsell received a proposed inaugural World Sky Race®, m e m e n t o f r o m D r . F r e d which is planned in December 2016 as Moavenzadeh, President, Masdar a historic competition of lighter-than- Institute, commemorate his visit to the air ships racing 30,000-plus miles, was sustainable campus.Earlier, Hartsell also offered by Hartsell. The event was received by Dr. Mohamed Sassi, includes 18 back-to-back races that Interim Dean of Faculty, Masdar span the globe, with the winner to be Institute, Dr. Steve Griffiths, c r o w n e d t h e W o r l d S k y Executive Director, Institute’s Champion.Hartsell said: “The Initiatives, and Dr. Sgouris Sgouridis, i n t e r s e c t i o n o f a d v a n c e s i n Head of the Institute Center for Smart c o m p o s i t e s , m a n u f a c t u r i n g , and Sustainable Systems (iSmart) and e n g i n e e r i n g s a f e t y, h e l i u m Associate Professor, Engineering production, avionics and weather Systems and Management and other forecast ing are providing an faculty and staff members. He was o p p o r t u n i t y t o r e d e f i n e t h e then taken on a tour of the deployment of LTA as a sustainable campus.Hartsell commended Masdar means for an alternative future for this Institute for undertaking various century. It would immensely benefit cutting edge research projects related humanity if such sustainable practices to aviation and aircraft composite could be adopted.Airplanes expend material technologies. He also praised 90% of their energy for take-off and the UAE leaders for their amazing 10% for movement, while airships use contribution towards creating a their entire energy for movement, said sustainable and clean future and hoped Hartsell, and added that airships also that the Masdar Institute’s human require 85% less fuel. Therefore, capital development would create a airships offer significant cost pool of talented future innovators to advantages including reduction in tackle humanity’s challenges in capital investment, operational and energy and climate change.

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LIGHTER-THAN-AIR TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CAN REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION BY 85%,

SAYS AVIATION EXPERTDon Hartsell of World Air League Offers Overview of World Sky Race and Commends Masdar Institute for Advanced Technology

Research Projects

DELICE LAUNCHES RAMADAN & EID COLLECTION

luxury chocolates and confectionary brand gears up for the busy season

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: high schools working in renewable he UAE Embassy in China energy and sustainability. Submitting held a high-level reception for for the Prize can help Chinese C h i n e s e i n s t i t u t i o n s , companies gain international

government and trade officials and dignitaries in honour of Chairman Wang Chuanfu, founder and president of BYD Co, China and Lifetime Achievement winner of the 2014 Zayed Future Energy Prize.The reception, held in Beijing, was a t t ended by His Excel lency Dr Sul tan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Director General of the

recognition and funding, which can Zayed Future Energy Prize; His ultimately support their growth.His Excellency Omar Ahmad Adi Al

Excellency Omar Ahmad Adi Al Bitar, said:The Zayed Future Energy Prize is among the many initiatives by the UAE government to address the pressing energy and climate challenges of our time. A global challenge such a s t h i s n e e d s g l o b a l participation, and the UAE would like to send out a s t r o n g m e s s a g e o f c o l l a b o r a t i o n a n d

Bitar, the UAE Ambassador to China; pa r tne r sh ip t o ou r Ch inese Chairman Wang Chuanfu, and senior counterparts in working together to representatives of Chinese renewable find solutions for a cleaner energy energy companies that demonstrated future.China is undergoing an strong interest in engaging with the important transformation, moving UAE and the Zayed Future Energy away from traditional forms of power Prize.At the reception, Chairman generation and developing a robust Wang was once again recognised for renewable energy sector. The country his impact, innovation and leadership has a leading position in wind power in the renewable energy industry, as and solar heating globally and enjoys well as his long-term vision in strong government support and founding BYD (Build your Dreams) investment. One of the world's as a 29-year old. BYD is today one of highest emitters of greenhouse gases, the world’s largest manufacturers of the country has rolled-out initiatives rechargeable batteries and a market to reduce CO2 emissions by 40 - 45 leader in electric buses and grid-scale per cent from its 2005 levels and energy storage systems. Speaking at increase the use of renewable energy the ceremony, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al from around nine per cent of its Jaber said: “The world needs current total energy mix to 15 per cent innovative solutions that address by 2020.The Zayed Future Energy issues such as energy access and Prize is a US$4 million prize awarded sustainable development. Inspiring annually to large and small change-makers such as Chairman companies, NGOs, high schools and Wang are exactly who the Zayed ind iv idua l s tha t have made Future Energy Prize Lifetime significant contributions to the future Achievement Award seeks to of energy and sustainability. In six recognise.He added:China is the years, the Prize has rewarded 30 biggest renewables market in the i n n o v a t o r s a n d i m p a c t e d world and we would like to see communities across the world. increased Chinese participation in the Submissions for the seventh edition Prize across large and small of the Prize are open until 14 July, companies, NGOs, individuals and 2014.

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UAE EMBASSY IN CHINA HONOURS CHAIRMAN WANG CHUANFU, 2014 ZAYED

FUTURE ENERGY PRIZE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT WINNER, IN BEIJING

UAE Ambassador to China Urges Chinese Companies, Individuals and High Schools to Apply for 2015 Edition of the Prize

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: integration to the ultimate benefit of he UAE has reiterated the the people of the GCC.The importance of increased

coordinat ion at v a r i o u s l e v e l s b e t w e e n t h e member countries of the GCC to help achieve the long-desired goal of e c o n o m i c integration in the region. The UAE’s comments came w i t h i n t h e framework of the 24th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Undersecretary also outlined the Committee for Planning and UAE’s significant achievements in Development, held in Kuwait on 20th sustainable development that have

enabled the country to advance up the ranks in the c r i t i c a l d o m a i n s o f i n t e rna t i ona l human development and global c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s . H i s Excellency Mohammad A h m e d A l S h e h h i said:Such achievements were made possible only with the valuable support and leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh

of May. Led by His Excellency Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Mohammed Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Vice President and Prime Minister of Undersecretary for Ministry of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.During Economy, the UAE delegation the meeting a proposal was made by included Tariq Al Marzouqi, Director, the Kuwaiti Minister of Planning and Government Communications, and D e v e l o p m e n t A f f a i r s , H e r Nada Al Hashimi, Director, Planning Excellency Hind Alsubaih to and Support, both from the Ministry establish a pan Gulf research center of Economy. Addressing the meeting, for planning and development. The His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed committee agreed to study the Al Shehhi said that coordination in proposal and explore its logistics and planning among the GCC member feasibility with inputs from all the countries should be accelerated to GCC members.The meeting focused keep pace with the resurgent on the development strategy for the economic needs, rising population GCC, primarily a General Secretariat and the increasing number of projects memo on the vision of some regional under development. He also and international organizations reiterated the UAE’s priority in p e r t a i n i n g t o M i l l e n n i u m achieving sustainable development Development Goals post 2015. The a c r o s s a l l o p e r a t i o n s a n d MDGs include achieving water i n i t i a t i v e s . A l S h e h h i security, food security, effective said:Coordination in all our planning healthcare, a qualitative education initiatives must be aligned to the system, creating sustainable job vision for sustainable development opportunities, gender equality and that has been articulated by most of youth empowerment, besides the GCC countries. Concerted efforts developing energy-efficient supplies to achieve this priority will eventually and preserving ecological systems.lead to the desired economic

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UAE CALLS FOR GREATER COORDINATION IN PLANNING AMONG GCC MEMBERS

TOWARDS ACHIEVING ECONOMIC INTEGRATION, SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

UAE-IAA COLLABORATES WITH HAWKAMAH TO RAISE AWARENESS OF

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: round customer service capabilities. DNOC Distribution has ADNOC Distribution has always appointed Diyar United been at the forefront of deploying Company as the selected pioneering technologies for the

partner for turnkey solutions for its benefit of our customers. Program retail service stations project.Diyar SMART comes as part of this vision United Company is a leading regional company that a d o p t s t h e h i g h e s t international q u a l i t y standards and ma in t a in s a strong portfolio of best-in-class t e c h n o l o g y s o l u t i o n s . D i y a r i s r e p u t e d f o r p r o v i d i n g i n n o v a t i v e services and i n d u s t r y

to enhance overall customer specific solutions to the oil, experience through the delivery of g o v e r n m e n t , e - g o v e r n m e n t , innovative solutions.Bashar Atout, h o m e l a n d s e c u r i t y , Chief Executive Officer, Diyar telecommunication, as well as United Company, said: We are transportation and health sectors.The privileged to be named as ADNOC agreement with ADNOC Distribution Distribution’s trusted partner in the mandates Diyar United Company to Program SMART initiative that is set deploy a comprehensive forecourt to transform petrol stations into smart management system manufactured service stations. We are excited to by German leader Wincor Nixdorf. collaborate on this project not merely Diyar will also facilitate access to as a technology enabler, but with a Hectronic’s RFID (Radio Frequency view to providing smart and Identification) system. The four year sustainable services capable of contract will engage Diyar United’s supporting the anticipated economic involvement during the roll out of the growth fueled by the strategic vision project in the first two years. This of the UAE leadership. We aim to tenure will be followed by two years implement dynamic solutions that of post-implementation maintenance support ADNOC Distribution’s and support.His Excellency Abdulla passion for innovation and leadership Salem Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive while offering quality customer Officer, ADNOC Distribution, said: service, all within the stipulated time “We are confident Diyar United frame. Our team is fully committed to Company is the ideal partner to m e e t a n d e x c e e d A D N O C complete this landmark project not Distribution’s expectations and the just for ADNOC Distribution but for project’s requirements.Initiated the service station industry as a earlier this year to bring about a whole. The new technology and paradigm shift in the operations of automation will provide significant service stations by introducing all-benefits to our customers and round customer service capabilities, stakeholders as we move forward in the retail service station program is implementing smart service stations. built around the three components of As part of our commitment to our design, enable and assure to include customers ADNOC Distribution business processes, architectural prioritizes the implementation of the layout marketing, health, safety, most advanced solutions available security and environment technology towards ensuring high reliability and solutions, network, RFID tag excellent performance.Al Dhaheri installation centers, certification, and added: “We seek to bring about a service station roll-outs.paradigm shift in the operations of

service stations by introducing all-

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ADNOC DISTRIBUTION APPOINTS DIYAR UNITED COMPANY PARTNER OF CHOICE FOR TURNKEY SOLUTIONS FOR RETAIL

SERVICE STATIONS PROJECT


Deepak Dahiya has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The

Ajman Palace Hotel & Resort – managed by HMH-Hospitality Management Holdings – tasked with driving new business into Ajman’s first five-star certified hotel.Deepak joins The Ajman Palace Hotel & Resort from the Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa where he held the post of Director of Sales & Marketing, following a five-year stint with the Gold Swiss Belhotel Dubai where he headed sales and marketing for the hotel launch and then took it through a rebranding to Mercure.An Indian n a t i o n a l , D e e p a k g a i n e d a Professional Diploma in Hotel Management from the New Delhi Institute of Hotel Management before going on to secure a BA and then

growing its share of both regional and Masters in Business Administration.

international markets.The Ajman In addition, he has got a number of

Palace offers 254 rooms, suites and cert i f icates from prest igious

serviced residence, and a plethora of institutes such as Cornell University: School of Hotel Administration and Princeton Global Network, USA among others.Deepak began his career in the hospitality sector at the Sofitel Surya before joining the Holiday Inn Bangalore where he honed his sales and marketing skills. He moved to Dubai in 1999, gaining outstanding experience at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Habtoor Hospitality.Ajman is growing in stature as a business and leisure destination, and The Ajman Palace Hotel & Resort is well placed to capitalize on this growth with outstanding leisure and corporate facilities and services. With Deepak on board to strengthen the sales and marketing team, the hotel will be

restaurants and lounge options serving cuisines from around the world with two specialty restaurants ‘Dragon’s Place’ and ‘Arabesque Gourmet’ as well as an all-day-dining restaurant 'Encore Bistro', lobby cafe, sunset terrace and the rooftop deck ‘Nojoom Lounge’. One of the hotel’s greatest assets is its fabulous meeting and event facilities including the 1,200 sq metre grand ballroom with a foyer, the largest in the northern Emirates, a conference hall, four meeting rooms, and a VIP function area – all offering inspirational surroundings. Encore Lifestyle Club offers superb leisure and recreation facilities including Encore Spa as well as state-of-the-art fitness facility.

THE AJMAN PALACE HOTEL & RESORT APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES &

MARKETING


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: producer in the luxury sports car ork is under way on what is sector and a new facility, along with one of the most significant the support of our flexible, highly-a n d e x c i t i n g efficient workforce, will enable us to

developments at the Aston Martin achieve our goal.Meanwhile, more factory and global HQ for several than 500 applications have been years, as the business prepares to submitted for the 12 places available grow substantially its manufacturing in the latest round of Aston Martin’s facilities and workforce.Preparations highly-regarded apprenticeship are well advanced on an extension to scheme, as the brand continues its the British luxury sports car maker’s mission to recruit and train the cream state-of-the-art manufacturing of the automotive sector’s future facilities in Gaydon, Warwickshire, manufacturing personnel.Beyond its

significant investment in, and as the business gears up for its next commitment to, the development of g e n e r a t i o n o f n e w s p o r t s its apprentices, Aston Martin will cars.Alongside the building work, welcome 14 new graduates to the Aston Martin is also embarking on a business in 2014.Aston Martin Chief recruitment drive with around 250 Financial Officer, Hanno Kirner, said: n e w s j o b s i n e n g i n e e r i n g ,

manufacturing and commercial functions being created over the course of the next few months. The s p e c i f i c s o f t h e a m b i t i o u s development plan at Gaydon include the creation of a new chassis and pilot build facility, new offices, and an extension of the parts and logistics storage area. The new facilities will cover an extra 10,000 square metres and the major development work is due to be completed in 2015.Aston Martin Chief Financial Officer, Hanno Kirner said:The investment in

We have confirmed that the coming our Gaydon HQ forms part of our

years will see Aston Martin long-term strategy which is focused

implementing the biggest investment around being the number one British

programme in the 101-year history of luxury sports car brand.Keith

the brand, with a plan to inject over Stanton, Aston Martin Manufacturing

£500m into the company’s next Operations Director, said: “I am very

generation of high performance happy to be able to execute another

sports cars.Aston Martin Design part of our manufacturing strategy by

D i r e c t o r , M a r e k R e i c h m a n extending our already highly-

concluded:Today’s announcement efficient facility.The improvements at

adds important detail to our ambitious Gaydon are a big step forward, and

p l a n , a n d u n d e r l i n e s o u r the development will enable us to

wholehearted commitment to s t r e a m l i n e a n d f i n e s s e o u r

continue to design and develop the manufacturing processes which, in

world’s most iconic sports cars turn, will allow us to be leaner and

through investment in numerous even more competitive.He added:

areas of design, engineering, “We have the vision of being the best

manufacturing and technology.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Affairs and the Ministry of Finance to h e C o u n c i l o f U A E support Emirati investments abroad Companies Investing Abroad by signing strategic agreements with concluded its second meeting stakeholders, offering diplomatic

for 2014 at the Ministry of Economy support and setting up joint offices in Dubai. The meeting was committees.The Minister said that the chaired by His Excellency Sultan B i n S a e e d A l Mansouri, Minister o f E c o n o m y . Address ing the g a t h e r i n g , A l Mansouri said the Council seeks to facilitate investors in the UAE to actively explore quality investment opportunities on a global scale. He added that the UAE is continuing to strengthen Council also supports the UAE’s investments in key economic sectors investments abroad by offering by making use of foreign expertise practical advisory and logistical and implementing scientific know-support.Al Mansouri noted that the how adopted by developed countries. establishment of the Council was He also underlined the need for aimed at encouraging economic consistent efforts in exploring new diversification in light of the private markets in the developing and sector’s expanding role in the UAE developed countries.Al Mansouri while enhancing the country’s reiterated that the Council will reputation as a global economic eventually pave the way for the power. He said that UAE-based establishment of a coalition of major co mp an i e s a r e i n c r ea s in g ly UAE companies investing in key establishing regional or international foreign markets across economic operations and effectively managing sectors as part of its mandate to drive their assets abroad.He further pointed investments of such companies in the out that the Council coordinates designated markets.closely with the Ministry of Foreign

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he UAE’s largest dairy company*, Al Rawabi, has launched Super Milk, the

country’s first ever fresh milk product that includes five added vitamins and nutrients (A, D, E, calcium and folic acid), specifically targeted at address ing key UAE hea l th concerns.Super Milk was conceived after extensive product research and development by Al Rawabi to help tackle serious health issues in the country, specifically Vitamin D deficiency, hypertension (high blood pressure) , d iabe tes , obes i ty, cardiovascular issues and low immune systems.Dr. Ahmed El Tijani, General Manager at Al Rawabi Dairy said of the launch: “We are extremely proud to introduce Super Milk, a

strengthen bones and teeth as well as multi-vitamin and multi-nutrient to benefit muscles, the nervous fresh milk product that has been system and blooddeveloped specifically with the UAE •40% of RDA of Vitamin B12 population in mind. We analysed the (naturally occurring in milk), to form predominant health concerns in this healthy blood and help with the country and, after a comprehensive normal functioning of the brain and testing phase, created Super Milk to nervous systemhelp address these.Super Milk has the •40% of RDA of Vitamin A, to same quality, taste and freshness as all maintain the immune system and Al Rawabi milk products, but is visionfortified with added ingredients. Milk •40% of RDA of Vitamin E, an is mostly consumed at breakfast time antioxidant that helps prevent chronic in the UAE, and a switch to Super diseases associated with free radicals Milk allows consumers to easily add such as cancer and cardiovascular as essential nutrients and vitamins to well as help boost the immune systemtheir diet and their family’s diet •40% of RDA of Folic Acid, to without compromising on taste or produce healthy red blood cells and convenience.One of the key prevent anemia, as well as contribute ingredients that Al Rawabi Super to a healthy pregnancyMilk is fortified with is Vitamin D. To mark the introduction of Super Recent studies have shown that 78% Milk, Al Rawabi has launched a fun of the UAE population is deficient in initiative called My Super Family to Vitamin D, which can lead to bone celebrate every ‘super’ family in the metabolism disorders, rickets in UAE. The initiative kicks off on 1st children, cancer, cardiovascular

disease and diabetes as well as other June, World Milk Day, and the day major diseases. As Dr. Tijani that Super Milk is available in UAE explained, Vitamin D is often known retail outlets. It aims to communicate as the sunshine vitamin as our body that a healthy family is a happy family, produces it in response to sunlight, and that a nutritious diet is essential to however it can also be included in the ensure the good health of all members diet, naturally occurring in some fish of a family, as well as to raise and egg yolk as well as in fortified awareness that a poor diet not only functional dairy and grain products. A impacts health but also happiness. As 100ml glass of Al Rawabi Super Milk an example, some studies show that contains enough Vitamin D to meet an Vitamin D deficiency can trigger adult’s required daily intake and can depression and symptoms include help counteract the effects of a fatigue, lack of concentration as well deficiency of the Vitamin. In this as restless sleep.Every family can get regard, Super Milk is three times as involved with the My Super Family powerful as standard milk.The new initiative by showing in a picture what fresh milk is suitable for all ages and makes their family ‘super’, and comes in full cream and low fat sharing on Facebook, Twitter or variants and in three sizes, it includes Instagram and including the the following in one 100ml serving: hashtag:#?mysuperfamily. All those •120% of RDA (recommended daily who participate are entered into a free allowance) of Vitamin D, to aid draw and could win one of eight calcium absorption, for healthy family holidays as well as being muscles, heart, lungs and brain as well featured on the Al Rawabi Super Milk as to help the body fight infection Super UAE Family billboard in •50% of RDA of calcium, to September.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: (SOF) that was launched in April u b a i S i l i c o n O a s i s 2 0 1 2 t o p r o m o t e l o c a l Authority (DSOA), today entrepreneurial talent in the IT announced plans to set up sector. The technology incubation

