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CARREFOUR MARKET ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ITS 29TH STORE IN THE UAE IN TECOM’S I-RISE BUILDING

New Carrefour market will cater to business and residential needs of Iris tower

KHALAF AHMAD AL HABTOOR WELCOMES SENIOR FRENCH DELEGATION; ENCOURAGES FRENCH BUSINESS TO DUBAI

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR WINTER BREAKS BY KEMPINSKI OFFER

MULTIPLE ESCAPE OPTIONS

ADCB ISLAMIC BANKING PARTNERS WITH THE WORLD ISLAMIC ECONOMIC FORUM

A strategic sponsorship to support 10th edition of WIEF

COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI CEO INTRODUCES KHALAF AL HABTOOR TO THE

NEW GENERAL MANAGER

ABU DHABI MUSIC AND ARTS FOUNDATION PAVILION AT ABU DHABI ART CELEBRATES EMIRATI EXCELLENCE IN ART AND DESIGN

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui business and residential selection of Carrefour private Dubai UAE: tenants of the bui ld ing. labels.The store, conveniently

ajid Al Futtaim, the Carrefour Market prides itself located on the ground floor of leading shopping o n s u p p o r t i n g l o c a l TECOM’s I-Rise tower, will be Mmal l , r e ta i l and communities both with our open 24 hours a day, 7 days a

leisure pioneer across the adaptive product selection week, with easy parking Middle East and North Africa, catering to each community’s access.“Developing the MAF today announced the launch of needs, and our offering of brand and expanding MAF its newest Carrefour Market in l o c a l l y g r o w n f r e s h C a r r e fo u r i s o f u tm o s t the UAE in TECOM’s I-Rise produce,commented Franck importance to us” commented Tower, a mixed used business Rouquet, Vice President MAF’s Senior Vice President of and residential tower. This latest Carrefour Market UAE, Qatar, S p e c i a l P r o j e c t s a n d 1,000 square metre offering will Oman, Kuwai t , Bahra in . Development, Younis Al Mulla. bring Carrefour Market ‘s total Carrefour Market by Majid Al “By continually engaging in new number of stores to 29 in the Futtaim offers fresh dairy activities and opening new UAE.“We are delighted to be products, fruits and vegetables, Carrefour stores we can opening our 16th Carrefour an in-store bakery, fishery and consistently grow the brand Market in Dubai and 2nd butchery sections designed by throughout the region while Carrefour Market in TECOM Carrefour School graduated maintaining the same high and to be able to bring our high experts, a wide selection of standard of service that is now standard of produce and organic products and imported synonymous with all of MAF’s customer serv ice to the products including a vast endeavors,”Al Mulla concluded.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Financial Officer. The group Dubai UAE: discussed the general banking

h a l a f A h m a d A l environment in Dubai and the Habtoor, Chairman of growth prospects for the UAE Kthe Al Habtoor Group economy and the Al Habtoor

met Peter Baltussen, CEO, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) at the Al Habtoor Group head office on Al Wasl Road on Sunday November 9, 2014. The meeting was a courtesy call to introduce CBD’s new General Manager, Alain R e n a u d , t o t h e Chairman. Also present from the Al Habtoor Group was Mohammed

Group. Commercial Bank of Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and Dubai, which started out in 1969, CEO; K. P. Rajan, Group offers a range of retail and Financial Advisor; Ahmad commercial banking product Otaiba, Director-Member of the and services.Board; and Arun Krishnan, Chief

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai said, “Dubai is offering an Habtoor City project on Sheikh UAE: abundance of opportunities to Zayed Road. The multi-use

halaf Ahmad Al Habtoor i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m p a n i e s development will incorporate welcomed a senior whether it is through investment three five star hotels on one plot KFrench delegation at his or jobs. This is where the growth along with three high-rise

office on Tuesday November 11, is. The economy is thriving. ”Mrs residential towers on the 2014. Majdi Abed, French upcoming Dubai Water Consul General to Dubai, Canal. It will also be home introduced Al Habtoor to to the regions f i rs t Anne-Marie Idrac, Special p e r m a n e n t F r a n c o Representative of the Dragone Entertainment French Minister of Foreign G r o u p w a t e r - t h e m e Affairs and International production. Al Habtoor Development for Economic said he would like to Affairs with the United Arab encourage more French Em i ra tes (UAE) .A l so companies to the UAE, present was François p a r t i c u l a r l y l a r g e S p o r r e r , R e g i o n a l e n g i n e e r i n g a n d Manager-Middle East for construction firms. “The t h e F r e n c h T r a d e UAE is spending trillions Commission, and Jean- of dirhams on landmark Idrac, who has held several key Claude Daupeyroux, Head of the projects. This is how a country is senior positions in France, French Economic Service. bu i l t . I t c reates hea l thy including government positions Present from the Al Habtoor economic activity, generates and CEO of French rail operator Group was Mohammed Al jobs, and attracts visitors to the SNCF, is on a two day official Habtoor, Vice-Chairman and country.” In the past Al Habtoor visit to the emirates. Her visit CEO and Ahmad Ota iba, has hosted groups of French includes attending the official D i r e c t o r - M e m b e r o f t h e SMEs in Dubai to show them the inauguration of the Dubai Tram, Board.The group discussed the potential business opportunities which opens today. The Dubai p o t e n t i a l f o r i n c r e a s e d in the emirates, particularly Tram was built by a consortium oppo r t un i t i e s f o r F rench Duba i . Franço is Spor rer which includes French company companies in Dubai and further thanked Al Habtoor for his Alstom. Alstom is also involved collaboration with the Al Habtoor ongoing support of French in the Al Habtoor Group’s Al Group of companies. Al Habtoor businesses.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

bu Dhabi Commercial Bank’s (ADCB) Islamic ABanking announced

today its strategic partnership with the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF). The conference, which is a specialized edition of the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos, Switzerland, and London, will be hosted for the first time in Dubai from 28-30 October, 2014.The strategic partnership with the 10th WIEF is a testimonial to the ADCB Islamic Banking commitment towards driving innovation, inclusion and stability to strengthen the global

of Islamic banking customers Islamic financial industry.On the and businesses. ADCB provides occasion, Amr Al Menhali – Head customized product packages, of Islamic Banking at ADCB said: outstanding services and expert “We are delighted to partner with advice that are available to all WIEF and strengthen ADCB’s existing and potential clients position and expertise to be part of across the UAE. In an attempt to Dubai’s ambition to become the support the growth of the SME capital of Islamic economy. sector in the UAE, ADCB has Islamic banking is still relatively partnered with the Khalifa Fund young, when compared to the for Enterprise Development to conventional, though maturing provide subsidized facilities to rapidly. Islamic Banking is at business owned by UAE ADCB’s core, thus solutions nationals. Such endeavors are in provide the highest levels of l ine with the Abu Dhabi quality, service and convenience, Economic Vision 2030 by through a full Shari’ah compliance diversifying and contributing to offering.”ADCB Islamic Banking is the capital’s economy.a partner of choice for the growth

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Foundation, said: “Since 1996, Accompanying its Design Dubai UAE: ADMAF has been enabling A w a r d , A D M A F h a s

bu Dhabi Music and young minds to develop their established four other awards A r t s F o u n d a t i o n c r e a t i v e p o t e n t i a l a n d that include The Comic Arts A( A D M A F ) w i l l intellectual might through the Award, The Creativity Award,

s h o w c a s e i t s o n - g o i n g arts. The ADMAF Pavilion at The Christo and Jeanne-commitment to the arts through this year’s Abu Dhabi Art Claude Award as well as The the work of emerging Emirati articulates the vision of the UAE Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts artists and designers at Award. The ADMAF Abu Dhabi Art Fair. Pavilion will provide a Award-winning pieces by number of educational Fatima Fayrooz and and community outreach Shakhbout Al Kaabi will programmes during the be presented in a fair including guided pavilion inspired by the tours of the fair with architecture of Zaha artists and information Hadid and designed by sessions about ADMAF E m i r a t i u n i v e r s i t y grants, awards and The u n d e r g r a d u a t e s . National’s Gallery and ADMAF’s presence at teacher’s sessions.As Abu Dhabi Art in 2014 will the UAE’s foremost further highlight the independent cultural

c a p i t a l i n e n c o u r a g i n g Foundat ion's act iv i t ies in foundation, delivering world-tomorrow’s pioneers to broaden nurturing creativity among young class programmes of arts the horizons of possibility. That people and developing inspiring education and community arts is why we are focusing on role models for the future across the UAE, ADMAF will ‘Rewarding Excellence’ at the through a programme of talks, also be providing tours for Pavilion; ADMAF’s portfolio of walks, and conversations with students and will be looking awards dedicated to investing UAE cultural pioneers including after 550 students from various in the promise of the next Azza Al Qubaisi, Amal Al universities and schools such g e n e r a t i o n . ” A D M A F ’ s Agroobi, Jalal Luqman and as the HCT Women’s College commitment to the visual arts Mattar Bin Lahej.H.E. Hoda I. Al Fujairah, Madinat Zayed and spans awards, resources, Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of the the University of Sharjah during initiatives, commissions, and Abu Dhabi Music and Arts the Abu Dhabi Art fair.the ADMAF Art Collection.


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ollowing a successful launch of the BlackBerry FPassport in Black, the

BlackBerry Passport is coming to the Middle East in white and is expected to be available in the BlackBerry store in The Dubai Mall and in all leading telecom retailers in the UAE from December 1. Featuring a large

and creating content, and will square touch screen and new make everyday tasks like Q W E RT Y t o u c h - e n a b l e d reading and writing emails, keyboard, the BlackBerry r e v i e w i n g a n d e d i t i n g Passport is a device purpose-documents, web browsing, and built for productivity-driven m a p n a v i g a t i o n , m o r e business professionals who comfortable and effortless. The want a smartphone that BlackBerry Passport includes empowers them with the mobile

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BLACKBERRY PASSPORT IN WHITE AVAILABLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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DUBAI QUALITY GROUP HONORS THE 3RD UAE IDEAS CONFERENCE & AWARD

2014 WINNERSThe Awards included 10 categories covering

economic, scientific and social ideas

GULF RELATED BREAKS GROUND ON AL MARYAH CENTRALConstruction commences on New Super-Regional Shoppping Center in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI MOTOR FESTIVAL

ABU DHABI MUSIC & ARTS FOUNDATION PRESENTS DESIGN COMMISSION AWARD

TO STUDENTS FOR PAVILION AT THIS YEAR’S ABU DHABI ART

AIROCIDE REVOLUTIONARY FILTER-LESS AIR PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED BY NASA NOW AVAILABLE IN UAE

The revolutionary filter-less air purification technology that is developed by NASA has been introduced to the Middle East market by Akida Holdings a member of Fakhruddin Holdings and Max

Electronics a part of Landmark Group for the first time and is now available in UAE

ON AIR DINING CONFIRMS NEW HOME AT LONDON STANSTED’S DIAMOND HANGAR

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ADCB RECEIVES APPROVAL FROM MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

FOR REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Mohammed bin Rashid Al Dubai UAE: Maktoum and his leadership

ubai Quality Group style.Badriya Al Tamimi, today announced Managing Director of Dubai Dthe winners of 3rd

UAE Ideas Conference and Award 2014 ceremony held at the Palace Downtown Dubai, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin S a e e d A l - M a k t o u m , President of Dubai Civil A v i a t i o n A u t h o r i t y , Chairman of the Dubai Airports, Chairman and Quality Group said: “We Chief Executive of the take pride that Dubai Quality Emi ra tes Group’s 3rd Airl ine & UAE Ideas Group and Conference t h e and Award Honorary i s Patron of contributing D u b a i t o T h e Q u a l i t y N a t i o n a l G r o u p , Innovation D u b a i S t r a t e g y Q u a l i t y launched by Group. 16 H i s w i n n i n g H i g h n e s s ideas out of 133 entries Sheikh Mohammed bin submitted by individuals and Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE organizations received this Vice President, Prime year, were honored by Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group’s to promote creativity and Team, Dr. Abdulrahman Al i n n o v a t i o n , s u p p o r t Muaini, Vice Chairman and achieving the UAE 2021 B a d r i y a A l Ta m i m i , vision, and position the Managing Director, in the country amongst the most presence of a host of innovative nations in the government officials, public world.“This year’s entries and renowned private were characterized by the sector individuals and high standard of ideas, and media representatives.Dr. the tremendous level of M a n s o o r A l - A w a r , innovation and creativity Chancellor of Hamdan Bin which required a thorough M o h a m m e d S m a r t and rigorous assessment University delivered the process by our judging opening speech of the c o m m i t t e e ” , s h e conference, highlighting the continued.The event was importance of positive s p o n s o r e d b y D u b a i energy within the working E lect r ic i ty and Water environment. His speech Authority (DEWA), Emirates was inspired by the thought Transport, Emirates Global of His Highness Sheikh Aluminum (EGA) and SAP.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui equipment, and a dedicated Dubai UAE: pastry area in addition to an

ollowing a significant extensive storage area. round of investment, Maximising the benefits of Fled by former UK the new kitchen the On Air

CEO of Airbus Group Robin D i n i n g b r i g a d e h a s Southwell, On Air Dining, developed a new menu for creators of one of the its expanding clientele, world’s leading inflight which covers a range of dining experiences, has dishes from perennial moved to a new home at favourites such as the L o n d o n S t a n s t e d ’ s signature dish Tuna Nicoise Diamond Hangar.The new to modern contemporary 4,000 sq ft facility boasts plates such as Sous Vide d i rect a i rs ide access Cod in Miso Sauce. “We s t r a i g h t t o p a r k e d o r h a n g a r e d business jets and positions On Air Dining right in the heart of the business a v i a t i o n community. The c o m p a n y r e c e n t l y rebranded with a name that a l i g n s i t s e l f

spoke to our clients, flight closer to the sector; the at tendants and biz jet physical move to an airport owners all over the world in location further reinforces determining where we i t s c o m m i t m e n t t o should establish our first expanding its culinary d e d i c a t e d n e w aviation offering. With its kitchen,”said Daniel Hulme. new base at Stansted On “Here at London Stansted Air Dining will also be better with our dedicated team of positioned to target the wide chefs and operat ions body market, which it is personnel we will be able to targeting as part of its conveniently cater for the expansion strategy. “Wide whole range of aircraft up to bodies are regular visitors Heads of State’ visiting to Stansted Airport and we B747s. For the first time our want to be able to provide vehicles and team will be these VVIP clients with the ab le to l oad f resh ly b e s t i n f l i g h t d i n i n g prepared food directly from experiences possible. We the kitchen on to the aircraft. are even investing in a high-Importantly too, we will be loader* which will enable us able to train visiting flight to control our own delivery attendants from Europe, the and catering provision, this Middle East and the USA, is key when handling the on how to prepare our large and high value orders cuisine and invite them to this part of the business our regular culinary training a v i a t i o n s e c t o r days,” he added.On Air requ i res , ”sa id Dan ie l Dining is internationally Hulme, CEO, about the renowned for its expertise in company’s plans.The On training and food handling Air Dining kitchen at the expertise and Daniel Hulme Diamond Hangar has been h a s s e r v e d a s V i c e modified and specifically re-Chairman of the European designed to accommodate Corporate Aviation Flight the needs of the culinary Attendants Committee, requ i rements fo r the endorsed by NBAA/EBAA, aviation sector. It features for two years.state-of-the-art cooking

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui of Wholesale Banking Dubai UAE: Group at ADCB said,

b u D h a b i “Singapore is a v i ta l Commercial Bank business crossroads of the A( A D C B ) world, and with Southeast

announces plans to open a Asia continuing to benefit representative office in from positive trade flows Singapore later this year, with the Middle East, it is following recent approval natural and appropriate that from the Monetary Authority A D C B e s t a b l i s h e s of Singapore.The office, presence there, in-line with which will be located in our overall strategy for an S i n g a p o r e ’ s C e n t r a l increased international Business District, will serve presence that will build over to help facilitate and grow time”.The move to establish ADCB’s future set of global A D C B ’s p r e s e n c e i n offerings for existing and Southeast Asia comes just prospective clients, thus five months after its launch creating an important of a representative office in foothold in the Southeast London, and marks yet A s i a n f i n a n c i a l another mi les tone in markets.Colin Fraser, Head ADCB’s growth trajectory.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui of the future to broaden the Dubai UAE: horizons of possibility.”The

n d e r t h e A D M A F D e s i g n patronage of His Commiss ion enab les UE x c e l l e n c y ADMAF to celebrate the

Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak creative talent of the UAE Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of youth in both design and C u l t u r e , Yo u t h a n d science. It also provides a Community Development, platform from which to Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation ( A D M A F ) presented Meera Rashid Al Mualla, M ina Watan A l Sheikhly and Saba Rahanjam, from the U n i v e r s i t y o f Sharjah’s College of Fine Arts & Design, with the ADMAF D e s i g n

showcase this talent and Commission Award 2014. generate awareness and The ceremony was held at recognition.This year ’s the ADMAF Pavilion at Abu a p p l i c a n t s w e r e Dhabi Art and was attended encou raged to d raw by HE Sheikh Nahayan inspiration from the work of Mabarak Al Nahyan, H.E. world-renowned architect, Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo, Zaha Hadid, in order to alongside experts in the p roduce the ADMAF f ield.H.E. Hoda I . Al pavilion at the art fair. The Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of winners of the 2014 ADMAF, said “Through commission Meera Rashid initiatives like the Design Al Mualla, Mina Watan Al Commission, ADMAF aims S h e i k h l y a n d S a b a to inspire a new generation Rahanjam were hugely of creative minds capable successful in fulfilling the of presenting contemporary b r i e f b y c r e a t i n g a art to a wider public. contemporary space that ADMAF is fully committed displays award-winning to the development of the pieces by emerging Emirati UAE’s visual arts and art ists and designers design industry and this F a t i m a F a y r o o z , year’s Pavilion at Abu Shakhbout Al Kaabi, Moza Dhabi Art articulates the Obaid and Fatima Al vision of the UAE capital in Muhairi.encouraging the pioneers

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui A l a n d Central will be connected to Dubai UAE: Ta y e r restaur over 15.7 million square foot

ead ing reg iona l Group ants we of adjacent, completed and d e v e l o p m e n t w i l l a r e occupied properties on Al Lc o m p a n y G u l f operat confide Maryah Island. The vibrant

Related today broke ground e over nt that urban hub will include on Al Maryah Central, a 2.3 2 0 A l So wwah Square, comprised million square foot super- i n l i n e Maryah of The Galleria on Al Maryah regional shopping center r e t a i l Central Island, four Grade ‘A’ located at the core of Al s tores w i l l c o m m e r c i a l t o w e r s , Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. repres achiev Rosewood Abu Dhabi and The groundbreaking marks ent ing e o u r Four Seasons Hotel Abu the start of construction on approximately one third of Al vision as the greatest Dhabi (due for completion in the iconic project ahead of Maryah Central’s total shopping experience in the 2016); new headquarter

l e a s a b l e s p a c e . K e n office towers for both the Himmel, Co-Managing National Bank of Abu Dhabi Partner, Gulf Related said, and Al Hilal Bank; Maryah “ W e a r e t h r i l l e d t o Plaza’s luxury residential commence construction on towers and Cleveland Clinic Al Maryah Central and bring Abu Dhabi. The entire to l i fe a wor ld-c lass, distr ict wi l l be highly destination-making offering accessible and directly e v o l v i n g f r o m t h e interconnected by a i r remarkable response by the conditioned passageways retail community to The and serviced by over 15,000 Galleria on Al Maryah parking spaces and 13 Island. With the tremendous bridges.Gulf Related is a combined endorsement by partnership between Gulf

i t ’s opening in March region and open up the Al Tayer Group through the Capital, one of the Middle 2018.This development w o r l d o f r e t a i l , provision of Macy’s and East's leading alternative milestone follows the recent entertainment and dining Bloomingdale’s to anchor asset management firms, landmark agreement which within the Abu Dhabi the development and and Related Companies, will see the opening of two c o m m u n i t y . I t a l s o approximately a third of the one of the largest private iconic US department represents a further catalyst retail composition already real estate development s t o r e s , M a c y ’ s a n d in the rapid development of spoken for by a diverse and investment firms in the Bloomingdale ’s , in Al Al Maryah Island.”Upon array of in-line stores, cafes United States.Maryah Central. In addition, completion, Al Maryah


i roc ide c leans almost 100 per Acent of indoor air

of pathogens, al lergy triggers and harmful gases from household products. The FDA approved filter-less air purification system has been in existence in the distributor of Airocide in the US since 2013.Industry GCC, said:“We expect a experts say that Airocide strong demand for Airocide has proved to be very from the home segment of successful as it is capable of customers in the GCC as Director of AKIDA Holding and forces them into a eliminating virtually 100 they are conscious of the said: “Indoor air pollutants densely packed matrix of percent of Volatile Organic fact that indoor air plays a have been ranked among highly reactive catalysts C o m p o u n d s ( V O C s ) - large part in their health and the top five environmental that are activated by a high harmful gasses emitted by productivity. Anecdotal risks to public health. After intensity 254-nanometer products around the home evidence suggests that we years of rigorous scientific light. The reaction destroys including aerosol sprays, experience a relatively research on air quality these harmful pathogens on

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e w i l l c l e a n i n g s u p p l i e s , inside space stations, pollution-free.Commenting definited i s i n f e c t a n t s , h o b b y NASA deve loped the on the effectiveness of ly help supplies, building materials, technology that is used i n paints and exclusively by Airocide, a preventt h i n n e r s , filter-less air purification i n g s t r i p p e r s system that’s been proven these.”a n d to effectively remove the Airocide technology was pesticides. worst indoor air pollutants. It built for NASA, used in earth I t a l s o is a proud moment to launch orbit and clinically tested by a l m o s t Airocide in the UAE along t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f eliminates with Max Holdings as our Wisconsin,Texas Tech a l l mold , distributors. Soon it will be University and Texas A&M f u n g i , available across GCC and University. Airocide is priced viruses and we believe that it will make a at AED 2939 and is b a c t e r i a significant difference to the available in the GCC at t h a t c a u s e a l l e r g y quality of life here”.Neelesh leading electronic and symptoms and respiratory Bhatnagar, CEO of Max lifestyle stores across the sickness.Airocide draws in Electronics LLC, part of Airocide, Mr. Amit Vardhan region. harmful airborne pathogens Landmark Group and the Marke t ing and Sa les

RENAULT MIDDLE EAST RECORDS SIGNIFICANT 33% SALES GROWTH

ACROSS GCCRenault Middle East announced record sales growth of 33% in versus 9% market growth in the region over the first nine months of 2014.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the top European generalist Dubai UAE: model and among the top

n the United Arab 50 best-selling models Emirates, Renault’s overall. In Saudi Arabia Isales jumped by 34% considered the largest

in Abu Dhabi and 38% in automobile market in the Dubai, a very impressive Middle East Renault has a c h i e v e m e n t w h e n posted impressive results, compared to the same with 44% sales growth period in 2013, during which compared to same period the two last year. emirate S i n c e s each 2 0 1 2 , recorde Renault d 12% h a s m a r k e t continuogrowth. u s l y T h e been the remarka t o p b l e Europeag r o w t h n brand, from the with the beginnin Renault g of this Fluence year is a n d t h e Renault result of D u s t e r widenin a s t h e g Renault’s range of models two best-selling European and competitive pricing. models. In the Gulf Region, Within the UAE, the growing Renault Middle East has success of the flagship seen 21% sales growth for model Renault Duster has 2014 compared to the same positioned the vehicle as period last year.

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EFFIE AWARDS 2014 TO SHINE A LIGHT ON THE REGION’S MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS

Leading marketing effectiveness awards program to honor the campaigns that have yielded the best results

DIABETES CAN LEAD TO BLINDNESS

MORE THAN 4,700 EXHIBITORS EXPECTED AT AMBIENTE 2015, THE WORLD’S LEADING CONSUMER GOODS FAIR

Five-day event in Frankfurt, Germany to attract major interest from Middle East trade buyers as top UAE companies take part

THE FUTURE BUILD LAUNCHES ENHANCED GREEN BUILD B2B PORTALSustainable supply chain management tool to

be showcased at Big 5 exhibition

FIRST-EVER SRI LANKA TRAVEL GUIDE IN ARABIC RELAUNCHED ON POPULAR DEMAND

Emirati author Heba Al Mansoori presents an up-close look at a spectacular all-weather destination

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SHARAF AND SAGE PARTNER TO BUILD VERTICAL ERP SOLUTIONS FOR DOMESTIC

AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

1,500 UAE RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM HEALTH SCREENINGS AT LIFELINE

HOSPITAL’S FAMILY HEALTH AWARENESS DRIVE

Three-day Campaign Offered Complimentary Health Check-ups and Consultations at Ibn Battuta

Mall

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui that have had the most when it joined with the GMR Dubai UAE: measurable impact both in Effectiveness in Marketing

his year ’s Effie this part of the world and Awards the GEMAS the MENA awards will further afield.The Effie former touchstone measure Tbe shining a light on MENA 2014 program takes of regional market ing

the most brilliant players in place at Saddling Paddock, brilliance. Organizers say t h e M E N A r e g i o n ’ s The Meydan Hotel in Dubai, that the continued growth of marketing and advertising with this year’s edition the Effies scheme is an landscape, with the scheme having been expanded to a indication of the strength of h a v i n g s u c c e s s f u l l y total of 23 classes of the g loba l marke t ing cemented itself as the achievement; including industry and its capacity to leading industry awards Best Youth Market ing l e a d program. Now in its sixth Campaign, Best Use of communications.“Correspoedition, the Effie MENA Social Media and Most nding with the rise in the awards has become the Effective Agency Network of number of categories for the

the Year. The ful l Effies MENA 2014, we have spectrum of categories seen an increase in the campaigns and initiatives has been designed to number of entrants, with m o v i n g a w a y f r o m allow organizations, s u b m i s s i o n s f o r t h e billboards and broadcasts b rands and o the r forthcoming edition 75 and instead, shifting into the s t a k e h o l d e r s t h e percent higher than last emergent digital realm,” o p p o r t u n i t y t o year,”says Hawari.“This is a says Alexandre Hawari, Co-showcase their talents sign of the continued CEO of Mediaquest, the in their respect ive strength of the regional media organization behind discipline, with the marketing industry, which the event . “We have judges deliberating on constantly seeks innovative planned the forthcoming the campaigns that and captivating initiatives to Effies as a recognition of have yielded the most effectively reach out to and this new reality and a tangible results.“This engage with the consumer.”celebration of the very best year, the Effie Awards is m a r k e t i n g t a l e n t b y the largest event to honoring those campaigns date, it features even that have had a quantifiable more categories for effect, with many of the e n t r y. T h e g l o b a l winners making use of new marketing sector has media platforms.”The Effie

b e n c h m a r k f o r undergone radical change MENA Awards became part acknowledging the ‘ideas in recent years, with new of the Effie program in 2009 that work’ and the concepts

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Sage product team.”SCST is Dubai UAE: a l i g n e d w i t h

haraf Computers and H.H.Sh.Mohammed b in S o f t w a r e T r a d i n g Rashid's Vision 2021 and S(SCST) of the United Expo 2020 in the technology

Arab Emirates and leading and retail verticals. As part of business solutions provider the Sharaf fami ly, our Sage have extended their business is built on the core strategic partnership by values of trust, respect and agreeing to work closely agility,” adds Faisal Ali, CEO together to develop vertical of Sharaf Computers and solutions based on the Sage ERP X3 platform for the domestic and i n t e r n a t i o n a l markets.Says Keith Fenner, Sage Director and Head of Sage Middle East:“This is an exciting opportunity for us to work closely with a l e a d i n g f a m i l y b u s i n e s s i n t h e

Software Trading.“We are Emirates to bring relevant striving to be among the Top vertical solutions to mid-sized 10 SMEs in the country. We businesses in the UAE, the will achieve this by delivering Middle East and other parts of top-quality solutions to our the world.“The combination of clients and showing them the SCST’s vertical industry and value of our experienced regional knowledge and our team. This will allow us to Sage ERP X3 will deliver b u i l d t r u s t w i t h o u r powerful, flexible and scalable customers.”The commercial solutions that help our joint and technical relationship with customers to leverage their Sage, provides a unique business information and opportunity for SCST to drive efficiencies.”Yasser al further our aspirations of Sharaf,Chairman of Sharaf b e c o m i n g a l e a d i n g H Q I n v e s t m e n t s , s a y s : intellectual property holder in “Consistent with the Vision the UAE, “says Chris Wiener, 2021 of the Government of SCST’s Operations Director. U A E t o d e v e l o p “Having had the privilege to be k n o w l e d g e a b l e a n d hosted here by some of the innovative Emiratis and our top family owned business in own p lans to deve lop the UAE for the past 16 years, intel lectual property on I am honored to be leading international platforms, SCST this program.”is pleased to work with the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui easily on physical exertion Dubai UAE: causing bleeding into the

i a b e t e s , a vitreous cavity (fluid in the cond i t i on tha t middle of the eye) or can Daffects more than pull the retina separating

745,940 people in the UAE f r o m t h e o u t e r a c c o r d i n g t o t h e International Diabetes Federation (IDF), not only affects blood sugar levels but also important organs: notably the retina, kidneys, h e a r t a n d n e r v e tissues.The disease affects the blood vessels known as the capillaries in these organs causing leakages and blockages which e v e n t u a l l y l e a d t o blindness, heart disease, k i d n e y f a i l u r e a n d amputations.One of the biggest effects of diabetes

walls.”Prevention damage is on the eyes causing mild to your eyes is the best way visual loss to severe visual forward once you have loss or even blindness. been d iagnosed wi th Diabetes can affect the diabetes. Control of blood human l ens caus ing sugar, blood pressure and premature cataract or cholesterol along with a clouding of the eyes or suitable diet and regular causes an increase in fluid exercise will keep these pressure inside the eye or a l a r m i n g c o n d i t i o n s g l a u c o m a . T h e m o s t away.“It is unfortunate that common diabetic eye the UAE despite being one condition is called Diabetic of the fastest growing retinopathy, which is the countries in the world has l e a d i n g c a u s e o f also the distinction of blindness,”said Dr.Madhav having the highest number R a o , C o n s u l t a n t of diabetics. The sedentary Ophthalmologist/Vitreo-lifestyle we lead is the main Retinal Surgeon at Abu cause of the increase in Dhabi’s tertiary healthcare Diabetes. it is only with provider, Burjeel Hospital. awareness that we can “Diabetic retinopathy is control the incidence of caused by damage to the diabetes and its health narrow blood vessels called complications. With the capillaries in the retina of growing number of people the eye causing leakage of affected with Diabetes, it is fluid, blood, proteins into necessary for tertiary the retinal layers resulting in medical providers to be retinal swelling or an i nvo l ved i n c rea t i ng edema. If the edema occurs awareness and proactive in the center of the retina, management of these v i s i o n m i g h t b e health conditions. With affected.”The second most w o r l d - c l a s s m e d i c a l important change caused expertise and state-of-the-by diabetic retinopathy is art technology, Burjeel the formation of abnormal Hospital is committed to new blood vessels on the provide only the best surface of the retina and healthcare experience in these grow towards the the UAE and in the region,” center of the eye,”he said Mr. Clancey Po, the continued.“These large CEO of Burjeel Hospital.new blood vessels are

fragile and can be raptured

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui as an all-round travel journalists alike when it was Dubai UAE: destination in the Arab f irst launched at the

i t h 2 0 , 0 0 0 region is growing even as Arabian Travel Market in copies already the i s l and ’s t ou r i sm Dubai in 2010.Her fun, “tell-Wbeing sold out industry picks up steam it-like-it-is” delivery style,

and in response to constant demand for more copies, the f i r s t -ever Arab ic language travel guidebook titled - 'Sri Lanka: The Most Beautiful Island in the World' is being re-launched for the benefit of potential tourists and the travel trade across the region.The guidebook, a labour of love* by Emirati serial

s p e c t a c u l a r d i v i n g . entrepreneur Ms. Heba Al Compact in size, the island Mansoori, Founder and also offers spectacular hill C E O o f m a r k e t i n g following a successful a n d r i g h t o n t a r g e t trails and nature trekking communications agency rebuilding effort. We have understanding of what possibilities, all within easy BIZ COM and broadcast had constant inquiries at would appeal to the Arab driving distance of the and print media veteran, is our offices, which is why I traveller, turns the travel capital.No wonder tourists the first of its kind written thought of relaunching the guide into a delightful from all over the world visit with the Middle Eastern book."Ms. Al Mansoori was reading experience that Sri Lanka every year in traveller in mind. It presents initially fascinated by tales literally takes the reader to search of a perfect holiday the Arabic speaking tourist of Serendib told to her by the destination so they ranging f rom nature, with a close-up look at what Sri Lankan members of her have the knowledge and c u l t u r e , a d v e n t u r e , is a stunningly attractive household staff . The t i p s t o e x p l o r e t h e education, healing to destination.Through the fascination with the island d e s t i n a t i o n b e t t e r . A spiritual discovery or simply book, Ms. Al Mansoori took root following a visit complete destination, Sri to watch a cricket match or presents a vivid image of with her entire family. “I love Lanka offers the

the emerald Isle as a travelling and was totally a d v e n t u r o u s -veritable tourist paradise, enthralled by my first Sri minded a full range f u l l o f c u l t u r a l a n d Lankan experience. I have of water sports env i ronmenta l gems, re-visited the country many swimming, sailing, stunning locales, serene times, discovering more windsurfing, scuba h i l l s ides , cap t i va t ing fascinating aspects of the diving, water-skiing coastlines and beautiful country on each visit.”Ms. a n d d e e p s e a beaches. All this in a style Al Mansoori’s insights are fishing. Boasting that is both understated but particularly relevant and some legendary e n g a g i n g l y valuable for potential surfing locales, the sincere.Speaking about the travellers and the book met s e r e n e w a t e r s relaunch, Ms. Al Mansoori with rave reviews from around the island are also play a round of golf.said: "Interest in Sri Lanka travel trade icons and f a v o u r e d f o r s o m e

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui innovations for five days on internationaDubai UAE: 328,500 square metres of l markets.

mbiente 2015, the exhibition space (gross). W e a r e world’s leading The United Arab Emirates e x c i t e d Aconsumer goods was represented by six about our

event will again occupy the companies. 144,000 trade u p c o m i n g whole of Frankfurt Fair and buyers from 161 countries cooperation Exhibition Centre, the (2013: 140,000 from 143 as Partner

C o u n t r y with Messe Frankfurt for 2015, and w e l o o k forward to

Group, Samim Group and showcasing S i n a b r o cutting-edge American International.Ambiente is interiors, housewares and the unrivalled business o u t d o o r d e s i g n platform for the global products.”As in previous consumer goods industry. years,Ambiente 2015 will Products from almost 90 be the setting for the countries on an area the presentation of numerous size of more than 46 r e n o w n e d a w a r d s . football fields. It is the show Consumer goods skilfully not to be missed”,said c o m b i n i n g a e s t h e t i c Stephan Kurzawski, Senior qualities with practical Vice President of Messe benefits are honoured with second largest exhibition countries) travelled to F r a n k f u r t E x h i b i t i o n the Design Plus Award and ground worldwide, from 13- Frankfurt for Ambiente, GmbH.The United States the winning products 15 Febraury 2015.With including 584 from the will be the Partner Country d isp layed dur ing the over 4,700 exhibitors being UAE, which is an increase of Ambiente 2015. Kevin C. fair.The German Design expected to participate, of 36.7 percent since 2011. Milas, Consul General of Award is presented on the Ambiente 2015 will depict More than three months the United States of first day of the fair and the complete spectrum of ahead of Ambiente 2015, America said,“Ambiente is visitors will also find the consumer goods for the nine companies from the the world’s leading event winning products in an t a b l e , k i t c h e n , a n d U A E h a v e a l r e a d y for design trends in the impressive exhibition. The household, as well as the registered, including Allure consumergoods sector.It is ‘Plagiarius’ negative award home and furnishing.In Porcelain & Glassware an outstanding platform for shaming product piracy 2014, Ambiente attracted Factory (Dubai Porcelain), U . S . h o m e - p r o d u c t s and the Kitchen Innovation 4,749 exhibitors from 89 E m i r a t e s J e w e l l e r y, companies that want to will also be given during countries who showcased Emirates Stee l Wool strengthen their position in Ambiente.their latest products and Manufacturing, Rossetti

