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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui envy, and where people who Dubai UAE: once enter will live forever

h e 1 3 t h a n n u a l and never per ish.The Ramadan Fo rum vastness of ‘Jannah’ is such Thosted an insightful that to compare it with the

l e c t u r e i n E n g l i s h , world we now inhabit is like presented by prominent dipping your finger in the Islamic speaker Wajdi ocean. The water on your Akkari, who enthralled the fingertip is the world we live aud ience on Sunday in, while ‘Jannah’ is the evening with an elaborate l i m i t l e s s o c e a n t h a t depiction of the Islamic stretches out there, Akkari concept ion of eternal said.Before the lecture ‘Paradise’. He offered an commenced, 9-year-old

incisive, thought-provoking Omar Mohammed Shawki, a n a l y s i s o n t h e an Egyptian national, gave a worthlessness of acts of sermon in Arabic as part of worship that are devoid of a the ‘Preacher of the Nation’ spiritual underpinning or competition organized as l a c k a s u f f i c i e n t part of the Ramadan unders tand ing o f the Forum.The evening also purpose of worship.A well- saw two ‘Ramadan Forum known speaker on Islamic Umrah’ packages, two subjects, Jeddah-based Samsung S5 smartphones Akkari presented a talk on and two iPad Air tablets the topic, ‘The Permanent being given away in a raffle Abode’, at Zabeel Hall at the draw. Participants can Dubai World Trade Centre increase their chances of (DWTC).We often get winning by registering on consumed in the act of t h e f o r u m w e b s i t e : worship, to the point where www.almultaqa.ae, via the we forget the purpose of iOS and Android apps or at worship. An act of worship is the venue itself.The final essent ial ly a spir i tual lecture of this year ’s journey towards ‘Jannah’; it Ramadan Forum will be must not be allowed to hosted in Arabic tonight by become a perfunctory or Sheikh Omar Abdul Kafi on mechanical exercise devoid ‘ C h e m i s t r y o f of meaning or purpose. For, Happiness.The 13th annual every time you pray, every R a m a d a n F o r u m i s time you fast, every time you o r g a n i z e d b y t h e mention Allah - truthfully and Department of Tourism and from your heart - you are Commerce Marke t i ng effectively taking a step (DTCM) and is being held towards eternal ‘Paradise’,” under the patronage of H.H. Akkari said during the S h e i k h A h m e d b i n course of his lecture.He Mohammed bin Rashid Al continued,When was the Maktoum, Chairman of the last time you looked forward Mohammed bin Rashid Al to seeing Allah on the Day of Maktoum Foundation. The Judgment? Today most of 12-day forum will run until us are preoccupied with July 14, 2014 at the Dubai worldly pursuits, and are World Trade Centre, offering constantly influenced by the an enhanced and bigger glamor and the distractions agenda of activities and around us. It is time we re- events this year including prioritized our life; we must educat ional programs, reset our objectives and training workshops and make this Ramadan the more.beginning of our journey More details about the towards Allah. Remember, Forum can be found on the those who fail to adhere to links listed below:observe the obligatory Website: www.almultaqa.ae d u t i e s o f ‘ S u n n a h ’ , F a c e b o o k : technically relinquish their http://www.facebook.com/alright to enter ‘Paradise’.” multaqa.ae During his hour-long lecture, T w i t t e r : Akkari gave a fascinating http://twitter.com/multaqaraaccount of ‘Jannah’ or madani ‘Paradise’ as represented in I n s t a g r a m : t h e N o b l e Q u r ’ a n , http://instagram.com/almultemphasiz ing how the aqaalramadani eternal Home is a place Residents can connect with devoid of hard feelings such t h e o r g a n i z e r s o n as resentment or anger or WhatsApp: 0502136555

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

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company in Asia w i th reg iona l headquarters in UAE, hosted an Iftar dinner at The P a l a c e Downtown Dubai hotel on July 20, 2014 for clients a n d i n d u s t r y p a r t n e r s t o ce lebrate the responsibility programme H o l y M o n t h o f with Rashid Paediatric Ramadan.Welcoming the Centre in Dubai as part of

guests, Khaled Diab, its global ‘Touching a Billion Regional General Manager Hearts’ campaign.In the ( M E N A ) f o r Q N E T, MENA region, UAE serves said:QNET values long- a s t h e r e g i o n a l

lasting relationships with headquarters for QNET our business partners, and and the region contributes our clients as well as with to around 40% percent of our network leaders and QNET’s global sales. I n d e p e n d e n t QNET also has a logistics Representatives (IRs) who hub in Mussafah in Abu h a v e c o l l e c t i v e l y Dhabi from where more contributed a lot to the than 10,000 products are growth and success of the shipped every month to direct selling business. We more than 20 countries in

also would like to take this the MENA region.QNET opportunity to thank our has been offering unique business partners and n e t w o r k m a r k e t i n g members of the press for business opportunities to their presence and their approximately two million continued support. It is with entrepreneurs in the Middle pleasure to break the fast East and North Africa with all of you here tonight.” (MENA) region. It has been QNET con t inues the in operation for more than tradition of hosting Iftars to 15 years and with a solid connect and strengthen the reputation amongst the spiritual bonds with valued world’s leading direct clients, colleagues, family, selling companies.f r i e n d s , m e d i a a n d

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REDISCOVER THE MEANING AND PURPOSE OF WORSHIP, FAMOUS

PREACHER TELLS MUSLIMS AT THE RAMADAN FORUM LECTURE

Jeddah-based speaker Wajdi Akkari urges Muslims to make this Ramadan the beginning of their spiritual journey

towards ‘Paradise’

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oral Beach Resort S h a r j a h i s undergoing an AED

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the design and will radically property and will take up to improve the quality of the 16 weeks to complete. facilities. A major highlight Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO, will be restoration of the H M H - H o s p i t a l i t y hotel's lobby that will be Management Holdings said, completely reconfigured The Coral Beach Resort and redesigned".Coral Sharjah is a fantastic Beach Resort Sharjah will p r o p e r t y a n d h a s remain open throughout the e s t a b l i s h e d a s o l i d refurbishment and will reputation of being one of continue to operate on a the finest and most popular reduced scale. Work kicked resorts in the city. The off about three weeks back investment was necessary and is progressing well. The as the hotel was beginning revamp will not impact the to look tired. With the operation. Laurent assured, completion of this project, All care is being taken to we will be in a stronger make sure there will be no position than ever to step up i n c o n v e n i e n c e o r to the challenge against disturbance to our guests some of the city's upcoming during the upgrade. We competition and attract new don't want to disrupt the business while retaining our e x p e r i e n c e f o r t h e loyal accounts".The hotel is customers who booked with going through a complete us du r i ng t h i s t ime . overhaul with the revamp of Therefore, during the period guestrooms, bathrooms, only four floors will be corridors, lobby, hotel operational".The Coral entrance, banquet halls, Beach Resort Sharjah swimming pool, kids club, features 156 spacious tennis court, landscape, r o o m s , m a n y w i t h main kitchen, stores, etc. panoramic sea-view. A Laurent stated, "It is not a major attraction is the wide question of putting band repertoire of dining options aids by simply replacing the with menus to cater to every mat t resses , chang ing taste. The resort is located carpets or applying a fresh on one of the emirate’s most coat of pain. The idea is to stunning beaches and preserve the resort's spirit features a range of leisure while upgrading full range of activities for all ages, front and back-of-the house including the Rimal Club, facilities and equipment to state-of-the-art f i tness i m p r o v e t h e g u e s t centre, children’s pool, experience. We are looking indoor p lay room and at an exciting new design complimentary Kid’s Club as with more contemporary well as tennis (By Clark colour palette that will Francis Tennis Academy), refresh and revitalize the badminton, volleyball and guest rooms and public two outdoor swimming areas. Technology and pools.productivity are central to

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QNET HOSTS AN IFTAR DINNER


or over 40 years, Omo and Comfort have been helping

families to ‘share an extra dose of love’ and for the

D i r e c t o r F o o d s , Refreshments & Home

fifth year, the brands are rolling out their annual Ramadan communi ty campaign across UAE in partnership with Emirates Red Crescent and other local charities.Share A Care Unilever Gulf.Since Touch O f Love t h i s i ts launch, The Red Ramadan” with Omo and Crescent works to promote Comfort is a clothes the spirit of unity and donation campaign across c o m p a s s i o n a m o n g UAE that encourages the community members, and people of the region to thanks to the support of donate clothes to those Omo and Comfort, for the l e s s f o r t u n a t e t h a n fifth year in a row, we are themselves during the Holy collaborating together to Month of Ramadan. Omo assist those families who and Comfort donation are in need during the Holy booths are being installed month of Ramadan. This i n f o u r m a l l s i n year, we look forward to an collaboration with Emirates increased number of Red Crescent and local d o n a t i o n s a n d w e charities who will distribute encourage the public to the apparel collected to participate in this charitable refugee camps around the drive,” said Mr. Mohammad r e g i o n . U n i l e v e r i s Abdullah Alhaj Al Zarouni, delighted to continue its General Manager of the long-standing community Dubai branch of the UAE event; encouraging the Red Crescent. Share A people of the region to Touch O f Love t h i s share a touch of love this Ramadan” will be running Ramadan with Omo and across the following malls:Comfort. The success of Mirdiff City Centre, Dubai this campaign year on year 2nd - 15th July, 2014has been incredible and Mall of the Emirates, Dubai with the increased scale of 2nd – 22nd July, 2014activity; tripling the size of Deira City Centre, Dubai the initial activation taking it 2nd – 22nd July, 2014to 28 additional days of Lamcy Plaza, Dubai 2nd – collections in addition to a 22nd July, 2014dedicated number for Community members can collecting clothes from also call the dedicated people’s homes, we look mobile number +97155 forward to even more 3838 434 to have a donations being received representative pick up the this year as part of the apparel from their homes Ramadan charitable acts.” across the emirate. Waqas Javed, Marketing

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AND SUCCESS YEAR ON YEAR

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d packages, two Samsung Siddiqui Dubai UAE: S5 smartphones and two

he f i rst Bengal i iPad Air tablets were given lecture, which was away in a raffle draw. organized as part of Participants can increase

the 13th edition of the Ramadan Forum on July 8, left several B e n g a l i - s p e a k i n g attendees of all ages a n d n a t i o n a l i t i e s inspired at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Presented by S h e i k h M o t i U r -Rahman, a well-known preacher of Islam from India, the lecture drew

their chances of winning by the audience’s attention to registering on the forum the ‘Founda t ions o f w e b s i t e : Ramadan’ as its theme. www.almultaqa.ae, via the Apart from the inspirational iOS and Android apps or at line-up of lectures, which the venue itself. The 13th are being held each day of annual Ramadan Forum is the 12-day forum, the ‘Be a o r g a n i z e d b y t h e Preacher Zone’ is another Department of Tourism popular highlight of the and Commerce Marketing extensive agenda of this (DTCM) and is being held year’s program. At the under the patronage of zone, free gift-bags of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin educational materials are Mohammed bin Rashid Al being distributed to the Maktoum, Chairman of the aud ience. The bags Mohammed bin Rashid Al contain a CD and a book Maktoum Foundation. The describing the noble 12-day forum will run until t each ings o f I s l am, July 14, 2014 at the Dubai metaphors about the Wor ld Trade Cent re scientific miracles that fall (DWTC), offer ing an in l ine w i th Is lamic enhanced and bigger doctrines, and personal agenda of activities and accounts of several non-events this year including M u s l i m s w h o h a v e educational programs, adopted Islam as a religion training workshops and of their choice. As part of more. the Ramadan Forum, two

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THE FIRST BENGALI LECTURE LEAVES AUDIENCE INSPIRED AT THE 13TH EDITION OF THE RAMADAN FORUMAlong with the insightful lectures,

visitors of all ages and nationalities are making the most of the ‘Be a

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audience

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:h i s h i d d e n culinary gem in Sharjah serves

Pan-Asian food from Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan and Singapore at affordable prices. Sizzling Wok is a s m a l l , c o z y restaurant, boasting an eclectic menu with all-time favourites such as Dim Sum, Sizzling Lobster, Drums of Heaven and Thai Green Curry. Sizzling Wok is located on the mezzanine floor of Citymax Hotels Sharjah, Al Wahda Street. Free parking is available. For more information please contact 050 640 6377 or visit www.facebook.com/SizzlingWokUAE

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SIZZLING WOK RESTAURANT OPENS IN SHARJAH

NEW Pan-Asian restaurant in Citymax Hotels Sharjah

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fter a rewarding year o f i ndus t ry and Ac o n s u m e r

recognition and accolades, with two prestigious awards bestowed on the UAE’s original home grown mid market hotel brand - World Travel Awards 2013 – Middle East’s Leading favourites, but with some Budget Hotel Brand and exciting new additions to MENA Travel Award 2013 enjoy whilst watching your Best Price Value Hotel, favourite sports on the big Citymax Hotels will be screens. Still at Citymax taking the opportunity Hotels Al Barsha, Maxx during the summer to do a Music Bar & Grill will enjoy little more than apply a coat the addition of a dining area

where guests will be able to enjoy dishes from the newly created menu whilst rocking to the latest beat from the resident band.Meanwhile, at Citymax Hotels Sharjah, the new Sizzling Wok is now open and serving a varied menu of favourites inspired by the original Sizzling Wok menu at Citymax Hotels Bur Dubai. Bringing delicious pan-Asian cuisine to the heart of Sharjah is Chef of paint.Having introduced Tapan Gomes and his team; 100% sustainable Lavazza open for lunch and dinner Tierra coffee to the newly daily from 01 August designed espresso bar in 2014.The preferred choice Citymax Hotels Al Barsha among travellers for its during summer 2013, the premium service, intelligent successful design and design and convenient concept will now be rolled locations at affordable out in Citymax Hotels Bur prices, Citymax Hotels is Dubai, giving the coffee also well known for great corner in the hotel’s lobby a

new bright fresh look. Opening to guests in Sep tember, Lavazza-trained baristas will be on hand to serve fresh Lavazza Tierra coffee for dine-in or take-out 24 hours daily. Room delivery will also be offered.At Citymax Hotels Al Barsha, The Huddle Sports Bar will be enjoying a soft makeover to increase the number of dining tables. value meals in home-grown The menu will also be branded restaurants now refreshed, keeping old even better.

SUMMER OF RENOVATIONS FOR CITYMAX HOTELS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Coordinator at the Majid Al Dubai UAE: F u t t a i m C h a r i t y

he comprehensive Foundat ion , sa id ,The line-up of activities campaign is organized into Tand events held as three phases. In the first

part of the 13th edition of the phase, children can use Ramadan Forum at the their creative skills to color Dubai World Trade Centre ‘Nasheet’ on templates that (DWTC) is offering a o f f e r h e a l t h - r e l a t e d complete family experience messages about healthy for both the residents and eating and the importance visitors of Dubai. While the of physical activity through parents are making the fun ways. In the second most of the inspirational phase, we distribute fruits,

lectures, the children are with the object ive of teaming up with their new teaching them about the friends to enjoy a series of benefits of these basic fun games and educational nutritional foods. Finally, in activities in the Children’s the third stage, we target Hall. From face painting, obese children and their drawing and coloring to an parents , record the i r array of interactive games weights and finally educate a n d r e c r e a t i o n a l them about their Body Mass opportunities, the hall is Index.The 13th annual bustling with activity as kids R a m a d a n F o r u m i s participate in a variety of o r g a n i z e d b y t h e cons t ruc t i ve lea rn ing Department of Tourism and p rograms, under the Commerce Marke t ing supervision of a trained (DTCM) and is being held female crew. Also hosted in under the patronage of H.H. the Children’s Hall, the S h e i k h A h m e d b i n ‘Smart’ campaign is aimed Mohammed bin Rashid Al at raising awareness on Maktoum, Chairman of the children’s health especially Mohammed bin Rashid Al dur ing the month o f Maktoum Foundation. The Ramadan. Sponsored by 12-day forum will run until the Majid Al Futtaim Charity July 14, 2014 at the Dubai Foundation, the campaign Wo r l d Tr a d e C e n t r e offers a unique learning (DWTC) , o f fe r ing an experience for children of all enhanced and bigger ages, designed around an agenda of activities and e d u c a t i o n a l f o r m a t , events this year including featur ing the popular educational programs, character ‘Nasheet’. Nadia training workshops and G h e n i a , H e a l t h c a r e more.

