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SHARJAH BIENNIAL 12 THE PAST, THE PRESENT, THE

POSSIBLE On view March 5–June 5, 2015

Exhibition opening March 5–7, 2015

AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS GETTING CLOSER TO INVESTORS

Developer has established several counters in major retail outlets in the UAE

CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATIONS AND LIVE PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE

BIG 5New feature for 2014 event will see leading

international brands showcase products and solutions on Innovation Trail

NOOR BANK SUPPORTSMIDDLE EAST’S FIRST‘GLOBAL CHILD FORUM’

CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS AND THE BRILLIANCE OF VOICES

7th Edition of the Swiss Days Dubai 2015 at Madinat Theatre Dubai

Under the patronage of the Embassy of Switzerland

STELLAR SPEAKER LINE-UP TO CELEBRATE THE REGION’S BIGGEST-

EVER SME EVENTSME Beyond Borders sets a world-class

agenda for aspiring local businesses

INDIGO PROPERTIES THE GOLD SPONSOR OF PROPERTY SHOW

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui as Hub program and was Dubai UAE: curator of the 2012 New

eginning with March Museum Triennial: The Meeting 2014 and Ungovernables. She was Bcontinuing through founding Director and

March Meeting 2015 (May Curator of the Gallery at 11–15, 2015), Sharjah REDCAT, Los Angeles, and Biennial 12: The past, the served as commissioner of present, the possible the Korean Pavilion at the (SB12) invites over fifty 53rd Venice Biennale in a r t i s t s a n d c u l t u r a l 2009, with Condensation: practitioners from over Haegue Yang. Joo received twenty-five countries to her doctorate in Ethnic introduce their ideas of the Studies at the University of p o s s i b l e Ca l i f o rn i a a t t h r o u g h Berkeley. t h e i r a r t Sharjah Biennial and work. is organised by T h e S h a r j a h A r t exhibi t ion F o u n d a t i o n , takes place which brings a in Sharjah, broad range of U n i t e d contemporary Arab Emirates, crossing the a r t a n d c u l t u r a l emirate to sites in and p r o g r a m m e s t o t h e around the city as well as in communities of Sharjah, the the city of Kalba on the Gulf UAE and the region. Since of Oman. Over two-thirds of 1993,Sharjah Biennial has participating artists will commissioned, produced present new works and and presented large-scale commissions. Eungie Joo p u b l i c i n s t a l l a t i o n s , was Keith Haring Director performances and films, and Curator of Education offering artists from the and Public Programs at the region and beyond an New Museum from 2007- internationally-recognised 2 0 1 2 , w h e r e s h e platform for exhibition and spearheaded the Museum experimentation.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui p r e m i e r Dubai UAE: league and

very SME owner h e l p i n g knows that the world t h e m Eis changing. Fresh c o m p e t e

market opportunities are with state-opening up and the old ones of-the-art economic insights disappearing in a haze of and market data.Hosted by r i s i n g c o s t s a n d National Bank of Abu Dhabi, competition.The question is, and supported by the Dubai can local SMEs compete on Economic Council, it’s set to a level playing field with be the biggest, best SME world-class names from the conference of 2014. The U S A , E u r o p e a n d event keynote address will Singapore?Can they lead be del ivered by DEC the world in terms of Secretary General, HE Hani innovation, technology and R. Al Hamli - and speakers quality?Just two of the are coming from around the c h a l l e n g i n g i s s u e s globe to share expert addressed at SME Beyond insights and previously Borders - Global Models for unpubl ished research, Success the g round- joining local captains of breaking event to be held at industry and government the Madinat Arena on representa t ives . SME November 30 December 1. Beyond Borders brings It’s the first time in the region t oge the r t he l ead ing that an SME event has architects of change and looked at the larger picture, gives a comprehensive asking the challenging r o a d m a p f o r S M E questions about getting strategies.local businesses into the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui interior designers for a Dubai UAE: p e r f e c t l y s e a m l e s s

n t e r n a t i o n a l brands and local Iindustry leaders

showcase the most exciting and cutting-edge products at this year’s The Big 5, PMV Live and Middle East Concrete shows, the r e g i o n ’ s b i g g e s t c o n s t r u c t i o n e v e n t s . T h e l i v e d e m o n s t r a t i o n s

readymade plaster profile for theatre, located on the Main recess ing l inear LED Concourse of DWTC,is a lighting. “This is our first time unique way to present

products directly to buyers. at The Big 5 as we are It will featuremore than 30 of strongly entering the Middle the most innovative products East market having worked in the industry that will be on projects in the region demonstrated in action on before,” said Amira Testouri, t h e s t a g e . T h e Business Development demonstrations include Manager. “The Big 5 is one Euclideon International’s of the best shows to attend in Hologram Room, which order to meet industry immerses users in an professionals.”The quality incredibly life-like 3D copy of and range of products being the real world obtained by an demonstrated at this year’s ordinary laser scanner, and show highlights how The Big can run scenes of unlimited 5 is driving innovation in the detail and complexity in real building industry here in the time.“The Big 5 brings region,” said Andy White, together a large number of Group Event Director of The Euclideon's construction Big 5. “As the largest industry customers. Laser construction event in the scanning is hugely popular region,The Big 5 is the with these clients, and we perfect platform for suppliers believe our Hologram Room to launch products and this is the ideal complement,” year we’ve got our best-ever said Derek Van Tonder - line-up of solutions.”The Big Te c h n i c a l B u s i n e s s 5, PMV Live and Middle East Development. Euclideon Concrete run from 17 - 20 International Pty. Ltd.The November at the Dubai Innovation Trail is a brand World Trade Centre, and are new feature at this year’s open from 11:00am to show. It takes the visitors on 7:00pm daily.a journey through the show with s tops at pre-selected stands f e a t u r i n g t h e most innovative products. Atelier Sedap is one of the 39 companies in the Innovation Trail and it will present its Mini Blade 35 used by architects and

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Dubai UAE: UAE Minister of Culture,

hi ldren’s r ights, Youth and Community c h i l d l a b o u r , Development.Hussain Al Ct r a f f i c k i n g o f Qemzi, CEO of Noor Bank,

children and poor access to said: “Noor Bank is proud to education were the focus of be sponsoring an event of attention at the Global Child great significance globally. Forum 2014, which took It is vital that the children of place in Dubai recently, with today are properly cared for the support of Noor Bank.It and are provided with the was the first time for the education, support and Forum to be held outside training necessary to enrich Sweden,since its inception their lives. Today’s children in 2009. The conference are our future. We have a that was attended by nearly duty to nurture them and 4 0 0 d e l e g a t e s w a s p r o v i d e t h e m w i t h headlined by Her Majesty everything they need to fulfil Queen Silvia of Sweden, their potential.”The Forum H e r R o y a l H i g h n e s s was held in collaboration Princess Haya bint Hussain with Dubai Foundation for o f J o r d a n a n d H i s Women and Children.Excellency Sheikh Nahyan

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui everyday objects are Dubai UAE: imaginatively manipulated.

wiss Art Gate UAE "Nischenprojekt",loosely has the pleasure to t rans la ted as "N iche Sannounce the “Swiss Project", is a nonverbal

Days Dubai 2015”, under creative mix of circus, the patronage of the Swiss Embassy and presented by Nescafe Gold, the seventh in a series that started in 2009, and for the first time at the Madinat Theatre Jumeirah Dubai. The Swiss Show attracts large numbers interested in enjoying a quality cultural event. Tickets d a n c e , t h e a t e r a n d a r e a v a i l a b l e f r o m music.On Saturday, 7 midDecember for AED 50 February 2015, we will

listen to the professional only.Next year's program choir,Ensemble Corund w e l c o m e s t w o with an International and extraordinary ensembles enter ta in ing c lass ica l for the first time to Dubai program. The choir exists of with a total of fifteen artists: 9 professional singers, a The Swiss contemporary pianist and its director, circus duo E1NZ and the Steven Smith.Established choir Ensemble Corund. in 1993, the Ensemble C o r u n d i s o n e o f S w i t z e r l a n d ' s o l d e s t professional choirs. They specialize in renaissance, baroque and modern contemporary music. They take their name from the corundum, a type of sapphire, musically inspired

These events are possible by its color, brilliance, through the generous p u r i t y , t r a n s p a r e n c y, support of our Swiss delicacy, durability, density, sponsors. The Swiss Days resistance, and crystalline Dubai 2015 aim to enhance precision. On each evening the label “Swissness” with the doors open at 7.30 pm U A E b a s e d S w i s s and the shows start at 8:30 companies, which stands pm. All artists will be flown in f o r q u a l i t y , by Swiss International innovation,reliability, luxury Airlines, and Moevenpick and high international Hotel & Apartments Bur reputation.On Friday, 6 Dubai will host all the February 2015 we will show performers during the a stunning performance S w i s s D a y s D u b a i with two young Swiss 2015.With the Swiss Days artists. In their creation Dubai 2015 our audience "Nischenprojekt", E1NZ can expect a creative mix of t r a n s p o r t s u s o n a entertainment and classical spectacular voyage to an music of its best.eccentric world where

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

l e a d i n g U A E p r o p e r t y Adeveloper, Azizi

d e v e l o p m e n t s h a s established its permanent stand in Deira City Centre, at more to be opened in Ibn battuta Mallon the 1st of December and Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi in order to r e a c h c l o s e r t o inves tors .Speak ing to journalists during media soaring very high in Dubai, brief, Mohsen Kamel, CEO residents have opt to own of Azizi Developments said their own apartments, which that the permanent kiosks are being offered at very are part of the company’s affordable price on flexible strategic plan to establish a terms of payment.He said chain of easily accessible that since the projects took Information Centers to off, there have been several provide vital data on their serious buyers who have latest projects both completed and those still ongo ing . The c e n t e r s w i l l comprise of an i n t e r a c t i v e display that will showcase some o f A z i z i ’ s p r o p e r t i e s including large-scale models and brochures that will be served a l ready booked the i r with staff who have the real a p a r t m e n t s m u c h i n estate know-how.This he advance.We're talking about said is specially designed to very strong fundamentals get closer to potential and since the start of the Investors not only across the year, we have seen positive UAE but the entire region.He response to our projects. said the idea to establish in Dubai has ample cash and the malls was to target the enough investors looking for visiting investors while the right kind of investment, shopping around and who s a i d K a m e l . A z i z i are looking for affordable but developments is focusing quality residences.Mohsen towards a l ong te rm Kamel , CEO of Az iz i business approach in all its Developments said the property projects as the real outlets will operate as estate demand is on the information counters to upsurge, following Dubai’s enable would be property announcement of hosting buyers visiting the emirate to the World Expo 2020.know more about their respective offerings and its unbeatable prices in the market. At the same time, the outlet will provide information as to ‘why invest in the UAE’, as part of its o n g o i n g strategy.Throughout this year, Azizi developments had rolled out some of its most ambitious projects, that include five prime property projects in the UAE namely Yasmine, Ferouz, Iris, Liatris, Orchid.Kamel disclosed that with rents

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui to their needs directly, Dubai UAE: p r o v i d i n g t h e m w i t h

ubai’s premiere so lu t ions fo r cu r ren t p r o p e r t y problems. The Property Ddeveloper, Indigo Show is also ideal for simply

Properties, will take part as n e t w o r k i n g t o r a i s e the Gold Sponsor at the awareness about Indigo Property Show happening Properties, our successes at the Dubai International and primarily our credibility, Financial Centre from the creating confidence in 23 rd to the 27 th o f interested individuals that November. The luxury Indigo Properties virtues property exhibition will trust and with integrity,

said Mr. Dev Maitra, the Proper t ies w ishes to s h o w c a s e h i g h e n d delivers excellence.”Zen by CEO at Indigo Properties. provide diligent work-driven developments by the Indigo is very self-contained “The demographics and individuals with a means to leading organizations in the and can easily be made a positions of individuals escape from the city bustle industry.“A developer must home, with amenities such attending this exhibition are w h e n g o i n g h o m e - be highly trusted and well- as two clubhouses and a those who would appreciate although situated at the reputed to be a part of the retail center provided. It is a Indigo Properties’ latest heart of the city - for their Property Show exhibition, therapeutic world, an project, making this an ideal home to be a place they can for which we are proud to be escape from work stresses platform. Indigo strongly experience a state of Zen” a gold sponsor. Supporting and city bustle, bringing virtues trust, and this Mr. Maitra continued. “By it whole-heartedly, Indigo about a state of Zen. platform brings us into participating at the Property will also have a stall there Mr. Maitra will be present at contact with extremely Show, Indigo Properties showcasing the recently the Indigo Stall, Gate trustable individuals and can interact with these launched tropical living District – A1.financial institutions.“Indigo individuals easily and cater community: Zen by Indigo,”

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ADNOC DISTRIBUTION HONORS UAE NATIONAL TRAINEES FOR SUCCESSFUL

COMPLETION OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

USD 195.7 BILLION IN AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ACROSS GCC DRIVE INDUSTRY INTEREST

Largest ever edition of The Big 5, Middle East Concrete and PMV Live open tomorrow, Monday 17 November

AUDI MIDDLE EAST APPOINTS NEW SALES DIRECTOR

ECOWASTE 2015 TO SHOWCASE NEXT GENERATION ORGANIC WASTE

TECHNOLOGYGreenGood Eco-tech FZCO to Highlight

Innovative Composting System

SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE SHOWCASES GREEN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN GCC CONSTRUCTION MARKET

Two-day conference at The Big 5 to drive innovation and best practice for creating sustainable cities across Middle East and North Africa

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DEUTSCHE BANK HOLDS ITS SECOND MENA HEALTHCARE EQUITY

CONFERENCE

THE GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DUBAI ANNOUNCES GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY OFNEW CAMPUS; PROJECT ESTIMATED AT AED 120M

New school campus to be located in Dubai Academic City

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui m o s t c o m p r e h e n s i v e Dubai UAE: p la t f o rm fo r i ndus t r y

i t h m a s s i v e professionals to come b u i l d i n g a n d together and leverage Wi n f ras t ruc tu re opportunities to help drive

spending driving the GCC’s the region’s upcoming c o n s t r u c t i o n b o o m , project challenges. With international and regional workshops covering topics dec i s ion makers and such as concrete repair, fire i n d u s t r y l e a d e r s w i l l p r o o f i n g , a s s e t converge on Dubai World managemen t , veh i c l e Trade Centre this week to t r a c k i n g a n d f l e e t attend The Big 5, Middle management, just to name a East Concrete and PMV few, there is simply nowhere

solutions available in the Live exhibitions which open else in the region visitors will year’s event will be our most Middle East, the show has tomorrow.The total value of be able to gain such unique successful ever,” said Andy launched the brand new construct ion contracts t e c h n i c a l k n o w l e d g e White, Group Event Director f e a t u r e c a l l e d T h e awarded this year will soar to essential to their industry,” of The Big 5.The packed Innovation Trail. The trail will USD 195.7 billion, up from saidNathan Waugh, Event p r o g r a m m e o f f r e e highlight over 40 cutting-USD 159.87 billion in 2013, Director, PMV Live and c o n f e r e n c e s , p a n e l edge products with cost and according to a report by Middle East Concrete. The d iscuss ions and CPD time savings features.The Ventures Middle East.“The Big 5, PMV Live and Middle certified workshops will 2014 editions of The Big 5, Big 5 continues to be E a s t C o n c r e t e o p e n deliverunique technical Middle East Concrete and theleading event in the tomorrow and run from 17 - insight opportunities toall PMV Livewill welcome more region for construction 20 November at the Dubai attendees.”The Big 5, than 2,700 exhibitors from professionals and to drive World Trade Centre. The Middle East Concrete and 60 countries. Compared to innovation in the industry. shows are open from PMV Liveoffer 55CPD 2013, 25% of new exhibitors With the construction sector 11:00am to 7:00pm daily.certified and free to attend will be present across the back in the spotlight, this workshopsas well as 48 t h r e e s h o w s , w i t h a technical seminars. The two-combined total exhibition d a y c o n f e r e n c e o n space of more than 100,000 Sustainable Design and sqmin total this year. The Construction will present shows rece ived more eight Middle East project than74,000participants in showcases directly from the 2013, and organisers are appointed project architects, expecting another record developers and contractors year.“By co-locating the themse lves .To c rea te three shows, we provide the awareness ofnew building

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui D i r e c t o r architects, Fox Associates, will be Dubai UAE: G e n e r a l , engineers talking about his experience

he rise in green Planning & a n d o n Day one (18 Nov) of the building practices Engineerin p r o j e c t conference.He said: “Even Tacross the GCC is g at Dubai managers in 2005 sustainability was at

creating new business Municipality involved in the centre of the design from oppo r t un i t i e s f o r t he will reveal t h e t h e v e r y f i r s t c o n s t r u c t i o n the timeline p r o j e c t s drawing.“Legislation to meet i n d u s t r y. U p d a t e s o n f o r s h a r i n g sustainability criteria has sustainable development implementa t h e i r become tougher over the and regulatory frameworkin tion of the insight and years since this project was the region will be presented n e w s u s t a i n a b i l i t y best practice.One of them started, but the terminal was at the two-day Sustainable r e q u i r e m e n t s i n will be the new Abu Dhabi always designed to be as Design & Construction Dubai.“We’re seeing a lot of International Airport Midfield sustainable and energy Conference, which begins interest in the conference, Terminal Complex, one of efficient as possible.”Other tomorrow at The Big 5.GCC highlighting the importance the largest single-building topics that will be discussed governments are committed the construction industry projects in the world, The at the conference include t o s u s t a i n a b i l i t y, s o places on sustainability man who designed it, refurbishment and retrofit developers and contractors now,” said Andy White, Mustafa Chehabeddine, m a r k e t u p d a t e s a n d must meet new standards. Group Event Director of The Principal at Kohn Pedersen opportuni t ies,achieving Abdulla Rafia, Assistant Big 5.“With the packed line- sustainability targets,energy

up of presentations and e f f i c i en t coo l i ng and speakers at this year’s more.The Susta inab le event, we are setting the Design and Construction sustainability agenda for the Conference isset to take Middle East and North place 18-19 November.For Africa.”Eight iconic project the full agenda please visit showcases will be featured http://www.thebig5.ae/Contat the conference, with lead ent/Agenda.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui strong population growth Dubai UAE: and the increasing regional

ollowing last year's demand for the local g r e a t s u c c e s s , medical tourism industry, FDeutsche Bank holds the business environment

today its second Middle for private health care East and North Africa companies is set to improve ( M E N A ) H e a l t h c a r e further in the foreseeable C o n f e r e n c e a t t h e future.The forum presents Mohammed Bin Rashid an excellent opportunity for Academic Medical Center healthcare companies to i n Duba i Hea l t hca re inform potential investors city.Regional healthcare a b o u t t h e i r l a t e s t c o m p a n i e s a n d developments and to international clients are out l ine future growth meeting over a two-day plans.”Michael Majdalany, conference, which marks Head of Global Markets attendance of international Equity Sales for the MENA clients interested in the region at Deutsche Bank, region’s healthcare industry added:"At Deutsche Bank's driven by attractive growth second MENA Healthcare prospects and an increase event, participants will not in regional exchange only meet with the key listed volumes. Part icipating hospital operators in the companies include: NMC Gulf region, but will also be Health (UAE), Al Noor able to hear industry Hospital (UAE), Mouwasat i n s i g h t s f r o m D u b a i (KSA), Dallah Healthcare Healthcare City and the (KSA), Al Hammadi (KSA), medical insurance sector. Julphar (UAE), Bupa Arabia We have seen continued ( K S A ) a m o n g s t interest from regional and others.Ahmed Beydoun, international players in the Head of Equities for the sector since the last MENA region at Deutsche conference and as the Bank, said: “With the regional equity markets progressive introduction of open further to foreign m a n d a t o r y h e a l t h investors this interest insurance across the GCC should grow."countries, in addition to the


h e S c h o o l Association of the TG e r m a n

International School of Duba i (D ISD) , t oday announced the ground-breaking ceremony of its

behalf of the Knowledge play the role of consultant to new campuslocated in International School in and Human Development the German International Dubai Academic City. Dubai is a cornerstone of Authority (KHDA), Director School. Representing AMSI TheAED 120 million facility the relationship between General Dr. Abdulla Al at the event, CEO, Mr. will serve as an anchor for our two nations, and the Karam said: “The German Adonis Nasr said that AMSI comprehensive education new campus is a testament International School has has over two decades of programs catering to pre- of our commitment to further provided good quali ty experience in education schoo l , k indergar ten , s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h i s education to students in sector and its expertise lies primary and secondary assoc ia t ion, sa id the Dubai for the past 10 years. in academic solutions. school children.The new G e r m a n C o n s u l The new campus will be Palma Holding is the school, a collaboration General.“Today’s ceremony able to serve more families, o w n e r ’ s between the Board of the is a milestone in the life of adding to the diversity of representative,Planquadrat German School and Sharaf the school, which has Dubai’s schools community M i d d l e E a s t i s t h e G r o u p , c o m e s a s a dynamically grown and and offering parents even consultant and Dubuildthe proactive response to the established itself in the greater choice.”We are c o n s t r u c t i o n UAE Vision 2021 launched academic sector in Dubai.I e x t r e m e l y h a p p y t o partner.Speaking on behalf by HH Sheikh Mohammed would like to express my collaborate with the board of Palma Holding, CEO bin Rashid Al Maktoum to profound gratitude to all members of the German Kareem Derbas said that make the UAE among the those who made this International School of t h e n e w G e r m a n best countr ies in the endeavour possible, and Dubai (DISD), said Major I n t e r n a t i o n a l S c h o o l world.The ceremony was reiterate that the school will G e n e r a l campus at Academic City hosted by His Excellency aim to be a good corporate SharafuddinSharaf, Sharaf r e p r e s e n t s a m a j o r Consul General of German citizen to the vibrant city of Group Vice Chairman.“This construction project and Stefan Gallon, in the Dubai, and continue to initiative is in line with the once completed, will be a vision of His Highness signif icant addit ion to Sheikh Mohammed bin D u b a i ’ s e d u c a t i o n Rashid, who recent ly landscape.“Palma Holding launched the UAE Vision is very pleased to have been 2021, which a ims to selected as the project strengthen the nation’s developer. Developing the k n o w l e d g e - e c o n o m y, facility to meet the high th rough co l labora t i ve standards needed for a e d u c a t i o n b a s e d o n g o o d e d u c a t i o n a l innovation and the best environment is an exciting presence of Dr. Abdallah Al

impart a solid education that u t i l i sa t ion o f modern challenge for us, and we are Karam CEO of KHDA,the will help students grow both, techno logy. ”Academia looking forward to starting German School board p e r s o n a l l y a n d Management Solutions this project,” he further members, VIP guests and professionally.”Speaking on International (AMSI) will added.dignitaries.The German

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui professionals. I congratulate Dubai UAE: all the trainees today and

DNOC Distribution w ish them con t i nued hosted a special success in their careers with Ag a t h e r i n g ADNOC Distribution.”As

torecognize a batch ofUAE part of its nationalization national trainees for the a g e n d a , A D N O C successful completion of Distribution seeks to place their career development UAE nationals in senior and programs within various mid-management levels, as d e p a r t m e n t s o f t h e well as in technical and c o m p a n y . H i s Excellency Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, Ch ie f Execu t i ve Officer of ADNOC D i s t r i b u t i o n , attended the event that was hosted at the Ritz Carlton in Abu Dhabi . The program provided t h e e m p l o y e e s w i t h o n - t h e - j o b training and focused semi-technical positions o n e q u i p p i n g t h e m across departments.To withprofessional skill-set date, the company has through specially designed a c h i e v e d 1 0 0 % courses on Business Core nationalizationwithin its top Competencies, Heath, management and 70% Security and Environment within the aircraft fueling C o r e C o m p e t e n c i e s , stations. The company is P e r s o n a l C o r e working to achieve its Competencies and Job overal l target of 75% R e l a t e d nationalizationacross the Competencies.Speaking at board by 2017. Within its t h e o c c a s i o n , H i s ongoing pursuit to provide Excellency AbdullaSalem Al wo r l d - c l ass se rv i ces , D h a h e r i s a i d : “ T h e ADNOC Distribution is development of our human committed to empowering capi ta l is a st rategic its employees with the latest p r i o r i t y f o r A D N O C knowledge and skill-sets to Distribution as part of our stay abreast of industry commitment to achieving developments. As a key the Emiratization objectives component of this agenda, outlined in the Abu Dhabi the recent ly launched Economic Vision 2020. Our ‘Smart Services’ program national employees are our aims to develop ADNOC greatest asset, and we D is t r i bu t i on ’s se rv i ce continue to provide them infrastructure within the with targeted development U A E G o v e r n m e n t ’ s opportunitiesto help them framework to shape a smart reach their full potential as government and smart c o m p e t e n t a n d w e l l - cities.i n f o r m e d i n d u s t r y


iven the alarming statistics emerging Gout of the Middle

East and North Africa region that up to 250kg of food is discarded per individual every year at a cost of over US$60 b i l l ion do l la rs annually, according to the UN Food and Agriculture O r g a n i s a t i o n ( FA O ) , EcoWaste will turn the technology in the MENA spotlight on innovative next r e g i o n , s a i d : “ O k l i n generation food waste composters employ the technology at its second most advanced and up-to-edition in January 2015. A date technology to convert

food waste. This is made poss ib le by pa ten ted aerobic microbes to break down waste at a much faster speed than can be done by anaerobic microbes. These microbes are collected in high temperature regions and are carefully cultured and cultivated in a secure lab.”Running from 19 - 22 January, EcoWaste, co-

k e y h i g h l i g h t o f t h e hosted by Masdar and i n t e r n a t i o n a l w a s t e Tadweer (Center of Waste management exhibition will Management Abu Dhabi), be a showcase of Hong seeks holistic solutions for Kong based-GreenGood c h a l l e n g e s i n w a s t e O k l i n ’ s r e v o l u t i o n a r y management. The initiative, composting machines that o r g a n i z e d b y R e e d convert organic waste into Exhibitions, is expected to high-grade compost within draw more than 2,000 24 hours. The United Nation buyers and key industry Environment Programme experts as well as 50 leading estimates that one third of companies from all around t h e f o o d p r o d u c e d the world to deliberate on worldwide, valued at US$1 international policies and trillion, is discarded by best practices for ensuring a consumers. Closer to home, c l e a n a n d g r e e n the Middle East and North future.Organised as part of Africa (MENA) region relies the Abu Dhabi Sustainability on imports for over 50% of its Week (ADSW), EcoWaste food and wastes nearly 16 will address critical topics on million tonnes of wheat recycling and effective every year, an amount that waste collection. The event could feed up to 100 million will facilitate debate on p e o p l e . W i t h f i g u r e s sustainability challenges suggesting that close to 40% and offer potential solutions. of the daily domestic waste EcoWaste joins forces with produced by Abu Dhabi and the World Future Energy Dubai residents consists of Summit (WFES) and the discarded food, managing International Water summit organic waste is a growing (IWS) to promote the problem in the UAE.Amish interconnectivity between Choksey, General Manager energy, water and waste for of GreenGood Eco-tech a sustainable future.FZCO, distributors of the


udi Middle East has announced Athe appointment

of Jan-Hendrik Schmitt as the region’s new Sales Director. Prior to his new role, Schmitt was Assistant to Luca de Meo, AUDI AG board member for Sales

G e r m a n y , a n d h a s and Marketing.In his new successfully participated in position Schmitt will focus AUDI AG’s International on Audi’s further sales Tr a i n e e P r o g r a m i n growth in the Middle East I n g o l s t a d t a n d and the development of the Sweden.Jan-Hendrik is a dealer network in the ‘home-grown talent’ and region. Audi sold 10,647 has proven to be a great cars in the region during a d v o c a t e o f A u d i ’ s 2013 and is aiming to ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ double that figure by 2020. philosophy”, Trevor Hill, “In the Middle East, I have Managing Director, Audi the chance to work in a M i d d l e E a s t , s a y s . market that is constantly “Progressing from his changing and I love that previous position, Jan-dynamic. The opportunity to Hendrik’s role will involve make an impact on such a consulting with our regional fast growing market is a dealers and enabling them challenge and I am looking to deliver Audi’s premium forward to growing Audi’s performance standards for market share in the region”, our customers.A German s a y s J a n - H e n d r i k nat ional , Jan-Hendr ik Schmitt.Schmitt was born Schmitt is following the on January 23rd, 1979 in in te rna t iona l foo tba l l Hannover, Germany. He leagues; he loves to run and has a wealth of global likes outdoor activities in exper ience wi th Audi general. He also speaks having held the position of Eng l i sh , F rench and Sales Manager with Audi Spanish. In his spare time Spa in and Bus iness he enjoys to explore new Development Manager at cities, especially his new Audi Russia. Furthermore home town Dubai.h e w a s

responsible for Product Strategy Europe at AUDI A G i n Ingolstadt.Schmitt holds a Diploma i n B u s i n e s s Mathematics from the University of H a m b u r g ,

SESSIONS LIVE @BAPAS - SINGER SONGWRITER CONTEST - EVERY MONTH

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:hird edition of 'Sessions Live @Bapas' is on Saturday December 13 with a good line up: 2 Tduets and a solo singer songwriter will take part in

this fun and exciting singer songwriter contest..A quick sum up of dates: Saturday Dec 13, 2014 - Sessions Live @ Bapas - contest Saturday Jan 10, 2015 - Sessions Live @ Bapas - winner’s gig Saturday Jan 24, 2015 - Sessions live @ Bapas - contest Saturday Feb 7, 2015 - Sessions Live @ Bapas - winner’s gigFor more information,.Kind regards, Anne Cabanel +971 50 5537857 Media Relations Manager

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HIS EXCELLENCY SULTAN BIN SAEED AL MANSOURI INAUGURATES WIL ECONOMIC FORUM 2014 IN DUBAI

● Cherie Blair Headlines Event

● 16th Edition Spotlights Womenomics

● Global Thought Leaders Convene to Discuss Women Empowerment Issues

MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TO POST WORLD’S HIGHEST CLOUD TRAFFIC

GROWTH RATE TO 2018Half of Global Population Will Have Residential Internet Access; More Than Half of Those Will Use Personal Cloud Storage: 4th Cisco Global

Cloud Index

MAKING IT EASY TO DO BUSINESS IN THE UAEUnique insights into finding business success in the region at The Big 5’s How to

Trade in the UAE conference

REPTON SCHOOL IN DUBAI FORMS UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH

THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERYSTWYTHInternational Foundation Course to provide direct entry to prestigious Welsh academic institution

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PRIME HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER CALL UAE CITIZENS: BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY

•Despite of been a legacy disease, Diabetes can be prevented with the correct lifestyle education right from childhood. Diabetes symptoms and dangerous consequences can be reduced with a

healthy routine.

•1340 people benefitted out of Free Diabetic Checkup at Prime Medical Center’s Branches; and more than 400 attended to the Public Seminar the organization organized on the score of World

Diabetes Day.

IDEX 2015 COMMITTEE APPOINTS STREAMLINE MARKETING GROUP TO

MANAGE IDEX DEFENCE CONFERENCES

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Agenda Council. We are Executive Officer of APCO Dubai UAE: also ranked first among Worldwide, said: “That the

is Excellency Arab countries in enabling UAE has swiftly elevated S u l t a n B i n the status of its HS a e e d A l women within four

Mansouri, UAE Minister of d e c a d e s o f E c o n o m y t o d a y nationhood speaks

continents for development inaugurated the 16th edition volumes for the in emerging markets, the o f t h e W o m e n I n effective vision of f o rum has convened Leadersh ip Economic its leadership. Still, thought leaders f rom Forum (WIL) in Dubai, and in the wise words of around the world to discuss called for greater inclusion H i s H i g h n e s s issues relevant to women’s of women in key sectors of Sheikh Mohammed empowerment in today’s the economy. The Minister B i n R a s h i d A l women in leadership and in d y n a m i c b u s i n e s s said greater advancements Maktoum, Vice President parliament according to the l andscape .The even t could be made in the area of and Prime Minister of the Women Studies Center at places special focus on public and private sector UAE and Ruler of Dubai, t h e A r a b W o m e n addressing ‘womenomics’ partnership through “the ‘the road to excellence is a E s t a b l i s h m e n t i n or the need to redesign measurement and public never-ending journey.’ And Paris.Emphasizing the economies to ensure

the UAE has an exciting importance of supporting greater inclusiveness of road ahead.”The other t h e e c o n o m i c women in societies. The award winners included empowerment of women, e v e n t c o n c l u d e s o n Coca-Cola, Unilever Middle Cherie Blair, Founder, November 20.The WIL East, Tata Consultancy Cherie Blair Foundation for Forum’s series of initiatives Services, Badr Jaffar, Women, said: “Women’s h a s b e e n a c t i v e l y B r i t i s h O r c h a r d economic empowerment is p r o m o t i n g e c o n o m i c reportage of progress Nursery,WIL Economic no t an op t i on , i t i s empowerment of women as achieved in gender equality

i m p e r a t i v e t o m a k e well as diversity and within organizations”.In his societies succeed. Women inclusion in the workplace keyno te speech , the here are recognizing the since its launch in 1999. Min is te r o f Economy benefit of becoming an The event is organized commended the progress entrepreneur and there are under the patronage of achieved by the country to an ever-increasing number United Nations Global date. He said:The UAE as a of success stories of Compact, Women in Global nat ion has registered women who run their own Business and the GCC significant milestones in

Forum 2014 is underway at businesses in the UAE. B o a r d D i r e c t o r s women empowerment. I am The Meydan Hotel under From my experience, it Institute.Event sponsors for very proud to share that the the patronage of the UAE shows that if you give the 16th edition include UAE has been ranked Ministry of Economy. women the right tools, they mult inational business number one in the world for Organized by naseba, a will absolutely finish the o rgan iza t i ons P f i ze r , r e s p e c t i n g w o m e n bus iness i n fo rma t ion job.” In her official opening Roche, Coca-Cola, London according to a report company that facilitates address Margery Kraus, Business School, FedEx, launched by the World business platforms across Chairperson of the event Turkish Airlines, AIG and Economic Forum’s Global several industries and five and Founder and Chief APCO Worldwide.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui D e i r a & B u r D u b a i explained how research sugar levels. “Disease free Dubai UAE: Centers.Accompanying Dr. has shown the way patients body and stress free mind is

rime Medical Center Kumar was Dietician Ms. with Diabetes type 2 have a birth right of every human offered a Diabetes Sakina, who affirmed that improved their quality of life being and we must explore PEducation Seminar. people just start taking care a f ter rece iv ing some the field of yoga and

The aim was to educate of their selves when health d i a b e t e s g u i d e l i n e s . meditation to get complete patients and citizens about problems or illness appear. “Diabetes education is a benefit in the cure of the benefits of having a S h e d e f e n d s t h a t cornerstone of successful diabetes condition”, Ms healthy style of life in order “Prevention by healthy diabetes management”, Bhavyata concluded.More to prevent the disease or lifestyle, diet and exercise, Ms. Rubina stated.On the than 400 people assisted to reduce i ts symptoms. should be the aim right from other hand, Podiatrist Ms. this third edition of the “Diabetes is the disease of childhood”. Regarding to Lisa talked about the D i a b e t e s E d u c a t i o n discipline and more the Diabetes, the Dietician importance of foot care and Seminar organized on the patient is disciplined, less ensured that “Diabetes diet daily inspection to prevent score of World Diabetes the harm will be. We are is just a healthy diet. It’s not one of the most common Day. PRIME Health Centre educating the family as a a special diet. However, it is issues of diabetes: foot a l so o rgan i zed F ree unit to support the patient really important to stick to complications responsible Diabetic Checkup on 13th lifelong and to prevent the the healthy eating principles specially, of wounds and and 14th afternoons at disease in next generation to avoid complications”. ulcers. “Love your feet and these following service as it is a legacy disease”, Supporting Ms. Sakina t h e y w i l l l o v e y o u ” . points of PRIME. A total of stated Dr. M. S. Kumar, speech, Ms. Rubina a Ultimately, Ms Bhavyata a 1340 benefitted out of this Specialist Endocrinologist Diabetes educator who also Yoga Consultant affirmed giving initiative.and Diabetologist at Prime participated in the seminar, that stress can increase our

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui un ivers i t ies , whi le s t i l l Dubai UAE: studying at school.”The official

epton School in launch event, held at Repton Dubai has formed a School in Dubai, was attended Rf i rst of i ts kind by the Vice-Chancellor of

partnership with Aberystwyth Aberystwyth Univers i ty, University to provide a course Professor April McMahon and for school students in the UAE Vice-Chancellor, Professor which will guarantee direct John Grattan, Pro Vice-entry into the prestigious Chancellor, and Ruth Owen W e l s h e d u c a t i o n a l Lewis , D i rec tor o f the ins t i tu te .The one year International Office along with International Foundation Murtza Ali Ghaznavi, Middle C e r t i f i c a t e (IFC) will be ava i lab le to students from Repton for the first year and then open to all students in the G C C thereafter, with b o a r d i n g f a c i l i t i e s a t R e p t o n available for pupils outside of Dubai.The course will be d e l i v e r e d t h r o u g h a

East Manager. Staff from the v a l i d a t e d , a p p r o v e d University were also joined by col laborat ive framework a number of Dubai based where students complete Aberystwyth alumni. academic subjects within the Professor April McMahon International Baccalaureate said: “Aberystwyth University Diploma as well as courses has a proud history dating i n v o l v i n g T h e o r y o f back to 1872 when it was Knowledge, Communi ty established by the people of Action and Service, and a Wales as the first Welsh research project.Students will University. We respect that a l s o b e r e q u i r e d t o history but we are also looking successfully pass an ‘English to the future and to important for Academic Purposes’ test, i n t e r n a t i o n a l a n d delivered in conjunction with entrepreneurial activities. This the University.Each student new partnership with Repton will be registered with the School will help prepare our University at the start of the next generation of students in course, based at Repton adapting to higher educational School in Dubai, and will learning, which can be quite receive guidance from the di fferent to the school academic staff in relation to environment. “I look forward to d e g r e e p a t h w a y s a n d seeing the development of the a p p r o p r i a t e h i g h e r IFC programme here in Dubai e d u c a t i o n a l and in welcoming a new intake courses.Speaking at the of students to our community launch event to mark the in the coming years.”The p a r t n e r s h i p , J o n a t h a n course is being delivered to Hughes-D’Aeth, Headmaster enable young people in the at Repton School, said: “This UAE to be fully prepared, both course provides a truly unique a c a d e m i c a l l y a n d opportunity for our students to linguistically, to flourish during comple te a un ivers i ty -a degree course without the va l i da ted In te rna t i ona l need for an additional year’s Foundation Course, while at study at home or abroad.Each the same time continuing student embarking on the school level studies.There are course will visit Aberystwyth no other universities of this for at least one week during calibre empowering and the early stages, with Repton helping to equip young people students being introduced to in the UAE for direct entry to their prospective academic degree courses at a very departments, attend relevant h igh ly ra ted academic lectures and be twinned with a institution. The value of the student ‘buddy’ for their visit in course is that it will specifically order to help them understand suit young people who wish to life on campus and at the achieve academic English University.skills required by British

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Economic Zone (JAFZA) in Dubai UAE: Dubai. He will be speaking about

special conference in freezones, unrestricted labour Dubai tomorrow (Nov import and capital export.There A19) will offer a unique are 20 freezones in the UAE -

insight into finding business more than half of the total in the success in the region.How To GCC - with 7,300 companies Trade in the UAE is one of the operating in JAFZA alone.Al h ighl ights of th is year ’s Zarooni said: “I will be speaking

about the types of businesses and industries that will be attracted and I will highlight some of the success stories from Jafza.But he will also and the culture of the country explain to his audience why and the region and our How to

Trade in the UAE seminar will help people navigate it.”The seminar starts with an introduction to the culture of the region followed by a checklist for anyone considering moving to the UAE. There is a look at the work of freezones and an

conference and workshop introduction to product licensing programme at The Big 5 building and registration.Adil Al Zarooni and construction show at The Dubai is the first choice for a is senior vice president of sales World Trade Centre in Dubai.It is Middle East HQ for companies at Jebel Ali Free Zone and a must-attend for any of the from around the world.He said: thousands of exhibitors and “My message to people looking visitors who are looking to to set up in this country will be establish a business in the simple: Here is why Dubai is a U A E . “ T h e r e a r e h u g e great place to live and work in opportunities in the UAE for new the UAE and this is why Jafza is enterprises or expanding a good place from which to work. international companies,” said It is an element of the city.Andy White, Group Event “Quite simply, Dubai is the Director of The Big 5.“But it is supermarket of the region and vital to understand the structure JAFZA is the warehouse.”