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Communities’that reaches Dubai UAE: out to residents through a

n impressive 1,500 host of initiatives talks, public U A E r e s i d e n t s events, wellness campaigns Abenefitted from the at schools and offices.We aim

complimentary health check- to raise awareness on a ups and healthcare advice variety of conditions that o f f e r e d b y L i f e l i n e affect the overall health and Healthcare, a pioneering wellbeing of the UAE’s healthcare organization, as residents. The event at Ibn part of its three-day ‘Family Battuta is the first of several Health Awareness Drive’ such components planned conducted at the Ibn Battuta t h r o u g h t h e y e a r. ” H e Mall in Dubai.Hosted near added:“Our early analysis Geant Supermarket from 6 to from screenings reveals that 8 November, the drive offered nearly one in every four f r e e b l o o d g l u c o s e , participants who underwent cholesterol, blood pressure, tests either had elevated B o d y M a s s Index (BMI) and tympanometry t e s t s . Consultat ions for dental care, paediatric care, g y n a e c o l o g y and audiometry w e r e a l s o ava i lab le .For t h o s e w i t h aberrant levels, medical experts were available on-site to offer expert advice, as needed. In an effort to engage t h e w i d e r blood pressure or blood sugar community, onsite raffle levels. A greater area of draws were conducted giving concern was the fact that they away exciting prizes including w e r e u n a w a r e o f t h e vouchers for dental scaling abnormal levels. We are still a n d p o l i s h i n g , t o o t h analyzing the information and whitening, mammograms plan to carry out an in-depth and f lu vaccines.Advet study to establish emerging Bhambhani , Chai rman, trends. However, this initial L i f e l i n e H e a l t h c a r e a s s e s s m e n t f u r t h e r G r o u p , s a i d : “ W e a r e strengthens our resolve to extremely conscious of our conduct such campaigns on a responsibility to contribute to regu la r bas i s . ”L i f e l i ne the overall health of the Healthcare group and its communities we serve. Dubai team of experts is committed h a s b e e n w i t n e s s i n g to ensur ing access to unprecedented growth in the enhanced healthcare for the last few years and with it resident population and aims comes a fair share of lifestyle to provide comprehensive h e a l t h c o n c e r n s . T h e care for residents through its economic burden of chronic various concepts-Lifeline conditions on families and Hospital-Jebel Ali and the nations is well documented Lifeline Medical Centers at g l o b a l l y. I t b e c o m e s JBR and Bur Dubai. Its imperative for experts to corporate-focused Lifeline engage with audiences to Express Clinics are designed raise the bar on health to prov ide impeccable awareness. “This year, we standards of service in-house have launched a special drive to large staffed corporate titled ‘Building Healthier organizations.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d sustainability across the Siddiqui Dubai UAE: region. It bridges the gap

oday, Masda r between the supply chain announced the a n d d e v e l o p e r s , Tofficial launch of promoting the use of eco-

i t s enhanced g reen friendly materials. In this building materials website, way we can help to t h e F u t u r e B u i l d accelerate the deployment (www.thefuturebuild.com) of more sustainable urban . The website which was d e v e l o p m e n t . ” S t e v e initially launched in 2011 is Smith,Environmental and the first of its kind in the Sustainability Manager at region, bringing together B rook f ie ld Mu l t i p lex the largest database of remarked: “The vast independently assessed amount of technica l green building products information provided on and materials.The Future Build has been the primary source and online directory for green building materials u s e d b y t h e developers and c o n t r a c t o r s b e h i n d w o r l d renowned Masdar C i t y . T h e

the Future Build Website database endeavors to has assisted Brookfield make sustainable building Multiplex with rapidly products accessible to the identifying materials that Middle East by connecting adhere to a project's suppliers with architects, s u s t a i n a b i l i t y engineers and contractors requirements.This easy-on a unique business-to-to-use database promotes business portal. The t he p rocu remen t o f upgraded portal is being materials manufactured showcased at Big 5, the sustainably and will only Middle East’s largest f u r t h e r e n h a n c e construct ion industry sustainable construction event, taking place in practices in the Middle Dubai from November 17-E a s t r e g i o n . ” P e t e r 20. New suppliers who Robinson, Market ing s i g n u p f o r t h e Manager at Gyproc Saint-subscription-based supply Gobain said:“The Future chain management tool Build portal gives us a during the exhibition will single point of contact with benefit from a discounted customers engaged in annual fee.Dr. Nawal Al-sustainable construction Hosany, D i rec to r o f where we can share Sustainability at Masdar Gyproc’s sustainable said: “For architects, drylining systems and contractors and building solutions all with the suppliers working in the added benefit of being a sustainable construction local manufacturer.”The sector, the Future Build redesigned Future Build solves a very practical por ta l ma in ta ins i t s problem. I t provides s u c c e s s f u l p r o d u c t anywhere, anytime, online evaluation process using a access to the most 15 point sustainability c o m p r e h e n s i v e a n d assessment methodology credible database of local developed by Masdar. suppliers of green building Once listed, suppliers can p r o d u c t s a n d market their products as services.“The Future Build The Future Build certified is yet another initiative by products.the UAE to encourage

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KHAN MURJAN SOUK IN WAFI MALL UNVEILS RESIDENT ARTISANS FROM THE ARAB WORLD

Souk inspired by 14th century original in Baghdad becomes permanent home to authentic craftsmanship

TECOM EDUCATION CLUSTER PROMOTES REGIONAL EDUCATION SECTOR IN

TAIWANRepresentatives from DIAC meet with

international counterparts at leading conference to share experience in developing a world class

education hub

OSN PRESENTS A MOVIE PREMIERE A DAY ANDMUCH-AWAITED SERIES IN HD THIS NOVEMBER

•Transformers: Age of Extinction, Planes: Fire & Rescue and Boyhood premiere on OSN within 3 months of their cinema release

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MIDDLE EAST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TOP LIST FOR ADDRESSING CHILD

RIGHTS - GLOBAL CHILD FORUM REPORT•Five banks including National Bank of Abu

Dhabi, Al Ahli Bank and National Bank of Oman are among the regional companies that address

children’s rights issues •Report issued ahead of the inaugural Global

Child Forum in Dubai on 13 November

DUCAB BRINGS OIL & GAS CABLE RANGE TO THE FORE AT ADIPEC 2014

Sector-focused cables drive conversations for cabling leader

INTERNATIONAL STATIONERY AND PAPER PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS TARGET GROWING REGIONAL MARKET THROUGH PAPERWORLD MIDDLE EAST

UAE trade for paper, pulp, board and printing products valued at US$2.8 billion in 2013 – National Bureau of Statistics

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Statistics show that, in and suppliers with valuable Dubai UAE: 2013,the value of the insights into the regional

he Middle East’s imports, exports and re- m a r k e t , a s w e l l a s f a s t - g r o w i n g exports of pulp, paper, generates new business Tmarket for paper, paperboard, and printing oppor tun i t ies . ”N ico las

stationery and printing P o y a n t , products is becoming International increasingly attractive to Development global paper and stationery Manager at manufacturers, as the B e a u m o n t UAE’s regional trade hub Group,leadinstatus presents the key to g F r e n c h e m e r g i n g m a r k e t s manufacturerthroughout the region.The s o f g i f t spur t in in ternat ional w r a p p i n g

Middle East also features interest is being driven by paper, was the Playworld Pavilion, the Middle East’s demand among those presenting regional trade for paper and board which, e x t r e m e l y buyers with the world of according to RISI, a leading p o s i t i v e industry products in the Gulf kids’ toys, games, and research centre for the ahead of the three-day country grew 12 per cent c h i l d r e n ’ s l i f e s t y l e global paper and pulp show.“We are looking year-on-year, at US$ 2.8 products.Wrapping up the industries, has grown at a forward to working with billion.Ahmed Pauwels, list of show features at compound average growth major retail store chains in CEO of Epoc Messe Paperworld Middle East rate of 5.7 per cent since Duba i and the ma in Frankfurt, organiser of 2015 is Wrap Star - the 2000, reaching 8.1 million importers of paper materials Paperworld Middle East, region's only gift wrapping tonnes in 2013.*Much of the in the UAE,” said Poyant. said: “Even with all the c o m p e t i t i o n , g i v i n g r e g i o n a l s u p p l y a n d “We are currently doing very advancements of digital employees at regional retail demand flows through the well thanks to quality media and the shift of mass outlets and malls a chance UAE; figures released distributors in Dubai, and communications online, to showcase their gift recent ly by the UAE we are expec t ing to there is still no better way to wrapping skills to a global e s t a b l i s h m o r e express the spirit of the audience.relationships with regional written word than on paper,

distributors via Paperworld whether it be for novels, Middle East, thus doubling textbooks, magazines, our turnover in the region in newspapers, gift cards; the the coming years . ” In list goes on.The demand for addition to top international paper, stationery, and office exhibitors, the three-day supplies in the MENA region event will also host several is still on the rise, as is the UAE-based powerhouses demand for exhibit ion i n c l u d i n g F a r o o k space at Paperworld Middle International Stationery, Al East.Located in the region’s F a h i d i S t a t i o n e r y leading trade and business C e n t r e , a n d A l G u r g hub, the event presents Sta t ionery.Paperwor ld international manufacturers N a t i o n a l B u r e a u o f


universit ies must offer bespoke courses that cater

r. Ayoub of TECOM to industry demand, and Investment’s Dubai create employable global DI n t e r n a t i o n a l citizens with adaptable and

Academic City (DIAC) led a transferable skill sets. This is delegation from UAE to why we strive to attract present at QS Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education (QS-APPLE) in Ta i w a n . Q S A P P L E c e l e b r a t e d i t s 1 0 t h anniversary as the biggest, longest-running conference a n d e x h i b i t i o n f o r international educators in Asia, Europe, America and Australia. The event is designed to build world-c lass un ivers i t ies fo r r eg iona l commun i t i es through global partnership and collaboration.There are currently 220 International

world-class universities to Branch Campus (IBCs)

reside within the Cluster.”Dr. worldwide, and the UAE is

Ayoub continued: “Asian currently host to 37 of them,

universities, similar to those more than any other country

in the Middle East, are taking in the world. TECOM’s

advantage of their booming Education Cluster is home to

economies. Increased more than 50% of the UAE’s

spending power of the likes IBCs. By grouping together

of China, Singapore and multi-tiered universities from

South Korea has led to a rise multiple nationalities in one

in rankings of universities c o n v e n i e n t l o c a t i o n ,

from those countries due to ‘educational hubs’ such as

an increased budget on DIAC, encourage and

scientific research and multi-facilitate the sharing of

million dollar investment expertise, research and

programmes. Another way d e v e l o p m e n t a n d

of taking advantage of the c o l l a b o r a t i v e

uptick in GDP growth is to p r a c t i c e s . D u r i n g h i s

increase their partnership presentation about the

and collaboration with other, internationalisation of the

global universities.”A study Education Hub Model, Dr.

by Deloitte and DIAC found Ayoub Kazim, Managing

that the UAE is currently D i r e c t o r o f T E C O M

perceived as the fourth most Investments Education

a t t r a c t i v e e d u c a t i o n Cluster (DIAC) said:“We

destination by students understand that education

intending to study abroad. In hubs, no matter where they

addition, the UAE was also are, must be innovative in

recently ranked 6th in Higher order to be successful as in

Education and Training and today’s ever increasingly

24th in Innovation by the globalised world, students

World Economic Forum can choose any number of

Global Competitiveness countries to study in. These

Report.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui said: “We are committed to months of their theatrical Dubai UAE: offering a very strong release, include the much-

SN, the leading programming proposition to anticipated Transformers: pay-TV network in our subscribers every day, Age of Extinction, which Othe Middle East every week and all year makes its debut on OSN

and North Africa, is further long with brand-new and Movies Box Office HD, from rede f i n ing the home compelling content found Nov. 7.The science-fiction entertainment experience no-where else. There’s film based on the popular with primetime premieres of something for everyone Transformers franchise blockbuster Hollywood whether it’s the biggest stars Mark Wahlberg in the movies and the widest movies, the latest award- lead role.Movie-lovers can choice of the most popular winning TV shows, family also watch Planes: Fire & TV series at the same time and kids programmes or Rescue, the sequel to as their US/UK airing. This Planes, with Dane Cook, November, viewers can Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett

16 at 22:00 KSA.OSN Frist l o o k f o r w a r d t o a and Teri Hatcher reprising Comedy HD brings a b l o c k b u s t e r m o v i e their roles. Another must-hilarious new comedy premiere every day at 21:00 watch is the American show, Married Season 1, KSA. For series lovers, coming-o f -age drama which premieres on Nov. 7 there are even more thrills Boyhood, writ ten and at 22:00 KSA, at the same in store as OSN First HD d i r e c t e d b y R i c h a r d time as in the US/UK. The brings the latest season Linklater, and starring Ellar series follows the lives of p r e m i e r e s o f T h e Coltrane, Patricia Arquette Russ and Lina Bowman, a Americans (S2), American and Ethan Hawke. The film long-term married couple. Horror Story (S4): Freak was shot over an 11-year-When they are not fighting, r e a l i t y s e r i e s . ” T h e Show, The Killing (S4) and period to depict the growth they are reminded of their Americans, a powerful The Newsroom (S3) . of a young boy and his close friendship that drew series that is extremely Brand-new this season is sister to adulthood. It won them together in the first popular as well as critically the gripping thriller, The Linklater the Silver Bear for place.The new blockbuster a c c l a i m e d , t a k e s Strain (S1). Khulud Abu Best Director at the 64th H o l l y w o o d f l i c k s i n espionage thrills to the next Homos, Executive Vice Berlin International Film N o v e m b e r o n O S N , level in the new season, President, Programming & Festival.premiering within three and will be aired from Nov. Creative Services, OSN

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui product for our region, we Dubai UAE: expect this rate of growth to

ucab, the Middle continue. We have led the E a s t ’ s l e a d i n g i n d u s t r y i n t e r m s o f Dmanufacturer of certification and standards,

high quality cables and and we look forward to cabling products, is using its engaging with the oil and gas participation at Abu Dhabi sector to demonstrate the International Petroleum quality and longevity offered Exhibition & Conference b y t h e P e t r o B I C C (ADIPEC) to showcase its range.”Ducab’s PetroBICC latest product cables are l i n e , designed to Pe t roB ICC. m e e t Exc lus i ve l y international designed for q u a l i t y the Oil, Gas & standards, Petrochemica i n c l u d i n g l sector, the hydrocarboP e t r o B I C C n resistance r a n g e o f a n d l o w cables offers tox ic i ty.To low and medium voltage meet requirements for use in cables for power, control and the hazardous conditions of instrumentation applications the oil and gas sector, Ducab b o t h o n s h o r e a n d offers both polyamide and offshore.The PetroBICC l e a d - s h e a t h e d c a b l e range has already seen construction within the significant acceptance from PetroBICC range, designed the OGP sector in the region, for on-shore applications with a US$17m project and, new for 2014, a full already secured in Oman. range of rubber cables for Ducab is also fulfilling orders o f f s h o r e for major projects in Abu applications.Andrew Shaw, Dhab i , Tu rkmen i s tan , Managing Director, Ducab, B a h r a i n a n d K u w a i t . said:“At Ducab, our focus is Ducab’s largest project in the on identifying market trends UAE is the ZADCO UZ750 and preparing ourselves for pro jec t f rom Pet ro fac changing customer demand. Emirates, with a value of Our recent acquisition of AEI AED 220m for mixed lead Cables in the UK has and non-lead sheathed propel led us into the PetroBICC cables.Eng. forefront of specialist cables Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, for the oil and gas sector, and Chairman of Ducab, said: our combined expertise is “Ducab has continued its already proving to be strong rate of growth in more attractive to the sector here specialised products, and in the region.”with this highly-relevant


inancial institutions in the Middle East and FNorth Africa score

best on children’s rights issues, with five out of the top ten companies being from t h e b a n k i n g s e c t o r , according to a new report by the Global Child Forum, to be released in Dubai this Thursday.UAE-based RAK Ceramics, the world’s largest ceramics manufacturer, the society where children´s L e b a n e s e c e m e n t rights are respected and manufacturer Holcim Liban s u p p o r t e d b y a l l and the UAE’s National Bank s t a k e h o l d e r s ” , s a i d of Abu Dhabi were ranked Magdalena Kettis, Research joint first place in the list, Director, Global Chi ld which looks at how 353 Forum.“Business must take publically listed companies responsibility and act good selected from the Forbes corporate citizens in all 500 Companies in the Arab a r e a s f r o m p r o d u c t world list, address and report development to product o n c h i l d r e n ’ s marketing. We are happy to rights.Children’s Rights and see that a fair number of the Corporate Sector in the companies from the MENA Middle East and North region are addressing Africa, conducted by the children’s rights, however, Boston Consulting Group more can be done”.There is and Global Child Forum, growing consensus globally features f ive reg ional that the private sector can f i n a n c i a l i n s t i t u t i o n s , and should play an active including Al Ahli Bank, role in protecting children's National Bank of Oman, rights, but concrete action is Kuwait Finance House and still low said Fredrik Vogel, Union National Bank. Suez Principal, Boston Consulting Cement, one of Egypt’s Group. “Our study shows largest cement producers, that companies in the MENA the Moroccan metal mining region have significant company Managem, Saudi improvement potential , Arabia’s Savola group and which is positive news,”he the pharmaceutical giant continued.The Global Child Glaxosmithkline also feature Forum on Middle East and in the list.The survey found North Africa will bring that while two thirds (64 together over 400 regional percent) of companies in the and international decision-region address socia l makers from business, responsibility in some way, finance, state, academia and just 11 percent address civil society to discuss specific child rights issues improvements of children’s and 42 percent donate to rights as part of the global children’s charities. While sustainability agenda.The attitudes towards corporate aim of the event is to social responsibility are broaden the network of generally quite high, regional stakeholders working for companies typically focus on children´s rights and also to the issue of child labour in s u p p o r t c r o s s - s e c t o r the supply chain.“The role of partnerships and knowledge the Global Child Forum is to sharing in the region.drive change towards a

SHELL WINS TOP GLOBAL AWARD FOR BEST PROJECTS OF THE YEAR

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and traders, while also i t s s u b t e r r a n e a n meals for passers-by to Dubai UAE: serving as a haven for expanses.“Khan Murjan taste. Wood weavers, tent

han Murjan Souk, a r t i sans . Waf i Ma l l ’s was developed with a deep carvers and copper makers W a f i M a l l ’ s iteration remains true to that respect and endur ing populate the halls while Kauthentic homage vision, gathering craftsmen passion for the historical, b a s k e t w e a v e r s a n d

to the original souk once from across the Arab world architectural and artistic calligraphists ply their trade bustling with life in 14th t o i n the passageways . century Baghdad, has showcase Tanoura dancers add age-expanded its selection of traditional old mystique to the rhythm offerings by inviting artisans skills that of traditional drummers, and from around the Arabian h a v e henna artists decorate world to set up permanent been all palms with intricate patterns shops. On November 5th but lost to p a s s e d o n t h r o u g h 2014, a varied group of history. A centuries.Guests on the enthusiasts were given a highl ight artisanal tour enjoyed a tour of the Khan Murjan of Khan festive lunch at the famous Souk to celebrate its journey M u r j a n Khan Murjan restaurant, to becoming a focal point for Souk in where Middle Eastern authentic craftsmen from all Wafi Mall cuisine is prepared fresh in corners of the Arab world. i s i t s the central courtyard. The day ’s f es t i v i t i es celebratio Freshly baked breads included lunch at the n of authentic artisanal identity of the Arabian world, accompanied tender meat

s k i l l s . T h e S o u k ’ s where many traditional grilling on charcoal beds, c o n s t r u c t i o n b r o u g h t craf tsmen have been with the tinkling of a water t o g e t h e r t r a d i t i o n a l bought out of retirement to wheel paying homage to craftsmen from Turkey, produce genuine designs. ancient methods of water Egypt, Syria and Morocco. We are continuing in that collection.Every single element, direction by creating an c a r v i n g a n d p a t t e r n engaging showcase of populating the Souk was artisanal skills from across created by hand using the current Arab world,” said traditional methods and Dr. Akram Salah, Partner, authentic designs, with Khan Murjan Souk in Wafi f in ished pieces being Mall.Like the venerable s h i p p e d o v e r a n d original, Khan Murjan Souk assembled into a cohesive in Wafi Mall too bustles with famous Khan Mur jan whole. And now, Khan craftsmen creating and restaurant in the central Murjan Souk continues its selling their wares. Visitors courtyard. The original 14th homage to traditional skills, get a chance to see weavers century Khan Murjan Souk playing a role in keeping creating Persian carpets, in Baghdad offered inns and alive centuries old vocations blowing intricate glasswork places of rest to travellers by offering them a home in and preparing traditional

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui of scale.Shell’s project team Dubai UAE: were also recognized for

arlier this month, the their efforts in achieving top A s s o c i a t i o n f o r quartile delivery in the Port EProject Management D i c k s o n R e f i n e r y i n

(APM) awarded Shell the Malaysia where the Shell top prize for best and safest team successfully achieved p ro jec ts de l i ve ry.Th is first commercial production achievement was attributed with no process safety t o S h e l l ’ s p r o j e c t i n c i d e n t s d u r i n g t h e

management excellence, refinery’s start up.Mr. Nick no tab l y i n t u rn i ng a Smallwood, Shell’s Chief battlefield into an oilfield Project Engineer, said “this through the safe removal of award is true recognition for explosive remnants of war all those involved in the (ERW) at the Majnoon development, design and project in Iraq. More than 28 project delivery of Shell’s square kilometers of land, capital projects.We manage equivalent to 9,000 football some of the world’s biggest, pitches, have been cleared most complex projects and a of ERW with around 14,000 single projects construction i t e m s o f e x p l o s i v e s can unite tens of thousands destroyed, all with a perfect of workers from all corners s a f e t y r e c o r d . S h e l l of the world. Our people developed a new approach work in extreme conditions, using heavily armored from desert heat to freezing bulldozers and loaders tundra and ocean depths, adapted for the project. and it’s thanks to the Beyond clearing the field of exper t ise and sk i l l fu l explosives, Shell safely collaboration of dedicated transported people and teams that we deliver material into the project site, ground breaking projects in driving two and a half million the sa fes t and mos t kilometers, the equivalent to competitive manner.”For the 62 times around the world project management sector, and transported 48,000 t h e A P M P r o j e c t tonnes of material, more Management Awards has than the equivalent of the become one of the most w e i g h t o f s i x E i f f e l prestigious nights in the Towers.The project team professional calendar and achieved 10 million man has been recognis ing hours without a loss time p r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t injury (LTI) in September excellence for over 20 2013, a record for a project years.



AZAD BAZAARPAKISTAN FASHION WEEK DUBAI SEASON 2



AZAD FASHION

INTERNATIONAL FASHION ICONS AND CELEBRITIES TO ATTEND 2ND EDITION OF ‘VOGUE FASHION DUBAI EXPERIENCE’

•Exclusive events and exhibitions open to the public will highlight international talents and designers •Fashion Talks led by renowned fashion designers and icons; free registration for public at

www.vfdebyemaar.com•Ciara, Elissa, Franca Sozzani, Philipp Plein, Alberta Ferretti, Roberto Cavalli, Suzy Menkes, JJ Martin, Peter Dundas, Soko, Latifa, Liya Kebede, Lira and Lola Lennox, amongst the celebrities and fashion

icons to attend the event•International fashion brands extend support with exclusive in-store activities held at The Dubai Mall

CASIO LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION EDIFICE SERIES TO MARK PARTNERSHIP WITH RED BULL RACING F1 TEAM

FESTIVE GIFTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS


PEPSI® AND VOGUE ITALIA SHOWCASE ‘PULSE OF NEW TALENT’ COLLECTION IN DUBAI AND CELEBRATE THE WORK OF 10

GLOBAL EMERGING DESGINERS•Inaugural Collaboration Features Designs by Two Regional Designers, Madiyah Al Sharqi and Lulwa

Al Amin •Collection Debuts at The Dubai Mall During Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Bull Racing Team will be Middle East. "This series is Dubai UAE: burning up the circuit at a salute to the speed and

asio Middle East Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina excitement of Formula One a n n o u n c e d t h e Circuit in November this and the genius of our Crelease of their new y e a r . C a s i o i s n o w master c ra f tsmen a t

limited edition of EDIFICE r e l e a s i n g t h e Casio."Christian Horner, watches to celebrate Championship Gold series Team Principal, Infiniti Red Casio’s partnership with of five new EDIFICE Bull Racing, said:“We are Infiniti Red Bull Racing delighted to partner with a Formula One team. The strong brand such as EDIFICE line of metal Casio. It was evident from watches captures the day one that they shared essence of “Speed and our passion for precision Intelligence.”The series is engineering and like us,

gold colour to celebrate the available across select they are single minded in

o u t s t a n d i n g Casio outlets in the GCC their pursuit for excellence.

accomplishment of the region in time for the 2014 The new EQB range is

Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Abu Dhabi another step forward in this

Team, and featured the Grand Prix.With its youthful re la t ionship. From a

team’s colors of blue, image and energy, Infiniti personal point of view, the

yellow and red in various Red Bull Racing strives to use of digital technology

places, including the inset make its cars the fastest in presented in this range of

dials and second hands. the world by leveraging watches is excellent;

Moreover, the Infiniti Red outstanding technology having a watch that watches. Casio designed Bu l l Rac ing logo i s d e v e l o p m e n t synchronizes perfectly to the new watches using five prominently displayed on capabi l i t ies.The team the world time via a smart base models, including its the watchface and the pursues intelligent racing phone will be of great help EQB-500, which can p a c k a g i n g . W i t h a n strategies aimed at getting for the members of the connect to smart phones exclusive collector’s card winning results. Casio Infiniti Red Bull Racing via Bluetooth®*1 SMART included in each package, believes that this approach Team as we travel around technology and make it t h e p r o d u c t s e x u d e is a perfect match for its the world."easy to set home city time premium quality worthy of EDIFICE brand concept, and world time, and the the i r l im i ted ed i t i on and has supported the Red E R A - 3 0 0 D f e a t u r i n g status."We are proud to Bull Racing Team as an Casio’s popular Neon announce the launch of this off ic ial partner since Illuminator, which employs special Limited Edition 2009.The Infiniti Red Bull a built-in black light LED series to celebrate our Racing team has won the that makes the watch’s partnership with Infiniti Red Wo r l d C o n s t r u c t o r ’ s specially coated lettering Bull Racing for the benefit Championship four years and hands glow.For this of the myriad Formula One in a row since the 2011 new series, Casio boldly fans in the Middle East Formula One season. finished the watch hands region,"said Tsuneo Nagai, Currently second in the and indicators in a striking Managing Director of Casio team standings, the Red

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui public. To attend the Fashion fashion destination status. talented designers. The Dubai UAE: Talks, people will have to T h i s y e a r , w i t h t h e event further highlights the

urtains will go up on register at the dedicated unwavering support of Mrs credentials of The Dubai Mall Vo g u e F a s h i o n w e b s i t e F ranca Sozzani from Vogue as the ultimate destination of CDubai Experience www.vfdebyemaar.com. I ta l ia and our va lued choice for fashion.”Franca

(VFDE) 2014, the largest Alongside, The Dubai Mall sponsors, we aim to shine Sozzani, Vogue Italia Editor fashion event of its kind in the in Chief, said:“Vogue Middle East, on October 30, Fashion Dubai Experience 2014 at 7pm, with an highlights the dynamic exclusive fashion show that growth of Dubai as fashion will see the participation of capital. While celebrating international celebrities such the newest trends of the as Ciara, Elissa and Latifa industry, today we are and renowned fashion supporting the work of d e s i g n e r s a n d i c o n s extremely talented young including Franca Sozzani, a n d e m e r g i n g Phi l ipp Plein, Roberto designers.Fashion needs Cavalli, Peter Dundas and new energies in order to Suzy Menkes.Organised by p r e s e n t o r i g i n a l global property developer perspectives, attitudes and Emaar Properties and Vogue aesthet ics.The Vogue Italia, one of the world’s most Fashion Dubai Experience i n f l u e n t i a l f a s h i o n is also a platform for magazines, VFDE 2014 will experts and icons of the be held until November 1 at industry to interact with the The Dubai Mall and the n e x t g e n e r a t i o n o f Armani Hotel Dubai.The designers. The future of will host unique exhibitions the spotlight on emerging three-day celebration of fashion is set through such from Italy as well as a wide creative talents and provide fashion will highlight the events.”VFDE 2014 official range of in-store events a platform for nurturing ta lent of in ternat ional partners are Sephora,LG o rgan ised by fash ion emerging designers from designers with an exclusive Electronics, Pepsi Co and retailers.Mohamed Alabbar, around the world. The fashion show at The Dubai Maserati, with OSN as the C h a i r m a n o f E m a a r second edition of Vogue Mall Fashion Catwalk. VFDE official TV partner.For more P r o p e r t i e s , s a i d : “ T h e Fashion Dubai Experience 2014 also features a two-day i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t inaugural Vogue Fashion will provide Dubai’s visitors I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ta l e n t s www.vfdebyemaar.com or Dubai Experience played a and residents an opportunity Showcase and Fashion f o l l o w o n T w i t t e r pivotal role in demonstrating to l i s ten to ta l ks by Talks led by celebri ty (@TheDubaiMall ?#?VFDE?), our commitment to the global internationally renowned designers and fashion icons Facebook or Instagram.f a s h i o n i n d u s t r y a n d designers and also view the at the Armani Hotel Dubai. elevating Dubai’s global creativity of a range of Both events are open to the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui world, including two regional v i e w . Dubai UAE: designers, Madiyah Al O t h e r

e p s i C o ® t o d a y Sharqi from United Arab designers showcased its latest Emirates and Lulwa Al Amin i n c l u d e Pg l o b a l f a s h i o n from Bahrain. M a s h a

collaboration, “The Pulse of The 20-p iece fash ion R e v a (Ukraine), S t e l l a J e a n ( I t a l y ) , S u n o ( U S A ) , L i t t l e S h i l p a ( I n d i a ) , P l o r e ( C h i n a ) , Au Jour Le Jou r ( I t a l y ) , M i u n i k u ( I n d i a ) a n d W i l l i a m O k p o (USA).Madiyah Al New Talent” in partnership collection featuring men’s S h a r q i with Vogue Italia at Vogue and women’s clothing and and Lulwa Fashion Dubai Experience accessories is designed to showcase the work of both Al Amin joined Masha Reva 2014. In celebration of capture the essence of local and international at an exclusive media launch V o g u e I t a l i a ’ s 5 0 t h youthful excitement, energy d e s i g n e r s . " W i t h i n a hosted by Pepsi and Vogue Anniversary, the two iconic and self-expression through collection rich with talent and Italia held during the Vogue brands partnered to identify the fresh lens of 14 distinct creativity, Pepsi identified Fashion Dubai Experience and showcase 10 cutting- personalities culled from six one in particular the 2014. "Culture has always Ukraine’s Masha Reva as a been important for Pepsi - it des igner dest ined for runs through our DNA and greatness.To help Reva today design and fashion continue on her design design in particular is one of journey, Pepsi will support the most vibrant expressions the development of her of culture. By consistently brand with a $50,000 seeking to create and investment . “Dubai is amplify culture, wherever it pulsing with energy and springs, we bring life, color talent; a city truly emerging and humanity to our brand," as a 21st fashion capital. As said Carla Hassan,Chief a leader in the fashion Marketing Officer, PepsiCo industry, we continue our Middle East & Africa. "One of mission to support up and Pepsi's main commitments coming designers and are is to engage with the proud to partner with Pepsi y o u n g e r g e n e r a t i o n , to host these talented 10 on empower them and offer a global stage to share their them a platform to showcase c r e a t i v i t y w i t h t h e their talent. This partnership world,”said Franca Sozzani, with Vogue Italia is the ideal Editor in Chief, Vogue Italia.opportunity to support a new generation of talent and we edge, emerging design countries representing an are pleased to be able to talents from around the exciting, international world-

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d integrate occasion Pacino and Robert de Sissiqui Dubai UAE: d i n t o s. He said Niro, before sharing

e n o w n e d fashiona that his stories of his meetings fashion designer ble wear muse is with them. His advice for RRoberto Cavalli for every a l w a y s young fashion designers

left a Dubai audience occasion t h e was simple: “Bring new c h a r m e d b y h i s . He said “women I ideas. Be different. Take remarkable candour and that his admire,” risks.”The urge to be infectious enthusiasm.Full o w n a n d different and to follow praise for Dubai, citing it as fash ion s i n g l e d one’s heart continued the ‘city of the future’ for ethos is o u t through a session on the fashion world, Cavalli de f ined F r a n c a ‘Scouting New Talents’ led was to discuss about his b y Sozzani, by Sara Maino, senior passion for denim at the “trying to t h e editor and head of talent at F a s h i o n Ta l k s , t h e understa editor-in- Vogue Italia, who urged exc l us i ve se r i es o f nd what chief of emerging designers to “be lectures held as part of the a woman V o g u e very clear of what you second Vogue Fashion w a n t s I t a l i a . want to do.” She explained D u b a i E x p e r i e n c e , a n d t o “Franca is about the ‘Who is on Next’ organised by Emaar h e l p the queen and the ‘Talent Scout’ Properties and Vogue m a k e o f m y initiatives undertaken by Italia.The Q&A event, from t h e m p l a n e t Vogue Italia to provide a the word go, became a beautiful f a s h i o n sustainable platform to session scripted entirely . ” A n and f o r develop new talent. She by Cavalli, as he deflected i d e a l her to be said that the passion for questions on his rise in design thus becomes one here in Dubai (for Vogue creation and the gift for prominence as a world- that “changes the life” of F a s h i o n D u b a i design are the invaluable renowned designer and the customer. To him, Experience) is special for par t o f becoming a s h a r e d d e l i g h t f u l therefore, “fashion is the city and makes it the s u c c e s s f u l f a s h i o n anecdotes on his love for positive.”Cavalli shared city of the future (for designer, with formal denim, the celebrities he h i s e x p e r i e n c e s o f fashion),” Cavalli said. He fashion education serving love to work for and even designing for Jennifer said that there are several simply to set the direction. those who make him Lopez and associating celebrities who make him Alberta Ferrett i also nervous.“Denim means with Victoria Beckham and nervous to this day, in addressed the guests on f r e e d o m , ” d e c l a r e d Mary J Blige, and how he terms of the challenge of the theme ‘The Strength of Cavalli, before detailing has dressed the world’s designing for them. He Tradition.’h o w d e n i m c a n b e celebrities for a myriad of cited Julia Roberts, Al

CAVALLI CHARMS DUBAI AUDIENCE WITH CANDID INSIGHTS ON FASHIONFashion Talks at Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience also presents unique

learnings for emerging designers to make their mark in the industry

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JORDAN’S MINISTRY OF HEALTH UTILIZES CISCO TECHNOLOGY

SOLUTIONS TO PILOT AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY RADIOLOGY SERVICES IN

THE KINGDOMJordanian Government and Cisco Unveil Fourth Major Project under Jordan Healthcare Initiative to Deliver ICT-enabled Healthcare Solutions at

the MENA ICT Forum 2014

THOMSON REUTERS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH

UNIVERSITY OF DAMMAM

AL MARAKEB ENTERS NEW WATERS WITH EXCLUSIVE DEFENCE CONTRACT WITH THEYAB INTERNATIONAL GROUP (TIG)

UAE boat builder signs region’s first deal to supply Unmanned Surface Vessels

ACER NAMED AS 2015 CES INNOVATION AWARDS HONOREEThe Aspire R 13 features Acer’s unique Ezel Aero HingeTM that allows the display to rotate into six

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29TH ISO/IEC JTC 1 PLENARY MEETING TAKES OFF IN ABU DHABI•QCC and ESMA Jointly Host Week-long Meet

•Event to Discuss International Progress in ICT Standardization and Innovation •Concludes on 20 November, 2014

EMIRATI ENTREPRENEUR TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT SUMMIT IN

EGYPT

DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL TO SHOWCASE WORLD CLASS BUSINESS AVIATION

OFFERING AT MEBA 2014DWC to Demonstrate Contribution to the

Aerospace Ecosystem of the Region

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui consumer applications of c o m m i t t e d t o t h e Dubai UAE: ICT standards and systems. development and adoption

ore than 100 of Hosting the event in the of cutting-edge sustainable t h e f o r e m o s t capital city of Abu Dhabi s tandards in the ICT Mg l o b a l I T articulates the alignment of d o m a i n . “ H o s t i n g t h i s

standardization experts JTC1’s mandate with the international event in Abu have gathered in Abu Dhabi UAE’s overarching vision Dhabi will enhance our for the 29th plenary meeting prominent status as a of the Joint Technical leading tech hub in the

Abu Dhabi Quality and C o m m i t t e e 1 o f t h e r e g i o n . W e l o o k Conformity Council was International Organization forward to convening established in 2009 to raise for Standardizat ion & this platform to discuss the quality of Abu Dhabi’s In te rna t iona l E lec t ro - latest international exports and products traded techn ica l Commiss ion practices and ICT locally, while protecting the (ISO/IEC JTC 1).Jointly trends and highlight interests of the emirate’s hosted by the Emirates the need to further tap consumers and supporting A u t h o r i t y f o r into the domain for i t s c o m p e t i t i v e Standardization & Metrology promoting social and economy.The organization’s (ESMA) and the Abu Dhabi e c o n o m i c g r o w t h goals are achieved through Quality and Conformity w o r l d w i d e . ” T h e

and strategy to transform enabling regulators to Council (QCC), the six day in ternat ional s tandard into a world leader in smart establish and implement meeting opened today with a specifications developed by government. The meeting p roduc t sa fe ty, l ega l welcome note by Farah Al JTC are the main standards c o n c l u d e s o n 2 0 metrology and conformity Zarooni, Standards Director followed by international IT November.Mohamed Helal schemes.QCC also sets at ESMA.The 29th plenary and ICT companies across Al Balooshi, Acting Director guidelines and benchmarks meeting aims to review the different industries.These o f M a r k e t i n g a n d to identify and verify that the committee’s progress on standards have played a Communications at QCC, products manufactured and

traded in the emirate conform to the highest quality standards.

