Issue #80 | August-September 2016

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TEAM CELEBRATES NEW

CINNABON BEGINNING

FIVE GUYSAL KHOBAR GRAND OPENING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Five Guys opens 2nd outlet in KSA

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Cinnabon grand opening

ZWZ Abu Dhabi Salam branch gets a makeover

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Moussa’s column

05

CraviaPedia

06

Wall of fame

07

Sales reports

08

Birthdays

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Five Guys made an exceptional opening at L’etoile Tower, Khobar, on 3rd August and broke the record of FG International’s 1st day sales and their own sales record on 12th August.

Boosting a stunning grand façade and a huge seating capacity of 235 people, the new L’etoile Tower, Khobar branch is situated on the busiest street in Khobar and just 1.5 km from Corniche and theLe Meridien Hotel.

The success of FG is KSA is dedicated to its hard working team. Challenging the benchmark, the crew and managers have put in their best efforts to open and operate this outlet day and night and made this opening a success.

FIVE GUYS OPENS 2ND OUTLET IN KSA

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Cinnabon’s new outlet in Abu Dhabi Marina Mall received a huge applause and gathering of well wishers on the opening day of 30th August. Inaugurated with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Mr. Walid Hajj, the whole team was very excited about the opening.

We’re incredibly excited as Cinnabon continues its success story with the launch of this outlet with a refreshed new branding and identity, being second such outlet across the world after the USA.

To mark this day, media representatives, staff from Cravia and special invitees from Focus Brands, Fajr Capital and other entities joined us for celebrations over lunch and tried our new Cinnabon bites, drinks and the new Whoopee pie in chocolate and red velvet fl avors.

CINNABON ABU DHABI MARINA MALL OPENS WITH GRAND CELEBRATIONS

Zaatar w Zeit Abu Dhabi Salam branch has reopened on July 22nd after an extensive refreshed renovation. With these improvements, the customer experience has been enhanced with more seating options. Now, Zaatar w Zeit fans and customers are able to get all the fl avours they could possibly want.

ZWZ ABU DHABI SALAM BRANCH GETS A MAKEOVER

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MOUSSA’S COLUMN

WHY LIVING IN SAUDI ARABIA IS MUCH EASIER THAN YOU THINK!As a Brand Manager living in Saudi Arabia for almost 4 years now, I would like to shatter a myth: Saudi Arabia is not a country with life conditions diffi cult to endure.The kingdom is often misrepresented by journalism, people, and television news.

My adventure started when I moved there in 2012 to open Zaatar w Zeit outlets, and the experience you gain working overseas is spectacular. Learning about new cultures and working with locals as well as expatriates widens your perspective and makes you more open-minded.

Moreover, entering a new market with a new brand, item, and overall concept was a challenge by itself that drove me to visit different areas, broaden my business networks, and outcome myself.

Stereotype unfortunately has gotten us thinking that Saudi Nationals are unfriendly, mean, and rude. However, if you can live with their rules you will get to see that they are friendly, hospitable and overly-shy people.

Family! Being a newly married man, I might still not have the full experience, but I do believe that being in a place like Saudi Arabia helps create a family that is very close and bonded. Almost all expats in Saudi Arabia discover that their family bonds are much stronger and that is mainly because you have to rely on each other to make the best out of things.

Closing at prayer-time! The issue that people question about most is even easier than you would imagine. To be honest when I fi rst got here, it took a bit of getting used to, but it took me a short while until I didn’t even notice it anymore. You simply have to plan when and where you are going around prayer time.

In conclusion, I would like to end with a statement I bumped into recently; “Expat life, like marriage, needs work. People think that it comes naturally, but it doesn’t, it comes down to communication and adjustment.”

It certainly helps if you are a very adaptable person in daily life and accept changes easily (something I have been working on rigorously), but if you are rigid in your routine, then possibly you will encounter some diffi culties.

After all, “Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to challenge will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.”

Moussa A. Tarhini

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CRAVIAPEDIA

A new development program for Cravians!We are pleased to announce that we are offering a new development course for our high performing colleagues with potential to grow within the company.

Partnering with Rapha Training Institute. Business English Course is based on the internationally recognized CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) language profi ciency standards set by the Council of Europe and it comprises of 30 hours of intensive training.

