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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 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: o r e d o o hasannounced today a multi-year deal with InterContinental Hotels Group Qatar, which will see the company provide high speed FibreInternet throughout the group’sthree popular hotels in Doha, InterContinental Doha, InterContinental Doha The City and Crown Plaza Doha the Business Park.The agreement also outlined Ooredoo’s role in distributing entertainment access to the hotels, with Mozaic TV to be installed in over 1,200 rooms throughout the three properties.InterContinental Hotels Group and Ooredoo have planned separate packages for each hotel, b a s e d o n t h e establishments target customers and style.

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MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA’SAUDIOVISUAL MARKET SET TO REACH USD 4.63 BILLION BY 2016 InfoComm MEA 2014 to Highlight UAE and Dubai as Hubs for Audiovisual Technology, with MEA One of World’s Fastest Growing Audiovisual Markets

and Qatar to the world. Mr. Hussein Yaghmour, Director of Technology at InterContinentalDoha and Crowne Plaza Doha the B u s i n e s s P a r k commented:We have built our reputation on the market with consistency, trust and innovation, and this partnership with Ooredoo has allowed us to continue our promise to our c u s t o m e r s a n d provideworld class entertainment and internet access across our hotels in Qatar.Benefits for the hotels and customers include a more reliable and strong WiFi signal throughout the hotel, the choice of over 100 channels with Mozaic TV both in-room and in the hotels communal rooms, and the replacement of the traditional satellite reception systems which will provide enhanced picture quality.Highlights for hotel businesses include theability to pay monthly, with the option to add more channels and packages as they become available. Ooredoo Fibre and Mozaic TV services also don’t require capital investment or equipment to be purchased, reducing operational overheadsas connection is carried out via Ooredoo’s installation team.This innovative all-IP and Fiber based mass service illustrates how Ooredoo is pushing forward to be at the front of Qatar ’s entertainment s e c t o r, a n d h e l p i n g businesses supply customers with up to date content.

ADCB LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE BANKING PRODUCTS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: b u D h a b i Commercial Bank (ADCB) announced today the launch of commercial offshore banking products through its Jersey branch.Eligible ADCB wholesale banking clients will now have the option to diversify and preserve their resources with full flexibility and control. Clients will be able to open Current Accounts, Call Accounts & Term Deposits in multiple currencies. ADCB’s Jersey Branch makes offshore banking stress-free, allowing clients to easily access their account via secure online portals anywhere in the world.We are pleased to announce to the launch of ADCB offshore banking products to our commercial clients through our Jersey branch. It’s a great value 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 offshore banking is currently available to our commercial, wealth management, and business banking clients, adding wholesale banking

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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 Dubai UAE: oung architectural talent in MENA can now enter an international competition to boost their careers amid the region’s strong construction market.An international biannual design competition, Archiprix International’s Hunter Douglas Awards displays the work of the world’s best graduates in architecture, urban design,

Different hotel rooms will therefore carry different channels such as OSN, beIN SPORTS, MBC, Al Jazeera and more. Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, Director Community & Public Relations, Ooredoo, said: “As Qatar prepares to host an increasing number of visitors for major events, w e a r e dedicated to providing the best user experience to our guests. Whether through internet, entertainment or mobile phones, via personal use or a third party such as the InterContinental Hotels Group, we want the world to be connected to Qatar

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to our Jersey branch offering ensures every one of ADCB’s clients has access to a suite of worldclass products.ADCB continually brings its clients effective, reliable and innovative solutions. Collecting awards from Global Finance as the ‘Best Bank in the Middle E a s t f o r C a s h Management’ and Asian Banker as the ‘Best D o m e s t i c C a s h Management Bank in United Arab Emirates,’ these awards come as a testimony to ADCB’s market leading capabilities. ADCB understands the ambitious requirements of its clients and delivers solutions both at home and internationally to suit those needs.

By Qadeer Ahmed Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he Middle East and Africa (MEA)’s audiovisual market, among the fastest-growing in the world, is set to reach USD 4.63 billion by 2016, according to trade association InfoComm International.Driven by large infrastructure developments such as the World Expo 2020 in Dubai and the 2022 FIFA World C u p Q a t a r, t h e M E A audiovisual market is projected to grow from USD 2.79 billion in 2012 to USD 4.63 billion by 2016, posting an annual growing annually at rate of 13 percent, according to the recently released InfoComm 2014 Global AV Market Definition

becoming integrated across the Middle East and Africa, with InfoComm MEA 2014 visitors able to learn about how audiovisual technology is being used in various v e r t i c a l s , f r o m entertainment to government,” added Richard Tan.In Dubai,

and Strategy Study.The UAE’s audiovisual market isprojected to grow from USD 700 million in 2012 to USD 1.24 billion in 2016, making it the fastestgrowing and second-largest in the Middle East, according to the InfoComm study. Thanks to a wealth of professional audiovisual expertise, the UAE and Dubai are the region’s audiovisual hubs, serving other Middle East markets and beyond.Boosted by Dubai, the Middle East and Africa region offers strong audiovisual market potential, thanks to strong investment,a young online population, and a low penetration of audiovisual adoption,” said Richard Tan, Executive Director, InfoComm Asia Pte Ltd.Helping the region’s audiovisual professionals and distributors understand market opportunities is InfoComm MEA 2014, the region’s leading trade exhibition and summit on the audiovisual market, o r g a n i s e d b y InfoCommAsia and the Dubai World Trade Centre.InfoComm MEA 2014, held under the theme of “See. Hear. Touch. The F u t u r e o f Yo u r Business.returns for a fourth year, from 13-16 October 2014, and will be co-located at GITEX Technology Week 2014 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.Audiovisual technology spans every industry vertical, including education, healthcare, transportation, and media; and covers a wide range of products and services such as displays and digital signage, lighting and sound systems, and media recording and storage equipment.Audiovisual and IT are increasingly

World Expo 2020-related developments are driving demand for audiovisual solutions, especially in entertainment, venues, and events. Mohammed bin R a s h i d C i t y, t o b e completed in 2019, will feature the world’s largest shopping mall, a theme park, and more than 100 hotels.Hotels and shopping centres are heavily investing in the audiovisual solutions to enhance the visitor experience, as the region’s retail and hospitality sectors boom. Dubai is the region’s leading retail destination, with the Dubai Mall hosting more than 30 million visitors p e r y e a r. G o v e r n m e n t audiovisual spending is also increasing with infrastructure projects such as rail networks and ports. The education market is also extremely important, with universities and schools deploying new technology to meet the digital needs of students and staff.InfoComm MEA has built a strong following among IT and audiovisual professionals, including systems integrators, distributors and dealers, as w e l l a s e n d users.Demonstrating the region’s audiovisual growth, InfoComm MEA 2013 attracted 14,770 visitors, a 23 per cent increase from InfoComm MEA 2012, with 88 percent being vertical market end users.The forthcoming I n f o C o m m M E A 2014willshowcasemore than 200 exhibitors from over 30 countries. Attendees can also gain valuable insights on technology updates and industry best practices at the concurrent InfoComm MEA Summit taking place alongside the exhibition.

and landscape architecture, and judged by an independent international jury.Archiprix International has seen strong participation from universities in the region, including 13 from the GCC, and more than 70 from MENA, including United Arab Emirates University, Qatar University, and King S a u d U n i v e r s i t y. T h e construction scene in general and the Middle East scene in particular is of importance to Hunter Douglas, which is why Hunter Douglas supports young talent by extending our partnership for Archiprix International,” said Aad Kuiper, General Director, Hunter Douglas Europe. This is one way for us to keep in close contact with developments in architecture, and inspires us to develop products that combine aesthetics with functional and social aspects.Construction is booming in the region, as 90 percent of GCC construction companies are more optimistic in 2014, thanks to projects related to World Expo 2020 in Dubai and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, according to a recent Pinsent Masons survey.As a result, 135,000 professional staff will be needed for the over 117 major construction

programs that are planned for completion by 2030, according to a report by EC Harris.In order to offer an international platform for talented young designers, while also making excellent graduation projects accessibl

e and providing the general public with a great source of inspiration, Hunter Douglas, a Dutch manufacturing firm that specializes in window coverings, ceilings, facades and sun control has extended its partnership with the Archiprix Foundation for another six years.Henk van der Veen, D i r e c t o r, A r c h i p r i x Foundation, said:It’s interesting for Hunter Douglas to see the next generation take the platform at each new edition of Archiprix. It puts Hunter Douglas in touch with new graduates offering innovative visions.More than an awards gala, Archiprix International applicants can participate in workshops and debates on architectural discourse.One prominent success story is Dutch architect Max Rink, who won the 2007 National Archiprix award and the 2009 International award, and opened an office in The Netherlands.Starting out as an architect can be tough: you have to be good, but you also have to dare,Rink said.The Archiprix event gives you that little push in the back for building a s u c c e s s f u l c a r e e r. Participating is like getting a quality stamp as a young designer, it’s a form of recognition for good work.

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 Dubai UAE: elebrate the upcoming joyous holiday 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 offers a cooler climate than that of the bordering countries, with unrivalled b r e a t h t a k i n g s c e n e r y, children’s facilities and delectable palate pleasing dishes served in the recently opened Silk Road restaurant. All outlets are serviced by the dedicated team of professionals that cater to guests in the warm Omani hospitality manner.On the occasion of the much anticipated Eid Al Adha holiday, Salalah Rotana Resort promises guests a spectacular long weekend getaway package ideal for couples, families and groups alike. When travellers make a reservation to stay between

2nd -10th of October 2014 for three nights, they will only pay the cost of two nights. Double rooms are offered at a rate of OMR75++ inclusive of breakfast and the opportunity to escape from life’s daily stresses with a 15% discount at Zen the spa at Rotana. The First Aid certified staff with knowledge of international child care policies at the ‘Flipper’s Kids Club’ will keep the children gleeful and busy offering the adults an opportunity to relax on the beach, beside the pool or in the spa.This offer is valid throughout the Eid Al Adha holiday for guests from Sunday 17th of August onwards.

DELL DRIVES WORKSTATION INNOVATION WITH EUROPEAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: arlier this year, Dell opened its first Virtual Workstation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Round Rock, Texas to provide customers and partners with the necessary resources and expert advice to help them leverage virtualized workstations and architect a solution to best suit their business needs. Dell is delighted to announce that the Dell Solutions Centre in Limerick, Ireland, has now expanded to include its first European Virtual Wo r k s t a t i o n C e n t r e o f Excellence. By providing a physical location with remote access capabilities, Dell customers, channel partners and independent software vendors will be able to replicate and test their desired configuration or full end-to-end model to ensure the hardware and software environment meets their requirements. This will help m o r e E u r o p e a n organisations transition their environments, allowing customers to safely access their data from multiple devices and locations supporting better collaboration and increased productivity for today’s dispersed teams.Customers will also be able to schedule meetings with virtualization specialists to discuss their unique IT infrastructure challenges, overcome any concerns they may have about no longer having physical workstations on every desk, and explore how Dell technology and applications can enhance their end users performance, m o b i l i t y a n d s e c u r i t y. European customers such as Caterham F1 Team are already benefitting from the adoption of virtualised workstation solutions. Over the past year the team’s designers, responsible for developing the car ’s

aerodynamics, have replaced Dell Precision workstations with Dell Wyse zero clients. These small black boxes now sit alongside high-definition monitors and connect designers to the rackmounted Dell Precision workstations residing in the data room, which provides access to all the high-end design programmes they use every day.The solution has assisted Caterham F1 Team in moving towards reducing the number of devices tied to individuals, reducing the cost, time spent and power consumed managing multiple devices and helping to lower noise and heat levels in the office. Furthermore, it’s helped to simplify overall processes and improve flexible working capabilities.It is better that designers are not tied to one particular desk. They regularly need to physically move locations when they hook up with different units across the team. Anything we can do to simplify that change is good for the business and for the designers.” Alistair Gardiner, HPC Support Engineer at Caterham F1 Team.As an end-to-end solutions provider, Dell has thousands of conversations with customers each day, and strongly believes that organisations should be able to talk through solutions and see them in action before having to commit to a decision. The Centre of Excellence will allow local and remote customers to carry out performance benchmarking, subjective user-assisted testing, and even help customers to choose the right endpoint devices and monitors paving the way for more European customers to test drive applications and explore workstation solutions.

WASL DONATES AED 1 MILLION IN SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Real estate organisation supports education by giving monetary donations and maintenance works. By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: a s l A s s e t Management Group, one of the leading real estate and asset management organisations in Dubai, has reached out to a number of public schools in Dubai to fund maintenance works worth AED 1 million to be completed ahead of the coming school year 2014/2015, as well as give monetary donations.This move is in line with wasl’s ongoing support for education, the community and country at large. Zainab Mohammed, CEO, Property Management, Marketing and Corporate Communications and Chairwoman of the CSR Committee, wasl properties, said: “This initiative is in line with wasl’s CSR strategy which aims to support all members of the community in which it operates. A special focus on education aspires to build a new generation of thought leaders by building a more conducive environment for education.Specialised teams from wasl’s Asset Management Services and Solution (AMSS) department will carry out the maintenance works to be completed before the start of the coming school year 2014/2015 in September. Maintenance works include paint and carpentry work,

installi n g sanita r y fixture s , installi n g a n d repairi n g ACs and fitting canopies among other tasks. The initiative will also see wasl giving monetary donations to some schools, which will use the funds to purchase school equipment, supplies, computers and other tools for education.The schools that will benefit from the charitable act are Sukaina Bint Al Hussain Secondary Girls School, Al Salam Private School, Al Maarif School for Secondary Education, Al Wahda Private School and Zabeel School. A delegation from wasl has visited the schools and met with the management from each school to coordinate the required maintenance works and supplies.wasl continues to carry out similar initiatives as part of its CSR strategy to enhance collaboration between the public, private and education sectors in line with government directives aimed at strengthening these relationships, with a particular focus on education,she added.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ubai Islamic E c o n o m y Development Centre (DIEDC) in partnership with Thomson Reuters and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a report outlining key findings from the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) 2013.GIES 2013 Review details the discussions of 25 sessions held at the summit and o u t l i n e s k e y recommendations across the six pillars identified by DIEDC to articulate Dubai’s vision of developing as the capital of Islamic economy. The pillars include Islamic finance, halal food, halal travel, halal lifestyle, SME development and Islamic economy infrastructure.His Excellency Essa Kazim, Secretary General of DIEDC, said: “GIES 2013 Review is a valuable repository of information on the effectiveness and efficiency of efforts by industry leaders to drive the global Islamic economy, and serves as a roadmap for its growth. We are proud to share with the world the milestones Dubai has achieved in positioning itself as the capital of the Islamic economy. We will continue to bridge ideas and aspirations to achieve better outcomes at the Islamic Economy Summit 2015.State of the Global Islamic economy: Need for Common standards, Convergence and Crossborder trade A consensus highlighted in the Review is that global growth of the Islamic economy must revolve around a more integrated interplay of three Cs Common standards, Convergence, and Crossborder trade – or risk inefficiency and slower growth if the status quo of fragmented markets and disparate efforts persist.Development of the Islamic economy has to yield to common standards and governance structures, notwithstanding cross-

Africa, Middle East and India region. For Nissan, the region is our strategic growth driver and I am c o n f i d e n t h i s communications leadership will help us tell our story toward brand enhancement and business expansion,said Hata.Buerk joined Nissan in 2012 after a career as a B B C f o r e i g n correspondent which included five years in South Asia.He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Birmingham in the UK.