ADFD HOSTS RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH GERMAN AGENCY

FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION


he Middle East and Africa will post Tthe world’s highest

cloud traffic growth rate, growing more than 8-fold from 2013-2018, according to the fourth annual Cisco Global Cloud Index (2013 – 2 0 1 8 ) i s s u e d today.Worldwide, Cisco forecasts continued strong

Middle East and Africa growth of cloud traffic, (MEA) having the world’s cloud workloads, and cloud highest mobile devices per storage with private cloud user, at more than seven

significantly larger than per user, the region’s cloud public cloud.Global data traffic will grow from 31 center traffic will nearly exabytes in 2013 to 262 t r i p l e , w i t h c l o u d exabytes in 2018, at a representing 76% of total CAGR of 54%. MEA will data center traffic. By 2018, also rank second in the h a l f o f t h e w o r l d ' s world to the Asia Pacific popu la t ion w i l l have region in the growth rates of residential Internet access, total data center workloads and more than half of those (24% CAGR), cloud data users' (53%) content will be center workloads (39% supported by personal CAGR), and traditional c l o u d s t o r a g e data center workloads (5% services.Boosted by the CAGR) from 2013-18.


b u D h a b i F u n d f o r Development (ADFD) has Aconcluded a training program

in Results Based Management (RBM) in collaboration with German Agency fo r In ternat iona l Coopera t ion (GIZ).The training program was delivered as part of ADFD’s priority to enhance cooperation with other development agencies through

organizations.Adel Abdulla Al Hosani, providing training programmes that Director of Operations - ADFD, said: help improve their operational “Results Based Management is an efficiencies.The three-day training increasingly important approach in program, which ran from November 16 project management that defines objectives and restructures resources as per the anticipated outcomes. Through offering such training sessions, we seek to strengthen our engagement with local, regional and international organizations in the field of development aid, while facilitating the exchange of expertise and ideas on i m p r o v e d p e r f o r m a n c e a t work."Established in 1971, ADFD is a national organization responsible for

- 18, focused on the challenges of assisting developing countries through project management. Providing an administering loans and direct grant o v e r v i e w o f R e s u l t s B a s e d aid provided by the Abu Dhabi Management, the sessions explored government. The Fund aims to aspects such as RBM in planning, promote sustainable socio-economic RBM in monitoring, challenges development and private sector growth projects face in designing a result in target countries. Since its inception, matrix, RBM in evaluation and RBM in ADFD has overseen the provision of reporting.The session was attended by AED61 billion towards financing 416 represen ta t i ves f rom severa l development projects in 71 countries i n t e r n a t i o n a l a n d l o c a l around the world.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui challenges and provides a Dubai UAE: platform to begin driving

he International potential solutions.”He Defence Exhibition continued: “I’m pleased to Tand Conferences be working with Streamline

(IDEX) today appointed Marketing Group, this year. S t reaml ine Market ing They have been a staple in Group (SMG) to organise putting together some of the t h e I D E X D e f e n c e largest and most successful Conferences 2015 that will conferences across the also witness the Naval UAE. Most notably, their Defence Conference and work with the Global

U n m a n n e d S y s t e m s Aerospace Summit where Conference across three t h e y p a r t n e r e d w i t h days. SMG, a specialized Mubadala. I look forward to events consultancy, has a our new partnership in proven regional track making IDEX Defence record of delivering world- Conferences a leading class events. Designated strategic event alongside as the official conference of IDEX 2015”.Much like IDEX IDEX, the IDEX Defence 2015, the event will also Conferences will take an feature a Naval Defence inside look into the latest and Unmanned Systems defence technology across C o n f e r e n c e , a k i n t o land, sea and air.The three NAVDEX and UMEX. This day long IDEX Defence allows for a broad range of Conferences , which begins topics and wi l l a l low on February 21st at the participants to hear from Armed Forces Officers many prestigious guests, Club, will run alongside of i n c l u d i n g : D e f e n c e IDEX 2015, enabl ing Ministers, Chiefs of Staff, attendees to establish and senior commanders from strengthen relationships the UAE Armed Forces, w i t h g o v e r n m e n t government officials, senior departments, businesses decision makers and other a n d a r m e d f o r c e s commanding officers from throughout the region, and international militaries.Laith listen to key influencers Kubba, Managing Partner speak on ho t top ics at Streamline Marketing currently affecting the Group commented on the industry.Commenting on recent appointment: “We t h e e v e n t , S a l e h A l are proud to be partnering Marzooqi, IDEX Chief w i t h I D E X t o b r i n g Executive Officer said: attendees and exhibitors a “ I D E X D e f e n c e new look at the future of Conferences represents defence. We have strong the ideal supplemental r e g i o n a l e x p e r i e n c e platform to IDEX. It provides working with many other visitors and exhibitors an respected exhibitions and addit ional platform to conferences, and look to engage and connect ahead put our expertise to work of IDEX and speak with key alongside IDEX 2015. The decision makers from IDEX Defence Conferences throughout government, w i l l h o s t h i g h l e v e l military and defence. The conversations with some of three conferences under the world’s top defence IDEX Defence Conferences minds, and is a great g i v e s a t t e n d e e s t h e opportunity for attendees to opportunity to have in-depth maximise their time at d i s c u s s i o n s o n t h e IDEX”.i n d u s t r y ’ s b i g g e s t

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DUBAI SOLIDIFIES SUSTAINABLE STANCE

Green concrete, smart information management, solar powered city unveiled by Municipality

boss at The Big 5

EEG’S 8TH COMMUNITY LECTURE 2014: "COPING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE”

SOFT AND SUPERSOFT TYRES FOR THE FINAL GRAND PRIX OF THE SEASON•Abu Dhabi circuit, Yas Marina offers smooth asphalt and 90- degree corners for the

Championship decider, with double points on offer.•The final two-day test of the season is going to take place straight after the grand prix, from

Tuesday to Wednesday.

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WASL ENTERS DUBAI FREEHOLD PROPERTY SECTOR FOR FIRST TIME•Hyatt Regency Creek Heights Residences marks major milestone for real estate organisation

•New project comprises two towers of luxury furnished apartments and a five-star hotel•Ready-to-move-in luxury project in ideal location by the Creek

•wasl to exploit its land assets across Dubai over the coming few years

FIRST-EVER ANALYSIS OF ‘WEST-EAST CORRIDOR’ COMES TO DUBAI, WITH VIP

SPEAKER LISTSME Beyond Borders set to make history at

Madinat Arena,Nov 30 - Dec 1

NBAD RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OFFORMULA 1™ ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

•Abu Dhabi hosts Final round of 2014 season •Races commence on Friday 21st and concludes Sunday 23rd

TENANT DEMAND SUSTAINING UPWARD PRESSURE ON RENTS IN SHARJAH

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui increasing trade state-of-the-art Yas Marina Dubai UAE: and investment Circuit, which hosts the

he National Bank of flows from west FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi (NBAD) of Africa to East GRAND PRIX, is one of the Thas renewed a Asia, the span wor l ds ’s bes t r ac ing

multi-year agreement to be that we call the venues.Formula 1®, which the Official Bank of the W e s t - E a s t began in 1950, is the world’s FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI Corridor.”NBAD most prestigious motor GRAND PRIX.NBAD has has been ranked racing competition and is been the Official Bank of o n e o f t h e the world’s most popular this F1® event since the W o r l d ’ s 5 0 annual sporting series. The 2009 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD Safest Banks by 2015 FIA Formula One AIRWAYS ABU DHABI Global Finance World Championship™ will GRAND PRIX“Renewing since 2009 and r u n f r o m M a r c h t o our relationship with the i s c u r r e n t l y November with 20 races in FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI r a n k e d t h e 20 countries across five GRAND PRIX confirms Safest Bank in continents. . The successful Corridor whilst establishing NBAD’s commitment to Abu the Emerging Markets and hosting of the FORMULA 1 major wholesale regional Dhabi’s strategic objective Middle East. It has the ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX hubs to provide clients with to be a global hub of w i d e s t i n t e r n a t i o n a l cements Abu Dhabi as a an integrated and truly commerce, business, and network, stretching to 18 leading international city global service. This year culture,” says Alex Thursby, c o u n t r i e s , a c r o s s 5 with world class sporting Abu Dhabi hosts the final the Group Chief Executive continents from the Far East a n d r e c r e a t i o n a l round of the 2014 FIA Officer of NBAD. “Hosting a to America.This partnership facilities.“As an integral part F o r m u l a O n e W o r l d Formula 1® event has aligns with NBAD’s growth of Abu Dhabi’s fabric, we Championship™. The 2014 helped immensely in raising strategy to capitalise on the are proud to continue to FORMULA 1 ETIHAD A b u D h a b i ’ s p r o f i l e growing economies and support the FORMULA 1 AIRWAYS ABU DHABI g loba l l y. ”Mr. Thursby markets that stretch from ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX G R A N D P R I X w i l l continues: “Our support for West of Africa to East of and promote Abu Dhabi and commence on November this sporting event aligns to A s i a . T h e B a n k i s t h e w i d e r U A E t o 21st, and concludes on NBAD’s strategic objective expanding its footprint in international audiences,” November 23rd.NBAD is a to be the primary financial key markets that will enable says Mr. Thursby.Founding Partner of the ins t i tu t ion fac i l i ta t ing it to focus on the West East

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui than usual, with the order to make some Dubai UAE: d r i v e r s ’ potent ia l ly s ign i f icant

he final grand prix championship being gains.”Jean Alesi, Pirelli of the season will decided and double consultant: “I’ve never Ttake place in Abu points available. The driven a Formula One car in

Dhabi, using the soft and strategy is normally Abu Dhabi but I like the supersoft tyre: a step softer greatly affected by track, especially because of than last year’s nomination the unusual track its high levels of safety and of medium and soft. Yas evolution, due to the the long straight that Marina is a circuit that Pirelli falling temperatures provides a few overtaking k n o w s w e l l , h a v i n g caused by the late opportunities, thanks also to completed some of its afternoon start. This the use of DRS. As the race

track tends to cool down as private testing there before was the case in Bahrain as starts at 5pm, with ambient the race goes on, which entering Formula One back well, which turned out to be and track temperatures affects strategy.This year in 2011, with Abu Dhabi one of the most exciting and gradually dropping, the double points are on offer, being a well-known venue unpredictable races of the abi l i ty to adapt to a so the stakes are even for official tests as well.This season earlier this year. As changing s i tuat ion is higher and teams will be year is no exception, with a result, the free practice essential. These varying concentrating on strategy the final two-day test of the sessions will be particularly condit ions affect tyre harder than ever, while season taking place straight crucial, as the teams try to pressures too. Having said prioritising a safe finish. The after the grand prix, from gather as much information that, the biggest stress for weather tends to be warm T u e s d a y t o as possible about how the the drivers this year will be and dry, with the track well-Wednesday.The t rack car will perform on both the fact that the race counts suited to the supersoft and surface is quite smooth, compounds: not just with for double points. Even with soft compounds: the fastest featuring a variety of 90- different fuel loads, but also his normally important point tyres in Pirelli’s range.Paul degree corners. The other w i t h d i f f e r e n t t r a c k a d v a n t a g e , c u r r e n t Hembery, Pirelli motorsport defining characteristic of the temperatures. As so many Championship leader could director: “It’s always a grand prix is that, like points are on offer, there is a see it all taken away from pleasure to return to Abu Bahrain, it starts in the late big opportunity for teams him by just a simple Dhabi and this year’s event afternoon and ends in the that have less to lose to try mistake.”will be even more significant evening meaning that the an unexpected strategy, in

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui initiative His Excellency Dubai UAE: discussed is the launch of a

ubai Municipality is 'smart' online checking t a k i n g r a d i c a l s y s t e m f o r p r o j e c t Dsteps to ensure the proposals. “Consultants are

city maintains its leading- busy people, so we are e d g e r e p u t a t i o n f o r launching a new Business sustainability. Keynote speaker at the opening o f t h e t w o - d a y Sustainable Design and C o n s t r u c t i o n Conference at The Big 5, HE Hussain Nasser L o o t a h , D i r e c t o r G e n e r a l o f D u b a i Municipality, unveiled details of a tough new smart checking system; an emirate-wide move to Information Management using 'green concrete', and (BIM) system to come brief details of 'Desert between the end user and Rose', the new AED20 the Municipality via the billion Emirati housing internet. Quite often we will

reject a proposal due to it not fulfilling the sustainability criteria, and the consultants often simply blame the Municipality rather than revealing to clients it was d o w n t o t h e i r o w n o m i s s i o n s . ” N o w , consultants must log-in and virtually 'tick off' a number of criteria before a proposal is s u b m i t t e d t o t h e Municipality for approval. “We had to find a better system, so now consultants cannot log their project development built around details unless everything is s u s t a i n a b l e correct. This makes the pr incip les.Lootah said process easier for the Dubai is one of the world's Municipality; streamlining fastest growing cities, with applications, and will stop many people simply noting consultants from incorrectly the rapid rate of building. apportioning blame,” Lootah “But it's about a lot more said. With the expected pre-than just buildings, there's a Expo 2020 construction lot more projects going on, boom, the Municipality chief in order to fulfil the needs of expects to see a huge influx the growing city.“We already of new materials and have the best standard of technologies in Dubai. But construction and materials he says his department is in the region. Our Green prepared.“We have the Building Regulations Guide largest laboratory in the has 79 chapters, and we are region, ready to check new working through these materials and technologies chapters to implement all of are sustainable. We are the directives,” he said.HE open to check any material, Lootah said three years ago, and happy to check it fulfils the Municipality decided to o u r s u s t a i n a b i l i t y implement green concrete – criteria.”Tomorrow, (19 produced without releasing November), Abdulla Rafia, or creating CO2 - after Assistant Director General, examining a number of Planning and Engineering at materials in the market, and Dubai Municipality will now will insist all buildings present the latest updates are constructed using on the Green Building 'green' concrete by early Codes. The session will 2 0 1 5 . H e s a i d t h e include an announcement of M u n i c i p a l i t y h a s the timeline of regulation implemented three 'quick-implementation, as well as fix' sustainable solutions in what is required to ensure buildings; insulation, solar c o m p l i a n c e . T h e heating and installing LED Sustainable Design & lighting. Now, he says, his Construction conference department is concentrating w i l l c o n c l u d e o n 1 9 m o r e o n t h e i s s u e s November. The Big 5 runs surrounding electricity, until 20 November.water and waste.Another

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui i n s t r u m e n t a l g l o b a l Dubai UAE: temperature. From the

rganized by The beginning of civilization; E m i r a t e s communities, economies OE n v i r o n m e n t a l and nations have developed

Group’s (EEG) was the the ability to adapt to various e i g h t h c l i m a t i c community conditions. lecture of The lecture t h e y e a r addressed 2014 titled the different ‘ C o p i n g impacts of w i t h c l i m a t e C l i m a t e change and C h a n g e . ’ t h e The lecture techniques was hosted to cop ing at the Dubai w i t h t h e Customs head offices with revolution of our earth’s t h e s u p p l e m e n t a r y climatic condition.s u s t e n a n c e o f E E G The lecture was presented members Abela & Co and on the topic of ‘Coping with Crystal Gal lery. ‘Global C l i m a t e C h a n g e ’ b y Warming’ is a term that is Professor Sa’eb A. Khresat, recurrent in todays world, Ph.D. in Land use and this is probably due to the management from New fact that climate change is a Mexico State University, primary environmental and NM, USA, 1993 Professor of philanthropic crisis. Excess So i l Sc ience , Jo rdan carbon di oxide is confined in University of Science and

the earth’s athmosphere Te c h n o l o g y, J o r d a n . causing heat to build up thus Professor Khresat is a causing the ‘atmospheric consultant for a number of warming’ that threatens a international agenicies such vast distruption of climate as; UNDP, FAO, IFAD, GM, w o r l d w i d e . T h i s IUCN and ICARDA and is phenomenon is hazardous also the Chief Technical and potentially disastrous. Advisor- United Nations The 20th century and the Joint Program- Adaptation to beginning of the 21st Climate Change to sustain century housed the warmest J o r d a n ' s M D G period in the entire record of Achievements.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui occurred in the lettings Dubai UAE: market in both Abu Dhabi

ents in Sharjah and Dubai and we expect continue to face this to persist. The core Rupward pressure, issue of affordability is

particularly as the supply expected to start curbing the pipeline remains limited; strong rental value growth however an affordability that has been recorded over threshold may be nearing for the past 18 months.”the villa segment of the S teve Morgan , Ch ie f r e s i d e n t i a l m a r k e t , Executive of Cluttons,

Middle East said: “The shortage of supply means that households looking to reside in the emirate will often settle for what is available, while searching for better quality stock. We expect that the unavailability of stock, along with the rising demand will help to drive a wave of refurbishments

according to the latest r e s e a r c h b y l e a d i n g international real estate c o n s u l t a n c y Cluttons.Cluttons’ Winter 2014 Sharjah Residential Market Outlook report reveals that during Q3, rents across Sharjah increased by

across some of the city’s 5.3%, in comparison to a older buildings as landlords move to capitalise on the buoyant conditions.”Morgan concluded: “As the government continues to ease restrictions on foreign ownership, developers are increasingly turning their a t t e n t i o n t o g a t e d communities with a key focus on matching the quality of developments seen in suburban Dubai. The emergence of similar freehold schemes will pave 5.7% rise in Q2. In the villa the way for investors looking m a r k e t , t h e r a t e o f to enter a market where acceleration of rents slowed average home values are to just under 7% during the roughly two-thirds lower third quarter, from 8.2 % in than that of Dubai. However, the second quarter.Cluttons’ without a proven track international research and r e c o r d , d e v e l o p m e n t business development financing is likely to remain manager, Faisal Durrani chal lenging.“Whi le the commented: “The dip in the current proposed 20% pace of rising villa rents is ceiling on the volume of not a reflection of weakening sales to non- Arabs per demand, but instead points scheme will help to curtail to an emerging affordability the exponential growth seen threshold, as average in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it household incomes are will also limit the market’s failing to keep up with the exposure to an extent as this fast paced growth in rents. ruling is likely to translate Overall, the behaviour of the into a slow, but steady rate of lettings market in Sharjah deals.”reflects what has already

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui We intend to continue on Dubai UAE: the same path and utilise

a s l A s s e t land in strategic locations Management throughout the emirate, wGroup, one enabling us to undertake

of the UAE’s fastest more projects in this sector g r o w i n g p r o p e r t y and ensure the diversity of m a n a g e m e n t our portfolio in the freehold o r g a n i s a t i o n s , h a s market in the coming announced the launch of a y e a r s , " a d d e d A l new development that Qassim.“Hyatt Regency sees it entering Dubai’s Dubai Creek Heights will freehold real estate sector offer business travellers, for the first time. Named: convention participants Creek Heights, the project and leisure seekers the is the fruit of wasl’s three memorable experience Creek, the complex is just apartments,” said HE decades of experience in that is synonymous with 10 minutes from both the Hesham Abdul lah A l t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n , our popular Hyatt Regency old areas of the city and Qassim, CEO of wasl Asset d e v e l o p m e n t a n d brand. Both wasl and Hyatt from its more modern Managemen t G roup . management of hotel and are known for the highest Downtown, Burj Khalifa, “Dubai’s real estate sector leisure property and of its standards of service, and Dubai International i s b a s e d o n s o l i d close relationship with design and quality. We Financial Centre. It is also foundations thanks to the

have great confidence in very close to Dubai pre-emptive legislation International Airport launched by our and the scenic Creek g o v e r n m e n t t o P a r k . T h e ensure that the development marks market offers a high a s i g n i f i c a n t l e v e l o f ach ievement fo r transparency and Dubai, as it is the first credibility. Added to of its kind in the city t h i s i s o u r where buyers can company’s wealth purchase property of experience in that is ready and asset management owners will be able to and real estate

Hyatt, an organisation with t a k e p o s s e s s i o n customer service – a renowned reputation in any project that wasl i m m e d i a t e l y. " H y a t t attributes that mark us out the global hospital i ty launches as we have a Regency Creek Heights from our competitors in this sector.Creek Heights long-standing relationship marks wasl Group’s first sector," he added."As wasl c o m p r i s e s o f t h r e e with the company that has venture in to Dubai ’s is a semi-governmental components, the first resulted in extremely freehold market and we are organisation, we feel a component is a fully successful ventures, such confident of its success as great responsibility in furnished branded freehold as Grand Hyatt Dubai, Park an attraction for investors supporting Dubai’s vision luxury apartment building H y a t t D u b a i , H y a t t and buyers who wish to a n d d e v e l o p m e n t , named Hyatt Regency Regency Dubai and Hyatt m o v e i n t o r e a d y especially when it comes to C r e e k H e i g h t s Place Dubai/Al Rigga. We promoting the Residences, the second a re de l igh ted to be city’s image component is an ultra- partnering once again with be fo re t he modern, contemporary wasl and look forward to wor ld . Our h o t e l n a m e d H y a t t making this unique and entry into the Regency Dubai Creek multi-faceted project a D u b a i Heights and the third great success. ," said Peter f r e e h o l d component is the Hyatt Fulton, Group President p r o p e r t y Regency Dubai Creek Europe, Africa, Middle East s e c t o r H e i g h t s C o n f e r e n c e and Southwest Asia, Hyatt represents a centre. Situated at a prime Hotels and Resorts.milestone on location on the Dubai this journey.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui powerful answers to these Dubai UAE: questions.On November 30

c o n o m i s t s a r e - December 1, a cluster of talking more and t h e w o r l d ’ s l e a d i n g Emore about the economists and experts on

‘West-East corridor’ - the the SME space are coming p o w e r f u l e c o n o m i c to the Madinat Arena, Dubai, superhighway increasingly heading-up a keynote event

defining key areas of the hosted by National Bank of emerging and developing Abu Dhabi. This is a world. But how does that glittering, unique occasion impact SMEs in the GCC? in the SME calendar, raising Are they forever locked in a the bar and positioning the regional competition, or can UAE as the key ‘think tank’ they break free to be on a of change and progress in level playing field with the the small and medium businesses of the West? enterprise sector.SME Beyond Borders give



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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui U n i t e d N a t i o n s bridging the gap between production patterns in the Dubai UAE: Environment Programme is profit making and people’s region. This will also include

n a historic moment on very pleased to have signed in te res ts and p lane t identifying case studies of October 28th in Dubai, a M e m o r a n d u m o f p r e s e r v a t i o n ’ ’ , best practice from the Arab Ia partnership was born Understanding with the statedDr.Iyad Abu Moghli , region and beyond for

between the Arabia CSR Arabia CSR network. The Regional Director and d i s s e m i n a t i o n a n d Network and the United Network has established Representative for the outreach.“This is a very Na t ions Env i ronment U N E P concrete step on our P r o g r a m m e . T h e R e g i o n a l journey for Sustainable partnership was sealed by Office for West Development which places signing a Memorandum of A s i a both the Arabia CSR Understanding in the (ROWA).The Network and the Arabia elegant Arabia CSR Awards signing of the CSR Awards on a high pe Ceremony which was held M O U i s a destal in the regional and in honour of the region’s significant step international scenes.’’ sustainability champions. in the history of s t a t e d M r s . H a b i b a The MOU is a result of t h e A r a b i a AlMarashi, President and many months of careful CSR Network CEO of the Arabia CSR deliberation between the and a serious Network. ‘’The partnership Regional Office for West step towards cements the credibility of Asia (ROWA) represented a t t a i n i n g the Arabia CSR Network

over the past few years an by its Director Dr.Iyad Abu common objectives with amongst internat ional excellent niche in the Arab Moghli and The President regard to work with private organisations and will only region bringing the private and CEO of the Arabia CSR a n d p u b l i c s e c t o r strengthen our resolve for a sector interests in line with Ne twork , Mrs .Hab iba organizations to support more sustainable future the global traction towards A lMarash i .UNEP has their ongoing efforts to with the support of partners sustainability and genuine always been a strong improving corporate social such as the United Nations social responsibility. This is supporter of the Arabia r e s p o n s i b i l i t y a n d Environment Programme.’’demonst ra ted by the CSR Network and its sustainability reporting to The collaboration of UNEP diversity of innovative activities in the region and the public domain. The and the Arabia CSR initiatives selected by the the two entities have areas of cooperation as per Network is undoubtedly a Arabia CSR Network in all collaborated on numerous the recent formalization of giant leap forward for the of its Awards ranging from fronts in the past. This the cooperation will include region and is expected to a c c o u n t i n g f o r relationship has now been in promoting the transition yield strong impacts on the environmental issues to solidified in a structured t o more sus ta i nab le region’s communities and supporting transformations collaboration to compound business practices, which natural resources through towards green economy. the positive impacts from contribute to sustainable respons ib le bus iness UNEP looks forward to their joint activities. ‘’The c o n s u m p t i o n a n d practices.enhanced cooperation in

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui inst i tut ion, espec ia l l y yourself checked if you Dubai UAE: B u r j e e l w i t h t h e have any one of the

ccording to the H o s p i t a l . emergence f o l l o w i n g s y m p t o m s : I n t e r n a t i o n a l “Insulin is a a n d in creased hunger and thirst, AD i a b e t e s h o r m o n e popularity of excessive urination, unable

Federation (IDF), 18.98% of secreted by “fast food” to concentrate, lack of the UAE population was t h e and the hot interest, unusual weight living with diabetes in 2013. p a n c r e a s s u m m e r loss, tingling or numbness Further, UAE was ranked integral to m o n t h s in the hands and feet and 15th worldwide for diabetes t h e acting as a b l u r r e d v i s i o n . I f l e f t occurrence. The prevalence conversion deterrent to untreated, diabetes can of the condition in adults of glucose to exercise.An lead to blindness, kidney between the ages of 20-79 energy. Insulin resistance other factor contributing to failure and cardiovascular is 10.02%. Also according to results in the pancreas these statistics, Dr. Simon d i s e a s e . “ R a i s i n g the IDF, the total number of o v e r p r o d u c i n g t h e highlighted, is the rise in awareness on globally diabetes sufferers, aged 20- hormone. Over time the o b e s i t y a m o n g s t alarming medical conditions 79, per 1000 people is pancreas fails to produce youngsters. “With both such as Diabetes is a 745.94. These numbers are this high amount of insulin parents usually working, serious matter. And Burjeel alarming especially since it resulting in the increase in families opt for pre-cooked Hospital is committed to indicates a sedentary blood sugar levels causing or packaged meals which take part in the continuous lifestyle with an unhealthy Type 2 diabetes.”According are high in bad fats, sugar worldwide efforts to prevent diet. “Diabetes is of two to the IDF, Type 2 diabetes and sodium. Children start and decrease the incidence types: type 1 diabetes is an is becoming increasingly eating unhealthy at an early of diabetes,” said Clancey auto-immune condition rampant across the UAE age and as they usually kill Po, the CEO of Burjeel where the body attacks the and is starting to affect all time with video games or Hospital. “Our commitment pancreas causing it to fail a g e g r o u p s . I n s u l i n w i t h c o m p u t e r s , t h e extends to offering world-whereas type 2 diabetes is res is tance is usua l ly sedentary lifestyle leads to class medical expertise caused mainly by insulin associated with obesity, obesity, hence puts them at combined with state-of-the-resistance,” said Dr. Job s t r e s s a n d p h y s i c a l m a j o r r i s k f o r art technology to ensure S i m o n , C o n s u l t a n t - i n a c t i v i t y . D r . S i m o n diabetes.”While there is no that residents of the UAE E n d o c r i n o l o g y a n d attributes these factors to recognized cure for the will get only the best Diabetes at Abu Dhabi’s causing an increase of Type cond i t ion , Dr. S imon healthcare in the country premier tertiary healthcare 2 diabetes in the country r e c o m m e n d s g e t t i n g and in the region.”

