Nammos World expands into Hospitality with Launch of Nammos Hotels and Resorts

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Nammos World expands into Hospitality with Launch of Nammos Hotels and Resorts

The renowned Nammos brand, known for its beach clubs and upscale dining establishments across the globe, is venturing into the hospitality industry with the launch of its new brand, Nammos Hotels and Resorts, under the joint venture ADMO between Alpha Dhabi and Monterock International. The first hotel, located on Psarou beach in Mykonos, is set to open this summer, followed by additional properties in Abu Dhabi and the Maldives. While specific details about the hotel offerings have not been disclosed, Nammos promises guests a top-tier experience with exceptional entertainment, exquisite cuisine, and unparalleled attention to detail. The Nammos World brand has gained a reputation for delivering exceptional daytime experiences, and the new hotels will embody this lifestyle in a hospitality setting, according to Zannis Fratzeskos, the founding partner of Nammos World.

 ADMO’s portfolio includes hospitality subsidiaries such as St Regis Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi and Cheval Blanc Rhandeli in the Maldives, while Monterock International has invested in luxury properties such as Aman Venice and Nobu Santorini. Monterock’s CEO, Alfredo Longo, expressed excitement about partnering with Alpha Dhabi to expand Nammos World’s lifestyle offerings and create an exclusive ambience for guests.

Ministry of Health and AstraZeneca Form Strategic Partnership to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases and Promote Healthy Lifestyles in the UAE

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Ministry of Health and AstraZeneca Form Strategic Partnership to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases and Promote Healthy Lifestyles in the UAE

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has established a strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, a leading biopharmaceutical company, to promote healthy living and combat non-communicable diseases. The primary goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities by developing a world-class healthcare system.

During a formal signing ceremony in Dubai, Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, the Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, and Ruud Dobber, AstraZeneca Executive Vice President for the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that outlines specific areas of cooperation and coordination. These areas include the prevention of oncology, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, and respiratory diseases.

Apart from supporting national initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing morbidity rates associated with non-communicable diseases, the partnership will also facilitate the planning, implementation, and strategic follow-up of relevant initiatives. The MoU also mandates the organisation of workshops, events, and initiatives that contribute to raising awareness and education on enhancing the quality of life and combating non-communicable diseases.

Moreover, the partnership will provide support for training and capacity building programmes related to the areas covered by the scope of cooperation between the two parties.

Dr. Hussein Al Rand highlighted that the collaboration between MoHAP and AstraZeneca would not only support the National Policy for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) but also contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals and society by promoting healthy practices as part of the National Wellbeing Strategy 2031. He expressed optimism that this partnership would yield positive results in enhancing the health and safety of the community. One of the primary objectives of this partnership is to organise educational and awareness programmes aimed at reducing non-communicable diseases nationwide.

In addition, Sameh El Fangary, Country President for the GCC at AstraZeneca, expressed his pride in partnering with MoHAP and his anticipation of collaborating to combat non-communicable diseases and enhance the quality of healthy life. He emphasised that the constructive collaboration between the government and the private sector would positively impact people’s lives and health. Furthermore, he reiterated AstraZeneca’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s vision, achieving its goals in the field of healthy quality of life, and contributing to building a world-class healthcare system.

AD Ports Group releases 2022 Annual Report with strong financial performance and global expansion

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AD Ports Group releases 2022 Annual Report with strong financial performance and global expansion

AD Ports Group unveiled its 2022 Integrated Annual Report with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Tuesday, marking a successful year that included a listing on the ADX, which was heavily oversubscribed. The Group continued to expand its global presence and service offerings while launching new trade routes to enhance global trade connectivity.

With a revenue growth of 41% year-on-year, reaching AED 5.5 billion, the Group reported strong operational and financial performance. Additionally, the Group completed seven MandA transactions with a total value of AED 5.9 billion as part of its ambitious growth strategy.

AD Ports Group’s vertically integrated business model, which includes Economic Cities and Free Zones, Ports, Maritime, Logistics, and Digital Clusters, enabled the Group to make significant contributions to the non-oil GDP of the UAE and Abu Dhabi. Oxford Economics reported that the Group contributed 13% of the UAE’s non-oil GDP and 24% of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP in 2022, creating over 373,000 jobs in the UAE.

AD Ports Group’s Chairman, Falah Al Ahbabi, stated that the Group has firmly established itself as a leading international trade facilitator and a fully integrated provider of global trade logistics and transport solutions. Al Ahbabi added that the Group is well-prepared to expand its business globally, committing to maximizing its contributions to national economic development, job creation, and its standing on the international stage while creating value for its shareholders.