WORLD PREMIERE OF TRANSFORMERS LIVE SHOW AT BURJUMAN ELECTRIFIES AUTOBOT FANS IN DUBAI

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ummer celebrations in Dubai kicked off with an actionpacked start as characters from the popular TRANSFORMERS series landed in BurJuman for their first-ever stage performance in the Middle East, under license from Hasbro Inc. Media 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-

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pioneering players in Dubai’s retail scene and a long-term strategic partner of DFRE events, BurJuman is looking forward to taking part in Dubai Summer Surprises once again. This year marks an important step in our strategic partnership as we collaborate with DSS to

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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

NISSAN NAMES ROLAND BUERK SENIOR DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST AND INDIA REGION By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: i s s a n h a s announced the appointment of 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 , currently General Manager,Global Corporate Communications, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., will report to Takashi Hata Senior Vice President and Chairman for the Africa, Middle East and India region,and Jeff Kuhlman, Vice President G l o b a l Communications.As Nissan continues to experience rapid growth in the Africa, Middle East and India region, Buerk will lead communications efforts for the company based in Dubai.We are happy to welcome Roland Buerk to the new position of Senior Director in charge of Communications for the

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country differences. This is imperative for the halal sector where the multiplicity of certification and accreditation standards is a handicap for market players, which are predominantly SMEs struggling to grow and reach new markets.For Islamic finance, common standards and contract templates for banking, capital market, takaful, and asset management will facilitate higher levels of cross-border flows currently blocked by different sharia interpretations and legal practices.The Review reflects repeated calls for passporting regimes to be implemented to break down barriers to crossborder flows especially for funds and the coordination of takaful operators. At the same time, convergence of the Islamic finance and halal sectors is recognised as being long overdue, with the Islamic finance industry being asked to dedicate more resources to the financial requirements of SMEs in the halal sectors. These SMEs, in turn, need to upgrade their business savvy to appeal better to potential investors and financiers. Common s t a n d a r d s a n d convergence will lead to greater cross-border links; at the same time, trade barriers must be reduced through preferential trade agreements especially to increase intra-OIC trade. Steps forward for growth of the Islamic economy GIES 2013 Review has d e t a i l e d k e y recommendations for each of the six pillars of the Islamic economy. While

speaking in different terms, Islamic finance and the halal sectors recognise that what the ‘halal’ or ‘shariacompliant’ labels represent will require transformation; this includes the management of awqaf (endowments). In the halal sector, there is a clear shift towards ‘tayyab’ (wholesome) that incorporates a concern for animal well-being, organic food, and end-to-end sustainable value chains. In Islamic finance, the focus is towards moving from ‘form’ to ‘form and substance’, where Islamic banks, takaful operators and fund managers are recognising the need to take back the ‘ethical’ label in order to gain a larger and mainstream market share.The Review also p r e s e n t s recommendations based on key insights from industry leaders for the fledgling sectors of halal travel and lifestyle.H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said: “The report highlights our key recommendations made at the conference and as such presents a roadmap for Dubai’s future development as capital of Islamic economy. Most pressing are the need for a proper regulatory framework governing halal industries, the unification of the word halal, and innovation across the Islamic economy spectrum. However, all are areas where Dubai has the ability to progress and lead developments globally. Dubai is a dynamic city with a sophisticated and varied Muslim consumer base, yet

also has the distinct advantage of being able to bring the benefits of halal to n o n - M u s l i m consumers.Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, said: “The report highlights Dubai’s endeavours to manage, support and empower various stakeholders to create ambitious initiatives across the six pillars of the Islamic economy. While the Islamic finance and halal sectors represent great opportunities in the coming years, we seek to ensure success for the other pillars that constitute our strategy through increasing awareness of the potential growth the Islamic economy represents - not only for Muslim countries but in significant nonMuslim parts of the world as w e l l . N a d i m N a j j a r, Managing Director, Middle East and North Africa, Thomson Reuters, said: “Thomson Reuters is proud to be working with DIEDC and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry to shape the global Islamic economy agenda yet again. This partnership confirms our role as a key contributor to the growth of local markets through enhancing transparency, offering quality content, helping companies function b e t t e r, a n d a s s i s t i n g professionals to make informed business decisions across the MENA markets.He concluded:The emergence of an Islamic economy as a definable economic paradigm opens up a new horizon of opportunities that, if nurtured, can bring tremendous benefits for societies all over the world. L a s t y e a r, t h e G I E S initiated critical dialogue on the development of the integrated sectors of Islamic Economy. Going forward, we would like to build on the foundations of GIES and pave the way for meaningful discussions across all Islamic economy sectors.

MESSAGE OF MIAN NAWAZ SHARIF PRIME MINISTER OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN ON THE OCCASION OF 68TH INDEPENDENCE DAY 14 AUGUST 2014 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: wish to extend my heartfelt felicitations to all Pakistanis on the auspicious occasion of the 68thindependence day of Pakistan. This day is a powerful reminder of the heroic struggle undertaken by the Muslims of the Subcontinent for a separate homeland where they could live their lives with freedom and dignity, in harmony with their religious and cultural values. Our forefathers underwent great trial and tribulation, with millions suffering the travails of dispossession and exile, and hundreds of thousands laying the ultimate sacrifice at the altar of freedom so that our children may have a country to call their own, where they could build a prosperous and secure future for themselves.The day should also recall to us the ideals and aspirations that inspired Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Dr. Allama Mohammad Iqbal. Let us not forget that Pakistan was the culmination of a long and arduous constitutional struggle. It was made possible only because millions of Muslims exercised the oldest, most basic democratic right the right to vote for their own future. The Pakistan envisioned by the Quaid was to be democratic, moderate and progressive, governed by the rule of law and guaranteeing equal rights to all its citizens. Sadly, too often in our short and turbulent history, we have fallen short of living up to this

ideal. So let us, on this day, redeem our pledge to build the Quaid's Pakistan.To do this, we must first reclaim our country from the forces of darkness and obscurantism. Operation Zarb-e-Azb is a step in that direction, and it was a step taken with great caution, even reluctance, and only after every other option had been exhausted. Operation Zarb-e-Azb is not simply a campaign to restore the state's writ to North Wa z i r i s t a n , w h i c h h a d become a breeding ground for terrorism and extremism; it is a battle for the soul of Pakistan. It is thus the duty of all patriotic Pakistanis to stand behind our gallant armed forces as they fight to keep Quaid's Pakistan alive. This is not the time to sow doubt and confusion. The stakes are simply too high. The need of the hour is for unflinching resolve and absolute unity. It is the only language our enemies understand. I have no doubt that the people and armed forces of Pakistan will Inshallah prevail in this struggle. And our victory would bring Pakistan the peace and stability which is a precondition for growth and development.

BBM NOW AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS PHONE USERS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: lackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring BBM™ to Windows Phone 8 and higher.We are intent on bringing the most popular application experiences to Windows Phone, and with ABU DHABI TOURISM & CULTURE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES THE SIXTH EDITION OF BBM, we are pleased to ABU DHABI ART bring many of its top features Galleries from Around the World and an Interactive Public Programme to Engage Audiences to the Windows Phone platform,” said Bryan Biniak, Across The City from November 5-8, 2014 Vice President and General By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui D h a b i A r t the city interactively M a n a g e r, D e v e l o p e r groups, multi-person and Dubai UAE: continues to e n g a g i n g w i t h t h e Experience, Microsoft. “BBM one-to-one. In a chat, you he sixth edition of cultivate a community and returns this on Windows Phone brings have lots of ways to share. Abu Dhabi Art v i a b l e year with a series of live our customers the secure, You can attach a picture from presents a selection cultural ecop e r f o r m a n c e s , a r t easy-to-use messaging your camera, add a voice bring this highly popular of innovative and renowned system for installations and artistic experience they demand, note, send a contact, share a global entertainment galleries from around the the city, and interventions.In an effort to and we expect that new photo from your gallery or brand, TRANSFORMERS, world along with an e s t a b l i s h continue to define the UAE features will roll out in the send your location. Chats to Dubai with a world i n t e r a c t i v e p u b l i c Abu Dhabi, design aesthetics, the Abu months to come.As the also include BBM signature premiere live show in the programme that celebrates along with D h a b i A r t D e s i g n popularity of BBM continues “D” and “R” notifications that mall,said Leigh Regan, the cultural diversity of the t h e f u t u r e Programme will present to grow, we are thrilled to allow users to know when Chief Operating Officer at UAE and the region. 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ICHANICAL LAUNCHES PIONEERING NEW STEM DEVELOPMENT TOOL By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: n innovative Dubai start-up is breathing new life into unwanted junk with the launch of an exciting new project designed to help students sharpen STEM skills in a way that is creative and inspiring. Aptly named ‘Junkbot,’ the brand new prototype from inventive computer technology manufacturer, iChanicalsees students transform common waste products such as water bottles, CDs and cardboard into fully functional robots.With the underlying goal of strengthening STEM knowledge, applying real life concepts and increasing environmental awareness, the multifaceted tool is set to become an educational essential in schools and learning institutions across the globe.Ehteshamuddin P A, Ceo says “Junkbot is an awesome tool that helps students apply educational concepts to real life situations. It helps them to develop an increased focus on choosing a career path by increasing their interest in areas such as programming, electronics, mathematics, physics, environmental science, designing and prototyping.By offering students the chance to apply the concepts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a real life environment, Junkbot actively nurtures the development of STEM skills while instilling a sense of ecological responsibility. With a diverse range of additional educational

benefits including programming skills, logical thinking and enhanced understanding of electronics, the forward thinking new tool is a valuable resource for students hailing from all e c o n o m i c backgrounds.Operating bustling offices in the UAE, India and Australia, the company is already making waves in the technology industry with its comprehensive range of specialist services encompassing web and mobile applications, business intelligence and big data analytics. With a versatile team of highly skilled workers adopting an enduringly optimistic and open minded approach, iChanical is equipped with the expertise and passion to market its exciting new Junkbot tool to a global audience.The initial prototype has received a hugely positive reception which has cemented iChanical’s plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign in order to raise funds needed to propel the project to the next stages of development. The company is also welcoming expressions of interest from angel investors interested in seed funding the project and helping to launch Junkbot onto the global stage. Junkbot has additionally been selected for round three of the TURN8 accelerator in Dubai, run by DP World.Junkbot is an a ff o r d a b l e S T E M s k i l l learning tool with a range of unique selling points that give it an undeniable edge over its existing competitors.

AL HABTOOR MOTORS APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: l Habtoor Motors (AHM) announced the promotion of Roma Andrews to the role of Executive Director Al Habtoor Motors. Ms Andrews joined the automotive division of the Al Habtoor Group in 1993 and has since played a key role 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 leasing, real estate, education, and publishing. Mohammed Al Habtoor, CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group said, “One of the greatest challenges to an organisation is securing business continuity at a time of rapid growth and change. With new announcements coming in 2014/2015 and the preparation for Dubai’s Expo 2020, we are confident that our businesses are well equipped with highly energetic and professional senior management teams.Within the new role, the Executive Director will directly oversee the operational side of the automotive business, including Marketing, Customer Retention Management,Technical and D i a g n o s t i c s a n d I T. Additionally, Ms Andrews will continue to retain her responsibilities over the Human Resources and Management Services functions, overseeing more th a n 1,550 employees across the UAE.Karl Hamer, Managing Director Al Habtoor Motors said,I am very pleased with Ms Andrews’ promotion and her new role will allow me to focus more on revenue generating functions and expanding the AHM business.” He added “Ms Andrews has been with the company for over 21 years and her dedication and commitment to the company has been exemplary for all to see. The growth

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 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: erving as a mentoring platform to nurture the upcoming generation of fashion designers and set a benchmark to encourage f u t u r e t a l e n t , ‘ Vo g u e Fashion Dubai Experience’ (VFDE), the Middle East’s largest fashion event of its kind, will present fashion lovers, residents, and tourists with a glamorous atmosphere during three days of fashion

celebrations. To be held at The Dubai Mall from October 30 to November 1, 2014, the second edition of VFDE will host an array of workshops and panel discussions.Following the first global talent scouting competition launched in January 2014 and organised by The Dubai Mall and Vogue Italia, with t h e s u p p o r t o f B y S y m p h o n y. c o m , 2 0 emerging designers have been selected to showcase their women’s and accessories S/S 2015 collections at this year’s edition of VFDE, at the exclusive ‘International Ta l e n t s S h o w c a s e ’ a t Armani Hotel Dubai that will be held on October 31 and November 1.The criteria set by Vogue Italia to select the 20 designers, from hundreds of applications received, include originality and the concept behind the project and personality of the brand, among others.The 20 emerging selected designers are: Anabela Chan from the UK for Anabela Chan, Astrid

Sarkissian from France for Astrid Sarkissian, Odély Te b o u l a n d A n n e l i e Augustin from France and Germany for Augustin Teboul, Faiza Bouguessa from France/Algeria for Bouguessa, Carlotta De Luca from Italy for Charline De Luca, Martina Grasselli from Italy for Coliac, Dora Abodi from Hungary for Dora Abodi, Lubna and Nadia Al Zakwani from Oman for Endemage, EunJung Lee from South Korea for Eun-Jung Lee, Heaven Ta n u d i r e d j a f r o m Indonesia for H e a v e n Tanudiredja, Hema Kaul from India for Hema Kaul, Farah Nasri from Lebanon for Hooked | HKD, Eva Lai from the USA for i’Alave, Marius Janusauskas from Belgium for Marius Janusauskas, Millicent Nobis from Australia for Mies Nobis, Kostya Omelya from Ukraine for Omelya Atelier, Reem Al Kanhal from Saudi Arabia for RK Designs, Sarah Angold from the UK for Sarah Angold Studio, Shamsa Alabbar from the UAE for Shamsa Alabbar, and Steven Tai from Canada for Steven Tai.VFDE will also celebrate the talent of eight new international designers at a fashion show to be held at The Dubai Mall Fashion Catwalk on October 30. The designers were selected by Vogue Italia as part of VFDE’s focus on mentoring the new generation talents. A panel of international fashion players will attend the exhibit of their S/S 2015 collections giving them the opportunity to be seen and potentially break into new markets. The eight brands chosen are: Asudari Studio designed by Lamia Asudari from Saudi Arabia, Christopher Esber designed by Christopher

Esber from Australia, J. JS Lee designed by Jackie JS Lee from South Korea, Madiya Al Sharqi designed by Madiya Al Sharqi from the UAE, Miuniku designed by Tina Sutradhar and Nikita Sutradhar from India, N°3 designed by Bushra Badri and Amira Al Khaja from the UAE, Stella Jean designed by Stella Jean from Italy and Piccione Piccione designed by Salvatore Piccione from Italy.Last year, the emerging designers who presented their collections at the fashion show gained tremendous visibility and consequently achieved concrete acknowledgment by the fashion industry. Abdulla Lahej, Group Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Properties PJSC, said: “The first edition of Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience elevated Dubai to the league of a global fashion capital. This year ’s selection of emerging and

new designers is a testament to the incredible potential of the region, and serves as a platform to further strengthen their global outreach.He added:We are privileged to host the talents selected by Vogue Italia, one of the most influential fashion magazines and a leading name in the global fashion industry, and to showcase their collections, mentored by Franca Sozzani, Vogue Italia Editor-in-Chief. With VFDE, we are not only bringing the best of the fashion from around the world but also giving regional and international talents the opportunity to unveil their true potential.The Dubai Mall is the world’s most visited s h o p p i n g a n d entertainment destination. In 2013, it welcomed over 75 million visitors. In addition to the 1,200 retailers, the flagship asset of Emaar Malls Group is home to more than 200 F&B outlets and several worldclass leisure attractions.

STUART INGRAM APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE REEM MALL By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ational Real Estate Company (NREC), has appointed Stuart Ingram as Director of Development for The Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi’s new retail, leisure, dining and entertainment destination. Ingram will be responsible for all aspects of development and delivery of the project, which is set to be one of the UAE’s largest and most exciting malls.A Chartered Civil Engineer, Ingram has more than 20 years of experience in international real estate development projects and has won five international construction awards. Ingram has specialised knowledge of the Middle East retail and property industry, having previously worked on major regional projects including Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai and The Wave, Muscat.Shane Eldstrom, NREC’s Vice President – Development, said: “We are delighted to have Stuart on board and he brings a wealth of experience to the project. Stuart has managed prestigious multi-million dollar construction developments in the UK and the Middle East and is a fantastic addition to our team. Stuart has a pedigree of proven project delivery, and his focus absolutely will be the timely delivery of this mall.” Construction for The Reem Mall is scheduled to begin at the start of 2015 and the project will take around three years to complete, officially opening in 2018.Mr Ingram commented: “I’m excited to be joining NREC and managing the delivery of this project. The mall will be of a world-class standard, perfectly located in the new heart of Abu Dhabi. The retail and tourism industries are

rapidly growing in the UAE capital and a retail centre of this calibre will be arriving at just the right t i m e f o r t h e c i t y. A n investment of around US$1 billion will be put into The Reem Mall project and will include around 450 stores, 85 restaurants, and a range of entertainment features across three floors.The Mall will introduce some completely new brands to the Middle East and will also contain some of the largest hypermarket space in the region. The project is to go through a singlephase construction period that will last around 30-36 months.Established in Kuwait in 1973, NREC has grown into one of the largest real estate companies in the region with ventures across the Middle East and North Africa. NREC has assets exceeding US$ 1.9 billion and manages 80 million square feet of land. The organisation houses subsidiaries and entities across a range of countries including the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Libya. The portfolio of projects completed or under development, includes office space, mixed use centres, industrial parks, residential communities and super-regional malls. The Reem Mall will be one of the largest and most ambitious projects that NREC has undertaken and more announcements on the Mall’s progress are to be made over the coming period.

