- Prices are inclusive of 7% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT.
- Meeting room amenities: choice of set-up, mineral water, mints, large TV screen for presentation, Internet access, flipchart, pads and pencil, markers, signage and parking space for attendees.
- All packages are based on a minimum 10 persons. If the number of attendees is less than 10 persons there will be a room rental charge plus the selected Daily Delegate package (per day @AED 800 & 1/2 day @ AED 400)
- Less than 15 persons a 3-course set menu is served for lunch and more than 15 persons a buffet lunch will be served.
- Other meeting packages are also available upon request.
First Central Hotel Suites in Dubai Rolls Out Exceptional Meeting Packages
With outstanding meeting facilities for both medium and small gatherings, the First Central Hotel Suites is the perfect address for corporate and social events. The hotel has recently added two new meeting rooms and to complement these has now launched fantastic meeting packages.
Wael El Behi, General Manager of First Central Hotel Suites, said, “Events, be it business meetings or social gatherings are all about experiences. A great venue is the first step to a successful event. First Central Hotel Suites offers extremely flexible and dynamic spaces for meetings with outstanding facilities including state-of-the-art technology and superb connectivity. Equally convenient is the location of our hotel in the heart of Dubai. The special meeting packages have been carefully designed to offer our clients great value with exceptional quality of product and service.”
The various meeting packages bundle together a range of business amenities with an all-inclusive price. These include comfortable meeting spaces for up to 30 people, Wi-Fi, flip chart, audio-visual equipment, exciting coffee breaks, snacks and meal options. Rates start from AED 100 per person and are subject to hotel’s booking terms and conditions.
Daily Delegate Package 1 – AED 100: Morning coffee break, set menu or buffet lunch* & meeting space
Daily Delegate Package2 – AED 120: Morning coffee break, set menu or buffet lunch*, afternoon coffee break & meeting space
Daily Delegate Package 3 – AED 140: Welcome coffee break, morning coffee break, set menu or buffet lunch*, afternoon coffee break & meeting space
Daily Delegate Package 4 – AED 160: Buffet breakfast, set menu or buffet lunch*, afternoon coffee break & meeting space
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to conduct ‘Unveiling Infinity’ Meditation Masterclass in Dubai
Internationally acclaimed humanitarian leader, ambassador of peace and founder of Art of Living Foundation (AOL) and International Association for Human Values (IAHV), Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will visit Dubai to impart a unique two-day meditation masterclass. Announced today by Mr. Vipul, Consul General of India, ‘Unveiling Infinity’ will be held on 16th and 17th November 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Over 6,000 participants from UAE, GCC and other countries in the region will undertake three meditation sessions, spread over two days. The techniques imparted will help them let go of deep seated emotional issues and frustrations, and gain a better perspective on their thoughts. The sessions will include powerful breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and simple yet effective practical wisdom for daily living. They will have a rare opportunity to learn directly from Gurudev, one of the foremost experts in meditation in the world.
With followers and volunteers across 156 countries and through myriad programs and initiatives of the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values, Gurudev has touched the lives of more than 370 million people worldwide.
Announcing ‘Unveiling Infinity’, Mr. Vipul, Consul General of India said, “We are very fortunate to welcome one of the most well-known global spiritual leaders of our time. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is an institution and his influence has touched millions irrespective of nationality, caste and creed. UAE residents will soon have an amazing opportunity to be with the great master as he shares his wisdom with them first hand. ‘Unveiling Infinity’ will further help the UAE residents take steps towards greater peace and contentment, making this world a happier place”.
As per the statement issued by Fujairah Government: “The Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates welcomes His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is pleased to host the yoga celebration. This is because of Fujairah’s belief in the deep-rooted Emirati values of tolerance and respect for cultural diversity, which are reflected in the nation’s lifestyle which promotes peace and anti-extremism. We hope that all our efforts are directed towards the successful organization of this event which promotes the UAE’s work in achieving harmony and strengthening close connections between different cultures” .
