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KPK Actors and Singers concerts Press conference in DubaiBy Qadee r Ahmad and other comedy shows Abdul Rahim told the over Pakistan in UAE in Siddiqui Dubai UAE: they rece ived over Journalists that the f u t u r e . F a m o u s Geo Property Brokers whelming love and purpose o f these Comedian Ismail Shahid, t h e O r g a n i z e r s o f respects from Paksitani events are not only to Film Star Babrik Shah, Musical concerts of community over here, m a k e t h e h a p p y S i n g e r W a h e e d Pushto Ac tors and they also told that they moments of Eid more Achakzai, Nadia Gul and S i n g e r s f r o m K P K are not representing only happy but to provide many others singers and Pakistan arranged a KPK here but they are opportunity to the actors participated in press conference for the they are representing the Pakistani community Press conference, these UAE Pakistani journalist w h o l e P a k i s t a n a h e a l t h y actors and singers will community. Journalists here.They also shared entertainment and perform in UAE different f r o m d i f f e r e n t T V t h e i r e x p e r i e n c e d introduce Pakistan States.Journalists and channels and local regarding traveling for music and singers and o t h e r c o m m u n i t y Pushto, English and their events through out actors in UAE.He also members from different Urdu news papers and world but they told they s t r e s s e d t h a t walk of life appreciated magazine participated in w a y t h e P a k i s t a n i Journalist community the e ffor ts o f Geo this conference and ask community love and from Pakistan who is Property Broker for different questions from respect them that’s some UAE should support promoting the Pakistan o r g a n i z e r s a n d thing which they do not this cause so we can culture and providing the Singers.Singers told in f i n d i n o t h e r promote our culture in health entertainment to Conference that every countries.Geo Property U A E l i k e o t h e r Pakistani community in time they visit UAE for B r o k e r s C E O a n d countries and bring UAE.their musical converts organizer of these events more singers from all

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AUGUST’S LINE UP AT THE MUSIC ROOMWow, we are looking forward to the month of August! What is the best way to welcome the party

season? The Music Room stage will once again host great and unique acts - From Rock LEGENDS to local bands, from African musicals to hit makers, you will be surprised by this

AMAZING & UNIQUE line-up!

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui received numerous airplays Dubai UAE: on UAE radio stations and

r iday, 1st August featuring in regional music

Bumblefoot and Point award shows, they are

Of View in Concert marking themselves in the

Dhs 100.What a great gig to local music scene! They

begin with! The iconic even were the opening

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international acts, including

30 Seconds to Mars,

Maximo Park, Simple Plan

and Megadeth.Supporting

bands: In Times of Despair,

albums worldwide! Having Eastern Night 2 ∞ Dhs 75collaborated with many well- Three renowned bands from known artists around the the region will set the stage globe such as Maxi Priest, on f i re for a second Shaggy, Sly & Robbie, Sean guitarist, featuring amongst t i m e ! W e l l k n o w n f o r Paul, Yami Bolo and Pras the TOP 10 guitar players in outstanding performances (The Fugees), his reggae the world and award winning at festivals and in heavy beats have marked the band Point of View will take metal music scene, Kimaera nineties decade! He will also from Lebanon on a “Death perform some songs from Metal” trip, Arrivl from Iran his new album‘It is What It RAJAM, Eon Haze, DJ will take you on “Blackened is’. Put your hands in the air Cindy Reframe. Death Metal” experience, for the one and only Apache Friday, 8th August Led and Xceed from the U.A.E. Indian!Zeppelin Tribute Dhs 100 will play Heavy Metal rock! Friday, 22nd August Avial The Music Room brings to Headbangers are you Dhs 80you the official number 1 ready?Ever heard o f mus ic tribute to the greatest rock Saturday, 30th August The b lend ing poe t r y w i t h band ever!Hats off to Led Ebonies Dhs 150 & Dhs 200 contemporary alternative over the stage! Guns N’ Zeppelin’, winners at the (VIP) rock? This melting pot band Roses lead guitarist is on a National Tribute Awards As part of their World Tour, will definitely take you on a mission in Dubai as he will 2013 and the only tribute co- the Ugandan stage kings musicaljourney! Avial’s launch a Classic Rock managed by the son of The Ebonies” are back mus i c has ove rcome Coffee Store, the first of its legendary Led Zeppelin again in Dubai to deliver a language barriers not only in kind in the Middle East! manager know how to l i v e m u s i c a l India but across the globe. Along with Point Of View, a recreate Led Zeppelin’s production,“Entunnunsi”! With an increasing fan Dubai-based band made of magical concerts.Are you Voted as the most popular f o l l o w i n g a n d a five passionate musicians, ready to rock The Music drama group in East Africa, revolutionary approach to he will perform LIVE at The Room’s stage? this explosive and highly Indian music, Avial is one of Music Room! Hard rock fans Friday, 15th August Apache talented team are super the most sought after Indian better get ready for some Indian Dhs 100 stars back home. The bands today! They are great music! Apache Indian will hit The sensational performance by transcending genres and Saturday, 2nd August M usic Room’s stage with his the Ebonies was praised by j u s t i f y i n g t h e t e r m Sandwash Dhs 50: h i t s o n g their audience all over the “Alternative Malayalam Sandwash, a groovecore “Boomshackalak”!The first world! Featuring Uganda’s Rock”. Music brings the local band hugely popular in Asian artist ever to have any best known celebrities, world together, regardless the UAE, will be kicking up a r e a l s u c c e s s i n t h e David Lutalo, King Saha, of language, ethnicities or storm on stage.Having mainstream pop charts with A b d u l M u l a a s i a n d genres.appeared on the cover of 7 Top Forty UK Hits and Catherine Kusaasira.Friday, 29th August Metal Time Out Dubai, having selling over 11 million

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:

esse Frankfurt has begun work on the Mconstruction of the

German Pavilion for the upcoming Expo Milano 2015, following a ground breaking ceremony at the Expo grounds recently.The first of the pavilions to begin work at the World Expo site, globe. The World Expo is the German Pavilion is scheduled to be open for six expected to be one of the months, from 1 May to 31 largest a t the g loba l O c t o b e r 2 0 1 5 . M e s s e showpiece event and is Frankfurt is considered the being constructed by an world’s largest trade fair Italian-German team from corporation with its own Messe Frankfurt GmbH, exhibition grounds. The who have been appointed company has a presence in as organisers by the more than 150 countries German Federal Ministry for around the globe. Over the Economic Affairs.Speaking course of the year, events at the ground breaking ‘made by Messe Frankfurt’ D i e t m a r S c h m i t z , take place in more than 30 Commissioner General for locations. In 2013 alone, Trade Fair Policies and Messe Frankfurt organised EXPO Participation at the a total of 114 trade fairs, of BMWi said: “It is a great which 71 were held outside pleasure for me to make the Germany, with eight having first cut of the spade on been held in Dubai.Messe behalf of the Federal Frankfurt being chosen as Republic of Germany. As of organiser of the German today the German Pavilion Pavilion is a great honour will take shape more and and acknowl-edgement of more every day.The World its years’ of expertise in Expo takes place every five conducting trade events years, and Dubai will host around the world,” said

Ahmed Pau-wels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt’s Middle Eas t subs id ia r y,Epoc Messe Frankfurt.With Dubai b e i n g o u r r e g i o n a l headquarters and the venue for the Expo 2020, we are glad to offer all our support and exper t ise to the the next event in 2020. The authorities in their efforts to Milan Expo follows previous organise a truly spectacular editions in Hannover (2000), even t ,he added .Epoc Nagakute (Japan, 2005) Messe Frankfurt is one of and Shanghai (China, the leading trade fair and 2010).The theme of the conference organisers in 2015 Expo is “Feeding the the fast-growing Middle planet, energy for life”. E a s t r e g i o n w i t h a According to the organisers, comprehensive calendar of the national pavilions will t i g h t l y - f o c u s e d t r a d e focus on issues such as events.food, energy, life and the

MESSE FRANKFURT LEADING TRADE FAIR ORGANISER TO CONSTRUCT ONE OF

THE LARGEST STRUCTURES AT EXPO MILANO 2015

JUST FALAFEL IS ON TRACK WITH ITS AUSTRALIAN EXPANSION

As commuters welcome on board the authentic street food operator in Sydney’s Central station


AE and Australia Just Falafel, the number 1 Falafel

Franchise in the world, opens another chapter in its Australian expansion by opening its doors in the country’s largest railway

setting.The Just Falafel’s station. The new restaurant mot to “We Feed the will offer a broad range of Hungry” goes beyond the healthy, authentic street food they serve to their food to the 11 million hungry guests, with each new store commuters that pass opening contributing to our through the station every $1m pledge to the UN World year. Just Falafel will offer Food Programme. Just eating enjoyment all day, Falafel is a brand with a conscience. The “Just” in t h e b r a n d ’ s n a m e underlines the group’s core values of being trustworthy, reliable and the real deal when it comes to offering authentic street food to its guests.Just Falafel CEO Fadi Malas is proud to see

every day with facilities an even greater presence in such as Wi-Fi so people can such an important market stay connected, whilst saying “Our desire to offer re lax ing w i th l oca l l y r e a s o n a b l y p r i c e d , s o u r c e d , h a n d - m a d e flavourful street food with meals, in a setting that such an authentic heritage allows guests to eat, as the falafel makes us very connect and relax.The proud as Just falafel is restaurant location in at No. welcomed around the 8, Central Station, Lee world.This rate of growth Street, Sydney is located at does not look to slow the southern end of the anytime soon, with more S y d n e y C B D w h e r e restaurants set to open customers will be able to l oca l l y and g loba l l y. grab a bite on the go or Par ramat ta , home to settle in for a comfortable Sydney’s second central meal. The new restaurant business district ,will see a offers a fast casual dining third restaurant open soon, experience from its build after the successful launch your own wraps, to its of our first earlier in the year. locally sourced salads and Then, the street food indulgent desserts. The operator will expand rapidly dining experience will be set in the USA and India in the within its 2 storey restaurant 4Q as the brand continues that offers travellers a its global journey selling “Sense of Place” within Just or ig inal , food wi th a Falafel’s Modern Bohemian conscience.

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ost of the biggest television series, a v a i l a b l e

exclusively on OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, have scooped a r e c o r d - b r e a k i n g 1 0 0 nominations for the 66th edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards.Comedians Mindy Kailing and talk show host Carson Daly revealed rated shows Downton the nominations, while Seth Abbey, Game of Thrones, Meyers, the former head House Of Cards and True writer of Saturday Night Live Detective which sees both and the host of The Tonight Matthew McConaughey Show with Seth Meyers, will and Woody Harrelson host the star-studded event compete against each other which will be aired live on for the outstanding lead 26th August 2014 on OSN actor trophy.As far as OSN First HD (12am KSA).Game Comedy goes, Modern of Thrones which recently Family was nominated once concluded its fourth season again for Outstanding on OSN has the most nods - Comedy Series, which it has up for an amazing 19 won for the past four years nominat ions inc luding in a row. Julie Bowen was Outstanding Drama Series, n o m i n a t e d f o r B e s t Outstanding Directing and Supporting Actress in a Outstanding Supporting Comedy Series, and both Ty Actor for Peter Dinklage’s Burrell and Jesse Tyler r o l e a s T y r i o n Ferguson are up for Best Lannister.American Horror Supporting Actor. Other Story: Coven has been leading nominees include acknowledged 17 times OSN shows Louie, Veep including for Outstanding and Silicon Valley.Another Miniseries while Jessica OSN favourite, Saturday Lange, Kathy Bates and Night Live received a Angela Bassett have all whopping 14 nominations. s c o r e d i n d i v i d u a l This long-running show has nods.Breaking Bad fans now upped its lifetime were not disappointed as its r e c o r d t o t a l t o 1 8 5 final season received 16 nominations!n o m i n a t i o n s . T h e s e inc luded Outs tand ing Drama Series and of course Best Leading Actor in a Drama Series nod for Bryan Cranston’s unforgettable ro le .The Ou ts tand ing Drama Series category will see Breaking Bad fight some tough contenders including OSN’s highest

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THE EMMY’S LIVE AND EXCLUSIVELY ON OSN

OSN shows scoop over 100 nominations

AL NOOR JOIN HANDS WITH JUSTGIVING TO RAISE CHARITY FOR CHILDREN WITH

SPECIAL NEEDSBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui made they will be directly Dubai UAE: sent to the Al Noor account.

l N o o r C e n t r e “With the collaboration with Training Centre for JustGiving we have raised Children with Special the new ray of hope to

Needs has teamed up witness the charity in more JustGiving, the world’s l e a d i n g website for raising funds for char i ty since 2001, over which time it has enabled over 21 m i l l i on p e o p l e t o ra ise £1.5 b i l l i o n f o r over 13,000 charities and

numbers for our students, causes. The move comes w h i ch w i l l h e l p a n d as part of the centre's latest maximize the potentials of initiative to raise extra funds our students for Al Noor for the benefit of special Training Centre because they need to be integrated into the community. With the help of more funds we will be able to organize more academic and non-academic activities which will ultimately lead to the development and learning experience in children,” says Isphana Al Khatib, Director, Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs. Donations can be made via the link below:

needs children at the https://www.justgiving.com/centre.The association Al-Noor-Training-Centre-comes at an opportune time for-Children-with-Special-with the holy month of Needs1Ramadan underway, making it simple, safe and convenient for the genera l pub l i c to donate money to Al Noor. The platform will allow people to donate via mobile platform too. Once donations are

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l Habtoor Motors, the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles

in the UAE, has signed on M o h a m e d K a r i m t h e r e n o w n e d F i l m a n d Television star in the Arab world as the Mitsubishi b r a n d a m b a s s a d o r. A special Suhoor Event was attitude. I have personally held at the Waldorf Astoria enjoyed my quest in search Dubai Palm Jumeirah to of new stars and now I will announce and introduce the embark on a new journey new brand ambassador. with Mitsubishi Motors that The special event was already has well-loved star a t t e n d e d b y S h e i k h vehicles on the UAE Mohamed Al Qassimi, roads.We are happy to Sheikh Ahmed Al Qassimi, announce Mohamed Karim Sheikh Humaid Al Qassimi, as the new face and voice of Michael Corbin - US Mitsubishi in the UAE. We Ambassador to UAE and look forward to a fruitful Sherif El Badawi, Egyptian partnership in our future Consul General in Dubai journey where the stars will a n d t h e N o r t h e r n shine together.Mr. Karim is Emirates.In keeping with a well-known pan Arab star. the sporty and friendly Unique in his choices and image of Mitsubishi Motors, winner of numerous awards Mohamed Karim, the multi for his acting prowess as award winning actor, was well as his presenting role in chosen to represent the discovering new stars of brand in the UAE. The star tomorrow, Mr. Karim is a h a s e s t a b l i s h e d a n winner. All of us at Al acclaimed Film & TV acting H a b t o o r M o t o r s a r e career between Egypt and extremely proud that he is the United States as well joining as the Mitsubishi has, with great success, brand Ambassador and will hosted the well-known be a part of our winning international entertainment team. The Mitsubishi show "THE VOICE" in the vehicles play an important Middle East.In his new role role in many families’ lives as a brand ambassador of across the UAE, with the Mitsubishi Motors, his Pajero seen on every reputable popularity will driveway, and being the galvanize a fresh sizzle to number one selling SUV of the brand appea l o f all times Mr. Karim is the Mitsubishi vehicles.We are perfect fit as one of the top very excited to add such a i n f l u e n t i a l prestigious figure to the actors/presenters in the Mitsubishi Motors family. Middle East,said Karl We have a lineup of exciting Hamer, Managing Director media campaigns that are of Al Habtoor Motors.in the pipeline where Mohamed Karim will be f e a t u r e d , s a i d M s . Mersedeh Mahdi, Director of Marketing of Al Habtoor Motors.Speaking about his n e w r o l e a s b r a n d a m b a s s a d o r , a n enthusiastic Mohamed Karim said Mitsubishi Motors is a fun oriented brand with a futuristic

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AL HABTOOR MOTORS SIGNS MOHAMED KARIM AS THE OFFICIAL BRAND

AMBASSADOR OF MITSUBISHI MOTORS IN THE UAE.


s part of its priority to e x p a n d t h e geographical reach of

special ized heal thcare services and develop the existing facilities to cope with the population growth, Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), a SEHA

healthcare infrastructure in health system facility, has Abu Dhabi and expand AHS announced the relocation of healthcare network in line Al Shahama Healthcare with the evolving needs of Center to Al Bahia.Located r e s i d e n t s f o r q u a l i t y next to the Deerfields healthcare services. With Townsquare Shopping Mall the opening of Al Bahia on Abu Dhab i Duba i Healthcare Center, we hope highway, the new facility to better tackle the patient commenced operations on flow and capacity issues and July 20, 2014. Following the r e s p o n d q u i c k l y a n d inauguration of the new e f f e c t i v e l y t o t h e i r c e n t e r , A l S h a h a m a special ized heal thcare Healthcare Center ceased needs.Fitted with the latest operations.The new facility medical, diagnostic and will cater to the healthcare laboratory equipment, the needs of population in Al new fac i l i ty wi l l o ffer Shahama and Al Bahia d e r m a t o l o g y c l i n i c , areas, and offer a wide radiology, prosthodontics, variety of consultation, general dentistry, oral treatment and referral surgery, o r thodont ics , services Sunday through obs te t r i cs /gyneco logy, Thursday, from 8am to 2pm women's health cl inic, and 8:30pm to 1am. On chronic disease clinic, Saturdays, the center will diabetic education, general function from 8:30pm to 1am m e d i c i n e a n d f a m i l y during Ramadan. Following medicine, urgent care, well Ramadan, the center will ch i ld c l i n i c , ped ia t r i c operate from Sunday to medicine, nutrition clinic, Thursday 7am to 10pm and i n t e r n a l m e d i c i n e , on Saturdays from 12 noon screening, pre-employment to 8pm. Pat ien ts are s c r e e n i n g , W e q a y a encouraged to contact the sc reen ing , u l t rasound AHS call center 8002247 to l a b o r a t o r y a n d make an appointment to pharmacy.The center is also avoid the waiting time for equipped for a cardiology, walk in service.Mohamed ophthalmology, and ENT Hawas Al Sadid, Chief c l i n i c , w h i c h w i l l b e Executive Officer, AHS said: in t roduced a t a la ter “The areas surrounding Al s t a g e . A m b u l a t o r y Shahama and Al Bahia have Healthcare Services is witnessed rapid urbanization committed to making the and population growth in lives of people in the emirate recent years, which placed of Abu Dhabi healthier. AHS increasing pressure on the uniquely combines local e x i s t i n g A l S h a h a m a research findings and latest Healthcare Center. The new scientific evidence in the facility is part of our plans to delivery of its services.u p g r a d e t h e p r i m a r y

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AHS RELOCATES AL SHAHAMA HEALTHCARE TO AL BAHIA

New Facility to Better Tackle Patient Flow and Capacity Issues in Al Shahama and Al Bahia

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui responsive civic and social Dubai UAE: duties, such as blood

abur International, d o n a t i o n a m o n g i t s one of the most employees and consumers, t r u s t e d a n d which makes a positive

recognized personal and impact on the la rger healthcare companies in the c o m m u n i t y a n d t h e

w o r l d , s u c c e s s f u l l y environment.Rikka Mehta, organized a blood donation H e a d o f M a r k e t i n g campaign recently at Latifa Communications, Dabur Hospital in Dubai. The event, International, said: “Over the wh ich i s par t o f the years, Dabur International company’s activities for the has implemented various Holy Month of Ramadan and CSR programs that are also falls in line with its aimed at supporting various C o r p o r a t e S o c i a l charitable causes. The R e s p o n s i b i l i t y ( C S R ) recently organized Blood program, was held in Donation campaign is part of collaboration with the Dubai our celebrations for the Holy Blood Donation Centre, the Month of Ramadan and has UAE’s major blood bank. been designed to increase Employees from Dabur’s more awareness on the head office in Dubai and its need for healthy blood that manufacturing plant in Ras c a n b e u s e d f o r Al Khaimah participated in emergencies. Since the the event.The initiative was shelf life of blood is only 42 undertaken with an aim to days, we highly encourage provide assistance to people to donate blood on a patients suffering from regular basis. We thank thalassemia, cancer and Dubai Blood Donation m a t e r n i t y h e a l t h Centre and Latifa Hospital complications, patients for extending their support scheduled for open-heart during the drive and we surgeries, and victim of road assure them of our regular and burn accidents, among contribution through similar others. Through its CSR campaigns that we will be activities, Dabur plays an organizing throughout the active role in promoting year.

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AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCHING OF AZIZI.ORCHID RESIDENCE 140 MILLION AED FURNISHED APARTMENTS PROJECT IN AL FURJAN

• Azizi.Orchid Residence offers European standard 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments, with fully modern and luxury furniture in affordable price, aiming to

target mid income families. • Azizi.Orchid Residence is escrow compliant in accordance with RERA laws.

DABUR INTERNATIONAL SUCCESSFULLY HOLDS BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN FOR

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WWE® COMPLETES EXCLUSIVE PAY TV DEAL WITH OSN

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui of the total travel and des igners , arch i tec ts , - had impressive plans for Dubai UAE: tourism spend in the GCC. contractors, real estate mega leisure projects.

he escalating demand I ndeed , gove rnmen ts developers, facility owners, MEED projects estimates for leisure products at worldwide are increasingly managers and decision the total value of contracts The Hote l Show investing in tourism to makers responsible for the awarded in the UAE during

Dubai has led to an ensure the sectors’ valuable estimated $73 billion of 2 0 1 3 c o n c l u d e d a t increased focus for leisure contribution to growth in leisure projects currently approximately $30 billion, and outdoor at this year’s GDP.The Leisure Show is under construction within but 2014 will see the value event, taking place in Dubai, the only B2B event in the the GCC.With the Middle increasing to approximately 28 – 30 September 2014. Middle East and Gulf region East a cultural hub attracting $35 billion. David Romano Almost 8000 of The Hotel to address the leisure millions of visitors year on of Canada’s International Show visitors attended in industry in its wider scope. year, the region is also Play Company, is one of the 2013 looking to source The event addresses the becoming the home for new exhibitors taking part in leisure products - 7% had a complete supply chain landmarked man made The Leisure Show. He budget responsibility of under one roof , a lso attractions represented in comments: “We specialise more than US$1 million. The providing a platform for water and theme parks, in commercial indoor play Leisure Show is the ‘show sharing best practice and hotels and resorts as well as structure, interactive events within the show’ that was creating the opportunity to sports facil i t ies.Trends and outdoor playground and soft launched last year and b u i l d b u s i n e s s a n d continue to grow and more see The Leisure Show at t racted a dedicated relationships. The Leisure projects are in the pipeline,” Dubai as the perfect audience of more than 1500 Show at The Hotel Show continues Christine. “For platform to meet new and professionals from theme Dubai 2014, will once again e x a m p l e , t h e existing clients in Dubai and parks, spa resorts, sports be pa r tne red by the announcement last week at an international level facilities, golf courses, real Department of Tourism and that Dubai ruler Sheikh too.Christine concludes: estate, shopping malls Commerce Marketing.The Mohammed bin Rashid Al “ T h e 2 0 1 3 f i g u r e s specifically looking for Leisure Show caters to four Maktoum has laid out plans demonstrate the strong o u t d o o r a n d l e i s u r e main sectors: Outdoor for the extensive ‘Mall of the reception to the introduction products , furn ish ings, D e s i g n , F u r n i t u r e & World’ real-estate project of a Leisure feature within equipment and services. Equipment; Pool and Spa; which will include a 743,224 The Hotel Show, Dubai. The Christine Davidson, Event Sports & Fitness; and square metre mal l , a demand is evident for all to Director at The Hotel Show Recreat ional Fun and climate-controlled street see and we are delighted to Dubai says: “The leisure Adventure. Its extensive network, a covered theme be able to respond to this and outdoor industry has reach represents an ideal park and 100 hotels and demand by providing a been growing exponentially p l a t f o r m f o r b o t h serviced apartments.Dubai much larger event this year over the past few years and established and newer alone, as a business hub for following its soft launch last now accounts for over 70% companies to meet with the leisure - even pre Expo 2010 year.

