April - August 2013 - Volume 5

Peaks of the World Tops of Switzerland

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From the dot Desk

Dear valued members of the ABA family,

Greetings from the entire dot team!

Welcome back from what we hope was a refreshing and rejuvenating summer vacation.You have likely been invigorated by your break and have settled back seamlessly intoyour schedules. With the 4th quarter of the year already upon us, we must draw on ourbest energies and synergies, to end the year on a high note.

As editor of the dot, allow me to take a moment to salute a number of committees inour Group who have undertaken gigantic projects, moving them towards completion,with great success. Among them are initiatives such as our Business Continuity Planningeffort and our People for Tomorrow programme. The latest among them is our EnterpriseResource Planning Pragramme. These massive projects are insightfully aligned with theABA Group vision. Building an organization that is resilient and ready for the future whilereflecting international best practices at every level, positions us to contribute to thehorizontal and vertical growth of not just this nation but the entire Gulf Region.

I also wish to commend our business units for actively engaging with this publication.Your support and contributions have placed the dot on a trajectory of growth, wheremore and more participants are adding their voices and achievements to these pages.We look forward, as always to your priceless opinions, suggestions & comments on this edition.On a concluding note, let me wish you warmly for the oncoming season;

Adha Moubarak to you all!

Imad HashimCorporate Communications Manager

Publisher & ProducerCorporate Communications Dept.

ContributorsHead Office-HRAldrine Fernandez

Ivee TeodoroHead Office-Fin.

Nighat AraHead Office-Legal

Safaa RasamFMCG

Caroline PhillipsABA & P

Nisreen Abdul WahabPremium Services

Ritchie SantosQQP

Hiranthi Karunanayaka IA/PCP

Yvette FernandesJemma Cruz

LogisticsImam Jill Logmao

HospitalityDaisy FuentesPrinting PressLara Love Arago

BeveragesEmily MagnoAlaa Arafa

DigitekLaarni Francisco

ICT  Marwa El Fatayerji

ABATS  Liza Guzma

Luxury Ann Wenamy Guevarra

FauchonJovy Garado

TravelAnil Varghese

Property Regi O omen, Vivian Cuachon

Platinum Sands - KSAMarwan MneimnehDorothy Ronquillo

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THAnK YOu nOTE“the Dot” wishes to thank all

members of the Ali Bin Ali familyfor contributing to this publication.We highly value your contributions

and look forward to yourcontinued input.

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CONTENTIt happened

Pg 4 OpinionWhat would you say to your

father today, if you coiuld?

Pg 12

Management TipsTeam Work

Pg 14

DotNetHow the biggest companies in

the world got their names?

Pg 26

Green DotSave energy at home

Pg 20

InterviewCatching up with

GM Finanace - FMCG on ERP

Pg 18

ContributionBecause it is all about people

Pg 25

Dot TrotterTop 5 tourist attractions in Switzerland

Pg 28Health

Top 10 tips for a healthier

lifestyle at work

Pg 29

Glacier ExpressThis tour provides 3 transfers for 2nd classrail travel plus 2 nights in Zermatt and St.Moritz while staying at 3 star hotels.Pass includes:a)- Swiss Transfer Ticket with 3transfers and hotel vouchers for 2nights:b)- 3 transfers of rail travelincluding a ride on the most famousscenic train in Switzerland: theGlacier Express.c)- Accommodation in 3 star hotelsincluding breakfast (1 night inZermatt and 1 night in St. Moritz).d)- Don’t forget to make a reservation for theGlacier Express train.Program includes:Day One: Travel from any Swiss airport or borderstation to St. Moritz.Overnight St. Moritz.Day Two: Ride on the Glacier Express* from St.Moritz to Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt.Day Three: Departure from Zermatt to any Swissairport or border station.Rates:3* hotels - QAR 2000/- per person4* Hotels - QAR 2350/- per person

Travel to Interlaken or GrindelwaldSwitzerland by train and enjoy breathtakingscenery. Travel to Zermatt and behold some

of the most infamous skiingmountains.This package brings travelers toInterlaken or Grindelwald andZermatt Switzerland. Pass includes:a) Accommodation in 3 star hotelsincluding breakfast (2 night inInterlaken or Grindelwald and 2night in Zermatt).

b) Excursion to Jungfraujoch and cogwheel train toGornergrat.c) Swiss Card with 5 rail transfersand hotel vouchers for 4 nights.d) 2nd class RailProgram includes:Day 1: Transfer from any Swissairport or border station by rail toInterlaken or Grindelwald.Overnight in Interlaken orGrindelwald.Day 2: Excursion to Jungfraujoch.Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.Day 3: Travel by rail via Spiez-Visp to Zermatt,either through the new Loetschberg tunnel or thescenic way with the BLS RegioExpress Loetschberg.Overnight in ZermattDay 4: Excursion by cogwheel train to Gornergrat.Overnight in Zermatt.Day 5: Transfer to any Swiss Airport or border station.Rates:3* hotels - QAR 3350/- per person4* Hotels - QAR 3990/- per person

The Tops of Switzerland package offers 5days of rail travel through the scenic trailsof Switzerland.It includes excursions to two mountaintops, the world famous Jungfraujoch andMount Pilatus (also known as DragonMountain), plus four nights hotelaccommodation in 3-star hotels.Pass includes:a) 5 rail trips in 2nd class with 4 nightsaccommodation in 3-star hotels, services andtaxes (2 nights in Interlaken and 2 nights inLucerne).Program includes:

Day 1: Travel from any Swiss airport orborder station to Interlaken(overnight Interlaken).Day 2: Excursion Jungfraujoch(overnight Interlaken).Day 3: Travel from Interlakento Luzern by GoldenPassPanoramic Train (boat rideincluded from Interlaken toBrienz). Overnight in Luzern.Day 4: Excursion to Mt Pilatus:Transfer by train or boat to

Alpanchstad and by the cogwheel railway toMt. Pilatus. Return journey by cable car andbus via Kriens to Lucerne (overnight Lucerne).Day 5: Departure from Lucerne to any Swissairport or border station.Rates:3* hotels - QAR 3050/- per person4* Hotels - QAR 3850/- per person

SwitzerlandPackages

* Terms & conditions apply* Rates subject to change

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Happenedit

On the 9th of April 2013 PonderosaSteak House West Bay came alive from2:00 to 5:00 p.m. when the Ali Bin AliPremium Services Division held itsAnnual gathering at the location. Closeto 25 employees gathered and werepart of the event. The afternoon wasplanned with the goal of promotingpositive interactions among the staff,building up enthusiasm and motivation.The challenge to unite and move in onedirection to ensure even greater successof the division was the foundation thatdrove all activities planned for thisannual get together. The event was alsoused to thank the staff for theircontributions towards the success of thedivision.

The afternoon’s proceedings began withan inspirational message by Mrs.Lamiaa Hassan, Division Manager. In heraddress she focused on the remarkablejourney of the division and continuousblessings that awaits her employees.

As the afternoon wore on a much-awaited announcement was made. Theteam got an opportunity to discover theEmployee of the Month. A celebratorycake was at hand and was cut with staffmembers whose birthdays were in themonth of April. The excitement went onwith raffle draws. Everyone enjoyed theinternational buffet. The division is nowready to transform the remainder of2013 into higher successes and greatervictories.

Ali Bin Ali Medical joined hands with partner MieleProfessional of Germany to conduct a valued seminar on‘Automated Instruments Reprocessing.’ The seminarwhich drew a crowd of over 100 professionals tookplace on the 15th April 2013. Two separate sessionswere organised to ensure maximum benefit toparticipants. A morning seminar was held at HamadMedical Corporation’s Education Hall from 8 to 10 a.m.and an evening session was organised from 8 to 11p.m. at the Wyndham Grand Regency hotel in Doha.

The sessions took the form of two lectures which werefocussed on setting up a Central Sterilization & SupplyDepartment (CSSD) in Doha. Mr. Toni Zanette the Headof CSSD at Tuebingen University Hospital in Germanyaddressed both gatherings and enlightened thosepresent on modern techniques used in CSSDs. He alsospoke of quality management and quality assurance forsterilization units in hospitals and clinics. In additionparticipants received information on basic measures toreduce risk of nosocomial infections in variety of healthservices. Both lectures were received very well by theaudience. The success of these seminars led to apromise by Ali Bin Ali Medical to organize anothersession soon. The upcoming topic will be on Cleaning,Disinfection, Sterilization and how to validate thecomplete instrument cycle.

Among those present were leading Central SterilizationSupply Dept practitioners, Dentists, Infection ControlPractitioners, Dental nurses and technicians from HMC,Primary Health Centres, private Dental Clinics, polyclinicsand hospitals around Qatar.

Ali Bin Ali Group’s Internal AuditDivision was an enthusiasticparticipant at a recently heldseminar. The seminar centred on thefuture of internal audit and tookplace on the 17th April, 2013 at DohaMarriott Hotel. At the seminar thosepresent had an opportunity to hearfrom IIA’s Global Vice Chairman whogave a special talk. He addressed thefuture of auditing as a profession.Present along with the rest of the AliBin Ali team was Mr. Adnan Suleiman

– Group General Manager- InternalAudit.

The seminar was highly useful andfocussed on Internal Auditors'strategic goals, while offering anopinion on the state of theprofession, and a look into future.The sessions brought out the fiveimperatives of this decade and howinternal auditors should challenge tomove beyond carrying out controlaudits.

Ali Bin Ali & Partners was happy tocome forward as one of the sponsors ofthe Spanish Food Festival held recentlyat The Intercontinental Doha.The four-night Spanish Food Festivaltook place from the 17th to the 20th ofApril 2013 at the Intercontinental Doha’sCoral Restaurant; an ideal location for anevent of this nature.

As one of Qatar’s largest FMCGcompanies supplying the food industryof the nation, Ali Bin Ali & Partners hadno hesitation in backing the event,which drew together professionals ofthe industry, Food & Beveragecompanies and a large contingent offood lovers who excitedly tasted thedelights that Spanish gastronomicalexperts had prepared.

Spanish Ambassador to Qatar H. E. Mrs.Carmen de la Pena was among theguest who graced the festival with herpresence. The well-attended foodfestival featured a wide array of Spanishdishes. Ali Bin Ali & Partners took theopportunity to provide a selection oftheir products, which were used in thepreparation for some dishes that werehighlighted at the event.

