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THERE’S MORE TO LIFE WITH SIEMENS HOME APPLIANCES

Brand launches the ? #? InsteadOfDishes? campaign

PRIME HOSPITAL LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING CENTER IS NOW OPEN!

Offers American Health Association programs for healthcare professionals and individuals

SHEIKHA WAFA HASHER AL MAKTOUM & HMH - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HOLDINGS PRESENT 'EXCELLENCE AWARD’

TO FOUNDER OF ‘KALIMATI’ BEDOUR AL RAQBANI

F&B NOVEMBER PROMOTIONS AT HOLIDAY INN DUBAI - AL BARSHA

GRAND MILLENNIUM DUBAI ON SHOW AT WTM LONDON BOOST ITS MARKET SHARE

AMSI SCHOOLS TO ADD NEW FEATURES TO ITS ‘CAMPUS KEY’Card to allow greater convenience for students and parents at AMSI’s schools.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui share their entries directly. Dubai UAE: Twitter is also expected to

n a bid to highlight the be abuzz with the campaign b e n e f i t s o f t h e i r hashtag, as tweets & entries Ir e v o l u t i o n a r y shared here will make their

dishwashers and spread way to the app gallery of awareness about the S i e m e n s H o m e G u l f amount of time lost while Facebook page.This online washing dishes by hand, campaign is a mark of the Siemens Home Appliances brand’s philosophy; by h a s l a u n c h e d i t s enabling select online #InsteadOfDishes viral members to turn their wish marketing campaign, which into reality, Siemens is encourages social media looking to transform online users to express how they e n g a g e m e n t s i n t o a would gainfully utilize their longtime relationship with time otherwise spent doing its customers. In addition, dishes.Washing dishes by Siemens continues to hand at most times can be ensure that the benefits of annoying as this leaves you innovation in technology with little or no time to spend reach every home and doing the things you like, improves quality of life. says Georg Kazantzidis, Every Siemens user will

D i rector Market ing & experience the utmost Business Development, convenience through the Siemens Home appliances. dishwasher living up to the Not only does the Siemens motto - there’s more to d ishwasher score on life.Siemens rolled out its hygiene and convenience, dishwasher that harnesses but it is the safest way to the innovative Zeolite® take a load off your sink in technology to facilitate a no time. The Siemens faster and economical dishwasher is specially method of drying. What designed to meet the needs usually takes a humongous of our consumers and amount of energy, time and f e a t u r e s i n n o v a t i v e water, leaves the dishes technology for super clean clean and dry in just 125 dishes, whilst using minimal minutes with the help of this water and energy.During t e c h n o l o g y . T h e the campaign, onl ine # I n s t e a d O f D i s h e s members with the most campaign, which wi l l interesting alternative of announce weekly winners, spending the time saved will is expected to echo areas of stand the chance to see dissatisfaction that arise out their wishes realized by the of employing traditional brand; therefore having a methods in washing dishes. c h a n c e t o w i n t h a t Siemens seeks to cater to experience - courtesy of these gaps by bridging Siemens Home Appliances. superior technology in their The best use of the hashtag dishwasher product line in tweets will be displayed with happiness in homes. on leaderboard banners of For more information about popular websites & news terms and conditions of the portals in the UAE. A campaign, please visit: s p e c i a l l y d e v e l o p e d h t t p : / / w w w. s i e m e n s -Facebook app has been home.com/ae/instead-of-developed for audience to dishes.html.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the management of Prime quality patient care. The CPR. The courses have Dubai UAE: Healthgroup for establishing center will provide high quality different durations and are

h e L i f e S u p p o r t training to individuals and open to anyone with limited or Training Center of p r o f e s s i o n a l s i n o u r no medical training or those TPrime Hospital, the first continued endeavor to save who need a completion card

hospital of Prime Healthcare l i ves .The courses and in first aid to meet job, group in UAE, is now open to programmes are in line with r e g u l a t o r y o r o t h e r provide trainings and courses t h e A m e r i c a n H e a l t h r e q u i r e m e n t s . A l l aimed at improving the health Association practice and programmes are approved by of the community of Dubai.An standards and approved by Duba i Corpora t ion fo r inauguration ceremony was several Dubai government Ambulance Services and held on October 16, 2014 at h e a l t h a g e n c i e s s o satisfy the DHA Hospital the Prime Hospital Life participants who will finish Regulat ion 2012, DHA Support Training Center their courses are secured and Outpatient care regulation (PHLSTC) with Dr. Zehra Al satisfied that they will be able 2012, DHA Day Surgical Hilali, Territory Director, to contribute to the welfare of Center regulations 2012, and MENA region for American the community,he added.The Dubai Municipality safety Heart Association as guest of course offered to healthcare guidelines.Training sessions this Life Training Center h o n o r. T h e e v e n t w a s providers such as physicians, are held in state-of-the-art which is vital for the training of attended by Dr Jamil Ahmed, n u r s e s , t e c h n i c i a n s , training environment which ground level staff in CPR and Managing Director, Prime paramedics and other allied includes both practical and Heartsaver. The centre has HealthCare Group, the healthcare professionals is theoretical styles of learning. the capability of providing Center’s staff, management called Basic Life Support Effective team working is high quality life support and invited guests.The Prime (BLS) . The cou rse i s encouraged and developed training which will save Hospital Life Support Training designed to teach those who by instructors to improve the precious lives in UAE.During Center (PHLSTC) offers a need to know how to perform effectiveness of course the inauguration, Dr Jamil variety of programs designed CPR, as well as other delivery and enhances the A h m e d r e c e i v e d t h e by the American Heart lifesaving skills in a wide learning outcomes of all c e r t i f i c a t i o n f r o m t h e A s s o c i a t i o n ( A H A ) i n variety of in-hospital and out- participants.American Heart Association e q u i p p i n g h e a l t h c a r e of-hospital settings.For the For registration or to get more for the Training Center. He professionals and individuals non-medical community, the i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g said: “It is indeed an honour to to act in emergencies and courses offered are Heart courses, please call +971 4 be certified by the American save l ives.Dr Al Hi la l i Savers First Aid CPR AED, 2929777 (extn: 7802) or email Heart Associat ion. The commented:The American H e a r t s a v e r F i r s t A i d , dhanya@primehospital.ae or opening of the Prime Hospital Heart Association is very Hear tsaver CPR AED, dennisjavier.prime@gmail.coLife Support Training Center proud to present our 200th Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid m.is part of our commitment to centre in the MENA region. CPR AED, Teaching CPR in offer quality education for We would like to commend Schools and Family & Friends

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

n d e r t h e K i n d Patronage of H.E. US h e i k h a W a f a

Hasher Al Maktoum, HMH Hospitality Management Holdings recognised yet a n o t h e r e x c e p t i o n a l woman, this time Mrs Bedour Al Raqbani, founder and director of Kalimati S p e e c h a n d

that time, there was nothing C o m m u n i c a t i o n existing in the UAE that Center.Presenting the HMH m a t c h e d h e r Excellence Award to Mrs needs.Receiving the trophy Raqbani, Mr Laurent A. Mrs Raqbani said, “What do you do if your child was born deaf? I wanted my baby and all others with similar challenges to communicate with the world. So, I decided to set up Kalimati, a non-profit organization, that was established to fulfill a growing demand for speech therapy services in the UAE. It was founded on love

Voivenel, CEO, HMH - and hope. We believe that Hospitality Management each child is special and our Holdings, said: "No words aim is to help him / her reach can possibly describe the his / her full potential. Our contribution of this young therapists work as a team lady who beat all odds to l ia is ing wi th parents, give to the UAE a dedicated teachers and medical speech and therapy center professionals to provide by forming Kalimati. And in quality adolescent therapy doing so not only did she services. I am truly grateful create an institution to help to H.E. Sheikha Wafa mothers, l ike herself , Hasher Al Maktoum and overcome their children’s H M H - H o s p i t a l i t y d i s a b i l i t y b u t r a i s e d Management Holdings for awareness for the need to t h i s a m a z i n g have such a center. Hers is encouragement. It is indeed an incredible story that is t h r o u g h p e o p l e ’ s bound to strike a chord with appreciation of our mission every heart . We feel here at Kalimati that keeps honoured to recognize this us motivated to strive for the special woman who is b e s t . H M H Aw a r d f o r helping countless children Excel lence celebrates to lead fuller lives despite w o m e n w h o a r e a n t h e i r s p e e c h inspiration for others. It is a disorders”.Kalimati means tr ibute to except ional "my words" in Arabic and women who are playing an was born out of Mrs extraordinary role in the Raqbani’s desperate need UAE society be it in the field for a similar facility in the of art, literature, culture, emirates when she realized s p o r t s , e n v i r o n m e n t , that her daughter was born heal thcare, bus iness, with a profound hearing human welfare or public disability and therefore was life.For more information unable to speak. In vain, about Kalimati please visit she tried to search for a http://www.kalimati.org.For center that could provide more information about her the necessary therapy H M H p l e a s e v i s i t in order for her child to http://www.hmhhotelgroup.communicate. However, at com

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L o n d o n n e x t m o n t h , a n d t h e U K d u e t o 5 0 , 0 0 0 t r a v e l t r a d e personnel from the Grand continues to rank exceptional professionals and media Millennium Dubai will be third out of all a i r fro m around the world seeking to consolidate the source markets connectivity providing a showcase for the hotel’s presence in the key f o r D u b a i , h e that includes Grand Millennium Dubai British market.According to said.The emirate daily A380 hotel in both the UK and Director of Sales, Shadi is now seen as a services out European markets.Karameh, while there has family holiday o f b o t h For more information about been an increased focus on destination with Manchester the hote l p lease v is i t emerging BRIC countries in the bonus of a n d ht tp://www.grandmillenniumrecent years, the UK has y e a r - r o u n d L o n d o n ’ s dubai.comsupplied a constant stream of sunshine, while H e a t h r o w both business and leisure shopping breaks and Gatwick

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui children’s expenditure. lunch at the cafeteria, ch i ld ren ’s per fo rmed Dubai UAE: Parents can decide to stationary at the bookshop, transactions through the

ith schools in the online school portal, so that UAE becoming they can manage their Wmore innovative child’s account without

w i t h t h e i r u s e o f h a v i n g t o v i s i t t h e technology, Academia premises. The cards can Management Solutions easi ly be topped up International (AMSI), the through various payment body that manages the Al methods including online Mawakeb Schools and channels and via SMS.The ISAS in Dubai, has been campus key is especially offering the unique and helpful to improve the state-of-the-art “Campus children cash management Key” to their students. efficiency and reduce the Designed to allow greater risk of cash loss while convenience for students children are on campus;

transfer credit onto the card school uniforms at the and parents, the Campus through the online school uniform shop and more - all portal or via other methods. without the hassle of cash Once credit has been in hand.The card will soon transferred, parents can include a new and unique place a daily limit on their feature, as of the coming child’s allowance, making school term. Upon swiping, sure that their little ones do staff will be able to access not overspend whilst on i m p o r t a n t h e a l t h campus.Speaking about information of the card’s the Campus Key, Mr. owner. Mr. Akhras added, George Akhras - Chief “ S h o u l d a s t u d e n t Information Officer at accidently select food from AMSI- said, “The Campus the school cafeteria he is Key has been a very helpful a l lergic to, the staff module for AMSI schools. It handling the transaction Key card has been part of such as food in the is a one-card solution will be able to identify the the school for more than a c a n t e e n , s t a t i o n a r y, which serves as a student situation and can act year now. Recently the uniforms, or signing up for ID, an identification card for accordingly. With the aid of card’s use has become extra-curricular activities. any service offered by the the Campus Key, staff will more and more significant, The paperless system also school, as well as a debit be better informed to offer ing a var iety of enables faster queue lines, card for purchases during ensure that the child’s benef i ts .Through the as children can pay quickly school hours. These health is not at risk.Parents Campus Key, parents can and efficiently by just one transactions can include can a lso t rack the i r be at the forefront of their swipe of a card.

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INTRODUCES

UNIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE

SimSci Spiral Suite offers new cross-boundary

workflows; creates instant collaboration across

full hydrocarbon supply chain to unlock

profitability

IMPLEMENTATION OF DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS WILL MAKE GCC

ROADS SAFERResearch finds driver drowsiness detection

most frequently installed technology in new carsBosch expects to sell more than two million

radar, video sensors in 2014

SERTA UNVEILS “GRAPHI COOL” AND “GRAPHI COMFORT” AT THE HOTEL

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PATRICK HAYATI APPOINTED AS HEAD OF GENERAL BUSINESS AND PARTNER

ECOSYSTEM AT SAP MENASAP Moves to Strengthen Partner Ecosystem

Scale and Influence

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui optimal plan for any set of Dubai UAE: circumstances, unlocking

chneider Electric, the potential cost savings and global specialist in margin improvements that Senergy management, could total millions of dollars

is first to introduce a unified each year.With Spiral Suite, supply chain management even novice planners can solution for the hydrocarbon be up and running within a processing industry. Built on week, rather than after a its ground-breaking Spiral year of training it would Suite platform, the new normally take with heritage offering closes the value p r o d u c t s , s a i d P e t e r g a p s l e f t b y p o o r l y Reynolds, senior consultant integrated legacy tools.By with ARC Advisory Group.In improving collaboration a n i n d u s t r y w h e r e across the refinery, Spiral challenges are coming from Su i te so f tware he lps every direction, companies traders, planners and risk losing out if they schedulers make reliable continue to apply outdated decisions, manage risks work processes that rely on and ultimately increase experts. In some cases, profitability.Spiral Suite op t im i zed p roduc t i on promises to transform the planning is only achieved r e f i n e r y b u s i n e s s through knowledge held by environment from being a a small number of people place where hundreds of and naturally collaborative people work in isolation not working relationships.As

seeing or understanding these experts retire, more how their bits of individual companies are looking to work contribute to the invest in a sustainable wholeo a place where solution that supports the workers first see and younger, more mobile understand how their workforce. Spiral Suite decisions impact others and offers exceptional ease-of-t h e n c o o p e r a t e t o use, meaning users can collectively unlock the perform all the necessary maximum value of their analytics and backcasting to economic forecasts,said make prof i table, r isk-R a v i a d j u s t e d f e e d s t o c k Gopinath,Ph.D.,executive purchasing and refinery vice president,Schneider planning decisions within Electric Global Solutions, weeks of licensing.Spiral Software Business.The Suite's SaaS deployment latest advances to our Spiral m o d e l , o f f - t h e - s h e l f Suite toolset achieve, above integration and exceptional and beyond, what many ease of use mean the refiners and vendors have application can be learned tried and failed to do with within days. Legacy point l e g a c y s o l u t i o n s : I t solutions can be replaced improves understanding quickly and simply, without and cooperation between incurring the high cost of traders, planners and i m p l e m e n t i n g o r schedulers and replaces maintaining data transfer. several disjointed point Inadequate, unsupported solutions with a single, integration bridges are easy-to-use application. In removed, as is the need for s h o r t , i t i n c r e a s e s application experts and t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d extensive training courses, c o l l a b o r a t i o n a c r o s s which lowers total cost of different business groups, ownership.Data from in-enabling our customers to house and external systems make the best overall can be made available decisions for safety and a u t o m a t i c a l l y w i t h i n profitability while taking workflows, and people from better advantage of new across the business can opportunities presented by work in parallel to build the the market. It's a great supply chain model within example of the new, game- weeks, without needing to c h a n g i n g t e c h n o l o g y know matrix math. Spiral Schneider Electric will Suite takes advantage of continue to introduce to help the advanced features of our customers plan and modern processors,fully manage their future.Spiral exploiting multi-core and Suite users can contribute cloud environments to to and add value to one generate results in seconds another's decision making and then presenting them in w i t h o u t t h e r i s k o f a way everyone can overwriting data or causing understand. Users can downstream processing explore the business and i s sues a t t he p l an t . operational implications of Combined with powerful, millions of scenarios and intuitive visualizations, receive real-time feedback everyone is able to view, on how their changes would understand and respond to impact the rest of the supply incidents. Al l ref inery cha in . In tegra l cargo activities are supported t r a c k i n g a n d a s s a y within a single, highly management mean crude intuitive environment, and oil quality variations can be a c c u r a t e , u p - t o - d a t e analyzed within minutes, information is available rather than weeks, to swiftly across the bus iness. assess their financial impact Planners can see future on the business, as well as scheduling constraints; any potential operational schedulers can assess their and reliability issues prior to d e c i s i o n s a g a i n s t purchase.The software also commercial impact and automatically reconciles all operational feasibility. Users available data and performs from different disciplines backcasting to understand and locations are now able how and why there are to work together effectively deviations to the plan.to create the most flexible,

