Millennium Plaza Dubai is a luxurious 5-star enjoying an unrivalled location in the heart of the emirate facing Dubai International Financial Centre. Within a few minutes’ drive from the hotel are Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai Mall and the World Trade Centre. Direct access to Emirates Towers Metro Station makes travelling within Dubai extremely convenient. The 65-storey tower offers a choice of 401 spacious guest rooms with stunning views overlooking Zabeel Palace and Jumeirah Beach. Included in its facilities are superb business and leisure venues including 11 modern meeting rooms, state-of-the-art business centre, health club and spa, Sky Lounge, and an infinity swimming pool and children’s pool with views of the Arabian Sea. Economist Dubai in conversation with Mr. Fadi Ammache, General Manager of Millennium Plaza Dubai
Al Tamimi & Company to host high level event celebrating Bahrain’s burgeoning FinTech ecosystem and the firm’s 5th anniversary in the Kingdom
Manama, 22 October 2019: Al Tamimi & Company, the largest law firm in the Middle East, is gearing up to host an event on 30th October 2019 to celebrate its 5th anniversary of operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. To mark the occasion, more than 100 clients and business leaders are set to gather at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay, where they will enjoy a reception and provoking panel discussion with thought leaders on Bahrain’s growing position as a regional FinTech hub.
Since its establishment in Bahrain in 2014, and 30 years of operating in the region also being celebrated this year, Al Tamimi & Company has built a reputation for helping clients navigate and stay at the forefront of business, regulatory and legal developments that impact organisations across industry sectors. With FinTech and digital transformation more broadly now occupying an important part of corporate agendas in Bahrain, the panel discussion will address the following themes: – “How has Bahrain positioned itself as a hub for FinTech”, “Has Bahrain reached the objectives it set out to achieve in the FinTech space” and “Horizon scanning: What does the future of FinTech look like in Bahrain and what are our predictions”.
Taking part on the panel are: Mr. Khalid Saad, CEO, FinTech Bay, Mr. Shiraz Ali, CEO, Finzo, Mr. Gaby El Hakim, Chief Legal Officer, National Bank of Bahrain and Mr. Haroun Khwaja, Senior Associate, Technology Media & Telecommunications, Al Tamimi & Company. The session will be moderated by Mr. Geoff Cooke of Oxford Business Group.
Ms. Foutoun Hajjar, Partner, Head of Office-Bahrain at Al Tamimi & Company, said: “In light of our role as early supporters and advisors to FinTech start-ups in Bahrain, and our mission to be the leading regional law firm for innovation and technology, we’re delighted to mark our 5th anniversary of operations in the Kingdom with this event celebrating the strong partnerships we have established with a diverse group of stakeholders in Bahrain’s rapidly developing FinTech and digital ecosystem. Innovation is driving major change and positive disruption across industries and we intend to continue acting as a trusted advisor and go-to-legal firm in this space. In doing so, we have established a number of platforms to support technology focused companies of all sizes including providing start-ups with legal clinics and training so that they can continue to establish and grow in Bahrain and, in turn, support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals and ambitions in FinTech leadership. We look forward to welcoming our clients and many of our partners at this event and to celebrating our Firm’s and the continued success of Bahraini business in FinTech and beyond.”
Al Tamimi & Company is one of the fastest growing full service law firms in Bahrain with a comprehensive offering spanning Litigation, Corporate Commercial, Corporate Structuring, IP and Banking & Finance teams on the ground. Building on the Firm’s strong track record established over the past thirty years, it looks to further augment growth by developing new practice groups in the Bahrain office and growing existing ones including the further expansion of its Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. Other key initiatives of the Firm include the establishment of an Innovation and Efficiency Group (IEG), chaired by Ms. Hajjar. The IEG Group has been created to bring together innovation-focused lawyers and business services staff to help drive a culture of change within the Firm in line with the technological changes taking place across its clients’ organisations. The IEG Group focuses on internal innovation, external innovation and supporting the regional Governments in achieving innovation goals. In recognition of the significant strides the Firm has taken in this space, Al Tamimi & Company recently won the prestigious International Law Firms Review award for the most Innovative Law Firm in the UAE.
Silk ‘n’ Spice Restaurant Launch at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Silk ‘n’ Spice, the outstanding Indian restaurant at the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, celebrated its launch earlier this week with a beautiful evening. On offer was a culinary fusion of delicious flavours from East to West. Here’s an exclusive report by Economist Dubai…
Women in Leadership (WIL) Economic Forum Partners with WOW (World of Women) Film Fair Middle East
Two special screenings of short films about Relationships and Identity, will put the focus on diversity of expressions
Discussions on gender equality in the film industry have gained increasing momentum recently. The World of Women’s Cinema – WOW Film Fair Middle East, now in its 7th year in Dubai, will be part of the programme of the Women in Leadership Economic Forum (WIL) being held at the Address Sky View Hotel Dubai on 28and 29 October.
