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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

o r e d o o h a s a n n o u n c e d Otoday a multi-year

deal with InterContinental Hotels Group Qatar, which will see the company p r o v i d e h i g h s p e e d

and Qatar to the world.FibreInternet throughout Mr. Hussein Yaghmour, the group’sthree popular Director of Technology at h o t e l s i n D o h a , InterContinentalDoha and InterContinental Doha, Crowne Plaza Doha the InterContinental Doha The B u s i n e s s P a r k City and Crown Plaza Doha commented:We have built the Business Park.The our reputation on the agreement also outlined market with consistency, O o r e d o o ’ s r o l e i n trust and innovation, and distributing entertainment th is par tnership wi th access to the hotels, with Ooredoo has allowed us to Mozaic TV to be installed in continue our promise to our o v e r 1 , 2 0 0 r o o m s c u s t o m e r s a n d throughout the three p r o v i d e w o r l d c l a s s properties.InterContinental entertainment and internet Hotels Group and Ooredoo access across our hotels in have planned separate Qatar.Benefits for the packages for each hotel, hotels and customers b a s e d o n t h e include a more reliable and establ ishments target s t r o n g W i F i s i g n a l customers and style. throughout the hotel, the c h o i c e o f o v e r 1 0 0 channels with Mozaic TV both in-room and in the hotels communal rooms, and the replacement of the t r a d i t i o n a l s a t e l l i t e reception systems which will provide enhanced picture quality.Highlights for hote l bus inesses include theability to pay Different hotel rooms will monthly, with the option to therefore carry different add more channels and channels such as OSN, packages as they become beIN SPORTS, MBC, Al available. Ooredoo Fibre Jazeera and more. Fatima and Mozaic TV services Sultan Al Kuwari, Director also don’t require capital Communi ty & Pub l ic investment or equipment to Relations, Ooredoo, said: be purchased, reducing “As Qatar prepares to host operational overheadsas an increasing number of connection is carried out visitors for major events, via Ooredoo’s installation we are dedicated to team.This innovative all-IP providing the best user and Fiber based mass experience to our guests. service illustrates how Whether through internet, O o r e d o o i s p u s h i n g entertainment or mobile forward to be at the front of phones, via personal use or Qatar ’s entertainment a third party such as the s e c t o r, a n d h e l p i n g InterContinental Hotels b u s i n e s s e s s u p p l y Group, we want the world customers with up to date to be connected to Qatar content.

By Qadeer Ahmed Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

he Middle East and A f r i c a ( M E A ) ’ s Taudiovisual market,

among the fastest-growing in the world, is set to reach USD 4.63 billion by 2016, a c c o r d i n g t o t r a d e associat ion InfoComm International.Driven by l a r g e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e developments such as the World Expo 2020 in Dubai and the 2022 FIFA World

becoming integrated across Cup Qatar, the MEA the Middle East and Africa, audiovisual market is with InfoComm MEA 2014 projected to grow from USD visitors able to learn about 2.79 billion in 2012 to USD how audiovisual technology 4.63 billion by 2016, posting is being used in various an annual growing annually v e r t i c a l s , f r o m at rate of 13 percent, e n t e r t a i n m e n t t o according to the recently g o v e r n m e n t , ” a d d e d released InfoComm 2014 Richard Tan.In Dubai, Global AV Market Definition

and Strategy Study.The World Expo 2020-related UAE’s audiovisual market developments are driving isprojected to grow from demand for audiovisual USD 700 million in 2012 to solutions, especially in USD 1.24 billion in 2016, entertainment, venues, and making it the fastest- events. Mohammed bin growing and second-largest R a s h i d C i t y , t o b e i n t h e M i d d l e E a s t , completed in 2019, will according to the InfoComm feature the world’s largest study. Thanks to a wealth of shopping mall, a theme professional audiovisual park, and more than 100 expertise, the UAE and hotels.Hotels and shopping Dubai are the region’s c e n t r e s a r e h e a v i l y audiovisual hubs, serving investing in the audiovisual other Middle East markets solutions to enhance the and beyond.Boosted by visitor experience, as the Dubai, the Middle East and r e g i o n ’ s r e t a i l a n d Africa region offers strong hospitality sectors boom. a u d i o v i s u a l m a r k e t Dubai is the region’s potential, thanks to strong leading retail destination, investment,a young online with the Dubai Mall hosting population, and a low more than 30 million visitors penetration of audiovisual pe r year.Government adoption,” said Richard audiovisual spending is Tan, Executive Director, a l so i nc reas ing w i th I n f o C o m m A s i a P t e infrastructure projects such Ltd.Helping the region’s as rail networks and ports. audiovisual professionals The education market is and distributors understand also extremely important, market opportunities is wi th univers i t ies and InfoComm MEA 2014, the schools deploying new region’s leading trade technology to meet the exhibition and summit on digital needs of students the audiovisual market, and staff.InfoComm MEA o r g a n i s e d b y has built a strong following InfoCommAsia and the among IT and audiovisual D u b a i W o r l d T r a d e professionals, including Centre.InfoComm MEA s y s t e m s i n t e g r a t o r s , 2014, held under the theme distributors and dealers, as of “See. Hear. Touch. The w e l l a s e n d -F u t u r e o f Y o u r users.Demonstrating the Business.returns for a r e g i o n ’ s a u d i o v i s u a l fourth year, from 13-16 growth, InfoComm MEA October 2014, and will be 2013 attracted 14,770 co- loca ted a t GITEX visitors, a 23 per cent Technology Week 2014 at increase from InfoComm the Dubai World Trade MEA 2012, with 88 percent C e n t r e . A u d i o v i s u a l being vertical market end technology spans every users.The forthcoming industry vertical, including I n f o C o m m M E A education, healthcare, 2014wil lshowcasemore transportation, and media; than 200 exhibitors from and covers a wide range of o v e r 3 0 c o u n t r i e s . products and services such Attendees can also gain as displays and digital va luab le i ns igh ts on signage, lighting and sound technology updates and sys tems , and med ia industry best practices at recording and storage the concurrent InfoComm equipment.Audiovisual and MEA Summit taking place I T a r e i n c r e a s i n g l y alongside the exhibition.


oung architectural talent in MENA can Yn o w e n t e r a n

international competition to boost their careers amid the

programs that are planned region’s strong construction for completion by 2030, market.An international bi-according to a report by EC annual design competition, Harris.In order to offer an Archiprix International’s international platform for Hunter Douglas Awards talented young designers, displays the work of the while also making excellent world’s best graduates in g r a d u a t i o n p r o j e c t s architecture, urban design, accessibl

and landscape architecture, e and providing the general a n d j u d g e d b y a n public with a great source of independent international i n s p i r a t i o n , H u n t e r jury.Archiprix International D o u g l a s , a D u t c h h a s s e e n s t r o n g manufacturing firm that p a r t i c i p a t i o n f r o m specializes in window universities in the region, coverings, ceilings, facades including 13 from the GCC, and sun cont ro l has and more than 70 from extended its partnership MENA, including United w i t h t h e A r c h i p r i x Arab Emirates University, Foundation for another six Qatar University, and King years.Henk van der Veen, S a u d U n i v e r s i t y. T h e D i r e c t o r , A r c h i p r i x construction scene in Founda t i on , sa id : I t ’ s general and the Middle East interesting for Hunter scene in particular is of Douglas to see the next importance to Hunter g e n e r a t i o n t a k e t h e Douglas, which is why platform at each new edition Hunter Douglas supports of Archiprix. It puts Hunter young talent by extending Douglas in touch with new our partnership for Archiprix g r a d u a t e s o f f e r i n g International,” said Aad innovative visions.More Kuiper, General Director, than an awards gala, Hunter Douglas Europe. Archiprix International This is one way for us to applicants can participate in keep in close contact with workshops and debates on d e v e l o p m e n t s i n architectural discourse.One architecture, and inspires prominent success story is us to develop products that Dutch architect Max Rink, combine aesthetics with who won the 2007 National funct ional and socia l Archiprix award and the aspects.Construction is 2009 International award, booming in the region, as 90 and opened an office in The p e r c e n t o f G C C Netherlands.Starting out as construction companies are an architect can be tough: more optimistic in 2014, you have to be good, but thanks to projects related to you also have to dare,Rink World Expo 2020 in Dubai said.The Archiprix event and the 2022 FIFA World gives you that little push in Cup Qatar, according to a the back for building a recent Pinsent Masons s u c c e s s f u l c a r e e r . survey.As a result, 135,000 Participating is like getting a professional staff will be quality stamp as a young needed for the over 117 designer, it’s a form of m a j o r c o n s t r u c t i o n recognition for good work.

OOREDOO SIGNS THREE YEAR ENTERTAINMENT CONTRACT WITH

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP QATAR

InterContinental Hotels Group Qatar Customers to Enjoy Access to Ooredoo Fibre and Rich Library of Films and TV Series with

Mozaic TV

MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA’SAUDIOVISUAL MARKET SET TO

REACH USD 4.63 BILLION BY 2016InfoComm MEA 2014 to Highlight UAE and

Dubai as Hubs for Audiovisual Technology, with MEA One of World’s Fastest Growing

Audiovisual Markets

ARCHIPRIX NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR YOUNG ARCHITECTS IN MENA

Middle East Needs 135,000 Professional Staff for Over 117 major construction programs by

2030: EC Harris;Dutch Firm Hunter Douglas Extends Archiprix

Partnership, Helping Direct Young MENA Architects Towards Fruitful Future

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a e r o d y n a m i c s , h a v e Dubai UAE: replaced Dell Precision

arlier this year, Dell workstations with Dell Wyse opened its first Virtual zero clients. These small EWorkstation Centre of b l a c k b o x e s n o w s i t

Excellence (CoE) in Round alongside high-definition Rock, Texas to provide moni tors and connect customers and partners with designers to the rack-the necessary resources and mounted Dell Precision expert advice to help them workstations residing in the l e v e r a g e v i r t u a l i z e d data room, which provides workstations and architect a access to all the high-end solution to best suit their design programmes they use business needs. Dell is every day.The solution has delighted to announce that assisted Caterham F1 Team the Dell Solutions Centre in in moving towards reducing Limerick, Ireland, has now the number of devices tied to expanded to include its first individuals, reducing the E u r o p e a n V i r t u a l cost, time spent and power Workstat ion Centre of c o n s u m e d m a n a g i n g Excellence. By providing a multiple devices and helping physical location with remote to lower noise and heat levels access capabilities, Dell in the office. Furthermore, it’s customers, channel partners helped to simplify overall and independent software processes and improve vendors will be able to f l e x i b l e w o r k i n g replicate and test their capabilities.It is better that desired configuration or full designers are not tied to one end-to-end model to ensure par t i cu la r desk . They the hardware and software regularly need to physically environment meets their move locations when they requirements. This will help hook up with different units m o r e E u r o p e a n across the team. Anything we organisations transition their can do to simplify that environments, al lowing change is good for the customers to safely access bus iness and fo r the their data from multiple designers.” Alistair Gardiner, devices and locations - HPC Support Engineer at s u p p o r t i n g b e t t e r Caterham F1 Team.As an collaboration and increased e n d - t o - e n d s o l u t i o n s productivity for today’s provider, Dell has thousands dispersed teams.Customers o f conversa t ions w i th will also be able to schedule customers each day, and meetings with virtualization s t rongly be l ieves that specialists to discuss their organisations should be able unique IT infrastructure to talk through solutions and challenges, overcome any see them in action before concerns they may have having to commit to a about no longer having decision. The Centre of physical workstations on Excellence will allow local every desk, and explore how and remote customers to D e l l t e c h n o l o g y a n d carry out performance applications can enhance benchmarking, subjective their end users performance, user-assisted testing, and mobi l i t y and secur i ty. even help customers to European customers such as choose the right endpoint Caterham F1 Team are devices and monitors - already benefitting from the paving the way for more adoption of virtual ised European customers to test workstation solutions. Over dr ive appl icat ions and the past year the team’s e x p l o r e w o r k s t a t i o n designers, responsible for solutions.d e v e l o p i n g t h e c a r ’ s

DELL DRIVES WORKSTATION INNOVATION WITH EUROPEAN CENTRE OF

EXCELLENCE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui to our Jersey branch Dubai UAE: offering ensures every one

b u D h a b i of ADCB’s clients has Commercial Bank access to a suite of world-A(ADCB) announced c lass products.ADCB

today the launch of continually brings its commerc ia l o f f sho re clients effective, reliable banking products through and innovative solutions. its Jersey branch.Eligible Collecting awards from ADCB wholesale banking Global Finance as the clients will now have the ‘Best Bank in the Middle option to diversify and E a s t f o r C a s h preserve their resources Management’ and Asian with full flexibility and Banker as the ‘Best control. Clients will be able D o m e s t i c C a s h to open Current Accounts, Management Bank in Call Accounts & Term United Arab Emirates,’ Depos i ts in mul t ip le these awards come as a currencies. ADCB’s Jersey test imony to ADCB’s Branch makes offshore m a r k e t l e a d i n g bank ing s t ress - f r ee , c a p a b i l i t i e s . A D C B allowing clients to easily understands the ambitious access their account via requirements of its clients secure online portals and delivers solutions both anywhere in the world.We at home and internationally are pleased to announce to to suit those needs.the launch of ADCB offshore banking products to our commercial clients through our Jersey branch. I t ’ s a g r e a t v a l u e proposition that makes our p r o d u c t s u i t e comprehensive,said Colin Fraser, Head of Wholesale Banking Group.ADCB o f f s h o r e b a n k i n g i s currently available to our c o m m e r c i a l , w e a l t h m a n a g e m e n t , a n d business banking clients, adding wholesale banking

ADCB LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE BANKING PRODUCTS


e l e b r a t e t h e upcoming joyous Choliday this Eid Al

Adha at Salalah Rotana Resort whilst enjoying views of the dolphins from the sandy white shores of the Indian Ocean. The resort

2nd -10th of October 2014 offers a cooler climate than

for three nights, they will that of the bordering

only pay the cost of two countries, with unrivalled

nights. Double rooms are breath tak ing scenery,

o f fe red a t a ra te o f children’s facilities and

OMR75++ inclusive of delectable palate pleasing

b r e a k f a s t a n d t h e dishes served in the

opportunity to escape from recently opened Silk Road

life’s daily stresses with a restaurant. All outlets are

15% discount at Zen the spa serviced by the dedicated

at Rotana. The First Aid team of professionals that

c e r t i f i e d s t a f f w i t h cater to guests in the warm

knowledge of international O m a n i h o s p i t a l i t y

child care policies at the manner.On the occasion of

‘Flipper’s Kids Club’ will the much anticipated Eid Al

keep the children gleeful Adha holiday, Salalah

and busy offering the adults Rotana Resort promises

an opportunity to relax on guests a spectacular long

the beach, beside the pool weekend getaway package

or in the spa.This offer is ideal for couples, families

valid throughout the Eid Al and groups alike. When

Adha holiday for guests t r a v e l l e r s m a k e a

from Sunday 17th of August reservation to stay between

onwards.

EID ESCAPE TO THE SHORES OF THE INDIAN OCEAN

Salalah Rotana Resort offers the ideal Eid Al Adha getaway package for a nearby holiday

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui installiDubai UAE: n g

a s l A s s e t sanitaM a n a g e m e n t r y wGroup, one of the fixture

leading real estate and asset s , management organisations installiin Dubai, has reached out to n g a number of public schools in a n d Dubai to fund maintenance repairiworks worth AED 1 million to n g be completed ahead of the ACs and fitting canopies c o m i n g s c h o o l y e a r among other tasks. The 2014/2015, as well as give initiative will also see wasl monetary donations.This giving monetary donations to move is in line with wasl’s some schools, which will use o n g o i n g s u p p o r t f o r the funds to purchase school education, the community e q u i p m e n t , s u p p l i e s , and country at large. Zainab computers and other tools for Mohammed, CEO, Property education.The schools that Management, Marketing and w i l l bene f i t f r om the Corporate Communications charitable act are Sukaina and Chairwoman of the CSR Bint Al Hussain Secondary Committee, wasl properties, Girls School, Al Salam said: “This initiative is in line Private School, Al Maarif with wasl’s CSR strategy School fo r Secondary which aims to support all Education, Al Wahda Private members of the community School and Zabeel School. A in which it operates. A special delegation from wasl has focus on education aspires to visited the schools and met build a new generation of with the management from thought leaders by building a each school to coordinate the more conducive environment required maintenance works for education.Specialised and supplies.wasl continues teams from wasl’s Asset to carry out similar initiatives Management Services and as part of its CSR strategy to Solution (AMSS) department enhance co l labora t ion w i l l c a r r y o u t t h e between the public, private maintenance works to be and education sectors in line completed before the start of with government directives the coming school year aimed at strengthening these 2014/2015 in September. r e l a t i o n s h i p s , w i t h a Maintenance works include p a r t i c u l a r f o c u s o n paint and carpentry work, education,she added.

WASL DONATES AED 1 MILLION IN SCHOOL MAINTENANCE

Real estate organisation supports education by giving monetary donations and maintenance

works.

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NISSAN NAMES ROLAND BUERK SENIOR DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF

COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST AND INDIA REGION

ABU DHABI TOURISM & CULTURE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES THE SIXTH EDITION OF ABU DHABI ART

Galleries from Around the World and an Interactive Public Programme to Engage Audiences Across The City from November 5-8, 2014

MESSAGE OF MIAN NAWAZ SHARIFPRIME MINISTER OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC

OF PAKISTANON THE OCCASION OF 68TH

INDEPENDENCE DAY14 AUGUST 2014

DUBAI ISLAMIC ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LAUNCHES GLOBAL ISLAMIC ECONOMY SUMMIT 2013 REVIEW REPORT

• Generated in Collaboration with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Thomson Reuters

• Outlines Roadmap for Growth of Global Islamic Economy

BBM NOW AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS PHONE USERS

WORLD PREMIERE OF TRANSFORMERS LIVE SHOW AT BURJUMAN

ELECTRIFIES AUTOBOT FANS IN DUBAI


i s s a n h a s announced the Nappo in tment o f

Roland Buerk as Senior Director in charge of Communications for the Africa, Middle East and India region, effective i m m e d i a t e l y . B u e r k , c u r r e n t l y G e n e r a l Manager,Global Corporate Communications, Nissan Africa, Middle East and Motor Co. Ltd., will report to India region. For Nissan, Takashi Hata Senior Vice the region is our strategic President and Chairman growth driver and I am for the Africa, Middle East c o n f i d e n t h i s and India region,and Jeff c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Kuhlman, Vice President leadership will help us tell G l o b a l our story toward brand C o m m u n i c a t i o n s . A s e n h a n c e m e n t a n d N issan con t inues to business expansion,said experience rapid growth in Hata.Buerk joined Nissan the Africa, Middle East and in 2012 after a career as a India region, Buerk will lead B B C f o r e i g n communications efforts for cor respondent wh ich the company based in included five years in South Dubai.We are happy to Asia.He holds a degree in welcome Roland Buerk to Political Science from the the new position of Senior University of Birmingham Director in charge of in the UK.Communications for the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui also has the dist inct Dubai UAE: advantage of being able to

u b a i I s l a m i c bring the benefits of halal to E c o n o m y n o n - M u s l i m DD e v e l o p m e n t c o n s u m e r s . A b d u l l a