“Art of Living Foundation’s message of peace and wellness is spread by 35,000 instructors across 12,000 of its centres the world over, through practical steps that include breathing techniques, yoga and social initiatives. It has also conducted powerful empowerment and rehabilitation programs, benefiting hundreds of thousands in prisons, war zones, refugee camps and even in remote militancy-infested jungles”, said Mr. Vinay Kapoor, Member of the Executive Committee, Unveiling Infinity Event.
“Gurudev’s self-development programs have helped hundreds of millions around the globe experience stress relief and a state of calm and well-being. ‘Unveiling Infinity’ aims to create self-awareness and drain out negative energies that interfere with our contentment. This meditation masterclass will provide guiding tools for happier living. We are confident that these two days will be life-altering for many people as they turn to their inner selves for peace and happiness,” added Mr. Kapoor.
Commenting on the vision and impact of IAHV, Mr. Dharmendra Patel, Project Manager, Unveiling Infinity Event, COO, International Association for Human Values, said, “The language, culture and geography may differ across borders but Gurudev’s overarching message remains the same: that the world is one family, and that diverse cultures and traditions are rooted in the same human values of love, compassion, peace, and non-violence.”
He added: “International Association for Human Values (IAHV) and its sister organization, the Art of Living are conducting numerous workshops in the Middle East to help people cope with trauma caused by conflict and war. Comprehensive programs including evidence-based breathing techniques, deep relaxation, cognitive processes and physical exercises have been imparted to many, at high-risk and vulnerable people as part of different projects and initiatives.”
Talking about Gurudev and the Art of Living Foundation’s impact, Mr. Jagdish Gupta, Member of the Executive Committee, Unveiling Infinity Event, said: “In this day and age, when the world is rife with conflict and stress, there is a dire need to find peace within ourselves. We need to empower ourselves with the knowledge and skills to master the art of happiness and contentment, so that together we can build an outer world without violence and an inner world filled with happiness.”
Participation fees for Unveiling Infinity has been set at AED 1000, AED 3,000.
For detailed information, please log on to www.gurudev.ae.
Hiperdist Launches New Facilities in Dubai to Support Expansion in the Middle East & Africa
Hiperdist has announced the launch of its fully owned state-of-the-art facilities at Boulevard Plaza Tower – 1 in Emaar Square in Downtown Dubai. The move is aimed at supporting the company’s growth and expansion in high-growth markets across the Middle East & Africa as well as to strengthen its pivotal position in Dubai.
To celebrate the occasion, the company organised ‘UNVEIL 2018’ a select launch hosted at the exclusive BVLGARI Luxury Resort Dubai this week for its top clients and vendors that included the region’s most prominent technology leaders.
Playing the emcee during the dazzling evening was the acclaimed international TV & Events Presenter Rania Ali who is a regular at high-profile government ceremonies and conferences. The guests were entertained by Asia’s finest mentalist Mr. Deepak Rao, who was especially flown in for the event, and thrilled the guests with his famous ‘extra sensory perception’ show.
Hiperdist is an established value-added distributor for some of the biggest global brands and is well-positioned in the Middle East and Africa as a leading technology distributor and solution provider. Dr. Antoine Kareh, CEO of the CIS Group, of which Hiperdist is a part, stated, “We are delighted to launch our new premises in Emaar Square, Dubai’s most prestigious address that has been equipped with the finest facilities and cutting-edge technology, and supported by a highly specialised and experienced team.
Mr. Santosh Sansare, General Manager of Hiperdist, added, “Our new facilities will give us a definite competitive edge and will allow us to meet the demands of the new technology while accelerating our planned expansion. It will also add tremendous value for our vendors and partners and provide them a fantastic platform.”
Hiperdist has made an investment of US$ 2.5 million in its latest office facilities and conference center. In addition to fantastic offices and meeting rooms, it is equipped with a state-of-the-art training space and hosts a solution center for DEMOs, proof of concept services, as well as to deliver sales and technical trainings to its channel partners.