AN EDUCATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

HIGHLIGHTS THE AGENDA OF THE 13TH EDITION OF THE RAMADAN FORUM

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui vouchers Dubai UAE: worth AED

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by Dubai Festivals and w o n o n R e t a i l E s t a b l i s h m e n t each of the ( D F R E ) a n d D u b a i three days Shopping Malls Group o f E i d . (DSMG) drew to a close A d d i n g after four weeks of great further joy, running across the “Eid in

organizing events that e x c i t e m e n t a n d a n Dubai” celebrations and our significantly enrich our entertainment for families additional raffle will also be p o p u l a r s u m m e r c o m m u n i t i e s a n d held on July 26th with five underscore our deep-rooted other winners walking away values. In keeping with this with prizes worth AED philosophy. The next phase 25,000.Mr. Saeed Al Falasi, of our campaign aims to Director, Strategic Alliances elevate the festive spirit Division at Dubai Festivals d u r i n g t h e s e a s o n ’ s and Retail Establishment celebrations. The DSMG (DFRE), an agency of the raffle is an excellent way to Department of Tourism and r e w a r d s h o p p e r s f o r Commerce Marketing, said: patronizing the mall and the “When it comes to shopping, summer sales. With the Dubai has clearly taken the festival period coming up we leadership role in the region anticipate more visitors in terms of offering not just a participating and wish them wide array of merchandise,

and children from June 1st the best of luck.Just as the b a r g a i n s , d e a l s a n d e x t r a v a g a n z a , D u b a i to 28th.The month-long city’s population represent discounts from the world’s Summer Surprises. We promotion saw hundreds of p e o p l e f r o m v a r i o u s best brands but also in expect our residents and visitors and shoppers in nationalities and diverse fulfilling its goal of offering visitors to take advantage of Dubai lured by the raffle m e m o r a b l e this exciting promotion, as offerings. With the last 2 m u l t i p l e they continue to explore a w e e k s o f R a m a d a n experiences to the shopping environment that approaching and the city shopper such as offers numerous choices gearing up for Eid Al Fitr t h i s m e g a and experiences.The final celebrations, DFRE and promotion. Our leg of the campaign, ‘Dubai DSMG have announced the l o n g - s t a n d i n g S u m m e r S u r p r i s e s ’ , second phase of the DSMG partnership with between August 2nd to campaign, ‘Eid in Dubai’ DSMG reflects our September 5th will see a few a n d D u b a i S u m m e r commitment to lucky shoppers winning 6 Surprises (DSS) spread support Dubai’s BMW Luxury cars and AED across the months of July to retail sector, which 500,000/- in shopping September. The promotion continues to play a v o u c h e r s . T h e m a l l s is a part of the ‘Summer is pivotal role in p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e cultural backgrounds, the Dubai’ campaign by Dubai helping Dubai maintain its campaign this year include malls have joined hands to F e s t i v a l s a n d R e t a i l position as one of the best Al Ain Centre, Al Barsha help enrich the celebrations Establishment (DFRE), an year-round shopping and Mall, Al Bustan Centre, Al in Dubai and ensure a agency of the Department of family tourism destinations Ghurair Centre, Al Manal hugely successful festival Tourism and Commerce in the world. DFRE has been Centre, Al Mulla Plaza, for its visitors. The upcoming Marketing (DTCM). This at the forefront of organising Arabian Centre, Bin Sougat raffle draw, ‘Eid in Dubai’ raffle promotion offers the most innovative and Centre, BurJuman Centre, offers shoppers a chance to shoppers the opportunity to successful raffle-linked Century Mall, City Walk, win prizes worth 2 million in win prizes worth a whopping shopping promotions that Dubai Outlet Mall, Ethihad cash and gift vouchers. AED 4 Million. Mr. Majid Al attract a large number of Mall, Ibn Batuta Mall, Following the previous Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai visitors to Dubai, even Karama Centre, Lamcy format for participation, Shopping Malls Group, during the summer. Over the Plaza, Madina Mall, Mazaya shoppers will be able to avail commented: "This year the past few years, the summer Shopping Centre, Oasis the raffle coupons upon first phase of the campaign promotion has grown in C e n t r e , P a l m S t r i p spending AED 200 at any of has seen a sharp increase in p o p u l a r i t y , o f f e r i n g Shopping Mall, Reef Mall, the participating malls the number of visitors and rewarding experiences for Sunset Mall, The Beach, across the Ramadan and sales at our participating shoppers and fur ther Times Square Centre, Twin Eid season. Scheduled to malls. Year after year, our boosting business during Tower, WAFI. begin from July 15th to the promotions keep getting this period. The success of For further information, log last three days of Eid, the bigger and better. As part of the first phase of this year’s o n t o promotion will see one lucky our social responsibility summer promotion augurs www.dubaimallsgroup.comshopper win AED 500,000 DSMG is committed to well for the second phase and five other shopping

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui distr ibution/monitoring Dubai UAE: features can also be used

ata centres remain to keep critical servers as an integral part of well as network and Dmany industr ies' t e l e c o m e q u i p m e n t

success stories in today’s running seamlessly and digitally on-demand world. c o n t i n u o u s l y . P o w e r Not only do they help Backup Requirements – organisations reduce IT Calculate the total power i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d consumption of all of the operational costs, they also equipment to be installed add business value to in the data centre by companies by ensuring that referring to the devices’ mission critical data is datasheets. This will give protected and accessible you an idea of the ideal 24/7.In the Middle East and UPS for your data centre in Africa, IT infrastructure the event of a power glitch. spending – comprising Ensure, however, that the s t o r a g e , s e r v e r a n d UPS has at least 20% extra enterpr ise network ing power to accommodate a equipment – is expected to growing data centre’s reach $3.5 billion in 2014, future capacity needs. largely driven by data centre Redundancy or Fail-Safe modernisation efforts and Mechanism There is a n e w d a t a c e n t r e need for redundancy for construction by local and purposes of backing up international companies, power, particularly in the according to Gartner. In case of mission-critical order to run a data centre servers which must not efficiently and maximise its shut down. In larger data full potential, an effective centre environments, infrastructure management however, cooling might policy and ecosystem must a l s o n e e d t o h a v e be put in place. For redundant systems for companies seeking to set up heat-sensitive servers. their own data centre or Scalability When planning ex is t ing data centres a data centre, always allow looking to evaluate their for future growth. This operations, a few guidelines involves flexible allocation must be considered.Each for power backups, cooling data centre has its own systems and fai lover technical requirements and h o s t i n g . P o w e r contacting a reliable ICT Distribution– Determine service provider to analyse how many power outlets the scope of the data are required per server centre’s needs would be a rack and install the PDU good first step. It is also most suitable for the crucial to assess the application. Ensure that infrastructure that will be the PDU is manageable installed in the data centre. and accessible remotely. Make a detailed list of the More advanced PDUs can equipment and technology shut down per port and if that will be acquired and you know which server is cross reference that against connected to which port, a those of the ICT service remote shutdown can be provider. The following performed and rebooted concerns must also be off-site. For multi-user data considered when designing c e n t r e s , t h e m o s t a data centre:Cool ing advanced PDUs can Requirements – This will m o n i t o r p o w e r largely depend on the consumption per port and equipment supplied for the billing is determined by the data centre. To determine power consumption of this, check the BTU Ratings specific ports. Multiple (heat emission) on the Servers – Using a KVM datasheet of each piece of (Keyboard Video Mouse) equipment as this will switch will allow data provide the capacity of centre managers to control cooling needed in the data multiple servers with a centre. A small facility, for single console, minimising example, may require a clutter on server racks. contained cooling system or Most of the latest KVM a wall mounted cooling unit, switches have built-in KVM d e p e n d i n g o n t h e over IP technology which dimensions of the data allows for secure, remote centre or the amount of access to servers from cooling required. When a outside the data centre. contained cooling system is Not all data centres are built, blanking panels can created equally, which is assist with the blocking of why it is important for data the air, whether it is cold or centre managers to assess hot. Other options may their facilities’ unique include in-row cooling units, r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d which provide localised, c a p a b i l i t i e s s o t h a t more focused cooling for the efficiency and reliability rows of server cabinets that can be guaranteed at all f i l l t h e d a t a c e n t r e . times. Additionally, premium rack Venkatapathi Boyalla is enc losures, advanced Technical Manager with cooling, cable management Tripp Lite.a n d p o w e r


asio Middle East FZE presents the Celegant yet tough

MTGS 1000D1A - the Metal Twisted G-SHOCK, a chronograph that combines both the elegant lines of a luxury timepiece with the renowned toughness of the G-SHOCK line. The MTGS line represents the ultimate refinement of Casio’s acclaimed G-SHOCK line, which will now be available across the brand’s points of sale in the GCC.The Metal activities tailored to these Tw i s t e d G - S h o c k i s countries by promptly designed to cater to the supplying products and tastes of the adventure services suited to local enthusiast, who desires tastes and lifestyles, the refinement combined with c o m p a n y i n t e n d s t o the hardy ruggedness of popularize Casio products the G-SHOCK line. The and expand its business in MT-G collection uses the the region.Technical Specshighest s tandards of M u l t i - B a n d A t o m i c engineering and rigorous Timekeeping (US, UK, testing at its design centre Germany, Japan, China) in Japan to ensure that Receives time calibration every piece remains true to radio signals which keep the original G-SHOCK the displayed time accurate c o n c e p t , w h i l s t a Auto receive function (up to combination of the finest 6 times per day/up to 5 materials and opulent times per day for China) styling’s deliver the ultimate Manual receive function i n a t i m e p i e c e . T h e Signal: US WWVB, UK stainless steel covering of MSF, Germany DCF77, the MT-G employs G- Japan JJY40/JJY60, China SHOCK's advanced Core BPC< Frequency: US G u a r d S t r u c t u r e o f 6 0 k H z , U K 6 0 k H z , stainless steel, resin and Germany 77.5kHz, Japan a lpha ge l to ensure 40/60kHz, BPC 68.5kHzmechan ica l in tegr i t y, Tough Solar Power Triple G coupled with an LED- R e s i s t a n t ( S h o c k infused Tough Movement R e s i s t a n t , V i b r a t i o n for ongoing precision. Resistant, Centri fugal Mu l t i -Band 6 a tomic Force Resistant) Smart t imekeep ing ensures Access Electronic Crown accuracy through radio- w / Q u i c k - l o c k To u g h c o n t r o l l e d t i m e / d a t e Movement Auto hand home upda tes f rom g loba l position correction 200M transmitting stations, along Water Resistant Neo-brite with Triple G Resist for Luminous Hands.Dual shock, gravitational drop Time.Selectable 29 times and centr i fugal force zones (29 cities + UTC), resistance. The MT-G is the city code display, daylight epitome of modern wrist sav ing on /o f f , home c o u t u r e . T h e M T G S city/world time swapping) 1000D1A comes with a Beeper Alarm:1/20 second stainless steel case and an chronograph,Measuring elegant black face dial. capacity: 1:59'59.95" We are pleased to present Measuring modes: Elapsed the MTGS to our patrons in time, split time Other: Auto-the Middle East, who are star.tCountdown Timer known for their love of Measuring unit: 1 second adventure and the finer Countdown range: 120 things in life,” said Tsuneo minutes.Countdown start Nagai, MD of Casio Middle time setting range: 1 to 120 East. “The MTGS presents m i n u t e s ( 1 - m i n u t e an irresistible combination increments)Ful l Auto-o f h i g h - e n d l u x u r y C a l e n d a r ( p r e -combined with the inherent programmed until the year toughness of the G- 2099) Day & Date Display SHOCK range specifically 12/24 Hour Formats designed for the adventurer Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds by our workshops in per month (with no signal Japan,he added.Casio c a l i b r a t i o n ) S t o r a g e Middle East is the regional B a t t e r y : S o l a r s u b s i d i a r y o f C a s i o Rechargeable Battery C o m p u t e r C o . L t d . , Power Saving Function overseeing sales and Low Battery Alert .Approx. marketing activities across Battery Life: 5 months on the GCC. Casio has been full charge (without further supplying products to exposure to light)Core countries in the Middle East Gaurd Structure w/Alpha through sales agents since Gel®Sapphire Crystal the mid-1970s. Beginning w/Anti-Glare coatingin October 2013, Casio Forged Stainless Steel Middle East has been CasebackLayered Panel working in tandem with Composite Band (Solid sales agents in each of the Stainless Steel & Fine countries and carrying out Resin)One-touch, 3-fold sa les and market ing Buckle.Module: 5369

CASIO COMBINES ELEGANT LUXURY WITH LEGENDARY TOUGHNESS IN THE

NEW MTGS LINE OF WATCHESLatest refinement on renowned G-

SHOCK series to be available across GCC

DFRE AND DSMG ANNOUNCE THE SECOND PHASE OF MEGA PROMOTIONFOR ‘EID IN DUBAI’ AND DUBAI SUMMER SURPRISES 2014, OFFERING UP TO AED 4

MILLION IN PRIZES• First phase of the “Summer is Dubai” promotion comes to a close with malls

recording a significant growth in visitor numbers and sales • Second phase of the campaign will kick off on July 15th and run across ‘Eid in

Dubai’ celebrations and ‘Dubai Summer Surprises’• Prizes worth AED 4 MILLION in Cash and Shopping Vouchers to be won

TRIPP LITE: GUIDE TO INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT OF A DATA CENTRE

Data centres are at the heart of the Middle East’s $3.5-billion IT

infrastructure spending


emale golfer Mrs. Edianti Asrawardi showed the Fother sex how to play golf

on Monday 7th July as she posted a winning total of 2up against the course playing the Bogey style format. Asrawardi ‘s 9 hole scorecard included a par at the tricky par 3 8th hole along with steady bogeys at the 1st, 4th & 5th holes all for individual hole wins. She was delighted to win both the Division 2 prize and also pick up the overall commemorative trophy for her efforts, she also claimed back the household bragging rights after husband Saifulnizam Saion won a Coral Beach Resorts event just last month.Over in Division 1 for the lower handicap golfers it was regular Sharjah player and Emirates Golf Federation member Mr Gavin Reed who continues to impress during these midweek shorter formats, Reed managed to par 7 out of his 9 holes for a score of 1up against the course.Both golfers pick up a Pro Shop voucher along with a culinary treat courtesy of sponsors Coral Beach Resorts Sharjah.