C e n t r e ( D I E D C ) i n Mohammed Al Awar, CEO partnership with Thomson of the Dubai Islamic Reuters and the Dubai Economy Development Chamber of Commerce Centre, said: “The report and Industry has launched h i g h l i g h t s D u b a i ’ s a report outlining key endeavours to manage, findings from the Global support and empower Islamic Economy Summit various stakeholders to (GIES) 2013.GIES 2013 create ambitious initiatives R e v i e w d e t a i l s t h e country differences. This is speaking in different terms, across the six pillars of the discussions of 25 sessions imperative for the halal Islamic finance and the Islamic economy. While the held at the summit and s e c t o r w h e r e t h e halal sectors recognise that Islamic finance and halal o u t l i n e s k e y multiplicity of certification what the ‘halal’ or ‘sharia- sectors represent great recommendations across a n d a c c r e d i t a t i o n compliant’ labels represent opportunities in the coming the six pillars identified by standards is a handicap for will require transformation; years, we seek to ensure DIEDC to articulate Dubai’s market players, which are t h i s i n c l u d e s t h e success for the other pillars vision of developing as the p redominan t l y SMEs management of awqaf that constitute our strategy capital of Islamic economy. struggling to grow and (endowments). In the halal t h r o u g h i n c r e a s i n g The pillars include Islamic reach new markets.For sector, there is a clear shift awareness of the potential finance, halal food, halal Islamic finance, common t o w a r d s ‘ t a y y a b ’ g r o w t h t h e I s l a m i c travel, halal lifestyle, SME standards and contract ( w h o l e s o m e ) t h a t economy represents - not development and Islamic templates for banking, incorporates a concern for only for Muslim countries economy infrastructure.His capital market, takaful, and animal well-being, organic but in significant non-Excellency Essa Kazim, asset management will food, and end-to-end Muslim parts of the world as Secretary General of facilitate higher levels of sustainable value chains. w e l l . N a d i m N a j j a r , DIEDC, said: “GIES 2013 c r o s s - b o r d e r f l o w s In Islamic finance, the focus Managing Director, Middle Review is a valuable cur rent ly b locked by is towards moving from East and North Africa, repository of information on d i f f e r e n t s h a r i a ‘ f o r m ’ t o ‘ f o r m a n d Thomson Reuters, said: the effectiveness and interpretations and legal substance’, where Islamic “Thomson Reuters is proud efficiency of efforts by pract ices.The Review banks, takaful operators to be working with DIEDC industry leaders to drive the reflects repeated calls for and fund managers are and the Dubai Chamber of global Islamic economy, passporting regimes to be recognising the need to Commerce and Industry to and serves as a roadmap implemented to break take back the ‘ethical’ label shape the global Islamic for its growth. We are proud down barriers to cross- in order to gain a larger and economy agenda yet to share with the world the border flows especially for m a i n s t r e a m m a r k e t again. This partnership milestones Dubai has funds and the coordination share.The Review also confirms our role as a key achieved in positioning of takaful operators. At the p r e s e n t s contributor to the growth of itself as the capital of the same time, convergence of recommendations based local markets through Islamic economy. We will the Islamic finance and on key insights from enhancing transparency, continue to bridge ideas halal sectors is recognised industry leaders for the offering quality content, and aspirations to achieve as being long overdue, with fledgling sectors of halal helping companies function better outcomes at the the Islamic finance industry travel and lifestyle.H.E. bet ter, and assist ing Islamic Economy Summit being asked to dedicate Hamad Buamim, President professionals to make 2015.State of the Global more resources to the and CEO, Dubai Chamber i n f o r m e d b u s i n e s s Islamic economy: Need for financial requirements of of Commerce and Industry, decisions across the MENA C o m m o n s t a n d a r d s , SMEs in the halal sectors. said: “The report highlights markets.He concluded:The Convergence and Cross- These SMEs, in turn, need our key recommendations emergence of an Islamic border trade to upgrade their business made at the conference economy as a definable A consensus highlighted in savvy to appeal better to and as such presents a economic paradigm opens the Review is that global potential investors and roadmap for Dubai’s future up a new horizon of growth of the Islamic f i n a n c i e r s . C o m m o n development as capital of oppor tuni t ies that , i f economy must revolve s t a n d a r d s a n d Islamic economy. Most n u r t u r e d , c a n b r i n g around a more integrated convergence will lead to pressing are the need for a tremendous benefits for interplay of three Cs - greater cross-border links; p r o p e r r e g u l a t o r y societies all over the world. C o m m o n s t a n d a r d s , at the same time, trade framework governing halal Last year, the GIES Convergence, and Cross- barriers must be reduced industries, the unification of initiated critical dialogue on border trade – or risk through preferential trade the word ha la l , and the development of the inefficiency and slower agreements especially to innovation across the integrated sectors of growth if the status quo of increase intra-OIC trade. Islamic economy spectrum. Islamic Economy. Going fragmented markets and Steps forward for growth of However, all are areas forward, we would like to d i s p a r a t e e f f o r t s the Islamic economy where Dubai has the ability build on the foundations of persist.Development of the GIES 2013 Review has to progress and lead GIES and pave the way for Islamic economy has to d e t a i l e d k e y developments globally. meaningful discussions yield to common standards recommendations for each Dubai is a dynamic city with across all Islamic economy and governance structures, of the six pillars of the a sophisticated and varied sectors.notwithstanding cross- Islamic economy. While Muslim consumer base, yet

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dhab i A r t the c i ty in teract ive ly Dubai UAE: continues to e n g a g i n g w i t h t h e

he sixth edition of cultivate a community and returns this A b u D h a b i A r t v i a b l e year with a series of live Tpresents a selection cultural eco- p e r f o r m a n c e s , a r t

of innovative and renowned system for installations and artistic galleries from around the the city, and interventions.In an effort to wor ld a long w i th an e s t a b l i s h continue to define the UAE i n t e r a c t i v e p u b l i c Abu Dhabi, design aesthetics, the Abu programme that celebrates along with D h a b i A r t D e s i g n the cultural diversity of the the future Programme will present UAE and the region. The museums of results from elements of the world’s leading modern and S a a d i y a t intangible heritage of the contemporary art galleries C u l t u r a l UAE with contemporary will be back to Abu Dhabi District, as a artistic interpretations.

sixth edition will also from November 5-8 and be global cultural hub,says HE Highlighting the best of

include the successful a part of an evolving Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon contemporary design, the

return of Artists’ Waves, the p l a t f o r m o f d i v e r s e Al Nahyan, TCA Abu Dhabi Design Programme will

section that showcases a p r o g r a m m e s t h a t Chairman.Galleries will feature presentations by

presentation of innovative introduces the public to Abu continue to exhibit under winners of the Abu Dhabi

works of art which allows Dhabi’s cultural landscape. t he f i ve es tab l i shed A r t U A E D e s i g n e r

the discovery and re-Taking place at Manarat Al sections of the fair: (1) Programme which was

discovery of artists. Artists’ Saadiyat on Saadiyat Modern & Contemporary l a u n c h e d i n 2 0 1 3 .

Waves presents works Island, Abu Dhabi Art is Galleries; (2) Bidaya, Concluding a year of

reflecting the dynamism of organised by Abu Dhabi highlighting one emerging development, support and

new artistic movements Tourism & Culture Authority gallery; (4) Signature, t a i l o red p ro fess iona l

and shifting perceptions (TCA Abu Dhabi), and galleries presenting their workshops, the winning

and gives to the galleries offers a multi-disciplinary emerg ing ar t is ts ; (4) des igners wi l l unvei l

the possibility to integrate experience combining an Design, showcasing an prototypes of unique

Abu Dhabi Art through their art fair with a diverse public innovative experience contemporary design works

artists. The section also programme which includes combining traditional and that incorporates elements

includes a special salon in art, talks and sensational modern design aesthetics, of UAE craft.Running in

which visitors can engage events. As Abu Dhabi Art (5) Beyond, the section for Parallel with Abu Dhabi Art

with galleries representing prepares to welcome the large-scale installations, is the exhibition, Seeing

the participating artists.The artists, cultural leaders, sculptures and site specific through Light: Selections

Abu Dhabi Art Public scholars and collectors commissions by selected from the Guggenheim Abu

Programme returns with an from around the world, the artists.The highlight of this Dhabi Collection. The

extensive agenda of public fair is establishing itself as a year’s edition will be in the exhibition will showcase 18

talks, book launches, film leading event on the section of Beyond that will a r t i s t s whose wo rks

screenings, and a wide i n t e r n a t i o n a l a r t s extend for the first time to encompass a variety of

performing arts platform calendar.In its sixth edition, various venues across Abu media from the 1960s to the

including, Durub Al Tawaya. A b u D h a b i A r t h a s Dhabi, actively engaging present. The exhibition will

Having been launched in d e v e l o p e d i n t o a n with the audience and show a se lec t ion o f

ADA 2013, Durub Al international art event, reflecting the significant a r t w o r k s f r o m t h e

Tawaya focuses on live and bringing the art world to role that public art plays Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s

artistic expressions that Saadiyat Cultural District w i t h i n s o c i e t y a n d permanent co l lec t ion

take place throughout a and to Abu Dhabi. As the throughout the c i ty ’s exploring the theme of light

number of locations across event grows annually, Abu landscape.Abu Dhabi Art


ummer celebrations in Dubai kicked off Swi th an ac t ion-

packed start as characters from the popular

pioneering players in Dubai’s retail scene and a long-term strategic partner o f D F R E e v e n t s , BurJuman is looking forward to taking part in Dubai Summer Surprises

TRANSFORMERS series once again. This year landed in BurJuman for marks an important step in their f i rst-ever stage our strategic partnership as performance in the Middle we collaborate with DSS to East, under license from H a s b r o I n c . M e d i a attended a live stage performance on Saturday 2nd August to mark the opening weekend of the 10-day show and the launch of Dubai Summer Surprises 2014, a month-

bring this highly popular g loba l en te r ta inment brand, TRANSFORMERS, to Dubai with a world premiere live show in the mall,said Leigh Regan, Chief Operating Officer at BurJuman.BurJuman will long festival of exciting be displaying the yellow family entertainment and Camaro, similar to the car fantastic shopping deals. tha t t rans fo rms in to After the show, journalists BUMBLEBEE, until 5th and their families enjoyed a September, where kids can Meet and Greet with the pose with the car and win three legendary Cybertron great prizes by sharing inhabitants OPTIMUS their pictures online.PRIME, MEGATRON and Dubai Summer Surprises B U M B L E B E E b e f o r e is organised by Dubai catching the first photo Fest iva ls and Reta i l opportunities with a yellow Establishment (DFRE). Camaro similar to the car in Held from August 2nd to the movie franchise and TV September 5th, 2014, DSS series, newly on display in promises a month-long BurJuman.Presented by f e s t i v a l o f v a l u a b l e Dubai Summer Surprises shopping deals and fun-(DSS), in collaboration with f i l led, fami ly-or iented B u r J u m a n , ‘ T h e entertainment throughout Decepticon Clone’ mall the city.The Decepticon event show will run until Clone’ TRANSFORMERS August 9th. The 20-minute Show is produced and show brings to life the created by Invent Creative A U T O B O T S a n d & E v e n t S o l u t i o n s , D E C E P T I C O N Hasbro’s official live events MEGATRON along with licensee in the region. two human actors in three M o r e d e t a i l s o f performances daily at T R A N S F O R M E R S 6:00pm, 7:30pm and activit ies and related 8:50pm, each followed by promotions can be found M e e t a n d G r e e t on BurJuman’s Facebook opportuni t ies offer ing p a g e a t : children the chance for a https://www.facebook.compersonal encounter with /itsBurJuman.their favorite onscreen

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wish to extend my heartfelt felicitations to all IP a k i s t a n i s o n t h e

auspicious occasion of the 68thindependence day of Pakistan. This day is a powerful reminder of the heroic struggle undertaken by the Muslims of the Sub-continent for a separate

ideal. So let us, on this day, homeland where they could redeem our pledge to build live their lives with freedom the Quaid's Pakistan.To do and dignity, in harmony with this, we must first reclaim our their religious and cultural country from the forces of values. Our forefathers darkness and obscurantism. underwent great trial and Operation Zarb-e-Azb is a tribulation, with millions step in that direction, and it suffering the travails of was a step taken with great dispossession and exile, and caution, even reluctance, and hundreds of thousands laying only after every other option the ultimate sacrifice at the h a d b e e n e x h a u s t e d . altar of freedom so that our Operation Zarb-e-Azb is not children may have a country simply a campaign to restore to call their own, where they the state's writ to North could build a prosperous and Wazir is tan, which had s e c u r e f u t u r e f o r become a breeding ground themselves.The day should for terrorism and extremism; also recall to us the ideals it is a battle for the soul of and aspirations that inspired Pakistan. It is thus the duty of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad all patriotic Pakistanis to Ali Jinnah and Dr. Allama stand behind our gallant Mohammad Iqbal. Let us not armed forces as they fight to forget that Pakistan was the keep Quaid's Pakistan alive. culmination of a long and This is not the time to sow arduous cons t i tu t iona l doubt and confusion. The struggle. I t was made stakes are simply too high. possible only because The need of the hour is for millions of Muslims exercised unflinching resolve and the oldest, most basic absolute unity. It is the only democratic right the right to language our enemies vote for their own future. The understand. I have no doubt Pakistan envisioned by the that the people and armed Quaid was to be democratic, forces of Pakistan will moderate and progressive, Inshallah prevail in this governed by the rule of law struggle. And our victory and guaranteeing equal would bring Pakistan the rights to all its citizens. Sadly, peace and stability which is a too often in our short and precondition for growth and turbulent history, we have development.fallen short of living up to this

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2nd EDITION OF ‘VOGUE FASHION DUBAI EXPERIENCE’ PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON 28 DESIGNERS THROUGH EXCLUSIVE FASHION SHOW AND ‘INTERNATIONAL TALENTS

SHOWCASE’•Eight renowned international designers chosen by Vogue Italia to showcase their collections at

an exclusive fashion show at The Dubai Mall •20 emerging international designers selected, for the first time, through a talent scouting

competition, to present their collections at exclusive ‘International Talents Showcase’ at Armani Hotel Dubai

•2nd edition of ‘Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience’ to take place from October 30 to November 1, 2014, at The Dubai Mall

ICHANICAL LAUNCHES PIONEERING NEW STEM DEVELOPMENT TOOL

AL HABTOOR MOTORS APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AUDI CONTINUES ITS PROFITABLE GROWTH•Revenue of € 26.7 billion, operating profit of € 2.7 billion and operating return on sales of 10.0

percent•CFO Axel Strotbek: “Despite major challenges, Audi is systematically continuing along its path of

high-quality growth.”•Ongoing investment offensive for new models, innovative technologies and the expansion of

worldwide manufacturing structures

CITYMAX HOTELS TO ADD 700 ROOMS IN THE UAE BY 2017

STUART INGRAM APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE

REEM MALL

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui b e n e f i t s i n c l u d i n g Dubai UAE: programming skills, logical

n innovative Dubai thinking and enhanced start-up is breathing understanding of electronics, Anew life into unwanted the forward thinking new tool

junk with the launch of an is a valuable resource for e x c i t i n g n e w p r o j e c t students hailing from all designed to help students e c o n o m i c sharpen STEM skills in a way backgrounds.Operat ing that is creative and inspiring. bustling offices in the UAE, Aptly named ‘Junkbot,’ the India and Australia, the brand new prototype from company is already making i n v e n t i v e c o m p u t e r waves in the technology technology manufacturer, i n d u s t r y w i t h i t s iChanicalsees students comprehensive range of transform common waste s p e c i a l i s t s e r v i c e s products such as water encompassing web and bottles, CDs and cardboard m o b i l e a p p l i c a t i o n s , i n t o f u l l y f u n c t i o n a l business intelligence and big robots.With the underlying data analytics. With a goal of strengthening STEM versatile team of highly knowledge, applying real life skilled workers adopting an concepts and increasing enduringly optimistic and environmental awareness, open minded approach, the multifaceted tool is set to iChanical is equipped with become an educational the expertise and passion to essential in schools and market its exciting new learning institutions across Junkbot tool to a global the globe.Ehteshamuddin P a u d i e n c e . T h e i n i t i a l A, Ceo says “Junkbot is an prototype has received a awesome tool that helps hugely positive reception students apply educational w h i c h h a s c e m e n t e d concep t s t o r ea l l i f e iChanical’s plans to launch a situations. It helps them to crowdfunding campaign in develop an increased focus order to raise funds needed on choosing a career path by to propel the project to the increasing their interest in next stages of development. areas such as programming, The company is a lso electronics, mathematics, welcoming expressions of physics, environmental interest from angel investors science, designing and interested in seed funding prototyping.By offer ing the project and helping to students the chance to apply launch Junkbot onto the the concepts of science, global stage. Junkbot has technology, engineering and additionally been selected mathematics in a real life for round three of the TURN8 env i r onmen t , Junkbo t accelerator in Dubai, run by a c t i v e l y n u r t u r e s t h e DP World.Junkbot is an development of STEM skills a f fordab le STEM sk i l l while instilling a sense of learning tool with a range of ecological responsibility. unique selling points that With a diverse range of give it an undeniable edge add i t iona l educat iona l over its existing competitors.


l Habtoor Motors (AHM) announced the Apromotion of Roma

Andrews to the role of Execu t i ve D i rec to r A l Habtoor Motors. Ms Andrews jo ined the automot ive division of the Al Habtoor Group in 1993 and has since p layed a key ro le in spearheading the Human Resources functions.The promotion is part of the Group’s cohesive strategy to continue driving growth in all sectors of its operations hospitality, automotive, car

opportunities of Al Habtoor l e a s i n g , r e a l e s t a t e ,

Motors, together with the education, and publishing.

recent opening of the new Mohammed Al Habtoor, CEO

Mitsubishi showroom in Abu and Vice-Chairman of the Al

Dhabi , new Mitsubishi Habtoor Group said, “One of

showroom planned for Al Ain the greatest challenges to an

in October of this year, and organisation is securing

the new brands acquired business continuity at a time

through 2013 and 2014 have of rapid growth and change.

created the need for a new With new announcements

senior d i rector in the coming in 2014/2015 and the

c o m p a n y. M s A n d r e w s preparation for Dubai’s Expo

started her career 21 years 2020, we are confident that

ago in the UAE backed by 15 our businesses are well

years of Human Resources e q u i p p e d w i t h h i g h l y

experience working for a energetic and professional

leading foreign bank in India. s e n i o r m a n a g e m e n t

Ms Andrews commented, “I teams.Within the new role,

feel honoured and humbled the Executive Director will

with the trust bestowed on d i r e c t l y o v e r s e e t h e

me by the Al Habtoor Group operational side of the

management and the AHM a u t o m o t i v e b u s i n e s s ,

Board. Operations form the i n c l u d i n g M a r k e t i n g ,

heart of any organisation and C u s t o m e r R e t e n t i o n

the role wil l focus on Management,Technical and

sustaining efficiency. The D i a g n o s t i c s a n d I T.

primary objective of course Additionally, Ms Andrews will

w i l l b e t o m a x i m i z e continue to retain her

stakeholder’s value with an responsibilities over the

aggressive eye on cost - Human Resources and

using minimum resources to Management Serv i ces

achieve maximum output functions, overseeing more

with ‘quality’ as key.Al than 1,550 employees

Habtoor Motors has been across the UAE.Karl Hamer,

one of the leading companies Manag ing D i rec to r A l

in the UAE’s automotive Habtoor Motors said,I am

market since 1983. The very p leased wi th Ms

business has expanded Andrews’ promotion and her

rapidly in recent years, new role will allow me to

adding new car brands to its focus more on revenue

growing portfolio, as well as generating functions and

exclusive distribution deals e x p a n d i n g t h e A H M

wi th three g loba l t i re business.” He added “Ms

makers.We strive, you drive’ Andrews has been with the

captures the very essence of company for over 21 years

the company and its service and her dedication and

performance, which has commitment to the company

p l a c e d e x c e l l e n c e , has been exemplary for all to

innovation and technical s e e . T h e g r o w t h

expertise at its very core.

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

ational Real Estate Company (NREC), Nh a s a p p o i n t e d

Stuart Ingram as Director of Development for The Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi’s new retail, leisure, dining a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t destination. Ingram will be responsible for all aspects o f deve lopment and

rapidly growing in the UAE delivery of the project,

capital and a retail centre which is set to be one of

of this calibre will be the UAE’s largest and

arriving at just the right most exciting malls.A

t ime for the c i ty.An Chartered Civil Engineer,

investment of around Ingram has more than 20

US$1 billion will be put into years of experience in

The Reem Mall project and international real estate

will include around 450 development projects and

stores, 85 restaurants, and has won five international

a range of entertainment construct ion awards.

features across three Ingram has specialised

f l oo rs .The Ma l l w i l l knowledge of the Middle

i n t r o d u c e s o m e East retail and property

completely new brands to industry, having previously

the Middle East and will worked on major regional

also contain some of the projects including Dubai’s

largest hypermarket space Mall of the Emirates, Ski

in the region. The project is Dubai and The Wave,

to go through a single-Muscat.Shane Eldstrom,

phase construction period NREC’s Vice President –

that will last around 30-36 Development, said: “We

months.Established in are delighted to have

Kuwait in 1973, NREC has Stuart on board and he

grown into one of the b r i n g s a w e a l t h o f

l a r g e s t r e a l e s t a t e experience to the project.

companies in the region Stuart has managed

with ventures across the prestigious multi-million

Middle East and North d o l l a r c o n s t r u c t i o n

Africa. NREC has assets developments in the UK

exceeding US$ 1.9 billion and the Middle East and is

and manages 80 million a fantastic addition to our

square feet of land. The team. S tuar t has a

o rgan isa t ion houses pedigree of proven project

subsidiaries and entities delivery, and his focus

a c r o s s a r a n g e o f absolutely will be the

countries including the timely delivery of this mall.”

UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Construction for The

Lebanon, and Libya. The Reem Mall is scheduled to

por t fo l io o f pro jects begin at the start of 2015

comple ted o r under and the project will take

development, includes around three years to

office space, mixed use c o m p l e t e , o f f i c i a l l y

centres, industrial parks, open ing in 2018 .Mr

residential communities Ingram commented: “I’m

and super-regional malls. excited to be joining NREC

The Reem Mall will be one and managing the delivery

of the largest and most of this project. The mall will

ambitious projects that be of a wor ld-c lass

NREC has undertaken standard, perfectly located

and more announcements in the new heart of Abu

on the Mall’s progress are Dhabi. The retail and

to be made over the tourism industries are

coming period.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Sarkissian from France for Dubai UAE: Astrid Sarkissian, Odély

erving as a mentoring Te b o u l a n d A n n e l i e platform to nurture Augustin from France and St h e u p c o m i n g Germany for Augustin

generat ion of fashion Teboul, Faiza Bouguessa des igners and se t a from France/Algeria for benchmark to encourage Bouguessa, Carlotta De fu tu re ta len t , ‘Vogue Luca from Italy for Charline Fashion Dubai Experience’ De Luca, Martina Grasselli (VFDE), the Middle East’s from Italy for Coliac, Dora largest fashion event of its Abodi from Hungary for kind, will present fashion Dora Abodi, Lubna and n e w d e s i g n e r s i s a lovers, residents, and Nadia Al Zakwani from testament to the incredible tourists with a glamorous Oman for Endemage, Eun- potential of the region, and atmosphere during three Jung Lee from South Korea serves as a platform to Esber from Australia, J. JS d a y s o f f a s h i o n for Eun-Jung Lee, Heaven further strengthen their Lee designed by Jackie JS

Tanud i red ja g l o b a l o u t r e a c h . H e Lee from South Korea, f r o m added:We are privileged to Madiya Al Sharqi designed Indonesia for host the talents selected by by Madiya Al Sharqi from H e a v e n Vogue Italia, one of the most the UAE, Miuniku designed Tanudiredja, i n f l u e n t i a l f a s h i o n by Tina Sutradhar and Hema Kau l magazines and a leading Nikita Sutradhar from India, from India for name in the global fashion N°3 designed by Bushra Hema Kaul, industry, and to showcase Badri and Amira Al Khaja Farah Nasri their collections, mentored from the UAE, Stella Jean from Lebanon by Franca Sozzani, Vogue designed by Stella Jean for Hooked | Italia Editor-in-Chief. With from Italy and Piccione HKD, Eva Lai VFDE, we are not only Piccione designed by from the USA bringing the best of the Salvatore Piccione from for i ’A lave , fashion from around the Italy.Last year, the emerging

celebrations. To be held at Marius Janusauskas from world but also giving designers who presented The Dubai Mal l f rom B e l g i u m f o r M a r i u s regional and international their collections at the October 30 to November 1, Janusauskas, Mill icent talents the opportunity to fash ion show ga ined 2014, the second edition of Nobis from Australia for u n v e i l t h e i r t r u e tremendous visibility and VFDE will host an array of Mies Nobis, Kostya Omelya potential.The Dubai Mall is consequently achieved workshops and panel from Ukraine for Omelya the world’s most visited concrete acknowledgment discussions.Following the Atelier, Reem Al Kanhal s h o p p i n g a n d by the fashion industry. first global talent scouting from Saudi Arabia for RK entertainment destination. Abdulla Lahej, Group Chief competition launched in Designs, Sarah Angold from In 2013, it welcomed over Executive Officer of Emaar J a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 a n d the UK for Sarah Angold 75 mill ion visitors. In Properties PJSC, said: “The organised by The Dubai Studio, Shamsa Alabbar addit ion to the 1,200 first edition of Vogue Mall and Vogue Italia, with from the UAE for Shamsa retailers, the flagship asset Fashion Dubai Experience t h e s u p p o r t o f Alabbar, and Steven Tai of Emaar Malls Group is elevated Dubai to the BySymphony.com, 20 from Canada for Steven home to more than 200 F&B league of a global fashion emerging designers have Tai.VFDE will also celebrate outlets and several world-c a p i t a l . T h i s y e a r ’ s been selected to showcase the talent of eight new class leisure attractions.selection of emerging and t h e i r w o m e n ’ s a n d international designers at a accessories S/S 2015 fashion show to be held at collections at this year’s The Dubai Mall Fashion edition of VFDE, at the Catwalk on October 30. The exclusive ‘International designers were selected by Talents Showcase’ at Vogue Italia as part of Armani Hotel Dubai that will VFDE’s focus on mentoring be held on October 31 and the new generation talents. November 1.The criteria set A panel of international by Vogue Italia to select the fashion players will attend 2 0 d e s i g n e r s , f r o m the exhibit of their S/S 2015 hundreds of applications collections giving them the received, include originality opportunity to be seen and and the concept behind the potentially break into new project and personality of markets. The eight brands t h e b r a n d , a m o n g chosen are: Asudari Studio others.The 20 emerging designed by Lamia Asudari selected designers are: f r o m S a u d i A r a b i a , Anabela Chan from the UK C h r i s t o p h e r E s b e r for Anabela Chan, Astrid designed by Christopher

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui period.Despite increased Dubai UAE: advance expenditure, Audi

espite challenging completely financed all its conditions and a investments out of its cash Drecord investment f l o w f r o m o p e r a t i n g

program, Audi delivered a activities, which increased convincing performance in in the first six months of the the first half of 2014 with year to € 3,712 million (H1 solid key figures. In the 2013: € 3,236).Net liquidity period of January through of € 15,324 million at June June, the Ingolstadt-based 30, 2014 was significantly carmaker set a new record higher than a year earlier with deliveries of 869,355 (June 30, 2013: € 13,536).In Audi vehicles. The Audi 2014, the Audi Group Group posted first-half intends to grow in all regions sold 50 percent more units 10.5), and was thus at the revenue of € 26.7 billion and o f t he wor ld and to of the new A3 family* than in upper end of the strategic operating profit of € 2.7 strengthen its leading the first half of last year. At target corridor of eight to ten billion. In the first six months position in both Europe and the same time, the large percent. The Audi Group of this year, the company in China. Depending on the models A6*, A7*, Q7* and posted a profit before achieved an operating economic conditions, the A8* together recorded an income taxes of € 3,102 return on sales of 10.0 brand with the Four Rings increase in unit sales of 10.1 million for the first half of this percent and was thus at the expects to post revenue percent.Due to the growth in year (H1 2013:€ 2,974), upper end of its strategic growth in full-year 2014.The vehicle deliveries, revenue equivalent to a return on target corridor of eight to ten systematic expansion of increased despite negative sales of 11.6 percent (H1 percent. At the half-year international production currency effects by 5.8 2013: 11.8). Profit after press conference in Munich, s t ructures, increas ing percent to € 26,690 million income taxes amounted to € C F O A x e l S t r o t b e k advance expenditure for (H1 2013: € 25,234).As a 2,323 million (H1 2013: € s t a t e d : D e s p i t e m a j o r n e w m o d e l s a n d result of the volume growth 2,178).Axel Strotbek, CFO c h a l l e n g e s , A u d i i s technologies in particular to as well as higher research of AUDI AG, stated:We are systematically continuing fulfill increasingly strict CO2 a n d d e v e l o p m e n t currently making substantial along its path of high-quality regulations around the expenditure for ground advance expenditure that growth.” Audi appeals to globe – will at first have a reaking technologies and will pay off in the medium customers with its attractive negative impact on earnings new products, the Audi and long term.” This is why mode l po r t f o l i o . The this year. At the same time, Group’s cost of sales in the Audi approved the biggest company therefore expects the positive development of first six months of this year investment program in the to deliver significantly more unit sales and revenue and increased by 8.3 percent to company’s history at the than 1.6 million cars of the t h e c o n t i n u o u s € 21,870 million (H1 2013: € end of last year. By 2018, a brand with the Four Rings i m p r o v e m e n t s i n 20,190). At the same time, total of approximately € 22 this year, once again productivity and processes distribution costs rose to € billion will flow into new breaking the prior-year initiated in the past will 2,419 million (H1 2013:€ models, technologies and r e c o r d . F r o m J a n u a r y provide positive impetus for 2,284) . The company the continuously expanding through June, the Audi t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f achieved an operating profit worldwide productionG r o u p d e l i v e r e d t o operating profit. In total, the for the first half of 2014 of € network. From January until c u s t o m e r s . 8 6 9 , 3 5 5 Ingolstadt-based company 2,671 million (H1 2013: € June 2014, Audi invested € automobiles with the Four anticipates an operating 2,644).The operating return 1,552 million in its business Rings: an increase of 11.4 return on sales within the on sales for the first six operations (H1 2013: € p e r c e n t . ( H 1 2 0 1 3 : strategic target corridor of months was 1,240), 25 percent more 780,467). The company eight to ten percent.10.0 percent (H1 2013: than in the prior-year

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

itymax Hotels, a UAE home-grown Cmid-market brand,

has three exciting new p r o j e c t s u n d e r development in the UAE, a l l s c h e d u l e d f o r completion by 2017.All three new hotels will reflect similarities in exterior

open will be Citymax design with each also Hotels Ras Al Khaimah, incorporating features centrally located by the such as a roof top pool, bar creek in the Al Nakheel and sun deck. Room area of the city. Close to interiors are currently Manar Mall and only 15 under design and will all be minutes from RAK Airport, an average of 25 sqm in the hotel will cater to both s i z e . O n t h e U A E business and leisure hospitality scene since travellers with meeting 2009, Citymax Hotels has r o o m s h i g h q u a l i t y been instrumental in restaurants, roof top s u p p o r t i n g t h e sw imming poo l and development of the UAE e x c l u s i v e b e a c h a s a n a f f o r d a b l e access.By 2017, the new destination, widening the property located in the appeal of the city to a r a p i d l y d e v e l o p i n g variety of different market Business Bay will be ready groups. Promising value to welcome guests. With a for money with a desirable light, airy 2-storey high combination of business atrium lobby, 3 restaurants and leisure features, and bars plus meeting C i t y m a x H o t e l s rooms and extensive understands the needs of banquet ing faci l i t ies, the modern traveller and is Citymax Hotels Business committed to providing Bay will set new standards quality accommodation to within the budget hotel the growing number of category.Distinguished by international travellers and its high quality restaurant local guests at affordable outlets, Citymax Hotels will rates.With mid-market a l s o b e d e v e l o p i n g hotel development high on additional new concepts to the agenda for both a p p e a l t o t h e n e w government and private millennial traveller as well sectors in the UAE, as rolling out existing Citymax Hotels is currently b r a n d s i n t h e n e w expanding its successful properties.At Citymax business model within the Hotels we offer great UAE with plans to reach value.Our outstanding out into the GCC in the comfo r t , se rv i ce and next few years comments facilities are those of a C O O R u s s e l four-star hotel yet at SharpeCitymax Hotels Al affordable prices with Barsha will be welcoming extraordinary value for a new tower by 2016. money.Citymax Hotels are Located close to the designed to trim the costly existing property it will frills and redirect savings feature 120 rooms with t o g u e s t s w i t h o u t City Cafe the all day dining sacrificing comfort, design restaurant concept for the and functionality.says group plus one additional Sharpe.The budget hotel Bar. Integrated into the category will be one of the existing operation, guests most fiercely competed staying at either hotel will categories in the region in be able to dine in the the coming years,he various outlets and charge predicts.it to their room.The next to

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HALF YEAR 2014 INCOME AND PROFITS LOWER FOLLOWING CHALLENGING BUSINESS AND MARKET CONDITIONS

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•Operating income was down 5 per cent to $9,269 million from H1 2013 but up 4 per cent from $8,920 million in H2 2013

•Profit before tax of $3,268 million was down 20 per cent from $4,088 million in H1 2013 but up 14 per cent from $2,870 million in H2 2013

•Operating income of over $100 million in 20 markets and operating profit of over $100 million in 8 markets

•Continue to support clients: average trade assets up 5 per cent, cash FX volumes up 24 per cent and FX options up 45 per cent; customer loans and advances up 3 per cent

•Balance sheet continues to be highly liquid, well diversified and strongly capitalised•Dividend per share increased 0 per cent to 28.8 cents per share

•Normalised return on ordinary shareholders’ equity of 10.4 per cent (H1 2013: 13.3 per cent; H2 2013: 8.9 per cent)

THE HOTEL SHOW 2014CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF

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THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

EMIRATI FILM STUDENTS TO STUDY AT RENOWNED LA FÉMIS FILM SCHOOL IN PARIS

JUST FALAFEL CONTINUES TO INVEST IN EGYPTThe 8th restaurant opens in Marassi on the North Coast

THE FANN-À-PORTER ART GALLERY HOSTS ‘ART FOR ALL’ THIS AUGUST WITH

AN ECLECTIC ASSORTMENT OF PIECES FROM LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL

ARTISTS

AEROSPACE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS UAE'S INDUSTRIALIZATION PROCESS

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui ded ica ted to count ry Dubai UAE: pavilions for international

elebrating 15 years brands. Vision 2014 the of presenting the high-level conference that Csupply chain to the attracts the regions and

hotel industry in the Middle world’s influencers and East and African region. The thought leaders will focus on Hotel Show is the most dynamic issues and trends comprehensive showcase over 3 days of free events. in the region (over 16,700 There will also be a Career a t t e n d e e s i n 2 0 1 3 ) & Training Zone, The providing a full end to end Sus ta inab le Bu i ld , & offering from investment, A r c h i t e c t u r a l D e s i g n design and build through to Feature in addition to a refurbishment, fit out and networking, a product operat ions o f hote ls , launch stage, buyer’s club r e s t a u r a n t s , l e i s u r e lounge and new outdoor destinations, and resorts. and leisure section.Dubai’s This year The Hotel Show Expo 2020 is expected to will take place from 28 -30 attract in excess of 25m September in Dubai at people, and with it the need Dubai World Trade Centre for over 45,000 new hotel and will be supported by rooms. With just 6 years official headline media until the doors open, The partners Hotelier Middle Hote l Show prov ides East & Caterer Middle East s u p p l i e r s w i t h a n published by ITP Publishing opportunity to get on the Group.Whilst we have been supplier’s list for major at the heart of the industry projects by meeting the key for 15 years, we also look decision makers who are forward to the dynamic the project developers, opportunit ies that the hotel owners, contractors market here has to offer the and interiors-consultants international supplier base. who attend the event to The Hotel Show is now source new suppliers and established as not just an research new products.The exhibition but an annual Hotel Show could have a meeting place for sourcing, serious impact on an order networking, and education book - more than $860m and it makes sense for us to was spent by participants partner with the leading last year with an expected hospitality publisher for this spend of almost $4bn for the region to ensure we deliver year ahead. The event is our show message direct to located in a healthily hospitality decision makers, growing marketplace and o w n e r s a n d that is about to get buyers.Remaining one of significantly bigger with the fastest growing regions m a j o r p r o j e c t s a n d worldwide with forecasts of developments for EXPO growth of 3% up to 2016, we 2020 in Dubai, The World focus on being the event Cup 2022 in Qatar, and that brings real business massive room expansion in opportunities to all who S a u d i A r a b i a a n d participate. Says Christine Africa.Added Davidson.To D a v i d s o n , E v e n t exhibit and learn more Director.For the first time the about The Hotel Show 2014 show wi l l feature an g o t o I n t e r n a t i o n a l V i l l a g e www.thehotelshow.com

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui aviation markets. The Dubai UAE: concept of developing a

nternational delegates globalized supply chain will representing various be a key focus at the Isectors of the Aerospace summit.The summit is

industry will gather in Dubai strategically positioned as during the Aerospace organizations operating Supply Chain Summit in within the UAE's aerospace December 2014 to discuss sec to r a re becoming its global supply chain increasingly focused on aspec ts wh ich i s an a t t r a c t i n g l o c a l a n d important exercise to international suppliers to ensure their future growth. e x p l o r e b u s i n e s s This two days event is opportunities in the region. hosted by Dubai World According to Raj Menon, C e n t r a l ( D W C ) i n G e n e r a l M a n a g e r o f association with Arabian A r a b i a n R e a c h F Z E Reach FZ LLC.This summit LLC,This summit wi l l will bring together the stake reinforce long term success holders representing global within the global aerospace OEMs and suppliers to manufacturing sector that is explore opportunities in the highly dependent on a world DWC and will reinforce class integrated supply U A E ' s v i s i o n f o r chain cycle, starting from indus t r ia l i za t ion . The research, development, participants will discuss how manufacturing and reaching to build and maintain the end users.Coming at an success partnerships to opportune time as Dubai overcome the challenges World Central gears up to and risks associated with b e t h e u n d i s p u t e d entering new markets from a e r o s p a c e h u b , T h e a supplier's perspective. Aerospace Supply Chain Leaders responsible for S u m m i t i s a i m e d a t driving industrialization in welcoming aviation supply non-traditional aerospace chain companies to operate economies will have the from Dubai and to service chance to highlight the Europe, Africa, Middle East, impact of international joint Far East and Ind ian ventures in the emerging Subcontinent.


h e g a l l e r y w i l l showcase different art Tpieces at affordable

p r i c e s f o r t h e U A E community This August Fann-À-Porter art gallery is showcasing different art

“Fann-À-Porter”, which translates as “art-to-go”, launched its gallery space in Dubai earlier this year with the goal of bringing a host of international talent to display their collections on a monthly basis with a full year calendar in 2014/15. The

pieces, furniture, antiques, gallery will be featuring

sculpture, jewellery and international and local artists

crafts. The ‘Art for All’ from the UAE, Jordan,

concept is bringing art at France, Holland, Finland,

different price points to one Lebanon, Spain and Italy.

place. Pieces will range from The gallery also displays the

AED 500 – AED 5,000. work of talented designers

Fi f teen art ists wi l l be alongside the gallery’s own

showing which will include collection of objects d’arts.

the following:•Nilofar Mahrin - Iran•Simonetta Parazzo - Italy•Kasem Al Rifai - Jordan•Khaled Wahel - Iraq•Nicoletta Burdisso - Italy•Ghada Dehnie - Syria•Ghalia Barghouti - Jordan

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui first half include exiting of last year and Dubai UAE: non-core and subscale t h e b r a n c h

s guided in the June businesses, including network is down pre-close statement, Prime Credit in Hong Kong by 47 outlets. Athe first half of 2014 and our Private Banking We continue to

was challenging. Negative operat ions in Miami , d e - r i s k t h e s e n t i m e n t t o w a r d s Geneva and Korea; exiting balance sheet, e m e r g i n g m a r k e t s of lower return and high risk t i g h t e n i n g impacted the Financial credit card and unsecured u n d e r w r i t i n g Markets business, whilst loan portfolios across the c r i t e r i a f o r the Group faced continuing Reta i l bus iness; and u n s e c u r e d challenges in Korea. As a optimising the deployment Retail lending result, income fell 5 per cent of capital, with $9 billion of and exiting all to $9,269 million and profit RWA freed-up into higher third party sales before tax fell 20 per cent to re tu rn bus iness and channels. As a $3,268 million.The Group p r o d u c t s . W i t h i n t h e result of these took a number of actions Financial Markets business actions, income during the first half to we are moving resources was down 26 m a n a g e s h o r t - t e r m from the areas most per cent or $229 performance challenges, affected by structural m i l l i o n w i t h wh i l s t execu t ing our change towards our client- Operating Profit refreshed strategy to driven flow businesses, down by $264 position the Bank for the which play to our strengths m i l l i o n . W e l o n g - t e r m g r o w t h as a relationship bank and continue to see opportuni t ies we see that we are confident will the benefits of across Asia, Africa and the return to growth.In Korea, our strong client Middle East. Some of these we have sold our consumer re la t ionsh ips actions created a short- finance and savings bank and continue to growth and financing needs term impact on both income businesses to J-Trust and t a k e m a r k e t s h a r e ; of our clients; average trade and costs.The Group is a r e s i m p l i f y i n g o u r c u s t o m e r l o a n s a n d assets were up 5 per cent, focused on striking the right c o r p o r a t e s t r u c t u r e . advances were up 3 per Cash FX volumes up 24 per balance between growth Headcount is down around cent since the year end as cent and FX options up 45 and returns. Actions in the 9 per cent since this time we have supported the per cent.