AD Ports Group’s annual report showcased several significant accomplishments, acquisitions, and agreements made in 2022 that extended the Group’s global reach. The Group’s shares yielded over 80% returns for shareholders in the past year, making it one of the top three performing stocks in the region.

Looking forward, AD Ports Group plans to leverage the momentum of its accomplishments in 2022 to deliver continued value to its shareholders. The Group’s strategic focus will be on expanding its global reach and enhancing its operations in vital shipping, logistics, and ports sectors.

Dubai Airports Named Among the Best Employer Brands in LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards

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Dubai Airports Named Among the Best Employer Brands in LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards

Dubai Airports has been recognized for its impressive employer branding efforts in this year’s LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards. The award celebrates organizations that prioritize building a strong employer brand and engaging with their audiences in a meaningful way. Dubai Airports was acknowledged for effectively conveying its culture and values on LinkedIn, where it boasts over 814,600 followers.

Dubai Airports’ second-place finish was attributed to its engaging content, which supports employees and the local community while also humanizing the brand and inspiring employees to be brand advocates. Meshari Al Bannai, Executive Vice President of Human Resources Development at Dubai Airports, emphasized the importance of empowering employees to drive the company’s success. By connecting with employees through engaging and emotive content on LinkedIn, the company fosters talent and strengthens its workforce.

LinkedIn Talent Solutions were leveraged to evaluate the award winners based on their performance, results, and impact. Selection criteria included building a strong employer brand, engaging with the audience in a meaningful way, company page views, follower growth, and talent engagement with the company’s content.

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Owlet launches in the Middle East: Delivering Peace of Mind and More Sleep to Parents with the Smart Sock and Cam.

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<strong>Owlet launches in the Middle East: Delivering Peace of Mind and More Sleep to Parents with the Smart Sock and Cam.</strong>

Parenting technology and lifestyle brand Owlet has launched in the Middle east, bringing its innovative and award-winning technology to the parents for the first time. Launching with two hero products, the Owlet Smart Sock and the Owlet Cam video monitor, Owlet’s technology is already trusted by over 1.5 million parents globally, providing reassurance over the wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of babies while they sleep.  

The launch of Owlet in the Middle East means parents can now benefit from the peace of mind that comes with a better understanding of their baby’s needs. With 94% of parents saying they sleep better because of Owlet, the launch is designed to help parents tap into the data-driven, holistic approach to modern parenting. That means they’ll be able to do more, relax more and sleep more with help from Owlet’s innovative technology. With Owlet you can track your baby’s heart rate, oxygen levels and sleep trends — all while streaming live video, with the Owlet Monitor Duo.

Kurt Workman, Owlet co-founder and CEO, and a father to three children, said: 

“We started Owlet based on the belief that every parent should have access to the best technology to know their baby is okay, providing incredible peace of mind — and more sleep for parents — to bring more joy to the journey of parenthood. I am delighted Owlet is now available in the Middle east for the first time, as a country with high tech-adoption rates and a strong focus on health. With Owlet, I know parents and babies will sleep better and more peacefully.” 

The Owlet Smart Sock and Owlet Cam are available in the UAE at Mamas & Papas, Bumble bee, Mumzworld (www.mumzworld.com), Amazon (www.amazon.ae), First Cry (www.firstcry.ae) , Elli Junior (www.ellijunior.com) Oman at Mennez and Mummy and me, Kuwait at Boy or Girl.  

The Owlet Smart Sock is the first baby monitor of its kind to track a baby’s oxygen level and heart rate—the best indications of a baby’s health—while they sleep. It also comes with a sleep history feature to see how long and how well the baby slept. The Smart Sock is a complete departure from existing baby monitors through its use of pulse oximetry technology allowing parents to monitor what matters. 

The Smart Sock is designed for newborns and babies up to 18 months and allows parents to track tiny infants as soon as they come home from the hospital and empowers parents to create new routines as their baby grows.

The Smart Sock also integrates seamlessly with the Owlet Cam for round the clock assurance.

The Owlet Cam was designed to be functional without sacrificing form, because Owlet believes technology should blend into our lives so seamlessly that it goes practically unnoticed until you need it.

The Cam auto-adjusts to allow parents to see their baby in the night with high-quality night vision, helping give peace of mind as parents can check on their baby during the night without losing video quality or clarity. The two-way audio feature allows parents to communicate with their babies through the Cam. 

About Owlet:

Owlet Baby Care was founded by a team of parents in 2012. Owlet’s mission is to empower parents with the right information at the right time, to give them more peace of mind and help them find more joy in the journey of parenting. Owlet’s digital parenting platform aims to give parents real-time data and insights to help parents feel calmer and more confident. Owlet believes that every parent deserves peace of mind and the opportunity to feel their well-rested best. Owlet also believes that every child deserves to live a long, happy, and healthy life, and is working to develop products to help facilitate that belief.