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A P M E N A h a s Manager for Banking at a n n o u n c e d t h e NCR.Patrick brings with him Sa p p o i n t m e n t o f a huge range of experience

Patrick Hayati as Head of and success to SAP, and we General Business and are delighted to welcome P a r t n e r E c o s y s t e m him onboard,” said Sam (GB&E).Based in Dubai, Alkharrat, President, SAP Hayati will report directly to MENA.I am confident that Sam Alkharrat, President, h i s t r a c k - r e c o r d o f SAP MENA, and Luis s p e a r h e a d i n g g r o w t h Murgu ia , Sen ior Vice strategies and leading

comprehensive channel development programs will be inva luab le as we continue to expand and grow our GB&E business a c r o s s t h e M E N A r e g i o n . S A P ' s p a r t n e r ecosystem has in recent years been enabled on a suite of cutting-edge solutions, including in-memory computing HANA technology, mobility, and the

President GB&E, SAP latest SAP cloud offerings in EMEA.Sherif Hamoudah, H u m a n C a p i t a l erstwhile SAP MENA Head Management (Success of Ecosystem, Channels F a c t o r s ) , C u s t o m e r and Telecoms, will now Relationship Management f ocus exc l us i ve l y on (Cloud for Customer) and heading up the company's Supp l ie r Re la t ionsh ip t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Management (the Ariba b u s i n e s s i n t h e network).Last year, SAP region.Hayati has worked in introduced a co-innovation the IT industry for more than lab in MENA whereby 20 years, and boasts par tners can develop extensive experience of market-relevant solutions on developing and leading the SAP platform. SAP and businesses in emerging the partner then jointly take markets.Hayati joins SAP these to market.In 2013, from Protoz, where he SAP's GB&E business worked as Vice President of experienced 65 per cent Emerging Markets, with y e a r - o n - y e a r g r o w t h , responsibility for developing making it the fastest growing a channel development market unit in EMEA for program and a presence in General Business.SAP has e m e r g i n g m a r k e t s a strong ambition to develop worldwide. Prior to that, he its general business and w o r k e d a s E m e r g i n g c h a n n e l p a r t n e r Markets Managing Director r e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d for Belkin and as a Regional capabilities across an ever-Director for the Middle East growing ecosystem,said & M e d i t e r r a n e a n a t Hayati.The potential is huge, McAfee.Hayati's career has and I particularly look also taken in stints as HP's forward to driving the up-Regional Director for the t a k e o f e m e r g i n g Financial Services industry, innovations in fields such as R e g i o n a l B u s i n e s s analytics, mobility, cloud and Development Manager for in-memory computing.B a n k i n g a t C o m p a q

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

r i ve r ass i s tance systems can save Dlives on GCC roads.

Sometimes it's enough for the car to sound a warning signal and display a coffee cup on the dashboard to remind a driver to take a break after a long stretch on the road.New research from way to 'vision zero', the goal Germany suggests that of eradicating road fatalities. almost a quarter 680,000 of Bosch expects to sell over the 2.95 million new cars two million radar and video registered last year can do sensors in 2014, more than just that: warn a tired driver twice as many as last year, before he or she causes an m e a n i n g t h a t d r i v e r accident.Driver drowsiness assistance systems are detection is the driver becoming more and more assistance function most important.GCC drivers can frequently installed in new also benefit from the support cars, according to a Bosch of lane assistants which

evaluation of important new warn the driver with a features. Fatigue at the vibration in the steering steering wheel is highly w h e e l w h e n t h e y dangerous for the high unintentionally leave the number of drivers in the GCC lane or even when the car who travel long distances to gets too close to the edge of and from work every day,” the lane by gently, but firmly, said Andreas Bodemer, Vice steering the vehicle back into P r e s i d e n t f o r B o s c h t h e l a n e . R o a d - s i g n Automotive Aftermarket, recognition makes it easier Middle East and Africa.The for drivers to navigate the Bosch driver drowsiness 'road-sign jungle' as video de tec t ion sys tem w i l l cameras read traffic signs constantly analyse the and p resen t re levan t driver's steering behaviour to information as symbols in spot patterns typical of the dashboard, while the fatigue, as well as registering adaptive cruise control any abrupt, small steering (ACC) works with a radar motions. Nearly one in four sensor and maintains a pre-new cars in Germany now set safety distance to the car has this technology, which ahead, even in heavy traffic. we know will have a major The Stop & Go feature impact here in the GCC automatically accelerates too.Other new technology and brakes according to the f e a t u r e s w h i c h a r e flow of traffic and can even increasingly installed include bring the car to a complete intelligent headlight control, stop in a traffic jam.found in 20 percent of all new As one of the automotive cars, which automatically industry's biggest suppliers, t u r n s t h e l o w - b e a m Bosch covers the entire headlight on or off as product range of driver required, and automatic assistance systems. In emergency braking, in 11 developing the ABS and ESP percent of all new cars, systems, the company laid which helps to avoid or the foundation early on for mitigate the consequences traffic with fewer accidents. o f r e a r - e n d Powerful computers ensure collisions.Bodemer added: that the assistance systems “Driver assistance systems react rapidly and can think as are an essential step on the well as a good driver can.

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to the Iseries collection from it requires sophisticated Serta.The products were machinery and skill. Sundar unveiled at the Hotel Show, Rajan, CEO, Dubai Furniture the largest hotel supply Manufacturing Company event in the MENA region LLC, said,We are committed taking place at the Dubai t o i nnova t i on and i n

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a r e d e l i g h t e d t o b e Dubai UAE: incorporating a special

opu la r UK ac to r 'relaxed' matinee on Friday James Gaddas, best the 17th October for children Pk n o w n f o r h i s with special needs and their

television roles in Bad Girls families. Shows will run at and Coronation Street in the The Ki lachand Studio, UK, as well as starring roles DUCTAC from Thursday in the musicals Billy Elliot and 16th to Saturday 18th Mamma Mia in London’s October at 7.30pm, with

West End, is directing the additional matinee shows on much loved tale of 'Cyrano Friday 17th and Saturday de Bergerac ' in RAW 18th at 3pm. Tickets are Theatre's first large scale available at 150AED for production in Dubai.The evenings, and 120AED on show features 12 actors, matinees.p l a y i n g a v a r i e t y o f For more information, visit characters, as they perform Raw Theatre Productions on Edmond Rostand's romance F a c e b o o k o r about 'a cavalier with the soul @RawTheatreDubai on of a poet and the nose of a Twitter.giant anteater'.Raw Theatre

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THEATRE PRODUCTION COMES TO DUBAI, WITH

RENOWNED BRITISH ACTOR AS DIRECTOR

‘Cyrano De Bergerac' to run at DUCTAC from October 16th - 18th, 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui their relocation needs and Dubai UAE: addressing all aspects of a

S Freedom Capital new life in the USA such as: the premier EB-5 providing financial expertise, UInvestment Firm and referrals to legal and tax

an Investment Banking firm professionals, and simple r e c e n t l y o p e n e d i t s translation assistance as well representative office in as providing introductions for D u b a i . B y e x p a n d i n g wealth management, tax and operations to Dubai, the accounting, estate planning, company aims to increase its housing, medical and cultural ability to offer world-class and language familiarity immigration services and amongst many others. investment opportunities to K e e p i n g i n m i n d i t s potential investors residing in objectives for the Middle UAE and the wider GCC E a s t e r n m a r k e t , U S region. Freedom Capital will host The firm currently has offices their second seminar in i n Wa s h i n g t o n D . C . , Dubai on 11 October to D a l l a s , L o n d o n a n d educate people on the Shanghai.Over the years, features and benefits of the the program has undergone EB-5 Program, as well as a number of changes to o t h e r i n v e s t m e n t make it more conducive for opportunities in the US. investors. At present, criteria To be held at the Shangri-La for the visa includes that an hotel Dubai, this one-day individual must invest at least seminar will run from 8:00am $500,000 USD in a project or to 4:00pm and will feature business within a Targeted David Gunderson, Principal Employment Area and create and Executive VP of the a minimum of 10 indirect jobs company, as well as Stan through that investment. Bradshaw, CEO of US Speaking about their entry Freedom Capital as the into the Middle Eastern k e y n o t e s p e a k e r s . m a r k e t , M r . D a v i d Subsequently, the event will Gunderson, Principal and also be hosted in Abu Dhabi E x e c u t i v e V P o f t h e (12 October 2014), Manama, company, said” Bahrain (14 October 2014), T h e e x p e r i e n c e a n d and Muscat, Oman (16 knowledge provided by our O c t o b e r 2 0 1 4 ) . W i t h firm’s executive partners and decades of experience in the board of directors business, immigration laws, strengthens our ability to finance, and real estate provide quality investment investment, US Freedom o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d Capital has been established immigration services. by bringing together leaders

of the US government Over the years there has immigration service, as well been a growing demand for as seasoned investment the EB-5 visa category managers. among UAE residents, The company’s executive p a r t i c u l a r l y I r a n i a n s , team and Board of Advisors Pakistanis and Indians, as compr ises of ta lented well as Arab expatriates from individuals including two Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and former Directors and the Syria. In the year 2013, over h ighest- ranking career $3.25 billion was invested in officer at US Immigration the United States through the ( U S C I S ) , w h o h a v e EB-5 program, of which 86 previously also served as the per cent of investors were three senior executives of approved for permanent immigration during the residency. Presidency of George W.

Bush. Headquartered in As part of its services,the Dallas, Texas, the firm has company provides its clients come to be known as the with concierge services ‘Gold Standard’ of the EB-5 thereby assisting families Visa Program.and individuals with all of

US FREEDOM CAPITAL EXPANDS ITS REACH BY ENTERING THE MIDDLE

EASTERN MARKET

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Samsung employees, who Dubai UAE: provided them a tour of the

tudents from Al Noor stand. The students also Training Center for interacted wi th latest SChildren with Special products and technologies

and took part of the Needs visited the Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S GITEX Shopper stand Challenge. today.Al Noor students and Samsung partnered with Al teachers were welcomed by Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs in 2010 as part of the Samsung Hope for Children program and since then S a m s u n g h a s b e e n committed to using its products and technologies to develop and enhance education for Al Noor students.

AL NOOR STUDENTS VISIT SAMSUNG STAND AT GITEX SHOPPER

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AL NOOR STUDY SHOWS POSITIVE IMPACT OF SAMSUNG’S EBOARD IN

THE CLASSROOMAl Noor completes its review of the use of

Samsung e-board’s in its classroom, showing a positive reception from teachers and

improvements in student learning

MSHEIREB PROPERTIES WINS “DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR” AWARD

HIGH SUPPLIES, FADING DEMAND AND EBOLA FEARS HIT COMMODITIESHead of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank Ole Sloth Hansen

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STUDENTS FROM 22 NATIONALITIES WELCOMED AT CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL'S EMBA PROGRAMME

City University London and its Cass Business School reaffirms commitment to fostering

higher education in the region

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai is delivered in a Dubai UAE: monthly block weekend

a s s B u s i n e s s format to accommodate for School, part of City t h e b u s y w o r k i n g CUniversity London, professionals taking the

welcomed its eighth intake course. They will study a of students for the Cass range of compulsory and E x e c u t i v e M B A elective modules taught by programme (EMBA), to its world class professors who Centre of Excel lence fly out from London to facilities within the Dubai share their knowledge and International Financial experience.Professor Roy Centre (DIFC).Students Batchelor, Course Director, from 22 nationalities will EMBA Dubai programme at take part in the two-year Cass , sa id : We a re c o u r s e , delightwhich runs e d t o u n t i l t h e welcomautumn of e th i s 2016. The y e a r ' s s t u d e n t s studenta l r e a d y s t o h a v e a n C a s s average of Busineo v e r t e n s s y e a r s School business experience and in Dubai, a city that never include executives from ceases to attract ambitious National Bank of Fujairah, professionals from all over Microsoft Corp., Panasonic the world. Through the Avionics Corp., Citi Group, EMBA programme, we aim L'Oreal, Dubai Properties to create executives who Group, HSBC, Nokia can think critically and N e t w o r k s U A E , a n d challenge the norm.Raja Al Jumeirah Group, ready to M a z r o u e i , H e a d o f expand their business O p e r a t i o n s , D u b a i knowledge.The agenda of International Financial the four day induction was Centre Authority said:The packed with team building DIFC is committed to a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l growing the financial sector development workshops in Dubai and the UAE, and presented by prominent key to achieving this is speakers, and a special having the right talent in welcome from Edward place to support these Hobart, Her Majesty's ambitious plans. Courses Consul General to Dubai. such as the EMBA are Ehsan Razav i zadeh , i m p e r a t i v e t o t h e Regional Director, MENA development of Dubai as a and Head of City University leading hub for commerce London's Dubai Centre in the region, by equipping said: This eighth intake for business leaders with the our EMBA reflects the skills necessary to continue rigour and high regard for to contribute to the growing the programme, as well as s u c c e s s e s w e h a v e our ongoing commitment to witnessed over the last higher education in Dubai, decade. The DIFC is a the UAE and the Middle proud supporter of the East. The Cass Executive Cass Business School MBA is an invaluable EMBA course and we oppo r t un i t y t o hone would like to wish this personal and professional year's students the best of skills that are crucial for luck as they embark on this effective management in a exciting step in developing fast paced and competitive their careers.world.The Cass EMBA in

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Review, and the American former Chief Rabbi of the Dubai UAE: Journal of Jurisprudence. British Commonwealth;

ne of America's Professor George is a G e o r g e W e i g e l , t h e more precisely, one recipient of many honors, biographer of Pope John Oof Philadelphia's including the Presidential Paul II; Abdallah Schleifer,

greatest contributions to the C i t i z e n s M e d a l , t h e professer emeri tus of wo r l d i s f r eedom o f Honorific Medal for the television journalism at the conscience, the idea that Defense of Human Rights of American University in people should be free to the Republic of Poland, the Cairo; James Billington, the practice their religion or not Canterbury Medal of the Librarian of Congress; to practice at all. Today, as Becket Fund for Religious James Kurth, Emeritus ISIS gives people the choice Liberty, the Sidney Hook Professor of Pol i t ica l to die or convert, while Memorial Award of the Science at Swarthmore others in various parts of the National Association of College (and FPRI Senior world flee for their lives Scholars, and the Bradley Fellow); Zuhdi Jasser,

founding director of the b e c a u s e o f d i f f e r e n t Prize for Intellectual and President of the American James Madison Program in var ie t ies o f re l ig ious Civ ic Achievement , A I s l a m i c F o r u m f o r Amer i can Idea ls and intolerance, we have asked graduate of Swarthmore Democracy; and Harvey Institutions. His books o n e o f t h e l e a d i n g College and Harvard Law S i c h e r m a n , t h e l a t e include Making Men Moral: advocates of international School, he also received a president of FPRI. Civil Liberties and Public religious freedom to report master's degree in theology FPRI, 1528 Walnut Street, Morality and The Clash of on the state of religious f r o m H a r v a r d a n d a Suite 610, Philadelphia, PA Orthodoxies: Law, Religion freedom in the world doctorate in philosophy of 1 9 1 0 2 - 3 6 8 4 F o r m o r e and Morality in Crisis. His today.Professor George law from Oxford. Previous information, contact Eli scholarly articles have h o l d s P r i n c e t o n ' s lecturers in this series Gilman at 215-732-3774, appeared in the Harvard M c C o r m i c k C h a i r i n include, among others, ext. 103, email fpri@fpri.org, Law Review, the Yale Law Jurisprudence and is the Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the or visit us at www.fpri.org.Journal, the Columbia Law