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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Aiham Hasan Saeed ahead of Dubai UAE: AlSubaihi, from Sharjah; t h e m .

ive Emirati students Shahad Alshehhi, from Understawill fly to Paris this A b u D h a b i ; S h a q r a nding the Fweek to embark on Mohamed Al i Su l tan process

an intensive course at one AlHameli, from Abu Dhabi; o f h o w of the wor ld ’s most and Mohammad Ibrahim films get prestigious filmmaking Ali Suwaidan, from Dubai made is schools.The students, who have varying levels of j u s t as come from all over the filmmaking experience , importanUAE, will join the specially- but share the same t as the tailored Gulf Summer passion to learn more m a k i n g University Program at La about every element from i t s e l f , much as possible – get to Fémis School. All five went s t o r y t e l l i n g t o f i n a l and this program is a great know the city, check out the t h r o u g h a r i g o r o u s production.I have been opportunity for these outdoor cinema and learn r ec ru i tmen t p rocess lucky enough to study film students to learn and a s m u c h a s t h e y conducted by Image in both the US and practice the crafts of the can.Fatma AlKhumiri ,

Australia, so to industry. The filmmaking Communications and CSR be given the industry is one where Manager, Total EP, United opportunity to teamwork is essential, so A r a b E m i r a t e s s a i d practice in the attending the program as “Nurturing young Emirati birthplace of part of a ready-made crew f i lmmak ing ta len t i s cinema is really w i l l a l l o w t h e m t o i n t e g r a l t o t h e exci t ing,said understand the importance deve lopmen t o f t he A i h a m of working together to industry here in the UAE AlSubaihi, one achieve a great end result and we are thrilled to be of the chosen which ultimately reflects on part of that, along with five. t h e m a l l . M o h a m e d Image Nation and the Working at the Bendjebbour, Regional French Embassy.Located e x e c u t i v e Audiovisual Attaché of the in the historic Pathé counc i l , I ’m F r e n c h E m b a s s y Nation in association with Studios in the center of

already gaining great added:We are proud to be the French Embassy in Paris, La Fémis is ranked experience as a media sending up and coming Abu Dhabi and the French as one of the top ten film specialist, but to get some Emirati filmmaking talent to multinational oil and gas schools by Hollywood hands-on practice at the France for the Gul f company Total.As part of Reporter. The students acc la imed La Fémis S u m m e r U n i v e r s i t y the program, the aspiring lucky enough to be school will allow me to Program. This is the first filmmakers will take part in selected for the program develop my skills further, time that La Fémis has an intensive five-week will be taught filmmaking so that I will be able to do c r e a t e d a p r o g r a m curriculum of creative theory and practical skills an even better job.Added dedicated specifically for w o r k s h o p s t h a t a r e by top tutors in the industry. fellow student, Shaqra the Gulf, so we are excited designed to give students Trainees will also have the AlHameli. to see the outcome in five a complete understanding opportunity to discover Michael Garin, CEO of weeks’ time. This is both an of the roles and tasks that contemporary French Image Nation, said of the educational and cultural are part of filmmaking cinema through the study students:These incredibly e x p e r i e n c e f o r t h e today.The students: Bader o f impor tan t French talented young filmmakers students, so I encourage K h a l f a n M o h a m m e d directors.have an exciting journey them to embrace Paris as AlKetbi, from Abu Dhabi;

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui restaurant in Egypt will be outlet offering a favourite Dubai UAE: launched by Heal thy local dish, Egyptian Foul

ust Falafel the number Franchising owned by which is eaten for breakfast one global falafel Waleed Abouraya who is or as a dip or snack. There Jfranchise is extending the Master Franchisee for are many variations of this

its reach in Egypt. This time J u s t F a l a f e l i n d i sh bu t i t i s mos t it is outside the capital city Egypt.Managing Director commonly made with fava Cairo, where the majority of Hussein Yacout said, “Just beans, garl ic, cumin,

Falafel has been warmly lemon some chopped embraced by the Egyptian tomato and parsley.Just m a r k e t a n d t h e Falafel’s philosophy of

followed by up to 85 more restaurant’s continued offering locally sourced, in the next few years. This success has given us the o r g a n i c f o o d w h e n is all part of the brand’s opportunity to expand into seasonally possible, will sit rapid expansion both within new areas outside of Cairo. well with guests in this t h e G C C a n d We are excited by our upmarket resort that offers internationally. The global latest venue in Marassi, Golf and premier hotels roll out will see up to 44 and believe that Just and resorts. The signature more restaurants open this Falafel’s quality-minded hand-made menu that its restaurants are located, year as Just Falafel menu will appeal to resort- caters for all tastes will and will be in the upmarket increases its presence in goers for a quick but heathy become a firm favourite r e s o r t o f key markets such as the meal.The new restaurant with visitors as well as Marassi.Stretching along a USA, Canada, Australia will be a street vendor ‘weekenders” from the beautiful coastline, the and India. The group has concept offering a select capital that already know resort which is a two hours sold over 20 million falafels Just Falafel menu with the brand for its authentic from Cairo and hundred and is set to increase this perennial favourites such street food offering with six and twenty-five kilometers signif icantly over the as “the Original” sandwich. restaurants already in west of Alexandria is a coming months. As in many Just Falafel C a i r o . J u s t F a l a f e l popular destination for Visit://www.facebook.com/restaurants globally they continues to invest in Egypt Egyptians as a weekend JustFalafe l for more will also incorporate local with one more restaurant retreat.Just Falafel’s 8th information.flavours with the latest due to open this year

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:uild-A-Bear Workshop® - the world’s only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own Bstuffed animal retail-entertainment experience.

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MESSE FRANKFURT TO BUILD LARGEST GERMAN PAVILION AT EXPO

MILANO 2015

SUMANSA EXHIBITIONS ANNOUNCED “DUBAI PROPERTY SHOW”-Unique Real Estate Expo in Olympia London from Feb 27 – March 1, 2015

-Targeted to tap 8 million Londoners, millions of European residents and visitors from across the world

AMADEUS OUTPERFORMS INDUSTRY IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2014Strong performance supported by organic growth and the contribution of acquisitions

Distribution business gains market share while IT Solutions continues to deliverFirst half highlights (six months ended June 30, 2014)

_Revenue increased by 8.5% to €1,730.9 million. Excluding the acquisitions of Newmarket International and UFIS, comparable growth stood at 6.3%.

_EBITDA grew 8.8%, to €702.6 million. Excluding acquisitions, comparable growth reached 6.9%.

_In the Distribution business, total air travel agency bookings expanded 3.8% to €241.8 million.

_In the IT Solutions business, Passengers Boarded increased by 15.6% to €328.5 million.

GCC INFRASTRUCTURE AWARDS SET TO RISE CLOSE TO 80% IN 2014Infrastructure spend leaps as rail projects take centre stage

DESIGNER BRANDS CHOOSE THE HOTEL SHOW DUBAI TO TARGET MIDDLE EAST MARKETS

• New hotel products and designs launched• Focus on lighting, customised furniture and art & design products

AL NOOR TRAINING CENTRE LAUNCHES ITS OWN ONLINE STORE

SMILESNSTUFF.AENew web store features products handcrafted

by students at Al Noor Training Centre

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui c u s t o m e r s the real market not only fruitful but Dubai UAE: and investors e s t a t e easy and transparent”,

umansa Exhibitions, on a global opportun further commented Jaiswal.the organizers of the p l a t f o r m . i t ies in Dubai Property show will Si n t e r n a t i o n a l l y D u b a i D u b a i allow participants to reach a

acclaimed Indian Property P r o p e r t y a n d completely new and high-Show and Dubai’s popular Show will be highlighti potential customer base. A Ramadan Night Market held at the n g t h e base that has a large group announced the grand pres t ig ious benefits of financiers, investors and launch of “Dubai Property and centra l ly located of investing in property. If end-users that is yet Show” today at a Press Olympia London over 3 you are a real estate untapped on a large scale

days from 27thFeb 2015 1st developer from Dubai (or by Dubai’s developers. That March 2015. The organizers the UAE), with a keen g l o b a l - t h i n k i n g , are expecting 2000 serious interest in exploring new international customer base property buyers to visit the market opportunities and is in London, Uni ted show whereas the inaugural expanding your client base, Kingdom – the location for edition will be spread over a the Dubai Property Show is t h e i n a u g u r a l D u b a i total of 3800 sqm area with the place to be in 2015”, said Property Show. A London 120 exhibiting stands.We, S u n i l J a i s w a l , C E O launch o f the Duba i at Sumansa are very proud S u m a n s a Property Show would give

Conference held at Burj Al to present the innovative Exhibitions.Dubai’s real exhibitors access to more Arab, Dubai. The exclusive and h igh ly exc lus ive estate is one of the best than 8m Londoners and property expo will be a concept of Dubai Property markets in the world and millions living in other highly targeted and unique Show. Under the wise surely the number one in E u r o p e a n c o u n t r i e s . showcase of Dubai and leadership of HH Sheikh Middle East region, Dubai Alongside, in the months of UAE properties and the first Mohammed bin Rashid Al h a s a c h i e v e d g r e a t February to March, London of its kind event promising to Mak toum, Duba i has reputation world wide as will also see visitors from all get Real Estate Developers, already attracted global favorite Tourist & Business parts of the world and all of Sales & Marketing agents, attention and created an destination.On the other them can be the potential Hospitality Developers, ex tens ive inves tmen t hand Br i t ish property customers.Exhibitors at the H o t e l s , F i n a n c i a l opportunity for the world, investors are savvy, they show can find a completely Institutions, Government much of which revolves understand the potential new audience to sel l Departments, Architects & around the hospitality and here and also value no tax projects to, and even find Interior designers among real estate industry. Now, policy on rental and capital investors and f inance others under the same the Dubai Property Show gains, plus no restriction on houses in te res ted in umbrella with an opportunity intends to ride on this wave, repatriation of funds just partnering with them to take to meet high-net worth creating awareness about makes Dubai Real Estate their ideas forward.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui acquisition of i:FAO, the carrier’s only reservation Dubai UAE: strategic agreement with system in the future and

madeus IT Holding, SAP and the launch of Southwest into Amadeus’ S .A . , a l ead ing A m a d e u s C o r p o r a t e largest Airline IT partner Atechnology partner Su i t e .The A i r l i ne IT worldwide by passengers

for the global travel industry, business continued to boarded.h a s r e p o r t e d r o b u s t s h o w s t r o n g g r o w t h We continue to implement performance in its year-on- underpinned by the Asia o u r g r o w t h a n d year financial and operating Pacific region, where an diversification strategy in results for the first half of agreement with Japan new IT areas. The recent 2014 (six months ended Air l ines was recently acquisitions of Newmarket June 30, 2014). Adjusted announced, in addition to International (Hotel IT) and profit for the period grew Swiss International Airlines UFIS (Airport IT) are already 8.9% to €380.6 million. This signing for our Altéa suite. contributing positively to the was backed by an increase A l s o a l a n d m a r k , execution of our strategy. In in revenue of 8.5%, to Southwest Airlines’ first the Rail IT segment, the €1,730.9 million, and an international flight powered agreement signed with EBITDA growth of 8.8% to by Amadeus Altéa suite BeNe Rail this quarter business outperformed the €702.6 million.Luis Maroto, marked the successful represents our first step industry enabling us to President and CEO of i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f towards the creation of a continue to gain market Amadeus, commented: Amadeus’ state-of-the-art community IT platform for share. During the first half of “Amadeus’ core business passenger service system the rail industry, aiming to t h e y e a r , A m a d e u s continues to deliver strong by the carrier. The addition replicate the success of our reaffirmed its commitment results despite improved but of Southwest’s domestic Altéa suite in the coming to Corporate Travel IT - a still challenging market bookings to the agreement years.key Distribution growth conditions. The Distribution will turn Altéa Suite into the s e g m e n t - w i t h t h e


esse Frankfurt has begun work on the Mconstruction of the

German Pavilion for the upcoming Expo Milano 2015, following a ground breaking ceremony at the Expo grounds recently.The first of the pavilions to begin energy, life and the globe. work at the World Expo site, T h e W o r l d E x p o i s the German Pavilion is scheduled to be open for six expected to be one of the months, from 1 May to 31 largest at the global October 2015. Messe

Frankfurt is considered the world’s largest trade fair corporation with its own exhibition grounds. The company has a presence in more than 150 countries around the globe. Over the course of the year, events

showpiece event and is ‘made by Messe Frankfurt’ being constructed by an take place in more than 30 Italian-German team from locations. In 2013 alone, Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Messe Frankfurt organised who have been appointed a total of 114 trade fairs, of as organisers by the which 71 were held outside German Federal Ministry Germany, with eight having f o r E c o n o m i c been held in Dubai. Affairs.Speaking at the Messe Frankfurt being ground breaking Dietmar chosen as organiser of the Schmitz, Commissioner German Pavilion is a great General for Trade Fair h o n o u r a n d P o l i c i e s a n d E X P O acknowledgement of its Participation at the BMWi years’ of expertise in said: “It is a great pleasure conducting trade events for me to make the first cut around the world,said of the spade on behalf of the Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of F e d e r a l R e p u b l i c o f Messe Frankfurt’s Middle Germany. As of today the East subsidiary, Epoc German Pavilion will take Messe Frankfurt. “With shape more and more every Dubai being our regional day.The World Expo takes headquarters and the place every five years, and venue for the Expo 2020, Dubai will host the next we are glad to offer all our event in 2020. The Milan support and expertise to the Expo follows previous authorities in their efforts to edi t ions in Hannover organise a truly spectacular (2000), Nagakute (Japan, event ,he added.Epoc 2005) and Shangha i Messe Frankfurt is one of (China, 2010).The theme of the leading trade fair and the 2015 Expo is Feeding conference organisers in the planet, energy for life. the fast-growing Middle A c c o r d i n g t o t h e E a s t r e g i o n w i t h a organisers, the national comprehensive calendar of pavilions will focus on t i gh t l y - f ocused t rade issues such as food, events.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Furniture & Art: business, gained all known region.”Dubai UAE: •Rachel Brown and Deepta professional certifications Tableware & Glassware

ew products and Bathia, co-founders and and are establishing the •Christoph Huveler, EMSA, des igns wi l l be directors of Art and design company as the premier says:I decided to exhibit at Nhighlighted at the hotel consultants Capsule outfit specialist for F&B, the Hotel Show Dubai to

15th Hotel Show Dubai from Arts comment:aving a hospitality and commercial profile our quality flower more than 600 exhibitors at presence at The Hotel offices. We need to be at pots and planters and this year’s event, set to take Show Dubai is key to our The Hotel Show Dubai: the fibreglass works to target p l a c e f r o m 2 8 - 3 0 business development r e g i o n i s s e e i n g a UAE, Kuwait and Saudi September at the Dubai strategy it is a perfect tremendous expansion A rab ia . The German World Trade Centre. Some showcase and networking within hospitality and The P a v i l i o n i s a g r e a t of the world’s key drivers of o p p o r t u n i t y t o b u i l d Hotel Show Dubai is a real opportunity to showcase change in hospitality will be awareness of our company gateway to contact the the full potential of the presenting the products and and the services, artworks numerous hosp i ta l i t y German companies. It services that will shape the and accessories we can organisations, hotel groups secures visibility and easy industry in the future, at provide. and suppliers to showcase access!what is considered the most •Francisco Pons, Export A C E p r o d u c t s a n d •Sudha Anand, Director at comprehensive showcase Manager of Points SL potential. BKS Tex t i l es , says : I of the region. Hartmann (outdoor furniture) in Spain •Marcello Bellini, Marketing decided to participate in the T r e s o r e , a G e r m a n says: “The Hotel Show Director of Dream Glass, Hotel Show Dubai to meet specialist manufacturer of Dubai is an un-missable says: The use of Privacy new clients and showcase high quality safes will opportunity to target the Glass in the hospitality the quality and capability of exhibit within the German Middle East markets and s e c t o r i s b e c o m i n g o u r p r o d u c t s i t i s Pavilion and is launching a increase our sales targets. increasingly popular. We undoub ted l y a g rea t new line of customised safe This year we will present feel that our products will business opportunity.designs specifically for the our new Mediterranean way definitely meet the needs of •Daniel Hal l , General Middle East. Lady Anne of l i fe catalogue and those from the demanding Manager of TrueBell, who M a g b u h o s , S a l e s & introduce our new products Middle East countries and s p e c i a l i s e i n F & B Marketing Coordinator of series U and Monaco are delighted to be at this equ ipmen t , t ab le - t op Exports, says:The Hotel which we are sure will be year’s Hotel Show Dubai to products and glassware Show is the leading event welcomed by the quality achieve our objectives says: We look forward to for the region’s most senior seeking buyers attending within the region. this year’s edition of The ho te l and hosp i ta l i t y the event. Lighting: Hotel Show Dubai it’s a professionals from not only • S a r a F e r r e i r a o f •Jonathan Roberts, PR dedicated focus for the the local region, but also Po r tuguese des igne r coo rd i na to r a t As t ro hospital i ty scene and globally. It is the perfect furniture company Jetclass Lighting Limited says:With enables us to meet new opportunity for Hatmann adds: “As one of the most its leading position in the clients and suppliers across Tresore to showcase our luxurious exhibitions for the design and manufacture of this exciting region. The products and services. It hotel and leisure industry lighting for the hospitality new products and ranges a l s o g i v e s u s t h e supply chain, we are sector, Astro sees the Hotel we will present this year are opportunity to identify new delighted to participate in Show Dubai as an essential sure to meet Middle East market trends to track the The Hotel Show Dubai for platform for its sales to the t a s t e s a n d n e e d s . A evolution of the hotel the first time. The event is Middle East and beyond. requirement for cutting industry supply chain the perfect platform to The quality of exhibitors and edge design, innovation, worldwide.Ebrahim Patel, launch our brand Snip, visitors at the show makes it and evolution is driving Managing Director of specially tailored to the an obvious fit for Astro, exhibitors to use The Hotel Hampton Bed Company, needs of hospitality: with its which has distribution in 34 Show as the platform for says:We will participate in meticulous, modern and countries and supplies their launches. With nearly The Hotel Show Dubai for luxurious design, it is lighting, from bathroom and 17,000 from the industry the first time in 2014 and i n c l u d e d i n l e a d i n g bedrooms to corridors and gathering in Dubai, at a time have chosen to be located col lect ions within the terraces, for hotels large when the Middle East and within the UK Pavilion.The hospital i ty world. The and small throughout the Africa region is developing event is clearly an ideal Collection is also able to be world. exponentially ahead of platform not only to promote c u s t o m i s e d a n d •Marie Leriche, Middle East Dubai 2020, the World Cup our products to the region, reinterpreted according to Manager of ILIGHTYOU, a and increased tourism but also engage with customers’ wishes. F r e n c h c o m p a n y demand, we are seeing wholesalers, distributors •Dupraz Olivier, EMEA specialising in lighting e v e n m o r e p r o d u c t and agents. We know how manager of Eurocave d e s i g n a n d o u t d o o r l a u n c h e s f r o m o u r demanding hotel clients Professional, says: “Expo furniture says:We wil l exhibitors this year than from the Middle East are 2020 is around the corner exhibit at The Hotel Show ever before. Commented and we will present our high and for us, The Hotel Show Dubai for the first time to Christine Davidson, The qual i ty pocket spr ing Dubai is the first step to launch the company in the Hotel Show Event Director.mattress with high-end l a u n c h s e v e r a l n e w Middle East and increase Many other new and fillings and features not products and also position sales in the area. e s t a b l i s h e d b r a n d s normally avai lable on Eurocave as one of the key •Miguel Palma, Project investing in Dubai and the standard beds.One of the wine bar and wine cabinets Manager at Serip, says: Middle East will participate key sectors that will be solutions in the fast-growing “Our new lighting systems in The Hotel Show Dubai represented at the 2014 Middle East market. are perfect to target the 2014 to connect with both edition of The Hotel Show •Sumit Pathak, Director at Middle East clients and for international and local Dubai is Interior Design and ACE Interior Design and us is crucial to be present in clients.Lighting feature furniture Furniture, comments: “We what is for us the best and art displays. have just revitalised our showcase platform in the