The course is certifi ed by KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) who is responsible for the growth and quality of private education in Dubai and have international recognition as well.

Candidates will be assessed continuously during the course and will be required to undergo a written and spoken test and on successful completion of the course, the candidates will be awarded a certifi cate according to the levels referred to in the CEFR.

The venue is in our training room in the Accommodation, it occurred 4 times a week for 3 consecutive weeks.

The fi rst class took place between August and September this year, having 12 colleagues from Cinnabon, colleagues who have the potential to grow within Cravia and need a little focus on their communication.

The program consists of 8 comprehensive units;

1. Introduction & Orientation

2. Unit 1: The Decision Maker – Choices

3. Unit 2: The Professional - Business Etiquette

4. Unit 3: The Writer - Business Writing

5. Unit 4: The Orator - Public Presentation

6. Unit 5: The Mixer – Cultural Awareness

7. Unit 6: The Linker - Team Spirit

8. Final Test & Assessment

Wishing the fi rst candidates the best in their course and assessments; and we are happy to receive the nomination in all the brands for future classes through your Line and Area Managers.

Maurice IraniTraining and Development - CraviaPedia

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WALL OF FAME WINNERS FOR JULY

Head Offi ceTotal Cards: 3Winner: Emp. #: 1654Rahul Pandey 3 cards

The Steak BarTotal Cards: 3Winner: Emp. #: 3188Jaudry Aaron Belino 3 cards-DIFC

Cinnabon/SBCTotal Cards: 464Winner:Emp.#: 2908Renante Jr. Edama23 Cards – JBR

ZWZTotal Cards: 191Emp. #: 1568 Eugene Ely Josue 14 Cards – Motor City

Dear team,Hope all of you are doing well.

Time does seem to fl y and we are now approaching the fourth quarter of 2016. As we aim to fulfi l our strategy and set new records, we must always be humble and remember our roots.

Recognition is the heartbeat of the company. It is who we are and we should always keep this in center stage. I am proud to announce the July winners of the wall of fame program.

Looking forward to the lunch on Thursday where this will be your day to shine.

Please keep on recognizing. “simply the best, yesterday, today and for years to come”

Louay

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JULY 2016 SALES RECORDS

AUGUST 2016 SALES RECORDS

CRAVIA SALES

MAY 2015 TO JULY 2015VS. MAY 2016 TO JULY 2016

SALES REPORTS

Sales records - 2016 DATE

Monthly salesDepartment of Transport Aug-16

Abu Dhabi Mina Aug-16

Abu Dhabi Marina Mall Aug-16

Abu Dhabi Marina Mall 20-Aug-16

Daily sales

Sales records - 2016 DATE

Monthly salesYas Mall Jul-16

Abu Dhabi Marina Mall Jul-16

Abu Dhabi Marina Mall 8-Jul-16

Daily sales

Sales records - 2016 DATE

Monthly salesAbu Dhabi Marina Mall Aug-16

Abu Dhabi Marina Mall 27-Aug-16

Daily sales

Sales records - 2016 DATE

Monthly sales Abu Dhabi Corniche Jul-16

Abu Dhabi Marina Mall Jul-16

Daily sales

CRAVIA SALES

JUNE 2015 TO AUG 2015VS. JUNE 2016 TO AUG 2016

May 16

-27.

9%

5%

10.9

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CNB/

SBC

TOTA

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-5.6

%

June 16

-42%

-13.

9%

-16.

5%ZW

Z

CNB/

SBC

-7.7

%

TOTA

L

July 16

11.2

%

-31.

3%

14.2

%ZW

Z

CNB/

SBC

6.9%

TOTA

L

June 16

-42%

-13.

9%

-16.

5%ZW

Z

CNB/

SBC

TOTA

L

-7.7

%

July 16

-31.

3%

11.2

%

14.2

%ZW

Z

CNB/

SBC

6.9%

TOTA

L

Aug 16

3%

-42.