D u b a i T e c h n o l o g y c e n t r e o f f e r s e m e r g i n g Entrepreneurship Centre (DTEC), entrepreneurs an opportunity to the largest entrepreneurship centre advance their business through in the MENA region within Dubai providing consultancy, mentoring, Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated workspace facilities and networking free zone technology park.Set to be opportunities. SOF has so far launched in Q1 2015, DTEC will s u p p o r t e d m o r e t h a n 2 0 0 encompass over 3,600 square metres entrepreneurs with their business that will provide existing and plans, invested financially in four emerging high-tech entrepreneurs businesses, and in the process of and start ups with a highly investing in two addit ional motivating and efficient work companies. It is also expected to e n v i r o n m e n t t h a t s u p p o r t s grow the portfolio of technology entrepreneurial activities and boosts companies receiving financial the creativity of talented technology support further during 2014. enthusiasts.William Chappell, Chief William Chappell added:Through Financial Officer at DSOA,said:At our incubator, we have gained DSOA, we continuously make all significant insights and experience the efforts to introduce innovations into entrepreneurial requirements that enable entrepreneurs to take and are able to support successful their ideas to the next level, and ventures that can evolve into self-DTEC is a positive step in that sustaining organisations within direction. We are confident that the Dubai and the UAE and in turn launch of DTEC will prove provide employment opportunities beneficial to the economy as a whole to both nationals and residents of the through integrating local and UAE.A wholly-owned entity of the regional talent into the country’s Dubai government, DSO operates as w o r k f o r c e a n d s u p p o r t i n g a free zone technology park for the individuals and teams in turning semiconductor, microelectronic and their ideas into reality. With the full other high-technology based support of DSOA, DTEC will companies looking to set up their become the largest entrepreneurship regional headquarters, as well as centre in the MENA region.DTEC research and development facilities will build on the success of DSOA’s in the Middle East and North Africa current technology incubation region.centre 'Silicon Oasis Founders'

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DSOA TO SET-UP DTEC - LARGEST ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE IN MENA

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: way to promote a healthy lifestyle in eyaar Development PJSC, the workplace. In line with our a c u s t o m e r- f o c u s e d , corporate social responsibility t r u s t e d a n d v a l u e d efforts, we are committed to helping

developer with in-depth market staff at Deyaar to quit smoking.Dr i n t e l l i g e n c e and property management e x p e r t i s e , marked ‘World No Smoking Day’ with a s e r i e s o f a c t i v i t i e s a i m e d a t h e l p i n g employees to q u i t smoking.Coord i n a t e d i n

Fathilah Mohammed Sharif, cooperation with the Ministry of

Di rec to r Hea l th Educa t ion Health, the event featured a talk on

Department and promotions at the ways to quit smoking. Staff were

Ministry of Health, said: “The offered complimentary blood

ministry is working to create a wholesome environment by educating t h e community a n d coordinating h e a l t h y i n i t i a t i v e s t h a t w i l l p o s i t i v e l y impact the lives of the U A E c i t i z e n s . S u c h pressure, sugar and carbon

activities will influence personal monoxide screening and awareness decisions and bring about a desired CDs were distributed.Mona Al lifestyle change. We look forward to Tamimi, Assistant Vice President-working closely with Deyaar M a r k e t i n g a n d C o r p o r a t e towards creat ing a heal thy Communications at Deyaar, UAE.Marked across the globe on said:Deyaar is keen to participate in May 31, World No Tobacco Day campaigns that impact the seeks to spread information on the wellbeing of our employees and the dangers of tobacco use.‘World No Smoking Day’ is a great

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DEYAAR MARKS ‘WORLD NO SMOKING DAY’

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: enhance the quality of our nternational Investment Bank investment portfolio and a new deal (IIB), a globally focused of US$25.7 million equity was investment bank based in the concluded by the Bank.This

Kingdom of Bahrain and operating in line with Shari’ah principles, has announced its annual financial results for the fiscal year ending 31st D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 3 . I I B mainta ins a d iverse p o r t f o l i o o f g l o b a l investments covering different regions such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Europe ( U K , F r a n c e , a n d G e r m a n y ) , E a s t e r n promising deal has a total enterprise Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina), value of approximately US$232 North Africa (Tunisia), Asia million and is in a group of multi-(Azerbaijan) and the United States family residential properties located across varied sectors including in the US state of Texas. Texas has manufacturing, automotive, real one of the highest growth

markets in the United Sta tes and enjoys a booming economy and r o b u s t m u l t i - f a m i l y residential market. The new investment wi l l provide attractive quarterly d is t r ibu t ions and an opportunity for capital appreciation over the 5 year holding period.Mr. Aabed Al-Zeera, CEO and

estate, banking and retail. IIB’s Board Member said: “Despite the return to profit in 2012 was moderate, yet positive, growth in the sustained in 2013, with a net profit global economy last year, IIB’s of over US$6 million. This was investment strategy continues to compared to a net profit of US$8.2 remain cautious. Our strict criteria million in 2012.Investment banking for investments ensure that we offer fee income increased by US$1.7 our investors only the most selective million to US$ 4.9 million, when of offerings.In 2013 IIB increased compared to 2012. IIB’s operating its shareholding in two existing profit in 2013 was US$4.7 million, investments, these were in an compared to the same period in 2012 affordable housing development of of US$7.8 million, largely as a result approximately one million square of non-recurring gains in 2012. IIB’s meters strategically located north of Capital Adequacy Ratio continues Jeddah, in the Kingdom of Saudi to be strong in 2013 at 48.6 per cent, Arabia, and a mixed use shopping which is four times the minimum 12 development in Sarajevo city center, per cent required by the Central t h e c a p i t a l o f B o s n i a & Bank of Bahrain.When commenting Herzegovina.on the Bank’s financial results, His For full details on IIB’s financial Excellency Mr. Saeed Abdul Jalil results, please see the ‘Financial Mohammed Al Fahim, Chairman of Section’ on IIB’s website at IIB, said:2013 saw IIB continue to www.iib-bahrain.com.

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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK ANNOUNCES

NET PROFIT OF OVER US$6 MILLION FOR 2013

• Capital Adequacy Ratio remained strong at 48.6 per cent• US$25.7 million was invested in a U.S real estate project

UAE’S LARGEST DAIRY COMPANY AL RAWABI LAUNCHES

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND MILK ON WORLD MILK DAY (1ST JUNE, 2014)

• Super Milk is a new fortified fresh milk, the first in the UAE to include five added vitamins and nutrients (A, D, E, calcium and folic

acid)• Al Rawabi has launched Super Milk after extensive product

research and development to help address key health issues in the UAE


a c h y e a r , A l l i a n c e F r a n c a i s e D u b a i c e l e b r a t e s m u s i c !

Celebrated in every major cities in France since the 80’s, la Fete de la musique is a superb platform for any musicians or bands. It’s open to amateurs and professionals and to any music genre. Willing to recreate the spirit of this street festival in France, Alliance Francaise Dubai invade the alleys of Souk Madinat Jumeirah and welcome all locally based bands and musicians.15 bands lined up this year! Fete de la musique is every year extremely well attended: the alleys of Souk Madinat Jumeirah are packed!Classical guitar, rock, jazz, percussions, swing, Arabic music, fusion, electro: an electric line-up!Saturday June 21st from 7pm

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Development Bank (CBD), and CEO pportunities to strengthen of the China Development Bank economic ties between the Capital, Fan Haibin. CBD is primarily United Arab Emirates and responsible for raising capital to fund

China, were the focus of talks during a two-day visit to China by UAE minister of state H.E Dr. Sultan Al Jaber.The visit is expected to lay the ground work for increased economic activity between the UAE and China which is growing at more than 14 per cent annually. D i s c u s s i o n s e x p l o r e d o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r

large Chinese infrastructure projects, collaboration and investment across

such as the Three Gorges Dam and sectors of mutual interest, including

S h a n g h a i I n t e r n a t i o n a l e n e r g y, i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d

Airport.Commenting on his visit to technology.During the visit, H.E. Dr

Beijing, Dr Al Jaber said: “China and Al Jaber met with senior Chinese

the UAE have a strong and growing government officials, including the

bilateral relationship based on shared Vice Foreign Minister of China, H.E.

values and common political and Zhang Yesui. Talks were also held

economic interests. We are exploring with H.E Hu Zucai, vice chairman of

opportunities to collaborate across the National Development and

various sectors of mutual interest Reform Commission (NDRC) as well

including, new and traditional energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology and finance.Trade between the UAE and China topped AED 169.67 billion (US $46.23 billion) in 2013, compared to AED 148.27 billion (US $40.4 billion) in 2012. With 4,200 Chinese companies registered in the UAE, the Emirates are the largest Middle East market for

as the Chief Economic Officer of C h i n e s e p r o d u c t s . Wi t h t h e China’s State Administration of accelerated growth of both our Foreign Exchange (SAFE).The economies and our common vision NDRC holds administrative and for partnership, we see tremendous planning control over the Chinese opportunity in working together to economy, with a function to formulate support our development plans and to policies for economic and social contribute to the broader global development. The commission economy,” added H.E Dr. Al recently opened up 80 Chinese Jaber.China’s economy advanced 7.4 projects across a range of industries percent in the first quarter of 2014, for private investment. The move was slowing from a 7.7 percent expansion made parallel to China's foreign in the previous period, but beating exchange regulatory agency, SAFE, marke t fo recas t s . Indus t r i a l announcing measures to ease foreign production growth rose to 7.3 percent currency transactions and support year on year. Manufacturing foreign trade and investment in increased 9.9 percent and the China. SAFE overseas over 4 trillion production and supply of electricity, US dollars of China’s external assets. heat, gas and water went up by 4.5 Dr. Al Jaber also met with Zheng percent.Zhijie, the vice chairman of the China

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UAE LOOKS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC TIES WITH CHINA IN BILATERAL TALKSH.E Dr Sultan Al Jaber, minister of state, holds meetings with

government and business

COUNCIL OF UAE COMPANIES INVESTING ABROAD CONCLUDES SECOND MEETING

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abyshop has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based co-operative

retailer, Emirates Co-op as part of aggressive expansion plans in the UAE. The tie up has translated into the opening of the brand’s 41st outlet in the country. The 6,500 sq ft store at Hatta broadens Babyshop’s presence in remote communities of the UAE that have a vital need for quality products at reasonable prices.The opening of the latest store follows the

Emirates Co-op, and Ruban launch of Babyshop’s 200th outlet in Shanmugarajah, General Manager, the MENA region in Jordan earlier Babyshop, the outlet is located in the this month and houses the concept’s town centre, opposite the iconic extensive range of quality children’s Hatta Fort Hotel.Farid Al Shamandi essentials. In addition, with the view of Emirates Co-op, said:Emirates to expanding its portfolio to cater to Co-op is pleased to partner with a mothers-to-be, the store also retails brand leader like Babyshop, which Babyshop’s recently launched offers customers real value for m a t e r n i t y c o l l e c t i o n . R u b a n money. Babyshop’s decision to reach Shanmugarajah, General Manager, out to far-flung communities in the Babyshop, said:We recognise that country is in perfect alignment with

our vision at Emirates Co-op to provide quality products and services to all our customers within the UAE, regardless of their location.” Babyshop’s CSR efforts formed an integral part of the launch, with the brand announcing its partnership with Hatta Hospital to offer a free car seat to the first 50 babies born post the opening, as part of its ‘Child Safety First’ initiative. The opening

accessibility often becomes the day’s celebrations included a fun determining factor for customers and carnival to regale Babyshop’s young have strategically taken the decision customers. In addition, customers to reach out to relatively more remote present at the opening enjoyed a areas in the UAE. By extending our discount of 25 per cent on all

offerings to these communities, we products in store.Babyshop is a seek to widen our client base and leader in the niche segment of 0-16 be t t e r unde r s t and cus tomer year olds and offers an exhaustive expectations, particularly in areas selection of products to suit their w h e r e t h e y a r e m o s t varied needs. The company complies needed.Launched in the presence of with the highest quality standards to Hilal Hamden Khalfan Al Badwawy, ensure that its products are child-Captain of Hatta Police HQ, Farid Al safe.Shamandi, General Manager of

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BABYSHOP AND EMIRATES CO-OP INK STRATEGIC TIE-UP

• UAE’s 41st Babyshop Outlet Opens in Hatta as Part of Brand’s Community Outreach Strategy

ASTON MARTIN INVESTS MILLIONS IN NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AT GAYDON• £20m programme under way to extend existing manufacturing

capabilities• Investment underpins exciting forthcoming new model

programmes• 250 new jobs will be created across the business in 2014


l Tayyar Travel Group Holding has announced the signing of the acquisition

agreement with British company CTM. The deal authorizes the Group to a 100% shareholding in CTM. The agreement was signed on 27th May 2014 by the fully owned by Al Tayyar Travel Group Mawasem Travel and Tourism Company and the owners of Al Tayyar Travel Group aims at CTM. The value of the deal amounted expanding the scope of its business in to GBP 13.5 million equivalent to SR EU countries to provide distinguished 85 million. The deal was funded from services to the clients traveling to the the revenues of the company and all region. The financial revenues from necessary legal procedures to finalize this deal are expected to begin in the the deal wi l l be completed third quarter of the year 2014.CTM accordingly. Remarking on the Company is considered one of the top occasion, Dr. Nasser Al Tayyar, ranking travel and tourism companies Deputy Chairman & President of Al in UK providing rail, road and air Tayyar Travel Group said, With our transportation services. The company recent acquisition of Thomas Cook's is also involved in conferences UK luxury travel tour operating m a n a g e m e n t a n d h o t e l entity, Elegant Resorts, earlier this accommodation services in Britain, year and this addition to business in Ireland and Scotland. The sales of the EU markets, we have a greater CTM Company in 2013 amounted to opportunity to accelerate the current GBP 130 million, equivalent to SR momentum across the travel industry, 825 million. The total workforce provide distinguished services for our includes 207 employees spread customers an magnify returns for all across 15 branches in Britain, Ireland stakeholders.With this Acquisition, and Scotland.

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ook no further for the ultimate escape from life’s daily stresses than Zen the spa

located in the recently opened five- star luxury Salalah Rotana Resort.Be transported to a serene retreat of tranquility by a dedicated team of trained therapists specialised in offering guests personally curated experiences designed to reconnect to their Essential Self the state of being when all toxins and stress are removed . The r i t u a l s a n d w h e r e t h e treatments at Zen t h e r a p i s t the spa combine skilfully uses t h e a n c i e n t their hands and H o l i s t i c feet to stretch Philosophies with the body into a an innova t ive s e r i e s o f c o n t e m p o r a r y p o s i t i o n s twist to encourage through muscle guests to reclaim compression, t h e i r i n n e r j o i n t h a r m o n y a n d m o b i l i s a t i o n e x p l o r e t h e i r a n d

a c u p r e s s u r e . Similarly, the Rejuvenating Massage combines variety of techniques including fully body brushing to e n e r g i s e a n d s t i m u l a t e circulation.The Body Scrubs and Wraps start with an all-over body exfoliation followed by soothing serums and natural oils from crushed olives or coffee and vanilla pods. The body is then gently wrapped in either a hydrating mask of Damask Rose, Evening Primrose and Neroli or an enriching mask of Vanilla, Mururu Butter and Evening Primrose where physical goal they are seeking to the therapist will perform a pressure fulfill in the spa visit.The spa features point scalp massage leaving the skin eight uniquely designed treatment f e e l i n g m o i s t u r i s e d a n d rooms four female and four male that nourished.The Spa menu also offers serve as a balancing sanctuary to three rituals, such as the Tranquility reduce stress and rejuvenate body, Ritual which is a full body experience mind and spirit. For partners seeking that includes an invigorating body to share their holistic spa journey and scrub to release all toxins followed by option of couple’s treatment room are a soothing massage and facial available, in addition to two designed to restore the skin’s natural relaxation rooms. The spa’s design balance.Guests are invited to further mirrors the surrounding tranquil embrace the full concept of wellness environment by bringing the outside at the resort’s state-of-the-art fitness in with its interiors of fresh hues of options includingBodylines Leisure cool blues, sages and tans complete & Fitness Club with professional with natural stone and wood. instructors at hand to guide you Keeping true to its name, the th rough your workout ; two experience at Zen is ‘uncomplicated’ swimming pools, sauna and steam and ‘uncluttered’ starting with a rooms in addition to two tennis personal consultation where visitors courts.Salalah Rotana Resort are counselled and educated on how promises guests a wonderful stay to optimise their well-being. Zen the during the Summer season with its spa offers traditional massages, facial offer from now until September 15th and body treatments presenting 2014 of a complimentary breakfast, guests with a menu designed to free Wi-Fi and 20% discount on all reclaim an inner harmony through other services during their stay, holistic therapies.The Spa Menu including food and beverage, spa comprises of six massages which treatments, minibar and more.includes the energising Thai Massage