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INCREASING DEMAND DRIVES A LARGER LEISURE SHOW AT THE HOTEL SHOW DUBAI 2014

28 – 30 September 2014: Dubai World Trade Centre

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui and holds the exclusive Dubai UAE: rights for the medical device

urjeel Hospital, Abu and t reatment in the D h a b i ’ s l e a d i n g region.Prof. Dr. Kl ima tertiary care facility, stated, “This technique was

introduces one of the latest developed to increase the a n d m o s t a d v a n c e d time span of the relapse. We technologies i n C a r d i a c Surgery: the eSVS Mesh in c o r o n a r y artery bypass g r a f t i n g ( C A B G ) surgery.According to World Heart Fede ra t i on , globally heart diseases are the leading cause of death in both men and women, and h o p e t h a t p a t i e n t s in the UAE one in five deaths undergoing this procedure are attributed to heart might not have to come back attacks. The eSVS Mesh is a for a second round of device put around the veins surgery for at least 15 years to make them stronger. With after their first surgery. We this system in place, the even hope for eliminating expectation is that it will the need for a second extend the time that patients surgery.Mr. Clancey Po, need to come back for a CEO Bur jeel Hospi ta l second surgery. Better yet, said,We are honored to the doctors hope it will have Dr. Klima as one of completely eliminate the Burjeel Hospital’s lead n e e d f o r a s e c o n d cardiac surgeons. We have surgery.Dr. Manny Villafana, i n t r o d u c e d t h i s n e w CEO, KIPS Bay and the technique to continue the inventor of the eSVS Mesh hospi ta l ’s s t ra tegy o f technique added in his p r o v i d i n g t h e m o s t recent visit to Burjeel advanced techn iques, Hospital,The eSVS Mesh technologies and equipment technique will change the possible in addition to our way all Cardiac Surgeries constant focus towards are done.The technique clinical excellence and on helps all cardiac patients to providing 7-star hospitality have a longer and healthier service. Our aim is to life without the need to worry become UAE’s preferred about heart failure. I am healthcare provider and we c o n f i d e n t t h a t t h i s will continue to work hard revolutionary technique will towards this goal.So far, be implemented not just in Burjeel Hospital is the only the UAE and the Middle East hospital in Abu Dhabi that region, but across the world uses eSVS technique. This as well.Prof. Dr. Uwe Klima a announcement aligns with Cardiac, Thoracic, and the Burjeel Hospital vision of Vascular Surgeon at Burjeel d e l i v e r i n g e x e m p l a r y Hospital in Abu Dhabi is the medical care by using first surgeon worldwide to i n t e rna t i ona l med i ca l implant this device in human expertise and cutting edge patients in 2007. He is also technology to provide the the first to perform this best to their patients.surgery in the Middle East

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui a booming packaging Dubai UAE: m a r k e t . T h e G C C

h e P l a s t i v i s i o n packaging industry is at the Arabia, international threshold of attaining global plastics exhibition importance and keeping

and conference, which is this in mind, Plastivision scheduled to be held at Arabia 2016 will showcase Expo Centre Shar jah processing, filling and in2016, is set to generate packaging equipment & considerable buzz within services, targeting the one of the fastest growing regional processing & re-s e c t o r s i n t h e packaging industry,” said manufacturing industry in Mr. Harish Dharmsi-The t h e M i d d l e E a s t Chairman of Plastivision packaging.And, aimed at A r a b i a , A I P M A ,

plastic industry in India, for Middle East.Manufacturers taking advantage of the India.International trade fair the upcoming edition of have benefited in a big way f a v o u r a b l e m a r k e t for moldmaking Arabia Plastivision Arabia.With the from bulk import and conditions and timing it Mold will be held alongside US$4 b i l l i on f lex ib le repackaging demand from along with other industry Plastivision Arabia 2016. packaging industry in the the GCC given the tax-free, gatherings, the show dates The 3rd Arabia Mold will be Middle East and Africa cheaper manufacturing have been advanced from held in association with forecast to grow five per c o s t s a n d r e - e x p o r t April to January, with the DEMAT, the organizer of cent annually, the industry advantage. The GCC is one third edition of the biennial world-renowned EuroMold is betting big on the event, of the largest re-export show now planned to be trade show and will feature which created a record of m a r k e t s f o r f o o d & held from January 10-13, mold-making & tooling sorts for the second b e v e r a g e s , 2016.The third Plastivision machines, design and consecutive edition in 2014 pha rmaceu t i ca l s and Arabia will build on the application development when all the live machines consumer goods, leading to impressive launch of the machines and equipment.on display were fully sold show in 2012 and its repeat out.Plastivision Arabia performance in 2014. 2014 featured more than Taking into consideration 150 exhibitors at 14,000 sq the favourable market m of exhibition space. The condition, we have also show had registered a 40 decided to advance the per cent rise in exhibition show dates, which will space occupied and the benefit both exhibitors and visitor turnout stood at an visitors alike,said Mr. Saif impressive 7,277.The show Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, has become a must-visit Expo Centre Sharjah.Expo within the industry largely C e n t r e S h a r j a h w i l l due to a rise in demand for continue to partner with All p a c k a g i n g , w i t h t h e I n d i a P l a s t i c s packaging market being Manufacturers Association seen as one of the fastest (AIPMA), the oldest and the growing sectors in the largest apex body of the

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NEW DATES FOR REGION’S LEADING PLASTICS EVENTPlastivision Arabia to be held in January 2016; booming packaging

market in focus Sharjah

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui M2 recalls Dubai UAE: old power

nique Watches, a measuring U A E - b a s e d tools such d i s t r i b u t o r a n d a s

retailer of fine timepieces ammeters. from all over the world, has H o u s e d launched M1 and M2, the within the latest instalments from wa tches ’ Zurich-based watchmaker 4 7 m m SevenFriday’s M Series that case are a are guaranteed to pique the brand new dial made of six interest of wrist-conscious layers, 10 applied parts and UAE consumers. automatic Japanese Miyota The M Ser ies marks calibre 8215 movements, SevenFriday’s second year which have a power reserve anniversary a short time of about 45 hours. The crown indeed for a young brand has been moved to the left

t h a t h a s side of the case and the M2, a l r e a d y in particular, is enhanced m a d e with an additional decorative w a v e s stainless steel plate on the a m o n g side.What is striking about w a t c h the M Series watches’ l o v e r s design is its innovative way across the of telling time. Three custom-globe, said made rotating discs with Ahmed Al their respective apertures Mansoori , indicate the hours, minutes

Managing Director of Unique and seconds without the Watches, the exclusive hands that are seen in distributor of SevenFriday traditional watches. The M watches in the UAE. Both Series’ unique design is watches (M1 and M2) have expected to grab the taken cue from their P Series attention of UAE’s watch c o u s i n s , e m p l o y i n g aficionados. SevenFriday industrial designs that are watches are available at the intricate and impressive,” following outlets within the added Al Mansoori. M1 is UAE, please visi t the inspired by power supply w e b s i t e : engines like turbines while www.sevenfriday.com

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui improved in Q2 2014, with western Siberia oil fields, sabotage in 2013. On top of Dubai UAE: June’s PMI rising above the which yield two-thirds of this an insurgency in

lobal oil demand in 50 mark for the first time in total production, are very northern Nigeria is adding Q2 2014 increased 2014 (Figure 3). However, mature and require more to security fears. by 1 million barrels China’s ability to meet its capital intensive investment

per day (mbpd) year-on- forecasted annual GDP of to maintain output levels. So far, much of the security y e a r s u p p o r t e d b y 7 . 5 p e r c e n t i s a l s o p rob lems have been economic uplift in the US, contingent on the strength Total output from OPEC concentrated in the north whi ls t fa l ls in OPEC of overseas demand, and dropped by 4.5 percent in but any spread of attacks production saw global with only tepid growth in key Q2 2014, year-on-year. further south could target oil supply limited to increases export markets of EU and a OPEC continues to be infrastructure which would of 0.4 mbpd, year-on- recent upturn in the US, the affected by large falls in no doubt contribute to yearQ3 2014 oil demand risk of slower economic Libyan output, down 84 f l u c t u a t i n g a n d will rise due to the summer growth and, in turn, oil percent in Q2 2014, year- unpredictable output. Saudi p e a k s e a s o n a n d a demand remains. Despite on-year. Latest OPEC data Arabian crude production sustained recovery in the this, we still expect oil shows that Iraqi crude was up by 2 percent in Q2 US economy plus steady demand growth to be above production rose by 2.6 2 0 1 4 , y e a r - o n - y e a r , growth in China will help 3 percent for the whole of percent, year-on-year, in bringing the first half 2014 push global oil demand 2014, as government Q2 2014, to 3.1 mbpd. We production average to 9.7 consumption growth to 1.1 infrastructure projects, new believe that the current civil mbpd, up from 9.3 mbpd mbpd in 2014 Non-OPEC refineries and oil stockpiling strife in Iraq will not over the same period in supply will exceed global sustain demand. negatively impact oil output 2013. We had previously demand growth in 2014 but The Cr imea s tandoff going forward. forecasted full year 2014 this will not translate to between Ukraine and This is because, firstly, the average Saudi production lower Brent prices, as Russia has stabilized with main oil facilities are located at 9.4 mbpd, but we are now geopol i t ical issues in the Russian government in the south of the country revising this upwards to 9.7 Ukraine, Libya and Iraq sending less hawkish where 90 percent of Iraqi mbpd. keep a floor on prices. As a signals around the invasion crude exports are shipped result, we have revised our o f e a s t e r n U k r a i n e . from, and these areas have A number of factors have Brent oil forecasts upwards Nevertheless, risks of been unaffected by the led us to revise our from $105 per barrel further fall in demand in oil violence. In northern Iraq p r o d u c t i o n f o r e c a s t , previously, to an average of for Russia does remain as around 0.2 mbpd of oil i n c l u d i n g c o n t i n u e d $109 per barrel in 2014. We existing sanctions and supply has gone offline as outages and slower growth also revised our Saudi record capital outflow from the main delivery point of in output from other OPEC crude production to 9.7 the private sector, at $50.6 this crude, the Baiji refinery, members, faster than mbpd for 2014, up from 9.4 billion in the 1Q 2014, up has been captured by expected upturn in the US mbpd previously. The main from $27.5 billion year-on- insurgents. economy resulting in higher factors for the revision y e a r, h a v e h u r t t h e demand for Saudi crude, i n c l u d e , l o w e r t h a n economy with downside Secondly, insurgents in the and higher year-on-year anticipated output from risks through weaker 2014 north-west do not enjoy the d o m e s t i c S a u d i other OPEC members, GDP growth, forecasted at same level of political consumption. faster upturn in the US 0.8 percent, down from support in the oil areas of economy, and continued previous forecasts of 1.3 the south and, lastly, any In the previous forecast one h i g h e r y e a r - o n - y e a r percent.Indian oil demand further push south by these primary assumption had d o m e s t i c S a u d i will remain at around 2 groups is likely to draw been that Saudi Arabia’s consumption. percent for the next two military action from US, Iraq share of tota l OPEC

quarters. Demand will be and Iran. In fact we see the production would gradually held up by continued main threat as coming from fall during the year as output Oil Demand:e x p a n s i o n i n t h e small scale attacks that add from Libya came back According to OPEC data, construction sector but to a negative market online and Iraqi production global demand in Q2 2014 remains open to downside perception which, in turn, steadily rose to around 4 increased by 1 mbpd year-r isks through macro- keep a floor on oil prices. mpbd over the course of on-year with 1.2 mbpd economic uncer ta in ty As such we forecast that 2014. As pointed out earlier, increase from non-OECD relating to a large fiscal Iraqi oil production will we now do not see Libyan countries and a drop of 0.2 deficit and capital outflows remain around current supply returning to normal mbpd in OECD countries. due to a lack of economic levels. levels until after 2014, whilst Rising consumption during r e f o r m . S a u d i A r a b i a security and infrastructure the summer months will consumption averaged 1.9 According to the South Oil issues in Iraq will prevent push demand upwards in mbpd in the first half of Company, exports from production from rising Q3 2014, with a pickup in 2014, up 28 percent, year- southern Iraq dropped by 7 beyond current levels for economic activity, primarily on-year. This rise was much percent in June, month-on- remainder of the year. in the US, supporting higher higher than other GCC month, to an average of 2.4 consumption during the countr ies, which only mbpd. These drops were We also see some rises in third and fourth quarters of increased by an average of attributed to upgrades and demand for Saudi crude 2014 .The US is the main 1 percent, over the same expansions work related to coming from an improving source of demand growth period. The sharp rise in oil new export infrastructure US economy. Although a m o n g s t t h e O E C D demand from Saudi Arabia which, after completion, will shale oil has allowed the US countries. Further evidence is largely a result of the help increase the level of to reduce its imports of of a full scale recovery in the startup of the 0.4 mbpd exports during the second crude oil, these reductions US economy was provided Satorp refinery in Q4 2013, half of 2014.The ongoing have affected producers of b y h i g h e r Q 2 2 0 1 4 which has pushed up troubles in Libya continue to mainly lighter crude types, manufacturing PMI’s, which refinery intake levels since depress crude output, with such as Niger ia, but will contribute to US oil the beginning of the year. total Libyan production lost because a majority of US demand r is ing to an Going forward, increased since August 2013 now r e f i n e r i e s a r e s t i l l average of 15.6 mbpd in demand for generation in exceeding 350 mill ion c o n f i g u r e d t o w a r d s 2014, up 2.1 percent, year-e lect r ic i ty dur ing the barrels. A recent agreement processing heavier crudes, on-year.EU oil demand summer months will see between the government imports from Saudi have not growth will continue to be S a u d i A r a b i a n o i l and rebel groups has been be adversely affected. weak due to the stuttering consumption rise in Q3 resulted in the opening of In fact, in the first half of economy; Q2 2014 PMI’s 2014 and con t inu ing two terminals, with the 2014 Saudi crude exports to declined slightly, compared economic growth wi l l potential to expand total US averaged 1.4 mbpd, up to the previous quarter. s u s t a i n o i l d e m a n d output to 0.7 mbpd, up from from 1.2 mbpd in same Although we expect the EU throughout the remainder of Q2 2014 average of 0.2 p e r i o d l a s t economy to improve 2014. mbpd. Although these are y e a r . F u r t h e r m o r e , marginally over the second

welcome positive political increased demand for half of the year, as the fiscal developments we sti l l generation in Saudi Arabia position of the southern Supply:expect limited uptick in oil e lect r ic i ty dur ing the European economies Global oil supply grew by output from Libya as, firstly, summer months in Q3 2014 continues to improve and 0.4 mbpd year-on-year in the pat tern that has and continuing economic i ndus t r i a l p roduc t i on Q2 2014, with non-OPEC emerged from the country growth throughout the r e c o v e r s , s t r u c t u r a l supplies growing by 1.7 seems to be that any remainder of 2014 will result changes through continuing mbpd as a result of positive development is i n S a u d i d o m e s t i c improvements in fuel increased US oil production likely to be reversed very consumption not changing economy standards (Figure (Figure 4). In Q3 2014 there quickly and secondly, even substantially from first half 2), will mean growth in oil will be continued output if the current agreement is 2014 average consumption consumption will be limited increases from non-OPEC genuine, export shipments of 1.9 mbpd.As a result of for the foreseeable future. sources, led by the US, but are likely to face technical the factors outlined above, Japanese oil demand in Q2 ongoing tensions in Libya delays due to damage and we now see Saudi Arabia 2 0 1 4 w a s b r o a d l y and limited growth in output neglect. As such we expect production averaging 9.7 unchanged year-on-year from Iraq will result in OPEC limited improvement in mbpd for 2014 as wholeand will remain flat during output declining in 2014, s u s t a i n e d L i b y a n the remainder of 2014 due year-on-year.The shale oil production and exports for to changes in the energy revolut ion in the US Oil Prices:the remainder of 2014. landscape. Although the cont inues apace with Brent prices edged up 1 I r a n ’ s c r u d e o u t p u t Japanese economy has production rising by 15 percent in Q2 2014, to $110 decreased 14 percent year-been weighed down by a percent in Q2 2014, year- per barrel, compared to the on-year in Q2 2014, to 3.2 sales tax, which was on-year. p rev ious quar te r, as mbpd, but rising levels of introduced at the start of developments in Iraq added exports are helping to June 2014, a mild recovery As economic recovery to the already elevated reverse the declines in is expected on the back of builds momentum, we prices seen since the production. Under a Joint c e n t r a l b a n k m o n e y expect to see increased beginning of the year due to Plan of Action (JPAO) injections and government investment in both non- the crisis in Libya and signed in November 2013 spending. c o n v e n t i o n a l a n d Ukraine. With moderate between the US and Iran, conventional oil resources growth in global oil demand exports were to be limited to More per t inent ly, the which will expand output by and accelerating non-an average of 1 mbpd government is also in the 12 percent in second half of OPEC supply, g loba l through to July 2014. In the process of reactivating 17 2014. US production will balances will be in surplus first half of 2014, Iran has out of its 54 nuclear average 8.42 mbpd in 2014 for 2014 but this will not exported an average of 1.2 reactors. and 9.27 mbpd in 2015 and translate to lower crude mbpd, with China being the F i v e o f t h e 1 7 a r e this will be accompanied by prices as geopoli t ical largest customer. Whereas earmarked to come back declining oil imports, which tensions prevent prices Japan, India and South online in 2014 contributing will average 7 mbpd in 2014 from falling, with the current Korea have cut back on to oil demand dropping by and 6.2 mbpd in 2015. By situation in Iraq adding to purchases, 3.6 percent in 2014, year- 2015, imports of oil will volatility.

on-year. represent 36 percent of total China has not and is not US energy consumption, Furthermore, we also see expected do so going A l s o , t h e J a p a n e s e compared to 58 percent in an additional floor on prices forward. Oil production from government is forcing 2010. on the back of higher costs Nigeria rose 12 percent domestic crude refiners to of production related to US during Q2 2014 year-on-improve energy-efficiency With the political tensions s h a l e o i l , w h i c h i s year, but theft, sabotage through regulation, which around Crimea stabilizing, increasingly contributing to and a worsening security wil l result in ref ining we see a decreased risk in a larger share of global oil situation point towards capacity decreasing by disruption on Russian oil output. As a result of the increased downside risk to a round 0 .1 mbpd in supplies. In 2014, total above factors we have the country’s oil output. 2014.China’s economy Russian crude production revised our Brent oi l According to the Nigerian gained pace in June on the will grow by just under 1 forecasts upwards from N a t i o n a l P e t r o l e u m back of improving demand percent. Russian oil output $105 per barrel previously, C o r p o r a t i o n ( N N P C ) at home. growth has been on a to an average of $109 per around 0.3 mbpd of crude downward trend in recent barrel in 2014was lost to theft and M a n u f a c t u r i n g P M I ’s years, as many of the

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JADWA INVESTMENT - GLOBAL OIL SECTOR - Q2 2014

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Established in 2004, Indigo Dubai UAE: Properties is driven by four

r Dev Maitra, CEO, d i r e c t o r s w h o a r e Indigo Properties passionate about offering said, “We are very t h e b e s t i n d e s i g n ,

proud to be receiving this innovation, excellence and trust. Indigo Properties takes an independent and individual approach to developments, because they understand that each client they are building for is an individual with their own u n i q u e n e e d s . T h i s approach is backed by a solid understanding of the creation of beautiful and functional forms, married with years of experience. prestigious certificate. This The company strives for the is a reflection of the effort by timely delivery of each I n d i g o P r o p e r t i e s ’ project from small personal management and team spaces through to large members to deliver the best. sca le res ident ia l and Th is cer t i f i ca t ion w i l l commercial projects by empower us to continue the harnessing the energy and hard work and dedication of intelligence of everyone who developing excellence. works with them.

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is Excellency Sultan Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy,

met with Giorgio Starace, Italian ambassador to the UAE, to discuss bilateral e c o n o m i c cooperation.Commending the excellent ties shared by memoranda in different the UAE and Italy, His sectors.His Excellency Al Excellency Al Mansouri said Mansour i and Giorgio the two countries enjoy open Starace reviewed the results and flexible economies that of the UAE-Italy Economic aid foreign investments, and Forum held in June in offer abundant scope for Marche, Italy, and reiterated s t r eng then ing mu tua l the importance of hosting synergy.His Excellency Al events that draw the Mansouri said: “Bilateral participation of business relations with Italy have community members from significantly matured during the two countries. The UAE-the last few years. In 2013, Italy Economic Forum was non-oil trade between the attended by a high-level UAE and Italy surpassed UAE delegation headed by US$6 billion. A total of 92 H i s E x c e l l e n c y A l Italian companies, as well as Mansouri.Currently, Etihad, 390 trade agencies and over Emi ra tes and A l i ta l ia 4,387 t rademarks are operate nine daily flights registered with the Ministry. between the UAE and Italy. However, we believe there is The number of tourists from r o o m f o r f u r t h e r the UAE to Italy and vice development in economic versa continues to rise, with ties. Towards this objective, Dubai alone hosting more we have signed a number of than 133,000 Italian guests strategic agreements and in its hotels during 2013.

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MINISTER OF ECONOMY HOLDS COOPERATION TALKS WITH ITALIAN

AMBASSADOR TO UAE

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui m u l t i p l e Dubai UAE: s o u n d

ony Middle East and outputs.DJ A f r i c a F Z E Effects and a n n o u n c e d t h e LED lights

launch of the new MHC-V6D : S o u n d all-in-one sound system with system ideal 1440 watts RMS (15,840 for parties watts PMPO) comprising and creating world class technology for mus i c .The the production of high quality DJ effects in sound.Acoustic Experience Sony home audio systems :Design principle of woofers include a choice of isolator, i m p r o v e s m u s i c flanger, pan and wah effects. experience.The Sony 2014 Users can also create music h o m e a u d i o s y s t e m through mixing different integrates the ‘Sound kinds of notes with DJ Pressure Horn’ technology effects.The LED speakers in its woofers to produce come with brilliant built-in excel lent sound. This LED lights to create a disco technology increases the like ambience.Song Pal acoustic pressure of the App:Enjoy music across bass to generate deeper and p l a t f o r m s v i a M o b i l e stronger sound quality. The App:Song Pal is a free sound pressure is amplified d e d i c a t e d a p p f o r by using enclosures that smartphones that allows create a long narrow path users to hear music content within the speaker cabinet. on the Sony audio system. Even at low amplitude Consumers can choose levels, the Sound Pressure music, control playback on Horn technology allows various music sources, clear and full bass.Multiple browse content on USB Connectivity:Party Chain device, change sound mode enables multiple settings and power control. connectivity to enhance The app is available at both powerful sound and party Google Play and the App like atmosphere.The Party Store.The MHC-V6D from Chain mode helps connect Sony is now available at all all Sony 2014 Home Audio Jumbo outlets and select systems with a normal electronics retailers in the auxiliary cable to enable UAE.

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anon Middle East, a w o r l d l e a d e r i n imaging solutions,

announced Wouter Kingma as the first Large Format Printing (LFP) Ambassador in the region. Kingma, a commercial and editorial photographer, will work with Canon to provide industrial insights and educational materials to the photography commun i t y abou t the importance and benefits of Large Format Printing.The

will help photographers initiative further reinforces successfully shift their Canon Middle East’s "closer images from digital files to to customers" strategy as it head-turning graphics.On helps strengthen long-term his appointment as Canon’s r e l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h f irst LFP ambassador, p h o t o g r a p h e r s w h i l e Wouter Kingma said: “This exercising its corporate partnership with Canon is social responsibility with the very exciting because there aim of becoming a truly are talented photographers excellent global corporation. in the region not have been The partnership is also in exposed to what great art line with Canon Middle you can create with large East’s ongoing commitment format printers. We all want and investment in the Large to showcase our work and Format Graphic Arts Printing the LFP’s are great tool to industry.get creative. I look forward to As a Canon Middle East s h a r i n g w i t h t h e ambassador, Kingma will photography community the i n s p i r e p r o f e s s i o n a l unique solutions Canon can photographers and photo provide in making their e n t h u s i a s t s w i t h h i s images have incredible exper ience o f l i nk ing impact.Canon offers an photography and printing to extensive range of specialist p r o d u c e h a r d - h i t t i n g Large Format devices for images . Fu r the rmore , photography and fine art K ingma w i l l h igh l igh t applications. The 12 color Canon’s award winning LUCIA pigment ink system solutions and provide tips ensures outstanding image and tricks during dedicated expression and superb color workshops targeting photo and b lack and wh i te s tud ios , photographer reproduction. Furthermore, associations, art schools, C a n o n ’ s i n n o v a t i v e resellers and others from the technology produces prints p h o t o g r a p h y m a r k e t that are highly scratch throughout the region. resistant and unaffected by Anurag Agrawal, Canon lighting variations to deliver Middle East Managing outstandingly consistent Director, said:Wouter is a results for over 100 years. highly accomplished visual T h e s p e c i a l i s t r a n g e artist who has completed includes the ability to print on s tunn ing pho tography satin, glossy or embossed assignments across a wide papers and water resistant range of subjects. As canvas with a diversity of someone who loves to push weights and roll widths to t h e b o u n d a r i e s provide the maximum range professional ly, Wouter of choices and quality for shares the same passion, br i l l iant , one-of-a-k ind innovation and energy as graphics.Canon’s products Canon to capture crisp and and solutions also include fresh imagery. We believe cameras, office printers, this partnership regarding scanners, office copiers, LFP solutions will be a projectors, photography catalyst for a new wave of equipment, camcorders and creative photography that more.