2%

6.3%

ZWZ

CNB/

SBC

-1.8

%

TOTA

L

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Marife Pardua1-Aug-79

Salauddin Sheik 1-Aug-79

Raeef Mohammad1-Aug-77

Jerrylyn Dano 13-Aug-74

Pradeep Singh26-Aug-80

Youssef Chouman17-Aug-76

Dipesh Puri21-Aug-86

Rani BarakaAugust 25

Islam Nofal September 24

Clarise PabellSeptember 14

Pramod Kumar Baral

30-Aug-83

Md. Abu Hanif5-Aug-80

Desiree Castillo6-Aug-75

Elizabeth Eugenio

18-Aug-78

Ankar Miah10-Aug-87

Fiyas Shajahan28-Aug-88

Sherman Ramos Mandap

21-Aug-75

BIRTHDAYS (AUGUST - SEPTEMBER)

Head Offi ce

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Ganesh Pun Magar

10-Aug-88

Ishwari Prasad Pokkarel

30-Aug-86

Waqas Abdul Samad

1-Aug-87

Cheryl Aperocho6-Aug-90

Mohamad Akel27-Aug-80

Arjun Shrestha8-Aug-91

Ashok Thapa Magar

26-Aug-90

Taiwo Omitola7-Aug-85

Pinkey Krishna Hingmang

24-Aug-80

Saroj Tamang12-Aug-89

Sari Ghannam10-Aug-90

Mahree Antonnette Salvador

25-Aug-76

Joey Padilla14-Aug-76

Bibek Saba13-Aug-93

AUGUST

Priyantha Joseph Weerasuriya

11-Aug-67

Veeranjaneyulu Ponnamanda

25-Aug-87

Dili Bahadur Purbachhane Magar

5-Aug-86

Laila Murillo7-Aug-83

Marie Angelique Ong

20-Aug-81

Popwell Flores28-Aug-87

Jemily Dumantay28-Aug-79

Candido JR Grefal

30-Aug-77

Manoj Pahadi6-Aug-82

Mohammed Juwel Chowdhury18-Aug-76

Shamim usman mono miya13-Aug-86

Mark John Lorenzo Uy2-Aug-83

Eugene Ely Josue

12-Aug-83

Armando De Leon

4-Aug-84

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Pubudu Ranasinghe Weerasinghe

