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THERE’S MORE TO LIFE WITH SIEMENS HOME APPLIANCES Brand launches the ? #? InsteadOfDishes? campaign By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: n a bid to highlight the benefits of their r e v o l u t i o n a r y dishwashers and spread awareness about the amount of time lost while washing dishes by hand, Siemens Home Appliances has launched its #InsteadOfDishes viral marketing campaign, which encourages social media users to express how they would gainfully utilize their time otherwise spent doing dishes.Washing dishes by hand at most times can be annoying as this leaves you with little or no time to spend doing the things you like, says Georg Kazantzidis,

Director Marketing & Business Development, Siemens Home appliances. Not only does the Siemens dishwasher score on hygiene and convenience, but it is the safest way to take a load off your sink in no time. The Siemens dishwasher is specially designed to meet the needs of our consumers and features innovative technology for super clean dishes, whilst using minimal water and energy.During the campaign, online members with the most interesting alternative of spending the time saved will stand the chance to see their wishes realized by the brand; therefore having a chance to win that experience - courtesy of Siemens Home Appliances. The best use of the hashtag in tweets will be displayed on leaderboard banners of popular websites & news portals in the UAE. A specially developed Facebook app has been developed for audience to

share their entries directly. Twitter is also expected to be abuzz with the campaign hashtag, as tweets & entries shared here will make their way to the app gallery of Siemens Home Gulf Facebook page.This online campaign is a mark of the brand’s philosophy; by enabling select online members to turn their wish into reality, Siemens is looking to transform online engagements into a longtime relationship with its customers. In addition, Siemens continues to ensure that the benefits of innovation in technology reach every home and improves quality of life. Every Siemens user will

experience the utmost convenience through the dishwasher living up to the motto - there’s more to life.Siemens rolled out its dishwasher that harnesses the innovative Zeolite® technology to facilitate a faster and economical method of drying. What usually takes a humongous amount of energy, time and water, leaves the dishes clean and dry in just 125 minutes with the help of this t e c h n o l o g y. T h e #InsteadOfDishes campaign, which will announce weekly winners, is expected to echo areas of dissatisfaction that arise out of employing traditional methods in washing dishes. Siemens seeks to cater to these gaps by bridging superior technology in their dishwasher product line with happiness in homes. For more information about terms and conditions of the campaign, please visit: h t t p : / / w w w. s i e m e n s home.com/ae/instead-ofdishes.html.

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SHEIKHA WAFA HASHER AL MAKTOUM & HMH - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS PRESENT 'EXCELLENCE AWARD’ TO FOUNDER OF ‘KALIMATI’ BEDOUR AL RAQBANI By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: nder the Kind Patronage of H.E. Sheikha Wafa Hasher Al Maktoum, HMH Hospitality Management Holdings recognised yet another exceptional woman, this time Mrs Bedour Al Raqbani, founder and director of Kalimati S p e e c h a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n Center.Presenting the HMH Excellence Award to Mrs Raqbani, Mr Laurent A.

Voivenel, CEO, HMH Hospitality Management Holdings, said: "No words can possibly describe the contribution of this young lady who beat all odds to give to the UAE a dedicated speech and therapy center by forming Kalimati. And in doing so not only did she create an institution to help mothers, like herself, overcome their children’s disability but raised awareness for the need to have such a center. Hers is an incredible story that is bound to strike a chord with every heart. We feel honoured to recognize this special woman who is helping countless children to lead fuller lives despite t h e i r s p e e c h disorders”.Kalimati means "my words" in Arabic and was born out of Mrs Raqbani’s desperate need for a similar facility in the emirates when she realized that her daughter was born with a profound hearing disability and therefore was unable to speak. In vain, she tried to search for a center that could provide her the necessary therapy in order for her child to communicate. However, at

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that time, there was nothing existing in the UAE that m a t c h e d h e r needs.Receiving the trophy Mrs Raqbani said, “What do you do if your child was born deaf? I wanted my baby and all others with similar challenges to communicate with the world. So, I decided to set up Kalimati, a nonprofit organization, that was established to fulfill a growing demand for speech therapy services in the UAE. It was founded on love and hope. We believe that each child is special and our aim is to help him / her reach his / her full potential. Our therapists work as a team liaising with parents, teachers and medical professionals to provide quality adolescent therapy services. I am truly grateful to H.E. Sheikha Wafa Hasher Al Maktoum and HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings for t h i s a m a z i n g encouragement. It is indeed through people’s appreciation of our mission here at Kalimati that keeps us motivated to strive for the best.HMH Award for Excellence celebrates women who are an inspiration for others. It is a tribute to exceptional women who are playing an extraordinary role in the UAE society be it in the field of art, literature, culture, sports, environment, healthcare, business, human welfare or public life.For more information about Kalimati please visit http://www.kalimati.org.For more information about HMH please visit http://www.hmhhotelgroup. com

AMSI SCHOOLS TO ADD NEW FEATURES TO ITS ‘CAMPUS KEY’ Card to allow greater convenience for students and parents at AMSI’s schools. By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ith schools in the UAE becoming more innovative with their use of technology, Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI), the body that manages the Al Mawakeb Schools and ISAS in Dubai, has been offering the unique and state-of-the-art “Campus Key” to their students. Designed to allow greater convenience for students and parents, the Campus

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children’s expenditure. Parents can decide to

lunch at the cafeteria, stationary at the bookshop,

transfer credit onto the card through the online school portal or via other methods. Once credit has been transferred, parents can place a daily limit on their child’s allowance, making sure that their little ones do not overspend whilst on campus.Speaking about the Campus Key, Mr. George Akhras - Chief Information Officer at AMSI- said, “The Campus Key has been a very helpful module for AMSI schools. It is a one-card solution which serves as a student ID, an identification card for any service offered by the school, as well as a debit card for purchases during school hours. These transactions can include

school uniforms at the uniform shop and more - all without the hassle of cash in hand.The card will soon include a new and unique feature, as of the coming school term. Upon swiping, staff will be able to access important health information of the card’s owner. Mr. Akhras added, “Should a student accidently select food from the school cafeteria he is a l l e r g i c t o , t h e s t a ff handling the transaction will be able to identify the situation and can act accordingly. With the aid of the Campus Key, staff will be better informed to ensure that the child’s health is not at risk.Parents can also track their

children’s performed transactions through the online school portal, so that they can manage their child’s account without having to visit the premises. The cards can easily be topped up through various payment methods including online channels and via SMS.The campus key is especially helpful to improve the children cash management efficiency and reduce the risk of cash loss while children are on campus;

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he Life Support Training Center of Prime Hospital, the first hospital of Prime Healthcare group in UAE, is now open to provide trainings and courses aimed at improving the health of the community of Dubai.An inauguration ceremony was held on October 16, 2014 at the Prime Hospital Life Support Training Center (PHLSTC) with Dr. Zehra Al Hilali, Territory Director, MENA region for American Heart Association as guest of h o n o r. T h e e v e n t w a s attended by Dr Jamil Ahmed, Managing Director, Prime HealthCare Group, the Center’s staff, management and invited guests.The Prime Hospital Life Support Training Center (PHLSTC) offers a variety of programs designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) in equipping healthcare professionals and individuals to act in emergencies and save lives.Dr Al Hilali commented:The American Heart Association is very proud to present our 200th centre in the MENA region. We would like to commend

the management of Prime Healthgroup for establishing

this Life Training Center which is vital for the training of ground level staff in CPR and Heartsaver. The centre has the capability of providing high quality life support training which will save precious lives in UAE.During the inauguration, Dr Jamil Ahmed received the certification from the American Heart Association for the Training Center. He said: “It is indeed an honour to be certified by the American Heart Association. The opening of the Prime Hospital Life Support Training Center is part of our commitment to offer quality education for

quality patient care. The center will provide high quality training to individuals and professionals in our continued endeavor to save lives.The courses and programmes are in line with the American Health Association practice and standards and approved by several Dubai government health agencies so participants who will finish their courses are secured and satisfied that they will be able to contribute to the welfare of the community,he added.The course offered to healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, technicians, paramedics and other allied healthcare professionals is called Basic Life Support (BLS). The course is designed to teach those who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and outof-hospital settings.For the non-medical community, the courses offered are Heart Savers First Aid CPR AED, Heartsaver First Aid, Heartsaver CPR AED, Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED, Teaching CPR in Schools and Family & Friends

CPR. The courses have different durations and are open to anyone with limited or no medical training or those who need a completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.All programmes are approved by Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and satisfy the DHA Hospital Regulation 2012, DHA Outpatient care regulation 2012, DHA Day Surgical Center regulations 2012, and Dubai Municipality safety guidelines.Training sessions are held in state-of-the-art training environment which includes both practical and theoretical styles of learning. Effective team working is encouraged and developed by instructors to improve the effectiveness of course delivery and enhances the learning outcomes of all participants. For registration or to get more information regarding courses, please call +971 4 2929777 (extn: 7802) or email dhanya@primehospital.ae or dennisjavier.prime@gmail.co m.

F&B NOVEMBER PROMOTIONS AT HOLIDAY INN DUBAI - AL BARSHA By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: njoy our fabulous F&B offers this month at Holiday Inn Dubai- Al Barsha. The Gem Garden offers authentic Burger, Ale & Tail. Featuring a selection of Lobster sandwich, Burgers, Shawarma, Sushi and Dim Sum every Thursday. Dim Sum lovers can enjoy all through November a mouthwatering Dim Sum on Friday’s from 12pm to 12 midnight. If you’re planning a party at your location? Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha’s HACCP certified team promises to turn your event into one of the most lavish parties in town. Exquisite dining experience and rejuvenating atmosphere. We got all the special touches to transform a hotel stay into u n f o r g e t t a b l e experience.The Q - Sports Bar :The “new look” Q with its suspended UV lit snooker cues adds a dramatic feature in the ceiling to a fresh and m o d e r n m o n o c h r o m atic backdrop. White floors and walls, super comfy large black sofas and upholstered bar stools make this an ideal spot to watch the latest sporting events on massive cinema screens around the circular bar. Enjoy our happy hour from 4pm to 8pm.Dolphin Bar Rooftop

Pool Bar:The perfect venue to soak up the atmosphere of Dubai. Enjoy a refreshing daytime swim followed by a thirst quenching cocktail, or sit at sundown with a relaxing drink over the panoramic view

of the Burj.Xennya Terrace Hubbly Bubbly Bar:This rooftop terrace overlooks Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline. Meet friends over amazing settings, fine wine and shish from 6pm.The Royal Budha Fine Dining- Thai :Creative cuisine in a stylish setting under the watchful eye of a towering Buddha makes this a royal treat. Our native Thai chefs will make your favourite dishes or you can simply take their recommendations from the ¢ la carte menu. All through November enjoy a mouth-watering Dim Sum on Friday’s from 12pm to 12 midnight.Gharana Casual dining- Indian:An experience of the Indian subcontinent through the kaleidoscope of elements of familiar monuments and the culinary

tastes of that region leads this restaurant to be labeled exotic with live entertainment. The talented team of this exotic Indian restaurant takes pride in serving guests authentic Indian cuisine throughout the week. Enjoy the pick of street eats every Saturday for only AED95 net person at Street Food Night Sing and savor The Gharana Karaoke experience every Sunday, the restaurant offers diners a chance to discover their singing talent along with the resident singer.Lounge @ Barsha Coffee Shop:The soothing backdrop of our nearby waterfall makes this elegant lobby lounge ideal for business and social get togethers. Sushi lovers, enjoy your night every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm for only AED 109 per person.The Gem Garden Family Dining:Make meal times a treat for your family at The Gem Garden, all day dining with a difference. Enjoy authentic Burger, Ale & Tail. A selection of Lobster sandwich, Burgers, Shawarma, Sushi and Dim Sum every Thursday.The Q Underground- Retro Venue:A chic underground spot where the most exotic elixirs are in free flow. A swell party venue to boot, football, cricket and Mardi Gras get shaken but not stirred. A favourite haunt

for comedy, quiz, karaoke and salsa to make a buzzing carnival. The Q Underground will be spinning edgy electronic music to arty aficionados. Join Dubai’s weekly underground bash every Thursday at Analog Room DJ Parties from 10pm to 3am. At The Q Underground, not only can ladies enjoy the night in a beautiful setting for just AED 75, but they can enjoy a complementary night till midnight.Outdoor Catering If you can’t come to us…we’ll come to you!Planning a party at your location? Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha’s HACCP certified team promises to turn your event into one of the most lavish parties in town. From high-end house parties to simple get togethers as well as weddings and concerts, the hotel offers tailor-made services and multi cuisines to suit all requirements be it Indian, Thai, Arabic, Italian, Mexican, Spanish and more with the option of a customized menu.For reservations call 04–323 4333,email restaurants@hialbarsha.com or visit the hotel’s websites at www.holidayinn.com,www.hi abarshadubai.com, www.theroyalbudha.com,ww w.gharanaresturant.com or www.outdoorcateringdubai.c om

GRAND MILLENNIUM DUBAI ON SHOW AT WTM LONDON BOOST ITS MARKET SHARE By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: articipating on the Dubai stand at the World Travel Market in London next month, personnel from the Grand Millennium Dubai will be seeking to consolidate the hotel’s presence in the key British market.According to Director of Sales, Shadi Karameh, while there has been an increased focus on emerging BRIC countries in recent years, the UK has supplied a constant stream of both business and leisure

such as food in the c a n t e e n , s t a t i o n a r y, uniforms, or signing up for extra-curricular activities. The paperless system also enables faster queue lines, as children can pay quickly and efficiently by just one swipe of a card.

visitors, a trend that is set to continue.There was an eight per cent increase in UK visitors to the UAE in 2013 and the UK continues to rank third out of all source markets for Dubai,he said.The emirate is now seen as a family holiday destination with the bonus of year-round sunshine, while shopping breaks

and cruise tourism are on the rise, and stopover traffic out of the UK is a l s o increasing d u e t o exceptional a i r connectivity that includes daily A380 services out o f b o t h Manchester a n d London’s Heathrow and Gatwick

airports with Emirates.World Travel Market takes places at London’s Excel Centre between November 3 and 6, and attracts more than 50,000 travel trade professionals and media fro m around the world providing a showcase for the Grand Millennium Dubai hotel in both the UK and European markets. For more information about the hotel please visit http://www.grandmillennium dubai.com

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INTRODUCES UNIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SimSci Spiral Suite offers new cross-boundary workflows; creates instant collaboration across full hydrocarbon supply chain to unlock profitability By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: chneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, is first to introduce a unified supply chain management solution for the hydrocarbon processing industry. Built on its ground-breaking Spiral Suite platform, the new offering closes the value gaps left by poorly integrated legacy tools.By improving collaboration across the refinery, Spiral Suite software helps traders, planners and schedulers make reliable decisions, manage risks and ultimately increase profitability.Spiral Suite promises to transform the refinery business environment from being a place where hundreds of people work in isolation not

seeing or understanding how their bits of individual work contribute to the wholeo a place where workers first see and understand how their decisions impact others and then cooperate to collectively unlock the maximum value of their economic forecasts,said R a v i Gopinath,Ph.D.,executive vice president,Schneider Electric Global Solutions, Software Business.The latest advances to our Spiral Suite toolset achieve, above and beyond, what many refiners and vendors have tried and failed to do with legacy solutions: It improves understanding and cooperation between traders, planners and schedulers and replaces several disjointed point solutions with a single, easy-to-use application. In short, it increases transparency and collaboration across different business groups, enabling our customers to make the best overall decisions for safety and profitability while taking better advantage of new opportunities presented by the market. It's a great example of the new, gamechanging technology Schneider Electric will continue to introduce to help our customers plan and manage their future.Spiral Suite users can contribute to and add value to one another's decision making without the risk of overwriting data or causing downstream processing issues at the plant. Combined with powerful, intuitive visualizations, everyone is able to view, understand and respond to incidents. All refinery activities are supported within a single, highly intuitive environment, and accurate, up-to-date information is available across the business. Planners can see future scheduling constraints; schedulers can assess their decisions against commercial impact and operational feasibility. Users from different disciplines and locations are now able to work together effectively to create the most flexible,

optimal plan for any set of circumstances, unlocking potential cost savings and margin improvements that could total millions of dollars each year.With Spiral Suite, even novice planners can be up and running within a week, rather than after a year of training it would normally take with heritage products,said Peter Reynolds, senior consultant with ARC Advisory Group.In an industry where challenges are coming from every direction, companies risk losing out if they continue to apply outdated work processes that rely on experts. In some cases, optimized production planning is only achieved through knowledge held by a small number of people and naturally collaborative working relationships.As

these experts retire, more companies are looking to invest in a sustainable solution that supports the younger, more mobile workforce. Spiral Suite offers exceptional ease-ofuse, meaning users can perform all the necessary analytics and backcasting to make profitable, riskadjusted feedstock purchasing and refinery planning decisions within weeks of licensing.Spiral Suite's SaaS deployment model, off-the-shelf integration and exceptional ease of use mean the application can be learned within days. Legacy point solutions can be replaced quickly and simply, without incurring the high cost of implementing or maintaining data transfer. Inadequate, unsupported integration bridges are removed, as is the need for application experts and extensive training courses, which lowers total cost of ownership.Data from inhouse and external systems can be made available automatically within workflows, and people from across the business can work in parallel to build the supply chain model within weeks, without needing to know matrix math. Spiral Suite takes advantage of the advanced features of modern processors,fully exploiting multi-core and cloud environments to generate results in seconds and then presenting them in a way everyone can understand. Users can explore the business and operational implications of millions of scenarios and receive real-time feedback on how their changes would impact the rest of the supply chain. Integral cargo tracking and assay management mean crude oil quality variations can be analyzed within minutes, rather than weeks, to swiftly assess their financial impact on the business, as well as any potential operational and reliability issues prior to purchase.The software also automatically reconciles all available data and performs backcasting to understand how and why there are deviations to the plan.

