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EXPO 2020 DUBAI HIGHER COMMITTEE UPDATES BUREAU INTERNATIONAL DES

EXPOSITIONSExpo 2020 Preparation and Legacy Plans

shared with BIE Executive Committee

BUSINESSMAN AND PHILANTHROPIST KHALAF AHMAD AL HABTOOR TO

RECEIVE AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD IN WASHINGTON

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON US-ARAB RELATIONS HONOURS KHALAF AHMAD

AL HABTOOR IN WASHINGTON

CRAB CRAVING AT CHIMESA month long promotion to satisfy crab-

cravings

DU LIVE PRESENTSANNE CURTIS "ANNEKAPAL!" THE

FORBIDDEN CONCERT ROUND 2Philippine Sweetheart set to enthrall Dubai

DUBAI MUSIC SCHOOL PROMOTES BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AT LAMCY

PLAZADubai Music School students performed to

promote Breast Cancer awareness at Lamcy Plaza.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

oday, Expo 2020 Dubai shared its Tpreliminary plans,

priorities and governance w i t h t h e B u r e a u I n t e r n a t i o n a l d e s Expositions (BIE), the i n t e r g o v e r n m e n t a l organization in charge of overseeing the organisation of World and International Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Expos, as part of Dubai’s Committee and Director ongoing registration as the General of Dubai Expo 2020 World Expo host 2020 Bureau, remarked: city.This was the second of “We are pleased to continue many updates required for the official registration of the first Expo to be staged in the Middle East, North Africa a n d S o u t h A s i a (MENASA).His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACCP) and Member of the Expo 2 0 2 0 D u b a i H i g h e r Committee, shared an update on the newly created Expo 2020 Bureau. The Bureau - established by to work closely with the BIE decree 30/2014 by His and to share with them our H i g h n e s s S h e i k h plans for the delivery of this Mohammed bin Rashid Al momentous event. We are Maktoum, Vice President confident these plans will and Prime Minister of the allow us to successfully United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieve our vision and and Ruler of Dubai - has the g o a l s t o p r o d u c e a mandate to oversee the meaningful Expo for our preparation and delivery of country, region and global t h e E x p o t h r o u g h community.His Excellency

K h a l i f a A l Z a f f i n commented,delivering a successful and effective World Expo 2020 is a c o m p l e x o p e r a t i o n i n c l u d i n g c r e a t i n g m e a n i n g f u l c o n t e n t , building a highly functional location, and involving our global community. It is growing in a strong and sustainable manner in terms of trade, logistics and coordinating and planning residential interest.BIE w i t h n a t i o n a l a n d Secretary General, Vicente international stakeholders, Gonzalez Loscertales, who f o r m a l i z i n g k e y was joined at the meeting by programming, and setting BIE Executive Committee up critical governance members, added that structures. His Excellency “planning an Expo that also presented an overview celebrates a community as of the Expo 2020 Dubai well as educates the world si te’s posit ioning and on issues that will have legacy, highlighting its significant influence on the strategic placement within future of our global cultures Duba i and the UAE, and economies, is an especially in context of enormous undertaking. It is Dubai World Central - the the mission of the BIE to world's first purpose-built provide continual support aerotropolis.Her Excellency for host cities to ensure that Reem Al Hashimy, the the Expo experience is truly UAE's Minister of State, unique and strengthens the Managing Director of the community.”

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui awareness campaign and Dubai UAE: said, “Breast Cancer is an

a m c y P l a z a , a issue of concern and should c o m m u n i t y m a l l be addressed. Lals Malls Lunder Lals Group in Ma n a g e me n t su p p o r t

association with Dubai programmes that aid the Music School presented a wellness of the community gala evening in their and are proud and humbled premises to promote Breast to have associated with the Cancer Awareness on Breast Cancer Awareness Thursday, 30th October, programme at Lamcy 2014.Young children from P l a z a . T h e a u d i e n c e the School took centre stage at the mall as they sang and performed to promote t h e s o l e c a u s e o f B r e a s t C a n c e r . F o u n d e r a n d Director of applauded the young the school, Glen Perry too performers’ effor ts to was present at the event entertain as well as educate showcasing his support as they reiterated the towards the cause. A music important message of early composer & song writer by detection of the Cancer profession, Glen directed through their performance. the performance lead by the The aspiring musicians children.Dressed up in an all successfully managed to pink attire, to promote the fulfil the purpose of the cause of the most common activity to unite the shoppers cancer in women, the a n d m a l l v i s i t o r s t o children sang upbeat tracks emphasize the idea of on a platform decked in pink regular screening in order to décor and lustrous pink detect breast cancer early lights.Mr. Tim Jones, COO and assist in healing.of Lamcy Plaza and Arabian Center supported the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui National Council on U.S.-Dubai UAE: Arab Relations, founded in

r. Khalaf Ahmad Al 1983, is an American non-Habtoor wi l l be profit, non-governmental, Dhonoured by the educational organisation

National Council on U.S.- dedicated to improving Arab relations at the 23rd American knowledge and Arab-U.S. Policymakers understanding of the Arab Conference in Washington world. From its offices in DC next week.The Council Washington, D.C., and will present its Global through the alumni of its Humanitarian and Business Achievement Award to Dr. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor in r e c o g n i t i o n o f h i s leadership in education, philanthropy, and building bridges between East and W e s t . F o r m e r U . S . C o n g r e s s m a n , t h e Honorable Paul Findley will be receiving the award from the Nat iona l Counc i l Founding President and CEO Dr. John Duke Anthony on Dr. Al Habtoor’s behalf. Mr. Findley is a long-time personal friend of Dr. Al Habtoor.I am pleased to

educat ional programs receive this award from spread all across the United s u c h a p r e s t i g i o u s States, the National Council organisation. It is important w o r k s w i t h s i s t e r that we work hard to organizations to share s t r e n g t h e n r e l a t i o n s resources and maximise between the East and West effectiveness.The award and break down the barriers comes fresh on the heels of that have been created another prestigious award f o l l o w i n g a r i s e i n received by the Al Habtoor e x t r e m i s m . T h r o u g h Group Chairman earlier in organ isa t ion l i ke the the month. Al Habtoor National Council on U.S.-d e l i v e r e d a k e y n o t e Arab Relations we can speech, Right ing the f o s t e r a b e t t e r Wrongs: Democracy and understanding between the Human Rights, and was American people and the honoured with the first ever Arab world,” said Dr. Al L i fe t ime Achievement Hab too r.The two -day Award at the C3 U.S.-Arab c o n f e r e n c e , w h i c h S u m m i t ’ s a n n u a l commences on Tuesday conference at the Union October 28, 2014, has League Club in New York gathered internationally City in recognition of his renowned specialists to long-term contribution to analyze, d iscuss and regional peace, prosperity, debate issues of over-philanthropy and support arching importance to the towards building a better A m e r i c a n a n d A r a b understanding between people’s needs, concerns, East and West. interests and key foreign Dr. Al Habtoor has been at policy objectives. The 23rd the forefront of a series of Arab-U.S. Policymakers in i t iat ives to improve Conference, ‘Framing and education in the United Charting the Region’s States on issues in the Arab I s s u e s , I n t e r e s t s , world. This support was C h a l l e n g e s , a n d most recently tipified by the Opportunities: Implications launch of a new Pathways for Arab and U.S. Policies,’ to Peace initiative at Illinios will take place at the Ronald College in Jacksonville Reagan Bui ld ing and Illinios.International Trade Center

in Washington DC. The

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui N a t i o n a l Dubai UAE: Council on

he National Council U . S . - A r a b on US-Arab Relations Relations we Thas honoured Khalaf can foster a

A h m a d A l H a b t o o r , b e t t e r Chairman, Al Habtoor Group understandiwith an international Award. ng between The Global Humanitarian t h e and Business Achievement A m e r i c a n Award, was presented to the people and the Arab Honourable Paul Findley on world.The National Council Mr. Al Habtoor’s behalf at on U.S.-Arab Relations, the 23rd annual Arab-US founded in 1983, is an Policymakers Conference in American non-profit, non-

Washington DC. The event gove rntook place on October 28-29 mental, 2014 at the Ronald Reagan educatiBuilding and International o n a l Trade Center.The annual organistwo-day conference, titled a t i o n ‘Framing and Charting the dedicatRegion’s Issues, Interests, e d t o C h a l l e n g e s , a n d improviOpportunities: Implications n g for Arab and US Policies,’ Americasaw a record number of

n k n o w l e d g e a n d attendees – exceeding understanding of the Arab 1,200 people on both world. From its offices in days.The National Council Washington, D.C., and Founding President and through the alumni of its CEO Dr. John Duke Anthony educat iona l p rograms paid tribute to Al Habtoor’s spread all across the United international attainments, States, the National Council recognising his leadership in w o r k s w i t h s i s t e r education, philanthropy and organizations to share building bridges between resources and maximise Eas t and Wes t .Upon effectiveness. The award receiving the award, Al comes fresh on the heels of Habtoor’s friend, the former another prestigious award Congressman Hon. Paul received by the Al Habtoor Findley said,Khalaf Ahmad Group Chairman earlier in Al Habtoor is a giant among the month. Al Habtoor a small group of men whose delivered a keynote speech, vision and determination Right ing the Wrongs: created today’s Dubai; the Democracy and Human wonder city of the modern Rights, and was honoured world.He added that Mr Al with the first ever Lifetime Habtoor is a powerful force Achievement Award at the in education, philanthropy C3 U.S.-Arab Summit’s a n d a n t i - p o v e r t y annual conference at the endeavours, “He knows how Union League Club in New to make money and he York City in recognition of knows how to spend it wisely his long-term contribution to for the benefit of humanity.Al regional peace, prosperity, Habtoor said,I am pleased philanthropy and support to receive this award from towards building a better s u c h a p r e s t i g i o u s understanding between organisat ion. Through East and West.organisat ions l ike the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:himes October Crab fest returns! Enjoy the delicious Chilli, Pepper Crab and Sri Lankan Crab Curry at CChimes throughout October. Each Crab weighs

approximately 500 grams and is prepared to perfection in a variation of flavor sauces and served with steamed rice or mantou bread. Made with the freshest of ingredients, the selection of crab dishes is truly a doorway to taste decadent, perfectly marinated crab, smothered in flavourful sauces, spices and herbs.Well-known for their succulent and flavorful meat; crabs are definitely a delicious treat, feasting on a crab meal can be sensational for some and adventurous for others. To enjoy this gem to the fullest, make the most of the indulging ritual at Chimes; put on your aprons use your fingers, dig in, get dirty and savour the flavours of one of the finest seafood delicacies with family and friends. The legendary Singapore pepper crab and Chilli Crab dishes, the taste that lures thousands of Seafood lovers can be enjoyed at Chimes or right in the comfort of your home. To satisfy your crab cravings, make a reservation or order for home delivery; Call 800 CHIMES (244637), Chimes offers the extended service of Credit Card payment on deliveries;Chimes, a mecca for crab dishes also enjoys a varied menu of diverse cuisine from the Far Eastern including Thailand, Singapore Malaysia and Indones ia . Fo r more i n fo rma t ion v i s i t www.chimesdubai.com

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

u LIVE presents Anne Curtis “AnneKapal” dT h e F o r b i d d e n

Concert Round 2 Tour LIVE in Dubai. The anticipation for Anne Curtis first concert set for the 7th of November

large Tagalog-speaking diaspora here in Dubai and our aim is to bring the

2014 at the Zabeel Park A m p h i t h e a t r e , b e a r s testimony to the rising Filipino population in Dubai and across the UAE. Suppor ted by Vhong Navarro and James Reid, “ The Forbidden Concert Round 2” the “AnneKapal” will illuminate the city with music to revive the soul. biggest names from the Anne Curtis’s appeal in its Philippines to celebrate the diversity draws further than growing community” says her Filipino audiences and Lea Jastiva, Senior Event into the hearts and ears of Organiser, SundanceLIVE. folks from all walks of life. For more information check Every season, we return o u t with an interesting line up of facebook.com/SundanceLIPinoy performers for our VE or call +971 52 990 0112Filipino audience. There’s a

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and is open to the general Dubai UAE: pub l i c however p r io r

C A P T U R E ” , a n r e g i s t r a t i o n i s a interactive platform for required.Photography is a “p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d growing sector across the

emerging photographers, g l o b e ; w e i n i t i a t e d returns. The initiative is a “CAPTURE” to b r i ng c a l l o u t t o U A E professionals to share ideas p h o t o g r a p h e r s t o and information to wider participate in a 2-day audience. With constant seminar with interactive development of techniques sessions for professional and new equipment it is a n d e m e r g i n g important to create an photographers. Designed to i n d u s t r y s p a c e f o r unite the industry for conversation. “CAPTURE” dialogue and information a l l o w s d i a l o g u e f o r exchange, the event will be professionals and emerging held at Light House Studio photographers in a casual in Al Quoz, on 24th & 25th setting.” said Rahma Himid,

October 2014. A visual C E O , G r a c e & seminar, “CAPTURE” will Garbo.CAPTURE” is open cover diverse topics by the to all photographers in the m o s t i n f l u e n t i a l UAE and provides a perfect photographers in the UAE setting of information for this i n c l u d i n g T r a v e l , e v o l v i n g i n d u s t r y ;

A r c h i t e c t u r e a n d pho tog raphe rs sha re Landscape, Portrait, Street, insights on new techniques, Art Photography etc and the equipment, challenges and l a t e s t a d v a n c e s i n rewards. To register for the equipment and techniques, session please contact to name but a few. The info@graceandgarbo.com symposium is free of charge or call 04 4226037.

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KHALAF AHMAD AL HABTOOR LAUNCHES A FREE APP FOR KAH PUBLICATIONSArticles written by the out-spoken businessman philanthropist for all to share

AWARDS FOR AUDI IN SEPTEMBER•3 Awards have recently been won by Audi for outstanding technology design and performance •The eCar awards, Automotive Brand Contest awards and sport auto awards all put Audi first in

their categories•Audi are on a winning streak with awards in hybrid technology, design and product performance at

recent awards ceremonies

REWIND!!!MIXTAPE PRESENTS PETER ANDRE,

B*WITCHED AND 5IVEretro concert returns with new line up for 90s

fans

SELAMLIQUE TURKISH COFFEE ISTANBUL launches its first retail in Abu Dhabi

Turkish brand embarks on expansion plans

EMIRATES ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP BRINGS TOGETHER OVER 300

PARTICIPATING ENTITIES FROM ALL OVER THE UAE

Collection of 6,009 kilograms in the bi-annual Can Collection Campaign

AT THE LIMIT: AUDI SHOWS THE WORLD’S SPORTIEST PILOTED

DRIVING CAR• Audi to demonstrate piloted driving potential

at DTM finale• Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept car at the

Hockenheimring race track

DUBAI MEDICAL COLLEGE SHOWS APPRECIATION FOR KHALAF AHMAD AL HABTOOR

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui undoubtedly the envy of the time when true leadership is including his recently-Dubai UAE: world” He writes, Just when sorely lacking worldwide. l a u n c h e d P o v e r t y

ha la f Ahmad A l we think the emirate’s While you are out there, Alleviation Plan to tackle Habtoor, Chairman advancement has reached working hard to assist the global poverty.Al Habtoor Kof the Al Habtoor its limit, it never fails to go poor and disenfranchised, said,I am pleased to launch

Group, has just unveiled a one better and surprise unafraid to speak the truth the application for KAH n e w A p p f o r K A H us.In another article he about the plight of the Publications. I hope to reach P u b l i c a t i o n s gives praise to one of the Palestinians, others make further afield with this app as (http://khalafalhabtoor.net) men he most admires meaningless diplomatic the issues and research to allow users to read and former US President Jimmy noises. Presidents, Prime covered is very important. I share his articles while on Carter. Al Habtoor recently Ministers and human rights cannot just sit back and the move. The site provides launched his organisations are watch the world crumble r eade rs w i t h a l l t he ‘Pa thways big on talk but do around me. It is paramount published material written to Peace ’ anything to back- that we tackle issues as they b y t h e o u t s p o k e n i n i t i a t i v e up their words. arise to protect our world for b u s i n e s s m a n a n d a l o n g s i d e Y o u m a k e a future generations.The App philanthropist.Al Habtoor’s C a r t e r a t d i f f e rence .The also points readers to his articles voiced his concerns I l l i n o i s App also features best-selling autobiography, for the region and provide C o l l e g e , v i deos o f t he K h a l a f A h m a d A l suggested solutions for w h i c h h e Chairman giving H a b t o o r – t h e s o m e k e y i s s u e s says is a “realistic approach speeches at key events Autobiography, which was threatening the safety and to a peaceful co-existence around the world, including launched last year. The security of the Middle East. b e t w e e n I s r a e l a n d his most recent keynote book is available in three He also gives his highly- P a l e s t i n e . H e w r i t e s , address at the C3 US-Arab languages: English,Arabic opin ionated v iews on “Having President Carter on Summit in New York: and Hungarian.The KAH Western politics.Some of board gives this initiative Right ing the Wrongs: Publications App is free to this latest work include an impetus and the gravitas it Democracy and Human download from the iTunes a r t i c l e s o n D u b a i ’ s deserves. Thank you, Mr. Rights, and his speech at A p p S t o r e : infrastructure, titled ‘Simply President, for answering the the Pathways to Peace https://itunes.apple.com/…/the Best’, which highlights call without hesitation and initiative in Illinois.It also app/kahpublications/id8814the city state’s changing for being an outstanding gives research documents 57603.This application is l a n d s c a p e “ t h a t ’ s leadership role model at a the Chairman is working on also available for Androids.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Sportback e-tron and the TT showered with honors at this Dubai UAE: offroad concept car. The year’s sport auto Awards:

riple celebration for Audi A3 Sportback e-tron The Audi RS 6 Avant took Audi in recent awards was the winner in the “Best f i r s t p l a c e i n t h e Tceremonies. Best Plug-In Hybrid Production “Sedans/Station Wagons

Plug-in hybrid has been Vehicles category. The Audi Ove r 100 ,000 eu ros ” awarded for both Audi TT offroad concept took the production vehicles and honors in the category of

B rand Con tes t i s an “Bes t P lug - I n Hyb r i d

i n t e r n a t i o n a l d e s i g n Concept Vehicles.Audi

competition for automotive introduced this show car at

brands. It is presented by the the Beijing International

German Design Council. Automobile Exhibition in

Audi was also honored here April. (October 2, 2014)

for the Audi A3 Sedan, the NEW AUDI TT: DESIGN

Audi allroad shooting brake category. The Audi S1

and the “Luft” designer topped the list in the “Small

armchair developed by Audi Car” category. The Audi TTS concept vehicles at the eCar designers in partnership 2.0 TFSI* finished the race in awards, the new TT has withWalter de Silva and the second place in the “Coupés been awarded the Design furniture makers at Poltrona up t o 50 ,000 eu ros ” Innovation of the year at the Frau. (September 30, 2014)c a t e g o r y . I n t h e Automotive Brand Contest FIRST PLACE FOR AUDI “Sedans/Station Wagons up and the brand with the four AT THE SPORT AUTO to 50,000 euros” category, rings also took first place A W A R D S : A u d i w a s the Audi S3 Sedan also took with the RS6 Avant and the INNOVATION OF THE second place. The RS 4 S1, at the sport auto awards. YEAR:Audi cleaned up at Avant drove into third place ECAR AWARDS: TWO this year’s Automotive Brand in the “Sedans/Station WINS FOR AUDI:Audi’s Contest: The new Audi TT Wagons up to 100,000 plug-in hybrid strategy is was crowned Innovation of euros” category. A total of scoring points. At the eCar the Year. The Matrix LED 15,551 sport auto magazine Awards by Auto Bild and headlights in the Audi A8 readers participated in the Auto Test magazines, Audi won the title of “Best of vote. (September 10, 2014)took first place with its A3 Best.” The Automotive

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a stranger to our town, Dubai UAE: Dubai , head l ines the

iXTAPE Rewind, concert and joined by w i th what was B * W i t c h e d a n d Mclassi f ied as a

youth reviver for over 5,000 reminiscing fans, our retro

5IVE.MiXTAPE Rewind, “A child that was born out the need for music that carried concert returns with a line u s t h r o u g h o u r up that is a definitive adolescences years. It was promise to have you, your a gamble but we stuck to it aunt and even your grandpa and in result, it was the doing the running man to music that won. What and back from MIXTAPE makes this seasons line up REWIND. Peter Andre, not is the embodiment of

s o u n d s t h a t represented the 90s in particular with Peter Andre, B*Witched and 5FIVEl. We all know where we w e r e w h e n Mysterious Girl first hit the radios. I t ’ s a l l a b o u t celebrating the music of the 90s” s a i d M a r i o Z a k h a r y , M a n a g i n g D i r e c t o r , Sundance LIVE.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Turkish Coffee, delights, Bastaki turned into a practices in the world that Dubai UAE: p r a l i n e c h o c o l a t e s , venture and a business set makes it an experience

elamlique Turkish delicacies and Accessories, up. Selamlique Turkish rather than a coffee and C o f f e e I s t a n b u l Selamlique offers wide Coffee Istanbul launched s w e e t . S e l a m l i q u e Sc e l e b r a t e d t h e variety of choices in Turkish by supplying to five star specializes in Turkish

launch of its third store in coffee with different flavors hote ls and corporate Coffee and Turkish Delights the UAE at the World Trade c o m p a n i e s b e f o r e only, that goes to eliminate Center Mall (WTC Mall) on establishing a retail location mainstream competition in Khalifa bin Zayed the First in 2013 to cater to growing the best practice in which street in Abu Dhabi making demand. Today the brand we have persevered our it the first outlet in the supplies more than 40 five identity” said Kanat Kutluk, Capital. Officially opened star hotels in the UAE with the General Manager, by the Ambassador of its unique products.We Selamlique Turkish Coffee Turkey to the United Arab don’t sell any type of coffee Istanbul.The WTC Mall in Emirates, HE Sefik Vural and sweets , we a re Abu Dhabi is in the heart of Altay, the owner of the specialized in Turkish the city, uniting modern and Selamlique Turkish Coffee Coffee and in Turkish the traditional perspectives Is tanbu l b rand , Mrs . such as mastic, cinnamon, Delights only and we offering something for Caroline Koc and Mrs. cardamom and chocolate. believe we do it in the best everybody with a growing Banu Yentur, Partner of the The brand redefines the n u m b e r o f v i s i t o r s . brand, this new Selamlique Turkish delight and sweets Selamlique personifies will become the brand’s first concept with exceptional Turkish hospitality in its café location, a place to sit tastes of delights and exchange with gentleness and relax while sipping the delicacies covered with of services and its soft yet exquisite taste of Turkish several different flavours. timeless interior and the Coffee and enjoying its The Journey of the brand stunning packaging makes array of Turkish delights started in 2012 when a you feel as though Turkey and praline chocolates. An friendship between Kanat indeed is with you all the upscale destination for Kutluk and Mansoor Al way.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui S i m u l a t i o n C e n t r e simulated environment Healthcare professionals Dubai UAE: ( K H M S C ) i n D u b a i without risking patient and patients will benefit

delegation from Healthcare City, a state-of- safety.The delegation from the expertise learned D u b a i M e d i c a l the-art training facility highlighted the importance in a controlled, simulated ACol lege v is i ted funded by Al Habtoor to the private sector is playing e n v i r o n m e n t f o r

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, help train healthcare in the UAE’s medical field, generations to come.Dr Chairman of the Al Habtoor professionals and students and said their students had Mannan, who is a trained Group, at his office on on how to handle medical benefited significantly from endocr ino log is t , a lso Sunday November 2, emergencies. The Khalaf the experience gained at praised Al Habtoor for his 2 0 1 4 . S a l e h S a e e d A l H a b t o o r M e d i c a l the Khalaf Al Habtoor respectful views of women. Lootah, Vice CEO and Medical Simulation Center, Dubai Medical College Member of the Board of which they said is “unique” (DMC), founded in 1986, is Trustees, along with Dr in the UAE, and wider a women-only educational Dima Abdul Mannan, Vice region.The Chairman fac i l i ty commit ted to Dean of Dubai Medical thanked the delegation for providing students with College, and four students their recognition of his medical education. The presented the Chairman committed to Dubai’s delegation, representing w i t h a t r o p h y o f medical sector, “The Khalaf DMC’s ‘Athar Initiative’, app rec ia t i on fo r h i s A l H a b t o o r M e d i c a l also briefed Mr. Al Habtoor c o n t i n u o u s s u p p o r t Simulation is aimed at on its progress. The towards education and training medical students in i t ia t ive, which was

Simulation Centre features medical education.The and professionals in the launched in 2012, focuses g r o u n d - b r e a k i n g s t u d e n t s h a d t h e UAE to the best of their on medical research, technology and provides opportunity to train at the ability and with minimum education and general training on how to handle Khalaf Al Habtoor Medical r i s k t o t he pa t i en t . community welfare.medical emergencies in a

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui with a professional race car Dubai UAE: driver at the wheel. Tests

udi takes the world’s conducted so far indicate a sportiest piloted lap time of just over two Adriving car to the minutes can be expected,

starting line: A driverless and and on this course the Audi RS 7 Sportback* will technology platform should t a k e a l a p o n t h e reach speeds of up to 240 Hockenheim race track on km/h (149.1 mph). Using Sunday, October 19, in the the Audi RS 7 piloted season f inale of the driving concept car, Audi German Tour ing Car wants to show the great Championship (DTM).The potential of piloted driving, Audi RS 7 piloted driving w h i c h t h e p r e m i u m concept car will handle the carmaker has lined up for Hockenheim track at racing the future.The performance speed. With the latest Audi of the world’s sportiest developments on board, piloted driving car will be the technology platform will b r o a d c a s t l i v e a n d drive to its physical limits exclusively on the Internet with millimeter precision. In on October 19 starting at the process, it will be 12 :45 p .m . on Aud i approximately as fast as MediaTV.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui aluminum cans, EEG also Dubai UAE: facil i tates other waste

m i r a t e s management programs that Environmental Group promote the collection of Eo r g a n i z e d a n d paper, glass, toners, plastic,

facilitated the nation-wide mobile phones, beverage Can Col lect ion Dr ive, cartons, and batteries, in bringing together over 300 order to mainstream the participating entities from all recycling industry and 7 Emirates of the UAE and underline its importance managing to collect 6,009 throughout the nation. k i l o g r a m s o f a l u m i n u m c a n s through the work of all those involved. This brings the total of EEG’s collection to 20,724 kilograms until date, with the announcement that it a i m s t o c o l l e c t 27,000 kilograms of aluminum cans by

Protecting and preserving the end of this year. Mrs.

the natural resources in the H a b i b a A l M a r a s h i ,

UAE is vital and can be done Chairperson of Emirates

through these types of Env i ronmenta l Group,

campaigns. They appeal to explained that the Can

people of all backgrounds Collection Drive aims to

and all ages. The support was commended and the Chairperson of EEG called for the continuance of more support to reach the set target and the overall objective of z e r o w a s t e i n l a n d f i l l s . T h i s campaign saw the commi tmen t and cooperation of not

br ing people f rom al l only the community, but also s e g m e n t s o f s o c i e t y all the relevant government together through the need to bodies and corporate fulfill their duties to the sponsors. Mrs. Habiba Al environment of this country. Marashi expressed gratitude Witnessing the participation to Coca-Cola and Rani of government agencies, h o t e l s , p r i v a t e institutions, academic i n s t i t u t i o n s , a n d f a m i l i e s b e i n g allocated to sites for their aluminum cans t o b e we ighedd isp layed that obligation.She e x p r e s s e d h e r happiness in the cont inuity of this campaign and its role

Refreshments for being in dynamica l ly ac t ing support sponsors of the a s e n c o u r a g e m e n t f o r 2 0 1 4 C a n C o l l e c t i o n s u s t a i n a b l e w a s t e Campaign. Thanks also management year after goes to thePublic Parks an year. Mrs. Al Marashi added Horticulture Department-that various campaigns of Dubai Municipality, Sheikha EEGhave witnessed a rise in Bint Saeed School-Ajman, participation,helping reach RAK Pub l ic Works & the programs’ goal of Serv ices Depar tment , serving the environment. Fujairah Natural Resources The tons of aluminum cans A u t h o r i t y , A m e r i c a n col lected through this International School-Abu specific campaign alone Dhabi, Al Ain English h a v e d i v e r t e d t h e Speaking School, Radisson unnecessary disposal of Blu Resort-Sharjah, Abela& these recyclables into Co., Al Futtaim Carillion, landfills, saving 504 m3 of DHL, ETA, McDonalds UAE, landfill space and mitigating Sharif Metals, and Emirates 311 MTCO2 emissions. Global Aluminum.In addition to the collection of

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and CEO Jon Beatty. Another Dubai UAE: new addition to the agenda is

h e F l i g h t S a f e t y Abdullah Al-Sayed, President Foundation announced and Chief Executive Officer at Ttoday that Richard Hill, NEXUS Flight Operations

Chief Operating Officer at Services, who will give a Etihad Airways, will deliver k e y n o t e a d d r e s s o n the opening keynote at Flight Wednesday morning to Safety Foundation’s 67th discuss the importance of annual International Air Just Culture (enhancing the Safety Summit. Mr. Hill will safety environment). “Mr. Al-address an expected crowd of Sayed is a well-regarded more than 300 at the aviation professional who can Foundation’s premier safety speak to some of the most event on the morning of important safety issues facing November 11th. The 67th this region,” Mr. Beatty annual IASS will be held at the added.The IASS occurs each Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in year in different cities around Abu Dhabi, UAE, from the world and features an November 11-13, 2014.With agenda that addresses many Etihad Airways’ standing as of the major issues facing one of the major carriers aviation, including aircraft headquartered in this vibrant t rack ing, conf l ic t zone and fast-growing region, Mr. operations, approach and Hill will provide our attendees landing and go-arounds, data with a valuable perspective analysis and protection, on aviation operations and turboprop operations and safety,” stated FSF President many other topics.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR 67TH INTERNATIONAL AIR SAFETY

SUMMIT IN ABU DHABI

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:he Music Room is thrilled to launch its first Ladies Night on Tuesday, 18th November!We are offering 3 TGuitarinis (a yummy concoction designed to help

ladies get their buzz on & knock off their stilettos) & 30% discount on food! Our resident band will play female tunes all night long!Ladies, wear your dancing shoes, your lipstick and hit the dancefloor!