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui continued to break higher within Switzerland.Gold's Dubai UAE: against a host of currencies. share of Swiss currency

he broad-based BBG Eventually, the yellow metal reserves has fallen from Commodity Index, did manage to find some 30% in 2000 to 8% currently Twhich tracks the support from renewed risk- and if the referendum is

performance of 22 major off sentiment, which drove commodities, reached a equity market and bond new five-year low before yields lower. Reports that trading close to unchanged Iraq had received credible on the week. Performances intelligence concerning across individual sectors planned Islamic State are very mixed, with gains in attacks on subway systems e n e r g y a n d s o f t in Paris and the US also commodities offset by added some support to a losses in industrial metals m a r k e t w h e r e s h o r t and grains. Stock market pos i t i ons have been

passed, the SNB would weakness, falling bond building rapidly in recent

need to buy a substantial b e e n s u p p o r t i n g a yields and the strong dollar weeks.The current lack of amount of gold over the next contraction of the spread (which continues to reach appetite for gold is also three years. So far, the b e t w e e n t h e t w o new heights) were some of reflected by in the total Swiss parl iament has benchmarks despite the the overall drivers, with holdings in exchange traded

continued rise in US shale geopolitical worries holding oil production. An expected steady on the horizon. i n c r e a s e i n p i p e l i n e REFINERY SHUTDOWN infrastructure leading more SUPPORTING GASOLINE oil into Cushing (the delivery :Gasol ine reached i ts hub for WTI crude oil), highest levels since July as together with the seasonal the fuel received a boost m a i n t e n a n c e - r e l a t e d from reduced availability s lowdown in demand around the northeastern US should help alleviate the (a region that includes New currently t ight market York, the delivery hub for conditions here and help the spread stabilise. It remains difficult to see much upside for Brent crude, however, as p r o d u c t s b a c k e d b y overwhelmingly rejected the long the spot market physical gold. Holdings initiative as it would curtail remains under pressure there slumped to a new five- the SNB's ability to conduct from slowing demand and year low after seeing 41.6 monetary policy.In late increased supply. Investors tonnes of reduction during November, however, Swiss look ing to o i l as an voters get their say, and investment either through though this event has not futures or exchange traded yet received much attention

RBOB Gasoline futures). products currently prefer outside Switzerland, it could Several refineries on the WTI crude due to the quickly become a major Gulf Coast and in eastern structure of the futures story in the gold world. Canada have shut down for c u r v e . T h e c u r v e i s COCOA MARKET DRIVEN unscheduled repairs, which presently in a relative deep BY FEAR AS EBOLA is bad timing considering backwardation of $0.80 S P R E A D S : C o c o a i s that this the time of year USD per barrel compared another strong riser during when other plants conduct with the backwardation of the week as the market seasonal maintenance. Iron $0.64 USD per barrel reacts to the fear of potential ore slumped to a five-year the past month. The main currently seen in Brent supply disruptions from low as increased supply driver, however, continues crude.This basically means I v o r y C o a s t . E b o l a from the major mining to be the dollar, with the that the monthly futures roll continues to spread across companies left the metal alternative euro-priced gold of a long position favours West Africa and as it struggling to find buyers. reaching a two-week high. WTI crude by more than approaches the world’s This is especially true in In the near term, the $1.40 per barrel. Until we largest cocoa production China, where steel demand combination of a stock see a change in this region in Ivory Coast and is on track to show its first market wobble and rising relationship which could Ghana, worries of supply annual reduction since d i s r u p t i o n s h a v e 2000. increased.October is a CRUDE OIL MARKETS critical month for the cocoa STILL FOCUSING ON market as it signals the RISING SUPPLIES:Crude beginning of the harvest. oil markets continue to A n y t r a n s p o r t a t i o n focus on rising supplies with d isrupt ions or labour news f rom producers shortages in the world’s two focused on increased largest producers could output. Libya, Iraq and have a significant positive Nigeria have all reported impact on the price. As a production rises in recent result of these worries (and weeks and this gain in speculative buyers jumping supply availability is hitting in), the price reached a o c c u r d u e t o t h e bonds may support a the global market at a time three-and-a-half year high aforementioned changes in retracement back towards o f s e a s o n a l l y l o w e r with price action now being seasonal demand and the first major level of demand. As a result of both driven more by fear than pipeline infrastructure WTI resistance at $1251 per this and demand outlook fundamentals. The 2014/15 crude will continue to be ounce before sellers are worries from Europe and harvest result still looks very favoured from a long-only likely to take control once China, the price of Brent healthy and when you investment perspective. again. crude continues to see consider that the market is GOLD SLIDE HALTED BY S W I S S G O L D relatively more selling up by more than 10% over WEAKER STOCKS:Gold R E F E R E N D U M pressure than WTI crude. the past few weeks, one reached its lowest level R E C E I V I N G S O M E This drove the front month cannot rule out the risk of an since January as the dollar ATTENTION:One potential futures spread between the equally brutal sell-off on the source of support over the two benchmarks below $4 December futures contract coming months could come per barrel near its lowest if Ebola stays out of Ivory f rom the Swiss go ld levels seen so far this Coast. While this fear referendum scheduled for year.WTI crude continues to remains the key driver, November 30. If passed, be in demand, with imports however, the price could this could mean that the s low ing and re f i ne ry potentially revisit its 2011 Swiss National Bank would margins and profitability record of $3733/tonne, need to hold at least 20% of remaining healthy. This which occurred when civil its assets in gold, would demand for spot crude (as war in Ivory Coast caused refrain from selling any of its opposed to the opposite real supply disruptions.gold reserves and would situation in Brent crude) has

have to store all its gold

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

sheireb Properties, a subsidiary of the MQatar Foundation for

Education, Science and Community Development, has been named Arabian Business’ ‘Developer of the Year 2014’. The senior management team from Msheireb Properties was

t h a t f o c u s e s o n environmental conservation and energy efficiency. This translates to more efficient use of resources, minimised waste and reduced carbon footprint. The development consists of both residential and commercial property, r e t a i l c e n t r e s , a n d entertainment and cultural p r e c i n c t s . I n t e r m s o f architecture, the plans for the Msheireb Downtown Doha

presented with the award at a have a l ready received

ceremony held at the Grand numerous plaudits. The

Hyatt Hotel in Doha last d e s i g n o f M s h e i r e b

night.Msheireb Properties Downtown Doha is inspired

earned the Developer of the by the vision of Her Highness

Year Award for its flagship Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser,

QR20 billion development Chairperson of Msheireb

Msheireb Downtown Doha, Properties. Her desire is to

one of the largest urban conserve Qa ta r ' s r i ch

regeneration projects in the architectural heritage, whilst

world, located in Doha’s at the same time creating a

historical commercial centre. thriving and sustainable

Through this development, community that will make all

Msheireb Propert ies is of its citizens proud. The

transforming the district into seam less b l end ing o f

one of the most dynamic tradition with modern practice

drivers of economic growth in runs at the heart of the

the city.Msheireb Downtown development.

Doha is a sustainable project

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui BlackBerry smartphone to an Dubai UAE: integrated messaging hub

lackBerry Limited now available on your (NASDAQ: BBRY; computer and tablet.BTSX: BB), a global •Use Your Smartphone as a

l e a d e r i n m o b i l e Mobile Network Hub: Gain communications, announced secure access to work email, today the availability of calendars and important files BlackBerry® Blend, a new on any device connected to app that seamlessly brings BlackBerry Blend.messaging and content from •Transfer F i les Across your BlackBerry smartphone Devices: Save files from your to your computer and tablet. computer to your BlackBerry With BlackBerry Blend, users smartphone so they are can take advantage of the accessible on any device secure BlackBerry network to connected to BlackBerry blend their personal and Blend professional content and •BlackBerry Security, Across conversations together using Your Devices: Powered by the screen of their choice. the B lackBerry dev ice BlackBerry Blend enables through the BlackBerry users to work seamlessly network, this seamless across multiple devices experience is also secure. running various Windows®, And IT Administrators can iOS®, Mac and Android™ rest easy, as they have the operating systems, making ability to set BlackBerry Blend work col laboration and parameters for users that conversation easy no matter m a t c h t h e i r s e c u r i t y where they are.Mobi le guidelines.p r o f e s s i o n a l s h a v e • U n i f i e d C a l e n d a r demanding technology needs Management: BlackBerry and are multi-device users Blend merges all of your work work ing between the i r m e e t i n g s , p e r s o n a l smartphone, PC and tablet all appointments and events into day. These individuals are one view.highly connected and need a • C o n n e c t A n y w h e r e , way to work across multiple Anytime: BlackBerry Blend devices and operat ing can connect wirelessly via systems effortlessly in order Wi-Fi or cellular connection, to optimize their efficiency or wired through the USB port a n d a c h i e v e t h e i r on your PC. Once connected, goals.BlackBerry Blend use your BlackBerry® ID on streamlines the experience of your computer and tablet to using multiple devices on a connect to B lackBerry daily basis by bridging the Blend.BlackBerry Blend is g a p b e t w e e n y o u r launching today on the smar tphone and o ther BlackBerry® Passport and devices that make up your the Porsche Design P’9983 connected universe. With from BlackBerry®, and will BlackBerry Blend, users can w o r k a c r o s s d e s k t o p receive instant notifications, operating systems, including respond to work and personal Mac OS X 10.7 +, iPad tablets messages, and access running iOS 7+, Windows 7+ documents , ca lendars , and Android tablets running contacts and media in real- A n d r o i d 4 . 4 + . T h e time on any device, while downloadable version of never having to worry about BlackBerry Blend for Macs t h e i r s e c u r i t y b e i n g and PCs is available today at compromised. No saving to a www.BlackBerry.com/Blend, cloud, no wires and no on the Apple® App StoreSM transferr ing information for iPad tablets, or via the between devices. It’s just Google Play™ Store for there.Fundamentally rooted Android tablets.BlackBerry i n B l a c k B e r r y ’ s c o r e B lend comes f r ee on competencies of security and BlackBerry Passport at productivity, BlackBerry launch. Additional enterprise Blend offers user benefits features will be available such as: through a subscr ipt ion •Never Miss a BBM™ or Text program. Details of the Message: BlackBerry Blend enterprise offering will be brings all your BBM and text announced in the coming m e s s a g e s f r o m y o u r weeks.

BLACKBERRY BLEND BRINGS THE POWER AND SECURITY OF BLACKBERRY TO YOUR

COMPUTER AND TABLETNew Application Allows Email, Conversations,

Calendars and Contacts to “Follow” You Across Multiple Computing Screens

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui i m p o r t a n t r o l e t h a t Dubai UAE: technology has to play in

l Noor Training t h e f i e l d o f Centre for Children education,added Mr. Young Awith Special Needs Soo K im, Pres iden t ,

a n d S a m s u n g G u l f S a m s u n g G u l f Electronics have partnered Electronics.The Samsung together to implement eboard offers access to digital modes of learning in t e c h n o l o g y a n d place of traditional ones. information, encouraging Most recently, the school teachers to plan out their implemented the use of Samsung’s eboard from November 2013 in one of its junior classes of children aged 11 – 12 years. Having just compiled its findings from the exercise based on teacher feedback, the school found that its latest learning tools improved l e a r n i n g a m o n g i t s lessons using the e-board. students.Speaking on the When in the classroom findings of its study, Mrs. itself, the device offers an I saphana A l Kha t i b , interactive touch screen, Director of Al Noor Training which allows teachers and Centre for Children with students to control and S p e c i a l N e e d s manipulate the computer commented,The objective by interacting with the of this pilot study was to touch-sensitive screen or determine new ways of by using a laptop.Through improving digital-centric the use of materials ranging learning and education from audiobooks, videos, among ou r s tuden ts games, listening activities through the use of the and quizzes, offered eboard. The reception we th rough the eboard , r e c e i v e d f r o m b o t h improvements in learning teachers and students was were apparent across the extremely positive. We are entire gamut of children in very pleased to have been the classroom, reflected in able to conduct this study, their listening skills, their as we continuously strive to a b i l i t y t o e x p r e s s adopt the best teaching themselves, and a marked methods for the students at i m p r o v e m e n t i n Al Noor.The recent finding e n g a g e m e n t d u r i n g of Al Noor’s study into the lessons overall. Thanks to use of our eboard highlights its offer of a multi-sensory t h e p o s i t i v e i m p a c t learning, the eboard is able S a m s u n g ’ s o n g o i n g to cater to s tudents commitment to SMART whatever their preferred learning is having. By learning method, be it incorporating the use of audio, visual or kinesthetic. t e c h n o l o g y i n t o t h e Teachers also observed an classroom,we are seeing a i m p r o v e m e n t i n t h e positive improvement in the students’ self-esteem, learning of students in the along with increased levels classroom. These findings o f m o t i v a t i o n a n d are very encouraging and interaction.highlight the increasingly

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui by actual passports, the BlackBerry smartphone to Dubai UAE: universal symbol of mobility, your computer and tablet.