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ENTREPRENEUR AND FASHION DESIGNER

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS TO HOST INTERACTIVE STYLE SESSION

AT THE DUBAI MALL DURING DUBAI SUMMER SURPRISES

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui boosted by this style Dubai UAE: session with fashion icon,

u b a i S u m m e r K i m o r a L e e Surprises (DSS), the Simmons.Three leading region’s leading Dubai personalities will

s h o p p i n g a n d outfit the models from head-e n t e r t a i n m e n t to-toe for the style session, extravaganza, is bringing featuring clothing and international style icon and accessories from Galeries fashion mogul Kimora Lee Lafayette, the forefront of Simmons to the city on 10 retailing in Dubai. Stylists A u g u s t t o h o s t a n will be spoilt for choice i n t e r a c t i v e s t y l e assembling their looks from

sess ion .The Crea t i ve the largest department Director of KLS Kimora Lee store in Dubai which offers a Simmons will take centre wide selection of the most stage at The Dubai Mall f a s h i o n a b l e a n d t o p Fashion Catwalk to judge a designer labels and a 360-styling competition and offer d e g r e e s h o p p i n g fashion advice on how to experience which includes dress for the occasion and womenswear, abayas, one’s personality, while eveningwear, jewellery, s h o w c a s i n g h o w t o luxury accessories, shoes, accessor ise and look beauty, and more.The fabulous in the latest trends Dubai Mall, the world’s in day wear, evening wear, largest shopping and abayas and more. Simmons entertainment destination is will engage the audience by the obvious host for the taking questions in between style session. The mall has each look. The session will revolutionised the modern b e c o - h o s t e d b y shopp ing exper ience, Mohammed Sul tan Al o f f e r i n g i t s v i s i t o r s Habtoor, one of the most numerous retail choices influential fashion icons in and facilities, including the Middle East, and the more than 1,200 retail duo is sure to keep The outlets, 200 restaurants, Duba i Ma l l aud ience and a host of world-class captivated.Dubai Summer attractions such as the Surprises, organised by D u b a i A q u a r i u m & Dubai Festivals & Retail Underwater Zoo, the 76,000 Establishment (DFRE), sq. ft. adrenaline SEGA runs from 2 August to 5 Republ ic theme park, September 2014 and Olympic-sized Dubai ice promises a month-long r ink, and more.Dubai f e s t i v a l o f v a l u a b l e Summer Surprises and shopping deals and fun- Galeries Lafayette are f i l led , fami ly -or ien ted offering a chance to win VIP entertainment throughout passes to the invitation-only the city. The style session is style session, via a Dubai just one part of the city-wide Summer Surprises Tag Your Dubai Summer Surprises Style Instagram social extravaganza, launched media competition. The back in 1998. In a city that’s UAE’s fashionistas can renowned for shopping showcase their fabulous ( v o t e d t h e n u m b e r sense of style by posting a destination in the world for picture of themselves on shopping by TripAdvisor), Instagram with the hash-this festival embraces all t a g s ?# ?M y D u b a i ? a n d t h i ngs re ta i l , see ing ?# ?K i m o r a D u b a i ?. T h e thousands of stores, souqs competition, from 20 July to and malls join in the fun by 3 August, is open to UAE s l a s h i n g p r i c e s a n d residents only. Three launching competitions with winners will receive two VIP incredible prizes worth passes for the exclusive millions of dirhams.Kimora style session. One grand Lee Simmons is a highly prize winner will receive a acclaimed fashion designer, bespoke Galeries Lafayette lifestyle entrepreneur and experience, which includes beauty maven well known a personal shopper style for being the face of Chanel, session, hair makeover at her hit docu-reality series the Jacque La Couple Kimora, Life in the Fab Salon, gift voucher for Lane, and as the former Gerard Darrel, a Poca & President and Creative Poca gift, and a Lafayette Director of Phat Fashions, Gourmet gift hamper. Visit comprising the Phat Farm https://www.facebook.com/and Baby Phat brands. In summerisdubai for more 2011, she joined JustFab as information.The event is President and Creative being organised by Dubai Director, developing an Summer Surprises in co-exclusive collection of operation with Maven shoes and bags for the Marketing & Events, the online subscription-based r e g i o n ’ s l e a d e r i n brand, which is currently the e n t e r t a i n m e n t world’s largest onl ine marketing.Continuing her footwear retailer, boasting legacy in fashion, Kimora 800,000 members and Lee Simmons is launching a $500 million in sales volume new designer KLS line this in its fourth year.Laila fall internationally, with the Mohammed Suhail, CEO of global ecommerce site D F R E , s a i d : “ D u b a i launching in October, and Summer Surprises has plans to bring the luxurious been hosting world-class yet versatile collection to the events in the city’s shopping bustling retail sector in malls during the summer Dubai. She will be meeting season for the past 16 with top distributors and years, enhancing the buyers while in Dubai, shopping experience for offering them a sneak peak both residents and visitors. of the designer collection of DFRE’s successful portfolio e x q u i s i t e l y c r a f t e d , of fashion events, notably multifunctional statement The Vertical Catwalk, the pieces designed to meet the Express Fashion on board diverse needs of the the Metro and The Biggest modern woman’s richly Make-over will certainly be faceted lifestyle.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Senior Marketing Manager, Dubai UAE: says t he G reenpo in t

he sixth edition of Technologies team attended MEBA (Middle East Dubai Airshow at DWC last Business Aviation), y e a r , a n d w a s v e r y

being held at Dubai World impressed with the venue.

C e n t r a l ( D W C ) f r o m “We are excited to exhibit at December 8-10, 2014, is MEBA this year and look attracting new participants forward to a successful from all over the world.As show,” she says, adding that the only show in the region while it is the first time the d e d i c a t e d t o p r i v a t e company has exhibited, aviation, MEBA, organised “Our sales team attends by F&E Aerospace on behalf MEBA regularly and has of MEBAA - Middle East & since it initiated in 2007. We North Afr ica Business feel this year is a perfect Aviation Association, now opportunity to exhibit at the brings together leading show based on our focus on players across the full business aviation especially spectrum of the industry w i d e - b o d y from chartering,leasing and a i r c r a f t . G r e e n p o i n t sel l ing to purchasing, Technologies' focus at the operating and servicing event is on VIP completions, business and VIP jets.Dubai as well as representing Wor ld Cen t ra l , when parent company, Zodiac complete, aims to be the Aerospace Group, with largest airport in the world, p o t e n t i a l covering 220 km². And the opportunities.Hadley sees global aviation industry is aircraft design and trends paying attention.One such “moving toward efficiency, industry player, and a first- b o t h i n e n e r g y a n d time exhibitor at MEBA, technology as well as space XJet, intends to make DWC and comfort. Our goal is to i t s g loba l opera t ions encompass all aspects of hub.XJet is one of four one’s life effectively into our FBO's licensed to operate at client’s business jet. We DWC, bringing a level of seek the highest level of luxury VVIP service that has performance, decorum and ranked then number one in the luxuries of both home the US private aviation and office, all at your sector for two years running. f i n g e r t i p s . W h i l e t h e The company provides c o m p a n y d o e s b o t h h a n g a r a g e a l o n g s i d e refurbishments and new u n i q u e S e v e n S t a r b u i l d s , H a d l e y s a y s Concierge services creating G r e e n p o i n t ' s c u r r e n t a t o t a l a v i a t i o n programmes include new s o l u t i o n . D u b a i Wo r l d builds, such as Boeing 787 Central will be XJet’s global a n d 7 4 7 - 8 V I P headquarters. We have completions.Ali Al Naqbi, successfully established a Founding Chairman of hub in the United States and MEBAA, says: “DWC is the are now committed to location where everyone establishing global hubs in wants to be. The industry is the UAE and Europe,” says exper ienc ing reg iona l Josh Stewart, CEO of growth of around 13-15% XJet.XJet identified the this year, a dramatic jump, g r o w i n g d e m a n d f o r and this is being reflected in business aviation in the the growing number of Middle East and North Africa exhibitors we are seeing at region early on in our MEBA 2014.The event development and has spent promises to bring together several years developing the industry in a perfect key relat ionships and venue, and as well as the investing in the region. With un r i va l l ed chance to a projected doubling of network with the region's private jet movements in the most senior players, we are next five years, these are also now making deep very exciting times for inroads into global markets,” bus iness and pr iva te adds the chairman.Michele aviation,he adds.While this van Akelijen, Managing is the first time XJet has Director, F&E Aerospace, exhibited at MEBA, the said: “When you look at the company has attended the vast opportunities this growing event for the last region offers the sector, it's several years.We expect no surprise that we are this to be the biggest and seeing a host of new best show so far, and we are participants. MEBA is a excited to introduce our must-attend event for unique brand of Seven Star a n y o n e i n v o l v e d i n Service and to launch the chartering, leasing, selling, XJet brand at the show,says purchasing, operating and Stewart.He sees business servicing business and VIP at the new hub coming from jets as exhibiting at MEBA Saudi Arabia, Russia, provides the ideal platform E u r o p e a n d t h e to reach key business US.Meanwhile another contacts and, crucially in this m a j o r g l o b a l p l a y e r, r e g i o n , b u i l d Greenpoint Technologies, relationships.The current shares the excitement to f igure of around 530 exhibit at MEBA for the first registered aircraft in the t i m e T h e c o m p a n y MENA region is expected to completes Boeing Business rise to 1200 by 2020. The Jets, and its clients while number of movements in the confidential – include global region is anticipated to h e a d s o f s t a t e a n d reach 175,000 by 2020, up VIPs.Christ ine Hadley, from 105,000 in 2012.

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MEBA ATTRACTS GLOBAL INTERESTMEBA exhibitors eyeing Dubai as global

aviation hub

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Advisory Circular 2010 for Dubai UAE: Airports states that FOD

u s t r a l i a n - b a s e d M a n a g e m e n t , Aerosweep PTY c o m p r e h e n s i v e d a t a LTD, manufacturers collection analysis and

of FOD*BOSS, the airfield reporting is a critical foreign object and debris c o m p o n e n t o f F O D sweeper, has launched a Management Programme.new complimentary iPhone

App to support the use of its T h e n e w l y c r e a t e d FOD*BOSS Sweepe r F O D * B O S S S w e e p equipment. Tracker App will also assist

a i r p o r t s w i t h k e y A imed a t i nc reas ing d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d efficiency of FOD (Foreign reporting tasks. Object Debris) collection t he new FOD*BOSS We are continually looking Sweep Tracker App also a t d e v e l o p i n g i t s supports the upgraded next capabilities and with the g e n e r a t i o n P h a s e 3 new iPhone App operations FOD*BOSS sweeper which teams can save time and was introduced earlier in eradicate as much FOD as 2 0 1 4 . O p e r a t i o n s possible from an airfield, so personnel can now, for the e n s u r i n g m a x i m u m first time, track their entire safety.Jon Harper Business FOD sweeping programme Development Manager for by logging on to an online Cambridge Airport and database which, using Franchise Manager for the GPS technology, tracks FOD*BOSS product for the a n d l o g s i t s u s e r ’ s last six years in the UK and sweeping operations. Ireland says,

This innovative App will The App calculates the really add value to the distance swept and areas sweeping strategy of an covered by the FOD*BOSS airport as keeping the sweeper; it then records apron, runway, and tarmac this information together areas clear is crucial for with the weight of debris safe airport operations.collected by the operator, enabling comparison of The new App provides a one sweep to the next. cost effective way of In addition the user can improving efficiency and watch a FOD sweep live via monitoring. It will certainly the App so enabling them to be welcomed by existing compare and monitor FOD and new c l ien ts .The Sweeps to ensure all areas i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e of the airfield are covered. FOD*BOSS sweeping “FOD doesn’t just damage equipment is exemplified e n g i n e s a n d i n j u r e by the fact that over 60% of personnel, it also damages the UK civil airports use the tyres, both on aircraft and product and Harper states ground support vehicles” that year on year growth is said Aerosweep Manager increasing at a rate of 10% Brook Tozer. annually.We wanted to develop a precis ion sweeper to The new FOD*BOSS prevent Foreign Object Sweep Tracker App for D a m a g e t o h i g h l y iPhones is available to vulnerable jet engines, d o w n l o a d f r e e f r o m aircraft and vehicles. www.itunes.com/appstore

by typing in fodboss to the We anticipate that the search function.supporting iPhone App will F ind ou t more f rom become an essential tool http://www.fodboss.com/fofor an airport ’s FOD dboss/app/management system.The https://www.youtube.com/United States FAA (Federal watch?v=3dbIKDHvoUAAviation Administration) www.aerosweep.com

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NEW FOD*BOSS SWEEP TRACKER APP REVOLUTIONIZES FOD SWEEPING OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

PROGRAMMESBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui combinations.Emotions and Dubai UAE: artistic equil ibrium are

olour transforms, indeed cornerstones of life conveys and deines a according to Roger Dubuis. blend of personality, At the forefront of the

p r e f e r e n c e s a n d c o n t e m p o r a r y H a u t e attitudes.Red for strength, Horlogerie scene since health and vitality; yellow for 1995, the brand’s audacious happiness and imagination; and unconventional models,

rich in conceptual creativity and mechanical detail and irmly anchored in the 21st

century, e m b o d y t h e s a v o i r -faire and expertise o f t h e i n e s t mechanisms.Colour i s a n a t u r a l theme for

beige for earthy chic; blue for serenity and caring; or simply an explosion of the rich purply pink Radiant Orchid Pantone Colour of the Year 2014.The potential interpretations of this up-to-the-minute theme are as ininitely varied as the countless facets of fashion. As endless as the ever-spinning circle of time e x p r e s s e d b y t h e Manufacture Roger Dubuis the Manufacture Roger through a sizzling on-trend Dubuis, which sees it as an range of straps, dials and ideal means of expressing its gems designed to suit every own vibrant, upbeat and occasion.From the coldest unconventional personality nights of winter to the hottest and even more importantly summer days, Roger Dubuis that of its wearers.The is right up there with this palette of interpretations year’s best looks and colour includes shimmering satin trends, from soft and subtle s t raps and s ta tement to popping and powerful, gemstones in the Velvet from pastel shades to collection, as well as multi-primary tones. Introducing hued glossy leather straps the PANTONE Spring 2014 and even a cobalt blue dial Fashion Colour Report, (another hot trend in 2014!) Leatrice Eiseman, executive i n t h e E x c a l i b u r 4 2 director of the Pantone collection.So whether one Colour Institute, stated:This wishes to convey boldness season, consumers are and wit, strength and looking for a state of brilliance, or elegance and thoughtful, emotional and beauty, the brand’s many artistic equilibrium. While shades of colour combined this need for stability is with glamorous design, relected in the composition stunning movements and of the palette, the inherent exceptional charisma will versatility of the individual ensure that every diva and c o l o u r s a l l o w s f o r her warrior are kitted out for experimentation with new this season… and the next.l o o k s a n d c o l o u r

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ROGER DUBUIS LIGHTS UP THE WORLD’S WRISTS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Manicure and Pedicure Spa, Dubai UAE: offered to both women and

he heat and humidity men, is a re-energising are upon us once vitamin-fuelled treatment a g a i n , m a k i n g i t using a salt mineral lime

essential to protect our skin and hair. Spaces Salon a n d S p a ’ s n e w rejuvenating R o s e a n d C i t r u s Manicure and P e d i c u r e Spas could just be your answer !The scrub, cream mask and lotion aromatic Rose Manicure and f o r d e e p

revital isation that will leave y o u r h a n d s and feet with a s o f t a n d b e c o m i n g g l o w . T h e manicure is avai lable at AED130 for women and AED120 for men while the p e d i c u r e i s avai lable at

Pedicure Spa takes a AED150 for women and delicate and gentle approach AED140 for men. So, why to caring for your hands and wait? Beat those summer feet. With a natural mineral blues with Spaces Salon’s scrub to exfoliate, a cream diverse range of beauty mask to enliven dull skin and treatments and best-in-class botanical lotions to heal and products that leave your skin rejuvenate dry skin, the spa is tingling fresh, regardless of the perfect panacea for the temperatures. summer’s arid conditions For more details, please and the toll it takes on you. contact Spaces Salon at The treatment is available at Oasis Centre Dubai on 04 just AED130 for a manicure 515 4400.a n d A E D 1 5 0 f o r a p e d i c u r e . T h e C i t r u s

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SPACES SALON INTRODUCES REVITALIZING ROSE AND CITRUS

MANICURE AND PEDICURE TO BEAT SUMMER BLUES

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui exciting activities.Daniel Dubai UAE: M a t t h e w , G e n e r a l

illennium Plaza Manager, Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai, one of Hotel Dubai, said:We are t h e l u x u r y delighted to work with the Al

accommodations along Noor Center in enriching She ikh Zayed Road, the lives of children with recently sponsored the special needs. This event Annual Volunteers Party at was to acknowledge and the Al Noor Training Centre award the efforts of the for Special Needs as part of volunteers who help run the its social responsibility institution. We are proud to while invigorating the spirit be a part of this great of this year's observance of opportunity to support the Ramadan.The event was commun i ty and look organized to honor the forward to contributing to c e n t e r ’ s d e d i c a t e d next year ’s event.The volunteers and supporters c e n t r e , a n o n - p r o f i t that form an important part organization that can of the Al Noor family and accommodate up to 300 whose generosity and students, provides the p a s s i o n w a s same opportunity through acknowledged. Millennium professional training to P l a z a H o t e l D u b a i young peop le o f a l l prepared a sumptuous nationalities and socio-meal for the children and economic backgrounds.participated in a variety of

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OLAYAN FINANCING COMPANY ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN GULF UNION FOODS COMPANY

?Olayan Financing Company acquires 51 percent of GUFC from Jadwa Investment and other shareholders

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Al Sudairy, Managing e f f i c i e n c y, i t s c l e a r Dubai UAE: Director and CEO of Jadwa business strategy and its

layan Financing Investment, said:Since the sound management team. Company (“OFC”), Fund’s investment in GUFC We are looking forward to OJadwa Investment in 2009, we have been working with the founder,

( “ Jadwa” ) and o the r working closely with GUFC Dr. Sulaiman Al Rashoudi, shareholders of Gulf Union s h a r e h o l d e r s a n d and his team to take the Foods Company (“GUFC” management on several company to even greater o r “ t h e C o m p a n y ” ) key strategic and business success. Together, we are announce that they have initiatives. During our confident that we can

(“CMA”) in the Kingdom of completed the sale of 51 holding period, GUFC expand our reach to new Saudi Arabia.Dr Sulaiman percent stake in GUFC to e x p e r i e n c e d s t r o n g markets and develop Salih Al Rashoudi, founding OFC. GUFC is one of the financial performance, synergies that will enable shareholder and Chairman leading juice and beverage registering a compound GUFC to achieve its full of Gulf Union Foods manufacturing companies annual growth rate of 22% potential, today and in the Company, said:I would like in Saudi Arabia and the in revenues and 14% in net future.Gulf Union Foods to congratulate Jadwa and GCC.As pa r t o f t he income. We are proud of Company is a Saudi Closed OFC for successful ly t r a n s a c t i o n , J a d w a our partnership with GUFC Joint Stock company closing this transaction. I Investment, a leading and wish their shareholders established in 1996. The would also like to thank Saudi Arabian private and management team company has been in Jadwa Investment for their e q u i t y h o u s e a n d continued success with operation since 1999. From support, which was a key investment bank, has sold OFC.Jean-Marc Delpon, 2001 the company started part of our successful the entire 30 percent stake O l a y a n F i n a n c i n g to diversify and introduced growth. The Jadwa team in GUFC that was owned by Company’s Pres ident other products under p rov ided wor ld -c lass its Food and Beverage C o n s u m e r , various brands. Currently, advice for our various Opportunity Fund (“the commented :OFC has the company offers juice, strategic and business Fund” or “Jadwa’s Fund”). always been a strong initiatives and enabled us to J a d w a ’ s F o o d a n d

believer in Saudi beverage Beverage Opportunity pursue significant growth nectar, still drinks and floats and consumer companies, Fund invested in GUFC in opportunities. At the same through 9 brands. GUFC as we have invested in joint December 2009 and is a time, I am delighted to has 12 production lines and ventures with various local private Shari’a-compliant welcome OFC as our 1200 dedicated staff. The a n d m u l t i n a t i o n a l c l o s e d - e n d f u n d majority shareholder, and I company is among the companies over the years. established under the laws look forward to working with largest players in terms of What attracted us to GUFC and regulations of the them to continue building market share in both Saudi was its effectiveness, Capital Market Authority on GUFC’s success.Tariq Arabia and the GCC.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui participate in specialised Dubai UAE: meetings and exchange

is Excellency Sultan visits.The long-standing b i n S a e e d A l relations between the UAE HM a n s o u r i ,

UAE Minister of Economy, met with A s i f A l i K h a n Durrani, Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE, to explore ways for promoting economic relations, trade and mutual i n v e s t m e n t between the two countr ies.During the meeting that took place at the

a n d P a k i s t a n w e r e Ministry of Economy offices established in November in Dubai, His Excellency Al 1972. In February 1977, the Mansouri stressed the first meeting of the UAE-need to build on the Pakistan Joint Committee agreements and outcomes was held in Abu Dhabi. The of the 11th UAE-Pakistan two countries signed an Joint Committee meeting to agreement on avoidance of further develop mutual d o u b l e t a x a t i o n i n relations across various 1999.According to the sectors including energy, Ministry of Economy, oil and gas, environmental Pakistan ranks 24th in preservation, industry, foreign trade volume with t e c h n o l o g y , the UAE and is the telecommunications, civil country’s 16th largest aviation, tourism, transport, importer. Non-oil trade, rea l es ta te , f inance, excluding trade through b a n k i n g a s w e l l a s free zones, between the h u m a n i t a r i a n a n d UAE and Pakistan stood at c h a r i t a b l e w o r k . T h e more than AED1.9 billion in discussions also looked to 2013. Currently, 7,000 identify initiatives that Pakistani companies and w o u l d e n c o u r a g e 12 trade agencies operate businessmen and investors out of the UAE.from both countries to

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MINISTER OF ECONOMY DISCUSSES BILATERAL COOPERATION WITH

PAKISTANI AMBASSADORBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the most successful and Dubai UAE: applauded hotel groups in

t is a very familiar the region, Centro is a summer scenario: the contemporary concept that Ifamily has left you, the is young and fresh in its