By Qadeer Ahmd Siddiqui day there will be a panel Dubai UAE: session entitled ‘Market

nfrastructure project update and future forecast awards across the GCC of the Middle East ’s Iare forecast to exceed infrastructure sector’ which

USD 86 billion in 2014, an will look at the key issues increase of 77.8 percent t h e r e g i o n h a s t o over 2013.New figures overcome.Panellist Paul released by construction Groves,Head of Tunnelling intelligence firm Ventures & Ground Engineering with

b r i n g e n v i r o n m e n t a l Onsite show a dramatic Atkins, will also present a construction show set to benefits to the region increase in contract awards case study on a metro take place in Dubai in a c c o r d i n g t o F e r a s across the region, in every project. Atkins is among the November.Saudi Arabia’s Shadid,a rail assurance and country except Saudi l e a d i n g r a i l s e c t o r forecast award of USD a s s e t m a n a g e m e n t Arabia.Qatar will award consultancies in the Middle 29.34 billion the highest in consultant who will also be projects worth USD 26.2 East, has recently set up a the region represents a a p a n e l l i s t a t t h e billion compared with just centre of rail excellence and decrease year on year, infrastructure seminar on USD 9.4 billion last year is involved in major rail and however last year’s total t he f i r s t day o f the while Kuwait is expected to metro projects in the UAE, awards of USD 33.6 billion exhibitions.Rail networks award USD 3.45 billion, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. included the USD 22.5 create a more sustainable a lmost 10 t imes the Atkins first developed its b i l l i on R iyadh Met ro s o c i e t y t h a t i s n o t previous year. In the UAE, t e a m t o p r o v i d e p ro j e c t . I n f r a s t r u c tu re dependent on one mode of USD 15.18 billion will be multidisciplinary design and projects make up 16 transport for passengers awarded, almost five times management of the civil pe rcen t o f t he t o ta l and goods. A lso the the 2013 contracts, while in works on Dubai Metro construction value of GCC environmental advantages O m a n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e seven years ago. Existing projects, and rail projects of using railways have been awards are expected to roads are already over like the Riyadh Metro are documented extensively, reach USD 7.4 billion up capacity, to the point where the main benef ic iary. and the rail projects will USD 5.5 billion on 2013. congestion is having an According to Ventures, it is c r e a t e a r a n g e o f Meanwhile Bahrain, which i m p a c t o n t h e l o c a l estimated the rail sector is employment opportunities awarded USD 382 million economy and quality of life worth USD 200 billion as the i n c l u d i n g h i g h - t e c h last year, is expected to for residents,said Dr. six countries aim for an engineering posit ions, award USD 3.4 billion.The Ghassan Ziadat, director of i n teg ra ted GCC-w ide Shadid said.figures1 were released by planning and infrastructure n e t w o r k b y PMV Live and Middle East Ventures Onsi te , the for Atkins.2018.Infrastructure is a key Concrete will take place at intelligence partner for But, it is not simply about focus for seminar sessions the Dubai World Trade Middle East Concrete and cutting congestion and at this year’s Middle East Centre running from 17 - 20 PMV Live exhibitions, which improving freight transport Concrete and PMV Live November.run alongside The Big 5 links. The railway network exhibitions. During the first international building and will create new jobs and

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui access to vocat iona l Dubai UAE: training opportunit ies,

l Noor Tra in ing enables Al Noor students to Centre for Children develop skills in a particular Awith Special Needs trade, according to their

recently launched Smiles abilities, skills and interests. n’Stuff website. With this With vocational training at Al unprecedented move, Al Noor, students can become Noor’s own retail brand and productive and contributing store Smiles n’ Stuff aims to members of society. It also raise awareness about its brings into focus, the s t u d e n t s ’ v o c a t i o n a l abilities of people with capabilities, by reaching out special needs rather than to a wider audience through their disabilities.The recent the online medium.Smiles r e f u r b i s h m e n t a n d n’ Stuff sells products that upgrading of the equipment children between the ages at the Bakery and Printing of 14 and 18 who have Unit will provide Al Noor a cognitive disabilities learn to big leap in its capacity to make by hand at its four produce quality products vocational training classes. catering to a growing The disciplines include d e m a n d b y A l N o o r W o o d D e s i g n supporters and also help Technology,FashionTechno further channelise the logy,Printing Technology s t u d e n t s ’ s k i l l s e t s and a Bakery Unit. Al Noor productively.Isphana Al aims to equip its students Khatib, Director of Al Noor with the requisite vocational Training Centre for Children and other work related skills w i t h S p e c i a l N e e d s to make them self-reliant says,The entire sales a n d e c o n o m i c a l l y proceeds will be utilised to independent .The new contribute to the welfare of online store wil l give Al Noor students. This will shoppers the convenience enable us to enhance our of choosing from a wide ‘ r e a c h ’ i n t e r m s o f r a n g e o f d e s k t o p awareness as well as sales.a c c e s s o r i e s , h o m e improvement items, fashion items and assorted cookies from the comfort of their homes. The online store will not only sell these unique gift ideas but also capture behind the scene activities and give a glimpse into how the students transform their special needs to productive skills.The products made at the Centre are not only sold at Smiles n’ Stuff, the Centre’s gift and coffee shop, but also at different shops across Dubai and at the Dubai Duty Free and an e x c l u s i v e r a n g e a t B loomingdales .Hav ing

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui served in a light, vegetable Dubai UAE: broth and garnished with

he middle east is in f ragrant c i t rus ponzu fo r a t rea t th i s sauce. the saien soba with Ts u m m e r a s vegetable broth and whole

internationally renowned w h e a t n o o d l e s i s a p a n - a s i a n n o o d l e d e l i c i o u s v e g e t a r i a n restaurant,wagamama, alternative. it’s topped with adds nine exciting new fr ied tofu and mixed dishes to its impressive vegetables, drizzled with menu. from 20 august, sesame oil and garnished these delicious new menu with spring onions for a

items will be available for f l a vou r f u l r e l i sh t he dine in or take out in wagamama pad-thai adds wagamama dubai’s three an undeniable taste of locations; al fattan jbr, thailand to the menu. stir-g r e e n s a n d c r o w n e fried on a sizzling flat plaza.The succulent array griddle, mixed vegetables of new main dishes cater for enveloped in a sweet every diner’s asian culinary tamarind sauce are topped craving, vegetarian or with chicken and prawns or otherwise! for those looking fried tofu and are garnished for something aromatic, the with peanuts, mint and lime. zesty raisukaree fits the bill. this dish will impress all this curry dish comes with a noodle enthusiasts why not choice of tender marinated add a tasty accompaniment chicken breasts or juicy to complement each main prawns, stir-fried in a dish. joining an expansive creamy coconut and lime e x i s t i n g o f f e r , t h e curry sauce. if you can’t sensational chinese style decide between noodles wok-f r ied greens are and ramen, itame is the slightly caramelised in ultimate choice; part noodle garlic and soy sauce and part curry dish in a kicking provide a tastey side to any g r e e n c o c o n u t a n d m a i n . l o l l i p o p p r a w n lemongrass broth with kushiyaki will also be an mixed vegetables, topped a t t e n t i o n g r a b b e r , with a choice of stir-fried marinated in lemongrass, chicken, prawns or fried lime and chilli and glazed tofu chicken lovers need with a sweet-sour and hot not look any further as sauce - the per fect , wagamama serves up the salacious bites to share hear t ies t d ishes th is with friends and family or summer. whether it is the keep for yourself!embrace a p p e t i s i n g j a p a n e s e a true burst of summer with newbie, chicken tama rice the raspberry rush juice. with stir-fried courgettes, made from a blend of fresh, mushrooms and spring crisp apple juice and fruity onions all tossed in a raspberries it’s the perfect savoury ginger, oyster refreshment to accompany sauce or the glazed teriyaki any meal worried your chicken donburi, back by favourites are leaving the popular demand! mixed menu? it’s not too late to with yakitori sauce, served say goodbye to the beloved with a side of kimchee for teriyaki duck soba, chicken that added spicy tingle, yellow curry, beef satay you’ll feel filled to perfection skewers, seafood sen yai, noodle fanatics will be chicken katsu bento, yasai thrilled with the extended bento and ebi chilli bento. range of noodle dishes the new wagamama menu including the grilled duck will launch on 18 august so ramen which includes catch them before they tender, boneless duck disappear!


aytham Aziz has been appointed as HExecutive Assistant

Manager in charge of rooms at The Ajman Palace & Resort managed by H M H - H o s p i t a l i t y Management Holdings o n e o f t h e n e w m a n a g e m e n t t e a m reinventing both services

Resort Hotel in Sharm-El-and operations at Ajman’s Sheikh where he trained as first five-star certified hotel a R e s e r v a t i o n and resort.Making the A g e n t . R e t u r n i n g t o announcement, Ferghal Starwood, he then spent Purcell, General Manager three years at the Sheraton of The Ajman Palace Hotel Cairo Hotel, Tower & & Resort stated, “I am Casino gaining experience delighted to welcome as Front Desk Shift Leader Haytham to the team, and prior to a transfer to the Gulf value his expertise and where he became Duty exceptional experience that Manager at the Sheraton will prove instrumental at Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, The Ajman Palace Hotel & and then Front Office Resort as the emirate Manager at the Aloft Abu grows in impor tance Dhabi and the Westin Dubai attracting discerning leisure Mina Seyahi.Before joining and business travelers.He The Ajman Palace Hotel & added, “We are committed Resort, Haytham was to providing our guests the Director of Guest Services highest level of service with at the Sheraton Dubai Mall outstanding facilities and of the Emirates Hotel, a operational excellence and strategic role during the Haytham will play a vital conversion and rebranding role in dr iv ing guest o f t h a t p r o p e r t y t o satisfaction and loyalty Starwood.ratings at The Ajman

Palace Hotel & Resort”. H a i l i n g f r o m E g y p t , Haytham began his career as a Guest Service Agent at the Sheraton El Gezirah Hotel in Cairo before moving to the renowned Jolie Ville Mövenpick Golf &

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui sleep deprivation as he Dubai UAE: plots Azzam’s course safely

bu Dhabi Ocean around Britain and Ireland’s Racing (ADOR), the rocky coastlines.It will be Aprofessional yacht n o n - s t o p f r o m a

racing team backed by the navigational point of view,” Abu Dhabi Tourism & he confirmed. “There are Culture Authority (TCA Abu lots of decisions to be made Dhabi) that will contest the as we track around the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, British and Irish coast. It’s will take on four other Volvo g o i n g t o b e a b o u t Ocean Race teams in the calculating optimum angles Sevenstar Round Britain as the weather constantly and Ireland Race which changes.The race, initially starts from Cowes on the set to begin today from the Isle of Wight on Monday, Royal Yacht Squadron start August 11.Run by the Royal line off Cowes in the Solent O c e a n R a c i n g C l u b (the narrow straits between

(RORC), the 1800-mile the English south coast and race, which will see a fleet of the Isle of Wight), was 32 yachts set off on a rescheduled for August 11 circumnavigation of the due to adverse weather British Isles, is amongst the conditions, including the toughest in the world.All remnants of Hurricane eyes will be on the Volvo Bertha.Fisher said the Ocean 65 class, which ADOR crew is excited at the comprises ADOR, the all- prospect of racing four other women crew Team SCA Volvo Ocean Race teams from Sweden, the Turkish- for real for the first time.backed Team Alvimedica, It’s a big part of getting us China’s Dongfeng Race battle ready,he said.It’s our Team, and Team Campos only chance to get some from Spain. Depending on real experience of close the weather they encounter racing against the other along the way, the VO65s teams before the Volvo are expected to complete starts. We expect to learn a the non-stop race in seven great deal.The yachts the days. On Thursday, ADOR Volvo Ocean Race teams had a confidence boosting will be racing are identical in victory in the VO65 class at every way - from the hulls the Artemis Challenge and sails right down to the charity race Aberdeen Asset buckets they use to bail out Management Cowes Week seawater. This, Fisher says, aided by Duran Duran lead means we can expect the singer Simon Le Bon and closest of races between ?#?One4Azzam? Facebook the five crews.It’s five top c o m p e t i t i o n w i n n e r , class teams who have all American Paralympic sailor, been training hard,” he said. Ke i t h Bu rhans .ADOR “ T h e r e i s v e r y l i t t l e navigator Simon Fisher difference in the yachts’ says he and the rest of the performances and I ’m crew, led by double Olympic expecting the fleet to stay silver medallist Ian Walker, tightly packed all the way are braced for their toughest around.There will be no let challenge yet.It’s going to be up on Azzam until we cross ve ry demand ing and the finish line in a week’s particularly tough on the time,” Fisher concluded.crew because there are lots ADOR fans can follow the of corners to turn,”Fisher crew’s progress in the said.That means lots of sail Sevenstar Round Britain changes and not much and Ireland Race on the sleep.As navigator, Fisher official race tracker:will bear the brunt of the


errelet celebrates the beauty of the Psea and the desire

for discovery with two timepieces featuring high technical performance and the var ious card ina l

directions.With Perrelet, the sea may be explored by skimming across the surface, as well as in depth with models from the Turbine Diver collection providing an opportunity to adorn the wrist with a timepiece unique design: Turbine featuring various diving-Ya c h t a n d T u r b i n e inspired functions and Diver.Perrelet presents the t e c h n i c a l Turbine Yacht collection, a c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s . T h e new watch line that will Turbine Diver collection p r o v e a n e x c e l l e n t comprises four models with seagoing companion, a 47 mm-diameter steel combin ing Per re le t ’s case, water-resistant to 30 famous Turbine with a atmosphfunc t i on e r e s , stemming some of from the t h e m marit ime bearing a world: the b l a c k windrose. P V D T h e coat ing. T u r b i n e The inner Yacht, an rotating bezel ring serves e v o l v e d to take easy immersion-version of the Turbine Diver time measurements and model, combines within a provides a highly legible single watch the aesthetic display on a 20-minute and ornamental design segment by means of a c o d e s o f t h e m o s t p l a y o n c o l o r s a n d prestigious ships.volumes. This function is The 47 mm-diameter steel controlled via a screw-case of the Turbine Yacht, locked crown at 10 o’clock water-resistant to 300 that prevents inadvertent meters, comes in several handling while diving. On colors thanks to a black or the Diver line, the 11-blade bronze-toned PVD coating. titanium turbine spins The dial is enlivened by a freely over an under-dial titanium turbine featuring c o a t e d w i t h 11 blades reminiscent of a Superluminova, which submar ine p rope l le r, glows and diffuses a vivid rotating above a resolutely color in the underwater marine-themed décor of darkness. Superluminova parallel lines evoking the also covers the Arabic teakwood decking of a numerals, the main hour-yacht. The under-dial is markers as well as the further enhanced by a subtly black-rimmed hours central metal applique. The and minutes hands.The Turbine Yacht will thus offer Turbine Yacht and Turbine the possibility of keeping to Diver collections are driven t he se t cou rse and by the exclusive P-331 following a given direction caliber, entirely produced thanks to the integrated in the Perrelet workshops. windrose function. Simply This movement oscillates taking a few points of at a frequency of 28,800 reference and orientation vibrations per hour and has from the position of the sun a 42-hour power reserve.will be enough to deduce

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui earlier announced that the Dubai UAE: brand had achieved record

nf in i t i has recent ly global sales in the first half introduced the brand and of 2014 by delivering more Iits premium vehicles to than 100,000 new vehicles

customers in Vietnam. The around the world, up 30% company inaugurated its compared with a year ago. It f i r s t I n f i n i t i C e n t e r has broken monthly sales showroom in Ho Chi Minh records globally in April, City. Initially, Infiniti will May and June this year and

introduce the full-size SUV grew in 31 markets around QX80 and the iconic the world, including key crossover QX70 to the markets such as the US, V i e t n a m m a r k e t a s China, Canada and the customers will be able to Middle East.Infiniti is also e n j o y t h e p r e m i u m making strong progress execution, the performance, towards expanding its and the craftsmanship product portfol io. The brought by the Infiniti brand’s vehicle lineup will vehicles.The Infiniti Center increase by 60 percent over in Vietnam adopts the the next five years, and the signature IREDI (Infiniti number of engines and Retail Environment Design transmissions will more Initiative) design concept. It than double. By starting creates a highly distinctive, producing vehicles in China original Infiniti branded retail later this year, in the UK in environment the look and 2015 and Mexico in 2017, feel that aligns with Infiniti’s Infiniti will extend its current brand identity consistently manufacturing footprint around the world.Today’s from Japan and the U.S. to announcement marks the five countries on three next step in Infiniti’s quest to continents in the next few transform itself into a global years.challenger brand. Infiniti


h e l e a d i n g p o r t management and Tlogistics company

Gulftainer today announced that it has selected Nexthink through its partner Anzema to support its ambitious growth targets by enhancing efficiency and security its IT infrastructure. compliance in our Global IT Gulftainer aims to grow its operations,said Ramesh global footprint to reach 35 Sh ivakumaran, Group t e r m i n a l s a c r o s s 5

continents and handle 18 D i r e c t o r B u s i n e s s million TEUs (twenty-foot Services.To consistently equivalent units) by 2020. ach ieve bes t - i n -c lass Such an ambitious plan p e r f o r m a n c e , o u r I T requi res secured and infrastructure and endpoints streamlined IT operations. must be permanent ly With Nexthink, Gulftainer available to ensure the will have complete visibility continuity of business of its IT environment and will services delivered to our be able to monitor daily end-users and customers changes in the development around the world.Ahmed of its IT activities to ensure Seleem, Regional Manager safe and efficient port at Nexthink said, “An operations and third party efficient and robust IT logist ics. Furthermore, infrastructure is crucial for Nexthink will help Gulftainer complex operations such as to reduce the large number those run by Gulftainer of PCs and applications which has a large number of currently being used in its end -use rs i n va r ious business, thereby offering l o c a t i o n s , s u c h a s significant cost savings to administration or customs. the company.Real-t ime With Nexthink, Gulftainer analytics from Nexthink has the advantage of being brought significant benefits able to monitor each and to Gulftainer and facilitated every IT activity from a us to establish a more single interface in real-time. proactive IT support system, This offers Gul f ta iner that we did not have before,” significant cost savings and said Vinay Sharma, Group r e d u c e d d o w n t i m e , IT Manager at Gulftainer. ensuring that its customer “We are able to implement s e r v i c e o u t p e r f o r m s compliance standards, IT c o m p e t i t o r s . E s s l a m governance, application Ibrahim, Vice President at standardization, application Anzema said, “We are proud use and real-time visibility of to support Gulftainer’s vision our IT in f ras t ruc ture . to achieve best-in-class Nexthink allows us to p e r f o r m a n c e a n d strengthen internal security, expansion. The visibility and identify problems quickly real - t ime IT analyt ics and help support teams to provided by Nexthink allows provide faster response, Gulftainer to easily detect lower-cost support while t h e i s s u e s i n i t s I T i m p r o v i n g e n d - u s e r environment and prevent satisfaction,Sharma added. problems even before they At Gulftainer, we prioritize are reported.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui As strong supporters of the Dubai UAE: U A E m G o v e r n m e n t ’ s

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ow in its sixth year, The Euromoney NKuwait Conference

wil l take place on 9 September 2014, opening with keynote addresses f rom the Minister of Finance, H.E. Mr Anas Al-Saleh and Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al-Hashel.The theme for this year’s event will be New

bankers, and finance and Dynamics of Finance and business professionals will Inves tment , focus ing gather at the JW Marriott in clearly on the recent Kuwait City for the event. deve lopments in the As always, we are looking Kuwaiti financial sector. forward to returning to The conference will feature Kuwait for the sixth annual one-to-one interviews with conference,” said Richard many of the new leaders of B a n k s , D i r e c t o r o f major Kuwaiti banks as well Emerging Markets at as expert session on Euromoney Conferences. geopolitical risk and real “There have been many estate investment.On 9 changes – both positive September, Euromoney and negative – since we Conferences will examine were last here in 2013. We the obstacles that Kuwait’s believe that our agenda financial sector faces, and and our participants will the opportunities and g i v e a n i n s i g h t f u l , challenges that arise from i n f o r m a t i v e a n d the volatile environment of entertaining overview of the the region. Questions that Kuwai t i and regional will be asked and debated marketplace to our high-include: The banking sector l e v e l a u d i e n c e o f strategic direction, is it a financiers, policy-makers new vision? Do banks and and investors,he added. investment companies To download the ful l carry too much real estate agenda and to apply for r i s k ? C o m p e t i t i o n , y o u r p l a c e a t t h e differentiation, innovation – E u r o m o n e y K u w a i t d o K u w a i t i B a n k s Conference 2014, visit understand these words? www.euromoneyconferencDo they need to?Around es.com/kuwait350 policymakers, senior