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th industry, The Hotel Show HOTEL SHOW DUBAI discussions, presentations he 15 edition of The Dubai 2014 also features a 2 0 1 4 I N C L U D E : T H E and case studies. THE Hotel Show Dubai - high profile educational I N T E R N A T I O N A L LEISURE SHOW: with the Tthe largest and most con fe rence , bespoke VILLAGE: A dedicated area leisure and outdoor industry comprehensive business-awards, interactive features that emphasises the global now accounting for over to-business event for the and business building proposition of The Hotel 70% of the total travel and hospitality industry in the n e t w o r k i n g Show Dubai, creating a true tourism spend in the GCC, Middle East and Africa opportuni t ies.Christ ine identity for each country and The Leisure Show at The opens its doors at the Dubai Davidson, Event Director, its suppliers. Over 300 Hotel Show Dubai 2014 is World Trade Centre on 28 The Hotel Show Dubai international companies are the only B2B event in the September for 3 days of comments:Whilst we have profiled - a 41% increase Middle East and Gulf region business opportunities for been at the heart of the year on year – in over 29 which addresses the leisure serious industry buyers and industry for 15 years, we dedicated country pavilions, industry in its wider scope. over 600 suppliers of the also look forward to the where more than 45 Over 1500 professionals newest products and global dynamic opportunities that countries are represented from theme parks, spa brands. 16,700 hotel and the market here has to offer with products including resorts, sports facilities, golf hospitality professionals the international supplier Austria, Belgium, China, courses, real estate and visited the event in 2013, base. The Hotel Show Egypt, France, Germany, shopping malls attended where almost US$4 billion Dubai is now established as Greece , I nd ia , I t a l y, last year's launch edition, of business was committed not just an exhibition, but an Phi l ipp ines, Por tugal , specifically looking for fo r t he fo l l ow ing 12 annual meeting place for Spain, Turkey, Thailand, o u t d o o r a n d l e i s u r e months.The Hotel Show sourcing, networking, and Vietnam and the UK.THE products, furnishings, Dubai delivers a full end to education. The Middle East VISION CONFERENCE: a equipment and services. end offering in hotel, is recognised as one of the senior management level, 3 The event is organised in hospitality and leisure, from fastest growing economies d a y e d u c a t i o n a l partnership with the Dubai investment, design and in the world - with forecasts programme featuring both Corporation for Tourism and b u i l d , t h r o u g h t o of up to 3% growth before regional and international Commerce Marketing. See refurbishment, fit out and 2016 – and we are delighted influencers and pioneering . operat ions of hote ls , to be able to offer real thought-leaders who will r e s t a u r a n t s , l e i s u r e business opportunities to all share their insights of destinations and resorts.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui law makers, maintenance first time exhibitor Alpha will bring its global fuel Dubai UAE: f i r m s , f i x e d - b a s e d Star from Saudi Arabia, are logistics expertise to MEBA,

hile MEBA Middle operators and luxury taking up nearly 30 per cent offering a full range of East Business service operators to be of the expanded exhibition aviation fuel, trade credit WAviation is set to sustainable. Dubai, and the space this year.Alpha Star availability, fuel price risk

attract more international region, is experiencing is an aircraft management management, logistical aviation players than ever phenomenal growth in not and aviation consulting support, fuel quality control before, local and regional only core, but also ancillary service provider. Fellow a n d f u e l companies are also keen to aviation industries.This, the c o m p a n y f r o m t h e m a n a g e m e n t . A n o t h e r attend the region's biggest sixth edition of MEBA, is a Kingdom, Saudia Private exhibitor representing the business aviation event. unique opportunity for the Aviation, headquartered in strong local presence is O r g a n i s e d b y F & E regional and global industry Jeddah, is appearing again Cedar Jet Center, part of Aerospace on behalf of the to come together, to at MEBA, showcasing its Middle East Airlines Ground Middle East & North Africa network, to push for new top-tier international luxury Handling (MEAG). The B u s i n e s s A v i a t i o n regulation, flight services. Avjet company is focused on Association (MEBAA), this g u i d a n c e R o u t i n g , providing the business and year's MEBA has a powerful a n d headquartered in general aviation industry c o m b i n a t i o n o f s u p p o r t , the UAE, has a with a full range of services, international, regional and a n d presence in Europe based out of the new local players.The biennial ultimately, and Asia, and after General Aviation Terminal event is being held for the t o d o establishment in at Beirut Rafic Hariri first time at the purpose- business in 2006, is now a International Airport, where built Dubai World Central o n e leading provider of it occupies the largest VIP aerotropolis event hall in convenient, purpose-built aircraft services, from lounge and a 1800m2 December, bolstering an location at the heart of the generating flight plans, h a n g a r . M i c h e l e v a n already buoyant market.Ali world's aviation sector,Al ground handling and fuel A k e l i j e n , M a n a g i n g A l N a q b i , F o u n d i n g Naqbi concluded.Since its s e r v i c e s , v i s a a n d Director, F&E Aerospace, Chairman of MEBAA, said: inception in 2005, MEBA immigration services to said:MEBA is looking “As the Midd le East has evolved into one of the hotel booking. Execujet ME, forward to welcoming a becomes the new global world's leading business based in the UAE, provides number of new exhibitors as a v i a t i o n h u b , o u r aviation exhibitions. MEBA a i rc ra f t management , well as familiar faces. We predictions for 2020 reveal 2 0 1 2 c l o s e d w i t h a charter, FBO, maintenance will see some of the world's a regional market worth reputation as a 'game- a n d c o m p l e t i o n s largest aviation companies US$20 billion; with 175,000 changing' event and the consulting; both Avjet and alongside local participants. aircraft movements in the 2014 edition is expected to E x e c u j e t a r e p r i m e It is this mix that promises to region and some 1,200 attract 8,000 attendees, examples of international m a k e M E B A 2 0 1 4 business aircraft registered 420 exhibitors and 50 aviation service companies fascinating and will serve to across MENA.This growth bus iness a i r c ra f t on which have developed a further drive home the n e e d s a i r c r a f t 75,000sqm of exhibition s t r o n g l o c a l message that we are truly at m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d s p a c e . R e g i o n a l p resence .Wor l d Fue l the heart of the global suppliers, regulators and organisations, including Services, based in Dubai, aviation industry.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui commercial and consumer Rishi Valley Education S e l e c t i o n C o m m i t t e e Dubai UAE: appetites for sustainable Centre and Addu High comprises international

1 finalists have been products have influenced S c h o o l ( A s i a ) , a n d energy experts in academia, shortlisted for the 2015 some large corporations to Melbourne Girls School, r e s e a r c h a n d p o l i c y 3edition of the Zayed adopt renewable energy and Lumé Rural Training Center, advocacy, technology,

Future Energy Prize, the sustainability practices into and Cashmere High School energy access and security world's foremost award for their business models as a (Oceania); with a single i n r e n e w a b l e s a n d innovation in renewable m e a n s o f r e v e n u e school identif ied as a sustainability. Chaired by Dr. e n e r g y a n d generation and enhanced potential finalist for the Behjat Al Yousuf, Dean of sustainability.The Prize's ene rgy e f f i c i ency.The E u r o p e a n r e g i o n . T h e Students, Masdar Institute Selection Committee met in Selection Committee also Selection Committee also (MI), Professor of Practice in Abu Dhab i on 16 -17 recognised SMEs and NPOs identified 5 individuals as E n g i n e e r i n g S y s t e m s September to discuss and for their f i n a l i s t s Management, the Selection evaluate 59 entries that had work to f o r t h e Committee includes Marie-earlier been shortlisted by commerc L i f e t i m e Jose Nadaeu, Vice-Chair of the Review Committee in ialise off- Achievem the Zayed Future Energy f ive categories: Large grid solar e n t P rize Selection Committee Corporation, Small and in poor category. and Chair of the World Medium Enterprise (SME), househol Dr. Behjat Energy Council, Executive Non-Profit Organisation ds in East Al Yousuf, Vice President Corporate ( N P O ) , L i f e t i m e A f r i c a Chair of Affa i rs and Secretary Achievement and Global and Asia. t h e G eneral Hydro Quebec; H i g h S c h o o l s . H i s A s t h e Selection Roger Ballentine, President, Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed growth of Committe Green Strategies; Dr. Olaf Al Jaber, Director-General of o f f - g r i d e, Dean of Goebel, Professor of Energy the Zayed Future Energy solar sees rapid adoption Students, Masdar Institute Engineering and Renewable Prize, said: “The Zayed around the world in both and Professor of Practice in Energies, University of Future Energy Prize is yet developing and developed E n g i n e e r i n g S y s t e m s Applied Science in Hamm another reflection of our wise markets, innovation sees Management, said: “The and Lippstadt; Dr. Steve leadership's limitless drive practical application in an Prize advances the global Griffiths, Executive Director t o w a r d s s u p p o r t i n g effort to deploy resources - adoption of renewable of Inst i tu te In i t ia t ives sustainable growth, not just from using simple plastic energy and sustainability Professor of Practice, MI; in the UAE but the world bottles made from basic through organisat ions, Anup Jacobs, Director of over. The Prize embodies household materials in individuals and students Masdar Capital; Richenda the vision of our leadership rooftops to radically improve w h o w i l l p e r s o n a l l y, Van Leeuwen, Executive for a more sustainable l igh t ing cond i t ions to professionally and even D i rec to r, Energy and future, where renewable supplying a total of 230,000 pol i t ical ly become the Climate, Energy Access energy plays a significant solar home systems and decision makers of the Initiative, United Nations role in the advancement of 1.2m solar lanterns in future. These 31 finalists Foundat ion ; Da lya A l energy security, economic communities without grid have demonstrated impact, Muthanna, President and and social development, and access.Finalists for the 2015 innovation, leadership and CEO, General Electric Gulf t h e a l l e v i a t i o n o f Zayed Future Energy Prize long-term vision within their Region; Gunter Pauli, Author poverty.Now in its seventh are Enel Green Power, First field; from the advancement of 'The Blue Economy' and y e a r , t h e S e l e c t i o n Solar, IKEA and Panasonic of technologies to the Founder of Zero Emissions Committee has identified the in the Large Corporation app l i ca t ion o f s imp le R e s e a r c h I n i t i a t i v e ; b r e a k t h r o u g h i d e a s , category; Electriciens sans innovations to improve the Jonathon Porrit, Co-founder, technologies and academic Frontières, Liter of Light, lives of millions. As the Prize Forum for the Future; Maha proposals, that will positively Practical Action, SolarAid, continues to carry the Salem Jabour, Advisor to i n f l u e n c e t h e w o r l d , and Wor ld Resources namesake of our founding Director General, Abu Dhabi delivering access to energy Institute for the Non-Profit father Sheikh Zayed bin Education Council;David and water to mill ions, Organisations category; and Sultan Al Nahyan to the S a n d a l o w, I n a u g u r a l championing sustainability Econation, M-Kopa, and world, we are honoured be a Fellow,Centre on Global and the deployment of SELCO have been identified part of a process that Energy Policy, Columbia renewable energy, and as finalists in the Small and recognizes those who University; Gauri Singh, c r e a t i n g j o b s a n d M e d i u m E n t e r p r i s e exemplify excellence in D i r e c t o r , C o u n t r y educational opportunities category.Finalists for the clean energy, and provided a S u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d within the clean energy 2015 Global High Schools much need impetus to this Partnerships, International space , ” added Dr A l category across the five critical industry.In the final Renewable Energy Agency Jaber.The finalists for the g e o g r a p h i c a l r e g i o n s phase of evaluation, the (IRENA)Professor Ad Van 2015 Large Corporation include Abaarso School of contenders are set to be Wijk, Sustainable Energy ca tegory demonst ra te Science and Technology, presented to the Prize Jury Entrepreneur and Professor leadership in energy efficient Alliance Girls High School, on 20 October. Winners of of Future Energy Systems at products , la rge sca le and Waterford Kamhlaba the seventh edition will be the Delft University of utilities, energy storage and (Africa); DGEyC E.S.E.T. Nº announced at the Zayed Technology and Yukari solar generation, reflecting a 4 El Palomar, Colegio Future Energy Prize awards Y a m a s h i t a , B o a r d broader trend of increasing Roosevelt, Munro Academy ceremony scheduled for 19 Member,Director Energy g l o b a l d e m a n d f o r (Americas); Amra Bint Abdul January, 2015, as part of the D a t a a n d M o d e l i n g r e n e w a b l e e n e r g y . Rahman Secondary School a n n u a l A b u D h a b i Center,Institute of Energy Developments in both for Girls, Royal College, Sustainability Week.The Economics,Japan (IEEJ).

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui future.The arrival of Solar clean energy during the first Morocco as its first inter-Dubai UAE: Impulse 2, in Abu Dhabi, will solar-powered flight around cont inental f l ight, and

bu Dhabi, capital city act as a local and regional t h e w o r l d , ” d e c l a r e d conducted a multi-stage of the United Arab catalyst and leave a lasting Bertrand Piccard. André flight across the USA in AEmirates (UAE), will legacy, inspiring Emirati Borschberg continued:We 2013. Solar Impulse 1 is

be the start and finish of the youth to take an interest in have chosen this location as c r e d i t e d w i t h e i g h t first solar-powered flight aeronautics, science, clean being the best and most Fédération Aéronautique around the world, which co- technology and renewable suitable departure and Internationale world records, f o u n d e r s a n d p i l o t s , ene rgy. Du r i ng So la r return point for the round- including absolute height: Bertrand Piccard and André Impulse 2’s stay, school the-world tour, due to its 9235 m (30300 ft); duration: Borschberg are planning to vis i ts and educat ional climate, infrastructure and 26 hours, 10 minutes, 19 undertake in March 2015 workshops will be held, commi tmen t t o c l ean seconds and free distance: with Solar Impulse 2.The during which students and technologies.The round-the- 1 5 0 6 . 5 k m ( 9 3 6 announcement was made in others will be able to learn world tour is expected to take m i l e s ) . P i c c a r d a n d New York during the United about the cutting-edge 25 flying days over 4 or 5 Borschberg founded the Arab Emirates reception technologies m o n t h s . Solar Impulse project in held on the sidelines of the designed to S o l a r November 2003 a f te r United Nations (UN) General m a k e t h e Impulse is undertaking a feasibility Assembly. In attendance r o u n d - t h e - c u r r e n t l y study in partnership with the were Didier Burkhalter, world flight finalizing the E c o l e P o l y t e c h n i q u e President of the Swiss possible.The stages after Fédérale de Lausanne. By Confédération, and His choice of Abu Abu Dhabi, 2009, they had assembled a Highness Sheikh Abdullah Dhabi to host and looks to multi-disciplinary team of 80 bin Zayed Al Nayhan, UAE the start and m a k e s pecialists from different Minister for Foreign Affairs. end of the stopovers in countries, assisted by about M a s d a r, A b u D h a b i ’ s h i s t o r y - A s i a , t h e 100 outside advisers. The renewable energy company, making flight United States project is financed by a is the host partner of Solar reinforces the a n d i n n u m b e r o f p a r t n e r Impulse. The team will be E m i r a t e ’ s S o u t h e r n c o m p a n i e s a n d hosted by Masdar and Abu status as a pioneer in solar Europe or North Africa, individuals.Solar Impulse 2 Dhabi for two months at the energy innovation and as a before returning to Abu has been built for the round-start of January for testing global leader in the drive to Dhabi in July 2015. Some the-world flight. It has a wider and training before the start develop and deploy effective flights over the Pacific and wingspan, more efficient of the first round-the-world clean energy solutions that the Atlantic will last 5 to 6 engines, an improved single solar flight, which is due to meet the needs of people, days, a feat made possible person cabin, and is made t a k e p l a c e i n M a r c h while at the same time by Solar Impulse 2’s ability to from lighter materials than its 2015.Masdar has been minimizing long-term effects f ly without fuel.On its predecessor. The aircraft's t a s k e d b y t h e U A E o n t h e p l a n e t . T h e circumnavigation of the wings are 72 metres wide, government with investing in r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n globe, Swiss pilots and co- larger than those on a a n d a d v a n c i n g t h e Masdar and Solar Impulse, founders of the project, Dr. Boeing 747, and have been renewable energy and clean which started in 2003, stems Bertrand Piccard and Andre fitted with more than 17,000 technology industry both from a shared perspective Borschberg, will take turns solar cells that convert d o m e s t i c a l l y a n d between the UAE leadership flying the aircraft, which sunlight into electricity to internationally. H. E. Dr. and the Solar Impulse completed its first test flight power its four engines. Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, UAE founders, Bertrand Piccard in June. They’ll have six Consequently, the whole min is ter of s tate and and André Borschberg, to oxygen bottles, a parachute, aeroplane weighs just 2,300 c h a i r m a n o f M a s d a r p r o m o t e g r e a t e r a life raft, and food and water kg, about the same as a said:Abu Dhabi, Masdar and technological innovation as for a week.Solar Impulse 2 family car.Solar Impulse 2 Solar Impulse have in well as help encourage other made its maiden flight on will be delivered to Abu common a pioneering spirit, nations and organizations to June 2. Since then it has Dhabi from the Payerne a long-term vision and a embrace cleaner and more completed 11 successful test aerodrome in Switzerland desire to explore new efficient technologies.This f l i g h t s . T h e p l a n e ’ s towards the end of the year horizons. We share a well-matched partnership predecessor, Solar Impulse and will be showcased commitment to foster the will showcase Abu Dhabi as 1, became the first solar during the World Future d e v e l o p m e n t o f a centre of expertise when it airplane ever to fly through Energy Summit as part of the technological advances in comes to renewable energy the n igh t . The p lane Abu Dhabi Sustainability alternative energy sources in and at the same time Solar undertook successful solar- Week, which is hosted by order to contribute to a Impulse will demonstrate the p o w e r e d f l i g h t s f r o m Masdar between 17 and 22 cleaner, more sustainable far-reaching applications of Switzerland to Spain and January 2015.