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui o n c e i n a l i f e t i m e stylish adventure, opt for the Dubai UAE: experiences taking the ‘Heritage Safari’ tour where

uitcases at the ready, hassle out of hol iday you will be escorted in a primed for a truly planning.Desert Gate’s classic 1950’s open top land Sre f resh ing t rave l scintillating city tours of rover across the dramatic

experience, look no further Dubai take you to world Dubai Desert Conservation than newly fully fledged renowned sights including Reserve. Vis i tors can destination management the glittering Burj Khalifa witness the local wildlife and company Desert Gate to and Dubai Mall followed by o f f e r o n e o f k i n d p r e m i u m f i n e d i n i n g personalised experiences, experiences. The ‘Discover something for everyone with Dubai’ tour starts with a stop Yas Island, the serene a variety of enchanting tours at the magnificent Dubai Grand Mosque and stunning and excursions. Having Creek before passing by the mangroves. Arrive on the been in the region for over heritage area of Bastakiya private shores of the opulent two decades Desert Gate with its charming towered Emirates Palace Hotel - one launched their offices in the houses built by wealthy of the most luxurious hotels UAE in May and has in the world - where guests planned to extend their can enjoy a delightful services into Oman later this evening of camel tours and a

may even be lucky enough month. In addition, Desert true Arabic feast to complete to spot falcons soaring Gate is set to release their their magical excursion.With overhead. Welcomed at the ‘prime’ excursions later this the UAE known for its high Bedouin Royal Desert y e a r s h a r i n g u n i q u e temperatures, Desert Gate Retreat with glowing Arabic services and a wealth of presents v is i tors wi th lanterns, guests become k n o w l e d g e w i t h t h e ultimate tours to cool off with immersed in local culture international markets.Samir fun fuelled activities for thrill enjoying dance, music, the Tabbah, CEO of Desert seekers at the UAE’s top art of traditional Arabic Gate quotes ‘Life is not waterparks or relaxing merchants. Guests will then coffee and bread making as measured by the number of p o o l s i d e r e t r e a t s . visit the 225 year old Al well as partaking in henna breaths we take, but by the E d u c a t i o n a l d o l p h i n Fahidi Fort and the Dubai tattoos.Elevate you trip to moments that take our encounters can be arranged Museum wh ich ho lds new heights with Desert breath away.Desert Gate for guests to shake hands precious archives and Gate’s ‘Seaplane Emirates presents in ternat ional with IndoPacific Bottlenose memories of the city’s past. Palace Experience’. Take off companies with tailor made dolphins at ‘Dolphin Bay’ or Just a few streets on, guests from the waters of the Dubai serv ices and o f fe r a ‘Diving’ tours where guests board an Abra - traditional Creek where you wil l s e l e c t i v e c h o i c e o f enter a paradisiacal world of wooden boat - and travel commence your journey to excursions ranging from sunken wrecks and colourful across the Creek to visit the Abu Dhabi, the capital of the gastronomical journeys to marine life along virtually Spice Market and Gold UAE. From the sky observe t h r i l l i n g a d v e n t u r e s u n t o u c h e d U A E Souk. Happy shoppers can traditional dhows gently sightseeing or outings and coastline.With extravagant find some of the finest sailing across the Creek, fun packed chi ldren’s and exciting tours and jewellery in town before UAE skyline and spy rare itineraries. Desert Gate’s excursions on offer coupled visiting Treasures House for aerial views of the iconic long term tenure, knowledge with guest centric personal an exclusive private fashion Palm Jumeirah and World and extensive network in the touch and tailor made show followed by a visit to Islands. As you arrive in Abu region have allowed them to services, Desert Gate are Bait Al Banat Woman’s Dhabi guests can look out refine their itineraries to the regions go to provider for Museum. En-route home for a plethora of famous p r o v i d e u n p a r a l l e l e d one of a k ind t ravel marvel at the beautiful sights including Ferrari bespoke services. Whether adventures that create Jumeirah Mosque and the World, Yas Marina Grand its land, sea or air Desert l i fe long memor ies for legendary Burj Al Arab Prix circuit, the manmade Gate provides visitors with guests.hotel.For those looking for a

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui per cent) of respondents are findings underline the value Dubai UAE: heavily involved in the daily addition that Standard

tandard Chartered management and financial Chartered as a full service Private Bank (the affairs of their business. bank offering Islamic and SPrivate Bank), in Together with the main focus C o n v e n t i o n a l R e t a i l ,

partnership with Campden on growing their business, Corporate, Commercial and Wealth Research, has today this leaves less time for Private Banking services, launched “Business Before personal wealth strategies, brings to our clients. As a wealth”, a report on the including planning for the relationship-centric Bank, wealth management needs eventual transfer of wealth, Standard Chartered strives and preferences of High Net although, in the long-term, to build deep and long term Worth (HNW) business the importance of personal relationships with our clients owners in Asia, Africa and wealth preservation triples with the aim of being their the Middle East. The from 7 per cent to 21 per trusted financial advisor for r e s e a r c h s u r v e y e d cent. As a matter of fact, growth and management of stakeholders in family several of the study’s both their business and

discussion on how private businesses with a 2012 interviewees admitted the personal wealth in one banks can adapt to serve turnover and family net need for education when it continuum.In the Middle them better,said Michael worth in excess of US$100 comes to preserving the East as well as the rest of the Benz, Global Head, Private m i l l i o n , a s w e l l a s family wealth. surveyed reg ions , an Banking Clients, Standard stakeholders in non-family Commenting on the report’s average of almost half the Chartered Private Bank.The businesses with a 2012 findings for the region, respondents lack formal report showed that growing turnover and individual net Stephen Richards Evans, plans to transfer their wealth their business remains the worth in excess of US$25 Regional Head of Private to the next generation. primary and dominant goal million.Our footprint markets Banking for Europe, Middle St ruc tures fo r wea l th for HNW business owners in coincide with the fastest East, Africa and South Asia, transfer were more likely to the Middle East. The report growing wealth pools in the said:Over the past 92 years b e f o u n d a m o n g also showed that 82 per cent world and entrepreneurs are of presence in the Middle respondents who were not of Middle East business a key driver of this economic East region, Standard pa r t o f t he found ing owners surveyed have growth and the creation of Chartered has accumulated generation of the business already internationalised jobs in Asia, Africa and the a deep understanding of and i.e. next generation – 67 per their businesses compared M i d d l e E a s t . T h e s e strong relationships with the cent of this group has a to 58 per cent of Asian e m e r g i n g m a r k e t High Net Worth Individuals structure in place. Standard businesses and 42 per cent entrepreneurs are fast ( H N W I s ) w h o d r i v e Char tered prov ides a of Afr ican businesses becoming an ever-more investment, trade and the comprehensive range of implying the need for crucial client segment. This accumulation of wealth. This trust and fiduciary services i n t e rna t i ona l bank i ng resea rch revea l s t he r e p o r t h i g h l i g h t s t h e through i ts ded icated services that support the dynamics of business and preferences and behaviours offshore trust centers in geographic reach and personal wealth of this new of HNWIs when it comes to Singapore and Guernsey to g r o w t h o f t h e s e s e g m e n t o f w e a l t h y managing their business p r e s e r v e w e a l t h a n d b u s i n e s s e s . A n individuals, and hopefully growth and approach to fac i l i ta te generat iona l overwhelming majority (85 generates thought and wealth management. Its change and transfer.

STANDARD CHARTERED PRIVATE BANK,CAMPDEN WEALTH RESEARCH LAUNCH FIRST ASIA, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST HNW REPORT – ‘BUSINESS BEFORE WEALTH’Report shows 82 per cent of Middle East business owners surveyed have already internationalised

their businesses.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui opportunities,” said Mr. of taking part in some of the Sharjah from December 8 Dubai UAE: M i d f a a f t e r t h e trade fairs organised by to 10, 2014. For its previous

mid rising bilateral meeting.Stronger trade ties Expo Centre Sharjah, with edition in 2013, Halal trade with the UAE, will help the UAE and the special focus on shows like Midd le East saw an AK e n y a - t h e r e g i o n a l b u s i n e s s the Halal Middle East impressive rise in industry

commercial powerhouse of community to tap into E x h i b i t i o n a n d participation from across East Africa – is trying to Kenya which is seen as C o n g r e s s . K e n y a n the globe on the back of the open up new channels of East Africa’s regional trade distributors are active in the growing role of the UAE as trade between the two and finance hub. With regional Halal market. The a h u b o f I s l a m i c countr ies. In a recent bilateral trade between Kenyan Halal industry is e c o n o m y . W e a l s o meeting with Mr. Saif Kenya and the UAE looking at spreading its discussed possibilities of Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, reaching close to US$1 wings to source as well as inviting trade delegations Expo Centre Sharjah, Mr. billion in 2012, there is market their own products. from Kenya to the shows at Kariuki Mugwe, Consul enough potential to boost The UAE, which is aiming at Expo Centre Sharjah. G e n e r a l o f K e n y a , trade between the two becoming a major global Since our shows cover a discussed strengthening sides.Kenya has been a Halal hub, offers high wide spectrum of industries trade ties and explored strategic partner of the UAE potential and the Halal and have impressive o p p o r t u n i t i e s o f since long, prompting the Middle East will be an ideal regional as well as global cooperation.Kenya is a country’s private sector to p la t f o rm fo r Kenyan participation, it will be a strong trade partner of the invest in Kenya’s aviation, businesses to explore the great opportuni ty for UAE. Together we can m i n i n g , e d u c a t i o n , market over here,added Mr. Kenyan buyers to source a s s i s t t h e b u s i n e s s renewable energy, oil & gas Midfa.The 3rd OIC Halal their requirements as well communities from the both a n d m a n u f a c t u r i n g Middle East Exhibition & as explore joint ventures countries to take advantage sectors.The Kenyan side Congress is scheduled to a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n of trade and investment also explored possibilities be held at Expo Centre channels,added Mr. Midfa.

KENYA LOOKS TO TAP UAE MARKETKenyan Consul General meets Expo Centre CEO Explore

ways to strengthen trade tiesBy Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:Dubai Summer Surprises:Dubai Marina Mall will be home to an array of world-class entertainment during the annual Dubai Summer Surprises 2014. From Pakour workshops, to colouring and arts & crafts for children, little ones will have a truly fascinating time at Dubai Marina Mall.Parkour PerformanceDate: Friday and SaturdayTime: 6pm to 7:30pmParkour WorkshopsDate: Sunday to WednesdayTime: 6pm to 7:30pm Toddler Play Zone for ColouringDate: DailyTime: 6pm to 8pmToddler Play Zone for Arts & CraftsDate: DailyTime: 6pm to 8pm Stilt WalkersDate: ThursdayTime: 7:30pm to 9pmHedge Men Roaming ActDate: SaturdayTime: 7:30pm to 9pm Aerial ActDate: FridayTime: 8pm to 9pmFor more details, please call 04 4361020

DUBAI MARINA MALLVisitors can enjoy traditional Arabic hospitality and savour Arabic delicacies and

coffee by Abdel Wahab in a Majlis-like setting

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NISSAN AND CITY FOOTBALL GROUP ESTABLISH GLOBAL FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP FIRST COLLABORATION ACROSS GLOBAL FOOTBALL NETWORK

Nissan Motor Co. and City Football Group (CFG) today unveiled a global partnership which will

EMPOWER’S COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE ENABLES CONSISTENT

OPERATIONAL VIEW & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

•Project to enhance Empower’s operations and customer satisfaction

SAGE MIDDLE EAST TO LAUNCH SAGE ERP VERSION 7 AT GITEX

Latest release of Sage ERP solution provides tools to simplify complex processes and speed

up access to business-critical information

DEYAAR REGISTERS A RECORD 129% INCREASE IN CONSOLIDATED NET PROFITS FOR Q2 2014

Financial Highlights:•Net Profit for H1 2014 Notches up AED114.6 million, an increase of 145% from AED46.6 million for

H1 2013•Net Profit of AED62.5 million for Q2 FY14 up by 129% from AED27.3 million in Q2 FY13

•Total Shareholders’ Equity at the end of June 30, 2014 stood at AED4.2 billionBusiness Highlights:

Launched bespoke hotel apartment project ‘The Atria’ in Business Bay in Q2 Fy14

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui MarkeDubai UAE: t i n g

he 5 year dea l c o m prepresents a first for anies.TCFG, with Nissan N issa

becoming the first global n has partner of the football a lwaynetwork, an organisation s been including Nissan majority i m m eo w n e d Y o k o h a m a n s e l y F •Mar inos a longs ide proud Barclays Premier League of its Champions, Manchester p l a c e City FC, Manchester City i n Women’s FC, New York YokohCity FC, and Melbourne a m a City FC. City Football F•MariGroup also owns Football n o s and Marketing Companies history operating from a number of and is offices around the world. n o w T h e N i s s a n C F G privile

Nissan is a leader in football star, David Villa, partnership will see Nissan ged to be part of the story of i n n o v a t i o n a n d will see the Spanish become the O f f i c i a l CFG and their network of sustainability; values which international play for New Automotive Sponsor of fantastic global football are also at the heart of our York City FC and in Manchester City Football teams,” said Carlos Ghosn, own organisation. Through Melbourne as a guest Club and enjoy a strong Nissan President and our investment in, and player, reflecting the brand presence at the CEO.Th is i nnova t i ve support of, the Yokohama potential of the network’s Club’s famous Etihad partnership enhances F•Marinos it has become unique business model Stadium, complemented Nissan’s investment in the very clear that Nissan and a n d d r i v i n g h u g e b y f a n e n g a g e m e n t game of soccer which is a CFG also share a common excitement around the opportunities targeting City key platform to further passion and ambition for new season for both supporters all over the strengthen our brand f u r t h e r g r o w t h a n d c l u b s . T h e C F G w o r l d . T h i s w i l l s i t globally.Additionally, the development. As a result, partnership is another alongside unique rights value in kind deal will see th is new par tnership example of Nissan’s packages in the territories Nissan introduce the presents us both with dedication and growth in of each of CFG’s network world’s best-selling electric i n c r e d i b l y e x c i t i n g g loba l spor ts wh ich of footbal l c lubs.The vehicle to the world’s opportunities to collaborate already includes the collaboration follows the fastest growing football through football both in brand’s proud sponsorship p r e v i o u s a g r e e m e n t team, an example of how Japan and across the of the UEFA Champions b e t w e e n t h e t w o the collaboration will pair world.Including one of the League, Rio 2016 Olympic organisations, announced innovation with innovation world’s fastest growing Games, Olympic Team in May of this year, which to bring the excitement of f o o t b a l l c l u b s i n Great Britain and Mexico, saw CFG assume a Nissan and soccer to Manchester City FC, the Africa Cup of Nations, minority stake in the Nissan customers around the CFG network of football NCAA Football, Heisman o w n e d Y o k o h a m a w o r l d . K h a l d o o n a l c lubs rep resen ts an Trophy, Canadian Football F•Marinos and commit to Mubarak, Chairman of City excellent business platform League and sport ing provide its knowledge, F o o t b a l l G r o u p , for Nissan as it continues to ambassadors including expertise and services to commented, “We are expand its association with Olympics Gold Medallists the J-League club through delighted to be working with football worldwide. The Usain Bolt and Chris Hoy.the City Football Services Nissan as CFG’s first recent signing of global a n d C i t y F o o t b a l l group-wide global partner.

OOREDOO DELIVERS NET PROFIT OF QAR 1.7 BILLION IN 1H 2014Total customer base increases by 2% to 93.9 million

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GENERAL OF AVIATION SAFETY AFFAIRS SECTOR GCAA TO EMPHASIS IMPORTANCE OF AIRPORT SAFETY CULTURE AT EMASS

2014 IN DUBAI

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui in place in our CCC, Dubai UAE: information on the demand,

mpower, the world’s supply and consumption l a r g e s t d i s t r i c t patterns in each and every Ec o o l i n g

services provider, h a s b e g u n construction for a s ta te -o f - the -a r t C o m m a n d a n d Cont ro l Cent re (CCC) in Dubai, a p r o j e c t w h i c h i n t e g r a t e s a l l operations for the company.With this centre, Empower will have a birds-eye view of all activit ies in 57 plants including o p e r a t i o n s , bu i ld ing un i t w i l l be s p a n n i n g f r o m t h e available at our fingertips. efficiency of its cooling Our integrated plant room t o w e r s t o c o n s u m e r will ensure that we can not consumption patterns. This only track our services, but investment represents a s p o t a n d a d d r e s s global first: more than one p e r f o r m a n c e i s s u e s million parameter tags on a immediately.The project is virtualised IT platform for the first of its kind in the t h e d i s t r i c t c o o l i n g world, with capabilities of industry.The Command tracking, monitoring and and Control Centre will be controlling up to a million constructed by Avanceon, a parameters in real time leading manufacturing across Empower’s district t echno logy so lu t i ons cooling network in Dubai provider. The CCC will use that include landmark real p r o g r a m m a b l e l o g i c estate developments like c o n t r o l s ( P L C ) a n d J u m e i r a h B e a c h supervisory control and R e s i d e n c e , D u b a i d a t a a c q u i s i t i o n International Financial (SCADA).The technology Centre, and Business Bay, will enable Empower to among others.Our systems track operations across its i n teg ra t i on p lan w i l l 1 million Refrigeration e n h a n c e o v e r a l l Tonne (RT) district cooling o p e r a t i o n a l network, and will use the efficiency,continued Bin w o r l d - c l a s s Shafar.We consider this t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s p r o j e c t a s a m a j o r network backbone in the milestone, as it ensures UAE to connec t the that our customers receive Empower plants with the a consistent level of service C C C . E m p o w e r ’ s from us. Though the project Command and Control demands huge investment, Centre will enable us to Empower’s focus is on deliver secure, reliable long-term benefits, and we services to our ever- expect to reap huge expanding customer base,” dividends in the future in the said Ahmad Bin Shafar, f o r m o f c u s t o m e r Empower’s Chief Executive satisfaction.Officer. “With the advanced technologies and systems


age Middle East, the leading provider of Sb u s i n e s s

management software to small and medium sized companies, has announced that it will launch the new Sage ERP X3 version 7 during its participation at the GITEX Technology Week on October 12-16, 2014, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The latest release of the global several new features, business management including an intuitive web solut ion for midsized and mobile interface based companies, Sage ERP X3 on HTML5 that supports version 7 delivers flexibility common browsers and is and an entirely redesigned h i gh l y cus tom isab le . w e b a n d m o b i l e Version 7 also offers a experience, providing easy variety of apps and comes access to all the required with a mobility development i n f o r m a t i o n a n d kit, compatible with iOS, empowering businesses to Windows Phone and most address key challenges of Android devices.Sage ERP winning new customers, X3 version 7 is the latest reducing operating costs release of the Sage ERP and growing revenue.Sage solution for the midmarket, ERP X3 version 7 unlocks serving 4,500 customers new poss ib i l i t i es fo r and over 219,000 users businesses to focus on globally.Sage Middle East accelerating growth by has been a trusted global a u t o m a t i n g c o m p l e x technology partner in the business processes and Middle East with customers providing more efficient from across all industries solutions to access, share and sectors such as and use business-critical logistics (Aramax), health information even on mobile ca re (Saud i German devices. The GCC and the Hospital) , a ir l ine (Air rest of the Middle East are Arabia), banking (NBQ), i m p o r t a n t g r o w t h postal services (Emirates destinations for Sage and Post), call centre (Sharjah GITEX Technology Week is Contact Group), trading an key platform to reinforce (Awazi Gargash Group and strategic partnerships and Horeca Trade), financial business relations in the services (Al Rostamani and region and to showcase our Am lak ) , cons t ruc t i on l a t e s t i n n o v a t i o n s , (Turner Construction) and especially the powerful oil and gas (NSCC and g l o b a l b u s i n e s s PetroNas).GITEX is the management capabilities of Middle East’s premiere the Sage ERP X3 version technology showcase and 7,” said Keith Fenner, an annual international Senior Vice President trading hub for the global Sales – Sage ERP Africa technology sector. It serves and Head of Sage Middle as an inbound sourcing East.Sage ERP X3 version platform for the entire 7 allows businesses to Middle East region and the monitor performance, serve eminent source for anyone customers better and be i n t e r e s t e d i n d o i n g notified of events that business in the region.require attention through


u b a i - b a s e d developer Deyaar DDevelopment PJSC

reported a consolidated net profit of AED62.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, up by a record 129% from AED27.3 million registered in the same period in 2013. Aided by robust property sales booking and property delivery, the net profit for the first half of the year rose 145% to AED114.6 million compared to AED46.6 one of the biggest announcement of ‘The

quarter, we have once million for the same period developers of the UAE. As At r ia ’ - a mixed-use again delivered stellar in the previous year.The we scale new performance res ident ia l and hote l results, driven by the total shareholders’ equity of h e i g h t s , w e r e m a i n apartment project located company’s cont inuing the Dubai Financial Market committed to our core goal at the upscale Business e f fo r t s a t cons is ten t listed property company of enhancing value for our Bay district. delivery of committed stood at AED4.2 billion, with c u s t o m e r s a n d Going forward, Deyaar volumes. Going forward in total assets recording safeguarding shareholders’ plans to continue to cater to 2014, Deyaar Development AED6.3 b i l l ion.Saeed trust.The highlight of the market needs and expand is well positioned to achieve Mohammed Al Qatami, q u a r t e r f o r D e y a a r its product mix through quality performance - both Chief Executive Officer of Development was its foray more high-profile launches top and bottom-line - and Deyaar Deve lopmen t into the lucrative hospitality in the hospitality sector.further transform itself into PJSC, said: “In the second s e c t o r t h r o u g h t h e

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui investing a total in The EMASS 2014 summit Dubai UAE: excess of USD 30 will include a technology

smaeil Mohamed Al b i l l i o n t o w a r d s showcase where 30 plus B l o o s h i , A s s i s t a n t u p g r a d i n g global security firms will IDirector General of the t e c h n o l o g y a n d h igh l i gh t equ ipmen t ,

Aviation Safety Affairs procedures. The aim technologies and services Sector, UAE General Civil i s t o i m p r o v e to suppor t emerg ing Aviation Authority (GCAA), p a s s e n g e r airports in upgrading their will deliver a keynote t h r o u g h p u t a n d levels of safety, security address at the Emerging convenience while a n d c u s t o m e r Markets Airport Security enhancing safety serv ice .EMASS 2014 Summit (EMASS) 2014. m e c h a n i s m s . I n offers a powerful and The conference that will particular, Advance topical schedule that will bring over 200 airport P a s s e n g e r equip attendees with the stakeholders and safety Information Systems knowledge and skills to professionals to the Le (APIS) are in high implement security policies Meridian Hotel, Airport d e m a n d d u e t o that take into account 21st

volumes of traffic. Road, Dubai on the 26th popu la r des t i na t i ons century risks and threats,

The GCAA is committed to and 27th of November including the United States while at the same time

prov id ing des ignated 2014 to discuss key request ing passenger providing the highest

aviation services with developments in airport manifests ahead of flights p o s s i b l e l e v e l s o f

emphasis on safety and safety processes for for secur i ty reasons. convenience, safety and

security and to strengthen emerging hubs. EMASS Developing markets are s p e e d , a d d e d R a j

the aviation industry within 2014 is organised by seeing airports becoming MenonOther speakers of

the UAE and its upper Arabian Reach FZE LLC, h i g h - v a l u e l i n k s f o r note at EMASS 2014

airspace. The UAE is a a n o r g a n i s a t i o n passenger and freight include Brigadier Ali Atiq

nexus for global aviation specialising in tailored traffic. These hubs must be bin Lahej, Director of Dubai

traffic, and we have worked e x h i b i t i o n s a n d kep t sa fe unde r a l l Police’s Airport Security

very hard to instil a culture conferences as well as circumstances due to their Department; Tahir A Qadir,

of safety at grassroots level larger scale events and correlation with economic D i r e c t o r G e n e r a l o f

across the count ry ’s topical seminars that keep activity. And with air traffic Sulaimaniyah Airport in

airports. I am looking businesses abreast of projected to double in the Iraq’s Kurdish region;

forward to sharing some of i n d u s t r y t r e n d s , next decade or so, it is Sufyan Abbas, Controller

our experiences at EMASS t e c h n o l o g i c a l extremely important to Avsec Operat ions at

2014, a tailored event with developments and updates create platforms such as Transguard, Emirates

a very relevant audience,” t o t h e r e g u l a t o r y EMASS 2014 whe re Group; Le igh Orwin ,

said Mr. Ismaeil Mohamed environment. Al Blooshi’s delegates can discuss Security Risk Manager at

Al Blooshi.Airport security address will focus on m a n a g i n g c a p a c i t y Heathrow Airport Ltd;

i nves tmen t i s r i s i ng developments in improving increases with security Ranjith Narayan, Executive

th roughout emerg ing the safety culture at airports enhancements through Director of Security at Delhi

markets, with airports in the as a whole a crucial technology, infrastructure International Airport Ltd;

Middle East, Asia Pacific, element for busy flight hubs and regulation,” said Raj a n d Z d e n e k Tr u h l a r ,

Russia and CIS states, and wanting to improve security Menon, General Manager, Security Control Senior

the Indian subcontinent while facilitating large Arabian Reach FZE LLC. Manager at Prague Airport.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui m i l l i o n a s O o r e d o o Myanmar and its recovery 2 0 1 4 r e f l e c t o u r Dubai UAE: captures an increasing strategy in Ooredoo Kuwait. commitment to investment

R D S . Q A t o d a y share of its markets through Asiacell has been impacted across our markets to announced results best-in-class telecoms by the current insurgency in ensure we are building a Ofor the six months s e r v i c e s . S t r a t e g i c Iraq. global platform of growth

ended 30 June 2014.First partnership with Rocket Net profit attributable to that will generate customer half 2014 Group revenue Internet to develop online Ooredoo shareholders for and shareholder value over d o w n 3 % : s t r o n g b u s i n e s s e s i n 1 H 2 0 1 4 w a s Q A R the long term. We are performances in Qatar, Asia.Appointment of Sheikh 1,704million (1H 2013: making great progress in Oman and Algeria offset by Mohammed bin Abdullah Q A R developi ng revenues from decline in revenue in bin Mohammed Al Thani as 1,731million).Commenting our core areas of growth: Indonesia, Kuwait and Iraq, new CEO of Ooredoo o n t h e r e s u l t s , H i s data and B2B. Our data which was impacted by the K u w a i t . R e - b r a n d o f Excellency Sheikh Abdullah revenue has reached 20% political situation. Excluding Wa t a n i y a K u w a i t t o Bin Mohammed Bin Saud of total revenue across the the impact of Indonesian Ooredoo Kuwait: f i f th Al-Thani, Chairman of Group demonstrating both Foreign Exchange, Group Ooredoo operator to re- Ooredoo said:“Ooredoo the demand for data and our revenue wou ld have brand following Qatar, h a s p r o d u c e d s o l i d ability to deliver to our increased by 1%.EBITDA of Algeria, Maldives and revenue, profitability and customers, wherever they QAR 6,870 million and Tunisia.As at 30 June 2014, customer growth for the first are. Costs are being EBITDA margin of 42% the Group’s consolidated half of 2014 against a managed p roac t i ve l y supported by group-wide customer base stood at backdrop of challenges in across the Group and we cost management and 93.9mil l ion (1H 2013: some of our markets. Our a r e e v a l u a t i n g a l l increasing infrastructure 92.1million), representing strategy is based on the opportunities to share s h a r i n g i n i t i a t i v e s . year-on-year growth of 2.0 enormous positive power of i n f r a s t r u c t u r e w i t h Excluding the impact of percent. Group revenue for global connectivity which competitors and partners to I n d o n e s i a n F o r e i g n 1H 2014decreased to QAR Ooredoo is delivering ensure we are competing Exchange and Myanmar 16,504million (1H 2013: across its markets through from a highly efficient cost start-up costs, EBITDA QAR 17,026million). Group its continued investment in base. The investment in our would have decreased by EBITDA decreased by 10% world-leading broadband network capability and 3% compared to the to QAR 6,870million (1H networks and services. brand continues to help reported 10% reduction.Net 2013: QAR 7,612million) With the right level of O o r e d o o d e f i n e a n d profit for 1H 2014 stood at w i t h EB ITDA marg in i n v e s t m e n t , w e c a n differentiate itself against its QAR 1.7 billion. Excluding decreasing to 42%(1H continue to transform competitors as customers the impact of Indonesian 2013:45%) due to lower people’s lives in markets b u y a n d a c c e s s a n Foreign Exchange and revenues and the continued from Algeria to Myanmar, increasing range of our Myanmar start-up costs, investment across the attracting growing numbers s e r v i c e s . W i t h t h e Net Profit would have grown business into customer of customers to our global investment we are making by 1%.Data revenue acquisition and retention, network.Also commenting this year, we are confident reached 20% of total group global brand rol l -out, on the results Dr. Nasser that Ooredoo will be well set revenue, as customers service launches and Maraf ih, Group Chief to deliver future value for its increasingly consume data customer experience. The Execu t i ve O f f i ce r o f s h a r e h o l d e r s a n d based services.Customer Group continues to invest in Ooredoo said:Ooredoo’s customers.Ooredoo will growth of 2.0% to 93.9 its start-up operation in results for the first half of publish its first half 2014.