Hiperdist is at the forefront of the latest advances in technology and has made major inroads in the arena working with brands offering the most innovative products. Some of the top brands that Hiperdist currently has in its portfolio include Canon, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Avaya, Vertiv, ViewSonic, Synology, Zotac and G.Skill. In addition, at a group level, the company has had long, outstanding relationships with Oracle, Cisco, NetApp and VMware to name a few.
About CIS Group
With a footprint in over 30 countries, serving over 1000 corporate customers and 5000 resellers, CIS Group has proven to be a leading technology provider in the Middle East and Africa since its foundation in 1980. The group launched UNIDIST (the holding company that houses the group’s distribution business) in 1992 which quickly established itself as one of the top information technology distributor and supply chain solution provider across the region. With a market penetration supported by 23 local entities and 4 logistic hubs throughout EMEA, UNIDIST provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for all categories of IT products including Computing, Printing & Imaging, Consumables, Energy, Software and Infrastructure Solutions. The local and regional entities in UNIDIST’s distribution channel include Hiperdist, Superdist, Levant Distribution, Interdist Alliances, Hiperdist Alliances, IT4Africa and Hiperdist Information Technology Trading.
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Canal Central Hotel Business Bay to Participate in Dubai Fitness Challenge by Motivating Staff and Guests to Workout
Getting to the gym can be a challenge for most people but Canal Central Hotel Business Bay has a plan to get its team and guests moving. As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge the hotel will motivate people to join in the month-long activities.
Shady Dawad, General Manager of Canal Central Hotel Business Bay, said, “We are very excited to be part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, organized under the kind patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council for Dubai Government, that is aimed at making Dubai the most active city in the world. It is a wonderful initiative to motivate people to exercise every day for 30 minutes. We have a fantastic gym at the Canal Central Hotel equipped with world-class facilities. Throughout the month we will be organising various stimulating activities to entice people to incorporate exercise in their daily lifestyle. By doing so the goal is to make everyone feel stronger and healthier.
In 2017 nearly 1 million people from Government, corporate, schools, universities and the public had joined in Dubai Fitness Challenge and committed to getting their daily #Dubai30x30. This year the participation is expected to be much higher.
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Canal Central Hotel Business Bay is a beautiful hotel strategically located in the vibrant Business Bay district only a few minutes away from The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa as well as Dubai’s other key business hubs and commercial centres such as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai Design District, and Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The stunning hotel reflects the neighbourhood’s energy and excitement serving as a gateway to the destination. Complementing its fabulous business facilities are outstanding leisure options where guests can take a dip in the pool, work out at the Gym or enjoy a relaxing treatment at Wellness Valley Spa. Equally enticing are its uniquely selected restaurants and bars providing exceptional dining and lounging experiences.
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About Central Hotels
Central Hotels has very quickly established itself as a reputed hotel management group in the UAE with its flagship property First Central Hotel Suites located in Barsha Heights (TECOM) near Sheikh Zayed Road. Building up on this amazing success, the brand is now poised to expand its footprint targeting the UAE as the primary markets for growth in addition to other lucrative destinations within the Middle East. The group has recently added to its portfolio spectacular new 5-star hotels such as Canal Central Business Bay and Royal Central The Palm followed Central House Citywalk focused on millennials, Novotel The Palm, Diamond Central – Business Bay and Island Central in Dubai.
For more information visit www.central-hotels.com
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‘Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program’ by Harvard Business School Club of the GCC & The Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute Supports 71 Students in 2018 Edition Held in Dubai
Harvard professors welcomed this year 71 first-generation college students from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia to the 2nd annual Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program held in Dubai. Crossroads is a collaboration between the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC (HBS) and the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute. The other partners include Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Air Arabia, Dubai Future Accelerator and Expo 2020. The co-sponsors are Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University, and the Harvard University Center for African Studies.
Speaking to the group of students at the CEO and Mentor panel at Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program 2018, Hala Matar Choufany – President of HVS, Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and a board member of HBS Club of the GCC – stressed not only on the significance of education but the various other attributes that lead to success. During the discussion she highlighted qualities required in the workplace such as good attitude, creativity, flexibility, commitment and pushing oneself to improve and succeed.