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channels all year round.with the family or unwind between 5 and 12 Price: AED 595 for two Date: Everydaywith beverages whilst AED 130 per person peopleTime: 5:00pm - 8:00pmoverlooking the majestic between 13 and 18 Take Tea for Two at O f f e r : B u y 1 g e t 1 racecourse whether playing AED 245 per person M i l l e n n i u m complimentary, selected a round of golf with no inclusive soft beverages L o u n g e : M i l l e n n i u m house beveragemembersh ip f ees o r AED 445 per person Lounge sees double as it Ladies Night at Qube soaking in the sun at the inclusive of select house offers a quintessential Sports Bar:Qube Sports rooftop infinity pool, The afternoon tea. Try the Bar rewards women with a Meydan Hotel caters to mouthwatering selection of memorab le mid-week even the most discerning pastr ies and savoury delight as it introduces the travellers with these great delights while taking in the Ultimate Ladies Night, offers: spectacular views of the offering a place to unwind Food and Beverage racecourse f rom the over a refreshing beverage. Offers:Farriers Brunch luxurious and elegant With a vibrant atmosphere, :Indulge in a lavish buffet Millennium Lounge.stylish interiors and an with the whole family while Date: Every Fridayimpressive selection of soaking up the sun, as you Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pmcomplimentary beverages overlook the stunning Price: AED 150 for two on the house, this Ladies Meydan Racecourse. This peoplebeveragesNight leaves little to be all-day dining restaurant For reservat ions and Happy Hour at Qube desired.o f fe rs someth ing fo r Sports Bar:Nothing is Date: Every Tuesdayeveryone; a dedicated area square about Qube Sports Time: 8:00pm - Midnightof fun-filled activities for Bar as it introduces an Offer: Unlimited flow on children offers a bouncy extended ‘Happy Hour’ the select house beverages for castle, cartoons and magic perfect remedy after a long womenshows while parents enjoy day at work or a rewarding Chateaubriand at Prime their favourite dishes and weekend ‘chill out’. Wind Steakhouse:Sharing is unwind to live music. down with a cold beverage caring at Prime Steakhouse Farriers restaurant also while snacking on tasty as it offers couples the adds a unique touch to the tapas as you support your perfect ingredients for a brunch scene as they host a favourite team. Whether it is magical evening. Whether it ‘dare your dad’ brunch on golf, rugby, football or F1, is a romant ic soi ree the 2nd Friday of every this trendy sports bar caters enquiries, please call +971 celebration or a date-night month; children can engage to al l occasions and 4 381 3111 or email at treat away from the kids, their fathers in activities provides guests with four meydanrestaurantreservatithis restaurant serves up while competing for exciting large plasma screens to ons@meydanhotels.comthe ju ic ies t roas t o f goodies. To close every view the most popular sport

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the terrace overlooking a Azure Bleu :Azure Bleu sets experience this season.Dubai UAE: vibrant backdrop of the the scene every Saturday as Time:2:00pm to 6:00pm

eydan Beach in b e a c h a n d p o o l s i d e guests la ther on the Prices:AED 195 per person‘The Walk’, JBR activities whilst dining in the sunscreen and bask in the AED 295 per person Mrolls out an exciting comfo r t o f t he ch i c , sun while the DJ spins lively inclusive of Sangria

autumn with the re-opening of the most stylish beach lounge in town, Azure Bleu. The perfect atmosphere for a relaxing day in the sun, Meydan Beach spoi ls guests for choice as it unveils weekend brunching with double the fun. Sur Mer is the place to be every Friday with a delectable spread on the terrace while Saturdays treat guests to enjoy the relaxing outdoor AED 395 per person contemporary outlet. tunes. Offering a variety of ambience, gentle breeze inclusive of non-alcoholic Time:12:00pm to 4:00pm culinary delights, complete and sunshine at Azure Bleu. beverages and a day passPrices:AED 195 per person with live BBQ cooking Friday Brunch with a view at AED 695 per person AED 295 per person stations and an extensive Sur Mer :Every Friday inclusive of bubbly inclusive of Sangria selection of refreshing g u e s t s e x p e r i e n c e a For reserva t ions and AED 695 per person beverages, Azure Bleu m e m o r a b l e b r u n c h , enquiries, please call +971 4 inclusive of bubbly presents guests with an Mediterranean style. An 433 3777 book online at Saturday BBQ Brunch at authentic seaside dining assorted buffet is served on www.meydanbeach.com

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui solicited from Government international engineering road access to Port Zayed). Dubai UAE: en t i t i e s , consu l t an t s , u n i ve r s i t i e s , w i t h 7 0 These along with on-going

u i l d i n g o n t h e arch i tec ts , des igners , research papers being tunneling works in the success of its debut engineers, developers and p r e s e n t e d a n d 3 0 emirate of Sharjah as well as Bedition last year, the companies exhibiting for the planned Abu Dhabi

A r a b i a n T u n n e l l i n g best practices in tunnelling. Metro create a perfect Conference will take place The two-day event is the setting for a congregation of this year on the 9th and 10th only event of its kind in the experts from around the December at Abu Dhabi region, making i t the globe, to improve upon the National Exhibition Centre, essential meeting point for already high standards against the backdrop of a tunnelling professionals b e i n g s e t i n t h e s ign i f icant amount o f involved in the design, GCC.Looking further around underground infrastructure m a n a g e m e n t a n d the region, major projects projects taking place in the maintenance of today's include metro plans for U A E a n d t h e tunnelling and underground Riyadh, Kuwait and Doha. region.Organized by the infrastructure.The 2014 The scale of these projects Society of Engineers -UAE s c i e n t i f i c c o m m i t t e e is vast. Kuwait alone is worth (SOE-UAE) in collaboration consists of engineers from a reported USD 7 billion; the wi th the Internat ional m u l t i d i s c i p l i n a r y project aims to begin T u n n e l l i n g a n d professions, scientists and building a total of 160 km of

p r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t U n d e r g r o u n d S p a c e educators working in Road & metro rail in 2013. Arriyadh companies, and will include Associat ion (ITA), the Transport Authority, ADMA Development Authori ty observational, modelling region’s foremost tunnelling – O P C O , B A S F T h e (ADA) is heading the project and conceptual studies. and underground space Chemical Company, Green to build a six-line driverless His Excellency Engr. Essa Al development event will be B u i l d i n g E n g i n e e r i n g n e t w o r k w h i c h w i l l Maidoor, President of the held under the theme of Consultant, Command of eventually incorporate 96 S O E - U A E , s a i d : ‘Managing Sustainable Military Works, Gulf Rock stations and 177km in the “Sustainable underground Tunnels’. The conference Engineering Group, Sharjah Saudi capital. Furthermore, space utilization is where the will feature a two-day Road & Transport Authority, there are plans to build f u t u r e l i e s f o r t h e scientific program focusing American University in metro’s in Baghdad and construction industry.We o n s u s t a i n a b l e Dubai, Dubai Technology extend the Cairo and Tehran are delighted to host this m i c r o t u n e l l i n g , t h e and Free Zone Authority, metro ’s .Other non-ra i l important regional meeting, t e c h n i q u e s , l a t e s t International Tunnelling and Tunnelling projects include which emphasizes the developments and current U n d e r g r o u n d S p a c e the Al-Hayer wastewater growing scope and demand and future challenges. It will Association (ITA) and Dubai conve r te r, wh ich w i l l of expertise in the tunnelling also include an exhibition Electricity & Water Authority encompass two 37 km i n d u s t r y a c r o s s t h e w h e r e l o c a l a n d (DEWA). wastewater tunnels in KSA region.Papers that are international organizations C u r r e n t R e g i o n a l and the inner Doha re-accepted by the conference can showcase the latest Projects:Tunnelling in the sewerage scheme. A will be subject to peer review technologies, innovations, G C C r e g i o n i s f a s t number of different methods and the selection criteria products and services for developing and has great will be used to carry out the include relevance to the use in the underground potential for further growth. aforementioned projects conference theme, accuracy space development for the Current projects in the UAE including the use of TBM’s and originality of ideas, transportation systems, alone include the Abu Dhabi (Tunnel Boring Machines), s i g n i f i c a n c e o f t h e e n e r g y , w a t e r , a n d STEP (Strategic Tunnel cut and cover, drill and blast contribution and quality of t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Enhancement Program), and immersed tubes. Plans presentation.s e c t o r s . T h e C a l l f o r Etihad Rail and the Abu are also going ahead for a Last year, the conference Abstracts is now open until Dhabi road tunnels and 38.7km undersea rail link welcomed 600 delegates the 15th October 2014. flyovers project (which from Spain to Morocco.from 50 countries, 150 Abstracts for oral and poster involves three road tunnels students from national and presentations are being and two flyovers improving

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui economy and also the c o m p a n i e s . M A N A FA deve lop ing bus iness Dubai UAE: r e t u r n s o f o u r L.L.C. is both a holding and e n v i r o n m e n t , t h e

ANAFA LLC sold s h a r e h o l d e r s ” . T h e investment company with a company's operations its stake in Arabian transaction closed last significant presence in the extend across a wide range MExplorers, a Dubai week, capping months of Middle East. With a strong of industry sectors such as

b a s e d d e s t i n a t i o n pos i t i ve d i scuss ions understanding of the local real estate, hospitality, Management Company, to b e t w e e n t h e t w o cu l tu re and a rap id tourism, trading, energy the Azal Group. Making the and resources, private announcemen t , H .E . equity, marketing and Sheikh Mohammed bin event management. Aside F a i s a l A l Q a s s i m i , from tapping opportunities Chairman & CE, MANAFA in new and ex is t ing L L C s a i d i n a industries, MANAFA L.L.C. statement,The sale of p a r t n e r s w i t h Arabian Explorers reflects entrepreneurs who have our readiness in redirecting proven t rack record, our investments into innovative ideas and the another industry. This ability to demonstrate facil i tates the overall sustainable growth.g r o w t h o f t h e U A E

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui create a solid interactive considered a meeting place the children by opening the Dubai UAE: experience for them, and to of hundreds of thousands of field of employment for the

he National Archives enrich and support the school students in the UAE children visiting the corner of the United Arab curriculum of national and from the Gulf therefore in many of the specialized TEmirates signed with educat ion. About the we find in it a suitable arena archiv ing profess ions

the children's world city of notably: an Archivist, in e d u c a t i o n a n d which the child will sort, entertainment “KidZania classify and scan scattered Dubai” an agreement to paper documents in order allocate a corner to the to preserve them in special Na t iona l Arch ives in archiving programs, a KidZania. This corner will Document Restorer, in open at the end of this year, which the child will know thus the National Archives about the restoration of of the UAE's will be the first documents and the i r archives in the world to importance and value, and h a v e a b r a n c h i n the need to save them from importance of the corner of for promoting identity and KidZania.The Corner of the wear and tear by the help of the National Archives in allegiance among the Nat iona l Arch ives in s p e c i a l e l e c t r o n i c KidZania, His Excellency children, and at the same KidZania will inform the restoration programs, an Dr. Abdullah Al-Reyes, time we can deliver the children about important Oral Historian, in which the Director General of the message of the National aspects in the history of the child will know how to National Archives said: “As Archives about our deep-United Arab Emirates in a record history by carrying the direct ives of His r o o t e d h i s t o r y, a n d manner that combines the out direct interviews, or by Highness Sheikh Mansour prosperous present in its practical and the theoretical l i s t e n i n g t o t r a i n i n g bin Zayed Al Nahyan, finest output to children aspects together in order to recordings, and by writing Deputy Prime Minister, coming from abroad.This promote national values in down answers related to Minister of Presidential will strengthen the position them. The corner’s identity t h e t r a i n i n g Affairs and Chairman of the of the National Archives as will be derived from UAE recordings.Visiting children Board of Directors of the a partner in national heritage; it will resemble the will be trying specialized National Archives urge to education of generations; majestic fort “Qasr al clothing and tools for inform the new generation so the supervision of the Hosn” , in wh ich the restoration.After signing about UAE civilization, corner will be entrusted to National Archives was t h e a g r e e m e n t , H i s culture and heritage and its competent personnel in the e s t a b l i s h e d i n 1 9 6 8 Excellency Mr. Andrew greatest leaders, to deepen fields of archiving and following the directives of Hearn General Manger of the feeling of national education in order to be Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Kidzania accompanied his identity, to promote loyalty able to attract children Nahyan.The Nat iona l Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al- to homeland and to prepare visiting the corner, and to let Archives by its participation Reyes general manger of the good citizens capable of them achieve greater in K idZan ia a ims to the national archives in a giving generously - we in benefit and fun. It is strengthen national identity, tour through Kidzania and the National Archives spare n o t e w o r t h y t h a t t h e and to acquaint the children its facilities, where he gave no efforts in fulfilling this National Archives strives to and their parents with its a detailed explanation national mission, and as promote awareness among tasks and activities, and to about what it offers.“KidZania Dubai” city is

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui new middle class to more Dubai UAE: than double from its current

aurent A. Voivenel, 30%. By 2030, Asia will host C E O , H M H 64% of the global middle LH o s p i t a l i t y c lass . And these a re

Management Holdings was emerging feeder markets for among top industry experts D u b a i . L a u r e n t speaking on ‘Development and Growth of M i d - R a n g e H o t e l s ’ a t Hotel Show: V i s i o n C o n f e r e n c e 2 0 1 4 . D u b a i h a s a n n o u n c e d p l a n s t o accelerate the development of mid-market continued,Having said so, hotelsin order to widen its among the key factors driving appeal to expanding middle demand for Dubai as a world-class worldwide and HMH isa class destination is also the key player in the region in the city’s strategic location and segment. The group is now excellent airline network and looking to position ECOS connectivity. Over 2/3 of the Hotels, a'no frills' B & B brand world’s population lives in view of the growing within 8 hours flight from demand for budget hotels.At Dubai while 1/3 lives within 4 the moment, 5-star hotels hours making it extremely dominate Dubai’s hotel accessible for this growing inventory with a market share middle class through the exceeding 60 per cent. rapidly expanding network of A c c o r d i n g t o D u b a i l ow-cos t ca r r i e rs and Department of Tourism & addition of new routes by C o m m e r c e M a r k e t i n g ex is t i ng a i r l i nes . And (DTCM) statistics, Dubai therefore the emirate needs currently boasts 634 hotels t o p r e p a r e i t s and hotel apartments with accommodation offering in