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he International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend its 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Doha, Qatar from 1-3 June 2014. Hosted by Qatar Airways, the event will take place under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.Doha will be the center of the air transport industry next week as its leaders discuss the most important commercial aviation-related issues of our times: safety, security, environment, distribution and financial sustainability among Tampa Bay, Florida on 1 January others,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s 1914.Qatar is an excellent venue for Director General and CEO.IATA is the AGM, at which we celebrate the the global association of the world’s first 100 years of scheduled

commercial aviation.The country is u s i n g a v i a t i o n -e n a b l e d connectivity a s a cornerstone o f i t s e c o n o m i c and social development , s a i d Ty l e r. T h e airlines. The IATA AGM draws

high-profile agenda features two together the CEOs and senior panel discussions on the first day:management of its 240 member The CEO forum will include:airlines that carry 84% of global •Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive traffic. They will be joined by leaders Officer, Qatar Airwaysfrom across the spectrum of industry •David Barger, Chief Executive stakeholders including governments, Officer, JetBlue Airwayspartners in the value chain and other •Ivan Chu, Chief Executive Officer, international organizations. You will Cathay Pacific Airways notice a very unique atmosphere at •Andres Conesa Labastida, Chief the AGM. IATA’s members come Executive Officer, Aeromexico from all parts of the world and •Willie Walsh, Chief Executive operate on a variety of business Officer, International Airlines Group models. We have very large global •CNN International Business network airlines. And we have much Correspondent, Richard Quest smaller regional airlines. They (moderator)compete vigorously in what is a very Economic Shocks will focus on tough business. But when they are at potential economic speed bumps the AGM, they are focused on the ahead and how they could affect the industry and making the best air transport industry, and will decisions possible to secure its future feature: success,” said Tyler.This will be the •Peter De Keyzer, Chief Economist, fourth time that the AGM is hosted in BNP Paribas Fortis the Middle East. Aviation in the •Gene Huang, Vice President, Chief region supports some 2 million jobs Economist, Abbott and $116 billion in economic •Marlos Maratheftis, Global Head of activity.The AGM will be a major Macro Research, Standard Chartered event for aviation in the Middle East, Bank and particularly for the airlines based •Thomas Mayer, Senior Adviser, in the Gulf region. These carriers, Deutsche Bankincluding Qatar Airways, have been •Andrew Sentance, Senior Economic at the core of a major shift in global Adviser, PricewaterhouseCoopers aviation. In just over a decade, the •ATA Chief Economist Brian Pearce share of global traffic accounted for (moderator)by Middle East airlines increased Sessions and briefings on Tuesday 3 from 4% to 9%. Much of this growth June will focus on key industry issues has been realized here in the Gulf,said and initiatives such as safety and Tyler.IATA’s 70th AGM coincides a i rcraf t t racking, reputa t ion with the global celebration of the first management, new distribution 100 years of scheduled commercial capability, government treatment of aviation. The commercial airline commercial aviation, among other industry began with a flight across important subjects.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: sensitivity, exposure and colour in ony Middle East and Africa outdoor settings.Power Up :The high-FZE has unveiled the new capacity X-Series lithium-ion battery Cyber-shot H400 with a

63x optical zoom range, the highest ever in a compact digital camera.Unique and World’s Highest Optical Zoom :The easy to carry, bridge-style Cyber-shot H400 has an extraordinary magnification range equivalent to 24.5-1550mm focal length in 35mm format. With capacity to vary from wide angle to super-telephoto, the compact digital camera can accommodate any c o n c e i v a b l e s h o o t i n g requirement from capturing outdoor and expansive family group scenes within one frame to snapping wild animals and provides uninterrupted power for birds from a reasonable distance around 300 shots between charges without disturbing them in their providing more opportunities to natural habitat. Optical Picture capture the Perfect Shots:Optical SteadyShot cuts a c t i o n i n the risk of blurred, shaky pictures – e v e r y d a y even at high zoom settings or when situations or the camera is held at arm’s even while

t r a v e l l i n g . T h e c a m e r a i s c o m f o r t a b l e t o handle and easy to operate with its contoured DSLR-

length. style body and ergonomic grip Richly normally expected from bigger and -detail more expensive cameras. Intelligent ed 20.1 Auto takes the guesswork out of megap achieving top-quality results. The i x e l advanced Flash boosts the camera's photos sensitivity, effectively extending flash

are an added value in the new camera. range to make distant objects appear The dedicated ‘Movie’ button and brighter. The compact digital camera crisp HD Video clips enhance TV is especially handy for indoor shots or viewing or sharing on the web. As an dusk where your regular camera's extra touch, the electronic viewfinder built-in flash struggles to reach the helps frame scenes accurately even action.The DSC-H400 high-zoom when shooting outdoors under the digital camera from Sony is currently b l a z i n g s u n . T h e D S C - H 4 0 0 available at all Jumbo Electronics automatically recognises a wide range showrooms and select electronics of shooting scenes, while the Party retailers in the UAE.Mode au toma t i ca l l y ad ju s t s

S By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and ubai-based real es ta te Partners and will offer a mix of deve lopment company traditional and modern themes Meraas Holding today signed through the juxtaposition of new and

an agreement with Bulgari Hotels and conventional architecture, aptly

reflecting the design and style of the Resorts to bring the luxury hospitality surrounding area.Commenting on the brand to Dubai. The Bulgari Hotel in announcement, Al Habbai said: “In Dubai will be the world’s fifth Bulgari keeping with the tourism directives of Hotels and Resorts property His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin following the opening of Milan in Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President 2004, Bali in 2006, London in 2012, and Prime Minister of the UAE and and Shanghai that is anticipated to Ruler of Dubai, our agreement with open in 2015.The agreement was Bulgari Hotels and Resorts marks a signed in the presence of His new milestone in our journey to play a Excellency Abdulla Al Habbai, Group pivotal role in shaping Dubai’s Chairman of Meraas Holding, and tourism and hospitality landscape.We Jean-Christophe Babin, Chief are confident the new resort will Executive Officer of Bulgari Group, emerge as a welcome addition to in Rome at Bulgari's historic flagship Dubai’s iconic shoreline. Through store dating back to 1933 that was this key partnership, we will be recently reopened after a spectacular expanding our portfolio in the renovation.The Bulgari Hotel at hospitality sector in line with Dubai Jumeirah Bay island in Dubai, a six Vision 2020 for tourism.Jean-million sq ft mixed-use development, Christophe Babin said:We are sculpted in the shape of a titanic delighted to launch this visionary seahorse and located off the coast of project that will convey Bulgari’s core Jumeirah Beach Road, will feature values of contemporary design, low rise residential villas and a magnificent craftsmanship and marina.Framed by lush landscaped artistic detail. This project is for us gardens, the luxury marine complex part of a larger plan to forge a stronger will spread over 1.7 million sq ft. The presence in the GCC. It is a privilege Bulgari Hotel will comprise 100 to work with Meraas Holding, a leader rooms and suites in the main hotel in its field, and we look forward to buildings, as well as 20 hotel villas unveiling the Bulgari concept in and a full range of luxury hotel Dubai as our debut offering in the facilities.The Bulgari Hotel has been region.designed by Italian architectural firm

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YH Retail has announced that its hiring process will be continuing for the opening of

its Clas Ohlson retail stores in the GCC region.Located in Mirdif City Centre, the Clas Ohlson retail store opened end of April under a franchise agreement with SYH Retail, part of Al Homaizi Group of Companies which is the local franchisee of many international retail brands.Seda Bayarlar, Managing Director of SYH Retail says “Our newly hired staff has been trained at Clas Ohlson Concept Center in Insjon, Sweden and at various Clas Ohlson Concept stores

Exibel (household electrical items) in the UK.There are only a few and Northlight (lighting), which are major players in this market, but listed as trusted brands in Europe, none that offers our comprehensive coming with 2-10 years Clas Ohlson retail mix, such as hardware, home, Guarantee. Clas Ohlson currently leisure, electrical and multimedia operates over 180 stores throughout products under one roof, providing the Nordics and the UK and now in smart solutions for the people’s lives the United Arab Emirates with the a t h o m e a n d o f f i c e , a d d e d newly opened store in Dubai. SYH Bayarlar.Among the more popular Retail will ramp up its hiring with a brands Clas Ohlson carries include second outlet already in the pipeline, Asaklitt (luggage and travelware), and 20 more stores being planned Capere (kitchenware), Cocraft (DIY across the region over the next five tools), Cotech (electrical tools), years.Coline (household electrical items),

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqu Dubai UAE: seek to support our students for the ass Business School, City overall benefit of the community U n i v e r s i t y L o n d o n , and to facilitate the development of announced it has signed a the knowledge-based economy.As

memorandum of understanding Dubai rapidly evolves into one of the (MoU) with the National Bank of world’s leading regional trade hubs, Abu Dhabi (NBAD) as part of its it is being recognised for its broader strategy to support its significant efforts to create a students, and to contribute to the knowledge-based economy built on overall academic development in the a culture of education and region.The MoU will bring the ‘0% innovation. In this economic Easy Payment Plan, which allows landscape, education and skills-students to fund their tuition fees in development are key. Through their interest free instalments with academic programmes, Cass NBAD’s credit cards, that can be Business School, City University paid over a period of three, six or 12 London aims to contribute to the months at no extra charge. Ehsan creation of a knowledge-based Razavizadeh, Regional Director, economy in the UAE and wider MENA and Head of the Dubai region.Navneet Dave, Director – Centre said:Our agreement with Card Business of NBAD said:We NBAD is part of our endeavour to are delighted to expand our partner with leading businesses in partnership to Cass Business order to enhance our student School, City University London; the experience. Students can now enjoy leading global academic institution. a more flexible way to finance their This partnership will provide studies. As an established leader in students great flexibility and the academic sector, we constantly convenience to finance their studies.

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motivate potential candidates to enhance their academic experiences and to develop their professional skills


he trade relationship with the African continent and the UAE is continuing to boom,

with lucrative opportunities in the au tomot ive indus t ry a key component of that bond, according to Asad Badami, the managing director of a leading UAE-based automotive aftermarket global distributor.Following a meeting between a delegation from Uganda, headed by the Prime Minister of Buganda - a subnational kingdom in Uganda’s Central Region - and Badami, the Dubai based global of reaching 7% for the period of d i s t r i b u t o r a f f i r m e d t h e 2015-2017, according to a report opportunities coming out of the from the Dubai Chamber of relations that companies like A- Commerce. As in other The same MAP can leverage, particularly in report lists motor vehicles as the the automotive industry.While third major import product globally, North and South African automotive accounting for around 5% of total

imports, or around USD 244.4 mi l l ion in 2011 . Uganda’s automotive industry’s growth, as in other countries in the region, has been spurred by a heal thy construction sector, which has generated demand for trucks and heavy vehicles, according to Badami.The Dubai Chamber recently reported that nearly 10% of Uganda’s total imports originate from the UAE, with vehicle parts a n d a c c e s s o r i e s r e a c h i n g approximately USD 5.6 million in markets are thriving, the lack of a 2011.As one of the largest suppliers mature automotive manufacturing of goods and services to Uganda, the industry within East and West Africa United Arab Emirates is clearly a means that companies like A-MAP favoured trade partner. Companies play a pivotal role in keeping the are continuing to seek regional continent moving. With the surge in partnerships with well-known, automotive demand across Africa, trusted suppliers like A-MAP who the spare part sector of the have a reputation globally for world-automotive industry is equally class operations,” said His Highness important,Badami said.Uganda Charles Peter Mayiga, Prime remains as one of the most attractive M i n i s t e r o f t h e B u g a n d a destinations in Africa, due to its fast Kingdom.Uganda’s economic economic growth over the last few performance has not gone unnoticed years, despite the global financial by other sectors in the UAE, with crisis, as well as its liberal external Etihad Cargo, the freight business of trade policy. We are delighted to UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, welcome the delegation from recently announcing a new weekly Uganda, and honoured to host the flight between Abu Dhabi and Prime Minister of Buganda, His Entebbe. Emirates Airlines also Highness Charles Peter Mayiga,” reported an overwhelming increase Badami cont inued .Uganda’s in traffic on its Dubai-Entebbe economy has seen stable growth sector, which provided yet another over the past few years, averaging strong indicator of growing trade 6% per annum and with expectations relations between the two countries.

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Prime Minister of Buganda Meets with Leading Automotive Aftermarket Distributor, A-MAP


o mark the opening of its seventh restaurant in Egypt, Just Falafel and the Wadi

Degla Holdings, the owners of the seventh store, are donating the first day’s sales to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).The restaurant opens in the exclusive Wadi Degla club based in Zahraa El

get the food they need. The Just Maadi, Cairo. Through the donation Falafel brand has pledged to raise up to WFP, Wadi Degla are taking part to US$1 million by 2016 to support in the Zero Hunger Challenge, a WFP’s food assistance operations global initiative to end hunger wherever need is greatest. The more worldwide that was launched in the company grows, the more it will 2012 by UN Secretary General Ban contribute to WFP’s crucial Ki-moon and endorsed by UN mission.Wadi Degla Holdings – the agencies, businesses and celebrities Egyptian based conglomerate around the world.The opening of the whose interests include sports clubs, restaurant supports Wadi Degla’s telecoms and real estate welcomes mission of bringing healthy and the opening of its club in El Maadi. delicious food to its sports clubs, The company is also planning to add which welcome up to 20,000 two more Just Falafel outlets to their visitors a week. Wadi Degla other clubs this year, in addition to Holdings is well known for its love prime Wadi Degla–owned locations of sport, being the owners of in Cairo. The move deepens Wadi Egyptian Premier League team Degla’s relationship with Just Wadi Degla and major sponsors of Falafel, having recently signed a Lierse in Belgium and a thriving deal involving 57 restaurants in football academy with close ties to Benelux. This will expand its the UK team Arsenal.The initiative portfolio of stores into the to contribute all first-day profits of N e t h e r l a n d s , B e l g i u m a n d newly opened stores to WFP is Luxembourg.welcomed by Just Falafel’s CEO

Fadi Malas, who says “The Zero Hunger Challenge constitutes a journey that we are proud to be a part of”.Hunger affects nearly 900 million people around the world, including people in Egypt. Everyone can do their part to help build a world with zero hunger, where all children, women and men

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BULGARI HOTEL TO OPEN IN DUBAI WITH MERAAS

• Bulgari Hotel Marks Luxury Hotel Group’s Debut Offering in Dubai

• Hotel to be Located on Jumeirah Bay Island off Jumeirah Beach Road

• Set to Emerge as New Landmark on Dubai’s Shoreline


ational Bonds Corporation, t h e l e a d i n g s h a r i a ’ a -compliant savings and

investments solutions provider in the UAE, has re-assigned Mohammad Bitar to the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Bitar also becomes a member of NBC’s Executive Committee.Mohammad Bitar steps into his new role from his earlier position with National Bonds Corporation as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, CEO of National Bonds Corporation, said:I am pleased to

diverse financial disciplines and announce Mohammad Bitar’s re-strategy gained out of working with assignment as Chief Commercial local and international companies in Officer. He has clearly demonstrated the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, his success in leading strategy and Jordan and Egypt.Prior to joining innovation at NBC over the past six National Bonds Corporation, Bitar years, helping to improve the quality spent eight years at the UAE-based of our products and services towards Union National Bank, handling e n s u r i n g o r g a n i z a t i o n a l senior management roles in the excellence.Mohammad Bitar, CCO strategic projects and business of National Bonds Corporation, process improvement, centralized said:National Bonds Corporation has banking operations, and IT. Earlier, established itself as a leading savings he spent three years with international and investments solutions provider in c o n s u l t i n g f i r m A c c e n t u r e , the UAE and the wider region. In my overseeing business integration and new role, I hope to leverage NBC’s information system solutions for unique tools and products towards financial institutions in the MENA encouraging a culture of consistent region.Bitar has earned a post savings in the community and for graduate diploma in Information achieving the company’s strategic Technology and Management from objectives. It will be our continued Sheffield Hallam University in the goal at National Bonds Corporation to United Kingdom. He also has a provide customers with the best bachelor’s degree in Electrical financial planning platform in the Engineering from the University of region that is compliant with Islamic Science and Technology, Jordan.principles.Mohammad Bitar holds

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: evening and its mission with his R A M M Y n o m i n a t e d statement, “Any initiative that recording artist Jessie J and promotes peace, understanding and Oscar nominated actor Jude cooperation amongst people is

Law took a powerful stand for peace incredibly important and this by joining together with His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco to launch the Peace One Day Monaco Gala on May 22, kicking off the Formula One Grand Prix.Peace One Day, an annual day of global ceasefire and unanimous non-violence, was adopted in 2001 by United Nations member states and as a result of activation on this day around the world, McKinsey & Company recorded a 68% increase from 2012 in the initiative especially is so embracing number of those aware of the day and and far reaching and has already the number of those aware is touched people around the world and currently an astounding 470 million must continue to do so.The Monaco people in 200 countries.Jude Law, Gala event, held at the Salle des who starred in Wes Anderson’s Etoiles, was organized to raise critically acclaimed The Grand awareness for Peace One Day’s Budapest Hotel and is known for his education work in the Democratic character Dr. John Watson in the Republic of Congo and Great Lakes Sherlock Holmes box office Region, which is made possible by franchise, took the stage before the the generous support of the Howard glamorous crowd at the stunning G. Buffett Foundation to the tune of Salle Des Etoiles and stated that, $10 million. The event also serves to “Initially I was inspired and intrigued remind Peace One Day followers of

the upcoming Peace Day at the idea of using film as a tool to Concert to be held in Goma, Congo educate and make positive change. on September 21, 2014. The Gala was Having traveled to Afghanistan and supported by Emaar Properties and having seen Peace Day make such the official auction partner was incredible changes and effects on Johnny Walker.Awareness of Peace people, I was inspired and moved by One Day is further supported by i t .London-born in te rna t iona l major brands including Unilever, recording artist Jessie J who has sold Beats Electronics and Coca-Cola. more than 12 million records and is This year, Unilever activated their the first British female artist ever to support through their AXE/Lynx achieve six Top 10 singles from a brand and the launch of a new men’s studio album, headlined the evening product line, called Peace. AXE by delivering a powerhouse musical debuted its ‘Make Love Not War’ TV performance to show her support for ad, featuring Peace One Day, during the Peace One Day movement. She the biggest game in American explained, “Peace is the one thing football, Super Bowl XLVIII, and is everybody needs more of in their now airing in 50+ countries around lives. It’s a huge, important thing we the world, bringing awareness of the need to work on and these are the Peace One Day message to hundreds events that can make that happen.His of millions of consumers around the Serene Highness Prince Albert of world.Monaco captured the spirit of the

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“THE VOICE” UK COACH & INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ARTIST JESSIE J, OSCAR

NOMINATED ACTOR JUDE LAW& HIS SERENE HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT OF