Hala said, “There is a saying: ‘The only disability in life is a bad attitude’ and I strongly believe in that because everything else you can achieve. As an employer at HVS, and also as an individual, when we look at CVs it is great to know the academic qualifications, but we hire for attitude. So, have a positive attitude, stay focused and stay determined and you will definitely succeed.”
Elaborating on the approach one needs to have, Hala continued, “In current days looking at global economies and having worked with so many diverse audiences, cultures and markets, I will say one strategy does not fit all. You need to be adaptable and understand the contextual and cultural aspect. It is all about how we think differently and being creative. A lot of what we do in the real life and in our business is about passion – especially the hospitality sector.”
Crossroads is a unique, fully-funded career development opportunity for accomplished, ambitious young people who have already had to overcome significant barriers to higher education and gives them access to Harvard courses and training modules. Hala said, “This year we saw a larger and more diverse group of students including 30 women exposed to a greater variety of disciplines within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM), business and leadership. In the coming years we are looking to have a greater representation from the Middle East as well as higher number of women participating in it.”
The Crossroads program supports students who are the first in their families to attend college and may also be facing challenging financial and social circumstances that discourage them from applying to postgraduate schools. It covers the costs of the students’ international travel, boarding, lodging and class materials. This year 1732 students applied from 69 countries across the region. Out of these 500 students were shortlisted for the final stage of interviews from where 71 students were selected for the 2018 course.
The 3-year plan is to expand the program in Dubai and especially in local communities through electronic platforms to allow emerging leaders from the greater region to get access to Harvard courses and training modules.
During the 2018 edition students engaged with each other and faculty through the renowned Harvard Business School case-study method of teaching and learning, exposing them to real, contemporary business scenarios. Executives from leading private and publicly-owned multinational companies visited the classroom to interact with students and offer their invaluable wisdom and experience.
The Harvard faculty leading the Crossroads program include Tarun Khanna, SAI Director and Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School; Karim R. Lakhani, Charles E. Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, co-director of the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard, and the faculty co-founder of the HBS Digital Initiative.
About HBS Club of the GCC Founded in 2009, the HBS Club of the GCC is a non-profit organization representing 1,000+ Harvard Business School Alumni in the GCC from various industry sectors. It fosters collaboration among members and helps them to make a difference in their lives, businesses and broader community. The club organises throughout the year world-class events and unique conferences, bringing to the region the very best in business education while connecting students, executives and governments. The ‘Crossroads Emerging Leader Program’ and the ‘Crossroads Conference’ are its main flagship events.
For more information about HBS Club of the GCC visit www.hbsgcc.org
About HVS HVS is a leader in global hospitality financial consulting. Hotel owners, developers, investors, lenders, management companies, and public agencies around the world rely on HVS to make informed business decisions. HVS’s commitment to excellence and unrivalled hospitality intelligence is delivered by more than 300 people in over 50 offices throughout the world who specialize in a wide range of hospitality assets including hotels, restaurants, casinos, shared ownership lodging, mixed-use developments, spas, and golf courses, as well as conventions, sports, and entertainment facilities.
For more information about HVS visit https://hvs.com
Middle East Office 2102 North, Emirates Financial Towers Dubai International Financial Centre PO Box: 482068, Dubai, UAE. Tel: +971 (4) 354-4771 Fax: +971 (4) 354-4772 Email: hchoufany@hvs.com https://hvs.com
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2XL Furniture & Home Décor Wins the 1st Runner Up Trophy at Design Middle East Awards
2XL Furniture & Home Décor was declared the winner of the 1st runner up trophy in Décor Retailer of the Year category at the prestigious Design Middle East Awards held in Dubai last evening. The dazzling awards presentation ceremony took place at the luxurious Habtoor Palace LXR Hotels & Resorts and celebrated the best brands from not just the region but across the globe. The winners were selected by a jury of leading design experts and professionals.