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QATAR HOSTS DRAW FOR THE 24TH MEN'S HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPPreliminary Group Rounds Announced at Major Ceremony in Doha

RASHID AL DHAHERI COMPLETES INTENSIVE ITALIAN KARTING PROGRAMME WITH FLYING COLOURS

? Abu Dhabi primary schoolboy continues to impress? Little Alonso completes tough campaign with victory

? Holiday break for Emirati youngster before resuming season in September

DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK LIFT INAUGURAL DUBAI SPORTS WORLD CORPORATE CUP

2014 KARTDROME RAMADAN CHALLENGE ROUND 4Sam Zian wins fourth and final round in style

Rami Azzam is the 2014 Ramadan Challenge championCarsten Winter bags the Master category title

ICC URGES RESPECT FOR JUDICIAL PROCESS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui various flag rules that are exercises. He was able to grid positions determined Dubai UAE: part of the sport.The drive correct lines and made by lucky draw for Heat 1,

ith the holiday recurring theme of Al very good use of the circuit. Rashid was allocated 30th season in ful l Dhaheri's participation was Initially he had problems in place on the grid out of 33 Wswing, Rashid Al his eagerness to learn, his t h e u n f a m i l i a r w e t drivers. Being way down the

Dhaheri has been on a ability to follow instructions conditions, but he focussed grid did not deter the intensive karting adventure and constantly running at and with each lap he youngster, but rather in Italy in what rates as the the sharp end of the field in improved. He was also very inspired him to a rousing m o s t c o m p r e h e n s i v e all the races he participated respectful of the flags and drive through the field to training programme ever in.Perhaps one of the most signals, which is a good finish fifth.Later in Heat 2, embarked on by a young significant steps taken sign.Rashid is very young Little Alonso started from aspiring race driver from the during the Italian summer but has great opportunities fourth, and early on moved UAE.The Abu Dhabi school c a m p a i g n w a s h i s to improve because he up to second, chased the boy, fondly referred to as participation in the highly drives a great deal, and with leader before digging deep Little Alonso, participated in acclaimed and intensive good coaching he will into his race craft and karting race weekends at kart ing training camp improve even more. Again pouncing on the last lap of L o n a t o , S i e n a a n d organised by the ACI CSAI because he is very young the race to claim victory. Ottobiano venues and also Federal School at Napoli the important thing is for him Crowning one of his most undertook an intensive Sarno International Circuit, t o have f un w i t hou t i m p r e s s i v e r a c e training course held under from 7 to 10 July.Training at p r e s s u r e , c o n c l u d e d weekends.In the aftermath the auspices by the Italian the highly reputable institute Giammaria.Ex-Formula 1 of his busy schedule, Al federation ACI CSAI in was conducted under the driver, Le Mans winner and Dhaheri is enjoying a well Naples. Here he got his first d i rec t ion o f Raffae le current Ferrari works driver deserved and relaxing taste of more powerful 60cc G i a m m a r i a , w i t h Gimmi Bruni, who has holiday with his family, karts.The races and training supervision by former signed little Al Dhaheri for recharging for the second events were for drivers Formula 1 team owner Gian his karting team, said of the half of the season which between 6 and 8 years of Carlo Minardi, with guest youngster: "Rashid has resumes in September and age, with Rashid, at six instructors which included been engaged for three will include training and years and three months, Gimmi Bruni 2013 FIA weeks of hard training and r a c i n g a t D u b a i invariably the youngest in E n d u r a n c e W o r l d competing in tough races Kartdrome.Proudest of all is the groups.But this did little Champion and winner of the which included Siena his father Ali Al Dhaheri who to deter the youngster who 2014 Le Mans 24 hours for champion kart, the summer summed up Rashid 's impressed with every Ferrari.Rashid joined 20 kart campus and finally the p r o d u c t i v e I t a l i a n outing, and it is safe to say promising young drivers, Easy Kart races.They were summer,We are very proud that he emerged from the aged between 6 and 10, in hard days for Rashid but he of Rashid and his great e x p e r i e n c e a m o r e what was a four day course, was able to improve progress in the world of complete and mature driver, which included practical constantly on each day in karting. He tackled a that belies his young a n d t h e o r e t i c a l his approach to race challenging programme age.Al though I ta ly is lessons.Again the young conditions, developing his with enthusiasm and good engulfed in summer the E m i r a t i i m p r e s s e d , s p e e d a n d i n h i s spirits which impressed weather played a part in G i a m m a r i a understanding of race everyone he met in Italy.He proceedings, with inevitable reported:Rashid is very tactics. I am very pleased l istened attentively to rainy days adding to the good boy, he was attentive w i t h h i s p r o g r e s s instructions and adhered to challenges faced by Al to the activities. He showed considering he is only six the things he learnt in Dhaheri.Nevertheless this good independence and years old,added Bruni.Al training, by delivering was all part and parcel of the confidence, in particular at Dhaheri's finest moment results on track.His regular programme which also an emotional level, and during a month of many training programme is included racing in big field of although he is very young highs, must undoubtedly be working well and we see over thirty young up-and- he could easily mix it with h i s s h o w i n g i n t h e constant improvement coming drivers, battling with the older boys.He has good Nazionale Easy Kart series despite the fact that he is rivals wheel-to-wheel, while d r i v i n g s e n s i b i l i t y , at the Pista South Milano in racing with kids who are l e a r n i n g t h e f i n e r considering his very young Ottobiano, in Italy, on the older than him,added Ali Al techniques of racing; such age and he did not show any weekend of 12-13 July Dhaheri.as rolling starts and the problems to understand the 2014.In the first race, With

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui he did and the prestige of Dubai UAE: being 2014 SWS Ramadan

big field of 48 drivers Challenge Champion was turned up to contest his at the end of the night.Athe championship Azzam, who was clearly

deciding final round of the happy with his achievment, 2014 SWS Ramadan said:It is an honour to win C h a l l e n g e a t D u b a i the Ramadan Challenge, Kartdrome on Monday, and my first time to win this on a hot night Sam Zian was competition. And the fact best of the best while Rami that I managed to beat a Azzam wrapped up the very strong field of drivers, prestigious 2014 title.Zian many who are champions in was in good form all night their own right, makes it and it was clear he had set very special.Behind Azzam, position, but nevertheless Mutawaa scooped a similar his sights on bagging a win, Maz Nawaz drove a he finished sixth, ahead of prize with the prestigious which had eluded him in the George UAE Tony Kart outfit for first three rounds despite Gibson being the best place Emirati constantly mixing with the i n driv er.Kartdrome Manager pace setters. His victory seventh Ryan Trutch summed up was emphat ic as he , Anas Al the series, Congratulations crossed the finish line over H a l a b i t o Rami Azzam and seven seconds ahead of his e igh th , Mohammed Al Mutawaa for closest rival.Next up was N a c h o their achievement, but Hussain Umid Ali who spent G i r o n a really all drivers who the race battling with n i n t h c o n t e s t e d t h e 2 0 1 4 championship contender a n d R a m a d a n C h a l l e n g e Mohammed Al Mutawaa. Marwan deserve a big round of There was little to separate A l app lause for this was a the pair, but Umid Ali had Hamou challenging series, tough the edge and took second d i con ditions and very good place with Al Mutawaa in his storming race after having rounding out the top fields. Last but by no means

t o ten.Arnaud Bouf won the least thank you to Energy Master category on the UAE Kart Team and Tony night, with Carsten Winter Kart Racing Team UAE for second and Bruno de great pr izes.Assistant Champris third. Second Kartdrome Manager David place was enough for added, "The final race night Winter to take home the of the 2014 Ramadan 2014 Ramadan Challenge Challenge was the highlight Master title.For Azzam the of the four races, driving win means he is recipient of was of the highest order a fully paid race day and inevitably the drivers

s l i p s t r e a m f i n i s h i n g qualify for the final by racing third.Fourth over the line in the Super Final where he was Rami Azzam, who finished second. Thus from started the evening top of down the grid he battled t h e c h a m p i o n s h i p past some of the toughest standings, and his strategy SWS karting campaigners was to do enough to bag the to take fifth place, setting required points to clinch the the fastest lap in the title, even if this meant process, and making claim sacrificing his chances of to the drive of the night.Ali Al victory on the night. With all Mansoori was a t i t le to lose in the final he drove a contender before Round 4, programme in the UAE enjoyed the competition. well calculated and steady but he was on the wrong Rotax Max Championship, Rami Azzam is a worthy race, needing only to finish side of the track battles in at the Kartdrome, with the champion and he beat behind Al Mutawaa to claim the heat races which illustrious Energy Kart some of the best leisure the championship - which compromised his starting Racing Team, while Al karters in the region.

Group A. The decision was By Qadeer Ahmad announced by national Siddiqui Dubai UAE:team head coach Valero Rivera when the rest of the he draw for the “ p o t s ” h a d b e e n preliminary group

th drawn.Qatar will face Trounds of the 24 Brazil, Chile, Slovenia, Men's Handball World Belarus, and Spain in the Championship was held in

Doha on Sunday night, 20 paced competition, six Group C: France, Sweden, representatives of the next

Algeria, Czech Republic, generation Saeed, Hamza, M o h a m e d , O s m a n ,

E g y p t , U n i t e d A r a b A b d u l r a h m a n a n d Taher–assisted Leon Kalin, Emiratesthe Chairman of the IHF Commission of Organising G r o u p D : D e n m a r k , and Competitions, as he

preliminary group stages, made the draw. In his Poland, Russia, Argentina, hoping to achieve their opening speech and best-ever result while Bahrain, Germanythanking the State of Qatar, playing on their home The four best-ranked July, with the stage set for IHF President Dr. Hassan ground.Coach Valero teams from the four groups an exciting contest in Moustafa said: I am sure Rivera said:This is the will qualify for the next 2015.Senior government that this will be the best most challenging World stage, while the remaining representatives of the H a n d b a l l W o r l d Championship ever. All eight teams will fight for Championship ever.Dr. g r o u p s a r e v e r y positions 17-24 in the Thani Abdulrahman Al-competitive and it was a President's Cup.Qatar Kuwari, Director General, hard choice for us. Finally, 2015 will be the first Men's Qatar 2015 Organising we decided to pick Group World Championship to Committee, said: We know A, because it is our dream take place in one city, w h a t h o s t i n g t h i s to proceed to the next Doha, reducing travelling prestigious event means round, and we see this as t ime for players and for both our nation and for t h e b e s t r o u t e f o r officials, and enabling the sport of handball. Qatar u s . D e f e n d i n g Wo r l d sports fans to attend is eager to showcase our Champions Spain will also multiple games.Selected enthusiasm for this sport to

State of Qatar attended the compete in Group A. venues for the World the world, and demonstrate e v e n t , a s w e l l a s Theresults of the draw Championship are the our professionalism in execu t i ves f rom the are:Group A: Spain , Q a t a r H a n d b a l l organising large-scale International Handball Slovenia, Qatar, Belarus, Association Complex Hall, sports events. Qatar 2015 Federation, the Qatar Brazil, Chile Al-Sadd Sports Hall, Lusail wi l l be an important Handball Associat ion, Multipurpose Arena and a m i l e s t o n e i n t h e

Group B: Croatia, Bosnia-representatives of all 24 new temporary handball development of handball participating teams and arena in the Aspire Dome. locally, regionally and H e r z e g o v i n a , F Y R i n t e r n a t i o n a l internationally.Host nation med ia .Ref lec t ing the Qatar, which had the right M a c e d o n i a , A u s t r i a , importance of engaging to choose their preliminary young people in the fast- round group, selected Tunisia, Iran

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui on the clock.The eventual tournament was a fantastic Brazil didn't affected our

Dubai UAE: winners maintained the experience and we're turn-out. All the games

he 10-man squad momentum and edged the disappointed we didn't see were played in the right

of Dubai Islamic sudden death shoot-out 5- the game out in normal spirit and we congratulate TBank playing in the 4.It was a very dramatic time,” said Idrissi. “Penalty Dubai Islamic Bank on

red, white and green of game,said Niza Sulail, 27, shoot-outs are a lottery and winning the Dubai Sports

African giants Algeria - held the Dubai Islamic Bank this time we didn't have the W o r l d C o r p o r a t e

their nerve to win the captain and the bank's winning ticket.In the third- Cup.Spanning more than

inaugural Dubai Sports S e n i o r R e l a t i o n s h i p and fourth-place play-off, 20,000m² of indoor space,

World Corporate Cup, a Office.We wasted so many Cadillac Chile narrowly D u b a i S p o r t s Wo r l d

five-a-side tournament chances but we play beaten 2-1 by Football occupies Sheikh Saeed

based on this summer's together a lot and our Center in the first semi-final Halls 1 and 2 and the multi-

FIFA World Cup showcase collective team spirit got us - recorded a routine 2-0 win purpose Trade Centre

in Brazil.In a hotly-contest through the shootout. over Fitness First Ecuador, Arena at Dubai World

20-minute final against the Words cannot express the who were trounced 3-0 by Trade Centre (DWTC).The

much-fancied Football emotion and this is just a Dubai Islamic Bank in the expansive venue features

Centre Uruguay, Dubai fake World Cup imagine second semi.We've seen eight, pro-standard pitches

Islamic Bank trailed for how the Germany players some great football played for five or seven-a-side

most of the match after star f e e l ! H a v i n g f i n i s h e d over the last four weeks football and rugby, six

player, Ahmed Al Balooshi, runners-up in the 32-team and the tournament has badminton courts, one

the former captain of the tournament played over b e e n a r e s o u n d i n g volleyball court, a cricket

UAE's national Futsal four weeks at Dubai Sports s u c c e s s , s a i d B e n o i t wicket, three basketball

team, was shown a red World, the region's largest Mont in , Development courts, one tennis court, a

card after 10 minutes.With indoor summer sports M a n a g e r, C o r p o r a t e skate-boarding and BMX

the time ticking down and venue Anouar Idrissi, the Games, which organised park, a state-of-the-art

Football Center closing in owner of Dubai-based t he 112 -game mega gym, a 600-metre running

on a memorable victory, Football Center and the tournament.We've proved track, 12 free-to-use table

Dubai Islamic Bank netted team's captain, revealed that the UAE's appetite for tennis tables and tiered

a well-deserved equaliser his team-mates were still football is unwavering; seating for over 1,200

with only three minutes left licking their wounds.The even the nightly drama in spectators.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai are, generally speaking, difficult UAE: processes to work through, with The International Cricket Council detailed legal submissions, (ICC) today urged all relevant witness statements and oral parties to respect the judicial witness testimony. We are process in relation to the alleged satisfied that Mr Boon carefully incident that took place during the and comprehensively considered first Test at Trent Bridge which the evidence and submissions has resulted in charges being presented to him at the hearing, brought against England's James which included confl ict ing Anderson and India's Ravindra evidence from both sides, prior to Jadeja.In a statement on Sunday, making his decision.In legal ICC Chief Executive David matters such as this, the ICC Richardson said: “England takes extremely seriously its duty captain Alastair Cook and, more as administrators of the game. recently, India captain Mahendra T h e r e f o r e , I r e q u e s t a l l Singh Dhoni have made public stakeholders to respect the comments relating to the alleged process which remains ongoing incident that took place during the and remind them of their duties to first Test at Trent Bridge, the latter the integrity of the process and of which is critical of and the sport so that we can focus on undermines the ICC disciplinary the game of cricket itself.The process.The ICC would also like hearing of England bowler James to reiterate its full support of the Anderson will be held on Friday 1 process followed and respect for August in Southampton and will the decision made by David be conducted by the Judicial B o o n . Commissioner, His Honour

hearings of this nature Gordon Lewis AM.I C C C o d e o f

Conduct


CC Chief Executive David Richardson has thanked South Africa's Jacques Kallis for Ihis contribution to the sport, saying he will

be remembered for a long time for his consistency with both bat and ball in all formats of the game.In his statement, Mr Richardson, said: Jacques Kallis will go down as one of the greatest all-round cricketers in the history of the game. Since making his international debut at the age of 20, he has been a mainstay of the South African line-up in all forms of the game.During his illustrious career spanning nearly two decades, Jacques played a total of 519 internationals in which he scored 25,534 runs with 62 centuries and took 577 wickets, besides 338 catches. To maintain such a high level of form and fitness in international cricket, is an incredible feat and should be an inspiration for younger generation of cricketers aspiring to be bracketed in the league of legends of the sport.Jacques played the game in a highly competitive manner and he can look back on his career with great pride. We wish Jacques and his family well with the next exciting phase of their lives.

DAVID RICHARDSON REACTION TO JACQUES KALLIS

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GIANT OCTOPUS AT DUBAI AQUARIUM & UNDERWATER ZOO

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, one of the world’s largest and most diverse aquarium, is

now home to a Giant Pacific Octopus

JUST FALAFEL EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN OMANSigns 10 stores with Jawad Sultan Group

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui M u h a i r i , Ta b r e e d ’ s our economies of scale to Dubai UAE: Chairman, said: “In addition connect new customers to

a t i o n a l C e n t r a l to a st rong f inancia l our plants, with just over Cooling Company performance, Tabreed 87,000 RT connected NPJSC (‘Tabreed’), reached several important during this period. This

the leading Abu Dhabi- operational milestones in increasing demand for based district cooling utility the first half of 2014, district cooling is driven by a infrastructure company, underlined by the renewed robust economy and a today released its 2014 first master services agreement ma tu r i ng marke t , as half consolidated financial signed with the United Arab companies today are results. Driven by increased Emirates Armed Forces, actively seeking to reduce awareness of the energy which is valued at AED 6 their organizations’ carbon and environmental benefits billion over the next 20 footprint.With a long track of district cooling, the years, as well as our record o f success fu l company continues to by 6 per cent to AED 526.3 e x p a n d i n g r e g i o n a l partnerships across the successfully connect new million (H1 2013: AED 497.2 footprint. Today, we supply region, Tabreed continues customers in the UAE and million) over 926,000 RT to a wide- to work with property across the GCC to its district •EBITDA increased by 5 per spectrum of the region’s developers and equity c o o l i n g p l a n t s , w i t h cent to AED 259.9 million most critical infrastructure investors in the GCC to find customer connect ions (H1 2013: AED 246.5 projects, ranging from Yas flexible and innovative increasing by 87,700 RT in million) Island in Abu Dhabi and the investment opportunities the first half of the year. Operational highlights – six Dubai Metro, to the Pearl- that enable them to benefit Financial highlights six months ended 30 June Qatar and the Jabal Omar from the rising demand for months ended 30 June 2014: Development Project in the district cooling.Tabreed 2014: •Tabreed-MIP consortium Holy City of Mecca.As we currently has 67 district •Net profit attributable to the acquired the 80,000 RT Al look ahead to the remainder cooling plants across the parent increased by 17 per Maryah Island district of 2014, Tabreed will GCC and provides its cent to AED 148.6 million c o o l i n g p l a n t i n a continue to distinguish itself cooling services to many of (H1 2013: AED 127.2 transaction valued at AED by co l laborat ing wi th the region’s landmark million) 1.05 billion leading entities to deliver projects including the •Core chilled water revenue •Customer connections environmentally-friendly She ikh Zayed Grand increased by 4 per cent to increased by 87,700 RT a n d e n e r g y - e f f i c i e n t Mosque, Cleveland Clinic AED 483.1 million (H1 • E x p a n d e d a f f i l i a t e solutions that support the Abu Dhabi, Dubai Metro, 2013: AED 464.8 million) company S&T Cool’s Reem r e g i o n ’ s s u s t a i n a b l e World Trade Center Abu •Core chilled water profit Island plant by 17,000 RT to economic and soc ia l Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu from operations increased just over 30,000 RT development.Jasim Husain Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, by 4 per cent to AED 172.8 •Group connected capacity Thabet, Tabreed’s Chief the Pearl Qatar, and the million (H1 2013: AED 166.4 in the GCC increased by 10 Executive Officer, added: Jabal Omar Development million) per cent to 926,100 RT During the first half of 2014, Project in the Holy City of •Group revenue increased Waleed Al Mokarrab Al we successfully leveraged Mecca.

