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charriolÕ s luxury scent: royal gold Charriol has introduced a new fragrance for men – Royal Gold – which brims with luxury, refinement and rare aesthetics. The top notes have a spicy scent of ginger with berries added to soften the intensity of ginger. A woody middle note comprises of refined iris and amyris producing a seductive and masculine orien-
tal incense and it subtly gives way to the base notes of patchouli oil, amber and gaiac wood which brings out mystery and sensuality to the perfume. Sealed in a golden square shape bottle, the perfume is a concoction of intense spices, sumptuous flowers and precious woods fusing to produce an exceptional fragrance.
etihad airways takes off with first female captain
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tihad Airways celebrated the maiden commercial flight of its first female Captain, Sophie Blanchard, who took controls of the left-hand seat in the flight deck for the first time for flight EY17 from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow. Blanchard, a French national, joined Etihad in 2007 as a First Officer, after initially flying for Etihad Crystal Cargo with Air Atlanta. Since joining Etihad, Blanchard has been able to complete the necessary training and pass the rigorous checks to gain her fourth stripe. Etihad Airways, Chief Operations Officer, Captain Richard Hill said, “We
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Sophie Blanchard, Etihad Airways’ first woman Captain. congratulate Blanchard on becoming Etihad’s first female captain. It’s a great achievement and well deserved as she has shown tremendous dedication to achieve the rank of a captain.” Blanchard said, “It is a great privilege to become Etihad’s first female captain and the company has been very supportive in my aim.” Etihad currently has 10 female pilots within its ranks and four female cadet pilots.
Jet airways group registers highest Ô on timeÕ performance Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and JetLite, its subsidiary, have registered the highest ever ‘on time’ performance with 94% and 94.1% respectively, even as it garnered a 27% market share; further consolidating on its leadership position for August 2010 as per the statistics released by the Director General of Civil of Aviation. The Jet Airways group registered a 21.8% increase in international operations as compared to the same period last year, carrying .37 million revenue passengers in August. The revenue passengers for Jet Airways’ domestic operations also stood at an imposing 14.9%, an improvement over the same period last year. JetLite also posted an increase of revenue passengers by 6.1%, carrying over .3 million passengers in August. The domestic operations registered a seat factor of 70.4% in August, as against a seat factor of 70% in August 2009, carrying over .78 million passengers. Jet Airways, CEO, Nikos Kardassis said, “Jet Airways’ customer centric approach, with a clear focus on providing enhanced global connectivity, high standard of service offering with consistent ‘on time’ performance has enabled us to become the airline of choice and sustain our leadership position.”
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CGC officials and Nokia dealer partners in Thailand.
cgc rewards business partners with thailand tour
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onsolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) organised a week-long fun tour of Thailand for its best performing Nokia business partners as part of the CGC business reward programme. A total of 30 achievers made it to the exclusive excursion list. They visited the capital Bangkok and beautiful Pattaya city among others to celebrate their
successes. Anil Mahajan, Chief Operating Officer of CGC, and Hayssam Yassine, Nokia Sales Manager, also joined in to cheer the winning team. The highlight of the tour was a special gala night hosted in Pattaya to honour the ’best among equals’. Mahajan said, “This trip is hosted to acknowledge the contribution of the busi-
ness partners and to further strengthen the bonding between CGC and dealer sales personnel, ensuring Nokia’s leading position in Qatar. Being the market leader, it’s our responsibility to lead from the front and make sure that these wonderful incentives help in keeping the morale of the CGC Nokia team high to work together to drive best results.”
the one: planet fusion
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HE One’s Autumn 2010 Collection is an assortment of home fashion trends from around the world to appeal to international tastes. The ‘Manhattan Chic’ style combines classic and the modern in a glamorous interpretation of an uptown New York penthouse infused with the glimmer of chrome, mirror and glass, whispering elegant sophistication. ‘Out of Africa’ is an idealistic interpretation of a safari lodge which characterises classic colonial design with quality and comfort. The earthy colour palette provides the perfect backdrop for the cosy, lived-in look. ‘Pure & Simple’ is a balanced blend of the classical and the experimentally ultra-modern where clean, slim lines and glossy white surfaces contrast with raw wood, weathered metal, organic roots and rubber. The soulful look radiates natural beauty and feels good. ‘Tribal Rock ‘n’ Roll’ is a moody mix of eclectic pieces, strong patterns and lustrous fabrics in deep, rich tones with dark and painted woods, leather, metal. Detail, volume and ethnic embellishments are key features of this wildly eccentric style. Classic Northern European influences fuse with modern design in ‘Timeless Elegance’, creating a feminine, soft and sumptuous style. A muted colour palette forms a backdrop to stainless steel and glass, dark woods and geometric shapes, while linen adds comfort and warmth. Five trendy deco options for a beautiful autumn feel!
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lgÕ s bd570 player offers unlimited content
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G Electronics (LG) introduced the BD570, a Wi-Fi equipped Blu-ray Disc player which enables internet or home network connection, bringing a wider variety of entertainment options to the living room. Wireless internet access allows the BD570 to show web videos on a large HD TV. This highly-connected Blu-ray player also provides convenient access to information like local and global weather forecasts from Accuweather. The BD570
connects via Wi-Fi to computers on a home network or DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) – compatible storage devices and with a single HDMI cable to most TVs. Video Home & Electronic Centre, the sole distributor of LG in Qatar, Director and General Manager, C V Rappai said, “We included connectivity on the BD570 that allows it to bring an incredible array of audio, video and other entertainment to their TVs.”
grand openings at intercontinental doha
get street smart with adidas originals collection
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his Fall/Winter 2010, Adidas Originals offers two new streetwear collections which redefine the street look. The Japanese inspired streetwear line, OT-Tech fuses iconic Adidas Originals assets with Tokyo streetwear styles, the apparel, footwear and accessories showcase clean designs with a technical touch and winter graphics. Definite highlights are the windbreakers and shell jackets, hike boots and the ZX special boots. For the women, Adidas Originals has come up with Relace, a sporty, feminine and casual collection, which uses shoe laces as styling tools on both footwear and apparel. Relace carries famous classics such as the Super girl Track Top as well as footwear styles like the Relace Mid and the Relace Boot both equipped with laces and eyelets to change the styling.With Adidas Originals, streetwear just got trendier.
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he fully renovated Al Wajba Ballroom at InterContinental Doha has reopened with a new look and with added features such as video-conference facilities, ceiling LCD projector and full spectrum LED lighting. It is ideal for banquets, weddings and conferences and can host up to 800 people. The latest entrant at the hotel is the new Belgian Cafe. It is the first Belgian restaurant in Doha and boasts a menu featuring traditional Belgian dishes in addition to exclusive Belgian beverage menu. “Belgian Cafe is a relatively new concept, featuring a traditional Belgian style restaurant known for its unique array of food and excellent beverages. The cafe offers relaxing evenings and food that doesn’t exist anywhere else in Doha,” said Hafidh Al-Busaidy, General Manager, InterContinental Doha. Apart from these grand openings, the hotel has a chain of food promotions and theme nights in the month of October at its various restaurants including Paloma, Fish Market, The Cafe Restaurant, Lava, Mykonos and Belgian Cafe.
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