Expressing his delight on winning the accolade, Amit Yadav, Marketing Manager at 2XL, said, “We are absolutely thrilled to win this esteemed award that benchmarks excellence and truly grateful to Design Middle East for this great honour. It is a tremendous achievement given the massive competition in the market. We are constantly striving to ensure the highest quality of product and consistency of service across our distinctive stores to deliver outstanding value and memorable experiences to our customers. It is wonderful to be recognised for all the hard work and team effort we have been putting in to achieve our goals. Awards such as these motivate us to do better.”
Design Middle East Awards 2018 is about celebration of the creative best and foremost from the region’s design industry. The awards honoured the best of designers, architects, projects, and design-oriented companies based on individual excellence, company strengths, and project success.
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About 2XL Furniture & Home Décor
UAE based 2XL Furniture & Home Décor is a retailer of luxury home furnishings since 2000.
The retailer currently has 9 showrooms across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Al Ain. The 2XL product range includes exclusive bedroom, living and dining room furniture as well as exquisitely crafted décor items, unique gifting ideas, plush rugs and gorgeous wall art, divine bed and bath linen, eye-catching tableware, and a fun, functional kitchenware range.
The 2XL range is very classic and French-inspired. Each retail item has been carefully chosen exclusively for 2XL and denotes a lifestyle that is regal, sophisticated and of a finer taste. We have something to suit every home setting – from ornate gold-plated bedroom settings to the more subdued Parisian hues of shabby chic, quirky contemporary inspirations to more ethnic Eastern-inspired décor ideas.
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Enjoy Exceptional Catering at Your Doorstep by Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Rediscover the art of entertaining with the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai. The hotel offers outstanding catering services to make your events and celebrations truly special. Our professional catering team can deliver, setup and serve food and beverages anywhere, anytime in Dubai.
Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “We offer comprehensive catering services to your doorstep for every occasion. Be it a sophisticated dinner, a corporate gathering, a casual cocktail, a birthday celebration or an anniversary party, we turn every event into a dazzling affair. Our superior operational logistics and exceptional cuisine and service standards allow us to execute events with perfection ensuring a memorable experience for your guests.”
There is an impressive choice of menus and if you wish to customize your menu, simply suggest your preference and the hotel will arrange it for you. The dedicated team of professionals from the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai is at hand to provide personalised service with meticulous attention to detail while you sit back and enjoy.
The catering package includes:
- Choice of cuisines, menus and beverages
- Setup – tables, chairs, cocktails tables with linen, cutlery, glassware
- Audio visuals – sound system, microphone, projectors
- Entertainment
- Highly trained and professional service staff
- Transportation
For catering services, please call 050 100 7704 or 702 8888 or email banquet.mahd@millenniumhotels.com
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class.
Currently operating 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture.
With the motto “More than Meets the Eye”, Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction.
For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com
Central Hotels Supports the ‘Pink’ Campaign
October is the international Breast Cancer Awareness month. In their bid to support the campaign First Central Hotel Suites, Royal Central Hotel The Palm and Canal Central Hotel Business Bay are organising various activities across the properties throughout the month to spread awareness about the illness.
Ammar Kanaan, Group General Manager of Central Hotels, stated, “As part of our corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy we are committed support the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and other such meaningful initiatives. We want to encourage all our guests to participate in this cause by increasing the understanding about how the early detection of the disease can save lives. The first step starts by uniting in action and we have our team of volunteers who are working together to communicate the message through simple activities or conversations on social media as well as direct interaction with guests.”
Every 19 seconds, somewhere in the world, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Mortality rates have decreased 39% since the late 1980s, five-year survival rates are better than 90% with early detection, and treatments and surgical techniques have improved dramatically. Today patients and survivors can live a better and healthier life due to the development of the latest treatments and therapies.