standardization of IT subject said:“The ICT sector plays a critical role in the evolution of areas such as cyber- k e y r o l e i n c r e a t i n g the ICT sector, impacting the security, smart cards and employment opportunities work and everyday life of user interfaces. Additionally, a n d p r o m o t i n g consumers and distributors various subcommittees and competitiveness of diverse in terms of delivery of work teams are set to economic sectors. In its s e r v i c e , a c c e s s t o present future plans on the pursuit to build a knowledge information, and the quality worldwide business and economy, the UAE is of devices and tools.The

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui t rad i t iona l compan ies Dubai UAE: transform their business

e m a l e E m i r a t i operations and marketing entrepreneur, Heba Al p r o g r a m s i n t o n e x t -FMansoor i wi l l be generation platforms that

de l i ve r i ng a keyno te help increase market share, address on November 22nd c o n v e r s i o n s a n d at the Radisson Blu Hotel, revenues.Over the last Cairo Heliopolis. The Cairo decade, her company has S u m m i t 2 0 1 4 b e i n g organized by Egyptian h u m a n r e s o u r c e consultancy 60-40 will bring together business leaders, analysts, board directors, CEOs, executives, partners and management students from across Egypt to attend.Her keynote titled “Be Inspired Be Happy” offers innovative solutions to daily challenges in the corporate world and forms part of the core module of the summit that will feature developed a reputation in s e v e r a l k e y n o t e the PR industry, corporate presentat ions, analyst world and media in the w o r k s h o p s , p a n e l region for its focus on discussions, and product delivering winning results innovation showcases all of and providing strategic w h i c h a r e a i m e d a t counsel backed by quality facilitating participants build c u s t o m e r a n d u s e r s t r o n g e r, m o r e r i s k - experiences, along with intelligent businesses.Ms. Al i n n o v a t i v e i d e a s , Mansoori will draw from her quantitative analysis and extensive experiences as effective communication.A the Founder & CEO of BIZ graduate of the University of C O M , a m a r k e t i n g Alexandria with a Bachelor’s communications agency degree in philosophy & arts headquartered in Dubai and a Master’s degree in covering the Middle East M a s s M e d i a region and the Indian sub- Communications from the continent. “My presentation University of Cairo, her is based on the insights, hobbies include cooking, experiences and expertise travel, social networking, of various professionals that technology and staying I have interacted with in my abreast of developments in career who have stimulated the world of business.In my thinking and inspired addition to giving a keynote me,” Ms. Al Mansoori address, Ms. Al Mansoori remarked. She will also will also participate in an share her insights on the executive panel discussion importance of leadership, with other participants. For and ways to build a robust students, entry to the management structure that summi t i s f ree upon drives performance and presenting an identification c r e d i b i l i t y w i t h k e y card. Entry will be on a first-stakeholders.Under her come-first serve basis and leadership and guidance, only limited seats are BIZ COM has helped available.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Al Marakeb has signed with Marakeb’s boat designs that its new partnership with Dubai UAE: TIG represents a number of have been deemed highly the company is one that will

AE boat builder Al firsts for the region. Not only suitable for inshore and provide solutions for a M a r a k e b h a s broad range of industry Ue n t e r e d n e w s e c t o r s . “ I n t e r m s o f

waters with the securing of advantages for clients, we a defence contract to are a local Defence & supply Unmanned Surface Security company with over Vessels (USVs) to military 25 years’ experience in the a n d c o m m e r c i a l sector. We know what the organisations across the market needs and wants globe. The agreement, and we know how to deliver w h i c h s e e s T h e y a b the requirements. Our new I n t e r n a t i o n a l r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h A l Group(“TIG”)becoming the Marakeb sees us promoting company’s exclusive sales the technology of a proven and marketing agency, autonomous system that is marks the start of a new era integrated entirely in the

are we the first local ports applications, with for the region, with Al UAE and installed onto the

company to set up a each USV adapted for the Marakeb as the first local perfect carrying vessel,”

production line of USVs, we i n d i v i d u a l c l i e n t ’ s boatyard to set up a said Khaled Al Alawi, Vice

are also the first to bring requirements.The system is p r o d u c t i o n l i n e f o r Chairman, TIG. Al Marakeb

capab le and re l iab le tailored for the relevant USVs.Under the terms of is keeping its USV model

s o l u t i o n s f o r m a n y market, with the vessel’s the contract, Al Marakeb will name undisclosed until it

problems experienced by f i n a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n supply vessels to be used in officially launches the

mari t ime and coastal d e p e n d e n t u p o n i t s a number of maritime roles, vessel in January 2015,

organisations, both in this des igna ted ro l e and wi th industry sectors when companies and

part of the world and a t t endan t manda to r y including Oil & Gas, Ports & delegations will be invited

a b r o a d , ” s a i d B a s e l l i c e n s i n g Customs, Critical National b y T I G t o t e s t i t s

Shuha iber, Manag ing s t i p u l a t i o n s . T h e y a b I n f r a s t r u c t u r e , capabilities. It will also be

Director, Al Marakeb.Al International Group says Environmental, Marine demonstrating the craft at B io logy & Research, Theyab In te rna t i ona l Hospitality & Leisure, Group’s stand at the Waterfront Development Internat ional Defence and Defence & Security. Exhibition (IDEX), the The company is using its largest defence exhibition expertise in unmanned craft in the world, which takes to provide autonomous place at the ADNEC centre technology solutions in a in Abu Dhabi on February growing sector that is 22-26, 2015. Held every estimated to be worth over two years, IDEX attracts USD$ 4 billion over the next over 90,000 visitors and five years in this region more than 1,100 exhibitors.alone. “The agreement that

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui East and the largest event Dubai UAE: of its kind outside of Europe

ubai World Central and North America. It brings (DWC), the world’s t o g e t h e r l e a d i n g Dfirst purpose-built organisations and thought

aerotropolis, will showcase leaders from the business world-class infrastructure aviation community and and facilities that meet the provides a platform for them business needs of the wider to showcase their offering, aviation industry at the sixth network and exchange best edition of the Middle E a s t B u s i n e s s Aviat ion (MEBA) exhibition, to be held at DWC’s Aviation District from 8-10 December, 2014. Rashed Bu Qara’a, Ch ie f Opera t ing O f f i c e r , D u b a i A v i a t i o n C i t y p r a c t i c e s a n d Corporation (DACC), said: knowledge.The three-day “As a permanent landmark exhibition will draw the venue, holding the Middle participation of a wide East Business Aviation cross-section of the industry exhibition at DWC’s Aviation including MROs, jet owners District is testament to the and operators, air charters, size and importance of manufacturers, ground business aviation in the operators, airlines and UAE and wider region. The educational and training event falls perfectly in line institutions.Covering 6.7 sq with Dubai’s strategic vision km of land adjacent to Al to develop the region as an Maktoum International aerospace hub. MEBA acts Airport, the Aviation District as the ideal platform for us has been strategically to assess the needs of the e n v i s i o n e d a s a n industry and understand the ecosystem that meets the business requirements of needs of modern-day our stakeholders to ensure aviation businesses. The we are consistently working MEBA 2014 edition is t o w a r d s t h a t s h a r e d expected to attract 8,000 vision.”Held every two attendees, 420 exhibitors years, MEBA is the most and 50 business aircraft on es tab l i shed bus iness 75,000 sq m of exhibition aviation event in the Middle space.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui information system (ris), Dubai UAE: and Cisco collaboration

t a p r e s s software. The Cisco SXP for conference hosted Radiology cloud-based Aat The MENA ICT p la t fo rm w i l l p rov ide

Fo rum 2014 ,Jo rdan ’s radiology services to three Ministry of Health (MoH), MoH hospitals in Jordan Al-Cisco and strategic partners B a s h i r h o s p i t a l i n Merge Healthcare and A m m a n , A l - M a f r a q

Optimiza, unveiled the Governmental Hospital in Cisco Service Exchange the northeast and Queen P l a t f o r m ( S X P ) f o r Rania Hospital in the south. Radiology pilot. This pilot Additional hospitals can be delivers affordable high- connected into the cloud quality radiology services to post-market trial using the public hospitals in the region same SXP platform.This including underserved cloud-enabled access to areas where there are PACS-as-a-services allows limited or no radiology hospitals to realize savings

from eliminating film and specialists.This marks the achieve faster turnaround fourth major project to be times for radiology reads by launched through the providing the facility to Jordan Healthcare Initiative retrieve medical images (JHI), a public private stored on the cloud.The partnership between Cisco, digitizing of medical images its strategic partners and the combined with Cisco’s Jordanian Government. collaboration technology Cisco Service Exchange enable improvements in the Platform (SXP), the first quality of care for patients service exchange cloud for radiology studies can be radiology to be piloted in the read remotely by the right Middle East and Africa, radiologist for the type of o f fe rs a c loud-based exam; and local doctors in platform that integrates rural area hospitals can p ic ture archiv ing and collaborate more effectively communication system with radiology specialists ( p a c s ) , r a d i o l o g y located in Amman.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui 1 3 ’ s R 13 running cool and quiet, Dubai UAE: display is the Aspire R 13 boasts an

c e r t o d a y affixed at advanced dual air-intake announced it has the sides design for comfortable and Abeen named a to Acer ’s noise-free computing.For all

2015 CES Innovat ion u n i q u e day computing, models with Awards Honoree for its Ezel Aero a FHD display deliver up to 8 Aspire R 13 Series of HingeTM, h o u r s ( 3 ) o f b a t t e r y Convertible Notebooks. w h i c h life.Entries are evaluated on Products entered in this allows the their engineering, aesthetic prestigious program are screen to and des ign qual i t ies , judged by a preeminent rotate 180- intended use/function and panel of independent deg rees , user value, how the design i n d u s t r i a l d e s i g n e r s , s o t h e and innovation of the notes, brainstorm with independent engineers and notebook can be used in six product directly compares to others or edit artwork. The members of the trade media different ways: other products in the stand is sturdy enough for to honor outstanding design •Notebook mode provides a m a r k e t p l a c e a n d d r a w i n g a n d o t h e r and engineering in cutting precise and spacious un ique/novel features touchscreen interactions.edge consumer electronics keyboard for maximum present.Products chosen as •Pad mode enables the R 13 products across 29 product productivity. CES Innovation Honorees to be used as a tablet for categories.The Aspire R •Ezel mode brings the reflect innovative design web browsing, playing

d i s p l a y and engineering in some of games or watching videos. close for the most cutting edge tech The screen fits perfectly in convenie products and services the chassis frame, so it’s nt reading coming to market. 2015 steam-lined and easy to and web CES Innovation Honoree hold.browsing. products are featured on •Display mode good for • S t a n d CESweb.org/Innovation, viewing photos and video or m o d e w h i c h l i s t s p r o d u c t playing games with others.makes it categories, as well as each •Tent mode the ideal display easy to p r o d u c t n a m e , position when space is d r a w a manufacturer information, l i m i t e d , s u c h a s a n f l o w description, photo and URL.airplane’s seatback tray.c h a r t , To keep the powerful Aspire t a k e

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the agreement,UOD will roll Dubai UAE: out a long-term strategic

homson Reuters, p l a n t o d e v e l o p t h e the world's leading international reputation and Tsource of intelligent prestige of its academic

information for businesses ou tpu t . ”Nad im Na j ja r, and professionals,today Managing Director, Middle announced a strategic East and North Africa, p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h t h e T h o m s o n R e u t e r s , University of Dammam commen ted : “Thomson (UOD) to drive the visibility, Reuters have built an prestige and international unparalleled community of standing of the university’s researchers, professionals academic research output in and innovators around the the Kingdom of Saudi world, who rely on the Arabia.The partnership was accuracy and authority of announced at a signing our content.”He added:“We ceremony attended by His have enjoyed a sustained Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al- presence in the MENA R u b a i s h , P r e s i d e n t , region for over 30 years, U n i v e r s i t y O f with a strong local presence D a m m a m , P r o f e s s o r in Saudi Arabia. We are A b d u l s a l a m A l - committed to working with Sulaiman,Vice-President for k e y a c a d e m i c , Higher Studies & Research, governmental and industry a n d D r . N a i f A l - bodies to develop a leading Masoud,Dean of Scientific innovation ecosystem in the Research.As part of the region. We see the UOD as p a r t n e r s h i p , T h o m s o n an integral participant in this Reuters will consolidate effort and we look forward to historic academic research leveraging our reputation attributable to UOD and and expertise throughout p r o v i d e p e r i o d i c t h i s s t r a t e g i c benchmarking reports to agreement.”Yassir Touhami measure progress and C h a h d i , H e a d o f impact of UOD’s academic IP&Science, Middle East, output against national and Africa and Russia, said: “We i n t e r n a t i o n a l p e e r s . are delighted to be part of Furthermore, Thomson t h i s p r o j e c t w h i c h Reuters will create a world- demonstrates a clear intent c l a s s R e s e a r c h t o e n h a n c e U O D ’ s Management Infrastructure academic output, faculty that handles all aspects of branding,v is ib i l i ty and the workflow including peer international credibility of r e v i e w, s u b m i s s i o n s , s c i e n t i f i c publication, fund allocation r e s e a r c h . ” T h o m s o n a n d e v a l u a t i o n . H i s Reuters have been helping Excellency Dr.Abdullah Al- leading inst i tut ions to R u b a i s h , P r e s i d e n t , a c c e l e r a t e t h e i r University Of Dammam science,technology and said: “We are g lad to innovation policies in Saudi announce this strategic Arabia and across the globe. partnership with Thomson The King Abdullah City for Reuters a global leader in Science and Technology the provision of content, (KACST) and the Japan technology and expertise to Science and Technology a c a d e m i c Agency (JST) are examples institutions,governments o f t h e s e s t r a t e g i c and corporations. As part of partnerships.”



JUDGING PANELS OF THE TOP 15 SOCIAL ENTERPRISES NOMINATED FOR THE

EMIRATES AWARD FOR THE ARABIAN GULF YOUTH KICK OFF

Abdullah Bin Zayed to honor the winning projects at Emirates Foundation’s Recognition Ceremony event, due to be held in Abu Dhabi

tomorrow

EASY TAXI ROLLS OUT CAB METRES FOR ENTIRE KSA FLEET IN SUPPORT OF

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT INITIATIVE

SATCOM DIRECT IS NAMED THE EXCLUSIVE SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE

NEW SMARTSKY 4G LTE-BASED WIRELESS NETWORK

GRAMMY NOMINATED ‘LULU PROJECT’ PERFORMANCE AT VOLVO OCEAN RACE

ABU DHABI STOPOVERKamal Musallam and Emirati folkloric ‘Sokoor Al Magabeel’ collaboration to come alive 27th

December


PALMA HOLDING ANNOUNCES 2015 REAL ESTATE PROJECTS

Two premium developments and a prestigious school project worth AED 3.7 billion to be

launched next year

GIORDANO DRESSES YOU UP FOR UAE NATIONAL DAY

The limited edition UAE flag polo collection is now available in store

ADCB WINS HR EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR EMIRATIZATION

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqu said Dr Mahmoud Fouz, Dubai UAE: CEO of Easy Taxi Middle

asy Taxi, the global East.KSA’s Ministry of taxi hailing service Transport will link cab Eoperating in KSA, meters to a tracking system

Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and connected to the ministries Jordan within the Middle of Interior and Transport. In a East, has announced the second phase, the metering implementation of meters in its cabs th roughou t the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, start ing with its Jeddah fleet. In Jeddah, Easy Tax i w i l l enforce metering from November 9th 2014. Riyadh will f o l l o w s h o r t l y a f ter.The move

system is expected to be comes in support of the KSA rolled out for all public Ministry of Transport’s plans transport vehicles including to make metres mandatory student buses.“Easy Taxi in cabs by February 2015, prides itself on connecting passengers and drivers in a convenient, easy and safe

thereby standardising taxi m a n n e r . T h e u s e r s e r v i c e s i n t h e experience is paramount for Kingdom“Metering is an us. We are confident that the excellent initiative. Not only transparent use of meters in d o e s i t i m p r o v e our cabs will create added transparency and help us c o n f i d e n c e f o r o u r gather data to improve our customers, and even better s e r v i c e s b u t a l s o working conditions for our s t a n d a r d i s e s s e r v i c e drivers. Our customers will delivery while safeguarding only pay for the distance they driver welfare. In many travel while our drivers will cases, haggling to a fixed not make losses in case of amount is inequitable either detourfor the passenger or the s , driver. We strongly support heavy the Ministry of Transport in traff ic its plans to streamline public o r transport in the Kingdom, longer and have decided to meter t h a n all our cabs well in advance expectof the deadline in an ed journeys,” concluded Dr expression of solidarity,” Fouz.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the cabin communications Dubai UAE: systems onboard the

nnounced at the aircraft including use of their NBAA convention own smartphones to talk Ai n O c t o b e r , and text during flight. It also

Satcom Direct is the only provides multiple WiFi organization approved to access points (SSID) for provide activation, customer passengers.“Satcom Direct support and billing for the is a recognized industry new airborne SmartSky leader in business aircraft Network.The nation’s first connectivity and we are airborne 4G LTE-based proud to partner with them wireless network, SmartSky a s o u r e x c l u s i v e 4G is being launched by subscription reseller,” said SmartSky Networks with the Haynes Griffin, Chairman ant ic ipated ro l lou t o f and CEO of SmartSky commercial service in 2016. Networks. “Last month at S m a r t S k y ’s p a t e n t e d NBAA, future SmartSky 4G technology will provide real- subscribers told us they t i m e b u s i n e s s - g r a d e were delighted that we’re connectivity with more than integrating our office-like 10 times the typical speed airborne internet experience and capacity of networks with the trusted customer currently in the market by support they’ve come to using 60 MHz of spectrum expect from a Satcom Direct for its Air-To-Ground (ATG) relationship.”Satcom Direct: data communicat ions. Satcom Direct is the leading Satcom Direct is the provider of satellite voice exc lus ive prov ider o f a n d b r o a d b a n d d a t a SmartSky services for the solutions for flight deck and b u s i n e s s a v i a t i o n cabin communicat ions community.As a company serving business, military, based on innovation, we’re government, and heads of pleased to be associated state aircraft. The company w i t h t h i s n e w is a premier Inmarsat t e c h n o l o g y, ” s a i d J i m Distribution Partner, Iridium Jensen, Satcom Direct Service Partner, and ViaSat founder and CEO.“We pride Yo n d e r ' s p r e f e r r e d ourselves on bringing new reseller,supporting more solutions to our customers, than ninety percent of all and SmartSky is a valuable corporate flight departments addition to our portfolio.”The worldwide. Satcom Direct Satcom Direct Router continues to advance its (SDR) is approved for use services through mobile with SmartSky for those applications and value adds clients who want the added from flight deck datalink to features and benef i ts cabin communicat ions a v a i l a b l e w i t h t h e making Satcom Direct the device.The SDR allows leader in aeronautical passengers to manage all of satcom service.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Darwish, Head-Human Dubai UAE: Resources Group at ADCB

b u D h a b i said: “We are proud to be Commercial Bank the first bank to provide a A( A D C B ) w a s unique career structure that

recent ly awarded the enables Emarati women to “Nationalisation Initiative of join the workforce while the Year” for its ‘Tamooha’ meeting their everyday life initiative by the Middle East respons ib i l i t i es . Wi th HR Excellence Awards. Tamooha, we wanted to add Every year, the Middle East real value to our community HR Excellence Awards b y i m p l e m e n t i n g a n recognise the outstanding innovative way of working. a c h i e v e m e n t s o f We are very pleased and i n d i v i d u a l s , departments, teams or organizations t h a t h a v e contributed to the g r o w t h a n d development of the Middle East HR profession.Launched in June 2014, ‘Tamooha’ is the U A E ’ s f i r s t d e d i c a t e d p r o g r a m m e t o

humbled to receive this support the career path of award today and wil l Emarati Women in line with continue to grow the the Abu Dhabi Economic initiative to help the UAE vision 2030, and Absher, develop a robust local the initiative launched by workforce for a bright and His Highness Sheikh ambi t ious fu ture. ”The Khal i fa Bin Zayed Al Middle East HR Excellence Nahyan to enhance labour Awards showcase the best market participation of UAE HR talent in the Middle East citizens. ‘Tamooha’ initiative and honor HR professionals provides job opportunities in the government and that suit women’s social private sectors for their n o r m s a n d f a m i l y outstanding contributions in responsibilities by enabling creating a high performing them to choose to work workforce for the future. from, or near, their own ADCB’s Tamooha initiative h o m e o r i n A D C B ’s will continue to empower dedicated women-only Emarati women in banking operations center in Al Ain. sector roles.On the occasion, Al i

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui will be receiving technical Dubai UAE: and financial support to

udging panels of the top establ ish their socia l 15 social enterprises enterprises. The First Place Jnomina ted fo r the winner will be allocated an

Emirates Award for the incubation grant of AED Arabian Gulf Youth kicked 100,000, while the Second off this morning in Abu Place winner AED70,000, Dhabi. Launched under the and the AED 50,000 for the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Third Place winner.In Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Addition, winners will have Nahyan, UAE Minister of the chance to get involved F o r e i g n A f f a i r s a n d in mentorship programmes Chairman of Emirates provided by Emirates Foundation, the Award aims Foundation and its partners to encourage the youth a c r o s s t h e G C C . within the GCC youth to Nominated top 15 entries take a leading role and were selected by panel effectively participate in compr is ing o f h igh ly serving their communities. experienced judges from It also seeks to unlock t h e w o r l d o f s o c i a l young people’s social enterprise after receiving entrepreneurship potential more than 500 Award and to establish leading applications. Originality of social enterprises which are the idea was a key factor in capable of understanding t h e j u d g i n g p r o c e s s and addressing social followed by its overall challenges within their potential in remaining communities innovatively to financially self-sustainable ach ieve pos i t ive and and the level of its social sustainable changes. The impact.Emirates Foundation had P r o j e c t s a n d t e a m s extended invitations to all nominated for the top 15 teams nominated for the project ideas for the Award Award across the GCC are: region, to be flown to Abu 1-“Factory of Dream”: Dhabi to present their Mashaal Al-Marzooqi and innovative ideas to a panel Saeed Al Nazari from of judges, which would in United Arab Emirates.turn review and assess the 2-“PURE”: Sali Alolayan projects and award the best and Lulwah Abdulaziz from three social enterprises. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin 3- “Waterproof Hearing Zayed wil l honor the Aid”: Maha Al Otaibi from winning projects at the Saudi Arabia Emirates Foundation’s 4- “The Wish Youth Service Recognition Ceremony Programme”: Hala Al event due to be held at the Khalifa from Kingdom of A b u D h a b i N a t i o n a l Bahrain Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) 5- “Car Service Centre Run tomorrow.The one-day by Women”: Sultan Al judging panels saw the top Sawai from Sultanate of 15 teams nominated for the Oman Award deliver introductory 6 - “ W a t e r S y s t e m s presentations, while each Management”: Duha Al team had the chance to Madani, Sheikha Rashed showcase their proposed and Hana’a Aladin from social enterprises and Kingdom of Bahrain elaborate on related ideas 7- “Edkhari”: Asmaa Fatani and business approaches from Kingdom of Saudi they would use to establish Arabia these projects and sustain 8- Reality Game – “I them.Judging committees Challenge”: Ahmed Ibrahim are comprised of carefully from Kingdom of Bahrain selected figures with broad 9- “Aman” wristband: Maha exper ience and deep Al Dhaheri, Intesar Al Hajri knowledge of leading social and Ahmed Al Blooshi from enterpr ises , such as United Arab Emirates A b d u l l a h S a e e d A l 10- “Themar” Youth Centre: Darmaki, Chief Executive Iman Ustadi, Fatemah Officer, Khalifa Fund for Obaidly and Saeed Al Enterprise Development, Jalandi from United Arab Muna Al Gurg, Director Emirates, State of Kuwait Retail, Easa Saleh Al Gurg and Sultanate of Oman Group, Hammam K. Zare, 11 - “ B a y a n a t D M C ” : General Manager at the Fatema Al Gharbi and Ali Al Society of Maj id Bin Shehab from Kingdom of Abdulaziz for Development Bahrain and Social Services, Dr. 12- “Mobile Beauty Centre Khaled Mohammed Al- for Children with Special Khazraji, Partner and CEO Needs”: Fatma Al Hashimi o f t h e A l K a w t h a r from United Arab Emirates Investment, and Saeed 1 3 - H e a l t h F o o d R a s h i d A l Z a a b i , Programme System for Government Relations School Students – “Lunch Manager at Shell, Abu Box”: Zakeyah Al Sada and Dhabi.Judges made their Maryam Al Awadhi from informed decisions based Kingdom of Bahrain, United on a number of objective Arab Emirates cr i ter ia inc lud ing the 1 4 - “ R e a d i n g S k i l l originality of the idea, the Application for Special level of innovation of the Needs Children”: May Al project, the potential for the Otaibi from Kingdom of business to sustain itself Saudi Arabia and the level of scalability 15- “Ehsan Training Centre as well as its ability to for Alzheimer Patients Care achieve a positive social Providers”: Abdullah Al impact.Winners of the Shammari and Ayman Award, which seeks to Mohammad from Kingdom encourage and unlock the o f Saudi Arab ia and creativity of young people, Republic of Sudan


alma Holding has announced two new Ps i g n a t u r e r e a l

estate projects worth AED 3.7 billion that it will be launching in Dubai in 2015. The UAE-based property company that specialises in luxury residential and mixed-use complexes will importance to the location of start work on the first of its i ts projects. We also developments in Q1 next develop projects with year, which is to become the i n n o v a t i v e c o n c e p t s , most exclusive beachfront developed uniquely to each residential project in Dubai. project. This differentiation The project will be located is evident in our real estate on the prestigious Palm o f f e r i n g s o f a r, ” h e Jumeirah.“Palma Holding is said.“Palma Holding is delighted to announce two renowned in Dubai’s real n e w h i g h - e n d estate sector for its luxury developments for Dubai, finishes and exceptionally with work on the first project h i g h s t a n d a r d o f starting early 2015,” said appointments and facilities. Kareem Derbas, CEO and It has established its name Co-Founding Par tner, in the region with signature Pa lma Ho ld ing . “The projects including Silverene emirate’s real estate market Towers, Dubai Marina, is showing sustainable where the company’s stability and growth, with Headquarter resides. By investors increasingly meeting the niche market confident in the sector. f o r s u c h p r e m i u m Palma Holding’s strategy is developments, we are able to build on this existing t o e x c e e d c u s t o m e r confidence and generate expectat ions for h igh even more optimism. We returns on their real estate feel that it is the right time to i n v e s t m e n t s , ” a d d e d i n t r o d u c e t h e s e t w o Derbas.Establ ished in signature projects for our Dubai in 1998, Palma i n v e s t o r s ’ p r o f i t a b l e Holding comprises four investment,” he added.“Our s u b s i d i a r i e s ; P a l m a focus is on developing Development, Palma Real projects in unique and prime Estate, Palma Investment locations across Dubai, a n d P a l m a A s s e t namely Dubai Marina, The Management. Through P a l m J u m e i r a h a n d these subsidiaries, the Downtown Burj Khalifa, with organisat ion prov ides a priority on waterfront boutique and tailor-made orientation. With location proper ty serv ices for being the most important Dubai’s premium real estate fac tor in rea l es ta te sector with a completed valuations, Palma Holding development portfolio in pays a great deal of excess of AED 3.6 billion.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui music with traditional music Dubai UAE: and poetry of the United

usic lovers are in Arab Emira tes , ” sa id for a rare treat Mohamed Al Zaabi, Abu Mwhen the Volvo Dhabi Tourism & Culture

O c e a n R a c e ( V O R ) Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), Stopover comes to Abu wh ich i s beh ind the Dhabi next month with a live emirate’s Volvo Ocean p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e R a c e c a m p a i g n a n d

stopover celebration. “This is just one highlight of the 23-d a y stopover adding to A b u D h a b i ’ s appeal as a winter Grammy nominated ‘Lulu

holiday destination”.Kamal Project’, a collaboration Musallam has been a b e t w e e n r e n o w n e d pioneer of Arabic Fusion Jordanian composer and

f u s i o n a r t i s t ; K a m a l Musallam and Emirati folkloric group ‘Sokoor Al Magabeel.’The concert takes p lace on 27 th December in the purpose-built “Destination Village” on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche Breakwater and is free to attend. It will be the climax

since 1999. He transports of the Emirati Festival being audiences to a magical staged at the village on world of music through the Saturday, 27 December, d u l c e t t o n e s o f h i s which will include Emirati traditional Arabic Oud and cooking, falconry and crafts t h e n e w l y i n v e n t e d displays as well as a instrument the ‘Ibanez spectacular 43-foot race of Oriental Guitar Series’. traditional wooden dhows Famed for his exotic ( b o a t s ) i n t h e l a t e musical combinations of afternoon.Lulu Project’ is traditional Arabic tunes with the story of a tribe crossing flamenco and jazz, Kamal vast deserts told in music has performed with artists and dance featuring a such as Billy Cobham, melodic fusion of Emirati Bobby McFerrin, George music and poetry with jazz, Benson and Stanley Jordan rock and other Arabian and with his group at musical influences. Having international jazz festivals lived in the UAE for 12 throughout Europe, the Far years, Kamal had the idea East, China, Indian Sub-to merge the local music continent and the UAE. scene and poetry culture ‘Sokoor Al Magabeel’ which resulting in a beautiful, translates Falcons of the Al world-class musical work, Magabeel family -is a w h i c h h a s r e c e i v e d traditional Emarati folk i n t e r n a t i o n a l c r i t i c a l music band, which was acclaim.“The Volvo Ocean founded in 1995 by the poet Race is a great example of a Mohammed Abdullah Al modern day sporting event Meqbali and is regionally meeting centuries of Emirati r e n o w n e d f o r i t s maritime tradition so what performances at local and better celebration could international music events there be than a fusion of and artistic productions.modern, contemporary

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui customers like it.” The 2014 Dubai UAE: G i o r d a n o U A E p o l o

iordano, the global collection offer seven apparel retai ler different designs to pick Gwith 20 years of from, all with the number 3

presence in the region and embroidered on one sleeve 45 stores in the UAE, has or on the chest. The polo is

available in solid green and rolled out a new limited whi te wi th addi t ional edition collection of polo elements that recall the shirts to commemorate and white, black, red and green celebrate the upcoming colours of the UAE flag. 43rd UAE National Day. Three varieties also sport “UAE National Day is a very the writing ‘United Arab special celebration and the Emirates’ on the chest.The UAE flag makes its proud limited edition polo shirts appearance everywhere will be available for National

Day celebrations and across the country. With the retailed at AED 130.The Giordano UAE flag polo l i m i t e d e d i t i o n U A E limited edition collection, National Day national our customers can wear col lect ion a long wi th their beloved Giordano polo Giordano’s regular range of a n d b e p a r t o f t h e merchandise can also be celebration,” said Ishwar pu rchased on l i ne a t C h u g a n i , M a n a g i n g www.giordano-me.com Director of Giordano Middle and will be delivered direct East FZE and Executive to the customer’s door Di rector o f Giordano within 48 hours (United International. “It’s now the Arab Emirates only). A third year that we design a Cash on Delivery option is polo collection specifically also available for this for this festivity and we service.know how much our

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SURVEY REVEALS THAT 78 PER CENT OF PEOPLE ARE CONSCIOUS OF WHAT THEY EAT

Fitness and healthy eating survey results announced ahead of the second edition of Abu Dhabi Alive this November

ADCB TEAM WINS THE ADCB PINK POLO EXHIBITION GAMEOver 5,000 people watched the match


November2014,Safar 1435

EMIRATES HOCKEY LEAGUE AT DUBAI ICE RINK

‘SO YOU FANCY YOURSELF A JIU-JITSU MASTER?’Platinum Sponsor UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation to take part in second edition of Abu Dhabi Alive alongside fellow first time exhibitor Wire World Adventure Park and Local sensation Dubai

Drums

ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING RIGGING FOR NEXT TWO CHALLENGESSkipper Ian Walker and crew looking for South African double ahead of Leg 2’s race ‘home’

VOLVO OCEAN RACE EXHIBITION SETS SAIL FOR ABU DHABI40 YEARS EXPO TO RUN AT MANARAT AL SAADIYAT FROM NOVEMBER 16

beIN SPORTS to Broadcast All Saturday Games LIVE Starting

Nov. 8th

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui against Polo.Mor and free check up for Dubai UAE: Maserat e t h a n breast cancer in the health

heika Maithaa bint i team in 5 , 0 0 0 education area with various Mohammed Rashid t h e p e o p l e health consultations.The SAl Maktoum led the c h a r i t y watched match was also watched by

Abu Dhabi Commercial g a m e the event, Arif Al Awani, secretary Bank (ADCB) team to win intende w h i c h general of the Abu Dhabi the ADCB Pink Polo d t o a l s o sports council, Saeed bin exhibi t ion which was increase included Houfan Al Mansour i , played at Ghantoot Racing awaren h o r s i n g Ghantoot club’s deputy and Polo Club on Friday e s s s h o w ; chairman, Alaa Erekat, night. a b o u t f o o t b a l l ADCB CEO and board The ADCB team won 6-4 breast cancer which was matches, children games member and other officials,

under the patronage of the diplomats, dignitaries and club’s chairman Sheikh w e l l k n o w n s p o r t s Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. personalities.By winning the match, After the end of the match, ADCB team retained the Awani, Mansouri and Matar Golden Title after playing a Al Yabhouni handed prizes strong match, part of the and token presents to the 2014-2015 ADCB Pink winning team.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui public to adopt healthier goes hand-in-hand with fun and extremely beneficial Dubai UAE: lifestyles has never been some of the other research to your long-term health.”

new health and more important in the UAE. findings. The survey also s a i d H a y e t e J e m a i , wellbeing survey, asked the respondents Exhib i t ion Di rector a t Ac o n d u c t e d b y about how intensive their Informa Exhibitions.