Ali Bin Ali Medical conducts“Automated InstrumentsReprocessing” Seminar

15th April - 2013

Ali Bin AliGroup’s Internal

Audit Divisionparticipates at

seminar on Futureof Internal Audit

17th April - 2013

The prestigious award forachieving the highest growthin 2012 was bagged by CA/IA.The awarding took place at theEVX convention on 20-3-2013at the Evian Royal resort inEvian , France. The EVX convention wasattended by global distributorsfor Evian. At the conventionCA/IA was represented by MrNitin Bhatia, Division Manager,CA and Ms Anju Ranasinghe,Field Sales Manager, CA.The Dot congratulates CA/IA!We are proud of yourachievements of consistentlybeing recognised for promotingEvian within Qatar. We alsocommend the great workbeing done by the Food ServiceTeam On the brand Evian.

CA/IA wins biggestgrowth 2012 Award at

the EVX Convention

20th March - 2013

On Wednesday 3rd April 2013 Ali BinAli’s Medical Division held a specialevent at the Sharq Resort, Doha. Theevent hosted Sirona’s Director of SalesMr. Volker Vellguth who gave a brief talkon Sirona as a company, with Sirona’sRegional Manager presenting thecompany’s growth stories to an audiencewho encounters the brand in aprofessional capacity in Qatar. The eventalso showcased Sirona’s latest CERECOmnicam CAD/CAM System. A furtherlecture was organised for the attendeesby a leading Dental practitioner &CAD/CAM Expert from Germany Dr.Andreas Kurbad. At the gathering the fulltechnical ability of the Cerec waspresented with a live demonstration.

The Chief Guest of the event wasSirona’s Director of Sales Mr. VolkerVellguth. The Ali Bin Ali Group wasrepresented at the event by of Mr.Peter Mc Elwaine – Advisor to theboard of directors, Mr. Iftekhar Ahmad– CFO, Mr. Moataz Ahmed – Group GMAdministration and other high levelmanagement teams.

Among those present were leadingdental practitioners, nurses,technicians from Government andprivate Dental Clinics, polyclinics andhospitals around Qatar. The eventattracted over 100 attendees.

3rd April 2013

Ali Bin Ali Medical & Sirona Dentalconducts the 6th Sirona Night in Qatar

Ali Bin Ali Watches and Jewelry is proud to announce the openingof Qatar’s very first Audemars Piguet Boutique. The world renownbrand’s dedicated boutique is located at the Villaggio Mall and isalready drawing in fans. Loved by collectors and watchconnoisseurs alike Audemars Piguet’s creations display a truemastery of the art of precision. The opening of Qatar’s first Audemars Piguet boutique took placeon Sunday April 7th, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. Present at the occasionwere Ali Bin Ali’s Vice Chairman Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali, Mr.Francois-Henry Bennahmias – Group CEO of Audemars Piguet, Mr.Nicolas Garzouzi – CEO Middle-East, Mr. Awn Zureikat, Mr. PeterMcElwaine , Mr. Mohamad A. Ebrik and the ABA Luxury & FashionTeam. Special VIP guests and members of the media were alsopart of the opening.

First Audemars PiguetBoutique opens in Doha

7th April - 2013

Premium Services Divisionholds annual gathering

9th April 2013

17th - 20th April - 2013

Ali Bin Ali & Partners support SpanishFood Festival at Intercontinental Doha

Over the months of April and May2013, Ali Bin Ali Group’s FMCGDivision held two dynamic trainingsessions that were of an immensebenefit to attendees.

The FMCG Sales Academy is anemployee development initiative forFMCG sponsored by Mr. NabilMourad, chaired by Mr. Wadih AKazan and orchestrated by RifkiZamZam.

On the 8th of April 2013, a trainingprogramme on Advanced SellingSkills and Post call analysis took placeat Doha’s Copthorne Hotel. Keyaccount Supervisors from all FMCGDivision participated at the training.

The trainer for the programme wasAmit Gudi. Facilitation was handledby Jishu Oomen, Mahmoud Jawad,Ivanne Saliba and the Program incharge was Ghassan Aibef.

On the 22nd of May 2013 trainers ledparticipants in a session designed toequip those present with KeyPrincipals of Business Marketing. Thissession took place at The Torch Hotel.Among the participants were most ofthe Trade Marketing team in theFMCG division of Ali Bin Ali Groupalong with staff representing Ali BinAli Medical. Trainers for theprogramme were Ivanne Saliba andRehab M Salaheldin. The Program incharge was Rajeev E T.

Learning All The Way – Ali Bin Ali’sFMCG conducts Sales Academy

8th April - 2013

Al Danah Trading and Contracting one ofQatar’s leaders in Hospitality industry hasbeen chosen to receive the Best VendorAppreciation Award from QatarFoundation. The awarding took place onApril 24, 2013 at the QF Student Centre.Through the award Qatar Foundationrecognised the services of Al Danah as apremier caterer managing two locationswith Education City. The criteria forchoosing a recipient to receive thevendor award are led by key indicatorsand stringent standards which ensurethe highest quality of food and excellentcustomer service. Given the strongreputation of Al Danah as an industryleader, the award further strengthenedthe profile of the company and added toits accolades.

The award was received by Mr. NasserKalla – Director General of Al Danah whosaid, “We are so pleased with thisrecognition. The partnership we have

with Qatar Foundation is very importantto us. We recognise Qatar Foundation asan internationally renown, highlyadmired initiative and to be associated

with it as a key vendor is indeed anhonour. Our goal is always to offersuperior quality food and servicesand we know that in winning thisaward we have not just met butexceeded the standards expectedby us. Our thanks go out to QatarFoundation for this honour. Welook forward to continuing oursuccessful partnership.” Commenting on future

expansions Mr. Kalla said that Al Danahwill be taking on two new operations atQatar Foundation before the end of year2013. This move he said confirms thetrust Qatar Foundation has in Al Danah. A number of senior executives of QatarFoundation were present at thegathering. Among them were Ms.Ameena Hussain Director of the HamadBin Khalifa University Student Center, Mr.Jassim Al Muftah, Assistant Director ofOperations at Hamad Bin KhalifaUniversity Student Center, Ms. Reem Al-Abduljabbar Business Supervisor ofHamad Bin Khalifa University StudentCenter along with senior representativesof Sidra and other well known vendors inthe industry. The Canteen at the QF Student Centerand the FILICORI ZECCHINI Coffee Shop atGeorgetown University are bothmanaged by Al Danah Trading. Theoperation is run with total of 30 staffmembers.

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The third national conference forInternal Audi was held from the 19th –20th May, 2013. The theme for theconference was “The value of aneffective Internal Auditing Function.”The conference took place at TheCollege of the North Atlantic-Qatar andwas attended by key members of theAudit Team. Mr. Adnan Suleiman –Group General Manager of InternalAudit was present along with M.F.Ismail - Group Treasury Manager, NizarMejri- Audits Supervisor, ArunDeshpande- Internal Auditor and SyedIbrahim Rafe- Internal Auditor Assistant.The conference was designed to

continuously innovate and come upwith a new and more efficient auditapproach.

With the Ali Bin Ali Group constantlypursuing quality internal systemsaligned with best practices that readythe Group for optimum performance,this conference added much value tothe Group. Among the key benefits wasthe conferences capacity to support theGroup in building appropriate corporategovernance practices especially since atAli Bin Ali the Group’s culture ensuresthat our auditors play the role of aBusiness Partner

Ali Bin Ali Group sponsorsAction InnocenceGala Evening

Happenedit

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Action Innocence helda Gala Evening followed by a fund raising auctionat La Réserve in Geneva. Qatar’s Ali Bin Ali Groupwas a proud sponsor of the event. The GalaEvening was held in an elegant and refinedatmosphere. Six hundred guests from all over theworld gathered in a marquee in the gardens of LaRéserve in Geneva.

Ali Bin Ali Group wholeheartedly supports ActionInnocence due to its high ideals and goals. AliBin Ali Group joins Action Innocence in its passionto create a safe online environment for children,while preventing Internet risk. As a conglomeratewho believes in the power of technology the AliBin Ali Group is convinced that the strength of theInternet must be used positively. Hence the Groupconsidered it a privilege to come forward andsupport the Gala Evening and encourage ActionInnocence in their quest. In attendance at theGala Evening was Ali Bin Ali’s Vice Chairman Mr.Nabeel Ali Bin Ali and a few members of Ali BinAli Group’s top management.

The evening began with an outstanding concertby John Legend – winner of no fewer than nineGrammy Awards who delighted the audiencewith his talent and open-heartedness. After hisperformance he lost no time in taking part in theauctions to push the bidding higher.A number of well-known figures attended toshow their commitment to the cause, includingBernadette Chirac, Clothilde Courau, Julie Ordon,Hofit Golan, Craig David, Amaury Nolasco andVictoria Silvstedt.

The key message of the evening – ‘Together, let’smake the Internet a safer place!’ – washighlighted in the speeches of Founding PresidentValérie Wertheimer and Managing Director TizianaBellucci. The event was an opportunity to take aclear stand on the dangers of the Internet andinvite guests to consider acceptable limits in thelight of innovation and technological progress andAli Bin Ali Group was glad to be an activemember of this agenda. Participants were invitedto get involved and stand alongside theAssociation to enable it to continue its work. Allfunds raised at the event will be used to engagewith the risks relating to the Internet and combatcyber crime against children.

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The Dot is happy to report that IA/CA added VLCC tothe growing list of agencies being represented bythem in Doha. The formal lunch to celebrate thelaunch took place on the 23rd of May 2013 at 2 pm atthe IA/CA training room.

The Launch was attended by Mr. Praful Dwivedi,CEO, VLCC, Middle East,Mr Ajit Kumar, BusinessDevelopment Manager and Mr. Sheikh Mohamed,Marketing Manager, the entire CA /IA team, Mr VKurien GM/IA, and the Support Staff of IA.

A presentation introducing the product range was amain feature and VLCC personnel answered variedqueries with reference to the same.

By redefining wellness, VLCC has revolutionised thewellness industry to acquire the status of being theNo 1 wellness brand in South Asia and Middle east.VLCC is widely recognized for its scientific weightloss solutions and its therapeutic approach tobeauty treatments.