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui o p p o r t u n i t i e s , Dubai UAE: which is why we are

AE exhibitors are back with an even stepping up their bigger presence,” Upresence at the said Mr. Ahmad Al

Middle East’s premier trade Attar, Managing event for paper, office Director of Al Fahidi supplies, and stationery, as Stationery Centre. they look to boost their “We expect our presence in a regional range of school and market showing strong office stationery to signs of growth. Exhibition c r e a t e s t r o n g space occupied by UAE interest in buyers

digital cut size paper under companies at Paperworld from across the wider Stat ionery, which has o u r i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y Middle East 2015 has so far region.”“Paperworld Middle increased its stand size by renowned flagship Paper increased by 10 per cent East provides us with 29 per cent year-on- One brand as well as year-on-year, with 20 top valuable networking and year.“The larger space at showcasing our improved names already booking b u s i n e s s g e n e r a t i n g Paperworld Middle East offset papers at Paperworld more than 900 sqm of real opportunities, which is why 2015 will allow Al Gurg Middle East 2015.”e s t a t e a t t h e D u b a i we are back with an even Stationery to showcase an M e a n w h i l e l o c a l International Convention bigger presence,” said Mr. extended range of brands newcomers to Paperworld a n d E x h i b i t i o n Ahmad Al Attar, Managing and products that offer Middle East 2015 include Centre.Taking place from 2- Director o f A l Fahid i comprehensive solutions to Union Paper Products and 4 M a r c h 2 0 1 5 , a n d Stationery Centre. “We corporates and every NewBoy – one of Dubai’s organised by Epoc Messe expect our range of school business sector,” said largest toys and stationery Frankfur t , Paperwor ld and office stationery to Abdulla Al Gurg, Group distributors, which will Middle East has so far sold create strong interest in G e n e r a l display its vast selection 85 per cent of available Manager of school bags with space four months ahead of of Al Gurg brands such as Frozen, opening, underscoring the Stationery Spiderman, Hello Kitty inherent strength of the . “ S i n c e and their own brand, market for paper, paper Paperworl Fulla. Returning once products, stationery and d attracts again is the popular packaging that exists in the v i s i t o r s Green Office Area, a wider region.“We have from the dedicated section that noticed an upsurge of r e g i o n , showcases sustainably interest from UAE exhibitors this is also produced essent ia l k e e n t o l e v e r a g e a n office supplies from Paperworld Middle East's opportunit pens and paper, to more capac i t y to genera te y for Al elaborate items such as business contacts and leads G u r g p a p e r in the wider Middle East and Stationery shredders.Paperworld buyers from across the Africa region,” said Ahmed to consolidate its expansion Middle East also features wider region.”Pauwels, CEO of Epoc p l a n s i n o t h e r G C C Playwor ld , present ing Other big UAE names Messe Frankfurt.“Our view s t a t e s . ” F e l l o w U A E regional trade buyers with a l r e a d y o n - b o a r d a t that the Middle East market e x h i b i t o r A l F a h i d i the world of kids’ toys, Paperworld Middle East four for paper products, office Stationery will present their games, and children’s months ahead of the show supplies, stationery, and wares in a stand that has lifestyle products. Wrapping with bigger stands include back-to-school items is grown by 66 per cent up the list of show features Capital Envelopes, April show ing encourag ing compared to 2014, while at Paperworld Middle East Fine, First Kid, Al Najmath, growth is shared with local Clips Trading and Farook 2015 is Wrap Star the Al Dana, Liliya X, Olympia exhibitors at Paperworld International Stationery’s region's only gift wrapping Industries and Papyrus M i d d l e E a s t , a s stands have grown by 47 c o m p e t i t i o n , g i v i n g Stationery.demonstrated by their per cent and seven per cent employees at regional retail “The Middle East and Africa decisions to take out larger respec t i ve ly year -on- outlets and malls a chance has always been primary stands for next year.”Among year.“Paperworld Middle to showcase their gift focus for April Fine.” said V. the local heavyweights East provides us with wrapping skills to a global Sreenivasan, Regional returning to Paperworld valuable networking and audience.Director of April Fine. “We Middle East 2015 with a b u s i n e s s g e n e r a t i n g will be launching an 85gsm larger presence is Al Gurg


ECOM’s Education Cluster recently Thosted the latest in

the tri-annual series of TECOM SME Bu i l de r events, designed to provide start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a valuable opportunity to connect with and hear f rom lead ing indust ry experts.Hosted at Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), panelists and experts from a c r o s s a n u m b e r o f industries included Mr. Anas S a l i m A b u - H a m a m , provides an invaluable Managing Partner, Platinum platform for businesses and C o m p r e h e n s i v e organisat ions to bui ld Professional Development; r e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d d o Samer Qudah, Partner & business at the premier Regional Head of Corporate learning and networking

Structuring, Al Tamimi & Co.; arena for individuals and Mona Ataya, CEO and organizat ions involved Founder of Mumzworld; Mr. across a wide range of Sanjay Kao, Consumer SMEs.Commenting on the Business Head, Dunia event, Dr. Ayoub Kazim, F inance LLC; Youse f Manag ing D i rec to r o f Hamza, Director, Envestors; T E C O M I n v e s t m e n t s Shim Shah, Chairperson, Education Cluster (DIAC) Carousel-Solutions; Hemal said: “SMEs comprise 95 per S h a h , E n g a g e m e n t cent of all businesses in Manager, McKinsey & Dubai, contributing to 40 per Company; and Hani Ghaith, cent of the Emirate’s GDP. Sa l e s a n d Ma rke t i n g They are essential to our Director (MENA), Qtelmedia economic growth and it is Group.SMEs are a vital part therefore vital that these of the UAE’s economy, businesses are given access contributing 60 per cent of to the necessary knowledge GDP and growing rapidly. and expertise to help propel The UAE Government is them to the next level of committed to driving this success.“Start-ups and sector ; in Apr i l , UAE SMEs are born from and President, His Highness thrive upon entrepreneurial Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al and innovat ive sp i r i t , Nahyan issued Federal Law something that we are very No.2 of 2014 to decree that much dedicated to driving, 10 per cent of Government alongside our partners in contracts be awarded to both Dubai International SMEs and providing them Academic City (DIAC) and with a number of exemptions Dubai Knowledge Village to assist growth. In addition, (DKV). TECOM SME Builder companies in which the is an important platform for Federal Government owns businesses however far more than 25 per cent will along the SME path they award at least 5 per cent of may be, from pre-incubation their contracts to local right through to established SMEs. As part of its drive to companies, to ask questions assist the success of the and gain invaluable insight ambition to nurture SMES, from expert minds.”the TECOM SME Builder


h e G C C p e t r o c h e m i c a l s Tsector is entering a

promising phase in its development and has to leverage opportunities in o r d e r t o o v e r c o m e challenges from global competition, said speakers at the 9th Annual Forum, h o s t e d b y t h e G u l f P e t r o c h e m i c a l s a n d Chemicals Associat ion s h a l e g a s o n t h e ( G P C A ) . “ T h e G u l f ’ s competitiveness of our i n v e s t m e n t s i n region’s industry is putting petrochemicals have a downward pressure on gas strategic importance as they prices in the region and the help grow economies and emergence of coal based satisfy the growing demand polyethylene in China f o r [ p e t r o c h e m i c a l ] shows that the country is p r o d u c t s , ” s a i d H i s Excellency Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al Sada, Qatar’s Minister of Energy & Industry in his plenary address.“QAPCO’s birth in Qatar 40 years ago marked the start of the GCC’s petrochemical industry, creating a new set of

looking at a l ternat ive feedstock to develop their downstream sector,”he said.Al- Falih said that regional development in petrochemicals has focused o n m a n u f a c t u r i n g commod i t i es ,however, developments in other markets may prove to be significant.“North American chemicals will double in the

opportunities.”next decade, giving them

Notable guests at the capabilities to be in markets

Annual Forum included His that we thought were

Excel lency Eng.Suhai l traditionally ours, said Al-

M o h a m e d F a r a j A l Falih. “European markets

Mazrouei , Min is ter of are closing down their

Energy of the United Arab inefficient plants. And China

Emirates. Aside from H.E. is changing as well… it is

Dr. Al Sada, top speakers at growing relatively slower,

the event included Khalid Al- h o w e v e r C h i n e s e

Falih, President and CEO, companies are looking at

Saudi Aramco and Andrew c o a l t o c h e m i c a l

Liveris, Chairman and CEO, opportunities.”Liveris said

D o w C h e m i c a l the plans behind Sadara,

Company.According to the the Saudi Aramco- Dow

GCC Petrochemicals & Chemical joint venture,

Chemica ls Facts and illustrate an ideal scenario

F i g u r e s 2 0 1 3 , t h e for the petrochemicals

petrochemicals capacity of industry. The multibillion

the GCC reached 140.5 dollar integrated facility is

million tons in 2013, an 8.7% notable for being the largest

increase from 2012. The petrochemicals plant built in

sector is also profitable: a single phase, and is

revenues figures from the expected to be a hub for

region hit US$89.4 billion in manufacturing, research

the same year, a 7.3% and job opportunities.“When

growth from the previous completed in 2015, Sadara

period.Dr. Al- Sada advised will be run by the 4,000

that three developments Saudi men and women who

would influence the region’s will return home from

petrochemicals industry. “As different Dow facilities

oil prices reach their lowest around the world,” said

l e v e l s i n 4 y e a r s , Liveris. “After all, human

downstream economists resources are the only

have to re-evaluate their resources tha t rea l l y

strategies. The impact of US matter.”

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d region stating: “I am applicants from across the entities and expertise to Siddiqui Dubai UAE: confident about the wealth region are invited to support in the production

ftah Ya Simsim, the of acting talent across the generate a one minute of selected segment of Arabic te levis ion region and the potential entertaining video clip to Iftah Ya Simsim. From the Iseries targeted to impact that these new cast showcase their sense of forefront come Iftah Ya

children ages 4-6, is members could have in humor and presenting S i m s i m ' s s t r a t e g i c calling on talented, funny further enriching Iftah Ya skills to band together with production partner, the and classical Arabic Simsim's Arabic content. k i d s a n d m u p p e t s , Joint Program Production speaking actors to put T h e s h o w h a s a n presenting a convincing Institute (JPPI) for the Gulf their entertaining skills to a established track record, performance that can help states, that will produce test for a chance to be part and we aim to leverage them advance to the next the show's live action films of the upcoming show's and then surpass it by truly stage of cast and get for children and dubbed cast list. c r e a t i n g u n i q u e closer to stardom. The materials.Blink Studios, a Open to 18-28 year c o n t e n t old male and female c r e a t i o n adults who enjoy p r o d u c t i o n in teract ing wi th studio based in children, singing, the UAE, will d a n c i n g a n d lead on the storytel l ing, the production of quest will see two I f t a h Y a entrants earn the Simsim's al l opportunity to join s t u d i o the show's most segments from popular characters, script to screen N o ' m a n a n d as well as post-

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stand talent that exemplifies before October 31 , 2014; B i d a y a M e d i a - a animated book story the region's capabilities along with a brief profile ch i ld ren 's educat ion segment. Iftah Ya Simsim and heritage, we are on about the applicant. For content Development will be headed into the the right track to deliver more information, please Company, especial ly studio this January. The h i g h - e n d a n d a g e v i s i t established to produce the series is expected to appropriate content which .Tnew Iftah Ya Simsim, is debut across the region in is grounded in local hroughout this process, extremely excited to see early 2015.i n s i g h t , ” A r a f a t Bidaya Media has further the diversity of talent a d d e d . I n t e r e s t e d partnered with relevant which emerges from the

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BRITISH SCHOOL AL KHUBAIRAT HOSTS BRITISH AND UAE DIGNITARIES FOR CEREMONIAL UNVEILING OF COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES

His Royal Highness The Duke Of York, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, the United Arab Emirates’ Minister for Culture, Youth & Community Development, and Her Royal

Highness Princess Beatrice attend ceremonial event at the oldest international school in the UAE.

DWTC HOSTED 17 EVENTS IN A BLOCKBUSTER NOVEMBERTrade shows span key growth sectors; construction, healthcare, food & beverage


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui new building to be known Dubai UAE: from this moment on as the

r i t ish School Al Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Khubairat (BSAK) Nahayan Building. We are Btoday welcomed also grateful that the

members of the British teachers and students of Royal Family, together with the British School in Abu His Excellency Sheikh Dhabi will benefit from it for Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al many, many years to come. Nahayan, the United Arab May this school continue to Emirates’ Minister for prosper, not only as a major C u l t u r e , Y o u t h & center of learning for the Community Development, young people of Abu Dhabi, the British Ambassador to but also as a model for the United Arab Emirates, excellent education in the His Excel lency Phi l ip region and the world.”Mrs Royal Highness The Duke embark on an exciting P a r h a m , a n d E l a i n e R a w l i n g s , Of York commented: “I am future.”representatives of Abu Headmistress of British delighted to return to BSAK His Excellency Sheikh D h a b i ’ s E d u c a t i o n Schoo l A l Khuba i ra t , to commemorate the formal Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Council.The purpose of the commented: “On behalf of opening of the Queen Nahayan commented: “This visit was to unveil two new all the staff and pupils of El izabeth I I Diamond is a wonderful day for Prince commemorative plaques in BSAK, I extend the warmest Jubilee Hall. It is wonderful Andrew and our other the school, the first naming o f w e l c o m e s t o H i s to see the investment that distinguished guests from the Sheikh Khalifa bin Highness The Duke of York, has been made in the Great Britain to visit Abu Zayed Building in the senior to His Excellency Sheikh school since I last visited, Dhabi and the United Arab

Nahyan and to Her Royal Emirates. Great Britain and H i g h n e s s P r i n c e s s the UAE have worked Beatrice. We are all thrilled together in practically every that they have spared their field of endeavor, but none valuable time to visit us and as critical as education. This commemorate these new school in Al Khubairat in important additions to our particular symbolizes our infrastructure and we are relationship and our shared thankful for their continued vision. “To name a school support. This is a day I am building after someone is a sure all our pupils will deep sign of respect and remember and I am grat i tude, so we are delighted they have had this honored that His Royal opportunity.Highness will dedicate this

school and the second ensuring its ability to give n a m i n g t h e Q u e e n the best possible education El izabeth I I Diamond to its pupils. School is about Jubilee Building, which having fun, but that fun houses the junior school. needs to be accompanied During the visit, the guests by learning through the toured the entire school challenges presented by c o m p l e x a n d w e r e teachers. Having facilities entertained by singers and such as these will mean musicians of all age groups. they can both confront and All of the school’s staff and meet such challenges. I pupils greeted the guests as wish all the pupils of BSAK they passed through.His every success as they

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui w i s h t o discussions delivering seminars on the Dubai UAE: s e l l which wil l nature of gemstones along

i s i to rs to nex t diamonds h e l p with the importance of m o n t h ’s D u b a i t o r e i n f o r c e jewellery certification.”The VI n t e r n a t i o n a l a n o t h e r D u b a i ’ s various daily seminars will

Jewellery Week 2014 - business, s ta tus as give v is i tors valuable running from 3-6 December R a p N e t one of the opportunities to learn all at the Dubai World Trade has the w o r l d ’ s there is to know about Centre (DWTC) - will have p e r f e c t l e a d i n g diamonds and jewellery, as access to more than a solution,” internationa the Middle East’s biggest million diamonds worth over s a i d jewe l le ry t rade show US$8 billion (AED29.39 Michel le returns, 25 per cent bigger

l educational hubs for fine billion).Members of the Burns, Market ing Co- than last year.In-line with jewellery, precious stones public rubbing shoulders ordinator, Rapaport Group, event’s standing as a and metals, diamonds and with industry experts at the which owns RapNet.The platform for global jewellery pearls.Gillian Dowland, event’s highly-anticipated company will explain why trade players to source new director of Australian South series of seminars will be when it joins an impressive products from an array of Sea Pearls, said: “We will line-up of industry international brands, the mainly speak about the leaders taking part in popular Hosted Buyer pearl industry, giving an the dedicated seminar Programme also returns. overview of the different programme at the This will see more than 100 types of pearls and their 19th edition of Dubai top- level buyers f rom origin; but the seminars are I n t e r n a t i o n a l Russia and CIS countries, all tailored to target the Jewellery Week.“We T u r k e y , M a c e d o n i a , general public rather than find it very important Kosovo, KSA, Bahrain, j u s t t h e i n d u s t r y to have a presence at Kuwait and Qatar linking up p r o f e s s i o n a l s . ” T h e Dubai International with exhibitors of their seminars present the Jewellery Week,” said choice for focused one-to-International Gemological Burns. “We have so one appointments.Running

given an intriguing insight Institute with a perfect many members in the alongside the event is the into the inner workings of opportunity to highlight why Middle East, North Africa sixth Jewellery Design R a p N e t - a n o n l i n e IGI certification - brings and India, and taking part in Awards which recognise marketplace for certified confidence for those buying the seminars, as well as amateur and professional diamonds and reputable o r se l l i ng d iamonds , exhibiting at the show, gives designers from across the diamond professionals gemstones and jewellery.As us the opportunity to reach world for excellence in which now ranks as the the largest independent out to new and existing jewellery design, innovation world's largest diamond gem cer t i f icat ion and c l i e n t s , a s w e l l a s and creativity. The awards trading network.As of 13 a p p r a i s a l i n s t i t u t e demonstrate our exciting will see 10 winners crowned November the home page of w o r l d w i d e , s e t t i n g a features such as the Price in ‘Emerging Designers’ and RapNet widely viewed as standard of excellence for List and RapNet.”Open to ‘ P r o f e s s i o n a l G r o u p ’ the primary place to connect industry professionals and members of the public as categories, including two with others involved in the consumers around the w e l l a s i n d u s t r y new accolades for ‘Best diamond trade - listed globe, it is vital for us to have professionals, the seminars Festive-Inspired Jewellery 1,452,586 diamonds valued a strong presence at Dubai will bring together leading Design’ and ‘Best Futuristic at US$8.22 billion and International Jewellery officials from Dubai Multi Jewellery Design’. Open to available in 87 countries Week,” said Marissa Martis, C o m m o d i t i e s C e n t r e UAE nationals only, the around the world.Whether Sales & Marketing manager (DMCC), GIA Middle East, awards for ‘Best Emirati you’re looking for the a t I G I . “ I t ’ s a g r e a t Austra l ian South Sea Jewellery Design’ in both i n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d i n opportunity to connect with Pearls, the International categories are expected to diamond prices, seeking the market and bond with Gemological Inst i tu te, be draw entr ies from pr ice and ava i lab i l i ty customers through the trade Solitaire Gemmological established and emerging information on diamonds, show as wel l as the Labora tor ies and the Emirati jewellery design have an interest in buying or seminars. We wil l be R a p a p o r t G r o u p f o r artisans.

ACCESS TO DIAMONDS VALUED AT US$8 BILLION AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY WEEK 2014

Specialist seminars to boost city’s status as one of world’s leading international educational hubs for fine jewellery and precious stones

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Seafex Middle East, and Dubai UAE: the inaugural Gulfood

n a month dominated Manufacturing.Driving the by conferences and op t i ca l and eyecare Ievents, the Dubai business in MENA –

Wor ld Trade Cen t re Vision-X :DWTC was home (DWTC) hosted 17 mega to Vision-X - the only trade shows, marking November event for the eyewear and as one of the busiest points eyecare business in the in the MICE calendar this MENA region. Drawing in year. Visitors from around more than 4,000 visitors the world attended a from 60 countries the event variety of trade shows is of high significance as covering crucial growth the regional eyewear s e c t o r s i n c l u d i n g ; market in the UAE alone is construction, healthcare, worth over $420million food and beverage and (euromonitor).Giving rise

construction industry – The display. The business more.Comment ing on to the growth of the textiles B i g 5 : W i t h G C C importance of this event is DWTC’s ability to draw - International Textile economies forecasting the evident when compared to visitors from across five F a i r : W e l c o m i n g a n construction sector to its previous iteration which continents and serve as a estimated 200 exhibitors reach $195.67 billion a s a w $ 2 7 . 7 6 m i l l i o n platform for businesses to from Europe to Korea, the growth of $35 billion from generated over a three-day meet, network and do International Textile Fair – last year, November saw period, highlighting the business, Ahmed Alkhaja, Dubai (ITF) was the UAE’s the timely return of the Senior Vice President – largest construction trade Venues, DWTC said: “The show in the Middle East, scope of events hosted this The Big 5. Drawing in month stretch as far as nearly 75,000 visitors from China, with DWTC acting 124 countries, exhibitors as the regional hub for converged on DWTC to bus iness leaders to debate the future of this e x p l o r e a v e n u e s t o crucial sector.Furthering increase their global trade with China The China footprint, and truly drive Products Fair: China business growth. Our line-Products Fair saw a up of exhibitions not only significant increase on its targeted growth sectors for 2013 edition marking a the region, but also sought 40% growth year-on-year. to enable organisations to In addition, the show saw generate a significant over 1,000 exhibitors with impact on their respective over 50,000 products on industries.”Boosting the

impor tance o f t rade first textile and fabric between the UAE, China exhibition, designed to and i ts neighbouring propel the region’s fashion states.Connecting the industry to international Food and Beve rage s t a n d a r d s . O t h e r industry:November was e x h i b i t i o n s a n d also a busy month for the conferences hosted at f o o d a n d b e v e r a g e DWTC during November indus t ry w i th DWTC included;Light Middle East hosting several events Exhibition, TPO Network inc lud ing ; Sweets & World Conference, Edukex Snacks Midd le Eas t 2014, Dubai International (growth of 42% year-on- Food Safety Conference, year), The Specialty Food FTTH Council MENA,and Festival (growth of over The Mother Baby & Child 200% since 2010 debut), Show.

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MALL OF THE EMIRATES CELEBRATES UAE NATIONAL DAY WITH PRIDE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the popular children’s Dubai UAE: shows: Freej and Khosa

special exhibition Bosa. “For 43rd UAE in partnership with National Day celebrations, Athe Ministry of Mall of the Emirates is one

Culture plus fun and spirited activities for the entire familyMall of the Emirates, Majid A l Fut ta im’s f lagsh ip lifestyle and shopping destination will be the hub for all UAE National Day festivities with a two-week program of cultural and family-oriented activities

of the best places in the city designed to educate visitors to experience various about the UAE’s rich aspects of Emirati culture, heritage while unit ing from the arts, traditional residents with pride for the dance and hospitality,” said Spirit of the Union. In Hussain Moosa, Associate collaboration with the Director for Mall of the Ministry of Culture, Mall of

Em i ra tes . “Fam i l y, friends and visitors are all invited to celebrate UAE National Day at Mall of the Emirates, with many great moments to be shared across the nation.”From today until -December 4th, Mall of the Emirates will be filled with UAE National Day festivities with daily the Emirates will feature a

entertainments including an dedicated exhibition from agile crew of artists who will now until November 29th, perform choreographed where a number of activities routines using gravity w i l l b e h o s t e d . defying movements and Demonstrating the UAE’s lifts; a colourfully costumed thriving arts culture, an marching band who will emerging Emirati artist will parade throughout the mall be conducting a live arts several times a day and workshop, painting a 2.5 larger than life stilt walkers meter tribute to the UAE– greeting all visitors with before audiences’ eyes. In UAE National Day themed addition, the Ministry of giveaways.Social media Culture will be showcasing fans can also engage in the best of traditional and some fun UAE National Day modern UAE culture, with activities, by adorning the traditional Emirati dance number 43 in the colours of performances and chances the national flag.to meet the characters from

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FORMULA ONE DRIVERS UNVEILNEW RENAULT CAPTUR IN DUBAI

ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING SETS OUT IN SEARCH OF HOMECOMING GLORYPienaar ‘Springs’ out of Azzam in ‘Jump Off’ Farewell

SPORTSONE, GEMS TIE UPENCOURAGES ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AMONG YOUTH

CAPE TOWN HANDS OVER VOLVO OCEAN RACE STOPOVER REINS TO UAE

CAPITAL

BANGLADESH AND ZIMBABWE CHASE PRIZED ODI RANKINGS POINTS

Australia moves into second place in team rankings

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui tremendous growth in the Abu Dhabi Dragons Dubai UAE: event.” Shangri-La Hotel,

he seventh annual The following is the list of Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Shangri-La Abu final results Dhabi Page 2 of 3TDhabi Dragon Boat •Competit ive Category Hosts Sixth Abu

Festival organised by the (combination of races for Dhabi Dragon Boat U A E D r a g o n B o a t Mixed 2000m, Mixed 500m Festival 2014Association and Siren and Mixed 200m) • 5 0 0 - m e t r e Events on 17 and 18 Competitive Mixed: Womens CategoryOctober 2014 saw another First Place – Dubai Diggers First Place – Dubai year of resounding success Second Place – A Team Diggers with 60 team entries and Second Place o v e r 1 , 3 0 0 – Barracudas

Serpentsparticipants.“The Dragon Third Place – Capital • 200-metre Corporate Boat Festival is all about DivasShieldbuilding community spirit • 2 0 0 - m e t r e First Place - DP Worldand it is a sport that has Corporate Cup• 2 0 0 - m e t r e quickly gained popularity First Place – AD Mar School/University Final A among the residents of the S e c o n d P l a c e – CategoryUnited Arab Emirates,” said Emirates Steel First Place – Heriot Watt 1 Thomas Guss, general Third Place – Daman Second Place – Masdar manager of Shangri-La DragonsInstitute Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu • 2 0 0 - m e t r e

Third Place – AD Mar Third Place – New York Dhabi.“We have been Corporate BowlCompetitive Open: Universtity AUHinvolved with the Abu Dhabi First Place - APMCFirst Place – A Team • Media RaceDragon Boat Festival from • 200-metre Corporate Second Place – AD Mar First Place – Shangri-La the beginning since 2008 Plate Third Place – Shangri-La Abu Dhabi Dragonsand are pleased to see the F i rs t P lace - S IBCA


angho Kim puts even more glory Yto his name with

his second victory in five days. The Seniors Open Champion continued his superb form by taking the overall prize in the Centro S h a r j a h b y R o t a n a Midweek Medal supported by Mekar. Yangho carded four net birdies and two net eagles on his way to a superb score of 29 net.The divisional winners were

divisional were AE Ravi with Jaydeep Sarkar with 33 net 35net and young star Khalil off 11 handicap and SJ Kashwani with 33 net. Jeong with 31 net off 18 Khalil’s round included handicap. Jaydeep shot three net eagles and one four over gross in his 9 net birdie.The next Centro holes which included six S h a r j a h b y R o t a n a pars. SJ played some great Midweek Medal supported golf over the nine holes by Mekar will be held on which included a net one on Monday December 1st.the third.Runners up in the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui is the highest ranked Dubai UAE: batsman in the Reliance

a n g l a d e s h a n d ICC ODI Player Rankings Zimbabwe have the for ODI Batsmen. The 28-Bopportunity to gain year-old all-rounder lies in

vital rankings points when 31st place, and he will be they go head to head in five looking to gain ground on One-Day Internationals England’s Joe Root who is a (ODIs), starting on Friday in single point and one place Chittagong.Ninth-placed ahead of him. The next best-Bangladesh currently holds ranked Zimbabwe batsmen an 11-point lead over Elton are Hamilton Masakadza Chigumbura’s charges, and (48th) and Sean Williams can further increase its lead (49th). For Bangladesh, while also reducing the gap Shakib Al Hasan (33rd), with New Zealand and West Tamim Iqbal (37th) and Indies, who lie level on 96 Mushfiqur Rahim (40th) are points. . A 5-nil series win for the top-ranked batsmen.In Bangladesh would open up the ICC Players Rankings a 22 point gap over its for ODI Bowlers, Shakib Al Zimbabwe, while a 4-1 Hasan is the highest-ranked scoreline would lead to a bowler on either side, and lead of 17 points. A 3-2 the left arm spinner lies in series win would see host 21st place, six points adrift Bangladesh retain a nine- of a place in the top 20. point advantage.Zimbabwe Zimbabawe’s h ighest-will be eyeing a move up the ranked bowler is Tendai rankings, as a 5-0 series win Chatara (60th) who will be would see it leapfrog looking to build on his recent Bangladesh into ninth p e r f o r m a n c e s i n t h e position, six points clear. In triangular series against the event of a 4-1 series win, South African and Australia the two sides would be level where he captured five on 63 points, with the host wickets.Ahead of the start of h o l d i n g a f r a c t i o n a l the series, 27-year-old advantage. A 3-2 win for Shakib is also the highest Zimbabwe would reduce ranked player on the Bangladesh’s lead by five to Reliance ICC ODI Player six points.Meanwhile, on Rankings for ODI All-the eve of the series, rounders, in third place.Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui crew, led by double Olympic crew work; our speed is OK Dubai UAE: medallist Ian Walker, was - so we can afford to be

bu Dhabi Ocean cheered off the dock by fans c o n s e r v a t i v e Racing (ADOR), as its yacht Azzam set off on strategically.”On the way to Athe emirate’s entry the 6,125-nautical mile Abu Dhabi, Azzam– the

into the Volvo Ocean Race second leg towardthe UAE Arabic for determination - 2014–15, cast off on the capital finish lineDespite will pass the Cape of Good next leg of the epic, round- topping the in-port series Hope as itfirst heads south t h e - w o r l d r a c e o n and overall leaderboards, W e d n e s d a y e v e n i n g Walker said he would be hoping to complete a hat- taking nothing for granted trick of victories in the best on Leg 2, which takes the

fleet of seven Volvo 65 yachts through the Indian

have to negotiate a double-Ocean to the emirate and is Doldrums so it’s twice as expected to take around 25 tricky just when you think days to complete.We’re off you are out, the second one catches you. It could be a

in search of a windy South nerve-wracking leg.”The

Atlantic storm system to tournament was the first

whisk it east, beforeit major sporting event to take

turnsnorth through the place in South Africa place possible the team’s Indian Ocean and crosses following the abolishment of home port of Abu Dhabi. the Equator towards the apartheid and the subject of Leaving Cape Town, South Straits of Hormuz.It’s going the 2009 film Invictus in

to be a leg for staying which Pienaar was played

patient and trusting in your by Matt Damon.Having

to a good start, but now we own ability,” said ADOR’s watched closely as Walker

have a tricky ocean leg to U A E h e l m s m a n a n d and his crew powered

deal with,” Walker said. “Of trimmerAdil Khalid, the only Azzam around the confined

course, we’d love to be first Arab to contend this race inshore course to round the

into our homeport for all our and complete the last, f ina l leav ing marker,

fans in the UAE, but we who’s looking forward to Pienaar bravely stepped off

have to try to put that to the welcoming his crewmates Africa behind, the scene of Azzam’s stern into the chilly

back of our minds and do to the Emirates again. “On back-to-back triumphs for South Atlantic, from where

what we normally do. I think Leg 1 we got through the ADOR on Leg 1 and the In- he was quickly picked up by

we have the right approach: Doldrums pretty smoothly. Port Race, the eight-man the ADOR support crew.

we know we have strong In the Indian Ocean you

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui date with sporting activities, Dubai UAE: concerts, entertainment

he hardy Volvo and competitions which Ocean Race fleet have been designed to Tt h e s e v e n appeal to all nationalities

contending yachts in the and ages.The Stopover epic, nine-month, round- activities will make for a t h e - w o r l d , challenge is now officially on its way to Abu Dhabi.The Mayor of Western Cape’s Provincial Capital, Patricia De Lille today handed over the reins of the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) Stopover to t h e U A E capital.Following C a p e To w n ’ s

celebratory end to this year s u c c e s s f u l f i r s t L e g and an exciting and active stopover, Abu Dhabi will start to the next – it is an host the second stopover ideal time to see the UAE from the middle of next capital at its best and at a month until January 3 when time of year when we m a j o r c e l e b r a t i o n s , exper ience our most inc lud ing sa i l ing and a m b i e n t watersports act iv i t ies,

concerts and entertainment temperatures.”Following a will be served up in a tough, 6,125 nautical mile, purpose-built Destination Leg 2 race, which will see Vi l lage on the c i ty ’s the fleet traverse three s t u n n i n g oceans,the compet ing Corniche.Accepting the yachts and their teams will stopover hosting reins, arrive in Abu Dhabi in mid-Mubarak Al Nuaimi, Director December with the in-port Promotions & Overseas race due on January 2nd Offices, Abu Dhabi Tourism and will leave for Sanya in & Culture Authority (TCA China on January 3.In a Abu Dhabi), which is behind s y m b o l i c s t o p o v e r t h e e m i r a t e ’ s V O R handover ceremony in campaign, said sailing fans Cape Town, Mayor De Lille have much to look forward and Al Nuaimi exchanged to during his homeland’s gifts, with the TCA Abu t h r e e - w e e k s t o p o v e r Dhabi Director presenting programme.“For centuries the Mayor with a richly Abu Dhabi has been at one engraved gold and silver with the sea and visitors will plated khanjar, a traditional find in the Destination dagger which was once Village much to inform and used for personal protection excite them about our rich and hunting and is now a maritime heritage.They’ll symbol of strength and also be brought bang up-to- maturity.


he new Renault Captur has been Tunveiledtoday in

D u b a i a h e a d o f i t s introduction throughout the Gulf region in the presence o f R e n a u l t - p o w e r e d styling and driving position Formula One dr ivers of an SUV, the cabin space RomainGros jean and and modular interior of an Pastor Maldonado. The MPV, the agility and driving new urban crossover enjoyment of a compact vehicle was presented by h a t c h b a c k . P e y m a n Arabian Automobiles, the Kargar, Renault VP for the French manufacturer's Africa Middle East India official distributor in Dubai Region declared: “As the a n d N o r t h e r n b r a n d ' s f i r s t u r b a n Emirates.Coming in the c r o s s o v e r , C a p t u r wake of the brand image’s c o m b i n e s a l l t h e renewal, the Captur marks

advantages of an MPV, an the nex t s tep -up i n S U V a n d a f a m i l y Renault’s design offensive. hatchback. It is a distillation Through Captur, the of Renault’s constantly diamond brand delivers the inventive approach to the best of three different segment. Capturhas been worlds: the expressive designed for love at first sight with passion and it is this French “joie de vivre” that Renault wants to bring to the U.A.E market!” RenautCaptur wil l be ava i lab le in Arab ian Automobiles showroom from 8th December with prices starting at57,900 UAE Dirhams.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui create unique value for our Dubai UAE: c o m m u n i t y a n d o u r

s p a r t o f i t s partnership with GEMS has c o m m u n i t y given us an opportunity to Arelations program encourage youth to practice

and its efforts to spread a sports and lead a healthy sports culture among youth, and happy lifestyle”, said SportsOne, the multi brand ShivamGoyal, Business sporting goods retailer, part H e a d of Landmark Group, hasin SportsOne.According to association with Dubai the partnership, SportsOne Sports Council, inked an will give GEMS students the agreement with GEMS chance to win AED100K School whereby itwill be worth of gift vouchers and supporting GEMS Sports benefit from 15% discount Series during the current on all sportswear items academic year. relevant to the GEMS GEMS Sports Series is a s e r i e s o f s p o r t s sports league featuring championships. Modern teams of part ic ipants lifestyle has resulted in a playing different sports new breed of diseases periodically throughout the which have extensively season. The agreement will increased the burden on cover nine sports events i n d i v i d u a l s a n d scheduled to happen in governments’ budgets, and Dubai from mid-November it’s imperative to tackle this 2 0 1 4 t o A p r i l 2 0 1 5 issue at the roots by a c r o s s s i x s p o r t s encouraging youth and kids categories, including open to adopt an active lifestyle water swimming, duathlon, where exercising and triathlon, biking, and pool pract ic ing sports are swimming.We are keen to essential”, added Shivam.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Massin Golf Society and Dubai UAE: GTI are been hunted down

he Team of Gulf b y D u b a i E x p u t t s , Rock, Woestyn Spor ts2Bus iness and TBoere Hackers and Indian Expats which are just

Al Laith SGB continued one win away from the top their impressive form to two.It was a super day with climb to the top of the all but one society gaining Worldwide Golf League after t h e s e c o n d round in the Conares Golf S o c i e t y League, with three victories for each team it seems that the remaining team will have to find some form over the new year break to valuable points for their compete for the two teams and in the coming qualifying spots.Over in the months there will be 3 more SNTTA League it was the rounds before we will know Massin Golf Society and who will progress to the GTI who put themselves at Quarter Finals.The next the top of the league once round of fixtures in the again. With both team SNTTA & WWG leagues are having two wins and a draw due to be played on from four games the group Saturday 10th January is heating up nicely. The 2014.

ALL BUT ONE GAIN POINTS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui tournament.Cobra Kai impossible as all the sides equally pleasing has been Dubai UAE: topped Group A thanks to are evenly-matched.“That to see how much the

obra Kai, PIC FC, back-to-back victories – 4-1 is a great situation as it will players are enjoying it. And the Dane Landers against Johnson & Johnson be great to watch and we just like Dubai Sports City, Cand the Snailmen and 1-0 against Nakheel, are all looking forward to the DSC Societe seven-a-

all vying for the title; Leo the latter a winner-take-all the conclusion of an side League is going from Pharma 1 and 2, as well as c o n t e s t . T h a t l a t t e r excellent and competitive strength to strength.The Dubai Tourism and the encounter meant Nakheel tournament.“The Plate p layers are re l ish ing Ranches Rockets will battle competi playing in world-class i t ou t f o r t he P la te tion has facilities, with top-class competition a d d e d grass and artificial outdoor Seventh edition of the an extra pitches as well as our tournament that takes dimensi Indoor Dome with its full-place at the Dubai Sports o n t o s ized, FIFA-approved City Football Academy; 20 t h e artificial surface.“These are teamsstarted out on the e v e n t exciting times for all of us at quest for glory as it has Dubai Sports City with the Dubai Sports City Football g i v e n imminent open ing o f Academy Manager Inaki s i d e s swimming and fitness Beni: “Picking a winner is t h a t facilities alongside our next to impossible as all the failed to already-existent football sides are evenly-matched. r e a c h and cricket academies.We That is a great situation as it the top are in the midst ofanother will be great to watch and half of massive season of cricket we are all looking forward to t h e i r at the ICC Academy and the the conclusion of an missed out on a semi-final in i t ia l g roups a rea l D u b a i I n t e r n a t i o n a l excellent and competitive berth, which was a bitter pill incentive and it has also Stadium with 15 days of tournament”Dubai Sports to swallow as it had beaten meant almost al l the matches between Pakistan City General Manager PIC FC 7-0 in its previous matches in the second and first Australia and then Sport Business Maqbul outing.But PIC FC knew stage have been very New Zealand, and The Dudhia: “Just like Dubai that result counted for closely contested.“This Victorious football reality Sports City, the DSC nothing as long as it won tournament is once again television show at the Soc ie te seven-a-s ide a g a i n s t t h r e e - t i m e providing terrific football as Indoor Dome, broadcast on League is going from champion side Victory well as giving the players a Dubai TV, this yearwas a strength to strength”.The Heights and that was great way to enjoy world- big hit.“And with The Els DSC Societe seven-a-side exactly what it did, securing class facilities and keep fit Club championship golf League began with 20 a 3-0 success to join Cobra in a fun way.“We have the course set to stage the teams vying for the title but Kai in the last four.The perfect facility with floodlit finale to the Asian Tour now only four Cobra Kai, tournament takes place grass and artificial pitches, season in December, the PIC FC, the Dane Landers within sight of the office of and our FIFA-approved full- Butch Harmon School of and the Snailmen remain in former Real Madrid and sized indoor pitch at the Golf coaching everyone with a chance of the Spa in legend Miche l Indoor Dome means we from professionals to prize.The four line-ups will Salgado, now the Dubai can provide football 365 absolute beginners and battle it out on the final day Spor ts C i t y Foo tba l l days a year, whatever the high-quality facilities at the of competition with semi- Academy Di rec tor o f weather.“We are delighted Dubai Sports City Sports finals and a Grand Final at Football.And commenting at how popular this event Village, we have something the state-of-the-art facilities on the latest action, Dubai has become and the fact we for everyone and there has at the Dubai Sports City Spor ts C i t y Foo tba l l now have a sponsor on never been a better time for Football Academy in what is Academy Manager Inaki board in the shape of people to come and see for the seventh edition of an Beni said: “It is all set up S o c i e t e m e a n s t h e themselves what we have i n c r e a s i n g l y p o p u l a r now for a great finish to this tournament will continue to to offer.“We offer the event.The semi-final draw DSC Societe seven-a-side go f rom s t reng th to chance for people to get fit has paired Cobra Kai League with the semi-finals strength.”Dubai Sports City or stay fit in comfortable against the Snailmen and and the Grand Final to General Manager Sport surroundings and really PIC FC against the Dane come in both the Cup and Bus iness Mr Maqbu l enjoy the very best of what Landers after the quartet Plate competitions.“Picking Dudhia said: “We are Dubai has to offer from a battled through the second a w i n n e r i n e i t h e r delighted with how well the sport ing and l i festyle s t a g e o f t h e competition is next to tournament has gone and perspective.”