EDIANTI CLAIMS HER 1ST CORAL BEACH RESORT SHARJAH WIN


o h a m m e d A l H a b t o o r , MManaging Director

of the Dubai National I n s u r a n c e a n d Reinsurance PSC (DNIR) today announced the promotion of Ramez Abou Zaid to General Manager from Deputy GM of Dubai National & Reinsurance PSC (DNIR) effective

Deputy General Manager immediately.Mohammed Al and Vice President, Legal & Habtoor said, “I am pleased Administration. He takes to announce that the board over from Morten Holm.Al of directors approved the Habtoor added, “The UAE promotion of Ramez Abou has the largest insurance Zaid. He has been with the market in the GCC, and it is company for 18 years and e x p e c t e d t o g r o w we are confident that his significantly this year vast experience and track following reforms which record will help Dubai were recently put in place. National Insurance & DNIR is one of the pioneers Reinsurance in its future in the insurance sector, and growth plans, and at a time we want it to continue to be when the insurance and a market leader. I am reinsurance market in confident that Abou Zaid Dubai is flourishing.Abou can help us achieve our Zaid has been with DNIR goals. I wish him the best of since 1996, holding several luck in his new role.key position including

RAMEZ ABOU ZAID PROMOTED TO GENERAL MANAGER OF DUBAI

NATIONAL & REINSURANCE PSC (DNIR)

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SHEIKHA LUBNA INAUGURATES RAMADAN NIGHT MARKET AT DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE

Dubai’s only night market during Ramadan is back for 11nights of shopping and entertainment. 5 unique pavilions, exceptional gift items, exclusive deals and

unique shopping ambianceShoppers Paradise offering great “Deals & Special Offers” with exciting “Raffle

Draws and Daily Prizes”

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui place to head to and pick up Dubai UAE: some of the best deals from

he popular and much o v e r 3 5 0 o u t l e t s awaited Ramadan showcasing home-grown Night Market is back and international brands

for 11 nights of shopping with product categories and enter ta inment at ranging from clothing, Za’abeel Hall, Dubai World fash ion, accessor ies , Trade Centre with an easy cosmetics, health & beauty access and free parking p r o d u c t s , j e w e l l e r y, near the hall. The event was perfumes, leather products, formally inaugurated by Her healthcare, electronics, Excellency Sheikha Lubna t o y s & c h i l d c a r e , Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, educational products, gift Minister of Development items, Eid gifts, souvenirs, a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l c o l l e c t i b l e s , a r t , Cooperation, UAE in the automobiles, handwriting presence of shoppers, analysis, a variety of senior executives from seasonal & festive food and end-consumers”.Park your through the Raffle Draw by DWTC, management of many more exciting items. kids and shop till you s i m p l y v i s i t i n g t h e Sumansa Exhibitions – the In addition to the tempting literally drop with night Ramadan Night Market.organisers of the event and o f f e r s f r o m t h e market’s very own “Kids Facebook Competition:esteemed guests from the retailers.Sunil Jaiswal, Play Area” fully equipped to Visitors can also Look out media f raterni ty. The CEO Sumansa Exhibitions, handle the naughtiest of for the Chery E5 CAR at the shopping fiesta will be on organisers of Ramadan your little ones, from face Ramadan Night Market, until July 27th from 8:00 Night Market said, “We painting, sand art, bouncy take a picture with the car p.m. till 2:00 a.m. every day have created many new castles, mascots, life size and upload it on the with a free entry for all. activities and attractions at cartoon characters, clowns, Ramadan Night Market Expecting a footfall of about this year’s market with great balloon twisting, Make your Facebook page through the 75,000 -100,000 visitors deals and offers from own Pizza & Cupcake competition tab, get the over 11 days, the annual par t ic ipat ing reta i lers Decor” counter, "Prince & Maximum number of likes event aims to bring together coupled with fun, food, Princess Dress-up" Kids to WIN it.retailers from across the excitement and surprises. Fashion show, Arts & Crafts Spot the Mystery Man and world under one umbrella We are bigger, better and area, Soft Play area and WIN Exc i t i ng P r i zes providing visitors a great m o r e e n t e r t a i n i n g much much more, the daily......choice .There is something m a r k e t p l a c e w i t h poss ib i l i t ies a re jus t E X P E R I E N C E T H E for everyone across 5 matchless family bonding e n d l e s s . Ta k e y o u r EXCITEMENT! Buy special e x q u i s i t e P a v i l i o n s opportunities. Many have p h o t o g r a p h w i t h EID gifts for your loved ones dedicated to Fashion, been eagerly waiting for the Superman, Batman & at this shopper’s paradise Health & Beauty, Jewellery, market to begin and we aim Cartoon Characters” booth, and enjoy the fiesta:Food and k ids a rea to provide visitors great Live Kids Movie Theatre, • What: Ramadan Night alongside a Grand Arabic ambience, extraordinary Mascots are some of the Marketthemed Majlis all specially shopping experience and things you can look forward • W h e r e :

to.Some of the leading Za’abeelHall,Dubai World exhibitors to be seen at the Trade Centreevent include Al Habtoor • When: 17th to 27th July Motors, Emirates NBD, 2014Armaf Luxury French • Timing: From 8:00 p.m. – F r a g n a n c e s / S t e r l i n g 2:00 a.m. dailyP a r f u m s , A r w a h , • Entry: Free entry for all Crazydeals.ae, Golden • FREE Parking for all Apple, Al Islami, Kemos visitors near ZA’ABEEL Retail,Mox It,du, Etisalat, HALLLifestyle Fine Jewelry, N. • “Offers at the Show” G o p a l d a s D i a m o n d Booklet: Get your exclusive Jewellers, Sona Bazar LLC, copy of this specially T i a F a s h i o n s L L C , created booklet to know Bellissimo General Trading what BEST DEALS are on LLC,Hamasat Accessories, offer by each of the retailer, A n e e q F a s h i o n s , it contains details of all Yallamomos, Bikanerwala, outlets at the market, price Pizza Express, Cha Cha range of all products, Chai, Gelato Divino, Mr. offers/discounts being Wok, Chatori Gali, Lipton, offered by each one. With d e s i g n e d t o o f f e r a loads of fun.The market will Belhasa Driving Center, over 350 outlets at the show complete family package be a buzzing place and the Emirates Driving Institute, this booklet helps you a n d f u n n i g h t o u t only one to fulfill the needs Gold’s Gym International single out the best deals entertainment.At Ramadan of the entire family. It will be etc. among others.The and revisit the show!Night Market people can your one stop destination event is sponsored by Al Sumansa Exhibitions - enjoy a true festival-like f o r f e s t i v e f u n a n d Hab too r Mo to r s and + 9 7 1 4 3 8 8 5 1 9 1 , atmosphere as you shop. shopping”.On the opening E m i r a t e s N B D ( C o - www.ramadannightmarket.The indoor shopping fair will o f t he marke t , Am i t Platinum Sponsors), Armaf comhave stalls featuring a wide Vardhan, Group Sales and L u x u r y F r e n c h Facebook:https://www.facevariety of items, so you will Marketing Director, Sterling F r a g n a n c e s / S t e r l i n g book.com/RamadanNightfind everything from cute Parfums said, “Ramadan Parfums (Gold Sponsor), Marketcurios for your home to Night market is a shopping Arwah, Crazydeals.ae, Twitter:https://twitter.com/Rclothes to electronics on extravaganza visited by all Golden Apple, Al Islami, amadanNightMktsale and everything with kinds of consumers- young, Kemos Retail and Mox It Instagram:http://instagram.great ambience alongside old, men and women; (Silver Sponsors). com/ramadannightmarketan extraordinary shopping making it a perfect platform WIN WIN WIN!!!Visitors a n d f a m i l y b o n d i n g to showcase our diverse can WIN 2 Mitsubishi Cars opportunity. It is the ideal brands and interact with our

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B y Q a d e e r A h m a d available - Roast topside Siddiqui Dubai UAE: of beef & giant Yorkshire

onday - Steak and pudding, Roast loin of Wine (order any Pork, baked apple sauce & steak from the stuffing.

menu and receive a ***COMING SOON ***complimentary half bottle The Great British fish & o f r e d o r w h i t e chip shop takeaway menu wine)Tuesday Film Night, W h i l s t w e a r e s t i l l this week its 'Dr No’ and it celebrating RAMADAN starts at 8pm No charge 2014.Full a la carte menu Wednesday Posh Pub served all day every day. Grub Chicken or Scampi Outside areas will be and Chips 99AED starts closed during fasting 5pm 11pm.Friday Evening hours.2 for 1 on all a la brunch from 8pm to 12pm. carte main courses from Includes sharing starter 1 2 p m 5 p m S u n d a y platters, a la carte mains Thursday.Non-alcoholic and dessert p lat ters brunch every Friday from 350AED.Friday Great 12pm - 4pm with changing British Curry Night 99AED weekly Mocktail 230AED8pm- Close .Saturday & Opening times are the Sunday Classic British same, however we also roast dinners AED110 serve alcohol after8pm Al l the c lassics are daily

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REFORM SOCIAL AND GRILL THIS WEEK...

Just a little reminder of what’s happening at Reform Social & Grill

this week:

RAMADAN FORUM TO HOST TWO INSPIRATIONAL LECTURES IN ENGLISH

Dr. Zakir Naik and Wajdi Akkari to present English lectures on “If the Label Shows Your Intent, Wear It”

and “The Permanent Abode” on July 10th and July 13th respectively at

DWTC

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

he 13th edition of the Ramadan Forum is set to host two

lectures in English, which will be presented by Dr. Zakir Naik tomorrow (July 10th, 2014) and by Wajdi Akkari on July 13that the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The h igh ly popular Indian speaker Dr. Zakir Naik will present a lecture on ‘If the Label Shows Your Intent, Wear It’

opportunity to enjoy a free and Wajdi Akkari will be unique Iftar experience presenting the second with a program that is English lecture on ‘The designed to introduce the Permanent Abode’ on July spirit of the blessed month 13th. Dr. Zakir Naik is a of Ramadan to visitors. To popular Islamic speaker be held at the Dubai World f rom Mumbai , India. Trade Centre (DWTC), the A l t h o u g h h e o w n s a p rog ram inc ludes a medical degree from the presentation followed by a University of Mumbai, it is traditional Iftar and dinner. as an orator in Islam and Individuals, families and Comparative Religions corporate groups keen on t h a t h e r e c e i v e d attending the program can recognition from around regis ter through the the world. Dr. Naik is also a Ramadan Forum website: popular figure on various www.multaqa.ae The 13th Satellite and International annual Ramadan Forum is TV channels where he o r g a n i z e d b y t h e answers questions about Department of Tourism Islam using the Qur’an and and Commerce Marketing authentic Hadith. His (DTCM) and is being held scope of knowledge under the patronage of extends not only to the H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin B i b l e a n d t h e O l d Mohammed bin Rashid Al Testament, but also the Maktoum, Chairman of the Hindu holy books like the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mahabharata and the Maktoum Foundation. The Bhagwat Gita. Wajdi 12-day forum will run until Akkar i was bo rn in July 14, 2014 at the Dubai Lebanon but is currently Wor ld Trade Cent re based in Jeddah in the (DWTC), offer ing an Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enhanced and bigger (KSA). Having studied in agenda of activities and the United States at the events this year including age of 18, Wajdi’s life educational programs, experiences saw him join a training workshops and Buddhist and a rap group more. in the country in his early More details about the years, before he moved to Forum can be found on the the KSA. Wajdi embarked links listed below:on his Islamic journey after F a c e b o o k : meeting his mentor at Al http://www.facebook.com/M a d i n a h I s l a m i c almultaqa.ae University in KSA who T w i t t e r : t a u g h t h i m t h e http://twitter.com/multaqarfundamentals of Islam. amadani T h e r e a f t e r , W a j d i I n s t a g r a m : continued to learn other http://instagram.com/almuIslamic doctrines such as ltaqaalramadani Aqeedah, Fiqh and other Residents can connect Islamic sciences.During with the organizers on the Ramadan Forum, non-WhatsApp: 0502136555M u s l i m s h a v e t h e

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IT’S CHOCOLATE ALL ROUNDAT PASCAL TEPPERON BASTILLE DAY

A gift box for every customer

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:at in or order out at Pascal Tepper on Monday July 14, and you will also get a little gift box of the Master

Chef’s favourite hand-made chocolates to mark Bastille Day, a day of celebration for his native homeland, dating back to 1 8 8 0 , a n d s o m e s a y before.Open during June from 7am to 9pm, call on 04 454 2408 or pop online to order at www.pascaltepperfrenchbakery.com.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a n d A c q u i s i t i o n s Dubai UAE: Regulations. Al Arifi also

adwa Investment, a managed the application l e a d i n g S a u d i review process for IPOs, investment firm with rights issues, and sukuk

headquarters in Riyadh, offering.Abdulaziz holds a today announced the B.S. Business Management appointment of Abdulaziz Al from Babson College in Arifi as Chief Financial Massachusetts and an MBA Officer. The appointment is from Stanford Graduate part of the firm’s continued S c h o o l o f e x p a n s i o n a n d Business.Commenting on reinforcement of its senior the appointment, Tariq Al management team tasked Sudairy, Managing Director with leading the firm’s new a n d C E O o f J a d w a b u s i n e s s Investment said:We are strategy.Leveraging over a de l igh ted to we lcome decade of experience in the Abdulaziz on board. His financial services industry, appointment is part of Jadwa Abdulaziz Al Arifi joins Jadwa Investment’s ongoing efforts from Bahri, The National to strengthen our executive Shipping Company of the m a n a g e m e n t t e a m . Kingdom, where he has Abdulaziz is a strong leader been Treasurer in which he and has demonstrated the has been supervising the kind of superior business company’s investments, and financial acumen that managing liquidity and m a k e s h i m u n i q u e l y financing. Al Arifi played an qualified to lead our finance instrumental role in Bahri’s team. We are certain that our a c q u i s i t i o n o f Ve l a . team will benefit from the A b d u l a z i z a l s o h a s skills he has built as we look extensive capital market to continue to execute our experience as he was a business strategy.For his founding member of the part, Al-Arifi said:I am happy C o r p o r a t e F i n a n c e to be part of Jadwa’s Department at the Capital management team. Jadwa Market Authority (CMA) has a talented qualified team since its inception in 2004. with extensive experience During his time at the CMA, which is evident through the Abdulaziz participated in the performance of Jadwa Saud i cap i t a l ma rke t Investment’s portfolio in both d e v e l o p m e n t t h r o u g h asset management and formulation of regulatory private equity. I look forward framework and issuance of to work closely with the team several regulations such as to achieve further growth the Listing Rules and Merger and success in the future.