From 28th May to 1st June our CA/IA teamtraveled to Pattaya, in Thailand on anIncentive trip sponsored by principal dealersDanone, UB, Heinz and Barilla. The team wasrewarded for their sales efforts with a trip tosunny Pattaya, and were put up at the A-1Park Hotel. Among the team that travelledwere the CA/IA sales team, IA Support Stafffrom Finance and Admin and Principals.

The team members enjoyed a break fromthe daily sales routine with a sail acrosssparkling aqua-blue water of the Gulf ofThailand to the Coral Island (Koh Lan). Underthe brilliant tropical sun they relaxed, swam,enjoyed the various water sports or simplylounged on the island's golden beaches. Theadventurous among the team enjoyedparasailing while the others cheered themon. According to the travellers a gala Karaokedinner on the last evening was a perfectway to say “Sawasdee Ka” to Pattaya.

Official launch of VLCCpartnership withAli Bin Ali- CA /IA

Al Danah Trading & Contracting one ofQatar’s leading companies engaged in thefood industry, providing restaurant & cateringsolutions has just unveiled its new logo.

Commenting on the new logo Mr. NasserKalla, GM of Al Danah said, “Al DanahTrading & Contracting has been in operationsince 1993. Since our inception Al DanahTrading and Contracting has established aname for itself among Qatar’s industries byoffering Food and Beverage industrysolutions as well as services in theHospitality and Events field. Over this periodof time our business has expanded. Today,we are proud to say that we have four subdivisions under the company; Fauchon,Filicori, Butterfly catering & Al DanahCatering. When we set out to create a newbrand identity, our goal was to embody thecompany’s strengths and values in our logo.We believe that the new logo does reflectour stature and it helps articulate thecharacteristics that lie at the heart of thecompany.”

Mr. Kalla went on to say that the new AlDanah Trading & Contracting corporateidentity has combined three key elements;Diversity�, Tradition� and theunparalleled quality of service that sets thecompany apart reflected by the letter D thatlies at the heart of the new identity.Diversity is a characteristic that Al Danahidentifies strongly with due to its variety ofconsumers as well as the multiple serviceelements the company offers whilepointing towards its commitment to meetthe diverse needs of those the companyserves. Over the years of operating inQatar’s market the company has upheld itsrespect for tradition and has woven in theelement as a salute to the traditions of thecommunity as a whole. The aspirations andambitions of the company for success isembodied in the letter ‘D’ being refined toa directional symbol.Al Danah Trading & Contracting’s Fauchon isreference of food luxury and thedelicatessen while Filicori offers ItalianEspresso Coffee to coffee connoisseurs inQatar . Butterfly Catering serves the Qatarmarket through its delectable cateringofferings and Al Danah Catering offerscanteen, coffee shop and cateringmanagement solutions to a diverseportfolio of clients

Al Danah Trading &Contracting unveil

new logo

14th May - 2013

28th May- 2013

24th April- 2013

Ali Bin Ali’s InternalAudit Division

participates at 3rdNational Audit

Conference 2013 19th - 20th May - 2013

23rd May - 2013

CA/IA Team rewardedwith trip to Pattaya

A five day event was planned by QatarFoundation for Food Revolution Day; a worldwideevent that celebrates the diversity of food. Theevent brought members of the Qatar Foundationcommunity together and included theinvolvement and patronage of students, facultymembers and guests who visited the event toenjoy the tasteful delights.

The event, which was held from 12th to 16th May2013 had five themes based on cuisines from fivedifferent countries and regions. The décor for eachday echoed the theme that was set, completewith flags of the respective nations being worn bythe chefs. Day one was an invitation for guests toenjoy Rustic Italian food, complete with staffdressing up to reflected the country beingpromoted, to complete the picture.

Day two was dedicated to the Arabian Peninsulawith foods that reflected the flavors andcultures of the region. Day three explored the

Mediterranean Coast with day four dedicated tocelebrate the spirit of the Mexican Matador.

The Final day gave guests an opportunity to enjoyan Asian Sojourn. The event took lace at the QatarFoundation Student Centre. Over the course of thefive days over 1000 people visited the event andenjoyed its wide range of food.

Commenting on Al Danah’s support andparticipation at the event Mr. Nasser Kalla –Director General of Al Danah said, “ we aredelighted to have been an integral part of QatarFoundation’s Food Revolution Day. I believe thesuccess of this event has led organisers to plan forone such festival to take place every semester.That is proof of how much the visitors enjoyed theevent. Qatar Foundation can count on our supportto make the next event an even bigger success.”

Al Danah Trading &Fauchon joinedhands with QatarFoundation tocelebrate FoodRevolution Day.

12th - 16th May - 2013

Qatar Foundationhonours Al DanahTrading & Contracting

On the 14th July 2013 the Ali Bin Ali Group, as partof its CSR initiatives, invited the children atDhreima Foundation to enjoy a special Iftar dinner.Over 90 orphan children ranging from 5 to 18years were part of an evening filled withentertainment activities, which included balloonshaping and a magic show. The Group also offeredthe children gift cards enabling them to receive anumber of valuable gifts. The gathering took placeat Crepaway Restaurant on Salwa Road.

At the end of the event Mr. Khaled Kamal, GM ofDhreima Foundation thanked the Ali Bin Ali Groupfor their generosity and partnership especiallysince this initiative is done on a yearly basis. Inaddition, he recognized the role of private

corporate companies ingeneral and theimportant supportfrom the Governmentof Qatar by givingspecial attention tothe orphan needs.Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali,Vice Chairman of theAli Bin Ali Groupcommented bysaying “ Our Grouphas a strong belief inthe

importance of sharing,giving and communicatingwith different groups of oursociety who are in needespecially during the monthof Ramadan. So this eveningwas just a confirmation ofthat commitment.”

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Delivering a new initiative forthe advantage of its financecommunity, the ABA Groupannounced the launch of itsFinance Awards Programwhich was formallyinaugurated by Mr. IftekharAhmad, CFO – ABA Group.The launch took place atCorpthorne Hotel, Doha on30th May 2013 between5.30p.m. – 8.30p.m. whereseven teams were presented

with their respectiveprojects and evaluationcriteria. More than 140guests including the

members of the financecommunity, divisional andfunctional heads, members ofthe internal audit team andkey personnel from theexternal audit team graced theoccasion with their presence. The Finance Awards Program,which is open to the entirefinance community, wasimplemented with theobjectives of encouraging thecommunity to reach newheights by asserting

confidence, raisingperformance level throughhealthy competition and byrecognising the individualachievements of theemployees. Speaking about the FinanceAwards Program, Mr. IftekharAhmad, CFO of ABA Group

said, “Contrary to the popularbelief, accounting does notinvolve repetitive activitiesand has a wide scope forinnovative ideas. Today, therole of finance has changedand evolved through modernconcepts and ideas to addvalue to a business. Weencourage the financecommunity take advantage ofthis program and reach theirfull potential.” Achievements of the financecommunity will be recognisedby the Finance AwardsProgram annually. The winnersof the program will berewarded during the ABAannual get together which isto be held early next year.

Happenedit

Ali Bin Ali Technology Solutions(ABATS) recently registered acustomer care victory. One ofABSTS' valued clients Qatar Steelhonored ABATS with a SuperiorService Award. To choose aworthy winner Qatar Steelevaluated the performances ofover 100 contractors. Usingstringent standards Qatar Steelanalyzed various parameters andselected their Top Contractor forthe award. The ABATSperformance and support award isa testament to the high qualityservices ABATS has delivered tothe client. ABATS performance onService Desk and Desktop Support

contracts was especiallycommended by Qatar Steel.

The awarding ceremony took placeat the Diplomatic Club on May 30,2013 at 11:30 am. The event wasattended by Sami Alameddine,Business Development Managerand Rajan A.D, Managed ITServices Manager. Rajan A.D. andhis team has been offeringexemplary services in the area ofManaged Services. Apart fromQatar Steel the ABATS team alsoservices customers like Ooredoo,Al Jazeera Network, CarnegieMellon University and Vodafone tomention a few.

Ali Bin Ali Technology Solutions awardedby Qatar Steel for Superior service

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Ali Bin Ali’s ICT holdsSohour gathering for

Oracle team

On Monday 29th July, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. the WHotel’s Ramadan Tent came alive with a gatheringhosted by Ali Bin Ali Group’s ICT Team. The specialguests of the occasion were the Oracle Team, withwhom ICT works closely. The two teams met at theSohour to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan andenhance the valued partnership. Present at thegathering were Mr. Mohamed Ebrik COO of ICT, AliBin Ali’s ICT Team and members of the Oracle Team.

Ali Bin Ali Group organizesspecial Iftar for DhreimaChildren.

14th July - 2013

ABA Group launches prestigiousFinance Awards Program

Ali Bin Ali Group staffparticipate at Middle

East Business ContinuitySummit 2013

The traditional Ali BinAli’s Head Office sohour was held onThursday 18th July 2013 at theIntercontinental Hotel. Specialarrangements were made at theShehrazad Tent of the IntercontinentalHotel to welcome invitees. The eventbegan at 9.00 p.m. and extended into thenight. Almost 100 employees and someof the top management staff attendedthe sohour. All those who gatheredenjoyed the evening and were happy forthe opportunity given to interact witheach other, upholding the spirit of theRamadan season.

Ali Bin Ali Group/HO hostsits Annual Sohour

30th May - 2013

The Middle East BusinessContinuity Summit, which was heldfrom the 28th -29th May 2013, atCrown Plaza Dubai. The Summit isa keystone event for BusinessContinuity in the Middle East. TheAli Bin Ali Group was representedat the summit by Mr. AdnanSulaiman, Group General Manager– Internal Audit and Mr. AldrineFernandez, Group GeneralManager Human Resources. Theleading summit draws BusinessContinuity and IT Professionalsfrom the region, who representcompanies interested in pursuingGlobal Business ContinuityManagement (BCM) Best Practices.Ali Bin Ali Group being a forwardthinking entity has been highlyproactive in setting up strong BCMprocesses in place and was happyto register our presence at this keyregional event. This year’s eventalso played host to the BCI MiddleEast Awards 2013 ceremony, whichrecognized Business Continuityexcellence within the Middle East.