ALL SET FOR FINALS WEEK IN THE LATEST EDITION OF DSC SOCIETE SEVEN-A-SIDE LEAGUE AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY


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DUBAI MOTOR FESTIVAL KICKS OFF TODAY (WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV) WITH LINE-UP OF UNIQUE MOTORING ENTERTAINMENT FOR FAMILIES

•2nd edition of festival set for rousing start with Infiniti F1™ Showrun featuring Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel

•Key attractions include world’s first car light show by Infiniti, unique Supercar Taxi concept, dubizzle Live!, and region’s first dedicated Motor Village

•Citywide spectacle Dubai Grand Parade and adrenaline-packed Red Bull Car Park Drift Grand Final return to Dubai once again for DMF 2014

AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST TEAM ALL SET FOR BATTLE OF THE CONTINENTS

GRAND FINAL


A NEW 24-HOUR RACE ON THE 24H SERIES POWERED BY HANKOOK CALENDAR: HANKOOK 24H CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD (3-5 JULY, 2015)

KIA ROADSHOW RETURNSOne lucky test driver to win a trip to The

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KIM CROWDED AS 2ND EVER SENIORS CHAMPYangho Kim was crowded as the second ever winner of the Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club

Seniors Open Championship on Friday 14th November.

GOLDEN’S LEGACY CONTINUES

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Senior Division which was Dubai UAE: capped at golfers aged 60

superb display of and above, there were golf for the 27 some bragging rights up for Ahandicapper had grabs. Sharjah Golf &

him return a scorecard of Shooting Club member 37 points, which was 1 Vinod Arya rose to the point clear of his nearest challenge with a fine 34 rival on the day. Yangho point total, beating Mel went out all guns blazing as Stewart and Robert Scott he had 18points after 9 o n s c o r e c a r d c o u n t holes which included an back.The final day’s prize impressive net birdie and went to Rene Larsen from

once again how popular SGSC member Tony Bang, net eagle, a steady back 9 JGE, who had a very

the event is with players a fine display on the day of 19 points was enough for enjoyable day out and

from all over the emirates also had him return in 36 him to be crowned the carded 34 gross stableford

playing.Finishing in second points, an impressive se co n d e ve r Se n i o r points and claim the best

spot was Eric Engelbretch knock having seven gross C h a m p i o n . O n a n gross of the afternoon.Golf

of Al Hamra Golf Club who pars.The best amongst the afternoon where high Events Manager Mark

kept a steady round on a Ladies Division on the winds and hard greens Ruddy was delighted with

tough afternoon’s golf to a f t e r n o o n w a s E G F threatened to spoil the the day’s proceedings and

finish with 36 points, member Satnam Kaur who senior’s cards but the commented how this was

managing to pip his returned a score of 33, scoring did not disappoint an event certainly staying

nearest counterpart by carding 6 net pars to climb as the experience of the in SGSC calendar, due to

virtue of a scorecard count her way to the top of the older golfers prevailed. The the huge support of the

back. Just losing out to Eric Ladies Leaderboard.With a event had a full shotgun of more experienced golfers.

but still managing to pick up third of the field also 48 golfers and showed

the third place trophy was qualifying for the Super

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui they are keen to try and go Dubai UAE: one better and pick up the

he Afr ican and trophy for the first time come Midd le Eas te rn January 16th 2015.Team Tteam is all set for the Captain Hanief Sallie was in

Battle of the Continents high spirits after the 8 Grand Final on Friday 16th qualifiers were announced January 2015 after t h e i r r e c e n t qualifier at Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club. With only 8 spots up for grabs to make the team there was a strong t u r n o u t i n a n attempt to qualify for a superb and c o m p e t i t i v e January date.After su rp r i s i ng t he

with quality in both the gross other continents in last and net divisions of his team, year’s inaugural Battle of the with himself looking for a Continents Grand Final positive performance as he where Team Africa & Middle faces the other three East were just piped to the Captains.title by a strong Asian team

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui customer queries and help Dubai UAE: them Test Drive and chose

I A M o t o r s the right vehicle of their Corp.through its choice. As always, we are Ksole distributor in an t ic ipa t ing a s t rong

the UAE, Al Majid Motors r e s p o n s e , a s K i a Co. will be taking its current au tomobi les have an portfolio of passenger established reputation for vehicles around the UAE o f f e r i n g o u t s t a n d i n g during the latest instalment performance, high levels of of its popular Roadshow, appointment and advanced which starts on October 17. t e c h n o l o g y f o r t h e i r Kia will be showcasing its r e s p e c t i v e m a r k e t range at several locations in segments. For the 2014 the country for one month, Roadshow, which is just with one lucky test driver about to get under way, we winning a trip for two to are delighted to be able to watch The Australian Open offer one customer and 2 0 1 5 . K i a ’ s a n n u a l companion an all-inclusive Roadshow gives car fans package to watch one of the and potential customers the chance to check o u t t h e company’s most recent additions alongside i ts e s t a b l i s h e d f a v o u r i t e m o d e l s a t p o p u l a r locations across the UAE. Kia world’s greatest sporting specialists will be on hand to events on the other side of answer questions and the world,”he added. Al Ain arrange test drives at the is the first port of call for the venue, with one person who Kia Roadshow 2014, with registers for and undertakes the company’s range of cars such a drive do have a on display at Bawadi Mall on chance to win a trip for two October 17th. Next on the to next year Australian itinerary are two Dubai Open, the first of the four dest inat ions, with Ibn Grand Slam tennis events of Batutta Mall demonstrating the year, which is held in the range on October 24th Melbourne in January.The then Dubai Festival City on KIA Roadshow is the one October 31st. On November time of the year where we 7th, the Roadshow takes up get to bring our vehicles to a space at Al Qasba Mall the public, rather than before returning to Dubai requiring them to come to again for its final stop at one of our showrooms,” said Madina Mall, where it will be M o h a m m e d K h a d e r , d e m o n s t r a t i n g i t s President of Al Majid Motors automotive offerings on Co, KIA. “We will have a November 14.Timings at all team of experts on hand at locations are from 3-10pm.each venue to assist with

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui agency is the promoter and c o a s t n e a r b y i s Dubai UAE: organiser of the 24H fantast ic , too, so

ext to the well- SERIES powered by everything is in place established 24- Hankook, in co-operation to make this event a Nhour races in with the Dutch National success.”After the

Dubai and Barcelona, 2015 Racing Team (DNRT). Hankook 24H DUBAI will see the premiere of a Having already organised (8-10 January, 2015), third 24-hour race as a part races in the United Arab the Hankook 12H o f the 24H SERIES Emirates, Hungary, Spain, ITALY-MUGELLO (13-powered by Hankook: the The Netherlands and Italy, 14 March, 2015) and Hankook 24H CIRCUIT CREVENTIC and DNRT the Hankook 12H PAUL RICARD (3-5 July, are now exploring new ZANDVOORT (24-25 2015). The announcement territories again with their April), the Hankook of this race in the south of first-ever race to be held in 24H CIRCUIT PAUL France a few months ago France. “We have always RICARD will be the was me t w i th g rea t had plenty of interest from fourth round of the enthusiasm by teams and French teams and drivers 2015 24H SERIES drivers. After all, nobody f o r o u r e v e n t s a n d powered by Hankook.

24H C IRCUIT PAUL will want to miss out on a therefore, it was a logical “We have set the date of RICARD are identical with trip to the south of France in step for us to look for this race in early July to those of the other rounds of the summer! “The Hankook possibilities to stage a race start the second half of our the 24H SERIES powered by Hankook. Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook will again be the title sponsor and exclusive tyre supplier for the event. Commentary by the expert team of Radio Show Limited, well known from Radio Le Mans, is planned for the Hankook 24H C IRCUIT PAUL

six-round season and to in France as well,” Gerrie RICARD, as are live video 24H C IRCUIT PAUL allow teams to take part in Willems explains. “The streaming of the entire race RICARD will be the third the Nürburgring 24-hour Paul Ricard circuit has and live timing throughout 24-hour race on our race as well,” Gerrie fantastic facilities and is t h e e v e n t . M o r e calendar and while we Willems says. “Of course, p e r f e c t l y s u i t e d f o r information about the have the most hours in the this time of year is ideal to endurance racing with its Hankook 24H CIRCUIT dark during our race in combine participation in variety of different track lay- PAUL RICARD and all the Dubai, this will be one of the race with a holiday in outs. It is also a very safe other rounds of the 24H the races with the longest the area as well!”Technical circuit with wide run-off SERIES powered by running in daylight,” says regulations and class areas. The region with the Hankook can be found at: Gerrie Willems on behalf of structures for the Hankook French Mediterranean www.24hseries.com.CREVENTIC. The Dutch


o l d e n K i m h a s posted one of the Gscores of the new

session so far with 32 net in the Centro Sharjah by Rotana Midweek Medal supported by Mekar. Golden is not a new comer to the lime light, he already nearly halved his handicap with great form through the summer months. Playing off 9 handicap now, Golden

his round while steady Ramli shot one over gross which had 8 pars and only one included back to back birdie bogey.on the 3th and 4th .The next Centro Sharjah by In first place in the divisions Rotana Midweek Stableford were new member Charlie supported by Mekar is on Roger and Ramli Sulaiman Tuesday 18th November.with 36 net. Both players are

showing great form over the last month by picking up prizes in past events. Charlie had four birdies in

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui motoring excitement, as the very best of motoring as a catalyst in further Dubai UAE: the citywide festival, taking into an action-packed e l e v a t i n g D u b a i ’ s

otor mania is set place this year from 19th entertainment calendar automotive and tourism to descend on N o v e m b e r t o 6 t h that promises to create a landscape. With a full MDubai this week December under the memorable experience for spectrum of events that

as the 2nd edition of the t h e m e ‘ P a s s i o n o n spectators of all age brings together the city’s Dubai Motor Festival Wheels’, serves up a g r o u p s a n d automotive community (DMF), the region’s biggest world-class array of events nationalities.Held under w i t h f a m i l i e s a n d motoring extravaganza, the patronage individuals from around the k i c k s o f f t o d a y of His Highness UAE and beyond, DMF ( W e d n e s d a y , 1 9 Sheikh Hamdan November ) w i th the Bin Mohammed

bin Rashid Al M a k t o u m , Crown Prince of D u b a i , t h e motor festival is organized by t h e D u b a i Festivals and R e t a i l designed to delight and

provides a platform to tap Establishment (DFRE), an m a k e m o t o r i n g into the region’s passion adrenaline-packed Infiniti agency of the Department entertainment accessible for motoring to create new F1™ Showrun, the perfect of Tourism and Commerce to the entire family. From opportuni t ies for the precursor to a line-up of Marketing (DTCM).The events staged for the first automotive industry and high-octane action that Media Centre of DFRE time in the region and the push the frontiers of celebrates the ultimate in noted that the aim of Dubai world to the most amazing motoring innovation as motor ing innovat ion , Motor Festival was not only cars and bikes, from Dubai looks to fast-track its b e a u t y a n d to offer an entertaining spectacular parades to live transformation into an magnificence.Families and showcase for motoring shows, Duba i Motor i n n o v a t i o n - d r i v e n tourists can look forward to e x c e l l e n c e a n d Festival 2014 combines economy.t h r e e w e e k e n d s o f magnificence, but to serve

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqu Dubai UAE:

he “Paris Saint-Germain Academy Tbrought to you by

Ooredoo” coaching clinics took place in Tunisia this week, with special training sessions at the El Manzah Stadium.More than 200 eight to sixteen year-old young people took part, having been specially-selected from the Ooredoo Foo tba l l A c a d e m y, w h i c h h a s programme has already branches in Tunis, Sousse achieved excellent results in

terms of bringing young and Monastir, and from the people together through their junior clubs of some of the l ove o f f oo tba l l , and O o r e d o o - s p o n s o r e d contributing to their growth Tunisian football teams. In

addition, some young people

living in underserved areas and development. With this selected by the Tunisian new phase taking place in “Sport for All” federation took Tunisia, we are connecting part. The sessions provided with a community of young important insights into a people who are extremely range of topics from proper passionate about the game training and preparation and delighted to have the t h r o u g h t o i n j u r y chance to work with coaches management – and will take from Paris Saint-Germain.” t h e a s p i r i n g y o u n g The next coaching clinics are footballers closer to their set to take place in Doha in dreams of playing the sport December, followed by professionally. Led by Paris Oman, Kuwait and Algeria in Saint-Germain coaches, the the coming months.Ooredoo clinics are designed to and Paris Saint-Germain educate, motivate and s igned a sponsorsh ip encourage young football agreement in September players, and potentially 2013, and the partnership connect them with a range of places a strong emphasis on new life opportunities. The community support and first phase of the “Paris Saint- involvement. The coaching Germain Academy brought to clinic programme is part of you by Ooredoo” programme the two group’s shared kicked-off in Doha, Qatar in approach to encouraging May this year and was a hea l thy l i fes ty les and s igni f icant success.Dr. supporting young people’s Nasser Marafih, Group CEO, ambitions and aspirations.O o r e d o o , s a i d : “ T h i s

OOREDOO EXTENDS COACHING CLINIC WITH PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ACADEMYMore than 200 Young People in Tunisia Benefit

from Training with Paris Saint-Germain AcademyFuture Coaching Clinics Planned for Qatar,

Algeria, Oman and Kuwait

LIMITED TIME LEFT TO REGISTER FOR THE 7TH SGSC

MENS OPEN GOLF CHAMPS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui limit of 20.Dubai UAE: Entry fees start from as little

h a r j a h G o l f a n d a s A E D 2 5 0 f o r Shooting Club are Jun iors /Pro fess iona ls , Spleased to announce A E D 4 5 0 f o r S G S C

they will be hosting the 7th Members, AED550 for edition of their Men’s Open NEWLP members,AED595 Golf Championship on for EGF members and Friday 12th & Saturday 13th finally AED675 for guests. December. This fee includes 36 holes of

The Championships as golf under championship always will be a Gross conditions, Lunch/Dinner dominated event; however day 1 and Lunch with there will be Net prizes for Presentation Buffet day 2.both days. The field is The closing date for entries limited to 69 golfers with the is Sunday 8th December, to lower handicaps taking register your name please priority, the handicap limit contact the golf reservation accepted for entries is 20, team on 06548-7777 or h o w e v e r h i g h e r golfres@golfandshootingshhandicapped golfers can j.complay but must play from that

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

WINNERS OF SECOND LIGHT MIDDLE EAST AWARDS CELEBRATED AT GLITTERING FUNCTION IN DUBAI

Rousing response from regional lighting industry as Abu Dhabi Municipality, Sofitel Dubai Downtown among top victors


HUNDREDS OF AUDI ENTHUSIASTS SIGN UP FOR CHALLENGING TEST OF DRIVING AND TACTICAL ABILITIES

DUNIA LAUNCHES NEW DOORS PROGRAM TO REAFFIRM ITS

COMMITMENT TO THE EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF THE UAE

• Program seeks to offer accelerated career progression to talented individuals

• Applications for inaugural programme open from November 18, 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui enforcing tri-party contracts Dubai UAE: and agreements to ensure

hese days many s h a r e h o l d e r a n d U S professionals have taxpayer interest was Tthe training, but few protected. As a senior

have the drive to apply that f i n a n c i a l a n a l y s t h e training in a way that will make a difference in helping an organization move forward. It is my pleasure to introduce just such a person, Hashim Malik-Bey.Mr. Bey is visiting Pakistan from America where he is Senior Executive at (ECLEE) European Center Leadership and E n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p Education with dual respons ib i l i t ies a t NorthStar Paradigm Education (NorthStar). E C L E E i s a n

developed his skill set i ndependen t t ra in ing , locating enterprise and education, and research departmental waste by el iminat ing processes, inefficient contracts and services, and realigning workflow processes to streamline productivity and p ro f i tab i l i t y.Today, he d e v e l o p s U S a n d international programs for American students and i n t e r n a t i o n a l s t u d e n t s c h o l a r s w h e r e t h e y collaborate, learn, and volunteer in an educational environment to build life-long workforce skills. He inst i tut ion special iz ing t ra ins smal l bus iness curr icu lum innovat ion, owners, executives, and continuing education, and frontline managers. His workforce development. The trainings are designed to firm his a unique expertise at create better end-to-end bridging the gap between p r o c e s s e s , i m p r o v e academia and industry by corporate communications, teaching cultural diversity, and customer/employee leadership, management, engagement. His basic and people skills while personal and professional assisting students find their philosophy states, “Invest in passion (inner voice), self-human potent ia l ! ” He confidence, and purpose. believes people are the He is a co-founder at s ingle most important NorthStar, a bout ique resource in any organization entrepreneurship program or enterprise. Innovation, designer where he partners technology, and processes with American educational are meaningless when inst i tut ions, innovative customers/employees are e n t e r p r i s e s , c i v i c not fully engaged!I had the organizations, and local delightful experience to municipal i t ies to offer travel to America at the p r o g r a m s f o r conclusion of one of his underprivileged students to recent summer program, introduce them to STEM where I met vendors, ( sc ience , t echno logy, academic partners, staff, engineering, mathematics) and even volunteers whom careers, entrepreneurship, weeks after the program still a n d v o c a t i o n a l w o r k spoke of the magnitude of opportunities.Mr. Bey has joy and excitement the more than 20 years of program brought to their executive management lives and city, alike. I sought e x p e r i e n c e . H e h a s out his expertise for our expertise building targeted beloved Pakistan / uae. and marketing campaigns for it is my pleasure to finally both non-profit and private have h im v is i t these enterprises looking to countries and share his increase market share, talent with us. I am sure he profitability, and customer and his partners will provide engagemen t . He has exceptional training and managed more than 8 billion educational opportunities for (USD) of assets for a fortune students and business 100 US firm where he was leaders.directly responsible for

A TRAINING SESSION ON EXPERT ENTREPRENEURSHIP,BRAND,ARCHITECTURE,AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE 21ST

CENTURY

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui East, helping us showcase Downtown Dubai.Another 2013.The 10th anniversary Dubai UAE: this fantastic region that we big winner on the night was of Light Middle East, which

he winners of the l i v e i n w i t h l i g h t i n g The Beach in Dubai’s coincides with UNESCO’s second Light Middle architecture in the public Jumeirah Beach Residence International Year of Light, TEast Awards were realm.“While there can only (JBR) by CD+M Lighting will take place in November

celebrated at a glittering 2015.function recently as the Light Middle East Awards curtain came down on an 2014 winners:eminently successful Light Hospi ta l i ty L ight ing – M idd le Eas t 2014 in Exterior: Cielo Sky Lounge - Dubai.The competition was Nouran Concept Lightingintense in all 12 categories Hospi ta l i ty L ight ing – a s d e s i g n e r s a n d Interior: The Sofitel, SO Spa manufac tu re rs o f the & the 31 Lounge - KEOregion's most outstanding Retail Lighting – Exterior: projects and products vied The Beach - CD+Mfor the judges' nod.The jury Retail Lighting - Interior: panel was hard-pressed to Qela Bout ique - DPA select the ultimate winners Lighting Consultantsfrom a shortlist of 39 finalists S u s t a i n a b l e L i g h t i n g out of an initial field of more Project: The Abu Dhabi be 12 winners, all our Design Group, which shone than 150 entries.Ahmed Sustainable Lighting Policy - f inalists have made a brightest in both the Public Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Abu Dhabi Municipalitysignificant contribution to the L ight ing and Exter io r Messe Frank fu r t , the Innovative Lighting Project: regional lighting design and L i g h t i n g p r o j e c t organiser of Light Middle KIPCO Tower - KSLDtechnology profession,” categories.Light Middle East East, said: “Tonight we Public Lighting Project: The added Pauwels.Among is the only dedicated trade celebrate the very best Beach at JBR - CD+Mthose who finished on top in fair for the region’s lighting lighting projects, products, Residential Lighting Project: their respective categories design and technology and channel providers that Emirates Hills Villa - Nathan w e r e t h e A b u D h a b i industry, with the 9th edition the Middle East region has Savage Lighting DesignMunicipality, which won having concluded at the to offer.”The fact that we’ve Indoor Product of the Year: plaudits for its Sustainable D u b a i I n t e r n a t i o n a l had entries from countries Lateralo Plus LED – Trilux Lighting Policy in the Exhibition and Exhibition all over the Middle East, Outdoor Product of the Year: Sustainable Lighting Project Centre this week.The three-from the UAE to Iran, Saudi V-max – Holophane category; and The Sofitel, day event featured 325 Arabia and Oman, reflects Innovative Product of the SO Spa & the 31 Lounge by exhibitors from 27 countries, the importance that the Year: HEX-O – XAL KEO, wh ich won the a growth of 29 per cent year-industry has accorded these Channel Partner of the Year: Hospitality Lighting – Interior on-year, and attracted more awards.“Our objective is to Huda Lightingcategory, a day after the than 6,000 trade visitors, 25 raise the awareness of hotel officially launched in per cent more than in quality lighting in the Middle


undreds of fans enamoured with Hthe Audi Quattro®

experience and a large number of Audi vehicle owners as well, signed up for the Abu Dhabi leg of the Quattro® Tour, which was

advantage, especia l ly braking and steer ing. sold in the region are during every day driving Additionally, the entrants powered by Quattro®.Able p r o v i d i n g l e g e n d a r y are also given valuable tips to perform on all types of p e r f o r m a n c e a n d and tricks for more effective terrain, it takes the benefits uncompromising safety.The and safe driving as well as o f 4 x 4 c a p a b i l i t i e s Audi Group del ivered an insight into the finer everywhere you go – approximately 1,575,500 p o i n t s o f Q u a t t r o ® whether you ’ re on a cars of the Audi brand to t e c h n o l o g y a n d i t s highway or a dirt track. Audi customers in 2013. In 2013, advantages. Quattro® distributes power the company reported “Audi's Quattro® is a to the wheels that need it the revenue of €49.9 billion triumph of technology over m o s t . T h e r e s u l t i s (AED 232 billion) and an t h e m o s t d i v e r s e o f incredible traction, sure operating profit of €5.03 condi t ions. Del iver ing handling and heightened

organised by Ali & Sons Audi billion (AED 23.40 billion). dynamism and sportiness agility.With the power to in the capital recently.The The company operates with the highest standards outsmart tough weather Quattro® Tour, which makes globally in more than 100 of safety and precision, the conditions and tougher a stop at various cities in the markets and has production technology has powered the terrain, Audi Quattro® GCC region in its swing facilities in Ingolstadt and success of the brand over c r e a t e s a d i s t i n c t through the Middle East, is Neckarsulm (Germany), the past 30 years," said designed to give four-wheel Gyõr (Hungary), Brussels Ahmed b in A l i A l dr iv ing enthus iasts a (Be lg ium) , B ra t i s l ava Dhaheri, Chairman and chance to test their tactical ( S l o v a k i a ) , M a r t o r e l l Managing Director of Ali driving skills by taking on the (Spain), Kaluga (Russia), & Sons.More than three rigours of a challenging A u r a n g a b a d ( I n d i a ) , decades ago, Audi testing course in Audi Changchun (China) and Quattro® became the vehicles. Apart from a Jakarta (Indonesia). The first permanent all-testing driving experience, company currently employs wheel drive system the Quattro® Tour also tests more than 73,500 people designed for passenger the drivers' abilities in worldwide, of which more vehicles. Today 70% of manoeuvring at speed, than 52,500 are in Germany.all Audi’s automobiles

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui enables them to strive to Dubai UAE: deliver against growing and

u n i a F i n a n c e enhanced standards. This (dunia), a leading ensures sustained growth DU A E - b a s e d for an employee at dunia,

financial services provider, and increases the ‘Total has announced the launch Reward’ of working for a of its latest educational caring employer like dunia, venture DOORS, a unique w h e r e l e a r n i n g a n d c a r e e r advancement and r e c r u i t m e n t p r o g r a m . T h e e x c i t i n g n e w program offers an a c c e l e r a t e d “ D e v e l o p m e n t Opportunity for Operations, Risk, and Sales” for h i g h - p o t e n t i a l i n d i v i d u a l s currently engaged in front-line roles in these developing new skills and c o r e f u n c t i o n s . T h e knowledge is a continuous DOORS program from journey. It is important for dunia is open to university individuals to be given the graduates who have at opportunity to continually least five years of work enhance their skill sets. Our experience, two of which people are the driving force must have been spent in behind the growth of our one or more functions of business so investing in front-line sales, operations, their career advancement customer service, or risk. is imperative.”Dunia is This unique program committed to attracting, provides candidates with engaging, growing, and an opportunity to fast-track retaining top-tier talent at all their career growth, while l e v e l s w i t h i n t h e simultaneously earning in a organisation. The DOORS full-time role.Following a program from dunia offers comprehensive selection an exciting yet challenging process, dunia will offer 25 on-the-job learning and p laces pe r yea r f o r development opportunity successful applicants. The for individuals in the s p e c i a l l y d e s i g n e d formative stages of their p r o g r a m p r o v i d e s careers, whether they are passionate and focused existing members of dunia, i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h a n alumni, or new joiners opportunity to fast-track entirely, as they continue their professional growth by on the path to meet full equipping them with the performance standards necessary sk i l ls and wi th in the i r ro les a t experience to enhance dunia.“As an organisation their performance and raise that believes in consistently their potential to handle learning, and developing r o l e s w i t h g r e a t e r people’s skills, dunia is complexity, accountability, committed to leveraging its a n d p r o b l e m capabilities to supporting solving.Commenting on the the UAE’s efforts to build a program, Mr. Rajeev Kakar, s u s t a i n a b l e a n d Managing Director and competi t ive economic CEO of dunia said, “Our future. The UAE paced 6th most important asset is for higher education and talent, as it is the biggest training according in the driver of our success in recent World Economic predictably del iver ing Forum Competitiveness against customer and Rankings, a significant stakeholder expectations. achievement, and that Top-tier talent needs to be dunia seeks to contribute a c q u i r e d , t r a i n e d , further to and help the UAE engaged, retained, and to further improve upon,” developed over a long Mr. Kakar added.period of time to deliver consistently and reliably against our objectives.“Our c o m m i t m e n t t o development initiatives to enhance the potential of employees, focusing not only on performance,

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d and across the Western M e d i c i n e & UAE.”In addition to the l a u n c h o f Siddiqui Dubai UAE: world. Despite these G a s t r o e n t e r o l o g y . proactive attempt by dexlansoprazole, doctors

akeda, the global, a la rm ing f igu res , i t “Furthermore, the burden regional government across the Gulf region can f as t g row ing , appears that the general of the disease is huge and bodies and healthcare now prescribe an all-new Tresearch driven population knows little affects the quality of life of experts to alert the public and innovative product as

Japanese healthcare a b o u t t h e c a u s e s , patients, influencing the on the imperative need for part of an overall plan to c o m p a n y , t o d a y symptoms and treatment social , physical and lifestyle modifications, PPI help pat ients bet ter announced that patients emotional well- therapy is undoubtedly the manage and control s u f f e r i n g f r o m being as well as most common treatment erosive esophagitis and gastroesophagal reflux causing a loss of option and more effective symptoms of GERD.d i s e a s e , c o m m o n l y productivity.”Tak than antacids or histamine Dexlansoprazole is the known as GERD, have eda is focused receptor antagonists,” first and only currently access to an innovative on health care says Dr. Asa’d Izziddin approved PPI with a dual-treatment option following solutions that Dajani, chairman of the d e l a y e d r e l e a s e t h e l a u n c h o f a d d r e s s t h e research and scientific formulation that provides Dexlansoprazole in the unmet medical committee for Emirates 24 hour heartburn relief in UAE.GERD is a condition n e e d s o f S o c i e t y o f t h e m a j o r i t y o f that develops when patients,” says G a s t r o e n t e r o l o g y p a t i e n t s . 4 , 5 , 6 Tw o s t o m a c h a c i d a n d Ahdy El Sayes, (ESG).Despite being different types of granules contents cause heartburn M a n a g i n g highly effective, well release dexlansoprazole options with regard to by rising back into the Director of Takeda Middle tolerated and affordable at different time points for GERD.“Gastroesophageesophagus, leading to a East. “We have carefully for most patients, there extended duration of acid al reflux disease is seen in b u r n i n g s e n s a t i o n , tailored our broad portfolio are still unmet needs. suppression.7 The drug people of all ages, and the considerable discomfort of healthcare solutions Between 19% to 44% of can be taken at any time of cause is often attributable and in the worst case and focus on remedies for patients globally still the day regardless of to a l i festyle factor, scenario, serious tissue lifestyle driven diseases experience persistent meals or food intake.8,9 including work stress, lack damage. It is estimated such as cardio vascular re f lux symptoms as Patients can choose their of physical activity and the that between 8.7 % and i s s u e s a n d available PPIs do not own daily time of intake5,8 growing trend of eating 33.1 % of the population in gastroesophageal reflux control gastroesophageal making this treatment heavy, spicy and fatty the Middle East suffer disease (GERD), both reflux disease symptoms highly convenient and food,” says Prof. Dr. Emad from the disease , which is caused by sedentary adequately.To address able to fit into any lifestyle.Yass in A l Rahmani , on the rise in the region lifestyle prevalent in the this concern, following the Consultant in Internal

BlackBerry Announces New Partnerships and Broad

Enterprise Portfolio

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui critical endpoints and devices, IDs, and offers new ways to Dubai UAE: supporting all major enterprise securely and conveniently

l a c k B e r r y L i m i t e d platforms.Our Enterpr ise collaborate with colleagues,” (NASDAQ: BBRY; Portfolio, with BES12 at its said John Sims, President of BTSX: BB), a global foundation, does so much Global Enterprise Services at

l e a d e r i n m o b i l e more than just manage cross- B l a c k B e r r y . “ To d a y ' s c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , h a s announcements demonstrate announced new partnerships, that BlackBerry is delivering on enterprise solutions and value- our promise to design and added services that will develop enterprise solutions i m p r o v e p r o d u c t i v i t y , t h a t d r i v e s e c u r e c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d c o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d collaboration for enterprises. c o l l a b o r a t i o n f o r o u r The announcements, which customers. Everything we and took place during BlackBerry's our broad-based ecosystem of Enterprise Portfolio Launch partners, including systems event in San Francisco last integrators, mobile operators w e e k , i n c l u d e n e w and distributors, do is to deliver par tnersh ips , too ls and greater product iv i ty and technologies that further efficiency to our customers.”e x p a n d B l a c k B e r r y ' s enterprise portfolio spanning E n t e r p r i s e M o b i l i t y Management (EMM), Identity & Access, and Communications & Collaboration. BES12™: a

platform devices. Amongst cross-platform EMM solution many other capabilities, the by BlackBerry® serves as the portfolio provides easy and company's foundation to safe access to corporate data, control access, data and manages an array of employee applications across all mission-


QATARI DIAR LAUNCHES SALES CAMPAIGN FOR DIAR DUSHANBE

First Development in Tajikistan to Grant Foreigners the Right of Ownership

Residential Units Ready for Immediate Delivery

ART DUBAI ANNOUNCES 2015 PARTICIPATING GALLERIES•Art Dubai Contemporary features the most global line-up of

galleries to date•Art Dubai Modern expands to include masters from across Africa,

as well as the Middle East and South Asia•Marker, focusing on Latin America, features a dynamic,

multidisciplinary programme


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BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA FINANCIAL COOPERATION CONFERENCE CONCLUDES IN DUBAI

High-level discussions advance dialogue on collaboration between the UAE and China as well as Asia’s integration into

the global economy

By Qadeer Ahmad currently working to provides a host of Siddiqui Dubai UAE: m e e t t h e o t h e r exceptional after-sales

atari Diar Real necessary requirements services for investors E s t a t e a nd needs of investors. and potential buyers of QI n v e s t m e n t Diar Dushanbe is not the Diar Dushanbe C o m p a n y just a residential and project.The first phase

celebrated the sales commercial project; it is o f D ia r Dushanbe launch of i ts Diar also an integral plan that includes a residential Dushanbe project, a mixed-use development in Tajikistan, earlier yesterday. The event was held at Qatari Diar’s headquarters in Doha and was attended by His Excellency Mr Ardasher S . Q a d i r i , t h e Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Qatar, alongside, Mr Khaled Mohammed Al Sayed, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatari Diar, and a aims to contribute to the building that consists of number of leading Ta j i k e c o n o m y b y 6 7 u n i t s , a n officials and company g e n e r a t i n g j o b administrative building, representatives.Comme o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d central courtyard, as nting on the project, Mr r e v i t a l i z i n g t h e well as several retail Al Sayed said: “As investment sector. The stores.Diar Dushanbe

project will s e e t h e creation of a n e w s h o p p i n g l i f e s t y l e through the establishment of high-e n d commercial stores that conform to was named the ‘Best Qatari Diar’s foremost

the highest international Decorative’ architectural project in Central Asia, s t a n d a r d s , ” h e project in Tajikistan by we are extremely proud added.The project is t h e A g e n c y f o r to launch the first phase being constructed in one C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d of Diar Dushanbe, since of the most prestigious Architecture and the it truly embodies the areas of Tajikistan’s Association of Builders. strong ties between the capital and its largest Additionally, in 2013 State of Qatar and the city, Dushanbe. It covers Diar Dushanbe received Republic of Tajikistan. an approximate area of a five-star accolade at T h i s u n i q u e 68,000 square metres, the Asia Pacific Property development clearly overlooking Lake Kuli Aw a r d s f o r b e i n g reflects our vision and Javanon and facing the selected as the top mandate of Qatari Diar, Presidential Palace, mixed-use development which is to build projects

p r o j e c t . T h e that are at the prestigious board heart of the o n c e a g a i n c o m m u n i t y , r e c o g n i s e d t h e a n d t h a t project in 2014 and contribute to p r e s e n t e d D i a r s u s t a i n a b l e Dushanbe with the g r o w t h a n d highly-commended prosperity for award for ‘Mixed-use the countries in Architecture’. Over w h i c h w e the last several invest.”Mr Al years,the Republic S a y e d w a s of Tajikistan has also pleased to

which makes it an ideal experienced impressive highlight the numerous location for diplomats growth in its business advantages of Diar and foreigners who work sector with the recent D u s h a n b e , w h i c h in Tajikistan.All the i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f includes being the first residential units have commercial laws and development to grant already been completed codes that encourage foreigners the right of in the first phase of the foreign investments, ownership. “We are

projec including the right of t and o w n e r s h i p . D i a r a r e Dushanbe is fully owned ready by Qatari Diar Real f o r Es ta te I nves tmen t imme Company. It is expected d i a t e to redefine the concept delive of luxury l iv ing in r y . Tajikistan by offering an M o r e integrated community o v e r, on the picturesque and Qatari idyllic waterfront of the D i a r Gissar Canal.