CITYMAX HOTELS TO ADD 700 ROOMS IN THE UAE BY 2017

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: itymax Hotels, a UAE home-grown mid-market brand, has three exciting new projects under development in the UAE, all scheduled for completion by 2017.All AUDI CONTINUES ITS PROFITABLE GROWTH three new hotels will reflect •Revenue of € 26.7 billion, operating profit of € 2.7 billion and operating return on sales of 10.0 similarities in exterior open will be Citymax percent design with each also Hotels Ras Al Khaimah, incorporating features •CFO Axel Strotbek: “Despite major challenges, Audi is systematically continuing along its path of centrally located by the such as a roof top pool, bar high-quality growth.” creek in the Al Nakheel and sun deck. Room •Ongoing investment offensive for new models, innovative technologies and the expansion of area of the city. Close to interiors are currently Manar Mall and only 15 worldwide manufacturing structures under design and will all be opportunities of Al Habtoor minutes from RAK Airport, an average of 25 sqm in Motors, together with the By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the hotel will cater to both period.Despite increased s i z e . O n t h e U A E recent opening of the new Dubai UAE: business and leisure advance expenditure, Audi hospitality scene since Mitsubishi showroom in Abu travellers with meeting espite challenging completely financed all its 2009, Citymax Hotels has Dhabi, new Mitsubishi rooms high quality conditions and a investments out of its cash been instrumental in showroom planned for Al Ain restaurants, roof top record investment flow from operating s u p p o r t i n g t h e in October of this year, and program, Audi delivered a swimming pool and activities, which increased development of the UAE the new brands acquired convincing performance in exclusive beach in the first six months of the a s a n a f f o r d a b l e through 2013 and 2014 have the first half of 2014 with access.By 2017, the new year to € 3,712 million (H1 destination, widening the created the need for a new solid key figures. In the property located in the 2013: € 3,236).Net liquidity appeal of the city to a s e n i o r d i r e c t o r i n t h e period of January through rapidly developing of € 15,324 million at June variety of different market c o m p a n y. M s A n d r e w s June, the Ingolstadt-based Business Bay will be ready 30, 2014 was significantly groups. Promising value started her career 21 years carmaker set a new record to welcome guests. With a higher than a year earlier for money with a desirable ago in the UAE backed by 15 with deliveries of 869,355 light, airy 2-storey high (June 30, 2013: € 13,536).In combination of business years of Human Resources Audi vehicles. The Audi atrium lobby, 3 restaurants 2014, the Audi Group and leisure features, experience working for a Group posted first-half and bars plus meeting intends to grow in all regions C i t y m a x H o t e l s leading foreign bank in India. revenue of € 26.7 billion and sold 50 percent more units 10.5), and was thus at the o f t h e w o r l d a n d t o understands the needs of rooms and extensive of the new A3 family* than in upper end of the strategic Ms Andrews commented, “I operating profit of € 2.7 banqueting facilities, strengthen its leading the modern traveller and is feel honoured and humbled billion. In the first six months the first half of last year. At target corridor of eight to ten position in both Europe and committed to providing Citymax Hotels Business the same time, the large percent. The Audi Group with the trust bestowed on of this year, the company Bay will set new standards in China. Depending on the quality accommodation to me by the Al Habtoor Group achieved an operating models A6*, A7*, Q7* and posted a profit before economic conditions, the the growing number of within the budget hotel A8* together recorded an income taxes of € 3,102 management and the AHM return on sales of 10.0 category.Distinguished by international travellers and brand with the Four Rings Board. Operations form the percent and was thus at the increase in unit sales of 10.1 million for the first half of this expects to post revenue local guests at affordable its high quality restaurant heart of any organisation and upper end of its strategic percent.Due to the growth in year (H1 2013:€ 2,974), growth in full-year 2014.The rates.With mid-market outlets, Citymax Hotels will vehicle deliveries, revenue equivalent to a return on the role will focus on target corridor of eight to ten also be developing systematic expansion of hotel development high on sustaining efficiency. The percent. At the half-year increased despite negative sales of 11.6 percent (H1 international production the agenda for both additional new concepts to currency effects by 5.8 2013: 11.8). Profit after primary objective of course press conference in Munich, appeal to the new s t r u c t u r e s , i n c r e a s i n g government and private w i l l b e t o m a x i m i z e C F O A x e l S t r o t b e k percent to € 26,690 million income taxes amounted to € advance expenditure for sectors in the UAE, millennial traveller as well (H1 2013: € 25,234).As a 2,323 million (H1 2013: € stakeholder’s value with an s t a t e d : D e s p i t e m a j o r as rolling out existing n e w m o d e l s a n d Citymax Hotels is currently aggressive eye on cost - c h a l l e n g e s , A u d i i s result of the volume growth 2,178).Axel Strotbek, CFO technologies in particular to expanding its successful brands in the new as well as higher research of AUDI AG, stated:We are using minimum resources to systematically continuing properties.At Citymax fulfill increasingly strict CO2 business model within the achieve maximum output along its path of high-quality a n d d e v e l o p m e n t currently making substantial regulations around the UAE with plans to reach Hotels we offer great expenditure for ground advance expenditure that with ‘quality’ as key.Al growth.” Audi appeals to value.Our outstanding globe – will at first have a out into the GCC in the Habtoor Motors has been customers with its attractive reaking technologies and will pay off in the medium negative impact on earnings next few years comments comfort,service and new products, the Audi and long term.” This is why one of the leading companies m o d e l p o r t f o l i o . T h e facilities are those of a R u s s e l this year. At the same time, C O O in the UAE’s automotive company therefore expects Group’s cost of sales in the Audi approved the biggest the positive development of SharpeCitymax Hotels Al four-star hotel yet at market since 1983. The to deliver significantly more first six months of this year investment program in the unit sales and revenue and Barsha will be welcoming affordable prices with business has expanded than 1.6 million cars of the increased by 8.3 percent to company’s history at the t h e c o n t i n u o u s a new tower by 2016. extraordinary value for € 21,870 million (H1 2013: € end of last year. By 2018, a rapidly in recent years, brand with the Four Rings money.Citymax Hotels are i m p r o v e m e n t s i n Located close to the adding new car brands to its this year, once again 20,190). At the same time, total of approximately € 22 productivity and processes existing property it will designed to trim the costly growing portfolio, as well as breaking the prior-year distribution costs rose to € billion will flow into new initiated in the past will feature 120 rooms with frills and redirect savings exclusive distribution deals r e c o r d . F r o m J a n u a r y 2,419 million (H1 2013:€ models, technologies and provide positive impetus for City Cafe the all day dining to guests without 2 , 2 8 4 ) . T h e c o m p a n y the continuously expanding w i t h t h r e e g l o b a l t i r e through June, the Audi sacrificing comfort, design t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f restaurant concept for the achieved an operating profit worldwide production makers.We strive, you drive’ G r o u p d e l i v e r e d t o and functionality.says operating profit. In total, the group plus one additional captures the very essence of c u s t o m e r s . 8 6 9 , 3 5 5 for the first half of 2014 of € network. From January until Ingolstadt-based company Bar. Integrated into the Sharpe.The budget hotel 2,671 million (H1 2013: € June 2014, Audi invested € the company and its service automobiles with the Four category will be one of the anticipates an operating existing operation, guests performance, which has Rings: an increase of 11.4 2,644).The operating return 1,552 million in its business return on sales within the staying at either hotel will most fiercely competed on sales for the first six operations (H1 2013: € placed excellence, percent.(H1 2013: categories in the region in 1,240), 25 percent more strategic target corridor of be able to dine in the innovation and technical 780,467). 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THE RADO HYPERCHROME AUTOMATIC SMALL SECOND The latest male supermodel By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: n 2013 for the first time men’s fashion is leading the way in the style stakes. Rado is as ever ahead of the game with its very own collection of male supermodels from the H y p e r C h r o m e collection.Men’s style for the winter season is characterised by a mix of materials as jackets, blazers, shirts, sweaters and scarves appear in cashmere, fur, tweed, felt and leather. Relaxed and sporty but smart is the essential winter look for the fashion forward man.Combining technology, style and luxury Rado is bang on trend with the newest HyperChrome models, each of which features a small second display. Bold and interesting dials are the key feature of these new models, with the small second showing that the automatic movement is wound and working. A chronograph standard, the stand alone small second adds a retro-classic twist to the groundbreaking H y p e r C h r o m e

collection.Material magic:Plasma high-tech ceramic is a Rado exclusive and looks just as hot as the 20’000°C needed to create this patented material, which features on three of the four small second models. With a brown leather strap it exudes vintage grace and panache, in combination with a black dial and black bracelet middle links it is raffish and roguish, whilst the full plasma model is cool, calm and collected.Completing the collection is the matt black high-tech ceramic model with a dash of warmth and brilliance coming from the rose gold coloured dial details and polished side inserts.Rado and plasma ceramic:This form of modern a l c h e m y, w h e r e t h e molecular composition of the ceramic is changed by gases activated at high temperature, now features on the newest Rado families. Scintillatingly scientific and super stylish, plasma hightech ceramic has a brilliant metallic shine in a warm grey tone, without using any metal. It is 100% ceramic, 100% innovative and 100% Rado.

AEROSPACE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS UAE'S INDUSTRIALIZATION PROCESS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: nternational delegates representing various sectors of the Aerospace industry will gather in Dubai during the Aerospace Supply Chain Summit in December 2014 to discuss its global supply chain aspects which is an important exercise to ensure their future growth. This two days event is hosted by Dubai World Central (DWC) in association with Arabian Reach FZ LLC.This summit will bring together the stake holders representing global OEMs and suppliers to explore opportunities in the DWC and will reinforce UAE's vision for industrialization. The participants will discuss how to build and maintain success partnerships to overcome the challenges and risks associated with entering new markets from a supplier's perspective. Leaders responsible for driving industrialization in non-traditional aerospace economies will have the chance to highlight the impact of international joint ventures in the emerging

aviation markets. The concept of developing a globalized supply chain will be a key focus at the summit.The summit is strategically positioned as organizations operating within the UAE's aerospace sector are becoming increasingly focused on attracting local and international suppliers to explore business opportunities in the region. According to Raj Menon, General Manager of Arabian Reach FZE LLC,This summit will reinforce long term success within the global aerospace manufacturing sector that is highly dependent on a world class integrated supply chain cycle, starting from research, development, manufacturing and reaching the end users.Coming at an opportune time as Dubai World Central gears up to be the undisputed aerospace hub, The Aerospace Supply Chain Summit is aimed at welcoming aviation supply chain companies to operate from Dubai and to service Europe, Africa, Middle East, Far East and Indian Subcontinent.

THE FANN-À-PORTER ART GALLERY HOSTS ‘ART FOR ALL’ THIS AUGUST WITH AN ECLECTIC ASSORTMENT OF PIECES FROM LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he gallery will showcase different art pieces at affordable prices for the UAE community This August Fann-À-Porter art gallery is showcasing different art

pieces, furniture, antiques, sculpture, jewellery and crafts. The ‘Art for All’ concept is bringing art at different price points to one place. Pieces will range from AED 500 – AED 5,000. Fifteen artists will be showing which will include the following: •Nilofar Mahrin - Iran •Simonetta Parazzo - Italy •Kasem Al Rifai - Jordan •Khaled Wahel - Iraq •Nicoletta Burdisso - Italy •Ghada Dehnie - Syria •Ghalia Barghouti - Jordan

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THE HOTEL SHOW 2014 CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF INFLUENCING THE FUTURE OF THE HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: elebrating 15 years of presenting the supply chain to the hotel industry in the Middle East and African region. The Hotel Show is the most comprehensive showcase in the region (over 16,700 attendees in 2013) providing a full end to end offering from investment, design and build through to refurbishment, fit out and operations of hotels, restaurants, leisure destinations, and resorts. This year The Hotel Show will take place from 28 -30 September in Dubai at Dubai World Trade Centre and will be supported by official headline media partners Hotelier Middle East & Caterer Middle East published by ITP Publishing Group.Whilst we have been at the heart of the industry for 15 years, we also look forward to the dynamic opportunities that the market here has to offer the international supplier base. The Hotel Show is now established as not just an exhibition but an annual meeting place for sourcing, networking, and education and it makes sense for us to partner with the leading hospitality publisher for this region to ensure we deliver our show message direct to hospitality decision makers, o w n e r s a n d buyers.Remaining one of the fastest growing regions worldwide with forecasts of growth of 3% up to 2016, we focus on being the event that brings real business opportunities to all who participate. Says Christine Davidson , Event Director.For the first time the show will feature an International Village

dedicated to country pavilions for international brands. Vision 2014 the high-level conference that attracts the regions and world’s influencers and thought leaders will focus on dynamic issues and trends over 3 days of free events. There will also be a Career & Training Zone, The Sustainable Build, & Architectural Design Feature in addition to a networking, a product launch stage, buyer’s club lounge and new outdoor and leisure section.Dubai’s Expo 2020 is expected to attract in excess of 25m people, and with it the need for over 45,000 new hotel rooms. With just 6 years until the doors open, The Hotel Show provides suppliers with an opportunity to get on the supplier’s list for major projects by meeting the key decision makers who are the project developers, hotel owners, contractors and interiors-consultants who attend the event to source new suppliers and research new products.The Hotel Show could have a serious impact on an order book - more than $860m was spent by participants last year with an expected spend of almost $4bn for the year ahead. The event is located in a healthily growing marketplace and that is about to get significantly bigger with major projects and developments for EXPO 2020 in Dubai, The World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and massive room expansion in Saudi Arabia and Africa.Added Davidson.To exhibit and learn more about The Hotel Show 2014 g o t o www.thehotelshow.com

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ouldn’t it be awesome if you could throw an exclusive roof top pool party? Off course it would. And now you can. At Centro Barsha it is now possible to book the entire roof top with pool and service for your own private use. Invite up to 100 guests, friends or colleagues and tell us exactly how you would like it.Pool packages start from AED 90 per person, inclusive of 10% service charge and 10% municipality fee, and can be tailored to your exact wishes with a choice of canapés or buffets of varying sizes. All options

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first half include exiting of non-core and subscale businesses, including Prime Credit in Hong Kong and our Private Banking operations in Miami, Geneva and Korea; exiting of lower return and high risk credit card and unsecured loan portfolios across the Retail business; and optimising the deployment of capital, with $9 billion of RWA freed-up into higher return business and products.Within the Financial Markets business we are moving resources from the areas most affected by structural change towards our clientdriven flow businesses, which play to our strengths as a relationship bank and that we are confident will return to growth.In Korea, we have sold our consumer finance and savings bank businesses to J-Trust and are simplifying our corporate structure. Headcount is down around 9 per cent since this time

last year and the branch network is down by 47 outlets. We continue to de-risk the balance sheet, tightening underwriting criteria for unsecured Retail lending and exiting all third party sales channels. As a result of these actions, income was down 26 per cent or $229 million with Operating Profit down by $264 million.We continue to see the benefits of our strong client relationships and continue to take market share; customer loans and advances were up 3 per cent since the year end as we have supported the

growth and financing needs of our clients; average trade assets were up 5 per cent, Cash FX volumes up 24 per cent and FX options up 45 per cent.

EMIRATI FILM STUDENTS TO STUDY AT RENOWNED LA FÉMIS FILM SCHOOL IN PARIS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ive Emirati students will fly to Paris this week to embark on an intensive course at one o f t h e w o r l d ’s m o s t prestigious filmmaking schools.The students, who come from all over the UAE, will join the speciallytailored Gulf Summer University Program at La Fémis School. All five went through a rigorous recruitment process conducted by Image

“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 gallery will be featuring international and local artists from the UAE, Jordan, France, Holland, Finland, Lebanon, Spain and Italy. The gallery also displays the work of talented designers alongside the gallery’s own collection of objects d’arts.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: s guided in the June pre-close statement, the first half of 2014 was challenging. Negative sentiment towards emerging markets impacted the Financial Markets business, whilst the Group faced continuing challenges in Korea. As a result, income fell 5 per cent to $9,269 million and profit before tax fell 20 per cent to $3,268 million.The Group took a number of actions during the first half to manage short-term performance challenges, whilst executing our refreshed strategy to position the Bank for the long-term growth o p p o r t u n i t i e s w e see across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Some of these actions created a shortterm impact on both income and costs.The Group is focused on striking the right balance between growth and returns. Actions in the

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HALF YEAR 2014 INCOME AND PROFITS LOWER FOLLOWING CHALLENGING BUSINESS AND MARKET CONDITIONS Taking action on multiple fronts as we reshape our business to maximise future growth opportunities •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)

Nation in association with the French Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the French multinational oil and gas company Total.As part of the program, the aspiring filmmakers will take part in an intensive five-week curriculum of creative workshops that are designed to give students a complete understanding of the roles and tasks that are part of filmmaking today.The students: Bader Khalfan Mohammed AlKetbi, from Abu Dhabi;

Ai h a m H a sa n Sa e e d AlSubaihi, from Sharjah; Shahad Alshehhi, from Abu Dhabi; Shaqra Mohamed Ali Sultan AlHameli, from Abu Dhabi; and Mohammad Ibrahim Ali Suwaidan, from Dubai have varying levels of filmmaking experience , but share the same passion to learn more about every element from storytelling to final production.I have been lucky enough to study film in both the US and Australia, so to be given the opportunity to practice in the birthplace of cinema is really exciting,said A i h a m AlSubaihi, one of the chosen five. Working at the executive council, I’m already gaining great experience as a media specialist, but to get some hands-on practice at the acclaimed La Fémis school will allow me to develop my skills further, so that I will be able to do an even better job.Added fellow student, Shaqra AlHameli. Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation, said of the students:These incredibly talented young filmmakers have an exciting journey

ahead of t h e m . Understa nding the process of how films get made is just as importan t as the making itself, and this program is a great opportunity for these students to learn and practice the crafts of the industry. The filmmaking industry is one where teamwork is essential, so attending the program as part of a ready-made crew will allow them to understand the importance of working together to achieve a great end result which ultimately reflects on them all.Mohamed Bendjebbour, Regional Audiovisual Attaché of the French Embassy added:We are proud to be sending up and coming Emirati filmmaking talent to France for the Gulf Summer University Program. This is the first time that La Fémis has created a program dedicated specifically for the Gulf, so we are excited to see the outcome in five weeks’ time. This is both an educational and cultural experience for the students, so I encourage them to embrace Paris as

much as possible – get to know the city, check out the outdoor cinema and learn as much as they can.Fatma AlKhumiri, Communications and CSR Manager, Total EP, United Arab Emirates said “Nurturing young Emirati filmmaking talent is integral to the development of the industry here in the UAE and we are thrilled to be part of that, along with Image Nation and the French Embassy.Located in the historic Pathé Studios in the center of Paris, La Fémis is ranked as one of the top ten film schools by Hollywood Reporter. The students lucky enough to be selected for the program will be taught filmmaking theory and practical skills by top tutors in the industry. Trainees will also have the opportunity to discover contemporary French cinema through the study of important French directors.