Informa Exhibitions, reveals exercise regime is, and what “We have ensured that the that over 62% of the their exercises of choice are. exercise and sport aspect of respondents say they have a A very healthy 47% said that the show is fully covered, healthy diet, and 78% say they exercise anywhere from with a wide variety of on-site that they are very conscious two to four times a week, and activities and exhibitors to when it comes to what they only 16% of the respondents choose from. We will also be eat, and how they work this said that they didn’t exercise hosting a number of free in to their day-to-day at all. The activities of choice onsite advice sessions with lifestyles. Although these according to the findings are expert health and fitness

This year will be the second results show a promising walking and running, which professionals, as well as edition of Abu Dhabi Alive, move in the right direction, m a d e u p which kicks off at Zayed obesity and diabetes are still 5 4 % , Sports City in Abu Dhabi two of the main health issues followed by from 13 to 15 November, and in the UAE. More than 62 per s w i m m i n g is supported by Government cent of UAE residents are at and going to Partner Abu Dhabi Sports the gym.Council and the UAE Jiu “ T h e s e Jitsu Academy as Platinum r e s e a r c h Sponsor. findings are A first of its kind in the UAE, interesting, visitors attending the show and rea l ly will have the opportunity to show that the take part in a number of publ ic are interactive health and fitness taking both features, such as Bowling, their health Tennis, Mobile wall climbing, onsite medical checks and and general wel lbeing an unhea l thy we igh t , Football classes, Fitness b o d y c o m p o s i t i o n seriously. It is our aim here at including chi ldren and classes, Zumba, Yoga, assessments hosted by Abu Dhabi Alive to educate adults, and Over 25 per cent Cooking Demonstrations, a Salama Hospital. There everyone who attends the of the populat ion has Ladies only Activity Area and really is something for show that exercise really diabetes; the second highest L i v e t a l k s a n d everyone this year.” added doesn’t have to be gruelling prevalence of diabetes demonstrations. Jemai.and a burden on your day-to-worldwide, so educating the This vertical of the show day lifestyle, but can be both

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui with the end goal of helping onsite medical checks and Dubai UAE: people understand the b o d y c o m p o s i t i o n

he UAE Jiu-Jitsu impact that a change, be it assessments hosted by Federat ion are eating more fruit or going to Salama Hospital.First time Ttaking part for the the gym four times a week, exhibitors WL Hospitality

first time in this year’s could make to their lifestyle Group, who earlier this year show, which takes place a n d g e n e r a l w e l l - announced the world’s this year at Zayed Sports being.Visitors can take part largest outdoor adventure City in Abu Dhabi from 13 to in a number of interactive park at Meydan, Wire 15 November, and will be World, will be bringing bringing with them a some of their apparatus number of interactive down to Abu Dhabi Alive for

Kimono and belt, which can activities. Visitors, both everyone to test their mettle be instantly uploaded to a male and female, will not on some of the UAE’s most social media platform, IPad only be able to round- t r y i n g w i r e a s s a u l t

g a m e s courses.The activities Wire w h e r e World Adventure Parks are visitors will bringing to the show a n s w e r include a mobile adventure questions course, which consists of 9 related to obstacles, and a bungee jiu-jitsu in trampoline that includes an o r d e r t o e x c i t i n g K i t e B o a r d w i n o p t i o n . A l e x a n d r a giveaways, Lebon,Group Director of health and fitness features, and a Hall Business Development such as interactive games, o f f a m e a n d M a r k e t i n g - W L a rock climbing wall, fitness showcasin Hospitality Group said; c lasses and cook ing g t h e “What we will be bringing to demonstrations, as well as house kick their way heroes of Jiu-Jitsu here in Abu Dhabi Alive this year get involved in a range of through the live Jiu-Jitsu the UAE, as well as has something to offer to all sports they may have never c l a s s e s a n d milestones of the sport in ages and abilities, while tried before.Throughout the demonstrations taking recent years. A first of its also presenting both an three day event, there will place at the event, but there kind here in the UAE, Abu exciting challenge, and the also be a number of free will also be a live photo Dhabi Alive is dedicated to benefits of looking after advice sessions with expert booth where visitors can educating people about o n e ’ s h e a l t h a n d h e a l t h a n d f i t n e s s take instant p ic tures their own personal health, wellbeing.”professionals, as well as wearing the Jiu-Ji tsu

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui should take a large part of performance director Neal leg is arguably the most Dubai UAE: the credit for the Leg 1 McDonald will now lead a important of the whole race

w e e k a f t e r win.“After talking to other series of sailing team for us,”Walker said.“No winning the first teams, it appears we had briefings and strategic team wants to arrive first Aleg of the Volvo less mechanical failures planning sessions, focused into Abu Dhabi more than

Ocean Race 2014-15, Abu we do. It’s also going to be Dhab i Ocean Rac ing one of the trickiest and (ADOR) - the emirate’s longest legs. Every team is entry in the round-the-world capable of leading the fleet yacht race - has relaunched at some point and I think its Volvo Ocean 65 yacht we’ll see them all move Azzam in Cape Town ahead quickly up their learning of Saturday’s (November curves. The racing is only 15) in-port race and the start going to get closer, so to win of Leg 2 to Abu Dhabi on another leg, we have to November 19. Both ADOR’s m o v e o n a n d on and offshore teams had improve.That’s what we’re to put the Leg 1 victory concentrating on while quickly aside as they we’re in Cape Town.”Before refocused on preparations the November 19 race for the next two challenges. restart, ADOR must switch The Leg 1 win put ADOR gears to take on the short-first in the overall standings, course Cape Town In-Port

than anyone on that on the second leg from but, with eight more legs to R a c e n e x t S a t u r d a y leg,”Walker said.“That’s C a p e To w n t o A b u g o a n d a f i e r c e l y (November 15.) Walker’s largely a function of our Dhabi.There’s a lot we have competitive international men will be looking to go detailed preparations and learned from the first leg,” field, skipper Ian Walker one better than their second the hard work Guy and his said McDonald, a veteran of knows his crew can’t rest on place in the Alicante in-port team put in before we left six Volvo Ocean Races. “It’s its laurels.“Winning the first heat, where they were Spain.”Barron said Azzam all top secret stuff but it will leg is hugely significant for pipped to the post by Team had come through the first help us immensely on the our team,” Walker said. “But Alvimedica.That Alicante In-leg with remarkably few next leg to Abu Dhabi. There there has been no time to sit Port Race seems so long battle scars despite having appears to be very little back and reflect on this ago,” Walker said. “It’s not been raced hard for 25 days speed advantage between victory. Just because we easy to flip modes and in winds that at times topped any of the teams, so had a good opening leg refocus on inshore racing. 30 knots.“The yacht looked anything we can do to ramp doesn’t mean we’re now Cape Town has a reputation r e m a r k a b l y g o o d , up our performance could entitled to do it again - we as a windy venue and you considering it had done a six p a y s i g n i f i c a n t have to earn that right by can often get 25 knots or and a half thousand mile dividends.”And with home continuing to do all the good more blowing out in Table l e g , ” B a r r o n port Abu Dhabi the finish line things that got us to Cape Bay that means a tough day confirmed.“Nevertheless, for Leg 2, Walker was Town first,” he said.A week on the water for us sailors, we have taken her apart, adamant ADOR would ago, the welcoming cheers but some exciting, high-meticulously checked and remain firmly focused on of the crowd were still a d r e n a l i n e s p e c t a t o r serviced everything and improvements.The second echoing around Cape action.This crew is highly then put it all back together Town’s V&A Waterfront competitive and any time we again.”While it’s been a when the Abu Dhabi shore take on the other teams case of ‘all hands on deck’ crew jumped aboard Azzam we’re out for the win,” for the shore crew to get and began work on a Walker said.“However, with their work completed before c o m p r e h e n s i v e the second leg start just four the mandatory deadline for maintenance overhaul. Just days later, we must also be the fleet to be relaunched, after first light the next careful not to damage any the sai l ing team has morning, Assam had been vital equipment on Azzam.” enjoyed some well-earned craned ashore and her 100- The Cape Town In-Port downtime as the sailors foot carbon mast removed Race starts on November recovered from more than f o r a f i n g e r t i p 15 at 1400 SAST (1200 three weeks of non-stop inspection.Walker was full UTC) with the Leg 2 start on racing on Leg 1.After of praise for the shore November 19 at 1800 SAST working feverishly behind crew’s work - managed by (1600 UTC). Live TV the scenes debriefing the e x p e r i e n c e d B r i t i s h coverage of both events will sai lors and analysing Whitbread Race sailor Guy be streamed online at Azzam’s Leg 1 data, ADOR Barron – who, says Walker, volvooceanrace.com

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui l e i s u r e l y a n d r e l a x i n g Dubai UAE: experience for the entire

he much-anticipated family. Dubai Ice Rink hosts Emi ra tes Hockey unique offerings such as TL e a g u e i s h e r e entertaining shows on ice in

promising more excitement addition to being a choice and greater action than ever before. Head down to Dubai Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall and watch the UAE’s top ice hockey teams compete to win the coveted Emirates Hockey League Cup. Known for being the elite league held in the UAE, visitors are invited to experience a whirlwind of outstanding rivalry as the teams battle it out for the cup.With a seating capacity of 350, Dubai venue for big-screen telecast Ice Rink is a family-oriented of popular sporting events. attraction open to the general Date: Until January 21, 2015. public, with regular ‘WeSkate’ Check dates for specific programs being offered to m a t c h e s a t those aspiring ice-skaters. It www.dubaiicerink.com/en/Pualso serves as a multi-purpose blicSessions/ehl.aspx venue that can be transformed Price: Seating is available for into a concert arena or host matches AED 15 per person private functions. A giant 20m x For more details, log on to: 10m LED screen is positioned www.dubaiicerink.com or call at one end of the rink, and a 04 448 5111selection of cafés offer a

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Mohamed Sultan Al Zaabi, jeans and shirt have been without each other, they Dubai UAE: S e n i o r S t a k e h o l d e r replaced by high-tech c o u l d n ’ t p o s s i b l y

n e w Pro fess iona l , Events survival gear, the boats are prevail .The exhibit ion p h o t o g r a p h i c B u r e a u , A b u D h a b i now made of sleek carbon images are testament to Ae x h i b i t i o n fibre,” said Al Zaabi. “But

celebrating the first 40 the men and women who years of the epic, round- take part in this race still the-world Volvo Ocean face the same dangers as Race is heading to Abu ever, every time they leave Dhabi from the Volvo the shore.”Each of the 40 Ocean Race Museum in photographs to go on show Alicante, Spain the first highlight a single individual time the expo has moved and use the “snapshot in out of its home base.The time” to tell the race exhibition 40 Years:40 story.“Some of the sailors

Tourism & Culture Authority Faces will go on show at presented are true legends that.”Abu Dhabi’s Volvo (TCA Abu Dhabi) which is the Manarat Al Saadiyat iconic figures who left their Ocean Race stopover behind the emirate’s Volvo exh ib i t ion cent re on mark on the racetrack – hosting will centre around a Ocean Race hosting.“It will Saadiyat Island from while others have been all Destination Village on the be part of an exciting build-November 20 to December but forgotten,” said Volvo Corniche Breakwater and up to our hosting of the 10 ahead of the UAE Ocean Race CEO, Knut will run from December 12 VOR fleet when the entire capital’s much anticipated Frostad. “Elsewhere the – January 3rd. During the UAE capital will come alive hosting of the VolvoOcean images focus on fans, stopover the free-to-enter with all things nautical to R a c e f l e e t t h i s family members and other village will be alive with celebrate the race, our December/January.Followi figures connected with a watersports, entertainment participation in it, our ng its Manarat Al Saadiyat race that has touched the and concerts and activities fabulous waterspor ts

lives of so many.“The Volvo celebrating Abu Dhabi’s Ocean Race has always rich maritime heritage. The been about courage, Abu Dhabi inport race will commitment and the trust be held on January 2nd our sailors put in each other with the fleet leaving for as they race around the Sanya in China on January world the knowledge that 3.

offering and rich, maritime showing, the exhibition will

heritage.”The exhibition, move to the East Plaza on

which will be free-to-enter Abu Dhabi Corniche where

at Manarat Al Saadiyat it run from December 11

where it will be open daily until January 3 to coincide

from 9am to 8pm, traces with the city’s hosting of the

the changes in the race Volvo Ocean Race.“This is

since its launch in 1973 a remarkable photographic

when it was known as the record of a race which has

Whitbread Round-The-now been running since

World Race.“The denim 1 9 7 3 , ” e x p l a i n e d

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d channels. The Premier Siddiqui Dubai UAE: League is a primary

h e B a r c l a y s property and we are very Premier League happy to bring back this Ta n d b e I N weekend excitement to

SPORTS has announced our millions of subscribers today the reinstatement of in the region.Premier LIVE broadcasts for League Chief Executive, Saturday 3PM games in Richard Scudamore, the Middle East & North added: “Strong Anti-Africa effective November piracy measures used by 8th.beIN SPORTS, the beIN SPORTS have Exclusive TV Rights proved to be successful h o l d e r o f B a r c l a y s Premier League (EPL) in the MENA region, has restricted the L I V E broadcasting of Saturday 3PM g a m e s s i n c e and, as a result, we are November 2013 due to very happy to revert back p i r acy conce rns i n our original licensing UK.Commenting on the position from last season. a n n o u n c e m e n t , M r. We now look forward to all N a s s e r A l - K h e l a i f i , Barclays Premier League Chairman-CEO, said: fans across the region “We are delighted to enjoying more extensive resume LIVE broadcasts access to the competition of all Saturday 3PM in the coming weeks and games on beIN SPORTS months.”


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ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING WINS SQUALLY CAPE TOWN IN-PORT RACE

Ian Walker and Azzam crew the team to beat, as ‘sprint’ victory adds to Leg 1 triumph in the Volvo Ocean Race

CAFÉ RIDER’S DMITRIY GRIEKHOV TO REPRESENT UAE IN THE WORLD

BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2015.


UAE NATIONAL RACE DAY AT DUBAI AUTODROME - FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2014•Season opening rounds for Formula Gulf 1000 and UAE Sportbikes

•Abdulaziz Binladen makes perfect start to his season•Off-track activities provide highlights of action packed day

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DUBAI MOTOR FESTIVAL TO UNVEIL REGION’S FIRST MOTOR VILLAGE•Specially-designed venue at Meydan to take centre-stage on Friday 28 Nov

•Motor Village promises exciting line-up of family-friendly motoring-related activities

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d c a r s i n t h e Siddiqui Dubai UAE: UAE.One of the

s the 2nd edition p r i m a r y of the annual o b j e c t i v e s AD u b a i M o t o r b e h i n d

Festival (DMF) gets ready organising the to enthrall residents and D u b a i M o t o r tourists alike with its Festival, which exciting calendar of world- begins on 19

of Tourism and Commerce class motoring-related November, is to Marketing (DTCM) and events, the sprawling take the concept organisers of Dubai Motor grounds of Meydan are o f m o t o r i n g families and individuals to Festival 2014 noted that beyond its traditional enjoy and experience the concept has never realms and make it more motoring-themed activities been introduced before in accessible to the entire and entertainment, the the region and visitors at family, and the Motor Motor Village at Meydan Motor Village can look Village with its full range of promises to create a

s p e c t a t o r - f r i e n d l y unique and unforgettable activities offers the most experience for visitors as it wholesome expression of plays host to a diverse DFRE’s desire to make array of events intended to DMF 2014 a community-inspire, thrill, entertain and oriented festival that educate. The venue offers c r e a t e s e n g a g i n g being transformed to host p l e n t y o f p h o t o motoring experiences for the region’s first fully- opportunit ies for car everyone.The Med ia fledged Motor Village on enthusiasts and families Centre of the Dubai Friday 28 November.A who will have a unique forward to enjoying a fun-Fest ivals and Retai l purpose-built motoring chance to get up close to filled day of motoring Establishment (DFRE), an destination designed to some of the most stunning entertainment.agency of the Department create a fun day out for

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui win on the day in Class 2 in Dubai UAE: h i s G u l f P e t r o c h e m

ubai Autodrome Renault Clio.Reigning UAE hosted the first S p o r t b i k e c h a m p i o n DUAE national race Abdulaziz Binladen aboard

day of the season at the a Kawasaki started his venue, with NGK Racing 2014-2015 campaign in the Series, UAE Sportbike best way possible by

winning both 600 Class as bungee jumping, a swap seasons.BMW mounted races on the day, while his meet, Red Bull stunt Alan Boyter and Honda arch-rival and former performers, motorcycle rider Gernot Dobida shared champion Mahmoud Tannir track day sessions and a a win each - race one and on a Honda crashed out in number of children's which race two respectively - in race one but recovered to attracted an enthusiastic the 1000 Class.Edi Haxhiu finish second in the race crowd who were able to bagged maximum points in t w o . B i n l a d e n s a i d mingle with race drivers, race one of the Formula afterwards: "It was a good riders and teams.Next race Gulf 1000 after early leader C h a m p i o n s h i p a n d day for us. Winning both day at Dubai Autodrome is Ahmad Al Ghanim retired F o r m u l a G u l f 1 0 0 0 races is a good way to start on the weekend of 4-6 with an engine problem, Championship races on the title defence, and we December and will feature however he recovered to Friday.There were six h o p e t o k e e p t h e races for: NGK Racing take victory in race two with championship races on the m o m e n t u m g o i n g Series, UAE Sportbikes, H a x h i u f i n i s h i n g day, two for each series, throughout the year. It was Formula Gulf 1000, Radical s e c o n d . O n e o f t h e with Andy Marshall in the great to be racing again at Middle East Cup and highlights of the day was G u l f S p o r t p r e p a r e d the Autodrome after a long P o r s c h e G T 3 C u p the off-track activities such Radical and Tani Hanni in b r e a k b e t w e e n Challenge Middle East.the Dragon Racing run

Ferrari sharing a win apiece in the NGK Racing Series.Costas Papntonis won both the Touring Car Class 1 races in his Gulf Petrochem SEAT, with teammate Alexandros Annivas scoring a double


mitriy, of Café Rider in Dubai frothed his Dw a y p a s t

scrutinizing international judges and elite competition to win the prestigious 2014 UAE Barista Championship at the International Coffee and Tea Festival, which took p lace a t the Meydan Convention Centre.This is

time very balanced flavor Dmitriy’s chance to put the profile was the main reason UAE on the world stage of for me to represent it in the coffee making, when he national championship“ adds competes in Seattle next D m i t r i y. “ P r o u d i s a n April.“I work with specialty understatement,” says Nicky coffee every day at Café Moulvi, owner of Café Rider Rider and f i rst of a l l when asked about Dmitriy’s understand the concept and performance. “He drew in the idea of specialty coffee. crowds and was impressive Every single origin or blend t o w a t c h . A f t e r h i s has it’s own story, which I can presentation, spectators share with my guests. And unexpectedly lined up to basically that’s what I did on have a taste of his signature the stage, just shared all the c o f f e e c r e a t i o n . ” T h e information about my coffee. competition was fierce with Coffee knowledge, very 15 top baristas from coffee good technical skills and bars across the nation. Café passion for what you do are Rider were thrilled to be part the main aspects to be a of it,“ says Nicky. “Obviously g r e a t b a r i s t a ” s a y s we are stoked for the World Dmitriy.The coffee used for Championships in Seattle the competition was actually next April and we will do our a gift from two customers, very best to bring the title now great friends, who home to the UAE.”Café sourced it from one of the top Rider is a specialty coffee bar USA coffee roasters. The which sources and serves coffee was produced by coffees from all over the Suke Quto farm in Guji Zone, wor ld and uses loca l Southern Ethiopia, which is roasters. Almost any coffee one of the best places in the creation one could imagine world to grow coffee. The can be made here.very rich, but at the same

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and crew never took Dubai UAE: anything for granted in the

bu Dhabi Ocean tricky conditions.“We got a Racing (ADOR) great start and that gave us Athe Abu Dhabi a jump on the rest of the

Tourism & Culture Authority fleet,” he said. “But there (TCA Abu Dhabi)-backed were plenty of pot holes to entry in the Volvo Ocean dodge along the way. It was Race won the Cape Town v e r y s q u a l l y a n d

c h a l l e n g i n g f o r t h e In-Port Race on Saturday unpredictable out there and guard to hold off the chasing sailors.”The ADOR sailors after a bold opening move we couldn’t relax for a Swedish crew.ADOR began were joined for the one-hour proved decisive in wildly second. What ultimately the final leg 45 seconds race by South Africa’s fluctuating winds up to 25 pulled us through was great ahead but in the first half of leading triathlete Richard knots in Table Bay.ADOR c rew work and boa t the leg SCA and the Dutch Murray, who described the was the first of the seven handling – I asked a lot of c r e w, Te a m B r u n e l , e x p e r i e n c e a s c rews to reac t to a the crew and they came n a r r o w e d t h e i r l e a d ‘fascinating’.“It was non-significant shift in wind in the through brilliantly.” Emirati considerably. However, stop action out there,” final minutes before the sailor Adil Khalid said the Walker’s decision to fly Murray said.“I had know start, breaking away from a c t i o n o n A z z a m ’ s idea how incredibly strong the rest of the fleet to start board Azzam l a r g e s t and fit the sailors need to alone on the left hand end of h a d b e e n headsail saw be. The pace was relentless t h e l i n e . T h e m o v e frenetic as t h e m p u l l and there was never a immediately paid dividends, t he e i gh t -away again moment to relax. From the giving skipper Ian Walker m a n c r e w w h e n t h e moment we started, there and his crew an early lead wrestled the b r e e z e was no let up in the work that they maintained to 6 5 - f o o t d r o p p e d rate - everyone was working round the first marker 30 ocean going down to 10 at 100 per cent all the time.” seconds ahead of the yacht around k n o t s The Cape Town victory, Swedish all-women crew, the tight inshore course in halfway to the finish. From along with a second place in Team SCA.Near-perfect gusty conditions in the t h e r e o n i t w a s the Alicante In-Port Race in tactical positioning from s h a d o w o f T a b l e straightforward sailing for October, puts ADOR in first navigator Simon Fisher on Mountain.“It was a real ADOR and at the finish they place in the overall In-Port the second leg earned w o r k o u t , ” K h a l i d crossed the line one minute Race series. However, the ADOR a one-and-a-half said.“Azzam is an ocean and three seconds ahead of team must now switch minute advantage at the thoroughbred designed for Brunel who snatched modes to be ready for the end of the first lap. However, eating up miles offshore.In-second from SCA in the final s t a r t o f L e g 2 o n the wind was becoming port racing is always tough m i n u t e s o f t h e Wednesday November 19, increasingly unpredictable. on the crew but when race.Although the hour-long when the seven boat With two more laps to go, c o n d i t i o n s a r e a s race does not count towards international fleet will set off nothing could be taken for changeable as today it the overall Volvo Ocean on the 6,125-nautical mile granted and the ADOR means lots of sail changes Race score, Walker said he passage to Abu Dhabi.sailors had to stay on their and that is really physically

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui across the GCC who are Dubai UAE: planning to come down for

each Touch Rugby this special Boxing Day event the on-sand version when traditionally sport takes Bof the world’s most centre stage,” explained

popular non-contact sport Larkins. “But people should which originated in Australia realise that no previous

is to debut in the United Arab experience is required to join Emirates next month as part in the Open Days – they are of the much-anticipated what they say they are, open Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) to all.”All participants will Stopover Destination Village receive Volvo Ocean Race activities on the Corniche Abu Dhabi merchandise. Breakwater. A series of Teams of a minimum of four tournaments for both adults players and a maximum of and children will run over eight can enter by emailing: eight days of competition [email protected] being organised by UAE inclusion of Beach Touch in T o u c h , t h e U A E ’ s our stopover programme international recognised heightens the community To u c h b o d y a n d i n element of the celebration,” a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h t h e said Mohammed Al Zaabi of Federation of International Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Touch the sport’s world Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), governing body. A squad of which is behind the emirate’s internationally qualif ied V o l v o O c e a n R a c e professional coaches will be campaign, including the

on hand to guide and Stopover.The beauty of supe rv i se . I n te r - schoo l Beach Touch is that anyone matches will tap off on can join in male, female, all December 14th to 18th on nationalities and ages it’s a the beach adjoining Abu social sport with these Dhabi Sailing & Yacht Club par t icu lar tournaments with up to 500 youngsters adding to what will be a expected to participate. tremendous atmosphere in “Competitions will be held for the very heart of the UAE primary kids of ‘Under 12’ capital.”Hosted by TCA Abu and secondary students Dhabi, the Volvo Ocean ‘Over 12’ age groups,” said Race Abu Dhabi Stopover John Larkins, President, wil l centre around the UAE Touch. “We’re receiving C o r n i c h e b r e a k w a t e r a tremendous response with Destination Village and schools keen on joining in a feature three weeks of sailing

first-time event. On first a c t i o n , w a t e r - s p o r t s , hearing, there may not be an entertainment and family fun. ins tan t l y recogn isab le Up to 175,000 visitors are association with a headline expected to attend.The sailing event but the fact is Stopover opens on 12th both these sports deliver December with the Arabian community-based health and debut of BBC Worldwide’s fitness opportunities for highly acclaimed ‘Blue youngsters.”On December Planet in Concert Live’, 21-23, the Stopover will host which will be performed on a Beach Touch Open Days for 10-metre wide screen placed youngsters during the day on a purpose-built, floating time and special sunset stage in the waters off Abu versions for adults (over D h a b i ’ s C o r n i c h e 18).“It’s going to be a accompanied by the 75-tremendous sight with up to piece, National Symphony 200 sports-keen people a Orchestra, Abu Dhabi led by day out on the beach getting celebrity guest conductor exercise as the sun goes George Fenton.The village down against the superb closes on the evening of 3rd back drop of Abu Dhabi January when the awe-Corniche and in fabulous inspiring race fleet of Volvo temperatures of around 25 Ocean 65s, including the degrees Celsius,” said Azzam yacht sailed by Abu Larkins. On December 26, Dhabi Ocean Racing the there’ll be a one-day, open emirate’s very own race invitation tournament for all contender, departs for its ages.“We have already next endurance sailing leg to received interest from teams Sanya, China.

INDIA BATSMEN PROGRESS FOLLOWING SRI LANKA SERIES WIN

Mathews moves to summit in ODI all-rounder rankings

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui 113.00 with the bat. In doing Dubai UAE: so, he also moved up four

ndia ’s hard-hi t t ing places to a career high 10th batsman Virat Kohli has place in the batting rankings. Imoved to second place The Colombo star also

in the Reliance ICC ODI chipped in with four wickets, Player Rankings for ODI and he now holds a nine-Batsmen following India’s 5- point advantage, on 420 0 victory over Sri Lanka in points, over Pakistan’s the series that finished in Mohammad Hafeez in the Ranchi on Sunday, while his all-rounder rankings.In the team-mate Rohit Sharma ICC Players Rankings for has vaulted to 15th, as the ODI Bowlers, Mathews has r e i g n i n g W o r l d C u p moved up five places to champion continues its 24th, while Ravichandran preparations for the ICC Ashwin climbed one place to C r i c k e t W o r l d C u p 15th to be 21 points off a 2015.Kohli completed a place in the top 10.For the series-highest score of 139 home side, the biggest not out in the fifth ODI on movers in the bowling Sunday, having earlier stakes were fast-medium scored 66, 53 and 49, while bowlerUmesh Yadav, who Sharma rose spectacularly claimed 10 wickets to climb by 18 places after his world- eight places to 40th, and record breaking innings of slow left-arm spinner Akshar 264 in Kolkata, in what was Patel, who has moved 11 the 27-year-old’s second places to a career high 71st O D I c a r e e r d o u b l e - ranking after claiming 11 century.Sri Lanka captain wickets in the five-match A n g e l o M a t h e w s , series.Sri Lanka will next meanwhile, has surged to face England in the first of the top of the Reliance ICC s e v e n O D I s o n 2 6 ODI Player Rankings for November, while India will ODI All-rounders for the first next be seen in ODI action in time after accumulating 339 a t r i - se r ies invo lv ing runs, including 139 not out England and joint host and two half centuries (75 Australia in January prior to and 92 not out), to finish the the start of the ICC Cricket series with an average of World Cup 2015.

QNET BRINGS MCFC TROPHIES TO THE UAE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:rominent Asian direct selling company QNET together with Manchester City Football Club (MCFC), Porganized a Trophy Tour at the QNET Dubai

headquarters and at Zayed Sports City Abu Dhabi, where the trophies were shared with the local football fans in both emirates.In season 2013/ 2 0 1 4 , M C F C w o n t w o championships: the League Cup known as the Capital One Cup and the English Premier League also known as the Barclay's Premier League. QNET welcomed guests to the VIP area of the Zayed Sports Center in Abu Dhabi during the Trophy Tour in the presence of other MCFC partners such as Etihad, Etisalat, Visit Abu Dhabi amongst others.Fanzones were organized where the trophies were displayed for photo opportunities with fans and a big screen was set up where QNET’s top distributors or Independent Representatives (IRs) watched the derby of the season, ManCity vs ManUnited.As the official direct selling partner of this Premier League football club, QNET will kick-off several branding benefits and CSR partnerships.


TRUNG NGUYEN ENTERS MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

Vietnam’s no. 1 coffee brand is recognised by high profiled political leaders

NEW YEAR'S EVE GARDEN GALA WITH THE GIPSY KINGS FEATURING MAX

BALIARDO

NOMAD INCEPTION MAKES AN ENTRY IN UAE MARKET WITH A PROMISE TO

REVIVE GEOMETRIC ART

CHOPARD EYEWEAR WINS BIG AT THE VISION X-VP AWARDS ARABIA 2014

•Chopard Eyewear wins in the first Middle East eyewear awards at Vision X-VP 2014 in two

categories: Luxury and Premium segment at the prestigious affair

•Brand was awarded ‘Best New Sunglass Model’ under luxury and premium segment

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FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION BY EL SEED DEMONSTRATES EVOLUTION IN HIS

“CALLIGRAFFITI” STYLEWith his debut solo show in the region, Tashkeel presents new works in 3D sculpture that depicts eL Seed’s growing

repertoire as an artist, thinker and citizen of the world


HUGELY POPULAR TWO MAN MUSICAL RETURNS TO DUBAI, AS JAMES GADDAS

REPRISES HIS ROLE AS "BISHOP”'Billy Bishop Goes To War' to run at DUCTAC

from November 27th - 29th, 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui brilliant-cut diamonds along Dubai UAE: wi th 23k t go ld . Wi th

hopard, one of the unmis takab ly modern leading international detailing and cutting-edge Cl u x u r y b r a n d c r a f t s m a n s h i p t h e s e

bagged two of the most sunglasses were designed prestigious honors for their to win. The second award, in eyewear segment at the Vision X- VP Awards Arabia, 2014. Having been selected from over 130 entries across 15 categories, Chopard was presented with the awards for ‘Best New Sunglass Model’ in the luxury and premium segment category at the special ceremony held at Dubai World Trade Centre.Vision X- VP Awards Arabia 2014, a brand new initiative between Vision-X and leading trade magazine VisionPlus Arabia, is the first ever industry Awards in the region, recognizing the best in the eyewear business, as voted for by the industry. For optical professionals, this

the premium category w a s t h e c h a n c e t o

celebrated the Foldable celebrate, and reward the

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fashions Wayfarer shapes, The event highlighted the

foldable at both the rim and best products in various the temples, proving to be op t ica l and sung lass the epitome of modern categories in the industry. sophistication.Commenting The ‘Best New Sunglass on the occasion, Mr. M.S M o d e l ’ c o m m e n d s a Reddy, General Manager, business that has proven to Derivision shared, “This is be world class in the an extremely proud moment category of eyewear. The for Derivision and we are brand was selected the honoured that Chopard w i n n e r f r o m a v e r y e y e w e a r h a s b e e n compet i t i ve g roup o f recognized for its designs entrants, all of whom and products. We are demonstrated unique and confident that our upcoming exceptional service delivery collections will witness towards UAE’s evolving similar success. These re ta i l sec to r.Chopard awards were based off the eyewear, under the holding r e c o g n i t i o n o f o u r company Derivision, has customers and so, external, been building its strong independent recognition position in this ever growing such as this means a lot to retail environment in the us. One of our main goals region since 2008. The first since we entered the market award of the night, under the w a s t o p r o v i d e o u r l u x u r y s e g m e n t w a s customers with quality awarded for the ‘Cannes products and services, and Special Sunglass Edition’. our mission to deliver this This unique collection was has now made has us one of created and designed the leaders in the luxury and exclusively for the Cannes mid luxury retail segment.”Film Festival and features


omad Inception, a c o m p a n y Nformed by the

entrepreneurial vision and the multiple passion of two brothers Luis Fernando and Julian Eduardo Molina, has recently launched in the UAE market. The company has started its operations with an aim to become the global reference in luxury architectural products inspired in Islamic arts. This vision comes in line with the the quest to bring Arabic designing team on-board geometric art to the world. w i t h t h e c o m p a n y What is revolutionary about comprising of the renowned our idea is the strategy to international Designers, achieve such ambitious namely Jay Bonner, Eric goal, which means we are Broug and Jean –Marc serializing the production of C a s t e r a . T h e M o l i n a e x q u i s i t e d e s i g n e r

creat ions to f a b r i c a t e archi tectural products. Our aim is to make N o m a d Inception as a g l o b a l reference in l u x u r y archi tectural p r o d u c t s

brothers, who come from inspired in Islamic arts.”The the Information Technology f i r s t p roduc t tha t i s world, have amalgamated launched under the Nomad their lifetime experiences in Inception brand consists of design, visual arts, physics Luxury Arabic Parquet and computer sciences, Floors. The parquet floors along with their fascination combine the luxury of the for geometric art rooted in finest precious hardwoods Arabic tradition, lead them with the Molina brothers' t o a t w o - y e a r s - l o n g unique ability to produce research and development the most sophisticated project that resulted in Islamic patterns using their grasping the secrets behind exquisite designs feature the ancient art form and the ever-growing compositions programming of a set of that develop from the center design tools that assist in outwards.Their creations the creation of a new are art pieces; the modern generat ion of Islamic expression of centuries' geometric patternSpeaking worth of tradition passed on on the occasion, Mr. Julian through generations; they Eduardo Mol ina, Co- bear the load of time and founder of Nomad Inception embody the lost secrets of said, “We are extremely a n c i e n t a r t i s t s , pleased to announce the m a t h e m a t i c i a n s a n d launch of our dream craftsmen; the mysteries of venture named Nomad a civilization responsible for Inception. Both Luis and impressive scientific and myself are entrepreneurs technological progress with a revolutionary idea. along with exquisite art and We launched ourselves into literature.s.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui position and optimum Dubai UAE: temperature surface for

ubai Furniture sleeping.Unlike the normal Manufac tu r ing visco pillows found in the DCompany LLC market, Serta’s cool action

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to have a good sleep at night in order to face the next day with energy and enthusiasm. This applies to both adults and children so having excellent sleeping products, both mattress and pillows, contribute to this. Thus Serta continues to innovate and improve its p r o d u c t s t o g i v e consumers unchanging

– Mirth Pillow and Crest c o m f o r t a n d c o o l e r Pillow. The Mirth Pillow sleep.”The Crest and Mirth range provides the right Pillow comes with a free support and comfort to the p i l low case and are head and the neck. Its a v a i l a b l e a t S e r t a unique visco elastic gel showrooms on Sheikh conforms to the shape of Zayed road. For more the head and thus provides information please visit the unparalleled comfort and showrooms or call +971 4 support. The Crest Pillow 8853929.has a unique shape which provides just the right support to the neck and the visco elastic gel conforms to the shape of the head a n d t h u s p r o v i d e s unparalleled comfort and support. The Crest pillow p r o v i d e s u t m o s t c o m f o r t a b l e r e s t i n g

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and our entry is the first step Dubai UAE: towards our venture into this

ietnam’s largest region. This is part of the plan c o f f e e g r o w e r, to gain powerful presence on VTrung Nguyen, is the international market and

now in the MENA region! we are pleased that we have Global Hotels Management partner with Global Hotel LLC, a Dubai-based group Management. We have

f o c u s e d o n b r i n g i n g f i rmly establ ished our renowned products to the presence in Vietnam so we Middle East, officially signed are now on track to go a strategic partnership to global.”open the luxury coffee chain Established in 1996 by Dang and distribute the premium Le Nguyen Vu, CEO and coffee products in Middle also dubbed as Vietnam’s East and Africa.Hassan Coffee King, Trung Nguyen Masood, Director and Head has a variety of coffee of Business Development, products such as the G7 commented: “GHM always product line which is the selects our partners to meet most popular instant coffee

in Vietnam and can be found at major supermarket chains around the world. Trung Nguyen also produces specialty beans and roasting including a variety called “Legendee” created to mimic the flavor of coffee brewed from beans recovered from the feces of civets, a weasel-like rodent. Civet coffee is considered a delicacy. The products are available in nearly 60 countries and t e r r i t o r i e s i n c l u d i n g S i n g a p o r e , M a l a y s i a , T h a i l a n d , C a n a d a , N e t h e r l a n d s , J a p a n ,

the rigorous demands of the E n g l a n d , G e r m a n y , MENA market for superior Philippines and more.The products with luxury and company also established international standards. Trung Nguyen Cafe Chain in Trung Nguyen is known Vietnam where coffee around the world and drinkers can enjoy the recognised by high profiled flavours of Trung Nguyen’s political leaders. We are authentic coffee.proud to have partnered with Trung Nguyen exhibited at Trung Nguyen and we are the recently concluded keen on expanding the International Coffee and Tea business in the region by Festival attended by more opening partnership with than 8,000 trade buyers, potential clients.”Mr. Nguyen e n t r e p r e n e u r s , h o t e l Nguyen, General Manager operators and management of Trung Nguyen Franchise, staff , chain operators, said: “The Middle East and t r a d e r s , i m p o r t e r s , Africa region, particularly manufactures and other Dubai is a strategic market industry professionals.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui poignant depiction of World Dubai UAE: War One flying ace Billy

u b a i , U A E : B i s h o p ' s l i f e s t o r y. Popular UK actor Accompanied by Bradley DJames Gaddas, Minchin at the piano, this is

best known as Governor a fast paced, and highly Grayling in Bad Girls and entertaining theatre piece, Vinny in Coronation Street which will appeal to all.Billy in the UK, as w e l l a s starring roles i n t h e musicals Billy E l l i o t a n d Mamma Mia in London’s West End, is returning to D U C T A C n e x t w e e k w i t h t h e award winning Canadian Bishop Goes to War will musical, 'Billy Bishop Goes open as a red carpet invite To War' after a well received only event on the 26th of run earlier in the year. RAW November. Public Shows Theatre Company will again will run at The Kilachand be producing the show Studio, DUCTAC from fol lowing their hugely Thursday 27th to 29th successful version of November at 8pm, with an 'Cyrano De Bergerac' at additional matinee show DUCTAC recent ly.The Saturday 29th at 3pm. show features Gaddas Tickets are available at playing 18 characters in a 150AED for evenings, and rousing, uplift ing, and 120AED on the matinee.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui sponsor Air France-KLM to Dubai UAE: perform just for you, the

elebrate New Year famous celebrity group the 2015 in Duba i , GIPSY KINGS featuring Cindulge in a truly Max Baliardo will keep you

e lec t r i c carn iva l -s ty le on your toes till the early atmosphere on our stunning hours of the morning! With a lawns set against the p r i m e s p o t o n P a l m backdrop of the private Jumeirah, delight in the beach, Palm Jumeirah decadent fireworks and lagoon and the twinkling bring in your New Year with a

Dubai skyline.This New bang!Year's Eve, join us under the Our exclusive Garden Gala stars and feast on a includes:sumptuous gala buffet •Gala buffet dinner with dinner and a delicious selected unlimited premium seafood bar paired with beveragess e l e c t e d p r e m i u m •Dedicated children's area b e v e r a g e s f l o w i n g at the Garden Gala with throughout the night.Enjoy e x c l u s i v e c h i l d r e n ' s an array of entertainment, entertainmentincluding an acrobatic show, December 31st, 2014, DJ, live contemporary band, Garden Gala at AED 3,300 magicians and walk-around per adult and AED 1,650 for entertainers in the dedicated Children between 6-12 children’s area and to top off years of age.the night, flown in by our key