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui p l a c e i n w h i c h a Dubai UAE: development sits. It’s vital

ith contracts worth that new buildings provide a US$5.4 b i l l i on desirable, user-friendly Wawarded for UAE lifestyle offering.The level of

residential projects in the careful planning which is first half of 2014, industry going into projects to ensure experts say emphasis on they are genuinely viable in design and planning is key to the long-term is one of the sustaining major property most satisfying aspects of investment, while Dubai the current real estate “leads the Arab world” as a market resurgence. “A great model for future cities. deal of thought is going into construction in the last two opportunit ies and f ind I n t e r n a t i o n a l d e s i g n , getting the right mix of uses, decades has left the urban solutions to key challenges engineering and project the right systems and the set-up with poor long term affecting the industry today. management consultants correct facilities. What’s provisions for sustainable Also running in tandem with Atkins will use the Middle more, there is a keen eye on solutions and therefore the exh ib i t i on i s the East’s largest property creating a vibrant public green architecture is the way Ci tyscape Awards for s h o w c a s e , C i t y s c a p e realm around buildings forward.Our green walls are Emerging Markets. The Global, to underline why which encourage people to not executed anywhere else awards programme has excellent design, with a l e a d a c t i v e , h e a l t h y in the Middle East and at t racted hundreds of strong lifestyle emphasis, is lifestyles.With sustainability Cityscape Global is the entries from developers and vital to keep attracting real now a common theme perfect opportuni ty to architects behind real estate e s t a t e i n v e s t o r s . T h e a c r o s s m a n y n e w showcase our designs. The deve lopmen ts ac ross architects behind the luxury developments, Lebanon- walls are engineered for hot emerging markets globally. Al Habtoor Residences on based architects Green climates and we believe they Submissions are now being Sheikh Zayed Road, as well S tud ios , who w i l l be could help contribute to the reviewed by an independent as a number of high profile exhibiting their patented UAE by bringing back nature judging panel with the c u l t u r a l a n d l e i s u r e hydroponic outdoor green i n t o t h e u r b a n - winners announced at an destinations currently under wall for the first time at setup.Supported by the elaborate ceremony taking development in Dubai, will Cityscape Global, believe Dubai Land Department, place at the Armani Hotel, be among more than 250 green architecture is the Cityscape Global is the B u r j K h a l i f a o n 2 2 exhibitors taking part in the future.The green wall, which annual meeting point for key S e p t e m b e r i n 13th edition of Cityscape can retain three times more real estate investors, Dubai.Cityscape Global G l o b a l f r o m 2 1 - 2 3 water per square meter than developers, investment 2014 returns with support September at the Dubai any other system, comes promot ion author i t ies, from Foundation Sponsors World Trade Centre. equipped with a command architects, designers and Emaar, Dubai Properties With the restored investor and control smart system o t h e r r e a l e s t a t e and Nakheel; Gold Sponsor confidence in the real estate that allows any installation to professionals to dr ive Tourism Development and m a r k e t , c o m p e t i t i o n adapt to outside weather growth in real estate I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y between developers is conditions, ensuring a i n v e s t m e n t a n d (TDIC); Project Marketing fiercer than ever and the healthier lifecycle than any d e v e l o p m e n t a c r o s s Sponsor Aqua Properties; emphasis on excellent other methods. e m e r g i n g m a r k e t s O f f i c i a l A r c h i t e c t design couldn’t be higher,” Jamil Corbani, CEO of globally.Co-located with Architecture & Planning said Rod Stewart, Property Green Studios said: “Dubai Cityscape Global are three Group; Official Broker Trisl Managing Di rec tor o f is leading the Arab world as dedicated conferences – the Rea l Es ta te ; O f f i c i a l A t k i ns .The deve lope r a model for future cities, and Global Real Estate Summit, Mortgage Provider Abu community is now far more w i th new regu la t i ons Future Cities and the Real Dhabi Finance; Si lver mature and advanced than focusing on environmentally Estate Brokers Summit – Sponsors Apex Real Estate during the last property friendly procedures, green which are expected to bring Developer and Tecom boom, and they need to look architecture is becoming an together more than 1,000 Investments; and Property at a whole basket of criteria increasingly popular option delegates and speakers Registration Trustee Partner based on the context and for developers.The speed of w h o w i l l e x p l o r e Tamleek.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui development it is a lifestyle Dubai UAE: offering. The project was

n a glamorous and steered with a focus on resplendent event at achieving a new level of IMadinat Jumeirah the e x c e l l e n c e . T h e

‘King Khan’ of Bollywood, collaboration with PAL Shah Rukh Khan launched Developments, Aristocrat t h e A E D 2 . 3 b i l l i o n S t a r R e a l E s t a t e development, The Royal Development, Tony Ashai Estates. The development, and Gauri Khan, their which is a joint venture p r o f i c i e n t s k i l l s a n d between renowned real experience, has led this estate enterprises Aristocrat a m b i t i o u s p r o j e c t t o Real Estate Development, fruition”, said Parvez Khan, PAL Development and C h a i r m a n , P a c i f i c Pacific Ventures, sports the Ventures.Dubai is an architectural brilliance of energetic city with a regal celebrity architect Tony touch. The city inspires

bedroom townhouses, heal thy demand f rom A s h a i a n d a e s t h e t i c elegance and styl ized

apartments, office units, inves tors . The Roya l splendor by celebrated sophistication is the norm.

retail outlets and a luxury Estates is a compelling interior designer Gauri The real estate market is

hotel spread over 2 million investment opportunity for Khan.Dubai’s own celebrity enjoying the returning

square feet.Everyone’s investors in this market and host Nitin Mirani was the MC positivity and during this

story begins in their home a top of the line partnership for the star-studded evening time home and business

and no home is less than a lends uncompromised that witnessed a stellar owners as well as investors

kingdom for its residents. quality, sophistication and entertainment line up. Shah want to enjoy the plush vibe

Three renowned and s e n s i b i l i t y t o t h i s Rukh Khan, Osman Valli of of this city. This has been

experience organizations development”, said Osman Aristocrat Star Real Estate d i l i g e n t l y t a k e n i n t o

Aristocrat, Pal and Pacific Valli, Chairman, Aristocrat D e v e l o p m e n t , A t i q c o n s i d e r a t i o n w h i l e

Ventures have partnered to S t a r R e a l E s t a t e M e r c h a n t o f P A L designing this project to

develop and present Royal Development.The Royal Developments, Parvez weave an exotic blend of

Estates which ensures Estates will be a project that Khan of Pacific Ventures homely comfort and luxury”,

uncompromised comfort, stands apart in unique ways and Tony Ashai addressed said Tony Ashai, celebrity

elegance, safety and a state while being in sync with the the elite attendees at the architect. Apartment units at

of the art landscaped exuberant and imperial event. Brand ambassadors The Royal Estates start at

serenity that weaves a pulse of Dubai’s landscape. of Pacific Ventures, Sohail A E D 4 5 0 , 0 0 0 a n d

stellar community. I am It promises to be a lucrative Khan and Uma Deshpande townhouses from AED 1.6

delighted to be associated combination of investment, also interacted with the million onwards. Phase 1 of

w i t h t h i s p r o j e c t ” , residential and commercial high-profile guests. The the project comprising of

commented Shah Rukh haven”, said Atiq Merchant, Royal Estates located in 400 units will be delivered

Khan.The residential sector D i r e c t o r , P A L Dubai Investment Park next during the first quarter of

in Dubai’s real estate market Developments. The Royal to the iconic Expo 2020 2016.

has been witnessing a Estates is not just a features two, four and five

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui b e i n g i n Dubai UAE: Pakistan.They

resident of APML also, voiced UAE Mr.Salim Shad their concerns Ppassed best wishes a b o u t t h e

on behalf of Syed Pervez c o n t i n u e d Musharraf,the head of j u d i c i a l APML to all the attendees victimization and also updated them on of their leader regarding latest meeting G e n with President Musharraf on (Rtd.)Pervez the occasion of Eid dated Musharraf.Ter2nd August 2014 and read ming all cases out hismessage to party b a s e l e s s d i s p o s a l o f workers in which Former against him, they hoped that Pakistan.General Secretary President/COAS General he will soon be allowed to APML UAE M.G Shehzad Pervez Musharraf strongly travel to Dubai to meet his on this occasion reaffirmed i n d e p e n d e n c e o f rejected the notion that if he ai l ing mother and be suppor t to Pres iden t Pakistan,All India Muslim fly out of Pakistan he will amongst his team here as Musharraf and said,We will League.APML has large never return back.He they dearly miss him.All stand besides him and following across the globe said,Pakistan is his country P a k i s t a n M u s l i m support him because we and in Pakistan,in the and every thing he has L e a g u e ( A P M L ) , w a s know that his fight against elections of 2013 APML today is due to Pakistan and l a u n c h e d b y the status quo is sincere won1provisional and 1 if there will be no Pakistan G e n ( R t d . ) P e r v e z and his vision for the people national assembly seat we all will be international Musharraf in 2010.The of Pakistan is selfless.The despite the unconstitutional orphans so he will be back party was named after the attendees,on this occasion ban on their leader Pervez to contribute in betterment historical political part lead prayed for the prosperity of Musharraf to contest for of Pakistan at any cost.His b y M o h a m m e d A l i Pakistan and talked about elections.life and wealth are always at Jinnah,which lead to the how dearly they missed


he majest ic and graceful stride of the TArabian camel is

taking centrestage in Downtown Dubai, with Donald Greig’s new life-s i ze scu lp tu re t i t l ed ‘Camels.’Featuring a trio, including an adult camel, its calf, and another one rest ing, Camels is a p o w e r f u l a r t i s t i c representation that stands apart for its portrayal of the physical anatomy and behavioural traits of the in the hear t o f th is Arabian camels, created magnificent city, which, in after thousands of hours of my mind, is home to some riding and observing the of the world’s greatest elegant animals.Having e n g i n e e r i n g a n d previously celebrated the architectural feats of the aesthetic elegance of 21st century.Educated at horses, with Vincent Da Michaelhouse College in Silva’s Life Size Andalucian Natal, South Africa, Greig I, Downtown Dubai is h o l d s a d e g r e e i n bringing another animal Gemmology from the that is integrally linked to Gemmological Institute of the Arab society with America. An avid wildlife Camels. The sculpture is enthusiast, Greig is one of an awe-inspiring piece of Afr ica’s most prol i f ic work that depicts the sculptors and takes pride in relaxed yet resilient nature producing works that are of the animal , whi le true to proportion, with bringing out i ts herd a t t e n t i o n t o instincts.The wonderful-trio detail.Downtown Dubai’s of camels weighs 800 collection of artworks also kilograms, with each camel i n c l u d e : C o l o m b i a n as tall as 3m, 1.9m, and figurative artist Fernando 1.3m, respectively. Created Botero’s Horse 2007; Al in clay over a steel and Sidra, a f ree-shaped polystyrene armature, bronze sculpture by Kuwaiti Camels was moulded into sculptor Sami Mohamed Al silicone, and casted into Saleh; Syrian artist Lutfi wax. After dipping each R o m h e i n ’ s To g e t h e r sculpture into 15 layers of featuring two sculptures of ceramic, they were then an Arab man and woman topped off with molten chiselled to perfection; bronze.In all, Greig spent Spanish sculptor Xavier eight months to create the Corbero’s Gathering, a original sculpture, and four collection of ten figurine months for the foundry to sculptures made of basalt; be cast in bronze. The Korean sculptor Jaeyhoo models were then treated Lee’s Chorus; and South with various chemicals and African sculptor Vincent Da heated to create subtle Silva’s Rhims Gazelle Herd hues of bronze.Ahmad Al Edition 1.Described as ‘The Mat roosh i , Manag ing Centre of Now’ and the Director, Emaar Properties most prestigious square PJSC, said:The gracious k i l o m e t r e o n e a r t h , and majestic Arabian camel Downtown Dubai will also is a reminder of our past feature The Opera District, a n d a c u e o f h o w a n n o u n c e d b y H i s significantly the city has H i g h n e s s S h e i k h evolved. Donald Greig’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Camels is a seamless fit Mak toum, UAE Vice into Downtown Dubai’s Pres ident and Pr ime collection of sculptures and Minister and Ruler of artworks from around the Dubai, to further stimulate world by accomplished the city’s cultural and artists.Greig added:I look artistic scene.forward to viewing Camels

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui also on offer.The Waterpark Dubai UAE: kiosk is open from 8:00am -

f you are looking for a 6:30pm every day. Visitors refreshing new way to can register at THE BEACH Icelebrate your birthday Waterpark kiosk to enjoy

this summer, head to THE t h e u n i q u e a q u a BEACH, the outdoor leisure experience.It is important to a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t have good fitness levels destination opposite JBR. a n d t a k e Party at THE BEACH s a f e t y / p r e c a u t i o n a r y Waterpark located at the measures when using THE sea- f ron t ac ross the BEACH Waterpark. development for an hour *Life jacket will be includedand enjoy a special meal of Date:Ongoing until 15 your choice. The inflatable September, 2014 p l a y g r o u n d o f f e r s E v e n t : T H E B E A C H entertaining activities for Waterparkboth kids and adults. Those Br ief : Celebrate your looking for an extraordinary birthday at THE BEACH water sports experience WATERPARK, open to kids can try the circuit, jumping and adults at Dubai’s must-on the trampoline, slipping visit destination opposite down the slide, climbing the JBR ice-tower or running on the Timing: 8:00am – 6:30pm, ramp.The restaurant that dailyyou can savor a meal is in Venue: Off the shoreline at Real Madrid Café.THE THE BEACH, opposite JBRBEACH Waterpark birthday Registration: THE BEACH experience is yours at AED Waterpark kiosk on the 120 for kids and adults per beach Cost: AED 120 Water hour. A value-for-money, a park access for an hour regular rate of AED 50 for including snack party (both child and AED 60 for adult is kids and adults)

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CAMPAIGNBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui include National Dubai UAE: Bank of Fujairah,

s part of our annual C B I , M a s h r e q ca l enda r, a 21 Bank, Al Khaliji Amember delegation B a n k , S a m b a

from the United Emirates Bank, Splash, Ravi Hockey Club (UEHC) will Group, Arowana, be touring Singapore from Group 4 , E l i te 14th August to 27th August Security, Anis Star, 2014. The team will play a Winner Spor ts , few exhibition matches with E x p r e s s Singapore National team Advertising, Gulf and will participate in a one- Te c h n i c a l a n d day tournament organized G r o s v e n o r by Balestier Lions Hockey House.UEHC is Club. The touring team is very confident and expe r i enced p l aye rs 4.Abu MuHammad Abid looking forward to these is jeweled with their star Safdar Cheema, Raza Sherieef Manager exhibition matches, which forward Abdul Waheed Abidi and Farooq Hikmat. 5.Mohamed Halwachi will boost the members’ (one of the best forward The team will try not only to Managerconfidence and will help U.A.E. has had, for the last win the series but to show 6.Waheed Abdul Hameed them in their preparation for two years) supporting their excellent sportsman Media Coordinatorthe next season. In Waheed is Aqeel Ahmed, spirit. The other team 7.Ahmed Al Sayegh Centre addition, the exhibition Ayaz Khan and Tahir Ali members taking part in the Half

matches and one-day Shah, Suhail Janjua is the tournament are Mr. Abu 8.Sayed Muhammad Raza tournament during the 14 backbone of the team, Mid Abid Sharief (Touring Team Center Forwarddays visit will not only fielder he had received the M a n a g e r ) , M r. M K 9 . P r a b h a k a r a n s t r e n g t h e n f r i e n d l y Best Mid Fielder in 2012 Halwachi (Asst. Team Kanakambujam Biju Goal relations between UAE and UAE Hockey League, manager), Mr. Sohail Rafiq Keeper

Butt (Team Coach), Ch. Singapore but also help to supporting Suhail would be 10.Farooq Muhammad Abdul Waheed (Tour media promote the game of Arshad Baig, Yasir & Hikmatullah Out Side Rightcoordinator). The team hockey in UAE and S h e r a z K h a n , w h i l e 11.Ayaz Muhammad In officials are feeling very Singapore. This tour is the defense line is also highly Side Right

result of sincere efforts and skilled with International confident and are looking 12.Aamir Sohail Center cooperation of Chairman players like Prabhakaran forward to a great tour. HalfCh. Abdul Hameed, Cpt. B i j u w h o h a s b e e n S I N G A P O R E T O U R 13.Tahir Ali Shah Right HalfAbdul Waheed, Vice Cpt. u n b e a t e n i n t h e TEAM PLAYERS LIST: 14.Aqeel Ahmed Out Side Safdar Cheema, Mr. P K goalkeeping position for 1.Abdul Waheed Captain LeftBiju & Suketu C Khabaria 15.Sohail Akram Janjua (FTO Singapore) who Left Halfhelped with all the paper 16.Muhammad Sheraz work.Since it is impossible Khan In Side Leftt o o r g a n i z e s u c h 17.Akhter Mahmood Right international sports event Full Backwithout the support of 18.Yasir Shehzad Right sponsors, we are pleased Halfto partner with RAKBANK 19.Ashfaq Ahmed In Side as the main sponsor of the Righttournament with NBAD and the last 2 years in UAE 2.Muhammad Safdar Asim 20.Aqeel Ahmed Out side HUAWEI as co-sponsors Hockey league, U.E.H.C. Vice Captain Leftwhile support sponsors also has the services of 3.Sohail Rafiq Butt Coach 21.Arshad Baig Center Half

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui rewards for a number of Dubai UAE: good rounds and near

unior Sharjah Golf & finishes in recent weeks, a S h o o t i n g C l u b level par 36 also good Jmember Max Hibbert enough to claim the award.

once again outlined his All three golfers pick up Pro potential as he saw off 2 0 o t h e r a d u l t s ’ members to win the Centro Sharjah by R o t a n a M i d w e e k Medal supported by Mekar on Monday 4th August. Hibbert who since joining as a full member has been steadily improving and performing well within the club competitions fired a steady round of 1 under 35 to win by o n e s t r o k e , t h e highlight being a par at the bunker riddled par 3 3 r d hole.Cont inenta l ly

Shop vouchers to be spent Max’s father Gary Hibbert at Sharjah’s new GolfWorld was one of two golfers who outlet with Hibbert junior both just fell shy of Max’s also walking home with a 1 score. Hibbert senior kept a night weekend stay at the clean scorecard to finish Centro Sharjah Hotel with a level par 36 to claim located just next to Sharjah the Division 2 award. In the International Airport, which Division 1 category there ironically will likely fall into was joy for Indian golfer the hands of his father.Vinod Arya who had his just


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large UAE flag was hoisted yesterday in ACowes in the UK

from the towering black

British double Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker introduced the Cowes crowd to the eight sailors and one on board reporter he has handpicked to race around the world with him in the Volvo Ocean Race

carbon mast of Azzam, the which starts in Alicante,

Volvo Ocean 65 sailing Spain this October.Walker

yacht of Abu Dhabi Ocean said he was proud of the

Racing (ADOR) to mark the way the team had bonded

Abu Dhabi-backed squad’s into a cohesive force in the

second Volvo Ocean Race six months since it came

campaign.In a Tr in i ty together in nearby Abu

Landing ceremony, crowds Dhabi in February.When

at the Aberdeen Asset you are picking a team for a

Management Cowes Week 39,000 mile nine month

regatta – the biggest in the around the world yacht race

UK waved on the team as you need to pick talented

e a c h m e m b e r w a s sailors but you also need to

introduced to the public have people who won’t

audience.ADOR is backed crumble when times get

by Abu Dhabi Tourism & tough which they inevitably

Culture Authority (TCA Abu will,Walker said.I am very

Dhabi), which also mounted pleased with where we have

a destination ‘Oasis’ in the got to as a crew and I’m

Cowes Yacht Haven with feeling as confident as I can

falcons, henna and Arabic ever remember being this

c o f f e e w i n n i n g o v e r close to a major event.

crowds.There’s no doubt The presentation of Azzam

we created a buzz here in and her crew at Cowes

Cowes and people are Week came on the eve of

asking more questions the team’s participation in

about Abu Dhabi, i ts the Artemis Challenge

watersports offering and charity race on Thursday

about our three weeks and three days before they

Volvo Ocean Race stopover take on four other Volvo

which starts in the middle of Ocean Race teams in the

December,” said Nabeel Al gruelling week long, 1800

Zarouni, Country Manager mile Sevenstar Round

U K , T C A A b u Britain and Ireland Race.