JUST FALAFEL CONTINUES TO INVEST IN EGYPT The 8th restaurant opens in Marassi on the North Coast By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ust Falafel the number one global falafel franchise is extending its reach in Egypt. This time it is outside the capital city Cairo, where the majority of

its restaurants are located, and will be in the upmarket r e s o r t o f Marassi.Stretching along a beautiful coastline, the resort which is a two hours from Cairo and hundred and twenty-five kilometers west of Alexandria is a popular destination for Egyptians as a weekend retreat.Just Falafel’s 8th

restaurant in Egypt will be launched by Healthy Franchising owned by Waleed Abouraya who is the Master Franchisee for Just Falafel in Egypt.Managing Director Hussein Yacout said, “Just Falafel has been warmly embraced by the Egyptian market and the restaurant’s continued success has given us the opportunity to expand into new areas outside of Cairo. We are excited by our latest venue in Marassi, and believe that Just Falafel’s quality-minded menu will appeal to resortgoers for a quick but heathy meal.The new restaurant will be a street vendor concept offering a select Just Falafel menu with perennial favourites such as “the Original” sandwich. As in many Just Falafel restaurants globally they will also incorporate local flavours with the latest

outlet offering a favourite local dish, Egyptian Foul which is eaten for breakfast or as a dip or snack. There are many variations of this dish but it is most commonly made with fava beans, garlic, cumin, lemon some chopped tomato and parsley.Just Falafel’s philosophy of offering locally sourced, organic food when seasonally possible, will sit well with guests in this upmarket resort that offers Golf and premier hotels and resorts. The signature hand-made menu that caters for all tastes will become a firm favourite with visitors as well as ‘weekenders” from the capital that already know the brand for its authentic street food offering with six restaurants already in Cairo.Just Falafel continues to invest in Egypt with one more restaurant due to open this year

followed by up to 85 more in the next few years. This is all part of the brand’s rapid expansion both within t h e G C C a n d internationally. The global roll out will see up to 44 more restaurants open this year as Just Falafel increases its presence in key markets such as the USA, Canada, Australia and India. The group has sold over 20 million falafels and is set to increase this significantly over the coming months. Visit://www.facebook.com/ JustFalafel for more information.

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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 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: umansa Exhibitions, the organizers of the internationally acclaimed Indian Property Show and Dubai’s popular Ramadan Night Market announced the grand launch of “Dubai Property Show” today at a Press

Conference held at Burj Al Arab, Dubai. The exclusive property expo will be a highly targeted and unique showcase of Dubai and UAE properties and the first of its kind event promising to get Real Estate Developers, Sales & Marketing agents, Hospitality Developers, Hotels, Financial Institutions, Government Departments, Architects & Interior designers among others under the same umbrella with an opportunity to meet high-net worth

customers and investors on a global platform. D u b a i Property Show will be held at the prestigious and centrally located Olympia London over 3 days from 27thFeb 2015 1st March 2015. The organizers are expecting 2000 serious property buyers to visit the show whereas the inaugural edition will be spread over a total of 3800 sqm area with 120 exhibiting stands.We, at Sumansa are very proud to present the innovative and highly exclusive concept of Dubai Property Show. Under the wise leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai has already attracted global attention and created an extensive investment opportunity for the world, much of which revolves around the hospitality and real estate industry. Now, the Dubai Property Show intends to ride on this wave, creating awareness about

the real estate opportun ities in Dubai a n d highlighti ng the benefits of investing in property. If you are a real estate developer from Dubai (or the UAE), with a keen interest in exploring new market opportunities and expanding your client base, the Dubai Property Show is the place to be in 2015”, said Sunil Jaiswal, CEO S u m a n s a Exhibitions.Dubai’s real estate is one of the best markets in the world and surely the number one in Middle East region, Dubai has achieved great reputation world wide as favorite Tourist & Business destination.On the other hand British property investors are savvy, they understand the potential here and also value no tax policy on rental and capital gains, plus no restriction on repatriation of funds just makes Dubai Real Estate

market not only fruitful but easy and transparent”, further commented Jaiswal. Dubai Property show will allow participants to reach a completely new and highpotential customer base. A base that has a large group of financiers, investors and end-users that is yet untapped on a large scale by Dubai’s developers. That global-thinking, international customer base is in London, United Kingdom – the location for the inaugural Dubai Property Show. A London launch of the Dubai Property Show would give exhibitors access to more than 8m Londoners and millions living in other European countries. Alongside, in the months of February to March, London will also see visitors from all parts of the world and all of them can be the potential customers.Exhibitors at the show can find a completely new audience to sell projects to, and even find investors and finance houses interested in partnering with them to take their ideas forward.

AMADEUS OUTPERFORMS INDUSTRY IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2014 Strong performance supported by organic growth and the contribution of acquisitions Distribution business gains market share while IT Solutions continues to deliver First 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. By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: madeus IT Holding, S.A., a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has reported robust performance in its year-onyear financial and operating results for the first half of 2014 (six months ended June 30, 2014). Adjusted profit for the period grew 8.9% to €380.6 million. This was backed by an increase in revenue of 8.5%, to €1,730.9 million, and an EBITDA growth of 8.8% to €702.6 million.Luis Maroto, President and CEO of Amadeus, commented: “Amadeus’ core business continues to deliver strong results despite improved but still challenging market conditions. The Distribution

business outperformed the industry enabling us to continue to gain market share. During the first half of t h e y e a r, A m a d e u s reaffirmed its commitment to Corporate Travel IT - a key Distribution growth segment - with the

acquisition of i:FAO, the strategic agreement with SAP and the launch of Amadeus Corporate Suite.The Airline IT business continued to show strong growth underpinned by the Asia Pacific region, where an agreement with Japan Airlines was recently announced, in addition to Swiss International Airlines signing for our Altéa suite. Also a landmark, Southwest Airlines’ first international flight powered by Amadeus Altéa suite marked the successful implementation of Amadeus’ state-of-the-art passenger service system by the carrier. The addition of Southwest’s domestic bookings to the agreement will turn Altéa Suite into the

carrier’s only reservation system in the future and Southwest into Amadeus’ largest Airline IT partner worldwide by passengers boarded. We continue to implement o u r g r o w t h a n d diversification strategy in new IT areas. The recent acquisitions of Newmarket International (Hotel IT) and UFIS (Airport IT) are already contributing positively to the execution of our strategy. In the Rail IT segment, the agreement signed with BeNe Rail this quarter represents our first step towards the creation of a community IT platform for the rail industry, aiming to replicate the success of our Altéa suite in the coming years.

GCC INFRASTRUCTURE AWARDS SET TO RISE CLOSE TO 80% IN 2014 Infrastructure spend leaps as rail projects take centre stage By Qadeer Ahmd Siddiqui Dubai UAE: nfrastructure project awards across the GCC are forecast to exceed USD 86 billion in 2014, an increase of 77.8 percent over 2013.New figures released by construction intelligence firm Ventures Onsite show a dramatic increase in contract awards across the region, in every country except Saudi Arabia.Qatar will award projects worth USD 26.2 billion compared with just USD 9.4 billion last year while Kuwait is expected to award USD 3.45 billion, almost 10 times the previous year. In the UAE, USD 15.18 billion will be awarded, almost five times the 2013 contracts, while in Oman infrastructure awards are expected to reach USD 7.4 billion up USD 5.5 billion on 2013. Meanwhile Bahrain, which awarded USD 382 million last year, is expected to award USD 3.4 billion.The figures1 were released by Ve n t u r e s O n s i t e , t h e intelligence partner for Middle East Concrete and PMV Live exhibitions, which run alongside The Big 5 international building and

construction show set to take place in Dubai in November.Saudi Arabia’s forecast award of USD 29.34 billion the highest in the region represents a decrease year on year, however last year’s total awards of USD 33.6 billion included the USD 22.5 billion Riyadh Metro project.Infrastructure projects make up 16 percent of the total construction value of GCC projects, and rail projects like the Riyadh Metro are t h e m a i n b e n e f i c i a r y. According to Ventures, it is estimated the rail sector is worth USD 200 billion as the six countries aim for an integrated GCC-wide n e t w o r k b y 2018.Infrastructure is a key focus for seminar sessions at this year’s Middle East Concrete and PMV Live exhibitions. During the first

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ew products and designs will be highlighted at the 15th Hotel Show Dubai from more than 600 exhibitors at this year’s event, set to take place from 28-30 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Some of the world’s key drivers of change in hospitality will be presenting the products and services that will shape the industry in the future, at what is considered the most comprehensive showcase of the region. Hartmann Tresore,a German specialist manufacturer of high quality safes will exhibit within the German Pavilion and is launching a new line of customised safe designs specifically for the Middle East. Lady Anne Magbuhos, Sales & Marketing Coordinator Exports, says:The Hotel Show is the leading event for the region’s most senior hotel and hospitality professionals from not only the local region, but also globally. It is the perfect opportunity for Hatmann Tresore to showcase our products and services. It also gives us the opportunity to identify new market trends to track the evolution of the hotel industry supply chain worldwide.Ebrahim Patel, M a n a g i n g D i r e c to r o f Hampton Bed Company, says:We will participate in The Hotel Show Dubai for the first time in 2014 and have chosen to be located within the UK Pavilion.The event is clearly an ideal platform not only to promote our products to the region, but also engage with wholesalers, distributors and agents. We know how demanding hotel clients from the Middle East are and we will present our high quality pocket spring mattress with high-end fillings and features not normally available on standard beds.One of the key sectors that will be represented at the 2014 edition of The Hotel Show Dubai is Interior Design and Lighting feature furniture and art displays.

day there will be a panel session entitled ‘Market update and future forecast o f t h e M i d d l e E a s t ’s infrastructure sector’ which will look at the key issues the region has to overcome.Panellist Paul Groves,Head of Tunnelling & Ground Engineering with Atkins, will also present a case study on a metro project. Atkins is among the leading rail sector consultancies in the Middle East, has recently set up a centre of rail excellence and is involved in major rail and metro projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Atkins first developed its team to provide multidisciplinary design and management of the civil works on Dubai Metro seven years ago. Existing roads are already over capacity, to the point where congestion is having an impact on the local economy and quality of life for residents,said Dr. Ghassan Ziadat, director of planning and infrastructure for Atkins. But, it is not simply about cutting congestion and improving freight transport links. The railway network will create new jobs and

bring environmental benefits to the region according to Feras Shadid,a rail assurance and asset management consultant who will also be a panellist at the infrastructure seminar on the first day of the exhibitions.Rail networks create a more sustainable society that is not dependent on one mode of transport for passengers and goods. Also the environmental advantages of using railways have been documented extensively, and the rail projects will create a range of employment opportunities including high-tech engineering positions, Shadid said. PMV Live and Middle East Concrete will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre running from 17 - 20 November.

Furniture & Art: •Rachel Brown and Deepta Bathia, co-founders and directors of Art and design hotel consultants Capsule Arts comment:aving a presence at The Hotel Show Dubai is key to our business development strategy it is a perfect showcase and networking opportunity to build awareness of our company and the services, artworks and accessories we can provide. •Francisco Pons, Export Manager of Points SL (outdoor furniture) in Spain says: “The Hotel Show Dubai is an un-missable opportunity to target the Middle East markets and increase our sales targets. This year we will present our new Mediterranean way of life catalogue and introduce our new products of series U and Monaco which we are sure will be welcomed by the quality seeking buyers attending the event. •Sara Ferreira of Portuguese designer furniture company Jetclass adds: “As one of the most luxurious exhibitions for the hotel and leisure industry supply chain, we are delighted to participate in The Hotel Show Dubai for the first time. The event is the perfect platform to launch our brand Snip, specially tailored to the needs of hospitality: with its meticulous, modern and luxurious design, it is included in leading collections within the hospitality world. The Collection is also able to be customised and reinterpreted according to customers’ wishes. •Dupraz Olivier, EMEA manager of Eurocave Professional, says: “Expo 2020 is around the corner and for us, The Hotel Show Dubai is the first step to launch several new products and also position Eurocave as one of the key wine bar and wine cabinets solutions in the fast-growing Middle East market. •Sumit Pathak, Director at ACE Interior Design and Furniture, comments: “We have just revitalised our

AL NOOR TRAINING CENTRE LAUNCHES ITS OWN ONLINE STORE SMILESNSTUFF.AE New web store features products handcrafted by students at Al Noor Training Centre By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: l N o o r Tr a i n i n g Centre for Children with Special Needs recently launched Smiles n’Stuff website. With this unprecedented move, Al Noor’s own retail brand and store Smiles n’ Stuff aims to raise awareness about its students’ vocational capabilities, by reaching out to a wider audience through the online medium.Smiles n’ Stuff sells products that children between the ages of 14 and 18 who have cognitive disabilities learn to make by hand at its four vocational training classes. The disciplines include W o o d D e s i g n Technology,FashionTechno logy,Printing Technology and a Bakery Unit. Al Noor aims to equip its students with the requisite vocational and other work related skills to make them self-reliant and economically independent.The new online store will give shoppers the convenience of choosing from a wide range of desktop accessories, home 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 exclusive range at Bloomingdales.Having

access to vocational training opportunities, enables Al Noor students to develop skills in a particular trade, according to their abilities, skills and interests. With vocational training at Al Noor, students can become productive and contributing members of society. It also brings into focus, the abilities of people with special needs rather than their disabilities.The recent refurbishment and upgrading of the equipment at the Bakery and Printing Unit will provide Al Noor a big leap in its capacity to produce quality products catering to a growing demand by Al Noor supporters and also help further channelise the students’skillsets productively.Isphana Al Khatib, Director of Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs says,The entire sales proceeds will be utilised to contribute to the welfare of Al Noor students. This will enable us to enhance our ‘reach’ in terms of awareness as well as sales.

business, gained all known professional certifications and are establishing the company as the premier outfit specialist for F&B, hospitality and commercial offices. We need to be at The Hotel Show Dubai: the region is seeing a tremendous expansion within hospitality and The Hotel Show Dubai is a real gateway to contact the numerous hospitality organisations, hotel groups and suppliers to showcase ACE products and potential. •Marcello Bellini, Marketing Director of Dream Glass, says: The use of Privacy Glass in the hospitality sector is becoming increasingly popular. We feel that our products will definitely meet the needs of those from the demanding Middle East countries and are delighted to be at this year’s Hotel Show Dubai to achieve our objectives within the region. Lighting: •Jonathan Roberts, PR coordinator at Astro Lighting Limited says:With its leading position in the design and manufacture of lighting for the hospitality sector, Astro sees the Hotel Show Dubai as an essential platform for its sales to the Middle East and beyond. The quality of exhibitors and visitors at the show makes it an obvious fit for Astro, which has distribution in 34 countries and supplies lighting, from bathroom and bedrooms to corridors and terraces, for hotels large and small throughout the world. •Marie Leriche, Middle East Manager of ILIGHTYOU, a French company specialising in lighting design and outdoor furniture says:We will exhibit at The Hotel Show Dubai for the first time to launch the company in the Middle East and increase sales in the area. •Miguel Palma, Project Manager at Serip, says: “Our new lighting systems are perfect to target the Middle East clients and for us is crucial to be present in what is for us the best showcase platform in the

region.” Tableware & Glassware •Christoph Huveler, EMSA, says:I decided to exhibit at the Hotel Show Dubai to profile our quality flower pots and planters and fibreglass works to target UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The German Pavilion is a great opportunity to showcase the full potential of the German companies. It secures visibility and easy access! •Sudha Anand, Director at B K S Te x t i l e s , s a y s : I decided to participate in the Hotel Show Dubai to meet new clients and showcase the quality and capability of our products it is undoubtedly a great business opportunity. •Daniel Hall, General Manager of TrueBell, who specialise in F&B equipment, table-top products and glassware says: We look forward to this year’s edition of The Hotel Show Dubai it’s a dedicated focus for the hospitality scene and enables us to meet new clients and suppliers across this exciting region. The new products and ranges we will present this year are sure to meet Middle East tastes and needs.A requirement for cutting edge design, innovation, and evolution is driving exhibitors to use The Hotel Show as the platform for their launches. With nearly 17,000 from the industry gathering in Dubai, at a time when the Middle East and Africa region is developing exponentially ahead of Dubai 2020, the World Cup and increased tourism demand, we are seeing even more product launches from our exhibitors this year than ever before. Commented Christine Davidson, The Hotel Show Event Director. Many other new and established brands investing in Dubai and the Middle East will participate in The Hotel Show Dubai 2014 to connect with both international and local clients.

MESSE FRANKFURT TO BUILD LARGEST GERMAN PAVILION AT EXPO MILANO 2015 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: esse Frankfurt has begun work on the construction 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 work at the World Expo site, the German Pavilion is expected to be one of the largest at the global

showpiece event and is being constructed by an Italian-German team from Messe Frankfurt GmbH, who have been appointed as organisers by the German Federal Ministry f o r E c o n o m i c Affairs.Speaking at the ground breaking Dietmar Schmitz, Commissioner General for Trade Fair Policies and EXPO Participation at the BMWi said: “It is a great pleasure for me to make the first cut of the spade on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. As of today the German Pavilion will take shape more and more every day.The World Expo takes place every five years, and Dubai will host the next event in 2020. The Milan Expo follows previous editions in Hannover (2000), Nagakute (Japan, 2005) and Shanghai (China, 2010).The theme of the 2015 Expo is Feeding the planet, energy for life. According to the organisers, the national pavilions will focus on issues such as food,

energy, life and the globe. The World Expo is scheduled to be open for six months, from 1 May to 31 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 ‘made by Messe Frankfurt’ take place in more than 30 locations. In 2013 alone, Messe Frankfurt organised a total of 114 trade fairs, of which 71 were held outside Germany, with eight having been held in Dubai. Messe Frankfurt being chosen as organiser of the German Pavilion is a great h o n o u r a n d acknowledgement of its years’ of expertise in conducting trade events around the world,said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt’s Middle East subsidiary, Epoc Messe Frankfurt. “With Dubai being our regional headquarters and the venue for the Expo 2020, we are glad to offer all our support and expertise to the authorities in their efforts to organise a truly spectacular event,he added.Epoc Messe Frankfurt is one of the leading trade fair and conference organisers in the fast-growing Middle East region with a comprehensive calendar of tightly-focused trade events.

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GULFTAINER SELECTS NEXTHINK TO SUPPORT ITS GROWTH To support its ambitious 2020 growth plans; port management and logistics provider adopts IT analytics solution.