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui introducing these works Dubai UAE: into a new medium, eL

e n o w n e d a n d Seed pays homage to his recognised for his earlier pieces, artistically Rloud and colourful, articulating his process of

la rger - than- l i fe spray reinvention. “These new painting murals, street artist works are an approach to eL Seed utilises traditional have the viewer more

Arabic calligraphy and the involved with the piece, and art of graffiti to express his move away from being a thoughts, opinions and spectator. Jean Cocteau ideals. Primarily employing said ‘There is no love. There large surfaces as his are only proofs of love’ and c a n v a s , e L S e e d ’ s bringing my art into 3D was ‘ ca l l i g ra f f i t i ’ s t y le o f a way to allow it to

illustration takes on a new materialize. The work is still form, moving away from the tied to my instinctive visual two -d imens iona l and language, but by releasing interacting directly with the the le t ter forms I 've v i e w e r t h r o u g h discovered new territories monumental 3D sculptures. f o r e x p r e s s i o n t h a t These works wi l l be celebrate and elaborate my s h o w c a s e d i n deep respect and love for “Declaration”, his first solo this art,” says eL Seed.“As a exhibition in the Middle East g rea t suppo r t e r and at Tashkeel from November enthusiast of eL Seed’s 2 0 D e c e m b e r 2 7 . work, Tashkeel is pleased to Developed over the course present his f irst solo of his residency at Tashkeel exhibition in the region, not a n d p r e s e n t e d i n on ly showcas ing h i s collaboration with the

Salama bint Hamdan Al evolution as an artist, but Nahyan Foundation, el the visual development Seed took his inspiration from his earlier works and from a poem by Nizar exper ience f rom our Q a b b a n i . T h e p o e t Residency Programme, describes the beauty of his working on-site at the lover despite her age and studios and immersing eL Seed uses this poem as himself within the cultural the basis of his work, fabric of the city. Although publicly declaring his love new, these works continue for the ancient art of to carry the signature calligraphy. Using large e l e m e n t s t h a t h a v e scale sculptures that weave procured eL Seed his through the walls and s t a n d i n g w i t h i n t h e floors, spilling beyond the international art world,” confines of the gallery, each says Anabelle de Gersigny, stroke of a letter and word Tashkeel Strategy and seeks to build an affinity Partnership Development with the spectator and Manager.Tashkeel’s next invites them to be part of the exhibition is entitled A c o n v e r s a t i o n – a Model Studio and will run conversation between the from 8 January - 14 poem, the language, the February 2015.form and eL Seed. By

GULF COUNTRIES INVESTING HEAVILY IN PORTS TO ACCOMMODATE LARGER SHIPS AND CHANGING

TRADE PATTERNSGulf region’s ambitious expansion strategy will aim to

capitalise on 4.5% forecasted 2014 growth in global trade and the economies of scale presented by bigger ships and

alliances says experts at Seatrade conference

BEEHIVE TO LAUNCH FIRST PEER-TO-PEER LENDING PLATFORM FOR SMES IN UAE

Rick Pudner is part of the team set to transform lending in the UAE through the use of innovative peer-to-peer technology


ABU DHABI HOSTS RECORD BREAKING SIAL – A SHOWCASE FOR REGIONAL HOSPITALITY, FOOD AND

BEVERAGE SECTORS1,000 exhibitors with 22% increase in international pavilions; 30%

increase in pre-registered visitors; 650 chefs in SIAL cook-off; buyers from 50 airlines expected; multi-faceted event to focus on global

industry issues and showcase product innovation, industry excellence and new commercial opportunities

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"THE GALLERIA COLLECTION - A FANTASTIC JOURNEY”

by Italian artist and designer, Guido Bottazzoat The Galleria on Maryah Island Abu Dhabi

THE WORLD’S FIRST GLOBAL MUSLIM LIFESTYLE MARKETPLACE PLATFORM FOR INFORMATION, CONTENT,

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MARITIME SECTOR TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN SAUDIZATION DRIVE

Inaugural Saudi Maritime Congress to support Kingdom’s job creation for Saudi nationals with dedicated careers round table session; US$30 billion-worth of infrastructure investment will

drive further opportunity as unemployment rate drops to 11.5% in 2013

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d the cha l l enges and a 20% increase in visitors Siddiqui Dubai UAE: opportunities that global expected, a year-on-year

he fifth edition of trends present, thanks to rise in the number of t h e r e g i o n ’ s the patronage of the international pavilions and Tfastest growing visionary leadership of a record 1,000 exhibitors

p r o f e s s i o n a l t r a d e Abu Dhab i and the for 2014, SIAL Middle exhibition for the food, seamless support by HH East’s reputation as a drink and hospital i ty Shaikh Mansour Bin g l o b a l l y r e c o g n i z e d industry, which returns to Zayed Al Nahyan which exhibition for the food, Abu Dhabi next week, is drink and hospital i ty expected to welcome a industry has made it a record turnout in visitors must-attend calendar and exhibitors with a 30% event, with the support of jump in pre-registered Abu Dhabi Food Control visitor numbers setting the Authority (ADFCA) adding scene for the 2014 an official seal of approval event.Held under the a n d r e l e v a n c e , ” h e patronage of HH Sheikh said.The three-day event Mansour Bin Zayed Al also features the annual Nahyan, Deputy Prime La Cuisine by SIAL Minister of the UAE, competition. Organized by Minister of Presidential the Abu Dhabi chapter of Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Culinary Abu Dhabi Food Control Gu i ld , th is p i ts the Authority, and organized in country’s top culinary really helped the event strategic partnership with talent against one another grow, through years, to the Abu Dhabi Food in a showcase of skill and this unparallel height in C o n t r o l A u t h o r i t y creativity. Humaid Matar Al global business arena, he (ADFCA), SIAL Middle Dhaheri, acting group added.“The UAE has built East 2014 will take place CEO of ADNEC said: l a s t i n g , p r o d u c t i v e at the Abu Dhabi National “SIAL ME – now in its fifth partnerships with leading E x h i b i t i o n C e n t r e year continues to grow as industry players around (ADNEC) from 24-26 a r e c o g n i z e d a n d the world in order to November 2014.Speaking r e p u t a b l e p l a t f o r m , a t t o d a y ’ s p r e s s attracting more than 800 c o n f e r e n c e e v e n t , international participants. Mohammad Ja la l A l I t i s a w o r l d - c l a s s R a y s s i , D i r e c t o r o f exhibition that brings Commun i ca t i on and together leading experts C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e and special ists from Division, ADFCA, and across the world to Chairman, SIAL Middle discuss the future of the E a s t o r g a n i z i n g f o o d a n d b e v e r a g e commit tee sa id : “The industry.Al Dhaheri added:

s e c u r e s u c c e s s f u l incredible interest shown “We at ADNEC look

inbound and outbound by the international food forward to working with our

trade relationships. With industry in SIAL Middle strategic partners and the

global food security issues East reinforces the global Abu Dhabi Food Control

very much front of mind, strategic importance of the Authority to deliver an

these collaborations have region as a vital trading event that showcases the

become increasingly hub and major conduit that latest developments in

important over the last few links the Gulf with the organic agriculture, food

years and import and price emerging markets of a n d b e v e r a g e a n d

concerns will undoubtedly Africa and Asia to the rest s t i m u l a t e s c o -

dominate discussion on of the world.With each d e v e l o p m e n t a n d

the exhibition floor,” said Al edition, SIAL Middle East c o l l a b o r a t i o n . ” S I A L

Rayssi.According to Fadi continues to offer a unique Middle East is part of the

Saad, Director, SIAL industry platform at which SIAL Group, the world’s

Middle East, the growth of the full spectrum of local, l a r g e s t n e t w o r k o f

the exhibition over the past regional and international professional B2B food

5 y e a r s c l e a r l y retailers, operators and exhibitions, which include

demonstrates the need for thought leaders can meet, SIAL Paris, SIAL China,

a dedicated industry forum outline regional initiatives, SIAL Canada, SIAL Brazil,

in order to drive the f a c i l i t a t e b u s i n e s s SIAL ASEAN and SIAL

industry forward in a transactions and analyze IntrerFOOD Jakarta.

sustainable manner.“With

By Qadeer Ahmad o p p o r t u n i t y f o r R e g i s t e r M a r i n e , Siddiqui Dubai UAE: investment into local UAE.The sess ion ,

h e human c apital across which will be chaired by opportunities the ports and shipping Dr Ismail Abd El Ghafar, Tf o r S a u d i sector,” said Chris President of the Arabic

nationals looking to Hayman,Chai rman, Academy for Science, f o r g e s u c c e s s f u l Seatrade, organiser of Te c h n o l o g y a n d careers in the shipping the Saudi Maritime Maritime Transport, industry as part of the Congress.“High levels Egypt, is not only government’s long term o f f o r e i g n d i r e c t targeting key industry d r i v e t o w a r d s inves tment , wh ich p l a y e r s b u t a l s o Saudization, will be tallied a staggering universities, colleges explored dur ing a US$12.2 billion in 2012, a n d e d u c a t i o n special focus session at as per UN statistics, are departments focused the inaugural 2014 on career development S a u d i M a r i t i m e guidance.In August Congress, which will 2014, the Ministry of take p lace at the Labor introduced a new Sheraton Dammam six month-long study Hotel & Towers from 25- designed to calculate 2 6 N o v e m b e r actual Saudizat ion 2014.Held under the rates in the private p a t r o n a g e o f H E sector with the aim of Jabarah bin Eid Al encouraging Saudi Suraiseri, Minister of employee retention. T r a n s p o r t a n d According to the Saudi Chairman of Saudi labour ministry, three Ports Authority, the two- million new jobs are day event will include a needed fo r Saud i realistic analysis of nationals by 2015, and career prospects in the high birth rates are a v i t a l m e a n s o f shipping and ports c o m p o u n d i n g t h e providing the Saudi sector as the country situation increasing the government with ways pushes ahead with its number o f youths to create new jobs in the amb i t i ous N i t aqa t entering the job market maritime, trade and i n i t i a t i v e every year, with salary logistics sectors. With goals .Launched in e x p e c t a t i o n s , o n Saudizat ion a key 2011, the N i taqa t average, 3.6 times strategic focus under programme mandates higher than those of the government’s five-that at least 30% of fo re ign workers . In year plan, the industry employees in private recent months the has a lot to gain from sector companies are Saudi Arabian General capi ta l is ing on i ts Saudi nationals, with Investment Authority w e a l t h o f l o c a l companies categorised (SAGIA) has a lso r e s o u r c e s , ” h e and ranked on a sliding rejected applications for a d d e d . C o n f i r m e d s c a l e b y s i z e , new trade licenses panelists include Alaa performance and sector where companies have K h a w a j a , S e n i o r relevance.According to b e e n u n a b l e t o Lecturer, Faculty of a US’ Massachusett’s demonstrate viable Maritime Studies, King Institute of Technology Saudization plans; it is Abdulaziz University, (MIT) April 2014 study, imperative, therefore, K S A ; M a r k under the Ni taqat that investors and Robertshaw, Managing initiative, the number of operators scale up their Director - Isle of Man & S a u d i A r a b i a n s recruitment efforts in Commercial Director, employed in the private order to ensure that B i b b y S h i p sector increased by workable plans are put Managemen t , UK ; 462,000 for the period in place to maintain Mathijs Wagemans, between July 2011 and industry momentum Head of Department, October 2012.“With and secure long term Port Shipping and over US$30 billion of s u c c e s s , ” n o t e d T r a n s p o r t investment into major Hayman.The National Management, IMCO, l a n d a n d s e a Shipping Company of Oman; Dr Malcolm infrastructural projects Saudi Arabia (Bahri) Willingale, Director, designed to support initiated event will be Cambridge Academy of long term maritime complemented by an Transport, UK; Capt trade growth in the associated exhibition A h m e d Yo u s s e f , Kingdom and wi th i n c l u d i n g l e a d i n g Director, International Saudi unemployment s h i p p i n g l i n e s , Forum for Maritime levels dipping to 11.5% s h i p p e r s , c a r g o T r a n s p o r t , A r a b at the end of 2013 from owners, forwarders, Academy for Science, 12.1% in 2012, of which logistic companies, port Technology and Marine around 30% and 32% terminal operators, port Transport, Egypt; and are young males and equipment and service Tom Boardley, Marine females respectively, suppliers.D i r e c t o r , L l o y d s there is clearly a huge

By Qadeer Ahmad term trend, especially voltage direct-current Siddiqui Dubai UAE: with all the infrastructure ( H V D C ) o f f ¬ s h o r e

he Middle East developments that are platform ever bui l t i s i nves t i ng happening. Bigger ships earlier this year, the Theavily in its and increasing the size Dolwin Beta, now faces

port infrastructure and of ports, is going to help a capacity problem. shipping as it prepares to reduce costs and will Thanks to the group’s t o m e e t t h e d u a l have a positive impact s u c c e s s f u l challenge of changing o n s h i p p i n g i n diversification into the global trade patterns general.Abdulkareem Al offshore market, it now and the cont inued Masabi, vice president, finds its services in high increase in the size of A b u D h a b i P o r t s d e m a n d f r o m t h e cargo ships, according Company (ADPC) , s h i p b u i l d i n g a n d to international and r e g i o n a l m a r i t i m e professionals gathered for the seventh biennial edition of Seatrade Middle East Maritime (SMEM), which opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre yesterday ( T u e s d a y 2 8 October).“Global trade this year will more than d o u b l e t h e 2 . 2 % recorded in 2013 but commented: “Ten years offshore sectors.Jørn higher operating costs, ago a 6,000 or 8,000 Hinge, president and is leading to an increase T E U s h i p w a s ceo of, United Arab in the number of larger considered a large ship. Shipping Company v e s s e l s , p u t t i n g Now that is almost like a (UASC), which is at the p r e s s u r e o n p o r t feeder vessel. The trend forefront of two key i n f r as t ruc tu re and of the growing size of trends in the container logist ics,said Chris vessels to 16, 18, 20, trade, economies of Hayman,Chairman of 22,000 TEU, puts a scale through larger Seatrade, organisers of huge strain on ports as ships and strategic Seatrade Middle East well.“There’s a huge alliances between lines, Maritime 2014.During investment that you added a shipowner’s his keynote address at have to put into ports to view to the debate. the event, H.E. Jamal stay competitive. It’s not “Growth in the size of Majid Bin Thaniah, vice just about the size of vessels also demands chairman, DP World, cranes or the size of the that the shipping lines explained the necessity ports and the quay cooperate.Held under for investment in port walls, there’s now the the patronage of His i n f r a s t r u c t u r e t o new technology of semi- H i g h n e s s S h e i k h accommodate ever automation that we H a m d a n b i n larger vessels, “we have have already invested Mohammed bin Rashid invested a fur ther in. Even that is growing Al Maktoum, Crown $850m to build the new on a very fast track.“It is Prince of Dubai, UAE, s e m i - a u t o m a t e d g o o d t o h a v e a the three-day exhibition terminal 3 facility at our downturn, it is good to and conference will run flagship Jebel Ali.”We stabilise,” said Khamis from 28-30 October have built terminal 3 in Buamim, Chairman, 2014 as part of Dubai response to both the Drydocks World and Maritime Week, hosted increased size of our Maritime World & Group by Dubai Maritime City customers’ vessels and CEO.“Sometimes it is Authority (DMCA), and in response to changing good to reconfigure your is the largest event in trade patterns,” added future to how you want the regional calendar bin Thaniah, identifying it.”The Drydocks World with more than 7,000 A f r i c a a n d S o u t h ceo added that despite participants from 67 America as areas in slow growth since the countries expected to particular that call for economic downturn in at tend fo l lowing a greater infrastructure 2008, the Middle East record turnout in 2012. investment to facilitate finds itself placed at the SMEM 2014 wraps-up their growth.Speaking centre of the emerging tomorrow (Thursday 30 about the longevity of cross formation of North O c t o b e r ) w i t h a these latest global South and East-West dedicated session on t rends, Rashed Al trade, a position that offshore oil and gas Hebsi, ceo, Emirates o f f e r s m u l t i p l e logistics, followed by Classification Society opportunities.Drydocks ship recycl ing and ( T A S N E E F ) , world, which delivered concludes with a forum commented;“I think this the largest capacity on bunkering.is going to be a long w i n d p o w e r h i g h -

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d that want to deal only with Siddiqui Dubai UAE: credible and certified

ilzar.com (Zilzar) , sellers.Zilzar will provide the world’s first robust e-knowledge, Zg loba l Mus l im information and content

Lifestyle Marketplace for users, sellers, buyers, platform for information, and halal certification content, community and bodies, with e-souq, trade to target the massive sellers will have free $2 .5 t r i l l i on Mus l im digital store-fronts.Zilzar’s consumer market, was technology platform has launched during the 10th been built using the most World Islamic Economic contemporary technology Forum in Dubai by the and usability standards Malaysian Prime Minister l ike f lat design and one-stop shop where Dato’ Sri Mohammad responsive layouts. Much products can be marketed Najib Tun Abdul Razak l i k e l e a d i n g s o c i a l g lobal ly, safe ly and .Zilzar is a B2B and B2C e th i ca l l y.Rushd i g l o b a l i n f o r m a t i o n , Siddiqui, CEO of content, community, and Zilzar, stated, ‘The trade platform for the world is looking for M u s l i m L i f e s t y l e the next BRICS Marketplace consisting of story, growth market eight silos: $1.1 trillion w i t h g r o w t h halal food/beverage, $1.4 demographics, and trillion Islamic Finance, Zilzar is the e-$ 2 2 4 b i l l i o n vehicle for the halal clothing/fashion, $151 super-highway for billion media/recreation, empowering micro-

networks, the buyers and $137 billion travel/tourism, SMEs, SMEs, and export sellers can follow each-$ 7 0 b i l l i o n ready SMEs with robust other and never miss a pharmaceut ica l , $26 information and secure deal making it the world’s billion cosmetics and $15 transaction ramps into f i r s t t r a d i n g s o c i a l billion logistics, based on these new markets for network.With a strong 2 0 1 2 c a p i t a l growth.’Safdar Khan, focus on Mobile, Zilzar will expenditure.The Muslim Group Country Manager, provide trading apps to Lifestyle Marketplace, Malaysia, Brunei and both buyers and sellers encompassing the 57 Indonesia; group head, empowered with real time Muslim countries with I s l a m i c P a y m e n t s , messaging solution for population of 2.0 billion, S o u t h e a s t A s i a , both. The messaging plus the 100 mill ion MasterCard, said: “The solution is integrated with Mus l im ou ts ide the Muslim lifestyle market the seller ’s inventory Muslim world all living in has shown tremendous allowing trade initiation external environment of growth. The partnership from within the chat. rising per capital income, w i t h Z i l z a r w i l l A n o t h e r p i o n e e r i n g internet and mobile phone undoubtedly open up f e a t u r e : Z i l z a r h a s p e n e t r a t i o n a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r p a r t n e r e d w i t h commerce represents a MasterCard to play a more MasterCard Worldwide to growth opportunity.Zilzar significant role and be the offer payment services for has identified a market- frontrunner in providing buyers and se l le rs , based solution for millions s e a m l e s s p a y m e n t providing security, trust of globally dispersed services to cater to the and convenience for the S m a l l M e d i u m needs of this dynamic marketplace.Dato’ Dr. Enterprises (SMEs) that s e g m e n t . T h i s Vaseehar Hassan Abdul are resource challenged collaboration truly is an Razack, Chairman of but want to grow by important one for us as it Zilzar said: “Zilzar will expanding intra-country u n d e r s c o r e s o u r meet the needs of both markets, accessing new commitment to ensure parties by providing a markets and customers, payments are safe, smart more centralised and and counter-part buyers and secured at all times.”accessible online hub, a

By Qadeer Ahmad from as little as AED100 Siddiqui Dubai UAE: and bid to lend money,

u b a i - b a s e d choosing how much B e e h i v e they will lend and at the Do f f i c i a l l y interest rate. Beehive

launched the region’s then facilitates the loan first peer-to-peer (P2P) agreement between the online lending platform business and investors, today, offering a new c h a r g i n g a s m a l l funding alternative for percentage fee of the small to medium sized loan amoun t . The e n t e r p r i s e s bus iness rece i ves ( S M E s ) . B e e h i v e ’ s funding typically in

and diversified risk.“I’m online platform is easy around 7 days and very excited to be part of to use and offers a i n v e s t o r s r e c e i v e Beehive and as an m a r k e t p l a c e t h a t monthly repayments at a l ternat ive f inance d i r e c t l y c o n n e c t s target rates of between platform I think it will established businesses bring significant benefits with smart investors so to SMEs, investors and that SMEs get faster t h e r e g i o n i t s e l f . access to lower cost Present ly, a major finance and investors stumbling block for get better returns and businesses with growth m a n a g e r i s k b y aspirations is gaining d i v e r s i f y i n g t h e i r access to credit, as investments. Peer-to-banks generally reject peer lending, which is between 50-70% of based on crowdfunding SME loan applications. pr incip les, enables SMEs represent 90% of Beehive to reduce total businesses in the operating costs and

8 % a n d UAE but account for just streamline processes to 12%.“Transparency is 4% of bank loans. minimise the cost and key to our offering. At Through Beehive, we comp lex i t y ve rsus Beehive, we are giving h a v e c r e a t e d a n conventional finance individual investors the i n n o v a t i v e o n l i n e routes.Rick Pudner the opportunity to directly platform that directly former Group CEO of support regional SMEs, connects investors and Emirates NBD, has d r i v i n g e c o n o m i c c r e d i t w o r t h y moved into the P2P g r o w t h a n d businesses creating finance industry after 33 employment. We are mutual ly benef ic ia l years in the commercial conf ident we have partnerships for growth. banking industry. As created a platform that ” said Pudner.Beehive’s chairman of newly offers a real alternative onl ine marketplace launched Beehive, he is to the traditional debt f ac i l i t a tes f l ex i b l e part of a team who are markets and better funding for established set to transform lending value to both sides of businesses seeking in the UAE by offering the lending transaction,” investment between SMEs faster access to sa id Cra ig Moore, A E D 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 a n d lower cost finance and founder and CEO of AED500,000.Individual investors better returns Beehive.investors can invest

By Qadeer Ahmad Related."We are Siddiqui Dubai UAE: proud to welcome in

wiss Art Gate Abu Dhabi a very UAE toge ther interesting Italian Swith The Galleria exhibition - said the

on Al Maryah Island and Ambassador of Italy under the auspices of to the UAE, Giorgio the Embassy of Italy to Starace - which the UAE presents "The showcases at the Galleria Collection - A same time the talent Fantastic Journey" on of the Italian artist display at The Galleria Guido Bottazzo and on Al Maryah Island, one of the most

number of copies, A b u D h a b i . " T h e p o p u l a r I t a l i a n signed and certified by Galleria Collection A brands, that is Ferrari. It the author."Since its Fantast ic Journey" is a quintessential opening in August 2013, shows the newest combination which will The Galleria on Al creations of paintings by be certainly appreciated Maryah Island has acclaimed Italian artist i n t h e U A E . " T h e organized and hosted and designer, Guido Galleria Collection" at both locally-created and Bo t tazzo . The a r t The Galleria on Maryah l o c a l l y - r e l e v a n t exhibition runs until Island, Abu Dhabi is a exhibitions, catering to W e d n e s d a y , 2 6 s e r i e s o f a r t our visitor's ongoing November 2013, daily exhibitionsinitiated and search for culture and open to the public organized by Swiss Art i n n o v a t i o n . G u i d o between 10 am and 10 Gate UAE and in Bottazzo's technique pm.Guido Bottazzo's collaboration with The and art pieces will works are or ig inal Galleria on Al Maryah certainly enhance the drawings, hand drawn Island, Abu Dhabi. In experience of all racing with traditional media or November 2014 Swiss season fans and we are digitally. Every artwork Art Gate UAE displays h o n o r e d t o b e is printed on high quality an artistic show of a collaborating with the media l ike natural creative visionary, a Embassy of Italy to the cotton paper or canvas, visual contribution to the UAE and with Swiss Art and is later customized 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Gate UAE on this by the artist.The artist Airways Abu Dhabi e x h i b i t i o n . " s a i d creates every piece with Grand Prix. The visitor Cha r l es Ma r t i nez , acrylics, graphite, or of the art show shall General Manager of aerograph, direct ly enjoy a selection of The Galleria on Al applied on the final artworks featuring the Maryah Island, Abu media. Each artwork is high speed cars on Abu Dhabi, and VP of Gulf produced in a limited Dhabi soil.


SAMIR CHERFAN’S LEADERSHIP RECOGNIZED IN “GLOBAL MEETS

LOCAL” FORBES MIDDLE EAST RANKING

IGN CONVENTION 2014 - WITH GAME OF THRONES & CAPTAIN MAJID

MENA FRANCHISE AWARDS RECOGNISE THE BEST IN FRANCHISING AT MIDDLE EAST FRANCHISE EXPO

2014Rasha Al Dhanhani of PappaRoti named MENA Franchise

Professional

MINISTRY OF ECONOMY SUCCEEDS IN CONCLUDING INDIA’S SAFEGUARD INVESTIGATION INTO UAE

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BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY BAGS 1ST PLACE AT ARABIA CSR 2014

AWARDSPre-school recognized by region’s

prestigious and most credible forum for their commitment and pursuit to

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AUDI AND PIRELLI PRESENT “AUDI POWERED BY PZERO”, AN APPAREL

COLLECTION FOR THE DRIVING COMMUNITY

•The collection consists of four sporty pieces (leather Jacket, Sneakers, baseball cap and Scarf) strategically designed to

combine style and mobility.•The exclusive capsule will be distributed throughout the Audi network and at the

Pirelli flagship store at Corso Venezia, 1 in Milan.

CUSTOMERS TO SEE IMPROVED CAR PARK ACCESS AT MALL OF THE

EMIRATESMore car park spaces, smoother navigation and

opened up areas starting this month

AL GHURAIR CENTRE’S AED60 MILLION MAKE-OVER INCLUDES

RENOVATED OUTDOOR PRECINCT

By Qadeer Ahmad the brand.The following Dhanhani,Chairperson Siddiqui Dubai UAE: were the other winners: of PappaRoti Café,

he Middle East Azadea Group Best said,"I'm thrilled and F r a n c h i s e MENA Mul t i -Brand honored to receive the TE x p o O p e r a t o r ; Best MENA Franchise

presented the annual Shakespeare & Co Professional Award, M E N A F r a n c h i s e Best MENA Franchise wh i ch i s a g rea t Awards in 12 r e c o g n i t i o n o f categories on the P a p p a R o t i ' s sides of Expo at s u c c e s s a s a t he Jume i rah business model B e a c h H o t e l a n d l e a d i n g C o n v e n t i o n franchise. This C e n t r e i n prestigious award D u b a i . T h e gives me even A w a r d s f o r g r e a t e r Excel lence in determination to Franchising were keep growing and presented by His contributing not E x c e l l e n c y only to the local A b d u l r a h i m a n d r e g i o n a l Brand; McDonald’s H a s s a n N a q i , economy but also on an Bes t In te rna t iona l Secretary General of international level."Dr F r a n c h i s e B r a n d ; the Federation of GCC K h a l i d Doner Kebab Best UAE Chambers (FGCCC), AlSharfa,President of Franchise Brand; Herfy, accompanied Dr Khalid MENAFA, said:“The Best Saudi Franchise AlSharfa, President of M E N A F r a n c h i s e Brand;Salad Boutique Middle East and North Awards are designed to Best Kuwaiti Franchise A f r i c a F r a n c h i s e recognise exceptional Brand; Jasmi’s Best A s s o c i a t i o n p e r f o r m a n c e i n Bahraini Franchise (MENAFA).The Best franchising, with the Brand; Al Qarashi Best M E N A F r a n c h i s e goal of encouraging MENA Retail Brand; Al Professional award operators to raise the Tazaj Best MENA Food was confer red on bar on service and their Brand; ICONS, Best R a s h a A l offering. We aspire to GCC Emerging Brand Dhanhani,Chairperson make these awards and The Entertainer of PappaRoti Café, in much bigger and more B e s t S e r v i c e recognit ion of her prestigious in the years B r a n d . R a s h a A l success in popularising to come.”

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d recognizes business Siddiqui Dubai UAE: leaders such as Cherfan

n recognition of his that are not only driving l e a d e r s h i p t h e i r o r g a n i z a t i o n s Iachievements in the forward but steering

region, Samir Cherfan, economies at a national, M a n a g i n g regional and global D i r e c t o r o f l e v e l t o w a r d s Nissan Middle prosper i ty. The E a s t w a s ranking highlights honored with a the significance of c o v e t e d the MENA region to ‘Global Meets g l o b a l Local’ Award, organizations and b y F o r b e s p r e s e n t s t h e Middle East. c o m p a n i e s t o p T h e e v e n t , executives on the w h i c h t o o k global corporate p l a c e a t J u m e i r a h s tage .Cher fan , who E m i r a t e s To w e r s , possesses a wealth of celebrates the top 100 knowledge in the region, s e n i o r e x e c u t i v e s has also been recently heading global corporate appointed as Managing powerhouses in the Director of Nissan Saudi MENA region, with Samir Arabia, while maintaining Cherfan being awarded his existing role as the 15th position in the Managing Director of region. The ranking Nissan Middle East.

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

xper ience IGN Convention like Enever before under

one roof as the event roars into the Mina Seyahi Hall, Dubai International Marine Club from the 21st

of Thrones ‘Hodor’ fame; Troy Baker who has voiced characters across a multitude of best-selling

to 22nd. Fun awaits you this year, with live video game music, arcade games, card games, table t o p g a m e s , f r e e workshops, eSports, a regional artist showcase, video game exhibitions, games including Batman, kid’s zone, comic’s zone Resident Evil to name a and a lot more.It gets few. Also this year we bigger and better every welcome globally loved year, brace yourselves female cosplayer Riddle. Dubai’s geeks, TV series An Arabic version of a buffs, gamers and comic J a p a n e s e a n i m e , book enthusiasts as 'Captain Majid' Or rather ?#?WinterIsComing?, enjoy the voice actor, the and mingle with the likes venerable Amal Hawijeh of Kristian Nairn of Game will also be present.

By Qadeer Ahmad successful teaching positively influencing Siddiqui Dubai UAE: techniques of the the 24,328 students

delegation M B R S L P, w h i c h currently enrolled.The f r o m t h e support the growth of MBRSLP has been AC r o a t i a n the Information and recognized by the

A c a d e m i c a n d c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Wor ld Summi t on Research Network t e c h n o l o g y ( I C T ) Information Society (CARNet), a project of especially in the field of (WSIS) and awarded the Ministry of Science the coveted accolade and Technology of the for ‘Capacity Building’ Republic of Croatia, in 2014 for its role in arrived in Dubai today promoting the use of a n d m e t w i t h ICT in federal schools representatives from and in bui ld ing a the Mohammed Bin communication and Rashid Smart Learning i n f o r m a t i o n Program (MBRSLP), infrastructure in the an initiative aligned UAE. Additionally, the with the UAE Vision education to better M B R S L P w a s 2021 and aimed at prepare for students in recognized at the enriching the learning a k n o w l e d g e - l e d Dubai Government p r o c e s s w i t h economy,” commented E x c e l l e n c e technology enabled Mohammed Gheyath, Programme Awards classrooms.Mohamme Director General of the and won the “Best d Gheyath, Director of MBRSLP.Since i ts Team” award given for Mohammed Bin Rashid inception, the Program its efforts in promoting S m a r t L e a r n i n g has been growing from educational excellence Program, welcomed strength to strength in the federal school the representatives on and establishing a system in line with the a strategic roadshow to balanced formula to ongoing efforts and learn from the success h e l p a c h i e v e t h e vision of the Ministry of of the Program and Program’s the objective Education.The visiting u n d e r s t a n d i t s to further advance the members of CARNet mechanisms. CARNet already accomplished w a n t e d f i r s t h a n d is a public institution education system of account of the Program that operates under the the UAE into the next to understand the Ministry of Science, phase of development s o p h i s t i c a t e d Education and Sports through the application educational framework i n t h e f i e l d o f of world class teaching implemented by the i n f o r m a t i o n a n d techniques and up to MBRSLP team. In c o m m u n i c a t i o n date technology. The a d d i t i o n t o t h e technologies and its M B R S L P i s n o w methodology and the a p p l i c a t i o n i n present in 146 schools research approach education from network across the UAE, with employed, the SLP a n d I n t e r n e t 1,233 equipped smart team provided an in-infrastructure through c l a s s r o o m s . I n depth overview of its e-services, to security addition, the Program implementation, impact and user support.The has provided 3,543 and measurement with focus of the visit is laptops to teachers and the goal of helping s t r e n g t h e n trained more than CARNet devise their collaboration, share 3,500 educators since own initiative in the best practices and last year, in turn near future.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d more prepared during Siddiqui Dubai UAE: seismic activity. Large,

tarting this month, structural pillars have visitors to Mall of been erected to support Sthe Emirates will the mall’s multiple levels,

start to experience a ensuring added stability smoother car journey to during ground movement. and from the popular With all Ground Floor luxury lifestyle destination works to be completed by as the mall’s immediate year’s end, customers car park works slowly can expect ease of reach their intended completion. From now until year’s end, Mall of the Emirates will be opening up increasingly larger areas of its car park on the Ground Floor and Upper Levels, meaning less diversion, greater accessibility and more car

navigation and easily park spaces. By mid-

found car park spaces 2 0 1 5 , M a l l o f t h e

week on week in the lead-E m i r a t e s ’ o n g o i n g

up, as the focus shifts to redevelopment project

more concentrated works will also reveal a new car

on the mall’s upper park deck on a new Level

levels.In the interim, Mall 4, unveiling 1,300 new car

of the Emirates is also park spaces for added

encouraging visitors to convenience.Mall of the

head directly to Level 3, Emirates’ current car park

under the shade of Ski works are in support of

Dubai’s slope – an area Dubai Municipality’s new

that is construction free, s a f e t y r e g u l a t i o n s

and the mall’s best kept requiring buildings to be

secret to park.


r i t ish Orchard Nursery, UAEs Bl a rges t , mos t

established and only ISO certified nursery chain won 1st place in the Small Business category of the 2014 Arabia C o r p o r a t e S o c i a l

extended community, we focus a lot on CSR a c t i v i t i e s , c h a r i t y p r o g r a m m e s a n d sustainability at all levels and such awards and recognitions inspire us to do better”.It’s part of our DNA at British Orchard to create awareness about sustainable living. We ensure that sustainability be embedded in all daily Responsibility Awards. routines and within the The nu rse ry cha in cu r r i cu l um t he reby b a g g e d t h e a w a r d empowering our children a m o n g s t m a n y to take responsibility. I c o n t e n d e r s i n think early childhood acknowledgement of its e d u c a t o r s h a v e a excellent pursuit of CSR, powerful window of s u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d opportunity to play an communi ty serv ice . active and significant role Arabia CSR Awards are i n ass i s t i ng young considered the most children and families to credible and prestigious understand sustainability awards in the Arab world issues, concepts and r e c o g n i z i n g t h e practices. Our children c h a m p i o n s o f u n d e r s t a n d t h a t sustainable projects and sustainability means ‘to initiatives across the save the wor ld for Middle East and North later’.Young minds are Af r ica.Ms. Vandana most adaptive and the G a n d h i , C E O a n d importance of the years Founde r o f B r i t i sh from birth to six has been O r c h a r d N u r s e r y recognised as crucial received the award, learning years for child expressing her sincere development. In fact, we gratitude saying “I am are sometimes amazed honoured and thankful to with the amount of the UAE Government, interest and intense Arab ia CSR Award engagement the children Forum, Arabia CSR display on recycling N e t w o r k a n d t h e sessions. It feels as if the visionary rulers of UAE c h i l d r e n a r e o n a for this recognition. As a m i s s i o n , ” c o n c l u d e d pre-school catering to the Vandana.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d “Audi Powered by PZero” Siddiqui Dubai UAE: collection places Audi

irelli PZero and firmly within the lifestyle Audi have come c a t e g o r y a n d Ptogether to create

a capsule collection: “ A u d i P o w e r e d b y PZero”. The German car m a n u f a c t u r e r h a s commissioned PZero to deve lop a capsu le

c o n s o l i d a t e s t h e perception of PZero among the community of drivers.The collection consists of four sporty pieces which includes: A super-soft leather jacket collection inspired by made with the technology Audi’s signature sports of neoprene, which style. The project has i n c l u d e s e l a s t i c been the result of a close ergonomic inserts along collaboration between the sides to increase the Audi and PZero m o b i l i t y ; S n e a k e r s design teams, bringing moulded according to the together the experience driving position and and know-how of PZero, c r e a t e d t h r o u g h a leader in industrial c o m b i n a t i o n s o f exper imenta l f ib res (rubber ised leather, suede and fab r i c ) ; Classic baseball cap restyled in leather and neoprene; and a 100% wool scarf. The collection is to be distributed throughout the Audi network and at the Pirelli flagship store at Corso

design since 2002, and Venezia, 1 in Milan.the excellence of Audi cars. An innovative driving style project for modern mobility.Audi and P Z e r o t a r g e t t h e internat ional dr iv ing community with the language of style, design, technology, and road performance. The iconic

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d creating a platform where Siddiqui Dubai UAE: shoppers can have front

arrefour, RSH row views of our street-G r o u p a n d based events.”David CA z a d e a a r e Riley, CEO of RSH

among the lead ing Middle East, said the retailers opening new new, improved mall was outlets by the first quarter the perfect place to of 2015.On the back of its locate several of their AED2 billion expansion youth-oriented brands. A l G h u r a i r C e n t r e He said, "When looking announces a further at the new Al Ghurair A E D 6 0 m i l l i o n Centre only a few months i n v e s t m e n t f o r back, I have to say, we renova t ions to the were shocked at the original part of the mall. brilliant transformation of The renovated mall will the mall, both physically include an 80,000 sq. ft and more importantly, the Carrefour hypermarket, ambiance. RSH is very over 50 new retail brands happy to be part of the a n d a n e x t e n s i v e rebirth of the pioneer of selection of street-based modern retailing in the restaurants set to open U A E . . . . n o , t h e for business by the first region."“Our annual quarter of 2015. In e v e n t s c a l e n d a r addition to the expanded comprises numerous outdoor dining precinct, a outdoor street events, new youth fashion zone geared towards making w i l l o p e n w i t h Al Ghurair Centre part of international brands from an urban precinct as leading regional retail seen in cities like London groups including RSH and New York,” said Mr. brands Billabong, Roxy, Thurling. “We’re trying to and Elements to name a create a little bit of few. Other regional Covent Garden here in r e t a i l e r s s u c h a s Dubai, something that no Landmark, Apparel and other shopping mall in Azadea continue to show the city can achieve. The confidence in Al Ghurair mall landscape in this Centre’s new direction - country, and globally, is by int roducing new pretty formulaic. We brands to the mall. recognise that we are Through s ign i f i cant b a s i c a l l y a n o t h e r improvement in the retail shopping mall in a place mix with popular fashion where there’s a shopping brands and a packed mall at every corner, so ca lendar o f annual we want to challenge the signature events such accepted model by as, Street Con, Dub Fest capitalising on the unique and Band Jam, A l city buzz of Deira. In our Ghurair Centre has re- opinion Al Ghurair Centre energised the urban hub is the soul of the city. of Dubai with an edgy We’re not the newest or flavour. David Thurling, the biggest mall, but VP of the Al Ghurair we’re distinctly urban in Cent re says , “Th is t h a t m o s t o f o u r revamp and last year’s customers actually walk expansion are all part of to the mall from nearby our aim to establish Al neighbourhoods. We’re a Ghurair Centre as an community mall: we want urban village square. By to embrace the urban expanding the dining streetscape and be part precinct and introducing of a bigger downtown new restaurants with area. We want to make outdoor seating we are the street the hero.”