By Qadeer Ahmad A s i a e v e n c l o s e r pol icy makers and Siddiqui Dubai UAE: together. By visiting the academics from across

he Boao Forum UAE, delegates have the region and set the for Asia (BFA) been able to see for s tage fo r w in -w in TF i n a n c i a l themselves the can-do partnerships in energy

C o o p e r a t i o n spirit of Dubai Conference, hosted by and gain a better the Government of understanding of Dubai, concluded today the po ten t ia l after two days of fruitful o p p o r t u n i t i e s discussion on forging a that exist here for collaborative, common t h e m . ” X i y u agenda on how to Yang, Executive further integrate Asia Vice President, i n t o t h e g l o b a l Boao Forum for and financial services economy. The event Asia Institute, said: industries.Infrastructurfacilitated by Falcon “Boao Forum for Asia e inves tment was

F i n a n c i a l addressed in depth, C o o p e r a t i o n w h e r e J i n L i q u n , C o n f e r e n c e i n Secretary General of Dubai was a great the Interim Secretariat success. It created of the newly established a b r i d g e f o r Asian Infrastructure c o m m u n i c a t i o n Investment Bank (AIIB), between East and delivered a call for West Asia. It has greater support for and brought together a n d A s s o c i a t e s b e t w e e n A s i a n

Chinese, Asian and promoted d ia logue coun t r ies as they M i d d l e E a s t e r n about infrastructure continue on their path of ent repreneurs and f i n a n c i n g a n d g r o w t h . P a n e l i s t s , allowed both parties, construction, trends in i n c l u d i n g A b d u l l a particularly in terms of energy supply and Mohammed Al Awar, f i nance , to be t te r demand, cooperation CEO, Dubai Islamic u n d e r s t a n d t h e i r between China and the Economy Development respective needs. It UAE and work ing Centre; Chirag Shah, also established a together to establish a C h i e f S t r a t e g y & foundation for further sa fe , secure , and Business Development collaboration in the e f f i c i e n t f i n a n c i a l Officer, DIFC Authority; future and furthered system for Asia.During a n d J i a K a n g ,

h i s c l o s i n g P r e s i d e n t , C h i n a r e m a r k s , Institute of Supply Hongbin Cong, E c o n o m i c s , a n d M a n a g i n g R e s e a r c h F e l l o w, Director, Invest Research Institute of Dubai, Falcon Fiscal Science, Ministry and Associates, of Finance of China; said:“The Boao discussed the role of Forum for Asia Dubai in cross-regional F i n a n c i a l financial cooperation in conversation on the C o o p e r a t i o n Asia Pacific market, need to establish a safe, Conference has been while His Excellency reliable and healthy incredibly constructive. Abdu l la A l Sa leh , financial system among It was not only a Undersecretary of the government officials, platform for deepening U A E M i n i s t r y o f ent repreneurs and dialogue on Asia’s most Economy Foreign academics, bringing pressing development Trade and Industry, and new reflections and and economic issues, it HE Wang Heshan, Vice insights.” The first BFA has been an opportunity Governor, Ningxia Hui event to be staged in the to discuss mutually Autonomous Region, Middle East – held at beneficial ways that we participated in a panel Atlantis The Palm, can work together and discussing economic Dubai brought together s t r e n g t h e n cooperation at a local over 350 high-ranking relationships, bringing level between China government officials, Dubai, China and wider and UAE.global finance leaders,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqu start l ine and f inish Northern Emirates, we are Dubai UAE: plastered in color.Monal proud to have joined

issan Middle Ze idan , D i rec to r o f forces for this exciting E a s t a n d Marketing in Nissan NA r a b i a n Middle East, says:

Automobile, its exclusive “Motoring should be dealer in Dubai and the a b o u t f u n , Northern Emirates, has e n j o y m e n t a n d thrown their support excitement, not just behind the famous The going from A to B. Color RunTM presented That’s certainly what by ActiveLife, a fun-filled the Nissan X-Trail is 5km fun run dubbed the all about.”The latest “Happiest 5k on the X-Trail, which builds Planet.”Official vehicle for on our 4x4 heritage The Color RunTM in the and benefits from

event. Our shared vision UAE is the new Nissan X- the company’s crossover and commi tmen t t o Trail, the Japanese auto leadership, redefines the offering exciting products maker’s stunning compact compact SUV segment. It and experiences has SUV.The Color RunTM also boasts cool crossover helped us reach heights style and efficiency, and this sponsorship is a s u p e r b d e s i g n , testament to that. The ground-break ing Color RunTM presented t echno logy and by ActiveLife is all about outstanding comfort. fun and so is the X-Fully connected, the Trail.”And Greg Sproule, X-Trail is equipped Managing Director of IMG w i t h t h e l a t e s t Middle East, organizers of g e n e r a t i o n T h e C o l o r R u n T M NissanConnect in-presented by ActiveLife, c a r n a v i g a t i o n , added: “We call The Color in fo rmat ion and RunTM the ‘Happiest five e n t e r t a i n m e n t presented by ActiveLife is 5k on the Planet’ because system.”That’s why there a five-kilometer, un-timed our events bring together is so much synergy fun run in which thousands friends and family in a be tween The Co lo r of participants are doused unique, healthy, and fun RunTM and the X-Trail – from head to toe in environment,” Our Color The Color RunTM is about different colors at each R u n n e r s v a r y i n excitement just as the X-kilometer. It will be held at d e m o g r a p h i c s a n d Trail driving experience Dubai Autodrome on reasons for running. With centers on total enjoyment S a t u r d a y 2 9 t h no winners or official behind the wheel.”From November.This is followed times, The Color RunTM his side, Salah Yamout by a huge color festival caters to anyone – one-Director of Sales and where more colored year-olds to 100-year-Marketing, at Arabian powder is brought into olds, first time runners to Automobiles the flagship play as part of the fun and professional athletes. c o m p a n y o f A W to create countless color We’re thrilled to welcome Rostamani Group, said: combinations. Organizers Nissan on-board to join in “As Nissan’s exclusive say there are only two the fun!”dealer in Dubai and the rules – wear white at the

By Qadeer Ahmad this time was the Libyan Siddiqui Dubai UAE: war in 2011, sanctions

articipants in the against Iran in 2012 global crude oil followed by Libyan port Pm a r k e t a r e strikes in 2013 and most

eagerly awaiting the recently, the emergence O p e c m e e t i n g o n of IS militants in Syria November 27, the result and Iraq. During the first o f w h i c h c o u l d quarter of 2014, these potentially set the tone major and other minor and the direction of oil disruptions ran at the prices well into the first highest level since the quarter of 2015. What’s Iraq/Kuwait war in 1991. at stake is clear for Since then Libyan oil e v e r y o n e t o s e e has returned while can get. Wealthier following what has been some Opec members producers such as a g a m e c h a n g i n g h a v e s e e n r i s i n g Kuwait, UAE and Saudi couple of quarters production and others, Arabia are much more where the price of oil most noticeably Saudi prepared to the let the

Arabia, have market determine what maintained a should be the new price high level of range. US shale oil p roduct ion . production require a T h e relative high price to combination b r e a k e v e n b u t o f r i s i n g continued innovation supply at a and improvements in t ime where production techniques d e m a n d during the past few growth has years have cut this slowed has breakeven price for led us to the shale oil. It is therefore has slumped to levels present situation where estimated that WTI not seen in years.Rising oil producers have crude will have to trade supply both within and experienced a sharp below 70 dollars for a ou ts ide Opec has drop in revenues while c o n s i d e r a b l e t i m e created this “new” oil-consuming nations, before lower prices situation where global including China and the w o u l d b e g i n t o consumers have gone US – the world’s two

qui te quick ly f rom b i g g e s t , worrying about supply h a v e d i s r u p t i o n s a n d received a potential devastating m a j o r price spikes to the b o o s t . I f current one where Opec wants producers are suddenly to do a quick competing on price in fix it could order to maintain market agree on a s h a r e . N e w a n d s h a r p u n c o n v e n t i o n a l reduction in production techniques output until such as sha le o i l a balance between n e g a t i v e l y i m p a c t extraction, among other supply and demand has production growth.Will things, have increased been re-established. Opec go for a quick fix US oil output to the Some of the weaker and worry about the highest level in 30 Opec nations such as future later or will it pass years. Since 2011, this Venezuela, Libya and the challenge to US r a p i d r i s e i n U S Iran would probably producers by allowing production has been p r e f e r t h i s r o u t e the price to remain low more than offset by although they are not or go even lower in the rising global demand likely to contribute much near term? These are and constant supply to such a reduction the questions that the disrupt ions due to themselves as they market will be looking numerous geopolitical d e s p e r a t e l y n e e d for answers to next even t s . The mos t whatever revenue they Thursday. important events during

By Qadeer Ahmad manufacturers be it automatically qualify to Siddiqui Dubai UAE: convertibles, sedans, enter into a raffle draw

eld under the 4X4s or performance and the lucky one can patronage of vehicles, as well as drive home a free Jeep HHis Highness accessories, audio, W r a n g l e r S p o r t ,

Sheikh Sul tan Bin video and navigation sponsored by Trading Enterprises and Fiat C h r y s l e r Au tomob i l es .O the r highlights include a 4x4 track, test-drives, racing s i m u l a t i o n s a n d competitions. Emirates NBD will be offering exclusive deals and packages to visitors who are planning to buy cars at the show.Aiming to leverage on a g row ing economy, r i s i n g c o n s u m e r

Mohammed Bin Sultan systems.Expo Centre confidence, increasing

Al Qassimi, Crown Sharjah has lined up a pay and perks and

Prince and Deputy series of interactive o v e r a l l p o s i t i v e

Ruler of Sharjah, the entertainment activities sentiment in the market,

show is set to feature and exciting contests, dealers are expected to

several new brands, with fabulous prizes on offer attractive deals to

launch of exciting new offer for visitors. All buyers.

models of cars from top v i s i t o r s w i l l

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d Sh ishegaran (Sh i r i n Franco Noero (Turin), Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Gal le ry, Tehran/New Galerie Nathalie Obadia

f f i r m i n g i t s York).A new project space (Paris / Brussels), Gallery reputation as the features collages by S K E ( N e w D e l h i / Amost global of art r e n o w n e d I r a n i a n Bangalore), Ota Fine Arts

fairs, the ninth edition of photographer Kaveh (Tokyo / Singapore).Art Art Dubai includes 92 Golestan, curated by Vali Dubai is rooted in the UAE g a l l e r i e s f r o m 3 9 M a h l o u j i . G a l l e r i e s and the Gulf region, and countries. In March 2015, participating in Art Dubai remains the wor ld ’s audiences will discover Contemporary – the largest annual exhibition the work of more than 500 largest gallery hall, with 71 of artists from the Arab a r t i s t s , f r o m a n booth exhibitions – are world.Meanwhile, the extraordinarily diverse selected via a lengthy and fair ’s ever-expanding roster of galleries that stringent independent geographic reach is at the includes the world’s most selection process. New foundation of its role as a influential alongside fresh, galleries exhibiting for the f a i r o f d i s c o v e r y . upcoming art spaces.Held f i r s t t i m e i n c l u d e “Focusing on diversity and in partnership with The Kurimanzutto (Mexico), quality has enabled Art A b r a a j G r o u p a n d Galerie Lelong (Paris/New Dubai to attract the sponsored by Emaar, Art York), Wentrup (Berlin), b roades t l i ne -up o f Dubai takes place at D a s t a n ’ s B a s e m e n t influential and dynamic Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, (Tehran), Gypsum Gallery galleries,” says Antonia United Arab Emirates, (Cairo), Honor Fraser (Los Carver, Fair Director, Art March 18-21, 2015.Art Angeles), mor.charpentier Dubai. “Each March, the Dubai includes three (Paris), Hannah Barry fair and the UAE in general gal lery programmes: Gallery (London) and – becomes a hub for art Contemporary, the largest Jhaveri Contemporary p r o f e s s i o n a l s a n d hall, presents 71 gallery ( M u m b a i ) . S e v e r a l enthusiasts, and all those exh ib i t i ons show ing galleries have opted to interested in a vision of the predominantly new work present ambitious solo art world that is resolutely by artists from across the and two-person shows global . ”The gal ler ies world; Modern features within the Contemporary p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n solo and two-person halls: Carroll / Fletcher Contemporary represent shows by masters from (London) focuses on the broadest international Africa, the Middle East Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, selection to date. Russian, and South Asia; while while Beirut’s Galerie Tanit Central Asian and Eastern Marker is a curated p r e s e n t s a m a j o r European galleries such programme which, in i n s t a l l a t i o n b y as Galerie Iragui and 2015, focuses on Latin photographer Fouad El Gallery XL (Moscow), Yay America and that region’s Khoury with poetry by Etel Gallery (Baku), Inda relationship with the Arab Adnan. Chatterjee & Lal Ga l l e r y (Budapes t ) , world. (Mumbai) presents a solo R a s t e r ( W a r s a w ) , Launched last year, Art show of drawings by Nikhil Temnikova & Kasela Dubai Modern, sponsored Chopra; Sabrina Amrani (Talinn) bring a new by Mashreq Pr iva te G a l l e r y ( M a d r i d ) perspective to the fair. Banking, is a unique showcases Brazilian artist P a r t i c i p a t i o n f r o m programme featur ing Marlon de Azambuja; contemporary African a r t i s t s w h o p r o v e d whi le Atassi Gal lery galleries, including Art influential in the twentieth (Damascus) displays new Twenty One (Lagos), cen tu ry, par t i cu la r l y work by Syrian master Galerie Cécile Fakhoury th rough the v ib ran t Elias Zayat.New York’s ( A b i d j a n ) a n d modern period of the CRG Gallery and Paris’s whatiftheworld (Cape 1940s to 1980s. In 2015, InSitu/Fabienne Leclerc T o w n ) , h a s a l s o Art Dubai Modern grows to join forces to present new increased.Curator of i n c l u d e 1 5 g a l l e r y w o r k b y J o a n a Marker 2015, Ana Luiza exhibit ions, including Hadjithomas and Khalil Teixeira de Freitas, is Shafic Abboud (Lebanon, Joreige alongside Mark t a k i n g a d y n a m i c , shown by Beirut’s Agial Dion and Jumana Manna, m u l t i d i s c i p l i n a r y G a l l e r y ) , N g w e n y a among others. Dubai’s approach; in a break from M a l a n g a t a n a ( o f Isabelle van den Eynde previous years, Marker Mozambique, with Gallery gives carte blanche to the will feature a group show of African Art, London), trio of Rokni and Ramin with participation by artists Pakistan’s Shahid Sajjad Haerizadeh and Hesam and galleries from across (Ar tchowk, Karachi ) , Rahmanian, and presents Latin America, plus project renowned Moroccan a solo booth dedicated to spaces devoted to artists’ painters Mohamed Melehi M o h a m m e d books, per formance, and Mohamed Hamidi Kazem.Galleries returning souMarker 2015 will be ( L o f t G a l l e r y , to Art Dubai in 2015 the first such showcase of C a s a b l a n c a ) , J a m i l include: Experimenter works by Latin American Molaeb (Galerie Janine (Kolkata), Galerie Jaeger artists in the Gulf region, Rubeiz, Beirut), Cape Bucher (Paris), Sfeir- and is designed to spark Verdan master Manuel Sem le r (Hamburg / exchange between the Figueira (Perve Galeria. Beirut), Galleria Continua arts scenes of the Middle Lisbon), and works from (San Gimignano / Le East and those of Central the 1970s by Iranian Moulin / Beijing), Victoria and South America. nd m a s t e r K o u r o s h Miro (London), Galleria and film.


CENTRO BARSHA CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DAY WITH AL NOOR

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SPECTACULAR PLANS REVEALED FOR GRAND OPENING CEREMONY OF SHEIKH ZAYED HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2014

assive operetta featuring artist Hussain Al Jasmi and a carnival with 5,000 performersOpen invitation to the public to participate in this exceptional national celebration

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INVESTING IN WOMEN FOR A BETTER TOMORROWWomen in STEM 2015 – Annual Conference, Awards and Hackathon to be held in Dubai

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d unable to afford such an Siddiqui Dubai UAE: education”,says General

n celebrat ion of Manage r o f Cen t ro C h i l d r e n ’ s D a y, B a r s h a , M s E l e n i ICentro Barsha paid a

visit to the Al Noor Centre with a cheque for their “Make a Change Today” campaign.“We have a longstanding relationship with the Al Noor Centre in supporting the centre’s invaluable efforts, like a “Glimpse of My Dream” cooking program and “Colour Your Wishes” painting competition and

Tsolakou.Centro Barsha’s exhibition. It takes only a upcoming project with the small collective effort to Al Noor Centre is to offer a make a real change for work training exercise for these special kids. By some of the Al Noor selling their handmade students at the hotel, products "Smiles n' Stuff" enabling young students in our hotel, we have not from the centre to learn only been able to help important life skills such spread awareness about as cooking, cleaning, Al Noor but also collected working together as a money towards the t e a m a n d t a k i n g sponsorship of students responsibility.who would otherwise be

By Qadeer Ahmad at an o ff ic ia l Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ceremony that

har jah Med ia will be held under Centre (SMC) the patronage of Shas announced H is H ighness

t h e c l o s i n g o f Sheikh Sultan bin submissions for the Muhammad bin second edition of the Sultan Al Qasimi, Sharjah Government Crown Pr ince Communication Award. and Deputy Ruler The submissions are o f S h a r j a h , c u r r e n t l y b e i n g during the first

t e r m s a n d s u b j e c t e d t o a quarter of 2015.The conditions.”She added: preliminary evaluation Sharjah Government “In the second phase of process.The deadline Communication Award the evaluation process, for submiss ion of r e c o g n i s e s t h e t h e s e l e c t i o n entries to the Sharjah a c h i e v e m e n t s o f c o m m i t t e e w i l l G o v e r n m e n t outstanding media and nominate three to five Communication Award c o m m u n i c a t i o n s submissions from each 2014 was ea r l i e r professionals across c a t e g o r y . T h e extended from October government institutions shortlisted entries will 31 to November 16 to in the UAE. The award be presented to the jury enable the participation i n c e n t i v i s e s panel for the final of a larger number of g o v e r n m e n t e v a l u a t i o n a n d federa l and loca l c o m m u n i c a t i o n selection of the ultimate g o v e r n m e n t p r o f e s s i o n a l s t o w i n n e r i n e a c h professionals.Asma Al i m p l e m e n t b e s t category.”Al Juwaied Juwaied, Manager of practices in their daily noted that the second Sharjah Government o p e r a t i o n s , a n d edition of the Award Communication Award proactively contribute has witnessed wide 2014, said: “The initial with ideas for the par t i c ipa t ion f rom s c r e e n i n g o f improvement of their min is t r ies, federal s u b m i s s i o n s h a s departments that in institutions and local b e g u n a n d w i l l turn facilitate efficient government entities, conclude at the end of communication with with many of the federal November. For this Sharjah’s residents.and local authorities edition of the Award, submitting entries to S M C h a s m o r e t h a n o n e c o m m i s s i o n e d a category.Winners of carefully selected team t h e S h a r j a h to oversee the quality of G o v e r n m e n t entries and ensure they Communication Award comply to our stringent 2014 will be announced

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B y Q a d e e r A h m a d f o r m a t w i l l Siddiqui Dubai UAE: accelerate the

h e H i g h e r transfer of this O r g a n i z i n g rich heritage to TCommittee of t h e n e w

Sheikh Zayed Heritage generation, in an F e s t i v a l 2 0 1 4 h a s entertaining and revealed exceptional enlightening way preparations for the that enhances G r a n d O p e n i n g n a t i o n a l foundation to launch our Ceremony of the festival. pride.Concluding cultural renaissance."HE Magnificent surprises his remarks, HE Al Muhairi added: "The await lovers of UAE Neyadi said: "We festival includes many 2 0 1 4 a n d G e n e r a l heritage, and a special will have a grand opening family-oriented events as Manager of the Private concert will be held on ceremony that befits our the family is an important Office of HH Sheikh November 20 at 5pm, at focus of the festival, and Mansour bin Zayed Al the main festival stage in we have dedicated a Nahyan, expressed his A l W a t h b a , A b u wide variety of events for sincere appreciation for Dhabi.Sheikh Zayed everyone. We have also the special efforts of His Heritage Festival 2014 dedicated a special E x c e l l e n c y S h e i k h will be held from 20 s p a c e f o r m u s i c a l Sultan bin Hamdan Al November un t i l 12 concerts to reflect the Nahyan, Advisor to the December 2014 under U A E ’ s a u t h e n t i c President and Chairman the patronage of His heritage."HE Al Muhairi of the Emirates Camel f o u n d i n g f a t h e r , Highness Sheikh Khalifa noted that the opening of highlighting the various bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Zayed Heritage interests of Sheikh Zayed UAE President, may God Festival 2014 will be bin Sultan Al Nahyan. protect him; and the ou t s t and ing by a l l There will be numerous support of His Highness standards, bringing to life paintings representing G e n e r a l S h e i k h a n i n t e g r a t e d the various elements of Mohammed bin Zayed Al encyclopedia of the Emirati heritage, as well Nahyan, Crown Prince of UAE ’s he r i t age by as many surprises that

presenting paintings and will delight the public, so Racing Federation, who other Emirati arts to has helped the festival to e v o k e o l d E m i r a t i honour the name of the environments. 5,000 founding father Sheikh p e r f o r m e r s w i l l Zayed bin Sultan Al participate in the heritage Nahyan, may God rest carnival and there will be his soul, and promote the impressive fireworks. He ancient history of the also pointed out that the UAE in which its future is ceremony will include deeply rooted.HE Neyadi many special surprises

Abu Dhabi and Deputy pointed out: "We in the for the public.Elaborating Supreme Commander of H i g h e r O r g a n i z i n g further, HE Al Muhairi the UAE Armed Forces. Committee of Sheikh said the impressive The festival is held under Zayed Heritage Festival magnitude of the opening everyone is invited to the supervision of His 2014 look forward to ceremony does not end attend and participate in H i g h n e s s S h e i k h hosting a festival that is there, as there will also this spectacular national Mansour bin Zayed Al e x c e p t i o n a l i n a l l be more than 500 celebration."In turn, HE Nahyan, UAE Deputy standards, to give it the authentic Arabian horses Abdullah Al Muhairi, Pr ime Minister and qual i ty which Their o f w o r l d - f a m o u s Director of the Emirates Minister of Presidential H ighnesses a lways pedigree from the Al C a m e l R a c i n g Affa i rs.The opening strive for. This event will Nahyan stables, in F e d e r a t i o n a n d a ceremony operetta will be worthy of the legacy of addition to over 200 member of the Higher start with a poem for the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan camels that symbolize Organizing Committee of founding father Sheikh Al Nahyan, God rest his the pride our nation has the festival said: "We all Zayed bin Sultan Al soul. It will portray the inherited over hundreds recall the luminous words Nahyan, may God rest UAE’s history as a of years.HE Al Muhairi of our founding father h i s s o u l ; w i t h a window for current and e m p h a s i z e d t h a t that still illuminate our p e r f o r m a n c e b y future generations to everyone is invited to path today, when he said: renowned Emirati artist e x p e r i e n c e t h e attend the festival’s ‘ I t i s impor tan t t o H u s s a i n A l J a s m i philosophy and interests open ing ce remony, preserve our ancient entitled: ‘Ya shabab lab of Sheikh Zayed, may whose grand scale will heritage because our nedaakom’. This is God have mercy on match the magnitude and future is deeply rooted in considered the crown h i m . " H E N e y a d i i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e it.’ This event is a vital jewel of the tributes to reiterated that Sheikh festival.It is noteworthy milestone on the road to Sheikh Zayed, who Zayed bin Sultan Al t ha t She ikh Zayed shaping the future of urged the nation to make Nahyan, may God have Heritage Festival 2014 cu r ren t and fu tu re sacrifices to uphold our mercy on him, had a includes many new generations. As the flag and defend our great heart that had a attractions that will be H i g h e r O r g a n i z i n g n a t i o n a l special place for all the showcased for the first Committee, we have prosperity.Commenting people of the UAE. time. These include the worked on making the on the preparations for Therefore the festival research competition festival both educational t h e f e s t i v a l , H i s bears his name and is a that was announced a n d e n t e r t a i n i n g , Exce l lency Huma id m a s s i v e n a t i o n a l earlier to encourage intellectually stimulating N e y a d i , V i c e showcase that builds a greater innovation and our young generation to Chai rperson of the strong foundation for involvement by various engage enthusiastically H i g h e r O r g a n i z i n g elevating Abu Dhabi into stakeholders from all in activities that reflect Committee of Sheikh the world’s cultural segments of society and the smallest details of our Zayed Heritage Festival capital. The educational all ages.past and build a strong

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d from global industry Siddiqui Dubai UAE: leaders such as Kony,

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S t r a t e g y, S t r a t e g i c of e-government and m-Sponsors of the event, government programs in explained “Every 18 the region."Abu Dhabi seconds, a password is Media believes in the cracked, an account is digital age and is always phished or a confidential investing in the best file is hijacked, while t e c h n o l o g y w h e n every 3 seconds credit providing media services. fraud is committed or id is Partnering with m-Gov counterfeited. This is a 2 0 1 4 c o n f i r m s o u r 300 billion dollar problem commitment to th is worldwide and there are cause." m-Gov speaker no border controls for this Ali Al Shaiba, Director of kind of crime.” Speaking Digital Media at Abu about their keynote on Dhabi Media, the Official d a y o n e o f t h e Media Partner, said. "As conference, he added part of our pursuit to “We shared our expertise innovation, Abu Dhabi at m-Gov Abu Dhabi to Media ensures working show how the world's first closely with international m o b i l e i d e n t i t y technology leaders to management application provide the best quality of provides a simple to use mobile first services."solution for citizens and Regional government residents to gain a single, agencies presenting highly secure access to i n c l u d e O m a n ’ s Smart City assets and m-Information Technology G o v e r n m e n t Authority and Bahrain’s services”.Held from 17-e - G o v e r n m e n t 18 November 2014 at the Authority.The Middle Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, m-East region already Government Abu Dhabi boas ts t he second 2014 was organized by highest mobile phone Niche Ideas, which in population in the world, March put together the with the UAE having the inaugural m-Gov event highest smart phone for government and penetration rate globally industry leaders in Dubai, at 74% and Saudi Arabia to rave reviews.Daksha following closely behind Patel, Event Director at at 73%. These rates are Niche Ideas, said: “We expected to go up even are delighted by the warm higher, as more cost-support that m-Gov effective devices are received from the capital introduced to the market a n d f r o m r e g i o n a l and the industry opens up g o v e r n m e n t to greater competition.m-o r g a n i z a t i o n s t h a t Gov Abu Dhabi provided participated and are a vital platform for the already speaking to exchange and sharing of authorities in Bahrain and ideas and solutions as Ras al Khaimah for the the regional mobility next edition of the event.”market grows, and has

attracted wide support

By Qadeer Ahmad i n t e r e s t T h e M e e r a K a u l role models for these Siddiqui Dubai UAE: a n d Foundat ion has a determined women

he Meera Kaul confidence s t rong in terest in who want to lead and Foundation, is of young encouraging women to be successfu l .The Th o s t i n g i t s w o m e n c o n s i d e r foundation focuses on

annual event Women in p u r s u i n g entrepreneurship in women and women-led STEM in the Middle d e g r e e s S T E M - b a s e d enterprises in STEM in East and will be held on a n d industries. According to North America, Eastern January 14-15, 2015 at c a r e e r s Meera Kaul, Global Europe, Africa, China, the Jumeirah Emirates particularly Chair of Meera Kaul India, and countries Towers Hotel in Dubai. in the fields Foundat ion "Many across the Middle East. Striving to highlight of STEM. y o u n g g i r l s a r e T h e M e e r a K a u l high-ranking women in In addition reluctant to be a part of Foundation’s primary the corporate world, the to this, the the STEM fields due to objective is to make a conference br ings t w o - d a y numerous reasons difference by growing Hackathon. This is t o g e t h e r w o m e n event will honor leading such as typecasting communities through especially designed for s p e a k e r s a n d w o m e n i n t h e a n d c o n s e r v a t i v e investing in women. w o m e n s o f t w a r e delegates who are ment ioned sectors norms and we are The event is open to programmers and UI successful in the field of from all around the hoping to break these women who are in the and graphic designers Science, Technology, region. The event will b a r r i e r s a n d fields of STEM; in t o i d e n t i f y a n d Engineering, and Math also include a brand s t e r e o t y p e s b y addition to women showcase their wide-(STEM). This move new co l labora t i ve providing mentorship entrepreneurs or those ranging expertise and aims to increase the c o n c e p t , t h e and industry-focused aspiring to be one. in-depth know-how.

ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY’S CHALLENGING MARKET SET FOR WAVES OF CONSOLIDATION, SAYS CEO OF

HELLOFOOD MIDDLE EAST

By Qadeer Ahmad benefit of using online Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ordering services. For

hi le onl ine consumers, single click food ordering convenience is a big Wis spreading draw. For restaurants,

like wildfire through the it ’s a new revenue region, competition in the stream – akin to opening sector is expected to a new branch in a busy stiffen and lead to a wave mall.“Channel switching, o f c o n s o l i d a t i o n s , i.e. people making the according to research by switch to the Internet for g loba l on l i ne food their food, is well under delivery marketplace way in the Middle East. hellofood.Presenting at a We’re still lagging a little high-powered panel at behind Europe, where hungry online customers perceived as a failure of ArabNet Riyadh 2014, this shift started in to the restaurants of their the online food ordering hellofood’s CEO in the earnest a few years c h o i c e . S c a l e i s b u s i n e s s , n o t t h e Middle East Beschir back. But this switch isn’t impor tan t – on l ine restaurant. For us, it’s Hussain said, “While the restricted to food. We’re menus with the greater incredibly important to r o b u s t n e s s o f t h e seeing it across the number of options will safeguard the entire marketplace is assured, board, from clothes to g e t m o r e h u n g r y consumer experience as the health of those electronics to renting consumers c l i ck ing much as we can, and

cars,” Beschir said. In protect against negative KSA alone, hellofood brand associat ions. research estimates the T h a t ’ s w h y w e ’ v e market to hit EUR 150 decided to launch our million by 2020.“The o w n f o o d d e l i v e r y online food marketplace service. We want to is a furiously fast paced make sure people get world, with decisions their orders hot and on being made on strategic t ime , even though as well as tactical levels. delivery historically falls S t r a t e g i c a l l y , w e under the restaurants’ i nves ted i n on l i ne a m b i t , ” B e s c h i r payment for the KSA added.Other challenges market a while back in the marketp lace

competing in the arena is through.While incredibly because we didn’t want revolve around payment less certain in the long c o n v e n i e n t f o r availability of ready cash m e t h o d s . O n l i n e run. We believe that the consumers, online food to limit order sizes. payment is considered a business model by its bus inesses canno t Tactically, fast execution, desirable option, but very nature will not allow control food preparation scaling and the adoption many online ordering for much co-existence. and delivery, which is of global best practices businesses only allow Mergers will be key, h a n d l e d b y t h e a l l r e m a i n k e y t o cash on delivery.The because economy of restaurant. This presents s u c c e s s , ” B e s c h i r market is booming scales are important its own challenges.“In e x p l a i n e d . T h e across the Middle East, h e r e . ” O n l i n e f o o d the customer mind, an d i s c u s s i o n w a s with first movers across aggregators function as order arriving late, or the moderated by Omar the region successfully a virtual intermediary – f o o d n o t b e i n g Christidis, founder and educating customers ferrying food orders from f l a v o u r s o m e , i s CEO of Arabnet.and restaurants of the


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31st of December, 2014!B y Q a d e e r A h m a d Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, b o o s t e m p l o y e e will be able to find and Siddiqui Dubai UAE: customers have been e n g a g e m e n t a n d train the right staff to help

AP has announced able to go live in mere e n h a n c e t h e expand our business, capabi l i t ies for weeks. In the effectivenes a n d e n h a n c e t h e Sbusinesses across region, SAP s o f o u r interaction with our

the Middle East and R a p i d h u m a n employees.”SAP Rapid North Africa to innovate Deployment resources Deployment Solutions faster in the cloud than Solutions in programs,” can reduce consulting ever before with SAP E n t e r p r i s e said Girish fees and project costs R a p i d D e p l o y m e n t R e s o u r c e C h o u h a n , each by 50 percent, Solutions.As businesses Planning and G e n e r a l d e c r e a s e t i m e t o transition their IT to the H u m a n Manager – business value by 40-60 cloud, the region’s cloud R e s o u r c e s Information percent, and reduce TCO market is poised for high (HR) Co re Technology, by 40 percent, according growth. MENA’s cloud F u n c t i o n s M o t i v a t e to SAP.”SAP Rapid market is set to total USD and payroll Publishing.I Deployment Solutions 4.7 billion from 2014 to have seen n t h e are delivered either by 2018, with business s t r o n g Kingdom of SAP Consulting or an products as a service success.One S a u d i ecosystem of more than growing by 8.1 percent of the UAE's Arabia, the 3 ,700 SAP serv ice through 2018, according l e a d e r s i n Middle East partners, along with to a recent report from m e d i a P a p e r indirect sales via 3,900 Gartner Inc.Thanks to s e r v i c e s , M o t i v a t e Company Ltd. (MEPCO) SPA channel partners R a p i d D e p l o y m e n t Publishing, will deploy will deploy HR Core a n d v a l u e - a d d e d Solutions, SAP simplifies the HR Core Functions F u n c t i o n s f o r t h e resellers. SAP counts deployments, and helps for the UAE Rapid Kingdom of Saudi Arabia m o r e t h a n 4 0 , 0 0 0 its customers run new Deployment Solution, R a p i d D e p l o y m e n t en te rp r i se so lu t i on enterprise solutions and implemented by Prism Solution, implemented i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s move to the cloud. By Informatics Ltd.“As we by Excellence Delivered worldwide.“Businesses using best practices in a expand to meet the T e c h n o l o g y that want to move to the predictable manner, SAP region’s new media (ExdNow).“As we are the cloud often face the min imizes bus iness challenges, our Human largest manufacturer of difficult task of identifying disruption while the new Resources department paperboard in Middle what information and R a p i d D e p l o y m e n t desires more efficient & East and North Africa, processes they need in S o l u t i o n s a r e advanced so f twa re based in Jeddah, Saudi the cloud and how they i m p l e m e n t e d . R a p i d solutions which wil l Arabia, our paperboard can move to it without Deployment Solutions enable HR to effectively m a n u f a c t u r i n g a n d disrupting their daily cover SAP Business manage our resources. recycling business has operations,” said Dr. Suite and SAP HANA Expectation from SAP’s grown by leaps and Bernd Welz, Executive Enterprise Cloud, while R a p i d D e p l o y m e n t bounds – and our IT Vice President and enabling features such Solut ion wi l l be to infrastructure needs to Global Head, Solution & a s m o b i l i t y , u s e r automate our business match this growth,” said Knowledge Packaging, experience, and big data processes, which will not Noman B. Khan, Project SAP. “The fastest path to analytics.Following the j u s t m a x i m i s e Manager, Middle East the cloud is through SAP recent regional launch of efficiencies but will also P a p e r C o m p a n y R a p i d D e p l o y m e n t SAP’s localized Rapid maximise the resource (MEPCO). “Thanks to solutions.”Deployment Solutions for availability. This will allow S A P ’ s R a p i d the UAE, the Kingdom of HR to find new ways to Deployment Solution, we

By Qadeer Ahmad Director, Tekla Middle of working closely with Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Eas t .M idd le Eas t o u r M i d d l e E a s t

h e G C C projects using Tekla c u s t o m e r s , a n d construction technology include the p r o v i d i n g s m a r t , Ts e c t o r i s

leveraging advanced construction software to deliver on its USD 1.3 t r i l l ion value, i n d u s t r y e x p e r t s announced today ahead of The Big 5.Thanks to population growth, megaprojects, and infrastructure developments, the GCC’s construction sector is valued at USD 1 .3 t r i l l i on , M idd le Eas t B IM localized solutions to according to the recent Awards 2014 winners the region’s projects in Deloitte report “GCC the Abu Dhabi Airport – infrastructure, financial P o w e r s o f M id f i e ld Te rm ina l h u b s , c u l t u r a l Construction 2014: Are Complex, the King l a n d m a r k s , a n d Y o u R e a d y f o r Abdullah Financial stadiums,” added Paul Recovery?”Driving this D is t r ic t and K ing construction growth, Abdulaziz Center for construction W o r l d professional Culture in s are using t h e collaborative Kingdom a n d of Saudi interoperabl A r a b i a , e Bui lding a l o n g Information with the M o d e l i n g National ( B I M ) Museum software, like o f Tekla BIMsight, for 3D Qatar.With the region’s constructable models r i s i ng number o f that lead to

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World Championship are now on sale with an expected high demand for the major international contest. With the ticketing website now live, sports fans all around the world can order tickets for the receive their allotment matches and also learn first. Varieties of ticket m o r e a b o u t t h e prices are available r e m a r k a b l e according to everyone’s c h a m p i o n s h i p . T h e seating preferences.All

ticket sale proceeds will go to “Educate A Child”, a global programme from Education Above All (EAA), founded by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, that aims to increase the number of children worldwide who can access education.Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Director General, Qatar 2015 said: “Today is an important milestone in our progress towards

championship begins on hosting this prestigious 15 January 2015, with a event . Given Qatar grand opening ceremony 2015’s global nature, followed by the first match we’ve ensured that between the host country people can book their Qatar and Brazil at the tickets wherever they are new Lusail Multi-Purpose in the world through our Hall. This will count one of website. The ticketing the great experiences for w e b s i t e c o v e r s all our fans in Qatar and in everything taking in the the region, as they get to championship with full see their world’s best d e t a i l s o n m a t c h teams play the ‘Game of schedules, venues and fast’. The tournament ticket prices.”Qatar 2015 matches will take place will shortly open outlets all across three venues; around Qatar, so that Lusail Multi-Purpose Hall people can buy tickets in Lusail, Ali Bin Hamad Al over the counter if they Attiya Arena in Al Sadd prefer too. Each of the and the Duhail Handball competition venues will Sport Hall in Duhail also have Ticket Box starting on the 16th of Offices, so that people J a n u a r y 2 0 1 5 . T h e can buy tickets directly website allows people to and on the day of the choose their t ickets event, depending on a c c o r d i n g t o t h e i r availability. The launch of preference; whether it’s online tickets sales will by their favourite team, by further boost interest in d a t e o r e v e n b y the event regionally as v e n u e . P e o p l e a r e Doha counts down to the advised to book early, as 24th Men’s Handball pre-registered tickets will World Championship.