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Owlet Smart Sock gives peace of mind as it tracks your baby’s heart rate and oxygen level and notifies you if levels leave preset ranges. The Smart Sock sends the information to the Base Station, which glows green to let you know Baby is OK. If heart rate or oxygen levels fall outside the preset ranges, the Base Station is designed to notify you with lights and sounds. From the Base Station, the information is sent via WiFi, so you can view live readings right from your phone.

Owlet Cam helps you see and hear Baby from anywhere while monitoring the room temperature and providing sound and motion notifications. The Owlet Cam streams HD 1080p video with night vision and two-way audio to your smartphone over a secure, encrypted WiFi connection so you can hear and see your baby from anywhere. Never miss a moment with sound and motion notifications, and background audio that plays while you use your phone for other tasks.

King Faisal International Academy for Tourism & Hospitality: A New Chapter in Saudi Arabia’s Talent Development

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King Faisal International Academy for Tourism & Hospitality: A New Chapter in Saudi Arabia’s Talent Development

Saudi Arabia has established the “King Faisal International Academy for Tourism & Hospitality and Royal Services” through a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and the King Faisal Charitable Foundation. The memorandum of understanding was signed during the Saudi Tourism Forum in Riyadh with the goal of developing talent and empowering Saudi nationals to become leaders in the hospitality industry. The academy is set to become a major supporter of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and enhance various sectors including tourism, recreation, education, and more. The academy will offer academic programs designed to enhance the growth of the tourism and hospitality industry, with accredited programs by leading international institutions to qualify the new generation to compete globally.

Experts consider Saudisation, government-backed targets to hire more locals, as a divisive topic in hospitality. While everyone agrees that employing more Saudi locals is beneficial, some argue that hiring based on targets rather than talent is not the right approach. The experts suggest that localisation efforts should be intensified not to reach a bigger number but to create additional inspiring stories for young hoteliers. During the first-ever Hospitality3.0 Conference, four leaders in hospitality, F&B, and asset management discussed how to attract and retain Saudi nationals.

Opening of First Three Red Sea Resorts in Saudi Arabia Delayed Until End of 2023

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Opening of First Three Red Sea Resorts in Saudi Arabia Delayed Until End of 2023

The opening of the first three resorts at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea has been postponed from May 2023 to the end of the year. Six Senses Southern Dunes from IHG will be the first to open in the next few months, while Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and St. Regis The Red Sea from Marriott have been delayed. Abdullah AlZahrani, executive director of global brand development and marketing at Red Sea Global, confirmed the changes. Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, will offer guests a sustainable and luxurious experience with a modular structure called the Oasis. Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and St. Regis The Red Sea are located on Ummahat Islands and a private island, respectively. 

The Red Sea Project, one of the key projects of the Saudi Vision 2030, will have 16 hotels and 3,000 keys by 2024, with its own water bottling facility and renewable energy plant.

Riyadh Hotels See Record Occupancy in February Since 2008

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Riyadh Hotels See Record Occupancy in February Since 2008

Data from STR, a hotel data firm, has shown that Riyadh hotels experienced a surge in February, with the highest occupancy rates recorded for any February since 2008. Occupancies reached 75.5 percent for the month, with three consecutive days at 90 percent occupancy at the beginning of the month. In addition, compared to 2019 levels, ADR and RevPAR also increased, with ADR up 23.4 percent to SAR801.46 and RevPAR up 65.3 percent to SAR605.06.

Despite the positive growth, the high pricing of Saudi hotels has come under scrutiny. Many young Saudis cannot afford to stay in high-end hotels, with 73 percent of Gen Z Saudis citing high costs as a significant barrier to travel within the country, according to a report from Knight Frank. The report highlights the need for more budget-friendly options in the country, as Saudi nationals frequently travel within the Kingdom, but are deterred by the high costs. The survey conducted by Knight Frank, in partnership with YouGov, involved 498 Saudi households.

Emirates’ A380 Resumes Daily Service to Christchurch After Three-Year Hiatus

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Emirates’ A380 Resumes Daily Service to Christchurch After Three-Year Hiatus

Emirates’ A380 has resumed its daily service from Dubai to Christchurch via Sydney after more than three years, with a special flight greeted by spectators at Christchurch Airport. The aircraft taxied through a ceremonial water cannon salute before parking at the international terminal. The flight, EK412, left Dubai at 10:15 local time, stopped briefly in Sydney, and arrived in Christchurch at 13:55 hours the next day, New Zealand time. 

The resumption of the route highlights a planned increase in seating capacity across Emirates’ global network, including the re-introduction of Emirates’ nonstop A380 route from Auckland to Dubai.

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