NORTHERN EMIRATES RENTAL RATES UP AGAIN IN Q3 BUT NOW

CLOSE TO PEAKQ3 2014 quarter-on-quarter increases of 2%

in Sharjah, 5% in Ras Al Khaimah, 4% in Ajman and 6% in Umm Al Quwain - rental growth rates set to top out as relocation

demand from Dubai reduces


h e t r e n d f o r Dubai residents Tto search for

m o r e a f f o r d a b l e a c c o m m o d a t i o n i n neighbouring Emirates appears to be slowing down despite a positive Q3 2014 performance for the Northern Emirates S t e v e n s , M a n a g i n g r e a l e s t a t e Director, Asteco.This is market.According to the an indicator therefore that latest Northern Emirates ren ta l ra tes in the marke t repor t f rom Northern Emirates could Asteco, the Middle East’s be reaching their peak, largest full service real with the distinct possibility estate company, Dubai’s of a slowdown or even market dynamics are now reversal in the number of prompting a slowing relocations in the medium down of growth figures term as residents opt to and could herald a return to Dubai to avoid softening in demand for b a t t l i n g t h e d a i l y compet i t i ve ly -p r i ced commuter g r ind , ”he residential rental units in added. Interest ingly, the Northern Emirates as lower rental rates in Dubai market conditions Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, c o n t i n u e t o plus older stock in Ras Al adjust.Nevertheless, Q3 Khaimah, edged out 2 0 1 4 w i t n e s s e d a Sharjah to record more pro longat ion o f the promising growth levels positive trend seen over of 4%, 6% and 5% the last 12 months, with respectively.“This proves q u a r t e r - o n - q u a r t e r t h a t u b e r b u d g e t -increases of 2% in conscious residents are Sharjah, 5% in Ras Al sti l l wil l ing to trade Khaimah, 4% in Ajman emirates and location and 6% in Umm Al convenience for cheaper Quwain. “Real estate alternatives that offer market values in Sharjah potential rental savings and the other Northern that are up to two or three Emirates are largely t i m e s l o w e r t h a n dictated by what is equ i va len t un i t s i n h a p p e n i n g i n Dubai’s most affordable neighbouring Dubai, and communities,” remarked with rental rates in some Stevens. of its more affordable communities softening further still in Q3, this inevitably has a ripple effect across the Northern Emirates,” said John

SAHAND HESAMIYAN AT THE THIRD LINE


ILLUSTRIOUS ROSTER OF SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE SECOND

ANNUAL BOLDTALKS INNOVATIONDiscussions range from Examining the Innovation Culture in the Arab World,

Entrepreneurial Innovation, New Business Models, and the Changing Face of Innovation in the Aviation Industry

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC’S ‘POWER TO THE CLOUD’ ATTRACTS OVER 1,600 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

•Theme of ‘Making Smart Cities a Reality’ resonates with the audience•Company Unveils Pre-fabricated Modular Datacentre Truck

•High-Profile Customers Including Department of Transport, Masdar City, RTA, DEWA Confirm Long-Term Benefits of Smart Solutions

ADCB APPOINTS NEW CHIEF ECONOMIST


DSOA AWARDS TOP STARTUPS AT ITS ENTREPRENEUR DAY COMPETITION•MENA Commerce Awarded ‘Best Business Venture’ 2014 •‘Irhal’ Bags Honors for ‘Best Islamic Economy Venture’

•Competitive Platform Spotlights more than 400 Emerging Tech Entrepreneurs

RASHID CENTRE AWARDS QNET FOR ADVANCING SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN’S

CAUSE

INDUSTRY NIGHTS AT MAXX50% discount for hoteliers, airline crew and

Mall of Emirates staff

ENERGY SECTOR SUFFERS ANOTHER HORRENDOUS WEEKHead of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank Ole Sloth Hansen



ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SLOVAK REPUBLIC SET TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL

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B y Q a d e e r A h m a d Ministry of Economy, crucial educational forum Schneider Electric, said: Siddiqui Dubai UAE: inaugurated the event f o r c o n t i n u i n g t h e “New technologies are

chneider Electric, a and commended smart conversation on smart helping us redefine global leader in city projects that are cities - currently a hot e f f i c i e n c i e s a n d Se n e r g y aligned with the UAE topic in this region. optimization, with the

management, concluded greatest impact of this its annual ‘Power to the visible in smart cities. Cloud’ event reiterating Schneider Electric is at the importance of cloud the absolute forefront. for globally flourishing Power to the Cloud s m a r t c i t i e s . T h e s h o w c a s e s h o w company also launched S c h n e i d e r E l e c t r i c t h e m u c h - a w a i t e d solutions validate the prefabricated modular benefits of technology datacentre truck, a model inves tment th rough of which was open to all i m p r o v i n g t h e a t t e n d e e s . H e l d a t management of energy Atlantis-The Palm on 4 and utilities, saving costs, and 5 November, Power and adding business to the Cloud this year value – all with the

Vision 2021. Dr Manuel Participating delegates convened some 1,600 datacenter at its core.” S a n r o m a , C I O o f and visitors witnessed industry professionals The event featured 2,500 Barcelona City Council, our demos at the smart and regional customers square meter smart city in his keynote address city pavilion, and actively who discussed the future pavilion which included focused on the ways in engaged with us through of smart cit ies and demos of smart buildings wh i ch smar t c i t i es shared questions, visions enabled sustainable and ideas of a smart city lifestyles, drawing on powered by the cloud. examples of Barcelona’s “This year, we received urban evolut ion. In a n o v e r w h e l m i n g l y addition, Knut Molaug, positive response from CEO, Green Mountain end-users across EMEA, E n e r g y C o m p a n y, all of whom support shared insights on the urban efficiency as a greenest datacentre in strategy for long-term the world situated in economic development. Schneider Electr ic ’s s o l u t i o n s , e n e r g y Norway - implemented by We were honoured to c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o e f f i c i e n t h o m e S c h n e i d e r E l e c t r i c exchange dialogue with innovative, sustainable automation systems, e x p e r t s . S e n i o r several international and energy efficient smart public services S c h n e i d e r E l e c t r i c industry leaders, who solutions. Prominent such as security and s p o k e s p e r s o n s s h a r e d t h e i r o w n a t tendees inc luded mobility, smart grids and additionally reviewed dynamic views on smart Schneider Electr ic ’s i n t e g r a t e d c l o u d cloud and ICT’s limitless c i t i e s a n d t h e UAE-based customers management platforms. possibilities in making o p p o r t u n i t i e s s u c h Masdar City, RTA, DEWA End-users applauded smart cities a reality. environments would and Dubai Municipality. Schneider Electr ic ’s Benoit Dubarle, Country present to the UAE.” H i s E x c e l l e n c y smart portfolio, which is a President – UAE, Oman Thierry Chamayou, Vice Mohammed Ahmad Bin stepping stone towards & Pakistan, Schneider President, Middle East, Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, improving the overall Electric said: “Power to Africa, Central & Eastern Unde rsec re ta r y f o r quality of life in urban the Cloud has been a Europe - IT Business, Economic Affairs, UAE ecosystems.


oteliers, airline crew and Mall of Emirates Hstaff get 50% discount

o n se lec ted beverages e v e r y S u n d a y from 9pm to 3am at Maxx Music Bar & Grill in Al Barsha. DJ Scott will be spinning

dance music all night long.Just bring your ID to enjoy this special industry discount.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d are pleased to welcome Siddiqui Dubai UAE: h e r t o t h e A D C B

b u D h a b i family.Her appointment C o m m e r c i a l r e f l e c t s A D C B ’ s ABank (ADCB) l o n g s t a n d i n g

announced today the commitment to providing appointment of Monica clients with an in-depth Malik as its new Chief a n d m e a n i n g f u l Economist. In her role, Dr. perspective on MENA Malik will work on building market conditions and economic research to trends."Monica Malik help inform the bank’s c o m m e n t e d : “ I a m decision making.Dr. Malik d e l i g h t e d t o b e g i n brings over 15 years of w o r k i n g w i t h s u c h e x p e r i e n c e a s a n talented professionals at economist in the MENA ADCB at an exciting region. She joins from juncture in the UAE’s EFG-Hermes where she economy. I look forward to was the Chief Economist, c o n t r i b u t i n g m y and previously worked as experience in the MENA senior economist with region to help grow the Standard Chartered Bank business and deliver the (Dubai) and Dun & best services to our B r a d s t r e e t clients.”Dr. Malik is the (London).Welcoming the a u t h o r o f s e v e r a l appointment, Deepak academic books and Khullar, Group Chief articles on economic Financial Officer at ADCB development in the GCC. said:“This is an important She holds a Ph.D. in a n d s t r a t e g i c Economic Development appointment for ADCB. in the Middle East from Monica has a deep the University of Durham understanding of the and a MA in Development economic development in S t u d i e s f r o m t h e the MENA region and we University of East Anglia.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai and social development of the UAE: Slovak Republic.”Earlier this year,

high-level government an ADFD delegation attended a delegat ion f rom the workshop organized by Ministry of ARepublic of Slovakia Foreign and European Affairs of the

headed by His Excellency Dusan Slovak Republic to explore Hornyak, Ambassador to the UAE, opportunities to support Slovakian visited the Abu Dhabi Fund for companies. The workshop was Development (ADFD) to explore attended by representatives of opportunitie developms for further ent funds b i l a t e r a l based in collaboratio K u w a i t n with the and Saudi U A E . H i s A r a b i a , Excellency a n d Mohammed i nc luded S a i f A l presentatiS u w a i d i , ons on the D i r e c t o r funds and General of t h e i r A D F D , initiatives w e l c o m e d a c r o s s t h e s e c t o r s . delegat ion Abu Dhabi a n d Fund for r e i t e r a t e d Developmthe UAE’s support to Slovakia’s ent (ADFD) was established in development goals and efforts. 1971 as a leading national entity to Lauding the Republic of Slovakia provide development aid to for its commitment to promote its developing countries in the form of synergy with the UAE, Al Suwaidi concessionary loans. The Fund said: “The visit provided us a l s o m a n a g e s t h e U A E va luab le ins igh ts in to the government’s grants through direct opportunities opening up in the supervision and follow-up of the Republic. ADFD is committed to implementation and operation of collaborating on projects that help the projects. To date, the Fund has accelerate Slovakia’s economic granted and managed more than development on a priority basis. We AED61 billion to finance 416 are confident our engagement will development projects in 71 meet the strategic objectives of countries around the world.ADFD, while driving the economic

By Qadee r Ahmad presentation by Carsten Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Sudhoff, Founder & CEO

uba i S i l i con CircularSociety, on the Oasis Authority latest leadership trends. D(DSOA), the The final round of the

regulatory body for Dubai B u s i n e s s P l a n Silicon Oasis (DSO), the Competition served as integrated free zone the highlight of the technology park, today Entrepreneur Day. The announced the winners segment invi ted al l of the Business Plan shortlisted candidates to Competition conducted present their business a s p a r t o f i t s prototype to a jury of

V e n t u r e ’ products that support the ‘Entrepreneur Day’ . n a t i o n a l a n d respec t i ve l y.Shah la UAE’s Islamic economy. Hosted at the Radisson in te rna t iona l ange l Ahmed Abdul Razak, “We have no doubt that Royal Hotel, Dubai, the inventors and venture Deputy CEO, DSOA, t h i s r e w a r d i n g event was inaugurated capitalists. The winners said: “I would like to educational medium will by Shahla Ahmed Abdul were judged on the basis congratulate the winners be a stepping stone for Razak, Deputy CEO at of innovation, use of - they truly deserve this t h e s e y o u n g a n d DSOA, followed by a advanced technology, recogn i t ion f rom a v i s i ona ry bus iness w e l c o m e s p e e c h . c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s , p l a t f o r m t h a t w e leaders today and in the William Chappell, CFO, un iqueness o f t he anticipate will grow over years to come.”A wholly-then shed light on the product or service, the coming years. I would owned entity of the ‘Tech Entrepreneurship r e s e a r c h a n d also like to acknowledge government of Dubai, Ecosystem and the role understanding of the al l part icipants and DSO operates as a free of DSOA.’ The sessions m a r k e t . M E N A supporters who took this zone technology park for included a talk by Faysal Commerce and ‘Irhal’ as a learning opportunity l a rge and med ium S o h a i l , M a n a g i n g (travel in Arabic) were t o e x p a n d t h e i r enterprises, as well as Partner CMEA Capital, awarded ‘Best Business knowledge and horizons small-sized companies on ‘Tech Investments in Venture ’ and ‘Best in technology-based looking to set up their Silicon Valley’, and a I s l a m i c E c o n o m y entrepreneurship and offices in Dubai.

By Qadeer Ahmad given the award to e x c h a n g e Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Khaled Diab, Regional program.QNET sent

NET, one of General Manager of s e l e c t e d U A E A s i a ’ s m o s t Q N E T Qp r o m i n e n t MENA.Khaled direct selling D i a b s a i d :

companies with its “Children with regional headquarters special needs is in UAE, was awarded an impor tan t by Rashid Centre for cause that is being one of its most very close to our keen supporters and hearts. We try partners in helping the o u r b e s t t o students from Rashid foundation carry out its support and work Center to visit Taarana mission for special c l o s e l y w i t h S c h o o l i n K u a l a needs children in organisations that are Lumpur, Malaysia in

doing meaningful February this year, work in this area. It which was established gives us great joy by the Foundation of to partner with the QNET for special Rashid Centre and needs children. QNET support them in also celebrated with the i r ques t in the Rashid Centre creat ing better recently the Hag Al opportunities for Le i la . In l ine wi th c h i l d r e n w i t h Dubai. The intimate QNET’s ‘Touching a

special needs. Rashid evening event was B i l l i o n h e a r t s Centre provides high held at the Atlantis The Campaign’, the QNET-quali ty, integrated Palm on 29th October R a s h i d C e n t e r education services 2014.His Highness collaboration on the and therapies for Sheikh Juma Bin s p e c i a l s t u d e n t children with special Maktoum Al Maktoum exchange program is needs and has been - Board member at o n e o f t h e c o r e c l o s e l y w o r k i n g Rashid Centre, was p r o g r a m s o f t h e closely with QNET on the guest of honor at company in its CSR an exceptional cross-the Rashid Center, initiatives.c u l t u r a l s t u d e n t and has personally B y Q a d e e r A h m a d 5 0 0 uncovered by 9 6 0 / o z . T h e e n e r g y

Siddiqui Dubai UAE: reaching a s n o w. G o l d sector cont inues to he energy sector new record stabilising but attract most of the remains under whi le the bears have attention, with both WTI Ts i e g e f r o m d o l l a r control below and Brent Crude oil

sellers and over this past con t inued U S D fa lling to levels unseen week we saw the worst its ascent 1180/oz.Preci since 2010. A rising losses for this sector m o s t ous metals supply glut, which is since June 2012. Brent noticeably s t a b i l i s e d expected to rise even c r u d e , t h e g l o b a l against the a b o v e k e y further into 2015, has put benchmark, lost around Japanese s u p p o r t a t a lot attention on OPEC 8% while WTI crude was y e n . USD 1090/oz and its ability to manage heading for its longest However, oil producing but with the price of gold prices. Currently, there

countries such as Russia staying below USD does not seem to be any and Venezuela suffered 1180/oz, sellers have so clear consensus as to heavy losses on bonds, far not found any reason how the cartel should stocks and currencies as to change their view that d e a l w i t h w h a t i s oil revenues continue to the downs ide pa th increasingly becoming a dwindle at an alarming major crisis for many rate. Russia came under members. While Saudi some additional selling Arabian oil minister Ali bin

run of weekly losses in pressure related to Ibrahim Al-Naimi says the almost three decades. renewed geopolitical oil market "is fine", prices The paradigm shift we worries in Ukraine.The continue to drop to record have seen in oil markets grains sector resumed lows. Photo: Tomasz over the past couple of the rally that began in Wyszoùmirski \ iStockThe months is currently being early October and this continued drop in oil remains the one with

week it was wheat and prices has increased the least resistance. Total corn that took the lead. potential for some action holdings in exchange The current cold spell in being announced at the traded products backed the US, which last week November 27 OPEC by physical gold has triggered a dramatic rally meeting and this should slumped to 1618 tons, in natural gas, have help slow down the the lowest since May raised concerns about selling, with traders 2009 when gold was crop kill in those areas running the risk of being trading around USD

caught out by a surprise allowed to continue announcement.Saudi without any clear sign yet Arabia is OPEC's biggest of how the rising supply producer and the country glut is going to be dealt that most nations look to with. Elsewhere, it was a for action when global relatively calm week supplies become either across some of the major too tight or too loose. markets, with the S&P

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d exclusive one-day event Siddiqui Dubai UAE: i s tak ing p lace on

OLDtalks FZE, Saturday, 15th November the UAE based 2014 a t the Duba i Be v e n t s Community Theatre&Arts

management company has announced the featured talks for its 2nd a n n u a l B O L D t a l k s Innovation 2014.In order to survive and succeedin t o d a y ’ s g l o b a l market ,organisat ions need to cons tan t l y i n n o v a t e , r e i n v e n t

Centre,from 10 am4 p m . “ P a s s e n g e r experience is becoming an increasingly important differentiator in the airline industry. In the future it will become a fundamental deciding factor driving passenger choice and b u s i n e s s s u c c e s s . B r i n g i n g v a l u a b l e

themselves.BOLDtalks i n n o v a t i o n s t o o u r

Innovation 2014 brings customers by focusing on

together an informative end users and their end to

variety of discussions by end experience is always

i nnova t i on l eade rs , at front of mind in our

research experts, product products development

developers, designers and this is what we will be

and business leaders, discussing at this year’s

who will analyze the B O L D t a l k s

r eg i on ' s i nnova t i on Innovations”said Fouad

status,highlight corporate Attar,managing director

i n s t i t u t i o n s ' a n d A i r b u s M i d d l e

g o v e r n m e n t ' s E a s t . B O L D t a l k s

engagements in this Innovation 2014 will be

space, as well as looking modera ted by Pau l

at challenges, triumphs, Godfrey, a renowned

and inspiring solutions by c o m m e n t a t o r o n

a selection of some business, finance and

f a s c i n a t i n g c a s e -current affairs agendas

studies.Enida Mujanovic, f o r m o r e t h a n 2 0

Co-Founder, BOLDtalks y e a r s . ” B O L D t a l k s

said, “Following the huge Innovation is a great

success of BOLDtalks p l a t f o r m f o r t h o s e

Innovation launch in 2013 creative minds seeking

t h a t h a s s e e n new knowledge and it is a

participation of over 350 privilege for Arjaan by

delegates and the wider Rotana, Dubai to be

regional media coverage, associated with such an

we continue with our amazing event” Mark

quest to further engage M c C a r t h y , G e n e r a l

t h e c o m m u n i t y i n Manager Ar jaan by

addressing the status and R o t a n a ,

s o c i o - e c o n o m i c D u b a i . B O L D t a l k s

relevance of innovation in Innovation 2014 is an

the Middle East and open event and it is

c o n n e c t v a r i o u s brought to the community

s t a k e h o l d e r s t h a t in collaboration with

collectively advance and Accenture, BMW, Airbus,

put this region on the Middlesex University,

global stage.Organised Arjaan by Rotana, DM TV,

by the UAE-based event MediaQuest, Flip Media

management company and McCollins Media.

BOLDtalks FZE, this

By Qadeer Ahmad every country in South UAS standards.”UAS Siddiqui Dubai UAE: America, something clients in the Americas

ince opening its we consider one of our have also said they A m e r i c a s g r e a t e s t w ou ld l i ke be t te r SHeadquarters in achievements.”UAS support in the Far East.

Houston in 2013, UAS Americas also runs an This is one reason UAS h a s e n j o y e d in-house operations is looking to bridge the tremendous success. center that acts as an service gap by opening The premium t r ip extension of client flight a headquarters in Hong support provider has departments.“We also K o n g , w h e r e t h e used its fourteen years use it to incorporate current team runs on-of experience servicing client feedback into s i t e s u p e r v i s o r y f l i g h t o p e r a t o r s businesses processes. services with ramp w o r l d w i d e i n t h e We have gained the a c c e s s “ O u r Americas market to operational insight to headquarters in Hong increase the number of predict our client’s Kong will be similar to flights served by 40% needs in terms of short the ones we have in a n d e x p a n d i t s notice requirements Houston, Dubai, and customer base by a n d r e v i s i o n s , Johan¬nesburg,” says 150%, making it one of destinations to which Husary. “As we have the leading trip support they regularly operate done in Africa, we will providers in the region. t o , n e c e s s a r y use the office as a “We’ve already passed equipment to service r e g i o n a l b a s e t o a number of important their fleet, and even the es tab l ish nat iona l milestones,” says Jay seasonality of their branches and place Husary, UAS Executive business,”says Ryan representatives across Vice President for the F r a n k h o u s e r, U A S A s i a a n d A m e r i c a s . “ W e ’ v e Regional Director for Aus¬tralia.”UAS team attracted top talent and the Americas. “This m e m b e r s w i l l b e doubled the size of the integration helps us attending the National t e a m , a n d h a v e accelerate turnaround Bus iness Av ia t ion serviced more than 600 o n b i l l i n g a n d Associat ion’s 67th flights by our third q u o t a t i o n s , a n d Annual Meeting & quarter of operations. enables service on Convention in Orlando, Moreover,we’ve also short-notice requests. Florida, 21-23 October. significantly grown our In addition, we use the To learn more about network of preferred center to conduct U A S A m e r i c a s suppliers, and secured frequent audits that operations, visit them fuel contracts in almost ensure suppliers meet at booth #2208.

UAS AMERICAS HAS A LOT TO CELEBRATE AFTER ITS FIRST YEAR


NISSAN MIDDLE EAST AND PRODRIFT ACADEMY BRINGS NISSAN 370Z DRIFT EXPERIENCE TO THE UAE


GOOGLE: RESEARCH SHOWS THAT BUYERS CHOOSE THEIR CAR ONLINE BEFORE VISITING THE DEALERSHIP



WELSH DRAGONS ROAR INTO BIG 5,EXPORTS TO UAE WORTH AED13.3BN

ATM FACILITATES $2 BILLION IN TRAVEL INDUSTRY DEALS

As day one of World Travel Market gets underway new figures have unveiled Dubai-based Arabian Travel Market generated over $2 billion worth of business deals at annual 2014 May event; total World Travel Market Portfolio contributes $6.5

billion of additional revenue to the global travel industry

RENAULT INAUGURATES NEW PLANT IN ALGERIA• Mr. Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of Algeria, and Mr. Carlos

Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault today inaugurated the Oued Tlelat car manufacturing plant in Oran alongside Algerian and French

ministers.• With an initial production capacity of 25,000 vehicles a year, the plant

will contribute to the development of the automotive industry in Algeria.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui panels, especially suited to Dubai UAE: t h e d u s t y a n d h u m i d

i t h e x p o r t s conditions that prevail in the e x c e e d i n g region.Other Welsh success WAED13.3bn to the stories taking part include

UAE in 2013, it’s no wonder innovative firms that supply that Welsh companies are on the construction industry with the front foot for the upcoming materials, technology and Big 5 construction trade fair, intellectual resources.Wales’s set for Dubai on 17-20 Economy Minister Edwina N o v e m b e r. W i t h n i n e Hart said: “This trade mission exhibitors and a further eight provides opportunities for companies making up an companies operating across a o f f i c i a l W e l s h T r a d e number of our key sectors Delegation, all are keen to while The Big 5 event attracts access opportunities in the trade buyers not only from the region’s construction and Middle East but from across i n f r a s t r u c t u r e s e c t o r the wor ld.“Helping and est imated to be worth supporting companies from AED23.75 Trillion over the Wales export to markets next decade.Exports from around the world is high on the Wales to the Middle East have Welsh Government agenda. grown six fold in ten years. In addition to a programme of Construction and engineering over 30 overseas trade industries feature on top of the missions and exhibitions in 18 list that make the UAE the different markets worldwide, country’s third largest global we provide a comprehensive and biggest regional export package of support to help market with over AED51.55bn bus inesses to deve lop in products and services existing and new export e x p o r t e d s i n c e 2 0 0 4 . markets.”During the trade According to Lee Jennings, mission companies will be the Welsh Government’s given a market briefing by the Regional Manager, “growth in Welsh Government’s office in exports from Wales continue Dubai and attend a business to outperform the rest of the reception organised by the UK at 11.2% compared to just Welsh Government and 0.4% across the rest of UKTI.The accompanying Britain.”Amongst the nine t rade mission provides exhibitors on show at Big 5, opportunities for companies visitors will meet some of looking at other sectors in the Wales’ leading technology, UAE that offer good export e n g i n e e r i n g a n d prospects, such as life manufacturing firms. One sciences, education, ICT, example is Dragons Breath aerospace and food and Solar, a company presenting drink.unique self-cleaning solar

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Google in MENA, said: Video makes research Dubai UAE: “Purchasing habits of car easy, informative and

nly 8% of car buyers are fast changing. social:More than three buyers in the UAE The internet plays a key out of four car buyers watch Oknow what car online videos during their

they want to buy, 97% rely search. 77% of buyers visit on on l ine search to online video platforms discover other brand (compared to 37% in the options, 60% of research US and 36% in the UK) like time is spent on mobile YouTube to search for devices, three in four videos on a particular buyers are watching online model, evaluate offers in videos to learn about car commercials and to speci f ic car features read commen ts and (compared to 37% in the reviews from other users.U.S and 36% in the UK) Visits to the Car a n d 8 7 % v i s i t t h e Dealership:The study dealership for the first time shows that car buyers visit only after they have done the dealership at a much their search. later stage in the search Goog le conducted a process and closer to the

role in strengthening their research for the first time in time of purchase. Around knowledge about the the UAE to understand how 87% of these users head to product and in shaping users decide what car to the showroom after they their purchase decisions. buy. The results of the searched extensive ly They are turning to the web automotive study reveal on l ine and gathered to know more and visit car that 92% of car buyers in enough knowledge on the dealerships when they are the UAE don’t know what car. Nearly two in three better informed. Auto brand they want to buy at buyers contact dealers companies are missing out the beginning of the search online through email, on a great opportunity by process and look to the webform or social media; n o t b e i n g p r e s e n t web to make a decision. however, 72% of those that throughout the online 70% of those who do know expressed dissatisfaction search process, a time what brand they want end w i th the speed and when users need them the up changing their minds accuracy of responses, most.”after they search online. reported to have changed S e a r c h i s Marie de Ducla, Head of brands as a result.

the Automotive industry at indispensable

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui drifting. We are certain our 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine Dubai UAE: flagship 370Z will leave the with Variable Valve Event

i s san M idd le drifters with the best drift and Lift Control (VVEL), East yesterday experience.”Mohammad Al c h o i c e o f 7 - s p e e d Nannounced its F a l a s i f r o m P r o d r i f t automatic transmission or

partnership with ProDrift Academy added: “We are close-ratio 6-speed manual Academy to provide the delighted to partner with with ‘SynchroRev Match’ ultimate drift experience to Nissan Middle East. The ( t h e w o r l d ’ s f i r s t motorsport enthusiasts in Nissan 370Z is one of the synchronized downshift rev t h e U A E . T h e d r i f t best picks for drifting due its m a t c h i n g m a n u a l

transmission), refined 4-w h e e l i n d e p e n d e n t suspension and 4-wheel vented disc brakes. Along with its larger displacement, the 3.7-liter engine gives better power delivery all the way to the 7,000 rpm redline, and with improved low-end power and more high-end torque (it develops a maximum of 37.0kg-m of torque @ 5,200 rpm), it creates an entirely driving experience. Key to the enhanced performance is

experience, carried out controlling power and size u s i n g N i s s a n 3 7 0 Z s and we are very pleased to a l o n g s i d e P r o D r i f t ’ s have the iconic sports cars p r o f e s s i o n a l d r i f t h e a d i n g o u r instructors, will provide a academy.”Nissan Middle safe platform for anyone East has previously showed who would like to learn and i t s c o m m i t m e n t t o perform the art of drifting. Motorsports in the region Samir Cherfan, Managing with the GT Academy and is Director, Nissan Middle now building on this spirit by East and Mohammad Al extending and establishing Falasi, Managing Director, the Nissan 370Z Drift ProDrift Academy came Experience in the UAE.together at The Ritz- Nissan 370Z:Roadster or Carlton, Jumeirah Beach Coupe, the Z®s share one R e s i d e n c e , D u b a i t o of the most advanced a n n o u n c e t h e drivetrains available for

the VVEL system, which is partnership.Speaking at the affordable sports cars able to optimize intake ceremony Samir Cherfan today. The Z® Roadster’s v a l v e o p e n / c l o s e said: “Partnering with long list of cutting edge movements, allowing the ProDrift Academy shows p e r f o r m a n c e - f o c u s e d needed air to be sent our continuous commitment technologies includes a promptly to the combustion a n d d e d i c a t i o n t o standard 328-horsepower chamber at the precisely motorsports in the optimized time. Since the region. Motorsport VVEL system can adjust to can be dangerous if open the valves slightly, it i t is outs ide of improves fuel efficiency by authorized premises reducing camshaft friction and by launching the and fuel waste. It also ‘Nissan 370Z Drift provides cleaner emissions Experience’ we want by allowing for quicker to provide a legal warm-up of the catalyst and and entertaining by stabilizing combustion platform for anyone when the engine is cool.who is interested in

RENAULT: “ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE DEFINITELY AT THE CORE OF ARAB CITIES’ FUTURES”

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui leader, Renault intends to Dubai UAE: remain at the forefront of

ities in the Middle electric vehicle solutions in East face unique the Middle East Region. In Cm o b i l i t y a n d fact, Renault was the first

sustainable development automotive company to c h a l l e n g e s , w i t h launch a 100% electric car governments now looking in the UAE and to give for new ways to manage everyone the opportunity to these complex issues amid tes t -d r i ve the la tes t the increasing pressures of urbanization.During Arab Future Cities Summit in Dubai, innovative solutions were raised, such as

electric vehicles because electric vehicles that do not they improve air quality and emit any CO2, NOx, fine

reduce urban noise levels. At a pace dictated by the renewal of the internal c o m b u s t i o n vehicles on the roads, the air

technology. Now Twizy is quality in towns familiar with the country’s and cities may landscape and has won only improve over some of the country’s slowly.As the

e v e n t ’ s sustainable car particles, odors or engine

partner, French car-maker R e n a u l t l e a d s t h e European market for electric vehicles with 30% market share. In little over a year, the company has launched a range of four comp lemen ta ry, f u l l -electric vehicles, sold at prices near those of e q u i v a l e n t i n t e r n a l combustion vehicles in c o u n t r i e s w i t h t a x incentives. Speaking at the A-list individuals!” said event, Peyman Kargar, Kargar “Electric vehicles

noise while running. In the Renault VP for the Africa are definitely at the core of future, towns and cities Middle East India Region Arab cities’ futures”.may benefit greatly from said: “As the European


i th A lger ia ’s Prime Minister WMr. Abdelmalek

Sellal, Minister of Industry and Mining Mr.Abdesselam Bouchouareb,France’s Minister of Foreign Affairs a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l Development Mr. Laurent Fabius and Minister of the Economy, Industry and acclaimed in Algeria for its training at Renault-Nissan D i g i t a l A f f a i r s M r . value for money and level Alliance plants, including in

of quality, high standard of equipment, reliability and spacious cabin.The plant has one production line with an annual capacity of 25,000 vehicles. A second phase with an increase to 75,000 vehicles per year is under consideration and w i l l i n c l u d e c l o s e r integration of suppliers, as

E m m a n u e l M a c r o n well as body and paint Romania.The new Renault attending, Mr. Carlos shops.Renault Algérie Symbol produced in Algeria Ghosn, Chairman and CEO Production (RAP) has hired wi l l feature a higher of the Renault group, today close to 350 staff in recent standard of equipment, inaugurated the ‘Renault m o n t h s . T h e s e n e w plus a GPS navigation Algérie Production’ car employees have been system.Renault is the m a n u f a c t u r i n g p l a n t trained at the automotive n u m b e r o n e c a r alongside. Located in Oued training center (CFPA) in manufacturer in Algeria and Tlelat in the Oran region, Oran and by Renault had a market share of more the plant will produce the experts. Some of them than 25 percent at end-New Renault Symbol, a car have also undertaken September 2014.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui timekeeping devices to our and I am proud to be a part Dubai UAE: valued customers. Titan of Titan’s interest ing

he world’s fifth began as a single-product, journey in the GCC.I would l a r g e s t Twatchmaker,Titan

celebrated twenty years of success in the GCC region at a glamorous event in the city today. An important m i l e s t o n e f o r t h e Company, t h i s i s a testimony to the brand’s increasing global presence and its strength in a dynamic region.A part of the TATA Group one of I n d i a ’ s l a r g e s t m u l t i n a t i o n a l conglomerates, Ti tan

l i k e t o t a k e t h i s echoes impeccable design opportunity to thank our across a wide range of retailers, distributors and p i o n e e r i n g business associates who products.Gracing the have supported us over occasion were Mr. Bhaskar the years. We could not B h a t , M a n a g i n g have ach ieved th is Director,Titan Company milestone without them. We are also thankful to our customers who reposed their faith in us

single-brand and single- ever since we came here. country company in GCC We at Titan, look forward to in 1994, and has today continuing this journey by e v o l v e d i n t o a n s t r e n g t h e n i n g o u r international brand with presence in this region in presence in 32 countries the years to come.”With across Middle East, Africa, over 750 designs to South East Asia and choose from, Titan boasts SAARC. Exciting times lie a w i d e r a n g e t h a t ahead and we look forward c o m p l e m e n t s e v e r y to you being a part of this occasion and style, and is

L imi ted and Mr.H G journey.”To celebrate available for men, women, Raghunath,CEO, Watches twenty years in the GCC, teenagers and children. & A c c e s s o r i e s some of Titan’s best Apart from bringing unique Division,Titan Company products were showcased collections such as Raga -

and the latest generation of its exclusive Ladies range, Edge the slimmest watch in the world, HTSE Light powered watches,Octane Chronographs and Orion Stylish, Classical watches, Titan had also brought forth Henna a collection special ly created for women in this region, celebrating the millennia-old tradition of henna. Titan is privileged to enjoy the trust and patronage of its customers here and is proud to offer them oppor tun i t ies to w in 2 bestselling ranges were

Limited.The event was exciting prizes, as it launched at the event. A also attended by business c e l e b r a t e s i t s 2 0 t h unique commemorative p a r t n e r s , V I P s a n d A n n i v e r s a r y w i t h a Ti tan logo was also d i g n i t a r i e s . “ W e a r e multimedia campaign, unveiled as a sign of the extremely delighted to spanning digital and social brand’s ever-growing celebrate our twenty year m e d i a , r a d i o a n d relat ionship with the milestone in the GCC”, print.Titan is committed to reg ion .Unve i l i ng the said Mr. Bhaskar Bhat. strengthening its presence exquisite new collection of This region is an extremely across the GCC region and Titan timepieces, Mr. H G important market, and we cater to the evolving Raghunath said,“This is at Titan, are committed to p r e f e r e n c e s o f i t s indeed a joyous day for us, o f f e r t h e b e s t i n customers.