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui are engaged in other digital content Dubai UAE: activities simultaneously, o n

dults around the higher than the global devices, world remain hooked average.Hamilton-Clark h i g h e r Ao n T V b u t t h e s a i d t h a t a s d i g i t a l than the

consumption habits of landscape is shown to differ g l o b a l content-hungry viewers are by country, brands should average.

approach each market T h i s specifically in order to trend is increase their market relatively share.The survey also l o w e r revealed that consumers in amongst both KSA and UAE markets viewers

Chief Development Officer tend to own up to four digital in the UAE with only 15%

at TNS, said:In a world devices, in line with global watching the content on

where multi-tasking is the figures. This, combined with multiple devices.In Hong

norm, the context in which demand for TV and video Kong, more people actually

we watch TV is rapidly content on- the-go, is choose to watch TV and

changing - it isn’t just on the fuelling the rise of multi- video online rather than on

sofa at home with no other screening or ‘screen- traditional sets. After dinner,

digital distractions around stacking’ behaviour - the one quarter of people (26%)

us. Instead, the growth in use of multiple digital tune into content on their

screen-stacking and online devices at the same digital devices, in contrast to

TV v iewing is huge, time.Hamilton-Clark noted 14% who switch on their

changing rapidly, according particularly in the Asian that demand for live and on- TVs.Yet despite this surge

t o g l o b a l r e s e a r c h markets, dr iven by a t h e - g o c o n t e n t w a s in online consumption,

consultancy TNS. While our growing demand for content amplified during the recent traditional TV sets still play a

love affair with television among viewers.While there FIFA World Cup. Viewers huge part in our lives, with

endures, TV sets alone are is no disputing that our love worldwide accessed this t h r e e q u a r t e r s o f

no longer enough to satisfy of traditional TV remains, international sporting event respondents (75%) sitting in

our appetite for content, advertisers must continue via multiple devices at home front of the box every day. In

driving the growth of online to adapt to our changing and on the move, while also Saudi Arabia, this rises to

media and ‘screen-stacking’ viewing habits. Online engaging in conversations 91%, with the UAE not so far

as a result.In Connected devices are offering more o n s o c i a l m e d i a behind at 86%. TV dinners

Life, a study of over 55,000 ways to access TV and platforms.The desire to are also alive and well, with

internet users worldwide, video content, meaning that access favourite TV shows three out of four viewers

TNS found that almost half brands will need to adopt a at all hours of the day is also (76%) giving TV their

of people (48%) who watch more integrated online driving online TV usage, undivided attention while

T V i n t h e e v e n i n g approach in order to engage extending user access to eating in the evening.Many

simultaneously engage in consumers.However, many them. One quarter (25%) of of the big global media

other digital activities, such people around the world are those surveyed worldwide companies are already

as using social media, still wedded to their TV sets, watch content on a PC, t a k i n g a d v a n t a g e o f

checking their emails or particularly when they are laptop, tablet or mobile growing online viewing

shopping online.According with their families and daily. This rises to one third trends, offering on-demand

to Steve Hamilton-Clark, friends. Our ongoing love (33%) in mainland China services such as BBC

CEO TNS MENA similar affair with TV has been and Singapore and 32% in iPlayer, Hulu or HBO GO,

trends are active in key supported by the rise in H o n g K o n g , w h e r e which allow people to

markets in the Middle East. digital set-top boxes, catch-'phablets' are increasingly access premium content

Report data shows that 64% up TV and on-demand popular. Meanwhile, closer wherever they are through

of TV viewers in Saudi services such as Sky+ and to home, in Saudi Arabia t h e i r p h o n e s o r

Arabia and 50% in the Virgin TV Anywhere.approximately one-third of tablets.Commenting on the

United Arab Emirates (UAE) those surveyed watch findings, Matthew Froggatt,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui initiative to contribute to the Department of Mechanical Dubai UAE: overall human capital and Materials Engineering.

asdar Institute of development efforts in Abu The program involves S c i e n c e a n d Dhabi. Throughout the year, learning to set up and MTechnology, an Masdar Institute organizes o p e r a t e e l e c t r o n

independent, research- knowledge-sharing forums, microscopes. Her project is dr iven graduate- leve l workshops and other such titled ‘Characterization of university focused on events, in line with the Abu API X52 steel pipelines advanced energy and Dhabi leadership’s directive using metallography and sustainable technologies, electron microscopy’.About today announced that its her experience, Al Dhaheri s u m m e r r e s e a r c h said: “This is a golden

experience . We thank the internship programs for chance for me to get

UAE leadership for their undergraduate students is engaged in research and

continuous support to our working to contribute to Abu learn the proper scientific

human capital development Dhabi’s human capital approach. I will definitely

ini t iat ives.Part icipating development.The summer apply for Master's degree at

interns under the summer r e s e a r c h i n t e r n s h i p Masdar Institute after my

internship program are program is targeted at graduation.Dina Muraish

excited about the research talented UAE national from Abu Dhabi University

expe r i ence t hey a re undergraduates majoring in is also doing a ‘Core

receiving and the modern Science, Engineering or Research Laboratory ’

cutting-edge laboratory Math. The program offers internship with electron

f a c i l i t i e s a t M a s d a r s t u d e n t s a c r i t i c a l l y microscopes. She feels to transform the emirate I n s t i t u t e . A s m a a i m p o r t a n t r e s e a r c h t h a t , u n l i k e o t h e r and the UAE into a center Almazrouee’s research experience, motivating educational institutes or f o r k n o w l e d g e a n d focuses on ‘Graphene

even companies, Masdar intel lectual capital .Dr. Nanostructure Advanced Institute, has within a short Lamya Fawwaz, Executive Characterization’ and she is period of time, proven its Director, Public Affairs, adv ised by Dr. Ade l place not only in the UAE M a s d a r I n s t i t u t e , G o u g a m , A s s i s t a n t but also worldwide because said:Supported by the Professor, Material Science its dedicated researchers country’s leadership, our a n d E n g i n e e r i n g . A seek worldwide sustainable annual research internship Universi ty of Sharjah solutions – an area she is programs are designed to student, Almazrouee said: k e e n l y i n t e r e s t e d build capabilities of UAE “This research experience in.Muraish added:I have nationals in science and has been special because I acquired more practical technology. In line with the was working with two s k i l l s i n h i g h - t e c h UAE directive, Masdar doctors, instead of just them to innovate and obtain laboratories, which I have Institute will continue to another intern student. With new solutions in clean never experienced before. I develop future programs in more practical experience, I energy and advanced h a v e g a i n e d w o r t h y areas of new technology hope I can do something technologies. It is also knowledge from highly that will be offered to useful at Masdar Institute expected to encourage qual i f ied facu l ty that undergraduate interns and publish a paper in the them to seek h igher definitely did help me in every year. We believe the near future.Mariam Ahmed learning opportunities at getting a better insight into current group of students Ali Salem Al Dhaheri from Masdar Institute. To be the many environmental has gained fresh insights t h e U A E U n i v e r s i t y accepted for the highly problems that the UAE and into conducting research participated in Masdar competitive internship, other countries face and with advanced laboratory Institute Ektashif program interested students must how they could be resolved. equipment.Dr. Ken Volk, last summer and she loved apply for specific projects The knowledge that I Outreach Manager, Masdar the experience. Al Dhaheri p roposed by Masdar gained over here has given Institute, said: We have 15 is doing her ‘Core Research Institute faculty. Selected me more awareness to UAE nationals participating Laboratory’ internship, students then undergo a assist in making the UAE an in the summer research advised by Dr. Mustapha s i x - . w e e k l o n g environmentally better internship program, which Jouiad, Microscopy Suite internship.This internship p l a c e f o r f u t u r e we believe will enrich their Manager and Principal program reflects only one generations.academic and laboratory Research Scientist at the aspect of Masdar Institute’s

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui The promotion will run Dubai: across Home Centre stores

ome Centre, the in the region, including the reg ion ’s l ead ing UAE, from 6 August to 23 Hhome fu rn i sh ing August 2014.

retailer, is set to launch its D r e a m O f f e r o f f e r i n g Quick fact: A research by the customers a chance to win a University of Queensland's complimentary orthopaedic School of Population Health mattress and two pillows on in early 2014 indicates that the purchase of a bed. the prevalence of low back

pain and related ailments The offer can be availed on stands at around 14.8 per individual queen and king cent in the Middle East and size beds or bedroom sets Africa region, affecting a worth AED1,950* or higher. significant proportion of the Customers can also opt for region’s population. Good an upgrade in the quality of sleep is often slated as a mattress or pillows through crucial factor in curing such paying the difference in ailments.price.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui home market is well known innovation to the Dubai UAE: and will result in a solid roll Omani market.

he rapidly expanding out of the Just Falafel Adding flair with food retai ler Just restaurants. The group plans a u t h e n t i c i t y, TFa la fe l i s se t to to have 2 restaurants open by J u s t F a l a f e l

increase its presence in the end of this year in the presents what Oman. The new stores will be capital Muscat and the full we have a l l located throughout the portfolio is expected to be come to love; country, with the first two complete in the next couple healthy food on restaurants centered around of years. Nabeel Sultan, t h e g o . T h e M u s c a t . T h e g r o w i n g Managing Director of Jawad Mediterranean popularity of Oman as a Sultan Group welcomes the s t r e e t f o o d

guests to simpler times with tourist destination in addition deal “Jawad Sultan Group is provider that is the number 1 each hand-made meal it to its burgeoning local geared to offer unforgettable Falafel brand in the world makes. Rooted in a century-population is a perfect place customer experiences. Our remains commi t ted to old family recipe is what has for the growing brand.The long term expertise makes us expanding within the GCC, made the Falafel attractive to w e l l - k n o w n m a j o r well positioned to achieve alongside its worldwide roll such diverse audiences conglomerate The Sultan exponential partnerships in out programme that will see around the world, who Group, with a strong track the re ta i l market and the group’s first store in increasingly care about what record in retail and hospitality specifically in the service of Canada this month and a they are eating and require is an excellent partner for food and beverage.Bringing s e c o n d i n S y d n e y good food that is served fast.J u s t F a l a f e l . T h e i r something new is what we Australia.The global appeal Visit://www.facebook.com/Juexperience in br inging do. Our partnership with Just of Just Falafel’s menu is s t F a l a f e l f o r m o r e franchise concepts to their Falafel delivers variety and based on transporting its information.

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parallel to the famous Yonge Street. It is one of the of most densely built-up areas of Toronto, with a thriving commercial and residential centre that has housing boom, offering up to 100,000 commuters them a healthy and tasty passing through it every meal that fits in well with day, making it an ideal t h e i r f a s t - p a c e d location for Just Falafel’s l i fes ty les .Mark Ti l ley, debut to the Canadian Director of Operations for market.The Number 1 Bay Tree Foods, who has Falafel Franchise in the been in the Canadian world is proud to bring its restaurant industry for 25 concept to such an exciting years, says “It has been a market, where food and pleasure to embark on this culture are so integrated exciting journey with Radi into everyday living. The and the Just Falafel global restaurant chain that prides team. Just Falafel brings a itself on serving good food breath of fresh air to the fast fast, is at the beginning of an casual segment in the excit ing food journey, Canadian market as well as bringing its authentically the GTA. We have menu Mediterranean cuisine to offerings that we hope will the International stage. Just exceed our customers’ Falafel founder Bitar, feels expectations, incorporating passionately about the o n l y f r e s h l y m a d e integrity of the brand and ingredients. Our Falafels, proud to stand in front of a salads, sauces and core concept that has global ingredients are produced d i ve r s i t y and s t r ong fresh in our central kitchen. c o n n e c t i o n s t o i t s We l o o k f o r w a r d t o community.Whilst Just welcoming new customers Falafel is remaining true to and delivering a quality its roots with its authentic, great tasting menu to insp i red ea t ing , w i th all.”The launch of Just Mediterranean Street Food Falafel on Bay Street, the at the heart of its menu, it is home to numerous homes, also including a very government and financial C a n a d i a n s p e c i a l i t y inst i tut ions, corporate “Poutine”. This much loved headquarters, legal firms, national dish, comprising of advertising agencies and crispy french fries, topped marketing companies is a with flavourful gravy and great place for Canadians to fresh cheese curds, is, like get to know the brand. With the falafel, a food held very such a large number of dear to the hearts of its corporates sitting next to the consumers and both will new location, Just Falafel complement the global food will offer customers a wide journey that Just Falafel is range of fresh, nutritious on.Radi Annab, who heads b r e a k f a s t a n d l u n c h Bay Tree Foods, the Just choices, from free range Falafel’s Master Franchisee egg wraps or muffins to for the Greater Toronto super wraps and summer Area, is excited about salads, to heart warming operating in such a dynamic soups for when the winter environment. He says “It starts to close in. The tastes has been a amazing few on offer will appeal to global months preparing for the palates and to the cultural debut of Just Falafel in diversity that represents Canada. I’m looking forward such a dynamic city. Its rich to welcoming new regulars restaurant scene and to the restaurant and quickly enthusiastic foodies already becoming a popular spot for look ready to welcome the o u r a u t h e n t i c new kid on the block, who Mediterranean food that has already cultivated prides itself on being a nearly 2,000 followers on locally sourced, hand-made Facebook cuisine that appeals to all Visit://www.facebook.com/Jsegments of the community. ustFalafelToronto for more We hope to benefit the large information.community that now lives downtown due to the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui random acts of kindness as second leg, the team visited Dubai UAE: part of the ?#?DaysOfJoy? charitable organisations,

o r e d o o ’ s c a m p a i g n r u n n i n g a s s o c i a t i o n s a n d companies have throughout the Holy Month orphanages in Al Amerat, Olaunched a series of Sur, JalanBani Bu Hassan,

community and charity Ibra, Haima and Salalah.In events during the Holy total, the convoy travelled M o n t h o f R a m a d a n , m o r e t h a n 2 , 0 0 0 designed to enrich lives and kilometres, with volunteers reach out to people across dona t ing app l iances , the Middle East, North laundry faci l i t ies and

the first house for orphans Afr ica and Southeast household items to assist with special needs. DARNA Asia.Ooredoo companies the organisations with their aims to ensure that children o n - g o i n g p r o j e c t s . I n with mild disabilities and Kuwait , Ooredoo has without family support are of Ramadan. Well-loved by supported a range of integrated into society, and young people in Qatar, the initiatives aiming to enrich Ooredoo has sponsored mascots hosted a series of t h e l i v e s o f t h e the construction and fit-out a c t i v i t i e s t h a t s a w u n d e r p r i v i l e g e d a n d of the first house for the volunteers give gifts to ch i l d ren , pa r t i cu la r l y children in support of their children, help shoppers orphans. The company is campaign.In Southeast with their bags and visit also running its “I want” Asia, Indosat has donated hospitals and homes for the campaign, which enables to charities supporting a g e d . O o r e d o o a l s o people to achieve their have pa id pa r t i cu la r o r p h a n s i n e i g h t o f launched a special feature d r e a m s a n d attention to supporting Indonesia’s big cities, and on its nationwide network of asp i ra t ions.Ooredoo’s social initiatives aimed at suppor t ing a spec ia l Self Service Machines, Wataniya Mobile Palestine c h i l d r e n a n d y o u n g initiativewhich used apps enabling customers to is supporting a range of people’s development this and video steaming to donate to charity wherever commun i t y p rog rams year, as part of the brand’s enable people to read the they are in the country.The focused on health and first-focus on increasing the life juz’z (chapters) of the Nawras Goodwill Journey a i d t h r o u g h t h e chances of the next Koran.The activity was held in Oman embarked on its “Nawartnaya Ramadan” generation.Dr. Nasser in eight different cities, and tenth cross-country mission campaign. Iftar tents have Maraf ih, Group CEO, volunteers from each of this year, with a mission to also been set up across four Ooredoo said, “Giving back Indosat’s regional office connect local communities. Palestinian universities with to the communi ty is took part. Dr. Nasser The 36-member convoy activities for students.In embedded into the very concluded:Ooredoo is a undertook a two week North Africa, Ooredoo fabric of every Ooredoo very youth-focused brand, journey giving donations A l g e r i a w o r k e d w i t h company, and this year has so it is fitting that so many of and household items to Algerian Red Crescent to seen Ooredoo employees our campaigns this year families and individuals in es tab l i sh a common donate time and resources have focused on young need.For the first leg of the programme of social and to improving people’s lives. people in need. We believe Nawras Goodwill Journey, humanitarian activities. We are committed to doing that mobile technology has the volunteers travelled This partnership provides better for our customers, the power to enr ich more than 1,000 kilometres financial support towards and we have emphasised people’s lives and with t o v i s i t c h a r i t a b l e the various causes and the importance of caring coordinated efforts we are o r g a n i s a t i o n s a n d initiatives undertaken by this year, particularly with striving to make a real branches of the Omani the Algerian Red Crescent projects aimed at young difference for the next Women’s Association in in the country.Ooredoo peop le . In Qata r, the g e n e r a t i o n t h r o u g h Seeb, Mussanah, Sohar, Tunisia sponsored a project Alrabaa (‘Friends’) were ourcommunity engagement Khasab, Buraimi, Ibri and by DARNA to help establish back with surprises and activities.Ad Dakhiliyah. In the

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui –Net loans and advances “We are pleased with the Dubai UAE: up 2% to AED 134 bn over Bank’s financial results for

b u D h a b i 31 December 2013 the first half of 2014. This Commercial Bank –Customer deposits up 3% was primarily driven by our APJSC (“ADCB” or to AED 119 bn over 31 strategy of ambition and

the “Bank”) today reported December 2013 measured discipline, which its half year financial results –Continued improvement continue to yield positive for the period ended 30 i n C A S A d e p o s i t s , results. Our focus on June 2014 (“H1’14”). accounting for 48% of total d i s c i p l i n e d c o s t Key highlights (30 June deposits compared to 39% management combined

as at 31 December 2013 with improved asset quality have contributed to our success in H1’14. CASA depos i t s r epo r t ed a significant increase year to date, accounting for 48% of allowing the Bank to total customer deposits, cap i t a l i se on g loba l compared to 39% at year economic t r ade and end.The Bank’s balance investment flows. We s h e e t c o n t i n u e d t o continue to invest in our strengthen, total assets network as part of our increased 8% year to date, vision to become the most and our liquidity and capital valuable bank in the position remain strong. As UAE.With our customer-at 30 June 2014, ADCB centric approach and was a net lender of AED 14 p r u d e n t o p e r a t i n g bn in the interbank markets framework, we remain

2 0 1 4 ) : D o u b l e d i g i t with a CAR of 20.12%, committed to the execution Strong capital and liquidity improvement in net profit in while our collective loan of our strategic pillars and position: the first half of 2014 impairment allowance was have a solid platform for –Capital adequacy ratio of H1’14 vs. H1’13 2.14% of credi t r isk sustainable growth.”20.12% and Tier 1 ratio of –Net profit up 19% to AED weighted assets.ADCB is A w a r d s 2 0 1 4 : W o r l d 15.83% 2.161 bn committed to invest in Finance Magazine Award;

–Net profit attributable to –Net lender of AED 14 bn in developing the UAE’s “ B e s t C o r p o r a t e equity shareholders up the interbank markets soc ia l and economic Governance in UAE”18% to AED 2.010 bn The Bank announced infrastructure. During Q2, The Banker Middle East –Operating income up 1% another quarter of good we were proud to launch Product Awards 2014; to AED 3.775 bn. H1’13 results, delivering a net ‘ Ta m o o h a ’ , a n e w “Best New SME Product”, included (AED 103 mn) profit AED 2.161 bn for the employment initiative for “Best SME Customer one-off gain rising from first half of 2014, up 19% Emirati women offering Service” and “Best Trade retirement of hedges. f r o m H 1 ’ 1 3 . T h i s f l e x i b l e w o r k i n g Finance Offering”E x c l u d i n g t h e n o n - represents an EPS of AED arrangements.Tamooha’ is Global Finance Magazine; recurring gain, operating 0.36 for H1’14 versus AED the first of its kind initiative “Best Overall Bank for income for H1’14 reported 0.29 for H1’13. in the Middle East banking Cash Management” (first an increase of 4% and non- Commenting on the results, sector, and is part of time by a Middle East Bank) interest income reported an E i s s a M o h a m e d A l A D C B ’s a m b i t i o n t o and “Best Trade Finance increase of 8% at AED 982 Suwaidi, Chairman said: promote Emiratisation at Bank in the UAE”mn Our performance during various administrative T h e A s i a n B a n k e r –Net fees and commission the first half of 2014 levels in line with the Magazine; “Best Domestic income up 24% at AED 589 demonstrates the Bank’s directives of the UAE’s Cash Management Bank in mn o n g o i n g e f f o r t s t o leadership, creating an the UAE”D i s c i p l i n e d c o s t implement an ambitious appropriate environment The Asian Banker Awards; management, interest vision of measured growth for Emirati women to help “Best Retail Bank in the e x p e n s e r e d u c e d and continue to support t h e m a c h i e v e t h e i r UAE” (for the sixth year) significantly and continued UAE’s long term economic ambi t ions to lead a and “Best Deposit Product improvements in credit growth plan. The strength successful career path in Business in Middle East”quality and risk profile: of our balance sheet and financial services.Also, in B a n k e r M i d d l e E a s t – I n t e r e s t e x p e n s e solid capital position is a Q2, ADCB successfully Industry Awards; “Best improved 24% year on year reflection of our dedication initiated and executed a Corporate Bank and Best to AED 719 mn in H1’14 to deliver sustainable value P o r t f o l i o T r a n s f e r Transaction Bank” –Cost to income ratio was for all our stakeholders. Agreement with Mubadala Trade Finance Magazine; 31.9% in H1’14 The UAE economy is GE Capital PJSC, in line “Best Trade Bank in the –Net impairment allowance continuing to show solid with our strategy to support Middle East and North charges reduced to AED signs of growth and we the development of SMEs, Africa” and “Best Islamic 407 mn in H1’14 enter the second half of the which represent a critical Trade Finance Bank in the –As at 30 June 2014, NPL year well positioned to component of the UAE Middle East and North r a t i o a n d p r o v i s i o n capture new opportunities economy. Considering the Africa”coverage ratios improved while continuing to operate U A E ' s i n c r e a s i n g Asian Banking and Finance to 3.4% and 129.2% within our predefined risk international influence, we Magazine; “UAE Domestic respectively strategy.Ala’a Eraiqat, o p e n e d o u r f i r s t Cash Management Bank of Resilient balance sheet, Member of the Board and i n t e r n a t i o n a l the Year”C A S A c o n t r i b u t i o n Chief Executive Officer, representative office in significantly higher: commented on the results: London in May 2014,

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui c o m m u n i t y - b a s e d Dubai UAE: initiatives, particularly,

h e H i g h e r predominantly aimed at C o r p o r a t i o n f o r raising awareness among TS p e c i a l i z e d expat workers about their

E c o n o m i c Z o n e s civil and human rights, such ( Z o n e s C o r p ) h a s as working and resting organized, in collaboration hours during the summer with the UAE Red Crescent, months, also conducting the Iftar project as part of its lectures to teach and ongoing efforts to support identify the culture of law charitable projects and respect with the support of community initiatives, as AD POLICE GHQ.The well as promoting the Higher Corporation for principles of giving and the Special ized Economic spirit of social solidarity Zones (ZonesCorp) is during the Holy month of responsible for organizing, Ramadan.The initiative was regulating and developing int roduced at Mafraq Workers Residential Cities workers residential cities sector in the Emirate of Abu where ZonesCorp and UAE Dhabi.Red Crescent organize Ramadan Iftars for workers that continue throughout the holy month of Ramadan with participation of officials f r o m b o t h companies.ZonesCorp supports numerous general

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Islamic finance portfolio Dubai UAE: w h i c h c o m m e n c e d

otal assets stood at operations in 2013.The total AED 34 .5 b i l l i on impairment charge for the Tgrowing 21.8% year- half year stood at AED 258.4

on-year and 14.7% on a million compared to AED year-to-date basis. Gross 118.2 million half year ended loans and advances stood at 3 0 J u n e 2 0 1 3 . N o n -AED 23.9 billion, up 12.9% performing loans were year-on-year and 6.9% on a steady at 2.4% of the loan year-to-date basis. Gross portfolio and the annualized Islamic financing assets net credit losses to average increased by AED 1.1 billion loans and advances closed compared to 31 December at 2.2%.We are seeing solid 2013. Customer deposits growth in almost all of our grew by AED 2.4 billion to lines of business and the AED 25.5 billion compared to focus for the rest of 2014 is to 31 December 2013. The strongly grow the bank’s top growth came mainly from a line as the full impact of our rise of AED 1.1 billion in loan pipeline continues to c o n v e n t i o n a l d e m a n d flow through,” said Peter deposits, AED 687 million in England, RAKBANK Chief call deposits and AED 467 Executive Officer. “We are million in savings deposits. seeing exceptionally strong This was offset by a growth in our SME and decrease in conventional Commercial lending, which time deposits by AED 412 is a major engine for growth million. However, there was at RAKBANK. With a strong a healthy growth in Islamic economic outlook for the deposits of AED 599 million UAE, we are confident that over December 31, 2013.At we can continue to build on 700.4 million net profit for the our success in the market as half year ended 30 June we look ahead to the second 2014 dropped by 59.6 million half of 2014. We are in a over the same period last strong competitive position year due to more normal to increase our market share levels of provisions for bad as we plan to launch debts after abnormally low innovative products and numbers in the first half of services over the next two 2013 . Howeve r, t o ta l quarters, while maintaining operating income increased our focus on service quality,” by AED 156.9 million to AED added England.During the 1.7 billion, an increase of first half of 2014, the Bank 10.2% compared to the half successfully issued USD year ended 30 June 2013. 500 million bond under its This growth was mainly due USD 1 billion medium term to an increase of AED 114.9 note program, through its million in net interest income subsidiary RAKFunding and income from Islamic Cayman L td , to take financing, and AED 42.0 advantage of the current low-mil l ion in non-interest cost financing opportunities income, which climbed by in the bond market, to 12.3% over the same period proact ive ly tack le the last year. Operating costs duration mismatch that increased by 11.5% to AED arises from funding longer 740.2 million compared to tenure loans using short-the same period last year term deposits, and diversify mainly due to increases in the investor base. The note, employment costs.For the which was issued at a quarter ended 30 June 2014 discounted rate of 99.275%, the profit was AED 365.8 matures in 2019 and carries million which was higher by a fixed interest rate of 3.25% AED 31.3 million over the per annum.The Bank’s quarter ended March 31, capital adequacy ratio as per 2014, reflecting continued Basel II requirement at the improved operating income end of the quarter is 25.51% over the last quarter.Net comprising entirely of Tier 1 interest income plus net capital. This is against a profit from Islamic financing current minimum total capital for the half year ended 30 ratio of 12% prescribed by June 2014 grew by 9.6% the Central Bank in the UAE. compared to the half year At the end of the quarter, the ended 30 June 2013 to AED regulatory liquid assets ratio 1.3 billion. This was a result was 21.4% and advances to of higher interest income on stable resources ratio was loans and investments, a 82%. Total shareholder’s reduction in the cost of equity totalled AED 6.4 billion deposi ts as the Bank i n c l u d i n g s i x m o n t h s focused on accumulating low profit.The Bank is currently cost transaction accounts, rated by following leading and an increase in net r a t i ng agenc ies . The i n c o m e f r o m I s l a m i c fol lowing rat ings have financing to AED 58.1 million remained unchanged during in line with the growing the half year.