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PATRICK HAYATI APPOINTED AS HEAD OF GENERAL BUSINESS AND PARTNER ECOSYSTEM AT SAP MENA SAP Moves to Strengthen Partner Ecosystem Scale and Influence By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: AP MENA has announced the appointment of Patrick Hayati as Head of General Business and Partner Ecosystem (GB&E).Based in Dubai, Hayati will report directly to Sam Alkharrat, President, SAP MENA, and Luis M u r g u i a , S e n i o r Vi c e

President GB&E, SAP EMEA.Sherif Hamoudah, erstwhile SAP MENA Head of Ecosystem, Channels and Telecoms, will now focus exclusively on heading up the company's telecommunications business in the region.Hayati has worked in the IT industry for more than 20 years, and boasts extensive experience of developing and leading businesses in emerging markets.Hayati joins SAP from Protoz, where he worked as Vice President of Emerging Markets, with responsibility for developing a channel development program and a presence in emerging markets worldwide. Prior to that, he worked as Emerging Markets Managing Director for Belkin and as a Regional Director for the Middle East & Mediterranean at McAfee.Hayati's career has also taken in stints as HP's Regional Director for the Financial Services industry, Regional Business Development Manager for Banking at Compaq

Computer Corporation, and Sales and Marketing Manager for Banking at NCR.Patrick brings with him a huge range of experience and success to SAP, and we are delighted to welcome him onboard,” said Sam Alkharrat, President, SAP MENA.I am confident that his track-record of spearheading growth strategies and leading comprehensive channel development programs will be invaluable as we continue to expand and grow our GB&E business across the MENA region.SAP's partner ecosystem has in recent years been enabled on a suite of cutting-edge solutions, including inmemory computing HANA technology, mobility, and the latest SAP cloud offerings in H u m a n C a p i t a l Management (Success Factors), Customer Relationship Management (Cloud for Customer) and Supplier Relationship Management (the Ariba network).Last year, SAP introduced a co-innovation lab in MENA whereby partners can develop market-relevant solutions on the SAP platform. SAP and the partner then jointly take these to market.In 2013, SAP's GB&E business experienced 65 per cent year-on-year growth, making it the fastest growing market unit in EMEA for General Business.SAP has a strong ambition to develop its general business and channel partner relationships and capabilities across an evergrowing ecosystem,said Hayati.The potential is huge, and I particularly look forward to driving the uptake of emerging innovations in fields such as analytics, mobility, cloud and in-memory computing.

AL NOOR STUDENTS VISIT SAMSUNG STAND AT GITEX SHOPPER By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: tudents from Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special

Samsung employees, who provided them a tour of the stand. The students also interacted with latest products and technologies

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IMPLEMENTATION OF DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS WILL MAKE GCC ROADS SAFER Research finds driver drowsiness detection most frequently installed technology in new cars Bosch expects to sell more than two million radar, video sensors in 2014 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: river assistance systems can save lives on GCC roads. Sometimes it's enough for the car to sound a warning signal and display a coffee cup on the dashboard to remind a driver to take a break after a long stretch on the road.New research from Germany suggests that almost a quarter 680,000 of the 2.95 million new cars registered last year can do just that: warn a tired driver before he or she causes an accident.Driver drowsiness detection is the driver assistance function most frequently installed in new cars, according to a Bosch

way to 'vision zero', the goal of eradicating road fatalities. Bosch expects to sell over two million radar and video sensors in 2014, more than twice as many as last year, meaning that driver assistance systems are becoming more and more important.GCC drivers can also benefit from the support of lane assistants which

evaluation of important new features. Fatigue at the steering wheel is highly dangerous for the high number of drivers in the GCC who travel long distances to and from work every day,” said Andreas Bodemer, Vice President for Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, Middle East and Africa.The Bosch driver drowsiness detection system will constantly analyse the driver's steering behaviour to spot patterns typical of fatigue, as well as registering any abrupt, small steering motions. Nearly one in four new cars in Germany now has this technology, which we know will have a major impact here in the GCC too.Other new technology features which are increasingly installed include intelligent headlight control, found in 20 percent of all new cars, which automatically turns the low-beam headlight on or off as required, and automatic emergency braking, in 11 percent of all new cars, which helps to avoid or mitigate the consequences o f r e a r - e n d collisions.Bodemer added: “Driver assistance systems are an essential step on the

warn the driver with a vibration in the steering wheel when they unintentionally leave the lane or even when the car gets too close to the edge of the lane by gently, but firmly, steering the vehicle back into the lane. Road-sign recognition makes it easier for drivers to navigate the 'road-sign jungle' as video cameras read traffic signs and present relevant information as symbols in the dashboard, while the adaptive cruise control (ACC) works with a radar sensor and maintains a preset safety distance to the car ahead, even in heavy traffic. The Stop & Go feature automatically accelerates and brakes according to the flow of traffic and can even bring the car to a complete stop in a traffic jam. As one of the automotive industry's biggest suppliers, Bosch covers the entire product range of driver assistance systems. In developing the ABS and ESP systems, the company laid the foundation early on for traffic with fewer accidents. Powerful computers ensure that the assistance systems react rapidly and can think as well as a good driver can.

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THEATRE PRODUCTION COMES TO DUBAI, WITH RENOWNED BRITISH ACTOR AS DIRECTOR ‘Cyrano De Bergerac' to run at DUCTAC from October 16th - 18th, 2014 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: opular UK actor James Gaddas, best known for his television roles in Bad Girls and Coronation Street in the UK, as well as starring roles in the musicals Billy Elliot and Mamma Mia in London’s

Needs visited the Samsung GITEX Shopper stand today.Al Noor students and teachers were welcomed by

and took part of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S Challenge. Samsung partnered with Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs in 2010 as part of the Samsung Hope for Children program and since then Samsung has been committed to using its products and technologies to develop and enhance education for Al Noor students.

West End, is directing the much loved tale of 'Cyrano d e B e r g e r a c ' i n R AW Theatre's first large scale production in Dubai.The show features 12 actors, playing a variety of characters, as they perform Edmond Rostand's romance about 'a cavalier with the soul of a poet and the nose of a giant anteater'.Raw Theatre

are delighted to be incorporating a special 'relaxed' matinee on Friday the 17th October for children with special needs and their families. Shows will run at The Kilachand Studio, DUCTAC from Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm, with

additional matinee shows on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th at 3pm. Tickets are available at 150AED for evenings, and 120AED on matinees. For more information, visit Raw Theatre Productions on F a c e b o o k o r @RawTheatreDubai on Twitter.

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SERTA UNVEILS “GRAPHI COOL” AND “GRAPHI COMFORT” AT THE HOTEL SHOW Newest additions to the Iseries Collection of By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

ubai Furniture Manufacturing Company LLC (DFMC), a market leader in premium mattress segment in Middle East, introduces the “Graphi Cool” and “Graphi Comfort” mattresses, latest additions

to the Iseries collection from Serta.The products were unveiled at the Hotel Show, the largest hotel supply event in the MENA region taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28th to 30th September.Graphi Cool and Graphi Comfort m a t t r e s s e s a r e manufactured using Graphinex technology, an advanced gel infusion technology that provides advanced pressure relief and more support for a cooler sleep and unchanging comfort. Both products use graphite-infused visco foam; graphite has an inherent property of thermal insulation i.e. low rate of heat transfer therefore maintains the coolness of the mattress whatever the temperature of the room is. Other mattresses manufacturers use memory foam that produce heat but the graphite-infused visco foam present in both Graphi Cool and Graphi Comfort

mattresses maintain the optimal temperature on the surface of the mattress so that the customers can achieve deeper levels of sleep without feeling moisture or sweat during sleep.An outstanding feature of Graphi Cool mattress is the use of latex in quilting, an expertise that is only available at DFMC because

it requires sophisticated machinery and skill. Sundar Rajan, CEO, Dubai Furniture Manufacturing Company LLC, said,We are committed to innovation and in exceeding customer expectations, thus, we constantly conduct research to ensure we offer our customers comfortable, cool and sound sleep which is the main objective of any mattress. The new additions to the Iseries collection from Serta are manufactured with latest technology using materials that will minimize heat and maintain the optimal temperature on the mattresses surface.The products come in different specifications and will be on display at Serta stand no. 6D130 during the three-day Hotel Show. It will soon be available at Serta showrooms on Sheikh Zayed road. For more information please visit the showrooms or call +971 4 8853929.

US FREEDOM CAPITAL EXPANDS ITS REACH BY ENTERING THE MIDDLE EASTERN MARKET By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: S Freedom Capital the premier EB-5 Investment Firm and an Investment Banking firm recently opened its representative office in Dubai. By expanding operations to Dubai, the company aims to increase its ability to offer world-class immigration services and investment opportunities to potential investors residing in UAE and the wider GCC region. The firm currently has offices in Washington D.C., Dallas,London and Shanghai.Over the years, the program has undergone a number of changes to make it more conducive for investors. At present, criteria for the visa includes that an individual must invest at least $500,000 USD in a project or business within a Targeted Employment Area and create a minimum of 10 indirect jobs through that investment. Speaking about their entry into the Middle Eastern market, Mr. David Gunderson, Principal and Executive VP of the company, said” The experience and knowledge provided by our firm’s executive partners and the board of directors strengthens our ability to provide quality investment opportunities and immigration services.

Over the years there has been a growing demand for the EB-5 visa category among UAE residents, particularly Iranians, Pakistanis and Indians, as well as Arab expatriates from Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Syria. In the year 2013, over $3.25 billion was invested in the United States through the EB-5 program, of which 86 per cent of investors were approved for permanent residency. As part of its services,the company provides its clients with concierge services thereby assisting families and individuals with all of

their relocation needs and addressing all aspects of a new life in the USA such as: providing financial expertise, referrals to legal and tax professionals, and simple translation assistance as well as providing introductions for wealth management, tax and accounting, estate planning, housing, medical and cultural and language familiarity amongst many others. Keeping in mind its objectives for the Middle Eastern market, US Freedom Capital will host their second seminar in Dubai on 11 October to educate people on the features and benefits of the EB-5 Program, as well as other investment opportunities in the US. To be held at the Shangri-La hotel Dubai, this one-day seminar will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm and will feature David Gunderson, Principal and Executive VP of the company, as well as Stan Bradshaw, CEO of US Freedom Capital as the keynote speakers. Subsequently, the event will also be hosted in Abu Dhabi (12 October 2014), Manama, Bahrain (14 October 2014), and Muscat, Oman (16 October 2014). With decades of experience in business, immigration laws, finance, and real estate investment, US Freedom Capital has been established by bringing together leaders of the US government immigration service, as well as seasoned investment managers. The company’s executive team and Board of Advisors comprises of talented individuals including two former Directors and the highest-ranking career officer at US Immigration (USCIS), who have previously also served as the three senior executives of immigration during the Presidency of George W. Bush. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm has come to be known as the ‘Gold Standard’ of the EB-5 Visa Program.

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18th ANNUAL TEMPLETON LECTURE ON RELIGION AND WORLD AFFAIRS Sponsored by John M. Templeton, Jr., M.D. The State of International Religious Freedom and Why It Matters Robert George, Princeton University Vice Chairman (and former Chairman), US Commission on International Religious Freedom Monday, October 6, 2014 5:30 p.m. Registration; 5:45 p.m. Lecture Free for Educators, Students, and Members of FPRI and NLM; $20 for Non-Members Dinner Immediately Following exclusively for Bronze Partners of FPRI National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Phila. RSVP: events@fpri.org

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MSHEIREB PROPERTIES WINS “DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR” AWARD By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: sheireb Properties, a subsidiary of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has been named Arabian Business’ ‘Developer of the Year 2014’. The senior management team from Msheireb Properties was

presented with the award at a ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Doha last night.Msheireb Properties earned the Developer of the Year Award for its flagship QR20 billion development Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the largest urban regeneration projects in the world, located in Doha’s historical commercial centre. Through this development, Msheireb Properties is transforming the district into one of the most dynamic drivers of economic growth in the city.Msheireb Downtown Doha is a sustainable project

t h a t f o c u s e s o n environmental conservation and energy efficiency. This translates to more efficient use of resources, minimised waste and reduced carbon footprint. The development consists of both residential and commercial property, retail centres, and entertainment and cultural precincts.In terms of architecture, the plans for the Msheireb Downtown Doha have already received numerous plaudits. The design of Msheireb Downtown Doha is inspired by the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Msheireb Properties. Her desire is to conserve Qatar's rich architectural heritage, whilst at the same time creating a thriving and sustainable community that will make all of its citizens proud. The seamless blending of tradition with modern practice runs at the heart of the development.

BLACKBERRY BLEND BRINGS THE POWER AND SECURITY OF BLACKBERRY TO YOUR COMPUTER AND TABLET New Application Allows Email, Conversations, Calendars and Contacts to “Follow” You Across Multiple Computing Screens By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: lackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, announced today the availability of BlackBerry® Blend, a new app that seamlessly brings messaging and content from your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet. With BlackBerry Blend, users can take advantage of the secure BlackBerry network to blend their personal and professional content and conversations together using the screen of their choice. BlackBerry Blend enables users to work seamlessly across multiple devices running various Windows®, iOS®, Mac and Android™ operating systems, making work collaboration and conversation easy no matter where they are.Mobile professionals have demanding technology needs and are multi-device users working between their smartphone, PC and tablet all day. These individuals are highly connected and need a way to work across multiple devices and operating systems effortlessly in order to optimize their efficiency and achieve their goals.BlackBerry Blend streamlines the experience of using multiple devices on a daily basis by bridging the gap between your smartphone and other devices that make up your connected universe. With BlackBerry Blend, users can receive instant notifications, respond to work and personal messages, and access documents, calendars, contacts and media in realtime on any device, while never having to worry about their security being compromised. No saving to a cloud, no wires and no transferring information between devices. It’s just there.Fundamentally rooted in BlackBerry’s core competencies of security and productivity, BlackBerry Blend offers user benefits such as: •Never Miss a BBM™ or Text Message: BlackBerry Blend brings all your BBM and text messages from your

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ne of America's more precisely, one of Philadelphia's greatest contributions to the world is freedom of conscience, the idea that people should be free to practice their religion or not to practice at all. Today, as ISIS gives people the choice to die or convert, while others in various parts of the world flee for their lives because of different varieties of religious intolerance, we have asked one of the leading advocates of international religious freedom to report on the state of religious freedom in the world today.Professor George holds Princeton's McCormick Chair in Jurisprudence and is the

BlackBerry smartphone to an integrated messaging hub now available on your computer and tablet. •Use Your Smartphone as a Mobile Network Hub: Gain secure access to work email, calendars and important files on any device connected to BlackBerry Blend. • Tr a n s f e r F i l e s A c r o s s Devices: Save files from your computer to your BlackBerry smartphone so they are accessible on any device connected to BlackBerry Blend •BlackBerry Security, Across Your Devices: Powered by the BlackBerry device through the BlackBerry network, this seamless experience is also secure. And IT Administrators can rest easy, as they have the ability to set BlackBerry Blend parameters for users that match their security guidelines. •Unified Calendar Management: BlackBerry Blend merges all of your work meetings, personal appointments and events into one view. •Connect Anywhere, Anytime: BlackBerry Blend can connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or wired through the USB port on your PC. Once connected, use your BlackBerry® ID on your computer and tablet to connect to BlackBerry Blend.BlackBerry Blend is launching today on the BlackBerry® Passport and the Porsche Design P’9983 from BlackBerry®, and will work across desktop operating systems, including Mac OS X 10.7 +, iPad tablets running iOS 7+, Windows 7+ and Android tablets running Android 4.4+. The downloadable version of BlackBerry Blend for Macs and PCs is available today at www.BlackBerry.com/Blend, on the Apple® App StoreSM for iPad tablets, or via the Google Play™ Store for Android tablets.BlackBerry Blend comes free on BlackBerry Passport at launch. Additional enterprise features will be available thr o u g h a s u b s c r i p t i o n program. Details of the enterprise offering will be announced in the coming weeks.

founding director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. His books include Making Men Moral: Civil Liberties and Public Morality and The Clash of Orthodoxies: Law, Religion and Morality in Crisis. His scholarly articles have appeared in the Harvard Law Review, the Yale Law Journal, the Columbia Law

Review, and the American Journal of Jurisprudence. Professor George is a recipient of many honors, including the Presidential Citizens Medal, the Honorific Medal for the Defense of Human Rights of the Republic of Poland, the Canterbury Medal of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, the Sidney Hook Memorial Award of the National Association of Scholars, and the Bradley Prize for Intellectual and Civic Achievement, A graduate of Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School, he also received a master's degree in theology from Harvard and a doctorate in philosophy of law from Oxford. Previous lecturers in this series include, among others, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the

former Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth; George Weigel, the biographer of Pope John Paul II; Abdallah Schleifer, professer emeritus of television journalism at the American University in Cairo; James Billington, the Librarian of Congress; James Kurth, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College (and FPRI Senior Fellow); Zuhdi Jasser, President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy; and Harvey Sicherman, the late president of FPRI. FPRI, 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 610, Philadelphia, PA 19102-3684For more information, contact Eli Gilman at 215-732-3774, ext. 103, email fpri@fpri.org, or visit us at www.fpri.org.