30th May - 2013

The Ali Bin Ali Group was happy tohost an Iftar gathering for membersof the Qatari Center of Social Culturefor the Deaf (QCSCD). The Iftar washeld on Wednesday, 24th July 2013.The location chosen for thegathering was the new Al Mayassrestaurant at the Pearl. Over 50invitees from the deaf associationwere welcomed. The Iftar brought

together members of the topmanagement and staff from Ali BinAli Group and QCSCD.

Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali commentedon the gathering saying “The Ali BinAli Group is so pleased to be part ofthis evening. This gathering issymbolic of the Ali Bin Ali Group’scommitment to support activities ofthe special needs community inQatar, on all levels.”

Those gathered enjoyed a variety ofspecial Armenian food. At the endof the evening a group photo wastaken to preserve the memory ofthe event. Mr. Ali Obeid Al Sannari,Chairman of QCSCD thanked the ABAGroup for this invitation.

Ali Bin Ali Grouphosts Iftar for QatariCenter of SocialCulture for the Deaf

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Safeguardyour Mobile Devices

(Mobile Phones/laptops/tablets etc)

If you are still coping with threats to yourdesktop/PC, then be ready to do the same withyour mobile devices like Laptops, tablets andespecially the smart phones. Mobile devices arealso now more vulnerable to virus attacks and therisk has increased manifold in the last few years.

How to take care ofyour Mobile device !!The tips to protect yourmobile devices include:

1- Mobile deviceantivirus: Installingantivirus on your mobiledevice is highlyrecommended. ForSmartphone, you candownload an antivirusapplication and patchesdirectly in yourSmartphone.”

2- Install latest patch onyour ipad/iphoneprovided by the vendor.Latest patches can ensureto mitigate latest securitythreat.

3- Branded mobiles:Make sure that youalways choose a mobilefrom a recognized brand,

which come withIMEI(International MobileStation EquipmentIdentity) number. It isusually found printedinside the batterycompartment of thephone, but can also bedisplayed on-screen onmost phones by entering*#06# on the dial-pad.The IMEI number is usedby a GSM network toidentify valid devices andtherefore can be used for

stopping a stolen phonefrom accessing thatnetwork.

4- Scan your mobiledevice: Once youdownload an antivirusapplication in your mobiledevice, remember to scanyour device often tosearch for any virus.

5- Install mobileapplications only fromofficial stores like Googleplay store, apple store etc.

6- Lock your device.

7- Turn off Bluetooth:Bluetooth is another waythrough which unknownapplications or virus canmake way into yourmobile device, so when inunknown places, it isbetter to turn theBluetooth function off.

Bluetooth is another waythrough which unknownapplications or virus canmake way into yourmobile device, so when inunknown places, it isbetter to turn theBluetooth function off.

Objectives of ITInformationSecurityAwarenessCampaignThe information youcollect, store,manage and transferis an organizationalasset. It can be printed or writtenon paper, held electronically, transmittedby post or using electronic means, shown onfilms, or spoken in conversation.

The Information security is required to ensure businesscontinuity and reduce business damage by preventing andminimizing the impact of security incidents.

An organization cannot protect the confidentiality,integrity(accuracy), and availability of information withoutensuring that all people involved in using and managingInformation: 1 - understand their roles and responsibilities relatedto the organizational mission.2 - understand the organization’s IT security policy,procedures, and best practices in general.3 - Have at least adequate knowledge of the variousmanagement, operational, and technical controlsrequired and available to protect the Informationresources for which they are responsible.

“People Factor” – is the key to provide an adequate andappropriate level of security. A robust and enterprise wideawareness and training program is paramount to ensuringthat people understand their Information securityresponsibilities, organizational policies, and how toproperly use and also to protect the IT resources entrustedto them.

ABA IT has taken this initiative of making ABAstaff aware of the current security practices. Toachieve this, ABA IT has initiated an InformationSecurity Awareness Campaign.

On Wednesday 10th July 2013, the Ali BinAli Group extended its support to sponsoran Iftar gathering organized by theLebanese Embassy of Qatar. Thegathering celebrated the spirit ofRamadan and promoted an environmentof partnership and communication

among the Lebanese community. The Iftar also offered an opportunity for the 400invitees to get to know the newly appointed Lebanese ambassador His Excellency,Hassan Najem. Additionally, the event had a goal of raising funds to support theLebanese school. As the Ali Bin Ali Group is a strong promoter of education, thesponsorship of the event signified the Group’s commitment to invest in youngpeople. The Iftar took place at the La Cigale Hotel – Crillon Ballroom.

Ali Bin Ali Groupsponsores Iftar

organized by theLebanese Embassy

The Ali Bin Ali Group was pleased to sponsor and be a part of the 13th AnnualRamadan Football Tournament by Ooredoo. The tournament which began onthe 10th of July was held for Ooredoo’s internal staff. The tournament heldover 11 days took place during the holy month of Ramadan at the AspireAcademy’s indoor football ground and was attended by Ooreedoo Staff,Supporters, Family & friends. All matches were held from 9.30 to 11 p.m,between teams of players representing different units and departments of thecompany. The organizers of the event registered their pleasure at having drawnover 100 participants for the tournament.

The Ali Bin Ali Group sponsorsOoredoo’s Ramadan Football Tournament

During the auspicious Ramadan season the Ali BinAli & Partners team united to host an Iftargathering at Marriot Hotel Doha. The event tookplace on the 15th of July 2013 from 6 p.m.onwards. Present at the event were Mr. WadihKazan the GM – ABA&P, Mr. Viji Kurien the GM – IA,Mr. Mohd Imran DM – CAG- ABA&P, Mr. CesarTouma DM – FSD-ABA&P alongside 200+ ABA&Pemployees. It is pertinent to mention that the Iftarwas celebrated my employees of all religions,strengthening the bonds between the Ali Bin Ali &Partners team. During the event the team also bidfarewell to Mr. Bevan Zachariah, who worked asOffice Boy and was a valued member of the team.A token of appreciation was handed over to himby Mr. Wadih Kazan for serving the companysuccessfully for more than 25 years.

Iftar Gathering held byAli Bin Ali & Partners team

On the 31st July 2013 around Maghreb time the InternationalAgencies and Prime Consumer Divisions of the Ali Bin Ali Groupheld an Iftar gathering together. The Iftar took place at Doha’sMariott Hotel at Al Fayrouz Ballroom. The members of staffgathered and enjoyed an evening of fellowship where theybroke the fast together and celebrated the spirit of the Holymonth of Ramadan.

On the 21st of August 2013, Ali Bin Ali’s PCP Division celebratedthe launch of the new Ariel Ambrosia Tablet Detergent at thetraining room of IA/PCP Offices. The product is fast gainingpopularity for being the first tablet detergent that cleans, liftsstains and brightens. Present at the gathering were the entirePCP staff team along with Mr. Ghassan Aibef, General Managerof the Division. At the launch the discussions focussed on thestrength of Ariel as a brand. The new Ambrosia tablets areconsidered as one of the best product developments withholistic exploitation across Top Modern Trade stores. It wasmentioned that the product promises, three times morecleaning, less space in the cleaning cabinet. The product comesin a 16 tablet pack, which is equal to 3kg pack on Powderwhile providing nearly the same number of wash cycles.

Ali Bin Ali Group’s PCP launchesnew Ariel Ambrosia tablet detergent

On the 1st of August 2013, Ali Bin Ali Group’s Pepsi divisiongathered together at the plant to celebrate the Ramadanseason. Over 450 Pepsi employees gathered for the eventbreaking the fast together. At the Iftar were Mr. Ahmed Hashem,Mr. Peter Mc Elwaine, Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed and otherrepresentatives from the Ali Bin Ali Group’s Head Office. Those atthe event were delighted to welcome members of Pepsi ColaDubai as well. The team is happy to report that the occasion wasa total success and was supported by Pepsi staff and families.

Ali Bin Ali Group’s Pepsi Divisioncelebrate an Iftar gathering

Ali Bin Ali Group’s IA/PCPhold Iftar gathering

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On the 17th of July 2013, Ali Bin Ali Group’s QQP held a special IftarGathering for the staff members. The gathering took place at Doha MarriotHotel’s Al Fayrouz Ballroom. The gathering celebrated the spirit of HolyRamadan and strengthened the team spirit of the QQP family. Nawras Dia,Manager – Digital Media, Qatarshub.com

Ali Bin Ali’s QQP holds Iftar gathering for saff

31st July - 2013

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21st Aug. - 2013

On the 22nd of July 2013 the Ali Bin Ali Group’s Luxury Divisionorganized an Iftar gathering. The event was held in honor of allABA Luxury and Fashion Staff. The gathering was hosted at theW Doha Hotel. Those present filled the Ramadan tent at the Wand enjoyed an evening of fellowship with each other, whilecelebrating the spirit of the season.

Ali Bin Ali Group’s LuxuryDivision holds Iftar gathering

On the 18th July 2013,the Ali Bin Ali Group’sPlatinum Sands inJeddah KSA held anIftar gathering. Theevent was held for thecompany’s employeesand drew togetherover 40 of them whocelebrated and sharedthe values of the holymonth of Ramadan.

PlatinumSands Iftar inJeddah, KSA

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Mr. Viji Kurien General ManagerInternational Agencies

“Thank you for everythingyou did for me and beingthe role model father anyson could hope for! How Iwish I had spent moretime with you in yourretirement years, whenyou were around”!”

Mr. Jerry M. Koshy Plant ManagerABA Beverages

“Thank you Dad for raising meand showing the way to lead adecent life though I failed fewtimes. I never understood yourviews & advise until I becamea father. Feel sorry for all thatirrational behaviors. Love you

and miss you terribly.”.

“Dad ,You are my hero… Thank you foralways being asupport for me.I Love You Dad.”

Ms. Cynthia HabashiBrand ManagerQQP

“I would take thechance to thank himfor the values he hasinstalled in me”.

Ms. nesma Saad Product SpecialistABA Medical

Mr. Tauro Oswald MelwinAssistant Restaurant ManagerWagamama

“Thank you dad forbeing there whenever

I wanted you..”

Mr. Chandana De SilvaSales ManagerTravel & Cargo

“Dad… Thanks forbeing my friend,you are the best..”

Mr. Moataz H. Ahmed Eid Group General Manager AdministrationHead Office

“I wish to ask you how you managed to

survive with 6 children during those

arduous olden days. You gave me the

greatest gifts that any man can give to

his son: education, respect, kindness,

support & love which I consider is worth

more than all the money of this world.