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Syria); Ahmed Median cachet, such as Emirates, demonstrated a strong Dubai UAE: (Mediterranean School of Emaar Retail, MBC Group, understanding of her local

he Dubai Festivals Business, Tunisia); Eddie Roads and Transpor t market and the regional a n d R e t a i l Z e n t a n i ( A m e r i c a n Authority, Dubai Economic t ou r i sm i ndus t r y. We TE s t a b l i s h m e n t University of Libya, Libya) Department and Dubai congratulate Sarah on

(DFRE), an agency of the and Zahra Mohammed Cares. This year’s winners proposing a series of Department of Tourism and (Lebanese International can look forward to a innovative ideas to uplift the C o m m e r c e M a r k e t i n g University, Yemen). H. E. similarly impressive agenda

Laila Mohammad Suhail, of key visits.Many of the DSS brand using both (DTCM) and organisers of Chief Executive Officer, interns who will be on their traditional and social media. Dubai Summer Surprises DFRE, said:As we launch maiden trip to Dubai will also We are confident that she will (DSS), announced the yet another exciting edition get the opportunity to visit prove to be an asset to the names of the 17 students of the DSS Apprenticeship some of the city’s iconic D S S A p p r e n t i c e s h i p from across the Middle East Program, we are once again tourism landmarks, including

and North Africa, who have l o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o Burj Khalifa, Dubai Metro, Program and a perfect host secured a spot in the showcasing the region’s Ski Dubai, Wild Wadi and to the other participants coveted DSS Apprenticeship tremendous potential in lots more. heading to Dubai,added H. Program 2014.The award- terms of young talent who The selection process this E . L a i l a M w i n n i n g d e s t i n a t i o n are set to drive the industry year began with each Suhail.Commenting on their marketing internship, which forward in the future.The part ic ipat ing universi ty

has been a successful D S S A p p r e n t i c e s h i p nominating its top six senior s t u d e n t ’ s s u c c e s s i n component of the iconic DSS Program is a powerful and students from marketing, securing a spot in the DSS

business administration, Apprenticeship Program travel and tourism, event 2014, Ron Hilvert, Managing management and finance Director of The Emirates streams. Each student was Academy of Hospitality asked to submit an essay on Management said:We would a topic chosen by the DSS like to congratulate Sarah Apprenticeship Program Makki on this achievement team.This year’s topic was: and are proud to have her “ W h a t w o u l d y o u d o represent our institution, differently for DSS 2014, in which is always encouraging terms of promoting and innovation, creativity and positioning this event for d i l igence amongst i ts your local market, if you were students. We are confident assigned the position of of Sarah’s abilities and Chief Marketing Officer for talents and are certain that

since the first edition of the h u g e l y b e n e f i c i a l DSS?” A specia l jury she will come out with flying program, welcomes its knowledge-sharing platform compr is ing key DFRE colors at the end of this la rges t -ever g roup o f that brings aspiring students execu t i ves and o the r internship.The program will winners from 17 markets in from various parts of the marketing professionals offer students the tools and 2014 including its first region together, to help them evaluated all the final resources they need to gain apprentices from Yemen, d e v e l o p r e a l - l i f e s u b m i s s i o n s b e f o r e hands-on experience that Tunisia and Libya. More than professional skil ls and shortlisting a winner from will not only enhance their 100 universities were invited deepen their pract ical each country.In her winning theoretical understanding of to participate this year a k n o w l e d g e o f t h e essay, Sarah Makki, the their chosen field of study, significant increase from the industry.This year we are winning student from the but a lso i ts pract ica l 80 universities representing de l igh ted to we lcome UAE, said: “As Chief applications, as they build a 14 markets in 2013.The 17 apprentices from three new Marketing Officer for DSS, I valuable network of potential students who have been markets including Libya, w i l l ma in l y f ocus on fu ture employers and selected for the 9th edition of Tunisia and Yemen as a step promoting the event via corporate mentors.At the the program are: home forward in our broader social media channels and end o f the two-week country winner Sarah Makki strategy to go global by also reintroduce the weekly internship, the apprentices (The Emirates Academy of 2015.Winners will each surprises through new will be grouped into teams to Hospitality Management, receive an all-expense-paid additions. I would organize a present their reflective UAE); Fatemah Jamalallail trip to Dubai including return competition where fans are proposals before the senior (Dar Al-Hekma University, flights and a two-week stay invited to post relevant m a n a g e m e n t . T h e KSA); Abdulaziz AlSabah at The Emirates Academy of pictures throughout DSS. presentations will be based (Austral ian Col lege of Hospitality Management P a r t i c i p a n t s w i l l b e on their observations and Kuwait, Kuwait); Maryam (EAHM), strategic partners encouraged to use the exper iences f rom the Taqi (University College of of the program for the last hashtags ?#?MyDubai? and program.Over the past Bahrain, Bahrain); Ali Al- three years. EAHM is one of ?#?DSS? as a source of ed i t ions , par t i c ipa t ing Fars i (Su l tan Qaboos t h e w o r l d ’ s l e a d i n g communication. Also since s t u d e n t s w h o h a v e University, Oman); Najla Al- h o s p i t a l i t y b u s i n e s s Ramadan takes up a big part successfully completed the Thani (Stenden University, management schools and of the summer season, I internship and graduated Qatar) ; Aya Jardaneh part of Jumeirah Group, a w o u l d d e v e l o p f o o d f rom the i r respec t i ve (Jordan University, Jordan); luxury hotel company and a surprises, sweet surprises universities have secured Nadeem Amary (American m e m b e r o f D u b a i and heritage surprises, to be rewarding jobs at prestigious U n i v e r s i t y o f B e i r u t , Holding.Throughout their kicked off as weekly events o r g a n i z a t i o n s a n d Lebanon); Nouran Mahfouz stay, students wi l l be to showcase the local food multinational companies in (The British University in a t t end ing wo rkshops , and the Ramadan spirit in their home countries and Egypt, Egypt); Dounia visiting key DSS events and Dubai. This would also apply abroad.Since its launch in Boujrada (Al-Akhawayn tourism landmarks, and during Eid, where Eid 2 0 0 6 , t h e D S S Un i ve r s i t y, Mo rocco ) ; meeting leading players s u r p r i s e s c o u l d b e Apprenticeship Program has Nouran Salah (University of behind the Destination introduced in the first few grown successfully to its Khartoum, Sudan); Shawn Duba i b rand .Winners ’ weeks of DSS to further current edition, which is C h o m a n i ( A m e r i c a n itineraries in the past have promote the spirit of Eid in another step forward in University of Iraq, Sulaimani, included interactions with Dubai.Sarah Makki from The DFRE’s broader strategy to Iraq); Nagham Sous (Birzeit leading Dubai-based entities Emi ra tes Academy o f take the DSS Apprenticeship Univers i ty, Palest ine) ; that have helped build the Hospitality Management Program global by 2015, Shereen Juhani (Arab city’s world-class tourism (EAHM) de l i ve red an when the program will reach International University, offering and global brand i n s i g h t f u l e s s a y t h a t its 10-year milestone.

DUBAI FESTIVALS AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE DSS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 2014

17 of the brightest young minds from across the MENA region to convene in Dubai on August 15th to participate in the 9th edition of the coveted destination-marketing internship

B y Q a d e e r A h m a d HackeSiddiqui Dubai UAE: nberg,

udi is reinforcing its Membleading ro le in e r o f Aa u t o m o t i v e t h e

lightweight construction. Board T h e c o m p a n y i s o f i n t r o d u c i n g n e w , Managlightweight suspension ement for Technica l springs made of glass Development at AUDI fiber-reinforced polymer AG.The core of the springs (GFRP) in an upper mid- consists of long glass size model before the end fibers twisted together and of the year. The GFRP impregnated with epoxy s p r i n g , w h i c h A u d i resin. A machine wraps developed in collaboration additional fibers around with an Italian supplier, this core which is only a even looks different than a few millimeters in diameter steel spring. It is light at alternating angles of green, the fiber strand is p l us and m inus 45 thicker than the wire of a degrees to the longitudinal steel spring, and it has a axis. These tension and slightly larger overall c o m p r e s s i o n p l i e s diameter with a lower mutually support one number of coils. Most another to opt imal ly importantly, however, it is absorb the stresses acting some 40 percent lighter. on the component. In the Whereas a steel spring for last production step, the an upper mid-size model blank is cured in an oven at w e i g h s n e a r l y 2 . 7 temperatures of over 100 kilograms, a GFRP spring degrees Cels ius.The with the same properties GFRP springs can be weighs just approximately precisely tuned to their 1.6 kilograms. Together respective task, and the the four GFRP springs m a t e r i a l e x h i b i t s thus reduce the weight by outstanding properties. It roughly 4.4 kilograms, half does not corrode, even of which pertains to the after stone chipping, and is u n s p r u n g m a s s . T h e impervious to chemicals GFRP springs save weight such as wheel cleaners. at a crucial location in the Las t bu t no t l eas t , chassis system. We are production requires far therefore making driving less energy than the m o r e p r e c i s e a n d p r o d u c t i o n o f s t e e l enhancing vibrational springs.comfort,said Dr. Ulrich

AUDI BRINGING NEW LIGHTWEIGHT SPRINGS TO PRODUCTION MODELS

•Revolutionary suspension springs of glass fiber-reinforced polymer instead of steel

•New springs offer more precise driving and 40 percent weight savings

•Market launch in autumn 2014


s the global financial crisis continues to Agrip the world’s most

advanced economies, the UAE holds prime position - amongst a handful of nations, the Middle East g i a n t s t a n d s w e l l positioned for growth, boasting an optimistic business community and r o b u s t i n v e s t m e n t opportunities. Ranked fifth in financial stability by the World Economic Forum, and among the top twenty for e a s e o f b u s i n e s s , Fatairy.At the epicentre of compet i t i veness and trade and travel, the efficiency, the UAE is e x h i b i t i o n i n d u s t r y poised to become the reinforces Dubai’s vibrant world’s next top business tourism sector, bringing in hub. GDP grew at a rate of visitors, exhibitors and 4.1% in 2013, expanding to upping demand vertically 4.5% year on year with across related services 2015 forecasted by the IMF such as hosp i t a l i t y, t o ach ieve s im i la r l y logistics, and F&B. Gitex impress ive numbers . Technology Week, Arab Dubai in particular leads H e a l t h a n d D u b a i the way for growth, International Boat Show accounting for 30% of the remain only a few of the c o u n t r y ’ s o v e r a l l internationally renowned GDP.Budget surpluses and events bringing the world’s strong economic growth in a t ten t ion to Duba i ’s t h e U A E c r e a t e a n burgeoning events and e n v i r o n m e n t w h e r e exhibition sector, a top progressive budgeting and contr ibutor at 5% of ambitious infrastructure D u b a i ’ s e c o n o m y , p l a n n i n g f u r t h e r Successful in it’s bid to host innovation, trade, and the 2020 World Expo, all d i a l o g u e . W i t h t h e eyes will be on the world-directives and guidance of class city and it’s ability to the UAE government “the h o s t l a r g e s c a l e government continues to exhibitions. Described as i n v e s t i n e c o n o m i c the engine driving Dubai’s diversification, paving the economy, it is up to way for other sectors such individual stakeholders in as the exhibitions industry the region to capitalise on to widen their scope“ says growth opportunities and BR Communications FZE, push future expansion.Managing Director - Bahaa

BRANDING DUBAI: TOP DESTINATION FOR GLOBAL EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui the award. Any paper circuits that make up Dubai UAE: p u b l i s h e d i n t h e the micro-electronic

asdar Institute of Transactions during this fabric of the modern S c i e n c e a n d period may be nominated world. This is a MTechnology, an for the award. Various problem that is as

independent, research- factors are taken into old as the field of dr iven graduate- level account while judging the integrated circuit university focused on nominees, including the design itself, but this advanced energy and overall quality, originality, paper provides a sustainable technologies, level of contr ibut ion, novel method for t o d a y a n n o u n c e d a subject matter, and the solving it that is scientific paper submitted t i m e l i n e s s o f t h e rapid, reliable, and by a faculty team from MIT research.In its award reproducible.Anotheand Masdar Institute has c i ta t ion, IEEE CEDA r paper based on the won the prestigious Donald describes the paper as an same MIT-Masdar review. Its cutting-edge O. Pederson Best Paper ‘ o u t s t a n d i n g Insti tute col laborative technical program is paired Award (IEEE TCAD Best accomplishment’.Dr. Fred project was presented at with an industrial exhibition Paper Award) 2014.The Moavenzadeh, President, the conference under the showcasing more than 200 winning authors, Mr. Zheng Masdar Institute, said: “The title ‘Remembrance of companies, including the Zhang, Dr. Tarek A. El- award represents a great Transistor Past: Compact largest EDA vendors, EDA Moselhy, Dr. Ibrahim (Abe) moment for the MIT- M o d e l P a r a m e t e r startups, semiconductor M. Elfadel, and Dr. Luca M a s d a r I n s t i t u t e Extraction Using Bayesian i n t e l l ec tua l p rope r t y Dan ie l , r ece i ved an Collaborative Research Inference and Incomplete providers, and leading unprecedented th ree Program that is supported New Measurements’. It has s e m i c o n d u c t o r nominations for their paper by the UAE leadership. a joint academic-industry f o u n d r i e s . R e s e a r c h titled ‘Stochastic Testing Congratulations to the author list, including Mr. Li activities under the MIT-Method for Transistor- faculty of both institutions Yu, Dr. Dimitri Antoniadis, M a s d a r I n s t i t u t e L e v e l U n c e r t a i n t y for winning the first such Dr. Duane Boning (from Collaborative Research Quantification Based on award for a project under MIT), Drs. Sharad Saxena, Program are intended to Generalized Polynomial this Program and we hope Christopher Hess (PDF have scientific, social, and Chaos’. The paper was a to see similar feats in the Solutions), and Dr. Elfadel economic merit globally joint research project future.The benefits of this (Masdar Institute). This and within the UAE and are undertaken under the MIT- research paper include an paper presents a novel evaluated by a Research M a s d a r I n s t i t u t e ‘ imp roved s ta t i s t i ca l method for the electrical Advisory Committee from Collaborative Research benchmarking of high-tech modeling of transistors in both Masdar Institute and Program.The award was p r o d u c t s b a s e d o n advanced semiconductor MIT. The robust research presented on 2 June at the i n t e g r a t e d c i r c u i t s ’ , technology nodes using system includes projects at Award Ceremony of the ‘efficient assessment of knowledge accumulated mult iple scales, from 51st Design Automation manufacturing tolerances from past and current i n d i v i d u a l s i n g l e -Conference (DAC) that and their impact on the p r o d u c t i o n - s t a g e investigator projects, to was held in San Francisco, f a b r i c a t i o n y i e l d o f technology nodes.The group or team research US, between 1-5 June. integrated circuits’, as well D e s i g n A u t o m a t i o n efforts, to larger research Sponsored by the IEEE as a ‘reduction in the cost of Conference at which the centers. Some projects Council on Electronic statistical testing methods best-paper award was invo lve on ly Masdar D e s i g n A u t o m a t i o n of integrated circuits’.Dr. presented is the flagship Institute faculty, others (CEDA), the Donald O. Elfadel, Head of Institute c o n f e r e n c e o f t h e involve MIT and Masdar P e d e r s o n A w a r d Center for Microsystems, E l e c t r o n i c D e s i g n Institute faculty working on recognizes the best paper said: “The paper deals with Automation (EDA) industry o n e - t o - o n e j o i n t published in the IEEE novel and unique methods and has a very selective collaborative research T r a n s a c t i o n s o n for the rapid evaluation of paper acceptance rate, projects and new research Computer-Aided Design of the impact that fabrication which this year was 22% of efforts will involve teams Integrated Circuits and tolerances and similar all full-length manuscripts from each side.Sys tems in the two uncertainties have on the submitted to its Technical calendar years preceding behavior of the integrated Program Committee for

JOINT SCIENTIFIC PAPER BY MASDAR INSTITUTE AND MIT WINS IEEE EDA BEST PAPER AWARD FOR 2014

First Award for Paper on Integrated Circuits under MIT-Masdar Institute Collaborative Research Program Termed an ‘Outstanding Accomplishment’

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui audience with prints, make sure that parents can grow and learn to manage Dubai UAE: designs, bright colours, have it easy and make it their own responsibilities.It’s that time of the year and trendy pop-culture fun for their kids by taking again when the excitement themes. Home Centre’s them shopping and letting of the new academic year latest solutions feature them pick and choose their is setting in as the children storage devices, clocks, f u r n i t u r e a n d r o o m are gearing up to get back pillows, bed linen, wall art, accesso r ies .M iche l l e t o s c h o o l . O f f e r i n g photo-frames, rugs, and Dinsmore,HeadVisual interesting reasons for lamps in varied shapes Merchandising, Home students to make a fresh and sizes. A variety of Centre, offers a timely tip:A and inspired start, Home lunch boxes, fun cutlery smart back-to-school Centre’s ‘Back to School’ and crockery and creative b e d r o o m r e d e s i g n collection includes useful stationery provide children includes revamping the and vibrant merchandise in with further motivation to closet so kids can easily room décor and school l o o k f o r w a r d t o see and select their own paraphernalia. school.From young ones clothing. You can also The new collection seeks to teens, the Home Centre incorporate calendars, to capture the attention ‘Back to School’ collection message boards and and tastes of Home aims to please all. The organizers. Create a space Centre’s young target limitless options available for them where they can

HOME CENTRE INTRODUCES ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ DÉCOR SOLUTIONS FOR NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

•New Collection Brings Fresh and Bright Colours into Children’s Rooms and School Gear




he recent Budget Statement released Tb y t h e I n d i a n

government looks set to bring about a sea change in the tax regime surrounding domestic and international investment. While there may be an initial adjustment period by mutual funds and F o r e i g n I n s t i t u t i o n a l Investors (FII's), the long t e r m i m p a c t a t a n institutional level is still too early to assess, according to leading international real e s t a t e c o n s u l t a n c y, C l u t t o n s . O f g r e a t e r significance is the proposed eradication of the Capital Gains Tax holiday on residential market, the o v e r s e a s r e s i d e n t i a l a p p e a l a n d p r e s t i g e property investments. While associated with a London the sudden reintroduction of investment is not expected a 20% Capital Gains Tax to be dented by the change rate change will no doubt t o t h e I n d i a n t a x trigger greater scrutiny of regime.When asked about international residential their thoughts on a potential investments by Indian UK ‘Mansion Tax', or change investors, it will result in a to the UK Stamp Duty Rates r e c o i l i n g o f g l o b a l for international buyers investment activity by during Cluttons’ survey last Indians on a scale that is year, HNWI's were more likely to have a significant concerned with the speed at impact on many markets. which they could grasp In Dubai for instance, the these amendments and announcement comes at a m a k e t h e n e c e s s a r y time when the market is provisions, rather than the positively responding to actual cost implications; a government regulation to sentiment that is likely to be cool the rapid pace of capital e c h o e d b y I n d i a n s value growth. Following last contemplating London-year's record 51% rise in b a s e d r e s i d e n t i a l home values, capital values i n v e s t m e n t s . O v e r a l l , climbed by just 3.1% during L o n d o n ' s a p p e a l i s Q1, which was largely due to expected to remain virtually the introduction of Federal unaffected by the proposed Mortgage Caps, which limit tax changes, with further the size of mortgages large scale institutional extended.Faisal Durrani, deals such as India Bulls Cluttons’ London based recent US$ 264 million International Research and acquisition in Mayfair, or the Business Development Lodha Group’s US$ 680 Manager commented : million Grosvenor Square “Indian nationals were the purchase expected in the largest group of buyers in short-medium term.Durrani the Dubai residential market concluded: "It is however last year and remain important to note that at this amongst the largest cohort early stage it remains of investors in the emirate. unclear as to how the Indian The ending of the period of government intends to tax-free property trading for implement this proposed this group will of course change and perhaps more further deter 'property significantly, how they plan flipping', which could have a to monitor global property knock on effect on the transactions by Indian residential market’s growth nationals.Furthermore, the in the short term, while inadvertent targeting of Indian investors assess overseas investments their options.Elsewhere in seems misplaced. Current the Gulf, the drivers are regulations mean that slightly different. Gulf-based international investors are Indian investors targeting locked in to India-based real Muscat for example, are in estate investments for a i n c r e a s i n g n u m b e r s , period of three-years, after seeking out retirement which they are faced with a homes. These investments 20% Capital Gains Tax, are however far more long should they liquidate their term as they appear to be investment. Creating capital driven by the ability to gains tax bands that are secure residence visas on linked to the length of real the back of their property estate investments would investments. This trend is not only reward longer part icular ly not iceable periods of investment, but amongst non-res ident also dramatically boost the Indians based in Dubai, appeal of India to the w h e r e r e g u l a t i o n s international investment surrounding retirement community.What we would homes remains a grey area. really like to see is a move Muscat’s relative proximity by the new Government to to Dubai and excellent road tackle the ubiquitous, and air-links have helped to untaxed cash component heighten the appeal of that plays a major part in real o w n i n g a h o m e i n estate transactions within O m a n . D u r r a n i India's borders. These added:Looking further afield unde rm ine the w ide r to London, which emerged economy and such a move as the top investment target would enable greater by HNWI's during Cluttons’ transparency ahead of the 2013/14 In te rna t iona l m o o t e d R e a l E s t a t e Private Capital Survey, the I n v e s t m e n t T r u s t impact is likely to be less r e g u l a t i o n s , f u r t h e r pronounced. Although we enhancing this sector's are seeing Indian buyers profile for institutional r a p i d l y g r o w i n g i n investors.importance to the London

INDIAN INVESTORS EMERGE AS MISPLACED TARGET

IN INDIA’S NEW BUDGET STATEMENT

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui next generation of out of Dubai UAE: home digital advertising

CDecaux SA (Euronext media, in addition to an P a r i s : D E C ) , t h e a l r eady w ide - rang ing Jnumber one outdoor platform of tradit ional

a d v e r t i s i n g c o m p a n y advertising, sponsorship worldwide, has unveiled a a n d e x p e r i e n t i a l n e w network of HD digital screens at M u s c a t International Airport a n d S a l a l a h Airport, in conjunction w i t h solutions.Samer Ahmed Al OAMC.The 103” premium Nabhani, Chief Commercial quality screens, with high Officer OAMC

s a i d : W e a r e pleased to see t h e s e i m p r e s s i v e screens, which are the first of thei r k ind in Oman, going live i n M u s c a t I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r p o r t a n d Salalah Airport. performance and cutting-

Our pa r tne rsh ip w i th edge design which are JCDecaux means that this located in the baggage impressive network of reclaim areas of both screens will place us at the airports, offer a unique forefront of innovation and p r o p o s i t i o n f o r creat iv i ty, whi ls t a lso advertisers.The central enhancing the advertising positioning of these new HD landscape and creating a landscape format screens more enjoyable passenger provides advertisers with experience.David Bourg, optimal visibility thanks to CEO Middle East from the way in which they have JCDecaux sa id : "The been integrated into the installation of this new architecture of the buildings. network of high-definition The digital screens are digital screens at Muscat strategically placed along International Airport and the passenger journey, Salalah Airport marks a delivering strong stand-out significant step forward in and cut-through in a highly enhancing the outdoor t a r g e t e d a d v e r t i s i n g advertising landscape in space.The new network of Oman. In addition, this new screens will also feature a d v e r t i s i n g s o l u t i o n JCDecaux’s specialized strengthens our digital c o n t e n t m a n a g e m e n t footprint in the Middle East system, which a l lows with now 500 digital screens tailored advertising in the across the airports in the form of targeted or live region. Our track record of campaigns. The system can enhancing the passenger for instance target specific experience in the world’s f l i g h t s f r o m s p e c i f i c leading airports, as well as countr ies, change the our extensive global and creative from day to night, or regional client base, will broadcast live content.The ensure the success of our launch of these new screens partnership with OAMC.unde r l i nes JCDecaux