TITAN CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN THE GCCBrand renews commitment to the region; shares exciting plans for the

future

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui billion (£4.2 billion) for the Dubai UAE: calendar year of 2014. WTM

esearch conducted Latin America launched in by Reed Travel 2012 in Sao Paulo. RE x h i b i t i o n s i n The April event brings the

London, has revealed that the world to Latin America and annua l Arab ian Trave l promotes Latin America to the Market, which takes place in world. WTM Latin America’s Dubai each May witnessed more than 1,000 exhibitors more than 2,700 exhibitors agreed deals worth more than sign business deals worth $ 3 4 1 m i l l i o n ( £ 2 0 6 more than $2.1 billion with million).WTM Africa, the 23,500 visitors at the 2014 event that puts the world’s event.Family centric travel, spotlight on Africa and which accounted for more promotes Africa to the world, than 12.5 per cent of the launched in 2014 and saw $1.07 trillion global tourism a lmos t 4 ,000 indus t ry market, has been selected as professionals negotiate deals the official show theme for this worth $314 million (£189 year’s event, which takes million).p l a c e a t t h e D u b a i The WTM Portfolio offers International Convention & u n r i v a l l e d b u s i n e s s Exhibition Centre from 4-7 opportunities for its exhibitors May 2015.Arabian Travel making its events the places Market is a part of The World where the travel and tourism Travel Market Portfolio, i n d u s t r y c o n d u c t s i t s consisting of four leading business. World Travel business-to-business travel Market is a fixture in the global trade events, which has industry’s calendar, attracting facilitated more than $6.5 the world’s most influential billion (£3.9 million) the latest buyers. ATM, WTM Latin research has revealed.World America and WTM Africa are Travel Market is held annually all the leading events in their in London and taking place regions, running hugely this week 3-6 November; successful Hosted Buyer WTM Latin America and the Programmes, guaranteeing newly launched WTM Africa exhibitors business meetings have both underscored the with only the most relevant importance of the portfolio to buyers,said World Travel the tourism industry and Market Portfolio Director, economies around the world. Craig Moyes.“The fact that World Travel Market is the the WTM Portfolio generates WTM Portfolio’s largest and $6.5 bil l ion in industry longes t runn ing even t b u s i n e s s d e a l s spanning 35 years with 5,000 demonstrates; The WTM exh ib i to rs and 50 ,000 Portfolio Means Business,” participants. added Moyes.Examples of business deals In total, the WTM portfolio hasconducted at WTM 2013 • M a i n S t a n d H o l d e r include London West End exhibitors–1,508Theatre ticket company • S t a n d S h a r e r Enco re , wh i ch s i gned exhibitors–7,907contract worth $8.3 million (£5 •Buyers 14,639 (including million) and tour board 479 Hosted Buyers)Andalucia, which signed •Visitors – 46,766agreements with five different The WTM Portfolio 2015 tour operators in one day. schedule of events is;A poll of World Travel Market WTM Africa, Cape Town,15-exh ib i to rs and buye rs 17 Aprilrevealed more than one in two WTM Latin America, Sao expects to conduct more Paulo, 22-24 Aprilbusiness of a greater value at Arabian Travel Market, this year’s event than they did Dubai,4-7 Mayin 2013. This should see the World Travel Market,London, WTM Portfolio facilitate deals 2-5 Novemberapproaching a value of $7


LOY KRATHONG AT DUSIT THANI ABU DHABI

EIDPF 2014 TO KICK OFF ON 24 NOVEMBER IN

ABU DHABIWeek-long Event to be Held under Patronage of

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan


DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS PJSC (UNDER INCORPORATION) SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EMIRATES AIRLINE

Partnership Includes Knowledge Sharing on Destination Management and Marketing Coordination

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR AT CITYMAX HOTELSDUNKIN’ DONUTS UAE FACEBOOK PAGE ATTRACTS OVER 12 MILLION LIKES

ACROSS THE REGION


FOOD AND LEISURE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui On 25 December from catch all b e v e r a g e Dubai UAE: noon to 8pm celebrate t h e b r a n d s ) i s

he restaurants and Christmas Day at The f i reworks available at bars at Citymax Huddle and enjoy a main in Dubai. AED 425 and THotels have all c o u r s e w i t h a l l t h e C o v e r the premium

your festive needs covered trimmings and five selected charge of p a c k a g e during December at costs beverages. We offer five AED 169 ( p r e m i u m that will not bust your different main courses to includes a b e v e r a g e budget. choose from; beef, lamb, g lass o f b r a n d s ) a t CHRISTMAS AT CITYMAX chicken, fish and of course b u b b l y AED 475. The HOTELS, AL BARSHA:12- the traditional roast turkey a n d house band 25 December at The with trimmings, sprouts, c a n a p é s and live DJ will Huddle Sports Bar & Grill Al new potatoes, turkey glaze a t be setting the Barsha & Maxx Music Bar and cranberry sauce at midnight. musical score & Grill AED 109 per person. T h i s all night with Every day from 12 – 25 6 January 2015 at The f i reworks belly dancer December, a two-course Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, experienc performances. festive feast including one Bur Dubai:On 6 January e is limited Doors open at house beverage is offered 2015, join us for a Russian a n d 9pm.at only AED 75 per person Christmas dinner at The a d v a n c e F o r a n or AED 65 including one Huddle f rom 8pm to bookings upg rade o f s o f t d r i n k w i t h m i d n i g h t . R u s s i a n a r e A E D 7 5 , complimentary mulled wine Christmas special buffet recommended. The roof guests from Claypot can al l day on 24 & 25 with 3 shots of vodka for top bar will be open from watch the fireworks from December only. Available AED 109 and live karaoke 11pm onwards. the Pool Deck on the roof a t The Hudd le f rom with our Russian host NEW YEARS AT CITYMAX including one regular 12:00noon - 11:00pm and Alexandra. HOTELS, BUR DUBAI:31 beverage from the roof top at Maxx from 6:00pm - NEW YEARS AT CITYMAX December 2014 at The b a r . T h i s f i r e w o r k s 11:00pm. HOTELS, AL BARSHA:31 Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, experience is limited to 60 24 & 25 December at City December at Maxx Music Bur Dubai:The Black & persons only on a first café :A fes t ive buffe t Bar & Grill:Join a rocking White themed New Year’s come first served basis. including three house eve party includes The Pool Deck opens at beverages is served in City an international 11:45 pm.Café on Christmas eve and buffet of classic 31 December at City Café Christmas day for only AED Huddle entrees and & Sizzling Wok, Citymax 95 per person. The buffet main courses such Hotels Bur Dubaiconsists of a large selection as JD ch i cken City Café and Sizzling Wok o f s a l a d s , s o u p s , wings, Beef Steak, will open as one big dining vegetarian and meat main D u r b a n C u r r y, venue with a Western Night courses, desserts as well Hops-battered Fish themed New Year’s eve as a live carving station and much more as party. Velour hats, plumed serving herb roasted turkey well as a large salad tiaras, cowbells, foil horns New Years eve party at the with cranberry sauce and bar and, of course, sweet and beads with cowboy live music bar, Maxx from gravy. Complimentary desserts. The premium boot medallions are part of 6pm onwards. Cover mulled wine is served both package with unlimited w e s t e r n d é c o r. T h e cha rge o f AED 299 days. Available for dinner beverages is available at international buffet for the i n c l u d e s f i v e h o u s e on 24 December from A E D 5 2 5 . T h e evening includes a grand beverages and bar snacks 7:00pm - 11:00pm and for entertainment is well taken salad bar, soups, main such as mini burgers, brunch on 25 December care of by the ever popular courses such as Seafood canapés, sausage rolls, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. resident band Night Shift, T h e r m i d o r e , S t u f f e d spring rolls, wraps, chicken The Turkey Box : AED 180- live DJ and belly dancer. Chicken supreme, beef f i n g e r s e t c p l u s a 250 Doors open at 9pmFor an fillets with mushroom jus, complimentary glass of Should you prefer to have upgrade of AED 75, guests vegetarian dishes and, of bubbly at the stroke of your Christmas dinner at from The Huddle can watch course, sweet desserts. midnight. The musical home, you can order a the fireworks from the Pool The regular package entertainment will be in the roasted turkey with all the Deck on the roof including (house beverage brands) is capable hands of the trimmings of chipolatas, one regular beverage from available at AED 425 and crowd-pleasing resident roast potatoes, brussel the roof top bar. This the premium package band Roxx Empire and live sprouts, cranberry sauce & fireworks experience is ( p r e m i u m b e v e r a g e DJ all through the night. turkey gravy. AED 180 for a limited to 60 persons only brands) at AED 475. Dine 31 December at The 3 kg turkey and AED 250 for on a first come first served to the tunes of a live DJ Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, a 5 kg turkey. Order by 23 basis. The Pool Deck interspersed with belly Al Barsha:Join the friendly December at the latest for opens at 11:45 pm dancer shows. Doors open Huddlers for a popular New pick up on either 24 or 25 31 December 2014 at at 9pmYears eve party, starting at December. Claypot, Citymax Hotels What:Christmas & New 6pm. Entry fee is AED 50 CHRISTMAS AT CITYMAX Bur Dubai:The theme of the Year at Citymax Hotels and a glass of Bubbly only HOTELS, BUR DUBAI:12- New Year’s eve party in 2014AED 12. There will be a 24 December 2014 at The Claypot is Peacock with Where: Citymax Hotels Al special New Year’s menu Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, velour fedoras, glittered Barsha, next to Mall of as well as various bar Bur Dubai.Every day from plumed tiaras, foil horns Emirates and Citymax snacks to choose from. 12-24 December from and party beads all in Hotels Bur Dubai, Kuwait Polish your dancing shoes 7pm, a three-course set Peacock colours for each Streetas our DJ will be spinning menu with a choice of t a b l e . T h e l a v i s h When:From 1 to 31 records all through the salad, main course and International buffet offers December 2013night combined with belly dessert including one an extensive spread of Reservations: Phone 050 dancer shows.house beverage is offered classic starters, salads, 100 7046 for Al Barsha and 31 December at the at only AED 89 per person. vegetarian and meat main 050 100 7065 for Bur DubaiRooftop of Citymax Hotels, 25 December 2014 at The courses , and, of course, or visit the festive desk in Al Barsha:Step up onto our Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, sweet desser ts . The the lobby of either hotelsAl Barsha roof top and Bur Dubai regular package (house


he Royal Villa at Bunga Raya Island TResort:The Royal

Villa is a 6,500sq.ft two-bedroom villa in a sublime location of absolute privacy, backed by tropical jungle on one side and the South China Sea on the other. A solid and elegant building a n e l e v a t e d m a s t e r made of tropical hardwood bedroom opening up to a in traditional Borneo style. A magnificent sea view, a designated butler, chef and glass bottom floor in the housekeeper will be at the living room and a private guests’ service around the plunge pool. The spacious clock. The villa has several over-water deck has direct s ty l i sh d in ing a reas , access to the sea and comfortable living rooms breakfast is delivered by the and a designer kitchen as charming Alang-Alang well as an enlarged outdoor B reak fas t Boa t . The deck complete with two bathroom features twin rain private plunge pools, a BBQ showers and a double

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AMAZING SUITES ON GAYA ISLAND IN BORNEO

Total privacy in luxury villas at secluded 5-star resorts on Gaya Island, just off Kota Kinabalu By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui

Dubai UAE:n just over a decade since opening doors for Ithe first time in the

UAE, Dunkin’ Donuts has rapidly risen to become the firm first choice for lovers of quality baked goods and coffee across the country. Well connected with the multi-cultural client base plethora of special offers that makes up the UAE, the and innovative products brand maintains an active introduced over the years presence on social media, have also captured the with their Facebook page imagination of the clients in reflecting their popularity in the UAE, especially those the region with 12 million available over the holidays, plus likes. From their small Eid and festive periods beginnings, today there are being well received by 74 Dunkin’ Donuts outlets people in the region, the spanning the length and most engaged insights are breadth of the country, from Dubai” .Dunkin’ Donuts another testament to their outlets in the UAE serve up increasing popularity.The a wide spectrum of popular wide range of baked goods products, including their and beverages available at wide variety of doughnuts, Dunkin’ Donuts outlets delicious hot and iced across the country has coffee, hot and iced lattes, proved extremely popular cappuccinos, coolatta slush and are well suited to the drinks, Iced Tea, WoW va r i ed needs o f t he Value Menu, munchkins and clientele, whether they are other baked goods and looking for a quick energy beverages.Beginning with a recharge after a hectic single restaurant in Quincy, shopping trip or if they drop Massachusetts, the Dunkin’ in for a more leisurely meal Donuts story has been one and a chat.“Dunkin’ Donuts of epic success. Over the has always put a premium years the international quick on working closely with the serve giant, part of the community to best fulfil our Dunkin’ Brands Group customers’ needs,” said headquartered in Canton, David Rodgers, General M a s s a c h u s e t t s , h a s Manager of Dunkin’ Donuts captured the loyalty of a Middle East. “We try to tailor worldwide following and is our products to suit local today present in over 33 tastes and are extremely countries and operates pleased with the warm nearly 11,000 restaurants response we have received worldwide.from across the country.”A

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui also allow Dubai Parks and visitors from all over the o f t h e t o p g l o b a l Dubai UAE: Resorts and Emirates to world. We are committed to destinations to visit and do

ubai Parks and explore areas where reciprocal learning and this business in. We are excited Resorts PJSC s y n e r g i e s c a n b e alliance will offer us the to join hands with Dubai D( u n d e r d e v e l o p e d . T h e opportunity to tap into the Parks and Resorts on the

incorporation), a subsidiary collaboration will further in-house expertise of The development of its new of Meraas Holding, has support Dubai Tourism Emirates Group. We will theme parks, which we signed a Memorandum of Vision 2020 that seeks to work together to share bel ieve wi l l enhance Understanding (MoU) with d o u b l e Dubai’s attraction with the Emirates, Dubai’s award- a n n u a l addition of even more winning airline and global v i s i t o r world-class entertainment connector of people and numbers options for visitors and economies, to collaborate f rom 10 residents al ike.”Dubai as a key partner in its million to Parks and Resorts PJSC leisure and entertainment 20 million (under incorporat ion) development taking shape a n d unveiled the blueprint of the in Dubai. The MoU was increase m e g a l e i s u r e a n d signed in the presence of t h e entertainment destination Raed Al Nuaimi, CEO of economic l a s t m o n t h . T h e Dubai Parks and Resorts contributi development will comprise P J S C ( u n d e r on of the mot iongateTM Dubai , incorporation), and Thierry t o u r i s m LEGOLAND® Dubai and

ideas and resources to Antinori, Executive Vice sector to the UAE’s Bollywood ParksTM Dubai. maximize our potential. P res iden t and Ch ie f GDP.Raed Al Nuaimi said: The project will also include Together, we will take Commercial Officer of “We are delighted to R i v e r p a r k , a g r a n d B rand Duba i t o t he Emirates Airline.As part of partner with Emirates entrance plaza and Lapita world.”Thierry Antinori the agreement, the two Airline for our unique Hotel, a themed family said: “Supporting and o r g a n i z a t i o n s w i l l project Dubai Parks and hotel. Strategically located promoting Dubai as a multi-exchange knowledge and Resorts which will appeal in Jebel Ali between Dubai faceted destination has expert ise speci f ica l ly to visitors of all ages and and Abu Dhabi, the Dubai always been a strategic around marketing co- families. Emirates, with its Parks and Resorts project priority for Emirates. We ordination and destination extensive network, will is slated for completion in are proud that Emirates’ management. The MoU will enable us to connect with 2016.home and hub is today one

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui global participation in the Dubai UAE: event. A Date Palm Museum

he eighth edition of will serve as a key highlight EIDPF, the region’s this year. The museum will Tlargest specialised o f fe r a r i ch learn ing

event dedicated to dates, opportunity to visitors on the will run from 24 to 29 history of dates, as well as November, 2014 at the Abu recipes for the preparation Dhabi National Exhibition of various date delicacies,” Centre under the patronage Al Rayssi added.Humaid of His Highness Sheikh Matar Al Dhaheri acting Mansour bin Zayed Al group CEO of ADNEC said: Nahyan, Deputy Prime “The International Date and Minister and Minister of Palm Festival continues to P r e s i d e n t i a l A f f a i r s , gain traction as a showcase Chairman of the Abu Dhabi of culture drawing increased Food Control Authority popularity from attendees ADFCA.The announcement and exhibitors from the was made during a p r e s s c o n f e r e n c e o rgan i sed by the EIDPF Organ iz ing Committee that was h e a d l i n e d b y Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Head of EIDPF Organizing Committee a n d D i r e c t o r o f Communications and Community Service at ADFCA, Fadi Saad, region and around the EIDPF Director, and a world.“The remarkable number of representatives growth of this industry is a from Al Foah, Al Dahra reflection of that fact that it Agriculture and Kingdom now attracts leading global Dates, official sponsors of exhibitors, manufactures the event.Organized by and suppliers of date ADFCA in association with p r o d u c t s “ A D N E C i s Date Palm Friends Society committed to supporting this and SIAL Middle East, growth through an event EIDPF 2014 is expected to which offers exhibitors and draw over 200 exhibitors attendees a diverse range of from 16 countries, as well as services and enriches their 20,000 vis i tors in an understanding of th is entertaining and family- industry.”Fadi Saad, EIDPF oriented environment. Most Director, said:"The eighth notably, the event will offer edition of EIDPF will host discounts up to 40% on a major international buyers w i d e r a n g e o f d a t e of dates from countries varieties.Addressing the i nc l ud i ng t he Un i t ed p r e s s c o n f e r e n c e , Kingdom,Germany,France,Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Head of EIDPF 2014 Russia, and South Africa. Organizing Committee, Hosted buyers from 10 key s a i d : " T h e E m i r a t e s markets for date products International Festival Date have confirmed that the key Palm is an ideal platform for o b j e c t i v e o f t h e i r those in te res ted and participation is to buy large involved in the date palm quantities of date varieties industry including farmers, a n d p r o d u c t s . T h e i n v e s t o r s a n d combined value of annual manufacturers of date purchase by the world’s products. In organising this largest date importers this annual event, we aim to year is estimated to be highlight the nutritional around AED 1.6 billion, benefits of dates and while we expect to sell enhance its marketing around 6,250 tons of dates potent ia l , loca l ly and during the upcoming edition globally, by leveraging of EIDPF. "


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VIP and other dignitaries.

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MADINAT JUMEIRAH BECOMES WORLD’S FIRST MIXED-USE HOSPITALITY

DESTINATION TO GAIN RENOWNED GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION

Entire luxury resort receives Green Globe seal of approval

MADINAT JUMEIRAH UNVEILS INFOGRAPHIC TO MARK RESORT’S

TENTH ANNIVERSARYLuxurious resort celebrates anniversary and

the UAE’s heritage

INTRODUCING A THOROUGHBRED LOYALTY PROGRAMME

Meydan Hotels and Hospitality launches first ever loyalty programme across four properties

this November

JINGLE Ba ROCKCome and shake things up with Ba this festive

season

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui dishes created especially Dubai UAE: for the occasion by Chef

hink out the box this Lau, such as succulent Festive season and Turkey Spring Rolls and Th e a d t o B â Braised Pumpkin Soup with

Restaurant & Lounge for Seafood.Drawing 2014 to a turkey with a twist and a star close is the elegant black

studded start to 2015, and white themed New making it Bâ far the best Year’s event. With the place to be.Continuing on paparazzi in tow, guests will from the celebrations and g e t t h e c h a n c e t o excitement of Simply Retro experience celebrity life at and Yum Cha brunch, Bâ this ‘A list’ event, greeted by Restaurant & Lounge brings free flowing bubbly, a lavish a f r e s h a n d u n i q u e set menu, and DJ Jason interpretation of Christmas Kabuki on the decks Eve on Wednesday 24 throughout the evening. The December. On arrival, all-star menu will include a guests are welcomed with d e l i c a t e D i m S u m stunning festive décor, lively combination of Steamed set t ings , and spec ia l Prawn Dumplings topped s i g n a t u r e c o c k t a i l s , wi th Caviar, Steamed including the crowd pleasing Scallop Dumpling, White sparkling pomegranate Mushroom Spring Roll with martini. An Asian set menu Truffle Oil and Blue Cheese features many of Bâ’s as well as Steamed Lobster classic favourites as well as with Garlic, Glass Noodle de l ic ious new d ishes a n d S p r i n g O n i o n . making their debut including Panoramic views of the exquisite Steamed Prawn Marina skyline from the Dumplings with Truffle Oil terrace make it the perfect and Crispy Fried Fish with place to watch the famous Wa s a b i M a y o n n a i s e . surrounding fireworks while Guests will be spoilt with a ringing in 2015 with friends choice of Christmas inspired and loved ones.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Sales and Marketing, Dubai UAE: M e y d a n H o t e l s a n d

eydan Hotels Hospitality.Joining this and Hospitality experiential programme Mu n v e i l s t h e opens doors to a bespoke

much an t i c ipa ted A l selection of welcome Yamamah Rewards loyalty experiences in the award-programme for the very w inn ing fac i l i t i es o f first time in the UAE M e y d a n towards this November. Hotels and The annual food and Hospitality: beverage membership is The Meydan two-tiered; starting at Gold Hotel, Bab Al with the option to upgrade S h a m s to the VIP Platinum level. D e s e r t Using a highly advanced Resort and application optimized for S p a , w e b a n d m o b i l e , i t M e y d a n navigates and tracks Beach and Meydan Golf spending and redemption (The Track). Benefits in real time. In addition, the include enticing reward use of a sophisticated geo- opportunities designed to tagging system allows s u i t e v e n t h e m o s t exclusive location-based d i s c e r n i n g g u e s t ; offers to be showcased to c o m p r i s i n g o f a members, while social complimentary one night media integration makes stay at The Meydan Hotel the sharing experience or Bab Al Shams Desert u s e r - f r i e n d l y a n d Resort and Spa; culinary entertaining. “We are journey through one of the tremendously excited for 17 unique dining outlets, the launch of Al Yamamah ‘buy one get one’ treatment Rewards. This digitally offers in a destination spa integrated loyalty platform or exclusive day access to marks the first step in our the beach. In addition to long-term plans to provide extensive sports facilities guests with a full range of with tennis or teeing off a experiences conveniently floodlit ‘championship 9 available at the touch of a hole’ golf course, the reach b u t t o n , ” c o m m e n t e d of Al Yamamah Rewards is Thomas Grundner, Head of beyond imagination.

FOOD AND LEISURE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui by water taxis on Dubai Dubai UAE: Creek, have ferried more

adinat Jumeirah, than 3.3 million visitors t h e A r a b i a n around the waterways of MResort of Dubai, Madinat Jumeirah since the

has launched an interactive luxurious five-star resort i n f o g r a p h i c t o opened in 2005.Since commemorate its tenth 2004, the capacity of Dubai anniversary mapping its International Airport has history against the UAE’s increased from 21 million r i c h people to heritage. 75 million T h e in 2014, presenta w h i c h t i o n emphasisfollows a e s t h e timeline scale of f o r m a t D u b a i ’ s w h i c h g r o w t h begins at a n d d a w n developma n d ent.Madinends with an evening view a t J u m e i r a h , w h i c h of the spectacular Dubai supports the Dubai Turtle skyline. It features 10 key Rehabi l i tat ion Project fac ts i l lus t ra t ing the (DTRP) with two outdoor continuous development of t u r t l e pens a t M ina Madinat Jumeirah and A’Salam, has released Dubai, demonstrating how more than 700 critically both have changed over endangered sea turtles the last decade.Gerald since its launch in 2004.“I’m Lawless, President and incredibly proud of the team Group CEO of Jumeirah at Madinat Jumeirah in Group, said: “We are c o m i n g u p w i t h a n delighted to celebrate a imaginative and engaging d e c a d e o f M a d i n a t piece of work to celebrate Jumeirah. To mark the their 10 year anniversary. anniversary of the resort, When Madinat Jumeirah which is inspired by the rich was launched onl ine heritage of Dubai, we marketing was in it’s selected 10 fascinating infancy, now most of our facts about this vibrant city. awareness comes through Each fact reflects its our website and SEO d y n a m i c n a t u r e activity. Therefore it felt representing how much right to mark the occasion Duba i has grown to in a digital way.”Madinat become one of the most Jumeirah is proud to exciting and phenomenal celebrate its success and d e s t i n a t i o n s i n t h e achievements in line with world.”Key milestones and the rich heritage and interesting facts reveal the cultural diversity of the city traditional wooden abra it was inspired by dynamic boats, which were inspired Dubai.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui key driver in supporting the Dubai UAE: efforts of all five hospitality-

adinat Jumeirah, related units in integrating a the luxu r ious remarkable collection of MArabian resort of environmental technologies

Dubai, has become the over the past year, with the world’s first mixed-use resort as a whole aiming for hospi ta l i ty a 3% year-destination o n - y e a r to gain the increase in international G r e e n ly renowned G l o b e G r e e n sustainabiliG l o b e ty criteria,” certification. s a i d M i n a S a n d r i n e A’Salam, Al Le Biavant, Qasr, Dar al D i r e c t o r Masyaf, the Consultancconference y f o r centre and F a r n e k , s o u k h a v e a l l b e e n Green Globe’s Middle East recognised for outstanding partner and authorised env i ronmenta l e f fo r ts auditor.Madinat Jumeirah following a comprehensive achieved extremely high s u s t a i n a b i l i t y a u d i t scores across all areas of

the operational audit with a host of ground-breaking initiatives that positively impacted its performance. These include the Madinat C o n f e r e n c e C e n t r e ’ s successful Green Meetings programme that covers both back and front-of-house operat ions addressing

conducted by Dubai-based waste reduction, paperless consultancy Farnek, Green event planning and food Globe’s preferred partner in donation initiatives.Around the Middle East.Margaret 2.1 tonnes of composted Paul, General Manager at waste per month are used to Madinat Jumeirah, said: fertilise the resort’s gardens “We are proud to show w i t h t h e h o t e l a l s o leadership in sustainable introducing a glass-crushing practices and are delighted machine earlier this year.In to share this responsibility addition, a new room with our colleagues and management system at Dar guests.“We work daily to Al Masyaf allows customers ensure we create harmony to control their own energy at the resort, enhance the consumption using an iPad knowledge of our local and Souk Madinat has culture and preserve our i m p l e m e n t e d a n e w environment. In addition, we automatic door system in ensure our colleagues are order to effectively partition valued and engaged, our speci f ic areas of the customers have exhilarating operation to make further experiences and our local energy savings.These community wellbeing is examples, combined with increased.”The successful other ongoing energy certification includes two management practices firsts for the Middle East and have shown a 14% annual Africa region. The Madinat saving since 2008.The Conference Centre became g roup ’s Duba i Tu r t l e the first of its kind to be Rehabilitation Project, one Green Globe certified and of its flagship initiatives, has Souk Madinat became the seen the release of over 700 first shopping centre to be rehabilitated turtles back certified.“We were very into their natural habitat over impressed by the resort’s the last 10 years where, established track record of after initial treatment at the both employee and guest Burj Al Arab aquarium, they e n g a g e m e n t a n d i t s are accommodated at the associated achievements in Mina A’Salam rehabilitation the area of sustainability. pen prior to release. The Change and innovation are resort also showcases its a cornerstone of Madinat natural flora and fauna with Jume i rah ’s co rpo ra te a nature trail experience for philosophy and this was a guests.

MILLENNIUM STEPS UP REGIONAL AWARENESS ON GLOBAL STAGE AT

WTMMillennium MEA outlines 2015 business

strategy with European travel trade partners during first day of World Travel Market in

London; enhanced Global CRM platform and online reach and connectivity featured

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui t e l l a t e a c h o f o u r Dubai UAE: restaurants. Here, along

he latest branch of with glimpses of a bygone A l F a n a r era we serve the finest TRestaurant and Emirati flavours.”Each and

Café has just been launched every detail is noteworthy. at Town Center in Jumeirah. Discover the joy of dining The hugely popular Emirati under the desert tree, or restaurant f irst began have a lazy lunch at the

operation at Dubai Festival fishermen’s hut or dine like a City Mall followed by its pearl merchant. The food is

second outlet in Ritz Carlton as fabulous as the décor. On A b u D h a b i . A l F a n a r the menu are a tempting Restaurant and Café has array of fresh Emirati successfully established breads, appetizers, soups, itself as the UAE’s first and salads, main dishes and only restaurant offering desserts that have been traditional Emirati cuisine in created using family recipes a themed rustic setting. handed down generations. Hashem Al Marzouqi , Sizzling seafood, tender P r i n c i p a l , A l F a n a r grills, aromatic rice and Restaurant and Café, said, delicious desserts work up “Our motivation with Al your appetite with scenes Fanar Restaurant and Café and scents of old Dubai.The is to put the national identity s e r v i c e i s e q u a l l y of the UAE on a plate impeccable and friendly. Al c o m b i n i n g t h e m o s t Fanar Restaurant and Café authentic flavours with our is open for breakfast, lunch glor ious her i tage and and dinner featuring indoor culture. Inspired from and outdoor dining areas Dubai’s various facets in with both modern and 1960s, it offers diners a traditional Emirati style u n i q u e e x p e r i e n c e seating. recreated from the age-old For reservations Call 04 344 traditions of a Bedouin way 2141of life. Reviving memories of For more information about Dubai as a small town on the t h e r e s t a u r a n t v i s i t shores of the Arabian Gulf, www.alfanarrestaurant.comevery corner has a story to

AL FANAR RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ NOW OPEN

AT TOWN CENTER, JUMEIRAH


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui shopping centre to be Dubai UAE: certified in the region.

adinat Jumeirah “We were very impressed resort in Dubai by the resort’s established Mh a s b e e n track record of both

awarded internat ional employee and guest Green Globe certification engagemen t and i t s a c r o s s i t s entire luxury complex. The i n t e g r a t e d resort is the first mixed-u s e h o s p i t a l i t y destination in the world to receive the Green Globe b a d g e o f honour.The resort’s three high profile associated achievements hotels, popular conference in the area of sustainability. centres and souk-themed Change and innovation are mall were given the Green a cornerstone of Madinat Globe seal of approval Jumeirah ’s corporate following a comprehensive philosophy and this was a s u s t a i n a b i l i t y a u d i t key driver in supporting the conducted by Dubai-based efforts of all five hospitality-consultancy Farnek, Green related units in integrating a Globe’s preferred partner in remarkable collection of the Middle East.Margaret e n v i r o n m e n t a l Paul, General Manager at technologies over the past Madinat Jumeirah, said: year, with the resort as a “We are proud to show whole aiming for a 3% year-leadership in sustainable on-year increase in Green practices and delighted to G l o b e s u s t a i n a b i l i t y share this responsibility criteria,” said Sandrine Le with our colleagues and B i a v a n t , D i r e c t o r guests. We work daily to Consultancy for Farnek, ensure we create harmony Green Globe’s Middle East at the resort, enhance the partner and authorised knowledge of our local auditor.The group’s Dubai culture and preserve our Tu r t l e Rehab i l i t a t i on environment. In addition, Project, one of its flagship we ensure our colleagues initiatives, has seen the are valued and engaged, re lease of over 700 ou r cus tomers have rehabilitated turtles back exhilarating experiences into their natural habitat and our local community over the last 10 years wellbeing is increased.” w h e r e , a f t e r i n i t i a l The successful certification treatment at the Burj Al includes two firsts for the Arab aquarium, they are reg ion . The Madinat accommodated at the Mina C o n f e r e n c e C e n t r e A’Salam rehabilitation pen became the first of its kind prior to release. The resort to be Green Globe certified also showcases its natural in the Middle East & Africa flora and fauna with a and Souk Madinat also nature trail experience for s c o o p e d t h e s a m e guests.accolade as the first

MADINAT JUMEIRAH SCORES INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

CERTIFICATION FIRSTLuxury resort becomes the world’s first mixed-use hospitality destination to gain Green Globe

certification; three hotels, conference centre and souk recognised for outstanding environmental efforts by Dubai-based

sustainability specialist Farnek

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui growth in occupancy levels Dubai UAE: a n d s u p p o r t i n g o u r

i l l e n n i u m & expansion plans in the C o p t h o r n e UAE and the wider region. MHotels Middle As such we will further

East and Africa (MEA) has enhance our customer participated at this year’s loyalty programme with the World Travel Market launch of a new global (WTM) as the company CRM platform, allowing us continues to enhance its to communicate more offering to capitalise on effectively with our guests Middle East popularity with and offering the best European visitors.The possible experience, to event, which kicked off in enhance customer loyalty London on Monday and at any Mil lennium & runs until Thursday 6 Copthorne Hotel globally,” November 2014, is the s a i d D a r k a z a l l y. T h e leading annual business- c o m p a n y w i l l a l s o to-business travel industry generate greater online event , prov id ing the c o n n e c t i v i t y w i t h ul t imate plat form for customers and agents by ne twork ing w i th the adopting the latest CRS industry’s leading travel t e c h n o l o g i e s , operators and showcasing “Windsurfer”, a hotel Millennium’s Middle East reservation system that will brands.A renowned global make it easier for anyone event for the t ravel to search the Millennium industry, WTM is our and Copthorne room opportunity to create inventories and enable further awareness of the them to book instantly.In Millennium brands in the addition to enhancement Middle East, by meeting o f t h e c u s t o m e r with existing and potential experience, Millennium & associates, ult imately Copthorne also highlighted creating a platform to thank its aggressive expansion our valued partners that strategy, with one of the h a v e s u p p o r t e d most ambitious pipelines in Mi l lennium for many the region.Developments years , ” sa id Naeem include the new 295-key Darkazally, Vice President M i l l e n n i u m H o t e l & Sales and Marketing for Convention Centre in Millennium & Copthorne Kuwait which will open in Hotels Middle East & Q1 2015.The Millennium Africa.Research from the Fujairah Hotel and the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Millennium Bab Al Qasr Culture Author i ty for Hotel, Abu Dhabi, will bring August 2014 outlined a the tally of UAE properties 26% increase in visitors to ten.This is an exciting f rom Europe to the time for Millennium & emirate, primarily driven by Copthorne. We have growth from France, the witnessed a period of UK and Germany, with sustained revenue growth increases of 40%, 36% in many of our hotels and and 11% respectively. This w i t h t h a t , r e n e w e d has contributed to a 24% c o n f i d e n c e i n o u r increase in Abu Dhabi development plans for the hotel guest nights, results region. WTM provides us that were mirrored in all of with an ideal arena for us to Millennium’s Abu Dhabi re-emphasise our plans properties as they closed and share our latest August 10-15% above o p e n i n g t i m e l i n e s 2013 figures. throughout the region, with In Dubai, the popular our key trade partners,” he Millennium Airport Hotel added. saw a rise in demand from Currently, Millennium and the UK market with room Copthorne Hote ls & nights increasing from Resorts operates 17 hotels 3,722 in 2013 to 6,475 in with approximately 5,000 2014 marking a 42.5% rooms across the United surge, thus underscoring Arab Emirates, Kuwait, the UK as the second Jordan, Qatar, Oman and highest source market Iraq, and is targeting 50 b e h i n d t h e U S . T h e p roper t i es by 2017 , European feeder markets, including 20 hotels in particularly the UK, are Saudi Arabia.instrumental in driving our


he award-winning Millennium Airport THotel Dubai has

confirmed its participation at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) event in London as the popular business hotel continues to target key European source market business.Taking place in London from 3-6

executives will represent the hotel with a dedicated presence as part of the high profile Dubai pavilion, with a full schedule of one-on-one client and trade partner meetings already lined up.“WTM is a pivotal event for us as, the European feeder markets are key to o u r c o n t i n u e d h i g h November 2014, World occupancy levels and Travel Market is the pre-s t r o n g l y s u p p o r t t h e eminent global event for the success of our food and travel industry and the beverage offering,” said a n n u a l m u s t - a t t e n d Simon Moore, General b u s i n e s s - t o - b u s i n e s s Manager, Millennium Airport showcase and platform for Hotel Dubai.n e t w o r k i n g . S e n i o r

MILLENNIUM AIRPORT HOTEL DUBAI TO PARTICIPATE IN WORLD TRAVEL

MARKETAward-winning Dubai hotel to update European travel trade partners about new developments

and launch of winter promotional campaign

SHEIKH ZAYED HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2014 LAUNCHES 6 NEW COMPETITIONS

DUBAI AGAINST DIABETES - MOVING A NATION - RALLIES LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT

DHA launches UAE’s largest diabetes awareness campaign to drastically reduce prevalence and change attitudes