MONACO STAND UP FOR PEACE AT “PEACE ONE DAY” GALA

Soccer Star Fabrice Muamba Joins Lotus Formula 1 Drivers Romain Grosjean of France & Pastor Maldonado of Venezuela in

the Name of Peace at Premiere Grand Prix Gala

SONY LAUNCHES COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA WITH HIGHEST EVER*OPTICAL

ZOOM RANGE• New Cyber-shot H400 offers 63x optical zoom and SteadyShot for

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: security and service quality, the AP today underlined its confidence in the adoption of cloud is increasingly robust cloud only expected to rise further. Large credentials, highlighting a 300 organizations and SMBs can now

per cent increase in MENA cloud move certain functionalities into the deals from 2012 to 2013.The cloud while retaining more critical announcement was made at the SAP applications and systems onsite, Forum and SUGMENA Conference enabling them to achieve both cost in Dubai, and follows on from a and management benefits,said strong first quarter for the company’s Megha Kumar, Research Manager, global cloud business.Non-IFRS Software, IDC Middle East, Turkey Cloud Subscriptions and Support & Africa.SAP’s cloud heft has been Revenue were recently reported to evolving rapidly in recent years with have increased 38% at Constant the acquisition of SuccessFactors, the C u r r e n c i e s ( 3 2 % a t A c t u a l market-leading provider of cloud-Currencies).On a global scale, SAP is based human capital management the fastest growing company at scale (HCM) solutions in 2011, and Ariba,

the number one cloud-based network in the cloud, gaining market share and for business-to-business commerce growing six times faster than its and collaboration, in 2012.SAP’s largest competitor. The company’s cloud portfolio encompasses the annual cloud run rateis now market’s leading public cloud approaching €1.1 billion.SAP’s cloud application portfolio (number one in applications total subscribers now Human Capital Management, exceed 36 million, which is the most procurement, business networks, and of any vendor in the industry social business collaboration), as well today.This encompasses the leading as the most-trusted private cloud social business platform with over 12 environment. SAP alsostands out for million users, the world’s largest the most complete cloud-based business network with more than 1.4 Customer Relationship Management million connected companies (CRM) solution. SAP Cloud for transacting over $500 billion in Customer incorporates all key CRM commerce on an annual basis, and the pillars and gains additional power l a r g e s t b u s i n e s s c l o u d from tapping into social media implementations in the world, with a n a l y t i c s a n d c u s t o m e r more than 2 million users.Cloud intelligence.In addition, the SAP computing is here to stay, and it is Business Suite powered bySAP having a huge impact on the way HANA (BSoH), a disruptive businesses in the UAE and beyond technology world first that combines run and plan for the future,” said Sam transactional applications with Alkharrat, Managing Director, SAP analytics in-memory, is available via MENA.Businesses in the region are the SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud turning to us for cloud solutions more service, providing organisations with than ever before, and the reason is a new deployment option to gain simple. The cloud is not just about i m m e d i a t e v a l u e f r o m t h e Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) technology. SAP runs an ecosystem anymore. And it’s not just about IT. strategy with its managed service We’ve now entered an era where providers to offer the capabilities of major technology decisions are made SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud from outside of the IT department and the their data centers, as well as from office of the CIO. Today’s cloud is m u l t i p l e S A P d a t a c e n t e r s about driving business innovation worldwide.Earlier this month, SAP and agility, enabling new processes further bolstered its cloud reach by and insights that were previously announcing that a number of its core impossible.Alkharrat’s comments business applications will soon be come hot on the heels of IT research certified on Microsoft Azure (core and advisory f irm Gartner ’s SAP business applications have been prediction that the Middle East and certified on Amazon's cloud since North Africa (MENA) region’s public 2011).By the end of June, Microsoft cloud services market is on track to and SAP will support SAP Business grow 21.3 per cent in 2014 to total Suite software, SAP Business All-in-$620 million. By 2017, it will hit $1.1 One solutions, SAP Mobile Platform, billion. Gartner estimates that from SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise 2013 to the end of 2017, $3.8bn will (SAP ASE) and the developer edition have been spent on cloud services in of the SAP HANA platform on M E N A r e g i o n . M e a n w h i l e , Azure.The SAP Cloud portfolio according to the Cisco Global Cloud provides the innovation and agility Index, the Middle East and Africa businesses need to rapidly adapt their region is set to post the world’s-processes to capitalize on ever-strongest cloud traffic growth rate changing market dynamics,added from 17 exabytes in 2012 to 157 Alkharrat.When taken together with exabytes in 2017.Organizations in the the connectivity and insight of SAP’s region now more than ever social and business networks, the understand how cloud can be better power and speed of SAP’s HANA leveraged for cost savings while inmemory database and analytics, gaining benefits around flexibility, and the accessibility of SAP scalability and, most importantly, mobile,SAP Cloud empowers a new faster deployment of solutions or IT level of business performance.resources. As vendors and the channel

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300 Per Cent Increase in Cloud Deals from 2012-2013;SAP Fastest Growing Company Globally at Scale in Cloud

AVIATION LEADERS ASSEMBLE IN DOHA FOR IATA’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


oredoo took home four awards at the eighth annual Global Telecoms Business

Innovation Awards held in London this month, an internat ional celebration of new ideas in the communications industry.Two Ooredoo companies Ooredoo Tunisia and Indosatboth received a brace of awards in the Consumer Service Innovation category.The awards included prizes for Indosat’s Ideabox start-up accelerator and Dompetku mobile money service, as well as activate and buy credit packages in a Ooredoo Tunisia’s MobiFlouss couple of clicks through a web prepaid mobile money service, and browser, gadget, widget or app. Since Customer Self-Care portal.Dr. Nasser the portal was launched the uptake of Marafih, Group CEO, Ooredoo 3G data packages through the self-said:These awards demonstrate the care portal has grown to more than 50 diverse range of Ooredoo services percent, as customers find it easier to that are making people’s lives better select a package that best suits their in countries around the world. We are needs.The judges also praised also focusing on delivering the best Indosat’s work in supporting possible customer experience using promising Indonesian entrepreneurs advanced broadband technology and and start-ups through their Ideabox I am very pleased that the global initiative.Indosat’s Ideabox is a communications industry has premium accelerator that chooses recognised our significant progress in three to six mobile technology start-this area.The Global Telecoms ups every six months to go through a Business Innovation Awards judges rigorous 120-days-acceleration noted that this year had more programme.The programme provides nominations and competition than funding, dedicated facilities and most ever before, with two of the biggest importantly mentoring from both g r o w t h a r e a s i n t h e local and international start-up telecommunications industry being experts. Companies graduating from mobile money and machine-to- the accelerator get priority access to machine services. Ooredoo’s success Indosat’s infrastructure and customer in the mobile money sphere with both base, so they can scale-up rapidly.The Ooredoo Tunisia and Indosat accelerator is part of Indosat’s receiving awards for their specific portfolio of initiatives to build a services is another significant strong digital ecosystem across its milestone for the company, which broadband network.In its first cycle, currently has more than one million Ideabox selected and accelerated four mobile money customers around the start-ups out of 100 applicants, w o r l d . O o r e d o o T u n i s i a ’ s including Dealoka, an innovative MobiFlouss service works with a mobile coupon application; Ngomik, wide range of banks to enable a digital comics platform; Shoop!, a customers to transfer money, check hyper social ecommerce platform; bills, and pay for bills and goods. a n d U n y u a s t i c k e r b a s e d Students have also been using communication service for feature mobiflouss to directly receive phones .Organised by Global government scholarships in their Telecoms Business magazine, the mobile wallets, in the region’s first awards recognise innovation and deployment of a government-to- e x c e l l e n c e t h r o u g h o u t t h e person mobile money service.Indosat international telecoms industry.This launched its Dompetku Mobile year, entrants competed in five Wallet and Mobile Money Service in c a t e g o r i e s f i x e d n e t w o r k July 2013 in partnership with QNB infrastructure innovation, wireless Kesawan. Available on smart, feature network infrastructure innovation, and basic handsets, the service targets wholesale service innovation, Indonesia’s unbanked, which business service innovation and amounts to approximately 60% of the consumer service innovation.The populat ion.Judges recognised G l o b a l Te l e c o m s B u s i n e s s Ooredoo’s success in deploying Innovation Awards have become one technology to enhance the customer of the most prestigious awards events experience.Ooredoo Tunisia’s self- of the telecoms calendar.Now in its care portal enables customers to buy eighth year,2014 attracted more credit, bundles and upgrades, as well entries and higher profile attendance as access new services and monitor than ever before.their spending. Customers can

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AWARDSOoredoo Tunisia and Indosat Triumph with Mobile Money Services, Ideabox Initiative for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and Customer Self-

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: economic and urban development DNOC Distribution today the UAE is witnessing. It also inaugurated the Al Marfaa follows the increased demand for service station located on ADNOC Distribution’s products

the main road connecting Al Silaa to and services. ADNOC Distribution Abu Dhabi. The newest addition to is keen to enhance its operational A D N O C D i s t r i b u t i o n ’ s network of service stations across the emira te of Abu D h a b i w a s inaugurated by His E x c e l l e n c y Mohamed Hamad b i n A z z a n A l Mazrouei, Acting Undersecretary of t h e R u l e r ' s R e p r e s e n t a t i v e Court in the Western and administrative capabilities and Region and His Excellency Abdulla to establish many more such world-Salem Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive class facilities as part of our Officer of ADNOC Distribution, in development objectives.ADNOC the presence of the company’s senior Distribution is currently working to officials and representatives. Al complete the fit-out of 20 new Marfaa service station will leverage service stations in designated areas ADNOC Distribution’s experience across the emirates of Abu Dhabi and capabilities to provide best-in- (Abu Dhabi City, Western Region class facilities and services to and Al Ain), Sharjah, Ajman, Umm customers through four fueling Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah by islands and six dispensers of which end-2014. The company is also two are dedicated to diesel supply. awaiting approvals to proceed with As part of ADNOC Distribution’s the launch of four additional service network of service stations, Al stations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Marfaa station will provide Umm Al Quwain by the end of this petroleum and allied services round- year. ADNOC Distribution is the-clock, in addition to retail s t u d y i n g t h e d e s i g n a n d services through the ADNOC Oasis implementation of a number of store. Oil change services and the additional service stations as well. distribution of a wide range of Currently, the company has around lubricants and LPG cylinders will 300 service stations. The opening of also be offered at the new service new stations and refurbishment of station.His Excellency Abdulla several acquired stations is projected Salem Al Dhaheri said:The to take the total number of service inauguration of Al Marfaa service stations to 400 by 2016, nearly two-station is in line with our strategic fold increase in comparison with vision to expand and leverage our 180 ADNOC Distribution service growing network of service stations stations in 2010.to cope with the progressive

ABy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: that they are being properly

onesCorp has an on-going compensated by employers following programme to ensure that the an accident, for example. ZonesCorp highest standards of workers’ also carries out regular visits to ensure

rights, set out in the laws and in the that these standards are being regulations of the Ministry of Labor maintained on an on-going basis.HE

are being met by its investors. As part Mohamed Hasan Al Qemzi, Chief of this programme ZonesCorp holds Executive Officer at ZonesCorp regular workshop[s] to ensure commented:We maintain high ethical awareness and proper application of and legal standards at ZonesCorp and those laws and regulations. The we aim to lead by example. In line current workshop covered key areas with the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 we such as the provision of sick and want to help build a sustainable and accident pay as well as overtime globally integrated industrial pay.ZonesCorp in coordination with manufacturing sector in Abu Dhabi the ministry of Labor has always had and therefore need to stamp out all zero tolerance policy towards abuses abuses in this area.of these rights and will work to ensure

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0 young Emirati scientists were involved.Maytha Al Habsi, Chief today awarded for their Programmes Officer at the Emirates innovations and ideas in the Foundation, which organised the

field of Science and Technology at the event said: “We're pleased to see an Think Science Competition Awards increasing number of young men and ceremony.Honoring the winning women pa r t i c ipa t ing in t he students at the event was HH Sheikh competition this year, and the Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, improvement in the quality of project Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman entries in terms of ideas and creativity of Emirates Foundation. Other and scientific knowledge and

dignitaries present at the function innovation. This batch of young were HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon scientists have once again proved that Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi the youth of this country will bring the Tourism & Culture Authority, the UAE towards a bright and sustainable Managing Director of the Emirates future distinguished by innovation Foundation, Her Excellency Sheikha and creativity – becoming the first Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Arab country to achieve second place Minister of International Cooperation in the world in the biggest and Development, H.E. Dr. Amal international competition for Science Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Director General and Engineering (Intel) for this year, of Abu Dhabi Education Council, and confirms the compatibility of our a member of the Executive Council, methodology with the highest Mr. Marwan Ahmad Al-Sawaleh, international standards in this Undersecretary of Support Services at area.She added,The second edition of the Ministry of Education, and the "Think Science" exhibition held students and mentors from renowned last month attracted the participation schools and universities in the of more than 20 government UAE.His Highness expressed his institutions, and more than 550 pleasure in being able to honor the students from public and private winners of the competition, and said:I schools and universities from across am delighted to see another the UAE, in addition to the 150 generation of young scientists being teachers and supervisors and staff in created who will help establish strong educational institutions and many foundations for our country’s future representatives from the private efforts.He also said “The creativity sector.A notable winner in this year’s and intelligence of these young competition was in environmental scientists is a testament of the sciences and management, won by accomplishments of UAE as a nation. high school students Shamma Al We are proud of the milestones the Bastaki and Hayaat Alhassan. Their country has achieved in encouraging project ‘Grains of Gold’ also landed and empowering our young talent in them in second place at Intel ISEF in t h e f i e l d s o f s c i e n c e a n d Los Angeles, USA.The students technology.His Highness praised the found their inspiration to create this program’s achievements, saying: project upon visiting the Middle “Since its launch in September 2012 East’s first soil museum. They came the "Think Science" program has across hydrophobic sand as a way to managed to discover the abilities and minimize water waste in soils. talents of many distinctive young and Hydrophobic sand as they discovered creative Emiratis, of whom many will is regular sand that is chemically have a promising future in promoting manipulated to resist water.Protection the nation’s drive for progress and Vest’, a project created by Shamsa Al development. The program has been Dhaheri, Ghubaisha Al Ameri, and also successful in encouraging young Maryam Al Jabri, students of United people to study science, especially in Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, disciplines that will help the country took first place in the category of meet the needs of scientists and smart and safety systems.The project specialists, and to contribute to the is an endeavor to increase child safety knowledge-based economy.His in the UAE. It particularly targets Highness addressed the winners: toddlers up to the age of two. The vest "You are the bright future, and we see is creatively designed to sense in you the ability to embody the vision whenever a child is on the verge of of Sheikh Zayed (May the Almighty falling or drowning. It also includes a rest his soul) in being knowledgable locator for the parents to have the citizens who are able to contribute ability to detect the location of their effectively to the nation’s progress child.The creative project also took and development.His Highness the title of ‘The Best Project’ amongst Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed expressed the university category.A member of his thanks to all those in charge of this the team, said “Our objective is to add program, and in particular the to the safety of the children. As they Ministry of Education and Abu Dhabi make up more than 2.7% of our Education Council. His Highness also population, it is important to devote t h a n k e d t h e p r i v a t e s e c t o r our efforts into protecting them and organizations and government bodies keeping them as safe as possible from that have cooperated with the any harm.High school students Emira tes Founda t ion in the Abhishek Patankar, Mohammed implementation of the program, Ishaq Khan, and Daksh Varyani from which has contributed to bringing it to GEMS Modern Academy took the this outstanding level of organization title of ‘The Best Project’ among the and creativity, and make it a reality, school category with their project and an important platform to invest in ‘Solar-Plastic Fuel’. The project also the potential of young Emiratis.The landed the trio in first place in the award has nine categories for schools, category of sustainable energy.A ranged from electrical engineering to member of the project, said Our aim is non-conventional energy, industrial to reduce the amount of plastic wastes and mechanical systems. As for the in a productive manner. We feel it is university, the award has three time to step in and do something about categories included applied sciences the damage that plastic wastes has and engineering, energy and done to our environment.The young environment, and smart and safety winners’ project revolves around systems.The youth of UAE were using only air, water and sunlight to provided with a platform designed convert plastic waste effectively and specifically for them to showcase produce oil out of it. They have their intelligence and skills in science discovered that one kilogram of and technology. School and university plastic can generate one liter of oil students teamed up to create and with minimum damage to the design projects that put them in the environment.The Think Science foreground of science in the UAE Competition one of the biggest events during Think Science Fair and of its kind in the region is one of three Competition. Academic experts in the pro jec ts under the Emira tes fields of science and technology from Foundation’s Think Science Program, the private sector, examined the which is held under the Patronage of projects of the students and evaluated H.H Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al them basis criteria of a high Nahyan, Foreign Minister and caliber.The ceremony also honoured Chairman of the Emirates Foundation the program partners, who cooperated for Youth Development. Every year with the organization in the launch of the fair attracts thousands of school the program, and the provision of and university students, parents, technical support or technical support academics, investors and private through the different stages of the sector representatives to a platform program. Among those who have been where the youth showcase their brain honoured are, the Ministry of power and innovations in the field of Education and Abu Dhabi Education science and technology. The program Council, Abu Dhabi Water and also includes Think Science Connect Electricity Authority, Occidental and the Think Science Ambassadors Petroleum Corporation, Al Hosn Gas Project.Co. as well as jury members in charge

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ubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, the

integrated free zone technology park, today announced the launch of its ‘Happiest People’ initiative to underline the priority it places on its employees.Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority aims to maximise the capacity of its employees to deliver higher performance and service excellence through spreading a positive culture. The scheme will also seek to develop desired competencies in employees to help them achieve their optimal performance at the workplace.This initiative articulates the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, when he said:A happy employee is more

empowerment.Commenting on this productive, more energetic and more initiative, Dr Mohammed Alzarooni, creative hence the importance of Vice Chairman and CEO of DSOA, creating a happy environment within said: “Making our employees happy every institution.In February 2014, is our top priority, and we are keen to during the conclusion of the Second build a culture of unity and positivity Government Summit in Dubai, His in our organisation. The Happiest Highness Sheikh Mohammed also People initiative aims to work said: “I am happy that our country is continually towards optimising gifted with the quality of teamwork, comfort, satisfaction, stability and which is the best, since its employees happiness of our employees through a are leaders, our aim is creating hope, series of strategically introduced life and future in addition to making measures and activities. We are people happy.DSO is looking to step-confident our latest initiative will lead up satisfaction levels and enhancing to continued development and growth employee engagement across sectors within the organization.Dubai Silicon including events, policy-making, Oasis is a wholly-owned entity of the services, tools, and taskforces that in Government of Dubai and operates as turn increase their sense of ownership a free zone for semiconductor, a n d l o y a l t y t o w a r d s t h e microelectronic and other high organisation.The implementation of technology-based companies looking the initiative is expected to achieve to set up their regional headquarters greater synergy and outcomes such as and research and development bonding, open communication, (R&D) facilities in the Middle East gratitude, healthy competition, and North Africa region.m o t i v a t i o n , a n d