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WAGAMAMA WELCOMES TASTY NEW DELIGHTS TO THE TABLE this summer wagamama presents scrumptious new additions to their sizzling menu By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he middle east is in for a treat this s u m m e r a s internationally renowned pan-asian noodle restaurant,wagamama, adds nine exciting new dishes to its impressive menu. from 20 august, these delicious new menu

items will be available for dine in or take out in wagamama dubai’s three locations; al fattan jbr, greens and crowne plaza.The succulent array of new main dishes cater for every diner’s asian culinary craving, vegetarian or otherwise! for those looking for something aromatic, the zesty raisukaree fits the bill. this curry dish comes with a choice of tender marinated chicken breasts or juicy prawns, stir-fried in a creamy coconut and lime curry sauce. if you can’t decide between noodles and ramen, itame is the ultimate choice; part noodle part curry dish in a kicking green coconut and lemongrass broth with mixed vegetables, topped with a choice of stir-fried chicken, prawns or fried tofu chicken lovers need not look any further as wagamama serves up the heartiest dishes this summer. whether it is the appetising japanese newbie, chicken tama rice with stir-fried courgettes, mushrooms and spring onions all tossed in a savoury ginger, oyster sauce or the glazed teriyaki chicken donburi, back by popular demand! mixed with yakitori sauce, served with a side of kimchee for that added spicy tingle, you’ll feel filled to perfection noodle fanatics will be thrilled with the extended range of noodle dishes including the grilled duck ramen which includes tender, boneless duck

served in a light, vegetable broth and garnished with fragrant citrus ponzu sauce. the saien soba with vegetable broth and whole wheat noodles is a delicious vegetarian alternative. it’s topped with fried tofu and mixed vegetables, drizzled with sesame oil and garnished with spring onions for a

flavourful relish the wagamama pad-thai adds an undeniable taste of thailand to the menu. stirfried on a sizzling flat griddle, mixed vegetables enveloped in a sweet tamarind sauce are topped with chicken and prawns or fried tofu and are garnished with peanuts, mint and lime. this dish will impress all noodle enthusiasts why not add a tasty accompaniment to complement each main dish. joining an expansive e x i s t i n g o ff e r, t h e sensational chinese style wok-fried greens are slightly caramelised in garlic and soy sauce and provide a tastey side to any main.lollipop prawn kushiyaki will also be an a t t e n t i o n g r a b b e r, marinated in lemongrass, lime and chilli and glazed with a sweet-sour and hot sauce - the perfect, salacious bites to share with friends and family or keep for yourself!embrace a true burst of summer with the raspberry rush juice. made from a blend of fresh, crisp apple juice and fruity raspberries it’s the perfect refreshment to accompany any meal worried your favourites are leaving the menu? it’s not too late to say goodbye to the beloved teriyaki duck soba, chicken yellow curry, beef satay skewers, seafood sen yai, chicken katsu bento, yasai bento and ebi chilli bento. the new wagamama menu will launch on 18 august so catch them before they disappear!

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PERRELET TURBINE YACHT & DIVER: EXCEPTIONAL CREATIONS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: errelet celebrates the beauty of the sea and the desire for discovery with two timepieces featuring high technical performance and

unique design: Turbine Ya c h t a n d T u r b i n e Diver.Perrelet presents the Turbine Yacht collection, a new watch line that will prove an excellent seagoing companion, combining Perrelet’s famous Turbine with a function stemming from the maritime world: the windrose. T h e Turbine Yacht, an evolved version of the Turbine Diver model, combines within a single watch the aesthetic and ornamental design codes of the most prestigious ships. The 47 mm-diameter steel case of the Turbine Yacht, water-resistant to 300 meters, comes in several colors thanks to a black or bronze-toned PVD coating. The dial is enlivened by a titanium turbine featuring 11 blades reminiscent of a s u b m a r i n e p r o p e l l e r, rotating above a resolutely marine-themed décor of parallel lines evoking the teakwood decking of a yacht. The under-dial is further enhanced by a central metal applique. The Turbine Yacht will thus offer the possibility of keeping to the set course and following a given direction thanks to the integrated windrose function. Simply taking a few points of reference and orientation from the position of the sun will be enough to deduce

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he leading port management and logistics company Gulftainer today announced that it has selected Nexthink through its partner Anzema to support its ambitious growth targets by enhancing its IT infrastructure. Gulftainer aims to grow its global footprint to reach 35 terminals across 5

the various cardinal 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 featuring various divinginspired functions and t e c h n i c a l characteristics.The Turbine Diver collection comprises four models with a 47 mm-diameter steel case, water-resistant to 30 atmosph e r e s , some of t h e m bearing a b l a c k P V D coating. The inner rotating bezel ring serves to take easy immersiontime measurements and provides a highly legible display on a 20-minute segment by means of a play on colors and volumes. This function is controlled via a screwlocked crown at 10 o’clock that prevents inadvertent handling while diving. On the Diver line, the 11-blade titanium turbine spins freely over an under-dial c o a t e d w i t h Superluminova, which glows and diffuses a vivid color in the underwater darkness. Superluminova also covers the Arabic numerals, the main hourmarkers as well as the subtly black-rimmed hours and minutes hands.The Turbine Yacht and Turbine Diver collections are driven by the exclusive P-331 caliber, entirely produced in the Perrelet workshops. This movement oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 42-hour power reserve.

ANNUAL EUROMONEY KUWAIT CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON CHANGES IN FINANCIAL SECTOR AND INVESTMENT OUTLOOK Euromoney Conferences will hold their sixth annual Kuwait Conference on 9 September in Kuwait City

continents and handle 18 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) by 2020. Such an ambitious plan requires secured and streamlined IT operations. With Nexthink, Gulftainer will have complete visibility of its IT environment and will be able to monitor daily changes in the development of its IT activities to ensure safe and efficient port operations and third party logistics. Furthermore, Nexthink will help Gulftainer to reduce the large number of PCs and applications currently being used in its business, thereby offering significant cost savings to the company.Real-time analytics from Nexthink brought significant benefits to Gulftainer and facilitated us to establish a more proactive IT support system, that we did not have before,” said Vinay Sharma, Group IT Manager at Gulftainer. “We are able to implement compliance standards, IT governance, application standardization, application use and real-time visibility of our IT infrastructure. Nexthink allows us to strengthen internal security, identify problems quickly and help support teams to provide faster response, lower-cost support while improving end-user satisfaction,Sharma added. At Gulftainer, we prioritize

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: nfiniti has recently introduced the brand and its premium vehicles to customers in Vietnam. The company inaugurated its first Infiniti Center showroom in Ho Chi Minh City. Initially, Infiniti will

earlier announced that the brand had achieved record global sales in the first half of 2014 by delivering more than 100,000 new vehicles around the world, up 30% compared with a year ago. It has broken monthly sales records globally in April, May and June this year and

introduce the full-size SUV QX80 and the iconic crossover QX70 to the Vietnam market as customers will be able to enjoy the premium execution, the performance, and the craftsmanship brought by the Infiniti vehicles.The Infiniti Center in Vietnam adopts the signature IREDI (Infiniti Retail Environment Design Initiative) design concept. It creates a highly distinctive, original Infiniti branded retail environment the look and feel that aligns with Infiniti’s brand identity consistently around the world.Today’s announcement marks the next step in Infiniti’s quest to transform itself into a global challenger brand. Infiniti

grew in 31 markets around the world, including key markets such as the US, China, Canada and the Middle East.Infiniti is also making strong progress towards expanding its product portfolio. The brand’s vehicle lineup will increase by 60 percent over the next five years, and the number of engines and transmissions will more than double. By starting producing vehicles in China later this year, in the UK in 2015 and Mexico in 2017, Infiniti will extend its current manufacturing footprint from Japan and the U.S. to five countries on three continents in the next few years.

efficiency and security compliance in our Global IT operations,said Ramesh Shivakumaran, Group

Director Business Services.To consistently achieve best-in-class performance, our IT infrastructure and endpoints must be permanently available to ensure the continuity of business services delivered to our end-users and customers around the world.Ahmed Seleem, Regional Manager at Nexthink said, “An efficient and robust IT infrastructure is crucial for complex operations such as those run by Gulftainer which has a large number of end-users in various locations, such as administration or customs. With Nexthink, Gulftainer has the advantage of being able to monitor each and every IT activity from a single interface in real-time. T h i s o ff e r s G u l f t a i n e r significant cost savings and reduced downtime, ensuring that its customer service outperforms competitors.Esslam Ibrahim, Vice President at Anzema said, “We are proud to support Gulftainer’s vision to achieve best-in-class performance and expansion. The visibility and real-time IT analytics provided by Nexthink allows Gulftainer to easily detect the issues in its IT environment and prevent problems even before they are reported.

BLACKBERRY PARTNERS WITH TRA TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT MOBILE VISION OF THE FUTURE By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: lackBerry Limited, (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a world leader in mobile communications, today announced that it is collaborating with the Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Regulatory Authority (TRA) t o s u p p o r t t h e mGovernment initiative outlined and defined by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. BlackBerry is committed in providing support for the initiative through various activities.

INFINITI ENTERS THE VIETNAM MARKET •Global premium car brand establishes strong presence in Vietnam

ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING TEAM TO COMPETE IN SEVENSTAR ROUND BRITAIN AND IRELAND RACE Crew will face stiff competition from four other Volvo Ocean Racing teams By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: bu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR), the professional yacht racing team backed by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) that will contest the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, will take on four other Volvo Ocean Race teams in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race which starts from Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Monday, August 11.Run by the Royal Ocean Racing Club

sleep deprivation as he plots Azzam’s course safely around Britain and Ireland’s rocky coastlines.It will be non-stop from a navigational point of view,” he confirmed. “There are lots of decisions to be made as we track around the British and Irish coast. It’s going to be about calculating optimum angles as the weather constantly changes.The race, initially set to begin today from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line off Cowes in the Solent (the narrow straits between

As strong supporters of the UAE mGovernment’s vision, our legacy in mobile communications and technology can play a pivotal role in making the vision a reality. We bring expertise from our deep heritage in security, application development, enterprise mobility and interface design based on our experience in 165 countries,” said Dave Pryce, Vice President, Government Relations at BlackBerry for EMEA. As part of its involvement, BlackBerry is also committed to assisting the TRA in developing Application Labs within universities in the UAE to act as a training hub for students and government employees who want to d e v e l o p applications.Working with students and universities to provide education and knowledge transfer for application development will establish this skill as part of the general curriculum in Business and Computer Science courses. We are fully engaged and committed to supporting the TRA,the mGovernment initiative and UAE citizens” added Pryce. The mGovernment Lab is an innovative and unique regional project that ultimately reinforces the UAE’s leadership the field of mGovernment. BlackBerry is a valued partner and its extensive knowledge of enterprise mobility, security and developing secure applications will help to move this project forward,” commented H.E Hamad Obeid Al Mansoori the UAE mGovernment’s Director General.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Dubai UAE: (RORC), the 1800-mile the English south coast and aytham Aziz has ow in its sixth year, race, which will see a fleet of the Isle of Wight), was been appointed as The Euromoney 32 yachts set off on a rescheduled for August 11 Executive Assistant Kuwait Conference circumnavigation of the due to adverse weather Manager in charge of will take place on 9 British Isles, is amongst the conditions, including the rooms at The Ajman Palace September 2014, opening toughest in the world.All remnants of Hurricane & Resort managed by with keynote addresses eyes will be on the Volvo Bertha.Fisher said the HMH-Hospitality from the Minister of Ocean 65 class, which ADOR crew is excited at the Management Holdings Finance, H.E. Mr Anas Alcomprises ADOR, the all- prospect of racing four other one of the new Saleh and Governor of the women crew Team SCA Volvo Ocean Race teams management team Central Bank of Kuwait, from Sweden, the Turkish- for real for the first time. The highly innovative reinventing both services H.E. Dr. Mohammed AlResort Hotel in Sharm-El- Hashel.The theme for this backed Team Alvimedica, It’s a big part of getting us mGovernment initiative and operations at Ajman’s Sheikh where he trained as year’s event will be New China’s Dongfeng Race battle ready,he said.It’s our comes as part of a wider first five-star certified hotel a R e s e r v a t i o n Dynamics of Finance and Team, and Team Campos only chance to get some bankers, and finance and national effort to transform and resort.Making the A g e n t . R e t u r n i n g t o Investment, focusing from Spain. 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DESIGN, PLANNING KEY TO RETAINING INVESTOR INTEREST IN UAE REAL ESTATE MARKET, SAY TOP CONSULTANTS Cityscape Global prepares to host 250 exhibitors; US$5.4 billion contracts for UAE residential projects in first half 2014; Dubai “leads Arab world” as model for future cities

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eHOSTING DATAFORT AND VMWARE UNDERLINE HOSTED PRIVATE CLOUD BENEFITS FOR ENTERPRISES AT EXCLUSIVE CLOUD CONFERENCE IN DUBAI 59% of attendees express intent to invest in hosted private cloud in 2014 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: Hosting DataFort (eHDF), the region’s leading managed hosting and cloud infrastructure services provider and a member of TECOM Investments, along with VMware and Aptec Holding hosted a conference titled ‘Simplifying your Journey to the Private Cloud’ focusing on the benefits of hosted private cloud for enterprises.eHDF provided an overview of the strategic, financial and operational benefits of its hosted private cloud infrastructure s e r v i c e s f o r enterprises.The conference highlighted the growing popularity of the cloud, available technology, and the unparalleled innovation of the technology that is now attracting leading IT decision makers.The discussions highlighted how imperative it is for companies to maximize the potential of cloud services to save costs as well as solve critical IT challenges such as scalable, on demand and pay-as-you-go cloud infrastructure services.To understand the uptake of managed private cloud, eHDF conducted a survey with attendees, which indicated that 59 percent of the respondents plan to invest in hosted private cloud in 2014. Other findings showed 48 percent were considering fully managed hosting services f o r t h e i r d a t a . Ya s s e r Zeineldin, CEO of eHosting DataFort said, Cost reduction, operational efficiency and business flexibility are the key reasons that have led to an increased demand for cloud services. With managed private cloud, organizations have the necessary security and control over their critical data and daily business operations. At eHDF, we have seen a number of organizations benefiting from the hosted private cloud model which provides a technology-

enabled system that optimizes computing resources rather than investing in and maintaining on-premise hardware and software.According to a Gartner study, the MENA region will spend US$3.8 billion on cloud services from 2013 to 2017. In response to this growing need, eHDF’s hosted private cloud offerings allow an organization to provision virtual machines from a pool of resources based on their needs. Each customer is allocated a Virtual Data Center (vDC) which remains isolated, firewalled and secure to support processing, storage, transfer and memory capacities. eHDF’s offering includes reliable security features such as antimalware, Password Auto Repository (PAR), and Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS).Utilizing the leading virtualization and cloud infrastructure software from VMware, eHDF helps organizations streamline their IT operations while enjoying the security, stability and high-level of efficiency that is offered by the managed private cloud. eHosting DataFort has established itself as a market leader in the field of managed hosting and cloud infrastructure services. The company has been recognised year-on-year as the ‘Best Managed Service Provider of the Year’ across the Middle East and was most recently honoured at the Network World Middle East Awards 2014. For further information, p l e a s e v i s i t http://www.ehdf.com/

EMAAR PAYS HOMAGE TO ARABIAN WILDLIFE WITH DONALD GREIG’S SCULPTURE ‘CAMELS’ IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI

for an epic night filled with spectacular show elements and the best music. Here’s your chance to be part of the the world’s leading dance event! Get your ticket or VIP table p a c k a g e s a t http://www.platinumlist.net/ Sensationdubai For a total Sensation experience with a city trip to this vibrant and trendy metropolitan we also offer travel packages at travel.sensation.com Make sure you don’t miss the first, outdoor, Sensation edition in the Middle East!

in the heart of this magnificent city, which, in my mind, is home to some of the world’s greatest engineering and architectural feats of the 21st century.Educated at Michaelhouse College in Natal, South Africa, Greig holds a degree in Gemmology from the Gemmological Institute of America. An avid wildlife enthusiast, Greig is one of A f r i c a ’s m o s t p r o l i f i c sculptors and takes pride in producing works that are true to proportion, with a t t e n t i o n t o detail.Downtown Dubai’s collection of artworks also include: Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero’s Horse 2007; Al Sidra, a free-shaped bronze sculpture by Kuwaiti sculptor Sami Mohamed Al Saleh; Syrian artist Lutfi R o m h e i n ’ s To g e t h e r featuring two sculptures of an Arab man and woman chiselled to perfection; Spanish sculptor Xavier Corbero’s Gathering, a collection of ten figurine sculptures made of basalt; Korean sculptor Jaeyhoo Lee’s Chorus; and South African sculptor Vincent Da Silva’s Rhims Gazelle Herd Edition 1.Described as ‘The Centre of Now’ and the most prestigious square kilometre on earth, Downtown Dubai will also feature The Opera District, announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to further stimulate the city’s cultural and artistic scene.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE BEACH WATERPARK THIS SUMMER Enjoy Outdoor Activity on the Inflatable Playground and a Tailor Made Snack Party After

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR AUDI PRESENTS SENSATION DUBAI By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ensation is coming to Dubai on Friday the 31st of October! After an unparalleled run of more than 100 successful indoor shows for million of ecstatic visitors in over 32 countries all over the world, Sensation is making its first trip to the Middle East teaming up with Audi for a special outdoor edition of the show "Source of Light”. The Meydan Racecourse shall be transformed into an endless white oasis, where 15,000 people will gather