LADIES ROCK DUBAI ON TUESDAYS AND IT’S TIME TO DISCOVER THEIR NEW

PLAYGROUND!November 2014, Dubai

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MIDDLE EASTERN BUSINESSMAN KHALAF AL HABTOOR GIVES SEVEN YEAR OLD MOLLY BENT THE HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME

AUDI SALES CHIEF LUCA DE MEO AWARDED “EUROSTAR 2014”

•International Eurostar award celebrates most successful managers in automotive industry

• Luca de Meo: “Pushing forward Audi’s international expansion and strengthening our

position in the automotive premier league”• Audi sales worldwide heading for new record

TRILOGI LOGISTICS SIGNS PARTNERSHIP WITH LNCONSULT, AUSTRIA; A GLOBAL

LOGISTICS CONSULTANCY FIRM

3M POSTS RECORD THIRD-QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS PER SHAREThird-Quarter Highlights:

•Organic local-currency sales growth of 3.9 percent •Earnings of $1.98 per share, up 11.2 percent

•Operating income margins of 23.4 percent, up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year •Free cash flow conversion of 103 percent

•Returned $1.8 billion to shareholders via dividends and gross share repurchases •Acquired remaining 25 percent of Sumitomo 3M for $865 million

NREC ANNOUNCES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A KWD 154.4 MILLION

DEBT REFINANCING

TANG ENCOURAGES 100 DAYS OF FAMILY MEALTIME THROUGH A REGION WIDE CAMPAIGN

The countdown to the greatest family getaway begins•Campaign’s scope to reach out to families in the GCC and encourage family mealtimes

•Over 100 prizes to be won in 100 days•Family getaway and makeovers as grand prizes

•Entries can be made by logging onto www.100luncheswithtang.com

NREC AND UPAC ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP REEM MALL

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui business class seats and Dubai UAE: night conf igurat ion for

MAC Aerospace, a sleeping. With AMAC’s goal leading provider of to deliver a thoroughly Acorporate aviation

maintenance and completion services has completed its first interior refurbishment project wholly designed by its own professional in-house design team. The project entailed refurbishing the existing cabin configuration of a Bombardier Global Express. The refurbishment modern look, the in-house

design team used visual e f fec ts and co lour to successfully achieve the result. Warm greys and a stylised red accent stripe which was incorporated throughout the cabin were chosen to give a modern, unified dynamic look and feel. Different textures such as leather, embossed leather, microfiber, and wood were p r o j e c t , w h i c h w a s used with great effect to undertaken at AMAC’s state-demonstrate different tones of-the-art headquarters at and shades of colour. The EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-exterior livery of the aircraft Freiburg, involved a high was painted in accordance d e g r e e o f p r e c i s i o n with a customized scheme engineering, attention to which reflected the modern d e t a i l a n d q u a l i t y r e d a c c e n t s t r i p e workmanship.The entire Commenting on the project, refurbishment process, Bernd Schramm, Group which took eight months to Chief Operating Officer complete, used only the said:Our skilled craftsmen highest grade materials. The and women made the project comprised eight transitional leap from an reworked seat back shells existing cabin configuration and arm rests which were to a new design and delivered par t ia l l y covered w i th a superb, thoroughly modern perforated leather; s ix product. AMAC continues to reworked bulkheads, two demonstrate its capabilities divans, and three tables; new as a significant centre for carpet throughout and a c o m p l e t i o n a n d newly fitted VIP lavatory. The refurbishment throughout the completed interior features world,five single and two double

AMAC AEROSPACE COMPLETES ITS FIRST IN-HOUSE DESIGNED REFURBISHMENT

PROJECT

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui highlights of Dubai. Molly is center, and a desert Safari. with the kindness and Dubai UAE: a lovely girl and I pray to To top it off the family visited generosity of Mr. Khalaf Al

ha la f Ahmad Al God that her condition can the world’s largest shopping Habtoor in helping our Habtoor, Chairman be cured. I am willing to help center Dubai Mall, and went daughter Molly. Knowing Kof the Al Habtoor f u n d a n y r e s e a r c h to the observation deck that our daughter has a

Group, has given a seven- necessary to make this located on level 124 of the genetic eye condition Mr. year old British girl and her possible.Upon arrival in famous landmark – the Burj Khalaf has provided her family the holiday of a Dubai, Al Habtoor hosted Khalifa.I had so much fun in lifetime in Dubai. Molly Bent, Dubai and I love it lots!” said who suffers from a rare and Molly. “My favourite bit of the incurable genetic eye whole trip was getting to disease which causes swim with Lily the dolphin blindness, was invited for a because it was amazing. I weeklong stay at one of Al got to dance with her and Habtoor’s five star hotels. stroke her, and she was so M o l l y c a u g h t M r. A l soft. I also got to go to the Habtoor’s attention when he top of the tallest tower in the saw a report about her world, which was awesome.

with wonderful experiences the family at one of his condition on a news report I could see everything from that she never would have hotels, the five star Habtoor earlier in the year. It stated up there, I could nearly see b e e n a b l e t o h a v e Grand Beach Resort & Spa, that in December 2013 my house from the top,she otherwise.Molly has been and set a busy schedule to Molly was diagnosed with added. The family also had able take in sights and enjoy see some of Dubai’s most the degenerative condition experiences that she could famous attractions for Retinitis Pigmentos and have only dreamed of,” f a m i l i e s . M o l l y w a s was registered visually added Eve Bent, Molly’s accompanied by her mother impa i red . The repor t mother.She will now have Eve, her father Chris and outlined a ‘bucket list’ of those memories to cherish her siblings Charlotte, 5, things Molly wanted to do forever, which as a parents and Samuel 2 before going blind. Al is the greatest gift you can The itinerary started with a Habtoor donated to a wish for your child. We penguin encounter, a swim charity set up for Molly cannot thank the Mr. Al with the dolphins, a visit to through his foundation, the Habtoor enough for the one of Dubai’s top water Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor the opportunity to visit Mr. Al memories he has given our parks, as well as a trip to the Foundation. Al Habtoor Habtoor at the head office of daughter.The week-long Duba i Aqua r ium and said, “It was a pleasure to the Al Habtoor Group, a visited culminated in a Underwater Zoo, and host such a lovely family in UAE conglomerate.Molly’s Halloween party at the Kidzania – an interactive Dubai. I am happy they got father, Chris Bent, said, "We Habtoor Grand Beach award-winning edutainment t o see some o f t he have been overwhelmed Resort & Spa.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui ach iev ing 1 .7 mi l l ion Dubai UAE: deliveries to customers this

uca de Meo, AUDI AG year for the first time ever B o a r d o f despite the challenging LM a n a g e m e n t environment in certain

Member for Sales and important sales markets. Marketing, has received the This figure represents an “Eurostar 2014” prize in the increase of around 400,000 “ S a l e s & M a r k e t i n g in comparison to 2011, E x e c u t i v e ” c a t e g o r y. w h e n t h e C o m p a n y Through the Eurostar delivered around 1.3 million awards, the international automobiles to customers. i n d u s t r y p u b l i c a t i o n Automotive News Europe c e l e b r a t e s t h e m o s t successful top managers in the European automotive industry. In its laudation, the jury emphasized that de Meo has successful ly pushed Audi’s worldwide sales growth and even exceeded expectations with the strong performance of recent months.47-year-old de Meo, a native of Milan, c o l l e c t e d t h e a w a r d yesterday evening in Paris: After eight months of the “This award is for the whole current year, and with new Audi team. Because our records established in all sales success rests on regions of the world, the convincing products, a running total for the year to s t r o n g b r a n d a n d a date is 1,138,700 cars, passionate team. Together, representing an increase of we are writing the next 10.5%.Automotive News chapter of one of the most Europe has awarded the exciting success stories in Eurostar annually since our industry. We are making 1998. In the words of the our brand even more jury, the prize acknowledges i n t e r n a t i o n a l a n d executives in every area of s t r e n g t h e n i n g A u d i ’ s the automotive industry who position in the automotive have risen above the premier league,” declared competition by topping Luca de Meo.AUDI AG has expectations.set itself the goal of

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui important part of our Dubai UAE: continued focus on creating

ational Real Estate shareholder value. Aligning Company KPSC our capital structure with N(NREC), one of the our strategic objective of

l e a d i n g r e a l e s t a t e being a MENA focused real companies in the Middle estate company provides East and North Africa NREC with the financial (MENA) region, announces strength to pursue exciting the refinancing of a KWD regional development 1 5 4 . 4 0 m i l l i o n l o a n opportunities.Commenting facility.The previous KWD on this development, Mr. 154.40 million loan facility Sam Sidiqi, CEO of NREC consisted of a KWD 88.40 said:This new loan facility million short term loan and perfectly matches our a KWD 66 million medium assets and liabilities to te rm loan . Wi th the enable us to achieve our c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e growth plans. In addition to refinancing, the new loan the extended maturities facility now consists of a and improved covenants, KWD 11 million short term NREC will benefit from a loan and overdraft facility significantly enhanced and a KWD 140 million long working capital capacity. term loan to be repaid in The revised cost of debt will s e v e n y e a r s . T h e f u r t h e r s u p p o r t t h e Company’s total debt level underlying cash flows of the r e m a i n s b usiness. Our ability to unchanged.Commenting successfully implement this on this development, Mr. refinancing is a reflection of Jamil Sultan Al-Essa, the quality of NREC’s rental C h a i r m a n o f N R E C asset and development said:This refinancing is an portfolio.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui om and earning five our consumers to indulge in Dubai UAE: p o i n t s f o r e a c h family mealt imes and

ANG, the popular s u b m i s s i o n . T h e togetherness, said Mr. p o w d e r e d f r u i t - weekly and monthly Vishal Tikku, Area Director Tflavored beverage w i n n e r s w i l l b e for Mondelçz International

f r o m M o n d e l ç z chosen based on the in the Middle East. I am International (formerly Kraft number of entries pleased to announce this Foods), today announced submitted, with a initiative from TANG that the start of a region-wide minimum of two and instills and encourages c a m p a i g n t i t l e d 1 0 0 eight submissions to for each entrant. The top mothers to pride in their LUNCHES WITH TANG be done to qualify for the three entrants with the culture of family mealtime e n c o u r a g i n g f a m i l y weekly and monthly prizes h i g h e s t n u m b e r o f occasions and revere the mealtime and togetherness r e s p e c t i v e l y t h e r e b y submissions throughout the close knit social ethos of in the region. Tang is inviting permitting single winning contest will walk away with Arabia.Commencing today, consumers to post photos of chances only. The top ten grand prizes of family the campaign will last 100 their lunch meal tables, participants with maximum getaways and dining room days and span the GCC every day for 100 days on number of weekly and makeovers.We aim to region. Send in your ?#?100LUNCHESWITHTAN monthly submissions will e x e c u t e m e a n i n g f u l pictures of family mealtimes G?. The campaign invites enter a draw to win valuable c a m p a i g n s f o r t h e o n mothers to participate by prizes ranging from Tang communi ty. Wi th th is www.100luncheswithtang.ccapturing photos of their goodie hampers to Digital campaign introduced for the om to win valuable prizes u n i q u e l u n c h t a b l e s cameras and lavish family first time by TANG along f r o m Ta n g A r a b i a . accompanied with Tang by brunches.A leader board with a legacy of social Participation is open till 16th p o s t i n g t h e m o n present on-site, will monitor initiatives, we are going one January 2015, as the 100th www.100luncheswithtang.c the number of submissions step further to encourage day of the campaign.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui percent of net income to another strong quarter for the range of $7.40 to $7.50 Dubai UAE: free cash flow in the quarter. 3M,said Inge G. Thulin, per share versus a prior

M (NYSE: MMM) 3M paid $550 million in cash 3M’s chairman, president expectation of $7.30 to today reported third- dividends to shareholders and chief executive officer. $7.55. Organic local-3quarter earnings of and repurchased $1.2 “The 3M team once again currency sales growth is

$1 .98 per share , an billion of its own shares delivered broad-based expected to be 4 to 5 increase of 11.2 percent during the quarter. Organic o r g a n i c g r o w t h w i t h percent versus 3 to 6 versus the third quarter of local-currency sales growth o p e r a t i n g m a r g i n s percent previously. 3M 2013. Sales grew 2.8 was 5.4 percent in Health exceeding 22 percent in all estimates foreign currency percent year-on-year to Care, 4.3 percent in businesses. As we look impacts will reduce sales by $8.1 billion. Organic local- Electronics and Energy, 4.2 forward, our focus will approximately 1.5 percent currency sales grew 3.9 percent in Industrial, and r e m a i n o n a c t i v e l y for the year versus a percent, acquisitions added 3 . 1 p e r c e n t i n b o t h managing the portfolio and p rev ious es t imate o f 0.1 percent to sales and Consumer, and Safety and strategically investing in the approximately 1 percent. currency impacts reduced Graphics. On a geographic bus iness to cont inue The company also updated sales by 1.2 percent year- bas is , o rgan ic loca l - delivering profitable growth its full-year free cash flow on-year. currency sales grew 6.0 across the company. 3M conversion expectation to Third-quarter operating percent in the U.S., 4.9 remains on track to deliver 95 to 100 percent from a income was $1.9 billion and percent in Asia Pacific, 0.8 its long-term financial prior range of 90 to 100 operating income margins percent in EMEA (Europe, objectives.3M updated its percent. were 23.4 percent. Net Middle East and Africa) and 2014 full-year performance . For more information, visit income was $1.3 billion and 0 .4 percen t in La t in expectations. The company www.3M.com or follow the company converted 103 America/Canada.This was now anticipates earnings in @3MNews on Twitter.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Beverages, Fashion and Dubai UAE: General Retail as well as 3PL,

rilogi Logistics, the throughout the world. We are logistics arm of Gulf extremely pleased to have TMarketing Group has t h e i r e x p e r t i s e o n -

p r o u d l y a n n o u n c e d a board.LNConsult designs partnership with global tailor made logistics solutions logistics consultancy firm, LNConsult, Austria.In a signing ceremony at GMG Headquarters, Dubai, the partnership was agreed with LNConsult to provide end to end logistics consultancy for three new projects of Trilogi Logistics to support GMG’s future growth.The three projects will enhance Trilogi Logistics’ current offering, opt imiz ing i ts ex is t ing facilities by developing state for a wide range of retail of the art, tailor made bus iness ver t i ca ls .The warehouses in Jebel Ali free company has designed, zone, Abu Dhabi and an developed & executed expansion to the facility in projects which have set new Dubai Investment Park.The benchmarks in supply chain partnership with LNConsult is management and services a testament to our ongoing across Europe, the Middle commitment to deliver an East and Asia.We are very outstanding global logistics pleased to be starting this s e r v i c e t o c u s t o m e r s long-term partnership with throughout the Midd le Trilogi Logistics and GMG” East,said Mohammad A said Mr Thomas Mayr, CEO Baker, Deputy Chairman and of LNConsult, “my team looks CEO of Gulf Marketing Group forward to working on these LNConsul t is a h ighly three exciting projects and I experienced organisation am conf ident that our having worked with many of expertise will ensure GMG the big brands in Food & realises its vision.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d located on Reem Island, There is clear recognition in Kuwait, UPAC is a Siddiqui Dubai UAE: t h e n e w m a s t e r - that Abu Dhabi needs a l e a d i n g p l a y e r i n

ational Real Estate developed residential and world-class, centrally- commercial projects that Company (NREC), commercial zone adjacent located retail centre to foster development and None of the leading to Abu Dhabi island, which meet the needs of the growth in the region’s real

M E N A r e a l e s t a t e will eventually be home to main island and of Reem estate sector. Its services d e v e l o p e r s , h a s mo re t han 200 ,000 Island’s residents. Nadia c o v e r p r o j e c t a n n o u n c e d a n e w people.Currently at final Akil, Chief Executive m a n a g e m e n t a n d partnership with United concept design stage, the O f f i c e r o f U P A C consultancy, real estate Projects for Aviation US$ 1 billion project will commented:Our strategic development as well as S e r v i c e s C o m p a n y start construction in 2015 p a r t n e r s h i p a n d property and facilities (UPAC) to develop Reem and expects to open in investment in the Reem management.Established Mall one of Abu Dhabi’s 2018. Once completed, Mall project will ensure in Kuwait in 1973, NREC most important retail Reem Mall will bring a timely delivery of this has grown into one of the destinations.Under the wide range of family- significant addition to the l a r g e s t r e a l e s t a t e agreement, UPAC one of focused retail, leisure and region’s retail industry. companies in the region Kuwait’s leading real entertainment offerings to This is one of the most with ventures across the es ta te managemen t Abu Dhabi including 450 substantial investments Middle East and North companies will invest up stores and 85 restaurants. that we have undertaken Africa. Reem Mall will be to US $224 million through Samuel Sidiqi, Chief and it will significantly one of the largest and its real estate subsidiary, Execut ive Off icer of enhance our relationships most ambitious projects Al Arfaj Real Estate NREC, said:This is an w i th ma jo r indus t ry t h a t N R E C h a s Company, marking a key important milestone on partners such as NREC, undertaken and more milestone for the UAE the path to creating an as well as solidify our announcements on the retail mega project.Reem exciting new retail, leisure position as a leading real Mall’s progress are to be Mall is a 2 million sq ft a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t es ta te managemen t made over the coming retail, leisure, dining and destination, right in the company.Established in period.entertainment destination, heart of new Abu Dhabi. 2000, and headquartered

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:fter an overwhelming response for our show "Message of Peace" b y t h e Abrilliantly

talented artist, M r . Q a m a r Siddiqui , the Mussawir Art Gallery unveils h i s l a t e s t s pieces. For all o u r v a l u e d c l i e n t s w h o were not able to acquire their

f a v o u r i t e pieces due to them be ing already sold out, here is an e x c l u s i v e opportunity to view the new paintings.

NEW PAINTINGS BY QAMAR SIDDIQUI

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai.Everything around Dubai UAE: the hotel was especially

he 4th of November created to bring out a sense marks a historical of Paris. From the hotel’s Tmilestone in the main entrance which was

portfolio of Sofitel Luxury transformed into a Parisian Hotels with the official street, to the lobby with its grand launch of the region’s ‘street artists’ to the pool flagship city hotel, Sofitel with the Eiffel Tower. All this Dubai Downtown.The unique scenery with the evening was hosted by His b a c k d r o p o f t h e Highness Sheikh Saeed b r e a t h t a k i n g B u r j Bin Zayed Al Nahyan K h a l i f a . T h e f i n e s t r e p r e s e n t e d b y H i s selections of French and Excellency Hamad Bin Ali Arabic culinary delights Al Darmaki, Chairman of w e r e o f f e r e d w h i l e Tanmeya Abu Dhabi , performers where in the Owner of Sofitel Dubai stage and around the Downtown and esteemed guests. The event closed Sebastien Bazin, CEO and with fireworks and an after Chairman of Accor Group; party at the hotel’s new who welcomed over one r o o f t o p l o u n g e , thousand revered regional “Above”.We are extremely and international guests, proud of our Hotel ’s dignitaries and VIP’s.Sofitel performance during its first is a brand that connects six months of operation. cultures, locations and Our team has worked with landmarks. During the passion and dedication to opening of the property, e x c e l l e n c e a n d w e Klaus Assmann, General welcome you all to discover Manager, has stated that Sofitel Dubai Downtown” w i t h S o f i t e l D u b a i stated Klaus Assmann, Downtown comes a piece General Manager of the of France to Dubai. Last hotel. “We look towards our night it was all about Dubai future with the certainty that welcomes Paris, two cities we will become one of the that are linked through two leading hotels not only famous towers; the Eiffel within Dubai and the UAE tower for Paris and Burj but as well as the region.K h a l i f a f o r

AN IMPRESSIVE INAUGURATION EVENT FOR SOFITEL DUBAI DOWNTOWN

Sofitel Luxury Hotels officially launches the flagship, city property Sofitel Dubai Downtown

after opening on the 1st of May, 2014

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FLYING COLOURS CORP. DEVELOPS SPECIAL MISSION CAPABILITIES FOR

GLOBAL FAMILY.building on growing market sector

UAE UTILITIES AUTHORITIES CALL FOR GREATER PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE IN POWER GENERATION

Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company & Dubai Electricity & Water Authority emphasizes critical role of independent companies in upgrading utilities infrastructure

EEG’S 7TH COMMUNITY LECTURE 2014: " GREEN MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Electricity & Water Authority effect on the way power and Dubai UAE: (DEWA) and Utico Middle water are produced in the

ncreased participation by East, the region’s largest future whilst the detailed independent p r iva te private full-service utilities b u s i n e s s c a s e s a n d Icompanies in the UAE’s provider. decisions that will result in

utilities sector will play an “With Dubai poised to host that portfolio are already important role in the coming Expo 2020, the demand for being made today.In his years as the count ry upgrading our power and a d d re ss , H .E . Sa e e d explores ways to meet its water infrastructure is M o h a m m e d A l Ta y e r, g r o w i n g p o w e r Managing Director and CEO requirements, according to of Dubai Electricity and t h e U A E ’ s u t i l i t i e s Water Authority (DEWA), authorities.The UAE has said,DEWA encourages seen double-digit increase in such partnerships in the the demand for electricity in energy sector based on the

demand growth of close to the past few years and is I n d e p e n d e n t P o w e r

10% since privatization,Bin expected to continue seeing Producer (IPP) model, such

Jarsh said. “Abu Dhabi’s rapid growth in the coming as in the Mohammed bin

IWPP program is well years,” said H.E. Dr. Matar Al Rashid Al Maktoum Solar

respected and now attracts Neyadi, Undersecretary at Park, and the Hassyan

multiple international bidders the UAE Ministry of Energy. C l e a n - C o a l P o w e r

for new projects as well as reaching new heights. Expo “In order to meet this Plant.DEWA has also called t y p i c a l l y b e i n g 2020 will launch the UAE on demand, the UAE has fo r w ide in ternat iona l oversubscribed in debt the world stage and will also allowed private power and participation in the energy markets which have been recognise its efforts to w a t e r c o m p a n i e s t o s e c t o r . T h i s w a s used to fund over Dhs47 promote energy efficiency participate in its energy demonstrated by the trust billion of project cost at highly and sustainability,” Al Neyadi sector for a number of years. and interest of international competitive rates.Bin Jarsh added.More recently, due to the investors in large-scale added that such investments T h e i n v o l v e m e n t o f rapid growth in demand for projects that are supported would provide additional i n d e p e n d e n t u t i l i t i e s power and water in the by the Government of Dubai, social and economic benefits companies was also playing country, Dubai and the he added.Organised by t o t h e c o u n t r y . N e w an important role in boosting federal government have Fleming Gulf, the summit employment opportunities the UAE’s non-oil economy. both launched initiatives to focusses on the issues and and enhanced standing on H.E. Mohammed Bin Jarsh, pe rm i t p r i va te sec to r challenges affecting IWPPs the world and regional Managing Director of Abu p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e across the globe. Speakers political stage will likely Dhabi Water and Electricity generation of electricity and include top officials from Abu provide additional value to Company (ADWEC), pointed water.” Dhabi Water and Electricity investment in new energy out in his keynote address Al Neyadi was speaking at Company (ADWEC), DEWA, a n d w a t e r r e l a t e d that Abu Dhabi’s IWPP the opening of the 3rd Annual Sharjah Water & Electricity technologies and may serve programme has resulted in Global Independent Water Authority (SEWA), Dubai to offset some of the utility Dhs7.5 billion of foreign and Power Projects (IWPP) Aluminium (Dubal), Masdar sector’s traditional reticence direct investment into its Summit in Dubai today. The Institute, Regulation & to adopt new technologies, power and water sectors two-day event features Supervision Bureau, Water & he said.Pointing out that r e c e n t l y a n d o v e r government authorities, Electricity Company (KSA), interesting times lay ahead Dhs250billion since the policy-makers, regulatory Ras Laffan Power Company for the region’s utilities i n c e p t i o n o f t h i s a u t h o r i t i e s , u t i l i t i e s (Qatar), Shamal Azzour sector, Bin Jarsh said, program.This investment c o m p a n i e s , f i n a n c i a l (Kuwait), National Electricity “Nuclear power, renewable has effectively delivered institutions and technology Power Company (NEPCO-energy, and the decoupling reliable power and water leaders and supported by the Jordan), Public Utilities o f w a t e r a n d p o w e r generation capacity that has Government of Dubai, UAE Commission (Sri Lanka), production – all look set to kept pace with year on year Ministry of Energy, Dubai among others.have a transformational

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui install the interiors to the Dubai UAE: c l i e n t ’ s p e r s o n a l i s e d

lying Colours Corp. request. However special t h e C a n a d i a n missions take it one step Fheadquartered MRO, fur ther when speci f ic

c o m p l e t i o n a n d elements such as medevac refurbishment specialist will kit or specific equipment is be promoting its expanding added to the mix,” says special mission capabilities Sean Gillespie VP Sales when it exhibits at this year’s and Marke t i ng .F l y i ng National Business Aviation Colours has already had Association meeting in extensive experience in Orlando, October 21–23. Its reconf igur ing CRJ200 latest round of special aircraft into its ExecLiner mission projects will see f o r m a t w i t h 1 6 n o w Flying Colours expand its delivered in tailor-made special missions scope for configuration. In addition its Bombardier special mission’s G l o b a l activity is buoyed aircraft.The up by an on-going b e s p o k e contract that sees G l o b a l seven CRJ700 projects will NextGen aircraft s e e t h e u n d e r g o i n g installation i n t e r i o r o f un ique m o d i f i c a t i o n . customized interiors with Specific VIP modifications S u p p l e m e n t a l T y p e for these aircraft have also C e r t i f i c a t e s ( S T C s ) required new STCs. This designed and engineered project follows hard on the b y F l y i n g C o l o u r s heels of the delivery of its specifically for the Global first special mission CRJ airframe. Projects include E x e c L i n e r t h a t w a s the installation of multiple- converted to a multi-use role passenger mission interiors i n te r io r i nco rpora t ing for monitoring, in addition to executive configuration customized designs which alongside medevac option include the implementation and was delivered to o f t a i l o red mu l t i - use S h a r j a h , U A E - b a s e d VIP/medevac interiors for operate Eagle Aviation in an air ambulance which November 2013.With our features multiple stretcher increased hanger capacity systems. Induction of the a t Peterborough, our aircraft is planned for 2015. extremely skilled work force, As the business expands a n d o u r e x t e n s i v e following the completion of experience in design-phase 1 of a three phase e n g i n e e r i n g s p e c i f i c facility expansion project at monuments for aircraft, we i t s P e t e r b o r o u g h are well positioned to h e a d q u a r t e r s F l y i n g continue expanding our Colours is growing this special mission customer sector of the business in base. There’s an increasing response to increased demand worldwide and we demand from the client are pleased to be able to base. “In effect all our work respond to the need,” added can be termed special Gillespie.mission as we design and

LULU GROUP & AL HABTOOR MOTORS COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH SPEEDFITNew initiative allows RAK Mall customers to

shop or dine while their cars are being serviced

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui steering, suspension, air-Dubai UAE: conditioning and associated

ulu Group and Al services. SpeedFit Clinic Habtoor Group have customers do not have to Lpartnered to launch take any prior appointments

an innovative concept and can have the advantage whereby motorists can shop of convenient working or dine peacefully inside a hours .Mr. Raja Abdul mall while their cars are Khader, Director of Line b e i n g c a r e d f o r . T h e Investments & Property pioneering concept, called LLC, stated, “Adding a SpeedFit Auto Clinic, was SpeedFit Clinic facility at officially launched in RAK RAK Mall improves the Mall, the Lulu Group’s distinction of the mall, as it premier shopping, dining offers a wide range of

services and experiences to our visitors, making it the p e r f e c t p l a c e w h e r e residents can spend their free time.As one of the l e a d i n g b u s i n e s s enterprises in the country, Al Habtoor Group has made a significant investment in creating SpeedFit. The group has grown to around 42 d i fferent locat ions throughout the GCC region, and now aims to make SpeedFit the leading fast-fit and entertaining destination company in the Middle East, in the Northern Emirates, with plans to expand its and makes RAK Mall the network to Saudi Arabia, first shopping mall in the Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. region to offer this unique Karl Hamer, Managing service. Using SpeedFit, Director of Al Habtoor customers can drop their Motors, described SpeedFit vehicles off at the service Clinic as an important centre located in the mall initiative that would change complex and spend their the retail experience in the waiting time to shop, grab a region. “No longer would the bite or entertain themselves customer have to worry in the mall.The state-of-the-about long waiting lines or art facility was inaugurated having nothing to do at a by Karl Hamer, Managing service station. Speedfit is Director of Al Habtoor keen to ensure that the Motors, in the presence of c u s t o m e r i s n e v e r Hussain Jamal, RAK Mall i n c o n v e n i e n c e d , h e Manager, Neil Coolledge, added.The SpeedFit Clinic G e n e r a l M a n a g e r o f offers standalone services SpeedFit and officials from as well as a Gold Service the Mall Management and Al Package for AED 96 which Habtoor Motors. RAK Mall is includes all fluid top-ups and a p remie r re ta i l and a vehicle health check with enter ta inment venture oil change. Furthermore, m a n a g e d b y L i n e customers can also select a Investments & Property Platinum Service Package LLC, a division of Lulu which includes additional G r o u p benefits for AED 96 net. Neil In te rna t iona l .SpeedF i t Coolledge added, SpeedFit C l i n i c i s a one -s top Group have created a new destination for all types of concept for servicing all passenger cars, SUVs and makes of vehicles for RAK light commercial vehicles. Mall visitors and can assure The facility offers a vast UAE residents that they will variety of services such as be seeing many more o i l c h a n g e , t y r e facilities opening soon in ma in tenance , b rakes , partnership with Lulu Group.l u b r i c a n t s , b a t t e r i e s ,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

t the end of every month, Emirates AE n v i r o n m e n t a l

Group organizes a free lecture for the community of the UAE. This platform p r o v i d e s a l e a r n i n g

need to meet the means of experience for residents f u t u r e s e r v i c e alike and plays a vital role in d e v e l o p m e n t , r e d u c e d public expenditure, and set standards that relate to safety and sustainability. The lecture covered the prior topics and more, shedding a focus on the w o r k o f A b u D h a b i Municipality. Conducted studies in sustainable roads, p a v e m e n t s , a n d spreading awareness about

applications for projects relevant topics in the field of w e r e d i s c u s s e d . Envi ronmental ism. On Furthermore, an overview September 30th, 2014, EEG on certain sustainability held the 7th Lecture of the s t r a t e g i e s , s u c h a s year on the topic “Green sustainable public lighting, Municipal Infrastructure: recycling aggregates, and Practices from Abu Dhabi the implementation of Geo-Municipality”. The occasion grids in road projects were was held in the corporate explained in detail.The headquarters of Dubai lecture ended with the future Customs, with the additional of the municipality’s work suppor t o f Corpora te and the implementation of Members Abela & Co and Abu Dhabi’s Urban Roads Crystal Gallery. Attendees S u s t a i n a b i l i t y R a t i n g f r o m a l l d i f f e r e n t System, which provides professional backgrounds methodologies to assess throughout the UAE were in h o w s u s t a i n a b l e , o r attendance of the event, " g r e e n , " i n f r a s t r u c t u r e filling up the auditorium and projects are.The lecture was ready to build on their administered by Dr. Ahmed knowledge of the topic at Hassan Ali, a certified hand. With the increasing P r o j e c t M a n a g e m e n t population density in the Professional and has 24 U A E , t h e n e e d f o r years experience, including m a i n t a i n a b l e a n d s t u d i e s o n t h e sustainable means of I m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f transportation are at a high. Sustainability Concepts in R o a d a s s e s s m e n t Abu Dhabi Municipality management is vital and the Projects.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a g r e e m e n t f o l l o w s Dubai UAE: numerous discussions

lying Colours Corp., b e t w e e n t h e s e n i o r the North American management teams of both FMRO, completion and companies following the

refurbishment specialist Asian Business Aviation has today signed a multi- Conference & Exhibition, million dollar Joint Venture ABACE, earlier this year. agreement with Sparkle “Sparkle Roll Aviation Roll Technik Co., Ltd. management was familiar (“SRT”), a business jet w i t h o u r E x e c L i n e r technical solution provider conversions and green 850 within Sparkle Roll Aviation completion experience and (Holding) Group (“SRA”). knew we had experience With the phase one hangar w i th the CAAC. Our facility set up at Linyi City in unders tanding of the S h a n g d o n g P r o v i n c e certification paperwork, China, the main business registration process, STCs focus for the new JV will be and extensive modification on p r i va te j e t cab in knowledge complemented modification and aircraft their ambitions to further maintenance. The first develop this sector of their project, which will begin aviation business. We are later this month, will see excited about working with eight B-registered CRJ-200 them and believe we are aircraft, procured by SRT, one of the few international c o n v e r t e d i n t o V I P companies to have formed configurations.The work such an agreement with a schedule for each of the Chinese aviation company. initial aircraft modifications We are looking forward to a is expected to take up to long and prosperous eight months and will be relationship,” said John under taken a t F ly ing Gillespie, President Flying C o l o u r s C o r p . , Colours Corp. This is an Peterborough Canada. The important day for our later conversions will have company as we further our the interiors monuments strategic plans to become manufactured in North one of China’s leading America, with the JV’s aviation houses offering a technicians completing the full range of services to the final installation in China. As high net worth market. Our part of the agreement, brand is recognized for its Flying Colours Corp. will provision of luxury products train the technicians of the of the highest quality so JV in specific interiors selecting the right partner techniques in Canada and for our conversion and will provide on-site support m o d i f i c a t i o n w a s a for the ultimate installation significant decision. We in China. In addition, Flying recognize that Fly ing Colours Corp. team will C o l o u r s C o r p . handle all final aircraft complements our existing certification.The regional skill-set and welcome the cabins will be converted into additional knowledge they a V I P c o n f i g u r a t i o n will bring to our business,” mirroring the Bombardier commented Mr. LI Xuefeng Challenger 850. As part of ( L e e L I ) , E x e c u t i v e the process, Flying Colours Director/CEO of SRA and Corp. will develop and own Chairman of SRT.Once the new Supplemental Type converted, the VIP jets will Certificates (STCs) relating be sold to individuals or to the interior configurations operated by Sparkle Roll Jet which will then be validated C o . L t d ( S R J ) , t h e by the Civ i l Av iat ion operational subsidiary of Administration of China, SRA. It is anticipated that CAAC. Each aircraft will the agreement will expand also benefit from the to include a wider range of ins ta l la t ion o f F ly ing a i r c ra f t conve rs i ons , C o l o u r s C o r p ’ s m o d i f i c a t i o n s a n d supplemental fuel auxiliary maintenance in the future system as engineered by with both companies eyeing F ly ing Colours Corp. up the opportunities in the s p e c i f i c a l l y f o r C R J wide body sector. c o n v e r s i o n s . T h e