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: indicate that over US$50 billion will ingli Green Energy (NYSE: be invested by 2020 in renewable YGE), the world’s largest energy production from solar, wind manufacturer of photo- and hydro-electric power in the

vol ta ic solar panels , today MENA region. Out of this, 7500 announced its plans to enter the MW is expected to be from solar

power.Abu Dhabi has set a goal of Middle East and African markets generating 7% of its electricity from with a focus on providing clean renewable sources by 2020 while green energy to millions of homes Dubai’s target is 5%. Across the and businesses in the region.Yingli GCC, Saudi Arabia hopes to double Green Energy, which manufactures its installed electricity capacity by its products under the brand name building 54GW of renewable energy Yingli Solar, says that its decision to by 2032, of which 41GW will be streghten its presence in the MEA obtained from the sun. Egypt is region has been driven by the planning to invest over US$1billion i n c r e a s i n g m o v e a m o n g into renewable energy production. g o v e r n m e n t s t o d e p l o y Algeria is targeting 22GW by environmental ly sustainable 2030.In Dubai, the Dubai Electricity solutions to run businesses and and Water Authority (DEWA) is households in their countries. tendering a 100MW IPP project Currently, Yingli commands more after successful completion of its than 9% of the global market share first 13MW project last year. Masdar in solar panel sales, making it the is expected to tender projects very world’s largest solar panel maker for soon too. Jordan already is in the the second consecutive year.Yingli process to install its first utility scale is now aggressively targeting sales 200MW of solar energy and of close to 4.5 GW for 2014 and its initiated the next steps of another officials are confident that Middle 400MW.Yingli is currently in talks East and Africa could account for a with governments and Independent major share of that target through Power Producers (IPP) in the MEA large-scale installations. Last year, region to deploy large-scale Yingli Solar reported over 3.2 GW installations. Across the world, of PV panel sales and is accounting Yingli is partnering with local for more than 9 GW of total installed construction companies and is c a p a c i t y i n o v e r 4 0 providing turnkey solutions to countries.Worldwide, the focus clients for their solar farms; from the shifted towards deploying clean farm design and engineering, panel energy in as many applications as s u p p l y a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n , p o s s i b l e , ” s a i d D i m i t i r i o s

Bachadakis, Managing Director, commissioning and operation & Yingli Green Energy SEE GmbH, at maintenance services.With solar a press conference in Dubai today. panel pr ices reaching very “We see that countries are targeting affordable price levels and people’s 5%, 10% or even over to 30% of e n v i r o n m e n t a l a w a r e n e s s their energy needs to come from increasing, we are confident that renewable energy solutions and, more and more customers in the especially solar photovoltaic region will turn to solar energy as the sources. Solar solutions particularly best regional power alternative,” have been found to be extremely explained Ms. Yao Wen, Managing cost-effective in reducing utilization Director of Yingli Green Energy of expensive fossil fuels for SEE GmbH. “While Yingli has been electricity production and water supplying its solutions to the Middle desalination.Most of Yingli’s East for some time now, our manufacturing facilities are located permanent presence through our in China, with over 30 branches and offices in the region will ensure a 20 warehouses worldwide, and the quicker response time to our company will be focussing strongly customers.This month, Yingli on growing markets such as the signed a major deal to supply 30MW UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, of solar panels to Tekno Ray Solar Kuwait, Egypt, Pakistan, Nigeria Turkey, with total deployment to be and other Middle-East and African completed by the first quarter of markets; aiming to widen its 2015. The high quality YGE Series footprint and support network.Many modules will be installed in several governments in the Middle East and large-scale solar projects in southern Africa are decreasing their reliance Turkey. Some months earlier, Yingli on traditional power sources in signed a deal to supply over 230MW favour of renewable energy of panels to Algeria.Some of solutions. New legislations have Yingli’s leading solutions will be also made it possible for many displayed at the upcoming FIFA home-owners and businesses to World Cup 2014 which kicks off in install solar solutions and have Brazil next month. Besides being a greater access to clean energy. We main sponsor of the tournament, the are confident that in the coming company has deployed its solar years, the MEA will emerge as a hub panels to power all the stadiums for solar power” said Mr. Evangelos where the World Cup matches will Lianos, Executive Director Middle be played. The move is part of East for Yingli Green Energy SEE YINGLI SOLAR ongoing passion GmbH.With our positioning in the for the sport of football and support Middle East markets, we will be to local communities.The campaign serving the needs of our clients, makes Yingli Solar the first Chinese which are utilites, independent company and the first clean energy power producers connected to the company to sponsor such a electricity grid, commerical p r e s t i g i o u s i n t e r n a t i o n a l producers of electricity for self- tournament. The support is part of its consumption and home owners who Football For Hope commitment, wish to utilise clean energy for their using the power of sports for p o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t s , ” M r. positive social change.Since 2011, E v a n g e l o s a d d e d . Yi n g l i ’s Yingli Solar is sponsoring FC confidence in the MEA markets Bayern Munchen, Europe’s premier stems from a string of recent football club and Bundesliga league developments where GCC states champion, in addition to sponsoring have set ambitious targets to reduce the US Soccer league.carbon emissions. Latest reports

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ZONESCORP PROGRAMME TO PROTECT WORKERS’ RIGHTS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Keane family. The group is keen to f t e r t h e i r m a s s i v e l y continue bringing entertaining and a c c l a i m e d s o l d o u t thought-provoking productions to production of Dancing at discerning Dubai audiences.Danú’s

Lughnasa by Brian Friel, which one founder, producer and director Dubai critic referred to as one of the “ f i n e s t pieces of t h e a t r e e v e r t o g race a D u b a i stage,Dan ú Theatre, by special permission of the K e a n e Family, is

Padraig Downey says the play has a delighted to present the award universal theme that connects with winning BIG MAGGIE by John B. people:BIG MAGGIE is a beautifully Keane (writer of Sive, Moll and The written play whose themes are Field which was made into a universal and will resonate among Hollywood movie starring Richard Dubai’s many cultural traditions - the Harris) from 4-7 June at the importance of family ties, adherence Kilachand Studio, DUCTAC, Mall of to cultural norms in changing times, the Emirates (7:30 PM nightly with arranged marriage, free will, respect additional matinee performances to religion, women’s rights and the June 6 & 7 at 2:30PM).BIG MAGGIE strife which can occur within a is an explosive play, which challenges nuclear family unit when the head of traditional parochial norms in Ireland

t h e h o u s e h o l d d i e s . D o w n e y worked in theatre for many years in N e w Y o r k , California, Paris, Rome, London and Dubl in . Before becoming Drama D i r e c t o r a n d instructor in Dubai he worked in media on Fifth Avenue,

as well as turning the idea of the warm New York as well as acting with the and loving Irish matriarch on its head. prestigious Blueroom Theatre Machiavellian Maggie, the epitome Company in the US. He also worked of the “ice queen”, proves herself to as linguistic and cultural coordinator be a sociopath as she views her in The Irish Cultural Centre Paris husband's death as a liberation meeting many of the Irish writers m e a n i n g a l l p i e t i e s , s o c i a l whose work he now produces. He is conventions and sentimentality are a s s i s t e d b y G e o r g i a n a severed. As Maggie seizes her Jennings.Taking on the titular role of opportunity to take absolute control of Maggie Polpin is Kathryn Pepper who the family farm and business, she appeared on the DUCTAC stage denies her four children their share, before in The Mouse that Roared. It is and drives each one, in turn away with a change for Kathryn who normally devastating consequences. All the spends her days working in an Abu while, she seems to take pleasure in Dhabi government agency. Lean Ban manipulating each and every one of Breathnach, daughter of Sean Ban them or does she do it for their own Breathnach, the legendary Irish radio good? Is she in fact saving them from and television presenter proves that a life devoid of happiness similar to talent indeed runs in the family as she the life she has led? One thing is for takes on the role of Katie Polpin- a certain; nothing ever stands in her daughter who will not let her mother way. Keane’s play was always about have everything her own way. Lean exploding comfortable notions of the has acted on Irish television before. nurturing matriarch. The Irish mother Sean Quigley, who has appeared on has long been associated with either a the Watergate Stage in Kilkenny City warm tolerance for all her children’s plays Maurice Polpin whose only fa i l ings o r wi th po l i t i c i zed desire is to work on the family farm martyrdom, neither of which Keane and marry whom he chooses while gave room to gestate in his creation of Ciara O’ Donoghue appears as the Maggie Polpin. She’s a dab hand at innocent Gert Polpin. Mehan “AB” breaking spirits” and that sadly Lategan takes on the role of Mick, the enough, is very much true of Mother eldest son who naturally feels the Ireland herself in the past and with the farm should pass to him under Irish economic downturn of the past few land tradition. Taking on the role of years. BIG MAGGIE is one of the Teddy Heelin is Ciaran Mulhearn, no best characters written for women and stranger to the Dubai stage having in many ways is Ireland’s modern recently co-directed and starred in answer to the great Henrik Ibsen’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are HEDDA GABLER. It is easily one of Dead for Dubai Drama Group. Aimee the best and most overlooked plays of Hedley, who also recently co-directed the last fifty years and arguably John Metamorphosis for Dubai Drama B. Keane’s masterpiece. Set in 1960's Group plays the role of Mary Madden rural Ireland, Big Maggie is a while Celia Cookson who starred in A compelling portrait of a woman who Midsummer Night’s Dream last year is determined to take control of her plays Mrs. Madden. Asad Raza Khan own life at al costs. The dialogue who is a well-known actor on the local crackles with hilarious, caustic stage plays the Old Man while Sinead putdowns as the indomitable Maggie Hickie; star of Sive by John B. Keane deals with her feckless family and for Backstage in 2012 plays Old unwanted suitors. Everyone wants a Wo m a n . R o u n d i n g o f f t h i s part of Big Maggie and her property accomplished cast is David Daly who but she has other ideas.Danú is plays Byrne. Perhaps he is actually a producing BIG MAGGIE in match for Maggie? Daly directed association with Padraig Downey, the Sive, the aforementioned production Dubai Irish Society and La Clinique, produced for Backstage in 2012.JLT with special permission from the

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BIG MAGGIE, AN EXPLOSIVE AND HILARIOUS DARK COMEDY FROM ONE OF

IRELAND’S GREAT WRITERS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: growth. We now serve three million oredoo today announced that customers and we pledge to provide it has reached the historic the best possible services to each and milestone of more than three every one, from people using our Hala

million customers in Qatar – the service, through to companies highest number ever recorded by the deploying the pioneering business company. The total customer base solutions.We are striving to make includes mobile , f ixed l ine , Qatar the best-connected country not broadband, entertainment and just in the region, but in the world. business solution customers, and the Our focus on the customer experience company has seen surging growth and the cutting-edge of new across all areas in 2014, driven by technology is ensuring that we build Ooredoo’s expanding portfolio of upon our leadership position, and services and the on-going dynamism deliver more and better for our of Qatar’s economy. Mobile service customers,” he added. Since growth has been particularly strong, launching the Ooredoo brand in with Ooredoo now supporting more March 2013, the company has seen than 2.5 million mobile customers in the highest brand equity scores in its Qatar. Ooredoo has successfully history, reflecting its deepening bond grown its base of post-paid customers with its customers. The launch of a over the past year, as Shahry has range of new services including emerged as the fastest-growing simplified data offers, Qatar’s first mobile service in Qatar. One of the and only 4G network, and its most important factors driving the nationwide Ooredoo Fibre network growth of Ooredoo’s customer base has also struck a chord with Qatar’s has been the rising use of data across progressive customers. Ooredoo business and customers throughout passed the milestone of more than Qatar. Ooredoo is the data market 100,000 Fibre customers at the end of leader in the leader, with 26 percent 2013. Ooredoo’s investment in Fibre year-on-year data revenue growth and will continue throughout 2014. In 80 percent mobile broadband addition to expanding the network penetration at the end of 2013. across Qatar, Ooredoo is planning a Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al Thani, sizeable infrastructure investment CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Today, and capacity-building programme in we pass another important stage on the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup our journey of development and 2022.

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TOP YOUNG EMIRATI SCIENTISTS AWARDED FOR THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS

AT THE THINK SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARDS CEREMONY

Over 60 Emirati youth celebrated for their achievements in the field of science and technology


l Tayyar Travel Group, MENA’s largest travel and tourism company, has continued to expand i t s S a u d i A r a b i a n

operations by unveiling two new offices. The global agency this week opened a new branch in Jeddah and also launched a centre for Nile Air in the city in the Western Region. The facilities, part of the Saudi group’s overall growth strategy, were inaugurated in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Sheikh, Board Member of the Group; Mr. Saeed AL-Furaih, Vice President of North, South and West Regions, Al Tayyar Travel Group; and Mr. Taher Abu Zaid, Regional Director of Nile Air.Speaking of the developments, Dr. Nasser Al Tayyar, Deputy Chairman & President of Al Tayyar Travel Group said, Al Tayyar Travel Group is excited to be the travel servicing partner of Nile Air and many leading travel and tourism companies in the western region. These relationships further showcase our extensive capabilities in delivering the highest level of services to the global market.Al Tayyar Travel Group is the authorized travel agent for Nile Air and will service passengers travelling in Saudi’s western region.

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DUBAI SILICON OASIS AUTHORITY LAUNCHES ‘HAPPIEST PEOPLE’ INITIATIVEInitiative Inspired by Dubai Ruler’s Vision to Make Employees Top

Priority

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: these recognitions from EMEA eutsche Bank announced Finance which demonstrate our today that is has been named expertise and capabilities in the Investment Bank of the Year industry. Deutsche Bank continues to

by EMEA Finance Achievement play a crucial role in contributing Awards 2013, an award which towards the establishment of a strong highlights an institution that has capital markets ecosystem and we are delivered on some of the year's eager to consistently set precedents to biggest and best deals across markets demonstrate our commitment to and geographies. Furthermore, the provide best-in-class financial bank won several house awards for solutions for regional clients” said Best equity house in the Middle East, Ashok Aram, Chief Executive Best bond house in EMEA and Best O f f i c e r D e u t s c h e B a n k depository receipt house in EMEA all MENA.Ahmed Beydoun, Deutsche testament to industry-leading Bank’s Head of Equities for the performance in the market. In Middle East and North Africa region addition, Deutsche Bank was said: “It is very gratifying to receive recognized for its role in Emirates the recognition for Best equity house Airline's US$750mn issuance with in the Middle East from EMEA Best corporate bond in the Middle Finance. The award recognizes the East award. Furthermore, the bank significant investments that Deutsche received the awards for Best IPO in Bank has consistently made in its the Middle East for Al Noor Hospital, equity franchise in the region Best Islamic borrower for Ooredoo throughout the years. Deutsche Bank and Best corporate sukuk for Saudi is strongly committed to the local Electricity Company's US$2bn markets which offer huge potential issuance. We are honored to receive and great opportunities.

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AL TAYYAR TRAVEL GROUP EXPANDS OPERATIONS WITH NEW JEDDAH OFFICES


he Third Line will be closing the season with Summer Show 2014,

presenting a selection of artworks by artists represented by the gallery and those who have shown at the gallery in the past.With a series of media ranging across photography, painting, sculpture and installations, Summer Show 2014 will be showcasing the works of Arwa Abouon, Ala Ebtekar, Ebtisam Abdulaziz, Golnaz Fathi, Hassan Hajjaj, Huda Lutfi, Laleh Khorramian, Pouran Jinchi, Rana Begum, Rhea Karam, Sara Naim and others.The exhibition will include new works, as well as those that have never been shown in Dubai, bringing home works such as Laleh Khorramian’s special project from Art Basel 2013; photographs by Sara Naim, one of the youngest and newest artists on the gallery roster; Ala Ebtekar’s lightboxes from Frieze London 2013; and earlier works by Pouran Jinchi from the 90s, amongst others.

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SUMMER SHOW 2014June 4 – July 23, 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: himself from various pigments; both he Artissima Art Gallery has Bolivian traditional and new outreached their various techniques of color.The exhibition artists’ works to the Center of also includes pieces from ‘Andean

Ministry of Culture, Youth and Dreams’, a collection by Peru’s Community Development in Umm Master weaver, Eddie Sulca, whose Al Quwain with the aim to outreach artistic imagination is one of the best and bring art to all the Emirates from e x p o n e n t s o f t h e P e r u v i a n the 27th to the 29th of May, contemporary weaves.Born and 2014.Aurela Cuku, Managing raised in the remote Andean city of Partner, Artissima Gallery said, “We Ayacucho, Perú, Eddie began his are delighted to host our artists’ weaving career at the age of eight works in Umm Al Quwain which with a commitment to continue the

adds color and beauty to inspiring traditions of his family and culture. venues. We have selected the best His grandfather Ambrosio Sulca artworks from all our artists to be learned the techniques from the old showcased in the different emirates weavers and has handed them down a s w e b r i n g a r t t o t h e t o h i s s o n s a n d g r a n d s o n masses.Celebrated Bolivian artist, Eddie.However, Eddie Sulca is the Roberto Mamani Mamani’s works originator of unusual effects with are part of the display. A self-taught unique colors where he employs artist, Mamani Mamani develops his motifs and patterns drawn from the art from original visions and feelings ancient cultures like the Inca and the of his people, using vibrant, and Wari and combines their essence multiple colors to express character, with other designs that comes textures and emotions.Roberto’s directly from his dreams.On display original figurative work is like a are artworks (acrylic and mixed multicolor party in which appears the media on Japan paper) of the Italian Andean geog raphy, fu l l o f artist, Daniela Carletti, whose works characters, plants, animals, rituals show the beauty of nature in its most and dances taking shape reflecting harmonious state. She has a nostalgia t h e B o l i v i a n i d e n t i t y a n d for a time when human beings lived legacy.Roberto Mamani Mamani is in direct communication with nature the author of more than 3000 pictures and has a compulsive need to in about 70 series, most of which represent this state, resulting on have been painted on watercolor beautiful art pieces that are currently paper with resins that he prepares exhibited in the UAE

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: research teams with their medium he Institute Center for Smart a n d l o n g e r - t e r m n e e d s . and Sustainable Systems Organizations like Abu Dhabi Ports (iSmart) at Masdar Institute of Company and the Ministry of Foreign

Science and Technology has Affairs have already awarded advanced several research projects in significant projects.iSmart is collaboration with Abu Dhabi mandated to apply systems analysis partners to meet the economic techniques in the design and aspirations of the emirate.The center, deve lopmen t o f sus t a inab le which was launched early this year, infrastructure systems that interface recently signed a research agreement between technology and society. with the Abu Dhabi Ports Company Since its launch, the center has been to optimize operations at Mina Zayed active and recently hosted a Port, which can help contribute to symposium on sustainable critical Abu Dhabi’s efforts to position itself infrastructure with significant as a leading global port and diversify industry participation, where the new