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he majestic and graceful stride of the Arabian camel is taking centrestage in Downtown Dubai, with Donald Greig’s new lifesize sculpture titled ‘Camels.’Featuring a trio, including an adult camel, its calf, and another one resting, Camels is a powerful artistic representation that stands apart for its portrayal of the physical anatomy and behavioural traits of the Arabian camels, created after thousands of hours of riding and observing the elegant animals.Having previously celebrated the aesthetic elegance of horses, with Vincent Da Silva’s Life Size Andalucian I, Downtown Dubai is bringing another animal that is integrally linked to the Arab society with Camels. The sculpture is an awe-inspiring piece of work that depicts the relaxed yet resilient nature of the animal, while bringing out its herd instincts.The wonderful-trio of camels weighs 800 kilograms, with each camel as tall as 3m, 1.9m, and 1.3m, respectively. Created in clay over a steel and polystyrene armature, Camels was moulded into silicone, and casted into wax. After dipping each sculpture into 15 layers of ceramic, they were then topped off with molten bronze.In all, Greig spent eight months to create the original sculpture, and four months for the foundry to be cast in bronze. The models were then treated with various chemicals and heated to create subtle hues of bronze.Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties PJSC, said:The gracious and majestic Arabian camel is a reminder of our past and a cue of how significantly the city has evolved. Donald Greig’s Camels is a seamless fit into Downtown Dubai’s collection of sculptures and artworks from around the world by accomplished artists.Greig added:I look forward to viewing Camels

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: f you are looking for a refreshing new way to celebrate your birthday this summer, head to THE BEACH, the outdoor leisure and entertainment destination opposite JBR. Party at THE BEACH Waterpark located at the sea-front across the development for an hour and enjoy a special meal of your choice. The inflatable playground offers entertaining activities for both kids and adults. Those looking for an extraordinary water sports experience can try the circuit, jumping on the trampoline, slipping down the slide, climbing the ice-tower or running on the ramp.The restaurant that you can savor a meal is in Real Madrid Café.THE BEACH Waterpark birthday experience is yours at AED 120 for kids and adults per hour. A value-for-money, a regular rate of AED 50 for child and AED 60 for adult is

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ith contracts worth US$5.4 billion awarded for UAE residential projects in the first half of 2014, industry experts say emphasis on design and planning is key to sustaining major property investment, while Dubai “leads the Arab world” as a model for future cities. International design, engineering and project management consultants Atkins will use the Middle East’s largest property showcase, Cityscape Global, to underline why excellent design, with a strong lifestyle emphasis, is vital to keep attracting real estate investors.The architects behind the luxury Al Habtoor Residences on Sheikh Zayed Road, as well as a number of high profile cultural and leisure destinations currently under development in Dubai, will be among more than 250 exhibitors taking part in the 13th edition of Cityscape Global from 21-23 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With the restored investor confidence in the real estate market, competition between developers is fiercer than ever and the emphasis on excellent design couldn’t be higher,” said Rod Stewart, Property Managing Director of Atkins.The developer community is now far more mature and advanced than during the last property boom, and they need to look at a whole basket of criteria based on the context and

also on offer.The Waterpark kiosk is open from 8:00am 6:30pm every day. Visitors can register at THE BEACH Waterpark kiosk to enjoy the unique aqua experience.It is important to have good fitness levels a n d t a k e safety/precautionary measures when using THE BEACH Waterpark. *Life jacket will be included Date:Ongoing until 15 September, 2014 Event:THE BEACH Waterpark Brief: Celebrate your birthday at THE BEACH WATERPARK, open to kids and adults at Dubai’s mustvisit destination opposite JBR Timing: 8:00am – 6:30pm, daily Venue: Off the shoreline at THE BEACH, opposite JBR Registration: THE BEACH Waterpark kiosk on the beach Cost: AED 120 Water park access for an hour including snack party (both kids and adults)

place in which a development sits. It’s vital that new buildings provide a desirable, user-friendly lifestyle offering.The level of careful planning which is going into projects to ensure they are genuinely viable in the long-term is one of the most satisfying aspects of the current real estate market resurgence. “A great deal of thought is going into getting the right mix of uses, the right systems and the correct facilities. What’s more, there is a keen eye on creating a vibrant public realm around buildings which encourage people to lead active, healthy lifestyles.With sustainability now a common theme across many new developments, Lebanonbased architects Green Studios, who will be exhibiting their patented hydroponic outdoor green wall for the first time at Cityscape Global, believe green architecture is the future.The green wall, which can retain three times more water per square meter than any other system, comes equipped with a command and control smart system that allows any installation to adapt to outside weather conditions, ensuring a healthier lifecycle than any other methods. Jamil Corbani, CEO of Green Studios said: “Dubai is leading the Arab world as a model for future cities, and with new regulations focusing on environmentally friendly procedures, green architecture is becoming an increasingly popular option for developers.The speed of

construction in the last two decades has left the urban set-up with poor long term provisions for sustainable solutions and therefore green architecture is the way forward.Our green walls are not executed anywhere else in the Middle East and Cityscape Global is the perfect opportunity to showcase our designs. The walls are engineered for hot climates and we believe they could help contribute to the UAE by bringing back nature i n t o t h e u r b a n setup.Supported by the Dubai Land Department, Cityscape Global is the annual meeting point for key real estate investors, developers, investment promotion authorities, architects, designers and other real estate professionals to drive growth in real estate i n v e s t m e n t a n d development across emerging markets globally.Co-located with Cityscape Global are three dedicated conferences – the Global Real Estate Summit, Future Cities and the Real Estate Brokers Summit – which are expected to bring together more than 1,000 delegates and speakers who will explore

opportunities and find solutions to key challenges affecting the industry today. Also running in tandem with the exhibition is the C i t y s c a p e Aw a r d s f o r Emerging Markets. The awards programme has attracted hundreds of entries from developers and architects behind real estate developments across emerging markets globally. Submissions are now being reviewed by an independent judging panel with the winners announced at an elaborate ceremony taking place at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa on 22 S e p t e m b e r i n Dubai.Cityscape Global 2014 returns with support from Foundation Sponsors Emaar, Dubai Properties and Nakheel; Gold Sponsor Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC); Project Marketing Sponsor Aqua Properties; Official Architect Architecture & Planning Group; Official Broker Trisl Real Estate; Official Mortgage Provider Abu Dhabi Finance; Silver Sponsors Apex Real Estate Developer and Tecom Investments; and Property Registration Trustee Partner Tamleek.

UAE’S PREMIUM LIFESTYLE DEVELOPMENT THE ROYAL ESTATES LAUNCHED BY SHAH RUKH KHAN By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: n a glamorous and resplendent event at Madinat Jumeirah the ‘King Khan’ of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan launched the AED 2.3 billion development, The Royal Estates. The development, which is a joint venture between renowned real estate enterprises Aristocrat Real Estate Development, PAL Development and Pacific Ventures, sports the architectural brilliance of celebrity architect Tony Ashai and aesthetic splendor by celebrated interior designer Gauri Khan.Dubai’s own celebrity host Nitin Mirani was the MC for the star-studded evening that witnessed a stellar entertainment line up. Shah Rukh Khan, Osman Valli of Aristocrat Star Real Estate Development, Atiq M e r c h a n t o f PA L Developments, Parvez Khan of Pacific Ventures and Tony Ashai addressed the elite attendees at the event. Brand ambassadors of Pacific Ventures, Sohail Khan and Uma Deshpande also interacted with the high-profile guests. The Royal Estates located in Dubai Investment Park next to the iconic Expo 2020 features two, four and five

bedroom townhouses, apartments, office units, retail outlets and a luxury hotel spread over 2 million square feet.Everyone’s story begins in their home and no home is less than a kingdom for its residents. Three renowned and experience organizations Aristocrat, Pal and Pacific Ventures have partnered to develop and present Royal Estates which ensures uncompromised comfort, elegance, safety and a state of the art landscaped serenity that weaves a stellar community. I am delighted to be associated with this project”, commented Shah Rukh Khan.The residential sector in Dubai’s real estate market has been witnessing a

healthy demand from investors. The Royal Estates is a compelling investment opportunity for investors in this market and a top of the line partnership lends uncompromised quality, sophistication and sensibility to this development”, said Osman Valli, Chairman, Aristocrat Star Real Estate Development.The Royal Estates will be a project that stands apart in unique ways while being in sync with the exuberant and imperial pulse of Dubai’s landscape. It promises to be a lucrative combination of investment, residential and commercial haven”, said Atiq Merchant, D i r e c t o r , P A L Developments. The Royal Estates is not just a

development it is a lifestyle offering. The project was steered with a focus on achieving a new level of excellence. The collaboration with PAL Developments, Aristocrat Star Real Estate Development, Tony Ashai and Gauri Khan, their proficient skills and experience, has led this ambitious project to fruition”, said Parvez Khan, Chairman, Pacific Ve n t u r e s . D u b a i i s a n energetic city with a regal touch. The city inspires elegance and stylized sophistication is the norm. The real estate market is enjoying the returning positivity and during this time home and business owners as well as investors want to enjoy the plush vibe of this city. This has been diligently taken into consideration while designing this project to weave an exotic blend of homely comfort and luxury”, said Tony Ashai, celebrity architect. Apartment units at The Royal Estates start at AED 450,000 and townhouses from AED 1.6 million onwards. Phase 1 of the project comprising of 400 units will be delivered during the first quarter of 2016.

MEMBERS OF ALL PAKISTAN MUSLIM LEAGUE (APML),THE PARTY OF FORMER PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN PERVEZ MUSHARRAF MEET ON EID MILAN PARTY HELD EARLIER THIS WEEK By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: resident of APML UAE Mr.Salim Shad passed best wishes on behalf of Syed Pervez Musharraf,the head of APML to all the attendees and also updated them on regarding latest meeting with President Musharraf on the occasion of Eid dated 2nd August 2014 and read out hismessage to party workers in which Former President/COAS General Pervez Musharraf strongly rejected the notion that if he fly out of Pakistan he will n e v e r r e t u r n b a ck.He said,Pakistan is his country and every thing he has today is due to Pakistan and if there will be no Pakistan we all will be international orphans so he will be back to contribute in betterment of Pakistan at any cost.His life and wealth are always at

being in Pakistan.They also, voiced their concerns about the continued j u d i c i a l victimization of their leader G e n (Rtd.)Pervez Musharraf.Ter ming all cases baseless against him, they hoped that he will soon be allowed to travel to Dubai to meet his ailing mother and be amongst his team here as they dearly miss him.All Pakistan Muslim League(APML), was l a u n c h e d b y Gen(Rtd.)Pervez Musharraf in 2010.The party was named after the historical political part lead by Mohammed Ali Jinnah,which lead to the

d i s p o s a l o f Pakistan.General Secretary APML UAE M.G Shehzad independence of on this occasion reaffirmed Pakistan,All India Muslim support to President League.APML has large Musharraf and said,We will following across the globe stand besides him and and in Pakistan,in the support him because we elections of 2013 APML know that his fight against won1provisional and 1 the status quo is sincere national assembly seat and his vision for the people despite the unconstitutional of Pakistan is selfless.The ban on their leader Pervez attendees,on this occasion Musharraf to contest for prayed for the prosperity of elections. Pakistan and talked about how dearly they missed azad news uae.azad news uae .azad news uae azad news uae.azad news uae azad news uae azad news uae.azad news uae .azad news uae azad news uae.azad news uae azad news uae azad news uae. (pg8)

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PRESS CONFERENCE OF UNITED EMIRATES HOCKEY CLUB TOUR TO SINGAPORE

OMEGA AND THE PGA OF AMERICA EXTEND PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2022 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: MEGA, the Official Timekeeper of the PGA of America and the 2014 PGA Championship, has extended its partnership

include National Bank of Fujairah, CBI, Mashreq Bank, Al Khaliji Bank, Samba Bank, Splash, Ravi Group, Arowana, Group 4, Elite Security, Anis Star, Winner Sports, E x p r e s s Advertising, Gulf Te c h n i c a l a n d G r o s v e n o r House.UEHC is very confident and is jeweled with their star forward Abdul Waheed (one of the best forward U.A.E. has had, for the last two years) supporting Waheed is Aqeel Ahmed, Ayaz Khan and Tahir Ali

experienced players Safdar Cheema, Raza Abidi and Farooq Hikmat. The team will try not only to win the series but to show their excellent sportsman spirit. The other team members taking part in the

4.Abu MuHammad Abid Sherieef Manager 5.Mohamed Halwachi Manager 6.Waheed Abdul Hameed Media Coordinator 7.Ahmed Al Sayegh Centre Half

matches and one-day tournament during the 14 days visit will not only strengthen friendly relations between UAE and

Shah, Suhail Janjua is the backbone of the team, Mid fielder he had received the Best Mid Fielder in 2012 UAE Hockey League,

tournament are Mr. Abu Abid Sharief (Touring Team M a n a g e r ) , M r. M K Halwachi (Asst. Team manager), Mr. Sohail Rafiq

8.Sayed Muhammad Raza Center Forward 9 . P r a b h a k a r a n Kanakambujam Biju Goal Keeper

Singapore but also help to promote the game of hockey in UAE and Singapore. This tour is the

supporting Suhail would be Arshad Baig, Yasir & Sheraz Khan, while defense line is also highly

Butt (Team Coach), Ch. Abdul Waheed (Tour media coordinator). The team officials are feeling very

10.Farooq Muhammad Hikmatullah Out Side Right 11.Ayaz Muhammad In Side Right

agreement with the PGA of America through 2022.The agreement was announced at a special press conference with OMEGA President Stephen Urquhart, PGA of America CEO Pete Bevacqua and OMEGA Ambassador Rory McIlroy at Valhalla Golf Club, site of the 96th PGA Championship. The new agreement will see the Swiss maker of prestige watches continue to serve as Official Patron and Official Timekeeper of the PGA of America for another eight years beginning in 2015, further reinforcing the brand’s commitment to the growth of the game of golf globally and across the United States.We are delighted to extend our agreement with the PGA of America through 2022," said Urquhart. “With our tournaments in Europe and Asia, OMEGA has long supported the growth of golf as a global game, and our involvement in the premier events organized by the PGA of America including the muchanticipated 2014 PGA Championship has given us a fantastic platform to develop the brand in the important American market.” In 2011, OMEGA entered into a far-reaching strategic marketing and sponsorship agreement with the PGA of America that, at the time, was scheduled to carry through 2016. In September 2012, OMEGA and the PGA of America announced that they elevated their partnership to an elite status that raised OMEGA’s brand designation with the PGA from “Official Partner” to “Official Patron.The new long-term partnership will continue to enhance the brand’s rich history in sports as Official Timekeeper of the PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Ryder Cup (when held in the United States), PGA P r o f e ssional National Championship and PGA Golf Properties. It further aligns OMEGA with the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: s part of our annual c a l e n d a r, a 2 1 member delegation from the United Emirates Hockey Club (UEHC) will be touring Singapore from 14th August to 27th August 2014. The team will play a few exhibition matches with Singapore National team and will participate in a oneday tournament organized by Balestier Lions Hockey Club. The touring team is looking forward to these exhibition matches, which will boost the members’ confidence and will help them in their preparation for the next season. In addition, the exhibition

world’s largest sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals, who are recognized for their expertise in teaching the game, promoting the game, and managing golf facilities.The extended agreement also includes advertising on golf telecasts of PGA of America championship events, marketing support for the PGA’s player development efforts and support for PGA members and their facilities.This agreement with OMEGA marks the longest extension by an Official Patron partner in PGA history and serves as a proud moment for the PGA of America and our Professionals,” said Bevacqua. “We’re delighted that OMEGA, a company deeply committed to precision and excellence in its products, connects to the game of golf and the PGA in such a comprehensive manner. The fact that they will remain a major sponsor of our championship events and owned-and-operated golf facilities, as well as a proud supporter of PGA Professionals everywhere, speaks to the unique position the PGA carries as the experts in the game and business of golf.OMEGA will support PGA Professionals’ growth through sponsorships of PGA Summits at the PGA Merchandise Show, PGA Fashion & Demo Experience and PGA golf expositions in China. The company will also sponsor the PGA Professional Player of the Year Award and provide support to all 41 PGA Sections. Additional elements of the multi-faceted partnership agreement include significant support of a member-benefit OMEGA timepiece program and a facility clock program, both exclusive to PGA Professionals; corporate hospitality at all PGA major championships; and OMEGA clocks positioned at PGA Golf Properties – including PGA Golf Club, PGA Center for Golf Learning & Performance, PGA Country Club, and Valhalla Golf Club. For more information on the PGA of America, please v i s i t www.PGAMediaCenter.co m.

ADOR HOIST UAE FLAG IN COWES TO MARK SECOND VOLVO OCEAN RACE CAMPAIGN By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: large UAE flag was hoisted yesterday in Cowes in the UK from the towering black

carbon mast of Azzam, the Volvo Ocean 65 sailing yacht of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) to mark the Abu Dhabi-backed squad’s second Volvo Ocean Race campaign.In a Trinity Landing ceremony, crowds at the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week regatta – the biggest in the UK waved on the team as each member was introduced to the public audience.ADOR is backed by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), which also mounted a destination ‘Oasis’ in the Cowes Yacht Haven with falcons, henna and Arabic coffee winning over crowds.There’s no doubt we created a buzz here in Cowes and people are asking more questions about Abu Dhabi, its watersports offering and about our three weeks Volvo Ocean Race stopover which starts in the middle of December,” said Nabeel Al Zarouni, Country Manager U K , T C A A b u Dhabi.ADOR’s skipper,

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 which starts in Alicante, Spain this October.Walker said he was proud of the way the team had bonded into a cohesive force in the six months since it came together in nearby Abu Dhabi in February.When you are picking a team for a 39,000 mile nine month around the world yacht race you need to pick talented sailors but you also need to have people who won’t crumble when times get tough which they inevitably will,Walker said.I am very pleased with where we have got to as a crew and I’m feeling as confident as I can ever remember being this close to a major event. The presentation of Azzam and her crew at Cowes Week came on the eve of the team’s participation in the Artemis Challenge charity race on Thursday and three days before they take on four other Volvo Ocean Race teams in the gruelling week long, 1800 mile Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race.