31-Aug-81

Iro Lumawag4-Aug-89

Pitambar Nepali

3-Aug-95

Mary Grace Martin

3-Aug-88

Erica Cabansag

19-Aug-89

Muhammad Khalil

27-Aug-87

Pawan Upreti7-Aug-83

Maria Juliefer Supetran

27-Aug-86

Geelyn Dailo13-Aug-88

Juarlito JR. Garcines

27-Aug-90

Bryan Villanueva

27-Aug-90

Trisha Marie Sanchez

29-Aug-92

Arvin Acol9-Aug-93

Jorish Karl Pascua

24-Aug-84

Rowena Tadeo12-Aug-85

Bilawal Sadiq1-Aug-89

Parveen Kumar

2-Aug-95

Muhammad Nouman

20-Aug-83

Daelita Vanessa Caingat

23-Aug-88

Honeyval Cabotaje

23-Aug-88

John Alvin Oliveros

19-Aug-86

Manilyn Minimo

17-Aug-89

Ruby Ann San Francisco

21-Aug-83

Abdul Rasheed14-Aug-85

Desirie Bayya19-Aug-91

Alvin Sentelices13-Aug-92

Mohammad Fakih

19-Aug-94

Nonna Luz Macabasag31-Aug-89

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Qazi Abdul Basit

11-Aug-95

Sammy San Diego

23-Aug-91

Renz Jeffrey Roxas

30-Aug-86

Princess Sambile

15-Aug-84

Jusmine Gayle Dela Cruz7-Aug-94

Jessa Zafra1-Aug-92

Ken Leo Ramirez

23-Aug-88

Joanna Ericka Mendoza

27-Aug-93

Augustus Benedict Olipas

2-Aug-88

Diana Malolot23-Aug-93

Bernadette Gimeno

24-Aug-94

Rhesie Joy Henoguin

10-Aug-93

Ma. Victoria Jean David

13-Aug-91

Rizwan Ramzan

5-Aug-90

Lalyn Dumael29-Aug-84

Joseph Bernard Tadiosa

2-Aug-90

Nok Bahadur Gurung

5-Aug-87

Dhawa Tamang

18-Aug-96

Mildred Cudiamat

22-Aug-92

AUGUST

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Leah Dela Cruz5-Sep-78

Mohammed Mostafa Kamal

1-Sep-75

Mohammed Sirajur Rahman

1-Sep-77

Preet Kala20-Sep-82

Lesley Causarin6-Sep-86

Ashik Miah17-Sep-83

Raffy Roland Bullo

11-Sep-73

Muhammad Ali30-Sep-85

Robert Padilla8-Sep-80

Md. Moin Uddin

1-Sep-79

Shohag Shorder

5-Sep-83

Madan Raj Puri30-Sep-91

Ekraj Meche5-Sep-86

Faizan Hassan

26-Sep-86

Raymond Sanciangco15-Sep-85

Md. Saddam Husen

9-Sep-90

Fernando Jr. Aringo

17-Sep-89

Ishak Issa22-Sep-82

Dangelo JR paranal Chung

9-Sep-87

Mohammed Shuhel Miah11-Sep-87

Binod Meche12-Sep-87

Nure Alam Siddique

28-Sep-78

Raquel Cabangon Caballas

20-Sep-83

Daryl Cylde Gardiola

3-Sep-86

Alaa Shalak14-Sep-86

Jane Aquino3-Sep-86

Raymond NG1-Sep-90

Karam Zafran12-Sep-84

SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER

Maria Elena Marcelo

22-Sep-93

Karla Maye Soriano

10-Sep-92

John Lemuel Lina Fernandez

30-Sep-90

Ferdie Talastas

11-Sep-87

Muhammad Shafiq Abbasi

10-Sep-82

Amy Santiago 13-Sep-85

Farhat Hameed

6-Sep-87

Luisito Dela Cruz

2-Sep-84

Ruth Bermas30-Sep-90

Hassan El Kraidli

29-Sep-82

Nayanesh Nandakumar

11-Sep-94

Rona Camille Malit

8-Sep-91

Arnyl Van Arante

27-Sep-91

Mirriam Rances

30-Sep-87

Mahdi Omais28-Sep-93

Upendra Sapkota

7-Sep-86

Imee Soquerata1-Sep-83

Yubraj Bhujel26-Sep-89

Jay Ann Mudanza

13-Sep-90

Ehtasham Khan

25-Sep-85

Maria Janine Estonactoc24-Sep-90

Sheila De Jesus Baniqued

18-Sep-92

Rose Ann Garcia

1-Sep-87

Nithin Joseph14-Sep-85

Roger Merhy17-Sep-80

Bimal Niroula 15-Sep-87

Sadique Ahmed

22-Sep-86

Irmel Manag Smith

17-Sep-90

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Sherwin Pedrezuela16-Sep-88

Muhammad Irfan

5-Sep-88

Ivy Papcio3-Sep-85

Mary Rose Liu15-Sep-90

Dannica Cayabyab

28-Sep-92

Richard Lansang

17-Sep-88

Jones Kenneth Braña

24-Sep-91

Ruben Gutoman5-Sep-91

Banjo Tolentino4-Sep-89

Hazel Dane Sones

2-Sep-93

Faisal Saeed25-Sep-92

Monaliza Buban 5-Sep-89

Joanna Grace Agaloos

30-Sep-87

Joseph King Buensalida10-Sep-92

Andy JR. Lanuza

3-Sep-92

Jisamarie Pecolados21-Sep-88

Rowelyn Carro25-Sep-93

Subash Rai8-Sep-88

Rochelle Carino

2-Sep-95

Joyce Dela Cruz

13-Sep-92

Charen Grace Lopez

13-Sep-92

Richard Gonzales

15-Sep-86

Robert James Tarrosa

20-Sep-91

Sherwin Cenon

14-Sep-87

Michael Justine Gudaca

5-Sep-88

Jennylou Lumapas

14-Sep-88

Richman Bautista

19-Sep-89

Dyna Camille Baldovino

23-Sep-92

Diosdado Diwa

29-Sep-94

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RIDDLES

FUN FACTSIt’s possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.

Pearls melt in vinegar.

Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.

If NASA sent birds into space they would soon die; they need gravity to swallow.

2. I’m as light as can be, yet the strongest man cannot hold me for more than a minute. What am I?

1. What increases the more you share with others?

3. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

4. A seven letter word containing thousands of letters

Answers: (1) Happiness (2) Breathe (3) Footsteps (4) Mailbox

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Walt Disney

“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” Will Rogers

“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” Rob Siltanen

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” John D. Rockefeller

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