HIGH SUPPLIES, FADING DEMAND AND EBOLA FEARS HIT COMMODITIES Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank Ole Sloth Hansen By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he broad-based BBG Commodity Index, which tracks the performance of 22 major commodities, reached a new five-year low before trading close to unchanged on the week. Performances across individual sectors are very mixed, with gains in energy and soft commodities offset by losses in industrial metals and grains. Stock market weakness, falling bond yields and the strong dollar (which continues to reach new heights) were some of the overall drivers, with geopolitical worries holding steady on the horizon. REFINERY SHUTDOWN SUPPORTING GASOLINE :Gasoline reached its highest levels since July as the fuel received a boost from reduced availability around the northeastern US (a region that includes New York, the delivery hub for

been supporting a contraction of the spread between the two benchmarks despite the continued rise in US shale oil production. An expected increase in pipeline infrastructure leading more oil into Cushing (the delivery hub for WTI crude oil), together with the seasonal maintenance-related slowdown in demand should help alleviate the currently tight market conditions here and help the spread stabilise. It remains difficult to see much upside for Brent crude, however, as long the spot market remains under pressure from slowing demand and increased supply. Investors looking to oil as an investment either through futures or exchange traded products currently prefer WTI crude due to the structure of the futures curve. The curve is presently in a relative deep backwardation of $0.80 USD per barrel compared with the backwardation of $0.64 USD per barrel currently seen in Brent crude.This basically means that the monthly futures roll of a long position favours WTI crude by more than $1.40 per barrel. Until we see a change in this relationship which could

continued to break higher against a host of currencies. Eventually, the yellow metal did manage to find some support from renewed riskoff sentiment, which drove equity market and bond yields lower. Reports that Iraq had received credible intelligence concerning planned Islamic State attacks on subway systems in Paris and the US also added some support to a market where short positions have been building rapidly in recent weeks.The current lack of appetite for gold is also reflected by in the total holdings in exchange traded

products backed by physical gold. Holdings there slumped to a new fiveyear low after seeing 41.6 tonnes of reduction during

within Switzerland.Gold's share of Swiss currency reserves has fallen from 30% in 2000 to 8% currently and if the referendum is

passed, the SNB would need to buy a substantial amount of gold over the next three years. So far, the Swiss parliament has

overwhelmingly rejected the initiative as it would curtail the SNB's ability to conduct monetary policy.In late November, however, Swiss voters get their say, and though this event has not yet received much attention outside Switzerland, it could quickly become a major story in the gold world. COCOA MARKET DRIVEN BY FEAR AS EBOLA SPREADS:Cocoa is another strong riser during the week as the market reacts to the fear of potential supply disruptions from Ivory Coast. Ebola continues to spread across West Africa and as it approaches the world’s largest cocoa production region in Ivory Coast and Ghana, worries of supply disruptions have increased.October is a critical month for the cocoa market as it signals the beginning of the harvest. Any transportation disruptions or labour shortages in the world’s two largest producers could have a significant positive impact on the price. As a result of these worries (and speculative buyers jumping in), the price reached a three-and-a-half year high with price action now being driven more by fear than fundamentals. The 2014/15 harvest result still looks very healthy and when you consider that the market is up by more than 10% over the past few weeks, one cannot rule out the risk of an equally brutal sell-off on the December futures contract if Ebola stays out of Ivory Coast. While this fear remains the key driver, however, the price could potentially revisit its 2011 record of $3733/tonne, which occurred when civil war in Ivory Coast caused real supply disruptions.

STUDENTS FROM 22 NATIONALITIES WELCOMED AT CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL'S EMBA PROGRAMME City University London and its Cass Business School reaffirms commitment to fostering higher education in the region By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ass Business School, part of City University London, welcomed its eighth intake of students for the Cass E x e c u t i v e M B A programme (EMBA), to its Centre of Excellence facilities within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).Students from 22 nationalities will take part in the two-year course, which runs until the autumn of 2016. The students already have an average of over ten y e a r s business experience and include executives from National Bank of Fujairah, Microsoft Corp., Panasonic Avionics Corp., Citi Group, L'Oreal, Dubai Properties Group, HSBC, Nokia Networks UAE, and Jumeirah Group, ready to expand their business knowledge.The agenda of the four day induction was packed with team building and professional development workshops presented by prominent speakers, and a special welcome from Edward Hobart, Her Majesty's Consul General to Dubai. Ehsan Razavizadeh, Regional Director, MENA and Head of City University London's Dubai Centre said: This eighth intake for our EMBA reflects the rigour and high regard for the programme, as well as our ongoing commitment to higher education in Dubai, the UAE and the Middle East. The Cass Executive MBA is an invaluable opportunity to hone personal and professional skills that are crucial for effective management in a fast paced and competitive world.The Cass EMBA in

Dubai is delivered in a monthly block weekend format to accommodate for the busy working professionals taking the course. They will study a range of compulsory and elective modules taught by world class professors who fly out from London to share their knowledge and experience.Professor Roy Batchelor, Course Director, EMBA Dubai programme at Cass, said: We are delight ed to welcom e this year's student s t o Cass Busine s s School in Dubai, a city that never ceases to attract ambitious professionals from all over the world. Through the EMBA programme, we aim to create executives who can think critically and challenge the norm.Raja Al Mazrouei, Head of Operations, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority said:The DIFC is committed to growing the financial sector in Dubai and the UAE, and key to achieving this is having the right talent in place to support these ambitious plans. Courses such as the EMBA are imperative to the development of Dubai as a leading hub for commerce in the region, by equipping business leaders with the skills necessary to continue to contribute to the growing successes we have witnessed over the last decade. The DIFC is a proud supporter of the Cass Business School EMBA course and we would like to wish this year's students the best of luck as they embark on this exciting step in developing their careers.

AL NOOR STUDY SHOWS POSITIVE IMPACT OF SAMSUNG’S EBOARD IN THE CLASSROOM Al Noor completes its review of the use of Samsung e-board’s in its classroom, showing a positive reception from teachers and improvements in student learning

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui i m p o r t a n t r o l e t h a t Dubai UAE: technology has to play in l Noor Training t h e f i e l d o f Centre for Children education,added Mr. Young with Special Needs S o o K i m , P r e s i d e n t , and Samsung Gulf S a m s u n g G u l f RBOB Gasoline futures). Electronics have partnered Electronics.The Samsung Several refineries on the together to implement eboard offers access to Gulf Coast and in eastern digital modes of learning in t e c h n o l o g y a n d Canada have shut down for place of traditional ones. information, encouraging unscheduled repairs, which Most recently, the school teachers to plan out their is bad timing considering implemented the use of that this the time of year Samsung’s eboard from when other plants conduct November 2013 in one of seasonal maintenance. Iron its junior classes of children the past month. The main ore slumped to a five-year aged 11 – 12 years. Having driver, however, continues low as increased supply just compiled its findings to be the dollar, with the from the major mining from the exercise based on alternative euro-priced gold companies left the metal teacher feedback, the reaching a two-week high. struggling to find buyers. school found that its latest In the near term, the This is especially true in learning tools improved combination of a stock China, where steel demand l e a r n i n g a m o n g i t s lessons using the e-board. market wobble and rising is on track to show its first students.Speaking on the When in the classroom annual reduction since findings of its study, Mrs. itself, the device offers an 2000. I s a p h a n a A l K h a t i b , interactive touch screen, CRUDE OIL MARKETS Director of Al Noor Training which allows teachers and STILL FOCUSING ON Centre for Children with students to control and RISING SUPPLIES:Crude S p e c i a l N e e d s manipulate the computer oil markets continue to commented,The objective by interacting with the focus on rising supplies with of this pilot study was to touch-sensitive screen or news from producers determine new ways of by using a laptop.Through focused on increased improving digital-centric the use of materials ranging output. Libya, Iraq and learning and education from audiobooks, videos, Nigeria have all reported a m o n g o u r s t u d e n t s games, listening activities production rises in recent through the use of the a n d q u i z z e s , o ff e r e d weeks and this gain in eboard. The reception we t h r o u g h t h e e b o a r d , supply availability is hitting r e c e i v e d f r o m b o t h improvements in learning the global market at a time o c c u r d u e t o t h e bonds may support a teachers and students was were apparent across the o f s e a s o n a l l y l o w e r aforementioned changes in retracement back towards extremely positive. We are entire gamut of children in demand. As a result of both seasonal demand and the first major level of very pleased to have been the classroom, reflected in this and demand outlook pipeline infrastructure WTI resistance at $1251 per able to conduct this study, their listening skills, their worries from Europe and crude will continue to be ounce before sellers are as we continuously strive to a b i l i t y t o e x p r e s s China, the price of Brent favoured from a long-only likely to take control once again. adopt the best teaching themselves, and a marked crude continues to see investment perspective. G O L D methods for the students at i m p r o v e m e n t i n relatively more selling GOLD SLIDE HALTED BY S W I S S Al Noor.The recent finding e n g a g e m e n t d u r i n g pressure than WTI crude. WEAKER STOCKS:Gold R E F E R E N D U M of Al Noor’s study into the lessons overall. Thanks to This drove the front month reached its lowest level R E C E I V I N G S O M E use of our eboard highlights its offer of a multi-sensory futures spread between the since January as the dollar ATTENTION:One potential source of support over the t h e p o s i t i v e i m p a c t learning, the eboard is able two benchmarks below $4 coming months could come S a m s u n g ’ s o n g o i n g to cater to students per barrel near its lowest from the Swiss gold commitment to SMART whatever their preferred levels seen so far this referendum scheduled for learning is having. By learning method, be it year.WTI crude continues to November 30. If passed, incorporating the use of audio, visual or kinesthetic. be in demand, with imports this could mean that the t e c h n o l o g y i n t o t h e Teachers also observed an slowing and refinery Swiss National Bank would classroom,we are seeing a i m p r o v e m e n t i n t h e margins and profitability need to hold at least 20% of positive improvement in the students’ self-esteem, remaining healthy. This its assets in gold, would learning of students in the along with increased levels demand for spot crude (as refrain from selling any of its classroom. These findings o f m o t i v a t i o n a n d opposed to the opposite gold reserves and would are very encouraging and interaction. situation in Brent crude) has have to store all its gold highlight the increasingly 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. (pg3)

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ZAYED FUTURE ENERGY PRIZE ANNOUNCE 2015 FINALISTS Selection Committee Shortlist 31 Finalists in the Lead to 2015 Award By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: 1 finalists have been shortlisted for the 2015 edition of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, the world's foremost award for innovation in renewable e n e r g y a n d sustainability.The Prize's Selection Committee met in Abu Dhabi on 16-17 September to discuss and evaluate 59 entries that had earlier been shortlisted by the Review Committee in five categories: Large Corporation, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), Lifetime Achievement and Global High Schools.His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Director-General of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, said: “The Zayed Future Energy Prize is yet another reflection of our wise leadership's limitless drive towards supporting sustainable growth, not just in the UAE but the world over. The Prize embodies the vision of our leadership for a more sustainable future, where renewable energy plays a significant role in the advancement of energy security, economic and social development, and the alleviation of poverty.Now in its seventh y e a r, t h e S e l e c t i o n Committee has identified the breakthrough ideas, technologies and academic proposals, that will positively influence the world, delivering access to energy and water to millions, championing sustainability and the deployment of renewable energy, and creating jobs and educational opportunities within the clean energy space,” added Dr Al Jaber.The finalists for the 2015 Large Corporation category demonstrate leadership in energy efficient products, large scale utilities, energy storage and solar generation, reflecting a broader trend of increasing global demand for r e n e w a b l e e n e r g y. Developments in both

commercial and consumer appetites for sustainable products have influenced some large corporations to adopt renewable energy and sustainability practices into their business models as a means of revenue generation and enhanced e n e r g y e f f i c i e n c y. T h e Selection Committee also recognised SMEs and NPOs for their work to commerc ialise offgrid solar in poor househol ds in East Africa and Asia. As the growth of off-grid solar sees rapid adoption around the world in both developing and developed markets, innovation sees practical application in an effort to deploy resources from using simple plastic bottles made from basic household materials in rooftops to radically improve lighting conditions to supplying a total of 230,000 solar home systems and 1.2m solar lanterns in communities without grid access.Finalists for the 2015 Zayed Future Energy Prize are Enel Green Power, First Solar, IKEA and Panasonic in the Large Corporation category; Electriciens sans Frontières, Liter of Light, Practical Action, SolarAid, a n d Wo r l d R e s o u r c e s Institute for the Non-Profit Organisations category; and Econation, M-Kopa, and SELCO have been identified as finalists in the Small and Medium Enterprise category.Finalists for the 2015 Global High Schools category across the five geographical regions include Abaarso School of Science and Technology, Alliance Girls High School, and Waterford Kamhlaba (Africa); DGEyC E.S.E.T. Nº 4 El Palomar, Colegio Roosevelt, Munro Academy (Americas); Amra Bint Abdul Rahman Secondary School for Girls, Royal College,

Rishi Valley Education Centre and Addu High School (Asia), and Melbourne Girls School, Lumé Rural Training Center, and Cashmere High School (Oceania); with a single school identified as a potential finalist for the European region.The Selection Committee also identified 5 individuals as finalists for the Lifetime Achievem e n t category. Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, Chair of t h e Selection Committe e, Dean of Students, Masdar Institute and Professor of Practice in Engineering Systems Management, said: “The Prize advances the global adoption of renewable energy and sustainability through organisations, individuals and students w h o w i l l p e r s o n a l l y, professionally and even politically become the decision makers of the future. These 31 finalists have demonstrated impact, innovation, leadership and long-term vision within their field; from the advancement of technologies to the application of simple innovations to improve the lives of millions. As the Prize continues to carry the namesake of our founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the world, we are honoured be a part of a process that recognizes those who exemplify excellence in clean energy, and provided a much need impetus to this critical industry.In the final phase of evaluation, the contenders are set to be presented to the Prize Jury on 20 October. Winners of the seventh edition will be announced at the Zayed Future Energy Prize awards ceremony scheduled for 19 January, 2015, as part of the annual Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.The

Selection Committee comprises international energy experts in academia, research and policy a d v o c a c y, t e c h n o l o g y, energy access and security in renewables and sustainability. Chaired by Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, Dean of Students, Masdar Institute (MI), Professor of Practice in Engineering Systems Management, the Selection Committee includes MarieJose Nadaeu, Vice-Chair of the Zayed Future Energy Prize Selection Committee and Chair of the World Energy Council, Executive Vice President Corporate A ff a i r s a n d S e c r e t a r y G eneral Hydro Quebec; Roger Ballentine, President, Green Strategies; Dr. Olaf Goebel, Professor of Energy Engineering and Renewable Energies, University of Applied Science in Hamm and Lippstadt; Dr. Steve Griffiths, Executive Director of Institute Initiatives Professor of Practice, MI; Anup Jacobs, Director of Masdar Capital; Richenda Van Leeuwen, Executive D i r e c t o r, E n e r g y a n d Climate, Energy Access Initiative, United Nations Foundation; Dalya Al Muthanna, President and CEO, General Electric Gulf Region; Gunter Pauli, Author of 'The Blue Economy' and Founder of Zero Emissions Research Initiative; Jonathon Porrit, Co-founder, Forum for the Future; Maha Salem Jabour, Advisor to Director General, Abu Dhabi Education Council;David S a n d a l o w, I n a u g u r a l Fellow,Centre on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Gauri Singh, Director, Country Sustainability and Partnerships, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)Professor Ad Van Wijk, Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur and Professor of Future Energy Systems at the Delft University of Technology and Yukari Yamashita,Board Member,Director Energy Data and Modeling Center,Institute of Energy Economics,Japan (IEEJ).