FLYING COLOURS CORP. SIGNS JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT WITH CHINA-BASED SPARKLE ROLL TECHNIK CO.,

LTD. AT NBAA 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui directly from the surveyor’s Dubai UAE: i P a d t h r o u g h L T E

aluStrat, the regional c o n n e c t i v i t y , ” h e leader in valuation added .Ve r i f i ca t i on o f Vand consul tancy products, due diligence,

services, announced the taking client signatures and launch of a digital platform collection of other trade that will boost the efficiency related documents which in of Islamic banks’ Mandoob t h e p a s t w e r e t i m e services for Murabaha consuming because of Products.After successfully manual system have now l a u n c h i n g d i g i t i s e d b e e n c o m p l e t e l y platforms for automobile revolutionised by ValuStrat. and heavy equipment Explained Umerani, We valuations as well as have made the process contact point verification extremely simple. This use services, ValuStrat have of technology gives first-now used the same platform hand knowledge to the bank to launch Mandoob services in 12% of the time with high for Islamic banks allowing c u s t o m e r them to process Murabaha satisfaction,Besides the applications by as much as quick turn-around times, 90 per cent.Our proprietary higher degree of accuracy processes and technology of data analytics and platform has enabled us to b e s p o k e r e p o r t s , reduce average turnaround ValuStrat’s digital platform time (TAT) for this service to offers clients a dedicated 3 hours as compared to the c a l l c e n t r e , s y s t e m -usual industry average of 24 controlled time and location hours, thereby enhancing stamp, as well as cloud data the efficiency of Islamic storage.ValuStrat is already banks i n p rocess i ng a trusted service provider to Murabaha applications and leading financial institutions in the process empower in the region for strategy, their sales staff to utilise v a l u a t i o n a n d f i e l d their time for other tasks. In v i s i t / c o n t a c t p o i n t addition, the digital platform verification services. we offer enhances quality T h i s t e c h n o l o g i c a l c o n t r o l a n d w i d e n breakthrough consolidates geographic reach, a service ValuStrat’s position as a unmatched by others” said pioneer in its field, using its Saad Umerani , Chief long standing experience of O p e r a t i n g O f f i c e r , 37 years coupled with the ValuStrat. Currently, bank latest technology to deliver sales staff conduct field an unmatched service, surveys in order to process ahead o f any o f i t s Murabaha applications, competitors.Already being w h i c h , a c c o r d i n g t o used by leading Islamic U m e r a n i , “ i s k i l l i n g finance institutions in the efficiency and incurring cost UAE, ValuStrat aims for a by reducing time used for greater adoption of the sales, as it is a time service throughout the consuming process.” By region. This also helps our leveraging ValuStrat ’s clients position themselves proprietary technology, and as a technology leader and the company’s on-ground enhance their market share survey team, banks can by offering clients fast make their process faster, p r o c e s s i n g t i m e s ; more efficient, better quality ultimately, this service will and paperless. “Upon not only help increase completion and after two efficiency but processing quality checks, ValuStrat times for Islamic banks,” surveys are delivered Umerani ended.straight to the clients’ inbox,

VALUSTRAT’S REVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL PLATFORM TO SPEED UP ISLAMIC

BANKS’ MANDOOB SERVICESValuStrat’s proprietary technology platform helps cuts processing period for Murabaha

applications to 3 hoursBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

h e H a m d a n b i n M o h a m m e d b i n TRashid Al Maktoum

International Photography Award (HIPA) will launch a photography contest themed ‘Seize the Sky’ at the 5th D u b a i I n t e r n a t i o n a l Parachuting Championships

pho tog raphers to ge t involved. We had a great number of submissions and winners last year and we are very confident that we will build on that success this year, with an even larger number of visitors and photographers expected for DIPC 5”. Submissions for the ‘Seize the Sky’ photo contest (DIPC 5). The photography will be accepted through the contest will take place at o f f i c i a l H IPA webs i t e Skydive Dubai down in JBR www.HIPA.ae. Photographs and will run from 26th of are required to be no less November until the 6th of than 2MB in size and must December 2014. A total of also be untagged and free of f i v e w i n n e r s w i l l b e

announced with a total prize pool of US $ 25,000 up for g rabs ; t he 1s t p l ace photographer receiving $7000, 2nd place receiving $6000, 3rd place $5000, 4th place $4000 and the 5th place winner receiving

any form of signature, initial $ 3 0 0 0 . T h e S e c r e t a r y or logo that the photographer General of HIPA, Ali bin may have added. Full rules Thalith commented “This is and regulations can be found the third year in succession on the HIPA website.Visitors that we have returned to will also be able to learn and Skydive Dubai and the Dubai get involved in the annual International Parachuting g l o b a l p h o t o g r a p h y Championships to host this completion, the Hamdan bin photography competition. It Mohammed bin Rashid Al is almost like we’ve become Maktoum Internat ional a staple of the event and the Photography Award, now in venue. The’ Seize the Sky’ its fourth season.The theme photography contest comes of the main category is ‘Life o n t h e b a c k o f o u r in Colour‘along with other participation in the ‘Pink categories including ‘Faces Sk ies ’ B reas t Cancer Black and White’, ‘Night awareness campaign, also Photography’ and’ General ‘. hosted by Skydive Dubai, With a grand prize of last month which was a great $120,000 and an overall community initiative and an prize pool of $400,000, the honour for us to be a part competit ion has drawn of”.Ali bin Thalith also added submissions from 173 that “The ‘Seize the Sky’ countries over the last three competition will be open to years. Photographs can be the general public attending submitted through the official the 5th Dubai International website www.HIPA.ae , Parachuting Championships before Midnight of the 31st of (DIPC5), and we welcome December (UAE Standard).both novice and professional

HIPA TO LAUNCH ‘SEIZE THE SKY’ PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AT DIPC5

$25,000 of prizes up for grabs for photographers who attend the Skydive Dubai event

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

•Exclusive events and exhibitions open to the public will highlight international talents and designers

•Fashion Talks led by renowned fashion designers and icons; free registration for public at www.vfdebyemaar.com

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

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

Mall

SHARJAH SHOW SHINES BRIGHT FOR THAI JEWELLERY INDUSTRY

Expo Centre team in Bangkok to boost trade ties

FASHION EXPERTS LAUD DUBAI’S ‘INCREDIBLE ART IN RETAILING’

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Catwalk. VFDE 2014 also “The inaugural Vogue b y i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y Dubai UAE: f e a t u r e s a t w o - d a y Fashion Dubai Experience renowned designers and

urtains will go up on In te rna t i ona l Ta len ts played a pivotal role in also view the creativity of a Vo g u e F a s h i o n Showcase and Fashion d e m o n s t r a t i n g o u r r a n g e o f t a l e n t e d CDubai Experience Talks led by celebrity commitment to the global designers. The event

(VFDE) 2014, the largest fash ion indust ry and further highl ights the fashion event of its kind in elevating Dubai’s global credentials of The Dubai the Middle East, on October fashion destination status. Mal l as the ul t imate 30, 2014 at 7pm, with an T h i s y e a r, w i t h t h e destination of choice for exclusive fashion show that unwavering support of Mrs fashion.Franca Sozzani, will see the participation of Franca Sozzani f rom Vogue Italia Editor in Chief, international celebrities Vogue Italia and our valued said: Vogue Fashion Dubai such as Ciara, Elissa and sponsors, we aim to shine Experience highlights the Lat i fa and renowned the spotlight on emerging dynamic growth of Dubai as fashion designers and creative talents and provide fashion capital. While icons including Franca a platform for nurturing celebrating the newest Sozzani, Philipp Plein, trends of the industry, today Roberto Cavalli, Peter we are supporting the work D u n d a s a n d S u z y of extremely talented designers and fashion Menkes.Organised by young and emerg ing icons at the Armani Hotel global property developer designers. Fashion needs Dubai. Both events are Emaar Properties and new energies in order to open to the public. To Vogue Italia, one of the p r e s e n t o r i g i n a l attend the Fashion Talks, world’s most influential perspectives, attitudes and people will have to register fashion magazines, VFDE aesthetics. The Vogue at the dedicated website 2014 will be held until Fashion Dubai Experience www.vfdebyemaar.com. November 1 at The Dubai is also a platform for Alongside, The Dubai Mall

emerging designers from Mall and the Armani Hotel experts and icons of the will host unique exhibitions around the world. The Dubai. The three-day industry to interact with the from Italy as well as a wide second edition of Vogue celebration of fashion will n e x t g e n e r a t i o n o f range of in-store events Fashion Dubai Experience highlight the talent of designers. The future of organised by fashion will provide Dubai’s visitors international designers with fashion is set through such r e t a i l e r s . M o h a m e d a n d r e s i d e n t s a n an exclusive fashion show events.”Alabbar, Chairman of opportunity to listen to talks at The Dubai Mall Fashion Emaar Properties, said:

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the world’s fifth and Asia’s Dubai UAE: second largest gems and

he UAE and the rest of jewellery trade show.The t h e G C C h a v e Thai exhibitors had a very Tbecome a lucrative satisfactory experience at

market for Thai jewellery the just concluded autumn d e s i g n e r s a n d edition of the MidEast Watch manufacturers, prompting & Jewellery Show. The Thai them to focus more on the Pavilion was a major crowd country and the region.Thai puller and became a talking jewellers had an impressive a point for its excellent p resence a t the jus t des igns , qua l i t y and concluded MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show at Expo Centre Sharjah last month, and the Department of I n t e r n a t i o n a l T r a d e Promotion (DITP), and the Thai Gems and Jewellery T r a d e r s A s s o c i a t i o n (TGJTA) are planning to scale up Thai participation in future edit ions of the show.Aiming to enhance the existing ties with Thailand and its gem and jewellery

craftsmanship among both traders, an Expo Centre trade and general visitors to Sharjah team of senior the show,said Mr. Ravi.executives visited Bangkok During the meetings, the recently and held talks with E x p o t e a m a n d t h e key stakeholders from both association members also private and government discussed ways to augment sectors.Our visit was aimed participation from GCC at strengthening the trade countries in the upcoming ties with jewellery traders 55th Bangkok Gems & and mutually benefit from Jewelry Fair scheduled to the rise in demand for gold & be held at Bangkok’s diamond jewellery,said Mr. IMPACT Exhibition and Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, Convention Center from C E O , E x p o C e n t r e February 24 to 28, 2015.The Sharjah.Mr. Midfa along Expo team also met several with Mr. P. Ravi, Director, other government and Marketing, Expo Centre private sector entit ies S h a r j a h , m e t s e n i o r engaged in promoting executives of DITP, TGJTA, jewellery trade in Thailand and the Gems, Jewelry and and briefed them about the P r e c i o u s M e t a l MidEast Watch & Jewellery Confederation of Thailand Show and the unique status (GJPCT), including Mr. it enjoys in the GCC as the Somchai Phornchindarak, most popular and longest President of TGJTA & running biannual jewellery Chairman of GJPCT.More event in the region.The 37th than 30 Thai exhibitors took MidEast Watch & Jewellery part in the 37th MidEast Show was held at Expo Watch & Jewellery Show at Cen t re Sha r j ah f r om Expo Centre Sharjah. We October 14 to 18, 2014, are planning a substantial under the patronage of His increase... our aim is to Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan eventually increase the Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, number of exhibitors to 100 Supreme Council Member in the near future,” said Mr. and Ruler of Sharjah, and Phornchindarak.The Thai attracted 55,605 visitors.G e m s a n d J e w e l l e r y The 38th edition of the show T r a d e r s A s s o c i a t i o n will be held at Expo Centre organises the bi-annual Sharjah fromMarch 31 to Bangkok Gems & Jewelry April 4, 2015.Fair, which is regarded as

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui production locally and build a Dubai UAE: distribution network, you can

he ‘incredible art in create a vibrant industry, retailing’ set by Dubai much like Italy did post the Ta n d a f o c u s o n World War.Mrs. Sozzani said

promoting new talent through that the young designers are initiatives such as Vogue today more aware of the Fashion Dubai Experience ethical considerations in (VFDE), organised by Emaar fashion, and that there is a Properties and Vogue Italia, rich base of new talent. “But will help build a new narrative we need time to grow them.” for the fashion industry, She reminded the aspiring experts to ld a packed audience at the inaugural Fashion Talks held in Armani Hotel Dubai.The Fashion Talks, which brought together i ndus t r y s takeho lde rs , talented designers and the fashion-loving public as part of the second VFDE, was h igh l i gh ted by cand id discussions on the ongoing trends in the industry, the challenges in driving global success and a personal success story of how winning young designers that “fashion in fashion is all about has now rules,” and “if you are ‘ n u r t u r i n g y o u r creative, lucky and can find a dreams.Franca Sozzani, editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, said that the new era in retailing set at The Dubai Mall was an inspiration to launch Vo g u e F a s h i o n D u b a i Experience, which provides a sustainable platform for supporting young designers. Reiterating the need to support young talent in

good business partner,” any time is good to start launch one’s own brand.Peter Dundas, Creative Director of Emi l io Pucci , provided insights into his creative process, describing his own style as being impulsive. He said that designers must not be slave to the brand history but find their own identity and

fashion, she also reminded personalise them.Talking on the emerging that designers his journey that started at law that “it is not necessary to give school before venturing into up one’s personal style to furniture design and then succeed commercially but it is defining his personal brand, extremely important to have a Phil ipp Plein described vision. Not all the successful himself as a “big dreamer” brands are necessarily highly who was motivated to do creative. But they know how something out of nothing and to attract people through went on to create a global marketing.Mrs. Sozzani said brand in less than four years that fashion schools will “give since its launch at Milan. He you the tools but not the gift,” prefers to design wearable and that it is for the young fashion than for the catwalk. designers to take their He advised the emerging creations to the next level by designers that it is important “doing what we love, taking to differentiate their product. risks and working hard.” She “When you create something said that “fashion is a media new, you are not a brand; tool” that can be effectively retailers and consumers buy used to address a number of your product first. So you societal issues, which she must differentiate it by setting now supports in Africa. “We a DNA for the brand and created a local fashion creating iconic pieces.VFDE industry in five years while 2014 official partners are also focusing on empowering Sephora, LG Electronics, women. If we get young Pepsi Co and Maserati, with d e s i g n e r s , b a s e y o u r OSN as the official TV partner.

NEW BEAUTY EYELASH INNOVATIONS COME TO UAE

Mohsin & Saleh brings the latest eyelash care and solutions to achieve beautiful eyes.

By Qadeer Ahamd Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

t comes to no surprise that the beauty and Icosmetic business in the

region is booming. Women love all things that can enhance their physical appearance and wellbeing. M o h s i n a n d S a l e h , distributor of the finest and premium beauty products, u n d e r s t a n d s t h a t

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KHALAF AL HABTOOR HOLDS TALKS WITH THE HUNGARIAN AMBASSADOR

TO THE UAE

MAJID AL FUTTAIM RETAIL LAUNCHES“CARREFOUR CITY – THE NEIGHBOURING STORE” IN THE UAE

Carrefour by Majid Al Futtaim Retail brings in a new concept of daily shopping

THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS UNVEILED AT GITEX

TECHNOLOGY WEEK, DUBAIInmarsat reveals revolutionary communication

services through its satellites

SHARING IS CARINGwagamama launches a new set menu and

offers groups the chance to win

CIPRIANI YAS ISLAND’S AUTUMN COLLECTION

The marine-front gem launches an impressive collection of weekly activities this November

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui purchase Brazilian products. and the challenges to this concept. Improving ease Dubai UAE: “Aircraft formed the central growth. Rolland Vincent of of access to over-flight

he African Business focus for this fund and we JETNET IQ also chose the c l e a r a n c e s b e t w e e n Aviation Association anticipate this will support symposium as a launch pad countries, creating systems Theld its second AfBAA new aircraft purchases in the for a new survey, which will that enable more efficient

Regional Symposium 2014 region”. a i m t o access to landing permits, in Johannesburg 14 -15 T h e b o l s t e r consistency of document September and welcomed Associat t h e a c c e p t a n c e i n c l u d i n g l e a d i n g i n t e r n a t i o n a l i o n i s o r i g i n a l insurance and airworthiness industry figures from the full already informatio papers at all African airports, spectrum of the Business i n n w i t h and a consistent call through Aviation sector. Discussions discussi f u r t h e r the mee t ing o f more were kicked off following a on with d e t a i l s understanding from and keynote address from the o t h e r f r o m education of local CAAs. The Honourable Ms. Poppy s u c h l e a d i n g f i n a l p i l l a r t h a t t h e Khoza, Director General of agencie stakehold symposium agreed should the South African Civil s t o e x t e n d t h i s ers and AfBAA members. be a focus for the next twelve Aviation Authority. She opportunity.International This intensified research, months was the need to stressed the importance of guest of honour Senior Vice which will explore the future increase safety and training meetings that encouraged President of the Export of African Business Aviation, on the continent. The safety growth in Business Aviation Import Bank of the United is to be readied for the AfBAA panel suggested that AfBAA commenting that it can be a States, Robert Morin added Rendezvous, open to AfBAA needs to design a clear-cut m a j o r c a t a l y s t f o r to this thread as he spoke members only, which will be objective for safety and development. “The CAA has about how business aviation held in Angola in February d e v i s e a m e a n s f o r a role to play defining the stimulates economic growth 2015. Demonstrating the communicating its efficacy to growth to ensure it can be and unlocks opportunities. In effectiveness of AfBAA’s r e g u l a t o r s . leveraged to maximum proving the point he stated advocacy as an Association Acknowledgement was effect,” she said adding that that his bank had provided the operator’s panel began made that there are safety liberalisation is a key issue, over $7 billion for African wi th Nuno Pere i ra o f methods in place, but that a as an open skies approach aviation. Education at all Angolan-based FBO and formulated approach would on the continent would levels needs to take place maintenance company support continent wide encourage evolution. She Morin stated and U.S. Bestfly thanking the Original uptake.Once again a call added that a number of aircraft manufacturers must Equipment Manufacturers was made to engage with the factors were critical for the work with the ExIm bank to (OEMs) for responding to the regulatory bodies to help future of the sector including maximize it as a sales tool. role for improved support on them better understand the aircraft financing, capacity Echoing a number of the continent. Notably since d i f f e r e n c e s b e t w e e n development, and safety delegates’ thoughts he the call for support went out commercial and business stating, “safety and security commented that partners at the AfBAA Regional aviation to underline the must not be a barrier to are needed in Africa to make Symposium 2013 the major i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e s e aviat ion growth but i t things happen and was OEMs have improved the elements. In rounding up the (aviation) mustn't grow at pleased to acknowledge availability of spares and two-day event Rady Fahmy, e x p e n s e o f t h e m Investec and Air Finance as access to maintenance Executive Director AfBAA, either.AfBAA’s Founding the banks newly appointed knowledge as it was noted stated that AfBAA continues Chairman, Tarek Ragheb ‘qualified advisor’ partners in that one of the biggest to build momentum with a echoed much of Khosa’s Africa. The ExIm bank has challenges to sales was growth in membership and presentation as he made his traditionally focused on assuring owners that their that it is gaining strength welcome speech outlining financing aircraft, but Morin assets would be secure in from increased participation four pillars - aircraft finance, stated that in recent years A f r i ca . The improved from the members.We are s a f e t y a n d t r a i n i n g , the institution has begun to maintenance, repair and here to share the success, advocacy, in addition to data f i nance se rv i ces and overhaul offering, wider knowledge, and challenges and analysis - that would infrastructure such as MROs implementation of Safety of our colleagues and to use framework AfBAA activity for and FBO’s as long as the Management Systems and these as a means of shaping the next year. He also products involved link with an increased number of AfBAA’s future. The success s t ressed the need to the USA.Underpinning the e x p e r i e n c e d a i r c r a f t of this symposium, which advocate on behalf of the fact that all businesses need management companies has been attended by a industry particularly to the statistics to create strategy has served to support s ign i f i can t number o f government and regulatory f o r g r o w t h R a g h e b greater sales across the industry leaders of the bodies and encouraged announced that JETNET IQ continent. In the spirit of h i g h e s t c a l i b r e , stakeholders in the industry h a d d e v e l o p e d , i n advocacy and building on d e m o n s t r a t e s h o w to take up this mantle too. association with AfBAA, Ms. Khosa’s comments interested stakeholders are Advocacy remains at the original data about the regarding liberalization the in sharing their knowledge heart of AfBAA activity and current position of African suggestion was made to and experience. We have a Ragheb stressed this would B u s i n e s s A v i a t i o n . begin to develop regional framework for the future and continue to be the case Responding to the constant open skies between allied this is enriched by the arguing that tackling smaller demand for African data and countries rather than try to practical experience of our issues one at a time would s t a t i s t i c s A f B A A join the whole continent at members. We must use this b e t h e w a y commissioned JETNET IQ once. “The journey of a to maximise the significant forward.Demonstrating the to collate the information. million miles starts with a potential the continent of Association’s commitment to The quanti tat ive data, s i n g l e s t e p a n d b y Africa holds for the Business increase the f inancing available to AfBAA members approaching the concept of Aviation sector. We continue options available to the only, highlights detailed open skies with a regional to encourage participation African buyers of Business information about the state approach we may just make and look forward to the next Aviation Ragheb announced of Africa’s Business Aviation th is poss ib le , ” added Regional Symposium the that AfBAA, successfully f l e e t , d e t a i l s a b o u t Ragheb. Five key points details of which will be mentored a $290 million fund purchas ing in tent ions, were outlined for AfBAA to announced in the very near for Africa-based citizens to aircraft usage, age of fleet, focus on that would support future,” he concluded.

SECOND AFBAA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui by 75 percent in the last 3 Dubai UAE: years.The closing keynote

he Chartered Institute address was given by of Building’s (CIOB) E d m u n d O ’ S u l l i v a n , TMiddle East branch Chairman of MEED Events

held its first Graduation Ceremony on Saturday 18th October 2014 to welcome 19 member’s full chartered membership and fellowship status of the Institute.The Graduation Ceremony was followed by the Middle East Annual Dinner which was attended b y o v e r 1 5 0 b u i l t environment professionals who discussed the role that from across the breadth of the construction industry the industry.The Ceremony h a s i n a d d r e s s i n g and Dinner was hosted by population growth in cities. the current President of the Mr O’Sullivan cited that CIOB, Professor Ghassan popu la t ion g rowth i s Aouad who said: “I am expected to reach 10 billion absolutely delighted to lead people by the year 2050 the first ever graduation and the vital role that the ceremony to be held in construction industry will Dubai. These 19 people have to play in doubling the have shown a commitment sizes of cities.The event to professional ism to took place at the Armani become fully chartered and Hotel, Burj Khalifa in Dubai. fellowship members of the It was sponsored and Institute.With over 150 supported by Beresford professionals attending the Wilson & Partners, WSP, event, this is testament to CCS, Hafele, McLaren, the reach and influence that Qualitaz, Santia, Simmons the CIOB is having in the & Simmons, and Sun & Middle East, which has Shadesseen our membership grow

INTERCONTINENTAL GENEVE TAKES FLIGHT

The historical InterContinental Genève welcomes Jacky Tresch with his International

Luxury Hospitality Expertise

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

h e i c o n i c I n t e r C o n t i n e n t a l TGenève welcomes

Jacky Tresch as the newly appointed Director of Business Development. In his new role, he will lead new business opportunities w h i l e s t r e n g t h e n i n g commercial and marketing a c t i v i t i e s o f t h e d e d i c a t i o n s a w h i m establishment, elevating promoted from 2000 to the business to new 2006 at Sofitel Hotels and heights. Resorts , f i rs t as the I am truly delighted for the W o r l d w i d e M a r k e t opportunity to build on the Positioning Director and present success of the then as Vice-President of InterContinental Genève Sales and Marketing for and evolve its legacy. It is a Europe, Africa and the very exciting time to be MiddleEast. During his joining the first international tenure, he played a key role hospitality brand in Geneva i n f o r m u l a t i n g a n d after undergoing a major i m p l e m e n t i n g s a l e s refurbishment last year,” strategies, which opened Jacky Tresch comments. doors to the prestigious Jacky brings with him over hotel Le Richemond in 25 years of international Geneva. Prior to joining the expertise in the luxury InterContinental Genève, hospitality sector. His Jacky’s most recent role impressive journey started was as Director of Sales with obtaining a degree in a and Marketing and Ad-Hotel Management School Interim Director at the five-in Strasbourg. His training s ta r Roya l Savoy in began at the Strasbourg Lausanne, which he held for Hilton in the operational almost two years.Jurgen field before he decided to B a u m h o f f , G e n e r a l step into the corporate M a n a g e r o f t h e sa les and marke t ing InterContinental Geneva domain. In 1994, he comments, “We wish Jacky p r o g r e s s e d a s t h e a warm welcome to the International Commercial team. With his wealth of Director of the Hospitality experience, expertise and and Congress division of passion, we look forward to the diverse portfolio of seeing him take the team’s Vivendi.The Frenchman’s plans for expansion and unwavering pursuit and growth to greater heights.”

PROFESSOR GHASSAN AOUAD HOSTS LANDMARK GRADUATION CEREMONY

FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui spectacular views,” Al Dubai UAE: Habtoor said. “Plus, the

halaf Ahmad Al people are very warm and Habtoor, Chairman welcoming.” Emirates Kof the Al Habtoor a i r l i n e i s a b o u t t o

Group held talks with His commence daily services to Excellency Zoltán Jancsi, Budapest from next month the Hungarian Ambassador making it easier to travel to the UAE on S u n d a y September 29, 2 0 1 4 . T h e y d iscussed the economic climate in the UAE. Al Habtoor sa id , “There is a new energy in the UAE. There is so much going on here and investors from all there. Plus Hungarian low-over the world are realizing cost airline now offers that.”Al Habtoor himself has flights direct from Dubai’s Al i n v e s t e d h e a v i l y i n Maktoum International Hungary. He has two hotels Airport.in the Hungarian capital In June , A l Habtoor Budapest. In 2011 he launched a Hungarian-purchased Le Méridien language edition of his Budapest, and earlier this best-selling autobiography y e a r h e b o u g h t t h e ‘Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor – InterContinential Hotel on the Autobiography’ in t h e b a n k s o f t h e Hungary. The account of his Danube.Hungary is a journey through life is now beautiful country, and I am a v a i l a b l e i n t h r e e fortunate to have two hotels languages.in prime locations boasting

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui products.The Carrefour Dubai UAE: City model, a best practice

ajid Al Futtaim, the started in France, is leading shopping developed to answer to the Mmall, retail and daily shopping needs of the

leisure pioneer across the residential & business Middle East and North communities with a focus Africa, today announced on fresh food, beverages, the launch of Carrefour City g r o c e r i e s a n d d a i r y – The Neighboring Store: a products” commented s m a l l e r s i z e d , Franck Rouquet, Vice n e i g h b o r h o o d s t o r e President Majid Al Futtaim designed to offer easy Carrefour Market UAE, access to daily shopping. Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Carrefour City brings the Bahrain. Committed to best loved aspects of e n h a n c i n g c u s t o m e r Carrefour to a convenient shopping exper ience, corner store concept easily Carrefour City staff is highly accessible to customers trained to assist and advice around the city. With up to customers ensuring the 4,000 products on the h i g h e s t c u s t o m e r shelves for daily and weekly sat is fact ion. In s tore shopping needs and a customers will find bill broad range of fresh food, payment services; mobile ready to eat meals and recharge and nol cards as snacks, Carrefour City well as registration and offers a quick and easy redemption to the same shopping experience. In an great loyalty Carrefour area between 100 to 400 M y C L U B r e w a r d s , Sq. metres, customers will available in all Carrefour find a variety of fresh fruits stores in the UAE.The first and vegetables, bread and Carrefour City will open in dairy products, a large N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 i n selection of snacks for collaboration with RTA lunch as well as the Metro, with a plan to expand Carrefour private label nationwide.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

nmarsat the leading provider of global mobile Isatellite communications

services, unveiled major Specifically for government innovations during GITEX c u s t o m e r s , I n m a r s a t Technology Week, all of presented the recently which are designed to launched, civilian version of deliver the most powerful, its L-TAC, beyond-line-of-por tab le and f lex ib le sight (BLOS) service, connectivity services on a providing military-grade global scale.For the first connectivity to the civilian time in the Middle East, e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s . Inmarsat provided live Addi t ional ly, Inmarsat demonstrat ions of i ts p resen ted the l a tes t i n n o v a t i v e , r e c e n t l y developments in the world’s launched IsatHub service, first global, mobile high-which brings assured, speed broadband service; globally available 3G smart Global Xpress (GX). The device connectivity to a new first of three GX satellites generation of users.The entered commercial service c o m p a n y a l s o in July 2014 and is now demonstrated the latest b e i n g d e p l o y e d b y addition to its market customers, from whom leading satellite phone Inmarsat is receiving highly portfolio; the robust and positive feedback.re l iable IsatPhone 2.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui week as the resident DJ Dubai UAE: welcomes guests into the

he world renowned weekend with a lively beat. brand Cipriani leads For guests that miss Tinto Autumn with the Thursday events, ‘The

launch of an exciting set of Sequel’ offers a second weekly activities. Whether opportunity to continue the

weekend entertainment with every Friday. The outlet generously invites guests to half the bill on select house beverages from 8:00 to 11:00pm and ta i lored

guests are looking to unwind with live Jazz music on Wednesdays or relax with friends at the beautiful lounge on the weekends, Cipriani Yas Island is the perfect evening venue. This season, Cipriani Yas Island menus starting from AED launches ‘The Evening 250, the end of the week is Social’ elegant Wednesday truly something to look evenings to spend at this forward to at Cipriani Yas stunning venue where Island. To celebrate the ladies receive selected, truffle season, the outlet’s comp l imen ta ry house pas ta f avou r i t es a re beverages from 7:00 to enhanced with fresh white 10:00pm. Also on offer truffles while each glass of during these hours is a bubbly is offered at half its spec ia l menu w i th a original price with each

dish.Whether guests are in the mood for soulful jazz or a great house track, Cipriani Yas Island has something f o r e v e r y o n e . W i t h l e g e n d a r y s e r v i c e , renowned cuisine and a breathtaking marine-front setting, evenings at Cipriani are the place to be this Autumn. With Formula One

delicious assortment of just around the corner; Yas healthy delights from the Island’s grandest season of Yotto Sushi Bar or Cipriani’s the year, Cipriani hosts classic Italian menu at AED direct views of the race track 250 per plate. Coupled with from the terrace that can be Jazz so smooth that guests enjoyed whilst sipping on almost slide off their seats; refreshing beverages and Wednesday evenings just sampling gastronomical got a whole lot better.Bellini delights from an impressive L o u n g e N i g h t s ’ o n menu. Advance bookings Thursdays are the perfect for this hotspot are highly ending to a long working recommended.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:agamama dubai celebrate friendship, family and laughter this festive season with a new set menu Wfor groups of family and friends to enjoy and

share. starting from october 15, groups of six or more can book at their favourite branch and enter the draw for their

c h a n c e t o w i n wagamam a vouchers . T h e s i m p l e set menu provides

the perfect fuss free option for group gatherings. friends and loved ones can enjoy wagamama favorites including gyozas, chicken katsu curry, yaki soba and prawn kare lomen whilst seated at wagamama’s iconic long tables. After the meal guests can sip green tea and treat themselves to heavenly desserts such as rich chocolate and chilli banana mousse cake or ginger and lemongrass creme brulee with a crunchy top and creamy inside, topped off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Book your next group outing a t y o u r f a v o u r i t e wagamama branch to delight in the fresh and tasty asian flavours and have the chance to win aed 700 voucher

ABU DHABI ART: BEYOND DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE INSPIRED

BY UAE AESTHETICS FOR A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui guidance by UK-designer Dubai UAE: Kieren Jones who worked

he Abu Dhabi Art closely with the UAE U A E D e s i g n e r designers throughout their TP r o g r a m m e process. Jones and curator

culminates this year with a Moira Lascelles, curate presentation of innovative F u t u r e N o m a d s a design product prototypes p r e s e n t a t i o n a n d

using elements of UAE craft accompanying publication by Fatima Al Zaabi, Noora that showcases the UAE A l Awar andKho loud designers’ work.S h a r a f i o f t h e Other design initiatives multidisciplinary design firm TINKAH.

include the Wings Project and the commission of A n a r c h i t e c t u r e , a n

For its inaugural year, TCA innovative UAE-based

Abu Dhabi collaborated a r c h i t e c t u r e f i r m t o

with British Council to redesign the boutique retail

provide mentorship and shop, Artyfact.