88,680 keys. This number is order to cater to this massive expected to almost double market. Clearly the vision of touching 160,000 rooms Dubai is to get a bigger share within the next 6 years by of budget travellers than it Dubai Expo 2020. However, currently has while retaining out of the existing stock of its appeal in the luxury hotels only 10 per cent of segment. And we at HMH are room supply is in the upper ideally placed to penetrate midscale and midscale th i s l a rge ly un tapped segments. But this is set to segment.ECOS Hotels is a change as nearly 30 per cent smart choice for investors of hotels will be in the mid- offering strong investment market category in the opportunity because of lower upcoming pipeline.Stressing construction and operating on why mid-market hotels costs and quickand high make more sense than ever return on investment.Along today in Dubai, and must be with Laurent A. Voivenel, seen as an opportunity CEO of HMH Hospitality beyond Dubai Expo 2020, Management Holdings, The Laurent stated, “Expanding H o t e l S h o w : V i s i o n middle class in key source Conference 2014 panel m a r k e t s a n d g r o w i n g included YousufLootah, outbound travel from those Executive Director, Tourism countries is the primary Development & Investments, reason behind this rising D u b a i D e p a r t m e n t o f demand for economy hotels Tour i sm & Commerce in Dubai. According to Market ing; Christopher industry reports, by 2030, Hewett, Senior Consultant, globally the middle class will TRI Hospitality Consulting; more than double in size, Steven Miller, FAIA, RIBA from 2 billion today to 4.9 and SumatiMurari, Vice b i l l ion . European and P r e s i d e n t H o t e l s & American middle class will Hospitality Group, Middle shrink from 50 per cent of the East & Africa, Jones Lang total to just 22 per cent. Rapid LaSalle. The panel was growth in China, India, chaired by Russel Sharpe, I n d o n e s i a , V i e t n a m , Chief Operating Officer, Thailand, and Malaysia will Citymax Hotels.cause Asia’s share of the

HMH CEO LAURENT A. VOIVENEL JOINS TOP PANELLISTS AT HOTEL SHOW:

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options to choose from. Saturday for only AED95 DJ Parties from 10pm to Savor on an eclectic array net person at Street Food 3am. Ladies, wear your of the most delectable Night Sing and savor The heels and enjoy the free Sushi and Sashimi at G h a r a n a K a r a o k e shebang until midnight. Lounge@Barsha every experience every Sunday, Made in SA “Jol” in Dubai, Thursday. The Royal the restaurant offers diners the ultimate South African Budha is the perfect a chance to discover their night in Dubai is back every enclave for Friday lunch. singing talent along with the Friday. Enjoy House, BAR:This rooftop terrace Enjoy happy hour with resident singer. commercial and English o v e r l o o k s D u b a i ’ s special discounted rates on LOUNGE @ BARSHA - South African music at mesmerizing skyline. Meet s e l e c t e d b e v e r a g e s C O F F E E S H O P : T h e Dubai’s weekly shindig fr iends over amazing throughout the week at soothing backdrop of our from 10pm to 3am.settings, fine wine and Xennya Terrace. Sports nearby waterfall makes this OUTDOOR CATERING – shish from 6pm. Feast on lovers can watch their elegant lobby lounge ideal IF YOU CAN’T COME TO delicious live cooking of favourite games live on for business and social get- US…WE’LL COME TO Shawarma and Manakish l a r g e s c r e e n s w h i l e togethers. A selection of YOU!Saj every Thursday, Friday enjoying daily happy hour pastries and snacks as well Planning a party at your and Saturday from 7pm to from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at a s h o t a n d c o l d location? Holiday Inn Dubai 10.30pm.The Q. Whatever your taste refreshments are served – Al Barsha’s HACCP THE ROYAL BUDHA - we’ve got it all covered in throughout the day. certified team promises to FINE DINING- THAI: our various venues. THE GEM GARDEN- turn your event into one of Creative cuisine in a stylish THE Q - SPORTS BAR FAMILY DINING: Make the most lavish parties in setting under the watchful :The “new look” Q with its meal times a treat for your town. From high-end house eye of a towering Buddha suspended UV lit snooker family at The Gem Garden, parties to simple get makes this a royal treat. cues adds a dramatic all – day dining with a togethers as well as Situated on the ground feature in the ceiling to a difference. The minimalist weddings and concerts, the floor, this contemporary f r e s h a n d m o d e r n Zen styling is the ideal hotel offers tailor-made Thai restaurant is the monochromatic backdrop. place any time of day or services and multi cuisines perfect blend of tradition White floors and walls, night. The food, on the to suit all requirements be it and innovation. Our native super comfy large black other hand, is anything but Indian, Thai, Arabic, Italian, Thai chefs will make your sofas and upholstered bar m i n i m a l i s t , w i t h a Mexican, Spanish and favourite dishes or you can stools make this an ideal combination of generous more with the option of a s i m p l y t a k e t h e i r spot to watch the latest buffets and classic ¢ la customized menu.For recommendations from the sporting events on massive carte dishes. reservations call ¢ la carte menu.cinema screens around the THE Q UNDERGROUND- 0 4 – 3 2 3 4 3 3 3 e m a i l GHARANA – CASUAL circular bar. RETRO VENUE:A chic restaurants@hialbarsha.cDINING- INDIAN :An D O L P H I N B A R – underground spot where om or visit the hotel’s experience of the Indian R O O F T O P P O O L the most exotic elixirs are in w e b s i t e s a t subcontinent through the BAR:The perfect venue to free flow. A swell party w w w. h o l i d a y i n n . c o m , kaleidoscope of elements soak up the atmosphere of venue to boot, football, www.hiabarshadubai.com, of familiar monuments and Dubai. Enjoy a refreshing cricket and Mardi Gras get www.theroyalbudha.com, the culinary tastes of that daytime swim followed by a shaken but not stirred. A www.gharanaresturant.coregion leads this restaurant thirst quenching cocktail, or favourite haunt for comedy, m o r to be labeled exotic with live sit at sundown with a quiz, karaoke and salsa to www.outdoorcateringdubaie n t e r t a i n m e n t . T h e relaxing drink over the make a buzzing carnival. .comtalented team of this exotic panoramic view of the Burj. The Q Underground will be

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Since then the artwork is thank Mrs. & Mr. Schmid for Dubai UAE: placed in Al Dente, their the beautiful present to our

l Dente, located at favour i te restaurant in hotel and to have been Coral Beach Resort, town.The art work was regular guest of Al Dente for ASharjah, is well known chosen carefully, as it had to the past 33 years. We hope to

as one of the best Italian fit the décor of the place see them again during their restaurants for its superb food where it was to be exhibited. vacation in the UAE.Al Dente, and amazing ambience. The The Schmids did just that. the Coral Beach Resort restaurant has recently got They chose a piece, rich with S h a r j a h ’ s s i g n a t u r e one more reason to feel proud treacly surroundings, ornate restaurant, features popular of – a classical artwork furniture and a laden table Italian specialties in a modern reminisc ing the I ta l ian heavy w i th appet is ing and comfortable setting. Fine

located on one of the renaissance painting, which offerings. These are sure to Italian fare is served with a emirate’s principal sand further adds authenticity to stimulate the tastebuds of the f o c u s o n s e a s o n a l beaches and features a range the vibe and the aesthetics of diners!Mr Jean-Pierre Simon, ingredients. The distinctive of leisure activities for all the eatery.The beautiful Regional General Manager, menu offers a culinary ages, including the Rimal painting was presented by Mr Northern Emirates, Coral experience that’s sure to Club, state-of-the-art fitness August and Mrs Matty Hotels & Resorts, said:This is delight guests.The Coral centre, children’s pool, indoor Schmid, who were going back a great example of affection Beach Resor t Shar jah playroom and complimentary to Austria after living in the for a restaurant like Al Dente boasts156 spacious rooms, Kid’s Club as well as tennis UAE for over three decades, where the guests really feel at many with panoramic sea-(By Clark Francis Tennis as a parting gift to the hotel home and want to leave a view. A major attraction is the Academy) , badmin ton , where they had spent many gesture that is remembered wide repertoire of dining volleyball and two outdoor happy moments during their even when they are not options with menus to cater to swimming pools.long stay in the emirates. around. We would like to every taste. The resort is

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ICC Academy Darjeeling to a score of was exactly as it turned out Manager Wil l Kitchen P O O L m i n u s 1 9 r u n s i n as the Lions replied with 85, added:With some of the D:SFS, ,rep ly.Matches in the losing just one wicket in the leading indoor cricket sides ,S u m m e r I n d o o r process. Rumesh was in the UAE in action we Anyone interested in Tournament are eight-a- player of the match for always expected we were getting more information side with each innings Danube with 18 runs his going to get high-class about the ICC Academy can lasting 12 overs. Players side's top score – and action and that is exactly call +971 4 448 1355, email bat in pairs, each for three bowling figures of three what is happening.The or overs, and a team loses five wickets for minus 11 players are relishing the can visit the ICC Academy runs every time a wicket runs.The Old Monks did, opportunity to play using w e b s i t e a t falls.A total of 16 line-ups however, secure a win in the world-class facilities .We have been divided into four the other match played in that are also used by some have junior coaching from pools, each of four teams, the latest round of games, of the greats of the modern Cricket Cubs, which starts with the top two sides in beating Creative Minds by game.The ICC Academy is for children of walking age, each going through to the 33 runs.Creative Minds unquestionably the premier right through to under-18 quarter-finals, followed by looked well on course for a indoor cricket venue in the level,said Mr Kitchen.Two semi-finals and the Grand comfortable win when, after UAE with its large playing of our junior Warriors Final on Thursday 16 restricting the Monks to 59, a r e a a n d s u p e r b squads have toured the October. Pacific Ventures' it reached 39 at the halfway atmosphere that is created United Kingdom during the star performer in the match stage of its reply.But a when the lights are on.In summer and we have just against Darjeeling was disastrous collapse saw this form of the game every launched a new season of player of the match Nadir, nine wickets tumble in the ball counts and as we move c o a c h i n g s c h e m e s , who made a brilliant 36 and final six overs and meant through the event that will including, for the first time, then followed that with the Creative Minds finished on undoubtedly prove to be the a d u l t a n d g i r l s remarkable bowling figures 26. Asif of Old Monks ended case time and again.Mr programmes.It may be hot of five wickets for minus 19 up as player of the match Kitchen added that the outside but thanks to our runs.Leo Shipping also with bowling figures of three S u m m e r I n d o o r superb indoor and outdoor topped three figures in its wickets for minus six Tournament is just the latest facilities we can offer action Pool B match against the runs.The latest results action at the ICC Academy to all age groups 365 days a Bank of Baroda.Batting means the Danube Lions in a year that has already yea r,he added .Duba i first, the moneymen lost side is already through to seen the facility used by Spo r t s C i t y Gene ra l seven wickets in the first the quarter-finals in Pool A top-class players and Manager Sports Business three overs at the crease, and it will be between the recreational cricketers Mr Maqbul Dudhia said: stumbling to minus 27 runs Old Monks and Creative alike.We are getting ready The ICC Academy is in that period, and there Minds for the second spot in to host Pakistan and showing its versatility as a was little way back from that the last eight. Old Monks Australia's players over the fantastic venue for all levels posi t ion.The Bank of will seal that place if it can next couple of weeks and of cricket and this next few Baroda eventually reached beat Al Taaraf Cricket that is following on from the weeks really does illustrate a final total of five but then Club. In Poo l B , Leo past 12 months which saw that perfectly.It is catering Leo Shipping took the long Shipping is top with two the Pakistan, South Africa f o r e v e r y o n e f r o m handle to the bowling and wins from two matches but and Sri Lanka squads all recreational cricketers to reached 116 for a 111-run the seeded team in that take advantage of our the world's best players and win. Leo's Farhan was pool, DBMSC, is yet to start world-class indoor and that is one reason it and player of the match as he i t s c a m p a i g n . P a c i f i c outdoor fac i l i t ies, he Dubai Sports City – is going top-scored for his side with Ventures has dominated said.On top of that we from strength to strength.It 29.Pacific Ventures also Pool C so far but Crystal staged matches in the ICC is all part of an exceptionally played Maimoon Cricket Gallery, Maimoon and World Twenty20 Qualifier busy few months at Dubai Club in the latest round of Darjeeling will all still and the ICC Under-19 Sports City with 15 days of action and won that match believe they can finish Cricket World Cup, hosted international cricket at the by 45 runs. Maimoon batted second to book a spot in the Pepsi Indian Premier D u b a i I n t e r n a t i o n a l first and scored 38 and that last eight.And in Pool D League squads and the Stadium during series represented a recovery of there has been just one Pakistan England Physical between Pakistan and sorts after standing at just match so far, that encounter Disability series, delivered Australia and Pakistan and six runs at the halfway between Transmed and numerous indoor events New Zealand, plus an ICC stage of the innings.Still, it SFS, with Oxford Marine and continued with our H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e was nowhere near enough and the Titans yet to start hugely successful junior Programme camp for the r uns t o t es t Pac i f i c t h e i r s e a r c h e s f o r coaching schemes which Associate sides taking part Ventures, which finished success. have just restarted after a in the ICC Cricket World with 83 as player of the summer break.And over the Cup.That is on top of the match Asif followed up a next few months, on top of business-as-usual activity spell with the ball that the arrival of Pakistan and at the ICC Academy and the yielded two wickets for Australia, we will welcome Dubai Sports City Football minus two runs by making the New Zealand squad to A c a d e m y, t h e l a t t e r 20 when his turn came to train here, as well as the overseen by former Real bat.In Pool D SFS beat Reflecting Afghanistan, Ireland and Madrid and Spain star Transmed by 110 runs on the latest matches, ICC Scotland teams, who will be Michel Salgado.And with thanks to a comprehensive A c a d e m y H e a d o f taking part in an ICC High the imminent opening of the a l l - r o u n d Development Mudassar Performance Programme swimming academy and display.Transmed, batting Nazar, the former Pakistan Camp as they all get ready the fitness suite to complete first, was restricted to minus all-rounder, said:There has for the ICC Cricket World the academy buildings, plus 19 runs, losing 16 wickets in b e e n s o m e m i g h t i l y Cup.These are exciting and our facilities for all sorts of total, and SFS rubbed salt impressive batting in this busy times here at the ICC sports including golf , in the wound by responding S u m m e r I n d o o r Academy. We are delighted a t h l e t i c s , n e t b a l l , with 91.Sameer Nayak was Tournament.For sides to t h e S u m m e r I n d o o r basketball, tennis, all codes the player of the match for top three figures shows the Tournament is once again of football and both codes of the winning side after players have excellent all- forming part of our schedule rugby, this promises to be scoring 20 having earlier round games and the and are thoroughly enjoying the biggest summer of sport taken four wickets for minus bowling has also been a great event.The ICC yet at Dubai Sports City.1 5 r u n s . D e f e n d i n g h u g e l y i m p r e s s i v e Academy boasts two champion side the Danube too.There is no doubt the electronic scoreboards to

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Manager Cricket Geoff the preparation stage here. attendees also participated he three-day Emirates Allardice said:We don't get So it's a good starting point in a series of team-building Elite Panel of ICC many opportunities to get all and we are going to use this exercises at the Emirates TUmpires and Match of our match off icials as a launching pad over the Cabin Crew Training Centre.R e f e r e e s ' w o r k s h o p together in the one place, so next few months to be ready concluded in Dubai on LIST OF ICC MATCH we use the forum to cover a when the CWC comes Wednesday. All 12 members O F F I C I A L S lot of the topical issues in a l o n g . I C C ' s U m p i r e of the Emirates Elite Panel of (ALPHABETICAL ORDER):international cricket. There Performance and Training ICC Umpires and seven EMIRATES ELITE PANEL was a wealth of knowledge Manager Simon Taufel said: Emirates Elite Panel of ICC O F I C C M A T C H and experience in the room, “We are keen to always Match Referees, as well as REFEREES: David Boon, and it was pleasing to see explore opportunities where three members of the Chris Broad, Jeff Crowe, the excellent teamwork we can get better at what we Emirates International Panel Ranjan Madugalle, Roshan displayed during the three do, and we're looking for the of ICC Umpires and four Mahanama, Andy Pycroft, days. This can only assist guys to show leadership and umpire coaches attended Javagal Srinaththe ICC in sending a stronger keep raising standards. It the annual seminar.The and more consistent team of was a holistic session and EMIRATES ELITE PANEL workshop covered a wide umpires and referees to with DRS being used in OF ICC UMPIRES: Billy range of topics as the match international matches.ICC CWC 2015 it was an Bowden, Aleem Dar, Steve officials geared up for the Chief Match Referee Ranjan important start to our Davis, Kumar Dharmasena, forthcoming international Madugalle said: “Workshops p r e p a r a t i o n s h e r e i n Marais Erasmus, Ian Gould, season, which culminates are always very interesting. September and moving Richard Illingworth, Richard with the ICC Cricket World It is where we meet and forward because we're going Kettleborough, Nigel Llong, Cup (CWC) 2015.Amongst share our experiences with to be in the third most Bruce Oxenford, Paul t he top i cs tha t we re colleagues who we haven't watched sporting event in Reiffel, Rod Tuckerdiscussed included player met for the whole year. Some the world. We need to deliver behaviour, Decision Review E M I R A T E S thof them we haven't ever met and be a successful 15 System (DRS) and TV INTERNATIONAL PANEL so it is an occasion to share team in that competition.Rod umpire training, i l legal OF ICC UMPIRES: Chris our lives and our thoughts Tucker of the Emirates Elite bowling actions, playing G a f f a n e y , R a n m o r e with them. But this is about Panel of ICC Umpires said: conditions and CWC 2015 Martinez, S. Ravicricket and preparation for One of the massive benefits planning.The workshop was