AL NOOR FACILITY RENTAL Al Noor Training Centre Facility offers the perfect venue for your perfect event By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he Al Noor Training Centre Facility is now offering the perfect solution for your corporate events / team building and family events. The Al Noor Training Centre Facility boasts a 1000-seat Multipurpose Hall with builtin sound system and a large stage, one large conference hall, 5 Multifunction Rooms, outdoor covered court, classrooms and a play area.Located conveniently

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in Al Barsha 1, behind Mall of the Emirates, the facility provides the perfect ambience and services for functions such as weddings, recitals, corporate meetings, workshops, lectures

services through one of their partners at competitive prices.Another great addition to the bouquet of services is the Al Noor Indoor Sports Auditorium (ANISA).It's the perfect

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wide range of recreational activities for people of all ages. The athletic facility is also located in Al Barsha 1, behind Mall of the Emirates, Dubai and is professionally managed by the Ahdaaf Sports Club. ANISA can be booked to play sports such

as football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, table tennis and badminton.The venue, which already plays host to several tournaments, sports clinics and other special events/activities can be booked on an hourly basis and for corporate packages.This initiative

offers the local community al alternative for hosting various events at a good facility. Just by doing this, they will support a sustainable stream of income for the Centre” says Isphana Al Khatib Director of Al Noor.We are blessed for the initiative of the management of Al Noor Training Center by opening up their state of the art facilities that cater to our needs for our organized events. The facility that Al Noor offers is indeed complete in its way, being conveniently located at the heart of the city, the availability of space for rent to accommodate our events, and cooperation of its staff, is indeed remarkable, and above par. Please be assured of our support in

whatever possible way we can in the future says Dr. Vi s v a n t a n D i l k u m a r – Chairman of King's Revival International Charitable Trust.The rental includes full support from the Al Noor team, including cleaning staff and parking spaces outside the premises.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ontinuing its strategy to arm mobile professionals with tools that make them more productive, BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today launched the BlackBerry® Passport. Featuring a large square touch screen and new QWERTY touch-enabled keyboard, the BlackBerry Passport is a device purpose-built for productivity-driven business professionals who want a smartphone that empowers them with the mobile tools they need to get things done, without sacrificing style or portability.As we set out to design BlackBerry Passport, we were guided by a simple yet challenging idea to set aside the limitations of traditional design and to instead simply build a device that fundamentally changes the way business professionals get work done on their smartphone,said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO at BlackBerry.The BlackBerry Passport was created to drive productivity and to break through the sea of rectangular-screen, alltouch devices. THOUGHTFUL DESIGN FOR THE MOBILE PROFESSIONAL:Inspired

by actual passports, the universal symbol of mobility, the size and form factor of BlackBerry Passport is portable enough to easily tuck into pockets and use wherever you go. Utilizing premium, robust materials such as Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for the display and forged stainless steel for added strength, BlackBerry

Passport will provide the durability business professionals require in a smartphone.The large square screen is optimized for viewing and creating content, and will make everyday tasks like reading and writing emails, reviewing and editing documents, web browsing, and map navigation, more comfortable and effortless. The BlackBerry Passport includes the industry's first touch-enabled keyboard with gestures that make typing, editing and navigating more efficient and accurate. BlackBerry's physical QWERTY keyboards have always made it easier for users to create polished,

p r o f e s s i o n a l communications with e x c e p t i o n a l a c c u r a c y. B l a c k B e r r y Passport's new QWERTY keyboard is almost four times more accurate than BlackBerry® 10 virtual keyboards the error rate is on average 74% lower so there are fewer typos to get in the way of what you're trying to say.The BlackBerry Passport along with Porsche Design P'9983 smartphone from BlackBerry®, are the first devices to launch on BlackBerry's latest OS platform, BlackBerry® 10.3. They come preloaded with new productivity-enhancing features including BlackBerry® Blend and BlackBerry® Assistant, as well as the BlackBerry® World™ storefront and Amazon Appstore, offering access to the very best apps for work and play. B L A C K B E R R Y BLEND:BlackBerry Blend brings messaging and content that is on your

BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet. Get instant message notifications, read and respond to your work and personal email, BBM™ or text messages, and access your documents, calendar, contacts and media in real time on whatever device you are on, powered by your BlackBerry. BlackBerry Blend is being introduced on the BlackBerry Passport and will work across desktop operating systems, including Mac OS X 10.7 + Windows® 7+ and Android™ tablets running Android 4.4+ via cellular, USB or Wi-Fi connections. BlackBerry is also working to bring the Blend experience on other tablets soon. The downloadable version of BlackBerry Blend for Macs and PCs is available today at www.BlackBerry.com/Blend , on the Apple® App StoreSM for iPad tablets, or via the Google Play™ Store for Android tablets. HIGHLIGHT FEATURES OF THE BLACKBERRY PASSPORT INCLUDE: Large High-Resolution Square Screen The BlackBerry Passport includes a 4.5” square screen with a 1:1 aspect ratio, 1440x1440 pixel (453 dpi) HD display and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for added strength.

THE HOTEL SHOW DUBAI 2014 – PRESS INFORMATION Three-day Vision Conference: 86 top industry speakers sharing knowledge, best practice, industry trends and future vision of hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities The Leisure Show: a dedicated showcase at The Hotel Show for outdoor and leisure products and supplies NEW - The International Village: 300 companies featured within 29 dedicated country pavilions and more than 45 countries represented NEW - 'Future Hotel, Sustainable Vision' feature: a glimpse of new, innovative and sustainable architectural design concepts By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he 15th edition of The Hotel Show Dubai the largest and most comprehensive businessto-business event for the hospitality industry in the Middle East and Africa opens its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 28 September for 3 days of business opportunities for serious industry buyers and over 600 suppliers of the newest products and global brands. 16,700 hotel and hospitality professionals visited the event in 2013, where almost US$4 billion of business was committed for the following 12 months.The Hotel Show Dubai delivers a full end to end offering in hotel, hospitality and leisure, from investment, design and build, through to refurbishment, fit out and operations of hotels, restaurants, leisure destinations and resorts.

Recognised as the leading, dedicated platform for the industry, The Hotel Show Dubai 2014 also features a high profile educational conference, bespoke awards, interactive features and business building n e t w o r k i n g opportunities.Christine Davidson, Event Director, The Hotel Show Dubai comments: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 Dubai is now established as not just an exhibition, but an annual meeting place for sourcing, networking, and education. The Middle East is recognised as one of the fastest growing economies in the world - with forecasts of up to 3% growth before 2016 – and we are delighted to be able to offer real business opportunities to all

who participate. HIGHLIGHTS AT THE HOTEL SHOW DUBAI 2014 INCLUDE:THE INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE: A dedicated area that emphasises the global proposition of The Hotel Show Dubai, creating a true identity for each country and its suppliers. Over 300 international companies are profiled - a 41% increase year on year – in over 29 dedicated country pavilions, where more than 45 countries are represented with products including Austria, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, G r e e c e , I n d i a , I t a l y, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and the UK.THE VISION CONFERENCE: a senior management level, 3 day educational programme featuring both regional and international influencers and pioneering thought-leaders who will share their insights of

topical, dynamic issues and trends in live debates, panel discussions, presentations and case studies. THE LEISURE SHOW: with the leisure and outdoor industry now accounting for over 70% of the total travel and tourism spend in the GCC, The Leisure Show at The Hotel Show Dubai 2014 is the only B2B event in the Middle East and Gulf region which addresses the leisure industry in its wider scope. Over 1500 professionals from theme parks, spa resorts, sports facilities, golf courses, real estate and shopping malls attended last year's launch edition, specifically looking for outdoor and leisure products, furnishings, equipment and services. The event is organised in partnership with the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. See www.theleisureshow.com.

LOCAL AVIATION SECTOR MEETS THE WORLD AT MEBA Local industry also makes its mark on Middle East's only business aviation event By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: hile MEBA Middle East Business Aviation is set to attract more international aviation players than ever before, local and regional companies are also keen to attend the region's biggest business aviation event. Organised by F&E Aerospace on behalf of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), this year's MEBA has a powerful c o m b i n a t i o n o f international, regional and local players.The biennial event is being held for the first time at the purposebuilt Dubai World Central aerotropolis event hall in December, bolstering an already buoyant market.Ali Al Naqbi, Founding Chairman of MEBAA, said: “As the Middle East becomes the new global aviation hub, our predictions for 2020 reveal a regional market worth US$20 billion; with 175,000 aircraft movements in the region and some 1,200 business aircraft registered across MENA.This growth n e e d s a i r c r a f t manufacturers and suppliers, regulators and

law makers, maintenance firms, fixed-based operators and luxury service operators to be sustainable. Dubai, and the region, is experiencing phenomenal growth in not only core, but also ancillary aviation industries.This, the sixth edition of MEBA, is a unique opportunity for the regional and global industry to come together, to network, to push for new regulation, guidance a n d support, a n d ultimately, t o d o business in o n e convenient, purpose-built location at the heart of the world's aviation sector,Al Naqbi concluded.Since its inception in 2005, MEBA has evolved into one of the world's leading business aviation exhibitions. MEBA 2012 closed with a reputation as a 'gamechanging' event and the 2014 edition is expected to attract 8,000 attendees, 420 exhibitors and 50 business aircraft on 75,000sqm of exhibition s p a c e . R e g i o n a l organisations, including

first time exhibitor Alpha Star from Saudi Arabia, are taking up nearly 30 per cent of the expanded exhibition space this year.Alpha Star is an aircraft management and aviation consulting service provider. Fellow company from the Kingdom, Saudia Private Aviation, headquartered in Jeddah, is appearing again at MEBA, showcasing its top-tier international luxury flight services. Avjet R o u t i n g , headquartered in the UAE, has a presence in Europe and Asia, and after establishment in 2006, is now a leading provider of aircraft services, from generating flight plans, ground handling and fuel services, visa and immigration services to hotel booking. Execujet ME, based in the UAE, provides aircraft management, charter, FBO, maintenance and completions consulting; both Avjet and Execujet are prime examples of international aviation service companies which have developed a s t r o n g l o c a l presence.World Fuel Services, based in Dubai,

will bring its global fuel logistics expertise to MEBA, offering a full range of aviation fuel, trade credit availability, fuel price risk management, logistical support, fuel quality control a n d f u e l management.Another exhibitor representing the strong local presence is Cedar Jet Center, part of Middle East Airlines Ground Handling (MEAG). The company is focused on providing the business and general aviation industry with a full range of services, based out of the new General Aviation Terminal at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, where it occupies the largest VIP lounge and a 1800m2 h a n g a r. M i c h e l e v a n Akelijen, Managing Director, F&E Aerospace, said:MEBA is looking forward to welcoming a number of new exhibitors as well as familiar faces. We will see some of the world's largest aviation companies alongside local participants. It is this mix that promises to make MEBA 2014 fascinating and will serve to further drive home the message that we are truly at the heart of the global aviation industry.

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ABU DHABI NAMED HOST CITY FOR THE FIRST ROUND-THE-WORLD SOLAR FLIGHT BY SOLAR IMPULSE 2 Masdar Host Partner in this Pioneering Venture By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: bu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be the start and finish of the first solar-powered flight around the world, which cofounders and pilots, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are planning to undertake in March 2015 with Solar Impulse 2.The announcement was made in New York during the United Arab Emirates reception held on the sidelines of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In attendance were Didier Burkhalter, President of the Swiss Confédération, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nayhan, UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs. M a s d a r, A b u D h a b i ’ s renewable energy company, is the host partner of Solar Impulse. The team will be hosted by Masdar and Abu Dhabi for two months at the start of January for testing and training before the start of the first round-the-world solar flight, which is due to take place in March 2015.Masdar has been tasked by the UAE government with investing in and advancing the renewable energy and clean technology industry both domestically and internationally. H. E. Dr. Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, UAE minister of state and chairman of Masdar said:Abu Dhabi, Masdar and Solar Impulse have in common a pioneering spirit, a long-term vision and a desire to explore new horizons. We share a commitment to foster the d e v e l o p m e n t o f technological advances in alternative energy sources in order to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable

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OCTOBER-CATION WITH THE MEYDAN HOTEL The Meydan Hotel rounds up this October’s most diverse selection of offerings By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: his October, The Meydan Hotel wraps up an unrivalled set of packages and activities across its 1.6 km stretch of property. With glorious food and beverage offerings enjoy sumptuous brunches with the family or unwind with beverages whilst overlooking the majestic racecourse whether playing a round of golf with no membership fees or soaking in the sun at the rooftop infinity pool, The Meydan Hotel caters to even the most discerning travellers with these great offers: Food and Beverage Offers:Farriers Brunch :Indulge in a lavish buffet with the whole family while soaking up the sun, as you overlook the stunning Meydan Racecourse. This all-day dining restaurant offers something for everyone; a dedicated area of fun-filled activities for children offers a bouncy castle, cartoons and magic shows while parents enjoy their favourite dishes and unwind to live music. Farriers restaurant also adds a unique touch to the brunch scene as they host a ‘dare your dad’ brunch on the 2nd Friday of every month; children can engage their fathers in activities while competing for exciting goodies. To close every

month on a funky beat, the restaurant introduces the Jazz Brunch on the last Friday of each month for an afternoon of delicious cuisine coupled with live tunes. Date: Every Friday Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm Price: AED 75 per child between 5 and 12 AED 130 per person between 13 and 18 AED 245 per person inclusive soft beverages AED 445 per person inclusive of select house

beverages Happy Hour at Qube Sports Bar:Nothing is square about Qube Sports Bar as it introduces an extended ‘Happy Hour’ the perfect remedy after a long day at work or a rewarding weekend ‘chill out’. Wind down with a cold beverage while snacking on tasty tapas as you support your favourite team. Whether it is golf, rugby, football or F1, this trendy sports bar caters to all occasions and provides guests with four large plasma screens to view the most popular sport

channels all year round. Date: Everyday Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Offer: Buy 1 get 1 complimentary, selected house beverage Ladies Night at Qube Sports Bar:Qube Sports Bar rewards women with a memorable mid-week delight as it introduces the Ultimate Ladies Night, offering a place to unwind over a refreshing beverage. With a vibrant atmosphere, stylish interiors and an impressive selection of complimentary beverages on the house, this Ladies Night leaves little to be desired. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 8:00pm - Midnight Offer: Unlimited flow on select house beverages for women Chateaubriand at Prime Steakhouse:Sharing is caring at Prime Steakhouse as it offers couples the perfect ingredients for a magical evening. Whether it is a romantic soiree celebration or a date-night treat away from the kids, this restaurant serves up the juiciest roast of

tenderloin topped with a signature sauce to complement the meal. To add the ‘pièce de résistance’, a bottle of carefully paired grape rounds up the exquisite culinary journey. Date: Every Friday Time: 7:00pm - 11:30pm Price: AED 595 for two people Take Tea for Two at M i l l e n n i u m Lounge:Millennium Lounge sees double as it offers a quintessential afternoon tea. Try the mouthwatering selection of p a stri e s a n d sa vo u ry delights while taking in the spectacular views of the racecourse from the luxurious and elegant Millennium Lounge. Date: Every Friday Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm Price: AED 150 for two people For reservations and

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ARABIAN TUNNELLING CONFERENCE 2014 OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR ABSTRACTS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: uilding on the success of its debut edition last year, the Arabian Tunnelling Conference will take place this year on the 9th and 10th December at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, against the backdrop of a significant amount of underground infrastructure projects taking place in the U A E a n d t h e region.Organized by the Society of Engineers -UAE (SOE-UAE) in collaboration with the International T u n n e l l i n g a n d Underground Space Association (ITA), the region’s foremost tunnelling and underground space development event will be held under the theme of ‘Managing Sustainable Tunnels’. The conference will feature a two-day scientific program focusing o n s u s t a i n a b l e microtunelling, the techniques, latest developments and current and future challenges. It will also include an exhibition where local and international organizations can showcase the latest technologies, innovations, products and services for use in the underground space development for the transportation systems, e n e r g y, w a t e r, a n d telecommunications sectors.The Call for Abstracts is now open until the 15th October 2014. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations are being

solicited from Government entities, consultants, architects, designers, engineers, developers and

project management companies, and will include observational, modelling and conceptual studies. His Excellency Engr. Essa Al Maidoor, President of the SOE-UAE, said: “Sustainable underground space utilization is where the future lies for the construction industry.We are delighted to host this important regional meeting, which emphasizes the growing scope and demand of expertise in the tunnelling industry across the region.Papers that are accepted by the conference will be subject to peer review and the selection criteria include relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and originality of ideas, significance of the contribution and quality of presentation. Last year, the conference welcomed 600 delegates from 50 countries, 150 students from national and

international engineering universities, with 70 research papers being presented and 30 companies exhibiting for best practices in tunnelling. The two-day event is the only event of its kind in the region, making it the essential meeting point for tunnelling professionals involved in the design, management and maintenance of today's tunnelling and underground infrastructure.The 2014 scientific committee consists of engineers from multidisciplinary professions, scientists and educators working in Road & Transport Authority, ADMA –OPCO, BASF The Chemical Company, Green Building Engineering Consultant, Command of Military Works, Gulf Rock Engineering Group, Sharjah Road & Transport Authority, American University in Dubai, Dubai Technology and Free Zone Authority, International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) and Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA). Current Regional Projects:Tunnelling in the GCC region is fast developing and has great potential for further growth. Current projects in the UAE alone include the Abu Dhabi STEP (Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Program), Etihad Rail and the Abu Dhabi road tunnels and flyovers project (which involves three road tunnels and two flyovers improving

road access to Port Zayed). These along with on-going tunneling works in the emirate of Sharjah as well as the planned Abu Dhabi Metro create a perfect setting for a congregation of experts from around the globe, to improve upon the already high standards being set in the GCC.Looking further around the region, major projects include metro plans for Riyadh, Kuwait and Doha. The scale of these projects is vast. Kuwait alone is worth a reported USD 7 billion; the project aims to begin building a total of 160 km of metro rail in 2013. Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) is heading the project to build a six-line driverless network which will eventually incorporate 96 stations and 177km in the Saudi capital. Furthermore, there are plans to build metro’s in Baghdad and extend the Cairo and Tehran m e t r o ’s . O t h e r n o n - r a i l Tunnelling projects include the Al-Hayer wastewater c o n v e r t e r, w h i c h w i l l encompass two 37 km wastewater tunnels in KSA and the inner Doha resewerage scheme. A number of different methods will be used to carry out the aforementioned projects including the use of TBM’s (Tunnel Boring Machines), cut and cover, drill and blast and immersed tubes. Plans are also going ahead for a 38.7km undersea rail link from Spain to Morocco.