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AIR CAIRO TO OFFER ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION FROM PAYFORT NETWORK TO

ITS CUSTOMERSEgypt’s share of the region’s 2014 $50 billion online ticketing market was 12 percent or $6

billionPAYFORT, the region’s leading online payment service provider, adds a new merchant to its

portfolio from the high-potential travel industry

EPMA HOLDS FIRST EDUCATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

EPMA’s conference inspires Emirati students to pursue careers in Project Management and help

develop the nation

PARK HYATT TO OPEN “ ROYAL VILLA “ FOR EVENTS

AUTO ART EXHIBITION AT SOFITEL ABU DHABI CORNICHE

KEEP CALM AND BRUNCH BY THE BEACHThe season’s hottest beach lounge Azure Bleu re-opens with two incredible brunches at Meydan

Beach

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui p r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t Dubai UAE: s t r a t e g i c t o t h e

eve lop ing l oca l a c h i e v e m e n t o f p r o j e c t organisational goals.The Dm a n a g e m e n t conference heard from

expertise is essential for the other industry leaders who future growth of the UAE highlighted the importance economy, delegates at the of attracting and developing first Young Crew of the project management talent Future Conference were in the UAE’s fast-paced and told today at the Fairmont evolving market.Bab Al Bahr (5 November) i n A b u D h a b i . T h e importance of high quality and highly skilled project managers was highlighted during the event.Organised by the Emirates Project Management Academy (EPMA), the conference brought together project

Juma Al Ghaith, Executive management specialists Director at Dubai Customs from various sectors across said:The most important t h e U A E t o s h a r e aspect of project delivery is k n o w l e d g e a n d b e s t to develop the people as p r a c t i c e . T h e e v e n t well as the actual project. provided a platform for E n s u r i n g p r o p e r experts from the industry to management, having the n e t w o r k a n d s h a r e right people, the right experiences with students methodology and the right to encourage them to technology means complex become the future leaders projects can and will be in this discipline.delivered on time.Nizar The event explored the Luqman, Senior Advisor for critical role of well-defined UAE National Development at Mubadala, congratulated the students on choosing t h e f i e l d o f p r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t a n d encouraged them to pursue t h e i r e d u c a t i o n w i t h courage, persistence and the right attitude. The most important project you will work on is your life,he told the audience of student delegates and project project management in the m a n a g e m e n t UAE as the coun t ry professionals.During the cont inues i ts plan of following panel discussion, d e v e l o p i n g v a r i o u s Badr Al Olama, Chief complex mega-projects Executive of STRATA, which involve significant s a i d : W e l i v e i n a investment and are aimed competitive world and at driving the nation’s future competition in all markets is economic growth.Over the healthy. The future of next few years, the UAE has c o m p e t i t i o n i s t h e planned of number of large-c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s o f scale, multibillion dollar capabilities. Developing projects which will help s k i l l s i n p r o j e c t achieve the national vision m a n a g e m e n t i s a n o f e c o n o m i c i n v e s t m e n t i n d i ve r s i f i ca t i on , ” sa i d yourself.Students from Mohamed Al Hammadi, colleges and universities Chairman of EPMA and across the UAE heard key CEO of the Emirates lessons and success N u c l e a r E n e r g y s tor ies f rom indust ry Co rpo ra t i on (ENEC) . leaders and CEOs and “Pro jec t management learnt how young talent can expertise is critical for the progress the future growth growth of business and and development of the economy, and for the UAE UAE. The young delegates as a nat ion.EPMA is also had the opportunity to p r o v i d i n g p r o j e c t develop a roadmap on how management professionals their education and training from different sectors with can meet the demands of networking opportunities to t h e f u t u r e p r o j e c t become better connected m a n a g e m e n t with industry peers and workp lace .EPMA was work in harmony across the established in early 2012 to broad spectrum of project d e v e l o p p r o j e c t management.Dr Alaa Al management qualifications Zeitoun, Executive Director and capability in the UAE for the Corporate Program and a communi ty o f Management Office at professionals who can ENEC and board member c o l l a b o r a t e o n t h e of the Project Management deve lopment o f bes t Institute (PMI) commented: practices in this field.“As little as 17 per cent of

global CEOs consider

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui reputation in the online Dubai UAE: payment business in the

AYFORT, the Arab region and its state-of-the-w o r l d ’ s l e a d i n g art technology, which makes Po n l i n e p a y m e n t online purchasing enjoyable

s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r , for the customer, who can announced today that it has signed an agreement with Air Cairo an airline that services the Middle East and offers inclusive tour flights to Egypt from Europe, Africa and Asia which will allow the carrier to offer PAYFORT payment options to its customers.We are very excited to be partnering with Air Cairo as we feel that we have a number of innovative

rest assured that, due to PAYFORT’s compliance with PCI requirements, they will get the service they paid for and that their personal data will remain secure,” said Yasser Elramly, CEO & Chairman Air Cairo.For m e r c h a n t s PAY F O RT makes online business more relaxing as its fraud detection module greatly reduces fraudulent activity,

online payment options and which minimizes risk and

solutions that can really help the potential for loss.We at

its business grow,” said Air Cairo expect that

Omar Soudodi, Managing PayFort will maximize our

Director of PAYFORT. “By online business through

offering a wide range of their various solutions

payment options, including offered in several countries

credit/debit card payments s u c h a s p a y @ s t o r e ,

from globally recognized pay@home and ‘call center

pay-ment leaders such as payment solutions.’ These

American Express, cashU, innovative solutions will

MasterCard, and Visa, we allow Air Cairo to reach

are helping to boost sales more cus tomers and

and adding convenience to d i f f e r e n t m a r k e t

t h e t i c k e t b o o k i n g segmentations and will

process.This partnership is provide the ability to use

d e m o n s t r a t i v e o f yield management in the

PAYFORT’s cont inued selling our products, which

commitment to offering include not only the seats

members of region’s travel t h e m s e l v e s b u t a l s o

and hospitality industry the a n c i l l a r y r e v e n u e

bes t on l i ne paymen t products.The addition of Air

options, which will enable Cairo to the PAYFORT

them to thrive in the region’s portfolio strengthens its

rapidly changing, and already potent group of

increasingly electronic, t ravel and hospi ta l i ty

commerce environment,he players from across the

added.While less than ten region, which includes Air

percent of the region’s Arabia, the Sharjah-based

traditional airlines’ bookings United Arab Emirates

are conducted online, nearly national budget airline;

50 percent of the region’s Flynas, a leading low-cost

low-fare carriers’ bookings Saudi airline; Flyin.com,

are made on l ine. By Safarna.com, a Cairo-

partnering with the low-fare based online platform that

carrier, PAYFORT is poised combines more than 300

to benefit from this trend. travel agencies worldwide;

More generally, the region’s Triptanza, Hammock Tours,

airline industry a $50 billion a Cairo-based travel agency

online ticketing market in specializing in honeymoons

2014, of which the Egyptian a n d g r o u p t r i p s ;

marketshare is 12 percent GoEjaza.com, a Cairo-

o r $ 6 b i l l i o n h a s based online travel agency;

experienced considerable Yas Island, the UAE’s prime

growth over the last decade, business, le isure and

with the percentage of entertainment destination;

global passengers using and TECOM Investments, a

Arab ai r l ines carr iers r e a l - e s t a t e m a s t e r

increasing from 2 percent in developer, operator of

2002 to 11 percent (352 Dubai's leading business

million passengers) in 2013. parks, and Dubai Holding

Air Cairo has chosen portfolio company.

PAYFORT due to its great

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o p e n e d A U T O A R T

became a symbol of

EXHIBITION by artist Yuri c i v i l i z a t i o n a n d t h e evolution of a human genius. Automobile has evolved from a concept of transportation to a symbol of possession and even object of contemporary art. Car is a unique human

Shevchenko dedicated to creation that evokes desire Formula 1 Etihad Airways to speed and possess. A Grand Prix Abu Dhabi 2014. car’s life is very connected The project is conducted to l i fe of i ts master. under the patronage of Therefore, fashion, culture Hamed Bin Mohamed and other social necessities Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Patron & were transferred into cars. President of N2N Gallery Automobiles are like people Abu Dhabi. This is the – they have a character, premier exhib i t ion of leader, favourites, etc. Uk ra in ian a r t i s t Yur i There are famous, rich and Shevchenko in the Middle ordinary cars…East who is Shevchenko is 1 7 - 3 0 N o v e m b e r , w e l l k n o w n f o r h i s 10:00am-11pmcontemporary pop-art and Lobby of Sofitel Abu Dhabi naturmort oil paintings on Corniche, Corniche East canvas. Road“Sofitel brand is built on three p i l lars: design, gastronomy & culture. We invite capital’s residents and guests to visit Auto Art Exhibition in the lobby of our hotel during Formula 1,” sa i d Nae l E l -Waa ry, General Manager of Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.During last 100 years automobile

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui cocktail reception….we also Dubai UAE: have the Beach Lawn, a

aadiyat-based Park b e a u t i f u l g a r d e n Hyatt Abu Dhabi overlooking the Saadiyat SHotel and Villas will

open a “Royal Villa” for hosting events and other purposes, Event Manager Clementine Porot has said.The opening is part of the Hotel’s preparations for the new event season, Porot said, adding that a special team has been formed for this purpose.The Royal Villa is the Hotel’s most luxurious and exclusive setting, which features a private garden

Beach, ideal for gala dinners and a pool overlooking or cocktail receptions.Porot Saadiyat Beach.It is an ideal said the most important l o c a t i o n f o r p r i v a t e feature of our venues is the

receptions and cozy dinners fact that wherever guests under the stars...we have are meeting, there is an also developed our very outdoor area that allows own team building activity them to truly take a break. programmes to enhance From the ballroom with its team dynamics through a 500 square metre outdoor variety of offers, from private terrace to The Residence cooking classes with our with its private veranda executive chef to the “Turtle attached to each meeting Survivor Challenge” with our room, these venues really marine biologist .Porot take guests out of the descr ibed the Hotel ’s traditional four-walls-with-“Residence” as the best n o - w i n d o w s m e e t i n g seller with i ts unique sett ing.Porot said the concep t and des ign , Hotel’s location near all of representing each part of a A b u D h a b i ’ s m a i n home, including the Kitchen, attractions definitely plays a the Dining Room, the Majlis, big role in motivating its the Drawing Room and the team and obliging it to Living Room.It is the perfect “ a l w a y s i m p r o v e i t s setting for a luxury product offerings.”launch, a VIP meeting or a

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui this important event with the Dubai UAE: s u p p o r t o f o u r w i s e

awazun Ho ld ings leadership. .we wi l l be confirms sponsorship Tof the fourth science

festival due to be launched in

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui p r i d e h e r e p e a t e d developments in technical the biggest wave. The C Le Dubai UAE: “unbelievable” to every fabrics and sharp prints with C Collection puts the focus

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champion and Arena Elite unbelievable. On Sunday, excellence. Speaking at the athlete, Chad Le Clos grew Le Clos secured victory in launch of the new range up in Durban, South Africa the FINA Swimming World today Chad Le Clos said:I where he not only started Cup series after winning 27 am very proud of my competing in swimming out of 27 races across seven partnership with Arena. competitions at age 7 but legs (Dubai, Doha, Hong T h e y ' r e t h e l e a d i n g where he also discovered Kong, Moscow, Beijing, performance swim wear his ‘other’ passion: surfing. brand in the world right now. Durban is home to a thriving I am excited at the potential

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui win, especially as I felt a lot his career to another level, f rom Kazakhstan and Dubai UAE: of tension on the first day, and it’s up to him now how Shalva Tsikhelashvili of

fter three days of sa id the 23-year -o ld far he goes. At the same Georgia. They each set off t e s t s a n d Polykarpou, who was time, each of the other on timed laps of the Grand Aevaluations at Abu warmly received as the drivers have gained a great Prix circuit in the brand new

Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, winner by Mohammed Ben deal of valuable experience high performance Nissan Panikos Polykarpou of Sulayem, President of the and knowhow that can help 370Zs used throughout Cyprus won a major boost Automobile and Touring them in their careers.On the three days of driving tests, for his motor sport career Club of the UAE, organisers final day of the selection courtesy of Nissan Middle today by gaining selection of the selection event, one event the 13 drivers were East.Ultimately, the choice to the FIA Institute’s 2015 of Polykarpou as the Young Driver Excellence regional winner was based A c a d e m y. P o l y k a r p o u not only on the shoot-out earned his place in the fully- and all-round driving skills funded 2015 Academy displayed over the three programme based on his days, but also on physical overall display on the track, fitness, mental sharpness, in the classroom and in the and ability to deal with the gymnasium during the p r e s s u r e s a n d Middle East, North Africa responsibilities faced in top-and Central Asia qualifying level motor sport.Sulayem event at the home of said: “There were no losers November’s F1 Etihad here, and I’m very pleased Airways Abu Dhabi Grand to see that Mansour Al Helei Pr ix.He now has the s h o w e d s o m u c h opportunity to follow in the improvement on last year

o f s i x be i ng s t aged quizzed by the judging footsteps of previous and gave such a good worldwide on behalf of the panel, consisting of the FIA Academy graduates who account of himself to reach FIA Institute.I have learnt a Institute’s Kate Robson, have gone on to greater the final stages this time.” lot this week, and I’m very AT C U A E M o t o r s p o r t things, including World Beginning in November, the excited to be going through Director Ronan Morgan, Rally Championship drivers next Academy provides a to the Academy because I and professional racing Andreas Mikkelsen, Pontus f u l l y - f u n d e d t r a i n i n g will be among the best d r i v e r a n d Tidemand and Craig Breen, young drivers in the world instructor Tom and Formula One reserve and it can do a lot for me in O n s l o w -drivers Alexander Rossi, my career.” Sulayem, the Cole.Six drivers Stoffel Vandoorne, and FIA Vice President, said: w e r e t h e n R o b i n F r i j n s . W h i l e “We were proud to have chosen for a Polykarpou grabbed the top been chosen by the FIA shoot-out, with prize, there were no losers Institute to host this event Polykarpou - a in Abu Dhabi, as each of the for the second year in finalist in Abu other 12 young drivers who succession. It is a great Dhabi last year - had been nominated by the tribute to the UAE’s status in being joined by na t iona l moto r spor t motor sport, and to the t h e U A E ’ s authorities in their own wonderful facilities here at M a n s o u r A l countries gained invaluable Yas Marina Circuit.The H e l e i , K u w a i t ’ s A l i programme which develops knowledge and experience Academy will give Panikos Makhseed, Lebanon’s young talent and promotes to help them in their a great opportunity to take Patrick Njeim, Petr Borodin safety in motor sport.careers.I’m very happy to

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Motorsport, also looked set Dubai UAE: for a good result with its

he SPS automotive Porsche (#20, Amstutz/M. performance team Ineichen/R. Ineichen) that Twon the sixth running led for most of the first half

of the Hankook 12H of the race. However, a H U N G A R Y w i t h i t s problem with the brake Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG system that couldn’t be G T 3 ( # 4 , repaired on site eventually Pierburg/Müller/Arnold). forced the Swiss team to During the twelve-hour retire.race at the 4.381 kilometres In third place overall, long Hungaroring Grand Austrian team ZaWotec Prix circuit, the three Racing celebrated victory German drivers racked up in the SP2 class with its

Porsche 997 C u p ( # 8 , Uckermann/Daum/Schreier), winning by t h e m o r e -t h a n -comfortable margin of 19 laps over the S P S a u t o m o t i v e performance

a total of 345 laps, equalling Porsche 991 Cup (#7,

a distance of 1,511.445 Moodley/Maharaj/Jarvis).

kilometres. Lance-David The Artas Racing Lexus IS-

Arnold drove the gullwing sports car across the finish line and commented: “A great v ic tory for us, especially as my two team-mates never raced here before.” In a race that was marked by changeable weather conditions with several rain showers, Swiss team, Hofor Racing, completed the 1-2 for Mercedes-Benz customer teams with their SLS AMG F ( # 4 6 , G T 3 ( # 1 , Mrazauskas/BaltramiejunaKroll/Heyer/Frankenhout/E s / Va s t a k a s / K a b l y s )

finished a distant third in class.The A5 class brought success for French Team Altran with its pair of Peugeot 208 GTis in first and second place. Class victory went to Vincent Radermecker, Steven Palette and Guillaume Roman in the number 18 car, with their team mates

ggimann), only 36.795 Marc Rostan, Johnny seconds down on the race Niederhauser and Jerôme winners after a spirited final Ogay following in second drive by Kenneth Heyer. place with the number 19 Vic to ry fo r the SPS sister car. For the Altran automotive performance team, it was the second team was the second win consecutive class win in a for a Mercedes-Benz SLS round of the 24H SERIES AMG GT3 this year in the powered by Hankook 24H SERIES powered by following their success in Hankook after the success the 24H BARCELONA four of German team, Car weeks ago. The Rimo team Collection Motorsport, in from Lithuania finished the inaugural Hankook 12H third in class with its BMW ZANDVOORT in May this 3 3 5 D ( # 4 1 , year. At the Hungaroring, Blazulionis/Vitkauskas/SaSwiss team, S tad le r multis).

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Batelco returned for the .Ahead of the race weekend special mention to our long Dubai UAE: 2 0 1 4 s e a s o n a n d the Kartdrome has been a time sponsors MINI who

ubai Kartdrome this immediately made their hive of activity for teams continue to back this series weekend hosts the mark with victory in Round 1 training and fine tuning their and thus show commitment Dthird round of the in February, which they race pace, and apart from to karting at grassroots

2 0 1 4 E n d u r a n c e followed up with another win the above -men t ioned level.As for the race itself Championship driven by i n Round 2 i n May. favourites there are several there are several teams in MINI, and thus fires up the Mohammad Al Mattar, teams quite capable of with a good chance, and this tenth anniversary season of Alban Varutti and Ramez defying the odds and create time of the year the weather Dubai Autodrome the UAE's Azzam - former SWS a s h o c k c o m e r a c e starts to play a role with the f i r s t m o t o r r a c i n g E n d u r a n c e W o r l d day.Among these are the p o s s i b i l i t y o f h u m i d complex.Over the past C h a m p i o n s - a r e a l i kes o f Speeds te r s , condi t ions dur ing the decade the Endurance formidable line-up who Blacklist, Timeless Events course of the event adding Championsh ip a t the know their way to the top Racing, ENOC Racers and to the challenge. There is a Kartdrome, in various step of the podium and can MINI Dubai along with a change to our facilities in g u i s e s , h a s b e e n a be expected to set the pace numbe r o f ' unknown particular our pit lane which m a i n s t a y o f D u b a i ' s as they aspire for a hat-trick quantities' such as the all have brought several p r e s t i g i o u s s p o r t i n g of wins in the series.Dubai-5 French Stinger Racing.In challenges this year and calendar, delivering some l i e t h i r d i n t h e P r o the Corporate Category the has resulted in a much epic contests which are now longer pit lane. This will give part of local leisure karting the teams a lot to think folklore. In keeping with about in terms of strategy," tradition, all ingredients are added Trutch.Kartdrome in p lace fo r ano ther spokesperson Paul Velasco intriguing contest, with 32 said, "There is a great buzz teams set to do battle for top ahead of the race as it is the honours in three categories curtain raiser to the Dubai - Pro, Corporate and Autodrome and Kartdrome Nations - with several historic 10th anniversary contenders for the big season. Once again this prize.Reigning champions endurance series has CG Racing are once again attracted a top notch field the team to beat in all and we can thus expect an categories, having raised absorbing contest where the bar over the past few the smallest mistake can be years and along the way the difference between

Championship standings title race is fierce and making history by being the victory and a top ten with the all Emirati line-up of extremely close with CG first team to win all three finish.The level is such that Ali Al Mansoori, Atef Al R a c i n g 1 a n d Te a m categories in one season. teams who manage to Barwani and Haytham Emirates, with a win apiece O n c e a g a i n a s t h e deliver a faultless strategy Sultan who are perennial and separated by five champions they will be the a long wi th re lent less f ron t runners a t the points, set to slug it out squad to beat. They lie consistency, coupled to a Kartdrome, and on their day again this weekend with the second by a mere ten points strong pace will most likely they are quite capable of likes of Lukoil Racing Team, in the Pro Category with CG take victory. Truth is there u p s e t t i n g t h e f o r m CG Racing 2 and Fly Racing Pro spearheaded by are several teams capable book.Dubai Falcon Racing Emi ra tes ta rge t ing a fo rmer ka r t i ng wor ld of accomplishing this which Team, consisting of Sheikh podium come Saturday champion David Terrien sets the scene for a mighty Hasher Al Maktoum, Saeed morning.With their line-up of along with Rami Azzam and b a t t l e , " p r e d i c t s Al Mehairi and Nacho UAE drivers Dubai-5 are top Piers Pakenham-Walsh on Velasco.Adding spice to the Girona who are also no of the standings in the duty. With their CG Racing 1 four championship is the strangers to the Kartdrome Nations Cup, having scored outfit they top the Corporate fact that the result counts podium and will be targeting maximum points in the first Category and lie second t o w a r d s t h e S W S outright victory in Round 3 two races. They are Nations Cup standings - Endurance Championship so as to keep themselves in f o l l owed by re ign ing nevertheless another treble global rankings, which contention for the title, champions CG Racing 1, title haul is still very much in rewards the top teams with which in all likelihood will be made up of Lebanese an entry to the prestigious

drivers, who have finished SWS World Finals where r u n n e r - u p o n b o t h the top leisure karting teams occasions. Also strong compete to be world contenders are the all- champions.The 700 km Russian Lukoil Racing race takes place on the Team.The scene is thus set Kartdrome's International for another fascinating and configuration, with Free multi-faceted challenge for Practice scheduled for all 32 teams and 200 drivers 18 :50 pm on F r i day who take to the Kartdrome even ing, fo l lowed by f o r t h e 7 0 0 k m qualifying at 20:00 pm with race.Kartdrome manager the field to be flagged off at Ryan Trutch said, "We are 21:00 pm. Organsiers looking forward to another expect the race to last great race weekend and around 13 hours, thus the w e l c o m e t h e ' u s u a l chequered flag should be suspects' along with new waved at around 10:00 am

their sights.After a one year decided at the season finale teams and drivers who have on Saturday.sabbatical from the UAE at the flagship Kartdrome 24 taken up this challenge. A based series, Bahraini team Hours in late November

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui swapping places at the front Dubai UAE: as they edged ahead of the

atelco won a thrilling race when they Btriumphed at the

Dubai Kartdrome 700 Kilometre race on Saturday, taking the lead late on in proceedings and thereafter powering to their third consecutive victory in the 2 0 1 4 E n d u r a n c e Championship driven by M IN I , wh i l e r e i gn ing champions CG Racing Pro had to settle for second chasing pack.After the first

f e w h o u r s C G Rac ing P r o began to e d g e a h e a d and at o n e s t a g e h a d alead of a round

p l ace i n t he ove ra l l 50 seconds from Batelco. standings, but nevertheless took home seven trophies for their efforts in the Nations Cup and Corporate Category.On Friday (17 October) evening 34 teams took to the track and immediately it was clear that a dozen of them would be podium contenders, with the championship leaders

But the Bahraini team were not done, and proceeded to reel in their rivals.During the last hour stint of the race with Alban Varutti at the wheel, the Batelco team were a dozen seconds behind the leaders, which prompted their lead driver to dig deep and with a handful Batelco and CG Racing Pro of laps to go he took the lead immediately setting the where he stayed to the pace with the likes of Mach chequered flag to claim a 1, Dubai Falcon Racing, hard fought victory, by a Dubai-5 and GP Racing in mere 5.712 seconds after the mix, and incredibly the c o m p l e t i n g 5 8 3 top 19 teams were within a laps.Batelco team manager second, suggesting a very Ali Abbas said afterwards, close contest across the "To put it simply our crew in f i e l d . T h e f i e l d w e r e the pit garage conceived a unleashed in a Le Mans good strategy and our style start at 9pm on Friday dr ivers responded by evening and predictably it delivering even when the was Batelco and CG Racing odds were stacked against Pro who took command, us."

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CELEBRATING WITH STYLE: TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE

HANKOOK 24H DUBAI (JANUARY 8-10, 2015)

CLARKE LEADS VISIT THROUGH DUBAI LABOUR CAMP

TAKING THE UAE TO THE WORLD FREEDIVING CHAMPIONSHIPSAre you ready to represent your country in a sport that dives deep into Emirati tradition?

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DUBAI KARTDROME DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND FEATURING RMC AND SWS

•Record size field of drivers battle it out over two days at the Kartdrome

•Weekend of action featuring UAE Rotax Max Championship and SWS Sprint races

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui prowess on the world represent their country at Dubai UAE: stage. It has set a target of n e x t y e a r ’ s W o r l d

he Uni ted Arab Wor ld Championsh ip C h a m p i o n s h i p s , Emirates is set to success in 2015, and aims organised by the global Tcompete for the first to assemble a team of six governing body, AIDA

time at the 2015 World E m i r a t i s t o (Association Internationale F r e e d i v i n g c o m p e t e . T h e r e ’s a n pour le Développement de Championships in a quest incredible passion for the l ’Apnée).The path to

those that show the most to dominate a sport which sport in the UAE, and that’s qualifying for the team will potential through a series is firmly entrenched in the based on the long history of trials. Applicants will be country’s rich history and of pearl diving in the judged on their attitude, cul ture.A nat ion-wide country,” said Ahmed behavioural assessments, search is underway to find Khoori, Control Engineer self-confidence, physical the UAE’s best freedivers at Abu Dhabi Marine fitness and swimming O p e r a t i n g C o m p a n y abilities. The final six will (ADMA-OPCO), who is the undergo AIDA’s structured President of AIDA UAE and t ra in ing program, or t h e c u r r e n t U A E begin on Friday October “education ladder”, taking Freediving Champion. “For 24thwhen around 100 them from foundation level some 7,000 years Emirati E m i r a t i s w i l l b e through to deep diving and fisherman have been encouraged to register at managing the art of diving to great depths to the first trial day to be held equalising, flexibility and as the country embarks on collect pearls on the sea at the Hamdan Sports stamina.The final stages of a mission to become world bed.This is a tremendous C o m p l e x i n D u b a i . training will focus more on champions in a discipline Recruitment has already p r e p a r i n g t h e t e a m that is at the heart of started, with over 80 UAE mentally for the World E m i r a t i Nationals having already F r e e d i v i n g heritage.Freediving, in signed up for the trials. Championships.Mohamed which competitors attempt From there, 20 hopefuls Ali Saif Al Zaabi, Assistant to gain as much depth or will be selected to join the Chemist for Borouge, who time as possible under squad to begin further has already signed up for water on a single breath, is trials. By the end of 2014, the trials, said: “It makes one of the fastest growing the six Emiratis who have opportunity for Emiratis to me so proud to see that the athletic pursuits in the been selected to represent excel in a sport which has UAE is celebrating its world.AIDA UAE, the the UAE will begin an been integral to UAE freediving roots and is now n a t i o n a l f r e e d i v i n g intense training regime to culture for centuries. For entering a team at the association endorsed by prepare for the September UAE Nationals to go out World Championships. A I D A I n t e r n a t i o n a l 2 0 1 5 s h o w p i e c e there and win on the world With a country that has a (Association Internationale even t .A lex Bou l t i ng , stage will be wonderful, rich history of pearl diving, pour le Développement de Programme Manager for and that’s what we are this is a sport that comes l’Apnée, the worldwide t h e i n i t i a t i v e , V i c e planning to achieve - I naturally to the UAE and its federation for freediving) President of AIDA UAE and hope to inspire the team as people it’s in our genes. I and the Emirates Diving founder of FreedivingUAE, I follow their important am very excited about the A s s o c i a t i o n ( E D A ) , an Abu Dhabi-based j o u r n e y . T h e U A E prospect of being part of believes it’s time for the f reed i v i ng academy, Freediving Team initiative the UAE Freediving Team nation to draw on centuries explains the selection is looking to recruit the best and very much hope I pass of pearl diving expertise process:The selection six Emirati freedivers to the trials.and demonst ra te i ts process will determine

MANCHESTER CITY FC TO BRING LEAGUE AND CUP TROPHIES TO ABU DHABI FOR

MAJOR FAN EVENT

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and it is Dubai UAE: a l w a y s

he English Premier h u g e l y League trophy and the importanTCapital One Cup will t to both

g o o n d i s p l a y a t a sets of M a n c h e s t e r C i t y F C f a n s . Fanzone event in Abu Dhabi, Obviouslit was announced today.The y we can club, who won both titles last a l l s t i l l season, are f lying the remembsilverware in for a live e r screening of the big game winning with Manchester United on both of Sunday, November 2.The t h o s e family event, on the outdoor trophies last season and it Pitch 1 next to the tennis was an amazing feeling for stadium at Zayed Sports City, me personally to lift them starts at 4.30pm with kick-off both.It’s fantastic that City at 5.30pm. Entry is free for all fans in Abu Dhabi are getting

the chance to see them in real life as they support the team in the game against United.City have been putting on Fanzones in Abu Dhabi for several years with more than 400 fans heading to Zayed Sports City for the final game of last season when the team landed the

City fans living in the UAE, league title.The club also

with pre-event registration coaches hundreds of young

r e q u i r e d b y players every week at Zayed

emailingskyblue@mcfc.co.uSports City at the City

kAt half-time a competition Football School.World Cup

will be held with the lucky winning legend Patrick

winner traveling to the UK for Vieira, who runs the Elite

a City game later this Development Squad at City

season.Refreshments will be and is a regular visitor to Abu

available throughout the Dhabi, added: We have seen

evening along with the both the Fanzone events and

chance to try Etihad Airways’ City Football School in Abu

i n c r e d i b l e F 1 c a r Dhabi go from strength to

simulator.Manchester City strength over the years and

FC captain Vincent Kompany taking the trophies there is a

said: “Fans all over the world brilliant way to say thanks.

will be watching this game

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui r e t u r n Dubai UAE: transport

h e c o u n t d o w n i s a r r i v e s running for the tenth e a r l y Tanniversary edition of February.

the Hankook 24H DUBAI, the CREVENoriginal endurance race for TIC and GTs, touring cars and 24H its official Specials in the Gulf region. log is t ics From January 8-10, 2015, p a r t n e r

E i m s k i p h a n d l e transport, customs and delivery of the containers in the paddock of Dubai Autodrome, where the containers are placed directly behind the pit boxes of the teams. Upon arrival, team Dubai Autodrome will again members can open the be the venue for what has

become the traditional start containers and start setting of the new motor racing year up their pit boxes straight for teams and drivers from all away. O the r se r v i ces over the world. Next year’s CREVENTIC is providing race will be a very special include top-level catering for one, because not only it is the team members and guests at tenth running of the event, it the track and tailor-made will also be the season travel packages at various opener of the six-round 24H price levels.To celebrate the S E R I E S p o w e r e d b y tenth anniversary of the race Hankook as an official in style, the traditional international series, pending ‘ We l c o m e P a r t y ’ w i t h approval by the FIA. Interest barbecue in the paddock of for the race is huge, as the D u b a i A u t o d r o m e o n number of almost 90 teams Wednesday evening will be on the provisional entry list offered for free to all drivers, reflects. However, last- team members and guests. minute entries to become a There will be a band for live part of the international field music and around 1,000 are still possible. “The guests are expected to start character and lay-out of the the event in a convivial and Dubai Autodrome enables us international atmosphere.As to accommodate a huge field. usual, there will also be Moreover, experience from plenty of media coverage for previous years learns us that the Hankook 24H DUBAI. there are always some late Print and online publications changes in the entry, so we from all over the world will will do our utmost to ensure have their own reporters and that teams who want to race photographers on site. The with us can do so. However, expert team from Radio they have to act quickly,” Show Limited, the people emphasizes Gerrie Willems behind Radio Le Mans, will on behalf of CREVENTIC, a g a i n p r o v i d e l i v e organisers and promoters of commentary. Motors TV will the 24H SERIES powered by be broadcasting live from Hankook in co-operation with Dubai as well while live the Dutch National Racing streaming and live timing are Team (DNRT).One of the available online throughout elements teams and drivers the 24 hours. As the official particularly like about the title sponsor and tyre partner Hankook 24H DUBAI is that of the Hankook 24H DUBAI, CREVENTIC is taking care of premium tyre manufacturer all the logistics. Standard Hankook will supply the tyres t ranspor t o f cars and for all the participating cars. equipment from Rotterdam to More information about the Dubai and back is included in Hankook 24H DUBAI and the the entry fee. Special other rounds of the 24H transport requirements can S E R I E S p o w e r e d b y also be taken into account. Hankook can be found at: Containers will be loaded at www.24hseries.com.the end of November, the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

he announcement that the 24H SERIES Tpowered by Hankook

is set to become a full

Hankook is to offer teams and drivers the opportunity to race at attractive, FIA approved circuits around the world at a comparatively low and affordable budget. In the series, drivers can compete with other drivers from all over the world with a variety international series with of cars: GTs, touring cars and c h a m p i o n s h i p s t a t u s , 24H Specials including application for which has

been filed with the FIA, silhouette cars. “We have numerous teams have filed an application with the already expressed their FIA to be registered as an FIA interest to become part of the International Series at Level inaugural season. “Of course, we will stick to our philosophy with a focus on twelve-hour and 24-hour races, mainly aimed at amateur drivers and teams with a wide variety of car brands and models and based on clear regulations with a focus on safety,” says Gerrie Willems on behalf of 4 ‘Bronze’ status,” Gerrie CREVENTIC. The Dutch Willems says.This means agency, in co-operation with that drivers can already the Dutch National Racing p a r t i c i p a t e w i t h a n Te a m ( D N RT ) i s t h e international D-licence. We organiser and promoter of have also applied for the the 24H SERIES powered by possibility to enter with a Hankook. “Of course, semi- national EU licence for some p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d events, which will be decided professional teams and and announced in due drivers are welcome, too, but course.” Regulations for the they have to adapt to the 24H 24H SERIES powered by SERIES format and have to Hankook (subject to approval respect the amateur drivers by the FIA) can already be on the track.The aim of the f o u n d a t 24H SERIES powered by www.24hseries.com.