You were really a great man with avision.”

Mr. n.C. ShekarManager Reporting and MIS FMCGABAP

“Thanks Dad for the

weary and thorny path

s

you walked to make a

better tomorrow for me..”

Mr. Saifullah KhanChief AccountantPlatinum Sands

Mr. Hicham ElKik Business Unit Manager – SMEABATS

“Any man can be a

father, but you were so

special to be a dad

-

I love you” .

Ms. Lamiaa Hassan Division ManagerPremium Services Division

“I love you Papa, I would like you to

know how special you are to me. You

are the first in my life and will always

be. You’re not only a Father but

you

are my hero, my teacher, my

protector in my everyday living and in

my whole life as well. ”

Ms. Riham ManowarArchitect - Development Coordinator

ABA Property Management & Golden Lands

“I’m so proud that I had a greatfather like you & I wish we hadmore time together. You willalways be my Idol & the one

person I look up to. I would neverbe the person I’m now if it wasn’tfor you. Will love you always. May

your soul rest in peace. "

Mr. Mohabat Khan Admin. Assistant Cum MessengerABAP

“Thank you for everythingand I’m so grateful that you

are my dad.” .

‘’Dad, for all those times I left itunsaid thank you. Thanks for

being there for me, for showingme the way, for being patientwith me even when I made itdifficult for you, for believing inme & encouraging me to dreamand being such an inspiring

presence in my life.”.

today, if you could?FATHER

Opinion

“ I would like to say to my father thathow can I forget the hardships you have

faced to bring me to the level I amtoday? How can I forget that finger of

yours through whose support I stood upand began to walk? Thank you Dad, foreverything you did for me in my life

and I love you too much.”

Ms. Jocelyne Abi Gebrayel Production Manager Digitek

What would you say to your

TEAMWORK

Why is TeamworkImportant at Workplace?

Teamwork involves the

joint efforts of a number

of people to achieve a

common goal. Therefore

every organization should

emphasize on the

importance of teamwork

for the overall growth of

the company. Effective

teamwork motivates an

individual to grow into a

responsible citizen and

accomplish individual as

well as organizational

goals.

1. Fast Learning - You tend tolearn things at a faster rate, if youare working as a team. Theexperiences and knowledge of theolder team members help you tograsp new concepts quickly.

2. Workload Distribution -Working in a team has anadvantage of the workload gettingdistributed among all the teammembers. With work properlydistributed, you can concentrate ona single activity till the time yougain expertise in it and you do notfeel stressed out due to work.

3. Building Bonds - Continuousinteraction with the team members,working with them for the day,having your meals with them,sharing your joys and sorrows helpsin building a strong bond betweeneach other. In this way, you caneven make friends for a lifetime.

4. Healthy Competition - Justthink of a situation where peopleare competing with each other andtrying to excel better than the other.At the same time they are helpingand assisting each other in work-related as well as personaldifficulties and problems. Wouldn'tthat be a great sight? Well this ispossible when you work as a team,as everyone is emotionally bondedto each other.

5. Exploring Creativity - Whileworking in a team you will never bealone, you will always have someor the other person to suggest yougood things. Suggestions and advicecan help you in generating new

ideas and bring out the creativity inyou.

6. Job Satisfaction - Teamwork isone of the most important reasonsfor employee job satisfaction. This isbecause working in a teamimproves employee performance aswell as makes the work enjoyable.This is also conducive to employeemotivation.

7. Increased Speed of Work -With many people handling a singleproject and doing the assigned workproperly, the overall work speed

increases and your team cancomplete the project well withinthe given time frame.

Teamwork can be defined as anactivity or a set of inter-relatedactivities done by more than oneperson to meet a common goal.Teamwork is not followed only inthe corporate world today; rather itis one of the oldest things known toman. Mankind has worked in teamsand groups since the primitive daysof civilization. Hunting andwandering together in groups is anapt example of teamwork during

those days. It is only in recent times,that it has been developed as a'concept' in the management jargon. T - TogetherE - EveryoneA - AchievesM – MoreTogether Everyone Achieves More,itself conveys the importance ofteamwork in the workplace andelsewhere.

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Acts of teamwork are thosethings which the membersof a team do to encouragethe interdependence of theteam. In teams that arealready well-developed andsuccessful, these acts mayappear to happenspontaneously and naturally.In teams which are at earlierstages of development, theymay need to be consciouslyapplied. Here are 3important acts ofteamwork.

1. Sharing in the teamSharing is one of the defining actsof teamwork and something thatis uniquely human. A six-monthold baby that receives things fromits mother will, by the time it isnine months old be handing themback to her as well. Teamsbecome stronger not just whenthey share goals, information and

ideas, but also when they sharethings such as fears, values andneeds, as well. Open acts ofsharing are the mainstay of goodteams. They break down thebarriers of defensiveness and tellothers that the team is moreimportant than any individual ontheir own.

2. Valuing TeamMembersOne of the everyday acts ofteamwork that everyone in theteam can perform is to valueothers. Valuing who others are andwhat they do is one of the bestways to strengthen the team. Itdoesn't require any skill, just awillingness to do it. Make it ahabit to get to know people better.Use their names. Rememberpersonal things about them. Showinterest. Don't judge them. Givethem strokes of recognition. Listen

to them. Accept them for who theyare.Warren Bennis, professor ofbusiness administration at theUniversity of Southern Californiasaid the campus is in what hedescribes as a "dry, crack-infestedpart of LA". But, he says, everymorning is a delight because thegrounds of the university are keptso green and fresh forming acontrast to the surrounding city. "Itmakes a big difference to me, but Iwonder if anyone has remindedthe gardeners of the importance oftheir work."

3. Asking for help fromfellow team matesSeeking help from others is an actof teamwork that shows that theteam is maturing. Instead ofpretending that we know it all, weare honest to admit we don'tknow everything and need help.We often hesitate to ask for helpbecause we think we should knowthe answers, or because we fearbeing rejected. One way toencourage mutual reliance is toget each team member to work fora period of time with each otherteam member in turn. This helpspeople to appreciate the strengthsof others in the team and to learnfrom them. In larger organizations,people from one function canspend time with people from otherfunctions. Sharing, valuing eachother, and asking for help are

important acts of teamwork inteambuilding. As they become thehabitual ways in which membersof the team work, the team willbecome stronger, happier, andmore productive.

In the present day globallycompetitive market, the realsuccess of a firm lies in the

performance of its team. A dull,demotivated team lacking incoordination leads to the downfallof an organization whereas acompany with well organizedemployees charts out the path tosuccess. HR policies of thecompany are hence alwaysdirected for the betterment of theemployee so that theirperformance can be maximized.So, next time, your team lands upwith a project, remember themotto: "Together We Can".

Say it loud ...!Make your opinions, suggestions and

comments heard by getting in touch now!!

the.dot@alibinali.comCorporate Communications Department

Contact Mrs. Dhanya 44469878 - Fax: 44433778

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April 2013

May 2013

ABA&P: Raed Waleed A Khabour; Samer Sayed Abdelmaksoud Mohamed Al Danah: Hani Orabi; Jason C Castillo; Marlon GCalano; Mikko B Villanueva; Neil Edward G Dagun Al Mayass: Edwin F Valderrama; Othman El Baba Contracting: IndalRam; Nanda Ram Ahir; Rahar Singh Tamang; Raj Kumar Kasai; Ram Sundar Mahato Head Office: Ahmed SalmaanMuhammed Shuaib; Pinto Idicula; Talaat Asem Othman Bakir Hospitality: Dariall C Ymas; Svetoslav Dimitrov Mitsev IA:Ahmed Husseini Ahmed Belasi Logistics: Deepu Mohanakrishnan Menon; Shiv Narayan Misra Monoprix: Asma Amri;Emna Ben Ayed; Haithem Jlassi; Hari Ram Adhikari; Pradeep Tandon; Sudarsan Poudel; Yosra Ben Soltana nestle TollHouse: Ramil A Rosca PCP: Ali Akbar Abu Taher; Robert Babu Pepsi: Cesar Jr C Turla; Mohamed Ibrahim Kadry MohamedAhmed; Said Radwan Hanafy Mohamed; Vijayarasa Thangarasa; Yugantirakumar Kumarasami QQP: Paul Christian RRivero Travel Bureau: Syed Sirajudeen Puthiya Maliyakal; Towhid Amin Wagamama: Wilson D Sibayan

June 2013

Al Mayass: Cristiopher B Silungan Head Office: Abdelrazek Ahmed Abdelrazek Mohamed; Bernard F Sinay; Bryan JeffreyS Alvarez; Cecilia Q Quinol; Domingo Jr. D. Calatrava; Nadheem Pallikkal Abdullah; Ziad Georges IA: Ismeth Nilam Salim;Jayson P Alviz; Ramanathan Kumarapuram Venkatraman Logistics: Ram Gopal Mahato Monoprix: John H Sabaris;Katerina Miteva; Natalija Petkova PCP: Hareez Abdul Azeez Pepsi: Ahmed Samir Saad Ahmed; Birendra Pandit; MohideenBawa Mohamed Aroos; Rifan Athambawa Printing Press: John Salama Samy Habib Restaurants: Mohamed SathamAbdul Jabbar Watches & Jewellery: Jarees P Moidu

August 2013

ABA&P: Ketheeswaran Elaiyathamby ABATS: Amine Dridi; Arnold Jerome T Efondo; Mahmoud Ahmed MahmoudAbdelkerim Al Danah: Alido L Rexner; Daniel Alimagno Deveras; Don Juan De Jesus; Earl John C Santos; Jinder Felex HBartolome; Librado Lacsamana; Manilyn De Vera Valerio; Marcelo R Canaya; Marycris O Andaya; Thahasdeen MohamedMusthafa; Tharanga Jude Pietersz Contracting: Kesav Ram Yadav; Senan Benchman; Sulaimalebbe Assanar Head Office:Eid Mohamed Abdellatif Mohamed; Mohamed Abdelnaby Abdellah Mahmoud; Mohamed Khalaf Ahmed Mahmoud; TanJason Almarines Hospitality: Ahmed Abdelbaky Ibrahim Ibrahim Elmashad IT: Sajjad Osman Rafeek Osman IA: HariShankar Paswan; Jericho Rafer Soriano Logistics: Bharat Mandal Monoprix: Bimal Dhakal; Bouthaina Lassoued; DeepakSubedi; Dipendra Kumar Das; Hajer Bouslimi; Hanen Bazzazi; Himmat Pokhrel; Joseph P Laxa; Kaisar Obaid; Lamia BenYekhlef; Sawsan Hasni; Suranji Appuhamy Kirimudiyanselage; Vasileios Kokkinis Pepsi: Ahmed Abdelrazek GharibEllsherif; Bhakta Kumar Gurung; Binesh Kumar Magar; Ismail Mohamed Shafik Mohamed; John Mihango Borothi Gatune;Md Rajib; Mohamed Riyal Mafas; Mohammed Saiful Islam; Shantha Wickramasinghe Egoda Gedara; Shipan Chandra DasQQP: Khaled Mohamed Mukhtar Mostafa Ibrahim; Mohamed Avusan Abdul Raheem Restaurants: Ghandy Haidar TravelBureau: Mohamed Hadj Khalifa; Yasser Houidi Wagamama: Chaminda Rajawardana Rajawardana Gedara Watches &Jewellery: Alfe A Quijano.