future.The arrival of Solar Impulse 2, in Abu Dhabi, will act as a local and regional catalyst and leave a lasting legacy, inspiring Emirati youth to take an interest in aeronautics, science, clean technology and renewable e n e r g y. D u r i n g S o l a r Impulse 2’s stay, school visits and educational workshops will be held, during which students and others will be able to learn about the cutting-edge technologies designed to make the round-theworld flight possible.The choice of Abu Dhabi to host the start and end of the historymaking flight reinforces the Emirate’s status as a pioneer in solar energy innovation and as a global leader in the drive to develop and deploy effective clean energy solutions that meet the needs of people, while at the same time minimizing long-term effects on the planet.The relationship between Masdar and Solar Impulse, which started in 2003, stems from a shared perspective between the UAE leadership and the Solar Impulse founders, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, to promote greater technological innovation as well as help encourage other nations and organizations to embrace cleaner and more efficient technologies.This well-matched partnership will showcase Abu Dhabi as a centre of expertise when it comes to renewable energy and at the same time Solar Impulse will demonstrate the far-reaching applications of

clean energy during the first solar-powered flight around the world,” declared Bertrand Piccard. André Borschberg continued:We have chosen this location as being the best and most suitable departure and return point for the roundthe-world tour, due to its climate, infrastructure and commitment to clean technologies.The round-theworld tour is expected to take 25 flying days over 4 or 5 months. S o l a r Impulse is currently finalizing the stages after Abu Dhabi, and looks to m a k e stopovers in Asia, the United States a n d i n Southern Europe or North Africa, before returning to Abu Dhabi in July 2015. Some flights over the Pacific and the Atlantic will last 5 to 6 days, a feat made possible by Solar Impulse 2’s ability to fly without fuel.On its circumnavigation of the globe, Swiss pilots and cofounders of the project, Dr. Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, will take turns flying the aircraft, which completed its first test flight in June. They’ll have six oxygen bottles, a parachute, a life raft, and food and water for a week.Solar Impulse 2 made its maiden flight on June 2. Since then it has completed 11 successful test flights. The plane’s predecessor, Solar Impulse 1, became the first solar airplane ever to fly through the night. The plane undertook successful solarpowered flights from Switzerland to Spain and

Morocco as its first intercontinental flight, and conducted a multi-stage flight across the USA in 2013. Solar Impulse 1 is credited with eight Fédération Aéronautique Internationale world records, including absolute height: 9235 m (30300 ft); duration: 26 hours, 10 minutes, 19 seconds and free distance: 1 5 0 6 . 5 k m ( 9 3 6 miles).Piccard and Borschberg founded the Solar Impulse project in November 2003 after undertaking a feasibility study in partnership with the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. By 2009, they had assembled a multi-disciplinary team of 80 specialists from different countries, assisted by about 100 outside advisers. The project is financed by a number of partner c o m p a n i e s a n d individuals.Solar Impulse 2 has been built for the roundthe-world flight. It has a wider wingspan, more efficient engines, an improved single person cabin, and is made from lighter materials than its predecessor. The aircraft's wings are 72 metres wide, larger than those on a Boeing 747, and have been fitted with more than 17,000 solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity to power its four engines. Consequently, the whole aeroplane weighs just 2,300 kg, about the same as a family car.Solar Impulse 2 will be delivered to Abu Dhabi from the Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland towards the end of the year and will be showcased during the World Future Energy Summit as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, which is hosted by Masdar between 17 and 22 January 2015.

KEEP CALM AND BRUNCH BY THE BEACH The season’s hottest beach lounge Azure Bleu re-opens with two incredible brunches at Meydan Beach By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: eydan Beach in ‘The Walk’, JBR rolls out an exciting autumn with the re-opening of the most stylish beach lounge in town, Azure Bleu. The perfect atmosphere for a relaxing day in the sun, Meydan Beach spoils guests for choice as it unveils weekend brunching with double the fun. Sur Mer is the place to be every Friday with a delectable spread on the terrace while Saturdays treat guests to enjoy the relaxing outdoor ambience, gentle breeze and sunshine at Azure Bleu. Friday Brunch with a view at Sur Mer :Every Friday guests experience a memorable brunch, Mediterranean style. An assorted buffet is served on

the terrace overlooking a vibrant backdrop of the beach and poolside activities whilst dining in the comfort of the chic,

Azure Bleu :Azure Bleu sets the scene every Saturday as guests lather on the sunscreen and bask in the sun while the DJ spins lively

experience this season. Time:2:00pm to 6:00pm Prices:AED 195 per person AED 295 per person inclusive of Sangria

contemporary outlet. Time:12:00pm to 4:00pm Prices:AED 195 per person AED 295 per person inclusive of Sangria AED 695 per person inclusive of bubbly Saturday BBQ Brunch at

tunes. Offering a variety of culinary delights, complete with live BBQ cooking stations and an extensive selection of refreshing beverages, Azure Bleu presents guests with an authentic seaside dining

AED 395 per person inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages and a day pass AED 695 per person inclusive of bubbly For reservations and enquiries, please call +971 4 433 3777 book online at www.meydanbeach.com

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THE FIRST ARCHIVES IN THE WORLD TO ADOPT THIS INITIATIVE THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OPENS ITS CORNER IN KIDZANIA DUBAI AT THE END OF THIS YEAR By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he National Archives of the United Arab Emirates signed with the children's world city of e d u c a t i o n a n d entertainment “KidZania Dubai” an agreement to allocate a corner to the National Archives in KidZania. This corner will open at the end of this year, thus the National Archives of the UAE's will be the first archives in the world to have a branch in KidZania.The Corner of the National Archives in KidZania will inform the children about important aspects in the history of the United Arab Emirates in a manner that combines the practical and the theoretical aspects together in order to promote national values in them. The corner’s identity will be derived from UAE heritage; it will resemble the majestic fort “Qasr al Hosn”, in which the National Archives was established in 1968 following the directives of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.The National Archives by its participation in KidZania aims to strengthen national identity, and to acquaint the children and their parents with its tasks and activities, and to

create a solid interactive experience for them, and to enrich and support the curriculum of national education. About the

importance of the corner of the National Archives in KidZania, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al-Reyes, Director General of the National Archives said: “As the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Archives urge to inform the new generation about UAE civilization, culture and heritage and its greatest leaders, to deepen the feeling of national identity, to promote loyalty to homeland and to prepare the good citizens capable of giving generously - we in the National Archives spare no efforts in fulfilling this national mission, and as “KidZania Dubai” city is

considered a meeting place of hundreds of thousands of school students in the UAE and from the Gulf therefore we find in it a suitable arena

for promoting identity and allegiance among the children, and at the same time we can deliver the message of the National Archives about our deepr o o t e d h i s t o r y, a n d prosperous present in its finest output to children coming from abroad.This will strengthen the position of the National Archives as a partner in national education of generations; so the supervision of the corner will be entrusted to competent personnel in the fields of archiving and education in order to be able to attract children visiting the corner, and to let them achieve greater benefit and fun. It is noteworthy that the National Archives strives to promote awareness among

the children by opening the field of employment for the children visiting the corner in many of the specialized archiving professions notably: an Archivist, in which the child will sort, classify and scan scattered paper documents in order to preserve them in special archiving programs, a Document Restorer, in which the child will know about the restoration of documents and their importance and value, and the need to save them from wear and tear by the help of special electronic restoration programs, an Oral Historian, in which the child will know how to record history by carrying out direct interviews, or by listening to training recordings, and by writing down answers related to t h e t r a i n i n g recordings.Visiting children will be trying specialized clothing and tools for restoration.After signing the agreement, His Excellency Mr. Andrew Hearn General Manger of Kidzania accompanied his Excellency Dr. Abdulla AlReyes general manger of the national archives in a tour through Kidzania and its facilities, where he gave a detailed explanation about what it offers.

F&B OCTOBER PROMOTIONS AT HOLIDAY INN DUBAI - AL BARSHA By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: oliday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha offers diners numerous exciting options to choose from. Savor on an eclectic array of the most delectable Sushi and Sashimi at Lounge@Barsha every T h u r s d a y. T h e R o y a l Budha is the perfect enclave for Friday lunch. Enjoy happy hour with special discounted rates on selected beverages throughout the week at Xennya Terrace. Sports lovers can watch their favourite games live on large screens while enjoying daily happy hour from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at The Q. Whatever your taste we’ve got it all covered in our various venues. THE Q - SPORTS BAR :The “new look” Q with its suspended UV lit snooker cues adds a dramatic feature in the ceiling to a fresh and modern monochromatic backdrop. White floors and walls, super comfy large black sofas and upholstered bar stools make this an ideal spot to watch the latest sporting events on massive cinema screens around the circular bar. DOLPHIN BAR – ROOFTOP POOL BAR:The perfect venue to soak up the atmosphere of Dubai. Enjoy a refreshing daytime swim followed by a thirst quenching cocktail, or sit at sundown with a relaxing drink over the panoramic view of the Burj.

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BAR:This rooftop terrace overlooks Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline. Meet friends over amazing settings, fine wine and shish from 6pm. Feast on delicious live cooking of Shawarma and Manakish Saj every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 10.30pm. THE ROYAL BUDHA FINE DINING- THAI: Creative cuisine in a stylish setting under the watchful eye of a towering Buddha makes this a royal treat. Situated on the ground floor, this contemporary Thai restaurant is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Our native Thai chefs will make your favourite dishes or you can simply take their recommendations from the ¢ la carte menu. GHARANA – CASUAL DINING- INDIAN :An experience of the Indian subcontinent through the kaleidoscope of elements of familiar monuments and the culinary tastes of that region leads this restaurant to be labeled exotic with live entertainment. The talented team of this exotic

Indian restaurant takes pride in serving guests authentic Indian cuisine throughout the week. Enjoy the pick of street eats every Saturday for only AED95 net person at Street Food Night Sing and savor The Gharana Karaoke experience every Sunday, the restaurant offers diners a chance to discover their singing talent along with the resident singer. LOUNGE @ BARSHA COFFEE SHOP:The soothing backdrop of our nearby waterfall makes this elegant lobby lounge ideal for business and social gettogethers. A selection of pastries and snacks as well as hot and cold refreshments are served throughout the day. THE GEM GARDENFAMILY DINING: Make meal times a treat for your family at The Gem Garden, all – day dining with a difference. The minimalist Zen styling is the ideal place any time of day or night. The food, on the other hand, is anything but minimalist, with a combination of generous buffets and classic ¢ la carte dishes. THE Q UNDERGROUNDRETRO VENUE:A chic underground spot where the most exotic elixirs are in free flow. A swell party venue to boot, football, cricket and Mardi Gras get shaken but not stirred. A favourite haunt for comedy, quiz, karaoke and salsa to make a buzzing carnival. The Q Underground will be

spinning edgy electronic music to arty aficionados. Join Dubai’s weekly underground bash every Thursday at Analog Room DJ Parties from 10pm to 3am. Ladies, wear your heels and enjoy the free shebang until midnight. Made in SA “Jol” in Dubai, the ultimate South African night in Dubai is back every Friday. Enjoy House, commercial and English South African music at Dubai’s weekly shindig from 10pm to 3am. OUTDOOR CATERING – IF YOU CAN’T COME TO US…WE’LL COME TO YOU! Planning a party at your location? Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha’s HACCP certified team promises to turn your event into one of the most lavish parties in town. From high-end house parties to simple get togethers as well as weddings and concerts, the hotel offers tailor-made services and multi cuisines to suit all requirements be it Indian, Thai, Arabic, Italian, Mexican, Spanish and more with the option of a customized menu.For reservations call 04–323 4333email restaurants@hialbarsha.c om or visit the hotel’s w e b s i t e s a t w w w. h o l i d a y i n n . c o m , www.hiabarshadubai.com, www.theroyalbudha.com, www.gharanaresturant.co m o r www.outdoorcateringdubai .com

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STANDARD CHARTERED BANK HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL GLOBAL RESEARCH BRIEFING SESSIONS FOR ITS CLIENTS IN THE UAE Briefings also held in Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: or the second c o n s e c u t i v e y e a r, Standard Chartered Bank hosted a MacroEconomic briefing session titled:”Transition and Divergence” for its Corporate, Priority and Private Banking clients at Etihad Towers Hotel, Abu Dhabi on Sunday 26 O c t o b e r. F o l l o w i n g t h e success of those sessions across the region last year, the Bank held similar briefings to clients in Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar. The Bank will also hold two more sessions for is clients in Dubai and Oman on 27 and 28 October respectively.The sessions are held exclusively for Standard Chartered Bank’s clients; with a cohesive programme that provides in-depth insight and analysis on the global, regional, and local economic outlook as well as the financial picture for the remainder of the year 2014 and next year. At the sessions, Marios Maratheftis, Managing Director, Global Head of Macro Research, Standard Chartered Bank, John Davies, US Interest Rate, Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank and S h a d y S h a h e r, S e n i o r Economist, Standard Chartered Bank will provide their insights and outlook on the local, regional and global economy.Marios Maratheftis, Managing Director, Global Head of Macroeconomic research, Standard Chartered Bank said:The economic dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are increasingly diverging between the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries and the rest of the region.The GCC enjoys strong social and geopolitical stability and a hydrocarbon sector that has created wealth and supported investment. This has driven record growth rates in the region in the past five years. Diversification remains fundamental to the region’s economic stability in the long run. GCC economies are perusing investments in the right direction, addressing infrastructure needs and investing in sectors that will create more opportunities in t h e l o n g r u n ” . G l o b a l l y, transition has been a main theme for 2014, and this still holds true for both China and the US. .Mohsin Nathani, Chief Executive Officer Standard Chartered UAE, said:Standard Chartered Bank’s Global Research Briefings are an ideal platform where our clients interact with our global and regional economists and experts to gain insights views about the latest social, economic and financial developments affecting the global trade and finance markets.It is our international footprint across the world’s most dynamic markets and our strong onthe-ground presence that continues to deepen our relationships and bring value

addition to our clients here. We remain committed to bringing International expertise and financial solutions to our Corporate and Institutional, Retail, Commercial, Priority and Private Banking clients in the UAE.Standard Chartered is one of the leading international banks operating in the Middle East region for over 90 years. MENA ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: •Growth dynamics are likely to diverge within the MENA region. The GCC will continue to benefit from healthy growth, underpinned by oil and

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HMH CEO LAURENT A. VOIVENEL JOINS TOP PANELLISTS AT HOTEL SHOW: VISION CONFERENCE 2014 TO SPEAK ON‘DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF MIDRANGE HOTELS’

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: aurent A. Voivenel, C E O , H M H H o s p i t a l i t y Management Holdings was among top industry experts speaking on ‘Development and Growth of Mid-Range Hotels’ at Hotel Show: V i s i o n Conference 2014.Dubai h a s announced plans to accelerate the development of mid-market hotelsin order to widen its appeal to expanding middle class worldwide and HMH isa key player in the region in the segment. The group is now looking to position ECOS Hotels, a'no frills' B & B brand in view of the growing demand for budget hotels.At the moment, 5-star hotels dominate Dubai’s hotel inventory with a market share exceeding 60 per cent. According to Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing government-led investment. (DTCM) statistics, Dubai In the wider MENA region, currently boasts 634 hotels stability is needed to drive and hotel apartments with genuine foreign investment flows that will help create much-needed jobs •Saudi Arabia has been growing strongly in 2014. The economy is benefiting from robust non-hydrocarbon sector performance, boosted by strong government investment in diversification and infrastructure. The country recently announced plans to open its domestic equities market to foreign investors. 88,680 keys. This number is •Abu Dhabi’s non-oil sector expected to almost double has been the key driver, touching 160,000 rooms boosted by rising spending on within the next 6 years by infrastructure and economic Dubai Expo 2020. However, diversification. Dubai is also out of the existing stock of growing steadily as all key hotels only 10 per cent of sectors – including trade, room supply is in the upper tourism and retail – benefit midscale and midscale from strong regional trade segments. But this is set to flows and from the emirate’s change as nearly 30 per cent position as a regional services of hotels will be in the midand trade hub and a major market category in the tourist destination. upcoming pipeline.Stressing •In Qatar, the economy has on why mid-market hotels benefited from a steady make more sense than ever acceleration in government today in Dubai, and must be spending. The key drivers of seen as an opportunity long-term growth are National beyond Dubai Expo 2020, Vision 2030 and the FIFA 2022 Laurent stated, “Expanding World Cup. Infrastructure middle class in key source investment is taking centre m a r k e t s a n d g r o w i n g stage. Managing inflation risk outbound travel from those will be a key challenge for countries is the primary Qatar over the next five years. reason behind this rising •In Jordan, the tourism demand for economy hotels industry which accounts for in Dubai. According to more than 15% of GDP and industry reports, by 2030, jobs has been among the globally the middle class will hardest hit sectors by regional more than double in size, conflict; tourist arrivals fell from 2 billion today to 4.9 more than 14% in 2013. billion. European and •In Egypt, real GDP growth American middle class will has posted the strongest shrink from 50 per cent of the turnaround since 2011. FX aid total to just 22 per cent. Rapid from GCC states and the fiscal growth in China, India, reform measures undertaken I n d o n e s i a , V i e t n a m , by the new government have Thailand, and Malaysia will been credit-positive. cause Asia’s share of the

new middle class to more than double from its current 30%. By 2030, Asia will host 64% of the global middle class. And these are emerging feeder markets for D u b a i . L a u r e n t

continued,Having said so, among the key factors driving demand for Dubai as a worldclass destination is also the city’s strategic location and excellent airline network and connectivity. Over 2/3 of the world’s population lives within 8 hours flight from Dubai while 1/3 lives within 4 hours making it extremely accessible for this growing middle class through the rapidly expanding network of low-cost carriers and addition of new routes by existing airlines. And therefore the emirate needs t o p r e p a r e i t s accommodation offering in

order to cater to this massive market. Clearly the vision of Dubai is to get a bigger share of budget travellers than it currently has while retaining its appeal in the luxury segment. And we at HMH are ideally placed to penetrate this largely untapped segment.ECOS Hotels is a smart choice for investors offering strong investment opportunity because of lower construction and operating costs and quickand high return on investment.Along with Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH Hospitality Management Holdings, The Hotel Show: Vision Conference 2014 panel included YousufLootah, Executive Director, Tourism Development & Investments, Dubai Department of To u r i s m & C o m m e r c e Marketing; Christopher Hewett, Senior Consultant, TRI Hospitality Consulting; Steven Miller, FAIA, RIBA and SumatiMurari, Vice President Hotels & Hospitality Group, Middle East & Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle. The panel was chaired by Russel Sharpe, Chief Operating Officer, Citymax Hotels.