24H SERIES POWERED BY HANKOOK

RAPIDLY GROWING WITH FULL

INTERNATIONAL STATUS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:he karting double header at the Dubai Kartdrome on Friday and Saturday, featuring UAE Rotax Max TChampionship races and SWS Sprint races, was action

packed as over a hundred drivers competed in 35 races during the course of the two days - and in the process setting a national record for the most ever entries for karting at this level

with 127 drivers taking to the grid during the course of the two days.The UAE Rotax Max Championship, of which the Friday race day at the kartdrome was Round 2 and on Saturday Round 3, saw the top kart drivers from the UAE, along with several drivers from the region and Europe, competing in a Heat, a

Pre-Final and the all important Final - in each of the five classes.The SWS RX7 Seniors competed in two sprint races on Friday, with the SWS LR4 Juniors doing battle in four races on Saturday.The big prize in both the Rotax Max championship and the SWS Sprint series are entries, for the various classes, to the prestigious Rotax Max World Finals and the SWS Grand Finals at the end of the season.

By Qadeer Ahmad migrant workers from optical and dental Siddiqui Dubai UAE: India, Pakistan, Sri treatment, hygiene

u s t r a l i a n L a n k a a n d w o r k s h o p s a n d c a p t a i n Bangladesh who work counseling for those AMichael Clarke long hours and endure struggling to cope with

together with team e x t r e m e h e a t i n being separated from mates Peter Siddle, relative isolation as a their families for long

buildings that make D u b a i s u c h a n amazing city. There’s thousands of workers here f rom Ind ia , Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh who

Chris Rogers, Alex means of providing for p e r i o d s o f D o o l a n , S t e v e their families back time.Reflecting on the O’Keefe and Ben home.The visit forms experience of visiting H i l f e n h a u s h a v e p a r t o f C r i c k e t the camp, fast-bowler thrown their support Australia’s community Peter Siddle said:As behind the United a c t i o n p r o g r a m , cricketers we’re in a Arab Emirates’ Adopt- Cricket Cares, which privileged position A-Camp in i t ia t ive seeks to use the game whereby we get to which aims to improve as a positive agent of travel the world and are working hard to

create better lives for their families back home. Some of the sacrifices that these men make to provide for their families are quite extraordinary and it certainly puts our own day-to-day c h a l l e n g e s i n t o the lives of the men change throughout experience different

who build the region’s society. The Adopt-A- counties and cultures. beautiful cities and Camp program has That means we also through them, aid the been working with up h a v e a g r e a t diverse communities to 50,000 labourers in opportunity to make a f r om wh i ch t hey labour camps for eight positive contribution to come.During a visit to y e a r s a n d r u n s the communities that a Dubai labour camp, important support w e v i s i t . To d a y ’ s the players were given services such as free experience certainly a rare insight into the E n g l i s h c l a s s e s , gave us a different

perspect ive.Given lives of thousands of specialist medical, perspective on the that so many workers are from cricket loving countries, it was nice to be able to spend time with them and support the great work of the Adopt-A-Camp program.”

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EXPO 2020 DUBAI HOSTS INTERNATIONAL ISEA 2014 YOUTH DESIGN WORKSHOP CONNECTION

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Sofitel Luxury Hotels officially launches the flagship, city property Sofitel Dubai Downtown

after opening on the 1st of May, 2014

LE PETITE PASCAL FRIDAY BRUNCHFamily brunch and creative baking atelier class

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VISION SOLUTIONS’ DOUBLE-TAKE 7.1 RELEASE DELIVERS NEW DR CAPABILITIESRelease features new Double-Take DR product enabling easy implementation and diversification of

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and Double-Take Move, this sophisticated business- updates improve the user Dubai UAE: release includes a new critical data protection experience across our

ision Solutions, Inc., solution available to market, needs as well as companies platforms with superior a leading provider of Double-Take DR. just now beginning this software performance. For Vdisaster recovery, A s I T i n f r a s t r u c t u r e process. We’ve removed our customers, Double-

high availability and data becomes more complex, barr iers for f i rs t - t ime Take 7.1 provides the migration software and Double-Take 7.1 helps adop te r s o f d i sas te r flexibility to expand their services, announced today hybrid datacenters become recovery solutions so that all data storage infrastructure the release of Double-Take a r e a l i t y f o r m o r e companies, regardless of moving forward. This means 7.1. With the improvements, businesses. Double-Take where they are at in their they can easily select end-users and partners will 7 . 1 ’ s e f f e c t i v e d a t a b u s i n e s s c o n t i n u i t y multiple destinations for benefit from new options for migration, protection and planning, can implement their data to reside across disaster recovery and availability products are this important strategic any variety of physical i m p r o v e d s o f t w a r e included in a single, unified initiative to prevent data servers, on Hyper-V virtual performance. platform, which drives value loss.With Double-Take DR, machines, or in our Azure Companies operating on for customers. In addition, users can leverage the cloud. Thanks to Vision Windows and Linux server t h e u p d a t e s a l l o w disaster recovery (DR) Solutions, our customers environments can now bus inesses to eas i l y capabilities of Double-Take can confidently and swiftly utilize Double Take 7.1 with manage SLAs across without needing to invest in execute their migrations t h e f o l l o w i n g various workloads in a a more comprehensive high while their data is fully enhancements: h e t e r o g e n e o u s availability (HA) component. protected.”•Faster time to migration environment.Companies The new offering makes According to industry a n d p r o t e c t i o n w i t h today must be prepared for disaster recovery solutions reports, many companies i n c r e a s e d i n i t i a l b u s i n e s s c o n t i n u i t y, accessible to more mid- are moving to data storage synchronization speed especially when there are market companies as they environments hosted in the •Significantly faster cutover many different technology begin to understand the c l o u d a s p a r t o f time; up to 50 percent platforms working together need to properly protect diversification and cost-decrease in time required to and surprisingly, many do growing quant i t ies of saving strategies. With the failover not have a plan in place business-critical data in the metered usage option, •Full server one-to-one w h a t s o e v e r, s a i d T i m cloud.Double-Take 7.1 managed service providers migration and protection for Laplante, director of product migrates and protects can utilize Double-Take DR users with Linux operating s t r a t e g y a t V i s i o n critical business data across t o p r o v i d e d i s a s t e r systems So lu t i ons .Upda tes t o any platform, on any recove ry -as -a -se rv i ce In addition to increased Double-Take 7.1 ensure that hardware or residing in any (DRaaS) consistently to functionality for existing more companies can benefit environment,” said Adam their customers with clear products within the Double- f rom da ta p ro tec t i on Downie, Technical Services report ing and l icense Take 7.1 family, including s o l u t i o n s b o t h f o r Lead at Mercury Information management features.Double-Take Availability companies with the most Technology. “These solution

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Paris and Burj Khalifa for Dubai UAE: Dubai.Everything around

he 4th of November the hotel was especially marks a historical created to bring out a sense Tmi les tone in the of Paris. From the hotel’s

portfolio of Sofitel Luxury main entrance which was Hotels with the official grand transformed into a Parisian launch of the region’s street, to the lobby with its flagship city hotel, Sofitel ‘street artists’ to the pool with D u b a i D o w n t o w n . T h e the Eiffel Tower. All this evening was hosted by His unique scenery with the Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin backdrop of the breathtaking Z a y e d A l N a h y a n Burj Khalifa.The finest r e p r e s e n t e d b y H i s selections of French and Excellency Hamad Bin Ali Al Arabic culinary delights were Darmaki, Chairman of offered while performers Tanmeya Abu Dhabi, Owner where in the stage and of Sofitel Dubai Downtown around the guests. The and esteemed Sebastien event closed with fireworks Bazin, CEO and Chairman and an after party at the o f Accor Group; who hotel’s new rooftop lounge, w e l c o m e d o v e r o n e “Above”.We are extremely thousand revered regional p roud o f ou r Ho te l ’s and international guests, performance during its first dignitaries and VIP’s.Sofitel six months of operation. Our is a brand that connects team has worked with cultures, locations and passion and dedication to landmarks. During the excellence and we welcome opening of the property, you all to discover Sofitel Klaus Assmann, General Dubai Downtown” stated Manager, has stated that Klaus Assmann, General with Sofitel Dubai Downtown Manager of the hotel. “We comes a piece of France to look towards our future with Dubai. Last night it was all the certainty that we will about Dubai welcomes become one of the leading Paris, two cities that are hotels not only within Dubai linked through two famous and the UAE but as well as towers; the Eiffel tower for the region.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui technology, location/space, Dubai UAE: interactivity, sensory body,

xpo 2020 Dubai this education/media and public week hosted 30 art space, allowed for an Eand design students

at the 20th International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA), the annual academic event that offers a series of symposia on various forms of art for artists and scientists in the field of electronic and e m e r g e n t a r t s . I n partnership with Zayed exciting and conducive University, the Expo 2020 env i ronment fo r idea

sharing on how both local and international electronic art can have an impact and relevance on society.Her E x c e l l e n c y R e e m A l Hashimy, the UAE's Minister of State, Managing Director of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee and Director General of Expo Dubai team conducted a 2 0 2 0 D u b a i B u r e a u , design workshop to share commented: “ISEA 2014 the Expo 2020 subthemes p rov i des us w i t h an of Mobility, Sustainability auspicious opportunity to and Opportunity and to engage and exchange ideas e x p l o r e m e t h o d s o f and information on the connecting art, science and

technology for a better future as topics for Expo 2020 programming at the American University of Dubai (AUD) campus, which served as location co-host.The ISEA 2014 theme, to weave local UAE tradition and history into the global context of new media region’s culture, education science, art, and technology and growing arts community has great synergy with Expo with students and scholars. 2020 Dubai and its theme This unique exchange is key “ C o n n e c t i n g M i n d s , to building meaningful and Creating the Future”. The inclusive content for Expo in fo rmat ion exchange 2020”.The Expo 2020 Dubai between the Expo 2020 workshop included select Dubai team and the ISEA students from American 2014 participants is part of U n i v e r s i t y i n D u b a i , an Expo 2020 Dubai American University of community engagement S h a r j a h , N e w Yo r k strategy to reach out to University Abu Dhabi and youth, art and educational Zayed University. The ISEA communities to inspire their is taking place from 30 active participation and October to 8 November contribution to Expo 2020 2014 in various locations c o n t e n t across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, development.Explor ing Sharjah, and the wider UAE.s u b j e c t s s u c h a s

FALL INTO Bâ THIS SEASON

Ba Restaurant & Lounge brings a little something for everyone this AutumnThis season, Ba Restaurant & Lounge welcomes new delights alongside firm

favourites to Dubai’s calendar of activities.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui scene, Bâ Restaurant & time travel; pull out those Lounge’s renowned weekly Dubai UAE: Lounge offers guests a mid- hammer pants, super baggy S a t u r d a y b r u n c h

alloween/Birthday week wind down session jeans, wrap that bandana guarantees fun in the sun. P a r t y : L e t ’ s g e t after work with two drinks and accessorise with mood G u e s t s c a n e x p e c t Hs p o o k y ! W i t h and a delectable dim sum rings and slap bracelets. dedicated service and enjoy

H a l l o w e e n f a s t basket for AED99. Prepare to spice up your life delectable Asian dishes with approaching, not only is it Date : Every Tuesday on a glittering dance floor as scrumptious cocktails either time for all things weird and starting from 21st October Bâ Restaurant & Lounge’s on the restaurant terrace or wonderful but this year’s Time: 6pm - 9pm specialist DJ Ilona Maras for those who seek ultimate party is a double whammy Offer: AED99 per person, spins groove-your-heart-out indulgence; private cabanas with Bâ Restaurant & including two selected 90s favourites. are available with the VIP Lounge’s first anniversary beverages and a dim sum Date: Friday 7 November package. Unwind under the celebration. Ready to rock basket 2014, Friday 5 December sun with pool and beach your best zombie swagger? Ladies Night:Prepare the 2014 access or put your skills to

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FLYSAFAIR ANNOUNCES A SECOND BASE AND NEW ROUTESFlySafair has established itself as South Africa's first true low cost carrier

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui intention has always been great pleasure in being able with two carry on items Dubai UAE: to grow our schedule of to now offer these routes," weighing no more than

t's been nothing but full operations and it makes explains Lorna Terblanche, 7kgs . Any add i t iona l speed ahead for South most sense for us to open a V i c e P r e s i d e n t o f checked-in luggage, along IAfrica's first true low cost second base and connect Passenger Services for with the option to pre-select

a i r l i n e , F l y S a f a i r a l l o f o u r c u r r e n t FlySafair.Although a new preferential seats or extra-(https://www.flysafair.co.za destinations, therefore entrant into the commercial space seats such as those ), in recent weeks. The first market, the in the front rows or at flights launched were in a i r l i n e i s emergency exits as well as mid-October between Cape b a c k e d b y onboard catering, will be Town and Johannesburg n e a r l y 5 0 charged for according to from just R499* (including y e a r s o f p a s s e n g e r s ’ s p e c i f i c taxes), followed swiftly by a v i a t i o n needs.Our aim has always the launch of the Cape expe r i ence been to not only bring Town to Port Elizabeth route from holding affordable fares to the from R399* last week. The c o m p a n y , market, but to also allow Cape Town to George route S a f a i r . new flyers to experience the follows next week on 13th Furthermore, love of flying. With this November with equally FlySafair has announcement of a new tempting fares starting at establ ished base and new routes, we o f f e r i ng f l i gh t s f r om R399*.From the 3rd of itself as SA's first true low believe that we are opening Johannesburg as well as December, FlySafair will cost carrier in that they up the opportunity to fly to from Cape Town. Further, launch their second base at allow passengers to tailor many more people - just in we have had overwhelming Johannesburg O.R. Tambo their own tickets.Based on time for the December f e e d b a c k f r o m o u r a i r p o r t , a l l o w i n g international best practices, ho l i days , " conc ludes passengers to introduce passengers to fly from t h e a i r l i n e o f f e r s Terblanche.these routes, we have Johannesburg to George passengers a base fare l i s t e n e d t o t h e i r and Port Elizabeth, from as which secures them a seat suggestions and we have little as R499* one way.Our to their destination, along

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui with the hope that they will Dubai UAE: be able to sustain their

roduced by Portfolio families and become free Films America – ALL from the fear of getting shot PYOU NEED IS LOVE and arrested. However, the

is a documentary that vast majority of Burmese in focuses on the lives and the town exist as people dreams of the children of without nationality, rights, or Good Morning School in the any solid future. This is the

d i s t r i c t o f Mae So t , harsh reality that the Thailand. Mae Sot is one of Burmese children in Mae the many towns along the Sot have to face every day. Thai-Burma border where T h e d o c u m e n t a r y hundreds of thousands of highlights not just their Burmese nationals have plight, but also the positive chosen to live as a result of way that these children go the repressive actions a b o u t t h e i r l i v e s i n taken by Burma’s military condit ions and under junta. They fled from Burma circumstances we dare not and escaped to Mae Sot even imagine.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

ake a date this Friday and head Mdown to Pascal

Tepper French Bakery for a family brunch with a French twist, while kids get creative at the Le Petite Pascal baking atelier class do book

D E L I V E RY S E RV I C E EXPANDS FOOTPRINTTECOM’s favourite dine-in bakery is upping the ante on its delivery service bringing more of its home-baked cuisine to your office or home front door as it

in advance!The brunch features Pascal Tepper-inspired favourites including baked goodies, including tasty sandwiches made with the renowned Pascal

expands its reach to now cover Dubai Marina, JLT and the Greens, alongside Internet City, Knowledge Village, Al Sofouh and, of Tepper freshly baked bread, course, Media City.Pascal plus pastries, croissants

and more. Experience Le Petite Pascal Family Brunch every Friday from 11am – 3pm, just AED 69 for kids and AED 99 for adults. Call 0 4 4 5 4 2 4 0 8 f o r reservations. Pascal Tepper French Bakery is located on the main DMC drag.

Tepper’s Delivery Service kicks off for breakfast right up to a last run at 8:30pm each evening, delivering freshly prepared French f a y r e , f r o m b a k e d Parisienne baguette with coffee to start the day, to a FRENCH FAYRE AT YOUR selection of Chef Pascal’s HOME OR OFFICE PARTYfamous deserts to treat the Pascal Tepper’s freshly-family, and everything in baked breads, pastries, and between from smoothies, to finger foods can now be salads, to hand-made dished up at home or the chocolates.office, when you choose

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THE 11TH GCC FINANCIAL MARKETS AND NEW ECONOMIC TRENDS CONFERENCE CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY AT THE BURJ AL ARAB HOTEL

DUBAI SHOWCASES THE WONDERS OF SWITZERLAND BY DR MUKESH BATRA

The celebrated photography exhibit ‘Magic Moments’ by Dr Mukesh Batra returns for its second year to support healthcare

initiatives through the visual simulation of photographsRenowned Emirati singer Aryam unveiled the exhibition along

with Dr Mukesh Batra

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WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCES AT DUBAI SUFI MUSIC WEEKEND

•Biggest musical performance of the year to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre

•Weekend long event scheduled for December 18th & 19th, 2014•Live concert by A.R. Rahman, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and

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By Qadeer Ahmad c h a l l e n g e s a n d Securities.Siddiqui Dubai UAE: o p p o r t u n i t i e s i n 2 . O u t s t a n d i n g

r g a n i z e d b y developing new IPOs in Cus tomer Care in Datamatix, and the GCC f inanc ia l F inanc ia l Serv ices Oheld at the Burj market .The coffee Excellence Award -

Al Arab hotel, Dubai, break and networking Dubai Islamic Bank .UAE, the '11th GCC session was followed by 3. Financial Market Financial Markets and a p resen ta t ion by Challenge Management New Economic Trends Ossama A. Eldahshoury Excellence Award - Conference' concluded FACTA and US Expat Saudi Stock Exchange s u c c e s s f u l l y o n Ta x C o n s u l t a n t , (Tadawul) .Thursday.The 11th USFAAF and Ahmed A 4 . S t o c k M a r k e t e d i t i o n o f t h e Mohamed Strategic Corporate Governance conference focused and P lann ing, USFAAF Excellence Award - analyzed on the factors which stressed on the Qatar Stock Market .that add to the current USA Tax Policies for 5 . F i n a n c i a l financial volatility in the USA Passport Holders Performance Indicators G C C m a r k e t s . T h e of Other Nations and M a n a g e m e n t conference kicked off f u r t h e r d i s c u s s e d Excellence Award - with the presentation by FATCA impacts and Union Properties.D r . J a a f a r S a l i m American Expats" The 6 . O u t s t a n d i n g Badwan, CEO of RJA n e x t s e s s i o n w a s Financial Consultancy Consultant Company on presented by Raju Excellence Award - the link between the Ramesh, Co-Founder ERNST & YOUNG. f i n a n c i a l m a r k e t and CEO, Finesse 7. Financial IT services development in GCC, which discussed and Excellence Award - Dat TFP and hence the highlighted strategies Structsophistication in the for Balancing Risk & 8. Outstanding Risk component of export G o v e r n a n c e f o r M a n a g e m e n t and finally economic economic Innovation & Excellence Award - diversif ication GCC Growth. Niaz Panhwar Finesse countries must address General Manager Dat 9. Best Smart Card with for economic stability & S t r u c t S o f t w a r e Integrated payment g r o w t h . T h e S o l u t i o n s l a t e r solutions Excellence p r e s e n t a t i o n w a s presented on Real-time awards - Aafaq - Islamic followed by a panel intelligence - fraud Finance.discussion that was p r e v e n t i o n , e a r l y 1 0 . O u t s t a n d i n g cha i red by Samer warnings and ways of F inanc ia l Serv ices H a b b a l , G e n e r a l increasing revenue Excellence Award - Manager, Financial a c r o s s c h a n n e l s Aafaq - Islamic Finance.Division, Middle East & through contextual Platinum Sponsors for North Africa Thomson cross-sell/up-sell.The the event were Aafaq - Reuters; Gé Drossaert conference concluded Islamic Finance, Silver CTO Banking & Capital with the '2nd Middle Sponsors dat Strut & Markets, AMEA ,CSC East Financial Markets F i n e s s e , E v e n t Computer Sciences; Excellence Awards' Sponsors A lmara i , Amit Mitbawkar Senior c e r e m o n y t h a t Carlsbad Mineral Water, F inanc ia l P lanner, f e l i c i t a t e d t h e Organic Foods & Café, A c u m a a n d C i b y contributions of leaders Glenda, and Noor.Joseph, FCA, FRM and decision-makers in Datamatix has been a Financial Risk Advisor the Middle East financial leading knowledge and ,Finesse. The panel market who have gone service provider in the carried out an elaborate the extra mile in bringing GCC for 25 years, discussion on strategies innovative platforms to w e l c o m i n g to integrate and re- the financial market b u s i n e s s m e n , engineer the GCC trading and challenge intellectuals, leaders financial markets and management systems and professionals and ways to strengthen in positioning the region prov id ing va luab le fu r ther i ts cur rent on the global financial b u s i n e s s a n d position, the role of excellence forefront. leadership advice for public and stock market The winners of the 2014 change by promoting listed companies in awards are- d e v e l o p m e n t a n d promoting information 1 .F inanc ia l Market e c o n o m i c decentralization and Trading Automation and empowerment.transparency in the System Excel lence f i n a n c i a l m a r k e t , A w a r d - M a s h r e q

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d his world of music to the premiere show promises Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Dubai stage. to be a captivating Day 1

he magic of the T h e w e e k e n d l o n g on the 18th of December I n d i a n m u s i c celebration of Sufi music and the following day with Tindustry will light up will feature captivating Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali

Dubai World Trade Center performancthis month thanks to the es by the first ever Dubai Sufi v o i c e Weekend organized by b e h i n d Emirates Neon Group some of the (ENG) and Purple Vogue m o s t Events (PVE). Headlined p o p u l a r by some of the most Hindi film renowned artists from the s o n g s & S o u t h A s i a n m u s i c Ghazals of industry, the weekend a l l - t i m e , long concert featuring U s t a d soulful Sufi music will take R a h a t place on the 18th & 19th of Fateh Al i December 2014.The Khan and K h a n a n d S u n i d h i opening of the Suf i Bo l l ywood p layback Chauhan per forming Weekend, will feature singer Sunidhi Chauhan, together for the very first n e v e r s e e n b e f o r e who will set the stage on time. We are presenting performances, including fire with their eclectic the UAE a truly unique that of the world famous p e r f o r m a n c e . opportunity to come and A.R. Rahman. The Indian- Conceptualized by Purple see these fan tas t i c born composer, artists.Rehan Merchant, s i n g e r - G r o u p C E O , E N G s o n g w r i t e r , added,This unique 2 day music producer, event is a concept which musician, multi- wi l l exci te the UAE instrumentalist market. The chance to see a n d 3 top artists over 2 days on philanthropist is 1 show is a combination said to be the which will be a real w o r l d ’ s m o s t h igh l ight o f Dubai 's prominent and concert season. With a p r o l i f i c variety of ticket options composer. His and experiences on offer, w o r k s a r e this event will cater to all Vo g u e E v e n t s a n d notable for integrating music lovers in the Emirates Neon Group, the Eastern classical music U A E . T h e m u s i c a l main highlight of The with electronic music prodigies will perform at Dubai Sufi Weekend will sounds, world music Sheikh Saeed Halls at be the presence of two genres and traditional Dubai Trade Center with globally iconic headline orchestral arrangements. gates open from 7pm artists, AR Rahman and He has won two Oscars, onwards. Tickets are Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali two Grammy Awards, a priced from AED 195, Khan on one stage for the BAFTA Award, a Golden A E D 2 9 5 , A E D 3 9 5 , very first time over the Globe, four National Film AED495, AED750 and course of 2 days. Samir Awards, fifteen Filmfare table packages available A h m e d , M a n a g i n g Awards and thirteen from AED 1,000. Don't Director, PVE said "We Filmfare Awards South, in miss out on the biggest are thrilled to be bringing addition to numerous Bollywood concert of the together a once in a o t h e r a w a r d s a n d year, book your tickets on lifetime line up to Dubai for nominations. He will be www.platinumlist.com, the Sufi Weekend in s e e n p e r f o r m i n g available from November December. AR Rahman's alongside his Sufi choir for 20th.Su f i cho i r, a wor ld the very first time, bringing

By Qadeer Ahmad l a k e s , r i v e r s a n d Homeopathy movement Siddiqui Dubai UAE: m o u n t a i n s o f in India, he is a revered

Magic Moments’ the S w i t z e r l a n d a n d r e s p e c t e d 2nd annual charity personality within the ‘photo exhibition by med ica l f i e ld . H is

Padma Shri recipient, tenacious passion for India’s most-renowned Photography and the homeopath, Founder arts in general have and Chairman of Dr been his forte and belief B a t r a ’ s G r o u p o f that fol lowing your

dreams or passion is never too late. As h e a l t h c a r e practitioners, though the focus lies on treatment

t r a n s p o r t i n g t h e one also needs to draw audience to one of the attention to prevention. most beautiful countries in Europe. Speaking on t h e o c c a s i o n , D r Mukesh Batra said, “A l though my f i rs t

C o m p a n i e s , w e r e passion is medicine, I

d i s p l a y e d a t t h e am completed by my

Za’abeel Hall of the s e c o n d l o v e ,

Crowne Plaza Hotel for photography. To me it is

UAE’s audience who a creative expression of

are increasingly taking my artistic bend of mind

firm interest in the art I t h a s a l s o b e e n - a form of expressing

and sensory powers of observed tha t the myself, of reliving as

p h o t o g r a p h y . healing effects of visual well as cherishing my

I n a u g u r a t e d b y s t i m u l a t i o n a n d memories of wonderful

ce lebra ted Emi ra t i a p p r e c i a t i o n o f places. My biggest

s inger Aryam, the a e s t h e t i c s h a v e inspiration is my cause -

collection displayed a g a r n e r e d t o w a r d s a good cause. This

series of snapshots of controlling the onset of allows me to collect

the breathtaking views n u m e r o u s h e a l t h f u n d s f o r t h e

of Switzerland.Entitled a i l m e n t s a n d underprivileged. The

“Magic Moments,” the d i s e a s e s . T h e p r o c e e d s w i l l b e

exhibition features a photographs from the donated to charitable

collection of captures c o l l e c t i o n ‘ M a g i c trust.Dr Batra has been

taken by Dr Batra on his Moments’ will also be using his passion for

travel around the world. available for sale at Dr photography to further

This year the exhibition B a t r a ’ s D u b a i the cause of his home

featured the scenic Healthcare City and therapy in i t ia t ives.

w o n d e r s a n d Jumeirah Lake Tower Having single handedly

spectacular view of the clinics in Dubai.l e a d t h e m o d e r n

By Qadeer Ahmad driving innovation,” said licensing option equips Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Alan Arnold, executive m a n a g e d s e r v i c e

ision Solutions, vice president and chief providers with DR-as-a-Inc., a leading technology officer at Service for customers Vprovider of high Vision Solutions.We on a pay-as-you-go

availability, disaster developed MIMIX 8.0 basisrecovery, and data for IBM i with these •Support for the IBM I migration software and challenges in mind. 7.2 operating system on services, announced Significant ease-of-use IBM’s new POWER8 today the release of features, including the hardwareMIMIX 8.0for IBM i. The new data protection MIMIX 8.0 user Peter new release provides repor ts , increased Hubby, senior systems end users and partners replication performance engineer at Cardinal w i t h s i m p l i f i e d and our new metered Health, a provider of c o n f i g u r a t i o n , usage program, meet products and services m o n i t o r i n g a n d the usability, flexibility to the hea l thca re m a n a g e m e n t a n d and scalability needs of industry, remarked, s t r e n g t h e n s a n d our customers and “MIMIX 8.0 is packed streamlines HA/DR partners alike.All MIMIX w i th f unc t i ona l i t y. p r o t e c t i o n a n d branded products , Cardinal Health has a p e r f o r m a n c e i n i n c l u d i n g M I M I X very large integrated file traditional and cloud- Availability, MIMIX DR system environment on b a s e d an d MIMIX Move, are six pairs of servers that environments.The new strengthened by this replicate between data M I M I X r e l e a s e new re lease. The centers in Ohio and addresses the needs of M I M I X G l o b a l I l l inois. MIMIX 8.0 today’s businesses for companion product to efficiently handles our s t r o n g H A / D R MIMIX Availability that replication volume and protection that is easy simplifies multi-node is protecting our IFS fo r overburdened , HA/DR management is data smoothly.With understaffed IT teams also updated. New I B M ’ s A p r i l to manage, scales to f e a t u r e s a n d announcement of the meet growing volumes functionality include: POWER8 processor of data, and provides • O n - d e m a n d d a t a a n d O c t o b e r the flexibility to operate protection reports for a n n o u n c e m e n t o f on any IBM i hardware, increased visibility into additional POWER8-storage or operating protection status based Power Systems s y s t e m w h e t h e r • B r o w s e r - b a s e d s e r v e r s , g l o b a l physical, virtual or r e p l i c a t i o n businesses are now cloud-hosted.The high configuration with best - planning upgrades to availability and disaster practice-based wizards new hardware and the recovery needs of to include data in IBM I 7.2 operating companies that depend replication system. MIMIX Move u p o n I B M P o w e r •Strengthened IFS 8.0, a blended software Systems are evolving at replication a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l a r e m a r k a b l e • S u b s t a n t i a l services offering from pace.Tight budgets, e n h a n c e m e n t s t o V i s i o n S o l u t i o n s , s k i l l e d r e s o u r c e replication performance provides full support for shortages, exploding a n d s t r e a m l i n e d IBM i 7.2 to deliver near-data growth, and a processing to keep zero, risk-free migration strong demand for pace with growing t o n e w p l a t f o r m s infrastructure flexibility v o l u m e s o f whe the r phys i ca l , and capital expense transactional data virtual or in the cloud.m a n a g e m e n t a r e •New metered usage

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THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL WEEKS 2014 7TH NOVEMBER –13TH DECEMBER

The Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE (IICUAE) is proud to announce the eight edition of the Italian Festival

Weeks, a calendar of more than 30 events, during the period 7th of November – 13th of December.