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A DELIVERY AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IN DUBAIAlstom’s tramway system starts operation on the world’s first

100% catenary-free line

EMIRATES PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY LAUNCHES ‘BEST TRADITIONAL IMAGE’

CONTEST WITHIN SHEIKH ZAYED HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2014

Strategic partnership promotes UAE culture and preserves national heritage

Contest is in line with efforts to involve the community and add value to the festival

ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINANCE KEY INFRASTRUCTURE

PROJECTS IN MADAGASCARFund Signs AED110 Million Loan Agreement

with Republic of Madagascar to Support Construction of Key Roads, Bridges


i s H ighness She i kh Hamdan bin Mohammed Hbin Rashid Al Maktoum,

Crown Prince, Chairman of the Executive Council inaugurated the Dubai Tram yesterday, in presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Vice Chairman of the Executive Council and His excellency, Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and neighborhood, particularly the JBR Executive Director of Roads and and the Marina and Al Sufouh area Transport Authority (RTA) and Henri ”.The tram for Dubai, which we are Poupart-Lafarge, President of proud to have handed over ahead of Alstom Transport.This full system schedule, illustrates Alstom’s project - that was assigned to Alstom strategy to serve all markets with a by Dubai Roads and Transport complete range of solutions while Authority (RTA) - was launched to demonstrating our leading position f o s t e r i n t r a m w a y multimodal systems. Thanks to transportati Alstom and RTA’s on use and close collaboration to reduce on the project, t r a f f i c Dubai’s citizens congestion can now travel a n d aboard one of the p o l l u t i o n . most sophisticated Th is f i rs t and comfortable Tramway in tram in the world” the entire said Henri Poupart-Gulf region Lafarge, president is expected o f A l s t o m to serve about 27,000 passengers Transport.The Dubai Tram offers per day and is anticipated to hit high-end comfort. The Citadis tram about 66 000 by 2020. His is 44 metres long and can Excellency, Mattar Al Tayer, accommodate 408 passengers in Chairman of the Board and “gold”, “silver” and “women & Executive Director of the Roads and children” classes. The tram is Transport Authority (RTA), said: equipped with real-time passenger “The Dubai Tram is a brainchild of information and video broadcasting. His Highness. Sheikh Mohammed To better reflect the city’s image, bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- Citadis tram of Dubai has a President and Prime Minister of the distinctive diamond-shaped styling UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide on the front end.The Dubai Tramway an advanced transport system. is the eighth system delivered by When RTA was created in 2005, His Alstom in a decade. With seven Highness ordered to have an others under implementation integrated and comprehensive worldwide including the Lusail tram solution for the area in order to in Qatar, Alstom is the world leader a c c o m m o d a t e t h e h u g e in tramway systems.urbanization projects in the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui traditions.”Dubai UAE: He explained that the

h e E m i r a t e s contest embodies national P h o t o g r a p h y values and will shed the TS o c i e t y h a s cameras’ l ight on the

announced that it will launch fasc inat ing fac ts and a ‘Best Traditional Image’ attractions at the heart of the contest within the activities festival. This will consolidate of Sheikh Zayed Heritage the UAE’s t rad i t ions , Festival 2014. The festival safeguard the pillars of wi l l be held from 20 nat ional her i tage and November to 12 December strengthen the social fabric. at Al Wathba in Abu The photographs wi l l Dhabi.HE Abdul lah Al promote our culture by Muha i r i , the Genera l illustrating the nation’s past Coordinator of Sheikh greatness and enabling a Zayed Heritage Festival renewed understanding of 2014, said he was happy the future.He noted that the with the addition of this c o n t e s t w i l l a t t r a c t contest, explaining that it participants from various adds a qualitative aspect to segments of society and the festival’s strategic goal motivate both amateur of preserving national e n t h u s i a s t s a n d heritage in all its forms. He accomplished professionals added that this will instill in from various age groups to the young generation an embrace this visual art. appreciation of the UAE’s Their festival photographs authentic traditions, which will capture an authentic make up our national picture of the emirates’ identity and our cultural culture and embody the scene.In turn, Mr. Jassim Al originality planted by our Awadhi the Chairman of the forefathers.Outlining the Emirates Photography conditions for participation, Society said: "We are very he explained that the proud to participate in this contest is open to all UAE festival, and this is a citizens and residents. It will significant step towards run from 20 November to 12 even greater cooperation. It December, and the judging is in line with our goal of process will be guided by supporting Sheikh Zayed the ancient lifestyles of our Heritage Festival, which ancestors. The results will offers numerous attractions be announced within two to enrich our national pride weeks of the festival’s end a n d i d e n t i t y , w h i l e and that the prizes will be preserving our rich diversity given for the top 3 winners.o f au then t i c na t iona l

By Qadeer Ahmad Committee of Sheikh offerings with first-Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Zayed Heritage Festival class interactivity,

h e H i g h e r 2014 and Genera l h a r n e s s i n g t h e O r g a n i z i n g Manager of the Private latest technological TCommittee of Office of HH Sheikh innovations in which

Sheikh Zayed Heritage Mansour bin Zayed Al tourists can engage Fest iva l 2014 has Nahyan said: "The with on-the-ground revealed six diverse H igher Organ iz ing activities. This will competitions that will be C o mmi t t e e o f t h e leave a las t ing

r i c h t r a d i t i o n a l debuted at the festival. f e s t i v a l s e e k s t o impact on the tourism components through This is in line with the strengthen ways of industry and create a Sheikh Zayed Heritage communicat unique experience for Festival 2014.The ‘Best ing with the visitors to the UAE. It will supporting tour operator v a r i o u s also highlight the UAE’s f o r S h e i k h Z a y e d parties that s u c c e s s g l o b a l l y, Heritage Festival 2014’ contribute to targets tour operators the quality of o f f e r i n g h e r i t a g e this edition, activities related to the support ing fest ival.The Higher all efforts to Organizing Committee expand the of the festival looks c i r c l e o f forward to a long-term interaction

f r a m e w o r k o f partnership with these in this exceptional s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e tourist institutions in the fest ival .The events partnership with various UAE, as they play a schedule includes six building on a solid base stakeholders in this pivotal role in the key competitions:‘Our of the past.It should be cultural event, which frontline of promoting E m i r a t i h e r i t a g e ’ ; noted that each of the kicks off at Al Wathba in the UAE’s cul tural ‘Sheikh Zayed our idol’; six competitions will Abu Dhabi from 20 history to tourists and ‘Best heritage image’; select three winners, as N o v e m b e r t o 1 2 painting an authentic ‘Best heritage press the Higher Organizing December 2014.Sheikh image of the UAE’s past c o v e r a g e ’ ; ‘ B e s t Committee aims to Zayed Heritage Festival w h i c h w a s t h e supporting hotel for create a culture of 2014 is held under the

Sheikh Zayed Heritage positive competition patronage of HH Sheikh Festival 2014’ and ‘Best where everyone can supporting tour operator b e p a r t o f t h e f o r S h e i k h Z a y e d ongoing success H e r i t a g e F e s t i v a l story of the Sheikh 2014’.Al Al Neyadi Z a y e d H e r i t a g e pointed out that the F e s t i v a l . S h e i k h c o m p e t i t i o n s a r e Z a y e d H e r i t a g e innovative and ensure Festival 2014 will run greater involvement by over 22 days and various stakeholders, springboard for the feature a wide variety of different sectors of current chapters of the a t t r a c t i o n s o f s o c i e t y a n d a g e n a t i o n ’ s s u c c e s s educational, historical groups.‘Our Emirati story.In this regard, Al and cultural simulations Khalifa bin Zayed Al heritage’ contest is held Neyadi stressed that the of the UAE’s past. The Nahyan, President of in collaboration with the festival offers a wealth festival also features the UAE, may God

of opportunities for tour v a r i o u s e l e m e n t s protect him; with the operators, as it is a reflecting the interests support of HH General major umbrel la for of the late Sheikh Zayed Sheikh Mohammed bin diverse events that bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Zayed A l Nahyan, have made it the biggest may God rest his soul, in Crown Prince of Abu heritage event of its kind var ious f ie lds that Dhabi and Deputy in the region. It is played a crucial role in Supreme Commander opening new doors for the foundation of the of the UAE Armed these organizations to current prosperity of the Forces. The festival is Min is t ry o f Higher enrich their tourism UAE.conducted under the Education and Scientific

superv is ion of HH R e s e a r c h , a s a Sheikh Mansour bin research competition to Zayed A l Nahyan, select the best research Deputy Prime Minister p a p e r s a b o u t t h e a n d M i n i s t e r o f traditions of the UAE P r e s i d e n t i a l p e o p l e i n t h e i r Affairs.Commenting on economic, social and the adoption of the six cultural life. Students competitions within the f r o m s c h o o l s , festival schedule, His u n i v e r s i t i e s a n d Excellency Humaid Al graduate researchers Neyadi, Vice Chairman can submit studies and of the Higher Organizing analysis detailing the


homson Reuters, the world’s leading source of Tintelligent information for

businesses and professionals, the Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA), Securities & Commodities Authority and the Arab Monetary Fund, today announced that the 1st Arab Capital Markets Conference will take place in Dubai under the patronage of the UAE Minister of Economy, H.E Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri.The summit, set to take place on 25 & 26 November 2014, will debate the need for co-operation and integration in MENA, tackle challenges facing the capital markets industry, and highlight

principles issued by the International innovation opportunities in MENA as

O r g a n i z a t i o n o f S e c u r i t i e s well as the positive impact of new

Commissions "IOSCO" At this technology infrastructure on

occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al m a r k e t s d e v e l o p m e n t . H i s

Hamidy, Director General and Excellency Abdullah Salem Al-Turifi,

Chairman of the Board of the Arab Chief Executive Officer, Securities &

Monetary Fund stressed: “the vital Commodities Authority (SCA), said:

importance of developing Capital “We are delighted to host the 1st

Markets in the Arab region, Arab Capital Markets Conference in

specifically since the onset of the the UAE which confirms the

recent international financial crises, country’s leading position in the

which were accompanied by a capital markets across the Middle

decrease in capital flows and cross-East and North Afr ica. The

border banking loans, as well as conclusion will be of great benefit for

within the context of the latest the members of the union as well as

changes in international standards the regulatory bodies in the

and more particularly the Basel III region.”Nadim Najjar, Managing

framework and its new liquidity Director, Middle East and North

management set of rules. The Arab Africa, Thomson Reuters, said: “We

region is facing tremendous are delighted to be part of this

increase in financing needs, summit which provides a networking

particularly those countries going and discussion platform for

t h r o u g h p o l i t i c a l c h a n g e s . authorities, practitioners, advisors

Developing these markets will and market participants. It is vital

benefit the region not only by that we collectively debate and

expanding alternative sources of tackle the common challenges

financing, but also contributing to facing MENA capital markets.”The

enhancing financial stability.”Mr. Jalil summit presents an opportunity for

Tarif, Secretary General of the cap i ta l markets o ff ic ia ls to

UASA, said that: “The importance of coordinate and cooperate with a

holding such conference stand out view to achieve fairness, efficiency,

through the growing attention to the transparency and protect MENA

UASA and its member countries capital markets investors,” he

shown by local and international added.Mr. Hassan Boulaknadel,

institutions, and conviction of its role UASA Chairman and president of

in cooperation, coordination and the Moroccan Capital Market

exchange of experiences and Authority CDVM, said: “The aim of

knowledge among Arab Capital this conference is to promote

Markets. Organizing the first cooperation and facilitate the

conference for Arab Capital Markets exchange of the financial markets

is the outcome of the efforts exerted in fo rmat ion , i n add i t i on to

by the UASA aimed at setting the strengthening the Arab Securities

broad lines for the trend and course Authorities efforts in developing

of the UASA as one of the active capital markets according to the best

Arab Institutions with regional and practices and standards including

international dimensions.”in ternat ional s tandards and

THOMSON REUTERS & THE UNION OF ARAB SECURITIES AUTHORITIES TO HOST THE FIRST

ARAB CAPITAL MARKETS CONFERENCE IN DUBAI

By Qadeer Ahmad phone app is a fun and the Duba i Hea l th will be the seventh Siddiqui Dubai UAE: competitive experience A u t h o r i t y s a i d : leading cause of death

n recognition of the which can be shared “Diabetes is quickly by 2030. A regular increasing health with family and friends, becoming the greatest nutritional diet, daily Ip r o b l e m s o f b u t r e q u i r e s health challenge facing p h y s i c a l a c t i v i t y,

Diabetes, Dubai Health p e r s i s t e n c e a n d the world because our maintaining a healthy Authority set-up the motivation to keep lifestyles have changed body weight and BMI, Diabetes Combat and going. Playing this dramatically in recent and avoiding tobacco Control Committee addictive game and years. The amount of use can prevent, or (DCCC) earlier this sharing your scores will daily exercise we do delay the onset of summer. Working with ultimately support the has decreased and yet diabetes.t h e v a r i o u s l o c a l d i a b e t e s our sugar intake and Mohamed Hammad, departments of the Founder and Managing DHA, the DCCC has Director at Benchmark created a program Middle East, FZ-LLC, which will seriously said: “Our mission at tackle the growing B e n c h m a r k i s t o prevalence of Diabetes change lives through in the UAE. Entitled the inspirational healthcare D u b a i A g a i n s t communication and we Diabetes, the initiative are constantly seeking will launch the ‘Stay ways in which to Strong’ campaign. DHA engage with local joined forces with communities in order to h e a l t h c a r e achieve behavioural c o m m u n i c a t i o n s change and promote agency Benchmark c o m m u n i t y b y consumption of foods the bes t l i f es t y le Middle East to power s p r e a d i n g o u r with poor nutritional c h o i c e s . “ W e a r e t h i s i n n o v a t i v e message.The app, v a l u e h a s honoured to be working program.The support of which already sits increased.“The Dubai with the Dubai Health p h a r m a c e u t i c a l within the top ten Health Authority is very Author i ty and the companies played a downloads in the UAE’s concerned - about the p h a r m a c e u t i c a l vital role in making this health and f i tness prevalence of diabetes industry on such a poss ib le .The f i r s t r ank i ngs , can be in the UAE and over the worthwhile cause and action of the program is downloaded for Apple y e a r s w e h a v e are ready to inspire our the launch of the Dubai and Android devices, e x p a n d e d a n d nation to get moving A g a i n s t D i a b e t e s and then shared with focussed our care and get healthy.“We are campaign to raise family and fr iends towards de tec t ing now calling on schools, awareness of diabetes, t h r o u g h s o c i a l diabetes early on as universities, sports w h i c h a f f e c t s networks such as well as managing the clubs, businesses and approximately 20% of Facebook and Twitter health of those with the general public to the population in the using the hashtag diabetes. This year, we join the online Dubai U A E . T h e D u b a i ?#?StayStrongCircle?.In a r e w o r k i n g w i t h A g a i n s t D i a b e t e s A g a i n s t D i a b e t e s sharing the game and Benchmark Middle c o m m u n i t y b y campaign will highlight growing ind iv idual E a s t a n d t h e downloading the app the difficulties that c o m m u n i t i e s , t h e p h a r m a c e u t i c a l and playing this fun, people with diabetes campaign grows the industry - to help us addictive challenge face in everyday life o n l i n e d i a b e t e s r a i s e c o m m u n i t y with friends, colleagues and provide them with c o m m u n i t y a n d awareness o f the and family.“With the the tools to improve inspires people to causes and threats r a p i d d i a g n o s i s their quality of life, even support the cause. Just a s s o c i a t e d w i t h increase worldwide in for those with advanced one of the app’s goals is diabetes, and inform the recent years, it is diabetes.To support the to reach the number people on how to essent ia l we take c a m p a i g n , D u b a i o n e s p o t i n t h e prevent or combat the respons ib i l i t y and Against Diabetes is country’s health and disease by adopting, spread awareness. e n c o u r a g i n g U A E fitness downloads.Dr. and maintaining, a Last year, i t was residents to download Fatheya Al Awadi, healthy lifestyle.”The reported that almost and take part in the Chairperson of the W o r l d H e a l t h 750,000 people were ‘Stay Strong” App Diabetes Combat and Organisation (WHO) living with diabetes in Challenge. The mobile Control Committee at predicts that diabetes the UAE.”

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the creation of jobs and Dubai UAE: s o c i a l m o b i l i t y . ” H e

bu Dhabi Fund for added:"The eradication of D e v e l o p m e n t poverty in developing A(ADFD) is set to countries is part of the

extend AED110 million in Fund’s core mandate. soft loans to the Republic of Financing roads and bridges M a d a g a s c a r f o r t h e r e f l e c t s A D F D ’ s construction of a 117km two- commitment to supporting lane road and seven bridges infrastructure projects that that will connect key rural c o n t r i b u t e t o t h e areas of the country. Confirming the F u n d ’ s s u p p o r t , a Memorandum of Understanding ( M o U ) w a s signed between His Excellency Mohammed Saif A l S u w a i d i , Director General of ADFD, and development of economic Mrs . Andr iambolo lona sectors and the wellbeing of Vonintsalama, Secretary the people in developing

nations. We believe this project will provide deep and lasting benefits to the people o f Madagascar.”Andriambololo n a V o n i n t s a l a m a , Madagascar’s Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance and Budget, said: “We are grateful to the Abu D h a b i F u n d f o r General of the Ministry of D e v e l o p m e n t f o r i t s Finance and Budget in unwavering commitment to Republic of Madagascar. the development of our Madagascar is home to nation and people.Our more than 21 million people, g o v e r n m e n t r e m a i n s and the new projects are focused on the delivery of anticipated to drive the infrastructure and services country’s tour ism and that will elevate the nation a g r i c u l t u r a l s e c t o r s . and provide seamless Completion of the coastal opportunities for growth to road between Soanierana our people.This project is Ivongo and Mananara will another great example of ensure the uninterrupted what can be achieved flow of agricultural produce through collaboration and to the markets, while shared vision for global reducing the transportation progress.”Abu Dhabi Fund cost of goods. The new for Development (ADFD) asphalt road will also was established in 1971 as a facilitate continued access leading national entity to to the towns throughout the provide development aid to year, regardless of the emerging economies in the weather conditions. Notably, form of concessionary loans the two-lane highway will and administrative grants on help reduce the isolation of behalf of the Abu Dhabi rural areas. Mohammed Saif government.The Fund also Al Suwaidi, Director General manages the government of Abu Dhabi Fund for grants provided by the UAE Development, said: “The through direct supervision government of Madagascar and fo l low-up o f the is extremely focused on the i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d redevelopment of its core operation of the projects. To infrastructure as part of its date, the Fund has granted p r i o r i t y t o s t i m u l a t e and managed more than economic growth and lift its AED61 bil l ion towards people out of poverty. Apart financing 416 development f r o m f a c i l i t a t i n g t h e projects in 71 countries movement of goods and around the world.trade, such projects support


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SHEIKHA FATIMA EMPOWERS YOUNG FINALISTS TO COMPLETE ZAYED FUTURE ENERGY PRIZE PROJECT

HER EXCELLENCY SHEIKHA BODOUR BINT SULTAN AL QASIMI CALLS FOR ACTION ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT ON

DAY TWO OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ECONOMIC FORUM 2014•Her Royal Highness Sheikha Hissah Saad Abdulah Salem Al-Sabah and Her Excellency Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor headline discussions•Awards presented to organizations and individuals with commitment to

gender parity

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui all walks of life. Dubai UAE: It is clear that a

e r Exce l l ency lot has been Sheikha Bodour achieved and HBint Sultan Al considerable

Qasimi, Chairperson of the g r o u n d h a s Sharjah Investment and been covered. Development Authority It is however

also evident t h a t m u c h remains to be ach ieved in creat ing the right conditions for women to powerful cultural and socio-thrive in business in many economic factors that parts of the world. If we influence and shape the want to create real lasting mindsets of both men and change, we need to women and continue to encourage women to take h i n d e r w o m e n ’ s charge o f the i r own progress”.As a panelist on empowerment. This is the ‘What Next Best D&I only way for us to move Practices Look Like – Tools a h e a d , a n d t u r n for Cultural Transformation opportunities such as this and Leadership’, Kristen e v e n t i n t o t a n g i b l e Pressner, Vice President, (Shurooq) and CEO of benefits.”In a thought Head of HR Europe, Middle Kalimat Group, delivered provoking keynote address East, Africa and Latin an inspirational speech on to open the forum, Her Amer ica , D iagnost ics day two of the Women in Royal Highness Sheikha D i v i s i o n , s a i d : Hissah Saad Abdulah “Organizations need to

actively develop f e m a l e employees as leaders among their peers for a proper balance between male and female talent. When we develop w o m e n w i t h l e a d e r s h i p

Leadership Economic capacities, we

Forum 2014 (WIL) in Dubai Salem Al-Sabah said: “In are instilling women with with a call to action for my life I have had to the power to create change. g r e a t e r w o m e n overcome many challenges Platforms such as the WIL empowerment in the UAE but I was incredibly lucky to Forum will facilitate the and the wider Middle East. have been blessed with a exchange of global and Her Excellency called on all supportive family, and regional exper iences, w o m e n t o r e i n v e n t visionary parents who enabling the adoption of themselves, lean on one served as my mentors and best practices for the another for inspiration and enablers. It is through Middle East and beyond.”d r a w o n t h e i r i n n e r education that I have been Commenting on their win, strengths to achieve their able to become the person I Assaf Al-Quraishi, Vice objectives in life. Held am today and it is through P r e s i d e n t , H u m a n under the patronage of the the power of education that Resources at Unilever UAE Ministry of Economy I have seen Arab women MENA, said: “We are and organised by naseba, succeed. Women in the delighted to be recognised t h e 1 6 t h e d i t i o n Arab region have come a as the ‘Most Woman-c o m m e n c e d o n 1 9 long way and are now well Friendly Employer MNC’. November hosted by The represented in government Diversity plays a vital role in M e y d a n H o t e l a n d roles and the private sector. our ambit ious growth convened thought leaders The gender gap has agenda and the business from around the world to narrowed down from 33% in case for a more gender discuss issues surrounding 1995 to 14.3% in Kuwait balanced workforce for us is gender parity.Her Royal thanks to education. This clear; with women making Highness Sheikha Hissah success is what inspired me up around 80% of our Saad Abdulah Salem Al- and continues to inspire me consumer base and 50% of Sabah, Council of Arab to this day in my work with the talent pool that we draw Businesswomen, Kuwait t he Counc i l o f A rab worldwide, a more diverse and Her Excellency Datin Businesswomen.”Speakin team allows us to connect Paduka Seri Rosmah g on ‘Making Gains on with the widest range of Mansor, wife of the Prime Gender Goals: Gender consumers, helping take Minister of Malaysia, Diversity and Inclusion’, our performance to the next headlined day two of the Her Excel lency Dat in level.”f o r u m w i t h k e y n o t e Paduka Seri Rosmah The event is organized speeches focusing on the Mansor said: “Although under the patronage of need to achieve a great much progress has been United Nations Global gender balance in the made, gender equality and Compact, Women in Global economy.In her address on empowerment continue to Business and the GCC ‘ B u i l d i n g c a p a c i t i e s : elude many women in all B o a r d D i r e c t o r s women meeting challenges p a r t s o f t h e w o r l d , Institute.Event sponsors for a n d e x p l o r i n g particularly at leadership the 16th edition include o p p o r t u n i t i e s ’ , H e r levels. This means that multinational business Excellency Sheikha Bodour f o c u s i n g o n g e n d e r o rgan iza t i ons P f i ze r, Bint Sultan Al Qasimi said: diversity initiatives alone is Roche, Coca-Cola, London “ I c o n s i d e r m y s e l f insufficient to empower and Business School, FedEx, extremely fortunate to be a a c c e l e r a t e w o m e n ’ s Turkish Airlines, AIG and witness to such progress in a d v a n c e m e n t . M o r e APCO Worldwide.women leadership across attention must be given to

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui we have laid the foundation sustainable electricity and Dubai UAE: for a sustainable future for hot water.Dr. Sultan Ahmed

he Zayed Future the nation and the world. Al Jaber, Director General E n e r g y P r i z e The Zayed Future Energy of the Zayed Future Energy Tr e w a r d s Prize recognizes those who Prize, said: “The Zayed

organisations, individuals share this vision, giving the Future Energy Prize is and students who share the youth, as leaders of proud to have enabled this vision of the late founding t o m o r r o w a n e q u a l inspi r ing par tnership, father, Sheikh Zayed bin measure of responsibility in where a deserving school Sultan Al Nahyan, for a crafting that future.“In order has benefited from trained more sustainable future. In to overcome the global sustainability experts to line with that vision, Mother challenges of energy, address its pressing energy of the ‘Emirates’ Her challenges. We are both Highness Sheikha Fatima honoured and grateful to bint Mubarak - Mother of Her Highness Sheikha the Nation, President of the Fatima Bint Mubarak for her General Women's Union, generosity in making this President of the Higher project possible. This is an F a m i l y D e v e l o p m e n t example of the community F o u n d a t i o n a n d spirit the Prize fosters C h a i r p e r s o n o f t h e amongst past winners and Supreme Counci l for partners – to enable Motherhood and Childhood c o l l a b o r a t i o n a n d - m a d e a g e n e r o u s teamwork towards a donation to each of the non- greater public cause.”Kyle winning finalists of the Weber, ARC Initiative Co-Global H igh Schools Founder and Sustainability ca tego ry i n Janua ry Project Manager for the 2014.The Global High Abaarso School, said: “The waste and water we face Schools category was ARC Ini t iat ive has a t o d a y , w e r e q u i r e established under the Prize g r o w i n g p o r t f o l i o o f innovative thinking and in 2012 to fund projects development projects in unified efforts at every level

communities in Africa and of society. Asia. Our commitment to T h e s u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d students of education is well-aligned t h e with the objectives of the A b a a r s o Zayed Future Energy Prize. School of The Prize has given our S c i e n c e organisation a worthwhile a n d opportunity to assist the TechnologAbaarso School in this y h a v e landmark project. We are demonstraalso looking at deepening t e d t h e our engagement, assisting v a l u e o f f u t u r e a p p l i c a n t s , c l e a n

which would accelerate the participants and winners of energy to communities deployment of renewable the Zayed Future Energy today. I commend their energy in schools; instilling Prize with achieving their achievements and the an ethos of sustainability in sustainability goals.”In altruism of ARC Initiative young students around the addition to supporting the who have helped make world. As a finalist for the d e v e l o p m e n t o f a their vision possible.”Her 2014 award, the Abaarso Knowledge Centre at the Highness continued.The School of Science and Kirya Secondary School in donation was used to fund Technology in Somaliland, Tanzania (2013 Global the mater ia l cos t o f East Africa; received the H igh Schoo l s A f r i ca Abaarso’s project to restore generous donation from winner), Masdar Institute’s the school’s single wind H e r H i g h n e s s . H e r student chapter and alumni turbine, install energy-Highness Sheikha Fatima organisation are also efficient solar water heaters Bint Mubarak said, “Under sharing technical expertise and LED lights, as well as the leadership of our for converting farm waste to renovate the micro-grid founding president, Sheikh electricity at the LIWA electr ic i ty distr ibut ion Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan International School in the system.The project will - may the peace and mercy Western region of Abu provide the school building of God always be with him – Dhabi.with essential, safe, and

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and their achievements and Dubai UAE: dedication towards building a

xceptional, young better and brighter future for Emiratis whose efforts the UAE community. He also Econtributed to the voiced his gratitude to the

success of the Emirates donor organisations, and F o u n d a t i o n ’ s 2 0 1 4 their financial and technical programmes, were honoured s u p p o r t f o r E m i r a t e s during the Foundation’s Foundation programmes, annual Recognition Day noting their loyalty and Ceremony this week. The commitment to the values of event, under the patronage of social responsibility, and their H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin keenness to play a strategic Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE role in enhancing sustainable Minister of Foreign Affairs development and building the and Chairman of Emirates nation’s knowledge based Foundation, also recognised economy. H .H She ikh the Foundation's strategic Abdullah also highlighted in partners and donors who his speech that these provided the financial and a c h i e v e m e n t s w e r e technical support needed to accomplished as a result of help fulfill its vision and the wise leadership support, mission to inspire and enable the contributions of public young people. The grand and private sector partners, ceremony, held at the Abu along with the constant Dhabi National Exhibition efforts of Emirati youth and Cent re (ADNEC), was the Emirates Foundation's attended by H.E Sheikh team who proved they Sultan bin Tahnoon Al possess the commitment, Nahyan, Chairman of Abu potential and capabilities to D h a b i ’ s T r a n s p o r t launch successful social Department and Chairman of i n i t i a t i v e s a n d Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture programmes."We still have a Authority, and Managing long journey ahead of us with Director of the Emirates challenges to be overcome. Foundation, H.E Sheikha However, we can still achieve Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of m a n y t h i n g s t h r o u g h D e v e l o p m e n t a n d empowering and developing International Cooperation, the youth , " H.H sa id , P r e s i d e n t o f Z a y e d emphasising that the way to U n i v e r s i t y, a n d o t h e r achieve these ambitions and Emirates Foundation board reach maximum potential members included Mohamed was through the power of Hamad Al Mehairi, Dr. Frauke p a r t n e r s h i p s a n d Heard-Bey, and Muna Al collaboration between all G u r g , a l o n g s i d e t h e sectors in the country.His Foundation donors and Highness Sheikh Abdullah pa r tne rs and eminen t concluded his speech by philanthropic and social inviting Emirati youth to keep enterprise professionals. His p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Foundation's programmes, Ta h n o o n A l N a h y a n , and to utilise the many Managing Director and Board opportunit ies that they M e m b e r o f E m i r a t e s provide in the fields of Foundation, delivered His e m p o w e r m e n t a n d Highness Sheikh Abdullah’s development. He also urged speech on his behalf and national organisations to highlighted H.H Sheikh carry on contributing and Abdullah’s appreciation of engaging with Foundation the creativity of Emirati youth initiatives.

EMIRATES FOUNDATION CELEBRATES EXEMPLARY YOUTH AND PAYS TRIBUTE

TO DONORS ANNOUNCING WINNERS OF EMIRATES

AWARD FOR THE ARABIAN GULF YOUTH“Factory of Dreams” from UAE won the First

Place, “Waterproof Hearing Aid” from KSA won the Second Place, and “Lunch Box” from Bahrain

won the Third Place

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui their security and facilities Dubai UAE: management processes. It

h a n g i n g is our ambition to offer requirements across ‘Technology that Matters’ to Cthe Middle East and create a smarter, safer and

Africa (MEA) to protect more secure world.”Fu cities, assets, and people, Liquan, President of Dahua has led to growing demand Technology, was very fo r ‘smar ter ’ secur i ty p o s i t i v e a b o u t t h e i r solutions, with Physical expectations ahead of S e c u r i t y I n f o r m a t i o n Intersec: “Intersec is one of Management (PSIM) at the the largest and most forefront of integrated influential security trade security systems at Intersec shows in the Middle East as 2015 in Dubai.PSIM a well as the whole of Asia,”

requirements are steadily software platform that said Liquan.“We see it as a

rising in the MEA region, as integrates and controls great platform to reach and

b r o a d - b a s e d v i d e o several non-connected

surveillansecurity systems through a

c e a n d c o m p r e h e n s i v e u s e r

integrated interface has grown in

s e c u r i t y popularity in the region due

solut ions to the rise in ‘smart city’

b e c o m e concepts, says David

critical to Teppe, General Manager at

p r o t e c t Advancis Middle East, one

large cities of the world’s leading PSIM

w i t h providers.Teppe said that

extensive PSIM sales for Advancis in

transport the MEA region increased

infrastructby 250 per cent in 2013, as

u r e a n d both the public and private inform the entire region m a j o r e v e n t s , ” s a i d sec to r look fo r easy about our latest products Teppe.”Joost van der Willik,

and solutions. Being the first Manag ing event of its kind in the year, Director for the security industry sees N e d a p Intersec as the indicator of Middle East v i t a l t r e n d s a n d said: “With d e v e l o p m e n t s i n t h e events such industry.”The three-day a s t h e event is the largest and most Dubai Expo international trade fair of 2020, we Messe Frankfurt’s global know that network of security and demand for safety exhibitions, which security and include: Secutech India, f a c i l i t i e s S e c u t e c h i n Ta i w a n , managemeintegration of mult iple Secutech Thailand, Intersec nt solutions will be on the systems such as access

rise.Our control, radio-frequency objective identification (RFID), video a t survei l lance, and f i re Intersec alarms.Advancis, along with i s t o many of the world’s largest challengc o m m e r c i a l s e c u r i t y e t h e providers, will showcase s t a t u s their latest PSIM and q u o , integrated security solutions discussinat Intersec 2015, the world’s g w i t h leading security, safety, and c l i e n t s , fire protection exhibition, contractotaking place from 18-20 r s , January 2015 at the Dubai partners, and consultants Buenos Aires, Secutech International Convention how Nedap’s cutting edge Vietnam and Seguriexpo a n d E x h i b i t i o n technology can add value to Buenos Aires.C e n t r e . “ S e c u r i t y

CHANGING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFER MID-EAST CITIES LEADS TO GROWING DEMAND FOR ‘SMARTER’ SECURITY

SOLUTIONSPhysical Security Information Management at the forefront of integrated

security systems at Intersec 2015

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui “Today we planted the Ford century ago Henry Ford had Dubai UAE: flag in the Middle East & a vision to open the

ord Motor Company, Africa, an exciting, vibrant highways to all mankind,” underscor ing i t s region that represents the said Jim Benintende, Fgrowing ambitions in final frontier for growth in president, Ford Middle East

the Middle East and Africa, the auto industry,” Bill Ford and Africa. “Placing our today introduced the all- said. “We also sent a regional headquarters in new Mustang on the Burj message to the world that Dubai lets us tap the Khalifa, the world’s tallest Mustang is going global innovation and imagination building.Ford Executive after 50 years as America’s that’s flourishing here, Chairman Bill Ford capped g r e a t e s t m o t o r i n g helping us to bring our the l ive-act ion founder’s vision to this part event by delivering of the world.”In addition the the iconic pony new Mustang, Ford also badge to the 2015 previously announced a yellow Mustang on plan to introduce such new the 112th floor of vehicles as Ford Focus, the skyscraper. Ford Fusion and Lincoln The event was MKC in the Middle East and viewed live around Africa. The company also t h e w o r l d o n announced the accelerated YouTube as well ro l lout o f many new a s b y technologies to the region,

icon.”Viewers of the light-approximately 10,000 i n c l u d i n g E c o B o o s t hearted action spectacle people gathered in the engines, SYNC in-car witnessed a dramatic Dubai Downtown area, connectivity, inflatable rear journey that started with a overlooking the Dubai seat belts, MyKey and other hero atop a cliff in Arizona Fountain and Burj Khalifa. driver assist technologies.taking an urgent call. “A

FORD PLANTS FLAG IN MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WITH LIVE ACTION EVENT; NEW MUSTANG UNVEILED ON WORLD’S

TALLEST BUILDING, BURJ KHALIFA•Bill Ford helps inaugurate Ford’s latest business unit, Middle East and Africa, an exciting, vibrant region that represents the final frontier for

growth in the auto industry•Ford pledged to launch 25 vehicles in region by 2016, including the all-

new Mustang debuting next year•Industry sales in Middle East & Africa are expected to grow 40 percent

to 5.5 million vehicles by 2020

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai.”Omar Khairat was Dubai UAE: born and raised in Cairo and

fter a sold out f u r t h e r e d h i s m u s i c per formance in education in London, but his AJanuary this year, popularity has spread to

l e g e n d a r y E g y p t i a n a c r o s s t h e g l o b e . H i s composer, Omar Khairat, is international influence and set to bring his melodious appeal has earned him magic back to Dubai with a special concert on 20 December 2 0 1 4 , i n t h e prestigious Sheikh Rashid Hall at the Dubai World Trade Center Presented by du Live! in association with HTC, the concert will enthrall Dubai’s m u l t i - c u l t u r a l aud ience as the musical icon performs in this MUST-attend event. Hala Badri, E x e c u t i v e V i c e President, Brand and Communications, du, said: “Omar Khairat is standing ovation throughout undoubtedly one of the most his musical career with his iconic performers of our time, u n m a t c h e d transcending global and reper to i re .Hav ing won cultural barriers with his numerous awards for his wide-reaching appeal. We compositions in films,TV are pleased to be presenting shows, operettas, the 11th this legendary artist in Pan-Arab Games, the Cairo c o n c e r t i n D u b a i , i n Opera Ballet, and as the association with HTC.” conductor of a musician’s Neeraj Seth, Head of c o l l e c t i v e t h a t c a l l Marketing, HTC MEA, said: themselves ‘Omar Khairat’s “HTC is focused on creating Group’,Khairat’s versatile t h e o p t i m a l m u s i c e n d e a v o r s s p e a k f o r experience for our users. As themselves. Tickets to this a universal language, music symphonic event are now on plays a vital role in this, and sale and priced from AED we are therefore proud to be 250 to AED 1000.associated with du Live! to bring such an iconic talent to

DU LIVE! PRESENTS LEGENDARY OMAR KHAIRAT IN ASSOCIATION WITH HTC ON

20 DECEMBER

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