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things – the problems, the discuss what has gone on in ICC Umpire Performance During these sessions, the areas we need to focus on - the past and plan for the and Training Manager: m a t c h o f f i c i a l s a l s o so that we are all working on future. Personally, I want to Simon Taufelexchanged information and levels of consistency to learn what the other guys are shared their experiences a c h i e v e p r o f e s s i o n a l doing so I can improve (the f r o m t h e p r e v i o u s standards to the best of our

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PROPER TRAINING IS KEY FOR THE RED BULL SULTAN OF THE DESERT

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op UAE exper t s stress that proper Ttraining is crucial to

successfully complete the Red Bull Sultan of the Desert event, the most challenging multi discipline

professional mountain biker race in the UAE set to be w i t h m a n y y e a r s o f held on October 10 in Al experience in the UAE, who Ain.Comprising of the three says, The gravel, rock and sand terrain of Jebel Hafeet i s v e r y c h a l l e n g i n g , requiring good techniques to make sure you avoid many mishaps such as a sinking bike in the sand or t o r n t y r e s b y s h a r p rocks.You don't have to be a professional to compete in main disciplines of running,

moun ta in b i k i ng and kayaking, the race will put to test the body and mind of p a r t i c i p a n t s , w h e r e endurance and individual skills will be the name of the game.Due to the nature of the terrain and the expected weather at the time of the

the race, but well aware of event, proper preparation the 15 km mountainous plays a very important role in track with proper in advance determining the Sultan of training that would help you t h e D e s e r t t i t l e cross the end line.The holder.Australian fitness event's last section is instructor and Dubai Fitness Kayaking, and participants Competition winner, Eva will be provided with kayaks Clark, says it is highly for free to use in Al Ain's recommended to practice scenic Al Mubazzarah lake on surfaces similar to that of and Wadi Adventure's the race terrain itself.This n o to r i o u s w h i t e w a te r competition is all about the channels that have become right techniques, so it is a favorite winter training crucial to acquire some spot for world class athletes experience before hitting f r o m a r o u n d t h e the race grounds. You need world.Sultan of the Desert is to get used to the rough considered the Middle surfaces and the weather as East's toughest endurance well, especially that you'll be r a c e , r e q u i r i n g h i g h running under the summer strength, stamina and focus. sun on a 15 km off-road It is held close to the UAE's track, which forces your oasis city of Al Ain which is body to consume more well known for it is terrain energy. So you need to get and for hosting endurance out and not limit your events and challenging practice to the treadmill”, a th le tes w i th na tu ra l she said.The same advise is obstacles.echoed by Andy Whitaker, a

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Zaid Alami wins Junior Superfinal Luis Velasco scores maiden SWS Junior win

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui means it will join the Dubai professional tour events. now we have that chance.It Dubai UAE: International Stadium and We really could not be more is the perfect opportunity

o y , p r i d e a n d the ICC Academy among proud of this golf course. for The Els Club to exci tement. They our venues that has staged The South African legend showcase our outstanding Jwere the overriding major sporting a d d e d : course and our outstanding

emotions felt by officials a c t i o n . O u r “ S i n c e i t facilities, including our from Dubai Sports City and a c a d e m y opened as state-of-the-art Clubhouse, The Els Club Dubai this faci l i t ies in our flagship to players from around the week after the course f o o t b a l l , for The Els world, spectators and the designed by multiple major cr icket and Club brand, world's media.winner and Hall of Fame g o l f – t h e i t h a s Planning is already well Inductee Ernie Els was latter through become a underway and we are chosen to host the Asian t h e B u t c h f a v o u r i t e confident we can deliver a Tour's inaugural Dubai H a r m o n among local m a g n i f i c e n t a n d Open.The tournament, School of Golf a n d m emorable occasion for all promoted by golf in DUBAi, – are state-of- international our stakeholders and this will take place from 18 to 21 the-art and golfers. The will hopefully be the first of December and be the first that offering is all set to be presentation of the playing m a n y p r o f e s s i o n a l professional tour event enhanced still further with s u r f a c e a n d o v e r a l l tournaments that are staged at the course which our swimming and fitness conditioning of the course played at The Els Club at opened in 2008. The Dubai facil i t ies set to open make The Els Club a go-to Dubai Sports City.”Open will be the season imminently.And with real destination for locals, top The Els Club is managed by ending finale on the 2014 estate within Dubai Sports professional golfers and Troon Golf, which manages Asian Tour calendar.Dubai City – including Victory also tourists visiting Dubai.I courses in more than 29 Sports City President Heights that surrounds The am sure everyone will countries and 34 States in Khalid Al Zarooni said: Els Club proving to be savour the experience of the United States of “This is an extremely proud among the most sought playing the course. It is a America.Commenting on day for Dubai Sports City after in Dubai we are going challenging test, for sure, the announcement of the and we are extremely f r o m s t r e n g t h t o but it also offers good upcoming Dubai Open, grateful to the Asian Tour strength.The award of the scoring opportunities for Troon Golf Middle East and golf in DUBAi for this Dubai Open to The Els Club the golfer who is on his Area Managing Director decision.The fact this is another illustration of that game. I am certain it will be V i c e - P r e s i d e n t M a r k prestigious event at The Els fact and we look forward to a great week and I send my Chapleski said:Troon Golf Club has been confirmed is a fan tas t i c event in best wishes to everyone is very excited about The recognition of the quality of December. involved.The Els Club Els Club hosting the the facility, both on and off DETAILS OF HOW TO General Manager Chris season-ending Asian Tour the course.The Els Club is OBTAIN TICKETS FOR Brown said: “I am delighted event here in the UAE.The world-class, there is no THE DUBAI OPEN AT THE at the news that we will be Els Club forms part of the doubt about that, and now ELS CLUB AT DUBAI hosting the Dubai Open in exclusive golf course villa the world will get the SPORTS CITY WILL BE December and wish to community of Victory chance to see that through ANNOUNCED SHORTLY. thank the Asian Tour and Heights. It is part of the the hosting of the Dubai Ernie Els said: “Obviously it golf in DUBAi for the faith extraordinary Dubai Sports Open.The award of this is a thrill for us that The Els shown in us to deliver this City, the world's only event is also an illustration Club Dubai has been tournament.Since The Els integrated sports city, of the continuing rapid pace selected as the venue for Club first opened its doors fea tur ing wor ld -c lass of development of Dubai this new tournament, the in 2008 it has been our sporting facilities and a Sports City.The Els Club's third course in the Ernie Els a m b i t i o n t o h o s t a variety of world-renowned hosting of the Dubai Open Design portfolio to host professional tour event and sports academies.

"JOY, PRIDE AND EXCITEMENT" FOR THE ELS CLUB AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY, NOW SET TO HOST 2014 ASIAN TOUR FINALE

The Inaugural Dubai Open to be held from 18 to 21 December at the award-winning golf course designed by four-time major champion Ernie Els

Dubai Sports City President Khalid Al Zarooni: “We are extremely grateful to the Asian Tour and golf in DUBAi for this decision (and) the fact this prestigious event at The Els Club has been

confirmed is recognition of the quality of the facility, both on and off the course. The Els Club is world-class, there is no doubt about that, and now the world will get the chance to see that

through the hosting of the Dubai Open”Ernie Els: “It is a thrill for us that The Els Club Dubai has been selected as the venue for this new

tournament… We really could not be more proud of this golf course”The Els Club General Manager Chris Brown: “It is the perfect opportunity for The Els Club to

showcase our outstanding course and our outstanding facilities, including our state-of-the-art

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

am Zian was in top form on a hot night at SDuba i Kar td rome

during the ninth round of the 2014 SWS Senior Sprint Series, taking maximum points in the heat races and racing. The SWS field gets then doing the double by stronger and stronger, with winning the Superfinal.Zian quality drivers constantly scored third, second and first raising the bar in this places in his heats and thus series.The new format accumulated the most points rewards not only pace but on the night. Ivan Horsky was also consistency and race second by virtue of a win and craft, this plays to my two third places in his heats, strengths so I capitalise on it ahead of third placed when I can like tonight," he

added.Earlier in the evening SWS Junior heats Luis Velasco turned fifth on the grid into victory in his first heat, then followed that up with second place from sixth on the grid to claim his first winner's trophy in the series. Seif Al Naggar was second

Hussain Umid Ali who scored thanks to a win and third a win, third and fifth.Zian then place in his heats, followed proceeded to turn pole by Samir Malas who bagged position in the Super Final a victory and fifth place.From into another win after a pole in the Super Final, strong race long challenge Velasco took an early lead by Umid Ali, which resulted in but was soon swamped by an intriguing finale. The pair the pack which saw several fought it out at the front with drivers jostling for the Umid Ali snatching the lead lead.Zaid Alami managed to during the course of their get a break and take the lead battle, but Zian retaliated in where he stayed to claim the the closing laps to take win by eigtht seconds, while victory by 0.337 of a behind him the intense battle second.Behind the leading for the runner-up spot pair was Emran Ikhlaq who resulted in Malas emerging impressed with his pace and to take second place ahead consistency, managing to of Al Naggar in third, Omar Al edge away from the pack to Sheybeh fourth and Alex claim his first podium finish at Connor rounding out the top Dubai Kartdrome. Atef Al five who crossed the line Barwani was fourth, ahead of almost side-by-side. A record Maz Nawaz, Ivan Horsky, eighteen juniors lined up on Ahmed Bin Desmal, Abigail the grid for the four heats, Birch, Adrian Jones and and among them also Mohamed Bin Desmal receiving a trophy for her rounding out the top ten.A efforts on the night for Best total of thirty five drivers lined N o v i c e w a s A l i c e up on the SWS Senior grid Haynes.Dubai Kartdrome is during the course of the set to confirm the remaining evening.Z ian ref lected race dates in the 2014 SWS afterwards, "It has a been a Series, which rewards the long time since I took home best performing drivers with two winners' trophies on the entry into the prestigious same night, so this is good SWS World Finals to take reward for a tough night of place in France next year.

THTHE OPENING CEREMONY OF 17 ASIAN

GAMES INCHEON 2014 WAS FINALLY

UNVEILED!

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

he opening ceremony t hof the 17 Asian TGames Incheon 2014,

which started at 6 p.m on September 19, 2014 (local time) with the theme of “Meet the Bright Future of Asia”, was a huge success with a s ign i f i cant number o f a t h l e t e s , s p e c t a t o r s , ce lebr i t ies and those

to be perfectly prepared for involved in the Games this edition of Asian Games preparation including Kim for a great length of time in Young-soo, president of the an effort to match its Incheon Asian Games reputation as the Official Organiz ing Commit tee

thTimekeeper of the 17 Asian (IAGOC) in attendance Games Incheon 2014. I can celebrating the spectacular assure you that we, both event all together. Tissot and the Asian Games, can create synergies in the run-up to the events”.The opening ceremony's main p e r f o r m a n c e w a s a combination of theater, dance, v isual effects, pansori (traditional narrative singing) and classical music. PSY, the rapper behind “Gangnam Style”graced the Among them was the stage, performing some of President of Tissot, François his popular hits along with Thiébaud who stated, “It was other top K-pop stars quite a magnificent show, including boy group Exo and and you were able to feel JYJ. Asiad's song” written by how much effort and time a renowned Korean poet Ko was invested to make the Un, was performed by show of the highest standard soprano Sumi Jo in the final possible. I think visitors and act, accompanied by the participants as a whole could Incheon City Choir under the see and feel the future of baton of maestro Gum Asia through the events. Nanse Likewise, Tissot has strived

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THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE IS ON ITS WAY TO ABU DHABI!

REIGNING US OPEN CHAMP MARIN CILIC TO ADD CROAT MUSCLE TO UAE ROYALS’ IPTL CAMPAIGN

World No. 9 to tour all cities during the inaugural League

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui from December 11 to 13, rankings steadily, Cilic will a strong fan base in the Dubai UAE: 2014.As of now, the UAE add his own brilliance to a UAE and we are very happy

r a n d S l a m Royals comprise World no. team that already boasts we can bring this ace to play c h a m p i o n a n d 1 Novak Djokovic; Marin legends such as World No 1 for Dubai. As you can see, GWorld no. 9 Marin Cilic; Canadian tennis Novak Djokovic and Goran UAE Royals is a formidable

Cilic will represent the UAE sensation and current Ivanisevic among its male team and we are sure all our Royals, the Dubai based World no. 6 Eugenie p l a y e r s . I v a n i s e v i c , players will fulfill their fans’ IPTL franchise, in the Bouchard; former World no. incidentally, discovered and expectations. This will be inaugural edition of the 1 Caroline Wozniacki; the mentored Cilic, so their one tennis weekend Dubai In te rnat iona l Premier l e g e n d a r y G o r a n will always remember.At a

Ivanisevic, who is also career-high No. 9, Marin Cilic’s coach; doubles Cilic captured his first specialist Nenad Zimonjic, Grand Slam title at the US and the no. 1 Arab player in Open this year, a lso t h e w o r l d , M a l e k becoming the first Croatian Jaziri.Commenting on his to claim a major crown since entry into the UAE Royals Ivanisevic at the 2001 squad, Marin Cilic said: Wimbledon. This has been “The International Premier a landmark year for the

relationship brings a special Tennis League presents an Croat, who has taken the Tennis League (IPTL). chemistry into our team.We exciting platform for tennis tennis world by storm and is Together with world no. 1 can’t wait to see Cilic play at players to enjoy the sport in hoping to maintain his top Novak Djokovic, current US the Sheikh Hamdan Sports a brand new way and I am f o r m i n t h e c o m i n g Open champion Cilic will Complex, Dubai , th is thrilled to be part of the months.Tickets for the lead the imposing team of December. We know he will inaugural edition. The UAE much anticipated League the UAE Royals, thrilling delight and thrill his fans Royals are a power-packed have gone on sale in the tennis lovers in matches here. Young tennis players squad and I look forward to United Arab Emirates since featuring several of the will be particularly inspired playing for the team in front September 15. Tickets for world’s finest players from by this player famous for his of fans in Dubai and other t he UAE l eg o f t he t h e A T P a n d W T A powerfu l aces,Ravani cities.Sawan Ravani, co- tournament will be available rankings.Cilic will travel to added.Sachin Gadoya, co-owner of UAE Royals, in two format options – day t h e I P T L ’ s m a t c h owner of UAE Royals, said:We are honoured and passes or season passes – d e s t i n a t i o n s i n t h e sa id :Ci l ic has shown thrilled to have Marin Cilic, and in three sections Philippines, Singapore and remarkable resilience and who is currently storming Regular, Corner Prime and India before finally playing fortitude as a player. We all the Kremlin Cup in Russia, VVIP. Customers who opt to out to a packed stadium at admire him for his ability to join the UAE Royals team. A purchase season passes D u b a i ’ s m a g n i f i c e n t bounce back from difficult super energetic player who can enjoy a special 10 per Hamdan Sports Complex situations. We know he has has cl imbed the ATP cent discount.