July 2013

April 2013ABA&P: Lovely Jane B.Sequerra; Mohamed Faizar M.M.; Muhamadu Sharas M. Raseek Al Danah:Erwin E. Vinas; Riyas Yunoos; Roanceli G. Pineda Contracting: Sarabjit Singh Filicori: Joanne P.Avance; Melissa Fe Sanchez Head Office: Eduardo Sercado Agnes; Naseer Valiyakath; Nihad ArifIA: Asmi Yusup Aneel Azees ICT: Janice Dellero iSpot: Rizza Brenda Irineo Logistics: Pankaj KumarShah; Randie D. Macababat; Rodelio L. Empig; Romar D.Obedoza; Steven G. Palma; Tanka PrasadBaral; Tilar Shrestha; Waltar Hla Myint; Zaw Myo Win Monoprix: El Mehdi Kabil PCP: Lorvic C.Matic; Md Monir Hossain Ullah Pepsi: Surinder Kumar QQP: Petar Mirchevski; Walid N.YahiyaTravel Bureau: Bandana Paudel Gautam Watches& Jewellery: Maher Mouafak Khoudary

May 2013ABA&P: Rowell John Patuga; Shanmugavel Srinivasan; Shwetha Aminbhavi ABATS: MariamSobhy Shawky Yani; Mohammed Ilham Malik Al Danah: Dananjaya Prabath Hewa Hakuru;Hansaka Samodh H.Gamage; Linkaselvan P.; Madelaine Bolesa Al Mayass: Mohamad MerhebHospitality: Shehzad Makna IA: Dariall Cabagay Ymas; Dilup Chamara Senarath Logistics: NizarRaseethu; Sellara Thnam Sellaiya; Tika Ram Rana Monoprix: Imad El Bouardi; MounirLamkharbech; Slagjana Kocikj PCP: Ana H Ilao; Loren Nazer Beetar Pepsi: Amr KhaoudIbrahim Ahmed Abdelhalim; Arjun Chaudhari Tharu; Ayman Ahmed Shawky; Bishnu PrasadLamsal; Harishchandra Baniya; Janaka Milinda Abeycoon; Shyam Lal Dangi PrintingPress: Aruna Priyankara QQP: Vineesh Venugopal Restaurants: Rodolfo P. Siababa

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What is ERP?ERP is the short form of EnterpriseResource Planning. ERP utilizessoftware applications to advancethe performance of organizations'resource planning, managementcontrol and operational control. ERPsoftware is multi module appliancesoftware that integrates activitiesacross functional departments fromproduct planning, parts purchasing,manufacturing, inventory control,sales and distribution, to ordertracking, which enableorganizations to make betterdecisions, reduce costs and increaseperformance. ERP software mayinclude application modules forFinance, Manufacturing, Sales andDistribution, Procurement and HRaspects of a business. EnterpriseResource Planning systems(ERPs) integrate all data andprocesses of an organization into aunified system. A key ingredient ofmost ERP systems is the use of aunified database to store data forthe various system modules.

Why did Ali Bin Ali Groupdecide to implement ERPSystem? And Why now?The existing ERP system( EMIS) hasalready lived for almost 12 yearsand served our business needs to alarge extent. However, to staycompetitive and to use the latesttechnology to enable businesses tostay updated on timely informationcoupled with high level ofautomation the need forimplementing a new ERP was verymuch felt. Also we need a new

ERP to help us manage ourbusinesses more efficiently throughthe use of real time information anddata to drive faster businessdecisions. Hence the decision toimplement new ERP in ABA Group.Having said this the ERPimplementation is overdue for usconsidering the complexity of ABA

businesses and the limitations withthe existing system. ABA Groupfeels that this is the right time tomigrate to a state of the art ERPsystem to face the challenges of thefuture.

Tell us about the process andhow you started with theproject?

ABA Information TechnologyDepartment initiated this project inJune 2012 and it was supported andapproved by the InformationTechnology and InformationSecurity Steering Committee. Thisproject is about engaging one ofthe renowned names inconsultancy; Deloitte to achieve the

following objectives:1. Conduct Business ProcessAssessment.2. Develop Business and Technicalrequirements.3. Assess readiness of ABAResources and IT Infrastructure.4. Recommend an ERP for ABA.5. Assist in the selection of aSystem Integrator.

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Mr. Sampath BalajiGeneral Manager Finance - FMCG

ABA Group decidedto implement thelatest cutting edge

ERP system tosupport its followingbusiness functions:

FinanceProcurement

Sales &Distribution

HR &Administration

& Manufacturing.The “dot” was

thrilled to interviewMr. Sampath Balaji,Project Manager of

this initiative.

Interview The journey started by end of March2013 and in the last 4 months,Deloitte has already completed theabove mentioned tasks 1-4.Technology vendors ORACLE andSAP were called to demonstratetheir product capabilities and weare in the final stages of selectingthe technology vendor to satisfy theABA Group’s needs . This exercisewill consider the product fit to meetABA requirements and also the totalcost of ownership including themaintenance of the ERP system inthe coming years. Once thetechnology is selected, SystemIntegrators for the chosentechnology will be selected forcommencing the task of ERPimplementation.

How long does it take toimplement it?The Implementation time dependsupon the implementation approach

we adopt for the rollout of ERPacross ABA Group. There are severalapproaches; big bang; modular; orby function, and based on theselected approach the entireimplementation may take from 24to 36 months.

What are the benefits? Whowill directly benefit?1. To Integrate all functions acrossthe organization offering an overallview of business performance alongwith supporting the growth of ABAbusinesses within Qatar and theregion.2. To automate manual processes,workflows and approvals therebyincreasing the speed of executionand delivery of service.3. To enhance customer servicethrough the adoption of latesttechnology.4. To facilitate faster decisionmaking for corrective action and

quicker responses, by offeringdashboards to managers at variouslevels to focus on their keyperformance metrics.5. To provide accurate andconsistent data flow across theorganization. All reports are basedon single source of information.6. To enable ABA Group in adoptingbest practices which enhancesQuality, productivity and efficiencyof people and processes.7. To expose people of ABA Groupto the latest and best applicationsrelevant to the industry8. To access the application over

web from anywhere and enable e-business.9. To support execution of longterm business strategy of ABAGroup. By keeping a company'sinternal business process runningsmoothly, ERP can lead to betteroutput that benefit the companysuch as customer service, andmanufacturing.10. ERP also creates a more agilecompany that better adapts tochange. ERP makes a companymore flexible and less rigidlystructured so organizationcomponents operate morecohesively, enhancing the

business—internally andexternally.

Where do we stand now?We are in the final stages ofselecting the technologyvendors either SAP or ORACLEand this will be followed bythe engagement of System

Integrators to implement theERP solutions. The process andresources gap across the ABA Groupbusinesses has already beenidentified and we are working onvarious options to carry out thedetailed process re engineeringacross the Group . This initiativewill facilitate easier ERPimplementation. If everything goesas planned, we should see the ERPimplementation roll out happeningby early parts of 2014.

Final note?ABA Group has put in substantialamount of time, effort and moneyin this project .While we are in the

right direction on the subject, weexpect continued support from theABA staff to accomplish our projectobjectives in the coming 24 to 36months. This is a land markinvestment for the future. Allbusinesses are expected to gainsignificant competitive advantageand it is crucial that we capitalize onthis one time opportunity and turnthis investment into a viablealternative. We are at the beginningof a long journey that will requirethe active participation of a greatmany people over the wholeproject period, and beyond, tomake it work!

Adnan SuleimanAhmed HashemAwn Zureikat

Iftekhar AhmadMohamad A. Ebrik

Nabil ChamasNabil Mourad

Peter McElwaineYoussef Moussa

Project Manager

Sampath Balaji

ERP Steering

Committee

“ This is a landmarkinvestment for the

future. ”

"ERP software is multi moduleappliance software that integrates

activities across functionaldepartments from product planning,parts purchasing, manufacturing,

inventory control, sales anddistribution, to order tracking, whichenable organizations to make betterdecisions, reduce costs and increase

performance."

ERPEnterprise Resource Planning

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SAVEENERGY

Before you start a vacation, invest a few minutes in turning things off.By giving your appliances and electronics a vacation, you’ll be savingenergy and avoiding safety hazards. And the money you save canhelp pay for your trip. Go through this checklist of energy-users todiscover home power-saving ideas for when you’re on traveling for

pleasure, away on business, or just gone for the weekend.

Greend t Turn off appliances

and lighting - This is a no-

brainer. Lights use electricity, andwith nobody home there is noneed to keep the lights on. Turn offany appliances you are not usingwhen you leave the room. Don'tleave fridge or freezer doors openfor longer than necessary, anddon't forget that your freezerneeds to be defrosted regularly forit to runefficiently.Turn offyourcomputer.Leavingthescreensaver onwill notsave any energy. Screensavers can use more energythan when you are using thecomputer yourself and canreduce the life of yourmonitor. Instead, enable thedisplay blanking feature toautomatically turn off the monitorwhen your computer is idle.

Adjust the Blinds &Curtains - The sun generates

heat that will radiate throughyour home's windows.

