29 December 2008

Dubai School of Government Named Knowledge Sponsor for First Arab Women’s Leadership Forum

Dubai Women’s Establishment (DWE) today announced Dubai School of Government (DSG) will be the Knowledge Sponsor for the first Arab Women Leadership Forum 2009 in Dubai. The forum will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, from 13-14 January, 2009 at the Monarch Hotel in Dubai.




Her Highness Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women’s Establishment and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister for Presidential Affairs, will lead the forum, which is set to witness an elite group of renowned leaders from across the Arab world presenting a blueprint for the role of women in the future.




Lamia Khan, Marketing Manager of DWE, said: “The inaugural Arab Women Leadership Forum 2009, titled ‘Women and Leadership: Global Trends and Local Innovations’ is an opportunity to leverage the capabilities of the Arab and Emirati women and explore fresh avenues to further develop skill sets and ensure progress.




“Dubai School of Government has worked relentlessly with us as knowledge partner and the forum has been enriched by their recommendations on the selection of talented speakers. Their advice has given an essential academic dimension to the event.”




The two-day event will see the elite group of women leaders from around the region deliberating on ’Women and Leadership Research – The State of the Art’; ‘Leadership Development – Universal Models and Culturally Specific Applications‘; ‘Leadership and Organizational Change: Fostering Women’s Leadership in Organizations‘, and ’Approaches to Closing Leadership Gender Gaps‘.




Dr. May Al-Dabbagh, Director of Gender and Public Policy Programme and Research Fellow at the Dubai School of Government, said: “The collaboration with DWE is part of our core strategic priority, especially with our continuous concern about studying gender issues in the Arab world from an academic perspective.




“We aim to place adequate emphasis on the strategic areas of DWE, which include research, organizational policies and national policies towards working women in the UAE, and leadership in general through a comprehensive programme at the forum.”




The event in Dubai includes both theoretical and practical sessions as well as a series of panel discussions and workshops. It will be an opportunity for Arab women to interact with leading personalities who have achieved success in working for the advancement of women in diverse fields.




The Arab Women Leadership Forum 2009 reflects the regional and international role of Dubai Women’s Establishment which announced its five-year strategic plan earlier this year. The plan seeks to focus on enhancement and development of Arab women’s skills in different fields, while highlighting their vital role in the society.

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27 December 2008

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Extends Arab Incubators Network to Dubai’s Higher Colleges of Technology

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai-based Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) to set up a business incubation centre at the Dubai Women’s College to support aspiring student entrepreneurs. The MoU comes in line with the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to establish an Arab Incubators’ Network (AIN) that will focus on supporting and developing existing incubators across the Arab world. AIN will provide extensive benefits to its members ranging from training to knowledge sharing and education on relevant topics.




The network will also have an educational mandate to increase the awareness among regional fundraising entities on the importance of entrepreneurship as a strategic resource to drive job creation in the region.




Sultan Lootah, Vice President- Entrepreneurship and Employment Sector, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, said: “We are privileged to cooperate with the Higher Colleges of Technology to develop an important initiative that will allow young UAE nationals and Arab students to explore valuable entrepreneurship opportunities.




“The agreement with HCT will enable us to jointly work towards creating new enterprises while supporting and empowering emerging businesses across the UAE and beyond.”




Applauding the Foundation’s role in promoting and nurturing entrepreneurial activities across the Arab world, Dr. Tayeb Kamali – Vice Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology, said: “Today marks a significant step in the ever increasing relationship between the Foundation and HCT in preparing young UAE nationals for the increasingly competitive global business environment.




“The collaboration with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation represents a milestone in promoting Entrepreneurship in U.A.E. The initiative is a further proof of the commitment of the leadership to nurture and encourage UAE nationals to build on their dreams. We are very pleased with this collaboration and look forward to working closely with the Foundation on several more initiatives that deliver on the mission by building on our strengths,” Dr. Kamali added.




Over the last few months, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation has entered into cooperation agreements with several leading Arab universities and incubators including Morocco’s Al Akhawayn University, Bahrain Business Incubator Centre, Bahrain Development Bank, Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI), Lebanon’s Berytech, and Syrian Computer Society - ICT Incubator.




In its aim to foster job creation and drive sustainable economic growth, the Foundation pursues a vigorous strategy that also seeks to sharpen the Arab youth’s business acumen through facilitating exchange of information and best practices with key decision makers and thought leaders.

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22 December 2008

20 Volunteers from Dubai Properties Group Fulfill Wishlist for Handicapped Children At Al Noor Centre

A delegation of 20 employees from Dubai Properties Group’s CSR/Mubadara unit today visited Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs and handed out gifts and essential items, as part of the department’s endeavor to encourage the spirit of volunteerism and give back to the community. The team, headed by Fareda Abdullah, Executive Director, Human Capital at Dubai Properties Group, spent time with the children and surprised them with gifts from the centre’s wishlist.