AL DENTE RESTAURANT AT CORAL BEACH RESORT SHARJAH RECEIVES ‘GIFT’ FROM LOYAL GUESTS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Since then the artwork is thank Mrs. & Mr. Schmid for Dubai UAE: placed in Al Dente, their the beautiful present to our By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui huge are on t h e l Dente, located at f a v o u r i t e r e s t a u r a n t i n hotel and to have been Dubai UAE: deficit t h i s academi Coral Beach Resort, town.The art work was regular guest of Al Dente for he Al Noor Child caused program c year’s Sharjah, is well known chosen carefully, as it had to the past 33 years. We hope to Sponsorship by this receivin t u i t i o n as one of the best Italian fit the décor of the place see them again during their Programme is an subsid g quality fees and restaurants for its superb food where it was to be exhibited. vacation in the UAE.Al Dente, opportunity for individuals & y can professi subsidy; and amazing ambience. The The Schmids did just that. the Coral Beach Resort Corporates to contribute only be o n a l Tu i t i o n restaurant has recently got They chose a piece, rich with S h a r j a h ’ s s i g n a t u r e towards the training of covere training F e e s one more reason to feel proud treacly surroundings, ornate restaurant, features popular children with Special Needs d b y a n d Sponsor of – a classical artwork furniture and a laden table Italian specialties in a modern at Al Noor. We need your sponso close to s h i p r e m i n i s c i n g t h e I t a l i a n h e a v y w i t h a p p e t i s i n g and comfortable setting. Fine support.The Al Noor Child rships from Corporates and 35 more w h i c h renaissance painting, which offerings. These are sure to Italian fare is served with a located on one of the Sponsorship Programme is Individuals.Ms. Isphana Al- children awaiting support in covers only tuition fees further adds authenticity to stimulate the tastebuds of the f o c u s o n s e a s o n a l emirate’s principal sand an integral part of the Khatib, Director of Al Noor t e r m s o f F e e s which is more than 40% the vibe and the aesthetics of diners!Mr Jean-Pierre Simon, ingredients. The distinctive beaches and features a range fundraising activity of the Training Centre for Children sponsorship.Individuals s u b s i d i z e d ; a n d t h e the eatery.The beautiful Regional General Manager, menu offers a culinary of leisure activities for all Centre and is aimed w i t h S p e c i a l N e e d s , a n d c o r p o r a t e s c a n Subsidy Sponsorship which painting was presented by Mr Northern Emirates, Coral experience that’s sure to ages, including the Rimal towards helping parents said,This is an opportunity sponsor 1 or more students covers only the subsidy, August and Mrs Matty Hotels & Resorts, said:This is delight guests.The Coral Club, state-of-the-art fitness who are unable to pay the f o r c o r p o r a t e s a n d under the sponsorship offered to each child.For Schmid, who were going back a great example of affection B e a c h R e s o r t S h a r j a h centre, children’s pool, indoor already subsidized fees community to partner with p r o g r a m m e . T h e r e a r e more information on the Al to Austria after living in the for a restaurant like Al Dente boasts156 spacious rooms, playroom and complimentary due to various financial us and directly impact a t h r e e c a t e g o r i e s o f Noor Child Sponsorship UAE for over three decades, where the guests really feel at many with panoramic sea- Kid’s Club as well as tennis challenges.The subsidy child’s life by providing sponsorship under the Programme, please call the as a parting gift to the hotel home and want to leave a view. A major attraction is the (By Clark Francis Tennis offered to each child at the him/her with the opportunity p r o g r a m m e s u c h a s Centre at 04-3404844 or where they had spent many gesture that is remembered wide repertoire of dining A c a d e m y ) , b a d m i n t o n , Centre is more than 40% of for a better future.She C o m p r e h e n s i v e e m a i l : happy moments during their even when they are not options with menus to cater to volleyball and two outdoor the cost of Training. The added,Close to 40 children Sponsorship which covers seema@alnoorspneeds.ae long stay in the emirates. around. We would like to every taste. The resort is swimming pools. 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)

AZAD SPORTS Oct 2014, Zil Hijj1435 Mob:00971 56 118 6007 By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ig totals and big wins have been the order of the day in the latest round of matches in this year's Summer Indoor Tournament at the state-of-the-art facilities of the ICC Academy at Dubai S p o r t s C i t y. A n d leading the way in both those regards has been Pacific Ventures, the 2011 and 2012 champion side, which

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keep players, officials and spectators right up to date with the action, and spectator seating is available throughout the venue.Entry is free but for those unable to attend then live updates are available o n T w i t t e r a t www.twitter.com/ICCAcade my .The ICC Academy is available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ICCAc ademy and the ICC Academy is also available on Instagram at #ICCAcademy. POOL A:Danube Lions,Al

BIG TOTALS AND BIG WINS ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY IN THE SUMMER INDOOR TOURNAMENT AT THE ICC ACADEMY AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY Defending champion Danube Lions already through to the quarter-finals; two-time champion Pacific Ventures looks in ominous form; victories, too, for SFS, Leo Shipping and Old Monks Total of 31 matches between 16 sides with AED5000 prize pool, all taking place at the state-of-theart indoor facility at Dubai Sports City ICC Academy Head Coach Mudassar Nazar: The standard of play among the top sides in this tournament has been exceptional and as we move towards the knock-out stages we can be certain the quality will increase still further ICC Academy Manager Will Kitchen: With some of the leading indoor cricket sides in the UAE in action we always expected we were going to get high-class action and that is exactly what has happened Dubai Sports City General Manager Sports Business Maqbul Dudhia: “The ICC Academy is showing its versatility as a fantastic venue for all levels of cricket. It is catering for everyone from recreational cricketers to the world's best players and that is one reason it and Dubai Sports City is going from strength to strength” hammered an amazing 132 against Darjeeling Cricket Club in the Pool C e n c o u n t e r. I t w a s t h e highest team score of this year's event and helped Pacific Ventures to a massive 151-run success as its players restricted Darjeeling to a score of minus 19 runs in r e p l y. M a t c h e s i n t h e S u m m e r I n d o o r Tournament are eight-aside with each innings lasting 12 overs. Players bat in pairs, each for three overs, and a team loses five runs every time a wicket falls.A total of 16 line-ups have been divided into four pools, each of four teams, with the top two sides in each going through to the quarter-finals, followed by semi-finals and the Grand Final on Thursday 16 October. Pacific Ventures' star performer in the match against Darjeeling was player of the match Nadir, who made a brilliant 36 and then followed that with the remarkable bowling figures of five wickets for minus 19 runs.Leo Shipping also topped three figures in its Pool B match against the Bank of Baroda.Batting first, the moneymen lost seven wickets in the first three overs at the crease, stumbling to minus 27 runs in that period, and there was little way back from that position.The Bank of Baroda eventually reached a final total of five but then Leo Shipping took the long handle to the bowling and reached 116 for a 111-run win. Leo's Farhan was player of the match as he top-scored for his side with 29.Pacific Ventures also played Maimoon Cricket Club in the latest round of action and won that match by 45 runs. Maimoon batted first and scored 38 and that represented a recovery of sorts after standing at just six runs at the halfway stage of the innings.Still, it was nowhere near enough runs to test Pacific Ventures, which finished with 83 as player of the match Asif followed up a spell with the ball that yielded two wickets for minus two runs by making 20 when his turn came to bat.In Pool D SFS beat Transmed by 110 runs thanks to a comprehensive a l l - r o u n d display.Transmed, batting first, was restricted to minus 19 runs, losing 16 wickets in total, and SFS rubbed salt in the wound by responding with 91.Sameer Nayak was the player of the match for the winning side after scoring 20 having earlier taken four wickets for minus 15 runs.Defending champion side the Danube

success against the Old Monks.The Monks side lost 19 wickets when it batted and ended with a score of minus 53, squeezed to death by brilliant outcricket.A score like that suggested the Monks did not have a prayer and that was exactly as it turned out as the Lions replied with 85, losing just one wicket in the process. Rumesh was player of the match for Danube with 18 runs his side's top score – and bowling figures of three wickets for minus 11 runs.The Old Monks did, however, secure a win in the other match played in the latest round of games, beating Creative Minds by 33 runs.Creative Minds looked well on course for a comfortable win when, after restricting the Monks to 59, it reached 39 at the halfway stage of its reply.But a disastrous collapse saw nine wickets tumble in the final six overs and meant Creative Minds finished on 26. Asif of Old Monks ended up as player of the match with bowling figures of three wickets for minus six runs.The latest results means the Danube Lions side is already through to the quarter-finals in Pool A and it will be between the Old Monks and Creative Minds for the second spot in the last eight. Old Monks will seal that place if it can beat Al Taaraf Cricket Club.In Pool B, Leo Shipping is top with two wins from two matches but the seeded team in that pool, DBMSC, is yet to start its campaign.Pacific Ventures has dominated Pool C so far but Crystal Gallery, Maimoon and Darjeeling will all still believe they can finish second to book a spot in the last eight.And in Pool D there has been just one match so far, that encounter between Transmed and SFS, with Oxford Marine and the Titans yet to start their searches for success. The prize fund for the Summer Indoor Tournament is a total of AED5000 so there is every incentive for sides to progress all the way to lift the trophy supplied by Crystal Gallery.Reflecting on the latest matches, ICC Academy Head of Development Mudassar Nazar, the former Pakistan all-rounder, said:There has been some mightily impressive batting in this S u m m e r I n d o o r Tournament.For sides to top three figures shows the players have excellent allround games and the bowling has also been hugely impressive too.There is no doubt the

has been exceptional and as we move towards the knock-out stages, with those leading sides coming up against each other and everything riding on one match, we can be certain the quality will increase still f u r t h e r. I C C A c a d e m y Manager Will Kitchen added:With some of the leading indoor cricket sides in the UAE in action we always expected we were going to get high-class action and that is exactly what is happening.The players are relishing the opportunity to play using the world-class facilities that are also used by some of the greats of the modern game.The ICC Academy is unquestionably the premier indoor cricket venue in the UAE with its large playing area and superb atmosphere that is created when the lights are on.In this form of the game every ball counts and as we move through the event that will undoubtedly prove to be the case time and again.Mr Kitchen added that the S u m m e r I n d o o r Tournament is just the latest action at the ICC Academy in a year that has already seen the facility used by top-class players and recreational cricketers alike.We are getting ready to host Pakistan and Australia's players over the next couple of weeks and that is following on from the past 12 months which saw the Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka squads all take advantage of our world-class indoor and outdoor facilities, he said.On top of that we staged matches in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier and the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, hosted Pepsi Indian Premier League squads and the Pakistan England Physical Disability series, delivered numerous indoor events and continued with our hugely successful junior coaching schemes which have just restarted after a summer break.And over the next few months, on top of the arrival of Pakistan and Australia, we will welcome the New Zealand squad to train here, as well as the Afghanistan, Ireland and Scotland teams, who will be taking part in an ICC High Performance Programme Camp as they all get ready for the ICC Cricket World Cup.These are exciting and busy times here at the ICC Academy. We are delighted the Summer Indoor Tournament is once again forming part of our schedule and are thoroughly enjoying a great event.The ICC Academy boasts two electronic scoreboards to

Ta a r a f C C , C r e a t i v e Minds,Old Monks POOL B:DBMSC,BPN,Leo Shipping Knight Riders,Bank of Baroda POOL C:Pacific Ventures, Maimoon CC,Darjeeling CC,Crystal Gallery P O O L D:SFS, Transmed , Oxford Marine,Titans Anyone interested in getting more information about the ICC Academy can call +971 4 448 1355, email info@iccacademy.net or can visit the ICC Academy w e b s i t e a t www.iccacademy.net .We have junior coaching from Cricket Cubs, which starts for children of walking age, right through to under-18 level,said Mr Kitchen.Two of our junior Warriors squads have toured the United Kingdom during the summer and we have just launched a new season of coaching schemes, including, for the first time, adult and girls programmes.It may be hot outside but thanks to our superb indoor and outdoor facilities we can offer action to all age groups 365 days a y e a r, h e a d d e d . D u b a i Sports City General Manager Sports Business Mr Maqbul Dudhia said: The ICC Academy is showing its versatility as a fantastic venue for all levels of cricket and this next few weeks really does illustrate that perfectly.It is catering for everyone from recreational cricketers to the world's best players and that is one reason it and Dubai Sports City – is going from strength to strength.It is all part of an exceptionally busy few months at Dubai Sports City with 15 days of international cricket at the Dubai International Stadium during series between Pakistan and Australia and Pakistan and New Zealand, plus an ICC High Performance Programme camp for the Associate sides taking part in the ICC Cricket World Cup.That is on top of the business-as-usual activity at the ICC Academy and the Dubai Sports City Football A c a d e m y, t h e l a t t e r overseen by former Real Madrid and Spain star Michel Salgado.And with the imminent opening of the swimming academy and the fitness suite to complete the academy buildings, plus our facilities for all sorts of sports including golf, athletics, netball, basketball, tennis, all codes of football and both codes of rugby, this promises to be the biggest summer of sport yet at Dubai Sports City.

TICKETS ON SALE ACROSS THE UAE FOR PAKISTAN – AUSTRALIA AND PAKISTAN – NEW ZEALAND MATCHES AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY Available at a host of outlets throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as well as online at www.ticketmaster.ae First match of the season is Australia Pakistan Twenty20 International next Sunday night (5 October); first of 15 days of top-class action at the Dubai International Stadium through to midDecember Dubai Sports City General Manager Sports Business Maqbul Dudhia: “Our advice is simple: get your tickets as soon as you can because the last time Australia played at Dubai Sports City, in 2012, we had a complete sell-out with 25,000 fans packed in for the action and they saw the excitement of a super over too” By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he final countdown has begun to a super season of cricket at Dubai Sports City with tickets now on sale at walkup outlets across the country as well as online.A total of 15 days of action between Pakistan and, first, Australia

said: We are delighted tickets are available in a wide variety of traditional outlets across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi as well as online at ticketmaster.ae.This year those places include selected Jacky's and Samsung retail outlets, spreading the range of

also buses operated by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority running regularly to and from the Mall of the Emirates.And with the Mall of the Emirates on the Dubai Metro line, it means travelling to Dubai Sports City from across Dubai and beyond is straightforward, whether or not you have

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and then New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium begins next Sunday (5 October) with a Twenty20 International.And it has never been easier to get hold of tickets for the action.They are available via www.ticketmaster.ae and also in a host of locations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah including, this season, selected Jacky's and Samsung retail outlets.It means everyone has every chance to pick up a slice of the fun, which is certain to be high-octane.Tickets start from just AED40 for the Twenty20 International, and the One-Day International five days later, which takes place on a Friday (10 October), and entrance for the Test match, from 22 to 26 October is free.And tickets for selected zones within the ground, including Premium and Platinum, also feature access to beverage counters too.Commenting on the opportunities for cricket fans to pick up their tickets, Dubai Sports City General Manager – Sports Business Maqbul Dudhia

locations where they can be purchased still further.It means people have maximum opportunity to get hold of tickets, which are bound to be hot property, especially for our opening matches of a bumper season of cricket, with the Twenty20 International falling close to a public holiday and starting at 8 o'clock, and the One-Day International taking place on a Friday.With tickets starting at just AED40 we are once again maintaining our consistent policy at Dubai Sports City of ensuring the matches are accessible to as many people as possible.And for people who want that extra bit of luxury we have tickets that include access to beverage counters and there are our renowned Dubai Sports City hospitality boxes too. It means we have something for everyone for maximum enjoyment of what will be classic cricket contests.It has never been easier to get to Dubai Sports City either, with a fantastic road network now around the stadium and

your own car.Our advice is simple: get your tickets as soon as you can because the last time Australia played at Dubai Sports City, in 2012, we had a complete sell-out with 25,000 fans packed in for the action and the excitement of a super over too.Both sides are packed with talent and the fact Shahid Afridi is back as Pakistan captain in the Twenty20 International format just adds even more excitement and anticipation to proceedings.Tickets can be purchased at the following outlets: DUBAI:Dubai International Stadium box office (entrance A8) Dubai Sports City head office Karachi Darbar (Karama, Al Nadha, Maktoum Street and Airport) Sind Punjab (Bur Dubai and Karama) AJ Sports Kesar Restaurant International City Digital Office (24 hours), Sheikh Zayed Road Barbeque Tonight Golden Leaf (Media City)

Also, across the UAE at selected Jacky's and Samsung retail outlets and o n l i n e a t www.ticketmaster.ae .The matches at the Dubai International Stadium include five days of action on Fridays and Saturdays.The complete schedule for Dubai Sports City is as follows: P A K I S T A N V AUSTRALIA:Sunday 5 O c t o b e r - Tw e n t y 2 0 International Friday 10 October One-Day International Wednesday 22 Sunday 26 October Test match (free entry) PA K I S TA N V N E W ZEALAND:Monday 17 Friday 21 November Test match (free entry) Thursday 4 December Twenty20 International Friday 5 December Twenty20 international Monday 8 December OneDay International denotes day-night Tests get underway at 10am, One-Day Internationals at 3 p m a n d Tw e n t y 2 0 International at 8pm.