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About Central Hotels
Central Hotels has very quickly established itself as a reputed hotel management group in the UAE with its flagship property First Central Hotel Suites located in Barsha Heights (TECOM) near Sheikh Zayed Road. Building up on this amazing success, the brand is now poised to expand its footprint targeting the UAE and Turkey as the primary markets for growth in addition to other lucrative destinations within the Middle East. The group has recently added to its portfolio spectacular new 5-star hotels such as Canal Central Business Bay and Royal Central The Palm followed Central House Citywalk focused on millennials, Novotel The Palm, Diamond Central – Business Bay and Island Central in Dubai. Valley Central Bursa and Valley Central Trabzon will both be located in Turkey.
For more information visit www.central-hotels.com
About Royal Central Hotel The Palm
The stunning Royal Central Hotel The Palm is a place where fantasy lives up to reality. The 5-star hotel features 207 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites, each beautifully designed to intuitively meet the needs of discerning travelers. Set in the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Royal Central Hotel offers an array of recreational activities from water sports to an outdoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym and health spa, along with exciting dining options. Guests have access to one of the best private beaches in the city while enjoying unhindered views of the world-famous architectural landmarks such as Atlantis The Palm and Burj Al Arab as they unwind and relax in a beautiful setting. It is also the best spot to watch the city’s spectacular fireworks. Book your stay at Royal Central Hotel via +971 4 873 9300.
About Canal Central Hotel Business Bay
If you are looking for the magical allure of the iconic Burj Khalifa then Canal Central Hotel Business Bay is the place to be. It is only a few minutes away from The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains. Equipped with the finest amenities, each of Canal Central’s 280 spacious rooms and suites offer spectacular views of the Dubai Canal or Burj Khalifa. Completing the experience are a hand-picked selection of dining outlets, flexible meeting spaces, state-of-the-art gymnasium and spa, a stunning infinity swimming pool and salon. Book your stay Canal Central Hotel via +971 4 873 2100.
First Central Hotel Suites
Equally well-located is First Central Hotel Suites within easy reach of the emirate’s key leisure hubs. In close proximity to the hotel are Dubai Internet City Metro Station, Dubai Media City, Dubai Marina, Montgomerie, Emirates Golf Club, and Mall of the Emirates. The deluxe hotel features 524 spacious and modern apartments equipped with top-notch facilities combined with award-winning hospitality. Book your stay at First Central Hotel Suites via +971 4 454 4900.
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Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Wins the ‘Best Airport Hotel’ Award for 2nd Consecutive Year at Arabian Travel Awards
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai walked away with the ‘Best Airport Hotel’ trophy for the second consecutive year at the prestigious Arabian Travel Awards held in Dubai. The winners were recognised at a glittering ceremony attended by the who’s who of the travel and hospitality industry from across the region.
Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “We are absolutely thrilled to win this coveted accolade for the second year in a row and truly grateful to Arabian Travel Awards for the honour. It is a tremendous achievement giving the massive competition in the market. We are very proud of our team and associates who are dedicated in providing the finest experience to our guests and this trophy is a fantastic recognition of our hard work.”
Arabian Travel Awards celebrate the best in the travel and hospitality industry. It is an exceptional platform in the Middle East to recognise the achievers behind the success of the travel and hospitality industry. Hundreds of brands from over 25 countries participated in the awards this year out of which 60 were recognised for their contribution to the sector’s growth and accomplishments.
On a group level, Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA Region won the title for the ‘Best Business Hotel Brand in the Middle East while Mr. Alexander Suski, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, Middle East & Africa, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, was honoured with the ‘Best Sales & Marketing Professional’ trophy. Several other Millennium & Copthorne Hotels were also recognised on the big night.
For hotel marketing contact:
Sheryl Aquiatan
Assistant Marketing Manager
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class.
Currently operating 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture.
With the motto “More than Meets the Eye”, Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction.
For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com
With an Annual Turnover of $400 Million CIS Group Unveils Aggressive Expansion Plans for its Distribution Business, Hiperdist in MEA
The CIS Group, a leading technology provider in the Middle East and Africa with an annual turnover of USD 400 million, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art facilities for its distribution business arm Hiperdist in Dubai with aggressive expansion plans. The new wholly owned premises are located at Boulevard Plaza Tower – 1 in Emaar Square in Downtown Dubai and are now fully operational.