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JADWA INVESTMENT APPOINTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


ommercial Bank of Dubai announced the appointment of Mr

Alain Renaud as its General Manager - Corporate, Commercial & Investment Banking as a part of its expansion strategy.The new appointment, which is part of t h e o r g a n i s a t i o n a l r e s t r u c t u r i n g a n d realignment of the bank, particular HSBC, Paribas aims to set the stage for and Credit Suisse First CBD’s ambitious future Boston.The new key CBD growth plans. Mr Renaud, executive has a strong track who brings 23 years of record of advising clients on g l oba l expe r i ence i n strategic transactions in corporate and investment global markets, particularly banking, will help CBD in in the Middle East where he further strengthening its successfully advised key strong position in the c l i e n t s o n l a n d m a r k market.Commenting on his transactions. Mr Renaud appointment, Mr Peter has been a regular advisor Baltussen, the Bank’s CEO to some of the largest said: "We are delighted to companies in the Gulf.CBD welcome Mr Renaud at the expects that Mr Renaud’s bank and wish him every experience will allow its success in his new role.With Corporate Banking and his extensive experience in C o m m e r c i a l B a n k i n g corporate banking, we are divisions, both of which will confident that Mr Renaud now be under him, to will add significant value to continue and accelerate CBD and will represent an their growth in terms of important addition to our product expertise, client management team and will coverage, client service, contribute to our efforts to revenue addi t ion and achieve the bank's strategic p r o f i t a b i l i t y , s a i d M r o b j e c t i v e s , s a i d Baltussen.Mr Renaud will Baltussen.The restructuring also help the UAE clients of is aimed at providing the C B D d e v e l o p a n d necessary focus and client s t r e n g t h e n t h e i r centricity to ensure that we international presence and remain as competitive as a s s i s t f o r e i g n m u l t i -possible in our chosen nationals in expanding their market segments,he added. presence in the UAE,said Mr Prior to joining CBD, Mr Baltussen, adding that his Renaud had held several considerable international key positions with a number experience will help CBD of international financial capture a larger share of the institutions in New York, cross-border flows.London, Paris and Dubai, in

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COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR

CORPORATE, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING


ompass Financial Solutions, a leading Cprovider of Wealth

Management S Solutions in the region, joined the spirit of giving in the holy month of Ramadan by hosting an Iftar for children with special Compass . K ids f rom t w i s t i n g w e r e a l s o Services Solution a unique n e e d s f r o m S e n s e s Senses, a center for o r g a n i z e d f o r t h e positioning in the industry, Residential and Day Care children with special needs entertainment of the kids. especially amongst its Center. The Iftar event took and seve re l ea rn i ng C o m m e n t i n g o n t h e clients and principals.place on 21July, 2014 at the disabilities, joined the Iftar occasion, Mr. Rakesh Conrad Dubai, hotel on celebration along with Rachwan i , Manag ing Sheikh Zayed Road where Compass team, business Pa r t ne r o f Compass the kids were joined by the associates and its premier Financial Solution said, management, employees clientele. Fun activities like “ W e , a t C o m p a s s

incorporate the spirit of giving back to the society in our core values. The smiles on the faces of these kids as they enjoy the fun activity; is priceless.Today, we are hoping to raise some funds with the support of our team -, our clients and principals to help these kids and the Senses Residential and D a y C a r e e v e n further.Compass shares a special relationship with its cl ients and principals b e c a u s e o f t h e i r p e r s o n a l i z e d a n d empa the t i c approach towards each cl ient ’s r e q u i r e m e n t . A l l t h i s , combined with companies core values of giving it back to the society, g ives

and premier clients of face-painting and balloon C o m p a s s F i n a n c i a l

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h o u s a n d s o f Keralites in Dubai Tgathered at the

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on July 9th to attend the Malayalam lecture on ‘Patience: The K e y t o P a r a d i s e ’ , presented by Sheikh Hussain Salafi. During his

recovery. Many of them lecture, Sheikh Hussain

also asked us to pray for focused on the power of patience and highlighted that preaching and writing about patience is easy, but the difficult part is to practice it. The road to heaven is paved with suffering and difficulty; only those who have mastered the virtues of tolerance and sacrifice may gain entrance to heaven, Sheikh Hussain

them and we request our explained.He also advised

fellow residents to keep the audience on performing

them in their prayers during Salaah five times a day,

Ramadan and beyond,” observing fasting during

said Sheikh Adnan Al t h e h o l y m o n t h o f

Khatib. Ramadan, in addition to

Preacher of the Nation committing themselves for

C o m p e t i t i o n : A t t h e a pilgrimage to Hajj at least

‘Preacher of the Nation’ once in their lifetime and

competition, Ibrahim Fahim offering Zakah to those in

Che Bhandari presented a need. He encouraged the

audience to love the sermon in Arabic titled, A l m i g h t y m o r e t h a n ‘Sins of the Tongue’. anything else and to not let Upcoming Lecture by Mufti anything distract them on of Masjid Al Haram:An their journeys. inspirational lecture in Urdu

on ‘Islam and Moderation’ will be held on July 11 t h a t t h e Dubai Wor ld Trade Centre ( D W T C ) . S h e i k h D r . W a s i u l l a h A b b a s a n d Sheikh Zafar Ul-H a s a n w i l l Health of the Fasting

present the lecture, which Awareness Campaign As is expected to draw in a part of the ‘Health of the h u g e U r d u - s p e a k i n g F a s t i n g ’ a w a r e n e s s a u d i e n c e l i v i n g i n campaign, Dr. Mohamed Dubai.Sheikh Dr. Wasilluah Arshad Khan from Prime Abbas is an eminent Hospital, Dubai, presented scholar and lecturer based an insightful session on in the Kingdom of Saudi “Bone and Joint Pains”. He A r a b i a ( K S A ) , w i t h focused on the lifestyles of ancestral roots in Uttar patients suffering from P r a d e s h , I n d i a . t h e s e i s s u e s a n d Considered to be amongst prescribed treatments such the top contemporary as regular medication and scholars, Sheikh Dr. weight loss to reduce the Wasilluah has lectured and intensity of the aches. participated in several Visiting the Sick:Visiting the conferences held in the UK, Sick’ is another key India and Jordan. He has initiative organized by the also served as a consultant Ramadan Forum, which to the Director General of aims to boost the morale of the Affairs of the Grand the patients, particularly Mosque in Makkah and the those recouping in the Prophet’s Mosque in Al hospital over an extended Madinah. Fluent in both period. Further, these visits Arabic and Urdu, he serve as psychotherapy for conducts daily sessions at many, enhancing the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah efficacy of their clinical where he is also a mufti and treatments. As part of this holds a Ph.D. degree in initiative, Sheikh Adnan Al Islamic Studies. He has Khatib and Sheikh Alaa also authored and edited Qadi visited numerous numerous books on the p a t i e n t s a t D u b a i subject.Born in 1956, Hospital.While interacting Sheikh Zafar Ul-Hasan with the patients at the hails from a religious family h o s p i t a l , w e w e r e in Uttar Pradesh, India. successful in bringing S h e i k h Z a f a r w a s about a smile on their faces introduced to the teachings and cheering them up. of Qur’an right from his These visits are important childhood when his father ways of giving back to the served as a Qur’an teacher community because they besides being a farmer. In help uplift the spirits of his formative years, Sheikh many patients who are Zafar began to develop a stuck in the hospital for very strong passion for Islamic long periods. They create a doctrines and started to call positive atmosphere in the upon people to adopt wards, which plays a Islamic practices.significant role in their

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a c h i e v e i t s g o a l o f Dubai UAE: s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e

he Ras Al Khaimah investment environment in D e p a r t m e n t o f Ras Al Khaimah, positioning TE c o n o m i c the emirate as an attractive

Development has been authorized to issue limited liability, general and limited p a r t n e r s h i p d o c u m e n t s a n d co l lec t fees on behalf of the Ministry of Economy for c o m p a n i e s operating in the e m i r a t e . T h e landmark decision was take commercial center that through the signing of an meets global standards of agreement at the Ministry’s b u s i n e s s headquarters in Dubai. The competiveness.According agreement was signed by to the agreement, the His Excellency Mohammed Department of Economic Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al Development will receive Shehhi, Undersecretary, applications for opening UAE Ministry of Economy, branches of limited liability, and His Excellency Ahmed partnership and limited Obaid Al Tunaiji, acting partnership companies on General Director, RAK behalf of the Ministry of the Department of Economic Economy. The department D e v e l o p m e n t . T h e will also send data related to cooperation agreement the companies mentioned in seeks to improve the the agreement to the business environment in the Ministry of Economy. The UAE and attract investments i n f o r m a t i o n i n c l u d e s t o t h e c o u n t r y. H i s information on licensing and E x c e l l e n c y E n g . capital. The agreement also Mohammed Ahmed bin allows DED to collect fees, Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, i s s u e a n d a m e n d U n d e r s e c r e t a r y, U A E documents for opening of Min is t ry o f Economy, branches of limited liability, underlined the ministry’s partnership and limited keenness to enhance partnership companies in corporate competitiveness Ras Al Khaimah on behalf of and achieve sustainable the Ministry of Economy via development in line with the the E-Dirham system. DED Federal Government ’s has also been mandated to strategy and the UAE transfer income arising from National Agenda of 2021. c o l l e c t i o n b e t w e e n Within this framework, the accounts, in accordance ministry prioritizes the need with the instructions of the to build partnerships with Ministry of Finance.The public and private entities. agreement stated a fee of The agreement, which AED3,000 will be charged f u r t h e r s t r e n g t h e n s for the issue of official cooperation between the documents to limited liability Ministry of Economy and the companies. The fee for Ras Al Khaimah Department issu ing documents of of Economic Development, partnership or l imi ted wi l l help achieve the partnership companies has ministry’s strategy and ease been set at AED2,000, while processes for the business the fee for issuing any community.His Excellency amendment for the above-Ahmed Obaid Al Tunaiji, mentioned companies is acting General Director, AED1,000. The fee for RAK DED, expressed issuing documents for the c o n f i d e n c e t h a t t h e opening of a new branch is agreement would boost the AED1,000.ministry’s efforts and help

RAS AL KHAIMAH DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZED

TO ISSUE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF MINISTRY OF ECONOMY

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui seeking to clear common Dubai UAE: misconceptions pertaining

h e o n g o i n g to the religion. He also Ramadan Forum in addressed the gathering TDubai is offering a about the benefits of fasting

unique opportunity for during the holy month.A members o f va r i ous quiz was conducted during religious faiths to join the the occasion, with valuable festivities of the Holy Month prizes given away to the by organizing exclusive winners.Following the I f tar meals for non- success of this first Iftar M u s l i m s . S c o r e s o f gathering, the organizers residents and visitors have decided to host a attended the first free Iftar second free Iftar meal for meal hosted for non- non-Muslims on Saturday Muslims at Al Multaqa Hall evening at the same at the Dubai World Trade venue.The 13th annual Cen t re on Thursday R a m a d a n F o r u m i s evening. The Iftar enabled o r g a n i z e d b y t h e guests to get a closer look Department of Tourism and

Commer c e Marketin g (DTCM) and is b e i n g h e l d u n d e r t h e patronag e o f H . H . Sheikh at Islam and familiarize

Ahmed bin Mohammed bin themselves with the rituals Rash id A l Mak toum, of the Holy Month. At the C h a i r m a n o f t h e I f t a r , A r s h a d K h a n , Mohammed bin Rashid Al Supervisor for Non-Arabic Maktoum Foundation. The

1 2 - d a y f o r u m will run until July 14, 2014 a t t h e D u b a i W o r l d T r a d e C e n t r e (DWTC), offering a n enhancPrograms Committee for

ed and bigger agenda of the Ramadan Forum, gave activities and events this a brief presentation where year including educational he introduced the meaning p r o g r a m s , t r a i n i n g of Islam as well as its basic workshops and more.beliefs and practices, while

RAMADAN FORUM BRINGS THE IFTAR EXPERIENCE TO NON-MUSLIMS IN

DUBAINon-Muslim residents and visitors get a closer look at Islam and the spirit of

Ramadan


ore than 5,000 people thronged MZabeel Hall at the

World Trade Centre on Thursday evening to hear o n e o f t h e w o r l d ’ s foremost scholars on I s l a m d e l i v e r a n inspirational and thought-p rovok ing l ec tu re - organized as part of the 13 th ed i t i on o f the Ramadan Forum - that

comparative religions all around the world to packed audiences. He is ranked in the top 62 list of the ‘500 Most Influential Muslims in the World’ published by George Washington University in the year 2011 and 2012. Dr. Naik, 47, is also the president of the Islamic Research Foundation, Mumbai, and one of the founders of Peace TV, the Islamic channel with the offered a completely new largest viewership of any perspective on the issue of religious channel in the expression of Islamic w o r l d . A l o n g s i d e identity and left the multi-

f a i t h a u d i e n c e a w e -struck.The cavernous h a l l w a s packed to capacity as Dr. Naik – a h i g h l y p o p u l a r I n d i a n s p e a k e r whose talk

Thursday’s lecture, a was billed as one of the

blood donation drive was highlights of this year’s

organized in the true spirit Ramadan Forum lecture

of Ramadan, as part of the series – took to the stage

‘Health of the Fasting’ to present his lecture on

awareness campaign. Another key event of the d a y involved the ‘Preacher of the Nation’ competition, with 11-y e a r - o l d A b u

the theme, ‘If the Label Hanash Abdul Rasheed Shows Your Intent, Wear stepping up before the It’.For the next hour and audience to give a sermon more, the crowd listened in English.As part of the with rapt attention as Dr. Ramadan Forum, two Naik addressed some of ‘Ramadan Forum Umrah’ the fundamental issues packages, two Samsung facing today’s Muslims, S5 smartphones and two including the cri t ical iPad Air tablets were given question of identity and away in a raffle draw. b e l o n g i n g a n d t h e Participants can increase persistent labeling of their chances of winning Muslims in the present- by registering on the forum day world, before making w e b s i t e : a compelling case that a www.almultaqa.ae, via the true Muslim must not only iOS and Android apps or at strive to preserve his the venue i tsel f .The religious identity but wear Ramadan Forum is set to his faith proudly.If you are host an insightful lecture in proud to be a Muslim, you Tagalog on Saturday should look like a Muslim. evening (12th July), which You don’t have to hide your will be co-presented by Muslim identity by trying to Omar Penalber and Nuh look or dress in a manner Caparino. Penalber, Vice that makes your religious President of the ‘Islamic identity indistinguishable Studies, Call & Guidance only in order to blend into of the Philippines (ISCAG)’ society,” Dr. Naik said. “It is centre, and Caparino, a the duty of each Muslim to w e l l - k n o w n I s l a m i c be recognizable to his speaker who has served at fellow brothers and sisters p r e s t i g i o u s d a ’ w a h in Islam.At the end of the organizations in both KSA hard-hitting lecture, the and the Philippines, will audience which included a deliver a talk on ‘Islam: sizeable segment of non- P a s t , P r e s e n t a n d Mus l ims e rup ted i n Future’.The 13th annual rapturous applause; the R a m a d a n F o r u m i s lecture was followed by an o r g a n i z e d b y t h e engaging question and Department of Tourism answer session which and Commerce Marketing went on for more than an (DTCM) and is being held hour and a half. under the patronage of 7 non-Muslims embrace H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Islam:During the question Mohammed bin Rashid Al and answer session, 7 Maktoum, Chairman of the non-Muslims among the Mohammed bin Rashid Al audience – 3 from India, 3 Maktoum Foundation. The from the Philippines and 1 12-day forum will run until f r o m C a m e r o o n - July 14, 2014 at the Dubai expressed their desire to Wor ld Trade Cent re embrace Islam, inspired (DWTC), offer ing an by Dr. Naik’s convincing, enhanced and bigger logic-based response to agenda of activities and their queries. They duly events this year including joined the “Ummah” by educational programs, reciting the “Kalimah” led training workshops and by Dr. Naik.A medical more.doctor by training, Dr. Naik has lectured on Islam and