Centro Sharjah 9H Medal Supported by Mekar

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MEET THE 'G8' GM AT THE AJMAN PALACE HOTELMANAGED BY HMH - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION CEO AT INTERNET OF THINGS WORLD FORUM TO

ADDRESS HOW THE CONNECTED ENTERPRISE IMPROVES INDUSTRIAL

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DINING OFFERS AT THE GRAND MILLENNIUM DUBAI

INDIAN-PAKISTANI NATIONAL RIVALRY TAKES UNEXPECTED TURN WITH RED

BULL SOUNDCLASHBands announced: Pakistan’s Strings and India’s Euphoria

lock horns in a celebration of music

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui he is determined to establish destinations. As a feeder unbelievable is six months Dubai UAE: The Ajman Palace Hotel as market GCC holds strong prior to hosting G8 Summit,

ew general managers the first choice among potential for us that we still a major fire at Lough Erne in the world can claim travel lers.Conf ident of haven't fully tapped but Resort gutted its 25 best Ft o h a v e t h e achieving it, Ferghal stated, would definitely be targeting rooms, spa, library and gym.

experience that Ferghal in the coming And the fire took place Purcell brings to The Ajman months.Ferghal merely a day before British Palace Hotel. He is the man further added, I Pr ime Min is ter Dav id who hosted the world's most see The Ajman Cameron was due to arrive powerful leaders in 2013 at Palace Hotel as a to inspect the property to the G8 Summit at Lough un ique b rand decide if it could play host to Erne Resort in Northern w h e r e o u r t h e s u m m i t . F e r g h a l Ireland - the first ever in the a b s o l u t e recalled,We were stunned region's history, and the signature is the to receive him on such short 'best ever' in the words of warmth of our notice at such a time for British Prime Minister David welcome and the such a critical decision and Cameron.Ferghal took over l e v e l o f there is nothing we could do as the General Manager of friendliness and to change it. We had The Ajman Palace Hotel service. It is part absolutely no hope of less than six months ago o f e v e r y making it. Prime Minister The Ajman Palace Hotel is

experience at one of the top properties in the property in a Ajman and certainly the family-friendly, UAE. With my diverse global a l c o h o l - f r e e , experience and my ability to s a f e get the best of those who environment. I work with me, I am confident a m a n I r i s h of taking The Ajman Palace hotelier and that Hotel to where it deserves to is what I do be. The fact that so many of best.And it is no the world's leading brands surprise to see are present in Ajman will this mammoth only strengthen it as a 'will to succeed' destination. We all need to knowing where lend our support and he is coming experience to drive visitor Cameron saw the very worst

and has since infused the 5- from. No event of the numbers into the emirate, of the damage when I star property, managed by magnitude of the G8 Summit and work more closely with showed him around the H M H - H o s p i t a l i t y had ever been held in A j m a n T o u r i s m hotel that day. And at that Management Holdings, with Northern Ireland before Development Department to moment he said to me, an incredible passion. His 2013 and leading the team promote it. Plans for the 'Ferghal don't worry. I can warmth and enthusiasm is who made it a true success i n t e r n a t i o n a l a i r p o r t see beyond the fire.'Later as etched on every face that was none other than Ferghal c o m b i n e d w i t h n e w the British Prime Minister set comes forward to greet Purcell. In attendance were properties, infrastructure down in a private room to guests at the hotel. Once US Pres ident Barack and attractions such as the discuss the matter with his again he has taken up an Obama, German Chancellor golf course in Al Zohra will people, he said, 'It is just like extraordinary challenge: this Angela Merkel, British Prime boost tourism in Ajman Camp David, only better.' time to be a market leader in Minister David Cameron, positioning it as a sought- And with it the G8 was a destination that is just French President Francois after destination in the years confirmed for Lough Erne emerging on the tourism H o l l a n d e , R u s s i a n ahead.There is sufficient Resort. Will I ever do an map and is witnessing an President Vladimir Putin, business out there across event like it again? I doubt it, u n p r e c e d e n t e d Japanese Prime Minister the different segments to but what I learnt from the development of hotels that is Shinzo Abe, Canadian s u s t a i n e x i s t i n g a n d experience, enriched me pu t t i ng an enormous Prime Minister Stephen upcoming hotels but we both as a person and a pressure on the supply and Harper and Italian Prime would have to work very hotelier. And that is the kind demand chain. Yet despite Minister Enrico Letta as well hard for it as we are of passion I bring to The the growing number of as the likes of IMF leader c o m p e t i n g w i t h t o p Ajman Palace Hotel.luxury hotels in the emirate, Christine Lagarde.What is

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui B E L G I A N B E E R Dubai UAE: CAFÉ:Evening Belgian Beer

rand Mi l lenn ium Brunch at Grand Millennium Dubai has created Dubai Gi r r es i s t i b l e F&B The Evening Belgian Beer

offers for food lovers in Brunch boasts a truly Dubai to relish a wide range Belgian feast with an of delectable cuisines endless array of traditional served at an array of choices between Belgian specialty restaurants located mussels, beef carbonade, under one roof. Throughout grilled salmon, vol-au-vent the month of November, you and more with a variety of

desserts. Just for AED 345

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui edge.TDubai UAE: he two

he age-old rivalry bands between India and will set TPakistan has played up on

out on many different opposip la t forms; d ip lomat ic , n g sporting, and even culinary. stages On November 28th, Dubai’s a t Indian and Pakistani expat e i t h e r population will witness this end of the arena and rivalry play out live on a execute a genre-twisting, completely new stage. boundary-pushing musical Actually, two stages.Red conversation. Their aim? To Bull Soundclash, the unique garner the loudest response mus ica l conf ron ta t ion from the audience over a concept, will pit two of Asia’s series of rounds that will test greatest bands multi-award- their musical abilities to the winning Pakistani pop-rock limit.First up is The Cover” band Strings and veteran round, where each group Indian rockers Euphoria will play a rendition of the against each other to same cover song in their compete for the affection of own individual style.In The the crowd. Strings and Takeover” round, each band Euphoria have collaborated will perform two songs. The before in the year 2000 on catch is that the songs are the track “Jeet lo Dil”, which cut halfway through, at translates to Winning the which point the other band Heart”. While both bands immediately takes over the are looking forward to the track, putting their own spin e v e n t ’ s c o m p e t i t i v e on it.The aptly-named “The element, they are keen to Clash” round will see each stress that when it comes to band perform three original music everybody’s on the s o n g s i n c o m p l e t e l y same side, as Dr. Palash different genres, something Sen, frontman of Euphoria neither band has done (and, yes, an actual doctor) before.Finally, in the fourth puts it.I see this as a concert and last Wild Card” round, for peace and unity,Sen each band will perform with says.If musicians can get a special guest artist, whose together in the same arena name will be kept a closely and play together, why can’t guarded secret until they people from both countries appear onstage.As the do the same? We’re living in performers themselves an era where we have to point out, this will be a truly f o r g e t a b o u t p e t t y unique event.Red Bull differences; that’s the only Soundclash is a fantastic w a y t h e w o r l d w i l l concept,says Sen.First of survive.That’s a sentiment all, to be playing for a new echoed by Strings vocalist audience, second to be Faisal Kapadia. “I know Red working with a brand like Bull Soundclash is about Red Bull, and third to be competing, but honestly, we playing with your friends and have a very f r iend ly performing one of their relationship with Euphoria,” songs. While much of the he says on the phone from event will remain a secret Karachi.We’ve performed until the night, Sen is certain so many times together. of one thing. “It’s going to be There is no animosity, but a great show,he says.I can we really just want to have a tell you that for sure.Tickets unique experience with the for this once-in-a-lifetime people who are going to be performance featuring two at Red Bull Soundclash.Still, of the most successful Asian as Sen concedes with a bands of all time are laugh, When it comes to available at Virgin Tickets, India and Pakistan, there’s Timeout Tickets and Hard a lways a compet i t ive Rock Café.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Enterprise brings together Dubai UAE: people, processes, and

eith D. Nosbusch, technology, to achieve chairman and CEO enhanced product ivi ty, Ko f R o c k w e l l sustainability and economic

Automation, will address performance. It is enabled how industry is at a major by integrated control and inflection point, driven by the information that allows us to convergence of information provide a smarter, more t e c h n o l o g y ( I T ) a n d operational technology (OT), and enhanced by the industr ia l “ In ternet of Th ings .Nosbusch w i l l d e l i v e r a k e y n o t e presentation on the first day of the Internet of Things World Forum 2014, hosted by Cisco from Oct. 14 to 16 in Chicago. This annual event coalesces leading i nnova to rs and ea r l y adopters from business, government and academia to acce le ra te marke t adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT).Nosbusch will productive and more secure explain how manufacturers environment.In the next are creating The Connected s e v e r a l y e a r s , I o T Enterprise, built on standard technologies wi l l help Internet Protocol-based change the industrial sector. networks. He will discuss Rockwell Automation is at c u r r e n t c u s t o m e r the forefront of enabling applications, as well as industry leaders to move Rockwell Automation’s own The Connected Enterprise journey with The Connected from concept to reality, using Enterprise, highlighting industrial IoT to further productivity and competitive e n h a n c e b u s i n e s s gains realized from these p e r f o r m a n c e , s a i d efforts. The benefits include N o s b u s c h . R o c k w e l l faster time to market, lower Automation executives will total cost of ownership, lead discussions during the improved asset utilization, event about industrial IoT a n d e n t e r p r i s e r i s k use cases and evolving management from a safer, integrated control and more secure operating information architectures for environment.Today we see industry that leverage IoT an inrush of technology technologies to deliver t h a t ’ s c h a n g i n g t h e business value. Rockwell landscape, from labor Automation representatives intensity to highly productive will also participate in production processes; from sessions about women in older industrial-age plants to S T E M / I o T c a r e e r s , c lean , sa fe , e f f i c i en t s t ra teg ies for remote production facilities; from operations and services and isolated operations to an optimizing production.To integrated, responsive follow discussions coming s u p p l y c h a i n , s a i d f rom the forum, v is i t Nosbusch.The Connected http://linkd.in/ZREKB7.

GMS TALK BUSINESS OVER LUNCH AT CORAL BEACH RESORT SHARJAH

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui work more closely together Dubai UAE: and with Ajman Tourism

roup of hotel general Development Department managers recently and Sharjah Commerce and Gg a t h e r e d f o r a Tou r i sm Deve lopmen t

business lunch at Casa Author i ty to s t imulate Samak, Coral Beach Resort demand?Engrossed in Sharjah's signature seafood discussion were Jean-Pierre restaurant. Playing the Simon, Regional General gracious host was Jean- M a n a g e r , N o r t h e r n Pierre Simon, Regional Emirates, Coral Hotels &

R e s o r t s ; Fergal Purcell, G e n e r a l Manager, The Ajman Palace Hotel; Michele F r i g n a n i , Ajman Saray, S t a r w o o d ' s L u x u r y C o l l e c t i o n Resort; Iftikhar H a m d a n i , C l u s t e r G e n e r a l M a n a g e r , General Manager, Northern

Ramada Hotel & Suites Emirates, Coral Hotels & Ajman; Edwin Wijkhuys, R e s o r t s . B e s i d e s t h e Sheraton Sharjah; and delicious dishes, on the Henny Schaeffer, Fairmont menu were many hot topics Hotel Ajman.As enticing as and no easy answers. How the conversation was the can hotels stimulate demand superb food at Casa Samak in the face of increasing a n d t h e e x c e p t i o n a l supply of deluxe and luxury hospitality of Jean-Pierre. h o t e l s i n A j m a n a n d D e s p i t e t h e v a r i o u s Sharjah? Would the two concerns on the table, all emirates be able to sustain general managers seemed their attraction in key source undeterred by competition markets? How can hotels and equally confident of grow their share of those positioning their respective traditionally strong feeder hotels as sought-after markets of Russia and CIS, properties. They believed Germany, UK, etc? Is there a plans for the international need to tap emerging airport in Ajman combined markets such as China, w i t h n e w p r o p e r t i e s , India, Northern Europe? infrastructure and attractions Does the GCC hold greater such as the golf course in Al potential for Ajman and Zohra will boost tourism.Sharjah? How can hotels

CASA SAMAK LAUNCHES SEAFOOD BUFFET

FOR DINERS WITH DIVERSE CHOICE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui chance to try some new Dubai UAE: things as well. From Hamour

ish to relish grilled and Sultan Ibahim to salmon fillet and tantalizing crab dishes and WSoft Shell Crab but the massive tiger prawns,

your friends want to go for you have the option to try King Prawn and lobster? No innovative items on the matter how diverse your menu that are light and choice is, head straight to refreshing, yet rich in taste Casa Samak, the signature and flavour.Seafood Restaurant and As the weather turns Sushi Bar at Coral Beach pleasant, the buffet night Resort Sharjah, which has o f f e r s a n e x c e l l e n t launched seafood buffet opportunity to experience it e v e r y T h u r s d a y a n d while dining outdoor on the

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MH - Hospitality M a n a g e m e n t HH o l d i n g s h a s

appointed Michel Mandrea as the New Genera l Manager of Coral Al Khobar Hotel located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Making the announcement, holds a bachelor of business HMH CEO Laurent A. administration with a major Voivenel, said, "With over in hotel and restaurant four decades of extensive management. In addition, he all-round global experience has a number of certificates in hospitality, Michel was the in various fields of his perfect candidate for this specialization.Expressing post. Having worked in the his pleasure at joining the Middle East for 22 years, he Coral Al Khobar Hotel, is well familiar with the Michel said,I am extremely region's business and grateful to HMH for having cultural landscape and will given me this fantastic prove instrumental in taking opportunity. Coral Al Khobar Coral Al Khobar Hotel to Hotel is a superb property greater success. We are with tremendous potential glad to welcome him to our for growth. I look forward to team".Michel makes the working with the team at the move to Coral Al Khobar hotel to maintain the best Hotel from Golden Tulip standards in order to deliver Resort Dana Bay in KSA the highest level of guest where he served as the satisfaction.The Coral Al general manager. During the Khobar Hotel is a majestic 5-course of his career, the star property featuring 131 French national has worked well-appointed rooms and with a number of leading suites equipped with the hospitality brands in key finest facilities. Centrally positions. These include the located in Al Khobar, on the Golden Tulip Hotels, Suites Arabian Gulf, 55 km from & Resorts; Janna Spa & Dammam Airport and 18 km Resort - Hamamat Mai'n f r o m D a m m a m Tr a i n Jordan; Holiday Inn Al Station, the hotel is a Khobar; Holiday Inn Resort landmark in itself. In close Half Moon Bay; Holiday Inn proximity to the property are Bahra in ; Met ropo l i tan the spectacular Gold Souk, Resort & Beach Club, the Prince Mohd Bin Fahd Metropolitan Hotel Dubai; Amusement Park, the Saudi Dubai Marine Beach Club; Aramco Exhibit, the Al Royal Lancaster Hotel Khobar Corniche, the London and Martinez Hotel, Venicia Mall and the Al-Cannes, France.Michel Rashid Mall.

HMH APPOINTS NEW GM AT CORAL AL KHOBAR HOTEL IN KSA