Dr. Antoine Kareh, the Group CEO, said, “Hiperdist has been an established player in Africa and commands nearly 35% of our business. The company is now positioning strongly in the Middle East, especially the UAE market, in addition to expanding further in Africa. We have made a significant investment in our new owned facility in Dubai that has been designed to facilitate and leverage this growth and expansion for the company while providing greater support to our global network with a broader geographic coverage in the MEA region. It is definitely one of the fastest growing markets in the world and will continue to evolve. We are targeting a growth of 15% per year in these new markets”.
Hiperdist is a leading technology distributor and solution provider spanning multiple markets and application segments. The company began operations in the UAE in 2014. Mr. Santosh Sansare, General Manager of Hiperdist, stated, “Since the beginning we have enjoyed exceptional success at Hiperdist UAE, registering an average growth of 25% per year. Our latest facility in Emaar Square gives us a definite competitive edge and will allow us to meet the demands of the new technologies while accelerating our planned expansion. Some of the major brands that we currently have in our portfolio include Synology, ZOTAC and G.Skill, CANON, LENOVO, AVAYA, VERTIV, ACER, ASUS, VIEWSONIC. In addition, at a group level we have been working with ORACLE, CISCO, VMWARE, NETAPP to name just a few.”
Hiperdist is at the forefront of the latest advancements and has made major inroads in the arena working with brands offering the most innovative products. Mr. Santosh Sansare stressed, “The market is changing and the opportunities for us going forward are huge. We are witnessing excellent growth driven by innovation across all our main markets. Looking ahead, there is going to be more rapid development of innovative solutions globally and more sophisticated end-users to drive superior results. Therefore, inventive technology is at the heart of our multi-faceted business approach. Our strategy is to focus on ‘new innovative brands’ or ‘innovative quarter’ from established brands. We want to enable them in the Middle East and Africa distributing more innovative products into more markets.”
Elaborating on the company’s core strengths, Dr. Kareh, said, “Our number one objective is to add value to our partners by finding ways to help them gain bigger market share and that’s how we differentiate ourselves from our competitors. There are very few specialists in the marketplace that have the ability to serve manufacturers in more than 30 countries across MEA. And by this we do not only mean large multinationals. There are far too many regional or smaller brands who want to grow but don’t have the means to do so and we enable them by providing an efficient and effective go to market strategy with an innovative and a feasible business framework. At Hiperdist we certainly know the market and have the success factors needed to grow including a great team, extensive experience and a suitable portfolio of products. In addition, we have the resources to respond quickly to new competitive threats, whether these come from existing competitors or from new entrants into the market.”
The bar has been set higher for distribution and cloud services are one of the fastest growing segments of the industry. Dr. Kareh, stated, “Cloud has surfaced as one of the biggest challenges for our industry and the complexity reaches an all-time high due to new business models, platform integrations and automation. At Hiperdist we are fully equipped to meet market requirements as new technologies evolve. Since its inception, Hiperdist has earned an outstanding reputation by delivering superior quality products and providing extensive value-added offerings and services to its channel partners and customers. Our success is built on credibility. We will continue to find ways to help our network of brands grow at the required pace”.
About CIS Group
With a footprint in over 30 countries, serving over 1000 corporate customers and 5000 resellers, CIS Group has proven to be a leading technology provider in the Middle East and Africa since its foundation in 1980. The group launched UNIDIST (the holding company that houses the group’s distribution business) in 1992 which quickly established itself as one of the top information technology distributor and supply chain solution provider across the region. With a market penetration supported by 23 local entities and 4 logistic hubs throughout EMEA, UNIDIST provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for all categories of IT products including: Computing, Printing & Imaging, Consumables, Energy, Software and Infrastructure Solutions. The local and regional entities in UNIDIST’s distribution channel include Hiperdist, Superdist, Levant Distribution, Interdist Alliances, Hiperdist Alliances, IT4Africa and Hiperdist Information Technology Trading.