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B y Q a d e e r A h m a d that the regional lighting “Over the last year, the insights in an engaging Siddiqui Dubai UAE: industry has seen over the main focus for Regiolux a n d e d u c a t i o n a l

he UAE and Saudi y e a r s , p r e s e n t i n g has been di-rected toward programme.Meanwhile, Arabia are at the exhibitors with unmatched the development of new the popular Light Middle Tf o r e f r o n t o f a ease of access to regional energy eff icient LED East Awards returns after a

resurgent GCC lighting buyers and markets,said equipped luminaries while hugely successful launch sector, with both countries Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of extending our existing in 2013. Celebrating accounting for 70 per cent Epoc Messe Frankfurt. LED product range.We excellence in lighting of the US$2.5 billion Given the large number of have already established design, the region’s regional market value in i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l a n d s t r o n g b u s i n e s s outstanding projects and 2013, according to global developmental projects relationships in the UAE, products will be awarded con-sultancy firm Frost & currently underway with Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait in front of hundreds of key S u l l i v a n . F u e l l e d b y many more in the pipeline, over the last 30 years, and industry professionals at a increased demand from the GCC and wider Middle we now see increasing gala dinner ceremony on t h e f u l l y r e v i v e d East represent a market of opportunities in other the 5th of November.construction sec-tor, the exciting potential and huge Middle East and African The Light Middle East Gulf l ight ing f ixtures poss ib i l i t i es fo r the markets. Light Middle East A w a r d s c o v e r 1 2 market is expected to grow future.Many of the top 50 is our gateway to these categories:between 8-10 per cent global lighting industry untapped markets.With • Innova t i ve L igh t i ng annually between 2014- majors are expected to in- wide support from industry Project of the Year2018, creating major teract with thousands of associations and regional •Sustainable Lighting opportunities for global project related buyers at authorities, Light Middle Project of the Yearm a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d Light Middle East, as they E a s t o f f e r s a •Hosp i ta l i t y L igh t ing designers to capitalise on jockey for a larger share of comprehensive interactive Pro jec t o f the Year renewed in-vestment the regional lighting pie. p l a t f o r m f o r (Interior)across the region.More Among the heavy hitters manufacturers, architects, •Hosp i ta l i t y L igh t ing than 250 top players will already confirming their designers, consultants, Pro jec t o f the Year look to tap into the participation at the three- engineers, con-struction (Exterior)lucrative market at Light day event include LG, companies, hospitality •Retail Lighting Project of Middle East 2014, the Osram, Artemide, Targetti, industry professionals, the Year (Interior)region’s premier trade Regiolux, Rovasi, Apol-lo, government officials and •Retail Lighting Project of event for lighting design D e b a s a n d more.Prominent among the Year (Exterior)and technology, taking O d e l i c . E u r o p e a n the attractions at this •Resident ia l L ight ing place from 3-5 November manufacturers Rovasi and year’s edition will be the Project of the Yearat the Dubai International Regiolux will introduce to the Future Zone, an •Public Lighting Project of Convention and Exhibition the Middle East their latest exciting showcase of the YearCentre.Now in its 9th range of energy efficient futuristic products and •Best indoor productedition and organised by LEDs (Light Emitting technol-ogy, cutting-edge •Best outdoor productEpoc Messe Frankfurt, Diodes), a move that will design and trends from •Most innovative productLight Middle East is the be welcomed by many as some of the leading •Channel Partner of the region’s only exhibition regional govern-ments i n t e r n a - t i o n a l Year / Regional Lighting dedicated exclusively to continue to encourage the m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d Distributor of the Yearthe l ighting industry, adopt ion o f greener designers.Training the A panel of renowned presenting the latest t e c h n o l o g y f o r spotlight on key industry lighting design experts will i n n o v a t i o n s a n d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d issues will be the two-day judge the final short-list, advancements of the c o n s t r u c t i o n L i g h t M i d d l e E a s t with the deadline for all r a p i d l y e v o l v i n g p r o j e c t s . I n g e b o r g Conference from 4-5 entries set for 31st August sector.Light Middle East Schmidt, Export Sales November, where high 2014.reflects the remarkable Manager at German- profile light-ing designers growth and developments based Regiolux, said: and experts share their

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui she was won over by how Dubai UAE: far her money would go

a k i n g u p t o there, as well as the lifestyle s u n s h i n e a n d on offer. She revealed: “I Ws p a r k l i n g s e a went to see a friend in the

views is now a daily treat for Algarve who recommended Sara Chandler from Essex, buying there. I knew I had to who has recently relocated have sea views and wanted to her apartment on a 5-star to be somewhere not too complex in Turkey, after built up, but with amenities successfully purchasing it close by. However, you pay through property agency a premium to get all that in Spot Blue International the Algarve, so I looked at Proper ty.Ms Chandler Turkey, where I hadn’t been bought her two-bedroom for around 20 years, and it apartment, located in Tuzla ticked all the boxes I can see and 30 minutes from the hot t h e s e a f r o m m y spot of Bodrum town, in May balcony!Extensive facilities, 2013, after finding it on the inc luding pools , go l f , Internet and arranging a restaurants, shops and a viewing with Spot Blue gym, spa and beauty centre, International Property. She mean Ms Chandler needn’t paid around £75,000 for the leave the complex unless property, including furniture, she wants to, but she enjoys using the proceeds from the a daily stroll to the local sale of her UK property to fishing village, Bogazici.Ms fund it. After monthly visits to Chandler is grateful to Spot Turkey, she has now Blue International Property decided to base herself for the smooth purchase of there, returning to the UK to her Turkish apartment. “I fell work for a few months of the in love with my property year.Being a self-employed from the photo of the sea marketing consultant gives view that I saw on the me the flexibility to live in internet. I came out to see it Turkey and return to the UK two weeks later and was for work purposes it’s ready to buy from the British ideal,said Ms Chandler. So I vendor, however I spent two have just appl ied for days with Spot Blue who residency. The lifestyle here wisely made me view other is fantastic and I have properties, around eight in already made new friends total, just to check there on my complex, both British wasn’t something else I’d and Turkish, and I’ve also prefer. They were very s t a r t e d l e a r n i n g helpful, and assisted me Turkish.When Ms Chandler with finding a lawyer and began her search for an ensured the handover went overseas home, Turkey smoothly and I received my wasn’t her first choice, but TAPU.

“SEA VIEWS EVERY DAY AND A FANTASTIC LIFESTYLE” - TURKEY’S

CHARM WINS OVER ANOTHER BRITISH EXPAT

By Qadeer Ahmad A r m i t s t e a d a n d largest multi-sport Siddiqui Dubai UAE: S h e l l y W o o d s . event and wish all the Leading international Ahead of the Games, competitors the best a v i a t i o n f u e l Air BP is ramping up for the Games,” says products and service its preparations to Ian Harrison, Air BP supplier Air BP is ensure tha t the Manager for Western carrying images of airport refuel l ing Europe.BP is an B P a t h l e t e teams are ready to Official Partner of the ambassadors on 15 c o p e w i t h t h e Games which are of its Scottish based anticipated surge in taking place between r e f u e l l i n g t r u c k s i n support of this s u m m e r ’ s G a m e s i n Glasgow.Three trucks b a s e d a t Glasgow, and a further 12 trucks based at Aberdeen a n d E d i n b u r g h , are sporting the images of

business throughout 23 July and 3 August. B P s u p p o r t e d the event as planes The sponsorship Scott ish athletes from all over the builds on fifty years Michael Jamieson C o m m o n w e a l t h of BP North Sea and Libby Clegg. bring guests and history in Scotland Along with Libby and c o m p e t i t o r s t o and follows BP’s Michael, other BP Scot land.We are s u p p o r t o f t h e supported athletes really pleased to play L o n d o n 2 0 1 2 taking part in the a small part of what is O l y m p i c s a n d Games are William set to be Scotland’s Paralympics.Sharman; L izz ie

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:MEGA ambassador Rory McIlroy dominated the leaderboard Othroughout The British Open

Championship, leading after every round

before finishing with a narrow victory over fellow OMEGA ambassador Sergio Garcia and American golfer Ricky Fowler.In the third round of the tournament, Rory made two eagles on the final three holes allowing him to take a six-stroke lead into the final 18 holes.It was the third Major championship for the Northern Irishman. He became only the third player in history to win three Majors by the age of 25. Rory had already won the U.S. Open (2011) and the PGA Championship (2012). He took a six-stroke lead into the final round and faced an impressive challenge from Sergio Garcia, who came within two strokes of the lead in the final round.

CONGRATULATIONS RORY: THE THIRD MAJOR’S A




bu Dhabi National Insurance Company A(ADNIC), one of the

region’s leading providers of insurance solutions for individuals and corporates, t oday announced the appointment of Michael M a n s o u r a s C h i e f Distribution Officer. In this ro le, Mansour wi l l be responsible for overseeing the company’s distribution s t r a t e g y , i n c l u d i n g establishing new preferred k e y m e m b e r o f t h e partnerships and cultivating acquisition integration and existing partners related to transformation team that the broker community, a c q u i r e d L e b a n e s e banking institutions and Insurance Company, which d i r e c t l a t e r b e c a m e Z u r i c h customers.Commenting on Insurance Middle East. Mansour ’s appointment, Mansour has also worked for W a l i d S i d a n i , C h i e f Mashreq Bank where he was Executive Officer, ADNIC H e a d o f R e t a i l a n d said: “ADNIC has ambitious Distribution, establishing the growth plans in place for bank ’s Re ta i l I s l am ic continued success which Banking Division, as well as include profitable regional ALICO, where he was based expansion and organic i n J o r d a n a n d growth by expanding our Egypt.Mansour will work d i s t r i b u t i o n c h a n n e l closely with the CEO and partnerships. Michael’s Executive Leadership team weal th o f exper ience, on del iver ing ADNIC’s a t t a i n e d t h r o u g h h i s Perpetual Excellence Plan of association with reputable pro f i tab le growth and regional and international regional expansion. In his insurance companies, will role as Chief Distribution help ADNIC succeed with our Officer, he will also be l o c a l a n d r e g i o n a l responsible for overseeing d is t r ibu t ion expans ion ADNIC’s expanding branch strategy.Mansour jo ins n e t w o r k t o e n h a n c e A D N I C f r o m Z u r i c h customer acquisition and Insurance Middle East, c r o s s - s e l l i n g where in the role of Regional initiatives.Mansour said:I am Distribution Executive he delighted to be joining was responsible for the ADNIC and look forward to c o m p a n y ’ s a g e n c y working closely with the team distribution channel and to continue to develop the broker management. With success of the organisation over 20 years of regional over the coming years.experience, Mansour was a

ADNIC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui t o w a r d s p r o d u c t Dubai UAE: diversification. Projects like

he Saudi fertilizer the US$7billion Ma’aden’s industry leads regional Waad Al Shamal c i ty, Tproduction and is set to expected to begin production

usher in a period of strong at the end of 2016, will tap growth and diversification, into Saudi Arabia’s large according to Dr. Abdulwahab phosphate rock reserves to A l -Sadoun, Secre tary - produce up to 2.3 million tons G e n e r a l o f t h e G u l f of diammonium phosphate Petrochemicals & Chemicals (DAP) fertilizers.As the A s s o c i a t i o n region’s fertilizer industry is (GPCA).Fertilizer production export oriented, with nearly from the Kingdom accounts half of all products destined for 40% of total capacity in for overseas markets, the GCC region, said Dr. Al- diversification will prove Sadoun. Saudi Arabia has a d v a n t a g e o u s . T h e built this industry from the emergence o f l o ca l l y ground up over the last four produced DAP fertilizers decades, transforming it into represents an opportunity to a multi-billion dollar sector enter new markets in Asia for that not only earns valuable Saudi fertilizer producers, revenues, but also employs which have a high demand thousands of people.With a for this nutrient,continued Dr. capacity of 17.1 million tons, Al-Sadoun.The 2013 GCC Saudi Arabia dominates the Fertilizer Industry Indicators, GCC fertil izer industry, a statistical report prepared according to the GPCA’s by GPCA will be released at 2013 GCC Fertilizer Industry the GPCA’s Fer t i l i ze r Indicators. In 2013, fertilizer Convention from September capacity in the Arabian Gulf 16-18, 2014 in Dubai, United reached 42.7 million tons, a Arab Emirates.Now in its fifth 4% increase from the e d i t i o n , t h e a n n u a l previous year. The global conference will provide fertilizer industry, meanwhile, delegates with an in-depth grew by just 1.7% in the supply and demand analysis same period.According to from major markets around the report, nitrogen based the globe, thought leadership fertilizers like ammonia and from industry experts, and urea dominate production project case studies from the c a p a c i t y . H o w e v e r , Gulf region and beyond. For infrastructural developments more information, please in the Kingdom are geared visit www.gpcafertilizers.com

SAUDI FERTILIZER INDUSTRY SET FOR ERA OF GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION,

SAYS GPCAKingdom accounts for 40% of regional fertilizer


wiss watchmaker T i s s o t u n v e i l e d Stoday an impressive

countdown clock at the foot o f t h e l e g e n d a r y

the valiant climbers who have cha l lenged the Matterhorn in the last 150 years. It will welcome visitors and climbers at the Bahnhofplatz and will let them know how many days, hours and minutes are left until the celebration of the

Matterhorn, Switzerland’s historic event.Innovators by most famous landmark. tradition, Tissot is known Built in the shape of a around the world for high-pyramid almost four meters tech products that succeed high, the clock is located in in the most demanding the heart of the Swiss climates and conditions. village of Zermatt, which This clock will be no served as base camp for exception and is one of the the first ascent of the reasons Tissot is an ideal Matterhorn on July 14, partner for the anniversary 1865. The clock wi l l c e l e b r a t i o n s . T h e accompany a series of partnership with Zermatt events leading up to the u n d e r l i n e s T i s s o t ’ s 1 5 0 t h a n n i v e r s a r y signature Swiss character celebrations, set for just and reinforces its alliance over a year from today. with mountaineers and Rising from a 4.5 metre highlights the brand’s wide base to 3.81 metres at commitment to providing its peak, the countdown them with the best possible clock evokes the history of precision tools.Swiss mountaineering and

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE:Did you know that we spent nearly 45 days every year on our mobile devices? Yes that’s right. And since we are at it, we might as well get the best of apps that can help us cruise through life in an easier fashion. Let’s start with owning a car and then move on to navigating, parking and so on. Take a look at these 5 cool apps that may not do the actual driving for you, but would a road build-up. Entitled certainly help you avoid the ‘Trapster’ because it allows daily annoyances that you users to add information to a may encounter: desktop version warning Carmudi:There is no point other drivers of the ‘traps’ of downloading a driving app particular roads.without actually owning a AA Parking:Finding a car. So whether you’re place to park is always a looking to buy your first ride hassle, let alone trying to or update your old one, look find somewhere that is no further than the Carmudi. cheap too. With the ‘AA Carmudi app gives you a Parking’ app a driver is choice of 200,000 cars with given the most convenient detailed search filters and a options to them, based on ‘car park’ function that location and price. Never allows you to save your wander the streets again for favourite machines. And the long periods of time trying to option of sharing your find the best parking spot, choice on social networks only to walk 15 minutes to can help you get a second get to where you need to be. opinion from friends and With this app on your family. mobile, you needn’t worry Google Maps:Once you about aching legs.are in your car getting to W h a t G a s P e t r o l where you need to be can Prices:We all have a gas sometimes be problematic. station that we visit on a With this in mind, Google regular basis, usually with Maps is the answer. If you agreeable prices. However, are lost and need to find the situation where you your way then Android’s need to fill up unexpectedly (Google’s) very own maps is always a risk. With this in system will help you get out mind it is essential that you of trouble. Operational download ‘WhatGas’. This across the globe, it is a cool app allows you to locate the navigation system one can nearest gas stations to you have. with the most affordable Trapster:Traffic jams are prices. Don’t pay over the nothing but a nuisance and odds for something you can they can be the reason for get cheaper.If you would missing important meetings like to find the perfect ride to and events. The Trapster enjoy the benefits of all the app is a clever map-based apps, take a pit stop at alert system which informs w w w. c a r m u d i . c o m o r drivers of what they fear s imp ly down load the most in advance before they Carmudi app that lets you encounter the annoyance of find your wheels on the go.

TISSOT STARTS COUNTDOWN TO 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST ASCENT OF

THE MATTERHORN

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By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui t h e M i d d l e E a s t i s Dubai UAE: something all members are

hat do car owners able to enjoy. Touted to be o f t h e m o s t the most popular club in the Ws o u g h t - a f t e r UAE, Porsche caters to the

brands have in common? A niche needs and interests of lot of dough? Shameless a Porsche patron. Worth snob value? Prestige? Or joining for a Porsche owner simply an amazing driving looking for a nice Friday experience? Well actually, drive or willing to explore the it’s much more. It’s the entry performance abilities of its to some of the most elite car on a race circuit.super car clubs in the UAE. Eligibility criteria: Must own So if you own a Ferrari, at least one PorschePorsche or an Audi R8, get Membership fee(s): Annual

ready to be treated special. fee of 266 AED (excluding Carmudi, a platform that will events and trackdays)help you find the most Number of members: luxurious of rides on the go, Thousands.. has put together a top class Audi R8 Club UAE:With a selection of members-only title of the largest R8 club in car clubs worth joining. the world, it is deemed as a Check out the eligibility un ique g roup o f ca r criteria, but beware that enthusiasts. The club there could be hidden costs regularly participates in that might cost you a bomb! exclusive events, track day Ferrari Club of UAE :For chal lenges, advanced Ferraristas only.To be a part driving courses and many of the prestigious club, more exciting get togethers. members must own or have The most unique part of the owned a Ferrari, along with club is the diversity within permanent residence and a the team, consisting of strong relationship with the members from over 15 UAE and neighbouring different countries ranging countries across the Middle from every age, caste or East. It brings a mix of 12-14 creed. However, on the road glamorous events and they all follow one religion: sporting/track days per year R8 that is. running f rom May to Eligibility criteria: Must own September, as well as a an Audi R8summer tour typically in Membership fee(s): No Europe where the club membership fee; the club ships between 20 and 30 receives sponsorships from Ferraris from the UAE to the likes of Red Bull, Simon Europe for a 2 week tour. Motorsports & WrapStyle Eligibility criteria: Must own UAE (subsequent fees for a ferrari, any model events and trackdays).Membership fee(s): A fixed Number of members: a n n u a l a n d u n i q u e Currently has 63 members membership fee of 4,500 making it the largest Audi AED yearly which includes R8 Club in the world.If you attendance to events and would like to join in on the other special get togethers. fun at the supercar clubs, Number of members: 166 t a k e a p i t s t o p Porsche Club UAE:Annual atwww.carmudi.aedesert adventures across

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he UAE satisfaction r a t i n g a m o n g Tnationals has further

increased in the last 2 years and continues to exceed the All Europe Index and ratings for lead ing European countries like Germany, France and the UK and is on p a r w i t h i n d i c e s f o r Scandinavian countries, cons ide red t he ‘ go ld standard’.” TNS’s Steve Hamilton-Clark. improve the satisfaction Citizens in the United Arab ratings with quality of life to Emirates (UAE) believe they e v e n h i g h e r

levels.Compared t o a s i m i l a r m e a s u r e , t h e S t a n d a r d Eurobarometer 80, Hami l t on -C la rk highlighted that D e n m a r k a n d Sweden are also at the same level, with 97 per cent of citizens stating a high degree of o v e r a l l

enjoy a good quality of life sa t i s f ac t i on .The UAE with a rating that surpasses satisfaction rating among most of their European nationals is on par with counterparts, according to indices for Scandinavian Steve Hamilton-Clark, CEO countries, considered the of TNS MENA, the world’s ‘gold standard’ in such largest custom market surveys,” Hamilton-Clark research organisation.The said, adding that “the UAE’s firm recently conducted a 97 per cent satisfaction nationwide survey (a repeat rating far exceeds the All o f a s i m i l a r s u r v e y Europe Index at 72 per cent conducted in 2011) and as well as those of other found that citizens across leading European nations the UAE expressed an even such as Belgium at 93 per higher degree of satisfaction cent, United Kingdom at 90 with their overall quality of per cent, and Germany at 89 life compared to 2011, with per cent.97 per cent of respondents The research findings are an stating that they were either extract from the UAE ‘very satisfied’ or ‘fairly Opinion Survey conducted satisfied’, (an increase of 6 by TNS and comprised a percentage points). “Such representative sample of high levels of satisfaction 5,000 Emirati citizens drawn can only happen in a country from each of the seven where the overall sentiment emirates. is that of optimism and Hamilton-Clark said that it positivity,” said Hamilton- formed part of a UAE study Clark and concluded that the u n d e r t a k e n b e t w e e n UAE’s strong economic December 2013 and March fundamentals and continued 2014 and measures the s tab i l i ty coupled wi th general public perception of, government’s focus on and satisfaction with, overall citizen welfare and national quality of life experienced.development all helped

UAE A “GOLD STANDARD” COUNTRY FOR CITIZEN SATISFACTION

UAE Nationals Believe They Enjoy a Good Quality of Life

With a Rating That Surpasses European Levels


hat better reward could there be to Wcelebrate its tenth

anniversary? Founded in 2004, Ateliers Louis Moinet has just received a Merit for Development award from the International Institute for Promotion and Prestige (IIPP) in cooperation with UNESCO. The h i gh l y prize.The IIPP award offers sought-after prize is awarded independent recognition of to companies responsible for the overall work of Ateliers

Louis Moinet, conferred by an international body that rewards excellence and the significant contributions of an individual or company to their specific art. The firm joins previous award-winners including NASA, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Porsche, IBM, Microsoft and Jacques Cousteau.This distinction confirms the legitimacy of our mission

extraordinary achievements achieving due recognition for

and this is the first ever Merit the merit of a visionary

f o r D e v e l o p m e n t o f genius who successfully

Watchmaking Arts and encapsulated the art of

Technologies. In its fifty watchmaking and nurtured it

years of existence, the IIPP towards unprecedented new

has awarded only two other developments. In the early

distinctions in the field of 2000s, the name of Louis

watchmaking.The renowned Moinet was all but forgotten;

prize offers further fulfilment now, he has found his rightful

of the vocation of Ateliers place as one of the greatest

Louis Moinet: reinstating watchmakers of all time,says

Louis Moinet (who was born Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO

in Bourges in 1758 and died and founder of Ateliers Louis

in Paris in 1853) in the M o i n e t . H i s T r a i t é

p a n t h e o n o f g r e a t d’Horlogerie encyclopaedia

watchmakers. A major of 1848 is nothing less than a

milestone on the road to philosopher ’s stone for

realising this ambition came contemporary watchmaking

in March 2013, when the firm and is probably only the tip of

u n v e i l e d t h e f i r s t the iceberg as far as his work

chronograph in history – is concerned, with much

dating back to 1816 and m o r e y e t t o b e

signed by Louis Moinet’s discovered.This is one of the

own hand. The timepiece rarest and most prestigious

marked the beginnings of distinctions in the world,

high-frequency chronometry rewarding companies that

a whole century ahead of its have achieved the most

time. From the outset, remarkable feats at an

Ateliers Louis Moinet has international level,” said Mrs

been committed to making Gisèle Rutman, Executive

watches that reflect Louis Chair of IIPP. “Today we are

M o i n e t ’ s g e n i u s a n d pleased to award the Merit

forerunner vision, in a blend f o r D e v e l o p m e n t o f

of art and technology. Watchmaking Arts and

Pioneering the use of out-of-Technologies to Ateliers

this-world materials such as Louis Moinet, by unanimous

meteorite fragments from the decision of the panel.The

Moon and Mars, Ateliers distinction was presented at

Louis Moinet has also a ceremony held on July 8,

dist inguished i tsel f by 2014 at the UNESCO

producing limited-edition Palace, Paris.Luis Moinet is

pieces that skilfully match ava i lab le in the UAE

design with innovative exclusively through Damas

technology a combination in stores in Burj Al Arab, Mall

which has already won five of Emirates, Dubai Mall,

Red Dot Awards, as well as Zabeel Saray and Mina Al

a n I n t e r n a t i o n a l Salam.

Chronometry Competition

ATELIERS LOUIS MOINET RECEIVES AN IIPP AWARD AT UNESCO

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