While building diversified communities, Dubai Properties Group seeks to connect people, and support different strata of the society through community-oriented activities as part of their new Mubadara initiative.

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16 December 2008

SWISS launches Airbus A340 to Middle East

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), the national carrier of Switzerland, announced it will begin flying passengers from Dubai on board the new Airbus A340 aircraft starting December 16. The new long-hauler, which offers 228 seats in a three-class cabin configuration, and will be deployed to take passengers on their Muscat-Dubai-Zurich flight.




“SWISS is always looking in to the interest of our travelers and with the A340, we take convenience and comfort to a whole new level. The launch of the A340 is a very important step for us as we continue to solidify our presence in the region,” said Martin Massuger, Director, Head of Sales Middle East, Africa, Pakistan & Iran for SWISS. “We have a number of products and services that we plan to launch in the near future.”




SWISS also recently launched their mobile phone booking service which lets customers anywhere in the world can now book any SWISS flight online from any mobile phone with internet capability via the mobile.swiss.com portal. The new portal created for the service also features further useful information on departure and arrival times along with SWISS’s full flight schedules.




The launch of the mobile booking followed SWISS’s recent implementation of the E-tickets service. By next year, there will be new first-of-its-kind, business class seats to provide utmost comfort and privacy to Middle East travellers.




During winter, SWISS operates non-stop daily flights from Dubai to Zurich, daily flights from Muscat, Oman, five weekly flights from Cairo and four weekly flights from Riyadh and Jeddah. Overall, SWISS offers a comprehensive network of 76 destinations in 42 countries, 48 of which are in Europe and 28 are intercontinental.

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14 December 2008

In A Reception Hosted By "Dubai One" "Arabian Night" Gathers Stars Of The Arab World

In a spectacular reception attended by channel managers of Dubai Media Incorporated, the principal media partner of the 5th Dubai International Film Festival, ‘Dubai One’ the English language channel of DMI, hosted the "Arabian Night" event, characterized by the presence of an elite number of Arab stars including Lebanese singer Najwa Karam, Egyptian director Khairi Beshara, Syrian actors Jamal Suleiman & Samer Al Masri, in addition to Gulf drama Stars: Mohammed Al Mansour, Abdul Aziz al-Jassem, Abdel-Mohsen Al Nimer, Ibrahim Al Harbi, Suaad Ali, Maouza Al Mazroui, Haifa Hussain, Zahra Arafat, as well as a number of artists, presenters and presenters of Dubai Media Incorporated.

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11 December 2008

ENOC Stop, Shop & Win campaign receives overwhelming response

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has seen a significant increase in customers making use of the varied services at its service stations, following the ‘Stop, Shop & Win’ promotion launched on the 1st of November 2008. The six-week campaign, running till the 15th of December 2008 in all ENOC / EPPCO service stations in Dubai and Northern Emirates, offers an exciting array of prizes on every purchase of AED25 worth of non-fuel products.




Customers can win instant prizes as well as enter weekly draws for Cash Plus cards loaded with AED5,000. The high point of the campaign is a Grand Prize of AED80,000 worth of diamond jewellery from JoyAlukkas, offered to one winner.




Every customer who spends AED25 on non-fuel purchases will receive a raffle coupon and an AED30 discount voucher for Wild Wadi water theme park. The coupon number should be sent by SMS to ‘3880’ to enter the Grand Draw.




The weekly raffle will draw out four winners – one for the AED5,000 Cash Plus Card and the others to receive family passes to Wild Wadi.




ENOC has already announced the twelve winners of the first three weeks of ‘Stop, Shop & Win’. Ghulam Hassain from France won the Cash Plus card in the first draw, Mohammed Farooq from the USA was the winner in the second week, and Saber Muhammed from Pakistan won the Cash Plus in the third week. The Wild Wadi family passes were won by a mix of customers of different nationalities.




Commenting on the promotion, Khalid Hadi, ENOC Group Brand and Marketing Manager said: “Promotions like ‘Stop, Shop & Win’ are effective platforms that enable us to engage with our customers in a unique way. We are receiving an overwhelming response to this campaign and it has helped us take our retail offering to more people in the UAE.”

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10 December 2008

Emaar Hospitality Group appoints Oliver J. Key as General Manager of The Address, Dubai Marina

The Address Hotels + Resorts, Emaar Hospitality Group’s recently launched five star hotel brand, has appointed Mr Oliver J. Key as General Manager of The Address, Dubai Marina, the upcoming 5 star premium hotel under The Address Hotels + Resorts brand in Dubai Marina. A seasoned hospitality professional, Oliver will drive the day-to-day operations and management of the new property, scheduled to open early next year. He will co-ordinate the entire spectrum of activities of the property to establish The Address, Dubai Marina as the premier waterfront resort destination in Dubai while enhancing resource use efficiency and maximising staff productivity.




Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “The Address, Dubai Marina is the third property to open under The Address Hotels + Resorts banner, which brings to the city new differentials to the hospitality experience defined by location, guest benefits and service excellence. Oliver has several years of global experience in the industry, and will focus on establishing the property as a preferred choice of visitors.”




Mr Oliver Key said: “The Address, Dubai Marina is an exceptional property with its spectacular waterfront location within the vibrant Dubai Marina community billed to make it a strong draw for guests. The Address Hotels + Resorts, as a home-grown brand has already established its credentials in the hotel business and the new property will further establish our commitment to offer a distinctive guest experience.”




The Address, Dubai Marina will have 143 rooms, including 18 Club Rooms. There are an additional 57 suites with Club access and a Royal Suite overlooking the stunning Marina. The all-day dining restaurant and brasserie, Expresso, and the Pool Bar will offer a distinct choice of cuisine options. Guests and residents will have direct access to the Gourmet Tower – a 7-storey building dedicated to diverse cuisines, one of Dubai Marina’s prime attractions. In addition to the vast array of facilities at The Address, Dubai Marina, hotel guests can enjoy the elevated swimming pool on the 14th floor, with panoramic views across the Marina.




Oliver was previously Hotel Manager with The Fairmont Hotel, Dubai, and has worked with the same group for the last ten years in Hawaii, San Francisco and at The Plaza in New York City. He has worked on director level positions in Food & Beverage, Banquet Operations and Private Dining, and has also worked at the world renowned Boca Raton Resort in Florida and The Savoy, London.




Oliver holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Hotel & Catering Management from the University of Surrey, and has served on the San Francisco City College Advisory Board for Hospitality and San Francisco Hotels Banquet Service Committee. He is a recipient of the 30 Under 30 Acorn Award from Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine.




The Address Hotels + Resorts is the flagship hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group. With a total portfolio of hospitality and leisure project assets of development value US$1 billion (AED 3.67 billion), Emaar Hospitality Group owns and manages a diversified portfolio of hospitality assets such as hotels, serviced residences, golf resorts, a polo and equestrian club, recreation clubs, and the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Marinas.

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07 December 2008

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates Noor Islamic Bank's Branch at Dubai Airport Terminal 3

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman & CEO of Emirates Group and Chairman of Noor Islamic Bank, inaugurated Noor Islamic Bank's new full service branch at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport.




The opening ceremony was attended by Hussain Al Qemzi, CEO of Noor Islamic Bank, and senior officials from the bank.




The new branch is strategically located in departure area T3-08, which is expected to handle over 60 million passengers annually. Operational round the clock seven days a week, the full service branch will cater to passengers, retailers, visitors and airport staff.




Hussain Al Qemzi said: "The new full-fledged branch complements the overall offering of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the bank as part of our ongoing commitment to reach out to customers. Since our launch 11 months ago, we have gradually established a presence in both the consumer and corporate banking spheres. Our focus remains on providing convenient and premium banking services to our customers."




Through its location at Terminal 3, Noor Islamic Bank will offer its complete range of Sharia'a-compliant solutions including the bank's self-service facilities such as internet banking, phone banking, ATM, and cash and cheque deposit machines.




In May of this year, the bank's main branch on Sheikh Zayed Road became the first in the Middle East to deliver round-the-clock services to its customers.




Noor Islamic Bank now has several full service locations, including two service centers in the Mall of Emirates and the Garhoud District. High net worth individuals have access to the exclusive Infinity lounge in most of Noor Islamic Bank branches.




Launched in January 2008, Noor Islamic Bank is on its way to becoming a global provider of Sharia'a compliant financial services and solutions, transforming the offering and experience of modern Islamic banking while catering to the needs of discerning consumers. The bank is rapidly expanding its network in the UAE and aims to increase the number of locations over the next year.

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03 December 2008

Air Arabia CEO forecasts civil aviation expansion and industry reforms

Expansion of the air transport sector has made it the fastest growing industry in the world, says the Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa. Speaking at the Middle East Public Transport Conference and Exhibition (JOTRANS) in Amman, he stated that, in light of the region’s booming economy since 2001, its share of international passenger traffic has grown from five per cent to ten per cent. He added that low-cost carriers are stimulating growth and globally they are the most profitable business models.