Dhabi.ADOR’s skipper,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui must win the Test to stay on Dubai UAE: top of the tree. A draw or

he two-Test series loss will see Hashim Amla’s between Sri Lanka team drop below Australia Tand Pakistan gets i n t o s e c o n d

underway in Galle on 6 p o s i t i o n . Z i m b a b w e ’ s August, with the host ranking of ninth will not aiming to improve its change regardless of the ranking in the Reliance ICC outcome of the Test, but Test Team Rankings Table, should the side defeat and Pakistan looking to South Africa, it will gain 10 r e t a i n i t s t h i r d ratings points and close the p o s i t i o n . P a k i s t a n i s gap with eighth-ranked currently ranked third with West Indies.Sri Lanka and 103 ratings points, while Sri Pakistan will start their two-Lanka is eight ratings match Test series with as points behind in sixth many as three of the top 10 position, with 95 ratings batsmen in the Reliance points.While the f inal ICC Player Rankings for rankings of each team are Test Batsmen likely to be heavily dependent on the seen in action.Sri Lanka’s ongoing five-Test series Kumar Sangakkara, who between England and was adjudged the ICC India, both will be aiming for Cricketer of the Year and a series win to avoid Test Cricketer of the Year in downwards movement.The 2012 at the LG ICC Awards five-Test series between in Colombo, will lead the England and India will end charge, alongside skipper a day after the series Angelo Mathews (sixth) between Sri Lanka and and his Pakistan counter-Pakistan finishes. The p a r t M i s b a h - u l - H a q series between England (seventh) during the two-and India is currently Test series.Amongst the locked in a 1-1 deadlock at other stars in the top 20, the end of the first three Pakistan’s Younus Khan Tests.Meanwhile, Pakistan (11th) and Sri Lanka’s must win the series to Mahe la Jayawardena maintain its hold on third (14th) are also expected to position and thereby close play.Among the bowlers the gap with South Africa inside the top 20 of the and Australia in first and Rel iance ICC Player second place, respectively, Rankings for Test Bowlers while Sri Lanka could drop likely to be seen in action a place to seventh in such a are Saeed Ajmal (fifth), scenario.On the other Rangana Herath (eighth), hand, if Sri Lanka were to Abdur Rehman (14th) and win the series 1-0, it could Junaid Khan (17th).For move up one place to fifth, S o u t h A f r i c a a n d while a 2-0 win will hand Zimbabwe, South Africa’s Angelo Mathews’ side a AB de Villiers (first) and rise of two places to fourth. Hashim Amla (third) are the A series loss by any margin t o p - r a n k e d b a t s m e n will mean that Pakistan expected to be seen in would drop to sixth.A 1-1 action, while Faf du Plessis series deadlock will see (18th) is the other South both sides maintaining their Africa batsman inside the p r e - s e r i e s top 20. For Zimbabwe, rankings.Meanwhile, with captain Brendan Taylor an eye on the other ongoing (29th) is the highest ranked series, South Africa will be batsman.South Africa’s aiming to keep its number- Dale Steyn will start the one position when it faces one-off Test as the number-off against Zimbabwe in a one ranked bowler, leading one-off Test in Harare from t e a m m a t e s Ve r n o n 9 August.South Africa, Philander (fourth) and currently ranked first in the Morne Morkel (16th) as the Reliance ICC Test Team players in the top 20 who Rankings Table af ter are likely to be seen.reclaiming the top spot For more information go to following a 1-0 series www.relianceiccrankings.cvictory against Sri Lanka, om.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui next international cricket Dubai UAE: season.In reaching the

he In ternat iona l verdict, the ICC observed Cricket Council (ICC) that the pitch did not Th a s t o d a y provide a fair contest

announced that Trent between bat and ball Bridge has been given an throughout, and concluded official warning under the that the pitch prepared for ICC Pitch Monitor ing the match was of an Process following the first unacceptable standard for Test between England and Test cricket.The finding India last month.The was made by the ICC’s sanction takes into account General Manager Cricket, the Nottingham venue’s Geoff Allardice, and the history of producing good ICC’s chief match referee, q u a l i t y i n t e r n a t i o n a l Ranjan Madugalle, after pitches, that the monitoring David Boon, who was the of the pitch preparation by match referee for the Trent the England and Wales Bridge Test, rated the pitch Cricket Board (ECB) before as “poor” at the conclusion the Test was appropriate, o f t h e Te s t a n d i n and that there was a accordance with Clause 3 commitment by both the of the ICC Pitch Monitoring ECB and Nottinghamshire Process.County Cricket Club to For further information visit relay the pitch ahead of the :www.icc-cricket.com

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:he International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that it has received and is considering Tthe written decision of His Honor Gordon Lewis AM,

the Judicial Commissioner, in respect of his findings that England’s James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja of India were not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct and Player Support Personnel, following an exhaustive disciplinary hearing which was held in Southampton on Friday.As per Section 8.3.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has seven days – until Sunday, 10 August - to consider whether to lodge an appeal against the decision.The ICC will make no further comment on this matter until the decision has been made.

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ADOR COMPLETES 2014/15 VOLVO OCEAN RACE LINE-UP

Daryl Wislang and Matt Knighton join Abu Dhabi contesting crew

DURAN DURAN STAR LE BON JOINS ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING FOR

CHARITY OUTINGAzzam to contest Cowes Week round-island

Artemis Challenge

RASHID AL DHAHERI COMPLETES INTENSIVE ITALIAN KARTING PROGRAMME WITH FLYING COLOURS

•Abu Dhabi primary schoolboy continues to impress in karting world•Little Alonso completes tough trainign and racing campaign with victory

•Holiday break for Emirati youngster before resuming season in September


By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui reported:Rashid is very w i t h h i s p r o g r e s s Dubai UAE: good boy, he was attentive considering he is only six

ith the holiday to the activities. He showed years old,added Bruni.Al season in ful l good independence and Dhaheri's finest moment Wswing, Rashid Al confidence, in particular at during a month of many

Dhaheri has been on a an emotional level, and highs, must undoubtedly be intensive karting adventure although he is very young h i s s h o w i n g i n t h e in Italy in what rates as the he could easily mix it with Nazionale Easy Kart series m o s t c o m p r e h e n s i v e the older boys.He has good at the Pista South Milano in training programme ever d r i v i n g s e n s i b i l i t y , Ottobiano, in Italy, on the embarked on by a young considering his very young weekend of 12-13 July aspiring race driver from the age and he did not show 2014.In the first race, With UAE.The Abu Dhabi school a n y p r o b l e m s t o grid positions determined boy, fondly referred to as understand the exercises. by lucky draw for Heat 1,

the various flag rules that Little Alonso, participated in He was able to drive correct Rashid was allocated 30th

are part of the sport.The karting race weekends at place on the grid out of 33

recurring theme of Al L o n a t o , S i e n a a n d drivers. Being way down

Dhaheri's participation was Ottobiano venues and also the grid did not deter the

his eagerness to learn, his undertook an intensive youngster, but rather

ability to follow instructions training course held under inspired him to a rousing

and constantly running at the auspices by the Italian drive through the field to

the sharp end of the field in federation ACI CSAI in finish fifth.Later in Heat 2,

all the races he participated Naples. Here he got his first Little Alonso started from taste of more powerful 60cc fourth, and early on moved ka r t s .The races and up to second, chased the

lines and made very good training events were for leader before digging deep use of the circuit. Initially he drivers between 6 and 8 into his race craft and had problems in the years of age, with Rashid, pouncing on the last lap of unfamiliar wet conditions, at six years and three the race to claim victory. but he focussed and with months, invariably the Crowning one of his most each lap he improved. He youngest in the groups.But i m p r e s s i v e r a c e was also very respectful of this did little to deter the weekends.In the aftermath the flags and signals, which youngster who impressed of his busy schedule, Al

in.Perhaps one of the most is a good sign.Rashid is with every outing, and it is Dhaheri is enjoying a well significant steps taken very young but has great safe to say that he emerged deserved and relaxing during the Italian summer opportunities to improve from the experience a more holiday with his family, c a m p a i g n w a s h i s because he drives a great complete and mature recharging for the second participation in the highly dea l , and wi th good driver, that belies his young half of the season which acclaimed and intensive coaching he will improve age.Al though I ta ly is resumes in September and kart ing training camp even more. Again because engulfed in summer the will include training and organised by the ACI CSAI he is very young the weather played a part in r a c i n g a t D u b a i Federal School at Napoli important thing is for him to p r o c e e d i n g s , w i t h Kartdrome.Proudest of all is Sarno International Circuit, have fun without pressure," inevitable rainy days adding his father Ali Al Dhaheri who from 7 to 10 July.Training at concluded Giammaria.Ex-to the challenges faced by summed up Rashid 's the h igh l y repu tab le Formula 1 driver, Le Mans p r o d u c t i v e I t a l i a n institute was conducted winner and current Ferrari summer,We are very proud under the direction of works driver Gimmi Bruni, of Rashid and his great Raffaele Giammaria, with who has signed little Al progress in the world of supervision by former Dhaheri for his karting karting. He tackled a Formula 1 team owner Gian team, said of the youngster: challenging programme Carlo Minardi, with guest "Rashid has been engaged with enthusiasm and good instructors which included for three weeks of hard spirits which impressed Gimmi Bruni 2013 FIA training and competing in everyone he met in Italy.He E n d u r a n c e W o r l d tough races which included listened attentively to Champion and winner of Siena champion kart, the instructions and adhered to the 2014 Le Mans 24 hours Al Dhaheri.Nevertheless summer kart campus and the things he learnt in for Ferrari.Rashid joined 20 this was all part and parcel f inal ly the Easy Kart training, by delivering promising young drivers, of the programme which races.They were hard days results on track. His regular aged between 6 and 10, in also included racing in big for Rashid but he was able training programme is what was a four day course, field of over thirty young up- to improve constantly on working well and we see which included practical a n d - c o m i n g d r i v e r s , each day in his approach to constant improvement a n d t h e o r e t i c a l battling with rivals wheel-to- race conditions, developing despite the fact that he is lessons.Again the young wheel, while learning the his speed and in his racing with kids who are E m i r a t i i m p r e s s e d , finer techniques of racing; understanding of race older than him,added Ali Al G i a m m a r i a such as rolling starts and tactics. I am very pleased Dhaheri.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the team.Meanwhi le , Dubai UAE: K n i g h t o n , a n

bu Dhabi Ocean accomplished commercial Racing (ADOR)-the videographer and keen Aprofessional yacht racing sailor with proven

racing team backed by Abu p h o t o g r a p h y a n d Dhabi Tourism & Culture storytelling skills, earned Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) h is ADOR on board to contest the Volvo Ocean r e p o r t i n g r o l e a f t e r Race - has completed its producing great media on board 2014/15 line-up with the appointment of Daryl Wislang as pitman and boat captain, and Matt Knighton as on board reporter.The pair came through the trial periods with flying colours and will make their first official ADOR appearances this week when the team races the Volvo Ocean 65 ‘Azzam’ in the Artemis content during back-to-Challenge race during the b a c k t r a n s a t l a n t i c A b e r d e e n A s s e t crossings during June and Management Cowes Week July.Based in Chicago, the o n A u g u s t 7 . N e w 30-year-old’s impressive Zealander Wislang (33) resume includes directing brings two editions worth of the 2013 documentary Vo l v o O c e a n R a c e Black Hawk Down: Return experience to the ADOR to Mogadishu, shot in a squad and finished in the Somalian war zone.This is top three overall on both a n u n p a r a l l e l e d occasions. He was third opportunity,said Matt.It's with Telefónica Blue in not a challenge to be taken 2008/09, second with lightly or for granted. To be CAMPER with Emirates on a team where almost Team New Zealand crew in everyone has done at least 2011/12 and is hoping to three Volvo Ocean races is complete his upward humbling but I couldn't ask progression this race with for a better group of guys to an ADOR victory.I love the share the next nine months Volvo Ocean Race for the with. Everyone gets along c h a l l e n g e , t h e great on board and that camaraderie and the long makes this challenge all lasting friendships that you t h e m o r e f u n a n d make with your crew dynamic.Knighton, who mates,Wislang said. But will take a sabbatical from the real reason I’m back is his role as Media and the fact that I haven’t won Communications Director one yet. It’s time to put that for match racing world right and I’m confident the champion Taylor Canfield’s Abu Dhabi team gives me US One Sailing Team, said t he bes t chance o f he couldn’t wait for the that.Wislang, who sailed Volvo Ocean Race to with Simon Fisher on start.I've been working as a Telefónica Blue and Chuny documentary filmmaker for Bermúdez on CAMPER, the past eight years so to said he was impressed by have this chance to pair the ADOR crew when he that up with the sport that I trialled with them across love is fantastic,Knighton the Atlantic from Portugal sa id. ADOR skipper, to the USA last month.It’s Britain’s double Olympic obvious as soon as you silver medallist Ian Walker step on-board Azzam that s a i d t h e f i n a l c r e w this is a very well prepared appo in tmen ts added team,he said. They are further breadth to his multi-working to a well-prepared national squad.Daryl will and well-thought-out plan improve the depth of our with solid backing from Abu trimming and steering as Dhabi. Coming across the well as being a very A t l a n t i c w e d i d a accomplished bowman, tremendous number of sail pitman and sail-maker. changes and pretty much This is exactly the kind of everything went off without versatility that the Volvo a hitch.Wislang and his Ocean Race requires.Matt, wife celebrated the birth of meanwhile, will take the on their first child Pearl just a board reporter role to a week ago in New Zealand. new level with his love of Although it was tough to sailing and knowledge of leave his new daughter TV, photography and the behind, the Kiwi sailor said media. They are the final he was overjoyed to be pieces in the jigsaw of what joining the team and now looks like a solid couldn’t wait to race with winning team.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Facebook competition, Dubai UAE: Keith Burhans, a 58-year-

bu Dhabi Ocean old Paralympian sailor from Racing (ADOR), the the USA.In 1995, Burhans AAbu Dhabi Tourism was involved in a boating

& Culture Authority (TCA accident in which he A b u D h a b i ) - b a c k e d sustained horrific injuries to 2014/2015 Volvo Ocean his legs. Nevertheless, he Race contestant, has somehow managed to recruited British musician save both his daughters and round-the -wo r l d s a i l o r Simon Le Bon for a tilt a t t h i s Thursday’s A r t e m i s Challenge ‘Big Boats’ r a c e a t Aberdeen A s s e t Management Cowes Week.Joining ADOR’s from drowning.Despite Azzam at the starting line having both his legs for The Challenge the amputated below the knee, highlight of the UK’s largest the native New Yorker regatta will be two other made a quick return to Vo l v o O c e a n R a c e sailing and raced for the contestants: Sweden’s all USA at the Sydney 2000 female Team SCA and Paralympic Games.A keen China’s Dongfeng Race follower of the Volvo Ocean Team. The race – a 50-mile Race, he said he was sprint around the Isle of ‘thrilled’ to have won a spot Wight will be the first time on Walker’s crew for the the three crews have lined day.The Artemis Challenge up against each other.Le is scheduled to begin at Bon is the lead singer and 10am local time from the lyricist of the highly popular start line of the Royal Yacht New Romantic band Duran Squadron (RYS) in Cowes Duran, which had a string when the seven-boat fleet of hits in the early 80s. He is of high performance ocean no rookie when it comes to racing yachts will set off yach t rac ing hav ing clockwise around the competed in the 1985-86 island. Depending on Whitbread Race ( the weather conditions, the original name for the Volvo fleet is expected to finish Ocean Race) aboard his mid to late afternoon back yacht Drum. I can’t wait to at the RYS line.ADOR has show Simon what the new pledged any of the £10,000 Volvo 65s are all about,said prize fund it wins to the ADOR Skipper, British official Artemis Challenge Double Olympic silver charities UKSA and Toe in medallist, Ian Walker.A lot the Water. UKSA offers has changed since 1985 t r a n s f o r m a t i o n a l when he raced around the opportunities to young world, but fundamentally people and Toe in the the challenge remains the Water is a tri-service same: to race around the init iat ive, which uses world fully crewed as fast competitive sailing to re-as you can overcoming all inspire injured service t h e c h a l l e n g e s t h a t personnel to see beyond inevitably get thrown at their injuries, and perform you.Also joining Walker’s to their limits regardless of crew for the day is the their physical condition.winner of the ‘One4Azzam’

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui testimony. After carefully Dubai UAE: considering the decision by

he I n te rna t i ona l Gordon Lewis, whose vast Cricket Council (ICC) experience was invaluable Ttoday confirmed that to the process over recent

i t h a s r e c e i v e d a n d weeks, we believe that no considered the written further purpose would be decision of His Honour served by prolonging the Gordon Lewis AM in respect process through further o f h i s f i n d i n g s t h a t appeal proceedings.The England’s James Anderson disciplinary procedures and India’s Ravindra Jadeja w e r e r o b u s t a n d were not guilty of breaching transparent and all parties the ICC Code of Conduct for had ample opportunity to Players and Player Support ask questions, test the Personnel, following an e v i d e n c e a n d m a k e extensive d isc ip l inary submissions. We have h e a r i n g h e l d i n determined that there is no S o u t h a m p t o n o n merit in an appeal and that it Friday.After assessing the would not be in the best content of the decision, the interest of the sport to take ICC is satisfied with the such action.As a matter of reasons provided and has best practice, the ICC will elected not to exercise its now review the procedures discretion to appeal against as set out in the Code and the decision relating to reflect upon the comments James Anderson, pursuant made by Gordon Lewis in to clause 8.3.2 of the ICC his decision about how a Code of Conduct. case of this nature might ICC Chief Executive David better be provided for in the R ichardson sa id :Th is f u t u r e . C o m m e n t i n g outcome is the result of two generally, however, on the exhaustive and thorough use of offensive language, disciplinary processes and, Mr Richardson added: after considering the written “International cricket is decision, the ICC is satisfied tough, competitive and with the manner in which the uncompromising but we dec is ions have been must reiterate that there is r e a c h e d . I t w a s a no place in the game for the complicated and sensitive use of offensive language matter relating to charges that is personally insulting of brought against two players one player by another.It is at different levels of the ICC imperative that all captains, Code of Conduct. There players and coaches as well appears to have been vastly as umpires and referees are conflicting evidence on both reminded of and do not shirk sides, with a total of 13 their responsibility to one w i t n e s s e s w h o g a v e another and to the game.