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ujifilm MEA has photographers, so, this l a u n c h e d a n campaign would help Fe x c i t i n g n e w them decide which is the

campaign themed ‘Your best fit for their style of Story, You Are Living It’ in work i.e. travel, fashion the Middle East. The a n d s t r e e t campaign, a first of its p h o t o g r a p h e r s , ” kind by Fujifi lm, is commented Mr. Yuta i n s p i r e d b y t h o s e Kawamura, marketing moments captured by manager, Electronics

snapshot of the world p r o f e s s i o n a l t h e e n t h u s i a s t i c I m a g i n g D i v i s i o n , and there are umpteen photographer, Rufat p h o t o g r a p h y Fujifilm Middle East & avenues to find the Abas from Azerbaijan enthusiasts. Fujifi lm Africa.He further added, p e r f e c t p i c t u r e , ” e x p r e s s e d “ M y wants to celebrate these “Fujifilm has always had expressed Michae l photographs stand out moments across the appreciable association Cruz, a Filipino-engineer due to their graphical region,illustrating these with our consumers. We based in Dubai for a strength and creativity, s t o r i e s w i t h h o n o u r d e cand the Fujifilm range of everybody.The ‘Your t h e a d e cameras have always Story, You are living it’ commentnowbeen my choice of Campaign by Fujifilm, in s a n d .“Thcameras.” Jordanian line with the phrase feedback e X-L a i t h ‘Every Picture has a from our

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B y Q a d e e r A h m a d of Retail Clients – UAE, Siddiqu Dubai UAE: MENAP and Europe. He

tandard Chartered will continue to be the announced today Head of UAE Retail Sthe appointment of Clients and will be based

Raheel Ahmed as the in Dubai. In his new role, n e w G l o b a l H e a d Jaydeep will lead the Strategic Transformation, Retal Clients strategy Retail Clients. In his new across the Middle East,

North Africa, Pakistan role, Raheel Ahmed will and Europe. Jaydeep has focus on the re-alignment o v e r 2 0 y e a r s o f of the business to the experience working with refreshed strategy. In his Standard Chartered, previous role, Raheel holding senior roles was the Regional Head within Distribution & (Retail Clients) – MENAP, Segments in India, Africa E u r o p e & I s l a m i c and the UAE.Both Raheel Banking. Raheel has Ahmed and Jaydeep been with the Bank since Gupta bring a wealth of 2004 and has held professional experience v a r i o u s o t h e r in the banking industry international senior roles which will help the Bank i n C r e d i t R i s k , realise its aspiration to be Distribution, and Country the leading international a n d R e g i o n a l retail bank in Asia, Africa Leadership. and the Middle East. The Jaydeep Gupta, currently a p p o i n t m e n t s a r e head of Retail Clients in e f f e c t i v e f r o m 1 6 UAE, will replace Raheel November 2014.Ahmed as Regional Head

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By Qadeer Ahmad targets.Siddiqui Dubai UAE: BICSc is the largest

A E - b a s e d i n d e p e n d e n t , t o t a l professional and Ui n t e g r a t e d educational body

facilities management within the cleaning company Farnek, has industry with over conducted what is 5,000 individual and thought to be the corporate members region’s f irst staff in the UK and accommodation water internationally; and and energy audit. The is recognised for its study was carried out stringent cleaning at the company’s i n d u s t r y accommodation centre standards.Additionin Al Quoz, Dubai, al team training also which houses over enables Farnek to 1,000 employees.The information with other further upgrade its s tudy, which was companies looking to employee skill set, c o m p l e t e d u s i n g benchmark the water enabling compliance Farnek’s own patented a n d e n e r g y with more of the 90 i n t e r n e t - b a s e d consumption of their individual cleaning benchmarking tool own staff housing standards that BICSc ‘Optimizer’, estimated c o m p l e x e s . B y trains and assesses, that over the course of investing in some or all putting it ahead of a year, Farnek’s own of these energy and other companies in the staff housing complex water saving devices, region in terms of core consumed 51,000 the financial return can competencies.Having litres of water and be seen in as little as already launched the 2 , 5 0 0 k W h o f 18 months , ” sa id Middle East’s first electricity, costing over Oberlin. “Simple but c a r b o n - f r e e b u s , AED 1.5 million as well effective awareness F a r n e k h a s a l s o as producing 2,190 campaigns are also benchmarked its staff kilos of carbon dioxide v i t a l , s u c h a s t r a n s p o r t a t i o n (CO2).“Before you can encouraging staff to operation. Earlier this change anything, it has turn off lights when year it acquired its own to be measured. Now leaving a room and garage to carry out t h a t w e h a v e closing windows and transport maintenance completed this first-of- doors when the A/C is for its 180 vehicles, its-kind study, we can r u n n i n g , ” h e confident that it can benchmark this survey added.The total FM reduce the amount of with future annual leader, which conforms water and chemicals studies and identify to the latest British which were used to where utility savings Institute of Cleaning wash their vans, when can - and indeed have S c i e n c e ( B I C S c ) t ha t se rv i ce was already - been made,” cleaning standards, previously outsourced. said Markus Oberlin, has also identified It is also working hard CEO, Farnek, who was significant potential to cut down on the 430 addressing industry savings in terms of litres of fuel each professionals at the efficiencies in the area vehicle consumes on World Trade Centre o f s t a f f average per year, r e c e n t l y. “ F r o m a a c c o m m o d a t i o n resulting in annual c o m m e r c i a l cleaning, with training C O 2 e m i s s i o n s perspective we can and awareness key to totalling 1,750 kilos.also now share this a c h i e v i n g t h o s e

By Qa d e e r A h ma d c o l l a b o r a t e o n represents our ongoing Siddiqui Dubai UAE: activities that foster commitment to nurturing

oday, the Abu creative and critical the arts, education, Dhabi Music and th ink ing among culture and creativity TArts Foundation students and young among the nationals

(ADMAF) s igned a people, inspiring across all emirates of the M e m o r a n d u m o f the creative leaders UAE. We share many Understanding (MOU) o f t o m o r r o w common principles with with the University of through carefully the university, and we Sharjah to deepen ties d e s i g n e d has agreed to create look forward to seeing and find new ways to programmes that nurture internship positions for our combined efforts foster creativity, cultural cultural leadership skills University of Sharjah come to fruition as the engagement and arts and qual i t ies. Both students at ADMAF, UAE continues to foster a educational initiatives for parties will also seek to offering practical, real strong and creative the benefit of UAE organise and support world experience to national workforce.”This n a t i o n a l s . T h e S t u d y A b r o a d a n d students in support of MOU signing with the agreement was signed S t u d e n t E x c h a n g e ADMAF’s initiatives.H.E. University of Sharjah by H.E. Hoda I. Al Programs that develop Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo, represents the latest Khamis-Kanoo, Founder g r e a t e r c u l t u r a l Founder of the Abu Dhabi signing in a long-list of of the Abu Dhabi Music & u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d Music & Arts Foundation, high calibre partnerships A r t s F o u n d a t i o n independent thought commented on ADMAF’s that includes strategic (ADMAF), and Professor a m o n g s t u d e n t s ; deepening relationship partnerships with Zayed H a m i d A l N a i m i y, promoting the global with the University of U n i v e r s i t y , U A E C h a n c e l l o r o f t h e character of Abu Dhabi. Sharjah: “Education is at U n i v e r s i t y, H i g h e r U n i v e r s i t y o f F u r t h e r m o r e , the heart of ADMAF’s Colleges of Technology, S h a r j a h . T h e M O U strengthening the direct vision to embed a spirit of and New York University acknowledges that both crossover between both cu l t u ra l i nnova t i on – Abu Dhabi, and Zayed par t ies wi l l a im to organisations, ADMAF among youth. This MOU Higher Organisation.



EMARAAT SONG AND VIDEOCLIP – THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE TO THE U.A.E.

Emaraat: The Italian tribute to the United Arab Emirates, for the U.A.E. National Day.

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BILLIONS (AED) OF VALUE FOR DUBAI FROM "INTERNET OF EVERYTHING" BY 2019

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Progressive Logistical Environment

TADWEER ORGANIZES FIELD VISIT FOR ADVETI STUDENTS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Hosts Awareness Lecture at Sheikha Bint Saroor School as Part of Environment Week Activities

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui C i s c o ; S h u k r i E i d , Dubai UAE: Director,Cisco Consulting

riven by Dubai S e r v i c e s . T h e C i s c o S m a r t C i t y , e x e c u t i v e s p e a k e r s , DDubai ’s publ ic outlined how new levels of

and private sectors can a u t o m a t i o n a n d achieve a potential AED connectivity are fuelling the 17.9 billion (USD 4.87 next Internet of Things era

which Cisco defines as the Internet of Everything (IoE). The e n h a n c i n g c i t i z e n IoE is the networked benefits.In the private connection of people, sector additional benefits process, data and include improvements in things that generates innovation, supply chain v a l u e a s and asset utilization.The “everything”joins the IoE’s value potential is n e t w o r k . S e v e r a l likely to strongly appeal to t e c h n o l o g y D u b a i ’ s s m a r t c i t y transitions including t h e I n t e r n e t o f

billion) in value by 2019, Things,increased mobility, according to a new Cisco cloud computing, and the study authored by Cisco growing importance of big C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s data and analytics, among released at the Dubai others are combining to Smart City Forum.The enable IoE.The IoE will Forum which focused on create value by lowering the Internet of Things costs, improving employee opportunity for Dubai, was productivity, generating hosted by the Mohammed ambitions, which span six n e w r e v e n u e , a n d Bin Rashid School of k e y p i l l a r s ( l i f e , Government and included society,mobility,economy, a panel of experts speakers g o v e r n m e n t , a n d HE Ahmad Bin Byat, environment),and more Chairman of the Executive t h a n 1 0 0 i n i t i a t i v e s Committee of Smart Dubai f o c u s i n g o n Initiative and the CEO of transport,communications, Dubai Holding; Howard infrastructure,electricity,ecCharney, Senior Vice onomic services,and urban President, Office of the planning.Chairman and CEO and

‘AL IKHWA’ WINS BEST LONG PRODUCTION AT BROADCASTPRO MIDDLE

EAST AWARDS•Hit Pan-Arab Show was co-produced by Clacket

Media production and twofour54 intaj

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddioqui t h e i n d u s t r y a n d t h e Dubai UAE: audiences it serves.” Having

lacket Production provided an extensive range announced that the of production services for the Cproduction drama ‘Al filming of Al Ikhwa, twofour54

Ikhwa’ or ‘The Brothers’ has intaj continues to be a key won the best long production player in the growth of Abu in the BroadcastPro Middle D h a b i ’ s p r o d u c t i o n East Awards earlier this infrastructure.month. The hit series, which Eyyad Al Najjar also said: “We

are delighted to have won this a w a r d . T h i s achievement is n o t h i n g b u t evidence of the success of the series and the impact it had on audiences across the Middle East. We are always k e e n o n introducing new d e v e l o p m e n t s

was composed of 116 and ideas to long-Arab episodes, was produced in productions by adopting new Abu Dhabi in cooperation with approaches to broaden our twofour54 intaj.The series work.” Al Najjar added: was shortlisted for the award “twofour54’s involvement has among 70 other shows that all competed in the same category. The fourth edition of the Awards was attended by Eyad Al Najjar, Group Chairman of ‘Al Najjar’ and E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r o f ‘ C l a c k e t Production’, who r e c e i v e d t h e a w a r d a t a

contributed to the success of ceremony in Dubai.The series the series. They went above ‘Al Ikhwa’ taken from the and beyond to make sure we Mexican drama of the same had everything we needed. name, was filmed in several We wish to thank everyone places in Abu Dhabi and tells involved for their tireless effort the story of five conflicted and support.”The winners are adopted sons of a wealthy chosen by a panel of judges business man. The show from across the MENA with features some of the most varying technical skills within prominent TV stars from broadcast to ensure it is fully across the Arab world competent to judge the including Basel Khayyat, Qais nominations.Other award Shaikh Najeeb, Taim Hassan, categories distributed this Karmen Lubbos, Ahmad year included innovative Fahmi, Nadin Al Rassi and production, broadcast project, M o h a m m a d MENA broadcast trendsetter, Hadaki.Commenting on this innovative project, MENA achievement Paul Baker, system integrator, MENA Executive Director, twofour54 s p e c i a l r e c o g n i t i o n , intaj commented: “This award innovative production and re in fo rces two fou r54 ’s outstanding MENA initiative. growing reputation as the twofour54 has attracted a regional leader for delivering numbe r o f ma jo r f i lm high quality, Arabic content productions in the past 12 productions. The Abu Dhabi months including Star Wars: Film Commission’s rebate Episode VII, Fast and Furious scheme is a key reason for 7, Bang Bang and Deliver Us b o t h r e g i o n a l a n d from Evil. In addition, global international productions to television programmes such choose Abu Dhabi over other as the Bold and the Beautiful Middle Eastern production and BBC’s Top Gear have locations, and Al Ikhawa is a been filmed in the Emirate.great example of how the

scheme is adding real value to

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui C D B a b y l i n k : Dubai UAE: http://www.cdbaby.com/Art

t a l i a n s i n g e r - ist/PrincessBee and the songwriter, producer video can be seen on Iand phi lanthropist P r i n c e s s B e e M u s i c

Benedetta Paravia aka Youtube channel l ink: Princess Bee has teamed https://www.youtube.com/up with Emarati talents to watch?v=5oszpMfozIw and write and perform a song will be on Air in the Middle dedicated to the U.A.E.The East on MTV Arabia and proceeds of “Emaraat” will several other channels go to Al Noor Trainig Center starting December 2nd, for Children with Special U.A.E. National Day.Needs and A.N.G.E.L.S. for EMARAAT’s PROJECT the sick children victims of CREDITS:war. Princess Bee feats Presented and produced

tribute to the U.A.E., a Harbi Al Amri, the beloved by: FINSERVICE FZE country that I always Emarati singer, in an www.finservice.ae and considered as my second original English/Arabic SDOA www.sdoa.it home. Thanks to everyone duet.The song has been Sponsors: Bank of Sharjah, who has believed in this produced in Fayez Al Roberto Coin Jewels, project: first of all the artists Saeed’s studio: the Arabic American Dental Clinicand collegues and the lyrics are written by the Music by: Benedet ta sponsors Bank of Sharjah, famous Emarati poet Ali Al Paravia, Nicola Volpi, Roberto Coin Jewels, Khawar and the English Hussam Kamil

A m e r i c a n Lyrics: Benedetta Paravia Dental Clinic, & Ali Al KhawarFinservice FZE. Videoclip Director: Fabio M y I t a l i a n Pellarinpartner Madcast Videoclip Co-director & production have Photography Director: given to the Giorgio Amendolavideoclip a very Videoclip Post-production: i n t e r n a t i o n a l MADCAST touch”.It is the Make up and hair style: first time that a Alessandra Barlaamforeign art ist Pr incess Bee Styl ist : dedicates and Benedetta Paravia, Heayya p r o d u c e s a Fash ion (KC Jewe ls part is by Princess Bee. The musical project for the Boutique, Mercato Mall)musical arrangements has Emirates: Princess Bee Actresses Stylist: Rosario been done by Hussam comes from Italy and her Russo, Heayya Fashion Kamil.The song comes with tribute adds more value, in (KC Jewels Boutique, an extraordinary music terms of marketing, for the Mercato Mall)video, directed by Fabio promotion of the U.A.E. Thanks to: Sara Beljafla, Pe l la r in and Giorg io Starting from January Isphana Al Khatib, Aida A m e n d o l a , w h i c h 2015, Italian Mediaset TV Armali, Ornella Serra, celebrates the United Arab channels will promote Fayez Al Saeed, Mahmoud Emirates in a pure Italian Princess Bee’s tribute to R a h m a , G h a s s a n style. A student of Al Noor the U.A.E., reaching an C h a r t o u n i , P a t r i c k Center is featured in the audience of millions of Samaha, Diego Armando v ideo . “ I have f i na l l y people. The song is Vasso, Bashir Khalifa.produced my personal available on Itunes and on

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui inventory.Saajin Salim, P r e s i d e n t , L o g i s t i c s Dubai UAE: D i r e c t o r - B u s i n e s s Distr ict , Dubai World

u b a i W o r l d Development,Total Freight Central.Mohsen Ahmad C e n t r a l , t h e International, said:“The welcomed Total Freight Dw o r l d ’ s f i r s t inauguration of our facility International to the DWC

purpose-built aerotropolis, at Dubai World Central is a community. He said: “The today w i tnessed the stepping stone to our immense potential for inauguration of Total c o m p a n i e s t o Freight Logistics Centre, a e x p a n d i n t h e state-of-the-art logistics logistics industry is facility developed by Total evident from the Freight International. The sector’s significant warehouse will facilitate contribution to the cargo warehousing and UAE’s GDP year-distribution as well as a on-year. DWC’s number of value added vision, from the services including co- outset, has been to packing, re-packing, re- play the role of an labelling and assembly to e n a b l e r a n d service various verticals of e m p o w e r growth in the region. t h e l o g i s t i c s businesses to grow by DWC’s strategic location - business.Spread over providing them long term, its connectivity with Jebel 6,500 sq mts within the sustainable solutions for Ali seaport via the Logistics Logistics District of Dubai their business needs. Over Corridor and its close W o r l d C e n t r a l , t h e the years, Total Freight proximity to Al Maktoum warehouse is equipped to International has been International Airport makes

successful in establishing it an ideal hub for the itself as a key player in the logistics industry and a region and I am confident natural choice for the the new facility will further expansion of our business. propel its growth and The new facility will not only enable the company to stay serve to improve our sea-ahead of the game in an air operations but will also increasingly competitive facilitate speed of delivery market.”The first company and enhanced services to out of Dubai Cargo Village our partners. I am confident to build its own facility at that we are well on our way Dubai World Central, Total accommodate 8,500 pallet to achieve our targeted 25 Freight International is part positions. Its designated percent business growth of the World Freight Group temperature controlled over the next year.”Total and has a global presence space has an in i t ia l Freight Logistics Centre in 120 countries serving capacity of 600 pallet was inaugurated by Esmail more than 400 ports and positions that can be further Salim, Managing Director, a i r p o r t s a c r o s s t h e e x p a n d e d b a s e d o n Total Freight International, world.Commenting on the requirement. The high in the presence of Yousef Al c o m p a n y ’ s p l a n f o r standards of technology K h a j , D i r e c t o r , I P R expansion, Salim added: implementation throughout D e p a r t m e n t , D u b a i “Plans are underway to set the facility will enable Total Customs; Khalid Mohd Al up an office in Uganda in Freight International to Hinai, Vice President, 2015 and expand our deliver enhanced levels of Cargo Commercial (EK), offering to include sourcing. service to clients.The fully Middle East, GCC and Iran; The African region relies W i - F i i n t e g r a t e d Esmail Kasim, a logistics heavily on the UAE for the warehouse will additionally expert having formerly held sourcing of products and provide customers with various senior positions at we see immense potential access to rea l t ime Dubai Customs since 1965; in tapping into this market.”information on the status of and Mohsen Ahmad, Vice

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Strategy and Business segregation at source.Dubai UAE: Development, Tadweer, C o m m e n t i n g o n t h e

he Cen te r fo r said: "We hosted the field l e c t u r e , F a t i m a A l W a s t e visit for ADVETI students H a r m o u d i , P u b l i c TManagement - Abu as part of our school Awareness Off icer at

Dhabi (Tadweer) hosted a awareness program, which Tadweer, said: “Tadweer field visit for a group of articulates our priority to pursues an active strategy female students from the collaborate with higher in its efforts to create an Abu Dhabi Vocational education institutions in environmental ly-aware Education and Training Abu Dhabi to promote generation in Abu Dhabi Institute (ADVETI). The environmental awareness. through cultivating the visit, which included a tour Through such initiatives, principles of environmental o f Tadweer ’s p las t i c we seek to enrich students’ conservation. In organizing recycling plant, mmedical understanding of the this lecture, our aim is to waste incinerator and tire impor tance o f waste enable students to take up

m a n a g e m e n t l a t e s t their responsibi l i ty in m e t h o d o l o g i e s a n d maintaining a cleaner and p r a c t i c e s , t o w a r d s healthier environment in achieving sustainability t he em i ra te th rough and preserving natural participating in classroom-resources.“The school based activities. As part of awareness program aims our sessions, we also place to cultivate a sense of strong emphasis on the role social responsibility and of teachers in promoting promote the principles of appropr iate pract ices three R’s among the among students wi th students. In addition to r e g a r d t o w a s t e highlighting public hygienic segregation, reuse and recycling factory, provided practices, the program also reduct ion. This is to students with an insight into invites schools to join the discourage them from the the operating mechanisms ‘Sustainable Schools’ habit of l i t tering and of Tadweer’s recycling initiative in collaboration random dumping.” In facilities, as well as their with the Environment col laborat ion with i ts capacities and stages of Agency - Abu Dhabi,” Al strategic partners, Tadweer t h e r e c y c l i n g Blooshi added.Continuing pursues an active strategy p rocess .B r i e f i ng t he with its Environment Week in applying sustainable students about Tadweer’s initiatives, Tadweer also w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t services and advanced hosted an awareness practices such as waste facilities, the Tadweer team lecture at Sheikha Bint reduction at source and offered useful tips on waste Saroor School in Abu waste reuse and recycling. reduct ion, reuse and Dhabi. During the event, a To educate the public about segregation at source. short film on Tadweer was the importance of waste Students were also urged screened to outline the reduction and recycling, to join hands with Tadweer company’s integrated Tadweer conducts a series in its efforts to reduce all w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t o f p u b l i c o u t r e a c h types of waste in the services and facilities, programs to complement emirate of Abu Dhabi. while promoting awareness its year-round initiatives Abdul Rahman Al Blooshi, on the importance of waste and campaigns.Acting Executive Director,

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d 211,285 was A D C B Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ra ised to A l Executive Vice

b u D h a b i J a l i l a President & C o m m e r c i a l Foundation in C h i e f ABank (ADCB) s u p p o r t o f M a r k e t i n g

c e l e b r a t e d t h e breast cancer Officer, said, culmination of breast during October “ A D C B h a s cancer awareness month over the course b e e n a n by holding its inaugural o f v a r i o u s industry leader ADCB Pink Golf event at events including i n d r i v i n g Saadiyat Beach Golf Club the ADCB ZSC c o m m u n i t y

events sponsored by l a s t w e e k e n d , 8 t h Pink Run, ADCB Pink Polo programs for ADCB during the month of November. The event was 2014, the ADCB Pink Golf s o m e t i m e , awareness. ADCB Pink in this, and all previous O c t o b e r , g l o b a l l y the final in a series of a n d especial Golf is the ideal event for e v e n t s a n d recognized as breast m a n y ly those us to celebrate a collective initiatives.”ADCB Pink cancer awareness month. o t h e r a round effort of raising awareness Golf welcomed over 90 ADCB highlighted the fund and t h e and funds for a disease VIP clients and featured inaugural Pink Golf event, awarene m o n t h that affects so many. the only golf professional which will now become an s s o f ADCB is proud and from the UAE, Ahmed Al annual fixture for the bank, r a i s i n g October fortunate to be in a Musharrekh, among the by generously donating initiative i n position to provide support field of players in support AED 100,000 to Al Jalila s. On the support to this important cause. o f b r e a s t c a n c e r Foundation in support of occasion o f We thank all of our awareness.breast cancer awareness. , Martin b r e a s t customers, who joined us A grand total of AED S c o t t , c a n c e r


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SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, QARYAT AL BERI, ABU DHABI TO SET OFF CAPITAL’S

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MASTER BAKER CHEF PASCAL UNVEILS HIS NEW SEASONAL MENU

Spiced duck confit, Panini dinde & Brie cheese, Tuna Tataki, Fondant Au Chocolat

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FOOD AND LEISURE

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THANKSGIVING.

PHOENICIA INTERCONTINENTAL BEIRUT ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON

PROMOTIONS

By Qadeer Ahmd Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

annah Ho te l s and Resorts has decided to Jinaugurate its latest

hotel, Burj Al Sarab, in Mina area in Abu Dhabi on February 12, according to its CEO Nehme Imad Darwiche.He said the five-star hotel comprises 318 rooms, restaurants, cafes, SPA, a sport center and

Darwiche also revealed that o t h e r f a c i l i t i e s a n d Jannah is considering services.The hotel also opening a resort on Ras Al includes four royal suites K h a i m a h b e a c h e s , while three levels of the comprising 42 villas and building will be assigned for 200 apartments, adding that h o s t i n g v i s i t i n g the group also plans to delegates.He said Jannah manage some hotels in is cooperating with Al B a h r a i n a n d Rubayea Group to manage O m a n . R e g a r d i n g t h e the new hotel which he Eastern Mangroves Suites described as a new addition by Jannah, Jannah’s first to the efforts of boosting the property in Abu Dhabi, he tourism sector in Abu said the hotel had achieved Dhabi.Mr Darwiche also high occupancy rates disclosed that another hotel reaching 82 per cent since would be opened in Dubai’s the start of this year, adding Marina next year while that suite rates average negotiations are under way around Dh742, which is to manage a new Dubai suitable for the guests.Mr hotel that will include the Darwiche appreciated the l a r g e s t n u m b e r o f recent hosting by Eastern a p a r t m e n t s i n t h e Mangroves Suites of the HH emirate.“We are keen to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed strengthen our presence in Al Nahyan Global Arabian Dubai ahead of Expo 2020 Horse Flat Racing Festival which is one of the most and said the event boosted important international occupancy at the hotel to its e v e n t s , ” h e s a i d . M r highest levels.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui deliver a freshly-cooked Dubai UAE:

id you know that on December 26 , D1941, President

Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a joint resolution of Congress changing the

Turkey straight from our o v e n d i r e c t t o y o u r T h a n k s g i v i n g t a b l e , c o m p l e t e w i t h C h e f national Thanksgiving Day Pascal ’s own stuff ing from the last Thursday in recipe, of course!Let’s talk November to the fourth Turkey, from 7-8 kg, with all Thursday, which some the trimmings for AED650. years could also be the Do book at least 72 hours in l a s t ! T h a t a s i d e , advance by calling 04 454 Thanksgiving isn’t complete 2408, or pass by Pascal without a delicious roasted Tepper French Bakery turkey, and Pascal Tepper located on the main DMC French Bakery is ready to drag.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Beach, where women will Dubai UAE: showcase various ‘must-

his Formula One have’ Grand Prix weekend season, Shangri- outfits to VIPs, F1 racers TLa Hotel, Qaryat Al and the med ia . The

Beri, Abu Dhabi will be spectators are welcome to setting off the 2014 Etihad join in a social media Airways Formula One Abu competition by voting for the Dhabi Grand Prix in style best sporty and elegant w i t h s t i m u l a t i n g F 1 outfit, the winner of which

activities. With Shangri-La will enjoy “The Indulgence Hotels & Resorts in global of Time” spa treatment partnership with Ferrari, the package at CHI, The Spa at Abu Dhabi property will be Shangri-La.The hotel will illuminating the hotel’s porte also hold an exclusive cochere with red lights, media engagement event showcasing Shangri-La’s by the Infinity Pool for affiliation to the Italian journalists to experience

Shangri-La and to meet the newly-appointed general manager Thomas Guss, he said, “Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is proud to be partnering with t h i s w o r l d - c l a s s event.”Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages more than 85 ho te l s under the Shangri-La brand with a

luxury sports car brand. To room inventory of over complete the Grand Prix 36,000. Shangri-La hotels feel, a Formula One show a r e f i v e - s t a r d e l u x e car alongside Ferrari 333 p r o p e r t i e s f e a t u r i n g SP sports car courtesy of extensive luxury facilities Dragon Racing will be and services. Shangri-La placed across the lobby, of hotels are located in which guests can take and A u s t r a l i a , C a n a d a , edit the best photos and main land China, F i j i , post in Facebook for France, Hong Kong, India, competition. Winners will I n d o n e s i a , J a p a n , enjoy an exclusive Shangri- M a l a y s i a , M a l d i v e s , La and Ferrari package for M a u r i t i u s , M y a n m a r, use during the Ferrari racing Philippines, Singapore, days, which will take place Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, in December at the Yas Thailand, Turkey, the United Marina Circuit. Shangri-La Arab Emirates and the Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu United Kingdom. The group Dhabi, in partnership with h a s a s u b s t a n t i a l the UK’s leading premium development pipeline with department store House of upcoming pro jects in F rase r, w i l l hos t an mainland China, India, exclusive “F1 Fashion M o n g o l i a , M y a n m a r, Fever – Empower ing Philippines, Qatar, Sri Women Through Sports” Lanka and the United Arab show on 21 November 2014 Emirates.at the Plaza Bar, North

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui France and cooked on the Dubai UAE: premises.Pascal Tepper

s the new season French Bakery is on the sets in, so does a main TECOM drag and is An e w m e n u a t open daily from 7am to 9pm

Pascal Tepper French for dine-in, take-away, Bakery. On offer are French catering and deliveries

classics, Beef lasagne, within the TECOM vicinity. Chicken club, Spiced duck L o g o n t o confit, Panini dinde & Brie www.pascaltepperfrenchbacheese, Tuna Tatak i , Shrimp baguette with basil mayonnaise, Fondant Au Chocolat and many other items, known as Feuilletes in French!The new menu continues to embrace the true taste of French cuisine with almost all of the ingredients for the signature

kery.com for the full menu or recipes ‘ready-made’ from call 04 454 2408.


dwin Liew stormed t h r o u g h s o m e Ehousehold names in

Sharjah for the Coral Beach Resort Midweek Stableford held on Monday 10th November. Edwin led the field by 4 points at the end of play. His card included three pars, one birdie on his way to 23 points and walks away with the Ryder Cup replica Coral Beach Trophy.The field was tightly packed from 2nd to 10th place with a lot of great scores. In runner up and third place in division 2 also was Andy Klien with 19 points and Namir Al Naimi with 18 points.The division 1 w i n n e r w a s H e a d Professional Joe Marshall with a cracking score of 1 Ruddy in third with 18 points. under, 19 points. Following The next Coral Beach Joe was Eun Joon with 19 Resort Event will be held on points in second and Golf 26th November with the Events Manager Mark Bogey Format returning.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Aqaba, Jordan:Famous December, and Dubai UAE: tempera tures for its warm sea, stunning

s winter rolls in and reaching highs beaches and watersports, the temperatures of 31 degrees Aqaba is Jordan’s only Adrop, many are c e l s i u s , coastal city. Explore the

starting dream of escaping Myanmar is an unbelievable underwater to warmer climates this ideal location for world of the Red Sea, with Christmas. Why not spend a C h r i s t m a s its abundance of marine life,

break. So why or relax on not travel to t h e w h i t e Ngapali Beach, s a n d y located seven b e a c h e s . Indias, a beautiful, colorful kilometers from Thandwe, T h e city on the Caribbean coast, f o r m a l l y k n o w n a s temperature and celebrate Christmas in Sandoway. The beach itself r e a c h e s the stunning old town. overlooks the Indian Ocean highs of 27 Roam along the cobbled

a n d 2 2 streets of this d e g r e e s Unesco World ce ls ius in Heritage site N o v e m b e r and take in the a n d lights of the D e c e m b e r the festive season sunning f e s t i v e

respectively, Aqaba’s warm yourself on the beach in d e c o r a t i o n s winter climate provides the Mexico, snorkell ing in whilst enjoying perfect winter getaway spot.Indonesia, or wandering the the hot climate

m a r k e t s i n Musoma, Tanzania:Once - with average Germany?Lamudi, the temperatures the summer rains have leading property website of 31 degrees watered the grass, take a focusing on the emerging c e l s i u s i n trip to the national parks of and the three kilometers of markets, has compiled the December.Tanzania and spend your white, sandy beaches make top eight locations for winter vacation in their peaceful H e i d e l b e r g , for a tranquil, picturesque getaways this Christmas. surroundings. Stay in Germany:Another breath-vacation destination.Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Musoma, the capital of the taking winter destination, Livingstone, Zambia:If

Mara region, which sits on Indonesia:Still relatively make sure you pack your you’re looking to escape the edge of Lake Victoria unknown, the stunning hats and scarves for a W e s t e r n C h r i s t m a s and is just a drive away from Nusa Lembongan is one of holiday in Heidelberg. With traditions, take a trip to the the Serengeti National Park a group of three islands temperatures scraping only Z a m b e z i R i v e r t h i s - home to lions, elephants, making up the sub-regency five degrees on average, Christmas and experience and buffalo, to name just a of Klungkung, located Heidelberg is perfect for the awe-inspiring Victoria few - and the Grumeti Game southeast of Bali. Cookies Reserve and Ikorongo are a must at Christmas in Game Reserve. Whilst the Indonesia, so if you want to likelihood of rainfall in the escape the cold and enjoy winter months is high, some festive treats, Nusa average temperatures Lembongan has a drier reach 28 degrees celsius in climate than Bali, but make

N o v e m b e r , December and January.E d i n b u r g h , U n i t e d Kingdom:Scotland’s capital city holds a traditional

those looking for colder Falls. As well as this G e r m a n climates. Located in the stunning waterfall, known C h r i s t m a s s t a t e o f B a d e n -a s t h e S m o k e t h a t market from the Württemberg in Southwest Thunders, Livingstone end of November Germany, Heidelberg is offers wildl i fe safaris, until Christmas home to a 30-year old m u s e u m s , c o l o n i a l Eve, filled with

sure you leave by January, t r a d i t i o n a l G e r m a n architecture and an insight festive treats. If you’re when the rainy season Christmas market, with into traditional village life in looking for a colder climate - begins. If you’re looking for stunning illuminations, an Zambia.temperatures average at a adventure, spend your ice rink, and over 140 C a r t a g e n a , chilly seven degrees celsius winter holiday snorkelling individual stalls. Enjoy the Colombia:Christmas in - Edinburgh is the perfect and diving among the aqua romant ic , p ic turesque yuletide destination, with Latin America is known as blue surf, and experience landscape of Heidelberg, by spectacular decorations, Las Posadas, Navidad and the abundance of marine s t ro l l i ng th rough the ice-skating rinks, Christmas Dia de los Tres Reyes, and life that the island has to baroque-style old town, and trees and a real life advent is celebrated with flowers, offer. If you just want to taking in the views from calendar bringing the city to songs and festive foods. relax, the quiet, white sandy Heidelberg Castle.life. With family friendly Travel to Cartagena de beaches are the perfect

amusement rides, and a place to soak up the sun.

children’s market, there is something for e v e r y o n e i n S c o t l a n d a t Christmas.N g a p a l i B e a c h , Myanmar:With the rainy season a d i s t a n t m e m o r y b y November and

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui e l e g a n t s p a c i o u s Dubai UAE: lifestyle.This winter season

h o e n i c i a you can combine your stay In te rcon t inen ta l a t P h o e n i c i a PBeirut looks forward InterContinebtal Beirut with

to a winter season full of a ski-ing adventure at the new experiences and sister InterContinental t r a d i t i o n a l favourites that have captured a high p e r c e n t a g e o f r e p e a t l o y a l clientele and each year welcome new v is i to rs to th i s m a g i c a l destination.Easily accessible on a short break flight direct from GCC, Lebanon offers ski t o s e a , h a u t e M a z a a r o r v i s i t t h e couture to original unique t rad i t i ona l l egendary L e b a n e s e d e s i g n e r Festive Market at Le shopping, days full of Vendome InterContinental authent ic history and B e i r u t . P h o e n i c i a c u l t u r e t h a t c o v e r s InterContinental Beirut is a millennia. Non stop nightlife landmark in the city and to suit your every musical known around the world for taste, the complete feel bringing the diversity of good indulgence Phoenicia Beirut experiences to life, Spa experience and dining t h e s e a s o n a l delights from around the Mediterranean cl imate world capturing street appeals to all and the market to the finest fine combination of world class dining selections. Discover services combined with the the changing natura l authenticity of Lebanese landscape of mountains to culture make it a unique sea shore in the ideal destination that welcomes Mediterranean climate.The visitors back again and destination combines the again expla ins Janet

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FESTIVE MOMENTS AT THE AJMAN PALACE HOTEL

PARK REGIS KRIS KIN HOTEL, DUBAI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF ENGINEER

THE ROYAL BUDHA BAGS “WHAT’S ON” FAVOURITE THAI RESTAURANT

The Royal Budha at Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha has topped the list of Dubai’s finest

restaurants serving authentic Thai. The popular outlet won the “What’s On” Favourite Thai Restaurant below Dhs400 award this year.