ICC MATCH OFFICIALS' WORKSHOP CONCLUDES IN DUBAI Geoff Allardice: There was a wealth of knowledge and experience in the room, and it was pleasing to see the excellent teamwork displayed during the three days Ranjan Madugalle: It's a good starting point and we are going to use this as a launching pad over the next few months to be ready when the CWC comes along By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

he three-day Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and Match Referees' workshop concluded in Dubai on Wednesday. All 12 members of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and seven Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, as well as three members of the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires and four umpire coaches attended the annual seminar.The workshop covered a wide range of topics as the match officials geared up for the forthcoming international season, which culminates with the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015.Amongst the topics that were discussed included player behaviour, Decision Review System (DRS) and TV umpire training, illegal bowling actions, playing conditions and CWC 2015 planning.The workshop was overseen by ICC's Umpire Performance and Training Manager Simon Taufel. During these sessions, the match officials also exchanged information and shared their experiences from the previous

season.Speaking after the workshop, ICC General Manager Cricket Geoff Allardice said:We don't get many opportunities to get all of our match officials together in the one place, so we use the forum to cover a lot of the topical issues in international cricket. There was a wealth of knowledge and experience in the room, and it was pleasing to see the excellent teamwork displayed during the three days. This can only assist the ICC in sending a stronger and more consistent team of umpires and referees to international matches.ICC Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle said: “Workshops are always very interesting. It is where we meet and share our experiences with colleagues who we haven't met for the whole year. Some of them we haven't ever met so it is an occasion to share our lives and our thoughts with them. But this is about cricket and preparation for the ICC CWC. That's our priority and this is where we get together and talk about things – the problems, the areas we need to focus on so that we are all working on levels of consistency to achieve professional standards to the best of our

abilities. That is not done during a match, it is done in the preparation stage here. So it's a good starting point and we are going to use this as a launching pad over the next few months to be ready when the CWC comes along.ICC's Umpire Performance and Training Manager Simon Taufel said: “We are keen to always explore opportunities where we can get better at what we do, and we're looking for the guys to show leadership and keep raising standards. It was a holistic session and with DRS being used in CWC 2015 it was an important start to our preparations here in September and moving forward because we're going to be in the third most watched sporting event in the world. We need to deliver and be a successful 15th team in that competition.Rod Tucker of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires said: One of the massive benefits that we get out of these conferences and seminars is that we get together to discuss what has gone on in the past and plan for the future. Personally, I want to learn what the other guys are doing so I can improve (the

direction) where I'm going.On Monday, the attendees also participated in a series of team-building exercises at the Emirates Cabin Crew Training Centre. LIST OF ICC MATCH O F F I C I A L S (ALPHABETICAL ORDER): EMIRATES ELITE PANEL O F I C C M AT C H REFEREES: David Boon, Chris Broad, Jeff Crowe, Ranjan Madugalle, Roshan Mahanama, Andy Pycroft, Javagal Srinath EMIRATES ELITE PANEL OF ICC UMPIRES: Billy Bowden, Aleem Dar, Steve Davis, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Ian Gould, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nigel Llong, Bruce Oxenford, Paul Reiffel, Rod Tucker E M I R A T E S INTERNATIONAL PANEL OF ICC UMPIRES: Chris G a f f a n e y, R a n m o r e Martinez, S. Ravi ICC Umpire Coaches: Denis Burns, David Levens, Peter Manuel ICC Umpire Performance and Training Manager: Simon Taufel

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AZAD SPORTS PROPER TRAINING IS KEY FOR THE RED BULL SULTAN OF THE DESERT CHALLENGE

ROUND 9 SWS CUP RACES AT THE KARTDROME Sam Zian takes takes double SWS Senior victories on the night Zaid Alami wins Junior Superfinal Luis Velasco scores maiden SWS Junior win

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

op UAE experts stress that proper training is crucial to successfully complete the Red Bull Sultan of the Desert event, the most challenging multi discipline race in the UAE set to be held on October 10 in Al Ain.Comprising of the three

main disciplines of running, mountain biking and kayaking, the race will put to test the body and mind of participants, where endurance and individual skills will be the name of the game.Due to the nature of the terrain and the expected weather at the time of the event, proper preparation plays a very important role in determining the Sultan of the Desert title holder.Australian fitness instructor and Dubai Fitness Competition winner, Eva Clark, says it is highly recommended to practice on surfaces similar to that of the race terrain itself.This competition is all about the right techniques, so it is crucial to acquire some experience before hitting the race grounds. You need to get used to the rough surfaces and the weather as well, especially that you'll be running under the summer sun on a 15 km off-road track, which forces your body to consume more energy. So you need to get out and not limit your practice to the treadmill”, she said.The same advise is echoed by Andy Whitaker, a

the race, but well aware of the 15 km mountainous track with proper in advance training that would help you cross the end line.The event's last section is Kayaking, and participants will be provided with kayaks for free to use 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 from around the world.Sultan of the Desert is considered the Middle East's toughest endurance race, requiring high strength, stamina and focus. It is held close to the UAE's oasis city of Al Ain which is well known for it is terrain and for hosting endurance events and challenging athletes with natural obstacles.

THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE IS ON ITS WAY TO ABU DHABI! By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE

he "Everest of Sailing" will be arriving this December 2014 for a spectacular stopover not to be missed. A fantastic feast of festivities awaits 23 days of adventure and action, culture a n d heritage, worldc l a s s concerts, entertain ment and family fun a l l crowned by a series of thrilling races featuring the best sailors on the planet.Enjoy the especially designed Race Day Hospitality Packages

"JOY, PRIDE AND EXCITEMENT" FOR THE ELS CLUB AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY, NOW SET TO HOST 2014 ASIAN TOUR FINALE The Inaugural Dubai Open to be held from 18 to 21 December at the award-winning golf course designed by four-time major champion Ernie Els Dubai Sports City President Khalid Al Zarooni: “We are extremely grateful to the Asian Tour and golf in DUBAi for this decision (and) the fact this prestigious event at The Els Club has been confirmed is recognition of the quality of the facility, both on and off the course. The Els Club is world-class, there is no doubt about that, and now the world will get the chance to see that through the hosting of the Dubai Open” Ernie Els: “It is a thrill for us that The Els Club Dubai has been selected as the venue for this new tournament… We really could not be more proud of this golf course” The Els Club General Manager Chris Brown: “It is the perfect opportunity for The Els Club to showcase our outstanding course and our outstanding facilities, including our state-of-the-art

professional mountain biker with many years of experience in the UAE, who says, The gravel, rock and sand terrain of Jebel Hafeet is very challenging, requiring good techniques to make sure you avoid many mishaps such as a sinking bike in the sand or torn tyres by sharp rocks.You don't have to be a professional to compete in

with rates starting from AED 600* per person per day. There are three to choose from, each providing front row access to the team yachts in a truly unique setting.As proud port sponsors of the event, Rotana is offering special rates for stays in Abu Dhabi, starting from only AED 239* per night. Experienc e t h e world's greatest round-theworld yacht race and one truly spectacular stopover between 12th December 2014 and 3rd January 2015.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: o y, p r i d e a n d excitement. They were the overriding emotions felt by officials from Dubai Sports City and The Els Club Dubai this week after the course designed by multiple major winner and Hall of Fame Inductee Ernie Els was chosen to host the Asian Tour's inaugural Dubai Open.The tournament, promoted by golf in DUBAi, will take place from 18 to 21 December and be the first professional tour event staged at the course which opened in 2008. The Dubai Open will be the season ending finale on the 2014 Asian Tour calendar.Dubai Sports City President Khalid Al Zarooni said: “This is an extremely proud day for Dubai Sports City and we are extremely grateful to the Asian Tour and golf in DUBAi for this decision.The fact this prestigious event at The Els Club has been confirmed is recognition of the quality of the facility, both on and off the course.The Els Club is world-class, there is no doubt about that, and now the world will get the chance to see that through the hosting of the Dubai Open.The award of this event is also an illustration of the continuing rapid pace of development of Dubai Sports City.The Els Club's hosting of the Dubai Open

means it will join the Dubai International Stadium and the ICC Academy among our venues that has staged major sporting action.Our academy facilities in football, cricket and golf – the latter through the Butch H a r m o n School of Golf – are state-ofthe-art and that offering is all set to be enhanced still further with our swimming and fitness facilities set to open imminently.And with real estate within Dubai Sports City – including Victory Heights that surrounds The Els Club proving to be among the most sought after in Dubai we are going from strength to strength.The award of the Dubai Open to The Els Club is another illustration of that fact and we look forward to a fantastic event in December. DETAILS OF HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS FOR THE DUBAI OPEN AT THE ELS CLUB AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY. Ernie Els said: “Obviously it is a thrill for us that The Els Club Dubai has been selected as the venue for this new tournament, the third course in the Ernie Els Design portfolio to host

professional tour events. We really could not be more proud of this golf course. The South African legend a d d e d : “Since it opened as our flagship for The Els Club brand, i t h a s become a favourite among local a n d international golfers. The presentation of the playing surface and overall conditioning of the course make The Els Club a go-to destination for locals, top professional golfers and also tourists visiting Dubai.I am sure everyone will savour the experience of playing the course. It is a challenging test, for sure, but it also offers good scoring opportunities for the golfer who is on his game. I am certain it will be a great week and I send my best wishes to everyone involved.The Els Club General Manager Chris Brown said: “I am delighted at the news that we will be hosting the Dubai Open in December and wish to thank the Asian Tour and golf in DUBAi for the faith shown in us to deliver this tournament.Since The Els Club first opened its doors in 2008 it has been our ambition to host a professional tour event and

now we have that chance.It is the perfect opportunity for The Els Club to showcase our outstanding course and our outstanding facilities, including our state-of-the-art Clubhouse, to players from around the world, spectators and the world's media. Planning is already well underway and we are confident we can deliver a magnificent and memorable occasion for all our stakeholders and this will hopefully be the first of many professional tournaments that are played at The Els Club at Dubai Sports City.” The Els Club is managed by Troon Golf, which manages courses in more than 29 countries and 34 States in the United States of America.Commenting on the announcement of the upcoming Dubai Open, Troon Golf Middle East Area Managing Director Vice-President Mark Chapleski said:Troon Golf is very excited about The Els Club hosting the season-ending Asian Tour event here in the UAE.The Els Club forms part of the exclusive golf course villa community of Victory Heights. It is part of the extraordinary Dubai Sports City, the world's only integrated sports city, featuring world-class sporting facilities and a variety of world-renowned sports academies.

REIGNING US OPEN CHAMP MARIN CILIC TO ADD CROAT MUSCLE TO UAE ROYALS’ IPTL CAMPAIGN World No. 9 to tour all cities during the inaugural League By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: r a n d S l a m champion and World no. 9 Marin Cilic will represent the UAE Royals, the Dubai based IPTL franchise, in the inaugural edition of the International Premier

Tennis League (IPTL). Together with world no. 1 Novak Djokovic, current US Open champion Cilic will lead the imposing team of the UAE Royals, thrilling tennis lovers in matches featuring several of the world’s finest players from t h e AT P a n d W TA rankings.Cilic will travel to the IPTL’s match destinations in the Philippines, Singapore and India before finally playing out to a packed stadium at Dubai’s magnificent Hamdan Sports Complex

from December 11 to 13, 2014.As of now, the UAE Royals comprise World no. 1 Novak Djokovic; Marin Cilic; Canadian tennis sensation and current World no. 6 Eugenie Bouchard; former World no. 1 Caroline Wozniacki; the legendary Goran Ivanisevic, who is also Cilic’s coach; doubles specialist Nenad Zimonjic, and the no. 1 Arab player in the world, Malek Jaziri.Commenting on his entry into the UAE Royals squad, Marin Cilic said: “The International Premier Tennis League presents an exciting platform for tennis players to enjoy the sport in a brand new way and I am thrilled to be part of the inaugural edition. The UAE Royals are a power-packed squad and I look forward to playing for the team in front of fans in Dubai and other cities.Sawan Ravani, coowner of UAE Royals, said:We are honoured and thrilled to have Marin Cilic, who is currently storming the Kremlin Cup in Russia, join the UAE Royals team. A super energetic player who has climbed the ATP

rankings steadily, Cilic will add his own brilliance to a team that already boasts legends such as World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic among its male players. Ivanisevic, incidentally, discovered and mentored Cilic, so their

relationship brings a special chemistry into our team.We can’t wait to see Cilic play at the Sheikh Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai, this December. We know he will delight and thrill his fans here. Young tennis players will be particularly inspired by this player famous for his powerful aces,Ravani added.Sachin Gadoya, coowner of UAE Royals, said:Cilic has shown remarkable resilience and fortitude as a player. We all admire him for his ability to bounce back from difficult situations. We know he has

a strong fan base in the UAE and we are very happy we can bring this ace to play for Dubai. As you can see, UAE Royals is a formidable team and we are sure all our players will fulfill their fans’ expectations. This will be one tennis weekend Dubai will always remember.At a career-high No. 9, Marin Cilic captured his first Grand Slam title at the US Open this year, also becoming the first Croatian to claim a major crown since Ivanisevic at the 2001 Wimbledon. This has been a landmark year for the Croat, who has taken the tennis world by storm and is hoping to maintain his top form in the coming months.Tickets for the much anticipated League have gone on sale in the United Arab Emirates since September 15. Tickets for the UAE leg of the tournament will be available in two format options – day passes or season passes – and in three sections Regular, Corner Prime and VVIP. Customers who opt to purchase season passes can enjoy a special 10 per cent discount.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: am Zian was in top form on a hot night at Dubai Kartdrome during the ninth round of the 2014 SWS Senior Sprint Series, taking maximum points in the heat races and then doing the double by winning the Superfinal.Zian scored third, second and first places in his heats and thus accumulated the most points on the night. Ivan Horsky was second by virtue of a win and two third places in his heats, ahead of third placed

Hussain Umid Ali who scored a win, third and fifth.Zian then proceeded to turn pole position in the Super Final into another win after a strong race long challenge by Umid Ali, which resulted in an intriguing finale. The pair fought it out at the front with Umid Ali snatching the lead during the course of their battle, but Zian retaliated in the closing laps to take victory by 0.337 of a second.Behind the leading pair was Emran Ikhlaq who impressed with his pace and consistency, managing to edge away from the pack to claim his first podium finish at Dubai Kartdrome. Atef Al Barwani was fourth, ahead of Maz Nawaz, Ivan Horsky, Ahmed Bin Desmal, Abigail Birch, Adrian Jones and Mohamed Bin Desmal rounding out the top ten.A total of thirty five drivers lined up on the SWS Senior grid during the course of the evening.Zian reflected afterwards, "It has a been a long time since I took home two winners' trophies on the same night, so this is good reward for a tough night of

racing. The SWS field gets stronger and stronger, with quality drivers constantly raising the bar in this series.The new format rewards not only pace but also consistency and race craft, this plays to my strengths so I capitalise on it when I can like tonight," he added.Earlier in the evening SWS Junior heats Luis Velasco turned fifth on the grid into victory in his first heat, then followed that up with second place from sixth on the grid to claim his first winner's trophy in the series. Seif Al Naggar was second thanks to a win and third place in his heats, followed by Samir Malas who bagged a victory and fifth place.From pole in the Super Final, Velasco took an early lead but was soon swamped by the pack which saw several drivers jostling for the lead.Zaid Alami managed to get a break and take the lead where he stayed to claim the win by eigtht seconds, while behind him the intense battle for the runner-up spot resulted in Malas emerging to take second place ahead of Al Naggar in third, Omar Al Sheybeh fourth and Alex Connor rounding out the top five who crossed the line almost side-by-side. A record eighteen juniors lined up on the grid for the four heats, and among them also receiving a trophy for her efforts on the night for Best Novice was Alice Haynes.Dubai Kartdrome is set to confirm the remaining race dates in the 2014 SWS Series, which rewards the best performing drivers with entry into the prestigious SWS World Finals to take place in France next year.