MUSLIMS MUST WEAR THEIR FAITH WITHOUT FEAR, SAYS DR. ZAKIR NAIK

AT THE RAMADAN FORUM LECTUREWorld-renowned Islamic scholar’s

insightful address on issues concerning religious identity leaves

the audience spellbound7 non-Muslims among the audience embrace Islam on the spot, inspired by Dr. Naik’s convincing response to

their queriesSHEIKH HUSSAIN SALAFI’S

INSPIRATIONAL LECTURE IN MALAYALAM DRAWS IN THOUSANDS OF

KERALITES AT THE RAMADAN FORUMUpcoming lecture in Urdu to be

presented by Sheikh Dr. Wasiullah Abbas and Sheikh

Zafar Ul-Hasan on July 11th at DWTC


n its continuing efforts to educate b lue col lar Iworkers on their rights as

enshrined in the UAE Labor Laws, a team from the Higher Corporation for Spec ia l ized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) recently visited several factories in the Mussafah area of Abu Dhabi.The visit was part of hours split into two shifts a an ongoing process by day, he/she would be ZonesCorp to educate the entitled to be paid overtime labor class on their rights, in accordance with the UAE particularly with respect to Labor Law.Mr. Hatem Al working hours during the Junaibi - Vice President - summer and the Holy Month F L S R e g u l a t o r y a n d of Ramadan as stipulated by Compliance of ZonesCorp, t h e U A E M i n i s t r y o f who was part of the field Labor.The inspection team, inspection team, said:We which distributed water are working to educate bottles and snacks to the workers and inform them of laborers, informed the their rights. ZonesCorp is workers that during the keen to safeguard every summer months between interest of the working class June 15 and September 15, by ensuring that the Labor 2014 they are required to Law is implemented in compulsorily take a break strictest sense in order to between 12:30pm and 3pm p romo te t he gene ra l as stipulated under the UAE principles of civil and human Labor Law.The workers rights.were informed that it was i n c u m b e n t u p o n t h e employer to provide them with adequate shaded area to rest during this break period, and additionally they were required to work in two shifts for a total of eight h o u r s . M o r e o v e r , t h e laborers were informed that should any person work beyond the max imum prescribed limit of eight

ZONESCORP EDUCATES WORKERS ON THEIR RIGHTS

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui carefully fused exotic Dubai UAE: blends

a s c a l Te p p e r ’ s This summer, stay cool modern d ine - in and try Pascal Tepper’s Pbakery along Dubai own take on the ‘the

Media City’s main drag has modern tea culture’ with

Tea Jay, a tempting taken the best of the season’s b o u n t y a n d cooked up a summer treat.The four -way seasonal m e n u from PT’s k i t c h e n uses an excellent

selection of premium beef tenderloin for a

organic blends, cleverly delicate steak tartare,

brewed and nicely iced offers a couple of yummy

u s i n g a s p e c i a l l y -dishes using Gulf-caught

d e s i g n e d , u l t r a tiger prawns, as well as the

c o n t e m p o r a r y local favourite, Hammour.

samova.PT’s Tea Jay uses Meanwhile, mangoes are

blends of the finest tea pureed and dribbled over a

leaves, mixed with organic home-made vanilla ice

fruits and herbs, cleverly c ream sundae.Duba i

fused at your table, first in Media City’s Pascal Tepper

hot water, then dribbled French Bakery is open for

over ice. Just Dhs 35 a D i n e - i n , Ta k e - Aw a y,

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he path to freedom from troubles and Tanxieties can only be

discovered if followers fully commit themselves to the teachings of Islam, as described by the Almighty Allah and his messenger Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be upon him), said Sheikh Dr. Wasilluah Abbas and Sheikh Zafar Ul-Hasan at the Urdu lecture organized during the 13th edition of the

solution to continue walking Muslims are enjoying the Ramadan Forum at the

on the right path of success opportunity to attend a free Dubai World Trade Centre

audience to cont inue in life and that introducing unique Iftar gathering with a (DWTC). In their lecture,

participating in events such new things into a religion will program that is designed to t i t l e d , ‘ I s l a m a n d

as the Ramadan Forum, only create more harm and introduce the spirit of the w h e r e confus ion than good. blessed month of Ramadan they get Sheikh Zafar Ul-Hasan said to visitors. To be held at the t h e t hat practicing Islam on the Dubai World Trade Centre opportunit teach ings o f Prophet (DWTC), the program y t o Muhammad (PBUH) is the includes a presentation e x p a n d only way of real success. followed by a traditional Iftar a n d “ Whatever and whichever and dinner. Individuals, strengthe we were told by the Prophet families and corporate n t h e i r Muhammad (PBUH) is the groups keen on attending understan only solution to be on the the program can register ding of the right path. If we start through the Ramadan religion as adopting new things in F o r u m w e b s i t e : a whole. religion than it will cause www.almultaqa.ae.The 13th Shedding more harm rather than annual Ramadan Forum is l i gh t on peace,he said.Noble Quran o r g a n i z e d b y t h e

Modera t ion ’ , the two the various social evils that and Islam are here to teach Department of Tourism and s c h o l a r s o f I s l a m have gripped the Muslim us the moderation not only Commerce Marke t i ng highlighted that one of the society in a negative way, he in Islam but in our whole life (DTCM) and is being held major reasons behind the requested all the believers and it is the only thing which under the patronage of H.H. division of the Muslim to cult ivate a deeper will keep Muslim Ummah on S h e i k h A h m e d b i n community into several unders tand ing o f the the right path, he added.At Mohammed bin Rashid Al different groups is that religion to avoid getting the ‘Preacher of the Nation’ Maktoum, Chairman of the followers do not quite influenced by others.During competition, Yaseen Kahlan Mohammed bin Rashid Al embrace all the teachings of his lecture, Sheikh Dr. from Iraq presented a Maktoum Foundation. The Islam in entirety. Sheikh Dr. Wasi l luah Abbas also sermon in Arabic titled, 12-day forum will run until Wasilluah Abbas, Mufti of explained the different ‘Honoring the Parents’.The July 14, 2014 at the Dubai Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, phases of Islam since its 13th edition of the Ramadan W o r l d T r a d e C e n t r e also pointed out that in the advent and also warned the Forum is set to host another (DWTC) , o f f e r i ng an recent times many Muslims a u d i e n c e o f t h e upcoming lecture in English, enhanced and b igger a r e i n t r o d u c i n g n e w conspiracies that others which will be presented by agenda of activities and e l e m e n t s i n t o t h e i r have devised to divide Wajdi Akkari on July 13that events this year including m o n o t h e i s t i c I s l a m i c Islam. He emphasized that the Dubai World Trade educational programs, practices, which in his the teachings of Prophet Centre (DWTC), titled, ‘The training workshops and opinion is a sinful act. He Muhammad (Peace be Permanent Abode’.During more.a lso cal led upon the upon him) are the only the Ramadan Forum, non-

SHEIKH DR. WASILLUAH ABBAS AND SHEIKH ZAFAR UL-HASAN URGE BELIEVERS TO STAND UNITED ON THE ISLAMIC PATH

Upcoming lecture in English, titled, ‘The Permanent Abode’, to be presented by Wajdi Akkari on July 13that the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui references to the Noble this campaign, we are Dubai UAE: Quran and Ramadan in distr ibut ing brochures

s part of the agenda addition to the schedule of a b o u t I s l a m a t k e y for the 13th edition of the multi-lingual line-up of government departments At h e R a m a d a n inspirational lectures held and public hotspots to

Forum, volunteers leading daily throughout the 12-day reach out to a larger the Convoy of Goodness forum. Nine members of the segment of the public. Each public campaign distributed campaign, in cooperation year, we carefully select the m o r e t h a n 1 4 0 0 with Dubai Police, are brochures and booklets to p r o m o t i o n a l b a g s , successfully distributing be included in the bags.

promotional mater ials The bag this year contains 13th annual Ramadan a m o n g s t n u m e r o u s the calendar of events of Forum is organized by the residents of di fferent the Ramadan Forum Department of Tourism and nationalities residing in activities, schedule of the Commerce Market ing Dubai. The booklets are forum, a CD on Quran and a (DTCM) and is being held ava i l ab l e i n seve ra l booklet titled 'Open Your under the patronage of H.H. languages namely English, Heart'. The campaign is run S h e i k h A h m e d b i n Tagalog, Malayalam, Hindi, by a group of young Mohammed bin Rashid Al Bengali and Urdu. The v o l u n t e e r s a n d Maktoum, Chairman of the bags also include a CD of a supervisors.”The forum is Mohammed bin Rashid Al part of The Quran besides directed at cementing Maktoum Foundation. The the awareness leaflets that Dubai's position as an 12-day forum will run until prescribe medical advice, Islamic destination of July 14, 2014 at the Dubai which were also distributed c h o i c e , w i t h a n Wo r l d Tr a d e C e n t r e containing awareness and as part of the ‘Health of the unprecedented focus on (DWTC) , o f fe r ing an educational materials, to F a s t i n g ’ A w a r e n e s s key values and traditions of enhanced and bigger both Muslim and non- Campaign. Islam. The event is also agenda of activities and Muslim residents of Dubai. Mohammed Al Hashemi, aimed at promoting a events this year including The aim of the campaign is Head of the forum’s higher awareness of the educational programs, to strengthen the reach of organizing committee, said: Islamic heritage and the training workshops and the Ramadan Forum and to "The goal of the campaign cultural and social aspects more.circulate booklets and is to widen the scope of the of Ramadan and the

brochures that include Ramadan Forum. As part of religion as a whole. The

THE CONVOY OF GOODNESS CAMPAIGN CONTINUES TO PROMOTE THE MESSAGE OF ISLAM IN EVERY NOOK AND CORNER OF DUBAI

Volunteers Distribute Over 1400 Advocacy & Promotional Bags in the densely populated Satwa area on July 11, 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Holding.The growth journey visiting key DSS events and Dubai UAE: of the DSS Apprenticeship tourism landmarks, and

he Dubai Festivals and Program continues to be a meeting leading players Retail Establishment remarkable one unearthing behind the Destination T(DFRE), an agency of the calibre of several top Dubai brand. The internship

the Department of Tourism students from around the will offer students the and Commerce Marketing region. From innovative opportunity to gain hands-on (DTCM) and the organiser of destination marketing plans experience that will not only Dubai Summer Surprises to the creation of a unique enhance their theoretical (DSS), has announced that pool of novel ideas and understanding of their the 9th edition of the DSS concepts, the outcomes of chosen field of study, but Apprenticeship Program has the program are truly also its practical applications countries. The 2014 edition widened its scope to as they build a is another step forward in include three new markets v a l u a b l e DFRE’s broader strategy to this year including Libya, n e t w o r k o f take the DSS Apprenticeship Yemen and Tunisia. The potential future Program global by 2015, globally award-winning employers and when the program will reach dest inat ion market ing c o r p o r a t e its 10-year milestone.For the program one of the most men to rs .The cu r ren t ed i t i on , each sought-after internships in D F R E un iversity nominated its top the region invited more reiterated its six students who were then than 100 universities from commitment to asked to submit an essay on 17 markets across the c o n t i n u e a topic chosen by the DSS Middle East and North enhancing the Apprenticeship Program Africa to nominate their six program, with team. This year, the topic of brightest students for this an overarching the essay was, “What would y e a r ’ s e d i t i o n . To p ob jec t i ve o f you do differently for DSS

impressive and showcase universities from the UAE, surpassing the students’ 2014, in terms of promoting the vast potential of the KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, expectations and offering and positioning this event for region’s future leaders,” said Oman, Qatar, Jordan, them a powerful learning your local market, if you were H. E. Laila M Suhail, Chief Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, platform where they can assigned the position of Executive Officer, DFRE.As Sudan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria develop their professional Chief Marketing Officer for a strategic partner of the and first-time participants skill sets and strategic Dubai Summer Surprises?” A D S S A p p r e n t i c e s h i p Libya, Yemen and Tunisia, analytical abilities. “The DSS special jury comprising key Program for the last three each nominated six senior Apprenticeship Program DFRE executives and other years, we are looking s t u d e n t s f r o m t h e i r serves as a constructive tool marketing professionals will forward to supporting the m a r k e t i n g , b u s i n e s s for knowledge sharing in the e v a l u a t e t h e f i n a l prestigious internship once administration, travel and region and this year we are s u b m i s s i o n s b e f o r e again and to continue tourism, event management proud to add Libya, Yemen selecting a student from investing in the all-round and finance programs to and Tunisia to our current each country.The essay professional development of apply for this once-in-a- line-up of participating submission process is the brightest Arab minds lifetime opportunity. Winners markets. As we review the currently underway with final from the region,” said Ron will each receive an all- applications for this year, we selections set to be made on Hilvert, Managing Director of expense-paid trip to Dubai are looking forward to the basis of the quality of the EAHM.The winners will work including return flights and a hosting yet another new essays, complet ion of alongside the talented team two-week stay at The batch of zealous and required documents and a of marketing professionals Emi ra tes Academy o f d y n a m i c s t u d e n t s , follow-up phone interview to responsible for staging the Hospitality Management representing some of the a s s e s s t h e s t u d e n t ’ s summer festival, one of the (EAHM), strategic partners most prestigious universities e x p r e s s e d c h a r a c t e r, region’s biggest tourism of the Program for the last in the region,” H. E. Laila M ambi t ion, energy, and events and market ing three years. EAHM is one of Suhail added.Since its potential to make a valuable success stories of the Arab t h e w o r l d ’ s l e a d i n g launch in 2006, the DSS contribution to the continual world, slated to run from h o s p i t a l i t y b u s i n e s s Apprenticeship Program has enhancement of DSS. The August 2nd to September management schools and grown successfully to its names of the winners will be 5 t h , 2 0 1 4 t h i s y e a r. part of Jumeirah Group, a current edition. Last year, the announced shortly.Throughout their stay, they luxury hotel company and a program featured more than will be attending workshops, m e m b e r o f D u b a i 80 universities from 14

THE DSS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2014 EXPANDS REACH WITH FIRST-TIME PARTICIPATION FROM LIBYA, YEMEN & TUNISIA

Award-winning destination marketing program turns the spotlight on the brightest Arab minds from 17 countries this year

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui pureed and dribbled over a premium organic blends, Dubai UAE: home-made vanilla ice cleverly brewed and nicely

a s c a l Te p p e r ’ s c ream sundae.Duba i iced using a specially-m o d e r n d i n e - i n Media City’s Pascal Tepper d e s i g n e d , u l t r a Pbakery along Dubai French Bakery is open for c o n t e m p o r a r y

Media City’s main drag has D i n e - i n , Ta k e - Aw a y, samova.PT’s Tea Jay uses taken the best of the Deliveries and Catering blends of the finest tea season’s bounty and during the Holy Month. The leaves, mixed with organic cooked up a summer delivery circuit covers fruits and herbs, cleverly