PAKISTAN STAKES CLAIM ON THIRD PLACE, SRI LANKA SEEKS TO CLIMB THE TEST RANKINGS

Zimbabwe can knock South Africa out of the number one spot in one-off Test match

result of sincere efforts and cooperation of Chairman Ch. Abdul Hameed, Cpt. Abdul Waheed, Vice Cpt. Safdar Cheema, Mr. P K Biju & Suketu C Khabaria (FTO Singapore) who helped with all the paper work.Since it is impossible to organize such international sports event without the support of sponsors, we are pleased to partner with RAKBANK as the main sponsor of the tournament with NBAD and HUAWEI as co-sponsors while support sponsors

International Prabhakaran has been n in the position for

confident and are looking forward to a great tour. SINGAPORE TOUR TEAM PLAYERS LIST: 1.Abdul Waheed Captain

the last 2 years in UAE Hockey league, U.E.H.C. also has the services of

2.Muhammad Safdar Asim Vice Captain 3.Sohail Rafiq Butt Coach

skilled with players like Biju who unbeate goalkeeping

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12.Aamir Sohail Center Half 13.Tahir Ali Shah Right Half 14.Aqeel Ahmed Out Side Left 15.Sohail Akram Janjua Left Half 16.Muhammad Sheraz Khan In Side Left 17.Akhter Mahmood Right Full Back 18.Yasir Shehzad Right Half 19.Ashfaq Ahmed In Side Right 20.Aqeel Ahmed Out side Left 21.Arshad Baig Center Half

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he two-Test series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan gets underway in Galle on 6 August, with the host aiming to improve its ranking in the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings Table, and Pakistan looking to retain its third position.Pakistan is currently ranked third with 103 ratings points, while Sri Lanka is eight ratings points behind in sixth position, with 95 ratings points.While the final rankings of each team are heavily dependent on the ongoing five-Test series between England and India, both will be aiming for a series win to avoid downwards movement.The five-Test series between England and India will end a day after the series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan finishes. The series between England and India is currently locked in a 1-1 deadlock at the end of the first three Tests.Meanwhile, Pakistan must win the series to maintain its hold on third position and thereby close the gap with South Africa and Australia in first and second place, respectively, while Sri Lanka could drop a place to seventh in such a scenario.On the other hand, if Sri Lanka were to win the series 1-0, it could move up one place to fifth, while a 2-0 win will hand Angelo Mathews’ side a rise of two places to fourth. A series loss by any margin will mean that Pakistan would drop to sixth.A 1-1 series deadlock will see both sides maintaining their p r e - s e r i e s rankings.Meanwhile, with an eye on the other ongoing series, South Africa will be aiming to keep its numberone position when it faces off against Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in Harare from 9 August.South Africa, currently ranked first in the Reliance ICC Test Team R a n k i n g s Ta b l e a f t e r reclaiming the top spot following a 1-0 series victory against Sri Lanka,

must win the Test to stay on top of the tree. A draw or loss will see Hashim Amla’s team drop below Australia i n t o s e c o n d position.Zimbabwe’s ranking of ninth will not change regardless of the outcome of the Test, but should the side defeat South Africa, it will gain 10 ratings points and close the gap with eighth-ranked West Indies.Sri Lanka and Pakistan will start their twomatch Test series with as many as three of the top 10 batsmen in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen likely to be seen in action.Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, who was adjudged the ICC Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year in 2012 at the LG ICC Awards in Colombo, will lead the charge, alongside skipper Angelo Mathews (sixth) and his Pakistan counterpart Misbah-ul-Haq (seventh) during the twoTest series.Amongst the other stars in the top 20, Pakistan’s Younus Khan (11th) and Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardena (14th) are also expected to play.Among the bowlers inside the top 20 of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers likely to be seen in action are Saeed Ajmal (fifth), Rangana Herath (eighth), Abdur Rehman (14th) and Junaid Khan (17th).For South Africa and Zimbabwe, South Africa’s AB de Villiers (first) and Hashim Amla (third) are the top-ranked batsmen expected to be seen in action, while Faf du Plessis (18th) is the other South Africa batsman inside the top 20. For Zimbabwe, captain Brendan Taylor (29th) is the highest ranked batsman.South Africa’s Dale Steyn will start the one-off Test as the numberone ranked bowler, leading t e a m m a t e s Ve r n o n Philander (fourth) and Morne Morkel (16th) as the players in the top 20 who are likely to be seen. For more information go to www.relianceiccrankings.c om.

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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 OUTING Azzam to contest Cowes Week round-island Artemis Challenge By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: bu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR), the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi)-backed 2014/2015 Volvo Ocean Race contestant, has recruited British musician and roundthe-world s a i l o r Simon Le Bon for a tilt at this Thursday’s Artemis Challenge ‘Big Boats’ race at Aberdeen A s s e t Manageme nt Cowes Week.Joini ng ADOR’s Azzam at the starting line for The Challenge the highlight of the UK’s largest regatta will be two other Vo l v o O c e a n R a c e contestants: Sweden’s all female Team SCA and China’s Dongfeng Race Team. The race – a 50-mile sprint around the Isle of Wight will be the first time the three crews have lined up against each other.Le Bon is the lead singer and lyricist of the highly popular New Romantic band Duran Duran, which had a string of hits in the early 80s. He is no rookie when it comes to yacht racing having competed in the 1985-86 Whitbread Race (the original name for the Volvo Ocean Race) aboard his yacht Drum. I can’t wait to show Simon what the new Volvo 65s are all about,said ADOR Skipper, British Double Olympic silver medallist, Ian Walker.A lot has changed since 1985 when he raced around the world, but fundamentally the challenge remains the same: to race around the world fully crewed as fast as you can overcoming all the challenges that inevitably get thrown at you.Also joining Walker’s crew for the day is the winner of the ‘One4Azzam’

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: bu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR)-the professional yacht racing team backed by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) to contest the Volvo Ocean Race - has completed its 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 Challenge race during the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week on August 7.New Zealander Wislang (33) brings two editions worth of Vo l v o O c e a n R a c e experience to the ADOR squad and finished in the top three overall on both occasions. He was third with Telefónica Blue in 2008/09, second with CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand crew in 2011/12 and is hoping to complete his upward progression this race with an ADOR victory.I love the Volvo Ocean Race for the c h a l l e n g e , t h e camaraderie and the long lasting friendships that you make with your crew mates,Wislang said. But the real reason I’m back is the fact that I haven’t won one yet. It’s time to put that right and I’m confident the Abu Dhabi team gives me the best chance of that.Wislang, who sailed with Simon Fisher on Telefónica Blue and Chuny Bermúdez on CAMPER, said he was impressed by the ADOR crew when he trialled with them across the Atlantic from Portugal to the USA last month.It’s obvious as soon as you step on-board Azzam that this is a very well prepared team,he said. They are working to a well-prepared and well-thought-out plan with solid backing from Abu Dhabi. Coming across the Atlantic we did a tremendous number of sail changes and pretty much everything went off without a hitch.Wislang and his wife celebrated the birth of their first child Pearl just a week ago in New Zealand. Although it was tough to leave his new daughter behind, the Kiwi sailor said he was overjoyed to be joining the team and couldn’t wait to race with

the team.Meanwhile, K n i g h t o n , a n accomplished commercial videographer and keen racing sailor with proven photography and storytelling skills, earned his ADOR on board reporting role after producing great media

content during back-toback transatlantic crossings during June and July.Based in Chicago, the 30-year-old’s impressive resume includes directing the 2013 documentary Black Hawk Down: Return to Mogadishu, shot in a Somalian war zone.This is an unparalleled opportunity,said Matt.It's not a challenge to be taken lightly or for granted. To be on a team where almost everyone has done at least three Volvo Ocean races is humbling but I couldn't ask for a better group of guys to share the next nine months with. Everyone gets along great on board and that makes this challenge all the more fun and dynamic.Knighton, who will take a sabbatical from his role as Media and Communications Director for match racing world champion Taylor Canfield’s US One Sailing Team, said he couldn’t wait for the Volvo Ocean Race to start.I've been working as a documentary filmmaker for the past eight years so to have this chance to pair that up with the sport that I love is fantastic,Knighton s a i d . A D O R s k i p p e r, Britain’s double Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker said the final crew appointments added further breadth to his multinational squad.Daryl will improve the depth of our trimming and steering as well as being a very accomplished bowman, pitman and sail-maker. This is exactly the kind of versatility that the Volvo Ocean Race requires.Matt, meanwhile, will take the on board reporter role to a new level with his love of sailing and knowledge of TV, photography and the media. They are the final pieces in the jigsaw of what now looks like a solid winning team.

Facebook competition, Keith Burhans, a 58-yearold Paralympian sailor from the USA.In 1995, Burhans was involved in a boating accident in which he sustained horrific injuries to his legs. Nevertheless, he somehow managed to save both his daughters

from drowning.Despite having both his legs amputated below the knee, the native New Yorker made a quick return to sailing and raced for the USA at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games.A keen follower of the Volvo Ocean Race, he said he was ‘thrilled’ to have won a spot on Walker’s crew for the day.The Artemis Challenge is scheduled to begin at 10am local time from the start line of the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) in Cowes when the seven-boat fleet of high performance ocean racing yachts will set off clockwise around the island. Depending on weather conditions, the fleet is expected to finish mid to late afternoon back at the RYS line.ADOR has pledged any of the £10,000 prize fund it wins to the official Artemis Challenge charities UKSA and Toe in the Water. UKSA offers transformational opportunities to young people and Toe in the Water is a tri-service initiative, which uses competitive sailing to reinspire injured service personnel to see beyond their injuries, and perform to their limits regardless of their physical condition.

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

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 Dubai UAE: ith the holiday season in full swing, Rashid Al Dhaheri has been on a intensive karting adventure in Italy in what rates as the most comprehensive training programme ever embarked on by a young aspiring race driver from the UAE.The Abu Dhabi school boy, fondly referred to as Little Alonso, participated in karting race weekends at Lonato, Siena and Ottobiano venues and also undertook an intensive training course held under the auspices by the Italian federation ACI CSAI in Naples. Here he got his first taste of more powerful 60cc karts.The races and training events were for drivers between 6 and 8 years of age, with Rashid, at six years and three months, invariably the youngest in the groups.But this did little to deter the youngster who impressed with every outing, and it is safe to say that he emerged from the experience a more complete and mature driver, that belies his young age.Although Italy is engulfed in summer the weather played a part in proceedings, with inevitable rainy days adding to the challenges faced by

Al Dhaheri.Nevertheless this was all part and parcel of the programme which also included racing in big field of over thirty young upand-coming drivers, battling with rivals wheel-towheel, while learning the finer techniques of racing; such as rolling starts and

the various flag rules that are part of the sport.The recurring theme of Al Dhaheri's participation was his eagerness to learn, his ability to follow instructions and constantly running at the sharp end of the field in all the races he participated

in.Perhaps one of the most significant steps taken during the Italian summer campaign was his participation in the highly acclaimed and intensive karting training camp organised by the ACI CSAI Federal School at Napoli Sarno International Circuit, from 7 to 10 July.Training at the highly reputable institute was conducted under the direction of Raffaele Giammaria, with supervision by former Formula 1 team owner Gian Carlo Minardi, with guest instructors which included Gimmi Bruni 2013 FIA Endurance World Champion and winner of the 2014 Le Mans 24 hours for Ferrari.Rashid joined 20 promising young drivers, aged between 6 and 10, in what was a four day course, which included practical and theoretical lessons.Again the young Emirati impressed, G i a m m a r i a

reported:Rashid is very good boy, he was attentive to the activities. He showed good independence and confidence, in particular at an emotional level, and although he is very young he could easily mix it with the older boys.He has good d r i v i n g s e n s i b i l i t y, considering his very young age and he did not show any problems to understand the exercises. He was able to drive correct

lines and made very good use of the circuit. Initially he had problems in the unfamiliar wet conditions, but he focussed and with each lap he improved. He was also very respectful of the flags and signals, which is a good sign.Rashid is very young but has great opportunities to improve because he drives a great deal, and with good coaching he will improve even more. Again because he is very young the important thing is for him to have fun without pressure," concluded Giammaria.ExFormula 1 driver, Le Mans winner and current Ferrari works driver Gimmi Bruni, who has signed little Al Dhaheri for his karting team, said of the youngster: "Rashid has been engaged for three weeks of hard training and competing in tough races which included Siena champion kart, the summer kart campus and finally the Easy Kart races.They were hard days for Rashid but he was able to improve constantly on each day in his approach to race conditions, developing his speed and in his understanding of race tactics. I am very pleased

with his progress considering he is only six years old,added Bruni.Al Dhaheri's finest moment during a month of many highs, must undoubtedly be his showing in the Nazionale Easy Kart series at the Pista South Milano in Ottobiano, in Italy, on the weekend of 12-13 July 2014.In the first race, With grid positions determined by lucky draw for Heat 1, Rashid was allocated 30th place on the grid out of 33 drivers. Being way down the grid did not deter the youngster, but rather inspired him to a rousing drive through the field to finish fifth.Later in Heat 2, Little Alonso started from fourth, and early on moved up to second, chased the leader before digging deep into his race craft and pouncing on the last lap of the race to claim victory. Crowning one of his most impressive race weekends.In the aftermath of his busy schedule, Al Dhaheri is enjoying a well deserved and relaxing holiday with his family, recharging for the second half of the season which resumes in September and will include training and racing at Dubai Kartdrome.Proudest of all is his father Ali Al Dhaheri who summed up Rashid's productive Italian summer,We are very proud of Rashid and his great progress in the world of karting. He tackled a challenging programme with enthusiasm and good spirits which impressed everyone he met in Italy.He listened attentively to instructions and adhered to the things he learnt in training, by delivering results on track. His regular training programme is working well and we see constant improvement despite the fact that he is racing with kids who are older than him,added Ali Al Dhaheri.

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

Coach of defending World Champions Spain, said:Spain won the title two years ago and we have to prove ourselves in Qatar as well. I believe the 24th Men’s Handball World By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui testimony. After carefully Championship will be really Dubai UAE: considering the decision by special.Newcomers to the h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l Gordon Lewis, whose vast C hampionships also Cricket Council (ICC) experience was invaluable praised Qatar’s level of today confirmed that to the process over recent organisation and i t h a s r e c e i v e d a n d weeks, we believe that no preparedness for the with leading hotels in Qatar considered the written further purpose would be Hamad Al Thani, President event.Dr. Isa Ghnem Al to host visitors for the draw, decision of His Honour served by prolonging the of the Organising Hajri, UAE Federation including the Ritz-Carlton, Gordon Lewis AM in respect process through further Committee.Other VIP President, said:This will be Doha and the St. Regis o f h i s f i n d i n g s t h a t appeal proceedings.The guests in attendance the UAE’s first participation Doha, to ensure that they England’s James Anderson disciplinary procedures included H.E. Ali Sherif Al at a World Championship could experience the luxury and India’s Ravindra Jadeja w e r e r o b u s t a n d Emadi, Minister of Finance; and we feel very proud and refinement available in were not guilty of breaching transparent and all parties H.E. Salah Al Ali, Minister of about that. Regarding the the country.During their the ICC Code of Conduct for had ample opportunity to Youth And Sports; Badr level of the organisation, I time in Qatar, visitors were Players and Player Support ask questions, test the Thiyab, Vice President, feel very proud of what I taken on a coach tour to see Personnel, following an e v i d e n c e a n d m a k e Asian Federation; Ahmed have seen, because I come the progress of the four e x t e n s i v e d i s c i p l i n a r y submissions. We have Abu Llayl, CEO, Asian from the same region and I major venues that will host h e a r i n g h e l d i n determined that there is no Federation; Ahmed Al SAEED AJMAL REPORTED FOR hope Qatar will succeed not the Championship, and S o u t h a m p t o n o n merit in an appeal and that it Shaabi, President, Qatar only in 2015 but also at the SUSPECTED ILLEGAL BOWLING ACTION were extremely positive Friday.After assessing the would not be in the best Handball Association; and 2022 FIFA World Cup. We about the facilities that will content of the decision, the interest of the sport to take Issa Al Muhannadi, Off-spinner must undergo testing within 21 expect many people to be available.Ismail Baker, ICC is satisfied with the such action.As a matter of Chairman, Qatar Tourism days come from UAE to watch Bahrain Team Manager and reasons provided and has best practice, the ICC will A u t h o r i t y. D r. T h a n i the World Championship. Board member, said: “From elected not to exercise its now review the procedures International Handball Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari, By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui now be scrutinised further The facilities are fantastic the first moment we arrived discretion to appeal against as set out in the Code and Federation and all 24 Director General, Qatar Dubai UAE: under the ICC process and the weather will be in Qatar, everything looked the decision relating to reflect upon the comments participating teams, along 2015 Men’s Handball World akistan off-spinner relating to suspected illegal great.Mirza Muzurovic, excellent. The Qataris have James Anderson, pursuant made by Gordon Lewis in with a host of international Championship Organising Saeed Ajmal Director of the Bosnian worked very hard and I am to clause 8.3.2 of the ICC his decision about how a m e d i a a n d t r a v e l Committee, said: “We h a s b e e n Handball Federation, said: sure they will succeed. We Code of Conduct. case of this nature might companies.They received a wanted to showcase our reported with a “We don’t know yet what had the chance to visit the ICC Chief Executive David better be provided for in the warm welcome, with a professionalism in hosting suspected illegal results we can reach in this venues and they are all R i c h a r d s o n s a i d : T h i s f u t u r e . C o m m e n t i n g programme of cultural major events, and also bowling action during group, but we know that we excellent, the hotels are outcome is the result of two generally, however, on the activities accompanying the enable visitors to get a feel his side’s seven-wicket will give all we can to show excellent as well, exhaustive and thorough use of offensive language, Official Draw ceremony, for the range of cultural loss in the first Test that we are a deserved everything looks perfect. disciplinary processes and, Mr Richardson added: including tours of Souq attractions and facilities that match against Sri participant of this World The Bahraini people will be after considering the written “International cricket is Waqif, Iftar meals at some Qatar has to offer. Because Lanka at Galle Championship. We are extremely interested in decision, the ICC is satisfied tough, competitive and of Doha’s finest hotels, and our guests joined us for the International Stadium proud to be at a tournament seeing our national with the manner in which the uncompromising but we a coach tour of the planned Official Draw during the on Sunday. like this for the first time, in a team.As well as the venue d e c i s i o n s h a v e b e e n must reiterate that there is v e n u e s f o r t h e Holy Month of Ramadan, it The match officials’ beautiful place with tour, Qatar 2015 also r e a c h e d . I t w a s a no place in the game for the Championship, which will gave them a real insight into report, which was outstanding venues.Major bowling actions reported in organised a media complicated and sensitive use of offensive language take place from 15 January Q a t a r i t r a d i t i o n s a n d handed over to Pakistan Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He Preparations for Men’s workshop, to introduce matter relating to charges that is personally insulting of to 1 February 2015.On the culture, which added to the team manager Moin Khan is required to undergo World Handball local and international brought against two players one player by another.It is evening of the Official Draw, experience.Feedback from on Sunday, cited concerns testing within 21 days, and, Championship Qatar media to the team who will at different levels of the ICC imperative that all captains, the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s all attendees was extremely over a number of deliveries during this period, Ajmal is witnessed intense look after them during their Code of Conduct. 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AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCHING OF AZIZI.IRIS RESIDENCE135 MILLION AED PROJECT IN AL FURJAN COMMUNITY -AZIZI Developments kick off another affordable housing solution incorporated with luxury lifestyle for mid-income families -The AZIZI.IRIS Residence a complete residential project to set a new milestone will be completed with 135 million AED to construct a variety of housing solutions in Al Furjan By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he momentum in Dubai’s real sector has been witnessing acceleration with the every passing day as developers announcing a wide range of real estate projects to target different segments of the society. Azizi Developers, one of the biggest real estate names in Dubai, have announced another new project to benefit the affordable housing for families with the promise of enjoying a genuine luxury lifestyle. The new project, AZIZI.IRIS Residence is located in the heart of new Dubai and project location is prime and has easy access to all major spots in Dubai. The Azizi Iris will be a total residential project and will be completed with the estimated value of AED 135 million in Dubai’s next top residential destination, Al Furjan.AZIZI.IRIS Residence project is a complete escrow compliant in accordance with RERA