By Qadeer Ahmad E N I T, t h e I t a l i a n the Summit Opening Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Government Tourist Gala, the opening event

s in the previous Board.During the event of the Italian World ed i t ions , the 36-day event , the Cuisine Summit, at AItalian Festival IICUAE will have the Rixos Hotel, The Palm,

Weeks 2014 aims at honor of bestowing an o n t h e 7 t h o f e n h a n c i n g a n d a w a r d f r o m t h e N o v e m b e r. I I C U A E s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e President of the Italian –Camera di Commercio cultural and socio- Republic to the best Italiana negli EAU is a e c o n o m i c a l b o n d performing UAE and non-profit organization between Italy and UAE. Italian and companies, recognized in 2009 by For the first time since having boosted the the Italian Ministry of its creation, the Festival m u t u a l r e l a t i o n s Economic Development is held with the support b e t w e e n t h e t w o as the authorized Italian of the President of the countries during the Chamber in the UAE. It Italian Republic, and it year 2014.The calendar o f f e r s c o n s i s t e n t keeps enjoying the of events spanning from assistance to the Italian auspices of the Italian music to art, from enterprises in surveying Embassy to the United c u l t u r e t o and approaching the Arab Emirates and the entertainment, from bustling UAE market. Patronage of the Italian cuis ine to tour ism Since 1999 IICUAE has Ministry of Economic w i t h o u t f o r g e t t i n g been serving as strong Development, and of business, will start with partner and as bridge

SHAPING AUDI’S FUTURE: THE HEART OF INNOVATION

Ten Young artists selected for Al Nabooda Automobiles Audi Art Experience campaign showcase their work at DIFC’s Art Night

By Qadeer Ahmad K a z i m a n d t h e Siddiqui Dubai UAE: competition curator and

spiring young UAE abstract artist UAE artists were Humaid Mansoor, who Ar e c e n t l y h o s te d a tw o - d a y

presented with a new workshop at the Audi o p p o r t u n i t y t o Dubai showroom for the showcase their work to artists prior to the a captive audience e x h i b i t i o n w h i c h during DIFC’s hugely launched last night popular Art Nights at ( M o n d a y 2 7 Gate Village, taking Oc to b e r ) .Th e A r t s p l a c e 2 7 scene has really taken October.Launched by Al off in the past few years, Nabooda Automobiles,

peers, contemporaries the exclusive dealer for and leading figures in Audi in Dubai and the our burgeoning arts Northern Emirates, the s c e n e a n d t o b e Audi Art Experience recognised in a public competition presented sphere. The ten aspiring young local artists the art ists which were chance to create and carefully selected by the display work at the judging panel consist of opening exhibition of the Ali Mrad, Salem Al new art season at Gate not only in the UAE, but Junaibi, Shamma Al Village, Participants in the region as a D a b b a l , M o z a A l were requested to whole,said Mansoor. Matrooshi, Saeed Al submi t a personal “The commitment that M a d a n i , K h a w l a s t a t e m e n t , t h r e e local businesses such Darwish , Eman A l examples of previous a s A l N a b o o d a Raeesi, Rashed Al Automobiles show by Marri, May Al Shamsi s u p p o r t i n g a r t i s t s and Myra Shahzad.Art t h r o u g h o n g o i n g Nights has become projects like the Audi Art es tab l ished as an Experience is a true important part of the testament to the growth DIFC cultural calendar, in this sector”.Ali Al with the iconic Gate Nabooda , Genera l V i l l a g e v e n u e Manager, Aud i , A l transformed into a work and their concept Nabooda Automobiles, creative space and outl ine.Ten finalists sa id ,The Aud i A r t cultural hub in the were selected and Experience is a great r e g i o n , f e a t u r i n g hand-picked by a panel opportunity for young, exhibitions, music, live of judges, including Audi local talent to have their art, workshops and film A m b a s s a d o r H a l a work seen by their screenings.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d the Dubai Marina area is are not looking at uplifts as Siddiqui Dubai UAE: likely to benefit from, and significant as that just yet,

ith the opening over time, this will start to there is a rapidly growing of the first phase significantly bolster house appreciation in Dubai of Wof the Dubai prices.Tenants and buyers the benefits of being close

Tram network today, the are al ready act ively to a public transportation emi ra te ’s f i r s t t ru l y seeking to be in close node.”communi ty focussed proximity to the Marina’s The differentiating factor infrastructure project is set Metro s ta t ions, The for the emirate is the fact to add permanent long Beach, and Jumeirah that infrastructure has term value to residential Beach Residence. We always played catch up to values in Dubai Marina, expect that the Dubai the explosive urban while setting a benchmark Tram stations dotted growth and as a result for other parts of the city, around the Marina will Dubai is in the unique according to leading similarly drive demand up position of having multiple international real estate i n t h e i r i m m e d i a t e b u s i n e s s d i s t r i c t s , consultants, Cluttons.The vicinity.Elsewhere in the stretching from Deira to 10.6km route that takes city, the Dubai Trolley in Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Tram around Downtown Duba i i s from Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina and along Al expected to commence the DIFC to Jumeirah Sufouh road is expected to operations in the first week Lake Towers.Durrani go a long way in alleviating c o n c l u d e d : the chronic traffic issues “The key now to Dubai Marina and the unlocking the J u m e i r a h B e a c h true potential of Residence area have public transport become synonymous i s t o s t i t ch with. Crucially, Cluttons together all of believes that through such D u b a i ’ s localised infrastructure communities in i n v e s t m e n t s , t h e a cohesive and government is adding long s u s t a i n a b l e t e r m i n f r a s t r u c t u r e w a y, w h i c h premiums to residential makes getting

of December and Cluttons v a l u e s . C l u t t o n s ’ around easy. There are

expects this to transform international research and the obvious challenges of

connectivity in Downtown business development putting infrastructure into

Dubai.Durrani continued: manager, Faisal Durrani established parts of the

“The Dubai Trolley is commented, “The Dubai city, but for somewhere

another example of how a Tram marks another like Downtown Dubai

n e i g h b o u r h o o d milestone in the evolution where values have risen

transportation network will of Dubai’s infrastructure. by 5% to AED 1940 psf

directly impact property Five years on from when (US$ 530 psf) this year,

values as connectivity and the first Dubai Metro trains excluding the Burj Khalifa,

access are improved took to the t racks , w e c a n e a s i l y s e e

dramatically, but such residents are now going to transport linked premiums

localised schemes will get their first taste of rising exponentially, once

only go so far.Unlike the communi ty t ranspor t all our communities start

vast established public i n f r a s t r u c t u r e . L i k e b e i n g l i n k e d

transportation networks of elsewhere in the city, together.While the Dubai

larger cities like London residential values in Dubai Metro transformed access

for instance, Dubai still Marina have been pegged across Dubai, this was an

has a long way to go. back by government exceptionally successful

During the summer, UK regulation at a local and macro solution to an acute

b u i l d i n g s o c i e t y federal level, yet we still problem, but the challenge

Nationwide revealed that recorded a 4% rise on now is c rea t ing an

being located within 250m average between January integrated and accessible

of a Tube Station in and August, against 7% world class city that is

Greater London could add for Dubai as a whole. We pedestrian friendly and the

as much as 10.5% to the must however take a benefits to real estate

value of your property, longer term view as the v a l u e s w i l l f o l l o w

which equates to about Dubai tram is exactly the naturally.”

A E D 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 sort of infrastructure that

(US$70,000). While we

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IS THE FIRST STEP TO ADDING PERMANENT LONG TERM

VALUE TO DUBAI’S RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS, SAYS CLUTTONS

ICONS COFFEE COUTURE WINS THE ‘2014 BEST EMERGING BRAND IN

GCC’ AWARD

EVERYDAY WE’RE TRUFFLIN’Cipriani Yas Island showcases the ‘diamond

of the kitchen’ this Autumn

ASIATIC METAL MANUFACTURING LLC TO BE SEEN AT THE 35TH

EDITION OF BIG 5

PARK REGIS KRIS KIN HOTEL DUBAI APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER

FRAGRANCE AWARDS 2014 CELEBRATES HALF A DECADE OF ITS PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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onnard Lawson, (Switzerland, USA, the international England and Wales, Blaw firm founded France, Luxemburg,

in Switzerland in 1998 China and Holland), the with offices in Geneva, f i rm’s lawyers are L a u s a n n e , p a r t i c u l a r l y w e l l Luxembourg, Paris, positioned to advise and Shanghai, has clients on transnational officially opened its business. The firm’s

conf ident ia l i ty and Dubai branch in the Al Dubai lawyers are also professional ethics are Hab too r Bus iness registered practitioners our core values”, says Tower at Dubai Marina w i t h t h e D u b a i D u b a i M a n a g i n g upon receiving i ts International Financial Partner, Giovanni M. license from the Dubai Centre Courts.Rossi. Expressing his Government Legal B o n n a r d L a w s o n satisfaction for the Affairs Department.The (Dubai Branch) is opening of the new law firm has built its strategically positioned b r a n c h , R o s s i reputation by excelling to act as the firm’s hub a d d e d : W e a r e in the provision of legal for the whole MENA extremely delighted to services in the following r e g i o n a n d t h e see Bonnard Lawson areas : Bank ing & surrounding areas. It branching out to the Finance, Corporate & also fulfills the local UAE. The country has Commercial, Dispute d e m a n d f o r emerged as a global Resolution and Private transnat ional legal gateway with a world-C l i e n t S e r v i c e s . services via any of its c l a s s b u s i n e s s Bonnard Lawson also other locat ions or environment. Dubai boasts its competence a f f i l i a t e d o f f i c e s has become one of the i n t h e n i c h e combining international most influential and spec ia l i za t i ons o f expertise with deep dynamic places to do Sports, Entertaiment l o c a l business in the Middle and Art law.Having roots .Competence, East”.

IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS EXCELLENCY ITALIAN AMBASSADOR G. STARACE AND CONSUL GENERAL G. FAVILLI, THE FOURTH STAGE OF

ROAD SHOW ROAD TO EXPO - FOLLOWING NEW YORK, MOSCOW AND PARIS - WAS HELD AT ALTA BADIA, THE ITALIAN RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE

EMIRATES TOWERS HOTEL.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d M I L A N O 2 0 1 5 . Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Worldwide businessmen

pening the press and journalists selection conference, ICE visiting the main Italian ODubai Director Mr. trade shows during this

F i o r e , a n d I t a l i a n y e a r a n d 2 0 1 5 . ambassador Giorgio Businessmen coming Starace. “We are building from abroad visit ing a bridge between Italy Milano Expo and Italian and UAE – declared Mr i n d u s t r i a l c l u s t e r s Starace – and the three b e t w e e n M a y a n d main pillars are the Oc tober.The I ta l i an agreement between the Pavillion is a nursery two Expos, the vocation where ideas grow up, a

place for thinking” s t a t e d Mr Mina.R O A D T O E X P O aims to suppor t b o t h E X P O MILANO 2 0 1 5 and the of Italy to become the hub

promotion of the Italian to UAE and the visit of trade-fair system as a H.H. Sheikh Mohammed whole, promoting in bin Zayed Al Nahyan particular the production Crown Prince of Abu and technology of the Dhabi which was the food industry. synthesis of the growth of Among the range of the relations between our actions, special mention t w o c o u n t r i e s ” . M s . must be made of the L o r e d a n a S a r t i , p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n Secretary-General of international trade fairs, AEFI (Italian Exhibition p r e s s c o n f e r e n c e s a n d T r a d e - F a i r abroad, buyer missions Association), and Mr. and foreign journalists in A l b e r t o M i n a , I taly to visi t theme International Relations exhibitions.Director of the Italian According to estimates, Pavilion at Expo Milano Expo Milano 2015 will 2015, showcased the host over 20 million distinguishing features of visitors during its six the Italian agro-industrial m o n t h s o f e v e n t s , and trade-fair sector, focusing on the universal specifically of the Italian theme of "Feeding the P a v i l i o n , w h i c h Planet, Energy for Life". represents a perfect AEFI represents and synthesis of the various promotes in Italy and regional industries. “We abroad the entire Italian are here to c reate trade-fair system, which connections between our counts about 1,000 Countries – said Ms. Sarti annual events drawing an – 50% of Italian export average of 200,000 rely on trade fairs, 60 exhibitors and 22 million Billion Euros of deals are visitors. The offices of the sealed every year during foreign network of ICE trade fairs and 75% of Agenzia are responsible SME consider trade fairs for the organization of as their main marketing f o r e i g n - b a s e d a n d instrument”.The Road to incoming promotional Expo 2015 project is a events in Italy.The Italian promotional campaign Pavil ion wil l be the supported by the Ministry f l agsh ip o f I t a l y – o f E c o n o m i c concluded Mr. Fiore - it’ll Development, with a plan be an emotional journey of dedicated actions through the Country as c o n c e i v e d a n d well as meeting point and implemented by ICE workshop for the world’s AGENZIA and AEFI in community”.association with the

Italian Pavilion at EXPO

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d which has its modern Siddiqui Dubai UAE: plant in Dubai Investment

aunched in 1979, Park.The plant houses The Big 5 one of are equipped with latest Lthe most renowned and modern machineries

International ‘Building to produce 60,000 MT and Construction Show’ per annum of ‘Deformed in the Middle East will run Bar Welded Wire Mesh & through its 35th edition MS Round Bars’. The f rom th is 17 – 20 production has been November, 2014 at the integrated with modern Dubai Wor ld Trade quality control processes Centre. The Big 5 in the and machineries such as UAE hosts more than u n i v e r s a l t e s t i n g 2 ,700 i n te rna t i ona l machine and hardness exhibitors from nearly 60 tester etc. It is composed countries. It recently o f m u l t i n a t i o n a l expanded to deliver three workforce and managed dedicated shows in Saudi by competent technical Arabia, Kuwait and India. a n d m a n a g e m e n t A s i a t i c G r o u p o f professionals to ensure Companies has been quality standards are met participating at the shows a n d m a i n t a i n e d " in UAE and Saudi Arabia explained Mr. Gouri.for many years now and We currently export our would be present this products to the MENA y e a r a s w e l l . T h e region with a vision of Construction and Metal becoming a leader and Industry in Middle East t h e m o s t r e l i a b l e has always seen growth m a n u f a c t u r e r o f and an ever increasing ‘Deformed Bar Welded demand. This has come Wire Mesh & MS Round along with trials to keep Bars’. We are expanding up with the updating our existing business technology, machinery activities with aggressive and manpower. What is plans of entering into new challenging here is to not bus iness ven tu res ” only keep up the current added Gouri.“We will be business but also to showcasing our products expand. Recently Mr. in Big 5 stand A171, Harmeet S. Gouri, C.E.O Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, of Asiatic Group of Dubai Wor ld Trade Compan ies p roud ly Center being held from announced the opening November 17th till 21st, o f A s i a t i c M e t a l 2014” concluded Mr. Manu fac tu r i ng LLC Gouri.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d aromas of white truffles Siddiqui Dubai UAE: from Alba fill the air at

his autumn, the Cipriani Yas Island as world renowned they are g lor ious ly Tb r a n d

Cipriani Yas Island sets the culinary scene with an e n t i r e m o n t h dedicated to the ‘diamond of the kitchen’. The value of a truff le is comparable to the c a r a t s o f a

s h a v e d o v e r e a c h diamond, the larger the delightful pasta dish. size of a whole truffle, the However, no culinary higher it is in value. With experience is complete an incredibly decadent without the perfect duet. truffle menu and rare

deals for the season, the To add a little sparkle to Italian favourite proves each evening, bubbles that truffle month is an are generously offered at occasion not to be a 50% reduced rate per missed.From the 15th of glass to complete a October until the 15th of wonderful gastronomic November, the delightful experience.

ALILA JABAL AKHDAR WINS THE GREEN LANDSCAPE AWARD

The resort was awarded this prestigious honour during the Oman

Green Awards and Summit

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d overall growth and focus Siddiqui Dubai UAE: of Oman’s emphasis on

lila Jabal Akhdar advancing in this front. r e c e i v e d t h e This is essential in AGreen Landscape m a i n t a i n i n g a n d

Award during the Oman promoting the unique Green Awards and natural resources in S u m m i t h e l d t h i s Oman with the proper September under the type of investment in all p a t r o n a g e o f H . E . our projects.Alila Jabal Mohammed bin Salim bin Akhdar is our best Said Al Tobi, M i n i s t e r o f E n v i r o n m e n t and C l ima te Affairs in Oman. The ceremony was attended by various public a n d p r i v a t e s e c t o r organisat ions that contribute to encouraging

representation of a green e c o - f r i e n d l y tour ism dest inat ion, init iatives.Ali la Jabal having all the natural A k h d a r ’ s o n - g o i n g environmental features of commi tmen t to the the area highlighted. The e n v i r o n m e n t i s landscape surrounding prominently represented the resort acts as host to in its Leadership in

the locally found vegetation and plants. I would like to extend my gratitude to the Omran team and partners from consultants to contractor for their best efforts in successfully completing this property,” added Al-Lawati.Alila E n e r g y a n d

J a b a l A k h d a r i s Environmental Design considered one of the ( L E E D ) c e r t i f i e d mos t i dea l t ou r i sm construction. The resort’s destinations developed design is in harmony with by Omran, the interiors i t s s u r r o u n d i n g have been inspired by the environment, preserving fragrant pink roses which the extraordinary natural blanket the mountainside beauty of the region. The

in springtime and all rooms h a v e b e e n decorated with a s i m p l e beauty that r e l i e s o n warm, neutral textures and a reflection of local Omani culture. Each of the resort’s

Green Landscape Award 84 Suites and 2 Jabal was granted to the resort Villas, named Jowz and for its unique application Rummanah after the o f t h e p r o p e r W a l n u t s a n d environmental standards Pomegranates found in required to achieve the region.We are so sustainability and the proud to be rewarded with LEED certification, the this great honour and resort set itself as a recognit ion. We wil l pioneer to environmental continue our various c o n t r i b u t i o n i n init iat ives to further Oman.Eng. Wael Al- support our neighboring Lawati, CEO of Omran communities and eco-commented,“All activities f r i e n d l y h a b i t s , ” implemented to assist c o m m e n t e d J o r k with eco-friendly methods Bosse laa r, Genera l a n d a g r e e n e r Manager of Alila Jabal environment add to the Akhdar.

By Qadee r Ahmad of the ingredients are Siddiqui Dubai UAE: imported directly from

he world renowned Italy such as fresh, Cipriani opened its homemade pasta; (also Td o o r s i n Ya s retailed at Cipriani Yas

Island, Abu Dhabi in late Island) and key produce 2010 and since t h e n h a s regularly catered to influencers, c e l e b r i t i e s , dignitaries and roya l t y a l i ke . D i s t i ngu i shed guests including Golden Globe winn ing actor M o r g a n Freeman, Chief such as meat and fish Executive of Formula sourced from other One Group Bern ie countries including the Ecclestone, sport legend UAE.and world heavyweight To continually offer their b o x i n g c h a m p i o n loyal guests variety, the Wladimir Klitschko are same menu is never on ly a few o f the repeated twice. With extensive list of A-list signature dishes and patrons to grace Cipriani popular favourites on the Yas Island. Four years on menu, all other dishes and it anticipates to are changed in line with continue posit ioning s e a s o n a l itself as the season’s firm ingredients.The dining

e x p e r i e n c e a t Cipriani Yas Island i s au then t i ca l l y Italian with 90% of the ent ire team hailing from Italy and the rest trained in var ious Cipr iani p r o p e r t i e s worldwide to bring the soul of Italian hospitality to Yas

favourite yet again, Island.Each guest is welcoming some of the made to feel like the greatest names in racing r e s t a u r a n t i s a n and entertainment as extended part of their well as political figures home with comfortable and new and loyal lounge seating and a customers of Cipriani design plan that includes venues around the world a library with books from d u r i n g t h i s y e a r ’ s around the world.Going F o r m u l a 1 E t i h a d the extra mile to not Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.Equipped with glass w i n d o w s a n d w r a p a r o u n d terraces, Cipriani Y a s I s l a n d over looks the m a g n i f i c e n t , docked yachts a n d t h e Ya s Marina Circuit.

compromise any guest The Italian legend attests experience, during the its fame during this busiest season of the season to not only its year Formula One, the prime location but the o u t l e t i m p o r t s many touches that make approximately 80-85 of it an unparalleled dining Cipr iani ’s top team destination year round members f rom the with these interesting various locations across attributes: the globe just to deliver One of the greatest the quality of service restaurateurs of his time, expected from visiting Arrigo Cipriani’s skill is guests. With its unique exemplified in Cipriani approach to the dining Yas Island through its e x p e r i e n c e t h a t warm and t imeless combines years of Italian interiors (designed by tradition, unparalleled F lo ren t i ne M iche le customer service, simple Bonin), purity of cuisine food made to perfection and genuinely exemplary and an amazing location, c u s t o m e r Cipriani Yas Island is not s e r v i c e . Tr a d i t i o n a l only the place to be Italian cooking is known during Formula One this for using ingredients year but for any occasion found only in Italy and during the year.Cipriani Yas Island is no

exception. The majority

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HOTSPOTThe secret recipes behind Cipriani Yas

Island’s momentum this season

25% OF ALL NEW BUSINESS SOFTWARE PURCHASES WILL BE SERVICE ENABLED BY 2016

Local digital customer loyalty platform provider UrbanBuz records 200% growth in 12 months as UAE entities realize

benefits of customized digital solutions•Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) will be 14.2% of all software

spending•18% of all app spending

•UrbanBuz clients report as much as 30% increase in customer retention

DUBAI POLICE APPLAUDS PORSCHE CENTRE DUBAI INITIATIVE FOR

SAFER ROADSInstant spot cash reward for bi-annual

RoadStar contest helps motorbike driver’s family

A CONTRACT WORTH €47 MILLIONAlstom to increase power transmission stability and quality across Saudi Arabia

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RAISING THE GREEN FLAGThe first UAE Nursery reaches International recognition with the ‘Green Flag’ accolade

PATROL POWER SUPPORTS DUBAI TRIATHLON EPIC

‘HERO OF ALL TERRAIN IN LIFE’ OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF PUNISHING

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APPROACH TO HEALTH AND FITNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Health and Fitness App Usage Increasing Almost Twice as Fast as General Market in

2014, Study ShowsSmartphone Apps Provide Workout Plans, Diet Advice, Health Screening and Medical

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rbanBuz, the spending globally and service and long-term region’s leading 18% of all spending on re la t ionsh ips w i th Udigital customer applications. The IDC c o n s u m e r s a r e

l o y a l t y p l a t f o r m , further forecasts a relatively new in the expects the Software- Middle East, but will as-a-Service (SaaS) become an essential model to become a part of retail marketing dominant force in the with the SaaS offering Middle East’s retail lending itself perfectly software landscape. to customer loyalty. We Empirical research have found that by suggests that while d e v e l o p i n g a m a i n s t r e a m constantly-evolving companies are seeking loyalty platform - which to digitize their offering, w e m a i n t a i n a n d they are increasingly update ourselves and averse to purchasing

21.3% CAGR for SaaS software as a capital revenue through 2016. investment. Instead an Sadek continued:“In increasing number of developing our SaaS UAE-based retailers offering and cloud-now seek a software based service, we’ve partner to provide the rea l i zed t ha t t he same capability to benefits of the SaaS them on an ongoing model for retailers are basis; a trend that is numerous. For smaller ev idenced by the businesses a SaaS 200+% growth that platform is an effective U r b a n B u z h a s a n d e c o n o m i c a l experienced in the last business solution that 12 months. With some is available with real-provides them with of UrbanBuz’s clients time capabilities - our valuable insights about reporting as much as a partners are able to their customers; for 3 0 % i n c r e a s e i n adapt to ever-changing larger companies it customer retention consumer trends, and f a c i l i t a t e s e a s y over a period of just two reach out to their incorporation of social m o n t h s , M u s t a f a customers across all media, brings greater Sadek, Founder and digital, social, and adaptability, enables CEO of UrbanBuz, mobile channels. This the introduction of new commented:“Retailers is the future for CRM features quickly and are looking to the SaaS software: traditional seamlessly and is more model as a cost- models are unwieldy mobile. It is also more effective, pay-as-you- a n d o u t - o f -easily deployed as a go option for managing date.UrbanBuz’s own cloud-based solution, o p e r a t i o n s a n d SaaS offering has which is now the most c u s t o m e r exper ienced rapid important space for relationships. In the growth. The evolving customer engagement c u s t o m e r l o y a l t y digital loyalty platform a n d r e l a t i o n s h i p space, businesses are enables businesses to management.Customerealizing they don’t communicate wi th r r e l a t i o n s h i p have to buy it and build cus tomers on an management (CRM) is it themselves. With engaging and long-the area in which S a a S , s e t - u p , term basis, growing UrbanBuz identifies m a i n t e n a n c e ,

upgrades and turnover are all part of the service, so there’s no need to commit heavy investment or suffer p r o l o n g e d implementation time. This is the newest and most important trend in b u s i n e s s - o r i e n t e d technology, and one that is growing rapidly S a a S a s m o s t retention and repeat in the UAE.”The 2014 important. CRM is business. The platform P w C G l o b a l 1 0 0 currently the most can be fully integrated So f tware Leaders prominent application with the POS system of report recorded a 5% of the SaaS model the business and/or increase in revenues globally. Retailers in c a n b e o p e r a t e d for its constituents in the UAE increasingly independently through 2012, in which period conduct the bulk of a tablet that is included S a a S r e v e n u e s t h e i r c o n s u m e r in the service, enabling e x p e r i e n c e d 6 0 % engagement on social staff to easily sign up g r o w t h . T h e media and online, and and reward customers. Internat ional Data the SaaS model is The UrbanBuz platform Corporat ion ( IDC) i d e a l l y s u i t e d t o is currently used in over estimates that by 2016 i m p r o v i n g t h a t 100 locations across 2 5 % o f a l l n e w outreach. the UAE, serving more business sof tware Salam Saadeh, Co- t h a n 5 5 , 0 0 0 purchases will be in Founder and COO of consumers.s e r v i c e - e n a b l e d U r b a n B u z , s o f t w a r e . S a a S

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d p l e a s e d t o b e Siddiqui Dubai UAE: involved.Conditions off

issan Patrol, the the Atlantis are superb for toughest vehicle triathlon with the waters Non or off the road, calm and flat. The two-lap

is the official vehicle of the cycle ride leaves The Duba i I n te rna t i ona l Palm on to Hessa Street Triathlon, one of the most towards Sports City physically demanding before returning to the events to mark the Middle Atlantis. The route is E a s t s p o r t i n g essent ia l ly level so calendar.Triathlon, an competitors are likely to Olympic Games sport, is post fast times. The vital

change between swim and bike will be crucial.A two- lap run on the crescent of The Palm with the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Atlantis R e s o r t p r o v i d e a delightful setting but it’s unlikely competitors will

one of the fastest-growing have much time to admire sporting disciplines in the the view.Dubai provides world and arguably the the perfect backdrop for a m o s t punishing.Competitors swim, run and bike in an e n e r g y - s a p p i n g competition. Meantime, Patrol is dubbed ‘Hero of All Terrain in Life’ due to its stamina and versatility in the most demanding c o n d i t i o n s a n d environments.The ‘Dubai

half iron distance race, International Triathlon’,

says Paul Venn, partner, the first ‘half iron distance’

Race ME. “We have triathlon will be held at the

p e r f e c t w e a t h e r Atlantis Resort on The

conditions, a great, fast Palm, Jumeirah.It will

course and a host city that feature a 1.9km swim

people all over the world followed by 90km bike

want to visit. This is an then a 21.1km run.

event that will very quickly O r g a n i s e r s e x p e c t

feature in everyone’s top contestants to number

10 races.The Dubai more than 2000 inside

Sports Council is working t w o y e a r s . K a t i b

with Race ME to help B e l k h o d j a , B r a n d

launch this Dubai sporting Manager for SUVs and

epic. This follows their Crossovers in Nissan

u n i q u e a n d h i g h l y Middle East, says the

s u c c e s s f u l D e s e r t Nissan Patrol and an elite

Triathlon, which saw triathlon event in the UAE

a t h l e t e s c o m b i n e “ m a k e a p e r f e c t

running, cycling and fit.”Nissan Patrol is our

horse riding in a world flagship SUV and as the

first. One of our roles as Hero of All Terrain in Life,

the Sports Council is to clearly the appropriate

promote Dubai as global choice for race organisers

sporting destination,” at Dubai International

says Dr. Ahmed Al Sharif, Tr ia th lon . There i s

general secretary of nothing tougher than a

Dubai Sports Council. Pa t ro l and no th ing

“Triathlon is one of the tougher than a triathlon

fastest growing sports in event,says Belkhodja.

the world so it makes We are exceedingly

tremendous sense to proud to be the official

stage an international vehicle at this inaugural

race. We would want to triathlon featuring 1,000

encourage young UAE contestants from 63

Nationals to get active countr ies.The Dubai

and races like this one International Triathlon

prov ide the per fect looks set to be a regular

opportunity for them to fixture in the UAE and

aspire to compete in.Nissan is extremely

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d member states have Siddiqui Dubai UAE: shown that setting up

he Arab Council of n a t i o n a l m i l e a g e T o u r i n g a n d databases merely shifts TAutomobile Clubs t h e p r o b l e m t o

(ACTAC) is to launch a neighboring countries. major effort to counter the A C TA C , t h e r e f o r e , problem of mileage fraud believes that further which affects up to 40% of action should be pursued used cars and costs at a Pan Arab level, in a consumers in the region region with more than 300 b i l l i o n s o f m i l l i o n dollars each people and year.Proposa 1.7 million l s , w h i c h n e w c a r i n c l u d e s a l e s u r g i n g a l l e v e r y A r a b year.ACTAcountries to C says a take stronger coordinatel e g i s l a t i v e

d international effort is a c t i o n a g a i n s t t h e needed to implement a widespread practice of series of measures that illegally lowering the include:mileage of a car, go before •Encouraging all Arab the ACTAC General States to consider the Assembly in Vienna manipulation or tampering tomorrow (Tuesday, 4 of an odometer as an November).Discussions offence and effectively will centre on a mileage enforce their legislation.fraud policy guide by the •Preventing tampering Fédération Internationale t e c h n i c a l l y t h r o u g h de l'Automobile (FIA), of revising type approval which ACTAC is a sub-legislation or getting a region, and which will be voluntary commitment of circulated to all 24 FIA the vehicle manufacturing member clubs in the 18 industry in the Arab world.A r a b s p e a k i n g •Setting up a Pan Arab coun t r i es .A r t i f i c i a l l y electronic platform to lowering the mileage of a exchange mileage data in car today is a simple, compliance with data cheap manipulat ion, protection legislation which allows for the making mileage data inflation of a vehicle’s broadly available to Arab value, in most cases by citizens buying motor several thousand dollars,” vehicles, in particular said ACTAC Chairman cross border.M o h a m m e d B e n •Suppor t ing spec i f ic Sulayem, the FIA Vice campaigns by the ACTAC President.Countries go clubs and the respective about addressing the Arab Member States issue in many different aiming to raise citizens’ ways, allowing fraudsters awareness about this to exploit the situation. In issue when buying a used t h e E U , n a t i o n a l car.approaches of single

By Qa de e r Ahma d that I hadn’ t done Siddiqui Dubai UAE: anything wrong. When I

ubai Police has saw a cameraman and h a i l e d t h e photographer, I was DPorsche Centre curious to know what it

D u b a i r o a d s a f e t y was all about and then I i n i t i a t i v e a m a j o r was handed AED1,000 success, as drivers on the spot, I couldn’t across the UAE were quite believe my luck. As r e c o g n i s e d a n d a motorbike driver, I know rewarded for safe driving how important safety is o n t h e r o a d s t h i s on the roads and I think month.The bi-annual this initiative is great way RoadStar contest saw a to encourage car drivers pair of Porsche Cayenne and motorbike riders to SUVs, prov ided by take more care when Porsche Centre Dubai driving across the UAE. I and driven by Dubai am going to send the Pol ice and Sharjah money back to my family P o l i c e , i n patrol the Pakistanr o a d s , to help d u r i n g suppor t three traffic t h e m rush hours with their e a c h l i v i n g day.Colon c o s t s e l S a i f a n d I Mohair Al k n o w Mazrouei, they are Director of the General going to be so happy this Directorate of Traffic of month.”Dubai Police said: “The Now in its 32nd edition, latest RoadStar initiative RoadStar is supported by has been another huge the Emirates Motor success and continues to S p o r t s F e d e r a t i o n highlight the importance (EMSF). Drivers who of safer driving on UAE carried out the basic roads. For the last 16 principles of safe driving, years we have been s u c h a s w e a r i n g associated with the seatbelts, using child campaign and we will safety seats and hands-continue to lend our free mobiles, and who support in the future, as displayed courtesy in safe driving initiatives will addition to adhering to save lives.Instead of speed limits came under i s s u i n g f i n e s f o r the patrol’s radar.Once dangerous driving, traffic again the RoadStar officers rewarded the contest received a great E m i r a t e s ’ m o s t response from drivers conscientious drivers across the UAE and we with an instant cash prize hope that initiatives such of AED1,000 along with a as this continue to ‘safe driver’ certificate.A promote road safety and t o t a l a m o u n t o f ultimately reduce the rate A E D 5 0 , 0 0 0 w a s of accidents on the distributed throughout roads,” said K. Rajaram, the five-day campaign, CEO of Al Nabooda with at least 10 good Automobiles, the sole drivers awarded on a distributor for Porsche in daily basis. Muhammad Dubai and the Northern B u t t , a n A r a m e x Emirates.The RoadStar motorbike courier from contest, organised by Pakistan, was one of the Ciel Events, and co-chosen drivers who sponsored by RSA received the cash prize Insurance and EMA and certificate. Butt said:I Lubricants, ran in Dubai thought it was a routine from 19-21 October, check by Dubai Police as before moving on to I had used my indicator to Sharjah between the 22-move lanes so I knew 23 October.