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui redefines kaftans giving it determination; this one D e s i g n e r , A a n c h a l Dubai UAE: that youthful flair. The specifically reflects the ChandaIndian-born and International fashion label collection was inspired by a lifestyle of a modern woman, Dubai based designer, AC by Aanchal Chanda free-spirited woman, who is which is a juggle between Aanchal Chanda founded i n t r o d u c e s i t s well travelled, independent her professional and social her eponymous label in late S p r i n g / S u m m e r 2 0 1 4 and riding the waves of commitments ; modern 2009. Her Work is ornate, c o l l e c t i o n “ B o h e m i a n success. This 30-outfit women lead exciting lives g lamorous, in t r i ca te ly Waves”. The vibrant and co l lect ion cons is ts o f which continues to evolve, de ta i l ed and p roud l y bedazzled collection is gorgeous long dresses in they are more independent celebrates womanhood and perfect for ladies who lunch, vibrant jeweled prints easy and out there. I always keep her power. AC by Aanchal vacation or enjoy life. to wear for any occasion. My my silhouettes simple so I Chanda caters to the woman Working with her signature collections are always can have fun with colors and on the go, who can easily digital prints on French inspired by women who I can e m b e l l i s h m e n t s a n d transition from AM to PM chiffon, silk satin and jersey relate to and who display self somewhere in that, exists a wearing one of her pieces. fabrics,Bohemian Waves c o n f i d e n c e a n d l i fe example” revea ls Her designs are available in

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Spring/ Summer 14 collection is inspired by free spirited and jet setting women




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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui creative led her to become a Dubai UAE: fashion designer. With a

alma Khan Fashion career that has spurned for House, renowned over 2 decades, Salma Khan SDubai–based fashion Fashion House has an

b o u t i q u e , u n v e i l s i t s impressive clientele that Ramadan collection entitled includes VIPs and Sheikhas “Spirit of the Desert ” to mark in the UAE and abroad. In a the spirit of the season. The short span of time, Salma designer was inspired by Khan has created a unique Khaleeji fashion and this niche for her self and her eclectic mix of printed and brand in the ever-changing textured fabrics comprises of f a s h i o n s c e n e i n 4 0 p i e c e s i n c l u d i n g Dubai.Salma Khan Fashion jalabiyas, kaftans, blouses, House established in 2000 Aladdin trousers and skirts. and is a total concept fashion T h e c o l l e c t i o n i s a destination that provides reminiscence of traditional elegant yet contemporary Arabian fashion Arabian mix of ready to wear, combined with modern cuts jalabiyas, couture and bridal and s i l houe t tes . Th is collection. The designer Ramadan I wanted to bring works on an array of fabrics back traditional fashion with with her in-house team to the choice and combination produce individually and of fabrics. This collection beautifully crafted designs. reminds me of fashion when I Salma Khan designs are was growing up. I wanted to practical, elegant, trendy, bring that essence back; affordable and current, with when eve ry th ing was its combination of styles and innocent and combine that seasona l t rends a t a with modern styles” said reasonable price. Salma Sa lma Khan, Fash ion Khan Fashion House is Designer.Salma Khan's located on Al Wasl Road Villa inherent inclination towards no G3-U1 AL-BADA'A, after fashion and all things Life Pharmacy.

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SALMA KHAN FASHION HOUSE CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF RAMADAN WITH ITS NEW COLLECTION

boutique pays an homage to traditional styles and fabrics


he Department of T o u r i s m a n d TCommerce Marketing

(DTCM) announced the launch of the ‘Convoy of Goodness’ campaign, one of the key events held as part of the 13th edition of the Ramadan Forum. With an objective of promoting the

hospitals and markets forum and its events, the

besides placing promotional volunteers of the campaign

banners in various mosques d i s t r i b u t e d s e v e r a l in Dubai and Sharjah. The awareness and educational campaign has succeeded in m a t e r i a l s i n c l u d i n g its goal with support from references to the Holy Dubai Police, who provided Quran, in addition to the us with the patrolling we Ramadan Forum booklets, needed in distributing the which list the events of the materials on the main forum and the schedule of streets.The 13th annual t h e i n s p i r a t i o n a l R a m a d a n F o r u m i s lectures.Hamad Bin Mejren, o r g a n i z e d b y t h e Execut ive Director of Department of Tourism and Business Tourism for DTCM Commerce Marke t ing and General Coordinator for (DTCM) and is being held the 13th Ramadan Forum, under the patronage of H.H. said: “Through the ‘Convoy S h e i k h A h m e d b i n of Goodness’ campaign, we Mohammed bin Rashid Al w a n t t o e n c o u r a g e Maktoum, Chairman of the residents to embrace the Mohammed bin Rashid Al spirit of giving during the Maktoum Foundation. The Holy Month. This year 18 12-day forum will run from volunteers are participating July 3 to July 14, 2014 at the in the campaign and Dubai World Trade Centre distributing more than 5000 (DTWC) , o f f e r i ng an Ramadan Forum bags in enhanced and bigger different areas of the agenda of activities and e m i r a t e s u c h a s events this year. government departments,

VOLUNTEERS OF THE “CONVOY OF GOODNESS” CAMPAIGN DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN 5000 RAMADAN FORUM

BAGS IN DUBAI


rs Aisha Althawadi, the Chairwoman of MKids Academy and

Member of Belhoul Group H o l d i n g s , i s a n extraordinary woman. Not only because of her remarkable professional achievements but for her exceptional contribution to p romo t i ng educa t i on am truly grateful for having a m o n g w o m e n a n d received this honour from children. And this month H.E. Sheikha Wafa Hasher she was recognised with Al Maktoum and HMH – Sheikha Wafa Hasher Al Hospitality Management Maktoum and HMH Award Holdings. Believing in the for Excellence. Receiving important role women play the award on behalf of Mrs in bringing change in Aisha Althawadi were her society and that education husband Dr. Juma Khalfan has become the greatest Belhoul and son Mr Khaled vehicle for change, I have b i n J u m a K h a l f a n founded with experts in Belhoul.Presenting the education an educational award, Mr Laurent A. establishment for early Voivenel, CEO, HMH - education with a unique Hospitality Management environment to support Holdings, said: “Education ch i ld ren 's emot iona l , is one of the most important social, creative, mental, means of empowering and physical needs. We are people with the knowledge, fortunate to have access to skills and self-confidence quality education in the necessary to participate UAE”.Mrs Aisha is the fully in the development perfect role model for p r o c e s s . M r s A i s h a others as her dynamism Althawadi has been a and drive energizes those robust and strong advocate around her. Besides being of education and the a successful business progress of women. She is woman, Mrs Aisha has a phenomenal woman who been on the Board of has served the UAE D i r e c t o r s f o r D u b a i community with resolve Women's Association since and passion and we are 1986 and has been an glad to have her as one of active participant in cultural the recipients of this special s e m i n a r s , a c a d e m i c award” .Sheikha Wafa conferences and events. Hasher Al Maktoum & HMH S h e i s a l s o t h e Award for Excellence is a Chairwoman of Mother's tr ibute to exceptional C o u n c i l o f D u b a i women who work for International School for the human welfare in addition last nine years. Always at to achieving excellence in the forefront of progress their respective fields be it through education, she in the field of healthcare, es tab l i shed the f i r s t business, art, education, national institute in the UAE literature, culture, sports, o f f e r i n g a b a l a n c e d environment or public educational environment life.Expressing her delight for early education in 2009 on the occasion, Mrs Aisha with a focus on all round Althawadi commented, "I development of a child.

H.E. SHEIKHA WAFA HASHER AL MAKTOUM & HMH AWARD FOR

EXCELLENCE BESTOWED ON MRS AISHA ALTHAWADI

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui

Dubai UAE:

Tenmou, the Kingdom’s

First ‘Business Angels’ has

been selected as a World

Bank case study due to its

v a l u a b l e a s s i s t a n c e ,

i n c l u d i n g f i n a n c i a l

investment, mentorship as

well as advice and practical

guidance.Furthermore,

following from last month’s

inaugural MENA Angel success and innovation.The

Investors Summit, which World Bank report, titled

had over 250 participants “Creating Your Own Angel

attend, we believe the next Investor Group: A Guide for

few years will be pivotal for Emerging and Frontier

Tenmou and the angel Markets” aims to educate

investing model here in entrepreneurs and angels

Bahrain and the wider from around the world. Co-

region. For Tenmou to have authored with the Kauffman

clearly made a mark to the Foundation the report is the

outside world is highly first of its kind to be targeted

positive, and we hope that at international audiences,

Bahrain’s entrepreneurship a n d h i g h l i g h t s t h e

ecosystem will continue to successes and challenges

develop as a shining o f a n g e l g r o u p s i n

example.Since the initiative c h a l l e n g i n g

was started in 2011, there markets.Speaking at the

has been a surge in the launch of the publication,

number of applications. Sami Jalal, Chairman of

W h i l e t h e s e l e c t i o n Tenmou, stated,For Tenmou

processes have been highly to be selected as a model of

competitive, around 150 success in this report is a

applications were received great honour. Over the last

for the current batch. four years Tenmou has

Applicants were evaluated worked towards it strategic

based on the uniqueness of objective to develop and

their ideas and the potential bolster the next generation

for regional, and perhaps o f Bahra in i bus iness

even global, expansion in leaders. For these efforts to

the future. The individual be recognised, not only

entrepreneurs behind the demonstrates the vibrant

ideas were also assessed culture of entrepreneurship

for both their practical skills in Bahrain, but the strength

and their passion for their in the angel investing

r e s p e c t i v e model.Hasan Haider, Chief

propositions.With a start-up E x e c u t i v e O f f i c e r o f

capital of BD1 million T e n m o u , f u r t h e r

(US$2.7 million),Tenmou commented:The publication

was established in 2011, of the World Bank report

and invests an average of citing Tenmou as a model

BD20,000 (US$53,000) for case s tudy, cer ta in ly

a stake of on average 20% cements the foundations we

in each project that meets its have built here in Bahrain

criteria, and will provide a for the entrepreneurship

three-month mentorship communityThe Kingdom

period, including support has been one of the most

services, at no cost to the successful incubators for

entrepreneurs.entrepreneurs in the region

and we are proud to offer

TENMOU'S EFFORTS RECOGNISED BY WORLD BANK REPORT

Bahrain's Business Angels selected as

model case study

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai which owns and operates Al capacity acquired a 30% stake in Al corporate governance framework, UAE: Hammadi Hospital in Riyadh and addition Hammadi. The Company’s recent capital structuring and debt Jadwa Investment (“Jadwa”), a was successfully listed on the s of 3%. IPO will support its expansion financing through commercial leading Saudi private equity firm S a u d i S t o c k E x c h a n g e Howeve s t r a t e g y c u r r e n t l y b e i n g banks to support expansions.With and investment bank with (“Tadawul”) on Tuesday , is r , implemented by Al Hammadi, with a history that dates back thirty headquarters in Riyadh, said that evidence of investors’ healthy pr iva te the majority of the IPO proceeds to years, Al Hammadi is one of the it expects significant growth in the appetite for well-positioned hospital be used to finance the completion pioneers in the Saudi private emerging Saudi healthcare businesses,he said.Commenting s form of “Al Hammadi Hospital – Al- healthcare sector. Al Hammadi sector; driven by a rapidly on the healthcare sector in Saudi on ly a Nuzha”, the Company’s third established its first hospital in the i n c r e a s i n g p o p u l a t i o n o f Arabia, Al-Saif highlighted a third of hospital in Riyadh. The Company Olaya district of Riyadh in 1985 approximately 3% annually with significant hospital bed capacity the total has also completed construction with a modest capacity of 50 beds beds capacity of only 21 beds per shortfall in the years ahead - hospital of “Al Hammadi Hospital AL- and 12 outpatient clinics. The 10,000 population.Head of Private despite increased investment in s and less than a quarter of the Suweidi” which is expected to Company has now evolved into a Equity and Investment Banking at hospitals in the Kingdom. He said number of beds. This shows that open doors to patients in Q3 leading pr ivate heal thcare Jadwa Investment, Saad Al-Saif, “With continued government there is a significant opportunity to 2014.Mohammad Saleh Al services provider in Riyadh with noted that there were strong signs support, the role of private invest in expanding the capacity of Hammadi, CEO of Al Hammadi 300 beds and 74 outpatient of investor confidence in the healthcare services providers in the sector and recru i t ing said, “Since it acquired a stake in clinics. The Company is currently growth potential of the Saudi Saudi Arabia has significantly competent medical professionals, Al Hammadi, Jadwa Investment working on an exciting expansion h e a l t h c a r e s e c t o r . T h e increased. Over the last five years in order to support the increasing ass is ted the A l Hammadi plan, which includes opening two oversubscription of 12x for the the growth in bed capacity for demand for healthcare services shareholders and management new hospitals over the next two IPO of Al Hammadi Company for private sector was 7% which is alongside the country’s population team with respect to key initiatives years, which will more than triple Development and Investment (“Al considerably higher compared to growth.In December 2012, Jadwa including preparation for the IPO, its capacity to 1,156 beds and over Hammadi ” or the “Company”), the growth in public sector bed Healthcare Opportunities Fund assistance in developing a 200 outpatient clinics.

JADWA SEES STRONG INVESTMENT PROSPECTS FOR KSA’S EMERGING HEALTHCARE SECTOR• KSA witnessed one of the highest population growth in the MENA historically and is expected to continue to grow at

around 3% annually• Although the number of private healthcare providers has increased significantly, they still represent just a third of total

hospitals in KSA• 12x oversubscription of Al Hammadi IPO demonstrates investors’ confidence and high appetite for healthcare

investments

AZAD SPORTS

Azad News UAE 22 -31 July 2014, 24 -30 Ramadan 1435 Email:[email protected] Mob:00971 56 118 6007 Sports Edition 55


JADEJA FOUND GUILTY OF LEVEL 1 BREACH OF ICC CODE OF CONDUCT

DANUBE LIONS TRIUMPH IN RAMADAN INDOOR CRICKET TOURNAMENT AT THE ICC ACADEMY AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY

Defending champion cruises to victory over DBMSC Steel in repeat of last year’s Grand Final result

Conclusion of tournament involving 24 teams and 54 matches over 20 days

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the field for lunch.Under the comfortably satisfied that remain the full and final Dubai UAE: Code, Mr Boon held a the offence had occurred in decision in relation to the

ndia’s Ravindra Jadeja hearing in Southampton on order to find Mr Jadeja matter.Meanwhile, the has been found guilty of Thursdayevening, which guilty of an offence under hearing of Anderson will be Ia Level 1 breach of the was attended by both the Article 2.2.11.While I was in held on Friday 1 August and

ICC Code of Code for p l a y e r s , t h e i r l e g a l no doubt that confrontation will be conducted by the Players and Player Support counsels, witnesses as well did occur, and that such Judicial Commissioner, His P e r s o n n e l f o r h i s as BCCI’s MV Sridhar, Phil conduct was not in the spirit Honour Gordon Lewis involvement in an incident Neale and Paul Downton of of the game and should not AM.Anderson has been with James Anderson the ECB, and the ICC’s have taken place, I was not charged by India manager during the second day of E th i cs & Regu la to ry comfortably satisfied that Sunil Dev under Level 3, the first cricket Test against Lawyer.The hearing lasted this was a level 2 offence. Article 2.3.3 of the ICC England at Trent Bridge on nearly 150 minutes before Therefore, in exercising my Code of Conduct for 10 July.Jadeja was fined 50 Mr Boon and included oral discretion under Article Players and Player Support per cent of his match fee by statements by the players, 7.6.5 of the Code and Personnel, which states: David Boon of the Emirates video footage and cross- having heard al l the “Where the facts of the Elite Panel of ICC Match e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e evidence, I was comfortably alleged incident are not Referees, who found him witnesses by Kendrah satisfied that Mr Jadeja had adequately or clearly not guilty of the offence Potts, counsel representing committed a level 1 offence covered by any of the above which he was originally the ECB, and Jonathan under Article 2.1.8 of the offences, conduct that charged with, but found him Ellis, who represented Code.Mr Boon will provide either: (a) is contrary to the guilty under Article 2.1.8, Jadeja.Under article 7.6.5 his detailed judgement spirit of the game; or (b) that relates to ‘conduct of the Code, Mr Boon was within the next 48 hours.All brings the game into contrary to the spirit of the empowered to find Jadeja Level 1 breaches carry a d isrepute.Al l Level 3 game’.Jadeja was reported guilty of an offence of a minimum penalty of an breaches carry a penalty of for a breach of Article 2.2.11 lower level than that with official reprimand and a between four and eight of the ICC Code of Conduct which he was charged if he maximum penalty of 50 per Suspension Points. Two for Players and Player found him not guilty of the cent of a player’s match suspension points equates Support Personnel by o r i g i n a l fee.In accordance with to a ban of one Test, or two England team manager Phil offence.Commenting on his Article 8.1 of the Code, a ODIs, depending on which Neale on 16 July for his decision, Mr Boon said: decision in respect of a first type of match is scheduled alleged altercation with “Under Article 6.1 of the Level 1 offence is non- next for the suspended Anderson after they had left C o d e , I h a d t o b e appealable and shal l player.


ports spirit was kept alive by Pakistan Association Dubai Swho arranged Footbal l

Tournament in its premises on 10th July 2014. Eight teams participated in the fun game. Six a side teams played on knock out based matches which started11pm and went up to 3am.The young Children team participated as well which gave a added Hundreds of juices were healthy boost and encouraged them sponsored by Al Rawabi during the in the sports activities.The response matches.Final was won by FC was very good especially during Strikers. Pakistan Association Ramadan. Since Football World Dubai announced thatWinner & Cup was on so we thought to keep Runner Up teams will be awarded the spirit of this game, mentioned trophies and medals in their Sports Secretary PAD Raja Asad upcoming event in August to mark Farooq.We had inv i ted a l l the Pakistan Independence Day community teams and it was good celebrations.The tournament was to see the participation of Indian attended by large number of team in the tournament, Raja Asad community members.