Close your blindsbefore you

leave

town to block out the sun's rays.Keeping your home naturally coolby covering windows will take thepressure off your air conditionerand use up less energy.

Turn up theThermostat - If nobodywill be in your home while you'reaway, there is no need to keep itcool. Give your air conditioner abreak, and turn the thermostat upseveral degrees. It may beunbearably hot when you gethome, so if you don't want to waitwhile the house cools off again,considerpurchasing a

programmablethermostat. Youcan set it to kickon a few hours before you returnhome, and the house will becomfortable when you walk in thedoor.

use a powerstrip/set timers - If the

idea of running around the hometo unplug everything is

a bit too much,use

power strips to plug in multipleappliances, and then turn it all offwith the flip of the power stripswitch. you might want to put yourlights on a timer so they onlycome on at night. This way, you’llreduce your energy costs, and adda security feature to your home.

Swimming PoolIf your pool pump is not operatedwith a timer, it will run 24-hours aday while you’re gone. If younormally turn the pump off for aperiod of timeeach day,

the 24-houroperation canresult in a largeincrease in yourusage. If yourpool uses a

heater as well, think aboutpurchasing a pool cover that willhelp trap the heat in your pool, sothat you can avoid the cost toreheat it. Another piece ofadvice for pool ownersis to adjust thetiming for theautomatic poolfilter and

sweeper, which don’t need to runas frequently while you’re out oftown.

All of these tips should becustomized to both thelength of your vacationand your individual

home’s needs.Vacations cancost a significantamount ofmoney for a

family. It will be nice toknow that, by practicingthese tips and tricks, theelectric bill will be far lessthan normal. Whenrecovering from the costof a vacation, every little

bit helps.

unplug Electronicsand Appliances Believe it or not, many householdelectronics continue to use powereven in the 'off' position. Coffee-makers with clocks, TVs withremote control receivers andcomputers with cooling fans andothers known as 'energyvampires' will run on standbypower unless they are unpluggedfrom the source.

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Manalo Liwanag, Rodelyn

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Romelito M.Loto, Rosalito

Atinta Libradilla, Roselle

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Salah Eddin Albizri, Saleh Bin

Abdullah, Sali Kadampanattu

Sivaraman, Sami Mohamad

Ali Alameddine, Santosh B.

Khand, Saranga Kekunawela

Pathiranage, Satheesan V.

Narayanan, Savio Dsouza,

Shahid Rasheed Ahmed,

Shamseer Thuruthiyil,

Shamsul Alam Ezhar Meah,

Shehan Mariyo Shiwantha,

Sheheen M. Punathil,

Sheik Ali Katharappa,

Sherwin Jezreel,

Shoukkath Ali K., Siji

Stephen Mathew, Sisira

Kumara Weerasinghe, Sita

Ram Dhital, Souhir

Benseghir Sudish Kumar

Pasman, Sujith

Priyankara K., Sunil

Kizhakkamundakkal

Vasudevan, Sunil Kumar

Padinjattumuri,

Surendra Subba, T.

Tamer Said Ahmed

Mustafa, Thekkeyil

Ajith, Thevaraj

Thomson, Thineshan

Nadesan, Thomas

Simon D'souza, U.

Upul Prasanna, V.

Vadakkedath Madhu,

Vallil Majeed Moidu,

Vener M. Magbata,

Venugopal M.

Sivadasan, Vijayarasa

Thangarasa, Virgilio J.

Seculles, Virginia

M.Maquiddang,

Vivian V. Inmenzo,

W. Wahiduzzaman

Late Mokaddes

Gazi, Walid Raafat

Khalil, Wilson D

Sibayan, Y. Yam

Bahadur Chidi,

Z. Zakir Ahmed

Chougle, Zyad Aly

Islam Mahmoud.

June

July

A sign of successfulorganization is its growth interms of its corporate imagethat is built on various factorsviz financial stability,customer trust which not onlygives recognition as anorganization but a BRAND,for eg, we can quote SONY,XEROX, INFOSYS to name afew. But have we everwondered why these are theglobal brands today? It isneedless to say that theseworld class companies alsostarted as a new companylike any other? Then howcome only these are termedas World Class or the mostpreferred organizations inevery aspect.

One reason for success in suchcompanies is “its Employees”. Thecompanies that believe thatemployees are their assets are theones who have achieved success inthe business environment at theglobal level.

In today’s scenario, especially in acountry like Qatar, Human Resourcesis the most challenging factor. Beingin sales and marketing field, I havewitnessed in my interactions withclients, many of senior managers, oreven for that matter, GeneralManagers are not qualified orexperienced for the position theyhold in their companies. As a result,they will not be able to understandthe requirement of their companyand its nature of business. So suchpeople who have decision makingpower will find it hard to make wisedecisions be it hiring qualifiedprofessionals for their company orclosing a business deal profitably.

Another situation is qualified peopleworking under the non-qualifiedmanagers that result in highestemployee turnover.Why do good employees Leave?I recently came across a snippet fromAuthors Marcus Buckingham and CurtCoffman’s Book “What the WorldGreatest Managers Do Differently”:There might be many reasons to betermed as subjective in eachorganization for high employeeTurnover, but generally “peopledon’t leave companies, they leaveManagers”. This was a studyconducted by this Authors Duo.

It is a fact that employees don’t getalong with their managers don’t likethem or don’t respect them, they willleave a company despite high salaryor high benefits. A bad manager is abig factor in employee performance.A good manager, no matter thesalary, will inspire loyalty.

Managers who don’t create the rightopportunities for their employees,don’t communicate with them anddon’t appreciate them often findthemselves dealing with a highturnover rate.

What is the definition of a GoodManager and a Bad Manager? Thebasic difference is qualification andrelevant experience. For example asales person with highest salesrecord need not be a good Manager,because leadership qualities aredifferent from sales performance. Tolead a team, one needs wisdom,understanding and rapport,cooperation amongst the team. Thatcan be ensured only by a person witha vision to lead a team. The personwho has been delegated to choose a

Manager, should be qualified andexperienced to understand therequirement of the position toappoint the right Manager. Nothaving a qualified Manager has alsoresulted in not getting the rightemployees. Such managers duringhiring the process, will get insecureseeing a qualifiedResume/Candidate. In suchsituations, besides employeeturnover, organizations are alsodeprived of qualified employees whocould contribute towards the successof the Group. In Gulf especially inQatar, there are many qualifiedcandidates, who have been rejectedby Managers of reputed organization,because they are qualified for theposition.

Research and studies have provedthat employee need has more to dowith how he or she is being treated,and how they feel, and it is directlyrelated to their immediate supervisoror Manager.

I would say that when there is aturnover issue, it is not necessarily thelow wage, or he or she has got abetter job offer, and a situationalfamily issue, but could also be theImmediate Manager.

In the words of famous Mary Kay Ash,founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics,“People’s are company’s greatestasset”

It does not make any difference withkind of product or business, thecompany can be termed as good,only as the people it keeps, becauseat the end of the day “ it is all aboutpeople”.

Mahalakshmi RMedia & Publishing Division

“Employees are a company's greatest asset -they're your competitive advantage. Youwant to attract and retain the best; providethem with encouragement, stimulus, andmake them feel that they are an integral

part of the company's mission”this was quoted by Former Chairperson of Xerox

Corporation Anne M Mulcahy.

PEOPLEBecause, it is all about

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”Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap,but by the seeds you plant.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

• “Live neither in the past nor in thefuture, but let each day's work absorb your entire

energies, and satisfy your widest ambition.” Sir William Osler

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How the biggest companies in

the World got their names?Sources: http://elitedaily.com/money/how-the-biggest-companies-in-the-world-got-their-name - Wikepedia

The company name wastaken from its founder Adolf(ADI) Dassler whose first

name was shortened to thenickname ADI. Togeteher withthe first three letters of hissurname if formed ADIDAS.

Named from the

digestive enzyme

Pepsin.

Name stems from the collo-quial name of books given tonewly enrolled students at thestart of the academic year byuniversity administrations inthe US with the intention ofhelping students to get toknow each other better.

According to Steve Jobs,

Apple was so named

because Jobs was com-

ing back from an apple

farm, and he was on a fruitarian

diet. He thought the name was "fun,

spirited and not intimidating”. And

since The Beatles already had the

brand name Apple on their records,

and the business name as well,

Steve Jobs paid them 26.5 million

dollars in order to settle this issue

.

The original conceptfor the name wasSky-Peer-to-Peer,

which morphed intoSkyper, then Skype.

Combination of the

Danish "leg godt",

which means to "play

well". Lego also

means "I put together" in Latin,

but Lego Group claims this is

only a coincidence and the ety-

mology of the word is entirely

Danish. Years before the little

plastic brick was invented, Lego

manufactured wooden toys.

An originally accidental mis-spelling of the word googoland settled upon because

google.com was unregistered.Googol was proposed to reflect

the company's mission toorganize the immense amountof information available online.

Meaning three

stars in Korean.

from Voice,

Data, Telefone.

In his autobiog-raphy, LosingMy Virginity,

Branson says thatwhen they werestarting a business to sellrecords by mail order, "one ofthe girls suggested: 'Whatabout Virgin? We're completevirgins at business.'"

named by Tom (Thomas John)Watson Sr, an ex-employee ofNational Cash Register (NCR

Corporation). To one-up themin all respects, he called hiscompany InternationalBusiness Machines.

Named after its founder,Henri Nestlé, who was bornin Germany under the name"Nestle", which is German(actually, Swabian diminu-

tive) for "bird's nest".

Isaac Carasso

in Barcelona

made his first

yogurts with

the nickname

of his first son

Daniel (DAN-

ONE).

A composite of the first lettersin the Swedish founder IngvarKamprad's name in addition tothe first letters of the names ofthe property and the village inwhich he grew up: IngvarKamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd.

founded in 1847 by

Werner von Siemens

and Johann Georg

Halske. The company

was originally called

Telegraphen-Bau-Anstalt

von Siemens & Halske.

Both the Kodak cam-era and the namewere the invention offounder George East-

man. The letter "K" was a favorite with

Eastman; he felt it a strong and incisive let-

ter. He tried out various combinations of

words starting and ending with "K". He

saw three advantages in the name. It had

the merits of a trademark word, would not

be mis-pronounced and the name did not

resemble anything in the art. There is a

misconception that the name was chosen

because of its similarity to the sound pro-

duced by the shutter of the camera.