Master’s program in sustainable its economy.Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh, critical infrastructure was launched, President, Masdar Institute, said: taking the total number of Master’s “The growing relevance of smart programs currently offered at Masdar systems infrastructure in today’s Institute to nine.world makes research in this area Dr. Sgouridis explained: “We intend highly essential. The support of the to create a strong core of students UAE leadership continues to guide us before scaling up activities. What we and encourage our researchers to seek are looking for now is a small group productive solutions, as witnessed by of dedicated and engaged students, the number of research papers. We willing to put extra effort to build up hope faculty and students associated our course and research portfolio with iSmart will continue to with their support.One of the undertake cutting-edge research for graduating students associated with the benefit of humanity in general.iSmart is Reem Ketait, of the iSmart is also working with the E n g i n e e r i n g S y s t e m s a n d International Renewable Energy Management program, who has been Agency (IRENA) and the UAE working under Dr. Toufic Mezher, Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Professor. Her research focuses on Department of Energy and Climate the ‘Formulation of an integrated Change (DECC) to develop scenarios energy strategy for Abu Dhabi based and models supportive of realizing a on a holistic optimization of the renewable energy vision for Abu country’s electricity sector’.Ketait Dhabi, which can play a significant said:I plan to seek the next challenge role in helping the emirate achieve its and allow the knowledge I have economic and development goals. acquired from Masdar Institute to iSmart is also leading collaborative fuel my curiosity and propel me to research with the Abu Dhabi contribute to making the UAE’s Depar tment of Transpor t to sustainability goals a reality.Through understand how electric vehicles and such research initiatives, iSmart aims w i d e r a d o p t i o n o f p u b l i c to facilitate faculty and student transportation canreduce carbon research in the envisioning, design, emissions and promote sustainable and ana lys is of sus ta inable transport in Abu Dhabi. New areas of infrastructure transformation on the iSmart research will begin this fall, urban and regional scale integrating when Masdar Institute launches its socioeconomic, technical, and Sustainable Critical Infrastructure policy-oriented perspectives.As Master’s program, with the aim of iSmart expands its activities, it will be providing graduates, research and participating in workshops and intellectual property that will exploring project collaborations with contribute to the sustainability of Abu some of the leading global corporate Dhabi’s development efforts.In brands like GE and Siemens. The addition to these activities, research center will also be also hosting events is ongoing iSmart in areas ranging o n s m a r t c i t i e s a n d s m a r t from machine learning and neural infrastructure in collaboration with network algorithms to biofuels, smart leading institutions such as the grids and energy policy, with multiple INCONET-GCC, a science and peer-reviewed papers published since technology international cooperation the center’s launch.Dr. Sgouris network for Gulf Cooperation Sgouridis, Associate Professor, Council countries aiming at the E n g i n e e r i n g S y s t e m s a n d promotion of bi-regional dialogue. Management, and Head of iSmart, The center is also in talks with the said: “At this point, our aim is to Institute of Electrical and Electronics strengthen our capabilities and so that Engineers (IEEE) to host another the UAE government and private event on sustainable cities.sector organizations will entrust our

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: option is at SR265 per person. audi Arabia’s leading luxury Ramadan meals are inclusive of hotel, Rosewood Corniche, is imported water, a soft drink, Arabic planning a unique Ramadan coffee and Ramadan juices.Maurizio

experience for guests, placing the Panical i , Execut ive Chef a t culture and cuisine of Hijaz at its Rosewood Corniche, said: “The heart.The multi award-winning hotel multicultural aspect of our culinary is adopting a strong Hijazi theme as it team will definitely be reflected in the

looks to immerse visitors in Saudi cuisine offered to Ramadan diners culture and heritage, transporting this year.Passionate cooking them into a world of charm and professionals from Saudi Arabia, opulence during Iftar and Sohour.At Egypt, Syria, Indonesia, Philippine, Habsburg and Noodles, staff wearing India and Switzerland will make sure traditional Hijazi dress will welcome our guests indulge in a one of a kind diners with Zamzam water, a gastronomic experience.Ramadan at traditional offering in Jeddah during Rosewood Corniche is sponsored by the Holy Month.For Iftar, the hotel’s Rolls-Royce as a Diamond Sponsor, main two restaurants will feature The First Group as a Platinum delicious buffets of authentic Hijazi sponsor, while Gold sponsors are cuisine such as gursan, jeraish, Egypt Air, Platinum Magazine, Alam mento, lamb kabsa, and yaghmosh, Al Rajul Magazine, Hawa and Adam along with traditional Arabic M a g a z i n e , A r a b n e w s a n d delights.For Sohour, Habsburg will Jeddahfood.Group booking for up to serve up a range of live cooking 200 guests will also be available stations featuring international and during the Holy Month of Ramadan. local dishes such as saj, shawarma, Guests interested in large family, lamb and beef liver, egg omelettes, work gatherings and celebrations are and foul madamas.A pure Hijazi style welcome to get in touch with the will dominate Habsburg and Noodles hotel’s restaurant administration to venues, offering Ramadan diners a discuss reservations.The hotel’s in-typical experience of the ancient city house guests can enjoy in-room Iftar of Hijaz, where they will be and Sohour menus privately in their surrounded by colourful Fanous own rooms or suites, designed lanterns, Mashrabiya windows and especially for them including traditional handicrafts.Ramadan is traditional Arabic mezzehs and the month of sharing and we’re delicious grills.Offering beautiful offering the perfect setting for our Red Sea views, Rosewood Corniche guests to share special moments and is a popular choice with business and delicious food with family and leisure travellers, redefining modern friends,said Hans-Peter Leitzke, elegance and offering unparalleled Managing Director of Rosewood personal service and world-class Corniche. Breaking the fast in a pure amenities. A 24- hour butler service is Hijazi atmosphere while enjoying the provided for each of the 127 guest stunning views of Jeddah’s Corniche rooms and suites.Recently, the hotel is part of a unique experience they can was recognised as the Middle East’s look forward to.The hotel is offering Leading Luxury Hotel and Saudi two If tar choices a t SR300 Arabia’s Leading Business Hotel at (Habsburg) and SR 285 (Noodles) per the 2014 Middle East World Travel person, while Habsburg’ Sohour Awards held in Dubai.

S By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqu Dubai UAE:

AYFORT, the leading online payment service provider in the Arab world, announced today

its plans to celebrate a successful first year of operation. Launched in Dubai, UAE last June, PAYFORT quickly became the region’s e-payment leader as it, in its first 12 months of operation, subsequently opened offices in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and established partnerships with over 100 entities including established businesses, governments, and promising Arab startups.We at PAYFORT are proud of the success that we have had in our

three-day event, which is touted as “the hub for Arab digital professionals and entrepreneurs to connect and learn,” PAYFORT, the Summit’s official Online Payment Partner, plans to release its report on the state of payments in the region, entitled Arab World Online Payment Report 2014. The report aims to shed light on the rapidly evolving state of payments in the region by providing crucial sets of data, in-depth analysis into the key drivers of commerce, and many of the

first year of operation, which included insights that PAYFORT has gained

an expansion into the region’s largest over the course of its first year of

markets, the development of a suite of operation.As our region quickly shifts

e-payment products and services, and from a cash-first society to a cash-less

the establishment of partnerships with society, we think that it is vital to pay

many crucial drivers of the region’s e-close attention to its fastest growing

commerce industry,” said Omar sectors and the directions to which

Soudodi, Managing Director of they are headed,said Soudodi, who is a

PAYFORT. “We set out with the goal featured speaker at the Summit. “Our

of taking the industry to the next level new report is an informative look into

by equipping businesses and their the changing trends of the region’s

customers with secure, easy-to-use e-payments industry and the payment

payment options, and I think that our options being used by customers.The

first year has been a strong step toward report’s analysis is derived from the

realizing that goal.The one-year markets in which PAYFORT has

anniversary of PAYFORT’s 2013 operated in over the past year, and the

launch happens to coincide with the report will be available at no cost for

2014 ArabNet Digital Summit, which t h o s e w h o r e g i s t e r a t

will be held 3-5 June in Dubai. At the www.payfort.com.

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oliday shoppers at The control.We’re very happy to be Dubai Mall have delivered a supporting this initiative because we new Guinness Wor ld believe it can achieve so much,said

Records title for a UAE health drive Dream Samir, Managing Director at launched to tackle heart-related illnesses, an initiative set up by Benchmark Middle East and Merck Serono Middle East and Near East.A total of 8,675 Mall-goers took blood sugar level checks during an eight-hour diabetes screening yesterday at 40 nursing stations set up by the One Heart Health Community at

Merck Serono Middle and Near East. “Increasing the awareness of diseases like hypertension and diabetes is the first step towards e m p o w e r i n g p a t i e n t s t o proactively contribute to their treatment journey.Endorsed by Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Diabetes Center, Emirates Diabetes Society and the Emirates Cardiac Society, yesterday’s screening marked the first phase of an ongoing

the start of a campaign to tackle awareness drive which will now aim cardiovascular disease.The previous to claim two more Guinness World world record for blood sugar level Records titles later this year for most checks was held by the Turkish blood pressure readings and most Diabetes Foundation who screened cholesterol readings.This was the 7,024 people over eight hours in perfect start for what is a very serious Istanbul in 2012.His Excellency initiative to underline to people from Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director all walks of life in the UAE the risk General of the DHA, dedicated the factors of heart-related illnesses and latest landmark achievement to the importance of a healthy President His Highness Sheikh lifestyle,” said Mohamed Hammad, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Founder and Managing Director at Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Benchmark Middle East, FZ-LLC, Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President the initiator of the One Heart Health and Prime Minister and Ruler of Community.We’re delighted to have Dubai ; Sheikh Hamdan bin claimed a new Guinness World M o h a m m e d b i n R a s h i d A l Records title and we will go all out to Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai take two more over the next few and Chairman of Dubai Executive months. But we won’t lose sight of Council and Sheikh Hamdan bin the fact that our main objective of all Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of this is to persuade as many people of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance as possible that heart disease can be and Chairman of DHA.He also prevented if positive changes are expressed his profound thanks to made in their daily lives.A team of other stakeholders, including the 80 nurses were kept busy yesterday Dubai Diabested Center, Emirates as a steady flow of shoppers stepped Diabetes Society and the Emirates up for blood sugar level checks in Cardiac Society and Benchmark.Al The Dubai Mall’s Star Atrium, Maidoor said: “At the DHA, it is our during the public holiday to aim to carry out health education c e l e b r a t e I s r a W a l campaigns to empower the Mairaj.Benchmark Middle East, a community to make the right choices Dubai-based independent healthcare with regard to their health.We are communication agency, set up the pleased that this campaign has won One Heart Health Community to the world record, and it is our aim to create a different approach to the continue such campaigns on a task of raising awareness about regular basis as part of our hear t - re la ted i l lnesses , and c o m m i t m e n t t o i m p r o v i n g ultimately save lives.The campaign community health.We firmly believe is initially focused on cardiovascular that prevention and early detection disease, the world’s biggest single are key to ensure a healthier killer, which accounted for a quarter population.Dr Manal Taryam, CEO of all deaths in the UAE in 2012.The of Primary Healthcare at the DHA campaign will now be expanded to said:Prevention is key to tackling engage UAE residents online lifestyle diseases and through such through Facebook, blogs, twitter and campaigns, we hope to educate a new mobile phone application, people about the need to lead a ‘Break-Up’.This new app helps healthy lifestyle and conduct regular individuals track changes in their health screenings so that they are lifestyle such as exercising at home aware of their health status and can and limiting junk food consumption. make timely decisions to prevent or It is designed to motivate users, keep manage lifestyle diseases.Dr track of progress by family and Mohammed Hamed Farooqi, friends’, and encourage them not to Director of the Dubai Diabetes give up. The One Heart Health Centre, said: “Given the prevalence Community has partnered with of diabetes in this region and abroad, Merck Serono Middle and Near it is imperative to carry out such East, a recognised biotechnology awareness campaigns to educate the and pharmaceutical chemistry leader community.Diabetes is a disease that a n d t h e w o r l d ’ s o l d e s t affects all parts of the body and one pharmaceutical company, with more of the most important risk factors for than 300 years’ experience. The cardiovascular disease is diabetes. It company aims to partner with the is important, therefore, to educate health care communities to create people on ways to prevent greater awareness about health developing the disease as well as to campaigns.educate diabetics on how to keep

MASDAR INSTITUTE’S ISMART ADVANCES ABU DHABI’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ASPIRATIONS WITH PROJECTS ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE,

TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY POLICYResearch Focusing on Transition to Low-Energy Society,

Sustainable Transportation, Smart Grids and more,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: educational institutions, creative bu Dhabi Music & Arts in i t i a t ives and p ro fess iona l Foundation (ADMAF) has practitioners all helping to develop announced the launch of the the industry. At ADMAF, we believe

inaugural edition of The ADMAF that all forms of art are vital to the Comic Arts Award in association with growth of society, and the comic arts Mubadala. Part of ADMAF’s in particular is a fascinating medium Rewarding Excellence programme, t o n u r t u r e c r e a t i v e s e l f -the award aims to nurture artistic expression.Commenting on the expression in the comic field and partnership, Nadine Hassan, Head of celebrate the power of the comic arts S o c i a l D e v e l o p m e n t a n d

Partnerships, Mubadala, said: “We try to strike a balance between relevance, education and fun with our youth initiatives, and the ADMAF Comic Arts Award fits the bill because they are tailored to the region’s increasing interest in comic arts. This event is a key component of

our collaboration w i t h A D M A F, as a creative and cultural which continues to t o o l . E n t r i e s a r e help us to develop welcome from UAE

citizens aged 18 and above until 15th September 2014. engagiShortlisted applicants will be invited n g to attend the Mubadala Youth Forum, artistic a dedicated event for college-age a n d Emiratis committed to provide culturaguidance and direction about career related decisions and opportunities, on 21st October where their works l learning opportunities for youth.As will be exhibited and the winner part of its social development announced. Each entry will be outreach Mubadala also supports assessed on artistic merit, technical Mansour, an innovative and exciting skill, evidence of original thinking, new Emirati cartoon. Through and development of concept. The c o m p e l l i n g s t o r y l i n e s a n d prize includes an all-expenses-paid adventures, Mansour emphasizes the trip to New York to attend the New importance of the Arabic language to York Film Academy 3D Animation 4- maintaining cultural identity and week Course, along with a WACOM demonstrates the value of a strong Cintiq 13HD® and a place at the education and a healthy lifestyle. Middle East Film & Comic Con Encouraging submissions from 2015.H.E. Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo, across the UAE, ADMAF will Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music and embark on a nationwide roadshow in Arts Foundation, said about the May and June to highlight the initiative “ADMAF celebrates ADMAF Comic Arts Award at Emirati artistic talent through its universities, arts centres, and other Rewarding Excellence programme. venues.Submissions are welcomed in The Foundation’s commitment to comic or animation mediums comic arts dates back to 2007. During including Long Form (longer than 40 that time, we have staged festivals, pages) such as graphic novels, Short workshops and lectures on the Form (shorter than 40 pages), subject. We are very proud to including stand-alone work, Digital announce the launch The ADMAF Media including web comics and Comic Arts Award in association with online comic strips, Comic Strips Mubadala , which ce lebra tes featuring four or more panels, Single outstanding achievements by Image featuring a self-contained Emiratis in this exciting creative narrative image, and Moving Image sector. The comic arts is establishing utilising motion graphics.a firm foothold in the UAE with

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ABU DHABI MUSIC & ARTS FOUNDATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MUBADALA ANNOUNCE

‘THE ADMAF COMIC ARTS AWARD 2014’A brand new competition gives Emirati comic artists over 18 the chance to win an animation course at New York Film Academy

(New York) and a place at the Middle East Film & Comic Con 2015

ROSEWOOD CORNICHE MAKES HIJAZ THE FOCUS OF A UNIQUE RAMADAN

EXPERIENCEJeddah’s leading luxury hotel to immerse guests in the Saudi culture

during the Holy Month

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: site for purchasing electronics.Dr. oredoo today welcomed the Nasser Marafih, Group CEO, announcement that Kuwait's Ooredoo, said: “Kuwait is a hub for f i r s t p r i v a t e l y - o w n e d ICT innovation, and in a highly-

telecommunications company, competitive market we aim toprovide Wataniya Telecom, has adopted the new O o r e d o o b r a n d , c o n t i n u i n g t h e momentum of the g l o b a l b r a n d r o l l o u t . T h e transformation of the brand was announced at a ceremony at the c o m p a n y ’ s n e w K u w a i t C i t y headquarters by Eng. Abdulaziz Fakhroo, the best technology and customer General Manager and CEO, Ooredoo experience.Make data access

available for allover our leading mobile broadband networks will promotehuman growth, with initiatives across e-commerce a n d s o c i a l d e v e l o p m e n t enhancing people’s da i ly l i ves .Abdu laz iz Fakhroo , General Manager and CEO in Kuwait said: “We are very proud to become part of a community-focused global brand that has a strong sense of responsibility in Kuwait.Ooredoo’s operation in

towards the markets where our Kuwait is the latest to adopt the new customers live and work. In Kuwait, brand, joining those in Qatar, Algeria, we will be known not just by the the Maldives, Myanmar, and Tunisia. things we do, but how we do them and Following the global launch at the a unique customer experience that GSMA Mobile World Congress in w i l l d e l i v e r s t a n g i b l e February 2013, Ooredoo has results.Supporting the life-enhancing successfully rolled-out the new brand initiatives are Ooredoo in Kuwait’s across the Middle East, North Africa, 3G and 4G LTE networks, whose a n d S o u t h e a s t A s i a . T h e performance has been ranked as one transformation into Ooredoo has seen of the best in the world by Omnitele, these companies do far more than just thanks to a recent USD 400 million change their name each has launched network modernisation programme a new wave of services and initiatives with Huawei and Ericsson.In designed to promote human growth addition, as a community-based in their respective countries. For company, Ooredoo in Kuwait is Ooredoo in Kuwait, this will include supporting the Kuwait Blind the launch of a range of life-Association’s braille publisher Bayt enhancing consumer and business-Abdullah and will launch a sports t o - b u s i n e s s s e r v i c e s , arena with three indoor soccer fields.includingKuwait’s first e-commerce

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WATANIYA TELECOM BECOMES OOREDOOOoredoo to Launch Full Suite of Life-Enhancing Services in

Kuwait, Including Country’s First E-Commerce Site for Electronics

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: very comfortable with using apps, n the first event of its kind in the very active on social media and they MENA region, In the presence of have their fingers on the pulse of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin latest trends worldwide. When you

Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, add the region’s high internet, mobile Connec ME Education brought together the wor ld ’s top you th e m p o w e r m e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n s t o exchange out-of-the-box ideas that will help the region graduate to a smart new era of cultural a n d e d u c a t i o n a l deve lopment . Th i s historic event took place t o d a y a t 11 a m a t Rosewood Hotel, Abu and social media penetration rates, Dhabi.Mohammad Mahfouz Shadid: there is no reason why our youths CEO of Connec ME Education can’t take the lead globally by said:Over half of the MENA region’s learning smarter, faster and easier.” population is aged under 25 years, so With the youth empowered, we are by empowering youths we are looking at a bright and better actually uplifting the entire region. generation.Connec ME Education When you train a youth, you are aims to make the region’s youth to be developing an entire generation. globally competitive by providing These are not just the leaders of technology-driven solutions for tomorrow but the leaders of today, education and vocational training, in because we are seeing very young synergy with its international achievers changing the world in partners.In addition to esteemed business, technology, media, social guests from the UAE, the global activism, education and other educational and vocational leaders fields.Connec ME Education, who are attending from the UK, together with its business partners Sweden and France inc lude will empower youth in the MENA Learndirect: a leading provider of e-region for them to reach endless Training, e-Assessment and other possibilities in this challenging employability services; MOD’ART business around the globe. When we International: an elite institute that take care of the youth, we are looking prepares students for diverse careers t o a b r i g h t a n d b e t t e r in fashion; EnlightKS: which delivers future.Elaborating on the expected specialist consulting services to 650 benefits from this event, Ms. Mariam clients in over 25 countries; EuroTalk: Omran Al Hallami, Chief Operation with a 20-year reputation for Officer of Connec ME Education, developing language learning said: “We are bringing the very best software; and City & Guilds: a global organizations in the field because our leader in skills education since region must learn from the best to be 1878.Together, we are giving the the best. Our youths have the youth a chance on a better tomorrow. advantage of being highly tech-savvy, The youth is our future, our legacy.