ICC NOT TO APPEAL JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER’S DECISION

Chief Executive David Richardson reiterates that offensive language of a personal nature

does not belong in cricket

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Coach of defending World Dubai UAE: C h a m p i o n s S p a i n ,

he successful draw said:Spain won the title two for the group rounds years ago and we have to Tof the 24th Men’s prove ourselves in Qatar as

H a n d b a l l W o r l d well. I believe the 24th Championship in Doha this Men’s Handball World week demonstrates that Championship will be really Qatar is ready to host large- special.Newcomers to the scale sporting events, C h a m p i o n s h i p s a l s o according to international praised Qatar’s level of visitors who attended the o r g a n i s a t i o n a n d event .More than 300 preparedness for the with leading hotels in Qatar Hamad Al Thani, President people came to Qatar for event.Dr. Isa Ghnem Al to host visitors for the draw, o f t h e O r g a n i s i n g the official draw, including Hajri, UAE Federation including the Ritz-Carlton, Commi t tee .Other VIP representatives from the President, said:This will be Doha and the St. Regis guests in at tendance

the UAE’s first participation Doha, to ensure that they included H.E. Ali Sherif Al at a World Championship could experience the luxury Emadi, Minister of Finance; and we feel very proud and refinement available in H.E. Salah Al Ali, Minister of about that. Regarding the the country.During their Youth And Sports; Badr level of the organisation, I time in Qatar, visitors were Thiyab, Vice President, feel very proud of what I taken on a coach tour to see Asian Federation; Ahmed have seen, because I come the progress of the four Abu Llayl, CEO, Asian from the same region and I major venues that will host Federation; Ahmed Al hope Qatar will succeed not the Championship, and Shaabi, President, Qatar only in 2015 but also at the were extremely positive Handball Association; and 2022 FIFA World Cup. We about the facilities that will I s s a A l M u h a n n a d i , expect many people to be available.Ismail Baker, Chairman, Qatar Tourism come from UAE to watch Bahrain Team Manager and A u t h o r i t y. D r. T h a n i the World Championship. International Handball Board member, said: “From Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari, The facilities are fantastic Federation and all 24 the first moment we arrived Director General, Qatar and the weather will be participating teams, along in Qatar, everything looked 2015 Men’s Handball World great.Mirza Muzurovic, with a host of international excellent. The Qataris have Championship Organising Director of the Bosnian m e d i a a n d t r a v e l worked very hard and I am Committee, said: “We Handball Federation, said: companies.They received a sure they will succeed. We wanted to showcase our “We don’t know yet what warm welcome, with a had the chance to visit the professionalism in hosting results we can reach in this programme of cultural venues and they are all major events, and also group, but we know that we activities accompanying the excellent, the hotels are enable visitors to get a feel will give all we can to show Official Draw ceremony, e x c e l l e n t a s w e l l , for the range of cultural that we are a deserved including tours of Souq everything looks perfect. attractions and facilities that participant of this World Waqif, Iftar meals at some The Bahraini people will be Qatar has to offer. Because Championship. We are of Doha’s finest hotels, and extremely interested in our guests joined us for the proud to be at a tournament a coach tour of the planned s e e i n g o u r n a t i o n a l Official Draw during the like this for the first time, in a v e n u e s f o r t h e team.As well as the venue Holy Month of Ramadan, it b e a u t i f u l p l a c e w i t h Championship, which will tour, Qatar 2015 also gave them a real insight into outstanding venues.Major take place from 15 January o r g a n i s e d a m e d i a Qatar i t rad i t ions and Preparations for Men’s to 1 February 2015.On the workshop, to introduce culture, which added to the W o r l d H a n d b a l l evening of the Official Draw, local and international experience.Feedback from C h a m p i o n s h i p Q a t a r the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s media to the team who will all attendees was extremely w i t n e s s e d i n t e n s e H a n d b a l l W o r l d look after them during their positive, praising the quality preparations for the Official Championship Organising time in Qatar, and explain of the organisation and the Draw in recent weeks, with Committee held a gala some key issues around warm hospitality that the every aspect of the visit dinner, under the patronage c o v e r i n g t h e v i s i t i n g t e a m s planned down to the last of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Championship.received.Manuel Cadenas, detail. Qatar 2015 worked

SUCCESS OF QATAR 2015 DRAW “SHOWS QATAR IS READY TO HOST MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS”

Hundreds of Senior Sports Leaders, International Media and Travel Agencies Attend Official Draw and Enjoy Wide Range of Cultural Activities

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui now be scrutinised further Dubai UAE: under the ICC process

akistan off-spinner relating to suspected illegal Saeed Ajmal Ph a s b e e n

r e p o r t e d w i t h a s u s p e c t e d i l l e g a l bowling action during his side’s seven-wicket loss in the first Test match against Sri L a n k a a t G a l l e International Stadium on Sunday.The match officials’ report, which was bowling actions reported in handed over to Pakistan Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He team manager Moin Khan is required to undergo on Sunday, cited concerns testing within 21 days, and, over a number of deliveries during this period, Ajmal is that were considered to be permitted to continue suspect and concluded that bowling in international the bowler’s action needed cricket until the results of to be tested. the testing are known.Ajmal’s bowling action will

SAEED AJMAL REPORTED FOR SUSPECTED ILLEGAL BOWLING ACTION

Off-spinner must undergo testing within 21 days

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AL BATAL IS BACK BETTER AND TOUGHER THAN EVER BEFORE

Season 2 of Al Batal has completed production and announces revamped format and

coaching teams

CENTRO BARSHA HOSTS IFTAR FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

QNET ANNOUNCES A NEW ERA IN FOOTBALL

WITH THE MCFC PARTNERSHIP

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui refreshed front, rear and Dubai UAE: interior design including a

o d a y , N i s s a n bigger front grille and launched its 2015 b o o m e r a n g s h a p e d Tmodel Sunny in the headlamps, while chrome

Middle East. The new sedan detailing around the car will be available from all gives the sedan a classy Nissan dealerships across appearance. It also features the region from August upgraded interiors complete

its ten generations. Sunny is in the region and contributes 1st.The 2015 Sunny has a with a redesigned center one of the top selling models to around 15% of our total strong global heritage owing console in piano black in the region. The 2015 sales. We expect this model to its interior roominess, finishing, display audio Sunny builds on this solid to make a notable impact on safety, quality, comfort and system, and a new premium foundation and strengthens our growth, doubling its fuel efficiency. Nissan has steering wheel with added Nissan’s presence in the s a l e s v o l u m e s b y now given its acclaimed functionality.Sunny comes increasingly popular B- FY16.While delivering on its sedan a step up in terms of with a 1.5L petrol engine and Sedan segment.Speaking recognized class-leading d i s t i n c t i v e s t y l i n g , includes four spec variants at the occasion, Samir strengths, the latest model c o n n e c t i v i t y ( N i s s a n with prices starting at $ Cherfan, Managing Director b o a s t s e n h a n c e d Connect). The original 12,380. at Nissan Middle East, said: technology with a new Sunny was launched in the “The Middle East is a key styling taking its cues from Middle East under Datsun market for Nissan and the N issan la tes t des ign brand in 1966 and is part of Nissan Sunny in particular is direction.The 2015 Sunny the Nissan and the Regional one of our top selling models c o m e s w i t h a b o l d , Automotive Heritage across


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l Batal is announcing Kuwa i t c o m p l e t i o n o f Combat Aproduction of its 2nd Athletic

Season due to premiere s, Ray this fall h a s on FOX been in Mov ies . t h e The new g a m e S e a s o n for over w i l l 1 2 feature a years and is considered complete one of the top MMA l y coac hes in the region. Ray revampe is assisted by coaches Ole d format Laursen and Saphaprom w h i c h S o p h a p r o m

focuses on gradual ly ( K h u n s u k ) . F r e n c h -transforming Al Batal Algerian Mehdi Baghdad is fighters into world class Yellow Team Head Coach. athletes.Al Batal is a reality Mehdi fights out of Team show based on the sport of Quest in California, with a 9 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) - 3 record and is a regular that provides fighters of sparring partner with the Arabic origin with an likes of Dan Henderson, opportunity to realize their Chael Sonnen and Tarec dreams. Fighters are taken Sa f f i ed i ne . Baghdad through an intensive proved his worth as a training program, led by fighter by becoming the carefully selected teams of lightweight WBC Muay professional coaches, as Thai World Champion in they compete for the title of 2011 as well as K-1 Al Batal (The Champion). champion of France and For Season 2 Al Batal has Belgium. Mehdi is assisted recruited 12 passionate b y c o a c h e s J o r g e semi-pro fighters, 2 world- L o p e z a n d C é d r i c c lass MMA coaching Escudero.Dubai-based teams, 1 professional FAST Athletic Training athletic conditioning team Team will be providing and implemented an p ro fess iona l a th le te -extensive training and standard coaching and nutrit ion program. All t ra in ing in s t reng th , designed to help shape the conditioning and nutrition.contestants into better, This coming fall 12 fighters, tougher and smarter eager to prove to the world fighters.American Ray they have what it takes to Elbe, heading the Black become the best, will have Team, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu an opportunity to prove just (BJJ) black belt and MMA that through their blood, veteran with an impressive sweat and tears.25 - 11 record. Currently


entro Barsha hosted an Iftar for special Cneeds adults from

“Special Needs Future Development Centre” along with their families. The Iftar special event”, said Ms. was held to celebrate the Eleni Tsolakou, Centro Holy Month of Ramadan and Barsha GM.For the past to support the incredible years, the hotel has been

work done by the SNF a c t i v e w i t h s e v e r a l Centre.We believe in being community services and part of the community and supporting non-government fostering in our colleagues organizations. The hotel’s the spirit of generosity. initiative confirmed the Therefore we are delighted commitment of Centro to be working in close Barsha to its core values of partnership with SNF centre respec t and in tegr i t y and we feel happy for demonstrated by giving extending our support to this back to the community.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui solution of residential but will A s t e c o , o n e o f t h e Dubai UAE: be a satisfactory and prominent real estate will

he momentum in lucrative investment for handle the AZIZI.IRIS Dubai’s real sector future. Mr. Mohsen Kamel, R e s i d e n c e w h i l e t h e Thas been witnessing CEO of AZIZI Developments S.S.LUTA, a well know

acceleration with the every o n t h e o c c a s i o n o f construction name in the passing day as developers announcing the new project industry is the official announcing a wide range of said, “The announcing of construction company. real estate projects to target AZIZI.IRIS Residence is M r . M o h s e n K a m e l different segments of the another milestone achieving highlighting the further society. Azizi Developers, by the Azizi Developments details pointed that the one of the biggest real to benefit the one of the most construction work on the 99-

laws. Wi th the la tes t estate names in Dubai, have important segment of the u n i t r e s i d e n t i a l announcement, the Azizi announced another new society, the mid income establishment has been Developments has put project to benefit the families. Each single unit in started and expected to be another feather in its crown affordable housing for AZIZI.IRIS Residence is a completed in December to unveil the AZIZI.IRIS families with the promise of g rea t oppor tun i t y fo r 2015. “We always keep our Residence, a contemporary enjoying a genuine luxury institutional investors as well customers ahead to provide establishment of 99 units lifestyle. The new project, as individuals with the aim of a high-standard housing valued at 135 million AED, AZIZI.IRIS Residence is a long-term investment solution with a promise to just in-time as the summer located in the heart of new opportunity while having a deliver on time. To maintain holiday-makers are gearing Dubai and project location is real estate asset in Dubai’s the high quality and keep the up to get the slice from new prime and has easy access top residential destination of time frame, we always r e s i d e n t i a l p r o j e c t s to all major spots in Dubai. Al Farjan. choose reliable contractors especially the affordable in The Azizi Iris will be a total The latest res ident ia l with the sound record terms of luxury lifestyle residential project and will p r o j e c t , A Z I Z I . I R I S t r a c k , h e s a i d . A z i z i a g a i n s t t h e i r m o n e y be completed with the Residence will be a great developments is focusing value.The latest residential estimated value of AED 135 housing solution with the towards a long te rm project set to complete 1, 2, million in Dubai’s next top availability of all modern business approach in all its 2+maid, 3+maid bedroom residential destination, Al metropolitan amenities as property projects as the real apartments with all modern F u r j a n . A Z I Z I . I R I S the Al Farjan is going to estate demand is on the civic facilities to provide the Residence project is a serve the high valued upsurge, following Dubai’s luxury lifestyle. The project complete escrow compliant customers in the presence announcement of hosting will not only be a complete in accordance with RERA of world class projects.The the World Expo 2020.

Mr. Mohsen Kamel CEO of AZIZI Developments and Mr. Sean McCauley Director of agency services

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui taste of luxury.Dubai UAE:

ituated in the pristine beach of the UAE’s Spicturesque East

Coast in the coastal town of K h o r f a k k a n , O c e a n i c Khorfakkan Resort & Spa p r e s e n t s n e w l u x u r y beachfront v i l las and villettes. The three sea-facing villas and villettes comprise five keys each with multiple interconnecting options that make it possible to book several different capacity combinations, including possibility of an e n t i r e v i l l a w i t h s i x bedrooms. Each villa has private entry and direct A passionate Resort and access to the beach.All of hospitality professional with the individual units within over 15 years experience in each villa have private the Senior Management in terraces or balconies, high- Five Star Luxury Resorts, A speed Wi-Fi access, fully graduate of the highly s t o c k e d i n r o o m regarded and exclusive refreshments, Bose Wave Cornell University General music systems, a 48-inch Managers Program in New LED television in the York, Ian has a wealth of bedroom and on-demand R e s o r t a n d L e i s u r e video viewing. The ground Management knowledge floor of each villa has four and experience.During keys of which three are recent years Ian has pre-interconnecting. Entry-level o p e n e d t h e h i g h l y Beach Villettes with king or s u c c e s s f u l J u m e i r a h twin beds measure 63 Vittaveli Resort and Spa square metres and 160 a long w i th numerous square metre One-Bedroom development projects and Villas each feature a king- re-design assignments sized bed, separate bathtub during his 7 years working and shower, 55-inch LED for the Jumeirah group television in the living room, whilst based in Dubai. Prior dining table, kitchenette and to this Ian was a member of jacuzzi on the terrace. Two- the senior management Bedroom Villas occupy 290 team for the pre-opening of square metres on the upper the Celtic Manor Resort in floor and have king-size the UK, Europe’s largest beds in the master bedroom Luxury resort and the host of and twin beds in the second the 2010 Ryder Cup.During bedroom.Each ensuite his career Ian has worked bathroom has a separate successfully to lead and bathtub and shower. There g r o w t h e t a l e n t s o f is also a spacious living m u l t i n a t i o n a l t e a m s , room, dining table for six focusing on growth and guests, fully equipped d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e ki tchen and barbecue departments and their facilities.This luxury villas respective colleagues, this a n d v i l l e t t e s o f f e r in turn has led to impressive spectacular views and col league sat is fact ion l u x u r i o u s c o m f o r t s scores, great customer g u a r a n t e e d t o f u l f i l l satisfaction results and everyone’s travel needs and impressive profit/return is designed with an exquisite figures.

Ian Phillips General M a n a g e r – O c e a n i c Khorfakkan Resort and Spa:


rominent Asian direct se l l ing company PQNET announces a

n e w a n d e x c i t i n g p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h Manchester City Football Club (MCFC), as the official direct selling partner of this Premier League football club based in Manchester, England. The sponsorship is set to kick-off several establish and carry-out vital branding benefits and CSR community programmes. In partnerships.The three year the UAE, QNET has been QNET-MCFC partnership supporting Rashid Centre’s w i t h t h e 2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4 var ious programs for Barclays Premier League special needs children.champions was announced Tom Glick, Chief Business at a press conference at the Officer for Manchester City, E t i h a d S t a d i u m i n concludes: “QNET’s grass Manchester in the presence r o o t s p h i l o s o p h y o f of players Jesus Navas, empower i ng o rd ina ry Edin Dzeko and Stevan people around the world to Jovetic on August 12.QNET, start their own business and a leading Asian direct selling succeed has been the key to company with its regional their rapid growth, which headquarters in Abu Dhabi, now extends to over 100 sa id t he pa r tne rsh ip countries worldwide. We synergizes well with both are delighted to be working QNET and Manchester with QNET in a partnership City’s values and stories. that presents both parties Managing Director of QNET, with exciting opportunities J R M a y e r s a y s : T h i s to collaborate through groundbreaking partnership football across the world with MCFC marks another and continues our exciting major involvement in sports growth across Asia.Football by QNET, a young player in is widely played and popular an industry dominated by sport in the United Arab l a r g e r d i r e c t s e l l i n g Emirates (UAE). Although giants.Mayer adds:We are not one of the leading absolutely thrilled with this footballing nations in Asia, p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h the UAE has nonetheless Manchester City. Indeed, produced some outstanding th is is a t ime ly and teams at both club and signif icant relationship international level as well as between two brands which some talented individual are keen in taking on any players. In Qatar, another challenges for the taste of football-loving country, success.Similarly, QNET teams are serious in upping r o s e f r o m v a r i o u s the game with the Qatar challenges and a tough Football Association (QFA) business environment. and Qatar Stars League MCFC’s focus on giving (QSL) collaborating this back to the community year by organising a football through footbal l f inds fans area that features resonance with QNET’s countless activit ies to philosophy of RYTHM celebrate the kick-off of the which is “Raise Yourself To n e w s e a s o n 2 0 1 4 -Help Mankind”, the social 2015.MCFC is owned and responsibility arm of QNET m a n a g e d b y m a j o r which actively serves local investors from Abu Dhabi, c o m m u n i t i e s a n d the capital of the UAE.international bodies to

MESSAGE OF MR. MAMNOON HUSSAINPRESIDENT ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF

PAKISTANON THE OCCASION OF 68TH

INDEPENDENCE DAY14 AUGUST 2014


wish to extend heartiest felicitation to all the IPakistanis, living within

the country and aboard, on 68th Independence Day today.The Independence Day is the most auspicious occasion in our national calendar as it not only reminds us of the great

Discipline as our strength sacrifices of our forefathers

and guide towards reaching that were made for securing

our ultimate destination.o u r s o c i o - e c o n o m i c ,

As we commemorate this rel ig ious and cul tural

Independence Day, let us freedom but it also provides

also pay tribute to our brave us an oppor tuni ty to

armed forces and the reiterate our pledge to those

personnel of law-enforcing ideals that led to the

agencies who have been creation of an independent

offering great sacrifices for and sovereign state. The

our security and territorial day is an occasion to pay

integrity of the country. Let tribute to the valiant struggle

u s a p p r e c i a t e a n d of all the proponents and

acknowledge countless w o r k e r s o f P a k i s t a n

sacrifices of our brethren Movement and is also a

who stand should to moment to recognize,

shoulder with our armed honour and appreciate all

forces in our national those sons of the soil who

struggle against militancy, have been safeguarding our

extremism and bigotry. Let i d e o l o g i c a l a n d

us stand united against all geographical boundaries.

those elements who are The Day is also an occasion

bent upon tarnishing our to reflect on our past,

image and identity as a ponder over the present and

progressive, peaceful and plan for the future.It is

tolerant society. Let us work indeed a matter of great

together as a unified nation satisfaction to note that

to gradually meet the despite many polit ical

challenges that we face upheavals of the past,

today. The magnitude and natural calamities and other

severity of the challenge cha l lenges , we have

may be daunting but so is a c h i e v e d s i g n i f i c a n t

o u r r e s o l v e a n d milestones in our journey

commitment to confront towards a democratic,

t h e m h e a d o n . W h i l e prosperous and progressive

felicitating the nation, once nation. A state created

again I call upon every through democratic means

Pakistani to stand firm and to witness supremacy of

united and work diligently democratic process, rule of

f o r a p r o g r e s s i v e , law and constitutionalism is

prosperous and peaceful being governed today by a

Pakistan. Let us prove democratical ly elected

ourselves worthy inheritors government. Let us pledge

of the invaluable reward that today that we would

we have been bestowed by continue to uphold the

Almighty through untiring banners of democracy,

struggle of our forefathers. constitutionalism and rule of

May our beloved homeland law and let us reiterate our

prosper and May our people commitment to follow the

always enjoy the bounties of principles of Unity, Faith &

peace and freedom.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui highest peak, Jabal Hafeet. mounta in b ik ing and that gravel and rocks have become a favorite the Desert title. Al Ain city is Dubai UAE: The relay race which kayaking with each leg feature heavily in the two 15 winter training spot for well known for it is terrain

ed Bull Sultan of the c o n c l u d e s i n W a d i spanning nearly 15km. km routes.The 14.1 km world class athletes the and for hosting endurance Desert, the most Adventure is set to push Mixed gender teams are kayaking section on the world over.Endurance and events and challenging Rchallenging multi athletes to the limits of their welcome.The running and other hand will take place in Individual skills will be the ath le tes wi th natura l

discipline race in the UAE performance.Teams of mountain biking routes will A l A i n ’ s s c e n i c A l name of the game, and the obstacles. will make its debut on three will attempt the relay put lower body strength and Mubazzarah lake, and Wadi participating teams of three October 10 in Al Ain, at the r a c e ’ s t h r e e m a i n stamina to the test on the Adventure’s notor ious will need to go all out to lay foothills of the UAE’s disciplines of running, rough mountainous terrain whitewater channels that their claim to the Sultan of

RED BULL SULTAN OF THE DESERT TO TEST UAE ATHLETES’ STRENGTH AND STAMINA ON AL AIN’S ROUGH TERRAIN AND WADI ADVENTURES’ WHITEWATER CHANNELS

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