Named after Sta

r-

buck, a char

acter in

Herman Melville’s

novel Moby-D

ick.

Named after companyco-founder LouisChevrolet, a Swiss-born auto racer.

from the company's

original name, Min-

nesota Mining and

Manufacturing Company

Alternate spellingof rhebok (Peleacapreolus), anAfrican antelope..

Named for the GreekGoddess of Victory.

The swoosh symbolisesher flight.

Name stems from the collo-quial name of books given tonewly enrolled students at thestart of the academic year byuniversity administrations inthe US with the intention ofhelping students to get toknow each other better.

The biggest companies around theworld have undoubtedly becomehousehold names in modern soci-ety. From the likes of Coke andPepsi, these companies had tostart somewhere, and mostly fromhumble beginnings. One of thefirst and most important marketingprocesses in founding a company iscoming up with a name for it.

Sure it sounds simple, but if you have neverbeen in a brainstorming session trying toname a product or a business, you really haveno idea how difficult it can be. It’s an unsungfactor that we as consumers never really givemuch thought to, but such a vital componentto the branding process.The decision to name your company has amassive effect on its destiny. A name is every-thing, it is what represents a brand and it iswhat a consumer can connect with and use ona day-to-day basis. There have been compa-nies out there that had great products, but ter-rible names, which, consequently, never gavethem the chance to thrive as they should have.

Then, on the contrary, you have companiesthat nailed down a killer product and man-aged to find the best name to go hand inhand with it in order to create something thatour society has embedded into their minds.It’s quite interesting to go back to trace backto the humble beginnings of some of thesepowerhouses and look at the actual thoughtprocesses behind choosing their names.Some companies have pretty simple storiesand others took it to entirely new levels ofcomplexity. Here is how the biggest compa-nies in the world got their names and the sto-ries behind them.

Named after itsfounders, AdrianDalsey, Larry Hillblom,and Robert Lynn.

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Having rejected

the

name Twitch for their

social networking s

erv-

ice, co-founder

Jack

Dorsey says: "we looked

in

the dictionary fo

r words around it

and we came across the word 'twit-

ter' and it was just p

erfect. The defi-

nition was 'a sho

rt burst of

inconsequential i

nformation', and

'chirps from birds'. A

nd that's exactly

what the product

was."

Clinging to a computer screen 8 to 10hours a day, 5 to 6 days a weeknaturally drains one’s energy levels andaffects one’s health over time.

Recent Figures released by the World HealthOrganization (WHO) have revealed that morethan one billion adults are overweightworldwide, 300 million of which are classifiedas “clinically obese”. The Middle East region has not escaped theobesity epidemic which has raised concerns ofofficials and residents across the region (Qatarhas the sixth-highest rate of obesity in theworld with 31.3% obese men and 38.1%women, 25.6% of men and 39.9% of womenwere found to be obesein the UAE , while26.4% of men and44% of womenwere found to beobese in KSA). Apoor diet andunhealthy lifestyleare the primaryfactors inducingexcessive weightgain and associatedriskier health issues.

How can a working professional develop ahealthier lifestyle at the workplace and thuslower the risk of raised BMI and diet-relatedchronic diseases? (Such as diabetes,hypertension, etc…)

Top Tips to promote a healthier well-beingand a better lifestyle at work:

1. Do not miss breakfast: Make time forbreakfast every morning before or after cominginto the office: A hearty breakfast is key to

maintaining your food balance throughout theday (aim for a healthy daily 3 to 5 meal plan)

2. Get your homemade food for Lunch to theoffice: a homemade lunch is by all means

much healthier thanvending machine treatsand many food court fastfoods. Also, keep healthysnacks within reach at yourdesk so that you can easilyand readily shun allunhealthy food cravings.

3. Get out of the officeduring your lunch break:Regardless of whether it’s

a 30 minute or an hour-long lunch break, makeit a point to get out of the office and take astroll around your building or theneighborhood. If it’s too hot or too cold to walkoutside then up that heart rate by enjoying abrisk walk at the closest mall/ shoppingcenter/ park, etc…

4. Keep your Body Hydrated at work: Alwayshave your bottles of water stored at work. Donot settle for less than 8 glasses a day. Peopleoften tend to forget about drinking water in themidst of a busy working day. Keep your waterwithin reach at all times while working in orderfor you to avoid dehydration, lack of energyand eventually inefficiency at work. Worn-outbodies and souls are naturally not as productiveas healthy energetic ones!

5. Raise the Health issue to Management:Being a full time employee translates intospending most of your time at work. Do youand your colleagues trust management should

better equip you with healthy lifestyle boostingmeasures? Would an office cafeteria (thatcaters healthy foods), a company gym, ororganizational outdoor activities keep you morefit? Suggest the options you find viable to theupper echelons in the organization.

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle at the workplacerepresents one of the biggest dilemmas that workingprofessionals are faced with around the globe today.

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MattherhornMatterhorn is a mountain in thePennine Alps on the border betweenSwitzerland & Italy. Its summit is4,478 meters high, making it one ofthe highest peaks in the Alps. TheMatterhorn & Switzerland areinseparably linked to each other. Thepyramid shaped colossus of amountain, which is very difficult toclimb, is said to be the most-photographed mountain in the world.Because its surrounded by glaciers &resides at a peak of 4,478 meters,snow is guaranteed all year aroundmaking it the highest summer skiresort in the Alps. First, climbed in1865, the Matterhorn today attractsenthusiast that ski, snowboards, sledand hike with some 394 kilometersof peaks offering a wide variety ofchallenges & scenery.

Palace of nations, Geneve The European headquarters of theUnited Nations is located at thePalais des Nations in GenevaSwitzerland. The flag-lined Palaisdes Nations is one of several UNbuildings that can be found inGeneva as well as otherheadquarters like:International RedCross, the World TradeOrganization (WTO)and the World HealthOrganization (WHO).UN tours provideinsights into theworkings of the UnitedNations and itspredecessor, theLeague of Nations. Infront of the UnitedNations Palace, adynamic dry fountain settled in 12jets lines of jets, is a symbolicreminiscence of the passing of time.Other attractions are the 3-leggedchair in Geneva looms opposite the"Palais des Nations". Standing 12metres high, The Broken Chair is areminder of the tragedy caused tohuman lives and limbs by landmines. The "Jet d'Eau" (watersprout) has always dominated theGeneva skyline. An awe-inspiringsight to see lake water pumped to aheight of 140 metres, especiallywhen there is a strong windblowing.

Chillon Castle, Montreux Chillon castle near Montreux iscertainly Switzerland's best knowncastle and attracts more than300,000 visitors every year. Itspopularity is justified not only by thebeauty of the historical building on

the shores of Lake Geneva and bythe fact that you may get a vividimpression of the place the prisonerin Lord Byron's famous poem waskept in for long years. The museumwould be worth visiting by itself.Unlike other museums in Swisscastles, Chillon concentrates on itsown history. This way, visitors willsee fewer objects, but they will enjoya more concentrated view on life in acastle from the Middle Ages to the18th century. Chillon castle consiststoday of 25 closely connectedbuilding structures. Visitors focus onthe famous dungeon, medievalkitchen, halls and sleeping rooms, aswell as on collections of ancientfurniture andpewter.

MountPilatus In the heart of Switzerland,Lucerne’s “Dragon Mountain” –steeped in dragon legend and withspectacular views of the Alps andcentral plains - attracts thousands ofinternational visitors every year. Theunique Alpine panorama with 73peaks and 6 lakes, circular hikingtrails and easy-to-reach vantagepoints make a Mount Pilatusexcursion the ultimate Alpineexperience. Mount Pilatus islegendary for its breathtakingscenery, which is best experiencedvia the Mount Pilatus Golden RoundTrip. Paddlewheel steamers carrypassengers across Lake Lucerne tothe town of Alpnachstad, where theworld’s steepest railway climbs7000 feet in 30 minutes, using two

horizontally revolving cogwheels toascend the 48% gradient. Initiallytraversing tall pine forests on steepslopes, this bright red cog railwaychugs through sweeping meadowswhere cows wearing giant Swissbells graze, over scrub grassland,and makes its final ascent along aknife-edge of barren rock thatseems impossibly narrow. At thetop, some visitors sunbathe onlounge chairs despite cool mountaintemperatures, while others hikerugged trails to the mountainsummit for a view of the circularrailway station and the snowy Alpsin one direction, and the panoramaof Lake Lucerne in the other.

The Grossmunster,Zurich The tall twin towersof the GrossMunster, orGreat Minster, dominateZurich’s skyline from theeast bank of the Limmat.According to legend, thecathedral was establishedby Charlemagne whosehorse bowed down on thisspot marking the graves of 3early Christian martyrs. TheGrossmünster cathedral has 2three-storey towers and islocated on a terrace aboveLimmatquai. The seal ofZurich honours the threesaints, representing them

carrying their heads under theirarms. In the church you can see aRomanesque crypt, a window madeby Augusto Giacometti and theReformation Museum. Additionallyto all said, the cathedral’s towersoffer some impressive views. Fromthe towers you can see the amazinglandscape around and you can alsotake a guided tour.

Tourist attractions in

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Switzerland is a landlockedcountry in Central Europe. It hasborders with France to the west,

Italy to the south, Austria &Liechtenstein to the east &

Germany to the north. Switzerlandhas long been one of the world'sgreat tourist destinations. It boasts

an extraordinary abundance ofnatural beauty and interestingattractions. The 4000 mt-high

peaks of the Alps began attractingthe first modern tourists duringthe 19th Century. Since then,

Switzerland has developed into atreasured destination for travelers

of every nationality, age &condition, who find here moderntourist facilities, sightseeing for

every taste, & a welcominghospitality. Switzerland's touristattractions are as diverse as itscultural identity. The country isknown as a summer & winter

sports paradise. "Whether visitingthe remotest Ticino villages orsampling the finest of Valais

wines, you'll find Switzerland achocolate box bursting with

unexpected flavors.

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The Missing numberSolution: The top numberminus the bottom left-handnumber is multiplied by the bottom right-hand numberto give the number inside the triangle. Answer: 3

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Games

How manytriangles of differentsizes can you find inthe square pattern?

Count theTriangles

Continuousline

Draw a continuous linewhich has no more

than six straight partsand passes through all

16 points?

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