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IN THE PRESENCE OF HH SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN NAHYAN BIN MUBARAK

AL NAHYANDistinguished experts from the UAE, UK, Sweden & France

discussed first-of-a-kind culture and education programs on 21 May at Abu Dhabi’s Rosewood Hotel

Connec ME Education brings the world’s youth empowerment gurus to pioneer the MENA region’s smartest youth program

PAYFORT CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION, RELEASES FIRST

ARAB WORLD ONLINE PAYMENT REPORTTo be released at the 2014 ArabNet Digital Summit, the report is an informative look into the changing trends of the region’s payments industry and the new payment options available to Arab customers

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqu Dubai UAE: confirms our well-established status iger Contracting Company, the and exceptional commitment to meet construction and building arm the various needs and aspirations of o f T i g e r G r o u p , h a s our customers and employees on all

strengthened its presence in the local levels at the same time, he added.Due and regional markets by scooping to the fact that the evaluation process

f o c u s e d o n t h e o v e r a l l satisfaction of customers and employees as a key element, the ce r t i f i ca tes re f lec t s our continued focus on improving our service, providing a better environment and building strong relationships with our s u p p l i e r s ” , A l Z o a ’ b i stressed.Thanks to its team’s great efforts and commitment to the best levels of performance,

three ISO certificates in four major Tiger Contracting is considered one of domains. The company has shown few private sector companies to be h igh leve l of exce l lence in honored with these certificates. In e n v i r o n m e n t a l m a n a g e m e n t , addition, the company employs the occupational health and safety system best international quality standards as well as quality management, which and focuses on active communication reflects its deep commitment towards with customers and employees.In a adopting the best international related context, Tiger Group has standards to achieve the highest levels recently launched its new website, of satisfaction among its customer and which hosts many new e-services. employees across all operations.We Now, the clients can enjoy many are so excited and proud of this services by accessing the newly achievement through receiving three l a u n c h e d w e b s i t e ISO certificates: ISO 9001:2008, ISO (www.tigergroup.net) to save their 1 4 0 0 1 : 2 0 0 4 , a n d O H S A S time and efforts. The company 18001:2007 by QCS Management Pvt completed this project in line with the Ltd, the international renowned smart initiative announced by e-institution in quality control Taha Al government.The website includes an Zoa’bi, Tiger Properties’ Chief easy and friendly-user online portal Operating Officer said.As a result, that can be use dby all segments of Tiger Contracting is now establishing clients. It also provides all necessary new standards in the industry and our information and e-services about the position has been reinforced in these Group, subsidiaries and its completed three new areas, he added.After a projects and other under-construction thorough auditing and evaluation buildings. In addition, the users can process which was performed by QCS easily connect with social networking o n T i g e r C o n t r a c t i n g , t h e w e b s i t e s . T i g e r C o n t r a c t i n g international organization found that completed several projects during the our occupational health and safety past three decades in Dubai, Sharjah systems, environmental management and Ajman with a total value and quality management are in line exceeding billions of dirhams. with the international requirements Currently, it is developing many other and standards. Accordingly, a projects and works hard to secure new decision was taken to be awarded with tenders. The company follows an these certificates”, he noted.Scooping ambitious policy to continue these three ISO certificates highlights construction process to maintain its the commitment of Tiger Contracting pos i t ion among the l ead ing t o w a r d s a d o p t i n g t h e b e s t construction companies in the local international practices in these market.domains in all aspects of work. It also

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TIGER CONTRACTING SCOOPS THREE ISO CERTIFICATES IN ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,

SAFETY AND MANAGEMENTThe Group launches its New Website to Provide New E-services for

its Clients

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: 450 stores, 85 restaurants and a range ational Real Estate Company of family-focused entertainment (NREC), one of the leading offerings.Nick Guy, Associate M E N A r e a l e s t a t e Director at RTKL commented: “The

developers, has announced the Reem Mall will feature a fresh take on appointment of RTKL as the design retail in Abu Dhabi. The concept consultants for The Reem Mall, Abu combines local and global influences Dhabi’s new retail, leisure, dining and to create a design that will serve as a entertainment destination. The c e n t e r p i e c e f o r t h e e n t i r e worldwide architecture, engineering, community.RTKL has extensive planning and creative services experience in the design of major organisation has begun offering its retail projects in the Gulf region. The expertise to NREC on its new retail firm’s portfolio includes Bahrain City venture in Abu Dhabi.Shane Centre, Kuwait’s 360 Mall and Mirdif Eldstrom, NREC’s Vice President City Centre. The company was named Development, said:RTKL brings a in the top 15 practices in the world in unique perspective to retail space the 2013 Design Intelligence design and we are very excited about Almanac of Architecture & Design its approach to The Reem Mall. The and Architectural Record magazine’s design will incorporate natural 2013 Top 150 Architecture Firms elements of the region and its history. survey.Established in Kuwait in 1973, We are looking forward to finalising NREC has grown into one of the and announcing the new concepts largest real estate companies in the shortly.The Reem Mall will become region with ventures across the one of Abu Dhabi’s new major retail, Middle East and North Africa. NREC leisure, dining and entertainment has assets and capital of US$ 1.8 destination, serving the new heart of Billion and manages 80 million the capital. It is critical that it is square feet of land. The organisation designed to world class standards and houses subsidiaries and entities across RTKL joins a group of outstanding a range of countries including the consultants that are working closely UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, together to ensure customers have the and Libya. The portfolio of projects perfect retail experience in years to completed or under development, come.The Reem Mall is expected to includes office space, mixed use launch in 2018, with construction centres, industrial parks, residential beginning by early 2015. The centre communities and super-regional will introduce some completely new malls. The Reem Mall will be one of brands to the Middle East and will the largest and most ambitious also contain some of the largest projects that NREC has undertaken hypermarket space in the region. An and more announcements on the investment of around US$1 billion Mall’s progress are to be made over will be put into The Reem Mall the coming period.project, which will include around

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RTKL APPOINTED AS DESIGN CONSULTANTS FOR THE REEM MALL


l Tayyar Travel Group received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), recognizing its commitment toward effective operations to achieve global standards in the promotion and

sale of air transport services.Recent expansions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are also worth mentioning, as the group has seen tremendous growth in services this year, which forms part of its horizontal and vertical expansion strategy. Today, the group has presence throughout the Kingdom, with more than 350 branches in the country , including 295 IATA accredited branches.Applauding this achievement, Dr. Nasser Al Tayyar,Deputy Chairman & President of Al Tayyar Travel Group said,This honor rewards the organization’s primary objective of ensuring professional and high quality services are provided to customers across all geographies and at all times

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AL TAYYAR TRAVEL GROUP ACCREDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT

ASSOCIATION 2014


ational Central Cooling C o m p a n y P J S C (“Tabreed”), the leading

Abu Dhabi-based district cooling utility infrastructure company, has continued its expansion in the GCC with the signing by its Qatari affiliate, “Qatar Cool”, of a contract for the construction of a fourth district cooling plant in the State of Qatar.Upon completion in 2016, the plant will provide cooling to residential and commercial towers in West Bay, one of Doha’s most prestigious developments. The plant

and has cemented its position as the is designed to deliver 40,000 tons of main supplier of energy-efficient, cooling, cutting down energy economical and environmentally-consumption by approximately 50% friendlier cooling solutions.Qatar compared to conventional cooling, Cool was founded in 2003 as a joint and thereby leading to a significant venture between Qatar’s United reduction in carbon dioxide Development Company and emissions.Jasim Husain Thabet, Tabreed, along with other Qatari Tabreed’s Chief Executive Officer, investors. The company currently said, “Qatar is a significant market operates three plants in Qatar for Tabreed as we look to continue to including the world’s largest district strengthen our regional footprint. cooling plant on The Pearl, with a For several years now, our affiliate, capacity to deliver 130,000 ton of Qatar Cool, has been leading the way cooling to all the developments on in Qatar’s district cooling market the Island.

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TABREED CONTINUES REGIONAL GROWTH AS QATARI AFFILIATE SIGNS

CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOURTH DISTRICT COOLING PLANT

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Axe in London’s main financial bu Dhabi Commercial Bank district.Colin Fraser, Executive Vice (ADCB) is pleased to President and Head of Wholesale announce the opening of its Banking at ADCB, explains why

first international representative London is the right move, “ADCB's office in London. The office, clients are increasingly operating in inaugurated in presence of Ala’a international markets. We find that Eraiqat, CEO of ADCB, Colin both large and small scale clients are Fraser, Head of Wholesale Banking, now, more than ever, present in Kevin Taylor, Head of Treasury and markets outside of the UAE. London

Nicho las Whi t f i e ld , Sen io r is one of the largest financial centres Consultant- ADCB UK Banking in the world and the opening of our Representative Office, will enable representative office in the city is in ADCB to better serve its growing line with our client-centric growth client roster at a global scale whilst strategy as we look to build a more taking advantage of growing global presence.Considering the financial links between the UAE and UAE's increasing international UK. influence, ADCB plans to open ADCB will use the office to advise additional representative offices in UAE customers on the international other strategic key markets over the markets as well as enhance its UK coming years, allowing the bank to business opportunities. Beginning capitalize on global economic trade o n 2 1 s t M a y, t h e L o n d o n and inves tment f lows f rom representative office will open its enterprises looking to the UAE doors for business at 30 St Mary's market for opportunities.

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ADCB OPENS FIRST INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

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Azad News UAE 1-7 June 2014, 3-Shaban 1435 Email:[email protected] Mob:00971 56 118 6007 Edition 48pg8

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: planning have witnessed the ohammed Bin Rashid emergence of leaders in various School of Government departments and agencies and (MBRSG) today hosted a resulted in the empowerment of

employees that makes for more efficient and effective o r g a n i z a t i o n s . S u c h significant achievements in governance have only been made possible by the measurable benchmarks that we have adopted all a l o n g . D u b a i ’ s achievements have been the result of leveraging local knowledge as well as expertise from around the world towards developing a model of governance. We

realize the importance of sharing and delegation of government officials transferring our successes with from Pakistan’s prestigious National governments of other countries., he Management College (NMC).The added.Dr Bassem Younis said: It was 21member delegation of public an honor to host the group of service professionals from NMC’s esteemed public sector professionals Senior Management Program visited from Pakistan. At Mohammed Bin the UAE as part of a three-day tour to Rashid School of Government we are acquire insights into best practices in passionate about effective public the public sector. On behalf of service delivery around the world, MBRSG, Dr. Bassem Younis, and are always happy to share our Director of Strategic Partnerships research and expertise across gave a speech in which he welcomed borders.Rai Ijaz Ali Zaigham, group the Pakistani officials while Aisha leader of the official delegation, Thani, Senior Government Relations said:The seminar and speech at Manager at MBRSG gave a MBRSG added tremendous value to presentation outlining the School’s our tour. The UAE public sector is activities. Ms. Thani gave an well respected in the region and the overview of MBRSG’s vision, experience of meeting and learning mission and activities highlighting the from some of the sector’s strongest key academic programs particularly influencers proved invaluable to the the Master in Public Administration m e m b e r s o f t h e and the latest Executive Education delegation.Mohammed Bin Rashid Courses.During the visit, Lieutenant School of Government is committed Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah of to promoting good governance in the Dubai Police gave a presentation UAE and the Arab world by outlining the Dubai Police business improving leadership skills in the model of excellence in performance field of public policy formulation. and sharing the best practices in The approach is based on four themes government performance, benefits of involving the preparation of applied benchmarking and the importance of research in the field of public policy knowledge transfer. Lieutenant and governance, providing academic Abdullah said: “Dubai government’s programs, executive education robust performance achievements are programs, and forums devoted to out there for everybody to see. cognitive researchers and decision-International best practices in makers.government and public sector

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: market and the unique nature of gold he latest World Gold Council as an asset class, rebalancing to Gold Demand Trends report, reflect demand.In value terms, gold which covers the period demand in Q1 2014 was US$45bn,

January-March 2014, shows a return down 21% compared to Q1 2013. The to the long-term quarterly average average gold price of US$1,293/oz demand trends established over the was down 21% on the average Q1 pas t 5 years . Fol lowing an 2013 price.exceptional year in 2013 Gold The key findings from the report are demand in Q1 2014 was 1,074 tonnes as follows:(t), almost unchanged compared to • Total global jewellery demand was the same period in 2013 - a clear 571t in the first quarter, a rise of 3% demonstration that the fundamentals on the same quarter last year, as o f t he go ld marke t r ema in consumers continued to be the robust.Global demand for jewellery, dominant drivers of the demand for the most significant component of gold.overall demand, totalled 571t in Q1 • Total investment demand was 282t, 2014, a 3% rise on the same period compared to 288t in the same quarter last year, representing the strongest the previous year. Demand for bars start to the year for jewellery since and coins fell 39% from the previous 2005. Most notably, there was a 10% year to 283t. However this coincided rise in demand for jewellery in China, with the first rise in the quarterly which became the largest global average gold price seen since Q4 market for gold demand in 2012, which encouraged private 2013.Central banks continued to be investors to wait for clearer signs strong buyers, purchasing 122t in the about the longer term path of the price quarter. While this represents a fall of of gold before deciding on their 6% compared to Q1 2013, it is the investment strategy.13th consecutive quarter in which • ETF outflows were just 0.2t, a central banks have been net fraction of the outflows seen in Q1 purchasers of gold and indicates their 2013.c o n t i n u e d c o m m i t m e n t t o • Q1 2014 saw central bank net diversifying their assets.Overall purchases again top 100t. This is the investment demand dipped slightly, 13th consecutive quarter in which to 282t in Q1 2014, compared with central banks have been net 288t in the same quarter last year. purchasers as they diversify their Demand for bars and coins was 283t assets. Central bank net purchases in the quarter, a fall of 39% on the were 122t in Q1 2014, 6% lower than same time last year. This coincided a year ago.with the first rise in the quarterly • Taken together, the figures average gold price seen since Q4 d e m o n s t r a t e t h a t t h e c o r e 2012. The fall was particularly fundamentals of the market remain in noticeable in India, where investment place following an exceptional 2013.in bars and coins dropped 54% to 45t. Gold demand and supply statistics for Fac to r s inc lud ing du ty and Q1 2014restrictions on gold imports coupled • Q1 gold demand of 1,074t was with restrictions on the free fractionally lower than the 1,077t movement of cash and other assets, seen in Q1 2013such as gold in the run up to the • ETF outflows slowed to just 0.2t. election, had the effect of dampening With demand for bars and coins down genuine purchases of gold totalling 283t, this means overall using cash. However in contrast, investment demand was 282t, a 2% outflows from gold-backed Exchange fall on Q1 2013Traded Funds (ETFs) slowed to just • Demand in the jewellery sector was 0.2t, compared to the more substantial up 3% to 571t. Jewellery demand in f a l l o f 1 7 7 t s e e n i n Q 1 China was up 10% to 203t, while 2013.Consumer demand of 853t was demand in India fell 9% to 146tunsurprisingly lower than the figures • Demand in the technology sector seen throughout much of 2013, when was 99t for the quarter, down 4% buyers took advantage of the lower compared to the previous yeargold price and drove consumer • Q1 2014 mine production was up demand to record levels. Q1 2014 6% on last year at 721t. Recycling fell data indicates a return to long term 13% resulting in total gold supply that average demand trends and is in line was 1% higher than a year ago at with the 5-year quarterly average of 1,048t850t.Marcus Grubb, Managing • Net central bank purchases totalled Director, Investment Strategy, at the 122t, 6% lower than a year ago, Wo r l d G o l d C o u n c i l , s a i d : making this the 13th consecutive “Following an exceptional year in quarter in which central banks have 2013, Quarter 1 2014 signals a return been net purchasers of goldto the long term average patterns of • Gold demand in value terms in Q1 demand, holding steady at 1,074 2014 was US$45bn, down 21% on tonnes. It is clear that the longer term last yearunderpinnings of the gold market – • The Q1 2014 average gold price was such as jewellery demand in Asia – US$1,293/oz, down 21% on the year remain firmly in place demonstrating beforethe continuing resilience of the gold

T By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: sales market. This has in turn he strong growth of the UAE encouraged some developers to return economy has also been to the sales market. Although limited mirrored at an emirate level in to a small number of instances,