PAKISTAN ASSOCIATION DUBAI ARRANGED RAMADAN FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui to be illegal and, as such, u n d e r t h e 2.4 of the Regulations for Dubai UAE: the player has been regulations.Williamson, the Review of Bowlers

he Internat ional suspended from bowling in who was reported after the Reported with Suspected C r i c ke t Counc i l international cricket with Test match against the Illegal Bowling Actions.The Ttoday confirmed that immediate effect .The West Indies in Trinidad last analysis was performed at

an independent analysis analysis revealed that month, can apply for re- the Cardiff Metropolitan has found the bowling most of his deliveries assessment after he has University, Cardiff School action of New Zealand off- exceeded the 15 degrees modified his bowling action of Sport, Cardiff, on 9 July.spinner Kane Williamson level of tolerance permitted in accordance with clause

WILLIAMSON SUSPENDED FROM BOWLING IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui drifting in and in the end Dubai UAE: managed to win the division

orean Sharjah Golf by a clear 2 points from & Shooting Club Noel Connolly of the Al Kmember Mr. Young Badia Golf Club.With 10

Duk Kim once again golfers in the field all outlined his gritty and p lay ing f rom Course determined character as he Handicaps of 5 and below became the 5th ever the Gross Division was Centro Sharjah Ramadan going to be extremely Open Golf Champion on competitive and very close. Friday 11th July. Mr. Y.D In the end SGSC English

Kim who always seems to member John Gould took hold his nerve during the home the bragging rights l a r g e r o p e n e v e n t s over his scratch team produced nines of 16 & 20 counterparts as he edged for a level par round of 36 home wi th 32 gross points, managing to just pip s t a b l e f o r d p o i n t s . Dubai Creek youngster C o n n e e l y , R o b s o n , Dhruv Nair via a scorecard Sephton and Liu were all count back, the pivotal left to ponder over bad point in his round coming decisions out on the course over Kim’s final 6 holes with as they all fell within two a very solid 4 pars, 1 birdie points of Gould’s winning and 1 bogey jotted down to total.The day’s final award finish extremely calmly.Nair went to Mrs. Jiwon Bae of was disappointed to lose The Montgomery Dubai as out but had once again she picked up the winning played incredibly well at his prize in the Ladies Division favored SGSC course, with a 32 points tally, after also performing winning by just 3 points superbly in his previous from her playing partner outing being the Junior and SGSC Lady Captain Open at the start of the Mrs. Susie Cottam.Head year. Nair still managed to Golf Professional Ben pick up the prize for the Derbyshire was delighted Division 1 golfers on the to be joined by Business day, and will surely be a Development Executive name to watch out for in the Miss. Natalia Pogoza from future as he matures from Centro Sharjah for the h i s t e n d e r a g e o f presentation as she also 14.Winning the Division 2 distributed fantastic night’s for the golfers who had a stays for the top 3 golfers handicap index of 9.0 and inclusive of breakfast and above was Emirates Golf lunch at the ever popular Federation member Mr. Centro Sharjah Hotel Simon Sinclair who posted ideally located next to a finishing score of 35 Shar jah In ternat ional points. Sinclair sat patiently Airport.as the scores started slowly

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui has submitted its response, Dubai UAE: ICC’s General Manager –

he In te rna t iona l Cricket, Geoff Allardice, Cricket Council (ICC) and the ICC’s chief match Ttoday announced referee, Ranjan Madugalle,

that David Boon of the w i l l cons ider a l l the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC e v i d e n c e , i n c l u d i n g Match Referees, who was studying video footage of the match referee for the the match, before reaching first Test between England their decision on whether or and India in Nottingham, not the pitch was poor and if has rated the pitch used at so, if a penalty should be Trent Bridge as “poor”.In imposed in accordance with accordance with Clause 3 Clause 4 of the ICC Pitch of the ICC Pitch Monitoring Monitoring Process.The P r o c e s s , M r B o o n ICC will make no further submitted his report to the comments until Mr Allardice I C C e x p r e s s i n g h i s and Mr Madugalle have concerns over the quality of reached their decision.The the pitch. This report has Trent Bridge Test was been forwarded to the played from 9 to 13 July in England and Wales Cricket which India scored 457 and Board (ECB), which now 391-9dec, while England has 14 days to provide its totaled 496 in its only response.After the ECB innings.

TRENT BRIDGE PITCH RATED AS “POOR” BY THE MATCH REFEREE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui much as he ran away a clear Dubai UAE: winner by a four stroke

elshman Andrew margin from his nearest Costelow had the rival.Four back on net 37 Wbest knock of his was Mel Stewart who after

summer season so far as he starting out with back to

fired home 4 net birdies and back birdies faltered during a net eagle to shoot 3 under the mid section of his 9 33 to win the Centro Sharjah h o l e s , h o w e v e r s t i l l Midweek 9 Hole Medal at managed to hang on to win Sharjah Golf & Shooting the prize for the best Club on Sunday 13th July. D iv is ion 2 score .The Coste low’s scorecard Division 1 prize went to incredibly only had 2 net Malaysian Sunny Ramadas pars over the course of the 9 who returned a two over net holes with a bogey and 38, Ramadas beating Ramli double bogey thrown in for Sulaiman and Sinar Suraj good measure too. This by virtue of the count back however didn’t change procedure.

COSTELOW FIRES 4 BIRDIES AND AN EAGLE TO WIN MIDWEEK CENTRO

SHARJAH MEDAL

EVER CONSISTENT Y.D KIM WINS THE 5TH CENTRO SHARJAH RAMADAN OPEN

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui DBMSC to recover and advertisement for indoor took place in an arena used Dubai UAE: post a defendable score cricket, not only here at the frequently by some of the

CC Academy Head and although its later ICC Academy but also in world’s top players.Coach Mudassar Nazar: batsmen did rally, a final the UAE as a whole.All the As some examples, in the I“The quality of this year’s total of 13 was way short of teams have relished the recent past we have seen

Ramadan Indoor Cricket a mark that was likely to test chance to play in our world- the national squads of Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka, as well as teams from the Pepsi Indian Premier League, all take advantage of what it has to offer.But the beauty of the ICC Academy is that those same world-class facilities are also available to anyone and everyone that wishes to use them, and this tournament has been the perfect illustration of that fact.And the fact the tournament has taken place in the height of s u m m e r i s a n o t h e r illustration that, at Dubai Sports City, we offer the best in sport all the year round.We have not only the ICC Academy but also the

Tournament marks it down Danube.Sure enough, the class facilities with matches Indoor Dome, which is the as one of the best we have Lions eased to victory, taking place in the largest home of football at Dubai ever staged”.ICC Academy totaling 45, with a final and best permanent indoor Sports City, featuring our Manager Will Kitchen: “This flourish from Mendis and cricket faci l i ty in the excellent Socatots and year’s tournament has Isuru yielding 20 runs in the country, a facility that is Spanish Soccer Schools been an outs tanding last three overs of the used regularly by many of programmes overseen by success and for that we match.All Danube’s players the world’s top players.This former Real Madrid and have to thank everyone, not were at the top of their tournament is a highlight of Spain legend Miche l least the teams and their game on the night and each our indoor calendar and Salgado and Head Coach supporters for making it of the eight men on duty w i t h e v e r y t e a m Inaki Beni.And with our s u c h a s p e c i a l took at least one wicket with guaranteed a minimum of swimming academy and occasion”Dubai Sports City the ball, but the player of three matches, the Super fitness suite set to open at General Manager – Sport the match award went to Six sides getting at least the end of the summer, with Business Maqbul Dudhia: Kamal, who took two eight matches and the The Els Club and the Butch “Dubai Sports City is proud wickets at a miserly cost of Grand Final teams 10 each, Harmon School of Golf to have once again hosted minus one run.Kamal was there is no question the proving hugely popular, the Ramadan Indoor a l s o p l a y e r o f t h e players got full value from and with transport links Cricket Tournament and it t o u r n a m e n t f o r h i s the action.When the lights including the Hessa Street has once again delivered outstanding a l l - round are on and the spectators extension and a regular bus outstanding and top-class contribution to his side’s are cheering and shouting service, the F29 from the action”.Follow all the latest success, with runs, wickets here at the ICC Academy, Mall of the Emirates, action at the ICC Academy a n d h i g h - q u a l i t y the atmosphere really is meaning we are more a t fielding.Reflecting on both fantastic and there can be accessible than ever, www.facebook.com/ICCAc the Grand Final and the few better places to be if things just keep getting ademy or on Twitter by Ramadan Indoor Cricket you love the game of better and better at Dubai following @ICCAcademy Tournament as a whole, cricket. This tournament Spor ts C i t y.The ICC http://www.dubaisportscity. Mudassar Nazar said: really has been indoor Academy can be followed ae/ “ C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o cricket at its very best.The via Facebook and Twitter at The Danube Lions retained Danube Lions, whose action in the Ramadan www.facebook.com/ICCActhe Ramadan Indoor p l a y e r s a r e w o r t h y Indoor Cricket Tournament a d e m y a n d a t Cricket Tournament title champions.To go through a began on 30 June with 24 @ICCAcademy.with an outstanding display tournament as intense as teams divided into six pools Mr Kitchen added the in the Grand Final against t h i s , a g a i n s t s o m e of four and with every team tournament really is the tip DBMSC Steel at the ICC excellent sides, and remain guaranteed a minimum of of the iceberg in terms of Academy at Dubai Sports unbeaten, is an exceptional three matches.The winners what the ICC Academy Ci ty.Danube’s v ic tory achievement and the Lions of each pool went forward offers.We have junior margin was 32 runs and, in are once again deserving to a Super Six stage, coaching from Cricket truth, it was a match the champions.The Danube followed by the two semi- Cubs, which starts for defending champion had in players have set the bar final matches and then the children of walking age, the bag from early on high for the other sides in Grand Final. All 54 matches right through to under-18 thanks to a superb effort indoor cricket here at the took place at Dubai Sports level, and we have our with the ball and in the ICC Academy and it is up to C i t y, i n t h e l a r g e s t summer camps too,” he field.The victory ensured those other sides to lift their permanent indoor cricket said.We have expanded Danube went through the s t a n d a r d s facility in the country. our coaching programmes e n t i r e t o u r n a m e n t accordingly.There were The six pools were made this year to include off-site unbeaten – a total of 10 signs that is happening and up as follows (with the sides act iv i t ies wi th GEMS matches and the side D B M S C S t e e l w e r e that qualified for the Super schools across Dubai, collected the winning prize unlucky to once again run Six stage in bold): something that has proved of AED7000 from ICC into an opponent at the top A – D a n u b e L i o n s , hugely successful, and our Academy Head Coach of its game.Overall, the Sport360, Mumbai Kars, junior squads have toured Mudassar Nazar, the quality of this year ’s Warriors Kenya and Nepal over the fo rmer Pak is tan a l l - Ramadan Indoor Cricket B – DBMSC Steel, Carfare, past year.rounder. Tournament marks it down Park 11, Satwa Prince We have just hosted a For DBMSC Steel it was a as one of the best we have C – Ox fo rd Mar ine , massive season of outdoor case of what might have ever staged here at the ICC Darjeeling, Petrofac, SGS action including matches in been. The steel men had Academy and on that basis D – SFS, Khyber Oil, IMG the ICC World Twenty20 run Danube close in the we look forward to doing it Group, NBF Qualifiers, the ICC Under-Super Six stage of the a l l a g a i n s o o n . I C C E – Radio 4, Crystal 19 Cricket World Cup and competition, losing by just Academy Manager Will Gallery, Trisl Properties, the Asian Cricket Council o n e r u n , b u t t h e Kitchen said: “There is no OMD U n d e r - 1 9 C u p , p l u s ruthlessness of Danube on doubt the Ramadan Indoor F – Charterhouse, DSC, practice for Pakistan, South Grand Final night meant Cricket Tournament has HSBC, NBQ Africa and Sri Lanka’s t h e r e w a s n e v e r a been an outs tanding In the semi-finals Danube senior men’s teams and possibility of a repeat of that success this year and for Lions beat Oxford Marine squads taking part in the thril l ing contest.It left that we have to thank a n d D B M S C S t e e l Pepsi Indian Premier D B M S C w i t h t h e everyone, not least the overcame SFS. Dubai League.We also hosted a consolation of the runner- teams and their supporters Spo r t s C i t y Genera l pre-tournament camp for up prize of AED2000 and for making it such a special M a n a g e r – S p o r t s five of the six Associate the knowledge that its occasion.Thanks too, to Bus iness Mr Maqbu l sides that took part in the players had lost out to a our partners, who help Dudhia added: “Dubai ICC World Twenty20 in worthy champion.Danube make this happen – our Sports City is proud to have Bangladesh as well as the restricted its opponents to media partners Sport360 once again hosted the series between Pakistan such an extent that at the and Radio 4, and Crystal Ramadan Indoor Cricket and England’s physical halfway stage of the first G a l l e r y, o u r t r o p h y Tournament at the ICC d isab i l i ty teams, the innings of the match, partner.Also, enormous Academy and it has once second time we have had DBMSC had a total of credit must go to the staff at a g a i n d e l i v e r e d them as our guests in what minus two runs.Each the ICC Academy and the outstanding and top-class were ground-breaking match is 12 overs per side officials – the umpires and action. matches.and sees eight players scorers without whom there It brought together many of It may be hot outside but batting in pairs for three would be no tournament in the best indoor cricketers in thanks to our superb indoor overs each, with five runs the first place.It has been this country and with the and outdoor facilities we deducted every time a an outstanding three weeks air-conditioned comfort of can offer action to all age-wicket falls.In the face of of cricket action here at the the arena things never got groups 365 days a year,” he that sort of start, it was ICC Academy and the too hot fo r comfor t , added.always going to be a tournament as a whole whatever the temperatures massive uphill task for really has been a terrific outside.The tournament