FESTIVE OFFERS AT THE GRAND MILLENNIUM DUBAI

FOOD AND LEISURE

A HOTELIER’S STORY OF THE UAEAs the UAE gears up to celebrate its 43rd

National Day on December 2, one of the biggest changes that the country has seen is in the

hospitality industry. It has grown at an incredible pace. We speak to Jean Pierre

Simon, Regional General Manager, Northern Emirates, Coral Hotels & Resorts, an Emirati group with a strong regional footprint, about

his experience in the emirates and what holds him here


NEW DINING DELIGHTS AT HOLIDAY INN DUBAI-AL BARSHA

The Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha has recently rolled out 2 new fabulous food and beverage

offers on Thursdays and Fridays.

THE AJMAN PALACE HOTEL RECEIVES HACCP CERTIFICATION

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui your fes t ive presents Dubai UAE: ‘ w r a p p e d ’ w i t h a n

Tis the season to be imaginative choice of ‘Gift merry and the festive Vouchers’. These are just ’s p i r i t the presents

p e r v a d e s a l l t h a t y o u r a r o u n d T h e fami ly and Ajman Palace friends would Hotel. Join us like to see with your loved under their o n e s f o r a n tree. Show u n f o r g e t t a b l e that someone y e a r - e n d special that c e l e b r a t i o n . you truly care Surrounded by festive cheer, stay in the most luxurious accommodation, feast on the finest food in the magical 5-star settings and indulge in

by offering our customized

our spa. Soak up the gorgeous atmosphere, as we take you on a journey of sensory delights wrapped in luxury this Christmas and New Year. gift vouchers.Festive Gift Vouchers Our Gift Vouchers can be Looking for a year-end gift? purchased online or directly The Ajman Palace Hotel has at the hotel.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui “We are delighted to have Dubai UAE: Kumar in our team. He has

he Park Regis Kris a strong track record in Kin Hotel, Dubai, providing technical services Th a s a p p o i n t e d to leading hotels in both pre-

Sunil Kumar as Chief Eng ineer to upgrade technological infrastructure and ensure its proper maintenance to further improve guest satisfaction. He will be responsible for k e e p i n g t e c h n i c a l infrastructure in order such a s a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g , re f r ige ra t ion , k i t chen equipment , p lumbing, electrical, as well as Fire & Safety.He has extensive experience working with leading hotel groups in the

opening as well as post-UAE and abroad including opening stages. We hope to Accor Groups’ Novotel and have an excellent working Ibis Hotels in Dubai, relationship.”Park Regis InterContinental Hotels Kris Kin Hotel Dubai is G roup ’s Ho l i day I nn conven ien t l y l o ca ted Downtown, Dubai and o p p o s i t e B u r j u m a n Sharjah, Millennium Hotel Shopping Centre adjacent Dubai, and leading the to the Dubai Metro few eng inee r i ng t eam a t minutes’ drive from the Millennium Copthorn Hotel, airport and within easy Sharjah.Kumar specialises reach of the city’s major in resolving customer le isure and bus iness compla in t , prevent ive establishments. The 390-maintenance and overall room 5-star hotel is the ideal equipment effectiveness. address for both business He has also acquired and leisure travel lers expertise in fire safety, enjoying close proximity to protection of assets and Dubai Museum, Spice energy saving to meet the Souk, Gold Souk and Dubai benchmarking.Mr Scott World Trade Centre. It Butcher, General Manager boasts a range of superb of the Park Regis Kris Kin restaurants, a sports bar; Hotel Dubai, welcomed rooftop pool, fitness centre, Kumar to the team and said event facilities for up to 220 that his vast experience, people and a business innovat ive sp i r i t and centre. Room amenities effective supervisory skills i n c l u d e f r e e W i - F i , will be an important support interactive TV system with i n m a n a g i n g t h e 100+ channels, desk and maintenance staff as well as mini-bar, tea- and coffee-in ensuring the hotel m a k i n g e q u i p m e n t , facil i t ies and systems designer bathrooms and operate properly.He said, 24-hour room service.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui platters from live cooking Dubai UAE: s ta t i ons wh i l e San ta

rand Mil lennium entertains the little ones. Dubai has created AED 225 per person with a Girresistible festive soft drink or AED 375 per

offers for a truly memorable person with unl imited festive occasion, inviting selected beverages. Open diners to cherish the 12 noon – 4pm, four hours moment with loved ones free flow from 12noon – 4pm

with live entertainment. (50% discount for children between 6-12. Children under 6 years dine for free, maximum 2 children per family).BOXING DAY BRUNCH ( D E C E M B E R 2 6 T H ) :Indulge in a traditional English brunch and delight while sharing the festive your pa la te wi th our feast in a luxurious settings. mou thwa te r ing bu f fe t Throughout the holiday especially prepared to make season, each of the hotel’s the season truly festive, for restaurants and cafes are AED 225 per person with a offering perfect and a soft drink or AED 375 per unique setting. Celebrate person with unl imited New Year’s Eve in style at Al selected beverages. Open Thuraya ballroom and take 12 noon – 4pm, four hours advantage of the special free flow from 12pm – 4pm New Year t reat in a with live entertainment.sophisticated setting. Enjoy INTERNATIONAL AND e s p e c i a l l y p r e p a r e d R U S S I A N B U F F E T cuisines to tantalize your (JANUARY 6TH) :You don’t taste buds on Christmas have to be Russian to enjoy Eve at Toshi. The hotel’s this delightful extravaganza. culinary team will ensure Exper ience de l ic ious , that your dining experience authentic platters and the is exquisite in every way.f inest fest ive cuisine, TOM TURKEY :Order your created with flavours that delicious 7-8 Kg Tom Turkey will make your dinner and along with a variety of celebration something to traditional fayre for only AED talk about. AED 199 per 825. Place your order 48

hours in advance to ensure availability and delivery. Orders will be honored until 31st December.GINGER BREAD HOUSE: Pass by our Ginger Bread House and enjoy a selection of delightful pastries, Yule logs, and an array of delicious festive treats. Visit person with one house us and get your share of beverage or a soft drink, delicious goodies from the alternatively, AED 345 per hotel lobby. All prices are person with unl imited inclusive of 10% service selected beverages. Open c h a r g e a n d 1 0 % 12noon – 4pm, four hours municipality fee. From free flow from 12noon – 4pm December 7- January 8 with live entertainment TOSHI:Pan-Asian Festive available. (50% discount for Fusion:Tantalize your taste children between 6-12. buds on Christmas Eve Children under 6 years dine December 24 with unique for free, maximum of 2 fusion of five cuisines children per family).especially prepared for this N E W Y E A R ’ S E V E joyful occasion, either for DECEMBER 31ST :Al AED 225 per person with a Thuraya Ballroom soft drink or AED 375 per Take advantage of a special person with unl imited New Year treat in an selected beverages. Open immaculate setting! Book from 6pm - 11pm, four hours your table before 20th free flow from 7pm – 11pm. December for ten people or L i v e e n t e r t a i n m e n t more and enjoy more than available. (50% discount for just great cuisine: you’ll get children between 6-12. a delicious 15% discount on Children under 6 years dine the total bill. Celebrate this free, maximum 2 children memorable evening with per family). style at the Al Thuraya N E W Y E A R ’ S E V E b a l l r o o m e n j o y i n g a :Welcome the New Year panoramic view of the city w i t h a S u s h i N i g h t where you can watch the extravaganza amid the festive fireworks within a glamour and exquisite p l e a s a n t a m b i e n c e . flavours that only Toshi can Celebrate this memorable promise. Savor an endless night with an international selection of sushi and Gala buffet. Relish our sashimi, fresh salads, signature dishes and wide tantalizing appetizers and a selection of del ightful live cooking station. Choose desserts. AED 699 per from a tasty selection of person with one house desserts specially prepared beverage and a soft drink or for the night. AED 699 per AED 899 per person with person with one house u n l i m i t e d s e l e c t e d beverage and a soft drink or b e v e r a g e s . L i v e AED 899 per person with entertainment available with u n l i m i t e d s e l e c t e d the ‘Platinum’ band flown in beverages combined with from Russia. fabulous live entertainment. NEW YEAR’S EVE STAY BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ :Our exquisite rooms and :Celebra te New Year s u i t e s , f e a t u r i n g a countdown at one of the harmonious décor and most ambient, trendy and sophisticated furnishings, welcoming venues in Dubai. make welcoming the New Enjoy unlimited selected Year an undoubted ly house beverages for four unsurpassed experience. hours from 9pm -1am along Book your customized New with hot and cold canapés, Ye a r E v e s t a y w i t h for only AED 495 per complimentary breakfast at person. Live DJ music will www.grandmillenniumdubaibe playing from 11pm .com and choose from a onwards. Open at 8pm. The selection of add-ons. venue is available for J A S M I N S PA : M e r r y exclusive New Year’s party Aromas (December 1st- bookingsJoin us for a January 1st) Indulge during Belgian Beer Brunch on 1st the festive season and treat of January and relish a truly mind, body and soul to five Belgian feast from an l u s c i o u s t r e a t m e n t s extensive menu, offering an specially designed for the endless array of traditional occasion. Unwind in an choices and del icious except ional ly re lax ing desserts.AED 315 per aroma massage followed person with free flow of with a pomegranate body selected Belgian brews, exfoliation. Pamper yourself grape and bubbly for four with an exquisite African fruit hours from 4pm - 8pm. mask for a marvelous glow. THE ATRIUM :International Complement your journey Seafood Christmas Buffet with an energizing foot (December 25th) Savour reflexology to ease your the moment of the joyous stress away and a cleansing day with an international facial to keep your skin combination lunch. Relish revitalized. Only AED 599 our most scrumptious for a two-hour session.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a d m i r e d b y t h e Dubai UAE: multinational community of

rganized annually diners in the UAE.He said, by What’s On, “We are humbled and Othese are the sole honoured to know that the

awards for superlative restaurant received the dining, entertainment and most votes in our category. leisure in the UAE that is We are extremely grateful voted for by the public. This to our patrons for their

clearly reflects the people’s valuable time to vote for us; choice of the best the enabling their favourite country has to offer. restaurant to shine brighter R o b e r t o M e n p i n , among the f i nes t i n Restaurant Manager of The town.”This award has Royal Budha, received the added one more feather to award at a lavish party in t h e c a p o f a w a r d s the Dubai Media City previously received. The A m p h i t h e a t r e . T h e restaurant has upheld a g l a m o r o u s e v e n t

culminated months of reputation for excellent voting, during which the quality and service since its community voiced their inception five years ago. opinion via the What’s On Even with tradition as its Awards website and voting forte; The Royal Budha is slips filled in at their still very much in tune with f a v o u r i t e the latest technology, e s t a b l i s h m e n t . A f t e r presenting guests with e-receiving the award, an menu’s to order from the elated Menpin said the substantial dishes on offer. r e c o g n i t i o n w a s a n The Royal Budha is a affirmation that The Royal perfect blend of tradition Budha not only serves and innovation with creative authentic Thai cuisine but cuisine in a stylish setting also offers a complete under the watchful eye of a e x p e r i e n c e o f towering Buddha. The d i s t i n c t i v e n e s s a n d n a t i v e T h a i c h e f s superior service that is enthusiastically prepare


he Ajman Palace H o t e l w a s Tawarded HACCP

certification earlier last week following a thorough i n s p e c t i o n o f f o o d processes in its kitchens, restaurants and coffee shops. Ferghal Purcell, General Manager, The Ajman Palace Hotel, said, “HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) ensures strict adherence and implementation of food guests.In order to obtain safety procedures in hotels the certification, the hotel and food establishments. went through a detailed This is no small feat for any analysis and scrutiny of hotel and we are truly various food procedures delighted to obtain it. from procurement, storage Ultimately, it is a reflection and handling of food of the high quality and products to processing, s u p e r i o r s t a n d a r d s cooking, distribution and followed by The Ajman consumption. Preventing Palace Hotel in every problems from occurring is aspect of our restaurant t h e p a r a m o u n t g o a l operat ion. I t is a lso underlying the HACCP testimony to the enormous system. Therefore, it also hard work and dedication includes a process of

regular checks and audits that will be strictly followed by The Ajman Palace Hotel to ensure the systems are in place and effective at all times.The Ajman Palace Hotel offers diners a superb choice of restaurants. Available on site are Encore Bistro (international all-day-dining restaurant), Dragon’s Place (Japanese r e s t a u r a n t ) , N o j o o m Lounge (outdoor shisha lounge), Encore Café (coffee shop) and H2O

put in by our team day in (poolside lounge).and day out to ensure the highest level of food h y g i e n e , that in turn, results in a memorable d i n i n g experience f o r o u r

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui winning authentic Thai Dubai UAE: restaurant is a perfect blend

he Gem Garden’s of tradition and innovation. Burger, Ale & Tail Relish creative cuisine in a Tn i g h t e v e r y stylish setting under the

Thursday is the perfect watchful eye of a towering place to unwind at the end Buddha. The native Thai of the week with a selection chefs assure you of a royal of home style burgers, Ale fresh from the keg, tender l o b s t e r s a n d w i c h e s , l u s c i o u s d i m s u m , scrumptious sushi, sizzling shawarma’s, healthy salads and delectable desserts. The family style restaurant transforms into a warm and cosy setting for a truly laid back and relaxed evening.

treat.Mr. George Sarkis, the Splurge on our happy hours Director of F&B at Holiday between 7pm and 9pm and Inn Dubai Al Barsha, said, enjoy special discounted “Burgers, Shawarmas and r a t e s o n s e l e c t e d Dim Sum are usually

beverages. The meal will considered fast food that certainly be a treat for your you eat on the go. We wish family and friends. Basking to change that perception in the glory of recently through this promotion. This winning the “What’s On” is an opportunity to savour Award for Favourite Thai your favourite sandwiches Restaurant under AED400 , and burgers while bonding The Royal Budha presents w i t h f a m i l y a n d Dim Sum Fridays every friends.”Sarkis added, “Our weekend from 12 noon to culinary team has proved its 12 midnight for only AED78 creativity time and time per person. Quench your again. They have prepared t h i r s t w i t h un l im i t ed numerous options to suit specialty tea throughout the diverse taste buds. There is day and evening while no better way to spend your nibbling the finest dim sum weekend than enjoying in the fine dining restaurant. meals together with your Indulge with generous loved ones. Our talented happy hours from 12 noon c h e f s t a k e p r i d e i n t o 6pm on se l ec ted preparing your order to b e v e r a g e s e v e r y perfection as per your Friday.The multi award individual preference.”


wiss Hotelier Jean P i e r r e S i m o n , SRegional General

M a n a g e r , N o r t h e r n Emirates, Coral Hotels & Resorts, has over 45 years of experience in the industry working with leading brands like Hilton, InterContinental and Shera ton Hote ls worldwide. He first came to the United Arab Emirates in 1994. Since then he left its the interview that was quite shores many times only to successful. And so, I was return back. And the last hired as Director of Food time he came, he decided to and Beverage to look after stay on.He recalls, “I came 20 different outlets as well to Dubai to open Royal as a massive banqueting Abjar Hotel in 1994 as operation including outside E x e c u t i v e A s s i s t a n t catering for up to 5000

Manager and in-charge of people. Mr Geziry is the F&B. During my time there, man who helped to bring the besides starting popular European market to Dubai restaurants such as Flying especially the Swiss and Dragons, I opened Harry’s German tourists”.Jean Bar, one of Dubai’s very first Pierre continues, “I stayed Jazz bars where we brought at the Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf leading bands like Ronnie Resort for three years and Scott from London.Our during the time I had the outlets did exceedingly well. honour to do some of the Competition at the time was most prestigious functions not much. All we had those for the government and days in terms of luxury many mega events such as hotels was Chicago Beach the Dubai Airshow, Dubai Hotel which later became World Cup, Dubai Desert Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Classic, Nad Al Sheba Hyatt Regency, Hilton Camel and Horse Races, World Trade Center and Al etc where very often we had Habtoor Metropolitan Hotel. the seven rulers of the Forte Grand in Jumeirah s e v e n e m i r a t e s B e a c h w a s u n d e r a t t end ing ” . “Today, o f construction”.A year later, course, we have plenty Jean Pierre left Dubai to more events like the Jazz work in Bahrain from where Festival, the different races, he moved to Jordan. It was m a r a t h o n s , c y c l i n g , not until1998 that he once concerts, cultural shows, again decided to return to exhibitions and more. Dubai the emirates – this time to has done a fantastic job of join the Jebel Ali Hotel & promoting the UAE that Golf Resort as Director of most other nations could Food and Beverage. He not do. It is truly fascinating says, “ I was missing and one can only admire something and that is when Dubai Depar tment o f I got a call from Jebel Ali Tourism and Commerce for Hotels & Golf Resort saying having put Dubai so quickly that the General Manager on the world map. I wish Mohamed Al Geziry wanted everybody a very happy to see me. I came down for National Day.”


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By Qadeer Ahmad contribute to the UAE’s informative activities for Institute can assist UAE, but also the wider current students are Siddiqui Dubai UAE: future. Masdar Institute general visitors will also them in developing and global community.The conducting, we hope to

asdar Institute offers nine Master’s take place during the i n n o v a t i n g n e w importance we give f u r t h e r of Science and d e g r e e s a n d a n Open Day.Dr. Fred t e c h n o l o g i e s a n d research with a real- encouragestudents MTechnology, an i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y M o a v e n z a d e h , concepts that improve world application and that are enthusiastic

independent, research- D o c t o r a t e , a l l i n about innovation and driven graduate-level engineering disciplines sustainability to join university focused on of relevance to the M a s d a r advanced energy and seven sectors targeted I n s t i t u t e . ” M a s d a r s u s t a i n a b l e in the UAE National Institute of Science and technologies, today Innovation Strategy - Technology serves as a announced it will be renewable energy, key pillar of innovation welcoming enthusiastic transport, education, and human capital by undergraduate and health, technology, providing real-world graduate students keen water and space.The solutions to issues of o n b e c o m i n g t h e day-long event will sustainability through scientists, engineers inform attendees of its focus on innovation, and innovators integral Masdar Ins t i tu te ’s advanced energy and to the success of the ho l is t ic academic , Pres ident , Masdar the world”.Dr. Lamya N. local relevance has s u s t a i n a b l e U A E N a t i o n a l research and outreach Institute, said: “The Fawwaz, Executive ensured the creation of techno log ies . The Innovation Strategy at offerings, scholarship Open Day showcases Director, Public Affairs, an innovat ive and I n s t i t u t e w a s its annual Open Day, on opportunities as well as the state-of-the-art Masdar Institute, said: entrepreneurial culture e s t a b l i s h e d i n S a t u r d a y , 2 2 ‘on and off campus’ facilities at Masdar “Masdar Institute Open at Masdar Institute, co l labora t ion w i th N o v e m b e r , s t uden t f ac i l i t i e s . Institute to students and Day p rov ides the b r i n g i n g a b o u t M a s s a c h u s e t t s 2014.Taking place at Presentations will be p r a c t i c i n g opportunity for us to t e c h n o l o g i c a l Institute of Technology the Masdar Institute made by heads of professionals With the showcase the excellent advancements in the (MIT) to incubate a campus in Masdar City, Masdar Ins t i tu te ’s support of the UAE programs we deliver to areas of advanced culture of innovation the Masdar Institute academic departments leadership, Masdar students and young e n e r g y a n d and entrepreneurship, Open Day provides an and research centers, Institute has evolved professionals.This year sustainability. The UAE working to develop the o p p o r t u n i t y f o r w h i c h d r i v e t h e into a world-class in particular, we are has already cemented critical thinkers and prospective students to innovation mandate of r e s e a r c h d r i v e n highlighting Masdar its position as the most leaders of tomorrow. lea rn more abou t the Institute. Additional academic institution, Institute’s focus on innovative Arab nation, The Masdar Institute Masdar Ins t i tu te ’s presentations will be developing innovative innovation and how we i n w h i c h M a s d a r Open Day takes place degree programs and m a d e b y f a c u l t y technological solutions enable our students to Institute has assumed a between 10am and research focus, and members, research to current and future become innovators of l e a d i n g r o l e . B y 5pm this Saturday, 22 how this can help s t a f f a n d c u r r e n t sustainability issues. sustainable solutions s h o w c a s i n g t h e November 2014 at the students reach their s tuden ts , wh i le a The Open Day will that will benefit not only innovative projects and M a s d a r I n s t i t u t e highest potential and number of events and highlight how Masdar Abu Dhabi and the research that our campus, Masdar City.

MASDAR INSTITUTE ‘OPEN DAY 2014’ TO TARGET ENTHUSIASTIC UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES WITH PASSION FOR INNOVATION

Event to Offer Insight into Masdar Institute’s Academic, Research and Outreach Offerings, Scholarship Opportunities and Student Facilities

By Qadeer Ahmad b e n c h m a r k i n g Sharjah.“Providing a and sales process for emirate.”According to also continue to grow Siddiqui Dubai UAE: exerc ises . As the totally integrated sales T i l a l C i t y . O u r Cluttons, the strong as a result of Sharjah’s

nternational real exclusive real estate solut ion from pre- c o l l a b o r a t i v e growth of the UAE rapidly expanding SME estate consultancy, partner for the project, development, right up partnership has helped economy, is being sector and a distinct IC l u t t o n s , h a s Cluttons will continue to to fully operational t o e n s u r e t h e mirrored in the emirate lack of grade A office

partnered with Tilal work in partnership with assets, allows us to successful launch of of Sharjah, and this has space at present, which Properties, a newly boosted demand in r e m a i n s i n h i g h formed joint venture both the residential and demand. These are just between Sharjah Asset commercial property some of the reasons M a n a g e m e n t a n d m a r k e t s i n t h e why we believe Tilal Eskan Real Estate e m i r a t e . M o r g a n City is a good choice for D e v e l o p m e n t , t o explained: “Average investors as well as p r o v i d e a f u l l y rents in Sharjah are those looking for a integrated sales and currently AED 72,000 fami ly home.”Land marketing solution for per annum, and rental plots are now available Tilal City a ground values have grown by for sale to developers breaking new mixed 53% since 2012. This and the public, with all use development in significant increase is a land sold on a ‘price per Sharjah.Tilal City will result of strong tenant square foot’ basis for create a vibrant mixed demand and a lack of the plot area only. use neighbourhood for a v a i l a b l e s t o c k . Prices range from AED 6 5 , 0 0 0 r e s i d e n t s , Looking forward we 110 per sq ft to AED 303 incorporating locally forecast that rents will per sq ft depending on d is t inc t ive des ign, continue to rise as a plot size, position and s u s t a i n a b l e r e s u l t o f t e n a n t usage. The average Tilal Properties right steer how the product is this exciting new mixed in f ras t ruc tu re and demand, due to the p l o t s i z e i s through to completion, taken to market and use community, with the recreational facilities to d i v e r s i f i c a t i o n o f approximately 7,500 advising on product enables clients to focus u s e o f e f f e c t i v e support high quality Sharjah’s economy, per square feet, but it is d e v e l o p m e n t , t h e i r e f f o r t s a n d m a r k e t i n g t o o l s affordable living. The reverse migration from possible to purchase branding, pricing and expertise on the project combined with Cluttons’ combination of retail, Dubai and international multiple plots or even the sales and marketing delivery. This is an exper ienced sa les office, residential and companies present in entire zones. Ground strategy.Speaking at historic milestone in the team. We are already recreation facilities will the UAE target ing works have already the launch, Steve d e v e l o p m e n t o f seeing strong demand offer a ‘live, work and S h a r j a h f o r s t a f f commenced, with full M o r g a n , C h i e f Sharjah, and we are for this exciting scheme play ’ envi ronment, housing requirements. pro ject complet ion Executive, Cluttons already recording a in Sharjah, which is conveniently located on T h e c o m m e r c i a l expected by end of M i d d l e E a s t strong interest in plots b e c o m i n g a n Emirates Road, close to property markets will 2017.c o m m e n t e d : “ O u r and expect this ground increasingly popular t h e A l D h a i d consultancy team has a breaking development interchange, and just track record of advising to pave the way for 10 Km from Sharjah o n c o m p l e x a n d f u r t h e r s i m i l a r I n t e r n a t i o n a l innovative projects developments in the A i r p o r t . W i t h i t s such as Tilal City. With near future”, added integrated consultancy more than 30 years of Morgan.Khal i fa Al-offering, Cluttons has experience in Sharjah, Sha iban i , D i rec tor provided a wide range we can combine our G e n e r a l o f T i l a l of services from project strategic advice with P r o p e r t i e s , s a i d : conception, throughout strong local market “Cluttons’ guidance and t h e 3 6 m o n t h intelligence, making us market expertise has development phase of ideally placed to work provided real added Tilal City, undertaking a l o n g s i d e t h e value to the planning, market studies and G o v e r n m e n t o f product development

CLUTTONS IN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH TILAL PROPERTIES FOR LANDMARK SHARJAH DEVELOPMENT• Cluttons appointed as exclusive real estate partner for sales and marketing

• Long standing experience makes Cluttons well placed to work with Government of Sharjah• Tilal City will create a vibrant, locally distinctive lifestyle community



ntonio Chiantore, an Italian Engineer, is the General AManager for Middle East at

Prysmian Cables and Systems in Dubai.Mr Chiantore is head of the b r a n c h e s i n M E , b u s i n e s s development, sales and marketing, engineering.Formerly he was HV Business Manager at Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi Italia (Milan) where he dealt with business development, sales and marketing, engineering, EPC’s and pro ject management.Logist ics Director for various HV and submarine factories (Eastleigh, UK; Pikkala,

Chiantore holds a degree in

Finland; Gron, France; Delft, Holland; E l e c t r o n i c s E n g i n e e r i n g Arco Felice, Italy) at Prysmian (specialization: telecommunication Powerlink in Milan (former Pirelli systems) from the University of Naples Cables and System).Furthermore he and an MBA and Strategic marketing was Manufacturing and Logistics executive program from SDA Bocconi, Manager both in Italy and the UK. Mr Milan.

ANTONIO CHIANTORE SHORT BIO


h e H i g h e r O r g a n i z i n g Committee of Sheikh Zayed THeritage Festival 2014 has

announced that an overwhelming attendance was recorded on the third day, with visitors exceeding 15,000. This follows a highly successful Grand Opening ceremony that brought together over 20,000 UAE citizens, residents and tourists representing all walks of society.HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy

of admiration.HE Humaid Al Neyadi, Vice Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of Sheikh

Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, officially opened

Zayed Heritage Festival 2014 and General Manager of the Private Office of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attributed the massive attendance to the phenomenal diversity of attractions, reiterating that this year’s edition is outstanding in every respect.HE Al Neyadi explained: "The diversity in this year’s festival has been the major factor attracting visitors. For instance, the ‘Memories of

the festival last Thursday. The cultural a Nation’ wing is displaying many extravaganza will run until 12 historical milestones and facts for the December 2014, under the patronage very first time to the general public. It of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al consists of nine sections displaying

some of the rarest pictures of the UAE’s late founder, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul. This is in addition to many other exhibitions portraying his great accomplishments in various fields, at var ious stages of the UAE’s foundation.”Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival will run for 22 days, conveying every detail of early Emirati lifestyles over the centuries. It offers current and future generations a plethora of Nahyan, UAE President - may God historical artifacts that will be displayed bless him. It is held under the support for the very first time, to sow the seeds of HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin of our heritage in the hearts of the Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu young generation and spread it Dhab i and Depu ty Sup reme internationally to blossom around the Commander of the UAE Armed world.Forces.Delegates from Belarus,

Georgia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia toured various attractions such as the ‘Memories of a Nation’ wing, which displays the UAE’s cultural inheritance in minute detail. Delegates also visited the ‘Zayed and Horses’ gallery, which portrays legendary horses of the Al Nahyan stables - foremost of which was Rabdan, Sheikh Zayed’s first horse, which was the subject of many stories and poems

SHEIKH ZAYED HERITAGE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS OVER 15,000 VISITORS ON DAY 3

SOCIAL PLAY SHRINKING AMONG CHILDREN AS OBSERVED BY FUN CITY CHILDREN’S PLAY INDEX 2014

~The index for 2014 covers the geographies of Qatar, Bahrain,Oman & UAE Social Play and Physical play are key drivers to increase learning opportunities and

happiness levels among children – says UAE experts“Fun City Play Index Calculator” – an online calculator will help parents to compute

their child’s play index on www.funcity.ae for an accurate understanding of their play behaviour ~



2014,Safar 1435

PASCAL TEPPER BAGS BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD

International French Bakery Shines At The Franchise Magazine Awards

VEOLIA TO SUPPORT « EDUCATION ABOVE ALL » PROJECT IN KENYA WITH

INNOVATIVE LATRINES AND HAND-WASHING FACILITIES FOR SCHOOLS AND

COMMUNITIESA holistic approach to empower refugees

through learning

SAUDI MARITIME EXPERTS TO WEIGH IN ON IMPLICATIONS OF GLOBAL TRADE GROWTH FOR THE KINGDOM AT INAUGURAL CONGRESS EVENT

Key market and sector insight to drive discussion at first-of-its-kind summit as new seaport infrastructure projects take

shape and US$100 billion investment in transport and logistics stimulates opportunities to drive trade volumes to

new levels


o r e t h a n 350 high-Mr a n k i n g

government officials, global finance leaders, policy makers and a c a d e m i c s h a v e gathered in the UAE, including former Vice Premier of China Zeng Peiyan, to attend the Boao Forum for Asia “Our decision to stage E c o n o m y ( B F A ) F i n a n c i a l the event in Dubai, Development Centre; C o o p e r a t i o n strategically located at and V Shankar, Group Conference.BFA is t h e c r o s s r o a d s Executive Director and recognised as the between East and CEO Europe, Middle most prestigious forum West, is recognition of E a s t , A f r i c a a n d in the region and will its growing importance Americas of Standard provide a platform for as a condu i t fo r C h a r t e r e d two days of discussion financing, trade and Bank.Leading Chinese a imed a t d r i v i ng exchange between speakers include: Jin f o r w a r d t h e East and West Asia, as L iqun, Secre tary -conversation on key well as the role it can General, Multilateral f i n a n c i a l i s s u e s p lay in f inanc ing Interim Secretariat for conf ront ing As ian infrastructure and Establishing Asian countries and laying energy investments I n f r a s t r u c t u r e the groundwork for that will help further Inves tment Bank; closer collaboration in integrate Asia into the Wang Heshan, Vice the future.The BFA w o r l d G overnor, Ningxia Hui Financial Cooperation economy.”Shaukat Autonomous Region; Conference will be Aziz, former Prime a n d M a Z e h u a , opened by Mr Peiyan, Minister of Pakistan, C h a i r m a n o f t h e who is also Vice and Dominique de Board, China Ocean Chairman of the BFA, Villepin, former Prime S h i p p i n g G r o u p and is the inaugural Minister of France C o m p a n y . T h e Boao Forum for Asia h e a d u p t h e Chinese finance sector event to be hosted in international leaders in i s a l s o w e l l the Middle East.The at tendance, whi le represented through: B F A F i n a n c i a l senior figures from the Z h e n g Z h i j i e , C o o p e r a t i o n UAE include: His P r e s i d e n t , C h i n a C o n f e r e n c e w i l l Excellency Abdulla Al Development Bank; Li d e e p e n t h e Saleh, Undersecretary Jiange, Chairman, conversation on issues o f T r a d e a n d Shenyin & Wanguo of critical financial International Affairs, Secur i t ies; Zhang importance to Asian U A E M i n i s t r y o f Hongli, Vice President, countries,” said Zhou Economy; Abdullah I n d u s t r i a l a n d Wenzhong, Secretary- Mohammad Al Awar, Commercial Bank of General for the BFA. CEO, Dubai Islamic China.

BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA FINANCIAL COOPERATION CONFERENCE OPENS IN DUBAI

The region’s most prestigious gathering attracts 350 government officials, finance leaders and academics to

discuss Asia’s integration into the global economy

By Qadeer Ahmad present their Siddiqui Dubai UAE: viewpoint with

a r i t i m e t h e s e c t o r d ist inguished Mstakeholder panel line-up

s, decision makers, including Dr. i n v e s t o r s , t r a d e Islam El-Nakib, s p e c i a l i s t s a n d P h . D . , e c o n o m i s t s f r o m A s s o c i a t e across Saudi Arabia Professor, Arab w i l l g a t h e r i n Academy for D a m m a m t o d a y Science and ( T u e s d a y 2 5 t h Technology and November, 2014) for M a r i t i m e the inaugural Saudi T r a n s p o r t , M a r i t i m e Egypt; Ibrahim Congress.Launched Abdulrahman Al under the patronage of Omar, CEO,

congress exhibition HE Dr Jubarah Bin Eid Bahri Shipping; and Dr officially opens to the Al-Suraiseri, the Saudi R o m e h B i n industry at 10am.As Arabian Minister of M o h a m m e d A l the largest economy in T r a n s p o r t a n d Romeh, Executive the region, Saudi Chairman of Saudi D i r e c t o r , S a u d i Arabia ’s mar i t ime Ports Authority, with R a i l w a y s sector has a vital role The National Shipping Company.Day one’s to play in facilitating Company of Saudi afternoon session will trade movement. With Arabia (Bahri), its examine the maritime responsibility for the initiator and strategic industry and services transportation of 95% partner, more than 200 in Saud i A rab ia , o f t h e c o u n t r y ’ s delegates will take looking specifically at imports and exports, their seats at the g r o w t h o f i n t r a -which represents 61% Sheraton Dammam regional trade and the of the total cargo Hotel & Towers for two booming north-south volume handled by the days of insightful network along with the GCC nations, this first-a n a l y s i s a n d changing regulatory of- i ts-kind summit i n te rac t i ve pane l env i r onmen t and provides a t imely d i s c u s s i o n s . T h e analysis of current platform for frank and congress will open project opportunities open discussions on w i t h a n o f f i c i a l as well as sector the future strategic welcome from Eng. e x p a n s i o n d i r e c t i o n o f t h e A b d u l A z i z programmes.Chaired industry, and global M o h a m m e d A l by Abdul Rahman Al trends and legislation Tuwaijri, President, Rashid, Member of the i m p a c t i n g i t s Saudi Ports Authority Saudi Shura Council, s u s t a i n a b l e and Chairman of the he will be joined Khalid development,” said O r g a n i s i n g Hashim, Managing C h r i s H a y m a n , Committee, with HE Director, Precious C h a i r m a n , Dr Jubarah Bin Eid Al- Shipping, Thailand; Seatrade.The diverse Suraiseri, Minister of Mark Long, Global two-day conference T r a n s p o r t a n d Head of Transport, agenda kicks off with Chairman of the Ports Shipping, Services & an economic outlook Authority. Mark Long, Offshore, HSBC, UK; for the Kingdom, its G l o b a l H e a d o f Robert Lawrence, r a p i d l y g r o w i n g Transport, Shipping P a r t n e r, D i s p u t e engagement with the Services & Offshore, Resolution, Clyde & maritime sector and H S B C B a n k w i l l C o , U A E ; P e t e r emergence of Bahri as present the keynote Harriman, Lieutenant a w o r l d - c l a s s Industry Address and Commander Royal company for seaborne C h r i s H a y m a n , Navy, Officer-Charge t r anspo r ta t i on . A Chairman, Seatrade U n i t e d K i n g d o m number of prominent will present a summit M a r i t i m e T r a d e industry players will overview before the Operations.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui local and global franchise Dubai UAE: opportunities within the

he Pascal Tepper MENA region.F r e n c h B a k e r y Commenting on the win, Tf ranch ise team S i e g f r i e d N i e r h a u s ,

have bagged ‘Brand of the Managing Director, Atlas Year’ Award at the recent Hospitality said, “We are Franchise Magazine Award thrilled to be recognised at ceremony held in Abu Dhabi The Franchise Magazine this month.TECOM’s much- Awards and this encourages loved French Bakery brand us to keep growing the

claimed its place as a Pascal Tepper French l e a d i n g U A E - g r o w n Bakery brand in the UAE franchise concept, receiving and the greater MENA its second award in the r e g i o n . ” E c h o i n g h i s franchise category in less sentiments, Michel Saab than a year. The brand is General Manager Franchise geared to open more outlets at Pascal Tepper French in the UAE and the Middle Bakery said: “We are very East, with the brand’s enthusiastic about where second bakery earmarked Pascal Tepper Franchise is to open later this year in the headed, this is our second capital, Abu Dhabi.The win within one year and we French modern dine-in are set to expand and grow bakery is the brainchild of our brand to keep up with the master baker Pascal Tepper region’s demand for new whose Meilleur Ouvrier de q u a l i t y f r a n c h i s e France title – a much- c o n c e p t s . ” T h e t e a m coveted recognition for the expansion plans include best French bakers, in four Pascal Tepper bakeries partnership with Atlas in 12 months across the Hospitality.The bakery’s Middle East in markets such f r a n c h i s e t e a m w a s as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, recognised by the region’s Bahra in , Kuwai t , and leading publication, The Lebanon . “We have a Franchise Magazine, a winning combination with a company dedicated to wonder fu l p roduc t , a providing local and global c o m m i t t e d t e a m , investors, entrepreneurs, consistency of the best S M E , e m p l o y e e s o f baking practices, as well as franchises, and franchisees a wonderful Chef Pascal!”, with the latest information on he concluded.

By Qadeer Ahmad that has identified the vision to make UAE a areas where parents can Siddiqui Dubai UAE: early childhood period h a p p y p l a c e b y intervene to enhance

un C i t y, you r as the foundation stage contributing towards t h e i r c h i l d r e n ’ s ne ighbourhood for health, well-being, happiness of kids via development, whether Ff a m i l y p ersonal and social productive play. Our he/she is getting enough

entertainment centre skills. It is believed that continued investment in sleep, or decreasing announced the third t h e l e a r n i n g understanding children’s p a s s i v e p l a y , o r edition of Fun City opportunities that young playing habits for the i n c r e a s i n g u s e o f Children’s Play Index at children experience at a third year in a row is our conven t i ona l t oys , a press event in Dubai. very early age form the earnest and humble facilitating more social The combined Index basis of their social and e f f o r t t o b r i n g interaction or supporting score for four countries emotional development, widespread awareness play as opposed to only for the three age groups t h e i r c a p a c i t y t o among parents for well- academics."Fun City are 48 for 2-3 years old, u n d e r s t a n d , u s e balanced and healthy Play Index Calculator is 32 for 4-6 years old and a tool available on 23 for 7-12 years old www.funci ty.ae to depicting a decreasing empower parents to duration of playtime compute their child’s among the older age p l a y b e h a v i o u r . group while a healthy Parents have to fill in trend is witnessed in details of their child’s children from 2-6 years. activities on a regular An enriched addition to day from the time they the study is the inclusion wake up till they go off of qualitative inputs to bed. The tool will from nine experts that then show results i n c l u d e c h i l d a l o n g w i t h language, and acquire development of children p s y c h o l o g i s t s a n d in terpreta t ions and knowledge throughout in the region through a school counselors in suggestions from Fun life. Fun City Children’s fair split of time spent in a d d i t i o n t o t h e City’s Parenting Expert, Play Index is also an play act iv i t ies that quantitative data of play Aamnah Husain. Fun endeavor to contribute to augment growth and time activities that were City Children’s Play ch i ld ren ’s l ea rn ing d e v e l o p m e n t , ” h e ana lyzed fo r 1000 Index 2014 is based on a through playtime habits added.Commenting on children between 2-12 survey conducted in that lead to development the research findings, years of age. The index October 2014 among of skills and proficiencies A a m n a h H u s a i n , exhibits varied playing 1000 family respondents w h i l e Qu alified Psychologist patterns of children in f r o m d i f f e r e n t playing.Announcing the and Parenting Expert to these groups and how n a t i o n a l i t i e s w i t h resu l t s , Mr. S i l v i o Fun City stated, "It has playing among children children in the age group Liedtke, Chief Operating been very exciting being reduces as they grow of 2-12 years residing in Officer of Landmark p a r t o f F u n C i t y older. The qualitative UAE, Oman, Bahrain Leisure stated, “Fun City Children’s Play Index inputs from experts and Qatar. The Index Children’s Play Index is study. Every year we’ve p r o v i d e d a n assesses fundamental refined and enriched in been peeling back more understanding of the play activities in a child’s 2014 to lend a scientific layers and looking at current attitudes and regular day such as the u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f children’s play habits in behaviors inherent to total amount of their ch i ld ren ’s p lay t ime greater detail. The Index children and the region’s days’ free time spent in activities. The addition of research design in 2014 culture identifies the playtime activities, the the qualitative study has and its scope gives us archetype of play time split of playtime among aided us with a near to s o m e v e r y r i c h activities essential for a different recreational i d e a l s c e n a r i o o f information that can help child’s development. It a c t i v i t i e s a m o n g playt ime habits for parents really analyze also provides a granular physical play habits, children by adding age and compare the i r v i e w o f p l a y t i m e act ive p lay habi ts , appropriate and healthy c h i l d r e n ’ s p l a y i n g c a l c u l a t e d b y t h e passive play habits, play activities for a well- behaviors. Not only are influencing power of p o p u l a r p l a y i n g balanced and well- we able to see how much d i f f e r e n t p l a y t i m e a c t i v i t i e s , a n d rounded development of children play but also get activities which focuses t e c h n o l o g y b a s e d children. Adequate play closer look at the quality on distinct needs by age mediums of play.Fun also leads to making of play and variety of of a child.This falls in line City Children’s Play children happy which in play. Underpinning the with Knowledge and Index was instituted in turn will make them research is exper t Human Development 2 0 1 2 i n l i n e w i t h h a p p y c i t i z e n s o f opinion on how different Authority’s mandate to Universal Children’s Day t o m o r r o w . A s kinds of play support i d e n t i f y l e a r n i n g celebrated by United responsible corporate different facets of a opportunities and reform N a t i o n s o n 2 0 t h citizens of the region, we child’s development. the education sector at November and the index align with His Highness Even though every child all levels based on over is announced annually Sheikh Mohammed bin and family is different, thirty years of research around this event.Rashid Al Maktoum’s the trends show certain

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a wide range of industry Dubai UAE: partners, including experts

he world is seeing in construction, project u n p r e c e d e n t e d m a n a g e m e n t , s o l a r Tn u m b e r s o f technology, sports, and

refugees and displaced water and sanitation, to populations due to conflict, c reate a mul t i -sec tor d i s e a s e a n d n a t u r a l ecosystem conducive to the disasters. As part of its provision and sustainability ongoing effort to address o f qua l i t y educa t ion . bar r iers to educat ion Leonardo Pinheiro, Director wor ldw ide , Educa t ion of Strategy, Policy and Above All (EAA) jointly Research for EAA, said: withUNHCR will pilot a “The Kakuma Pro ject project that seeks to represents an innovative address the range of factors approach to providing that current ly prevent education in a conflict-refugee camp residents affected community. Not a from receiving an education relief effort, the Kakuma such as health and nutrition, P r o j e c t f o c u s e s o n livelihood, food security, i m p r o v i n g c a m p

water and sanitation and infrastructure and providing energy effecting changes educational opportunities to that will positively impact residents of all ages in order both the refugee and host to give them the confidence, community.Since a joint visit sk i l l s and knowledge to Kakuma Refugee Camp necessary for self-reliance. in Kenya in 2012 with Her Together with our partners, Highness Sheikha Moza EAA seeks to give the bint Nasser of Qatar and the residents of the Kakuma UN High Commissioner for Refugee Camp the tools R e f u g e e s , E A A h a s and agency they need to partnered with UNHCR to create a better future for develop a new holistic themselves.”The project, model that will empower which is centered on the refugee communities.The concept of lifelong learning, aim of the Kakuma Project is wi l l o ffer educat ional to create an innovative interventions¾ from early programme that changes childhood education to the way educat ion is vocational training and provided in humanitarian literacy classes¾that are contexts. Rather than being designed to meet the entrenched in dependency, learning needs of each we are seeking to empower individual regardless of age, refugees and enable them background or special need. to build a new life - both in The project will also feature the camp and in the p e a c e e d u c a t i o n communities where they will programmes, sports and resettle.The lessons and extra-curricular activities to good practices that will benefit both refugees and result from this collaborative Kenyan nationals in the programme will serve to surrounding community, inform how refugees are further solidifying peaceful supported globally.EAA, coexistence and enhancing which is funding the project, protection in the region.will coordinate the efforts of

FATIMA BEYINA-MOUSSA NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN

AIRLINES ASSOCIATION (AFRAA)Mrs Beyina-Moussa has headed the

national airline of the Republic of the Congo since its creation in 2011

By Qadeer Ahmad in Congo for Ernst & Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Young. She later joined

t the close of the Bank of Central t h e 4 6 t h African States (BEAC), Ag e n e r a l and then worked for the

meeting of the African U n i t e d N a t i o n s A i r l i n e s A s s o c i a t i o n ( A F R A A ) (http://www.afraa.org), organised by Air Algérie in early November, Mrs Fat ima Beyina-Moussa, Managing Director of ECAir (Equatorial Congo A i r l i n e s ) (http://www.flyecair.com), was named P r e s i d e n t o f D e v e l o p m e n t AFRAA. Mrs Beyina- Programme before

b e i n g n a m e d a n adviser to the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Public Portfolio. One of the key matters she dealt with was the establishment of a national airline.Next November, the national airline of the Republic of the Congo, ECAir, wil l host the 47th annual general meeting o f A F R A A i n Brazzaville."In three years, we have been on a journey with our company," says Fatima Moussa has headed the Beyina-Moussa. "We national airline of the have trained many Republic of the Congo Congolese people in since its creation in aviation trades and our 2011.A graduate of HEC network is growing, Montreal with an MBA along with our fleet. from the University of AFRAA represents Ottawa, Mrs Fatima c o n t i n u i t y a n d B e y i n a - M o u s s a complementarity. It is an o b t a i n e d a D E A excellent opportunity to (postgraduate degree) p r o m o t e o u r a i r i n I n t e r n a t i o n a l transport policy and to Economics at Sciences stimulate discussions Po in Paris, and went on with our partners."to become a consultant

By Qa d e e r Ah ma d Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

u p p o r t i n g t h e M i d d l e E a s t ’ s Sc o n s t r u c t i o n

g r o w t h , O m n i x International has been appointed as the region’s exclusive reseller of M a g i C A D B u i l d i n g Information Modeling (BIM) software, the companies announced today.BIM software, like MagiCAD, provides 3D information models of entire projects, enabling collaboration,”said Brett designers to check Saxby, Area Sa les beforehand whether the Manager Middle East, real-life devices are Progman Oy, which suitable for the planned develops MagiCAD for installation location, Revit and AutoCAD across both space and building software.“Omnix time.Demonstrating the International’s strong strong demand for BIM, legacy in providing BIM the global BIM market software and training set growing from USD 2.6 them apart from the billion in 2013 to USD 8.6 competition, and will billion by 2020, according drive further innovation in t o r e s e a r c h f i r m the region’s construction MarketsandMarkets.The market.”“MagiCAD is a M i d d l e E a s t ’ s significant addition to our construction market is c o m p u t e r - a i d e d valued at USD 1.3 trillion engineering portfolio. according to a Deloitte The continuing influx of report, with long-term construction projects in megaprojects as a key the region has stirred in d r i v e r . D e s i g n e r s , the demand for highly engineers,and project e f f i c i e n t s o f t w a r e managers across the solutions that can aid M i d d l e E a s t a r e these projects. With increasingly turning to MagiCAD, we will be able BIM to complete projects to provide our customers o n t i m e a n d o n with a complete software budge t . “Across the package for all of their Middle East, complex MEP building information m e g a p r o j e c t s a r e modelling and building i n c r e a s i n g l y b e i n g services design needs,” designed with BIM, s a i d D r . J a y a n t providing designers with Deshpande, Director – thorough calculations, CAE Division, Omnix functional simulations, International.and new leve ls o f

OMNIX INTERNATIONAL APPOINTED AS EXCLUSIVE MIDDLE EAST

RESELLER OF MAGICAD CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Boosts GCC’s USD 1.3 Trillion

Construction Market


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WASL'S ‘SPIRIT OF THE NATION’ ACTIVITY TO RAISE MONEY ON NATIONAL DAY

SPEED-FIT OFFERS EFFECTIVE METHOD TO GAIN LEAN MUSCLE MASS

Young Emirati Mohammed Al Kawari gained 7kg muscle mass in just five months

UAE BUSINESSES WITNESSING “WAR FOR TALENT”Retailers head-hunting best talent to prepare themselves for Expo 2020

HMG PROPERTIES IS NOW MEMBER OF THE REAL ESTATE SYNDICATE OF LEBANON

ASUS REPUBLIC OF GAMERS ANNOUNCES G751 & G551 GAMING LAPTOP

Boldly-styled gaming laptops is powered by Intel Core i7 processors with NVIDIA graphics and full HD visuals

ABU DHABI ART CONCLUDES A SUCCESSFUL SIXTH EDITION

HIGHLIGHTING UAE’S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE

2014 Presented 50 Renowned Galleries, Unprecedented Number of Visitors, Experiential

Performances, Engaging Talks to Global Audiences Including Strong Sales to Reputable Institutions and Established Collector’s Base

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Ta h n o u n A l N a h y a n , Dubai UAE: Chairman of Abu Dhabi

bu Dhabi Art 2014, To u r i s m a n d C u l t u r e he ld under the Authority; HE Abdulrahman Al Apatronage of His Owais, Minister of Health; HE

Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy S u p r e m e Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and organised by Abu Dhabi Tour ism & Culture Authori ty, announces another highly successful

Zaki Nusseibah, Cultural event celebrating the cultural

Advisor - Presidential Affairs, landscape of Abu Dhabi and

and Fleur Pellerin, French the UAE.As a distinctive

Minister of Culture.“Abu platform that is continuously

Dhabi Art surpassed our evolving to adapt to the

highest expectations in 2014, ongoing developments in the

through the exceptional art c u l t u r a l l a n d s c a p e o f

available to emerging and Saadiyat Cultural District and

established collectors, its the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi

compelling performances and A r t i s n o w a c c e p t i n g

discourse to the inclusive appl icat ions f rom both

nature of public art launched previously part ic ipat ing

d u r i n g t h e e v e n t . galleries and those who wish

Underscoring Abu Dhabi as a to be considered for next

key cultural destination and year’s edition.During four

setting the stage for the extraordinary days of art,

opening of the city’s future talks, performances and

cultural institutions, Abu participation from galleries

Dhabi Art is an embodiment of and artists from around the

the qual i ty, focus and world, as well as UAE

commitment of the UAE and dignitaries including HH

its cultural directive,” said His Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al

Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi

Ta h n o o n A l N a h y a n , Crown Prince's Court who

Chairman of the Abu Dhabi inaugurated the event, HH

T o u r i s m & C u l t u r e Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan

Authority.Looking ahead, Al Nahyan, Chair of the Abu

2015 will mark Abu Dhabi Art’s Dhabi Art Host Committee,

seventh edition, paving the a long wi th HH Sheikh

way for the opening of Louvre Abdullah Bin Zayed Al

Abu Dhabi and underscoring Nahyan, Minister of Foreign

Saadiyat Cultural District’s Affairs; HE Sheikh Nahyan

growing role as a leading arts bin Mubarak Al Nahyan,

destination and platform for Minister of Culture, Youth and

g l o b a l c r o s s - c u l t u r a l Community Development;

dialogue.HE Sheikh Sul tan b in

By Qadeer Ahmad today’s fast-paced S idd iqu i Duba i games. G751 also UAE: features the latest

S U S enthusiast-grade Republ ic NVIDIA GeForce Aof Gamers GTX970M/980M

( R O G ) t o d a y for sharp, vivid announced the visuals. All that G 7 5 1 & G 5 5 1 per fo rmance is S e r i e s g a m i n g enhanced by ASUS l a p t o p . G 7 5 1 T u r b o M a s t e r features an Intel® technology, which Core™ processor, c o m p r i s e s t h e up to enthusiast- R O G - e x c l u s i v e grade NVIDIA® G P U T w e a k

performance leap design features a G e F o r c e ® s o f t w a r e a n d o v e r t h e i r m a t t e - b l a c k GTX970M/980M upgraded hardware predecessors, with brushed-aluminum g r a p h i c s a n d components, to up to Intel® Core™ f in ish w i th red exclusive ASUS support real-time i7 processors and d i a m o n d - c u t TurboMaster GPU- GPU overclocking enthusiast-grade edges, and bears o v e r c l o c k i n g for a performance N V I D I A ® an illuminated ROG t e c h n o l o g y t o boost of up to GeForce® GTX™ logo on the lid. The de l i ve r gaming 5 % . R O G G 5 5 1 graphics for the k e y b o a r d s a r e desktop levels of l a p t o p s a r e horsepower to drive designed especially performance. G751 powered by up to t o d a y ’ s g a m e s for gamers, and the d e m o n s t r a t e s I n t e l C o r e i 7 smoothly at their a l m o s t - s i l e n t exceptional thermal processors for the highest settings. coo l ing sys tem e f f i c i e n c y w i t h p e r f o r m a n c e T h e G S e r i e s efficiently removes m i n i m a l n o i s e required by the laptops exhibit their heat with minimum thanks to copper latest gaming titles;

h e a t s i n k s a n d while enthusiast-intelligent dual fans g r a d e N V I D I A that expel hot air via G e F o r c e G T X r e a r v e n t s . 860M graphics with Specially designed Microsoft DirectX for gamers, G751 11 provide sharper has dedicated keys v i s u a l s a n d for instant access to smoother in-game Steam and one- an ima t i ons . To c l i ck gamep lay c o p e w i t h t h e recording; as well amazing power, G a s A S U S Series features an

visual prowess with f an no i se .ROG SonicMaster and advanced cooling wide-angle IPS G751 is powered by ROG AudioWizard s y s t e m t h a t d i s p l a y s , a n d up to Intel Core i7 f o r p o w e r f u l , efficiently removes provide gamers processors for the optimized audio for heat with minimal w i t h F u l l H D smooth, powerful a l l g a m e fan noise so as not v i s u a l s . T h e p e r f o r m a n c e g e n r e s . G 5 5 i t o d i s r u p t t h e distinctive G Series required to drive r e p r e s e n t s a gaming experience.

By Qadeer Ahmad m a n a g e m e n t Resources,Legal,P a l w a y s v e r y S i d d i q u i D u b a i groups, we are roject Management, competitive and we UAE: embedded in the B u s i n e s s are anticipating a

he ‘Spirit of UAE community E x c e l l e n c e , great deal of effort the Nation’ and have made the P r o p e r t y from each one to Ti n i t ia t ive , welfare of those M a n a g e m e n t , win prizes on the

w a s l A s s e t Procurement and day. Ul t imately, M a n a g e m e n t Asset Management National Day is a Group’s National S e r v i c e s & day of celebrating Day celebrations, Solutions for them our culture, heritage which take place at to decorate their and unity. If we can t h e c o m p a n y ’ s respective stands add an element of headquarters on and to produce friendly competition December 2.The products for sale.A and raising money p r o p e r t y number of prizes f o r w o r t h y m a n a g e m e n t are up for grabs for causes,then even organisation one of the departments b e t t e r , ” a d d e d Dubai’s largest real during the event, Z a i n a b estate groups is including awards for Mohammed.As well u s i n g t h e most money raised as the fund-raising w h o a r e l e s s a n n i v e r s a r y t o a n d f o r b e s t stal ls at wasl ’s p r i v i l eged than highlight those in decorated stand. All National Day tent, others a central the country who are funds generated there will also be p l a n k o f o u r most in need and to from sales will be various forms of operations. This raise money for a donated to three entertainment on National Day gives number of Dubai- local charities; the offer for visitors to us another fantastic based char i t ies Al Noor Centre for enjoy, all drawing on opportunity to be through the hosting C h i l d r e n w i t h Arabic culture. A able to give help to of a series of fun Special Needs, the calligraphy artist, those who need it and competit ive UAE Association for henna artist and most,” she added. activities. “National Down Syndrome oud player will have wasl's National Day Day is the most and the Rashid booths at the event, charity initiative will important date on Paediatric Therapy with other activities s e e t h e the UAE calendar C e n t r e . T h e also planned. wasl o r g a n i s a t i o n and is a time when charities will also is inviting its valued allocating its main we remember what have their own tenants as well as departments their o u r c o u n t r y ’ s stands in the wasl its employees to own stall within a Founding Fathers tent where they will a t t e n d t h e specially installed achieved for us,” be selling items occasion.wasl has tent covering a s a i d Z a i n a b produced by those also invi ted i ts surface area of Mohammed, CEO, who attend their tenants to share 8,000 sq. f t . - P r o p e r t y centres.The UAE t h e i r p r i d e , adjacent to the M a n a g e m e n t , has always been h a p p i n e s s a n d c o m p a n y ’ s Market ing, wasl k n o w n f o r i t s ce lebrat ions by M a n k h o o l H Q Asset Management gene ros i t y and up load ing the i r office, and draped G r o u p . T h e y spirit of giving and pictures of the event w i t h t h e U A E instilled within us wasl is delighted to on the hashtag national flag. AED the important value be able to be in a #wasl43. The social 5,000 will be given that a unified nation position where it media campaign to each of the cares for every can do so much r u n s f r o m 2 4 p a r t i c i p a t i n g member of society. positive work for the November to 6 sections - which As one of Dubai’s community. Our December 2014.i nc l ude Human leading real estate departments are

By Qadeer Ahmad w i t h s h o r t S i d d i q u i D u b a i e f f e c t i v e UAE: t r a i n i n g

ith their periods,”said innovati S P E E D - F I T Wv e CEO,Mariam

system of intense M o h a m m e d b o d y w o r k o u t s S a e e d through stimulating Hareb. “Wi th musc le g roups , the advantage SPEED-FIT offers a o f a viable and effective t r emendous a l t e r n a t i v e t o saving in time resistance training e x p e n d e d , in order to quickly SPEED-FIT's b u i l d u p l e a n t r a i n i n g muscle mass.The system is ideal

makes it possible fitness regimens SPEED-FIT system for today's young, for users to achieve and solutions for is tried and tested u r b a n g o -their strength and users with varying and presents a getters.”SPEED-fitness goals with goals and needs. w o r k a b l e FIT training causes just two 15-minute Backed by years of alternative to hours the whole muscular workout sessions German research of repetitive training system to contract. per week. Using the and technology, sessions in the gym The specific set of p r i n c i p l e o f SPEED-FIT is able that can be quite e l e c t r o d e s e l e c t r i c a l l y to deliver efficient dull and boring. e x t e n s i v e l y stimulating muscles so lu t ions fo r a T h r o u g h s h o r t , a c t i v a t e s t h e t o c o n t r a c t variety of customer i n t e n s e a n d muscular system repeatedly for quick needs. They offer effectively-targeted and causes states a n d e f f e c t i v e programmes for a sessions, the user of highly intense results, SPEED-FIT variety of customer can gain the benefit muscular tension. offers their patrons goals including: of hours of sweating Those who have maximum results in strength-building, it out in a relatively tried SPEED-FIT m i n i m u m b o d y - s h a p i n g , shor t per iod of t r a i n i n g k n o w time.“SPEED-FIT's bodybuilding, both time.SPEED-FIT's e x a c t l y h o w offering is ideal for targeted and overall u n i q u e e f f e c t i ve l y t h i s those looking to weight loss, and electromyostimulati works.SPEED-FIT gain muscle mass recuperative needs.on training system has customizable

DEYAAR TO SHOWCASE HIGH-END PROJECTS AT PROPERTY SHOW 2014


eyaar Development PJSC (Deyaar), a Dcustomer-focused,

trusted developer with in-depth market intelligence and p r o p e r t y m a n a g e m e n t expertise, is set to showcase two of its high-end projects - Montrose and The Atria as part of its participation at the upcoming Property Show an elite clientele of individual 2014. Scheduled to run from and institutional investors. 23-27 November, the first-of- The recently announced its-kind luxury property Montrose and Atria are an exhibition is anticipated to example of our distinctive attract more than 20,000 projects catering to buyers visitors. The event provides w i t h d i f f e r e n t an ideal venue for real estate requ i rements . ”Deyaar ’s developers, brokers and second showcase project

‘The Atria’ is a 1.25 million sq feet luxury mixed-use twin tower complex located at the Business Bay. The development will feature studios, one, t w o a n d t h r e e -bedroom apartments and three bedroom duplex units across a 30-floor complex. Offering views of the B u r j K h a l i f a ,

f inancial inst i tut ions to Business Bay Canal and the showcase their portfolio and Dubai Stables, the hotel services to prospective apartment tower will include buyers of high-end real spa, gym, infinity pool on the estate. From its location at 25th floor, as well as fine Basement Gate, Stand C at dining restaurants. Deyaar’s the Dubai International latest developments reflect Financial Centre, Deyaar will the market’s increasing also highlight the special d e m a n d f o r u p s c a l e prices and flexible payment r e s i d e n t i a l a n d w e l l -plans on offer at some of its a p p o i n t e d s e r v i c e d completed projects that apartments in Dubai. The promise high return on company ’s s t ra tegy to investments.Nasser Amr, venture into this sector is Vice President - Sales, particularly relevant given Deyaar, said: “Our portfolio D u b a i ’ s p r o j e c t i o n o f appeals to various market attracting more than 20 segments. The Property million visitors during Expo Show is a unique platform for 2020.us to increase our visibility to

By Qadeer Ahmad n e e d s o f opportunities with highlight that the S idd iqu i Duba i businessmen and r e w a r d i n g R e a l E s t a t e UAE: investors without r e v e n u e s a n d S y n d i c a t e o f

r. Raed encountering any profits. It is also L e b a n o n i s a Bourjas, obs tac le . HMG providing the best member of the MCEO of occupied as well, s e r v i c e s a n d International Real

HMG Properties an ou ts tand ing propert ies in a Estate Federation announced that g e n u i n e l y w h i c h o f f e r s HMG Group is now c r e a t i v e p r o f e s s i o n a l a member of the manner, thanks training programs R e a l E s t a t e t o i t s w i t h t h e S y n d i c a t e o f p ro fess iona l cooperation of the L e b a n o n . M r . integrated team A m e r i c a n Bourjas explained o f p r o p e r t y U n i v e r s i t y o f tha t the g roup c o n s u l t a n t s B e i r u t . T h e e a r n e d i t s experienced in Federation awards membership due to p u r c h a s i n g , the membership to the con t i nuous s e l l i n g , c o m p a n i e s , s u c c e s s e s valuation and inst i tut ions and achieved in the real i n v e s t m e n t . g r o u p s w i t h estate investment H M G ’ s e x t e n s i v e r e a l a n d b r o k e r a g e c o n s u l t a n t s estate experience fields, in addition to team is also which follows the t h e p r o m i n e n t e x p e r t i n development, the posi t ion that i t r e n t i n g a n d requirements and occupied mainly in l e a s i n g the evolution of the t h e L e b a n e s e residential and real estate market position in the local market; which is an i n v e s t m e n t and can easi ly a n d n a t i o n a l attraction to the properties with high a d a p t t o t h e markets as it offers A rab and Gu l f p ro fess iona l i sm markets’ indicator many facilities to investors. Lebanon using developed whether negatively those who need a is distinguished by strategies that meet or positively, plus s a f e a n d w e l l the beauty of its the requirement of w o r k i n g o n thought investment nature and the the market and fulfill providing projects in Lebanon. The s u i t a b l e the customers and and investment company is offering infrastructure which investors’ needs.It programs to clients e x c e p t i o n a l help fulfilling the is important to and investors.i n v e s t m e n t

By Qadeer Ahmad the Dubai launch of i n v o l v i n g n e w S idd iqu i Duba i t h e “ R e t a i l shopping centres, UAE: Mastery” Program, hotels and tourist

a s p e c i a l f a c i l i t i e s t o c u r r i c u l u m accommodate an A d e s i g n e d b y e s t i m a t e d 2 5

n i n c r e a s i n g Thought Leaders million visitors. The n u m b e r o f Global to identify 2 1 s t c e n t u r y companies in the and encourage the w o r k p l a c e UAE are pulling all next generation of env i ronment is stops to identify retail leaders to more fast-paced,

ach ievers. “Wi th and recruit the next deliver outstanding competitive and Expo 2020 only six g e n e r a t i o n o f p r o f i t a b i l i t y . unpredictable than y e a r s a w a y , m a r k e t - s a v v y C o n d u c t e d i n ever before. What retailers must plan leaders, both from m a n a g e a b l e s e e m e d well in advance to the region and blocks of two days u n t h i n k a b l e meet the fast -abroad, as they per month over a yesterday is either shrinking talent aggressively target t h r e e - m o n t h commonplace or pool if they have to l a r g e - s c a l e p e r i o d , t h e on the verge of keep ahead of their business growth in p r o g r a m i s being introduced competition,” says preparat ion for s p e c i f i c a l l y today,” he said.“By Prakash Menon, Expo 2020.A top targeted towards giving employees Executive Director official of Thought the middle and greater control of of Thought Leaders Leaders Middle s e n i o r responsibilities and Middle East. “In the East, one of the m a n a g e m e n t i n v e s t i n g i n months to come, leading global retail w i th in a re ta i l continuous training we are going to and supply chain organisation, retail programs, regular witness a fierce experts, warned professionals and promotions and w a r f o r t a l e n t t h a t a t a l e n t consultants.Menon i n c e n t i v e s , among business shortage across added that Dubai's companies can g r o u p s a n d most operational winning the bid to ensure that their c o m p a n i e s t o sectors is leading host Expo 2020 s t a f f r e m a i n retain not only their c o m p a n i e s t o was proving to be a satisfied with their best employees a g g r e s s i v e l y major catalyst for personal growth but also recruit the poach the best d e v e l o p m e n t and do not need to leading achievers talent from their across all industry e x p l o r e from among the competitors while s e g m e n t s , opportunities with c o m p e t i t i o n ’ s ensuring that they sparking a flurry of the competition,” ranks.”Menon was retain their existing major development he said.speaking today at t o p announcements

THE IICUAE OFFICIAL MOVE TO DUBAIBussola, Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

th29 of November, 7:30 p.m.By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui projects within the sectors of these years, about 3000 Dubai UAE: of construction, tourism, selected local operators

he Italian Industry real estate and financial were put in contact with and Commerce services, are constantly Italian companies, proving TO f f i c e i n t h e being created.The Italian networking to be the core

United Arab Emirates, Industry & Commerce o f I I C U A E ' s based for 15 years in the Office in the UAE is a non- business.IICUAE plays an Emirate of Sharjah, will profit organization that active role in organizing celebrate the off ic ial o f f e r s c o n s i s t e n t trade and institutional moving of its office in the assistance to I ta l ian missions (incoming and Emirate of Dubai, in the outgoing), B2B prestigious building 48 meetings, market Burjgate, Sheikh Zayed r e s e a r c h e s , Road, Downtown, office r e c r u i t i n g a n d 1001, 10th floor.The Grand management of Opening will occur next c o m m e r c i a l Saturday, November the agents, legal and 29th, at La Bussola fiscal consultancy, Restaurant, Westin Dubai w o r k s h o p s , Mina Seyahi Beach Resort s e m i n a r s a n d & Marina, from 7:30 p.m. several types of

enterprises in their survey onwards. A welcome drink events such as brands and approach to bustling and a tasting of Italian food launching, promotional the UAE market, as well as will be offered by the campaigns, fashion show, to the Emirati operators IICUAE.The official move networking events, etc.The who are interested in the in Dubai will be a milestone Grand Opening event is Italian market. Established in the history of the part of the Italian Festival in 1999 in Sharjah, in 2009 IICUAE, since the Emirate Weeks 2014, organized by the Italian Ministry of represents an important the IICUAE, from the 7th of Economic Development hub at the international November to the 13th of officially declared the level. Indeed, Dubai, with D e c e m b e r, w i t h t h e IICUAE as the Italian its model of business and support of the President of Chamber of Commerce in its opportunities, has the Italian Republic and the UAE. The mission of become an attraction pole under the auspices of Enit - the Chamber is to enhance for companies coming from Italian State Tourist Board, t h e s o c i o e c o n o m i c all over the world. Also, in the Italian Embassy in Abu relations between Italy and view of Expo 2020, new Dhabi and Unioncamere.the UAE. During the course

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