Mr. Mohsen Kamel CEO of AZIZI Developments and Mr. Sean McCauley Director of agency services laws. With the latest announcement, the Azizi Developments has put another feather in its crown to unveil the AZIZI.IRIS Residence, a contemporary establishment of 99 units valued at 135 million AED, just in-time as the summer holiday-makers are gearing up to get the slice from new residential projects especially the affordable in terms of luxury lifestyle against their money value.The latest residential project set to complete 1, 2, 2+maid, 3+maid bedroom apartments with all modern civic facilities to provide the luxury lifestyle. The project will not only be a complete

solution of residential but will be a satisfactory and lucrative investment for future. Mr. Mohsen Kamel, CEO of AZIZI Developments on the occasion of announcing the new project said, “The announcing of AZIZI.IRIS Residence is another milestone achieving by the Azizi Developments to benefit the one of the most important segment of the society, the mid income families. Each single unit in AZIZI.IRIS Residence is a great opportunity for institutional investors as well as individuals with the aim of a long-term investment opportunity while having a real estate asset in Dubai’s top residential destination of Al Farjan. The latest residential project, AZIZI.IRIS Residence will be a great housing solution with the availability of all modern metropolitan amenities as the Al Farjan is going to serve the high valued customers in the presence of world class projects.The

Asteco, one of the prominent real estate will handle the AZIZI.IRIS Residence while the S.S.LUTA, a well know construction name in the industry is the official construction company. M r. M o h s e n K a m e l highlighting the further details pointed that the construction work on the 99unit residential establishment has been started and expected to be completed in December 2015. “We always keep our customers ahead to provide a high-standard housing solution with a promise to deliver on time. To maintain the high quality and keep the time frame, we always choose reliable contractors with the sound record track,he said. Azizi developments is focusing towards a long term business approach in all its property projects as the real estate demand is on the upsurge, following Dubai’s announcement of hosting the World Expo 2020.

THE 2015 NISSAN SUNNY MAKES ITS DEBUT IN THE MIDDLE EAST •The 2015 Nissan Sunny is the refreshed 10th Generation – Sunny Introduction dates back to the 60ies •Sunny is key volume driver in the Middle East with 15% of Nissan total regional sales – Nissan plans to double its Sunny sales volume by Fy16 •The 2015 Nissan Sunny, class-leading in roominess, safety, quality, comfort and fuel efficiency is now enhanced with premium styling and connectivity •Sunny range competitively priced starting from $ 12,380 (AED 45,500) in the GCC By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: oday, Nissan launched its 2015 model Sunny in the Middle East. The new sedan will be available from all Nissan dealerships across the region from August 1st.The 2015 Sunny has a strong global heritage owing to its interior roominess, safety, quality, comfort and fuel efficiency. Nissan has now given its acclaimed sedan a step up in terms of distinctive styling, connectivity (Nissan Connect). The original Sunny was launched in the Middle East under Datsun brand in 1966 and is part of the Nissan and the Regional Automotive Heritage across

its ten generations. Sunny is one of the top selling models in the region. The 2015 Sunny builds on this solid foundation and strengthens Nissan’s presence in the increasingly popular BSedan segment.Speaking at the occasion, Samir Cherfan, Managing Director at Nissan Middle East, said: “The Middle East is a key market for Nissan and the Nissan Sunny in particular is one of our top selling models

SUHOOR GATHERING HOSTED BY SELLANYCAR.COM A CELEBRATION OF 1 YEAR SUCCESS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ellAnyCar.com celebrated their 1 year of success on 23rd July 2014 held at Sofitel Jumeirah Beach Residence. An evening

attended by 50 people from the press, special guests, and staff. S e l l A n y C a r. c o m h a s launched as the Middle East’s first car buying service that guarantees it will purchase any car within 30 minutes following a free

in the region and contributes to around 15% of our total sales. We expect this model to make a notable impact on our growth, doubling its sales volumes by FY16.While delivering on its recognized class-leading strengths, the latest model boasts enhanced technology with a new styling taking its cues from Nissan latest design direction.The 2015 Sunny comes with a bold,

refreshed front, rear and interior design including a bigger front grille and boomerang shaped headlamps, while chrome detailing around the car gives the sedan a classy appearance. It also features upgraded interiors complete with a redesigned center console in piano black finishing, display audio system, and a new premium steering wheel with added functionality.Sunny comes with a 1.5L petrol engine and includes four spec variants with prices starting at $ 12,380.

CENTRO BARSHA HOSTS IFTAR FOR SPECIAL NEEDS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: entro Barsha hosted an Iftar for special needs adults from “Special Needs Future Development Centre” along with their families. The Iftar was held to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan and to support the incredible

special event”, said Ms. Eleni Tsolakou, Centro Barsha GM.For the past years, the hotel has been

work done by the SNF Centre.We believe in being part of the community and fostering in our colleagues the spirit of generosity. Therefore we are delighted to be working in close partnership with SNF centre and we feel happy for extending our support to this

active with several community services and supporting non-government organizations. The hotel’s initiative confirmed the commitment of Centro Barsha to its core values of respect and integrity demonstrated by giving back to the community.

online valuation and free car inspection.We have been very successful for a short span of time. Within a few months, we have opened 7 branches in several Emirates, and then we have spread to Turkey and KSA months back”, Saygin Yalcin concluded CEO of SellAnyCar.com.Being the fastest and most convenient car buying service, it is important for us to be reachable to our prospective clients within the shortest possible time, no matter what your location is. Looking at our growth rates, we are already one of the largest car buyers in UAE”, Saygin Yalcin added.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: rominent Asian direct selling company QNET announces a new and exciting partnership with 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 branding benefits and CSR partnerships.The three year QNET-MCFC partnership with the 2013/2014 Barclays Premier League champions was announced at a press conference at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester in the presence of players Jesus Navas, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic on August 12.QNET, a leading Asian direct selling company with its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, said the partnership synergizes well with both QNET and Manchester City’s values and stories. Managing Director of QNET, JR Mayer says:This groundbreaking partnership with MCFC marks another major involvement in sports by QNET, a young player in an industry dominated by larger direct selling giants.Mayer adds:We are absolutely thrilled with this partnership with Manchester City. Indeed, this is a timely and significant relationship between two brands which are keen in taking on any challenges for the taste of success.Similarly, QNET rose from various challenges and a tough business environment. MCFC’s focus on giving back to the community through football finds resonance with QNET’s philosophy of RYTHM which is “Raise Yourself To Help Mankind”, the social responsibility arm of QNET which actively serves local communities and international bodies to

establish and carry-out vital community programmes. In the UAE, QNET has been supporting Rashid Centre’s various programs for special needs children. Tom Glick, Chief Business Officer for Manchester City, concludes: “QNET’s grass roots philosophy of empowering ordinary people around the world to start their own business and succeed has been the key to their rapid growth, which now extends to over 100 countries worldwide. We are delighted to be working with QNET in a partnership that presents both parties with exciting opportunities to collaborate through football across the world and continues our exciting growth across Asia.Football is widely played and popular sport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although not one of the leading footballing nations in Asia, the UAE has nonetheless produced some outstanding teams at both club and international level as well as some talented individual players. In Qatar, another football-loving country, teams are serious in upping the game with the Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Stars League (QSL) collaborating this year by organising a football fans area that features countless activities to celebrate the kick-off of the new season 20142015.MCFC is owned and managed by major investors from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

teachin g a t Kuwait Combat Athletic s, Ray h a s been in t h e game for over 1 2 years and is considered one of the top MMA coaches in the region. Ray is assisted by coaches Ole Laursen and Saphaprom S o p h a p r o m (Khunsuk).FrenchAlgerian Mehdi Baghdad is Yellow Team Head Coach. Mehdi fights out of Team Quest in California, with a 9 - 3 record and is a regular sparring partner with the likes of Dan Henderson, Chael Sonnen and Tarec Saffiedine. Baghdad proved his worth as a fighter by becoming the lightweight WBC Muay Thai World Champion in 2011 as well as K-1 champion of France and Belgium. Mehdi is assisted by coaches Jorge Lopezand Cédric Escudero.Dubai-based FAST Athletic Training Team will be providing professional athletestandard coaching and training in strength, conditioning and nutrition. This coming fall 12 fighters, eager to prove to the world they have what it takes to become the best, will have an opportunity to prove just that through their blood, sweat and tears.

RED BULL SULTAN OF THE DESERT TO TEST UAE ATHLETES’ STRENGTH AND STAMINA ON AL AIN’S ROUGH TERRAIN AND WADI ADVENTURES’ WHITEWATER CHANNELS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ed Bull Sultan of the Desert, the most challenging multi discipline race in the UAE will make its debut on October 10 in Al Ain, at the foothills of the UAE’s

highest peak, Jabal Hafeet. The relay race which concludes in Wadi Adventure is set to push athletes to the limits of their performance.Teams of three will attempt the relay race’s three main disciplines of running,

mountain biking and kayaking with each leg spanning nearly 15km. Mixed gender teams are welcome.The running and mountain biking routes will put lower body strength and stamina to the test on the rough mountainous terrain

that gravel and rocks feature heavily in the two 15 km routes.The 14.1 km kayaking section on the other hand will take place in Al Ain’s scenic Al Mubazzarah lake, and Wadi Adventure’s notorious whitewater channels that

have become a favorite winter training spot for world class athletes the world over.Endurance and Individual skills will be the name of the game, and the participating teams of three will need to go all out to lay their claim to the Sultan of

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: wish to extend heartiest felicitation to all the Pakistanis, 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 sacrifices of our forefathers that were made for securing our socio-economic, religious and cultural freedom but it also provides us an opportunity to reiterate our pledge to those ideals that led to the creation of an independent and sovereign state. The day is an occasion to pay tribute to the valiant struggle of all the proponents and workers of Pakistan Movement and is also a moment to recognize, honour and appreciate all those sons of the soil who have been safeguarding our ideological and geographical boundaries. The Day is also an occasion to reflect on our past, ponder over the present and plan for the future.It is indeed a matter of great satisfaction to note that despite many political upheavals of the past, natural calamities and other challenges, we have achieved significant milestones in our journey towards a democratic, prosperous and progressive nation. A state created through democratic means to witness supremacy of democratic process, rule of law and constitutionalism is being governed today by a democratically elected government. Let us pledge today that we would continue to uphold the banners of democracy, constitutionalism and rule of law and let us reiterate our commitment to follow the principles of Unity, Faith &

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 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: l Batal is announcing completion of production of its 2nd Season due to premiere this fall on FOX Movies. The new Season w i l l feature a complete l y revampe d format w h i c h focuses on gradually transforming Al Batal fighters into world class athletes.Al Batal is a reality show based on the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) that provides fighters of Arabic origin with an opportunity to realize their dreams. Fighters are taken through an intensive training program, led by carefully selected teams of professional coaches, as they compete for the title of Al Batal (The Champion). For Season 2 Al Batal has recruited 12 passionate semi-pro fighters, 2 worldclass MMA coaching teams, 1 professional athletic conditioning team and implemented an extensive training and nutrition program. All designed to help shape the contestants into better, tougher and smarter fighters.American Ray Elbe, heading the Black Team, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt and MMA veteran with an impressive 25 - 11 record. Currently

MESSAGE OF MR. MAMNOON HUSSAIN PRESIDENT ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN ON THE OCCASION OF 68TH INDEPENDENCE DAY 14 AUGUST 2014

the Desert title. Al Ain city is well known for it is terrain and for hosting endurance events and challenging athletes with natural obstacles.

Discipline as our strength and guide towards reaching our ultimate destination. As we commemorate this Independence Day, let us also pay tribute to our brave armed forces and the personnel of law-enforcing agencies who have been offering great sacrifices for our security and territorial integrity of the country. Let us appreciate and acknowledge countless sacrifices of our brethren who stand should to shoulder with our armed forces in our national struggle against militancy, extremism and bigotry. Let us stand united against all those elements who are bent upon tarnishing our image and identity as a progressive, peaceful and tolerant society. Let us work together as a unified nation to gradually meet the challenges that we face today. The magnitude and severity of the challenge may be daunting but so is our resolve and commitment to confront them head on.While felicitating the nation, once again I call upon every Pakistani to stand firm and united and work diligently for a progressive, prosperous and peaceful Pakistan. Let us prove ourselves worthy inheritors of the invaluable reward that we have been bestowed by Almighty through untiring struggle of our forefathers. May our beloved homeland prosper and May our people always enjoy the bounties of peace and freedom.

OCEANIC KHORFAKKAN RESORT & SPA LAUNCHES LUXURY BEACHFRONT VILLA ”Ocean Collection, Villas and Villettes by Oceanic” By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ituated in the pristine beach of the UAE’s picturesque East Coast in the coastal town of Khorfakkan, Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & Spa presents new luxury beachfront villas and villettes. The three seafacing 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 entire villa with six bedrooms. Each villa has private entry and direct access to the beach.All of the individual units within each villa have private terraces or balconies, highspeed Wi-Fi access, fully stocked in room refreshments, Bose Wave music systems, a 48-inch LED television in the bedroom and on-demand video viewing. The ground floor of each villa has four keys of which three are interconnecting. Entry-level Beach Villettes with king or twin beds measure 63 square metres and 160 square metre One-Bedroom Villas each feature a kingsized bed, separate bathtub and shower, 55-inch LED television in the living room, dining table, kitchenette and jacuzzi on the terrace. TwoBedroom Villas occupy 290 square metres on the upper floor and have king-size beds in the master bedroom and twin beds in the second bedroom.Each ensuite bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower. There is also a spacious living room, dining table for six guests, fully equipped kitchen and barbecue facilities.This luxury villas and villettes offer spectacular views and luxurious comforts guaranteed to fulfill everyone’s travel needs and is designed with an exquisite

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Ian Phillips General Manager – Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort and Spa: A passionate Resort and hospitality professional with over 15 years experience in the Senior Management in Five Star Luxury Resorts, A graduate of the highly regarded and exclusive Cornell University General Managers Program in New York, Ian has a wealth of Resort and Leisure Management knowledge and experience.During recent years Ian has preopened the highly successful Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort and Spa along with numerous development projects and re-design assignments during his 7 years working for the Jumeirah group whilst based in Dubai. Prior to this Ian was a member of the senior management team for the pre-opening of the Celtic Manor Resort in the UK, Europe’s largest Luxury resort and the host of the 2010 Ryder Cup.During his career Ian has worked successfully to lead and grow the talents of multinational teams, focusing on growth and development of the departments and their respective colleagues, this in turn has led to impressive colleague satisfaction scores, great customer satisfaction results and impressive profit/return figures.

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