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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui ar ranged outs ide the Dubai UAE: J u n i p e r r e s t a u r a n t

x p e r i e n c e t h e overlooking the mountain serenity of Alila Jabal range.In exemplary Omani EA k h d a r , i n t h e fashion, guests are warmly

neighbouring Sultanate of welcomed into this stunning Oman this Eid Al-Fitr. property in the lobby with Elevated 2000 metres the renowned Omani, sweet above sea level, the resort ‘Halwa’, traditional local offers unparalleled views of coffee and dates. With

the Al Hajar mountains activities ranging from surrounded by pristine exp lor ing the rugged beauty. The perfect venue outdoors to lounging on the this Eid for those seeking a pool deck with an array of cooler getaway with friends refreshing, complimentary or a trip to the Oman a m e n i t i e s i n c l u d i n g mountain ranges with the mockta i ls , f resh f ru i t family.Perched atop the s k e w e r s , f a c e - m i s t , Green Mountain, Alila Jabal sunblock and cold towels on A k h d a r h a s b u i l t a offer, the hotel ensures the reputation as the ‘peak of comfort of their guests tranquility’. During the provides something for period of the 27th of July to everyone.For fami l ies the 2nd of August the resort visiting during July 30th and presents an unrivalled two July 31st from 4:00pm, will to three night stay including have the opportunity to bed and breakfast, an array experience a variety of fun of family activities for activities for children during children, revitalising pool “Azwa”.Whether it is to a m e n i t i e s , s p e c i a l s escape to cooler pastures a v a i l a b l e o n S p a or to witness nature’s t r e a t m e n t s a n d a unsurpassed beauty in the sumptuous Eid buffet of architecturally awarded traditional Arabic cuisine property, Alila Jabal Akhdar featuring local Omani c a t e r s t o c o u p l e s , dishes and sweets during adventurers, families and breakfast, lunch and dinner. nature lovers alike this Eid A special touch is added with its wide range of this Eid with a grill station offerings.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Hospital in Abu Dhabi is the Dubai UAE: first surgeon worldwide to

urjeel Hospital, Abu implant this device in human D h a b i ' s l e a d i n g patients in 2007. He is also Btertiary care facility, the first to perform this

introduces one of the latest surgery in the Middle East a n d m o s t a d v a n c e d and holds the exclusive rights technologies in Cardiac for the medical device and Surgery:the eSVS Mesh in treatment in the region.Prof. coronary artery bypass Dr. K l ima s ta ted ,Th is g r a f t i n g ( C A B G ) technique was developed to surgery.According to World increase the time span of the Heart Federation, globally relapse. We hope that heart diseases are the patients undergoing this leading cause of death in procedure might not have to both men and women, and in come back for a second the UAE one in five deaths round of surgery for at least are attributed to heart 15 years after their first attacks.The eSVS Mesh is a surgery. We even hope for device put around the veins eliminating the need for a to make them stronger. With second surgery.Mr. Clancey this system in place, the Po, CEO Burjeel Hospital expectation is that it will said,We are honored to have extend the time that patients Dr. Klima as one of Burjeel need to come back for a Hospital 's lead cardiac second surgery. Better yet, s u r g e o n s . W e h a v e the doctors hope it will i n t r o d u c e d t h i s n e w completely eliminate the technique to continue the n e e d f o r a s e c o n d hosp i ta l ' s s t ra tegy o f surgery.Dr. Manny Villafana, providing the most advanced CEO, KIPS Bay and the techniques, technologies inventor of the eSVS Mesh and equipment possible in technique added in his addition to our constant focus recent visit to Burjeel towards clinical excellence Hospital, The eSVS Mesh and on providing 7-star technique will change the hospitality service. Our aim is way all Cardiac Surgeries to become UAE's preferred are done.The technique healthcare provider and we helps all cardiac patients to will continue to work hard have a longer and healthier towards this goal.So far, life without the need to worry Burjeel Hospital is the only about heart failure. I am hospital in Abu Dhabi that c o n f i d e n t t h a t t h i s uses eSVS technique. This revolutionary technique will announcement aligns with be implemented not just in the Burjeel Hospital vision of the UAE and the Middle East delivering exemplary medical region, but across the world care by using international as well.Prof. Dr. Uwe Klima a medical expertise and cutting Cardiac, Thoracic, and edge technology to provide Vascular Surgeon at Burjeel the best to their patients.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui (TDIC).Maryam Dubai UAE: al Mheiri, Chief

lacket Productions, O p e r a t i n g in partnership with O f f i c e r o f Ct w o f o u r 5 4 , t h e twofour54, said:

commercial arm of the “ W e a r e Media Zone Authority Abu delighted that Dhabi, announced the C l a c k e t extension of filming of the Productions is popular Syrian drama, Al continuing its Ikhwa, (The Brothers), association with

sure we had everything we during a Suhour at Saadiyat A b u D h a b i Fahmi, Amal Bushousha, needed. We wish to thank Beach Golf Club, Abu through their hit series Al N a d i n A l R a s s i , everyone involved for their Dhabi. Filming commenced Ikhwa. The drama has been Mohammad Hadaki, Abdul t i r e l e s s e f f o r t a n d in Abu Dhabi in February h u g e l y p o p u l a r w i t h Hadi Al Sabagh, Marah support.Commenting on 2014 on the complex family audiences across the entire Jaber, Mahmoud Nasr, the announcement, Ahmed drama, which chronicles region and not only does it Yazen Al Sayyed, Basem A l Fah im, Execu t i ve t h e l i v e s o f a position the Emirate as a Yakhour, Nisreen Tafesh, Director of Marketing,

leading media hub, it also Communications, Sales and Leasing at TDIC, said: “We are happy to see that Al Ikhwa series has been very well received by audiences across the Arab world. We’re also delighted to see Saadiyat featured as one of the main backdrops for this major product ion, by uti l ising many of the facilities that the island has

b u s i n e s s m a n ’ s f i v e Mais Hamdan, Madiha to offer, from residential to

adopted sons, and is reflects facets of this Kineifati, Jessica Nassar, retail, in addition to its

currently taking place all cosmopolitan city.Eyad Al Lisa Debs, Ezgi Yulci, Raja beaut i fu l na ture and

across Abu Dhabi at Najjar, Executive Director A l J i d d a w i , N a s h w a landscape.twofour54 has

locat ions such as Al of Clacket Productions, Mostafa, Rafiq Ali Ahmed, attracted a number of major

Saadiyat Island luxury said: Al Ikhwa is a big hit Leena Dyab, Mohammad film productions in the past

villas, a subsidiary of the and we have extended Al Rashi and Karla Butros. 12 months including Star

Tourism Development & filming here and increased As a result of the show’s Wars: Episode VII, Fast

Inves tment Company the number of episodes popularity, 100 episodes and Furious 7, Bang Bang

(TDIC).The show features because of our wonderful will now be filmed in Abu and Deliver Us from Evil. In

some of the most prominent e x p e r i e n c e i n A b u Dhabi until October with the addition, global television

TV stars from across the Dhab i . two fou r54 and support of twofour54 intaj, programmes such as the

Arab world including Basel TDIC’s involvement has the Abu Dhab i F i lm Bold and the Beautiful and

Khayyat, Qais Shaikh contributed to the success Commiss ion and the BBC’s Top Gear have been

Najeeb, Taim Hassan, of the series. They went Tourism Development & filmed in the Emirate.

Karmen Lubbos, Ahmad above and beyond to make Inves tment Company

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui their commendable efforts t w o f o u r 5 4 ; t h e k e y Dubai UAE: in raising this forum to sponsors Dubai Media

o l l o w i n g t h e newer heights and would Incorporated (DMI) and conclusion of the like to extend my gratitude iPhoneIslam and also F13th edition of the to both the sponsors and Tamani Marina Hotel and

Ramadan Forum, the the supporting teams who Hotel Apartments our Department of Tourism and h a v e c o n t r i b u t e d supporters.The “Preacher

immensely toward of the Nat ion 2014” the success of this pioneering event,” said Hamad Bin Mejren, Executive D i r e c t o r o f Business Tourism made the most of the for DTCM and interactive activities of the G e n e r a l R a m a d a n F o r u m Coordinator for including recreational and the 13th Ramadan educational programs and F o r u m . T h e distribution of several gifts volunteers of the a n d p r i z e s i n t h e competition comprised one forum distributed Children’s Hall at the of the key highlights of the 11,000 gifts, 25,000 DWTC.Non-Muslims also Commerce Market ing event, staging 50 Arab and pocket notebooks covering got the opportunity to (DTCM) announced figures f o r e i g n n a t i o n a l

enjoy a unique Iftar t h a t h i g h l i g h t t h e participants, of which 11 experience with a program resounding success of the were shortlisted for the that was designed to annual event, which was finals. This year's version introduce the spirit of the held at the Dubai World also included a new b l e s s e d m o n t h o f Trade Centre (DWTC), c a t e g o r y f e a t u r i n g Ramadan to visitors.Held under the patronage of re l ig ious sermons in as part of the forum, the H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin English. The ‘Strategic two Ramadan ten ts Mohammed bin Rashid Al Family Building Training including the one in Maktoum, Chairman of the C o u r s e ’ w a s a l s o Muhaisnah 2 and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al o r g a n i z e d w i t h t h e newly set-up second M a k t o u m participation of 91 men and Ramadan tent in Hor Al Foundat ion .S ince i t s a schedule of all the women who were awarded Anz 2 area will continue to inception, the forum has lectures and events of the a t t e n d a n c e h o s t g r o u p I f t a r been growing from strength forum, 7,000 promotional certificates.Over 3,869 gatherings, in addition to to strength, with a 30% bags for non-Muslims participants registered on daily quizzes and multi-i n c r e a s e i n l e c t u r e containing brochures in five Ramadan Forum’s official lingual lectures until the attendance this year - l a n g u a g e s i n c l u d i n g w e b s i t e : e n d o f R a m a d a n . approaching nearly 27,400 English, Urdu, Malayalam, www.almultaqa.ae.This Together, the two tents will participants, compared to Tagalog and Bengali, year, the number of cater to up to 120,000 the last year's record of 3 0 , 0 0 0 p r o m o t i o n a l F a c e b o o k f o l l o w e r s construction workers this 24,006 participants. A total booklets on Islam along (https://www.facebook.coholy month.We are always o f 3 9 p a r t i c i p a n t s with a CD in the same m/almultaqa.ae) grew to keen on adding distinct e m b r a c e d I s l a m l a n g u a g e a n d a n more than 19,700 a events to each new edition throughout the forum, introductory booklet on significant increase from of the forum to reach out to including 31 women and 8 ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ in last year, with 15,000 new as many segments and men. The success of the English - to the public at the followers this edition. The nationalities. Every year, v a r i o u s account, which serves

government as an online library of o f f i c e s , t he mos t popu la r hospitals and lectures held during the other public current and previous s p o t s i n e d i t i o n s o f t h e every nook Ramadan Forum, has and corner of recorded more 467,910 t h e vi ews. The mobile emirate.Spe applications for the aking about forum for Apple and the support Andro id opera t ing lent by the s y s t e m s w e r e

we are introducing unique s p o n s o r s , downloaded more than forum is a result of the hard components to make the H a m a d B i n M e j r e n 20,731 times for each of work and countless efforts forum’s agenda more said:The collaboration with the two operating systems of all those who have stood ins igh t fu l , so every the sponsors from both the this year.Further, the behind it over the years. part ic ipant can gain public and the private ‘Health of the Fasting’ Today, it stands as one of maximum benefit of the sectors has played a awareness campaign was the major annual events program. We are open to pivotal role in ensuring the held in collaboration with held during the Holy Month new ideas and are always success of the 13th edition the leading government in Dubai. The 13th edition c o n s i d e r i n g t h e of the Ramadan Forum. ins t i tu t ions inc lud ing of the forum was able to s u g g e s t i o n s a n d Their support was not only p rominen t hosp i ta l s , attract all segments and c o m m e n t s o f t h e limited to their sponsorship, medical companies and classes of society including participants, gathered but also through their charities. The campaign men, women and children through surveys,” Bin participation in educational w a s s u c c e s s f u l a t of diverse nationalities. Our Majren concluded.lectures and community attracting a large number statistics serve testimony ASK RAMADAN FORUMservices. We would like to of attendees. As part of the to the success we have Now residents can call t h a n k t h e s t r a t e g i c campaign, 10,000 medical a c h i e v e d , w i t h t h e and ask anything about sponsors of the forum e x a m i n a t i o n s w e r e unstinting support of every Ramadan and Islam at including Al Maktab for conducted and more than entity that has upheld our ASK RAMADAN FORUM, Culture and Media, DEWA, 24,000 gifts and vouchers vision right from the start. I which is open until July 14 The Saeed & Mohammed for hospital treatments would like to congratulate from 3-6pm. Contact Al Naboodah Group, Dubai were also offered.Kids of the organizing team for Number: +9714282111I s l a m i c B a n k a n d all ages and nationalities

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he Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque Twelcomed around

10,000 worshippers who observed ‘Tahajjud’ on Fr iday July 25, 2014.

Tahajjud prayer, the mosque was full to capacity and many worshippers laid down their p r a y e r m a t s o n t h e pavements outside. The mosque provide extra chairs for the elderly and also made arrangements for them to bring their cars into the

–Tahajjud is a voluntary c o u r t y a r d . “ I t w a s a overnight prayer performed wonderful atmosphere,” by Muslims to mark Laylat Al sa id , Abdul Sa lam Al Qadr the anniversary of the Marqouqi, Chairman of the Al night that the first verses of Farooq Mosque and Centre. the Ho ly Quran were He praised the efforts of the r e v e a l e d t o P r o p h e t mosque staff, who were on Muhammad (PBUH). It is hand to accommodate the also a time when Muslim overflowing congregation.All believe Allah blesses people p r a i s e s t o G o d , t h e and forgives their sins.The organisers worked tireless to prayer was led by Sheikh handle the extra capacity of Faris Al Mustafa, the Imam of worshippers. We have a the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al loyal congregation who Khattab Mosque.To mark the come to the Mosque every spec ia l occas ion , the year to pray and revive their Mosque released a CD and spirituality and commitment f l y e r s t o i n f o r m t h e towards Allah he said. The Al congregation about the Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab timetable of recitals and Mosque received more than prayers observed in the 100,000 worshippers over M o s q u e d u r i n g the Holy month of Ramadan Ramadan.Due to the vast this year, according to a amount of worshippers who mosque official.attended the overnight

THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS OBSERVE TAHAJJUD AT THE AL FAROOQ OMAR BIN

AL KHATTAB MOSQUE•Around 10,000 people observed the overnight Laylat Al Qadr night prayer

•In excess of 100,000 worshippers have visited the mosque over the Ramadan

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