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

rown Children’s Eco Nursery joined Gthe global ranks of

internationally acclaimed Eco-Schools on the 1st of July 2014, which marked a p a r a m o u n t l e a p f o r sustainable education in extensive 15,000 square the Middle East. As the first foot garden to the nursery eve r Nurse ry to be mascot Pedro- a critically

endangered Puerto Rican Parrot, every aspect of Home Grown reflects the values of mindful living. F u r t h e r s u p p o r t i n g environmental awareness, the nursery is also home to a recycling centre equaling recycled amounts to schools in the United

awarded the accolade in Kingdom. CSR initiatives the GCC region,Home like Harmony House are Grown proudly raised the also closely ingrained in symbolic ‘Green Flag’at a the nursery’s philosophy - significant ceremony on t e a c h i n g c h i l d r e n the 17th of November.We c o m p a s s i o n a n d are truly honoured to join encouraging them to have the prest ig ious Eco-Schools programme. The ‘Green Flag’ validates our CSR efforts thus far especially recognising the support and goodwill we have experienced from our parents, as well as the l o c a l a n d r e g i o n a l community”, state the respect and awareness for founders of Home Grown t h e w o r l d a r o u n d Children’s Eco Nursery, them.Supporting an eco-Lucy Bruce and Beverly friendly community down Jatwani.To be awarded the to the last detail;even the Green Flag is no easy feat toys used at the nursery as applicants undergo a are made from wood from truly meticulous seven sustainable forests, setting s t e p e n v i r o n m e n t a l a c l ea r examp le o f evaluation process; not s u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d only demonstrating a illustrating that mindful, green-friendly approach to holistic living can begin at education but driving any age. Home Grown environmental impact in believes that every child is the community.To date, unique and deserves to only 12 ful ly-f ledged develop in nurturing, schools have been best engaging and eco-friendly owed with the ‘Green Flag’ surroundings. This was in the region. Home Grown best represented at the earns its place this year as flag raising ceremony the only Nursery School to hosted at Home Grown, Al ever receive this accolade, Sanbook, UmmSuqueim not only in the UAE but in on the morning of the 17th the entire GCC region.The of November. It is clear that nursery follows the British Home Grown has a bright, E Y F S C u r r i c u l u m , green future ahead, but for alongside their own Green now, look forward to the Engagement Programme Green Flag, billowing which allows children to proudly in the wind, embrace the simple joys of reminding us all that it’s life in a totally natural never too early, and never setting; from the organic too late to “nurture by p a t c h e s a c r o s s t h e nature”.

By Qadee r Ahmad u n i t s i n Ta m p e r e Siddiqui Dubai UAE: (Finland) and Riyadh

lstom Grid has (Saudi Arabia). Patrick been awarded a P l a s , S e n i o r V i c e A€ 4 7 m i l l i o n President Grid Power

turnkey contract by E l e c t r o n i c s a n d S a u d i E l e c t r i c i t y Automation at Alstom Company (SEC) to Grid said, “Saudi Arabia supply Flexib le AC is one of the most Transmission Systems in s i g n i f i c a n t a n d Saudi Arabia. Alstom will demanding market areas supply a Static VAr for power compensation Compensator (SVC) to systems. This contract the Jeddah substation, strengthens our position situated on the coast of the Red Sea in Western Saudi Arabia, and two capacitor banks to the Wadi Jaleel substation in Mecca, located about 200 km from the city of Jeddah. The SVC (-150 / + 300 MVAr at 110 kV) w i l l s u b s t a n t i a l l y improve and increase as one of the world power t ransmiss ion leading suppliers for stability and quality FACTS technology and across Saudi Arabia’s i s a p r o o f o f t h e power t ransmiss ion competitiveness gained network. The project is with our innovative e x p e c t e d t o b e technology.Jean Marc completed by 2016.The Coupet, Unit Managing Static VAr Compensator Director in KSA said, This system, which will utilise contract strengthens our the new Alstom patented position as one of the SVC configuration (with world leading suppliers blocking reactor) to for FACTS technology. i m p r o v e t e c h n i c a l SEC continues to launch performance, will provide n e w p r o j e c t s t h a t fast voltage support at modernise and sustain substations, stabilising p o w e r s u p p l y a n d p o w e r s u p p l y a n d distribution in KSA. s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e Alstom is proud to be part transmission grid; power o f t h e s e b i g will be fed to major areas projects.Saudi Arabia is across Jeddah and emerging as the world’s Mecca. Addit ionally, third largest market for Alstom will supply two Grid and the world’s 100 MVAr capacitor largest AC substation banks to the Wadi Jaleel turnkey market. The substation in Mecca, and g o v e r n m e n t i s extend an existing gas- committed to spending insulated substation at b i l l i o n s i n n e w Jeddah North 380 kV infrastructure projects in BSP (Bulk Supply plant). p o w e r , i n d u s t r y , E q u i p m e n t w i l l b e t r a n s p o r t a n d manufactured in Alstom construction.

GOVERNMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST NEED TO ‘SMARTIFY’ DATA TO DELIVER SMART CITY VALUE

By Qadeer Ahmad new processes and the “Internet of Things” Siddiqui Dubai UAE: i n s i g h t s , a n d era. By analysing

overnments in delivering new kinds of data, governments t h e M i d d l e v a l u e t o can gain new insights, GEast need to s t a k e h o l d e r s . T h e p r o v i d e u n i q u e

‘smart i fy ’ data to Middle East’s Smart exper iences, and enhance their Smart C i t i e s n e e d t o create novel sources C i t y v a l u e , S A P of value to make announced today at citizens and tourists the Arab Future Cities happ ier, and the S u m m i t D u b a i bus inesses more 2014.Throughout the successful,” said Sam Middle East, sensors Alkharrat, SAP MENA. e m b e d d e d i n SAP is a Platinum everyday objects and Sponsor of the Arab mobile devices are Future Cities Summit g e n e r a t i n g D u b a i . M i c h a e l u n p r e c e d e n t e d P i t t e l k o w , V i c e amounts of data. By P r e s i d e n t , S A P, using innovative Big presented on the topic Data mobi le and of “Capitalizing on the business applications, ‘Internet of Things’ public and private Data-Explosion to sector organizations ‘ s m a r t i f y ’ d a t a Grow the Happiness are driving the region’s generated by the of Citizens and the h y p e r - c o n n e c t e d growing number of Success of Business”.economy, providing connected devices in

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d highest rates of mobile Siddiqui Dubai UAE: penetration in the world.

e c h - s a v v y Popular apps on the smartphone users market include Fitbit, Tin the Middle East which can be used on its

are using their devices to own or with the company’s support their health and smart wristbands to track fitness goals in a range of your activity and training, ways, as the number of and the Calorie Counter apps available on the from MyFitnessPal, which m a r k e t e x p l o d e s , lets you track your diet in a according to axiom, a simple and easy way. leading telecoms retailer Apps can also take a more in the region.Getting fit fun approach to training – and healthy no longer Zombies, Run! turns your requires filling out a daily jog into a chase with workout log in pen or zombies, providing a buying a bulky diet book. A narrative while tracking host of apps available on your stats.As well as the market now can aid fitness and weight loss, your health goals with there are a host of apps in teract ive features, available that provide instant data and advice, more general healthcare and feedback on your support, including apps progress.According to provided by government. market researcher Flurry In the UAE, Dubai Health Analytics overall health Authority’s free app allows and fitness app usage you to perform services grew 62 percent in the first such as finding a doctor half of this year, almost a n d b o o k i n g a n twice as fast as the 33 appointment, and can percent increase for the help you calculate your overall market.The Middle b o d y m a s s i n d e x . East, which has one of the Smartphone users now h i g h e s t r a t e s o f have unprecedented smartphone penetration access to the best health in the world,Having a information and medical smartphone now means advice right at their having a personal trainer fingertips,” Al Bannai said. or a dietician right there in “As we look at taking care your pocket, giving you of ourselves better and access to the latest in taking more responsibility healthcare and fitness f o r o u r h e a l t h , trends wherever you smartphones are a vital are,said Faisal Al Bannai, c o m p o n e n t o f o u r axiom CEO.The Middle healthcare preparations.”East has one of the

QCC TO CONDUCT WORKSHOP ON IMPROVING QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Participants to Be Familarised with QCC’s Products Certification Schemes during Big 5 International Building and Construction Show

QATAR 2015 PROUD SUPPORTER OF EDUCATE A CHILDProceeds from Championship Ticket Sales to go to Education Above

All’s Global Programme - Educate A Child to Bring the Transformational Power of Education to Children

THE BIG 5, MIDDLE EAST CONCRETE AND PMV LIVE GET EVEN BIGGER IN 2014

A record number of exhibitors and educational events at this year’s exhibition, as the world comes to Dubai to be part of the GCC

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Quality and Conformity and Chillers Certification Dubai UAE: C o u n c i l , s a i d : “ T h e Scheme.The second and

bu Dhabi Quality and construction industry is a third session will cover the Conformity Council key contributor to the certification of products that A(QCC), the entity economy of the UAE due to i n v o l v e A b u D h a b i

responsible for developing the unprecedented scale of municipalities such as the quality infrastructure and deve lopment p ro jec ts R e c y c l e d C r u s h e d raising awareness on carried out in the country. In Aggregate Certification quality standards in Abu conducting this workshop, Scheme, Window Safety Dhabi, is set to conduct a we aim to support the F ix tu res Cer t i f i ca t ion workshop for suppliers and construction industry by Scheme, Exterior LED manufac turers in the e n h a n c i n g t h e i r Luminaires Certification construction industry on the understanding of the quality Scheme, the Polyethylene opening day of the Big 5 a n d c o n f o r m i t y Plastic Pipes Certification International Building and requirements and assisting Scheme, and Children's Construction Show. Titled interested suppliers in Indoor and Outdoor Play ‘Improving the Quality and attaining certifications.” Equipment Certification E n v i r o n m e n t a l He added: “Over the last two S c h e m e . O f t h e s e Performance of the Built years, we have been closely schemes, the Municipality Env i r onmen t t h rough working with public and of Abu Dhabi City (ADM) is Product Certification’, the private stakeholders in the enforcing the standards for workshop will highlight d e v e l o p m e n t a n d playgrounds, whereas the QCC’s efforts to raise implementation of various window fixture standards awareness about the quality p roduc ts cer t i f i ca t ion a re en fo rced by the assurance process in the schemes that enable high Department of Municipal construction industry. In quality and environmentally Affairs (DMA).The Abu addition to familiarizing friendly products to be D h a b i Q u a l i t y a n d participants with QCC’s cert i f ied by the QCC Conformity Council was certification schemes, the Trustmark. To date, we have established in 2009 to raise session will also highlight launched 12 schemes to the quality of Abu Dhabi’s t h e A b u D h a b i ensure compliance of exports and products traded government’s programs products, services and locally. QCC sets guidelines and policies related to personnel with QCC’s and benchmarks to identify quality and sustainability in quality and conformity and verify that products the construction sector. requirements.” The first manufactured and traded in QCC wi l l a lso assis t session of the workshop will the emirate conform to the interested suppliers gain the cover cer t i f i ca t ion o f highest quality standards. In n e c e s s a r y products that require the addition to protecting the certifications.The Big 5 approval of the Estidama interests of Abu Dhabi’s International Building and Pearl Ratings from the Abu c o n s u m e r s , Q C C i s Construction Show, the Dhabi Urban Planning mandated to support its l a r g e s t c o n s t r u c t i o n Council. The segment will competitive economy and exhibition in the Middle examine QCC’s Water integration into the global East, is scheduled to run F ix tu res Cer t i f i ca t ion marketplace.from 17 to 20 November at Schemes, Exterior and This is achieved through the Dubai World Trade Interior Paints Certification enabling regulators to Center.Speaking about the Schemes, Adhesives and establish and implement i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e Sealants Cer t i f icat ion p roduc t sa fe ty, lega l workshop, Salem Khalid Al Scheme, Carpets and Hard metrology and conformity Qassimi, Director of Product Flooring Schemes, and Air schemes.Conformity at Abu Dhabi Conditioning Equipment

THE LOOMING TALENT CRISIS: RESEARCH SHOWS UAE COMPANIES UNPREPARED

FOR FUTURE OF WORKIntegrated Talent Management and Skills will Drive the Next Generation Workforce, in Line with UAE

Vision 2021

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui especially for high-potential Dubai UAE: t e c h - s a v v y

AE employers will need Millennials.Confluence of to increase their focus cloud, social, mobile and big Uo n a d o p t i n g d a t a a r e d r i v i n g n e w

organizational capabil i ty possibi l i t ies to respond towards f as t chang ing effectively to rapidly evolving technology landscape to give technology landscape and their workers the right mix of new business scenarios, skills in the next three years to organization in the UAE must e n a b l e f u t u r e g r o w t h , f ace t he cha l l enge o f according to a new study by upgrading organizational Oxford Economics and SAP capabilities and skills to SE.As the UAE builds its enable future growth,said Sam knowledge-based economy in Alkharrat, President, SAP line with UAE Vision 2021, training the next-generation w o r k f o r c e b e c o m e s increasingly important. 15% of respondents in the UAE said bridging the learning of the capabilities of cloud is needed today, more than double, 39%, see cloud as being necessary in three years’ time, according to the study, part of the global -“Workforce 2020”- report, w h i c h s u r v e y e d 5 , 4 0 0 executives and employees in 27 countries. However, just 24% of employees in the UAE expect to be proficient in cloud within three years, the report found.The survey also found strong increases in demand for cloud, analytics, mobile technology, and social media skills, with predicted growth of 8 8 % , 5 8 % , a n d 2 8 % respectively in the next three MENA.With the high potential years. However, only about of Millennials there is a 25%-35% of UAE employees tremendous opportunity to expect to be proficient in these foster the next generation of areas by 2017. Closing the b u s i n e s s l e a d e r s a n d skills gap must be a priority for accelerate growth.employers in the UAE,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Director General, Qatar Dubai UAE: 2015, said: “Under the

h e Q a t a r 2 0 1 5 leadership of H.E. Sheikh O r g a n i s i n g Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, TC o m m i t t e e h a s President of the Organising

announced that it is a proud C o m m i t t e e , w e a r e supporter of Educate A honoured to have the Child, a global programme opportunity to make a real of Education Above All contr ibut ion that wi l l (EAA). It has pledged to change the lives of children donate all funds raised from and give them a better ticket sales and related future. The championship is activities of the 24th Men’s not just a tournament but a H a n d b a l l W o r l d m e a n s t o m a k e a

hundred per cent of funds contribution to Qatar ’s r a i s e d t h r o u g h t h i s Nat iona l Vis ion 2030 partnership will go towards through social, human, enrolling out of school e c o n o m i c a n d children in educational e n v i r o n m e n t a l programmes.”Educate A d e v e l o p m e n t . M a r c i o Child is active in more than Barbosa, CEO of Education 30 countries, working with Above All, said: “Education strategic and implementing Above All will work with the partners including UNRWA, UNESCO and UNICEF, as well as local organisations to help break though

Championsh ip to the barriers that have been

programme.EAA is a global identified to hinder access

initiative founded by Her to education. EAC has

Highness Sheikha Moza commitments in place to

bint Nasser in Qatar. It provide access to education

b r i n g s t o g e t h e r for more than 5 million

programmes that provide children, contributing to

educational opportunities, closing the out of school

with a special commitment children gap worldwide.

to communities facing Organising Committee to poverty and crisis. Educate ensure that funds raised will A Child, a programme of help transform the lives of EAA, aims to increase the children around the world n u m b e r s o f c h i l d r e n via the Educate A Child worldwide who can claim programme. We invite and their right to education. encourage everyone in Educate A Child is working Qatar to come and see the with a range of international matches, knowing that as and national partners to we l l a s en j oy i ng an bring new life chances and i n c r e d i b l e s p o r t i n g real hope and opportunities experience, they will also be to poor and marginalised funding children’s education children, youth and women

Proceeds from ticket sales in the developing world. at the 24th Men’s Handball In donating the funds raised World Championship will through this first-of-its-kind further its mission to reach agreement, Qatar 2015 more children and create aims to demonstrate the a w a r e n e s s a m o n g incredible impact that sport members of society and can have on society, and governments about the ensure a long-lasting legacy universal responsibility that for the Championship, can be upheld and worked which begins on 15 January t o w a r d s t h r o u g h t h e 2 0 1 5 . D r . T h a n i achievement of education Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, for all.around the world. One

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

he Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s USD 1 trillion Tworth of infrastructure

projects will require the most advanced cons t ruc t i on software, industry specialists announced today at Saudi Build.As the GCC’s largest construction market, the Kingdom hosts USD 1 trillion w o r t h o f u p c o m i n g construction projects in res ident ia l , hea l thcare, t o r e s e a r c h e r s

MarketsandMarkets.At Saudi Build 2014, Tekla, which has opened offices in Riyadh and Dammam, is showcasing its advanced BIM software solutions, and its prominent projects in the Kingdom including the Capital Market Authority Headquarters, King Abdullah Financial District, and the King Abdulaziz Center

education, and transportation, For World Culture.Tekla is a according to the Deloitte longtime supporter of the report ”GCC Powers of Kingdom’s projects, and is Construction 2014”.From exhibiting at Saudi Build to m i x e d u s e drive construction projects in megadevelopments to sports the Middle East and the stadiums, the Kingdom is Kingdom,” added Anwar Al attracting the world’s top architects, who are designing increasingly complex projects that require the latest 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) software,said Anwar Al Qwasmi, General Manager of Tekla - Kingdom of Saudi A r a b i a . B I M e n a b l e s architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver Qasmi. ”Tekla is eager to projects on time and within leverage the expertise in budget, providing reliable d e s i g n i n g W o r l d C u p

stadiums to help the Kingdom construct its planned 11 world-c l a s s s t a d i u m s . Te k l a technology was used in 10 of the 12 stadiums at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, i n c l u d i n g t h e A r e n a A m a z ô n i a , w h o s e c o n s t r u c t i o n c o m p a n y M a r t i f e r C o n s t r u ç õ e s improved productivity by 20 percent and efficiency by 30

feasability studies for the p e r c e n t . T h e r e c e n t

design, build, and operating partnership between Tekla’s

phases, according to Tekla, parent company Trimble, and

which offers the Tekla Gehry Technologies, the

B I M s i g h t technology company created

so l u t i on .Demons t ra t i ng by the wor ld-renowned

strong demand, the global architect Frank Gehry, will

BIM market will grow from further enhance the BIM

USD 2.6 billion in 2013 to USD market in the Kingdom.

8.6 billion in 2020, according

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui 40 billion investment in skills at ADNOC which are Dubai UAE: c r u d e , n a t u r a l g a s , aligned with ADNOC plans

bu Dhabi National p e t r o c h e m i c a l , a n d establishing its Center of O i l C o m p a n y refinery projects that E x c e l l e n c e f o r I T A(ADNOC) and SAP started few years ago and Professionals, added Al

s i g n e d a l o n g - t e r m due for completion soon, Hashmi.Mr George Riding, s t ra teg ic par tnersh ip ADNOC wi l l he lp to Chief Financial Officer of a g r e e m e n t f o r t h e enhance the UAE’s energy SAP Middle East and North t r a n s f o r m a t i o n o f production capacity and A f r i c a , s a i d : “ T h i s ADNOC’s Information economy. The UAE is the agreement extends our Technology services and world’s second largest longstanding partnership business processes.The exporter of petroleum with ADNOC, and our goal a g r e e m e n t w a s p r o d u c t s b y v a l u e , of driving innovation in the announced at the 17th Abu a c c o r d i n g t o t h e oil and gas sector.D h a b i I n t e r n a t i o n a l Organization of Petroleum By helping ADNOC to run Petroleum Exhibition and Exporting Countries.The simple, and developing the Conference (ADIPEC) that s t r a t e g i c c o r p o r a t e technology skills of the kicked off at Abu Dhabi agreement with SAP is the workforce of the future, National Exhibition Center foundation for ADNOC and together we will drive the u n d e r t h e t h e m e its Group of Companies to U A E ’ s N e t w o r k e d C h a l l e n g e s a n d implement streamlined and Economy by harnessing Opportunities for the Next i n n o v a t i v e b u s i n e s s this hyper-connectivity to 30 Years.The long-term solutions. These solutions provide greater flexibility agreement will provide ADNOC with a range of key b u s i n e s s s o l u t i o n s address ing ADNOC’s e x p l o r a t i o n a n d production, marketing and refinery, finance, human resources, procurement, a n d s u p p l y c h a i n m a n a g e m e n t requirements built on a common platform for ADNOC and its Group of Companies.Mr Darwish A b d u l l a A l Q u b a i s i , Director of Shared & Te c h n i c a l S e r v i c e s

will enable us to provide a n d v a l u e t o t h e i r Directorate in ADNOC world-class IT services for c u s t o m e r s , a d d e d said: “Our vision is to A D N O C a n d G r o u p Riding.ADNOC is the main transform ADNOC into an Companies,” said Ms Nada sponsor of ADIPEC 2014, innovative hub to support Al Hashmi, Manager of where the announcement the ADNOC long term Information Systems & was unveiled, and SAP is strategy which is in line with Technology Division in serving as the Associate ‘Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.’ ADNOC.The first projects Partner and Executive Information Technology is will kick-off soon to reap the Seminar Sponsor of the a major enabler in this benefits of this strategic Middle East Petroleum strategy.The partnership c o o p e r a t i o n . T h i s Club n exclusive private with SAP will strengthen significant deal is part of a business club for the oil our capabilities and help us series of partnerships we a n d g a s i n d u s t r y ’ s to build the business intend to establish with leaders.For more than 40 solutions for the future of leading international IT years, SAP has helped to Abu Dhabi. Strong efforts companies to enable transform the global oil and and commitments have innovative IT services in gas industry, with more been made on both sides to the oil and gas industry in than 1 million industry achieve this agreement. t h e U A E , ” s a i d A l users deploying digital oil I’m confident that we will Hashmi.With education field operations, predictive see the benefits very key to fulfilling the UAE’s main tenance, mob i le soon , ” conc luded A l growing need for a strong workforce, and talent Qubaisi. One of the world’s local workforce to sustain management. All of the oil lead ing o i l and gas the country ’s energy and gas companies in the c o m p a n i e s , A D N O C sector, SAP Education Global Fortune 500 run on produces more than 2.8 Services would build in- SAP.million barrels of crude oil house capabilities and per day. By having a USD

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui spectacular educational Dubai UAE: programme, according to

he Big 5 2014, co- White.The programme has located with Middle increased our audience TEast Concrete and appeal and attracts a more

PMV Live, will be the diverse group of visitors. largest ever held in the This year there will be 55 region as its construction CPD certified workshops, s e c t o r e n j o y s allowing attendees to learn u n p r e c e d e n t e d at the show and earn growth.GCC countries will professional recognition,” award $195.67 billion of White said at today’s press construction contracts this conference.The four-day

workshop programme h a s h i g h - p r o f i l e specialists on a range of

D i r e c t o r o f G r e e n sub jec ts i nc lud ing

Technologies, a LEED green building, project

Fellow and a member of the management , PPP

judging panel for The Big financing and contract

5’s Gaia Awards honouring resolution.

sustainable and green White said:We have

products.Guest speaker at engaged th is year

the conference Engi Jaber d i r e c t l y w i t h H R

was part of the team that departments to ensure

delivered the first hotel in they know the value to year, up almost $35bn Abu Dhabi to earn a two

t h e i r s t a f f o f t h e compared with 2013, pearl Estidama certificate. professional development according to a report She said: “I believe we will avai lable at The Big commissioned in the run up see more requirements and 5.”There is also a two-day to The Big 5, the region’s the regulations will become Sustainable Design & la rges t bu i ld ing and more stringent. People are Construction Conference, construction event.The realising that even if which begins on the second report by Ventures Middle regulations are increased, day of the show. The region East says governments developers will still be

across the GCC are eager to do it as involved in “heavy e v e r y o n e investment…irrespe benefits.The third day c t i v e o f t h e i r of The Big 5 sees a b u d g e t a r y one-day conference balances”. In the How to Trade in the UAE, Ventures has UAE where Adil Al f o r e c a s t a 4 % Z a r o o n i , V i c e inc rease in the President of Sales at country’s GDP this Jebel Ali Free Zone year to more than (JAFZA) is one of the $400bn, fuelled by speakers.He will offer

has embraced sustainable t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n a unique insight into how practice in the past five sector.This year’s The Big free zones work and how years introducing legal 5, and its co-located shows foreign companies can r e q u i r e m e n t s o n Middle East Concrete and enjoy unrestricted labour c o n s t r u c t o r s . T h e PMV Live, will host more i m p o r t a n d c a p i t a l sophis t icat ion of the than 2,700 exhibitors from export.He says:We support i n d u s t r y a n d t h e 60 countries, with 25% businesses to succeed and requirements of clients for r e p r e s e n t i n g n e w o u t u n p r e c e d e n t e d higher levels of buildings, exhibitors in 2014.In 2013 connectivity, through land, products and services has The Big 5 attracted more s e a a n d a i r a l l o w s certainly increased in pace than 74,000 industry compan ies t o r each a n d c o m p l e x i t y . professionals from 124 customers around the Sustainability has quickly countries and Andy White, world.The Big 5, Middle picked up in the region, the Group Event Director East Concrete and PMV especially in the UAE, and for The Big 5, says he Live take place next week we continue to see major expects this number to from 17–20 November at a d v a n c e s i n g r e e n increase even more this the Dubai World Trade bu i l d i ngs , sa i d Ma r i o year. Alongside the record Centre and are open from Seneviratne, Managing number of exhibitors is a 11:00am to 7:00pm daily.

PATHFINDERS WITH YOUR BREAKFAST CEREALSpecial K promotion tastes good to Nissan customers

ADNOC DISTRIBUTION PARTICIPATES IN NATION-WIDE

CAMPAIGN TO RAISE THE UAE FLAG

TILAL LIWA HOTEL WELCOMES THE WINTER SEASON WITH A TEMPTING

WEEKEND PACKAGEEscape the cries of the bustling city life with

Danat Weekend Package

TILAL LIWA HOTEL ANNOUNCES NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Mr. Khaled Sharabassy is appointed to oversee hotel operations

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By Qadeer Ahmad Crossovers in Nissan delighted to be offering Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Middle East, says: 15 Nissan Pathfinders

i f teen Nissan “Nissan and Kellogg’s to our loyal and new P a t h f i n d e r both represent the c o n s u m e r s ; t h e Fvehicles are up quality in our fields so it generous prize, without

for grabs in an exciting i s a s e a m l e s s a doubt, makes this competition and all you partnership. Special K Special K contest even have to do is make sure is about a healthy more special.The all-you’re keeping up your lifestyle, so is our multi- new Pathfinder has quota of Special K a w a r d - w i n n i n g enjoyed u l t ra-h igh c e r e a l f o r pathfinder. Both are levels of popularity breakfast.Japanese s i n c e i t s automaker Nissan has l a u n c h i n p a r t n e r e d w i t h 2 0 1 3 w i t h breakfast cereal giant P a t h f i n d e r Kellogg’s for a pan- sales more Middle East scratch than doubling and win competition for financial where everyone’s a y e a r 2 0 1 3 winner.In addition to compared to the award-winning the previous Pathfinders on offer, 12 months. In

l e a d e r s . K e l l o g g ’ s everyone who takes addition, the model was

Marketing Manager, part in the competition recently awarded as

Mohamed El Batouti can download from “Best Midsize SUV of

has also hailed the Kellogg’s’ website a the year” by Automan,

partnership that has t w o - w e e k d i e t the leading automotive

resulted in the already- programme centered m a g a z i n e i n

p o p u l a r on Special K, one of the O m a n . O c t o b e r -

competition.We are most popular – and November was chosen

proud to have joined healthiest – cereals for the promot ion

f o r c e s w i t h t o p a v a i l a b l e t o d a y . because the weather in

automaker Nissan, for Kellogg’s style bags are the region is delightful

this exciting contest. also among the prizes. and people are out

Our shared vision and Participants only need socializing at their

c o m m i t m e n t t o to pick up a promotional fashionable best. The

excel lence he lped packet of Special K and promotion aims to

unite us; together, we s c r a t c h c o m p l e m e n t t h e

hope to genera te a c c o r d i n g l y. K a t i b season and focus on

greater awareness of B e l k h o d j a , B r a n d fitness for customers.