For media contact:
Hina Bakht
Managing Director
EVOPS Marketing & PR
Mob: 00971 50 6975146
Tel: 00971 4 566 7355
Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com
www.evops-pr.com
Hiperdist is a leading technology distributor and solution provider spanning multiple markets and application segments. The company began operations in the UAE in 2014. Mr. Santosh Sansare, General Manager of Hiperdist, stated, “Since the beginning we have enjoyed exceptional success at Hiperdist UAE, registering an average growth of 25% per year. Our latest facility in Emaar Square gives us a definite competitive edge and will allow us to meet the demands of the new technologies while accelerating our planned expansion. Some of the major brands that we currently have in our portfolio include Synology, ZOTAC and G.Skill, CANON, LENOVO, AVAYA, VERTIV, ACER, ASUS, VIEWSONIC. In addition, at a group level we have been working with ORACLE, CISCO, VMWARE, NETAPP to name just a few.”
Hiperdist is at the forefront of the latest advancements and has made major inroads in the arena working with brands offering the most innovative products. Mr. Santosh Sansare stressed, “The market is changing and the opportunities for us going forward are huge. We are witnessing excellent growth driven by innovation across all our main markets. Looking ahead, there is going to be more rapid development of innovative solutions globally and more sophisticated end-users to drive superior results. Therefore, inventive technology is at the heart of our multi-faceted business approach. Our strategy is to focus on ‘new innovative brands’ or ‘innovative quarter’ from established brands. We want to enable them in the Middle East and Africa distributing more innovative products into more markets.”
Elaborating on the company’s core strengths, Dr. Kareh, said, “Our number one objective is to add value to our partners by finding ways to help them gain bigger market share and that’s how we differentiate ourselves from our competitors. There are very few specialists in the marketplace that have the ability to serve manufacturers in more than 30 countries across MEA. And by this we do not only mean large multinationals. There are far too many regional or smaller brands who want to grow but don’t have the means to do so and we enable them by providing an efficient and effective go to market strategy with an innovative and a feasible business framework. At Hiperdist we certainly know the market and have the success factors needed to grow including a great team, extensive experience and a suitable portfolio of products. In addition, we have the resources to respond quickly to new competitive threats, whether these come from existing competitors or from new entrants into the market.”
The bar has been set higher for distribution and cloud services are one of the fastest growing segments of the industry. Dr. Kareh, stated, “Cloud has surfaced as one of the biggest challenges for our industry and the complexity reaches an all-time high due to new business models, platform integrations and automation. At Hiperdist we are fully equipped to meet market requirements as new technologies evolve. Since its inception, Hiperdist has earned an outstanding reputation by delivering superior quality products and providing extensive value-added offerings and services to its channel partners and customers. Our success is built on credibility. We will continue to find ways to help our network of brands grow at the required pace”.
About CIS Group
With a footprint in over 30 countries, serving over 1000 corporate customers and 5000 resellers, CIS Group has proven to be a leading technology provider in the Middle East and Africa since its foundation in 1980. The group launched UNIDIST (the holding company that houses the group’s distribution business) in 1992 which quickly established itself as one of the top information technology distributor and supply chain solution provider across the region. With a market penetration supported by 23 local entities and 4 logistic hubs throughout EMEA, UNIDIST provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for all categories of IT products including: Computing, Printing & Imaging, Consumables, Energy, Software and Infrastructure Solutions. The local and regional entities in UNIDIST’s distribution channel include Hiperdist, Superdist, Levant Distribution, Interdist Alliances, Hiperdist Alliances, IT4Africa and Hiperdist Information Technology Trading.
For media contact:
Hina Bakht
Managing Director
EVOPS Marketing & PR
Mob: 00971 50 6975146
Tel: 00971 4 566 7355
Hina.bakht@evops-pr.com
www.evops-pr.com