THE OPENING CEREMONY OF 17TH ASIAN GAMES INCHEON 2014 WAS FINALLY UNVEILED! By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he opening ceremony of the 17 t h Asian Games Incheon 2014, which started at 6 p.m on September 19, 2014 (local time) with the theme of “Meet the Bright Future of Asia”, was a huge success with a significant number of athletes, spectators, celebrities and those involved in the Games preparation including Kim Young-soo, president of the Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee (IAGOC) in attendance celebrating the spectacular event all together.

Among them was the President of Tissot, François Thiébaud who stated, “It was quite a magnificent show, and you were able to feel how much effort and time was invested to make the show of the highest standard possible. I think visitors and participants as a whole could see and feel the future of Asia through the events. Likewise, Tissot has strived

to be perfectly prepared for this edition of Asian Games for a great length of time in an effort to match its reputation as the Official Timekeeper of the 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014. I can assure you that we, both Tissot and the Asian Games, can create synergies in the run-up to the events”.The opening ceremony's main performance was a combination of theater, d a n c e , v i s u a l e ff e c t s , pansori (traditional narrative singing) and classical music. PSY, the rapper behind “Gangnam Style”graced the stage, performing some of his popular hits along with other top K-pop stars including boy group Exo and JYJ. Asiad's song” written by a renowned Korean poet Ko Un, was performed by soprano Sumi Jo in the final act, accompanied by the Incheon City Choir under the baton of maestro Gum Nanse

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MEET THE 'G8' GM AT THE AJMAN PALACE HOTEL MANAGED BY HMH - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ew general managers in the world can claim t o h a v e t h e experience that Ferghal Purcell brings to The Ajman Palace Hotel. He is the man who hosted the world's most powerful leaders in 2013 at the G8 Summit at Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland - the first ever in the region's history, and the 'best ever' in the words of British Prime Minister David Cameron.Ferghal took over as the General Manager of The Ajman Palace Hotel less than six months ago

and has since infused the 5star property, managed by HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings, with an incredible passion. His warmth and enthusiasm is etched on every face that comes forward to greet guests at the hotel. Once again he has taken up an extraordinary challenge: this time to be a market leader in a destination that is just emerging on the tourism map and is witnessing an u n p r e c e d e n t e d development of hotels that is putting an enormous pressure on the supply and demand chain. Yet despite the growing number of luxury hotels in the emirate,

he is determined to establish The Ajman Palace Hotel as the first choice among travellers.Confident of achieving it, Ferghal stated,

The Ajman Palace Hotel is one of the top properties in Ajman and certainly the UAE. With my diverse global experience and my ability to get the best of those who work with me, I am confident of taking The Ajman Palace Hotel to where it deserves to be. The fact that so many of the world's leading brands are present in Ajman will only strengthen it as a destination. We all need to lend our support and experience to drive visitor numbers into the emirate, and work more closely with A j m a n To u r i s m Development Department to promote it. Plans for the international airport combined with new properties, infrastructure and attractions such as the golf course in Al Zohra will boost tourism in Ajman positioning it as a soughtafter destination in the years ahead.There is sufficient business out there across the different segments to sustain existing and upcoming hotels but we would have to work very hard for it as we are competing with top

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION CEO AT INTERNET OF THINGS WORLD FORUM TO ADDRESS HOW THE CONNECTED ENTERPRISE IMPROVES INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: eith D. Nosbusch, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, will address how industry is at a major inflection point, driven by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), and enhanced by the industrial “Internet of Things.Nosbusch will deliver a keynote presentation on the first day of the Internet of Things World Forum 2014, hosted by Cisco from Oct. 14 to 16 in Chicago. This annual event coalesces leading innovators and early adopters from business, government and academia to accelerate market adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT).Nosbusch will explain how manufacturers are creating The Connected Enterprise, built on standard Internet Protocol-based networks. He will discuss current customer applications, as well as Rockwell Automation’s own journey with The Connected Enterprise, highlighting productivity and competitive gains realized from these efforts. The benefits include faster time to market, lower total cost of ownership, improved asset utilization, and enterprise risk management from a safer, more secure operating environment.Today we see an inrush of technology that’s changing the landscape, from labor intensity to highly productive production processes; from older industrial-age plants to clean, safe, efficient production facilities; from isolated operations to an integrated, responsive supply chain,said Nosbusch.The Connected

Enterprise brings together people, processes, and technology, to achieve enhanced productivity, sustainability and economic performance. It is enabled by integrated control and information that allows us to provide a smarter, more

destinations. As a feeder market GCC holds strong potential for us that we still haven't fully tapped but would definitely be targeting in the coming months.Ferghal further added, I see The Ajman Palace Hotel as a unique brand where our a b s o l u t e signature is the warmth of our welcome and the l e v e l o f friendliness and service. It is part o f e v e r y experience at the property in a family-friendly, alcohol-free, s a f e environment. I am an Irish hotelier and that is what I do best.And it is no surprise to see this mammoth 'will to succeed' knowing where he is coming from. No event of the magnitude of the G8 Summit had ever been held in Northern Ireland before 2013 and leading the team who made it a true success was none other than Ferghal Purcell. In attendance were US President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta as well as the likes of IMF leader Christine Lagarde.What is

unbelievable is six months prior to hosting G8 Summit, a major fire at Lough Erne Resort gutted its 25 best rooms, spa, library and gym. And the fire took place merely a day before British Prime Minister David Cameron was due to arrive to inspect the property to decide if it could play host to the summit.Ferghal recalled,We were stunned to receive him on such short notice at such a time for such a critical decision and there is nothing we could do to change it. We had absolutely no hope of making it. Prime Minister

Cameron saw the very worst of the damage when I showed him around the hotel that day. And at that moment he said to me, 'Ferghal don't worry. I can see beyond the fire.'Later as the British Prime Minister set down in a private room to discuss the matter with his people, he said, 'It is just like Camp David, only better.' And with it the G8 was confirmed for Lough Erne Resort. Will I ever do an event like it again? I doubt it, but what I learnt from the experience, enriched me both as a person and a hotelier. And that is the kind of passion I bring to The Ajman Palace Hotel.

CASA SAMAK LAUNCHES SEAFOOD BUFFET FOR DINERS WITH DIVERSE CHOICE By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ish to relish grilled salmon fillet and Soft Shell Crab but your friends want to go for King Prawn and lobster? No matter how diverse your choice is, head straight to Casa Samak, the signature Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, which has launched seafood buffet every Thursday and

DINING OFFERS AT THE GRAND MILLENNIUM DUBAI By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: rand Millennium Dubai has created irresistible F&B offers for food lovers in Dubai to relish a wide range of delectable cuisines served at an array of specialty restaurants located under one roof. Throughout the month of November, you

B E L G I A N B E E R CAFÉ:Evening Belgian Beer Brunch at Grand Millennium Dubai The Evening Belgian Beer Brunch boasts a truly Belgian feast with an endless array of traditional choices between Belgian mussels, beef carbonade, grilled salmon, vol-au-vent and more with a variety of desserts. Just for AED 345

can enjoy a self-crafted Chinese experience every W e d n e s d a y a t To s h i . Discover authentic Italian pasta in an Italian setting at The Atrium to tantalize the diners’ taste buds and satisfy their gastronomic appetite. After a long hectic day at work, the only thing to do is to tone up at the health club. Take advantage of the special offer (25% off) at the health club membership for one month with rates starting from AED 550. Enjoy all of this and more this complete November month. TOSHI:Wednesday Hot Pot :Enjoy a self crafted culinary Chinese experience every Wednesday; choose from a wide selection of vegetables, beef, chicken and seafood not to forget a selection of desserts to make your experience memorable. AED 179 per person with soft drinks AED 199 per person with one glass of bubbly or grape and soft drinks. AED 345 per person with unlimited selected beverages for four hours from 7pm -11pm Time: 6:30pm – 11pm Toshi Happy Hour Take advantage of 20% discount on the a la carte food and selected beverages menu, daily from 5:30pm - 7pm CRYSTAL BAR:Join us for some old fashion classic cocktails and enjoy 20% off as a special treat!

per person with free flow of selected Belgian brews, grape and bubbly from 4pm to 8pm every Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a bottle of brew and an order of vegetarian nachos with a Belgian twist for AED70 THE ATRIUM :Pasta Night Join us for traditional Italian Pasta and more night featuring a wide selection of appetizers, main courses, live cooking stations and desserts in an Italian setting. Friday Beefeater Night :Enjoy a sumptuous buffet of traditional English delights from grilled short ribs, roasts and steak and kidney pie with a fish and chips basket just to name few, along with live cooking stations. Finish it all with a selection of desserts. Prices starting from AED 179 per person. Time: 6:30 pm – 11 pm J A S M I N E S PA A N D HEALTH CLUB:Exclusive November Discounts Take advantage of 25% off the one month health club membership with rates starting from AED 550 S P A PROMOTION:ENDLESS R E WA R D S : E n j o y a n additional 30min with every 90min massage session booked. You could also plan your relaxation journey by booking seven sessions of Aroma or Swedish massage and get 15 complementary days of Gym and Health Club Membership

chance to try some new things as well. From Hamour and Sultan Ibahim to tantalizing crab dishes and the massive tiger prawns, you have the option to try innovative items on the menu that are light and GMS TALK BUSINESS OVER LUNCH AT refreshing, yet rich in taste CORAL BEACH RESORT SHARJAH and flavour. As the weather turns pleasant, the buffet night By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui work more closely together o f f e r s a n e x c e l l e n t Dubai UAE: and with Ajman Tourism opportunity to experience it roup of hotel general Development Department while dining outdoor on the managers recently and Sharjah Commerce and g a t h e r e d f o r a To u r i s m D e v e l o p m e n t business lunch at Casa A u t h o r i t y t o s t i m u l a t e Samak, Coral Beach Resort d e m a n d ? E n g r o s s e d i n Sharjah's signature seafood discussion were Jean-Pierre restaurant. Playing the Simon, Regional General gracious host was Jean- M a n a g e r , N o r t h e r n Pierre Simon, Regional Emirates, Coral Hotels & R e s o r t s ; Fergal Purcell, G e n e r a l Manager, The Ajman Palace Hotel; Michele Frignani, Ajman Saray, Starwood's L u x u r y wooden deck of the Collection restaurant with a Resort; Iftikhar magnificent view of the Hamdani, Arabian Sea.The Coral C l u s t e r Beach Resort – Sharjah G e n e r a l features 156 spacious Manager, General Manager, Northern rooms, many with Emirates, Coral Hotels & Ramada Hotel & Suites panoramic sea-view. A major R e s o r t s . B e s i d e s t h e Ajman; Edwin Wijkhuys, attraction is the wide delicious dishes, on the Sheraton Sharjah; and repertoire of dining options menu were many hot topics Henny Schaeffer, Fairmont with menus to cater to every and no easy answers. How Hotel Ajman.As enticing as taste. The resort is located can hotels stimulate demand the conversation was the on one of the emirate’s in the face of increasing superb food at Casa Samak principal sand beaches and supply of deluxe and luxury a n d t h e e x c e p t i o n a l features a range of leisure h o t e l s i n A j m a n a n d hospitality of Jean-Pierre. activities for all ages, Sharjah? Would the two D e s p i t e t h e v a r i o u s including the Rimal Club, emirates be able to sustain concerns on the table, all state-of-the-art fitness their attraction in key source general managers seemed centre, children’s pool, markets? How can hotels undeterred by competition indoor playroom and grow their share of those and equally confident of complimentary Kid’s Club as traditionally strong feeder positioning their respective well as tennis (By Clark markets of Russia and CIS, hotels as sought-after Francis Tennis Academy), Germany, UK, etc? Is there a properties. They believed badminton, volleyball and need to tap emerging plans for the international two outdoor swimming markets such as China, airport in Ajman combined pools.For more information India, Northern Europe? w i t h n e w p r o p e r t i e s , about the hotel, visit Does the GCC hold greater infrastructure and attractions hmhhotelgroup.com/coralbe potential for Ajman and such as the golf course in Al achresortsharjah Sharjah? How can hotels Zohra will boost tourism.

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INDIAN-PAKISTANI NATIONAL RIVALRY TAKES UNEXPECTED TURN WITH RED BULL SOUNDCLASH Bands announced: Pakistan’s Strings and India’s Euphoria lock horns in a celebration of music By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he age-old rivalry between India and Pakistan has played out on many different platforms; diplomatic, sporting, and even culinary. On November 28th, Dubai’s Indian and Pakistani expat population will witness this rivalry play out live on a completely new stage. Actually, two stages.Red Bull Soundclash, the unique musical confrontation concept, will pit two of Asia’s greatest bands multi-awardwinning Pakistani pop-rock band Strings and veteran Indian rockers Euphoria against each other to compete for the affection of the crowd. Strings and Euphoria have collaborated before in the year 2000 on the track “Jeet lo Dil”, which translates to Winning the Heart”. While both bands are looking forward to the event’s competitive element, they are keen to stress that when it comes to music everybody’s on the same side, as Dr. Palash Sen, frontman of Euphoria (and, yes, an actual doctor) puts it.I see this as a concert for peace and unity,Sen says.If musicians can get together in the same arena and play together, why can’t people from both countries do the same? We’re living in an era where we have to forget about petty differences; that’s the only way the world will survive.That’s a sentiment echoed by Strings vocalist Faisal Kapadia. “I know Red Bull Soundclash is about competing, but honestly, we have a very friendly relationship with Euphoria,” he says on the phone from Karachi.We’ve performed so many times together. There is no animosity, but we really just want to have a unique experience with the people who are going to be at Red Bull Soundclash.Still, as Sen concedes with a laugh, When it comes to India and Pakistan, there’s always a competitive

edge.T he two bands will set up on opposi n g stages a t either end of the arena and execute a genre-twisting, boundary-pushing musical conversation. Their aim? To garner the loudest response from the audience over a series of rounds that will test their musical abilities to the limit.First up is The Cover” round, where each group will play a rendition of the same cover song in their own individual style.In The Takeover” round, each band will perform two songs. The catch is that the songs are cut halfway through, at which point the other band immediately takes over the track, putting their own spin on it.The aptly-named “The Clash” round will see each band perform three original songs in completely different genres, something neither band has done before.Finally, in the fourth and last Wild Card” round, each band will perform with a special guest artist, whose name will be kept a closely guarded secret until they appear onstage.As the performers themselves point out, this will be a truly unique event.Red Bull Soundclash is a fantastic concept,says Sen.First of all, to be playing for a new audience, second to be working with a brand like Red Bull, and third to be playing with your friends and performing one of their songs. While much of the event will remain a secret until the night, Sen is certain of one thing. “It’s going to be a great show,he says.I can tell you that for sure.Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime performance featuring two of the most successful Asian bands of all time are available at Virgin Tickets, Timeout Tickets and Hard Rock Café.

HMH APPOINTS NEW GM AT CORAL AL KHOBAR HOTEL IN KSA By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: MH - Hospitality Management Holdings has appointed Michel Mandrea as the New General Manager of Coral Al Khobar Hotel located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Making the announcement, HMH CEO Laurent A. Voivenel, said, "With over four decades of extensive all-round global experience in hospitality, Michel was the perfect candidate for this post. Having worked in the Middle East for 22 years, he is well familiar with the region's business and cultural landscape and will prove instrumental in taking Coral Al Khobar Hotel to greater success. We are glad to welcome him to our team".Michel makes the move to Coral Al Khobar Hotel from Golden Tulip Resort Dana Bay in KSA where he served as the general manager. During the course of his career, the French national has worked with a number of leading hospitality brands in key positions. These include the Golden Tulip Hotels, Suites & Resorts; Janna Spa & Resort - Hamamat Mai'n Jordan; Holiday Inn Al Khobar; Holiday Inn Resort Half Moon Bay; Holiday Inn Bahrain; Metropolitan Resort & Beach Club, Metropolitan Hotel Dubai; Dubai Marine Beach Club; Royal Lancaster Hotel London and Martinez Hotel, Cannes, France.Michel

holds a bachelor of business administration with a major in hotel and restaurant management. In addition, he has a number of certificates in various fields of his specialization.Expressing his pleasure at joining the Coral Al Khobar Hotel, Michel said,I am extremely grateful to HMH for having given me this fantastic opportunity. Coral Al Khobar Hotel is a superb property with tremendous potential for growth. I look forward to working with the team at the hotel to maintain the best standards in order to deliver the highest level of guest satisfaction.The Coral Al Khobar Hotel is a majestic 5star property featuring 131 well-appointed rooms and suites equipped with the finest facilities. Centrally located in Al Khobar, on the Arabian Gulf, 55 km from Dammam Airport and 18 km f r o m D a m m a m Tr a i n Station, the hotel is a landmark in itself. In close proximity to the property are the spectacular Gold Souk, the Prince Mohd Bin Fahd Amusement Park, the Saudi Aramco Exhibit, the Al Khobar Corniche, the Venicia Mall and the AlRashid Mall.

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