Special K. We are Manager for SUVs and

By Qadeer Ahmad a r e w o r k i n g o n award in the category, Siddiqui Dubai UAE: targeting the entire the first award received

mirates Vacation world.The Chairman’s i n 2011 .S ince i t s Club, the fastest C l u b Aw a r d f r o m inception in 2010, EVC Eg r o w i n g Interval International is has sold a weeks-

vacation ownership given to resorts that based product but now c o m p a n y a n d provide an outstanding offers the Club Interval developer of timeshare vacation experience. It overlay from Interval in the Middle East, has I n t e r n a t i o n a l b e e n r e c e n t l y a l l o w i n g recognized for i ts members to use unparalleled service t h e i r f l o a t i n g a n d l e v e l o f weeks as before excellence.The private or convert them resident club located at into points. The the Emirates Grand p r o g r a m a l s o Hotel in the heart of include Interval Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Go ld bene f i t s Road was awarded is an annual program such as options to have Best Timeshare Resort, that recognizes the top multiple shorter stays Europe, Middle East & 2 5 m e m b e r s h i p - or use the value of their Africa (EMEA) in 2014 producing developer time toward a cruise, b y P e r s p e c t i v e companies worldwide spa or golf vacation, as Magazine and was b a s e d o n n e w well as many lifestyle honoured Chairman’s memberships received a n d t r a v e l Club Award by Interval by Interval International discounts.Currently, International.Ashraf El during the previous guests and owners use Zarqa, Chief Operating ca lendar year.The the membership at O f f i c e r f o r E V C Perspective Magazine Emirates Grand Hotel s a i d : W h a t o t h e r Awards program is a where they enjoy a companies took to p res t ig ious g loba l luxurious stay but soon achieve in several recognition program a new tower, Emirates years, we have done in that combines a panel Grand Apartments, will a short amount of time of four judges who do also offer timeshare because I have the best not know each other weeks but with more staff in the world and we until after the voting is affordable prices. The offer an exemplary level completed. Each vote 30-story tower with of quality and service to accounts for 20% of the studio, one- and two-our guests and owners. overall result for each bedroom units will have We have created the a w a r d a n d t h e both timeshare and f a s t e s t g r o w i n g remain ing 20% is c o n d o - h o t e l vacation ownership based on a public apartments, with both c o m p a n y a n d online vote by industry types of ownership timeshare developer in peers. This is Emirates affiliated with Interval.the Middle East and we Vacation Club’s second

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d apartments in good and Siddiqui Dubai UAE: pleasant condition are

h e r e c e n t important to us.The r e n o v a t i o n a t opening of several new TG o l d e n S a n d s hotels in the area will

Hotel Apartments, part of b r i n g i n t e n s e A . A . A l M o o s a competition; therefore, E n t e r p r i s e s a n d we want our guests to feel pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the reg ion, wi l l be the highlight of this year’s participation at World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, taking place in London from 3 to 6 November 2014.The team of Golden Sands that they are getting the Hotel Apartments to be best value for their headed by Mohammed money,said Mr. Khoori.K h o o r i , G e n e r a l The team will also focus Manager, will update on deve lop ing new existing and new industry markets such as Australia p a r t n e r s o f t h e and the Far East in refurbishments to show addition to their existing t h e i r c o n t i n u e d markets f rom GCC, c o m m i t m e n t i n Europe and the sub-enhancing the stay of C o n t i n e n t . H o t e l v i s i t o r s t o D u b a i , packages for the winter maintain the quality of the season will be unveiled to offering and meet the attract more visitors to the c u s t o m e r ’ s property. WTM is a expectat ions.Golden vibrant must attend Sands 10 has renovated business-to-business their rooms to reflect a event p resent ing a homey feeling. The newly d i v e r s e r a n g e o f refurbished apartments destinations and industry are designed with muted sectors to UK and color palettes and an In te rna t iona l t rave l eclectic mix of stylish professionals. It is a modern furniture and rich unique opportunity for the fabrics, completed with whole global travel trade up-to-date fittings.We are t o m e e t , n e t w o r k , a l w a y s w o r k i n g t o negotiate and conduct enhance our guests business. The team of experience and we have Golden Sands Hotel c a r r i e d o u t t h e Apar tments w i l l be refurbishment to reflect a exhibiting under the relaxing atmosphere Department of Tourism when they stay at Golden a n d C o m m e r c e Sands. We would like to Marketing (DTCM) stand maintain our status as a ME200. Visitors to the good budget option for stand will see the latest holiday makers to Dubai images of the newly-so keeping our hotel renovated property.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d Club. Tilal Liwa Hotel also Siddiqui Dubai UAE: offers several exciting

e l c o m e t h e desert activities such as winter season at Desert Dune Drive 4x4, WTilal Liwa Hotel, quad biking, camel riding,

a secluded hideaway and stargazing in the night leisure resort, where sky. They also arrange families, friends and specialized excursion c o l l e a g u e s c a n tours such as Desert experience tranquility and Sunrise drive, Desert sheer solitude with its Sunset Drive and Tour to stunning location and the Liwa Oasis. All these superb facilities.The 111-key property offers a stunning view of the Rub Al Khalil Desert and with i t s ca lm and qu ie t atmosphere guests who are looking for a complete relaxation or simply to escape the bustle of city life even for a short period

activities can be arranged such as the weekend, will f o r a f e e . K h a l e d find Tilal Liwa Hotel the Sharabassy, General p e r f e c t p l a c e . T h e Manager, said: “Winter is property is offering the undoubtedly one of the most awaited seasons of the year so we invite residents and visitors from the GCC to welcome the season with their loved ones and friends at Tilal Liwa Hotel. Our stunning locat ion is

Danat Weekend Escape perfect for a family package starting from gathering or a friendly get Dhs 449 for a stay in a together. The warm Superior Room on double welcome of our staff will o c c u p a n c y w i t h definitely keep you upbeat complimentary buffet to enjoy the season.The breakfast for two adults Danat Weekend Escape and two children below 12 offer is valid for UAE and years. The package is GCC residents only and val id on Thursdays, the rate is based on single Fridays and Saturdays and double occupancy. a n d a l s o i n c l u d e s Rate is subject to 10% adventure activities such service charge and 6% as camel trekking, kite tourism fee. flying, bicycling and sand boarding. Hotel guests can also avail a 20% discount on all food and beverage during their stay and the same discount will apply on any massage and beauty treatments at Body & Soul Recreation

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

ilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded desert Thideaway located

on the edge of the Rub Al Khali, known as the E m p t y Q u a r t e r , a n n o u n c e s t h e appointment of Khaled Sharabassy as General Manager.Mr. Sharabassy continues to enhance its b r ings a wea l th o f reputation as a luxury experience spanning 20 destination in the Western years in the hospitality Region. My team and I will industry. He previously continue to exceed our s e r v e d a s C l u s t e r exemplary levels of Manager of eCommerce personalized service and and Revenue Operations w i l l w o r k h a r d t o o f Dana t Ho te l s & guarantee a relaxing and Resor ts . H is ma jo r unforgettable stay for our achievements include guests!Mr. Sharabassy brand positioning of the holds a degree in Hotels & hotel’s chain group and Restaurant Management also instrumental in and has been employed increasing the revenues p r e v i o u s l y w i t h of the group for each international chains - property through his vast K e m p i n s k i H o t e l s , knowledge of revenue Intercontinental Hotels o p e r a t i o n s . M r . Group and now at Danat Sharabassy shows his Hotels & Resorts since passion for his work by 2005. Mr. Sharabassy studying the market, witnessed how Tilal Liwa business, industry reports H o t e l h a s g r o w n and programs to be successfully and takes updated of the latest pride in being part of the trend. His drive for hotel which currently improvement and growth enjoys high occupancy will help Mr Sharabassy and consistently receives h a n d l e t h e d a i l y outstanding reviews from operations of Tilal Liwa its customers. He has an Hotel including food and impressive track record in beverage, rooms, sales the hospitality industry and marketing. On his with career ranging from a p p o i n t m e n t , M r . Revenue management, Sharabassy says:It’s a Rooms Division, Sales & great privilege to work Marke t ing , Channe l with the team of Tilal Liwa m a n a g e m e n t , E -Hotel and I will endeavour distribution and Forecast to ensure that the Hotel management.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d development.Since its Siddiqui Dubai UAE: launch in 2006, Masdar

a s d a r , A b u has been a leader in D h a b i ’ s a d v a n c i n g t h e Mr e n e w a b l e d e v e l o p m e n t o f

energy company, today renewable energy and joined the nation-wide clean technology in the celebration of Flag Day. UAE, across the Middle The UAE flag was raised Eas t and g loba l l y. as part of a special Through its hol ist ic ceremony held at the approach – merging Masdar Inst i tute of research, investment Science and Technology, and commercialization – a n i n d e p e n d e n t , t h e c o m p a n y i s

UAE.His Excellency Dr. of Masdar Institute. They Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, were joined by Masdar minister of state and staff, along with faculty chairman of Masdar, led members and students of the ceremonial raising of Masdar Institute. The the flag, along with Dr. event was held in the Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of heart of Masdar City, Abu Masdar, and Dr. Fred Dhab i ’s low-carbon Moavenzadeh, president u r b a n

supporting Abu Dhabi’s r e s e a r c h - d r i v e n economic transformation university focused on wi th human capi ta l advancing energy and development and adding s u s t a i n a b l e k n o w l e d g e - b a s e d technologies.Flag Day sectors. Today, Masdar is celebrations this year a leading university, an coincide with the 10-year investor, deploying clean ann iversary o f H is energy and building the Highness Sheikh Khalifa world’s most sustainable Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s city.P r e s i d e n c y o f t h e

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d UAE. May God bless and Siddiqui Dubai UAE: protect him.Al Dhaheri

D N O C a d d e d : “ A D N O C D i s t r i b u t i o n Distribution is proud to re-Aparticipated today assure that our promises

i n t h e n a t i o n - w i d e and our efforts to serve c a m p a i g n t h a t i n our nation’s flag and celebration of “UAE Flag sacrifice for it, and we are Day”. The ceremony to working in light of the hoist UAE flag was held at g u i d a n c e o f o u r t h e c o m p a n y leadership to contribute to headquarters at Abu the development and Dhabi. The ceremony p r o s p e r i t y o f o u r represented a symbol of u n i t y , n a t i o n a l pr ide and pa t r io t i sm a n d w i tnessed a c t i v e participation f r o m A D N O C Distribution’

s management and all its economy and to achieve e m p l o y e e s . O n t h i s the strategic goals of UAE auspicious occasion, a n d p r e s e r v e i t s A b d u l l a S a l e m A l gains.UAE celebrates in Dhaheri, Chief Executive November the third of O f f i c e r o f A D N O C each year's its “Flag Day’ Distribution, said: “UAE w i t h a na t i on -w ide Flag Day is a very special ceremony to hoist it occasion as its symbolize above all the central sublime values. Also, this government buildings is the appropriate date for across the country. The u s t o e x p r e s s o u r annual celebration in this gratitude to the founders day coincides with the of our nation, and to be a c c e s s i o n o f H i s united behind our wise Highness Sheikh Khalifa leadership represented bin Zayed Al Nahyan as by His Highness Shaikh the President of the UAE, Khalifa bin Zayed Al may God protect him, to Nahyan, President of the the presidency.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d MoU will build upon the Siddiqui Dubai UAE: synergy established to

he United Arab date and facilitate the E m i r a t e s , exchange of knowledge Trepresented by the and best practices for the

Ministry of Economy, and benefit of consumers in the Sultanate of Oman, both countries.Dr Saeed represented b i n b y P u b l i c Khamis al Authority for K a a b i , C o n s u m e r ChairmanP r o t e c t i o n , Publ ic (PACP), have Authority s i g n e d a f o r memorandum Consumeo f understandin

r Protection, said the MoU g (MoU) to expedite legal will help drive further and technical cooperation cooperation between in the field of consumer Oman and the UAE. protection between the Affirming that the MoU will two countries.Mohammed a l l o w f o r a b e t t e r Ahmed al Shehhi, Under-exchange of information, Secretary for Economic studies and expertise, he Affairs at the Ministry of pointed out that as a key Economy, confirmed that o u t c o m e o f t h e the UAE and Oman have agreement, consumers in made significant headway the UAE and Oman will in the field of legislations gain access to information concerning the protection related to the price of of consumer rights. The commodities.

DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS APPOINTS PARQUES REUNIDOS PARK OPERATOR FOR MOTIONGATETM DUBAI AND BOLLYWOOD PARKS TM

DUBAI

By Qadeer Ahmad m a r k s P a r q u e s and marine life parks with Dubai Parks and Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Reunidos’ foray into the around the wor ld , Resorts and oversee

ubai Parks and M idd le Eas t , was primarily across Europe the operations at its Resorts LLC, a announced on the and the US. Raed Al unique evolving theme DMeraas Holding sidelines of the World Nuaimi, CEO of Dubai based entertainment

c o m p a n y , t o d a y Parks and Resorts LLC, d e s t i n a t i o n s . T h e a n n o u n c e d t h e sa id :mot iongateTM Middle East region a p p o i n t m e n t o f Dubai and Bollywood o f f e r s e x c i t i n g Parques Reunidos, one ParksTM Dubai are of the leading and unique projects that will fastest-growing leisure alter the entertainment park operator in the landscape of the region.

We have partnered with Travel Market, the the best in the business leading global event for to run these themed the travel industry in des t ina t ion parks . London in November prospects for the leisure Parques Reunidos has this year. As part of a and enter ta inment years of expertise in management contract, industry, and we have global theme park Parques Reunidos will been planning our operations that we hope operate and manage regional foray for some to leverage to recreate w o r l d , a s p a r k t w o o f t h e k e y time now.As part of our the glory and splendor o p e r a t o r s f o r components at the g r o w t h s t r a t e g y , o f Ho l l ywood and motiongateTM Dubai mega entertainment Parques Reunidos is Bollywood movies in an a n d B o l l y w o o d hub.Parques Reunidos always on the lookout interactive form to ParksTM Dubai, taking is an international for assets that allow the enthrall visitors.Yann shape at the emirate’s M a d r i d - b a s e d Group to reinforce its C a i l l è r e , C E O o f newest leisure and entertainment operator position in the market Parques Reunidos, e n t e r t a i n m e n t that manages 54 theme and, for that, we look for said: “We are very d e s t i n a t i o n . T h e and amusement parks, strong partnerships in pleased to join hands ag reemen t , wh i ch water parks, zoological management contracts.

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d the components of their Power to the Cloud comes Siddiqui Dubai UAE: urban ecosystems such as at a t ime when the

i s E x c e l l e n c y governments, schools, country’s infrastructure M o h a m m e d healthcare institutions, and IT industry is booming, HA h m a d B i n and security agencies via and governments have

Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, strong infrastructure and greater responsibility in U n d e r s e c r e t a r y f o r c o n n e c t i v i t y allocating their resources Economic Affairs, UAE networks.Dur ing th is wisely.Power to the Cloud Ministry of Economy, today constant, on-going quest is underway at Atlantis-graced Schneider T h e P a l m i n Electric’s flagship D u b a i . K e y a n n u a l e v e n t highlights of the Power to the Cloud event include a as the guest of l a r g e h o n o r . I n h i s p r e f a b r i c a t e d keynote address, m o d u l a r A l S h e h h i datacentre and h ighl ighted the S c h n e i d e r f u t u r e o f t h e E l e c t r i c ’ s country’s smart proposed display and sustainable for EXPO 2020. urban landscape, Additionally, the i t s benef i t s to g lobal energy citizens, and the event’s f o r s o p h i s t i c a t e d management leader is industry stature as a key developments for our s h o w c a s i n g s m a r t platform for the exchange h e a l t h , s e c u r i t y , buildings solutions, energy of technological know-how infrastructure, education efficient home automation and trends.Remarking on and energy industries, we systems, smart public technology’s central role to need leadership and services such as security global smart cities, Al inspiration from experts and mobility, smart grids Shehhi said: “Global cities who can help weave the and integrated cloud are seeking to integrate elements seamlessly. management platforms.

AMAF DONATES OVER AED500,000 TO DHA’S HEALTHCARE FUND FOR TREATEMENT OF INSOLVENT CANCER PATIENTS

Articulates Effort to Revive Waqf for Healthcare

MOHAMMED BIN RASHID SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED SMART UNIVERSITY

DISCUSS COLLABORATION

ABU DHABI ART: ARTISTS’ WAVESInnovative artworks on view in a curated artist-

led exhibition

OASIS CENTRE ROLLS OUT “CLOTHES FOR COMPASSION” CAMPAIGN TO MINIMIZE THE SUFFERING OF SYRIAN REFUGEES

LIFELINE HEALTHCARE TO HOST 3-DAY FAMILY HEALTH AWARENESS DRIVE•To Offer Complimentary Health Checks and

Consultations at Ibn Battuta Mall

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By Qadeer Ahmad education through the knowledge. By sharing Siddiqui Dubai UAE: use of technology and expertise and best

ohammed Bin ICT so lu t ions . An practices, we hope to Rashid School a g r e e m e n t w a s enhance public sector Mof Government reached to use Dr Al performance and boost

(MBRSG), a research Awar’s book Positive competit iveness.Dr. and teaching institution Energy as teaching Mansour A l Awar, focusing on public material in MBSRG’s Chancellor, HBMSU, policy in the Arab world, executive programs. said:The visit is in line explored opportunities I n s p i r e d b y t h e with our ongoing efforts for collaboration with a leadership style and t o c o n n e c t w i t h delegation from the thought orientation of a c a d e m i c a n d H a m d a n B i n His Highness Sheikh educational institutions Mohammed Smar t Mohammed Bin Rashid for the exchange of University (HBMSU). A l Maktoum, Vice experiences and know-

During the meeting, Dr President and Prime how in organizational Ali Sebaa Al Marri, Minister of the UAE and and administ rat ive Executive President, Ruler of Dubai, the book development. We look M B R S G , a n d D r focuses on the role of forward to fur ther Mansour A l Awar, posi t ive energy in s t reng then ing ou r Chancellor, HBMSU p e r s o n a l a n d academic ties to aid the discussed enhanced institutional life. growth of both the synergy in the areas of Dr Ali Sebaa Al Marri e n t i t i e s . T h e academic curricula, c o m m e n d e d t h e Mohammed Bin Rashid t r a i n i n g , a n d a c h i e v e m e n t s o f School of Government research.Dr Al Marri HBMSU under the i s c o m m i t t e d t o offered an overview of l eadersh ip o f H is p r o m o t i n g g o o d MBRSG’s strategic H i g h n e s s S h e i k h governance through plan and sustained H a m d a n B i n enhancing the region’s efforts in building the Mohammed Bin Rashid capacity for effective publ ic inst i tu t ion ’s Al Maktoum, Crown publ ic pol icy. The capacity. This was Prince of Dubai and school uses a four-f o l l o w e d b y a P r e s i d e n t o f t h e pronged approach, presentation on the University. which includes applied academic programs, S p e a k i n g o n t h e research in public policy executive education discussions, he said: and managemen t , a n d l e a d e r s h i p “One of our primary academic programs in programs offered by the objectives at MBRSG is pub l i c po l i cy and school. On his part, Dr to collaborate with administration, as well Al Awar offered insights g o v e r n m e n t a n d as executive education i n t o H B M S U ’ s a c a d e m i c p r o g r a m s a n d academic and training organizations and open knowledge forums for programs and its vision the doors for dialogue scholars and policy of providing quality t owards en r i ch ing makers.

By Qadeer Ahmad e s t a b l i s h i n g w a q f Siddiqui Dubai UAE: funds, and providing

wqaf and Minors free medical treatment A f f a i r s to the needy. Ahmad AF o u n d a t i o n Abu Shehab, Director of

(AMAF) has donated a Waqf Development, c h e q u e w o r t h said: This initiative AED584,000 to the reiterates AMAF’s goal Dubai Health Authority t o f o rge e f fec t i ve ( D H A ) a s i t s p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h contribution to the government entities. healthcare fund that has T h e F o u n d a t i o n ’ s

of AMAF, said: “Most of c o n f i d e n t A M A F ’s not received as much gesture is also the first the waqf donors direct initiative will revive waqf support as other waqf of its kind that seeks to the i r donat ions to for healthcare and funds. AMAF’s donation activate the healthcare bu i ld ing mosques . encourage corporates will be used to pay for fund’s contr ibut ion While other funds, like and financially capable t h e t r e a t m e n t o f towards support ing healthcare funds, suffer individuals to come i n s o l v e n t c a n c e r insolvent patients and deficits despite their forward and help cover patients.His Excellency paying for their medical vital role in helping the costs of treatment T a y e b A l R a i s , treatment costs.needy patients.The through the waqf Secretary General of Foundation’s actively funds.AMAF’s AMAF, handed over the seeks opportunities that g e s t u r e c h e q u e t o H i s benef i t the pub l ic articulates its Excellency Engineer through vital sectors efforts to support E s s a A l M a i d o o r, such as education and D u b a i ’ s Director General of the healthcare. We hope pioneering role Dubai Health Authority, that our cooperation i n t h e a t t h e D H A with DHA will be a good implementation h e a d q u a r t e r s . H i s start for future waqf of waqf projects, Excellency Tayeb Al projects that serve the such as building Rais, Secretary General s o c i e t y . W e a r e h o s p i t a l s ,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui available. Medical experts Dubai UAE: will offer expert advice

ifeline Healthcare, a during stipulated times over p i o n e e r i n g the three day health camp.Lh e a l t h c a r e Visitors can additionally

organization, has lined up a enjoy onsite games and ‘Family Health Awareness‘ participate in raffle draws to drive on 6, 7 w i n a n d 8 e x c i t i n g November prizes that at the Ibn i n c l u d e B a t t u t a discounted Mall . The vouchers event aims for dental t o s c a l i n g encourage a n d h e a l t h y polishing, l i v i n g laser hair a m o n g c o m m u n i t y removal, tooth whitening, m e m b e r s o f f e r i n g mammograms, prostate compl imentary hea l th and flu vaccines.Lifeline checks and consultations. Healthcare through its Hosted near the Geant concepts, Lifeline Hospital - Supermarket, the initiative Jebel Ali and the Lifeline will offer tests for blood Medical Centre’s at JBR glucose levels, cholesterol, and Bu r Duba i - has blood pressure and Body dedicated itself to providing Mass Index (BMI). quality medical care to the C o m p l i m e n t a r y community in the UAE. The consultations for dental Group art iculates this care, paediatr ic care, priority through hosting g y n a e c o l o g y a n d community-driven events audiometry will also be and health camps.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

ofi tel Abu Dhabi Corniche luxury hotel Sopens its own bakery.

Bakery Corner by Sofitel offers a variety of fresh bread & rolls, French c r o i s s a n t s , p a s t r i e s ,

Hotels Division of Reisco, owning company of Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, cut the ribbon during the official ceremony.“Bakery Corner by Sofitel is very popular among the residents of the Capital Plaza Complex, where Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is located. Espresso coffee sandwiches, take away and freshly baked French breakfast and birthday croissants are our best cakes. sellers”, - said Nael El-D r. M a n s o u r Tu r a i f , Waary, General Manager of Managing Director and Mr. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.Ahmed Khalifa, Director for

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui maps & calendars and will Dubai UAE: promote the EXPO 2015

he Dubai agency, Ticketing Reseller project to responsible for the Tpromotion of Italy as

tourist destination, will display the new Italian Promotional Campaign ‘A holiday "Made in Italy" is tailor-made for you’ during the most relevant events of the IFW14 & distribute regional brochures and the b r a n d n e w m a p s & calendars produced by the agency in collaboration with EXPO 2015 Milano. ENIT Area Asia & Oceania - Dubai agency will visit the main UAE’s Tour Operators in o r d e r t o c r e a t e t h e December monitoring report (Monitoraggio ENIT – Natale 2014) about the

the management of the tourism flow from the UAE biggest TO in the UAE, market. On this occasion taking the chance to invite E N I T w i l l d i s t r i b u t e them to the Workshop Italia promotional material along in Dubai.with its brand new Italian

By Qadeer Ahmad Di rector o f Oasis the Dubai branch of the are now in millions”.A Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Centre.The Clothes for UAE Red Crescent, number of Landmark

asis Centre, the C o m p a s s i o n ” said: “The UAE Red Group brands at Oasis c o m m u n i t y campaign is actually Crescent continues to Centre are also taking Oc o n v e n i e n t i n s p i r e d b y t h e s u p p o r t S y r i a n part in th is huge

ma l l and pa r t o f campaign. Baby Shop Landmark Group , and Splash contributed today announced the 5000 pieces of clothes roll-out of the second each while Koton, New edition of the award- Look and Max donated winning cause-related 500 pieces each. In campaign, Clothes for addition, the fashion Compassion, which brand, F&F, donated engages community 200 pieces amounting members in supporting to AED20000.Last t h e U A E R e d year’s edition of the this Crescent’s campaign C S R i n i t i a t i v e ( O u r h e a r t s w i t h managed to collect Syrians) to alleviate the almost 15 tons of r e c o g n i z e d r e f u g e e s i n hardships of Syrian c lothes that were humanitarian heritage neighboring countries refugees by donating distributed to Syrian of the UAE, wi th through various relief clothes for them. The refugees in Jordan numerous lead ing operations, including announcement was through the UAE Red initiatives undertaken p rov id ing she l te r, made during an official Crescent as well as to l o c a l l y a n d f inanc ia l suppor t , launch ceremony held needy people in India i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y t o m e d i c a l a n d at Oasis Centre in the through the Goonj contribute to the well- educational support to p r e s e n c e o f being of communities al leviate representatives of the g l o b a l l y. We w e r e t h e i r UAE Red Crescent and overwhelmed last year suffering p a r t n e r i n g b y t h e e x c e l l e n t especially outlets.Oasis Centre r e s p o n s e o f t h e as we are has set col lect ion c o m m u n i t y w h i c h approachipoints in the mall where contributed almost 15 n g t h e m e m b e r s o f t h e tons of clothes, and this c o l d community can put the year we are aiming at w i n t e r . clothes they donate in larger quantity to help W e campaign-branded minimize the ordeal of a p p l a u d boxes set by the Syrians in refugee this CSR initiative organisation. A very Centre. The initiative camps in neighboring undertaken by Oasis successful clothes will last for one full countries, especially Centre for the second donation campaign, month before the UAE that we are heading consecutive year. We “ C l o t h e s f o r Red Crescent takes towards winter which is call upon members of Compass ion ” has charge of delivering the notorious in the region the communi ty to recently merited an c lo thes to Syr ian for extreme cold and s h o w c a s e t h e i r accolade in the Middle refugee camps.CSR is harsh weather”, added c o m p a s s i o n b y E a s t C o u n c i l o f an integral part of our Bhatnagar.In his turn, strongly supporting this Shopping Centres strategy and value M r . M o h a m m e d campaign to help Awards 2014, in the proposition for the Abdul lah Alha j A l mitigate the sufferings category of cause-c o m m u n i t y ” , s a i d Zarouni, Manager of of Syrian refugees who related marketing.Neelesh Bhatnagar,

H.E SHEIKH NAHYAN BIN MUBARAK AL NAHYAN OPENS NAJAHUAE Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development inaugurates latest edition

of the show facilitating UAE career and educational opportunities

By Qadeer Ahmad Universities among band, Della Mae.A new exhibitors looking to Siddiqui Dubai UAE: others all taking part. feature edition for this recruit fresh graduates

he eighth edition Recent findings from year’s edition is a a n d w o r k i n g of NAJAH, the p a r t profess ionals .Held Tcountry’s leading ners under the patronage of

higher education and h i p His Highness Sheikh career exhibition which t o Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al opened today (28 host Nahyan, Minister of October) at Abu Dhabi f r e e Cu l t u re , You th & National Exhibition onsit C o m m u n i t y Centre, was officially Development, NAJAH inaugurated by H.E is supported by the Sheikh Nahyan Bin Ministry of Higher Mubarak Al Nahyan, Education & Scientific U A E M i n i s t e r o f Research, the Abu Cu l t u re , You th & D h a b i E d u c a t i o n

the "Open Doors 2013" e assessments with C o m m u n i t y Council and Dubai report, published by the cut-e, a world leader in D e v e l o p m e n t . T h e International Academic I n s t i t u t e o f t h e d e s i g n a n d three-day event helps City.Official sponsors I n t e r n a t i o n a l implementat ion of job seekers, fresh Education (IIE), states graduates and school the number of UAE leavers enhance their nationals enrolled at professional skills and U.S. institutions of l o o k f o r h i g h e r higher education in the education and career 2012-13 academic oppor tun i t ies wi th year grew to 2,256, up c o m p a n i e s a n d f r o m 2 , 0 9 7 t h e institutions including previous year.In line GHQ Armed Forces, w i t h t h i s , a n d E t i h a d A i r w a y s , supported by U.S. National Qualifications Embassy Abu Dhabi, Authority, Abu Dhabi EducationUSA will host Universi ty, Khal i fa representatives from online tests for use in for the fair are GHQ University of Science 2 2 A m e r i c a n recruitment, selection Armed Forces, Etihad a n d Te c h n o l o g y, u n i v e r s i t i e s i n a and development of Airways, Abu Dhabi Masdar Institute and dedicated pavi l ion people in the business Tourism & Culture Zayed University.This offering educational wor ld .For v i s i to rs Authority, National year’s show has seen advice to visitors at looking at the career Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s increased interest from NAJAH. The pavilion side of the exhibition, Authority, ALHOSN i n t e r n a t i o n a l will be inaugurated Abu Dhabi Tourism and University, Be You i n s t i t u t i o n s , w i t h during the NAJAH Cul tural Author i ty, International, Rabdan Enterprise Ireland, o p e n i n g b y t h e Environment Agency Academy, Emirates L e e d s B e c k e t t per formance of a Abu Dhabi and the Abu College of Technology University and Italy’s G r a m m y A w a r d - Dhabi Farmers Service and Berkeley Middle L a u r e a t e D e s i g n nominated bluegrass Centre are all first time East.

TWOFOUR54 CREATIVE LAB LAUNCHES FIRST COMIC BOOK AT SHARJAH INTERNATIONAL

BOOK FAIR

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

wofour54 creative lab launched its tfirst comic book in

partnership with Al Hudhud Publishing as p a r t o f t h e i r participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair, taking place from 5 – 15 N o v e m b e r 2014Under the title “Alaa the Bounty Hunter”, creative lab’s first comic book was written and illustrated b y c r e a t i v e l a b member, Shihab Al Deen Al Musharaf and was published by Al Hudhud Publishing. The book targets kids of ages 9 – 15 years on a journey to unlock We launch today the old. Khalid Khouri, mysteries that lead first edition and we head of commercial him to his dream. The l o o k f o r w a r d t o c reat ive lab and talented author and introducing more.”The tadreeb at twofour54 illustrator of Alaa the comic book can be said: “Today marks yet B o u n t y H u n t e r , purchased during the another milestone for Shihab Al Deen, said: Sharjah International creative lab, our first “I would like to thank Book Fa i r a t A l comic book. We are e v e r y o n e w h o Hudhud publishing proud of our talented supported me take my stand located Hall 2 – member, Shihab Al idea and turn it into Booth D1. The public Deen, who had an completed project. I can also meet and idea to create a comic was privileged to have have their comic book for children of the support of creative books s igned by the Arab world and lab. It was a very Sh ihab A l Deen. today we see that rewarding experience twofour54’s creative vision come to life. We and I look forward to lab is home to more continue to support Share my experience than 10,000 talented A rab ta len t w i th wi th creat ive lab members who are guidance, internships, c o m m u n i t y . ” A l i pass ionate about a n d t r a i n i n g AlShaali, Managing creative industries o p p o r t u n i t i e s . I Director of Al Hudhud including film, music, encourage young Publishing said: “It TV, animation, gaming people with passion was a pleasure to and publishing. Four for creative industries work with Shihab Al films supported by to join our community Deen and twofour54 creative lab took part and explore their creative lab in turning at Abu Dhabi Film p o t e n t i a l . T h e this idea to life. Alaa Festival this year and p o s s i b i l i t i e s a r e the Bounty Hunter is competed in the end less .A laa the an exciting comic festival’s Emirati Film B o u n t y H u n t e r book that promises its C o m p e t i t i o n a n d illustrates a series of audience a fun-filled D o c u m e n t a r y events in which a s t o r y w i t h e y e - competition.young kid, Alaa, goes catching illustrations.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui practices capturing the spirit Dubai UAE: of transversality. Works by

resenting artworks Ahmed Kassem, Ahmed ‘salon-style,’ Artists’ K h a l e d , A l e s s a n d r o PWaves encourages Cannistrà, Andrzej Zielinski,

visitors to interact with a Christine Boillat, Francisco variety of art in one space; Sierra, Habib Farajabadi, making each a r t w o r k a p a r t o f a w h o l e experience w i t h o u t accentuating the conflicts, differences a n d juxtapositions of the many d i f f e r e n t styles.Artists’ W a v e s reflects Abu Dhabi Art’s Huber.Huber: Reto and role as a crossroads for Markus Huber, Luc Andrié, established and emerging Luca Cervini, Nagla Samir, artists and a melting pot of Shadi Ghadirian and Xing contemporary art forms and Danwen will be featured.