Addressing that, regionally, air travel is the only means of state-to-state transport, Ali adds that for every US$100 spent on air transport, the regional economy benefits by US$325 and for every 100 additional jobs made in air transport, results in 610 new other jobs.




“Air travel today is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Consider the demographics of the region where the population is one of the fastest growing, where 100 million people are under the age of 24 and millions more are expatriates – air travel is often their only option,” said Ali.




“Open-skies initiatives, signed in 2004, are a start to opening up and liberalising the air travel market in the region, giving rise to the abolition of monopolies, greater competition and potentially lower fares. The full adoption of open-skies policies is yet to happen; however, their partial adoption has already improved some of the region’s economies, and in light of the global economic downturn and fluctuating oil prices, total open-skies initiatives are an economic must so that the industry can react commercially, without unnecessary red tape and interference.




Acknowledging that challenges still remain in the civil aviation sector, Ali said that, while still maintaining 50 per cent lower fares compared to full-service airlines, the outlook for LCCs is bright. “Air Arabia continues to adapt upon the globally proven LCC model to the unique needs of this region. While focusing on providing the highest level of service offerings at the most competitive fares, Air Arabia continues to be the regional leader for reliable low-cost air travel solutions.




“In this, our fifth anniversary year, we have experienced record profits and growth – expanding our fleet of aircraft to 16 and our list of destinations to 44, we are setting new benchmarks, not only in this region but across the globe,” Ali added

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01 December 2008

Dubai Government Lines Up Major Events to Celebrate 37th UAE National Day

In response to the directive by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Dubai Government departments are organizing a total of 46 events as part of the 37th UAE National Day celebrations. Among the highlights will be the Union March on 1 December to be led by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed from the Jumeirah Center to Union Square. This will be followed by a Marine Parade on 2 December on the Dubai Creek. The event, featuring boats, yachts, and naval vessels, is supported by Dubai Police, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Civil Defense, Road and Transport Authority and Dubai International Marine Club.




The activities will also include an evening of poetry on 2-3 December under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid, Chairman of Dubai Event Management Corporation. The event is sponsored by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.




A team of Dubai Police personnel will offer an aerobics display in Dubai and Hatta at from 1-3 December. Additional events will also be organized at the Heritage Village, Diving Village, Al Shindagha Heritage Village, Mamzar Park, Al Safa Park, Jumeirah Park, Zabeel Park and Musharraf Park.




All government sectors have prepared a scheduled plan of activities, allocating tasks to individual teams to ensure a well-coordinated management of each event. Government and private buildings have already been decorated and illuminated with the colours of the UAE national flag.




Nasser Thani Al Hamli, Director EC Affairs of the Executive Council and the General Coordinator for the organizing committee, said: "The National Day is an important occasion to remember the country’s historic day that laid a solid foundation for future. The continued growth and prosperity of the country will depend on our will to steadfastly remain on the path shown to us by our leaders.




“We believe our events will profoundly remind nationals and residents about the importance of the day and instill a fervor to continue participating in the nation’s dynamic growth. We invite everyone in the country to participate in the National Day activities with great enthusiasm.”




The Dubai Executive Council has already unveiled a new logo that will be used during the various activities to be organised by the government departments in Dubai to commemorate the National Day celebrations.




The colours of the logo are similar to the UAE National Flag and illustrate No.2, emphasizing the date of 2 December, when the treaty for the Federation was signed. The logo also carries the slogan ‘National Day-Live United’ to reflect the pride of the UAE people in commemorating the important day.

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Directs Dubai Government to Celebrate 37th Anniversary of National Day

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, directed all departments in Dubai Government to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the national day. The celebrations concur with the call of The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as per naming 2008 the year of national identity and come under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to mark this important occasion.




His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed has also extended his warm greetings on the occasion of the 37th National Day to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and the Rulers of the various Emirates, the Crown Princes, the Deputy Rulers and the UAE citizens.




The Executive Council unveiled a new logo to commemorate the National Day celebrations. The logo will be used during the various activities to be organised by the government departments in Dubai. The colours of the logo are similar to the UAE National Flag and illustrate No.2, emphasising the date of 2 December, when the treaty for the Federation was signed. The logo also carries the slogan ‘National Day-Live United’ to reflect the pride of the people of the UAE in commemorating the important day.




His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed said: “The National Day is a landmark occasion in the history of the UAE that reflects our glorious past guided by a wise vision that led to our bright future today. This future has already proved to be one of achievements that has demonstrated the capability of our people to overcome obstacles in our march towards progress.




“The UAE National Day reminds us of the unity of our people; therefore we should always use this day to remember the importance of maintaining our country’s growth and increase our concerted efforts to place the UAE among world’s top-ranked countries.”




The National Day celebrations will start from 23 November 2008 and will conclude on 4 December.

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