Sharjah and this has boosted demand residential towers in locations in both the residential and commercial perceived to be prime, have been sold property markets in the emirate, entirely off-plan, with capital values according to international real estate hovering around the AED 400 psf consultancy Cluttons.The latest mark.Elsewhere in the emirate’s real Spring 2014 Residential Market estate landscape, the overarching Outlook reports released by Cluttons improvement in the UAE’s economic point to rising rents in neighbouring performance is also manifesting itself Dubai, an influx of residents from in the commercial market in the form

troubled parts of the region as well as of rising levels of occupier activity, renewed economic activity and job with Sharjah also clearly benefiting creation in Sharjah, which are making from the economic buoyancy, the emirate an attractive option for according to Cluttons Spring 2014 tenants.Average residential rents Sharjah Commercial Market Outlook climbed by 4.5% during the first report.Demand for office space quarter of 2014, leaving them 19% however remains centred on smaller

units in the region of 1,000 to 1,500 sqft. Despite the slight upturn in requirements, office rents have remained relatively flat. That said, prime areas of Al Majaz have seen a slip in rates and this has been predominately a result of greater supply and reduced demand from l a r g e r , i n t e r n a t i o n a l occupiers.Morgan added: “Some landlords with large shell and core space are moving quickly to capitalise on demand by carrying out partial fit outs in a bid to take advantage of market conditions and lease space as smaller units. Furthermore, where

higher than this time last year, further space is urgently required, we have building on a 3.4% increase in Q4 seen a few instances of residential-2013. Average rents in Al Qassimiya office conversions take place, with have seen the strongest gains over the previously abandoned residential past 12 months, with rents now schemes being transformed into standing 36% up on Q1 2013. Villas on office space.The supply pipeline is the other hand have registered a 13% expected to deliver mostly Grade B rise in rents in the first quarter, which space to market and this is driving compares to a 25% increase some occupiers to consider build-to-throughout 2013.According to Steve suit options, which will, to an extent, Morgan, Cluttons Middle East Chief allow them to mitigate issues such as Executive:The strong growth in villa sufficient parking, which remains a rates has been catalysed by rising major challenge in the centre of the demand for villa communities, city. It is however very encouraging to particularly along the Sharjah see the government making head way Airport/Maliha Road corridor. This is in this area.The government is being fuelled by a rising population, ploughing investment into the which in turn is being driven by the upg rad ing o f t r anspo r t a t i on emirate’s expanding aviation sector, a infrastructure across the city. In growing number of international addition, the announcement that the schools and the proximity to Sharjah newly formed Sharjah Roads and International Airport. Sharjah Transport Authority is undertaking International Airport, through the feasibility studies for new road brisk expansion of Air Arabia is networks, a tramway system and a starting to extend its sphere of metro system which could be linked influence on surrounding areas and is with Etihad Rail, further boosting the emerging as another budding UAE appeal of Sharjah as a more affordable aerotropolis, in much the same way alternative to Dubai and Abu that Al Maktoum International is Dhabi.According to data released by spurring development in areas south of Meed Projects, Sharjah is planning a Jebel Ali.Developers are also keen to $2.3 billion investment in transport capitalise on this strong demand and infrastructure projects over the next we are recording a substantial rise in five years. The report also states that the number of feasibility studies there has been a 300% increase in the requested for master planned number of new projects awarded in residential communities in this area. Sharjah in 2012 and 2013, with more Not only does the Maliha Road than 90% of the contracts for the corridor provide easy access into construct ion and real es ta te Dubai, but the mushrooming of these sectors.Morgan concluded:While a new lifestyle destinations will start to Metro network in Sharjah would put Sharjah’s residential offerings on bring about a radical transformation par with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, albeit in accessibility across the city, the 7% on a smaller scale.The report also rise announced in Sharjah’s budget reveals that the current political for 2014/15 is set to see almost 50% of instability across parts of the Middle the AED 15.4 billion budget allocated East has caused an influx of people to further development of the setting up home in Sharjah, due to economy. This will add further largely affordable rents and its rich impetus to the rising levels of real Islamic heritage. The report points to estate activity in both the residential these expatriates being flush with and commercial markets across ‘refugee capital’, which is finding its Sharjah.way into Sharjah’s off-plan residential


L Events exhibitions, the organizer of Piscine Middle E a s t e x h i b i t i o n h a s

confirmed the attendance of 2 800 visitors during the second edition of Piscine Middle East held in Abu Dhabi from the 22-24th of April. Most part of these visitors was

suppliers with local partners. Indeed, the show gathered many companies such as developers,

architects, developers and key buyers specialized in pool and spa industry. The event hosted visitors from 50 different countries. 88% of the

contractors and service providers in Equipment and pool accessories, involved in maintenance, filtration, visitors were from the UAE.Almost protection security, construction 100 brands and 31 companies from installation, outdoor living pool, around the world have gathered in Health and wellness of the pool Abu Dhabi for “Piscine Middle East, industry to meet the local which was held in colocation with demand.To serve the industry’s “CityScape Abu Dhabi 2014, the needs, Gl Events Exhibitions trade show was highly successful banded together professionals among Emiratis who came to from: United Arab Emirates, discover the standards and prices for Belgium, China, France, Germany, building pools in private villas and Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, South touristic resorts.According to Noémi Corea, Spain, United Kingdom and Petit, Piscine Middle East show United States.Exporting a B2B director, the swimming pool market trade show such as Piscine Global in the United Arab Emirates has into Piscine Middle East is a key increased approximately by 10 to focus of Group development in 15% yearly due to the booming of support of its strategy related to an UAE real estate market in addition to international expansion. This the improvement of citizens’ living exhibition is considered as the standards.For his part, Mr. Steve leading exhibition for swimming Stigers, Senior International Sales pool and spa equipment and Manager at Hot Spring, said that the infrastructure in the region, said exhibition was well attended and that Noemi Petit, the show director.For they received many inquiries the first time in the Middle East, GL regarding prices and designs. Stigers Events also introduced the winners expects growth of the market by 15% of The pool Vision award for 2014, over the coming three to five years in organized in partnership with the United Arab Emirates and the ArchiEurop Group.Swimming Middle East in general.The last pool projects have been selected couple years have been an exercise in from many countries around the optimism for the pool and spa world and judged from technical industry. Gl Events exhibition took and aesthetic standpoints, water the advantage to launch the second treatment, coverings, accessories, edition of Piscine Middle East in Abu spas.Dhabi to connect international

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GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS: THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ON THE WAY TO BECOME

THE HUB FOR THE POOL & SPA IN THE MIDDLE EAST

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: UAEAF said: "We are pleased to ational Central Cooling extend our agreement with Tabreed, C o m p a n y P J S C who have been a strategic partner to (‘Tabreed’), the leading the UAE Armed Forces for more

than a decade. We are excited to continue working with Tabreed to acquire reliable and energy-efficient district cooling services to support our commitment to greater sustainability, enabling us to make significant reductions in our energy consumption and thereby lower our carbon footprint.Jasim Husain Thabet, Tabreed’s CEO, added: “It is a source of great pride for us to renew our long-standing partnership with the UAE Armed Forces, a key supporter of Tabreed since the company’s inception 15 years ago. This long-term collaboration is a clear endorsement of the energy, environmental and economic

Abu Dhabi-based district cooling benefits of Tabreed’s district cooling utility infrastructure company, today services.Tabreed’s first district announced the renewal of its master cooling plant was commissioned by services agreement (MSA) with the the UAEAF in 1998 to service their United Arab Emirates Armed Forces facilities in Abu Dhabi.Through a (UAEAF). The new contract is combination of developing reliable valued at AED 6 billion.Under the and advanced district cooling new agreement, which builds upon technology and timely delivery of the MSA signed between the two projects, Tabreed has become a entities in 2000, Tabreed will crucial pillar of economic growth in continue to supply the UAEAF’ the UAE and the region. The existing and prospective facilities company delivers long term value with district cooling services for the for its stakeholders and customers next 20 years. Additionally, new through disciplined growth as it projects are currently under focuses on meeting regional demand discussion between Tabreed and the for district cooling.UAEAF.A spokesperson for the

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UAE ARMED FORCES AND TABREED SIGN NEW MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT

VALUED AT AED 6 BILLION

PAKISTAN SOCIAL CENTRE SHARJAH OFFICE BEARERS CALLED ON AMBASSADOR

OF PAKISTAN TO UAE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: t o t h e # N a m e T D M D i n o he 155 million-year-old competi t ion highlighted the female dinosaur exhibit that emotional connect that our new has earned tremendous exhibit makes with our visitors.

appreciation from visitors all over Today, ‘DubaiDino’ is undisputedly the world at T h e D u b a i Mall has been n a m e d ‘DubaiDino.The name was chosen from thousands of entries for the ? #?NameTDM D i n o ? competi t ion held on social m e d i a platforms and a c r o s s educa t iona l institutions, s i n c e t h e one of the most visited tourist exhibit was unveiled in March this attractions in the mall and the year. Nearly 300 entries were city.Sporting the new identity, the received every day. ‘DubaiDino’ 155-million year old dinosaur fossil emerged as the clear favourite will now also feature a bilingual s u r p a s s i n g o t h e r n a m e s logo and illustration. Visitors will suggested.Johara Al Bayedh from soon be able to take home souvenirs Saudi Arabia, who was the first to from their visit to the magnificent recommend the name, received the exhibit with a range of branded prize to visit ‘Jurassic Park’ in products to be showcased near the Universal Studios, Orlando, US, exhibit shortly.The ‘DubaiDino’ with her family for a five-day, six- exhibit is open to public daily at the night excursion, inclusive of flights, Grand Atrium of The Dubai Mall. At accommodation and tickets to the 24.4 metres long and 7.6 metres attraction. Her entry was shortlisted high, ‘DubaiDino,’ a Diplotocus using a state-of-the-art IT system Longus dinosaur fossil, is set apart that identified the date and time of by its long tail sweeping behind and the post. The name was chosen by a an equally slender long neck rising panel of experts in line with set eerily high as if bracing for c o r p o r a t e a n d c u l t u r a l battle.With nearly 90 percent of its guidelines.Ms. Natalie Bogdanova, bones being original, the fossil is S e n i o r D i r e c t o r , B u s i n e s s rated high in scientific integrity and Development & Operations, Emaar is an unmatched specimen in terms Malls Group, said: “‘DubaiDino’ of quality in any museum or private was chosen for its simplicity and collections. Visitors can learn more clarity, in addition to highlighting about the Late Jurassic Period the location of this unique exhibit, dinosaur from a dedicated team on-thus adding to the civic pride of the site.city. The enthusiastic participation

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155 MILLION YEAR-OLD DINOSAUR EXHIBIT IN THE DUBAI MALL IS NAMED

‘DUBAIiDINO’•Name chosen following a social media competition that recorded

thousands of entries

“SHARJAH RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE MARKETS BENEFITTING TREMENDOUSLY FROM EMIRATE’S EXPANDING ECONOMY”,

SAYS CLUTTONS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: totally different but, funnily enough, I wiss Art Gate UAE presents think I can express the same feeling DUBAI WINNER at Swiss that I want people to feel when they To w e r, a s e r i e s o f a r t look at my work.As for his methods

exhibitions in the Swiss Tower JLT and materials used, Paddy continues,

“I’m fairly wide ranging. For my Dubai. Dubai Winner shows abstract drawings use Siberian compressed Irish landscape paintings and Dubai charcoal for the larger work, and water Winners of the Dubai World Cup by colour pencils or polychromous or acclaimed Irish artist, Paddy Lennon. simply pencil for my smaller sketches. The art exhibition runs until Sunday, Also, oil on canvas for some of my 10 August 2014. This exhibition paintings or something developed shows tribute to the year of the horse myself which is a mixed media starting January 31, 2014 which is the involving charcoal, board, turpentines Lunar New Year according to Chinese and oil paint. This method I developed zodiac. Paddy Lennon was born in through trial and error and it can be Inchicore, Ireland, in 1955. Paddy’s difficult to pull off, as such, I don’t use main artistic technique is drawing. He it too often.Working in isolation in his explains, “I feel that drawing has studio his preferred medium is now oil everything that is most important in on fabriano or linen. Oil is malleable art. It is much harder work than and versatile and he says that oil “has a painting but is deeper and richer. direct link to all the great art of the There is nowhere to hide in a drawing; past, the possibilities with oil paint are it’s all lain open to the world. Due to limitless and when working there the fact that I can’t source-card large always seems to be new discoveries to enough to draw full life-sized horses, I be made, new roads to travel, new concentrate on the upper part of their avenues to explore, it’s this openness bodies, mainly the head and in which I think oil paint has an neck.Regarding how Paddy started advantage over other media. He no painting and painting horses in longer does any preparatory sketches particular, he continues, I have always as he feels that it robbed the painting of tried to convey a certain feeling some of its life and that the very act of through my work, be it painting or painting, the creation of a story drawing. When I lived in the West of peculiar to that particular painting is a I r e l a n d , t h e l a n d s c a p e w a s thing of that moment only it carries its overwhelming which had a strong own dynamic and I don’t want to effect on my work. My studio is in the dilute this by imposing previous equestrian yard so I don’t have far to design or ideas.go for the source of my work. It’s

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DUBAI WINNER IRISH ARTIST PADDY LENNON AT SWISS TOWER JLT DUBAI

Q1 2014 GOLD DEMAND SHOWS CORE FUNDAMENTALS REMAIN ROBUST

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: the brand with the Four Rings h e A u d i G r o u p i s delivered 1,575,480 automobiles of systematically continuing the Audi brand – an increase of 8.3 along its path of global growth. percent (2012: 1,455,123). The Audi

In the year to date, the company has Group increased its revenue to already delivered more than 560,000 €49,880 million (2012: €48,771 automobiles to its customers. In order million). Despite negative exchange-to satisfy demand for the cars with the rate effects, this represents growth of Four Rings, Audi is operating with 2.3 percent. Operating profit of special shifts. This year alone, the €5,030 million was slightly lower than premium brand intends to launch 17 in the previous year (2012: €5,365 new models and derivatives on the million). Despite rising development market. At the same time, the expenditure for new products and Ingolstadt-based company is pressing technologies as well as intensive ahead with the biggest investment advance expendi ture for the program in its history: By 2018, expansion of the international approximately €22 billion is to flow production network, the company into the development of new models achieved an operating return on sales and technologies and the expansion of of 10.1 percent (2012: 11.0 i n t e r n a t i o n a l m a n u f a c t u r i n g percent).Trevor Hill of Audi Middle structures. Despite the high levels of East also commented on the advance expenditure, the Audi Group performance in the region saying: aims to achieve an operating return on “We’ve seen a strong growth in the sales within its strategic target automotive sector here in the Middle corridor of eight to ten percent. This East and in 2013, Audi Middle East

year alone, the company intends to had a record year with sales of over recruit 2,000 new experts and 750 10,600 and a 16.3% growth, which apprentices in Germany.At the 125th was a phenomenal achievement, Annual General Meeting of AUDI especially in the premium sector. We AG, the company today informed its anticipate further growth in 2014 to shareholders about all the key metrics over 12,000 cars.At the Annual of the past financial year and the General Meeting, the Audi Board of strong performance of the brand with Management thanked al l the the Four Rings. In his speech at the employees for their great commitment headquarters in Ingolstadt, Rupert and innovative skills. For the past Stadler, Chairman of the Board of financial year, AUDI AG will arrange M a n a g e m e n t o f A U D I A G , for the employees to participate in the emphasized the strategic goal of the company’s success. The employees at automobile manufacturer until 2020: the sites in Germany will therefore “We are tackling our tasks with a receive an average profit-sharing highly motivated team, with the clear bonus of €6,900. In addition, the ambition to be the number one.The company will continue to recruit in current delivery numbers are evidence 2014. “Audi’s international growth of the company’s success. In the first path will create new jobs also in f o u r m o n t h s o f t h i s y e a r , Germany,” pointed out Thomas Sigi, approximately 561,900 customers Member of the Board of Management decided to buy an Audi (2013: for Human Resources. More than 502,989). This represents an increase 2,000 additional experts are to work of 11.7 percent. Since January, Audi above all in the competence areas of has made progress over the prior-year l i g h t w e i g h t c o n s t r u c t i o n , period not only with the Q3 compact connectivity and electric mobility, SUV and the new A3 family, but also and will help with the development of with full-sized automobiles such as new plants. Furthermore, 750 young the A6, A7, Q7 and A8. The brand with people wi l l commence thei r the Four Rings intends to launch a occupational training at the sites in total of 17 new models and derivatives I n g o l s t a d t a n d N e c k a r s u l m . on the market in 2014, and thus to Production is also running at full continue its growth in all regions of speed: At the two sites in Germany, the world. Audi CEO Stadler the employees will work 74 special explained to more than 600 shifts from January until June, in order shareholders and guests at the Annual to satisfy demand for models of the General Meeting: “We are starting the Audi brand.In the Middle East, Audi second stage of our model offensive are also committed to investing in t h i s y e a r. ” T h e a u t o m o b i l e people. Since launching in 2005 with manufacturer is therefore stepping up only 17 people in the UAE, the team the pace of investment.In order to has now grown to over 100 staff with a continue its “Vorsprung durch network of dealers that covers the Te c h n i k , ” A u d i w i l l i n v e s t UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, approximately €22 billion in new Lebanon, Bahrain, Jordan and models and technologies and in the Kuwait.The Audi Group intends to expansion of its international grow in all regions of the world in manufacturing structures by 2018. 2014. The brand with the Four Rings The company has set aside 70 percent anticipates a slight increase in revenue of the biggest investment program in to more than €50 billion. The its history for the expansion and systematic expansion of international modernization of its model range and manufacturing structures, increasing its technology and innovation advance expenditure for new models portfolio. “Despite intensive advance and technologies especially to comply expenditure for the future of our with increasingly strict CO2 company, we intend to achieve an regulations worldwide will at first operating return on sales within our have a negative impact on earnings strategic target corridor of eight to ten this year. At the same time, the growth percent,” stated Axel Strotbek, in unit sales and the continuous Member of the Board of Management improvements in productivity and for Finance and Organization, at the processes that have already been Annual General Meeting. With this initiated will provide positive impetus robust level of profitability, Audi is for the development of operating also creating the basis for further profit. In total, the Ingolstadt growth in the coming years.Audi company expects to achieve an already performed well with sound operating return on sales within its key figures in the past financial year, strategic target corridor of eight to ten despite the challenging market percent.environment in Europe. Worldwide,

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AUDI CEO STADLER AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: “CLEAR AMBITION TO TAKE

FIRST PLACE”•Board of Management Chairman Rupert Stadler: “Starting the

second phase of our model offensive this year” •CFO Axel Strotbek: “An operating return on sales in the target corridor of eight to ten percent in 2014, despite intensive advance

expenditure” •More than 2,000 new experts to support Audi’s innovation course

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eteran hotelier, Erik Huyer, has joined the Corp Amman Hotel as General Manager,

responsible for building on the success of its first year in the Jordanian capital where the hotel has gained a reputation for quality service at competitive rates.An Australian national and Dutch by heritage, Erik began his career in hospitality with Hilton in Australia as the chain’s first management trainee, later spending 10 years working at its hotels in Sydney and Melbourne before moving on to the Regent in Auckland, New Zealand.After spending several years in Asia and Australia working for both global experience.Few hoteliers can boast chain of hotels and independent such a comprehensive pedigree that properties, Erik moved to the Middle covers three major global markets the East when he was head hunted by the Middle East, Asia and Australasia Gulf Hotel Bahrain and then including strong experience in the InterContinental in Egypt and Saudi GCC,he said.It is heartening to see Arabia.For the past seven years, he the economic progress in Jordan has been General Manager of the where International Monetary Fund prestigious Hotel Al Khozama in is forecasting first signs of growth Riyadh, a Rosewood Hotel , after the Arab Spring. The Corp responsible for operations at the hotel Amman Hotel has reported a good and executive apartments as well as a first year since its launch. And with sports centre, retail and office its reins in Erik’s capable hands there complex.According to Laurent is considerable potential for A.Voivenel, CEO, HMH Hospitality consolidation and growth as Amman Management Holdings, which expands its tourism infrastructure operates the Corp Amman Hotel, Erik and reaches into new corporate, is a great addition to the team given events and leisure markets.his extensive regional and global

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