WOW Film Fair Middle East is the first women’s short film fair that promotes and awards the talents of women directors, producers, writers, editors and cinematographers in the film industry internationally. During the event, exclusive screenings featuring a collection of short award-winning films will be on display. Most of the winning films from 2019 are based around relationships and the feminine identity.
Sophie Le Ray, CEO of Naseba, said, “Cinema is a powerful medium with the power to reflect and shape culture. We need more women in the film industry and to increase female worldviews through documentaries and featured films. By collaborating with WOW Film Fair Middle East, our goal is to spark conversations that matter about gender stereotyping in the industry, showcase and celebrate some of the exceptional work done by both female and male filmmakers to address the gender divide.”
Founder of WOW Film Festival and TV Presenter, Hermoine Macura-Noble explains why they are partnering with WIL 2019. “It is an event that offers high performing men and women to ‘see the world through the eyes of women.’ WIL 2019 is also a great platform for men and women in the arts to build their network and explore further opportunities to share their work with the world. Our 2019 film winners were chosen from over 300 entries and feature films that focus on women or are about women.”
List of Films to be screened at WIL Economic Forum:
RELATIONSHIPS
LIGHTNING
Duration: 18 minutes
Director: Cristina Isoli, UK
A love story about a deaf girl and a new guy in town who pursues her romantically.
DRIVING MS. SAUDI
Duration: 2 minutes.
Director: Walid Chaya
A film about a mother and son and how he encourages her to drive.
MY HEART, HER BODY
Duration: 6 minutes.
Director: Fatma Alhameli, UAE
A film about the complications of love in the GCC.
CRUSH HOUR
Duration: 7 minutes.
Director: Natalie Malla, UK
Melissa and Eric might just be soulmates, but will they talk to each other or will they leave that crowded tube carriage never knowing what might have been?
IDENTITY
SUPERMARKET
Duration : 14 minutes.
Director: Rhonda Mitrani, USA
A film about a woman trapped in a supermarket with other woman in various stages of womanhood.
SOULALA
Duration: 10 minutes.
Director: Maha Moussa, UAE
A short documentary about a Syrian refugee contemporary dancer, that had to start her life twice because of the Syrian war.
FAREED
Duration: 11 minutes.
Director: Rudy Barichello, Canada
Fareed is a sensitive and discreet poet; whose passion is calligraphy. He is a young man of Berber origin who has a sewing workshop in his apartment in Montreal. The news media is dominated by stories about violence and barbaric acts done in the name of Islam. At first, Fareed doesn’t react at the accusing finger pointed at all Muslims. But his friends at the Kahwa Café have a different opinion.
UNVEIL
Duration: 19 minutes.
Director: Joy Ernanny, Brazil
A film about women who find comfort in a beauty salon for women only.
DISPLACED
Duration: 11 minutes.
Director: Mojdeh Ghanbari, France
A film about a female boxer and her dream to be a professional and how her dad disapproves.
HUMAN RIGHTS
PERMISSION
Duration: 6 minutes.
Director: Kaye Tuckerman, USA
The end of 2017 presents a new awakening in the acceptance of sexual harassment and abuse allegations in the home, arts, media and politics. Choreographer Ari Groover, wanted to explore the long term effects of this abuse on both women and men, victim and perpetrator, and that culture that allows powerful individuals to abuse that power sexually, and remain unaccountable. In this story guilt plays an important part, especially when this guilt attacks the abuser’s conscience, and holds the individual accountable for their own actions.
Nice 14/07/2016
Duration: 2 minutes.
Director: Gisele Nour, Australia
Based on the 2016 terror attack in Nice, France, this autobiographical-inspired animated short film explores the immediacy and shock of violence, and its conversely lingering impact. Employing a range of handmade, tactile materials and an experimental structure, this narrative is a glimpse into the disparity between a holiday and a haunting.
Women in Leadership Economic Forum (WIL) by Naseba, the largest female economic empowerment platform in the Middle East will gather some of the leading regional and international organisations such as Siemens, Facebook, Allergan, FedEx, Philip Morris, PWC, General Motors and Emaar Hospitality, to share their success stories on gender parity and inclusion. The forum will take place in Dubai on October 28 and 29 at the Address Sky View Hotel Dubai and is supported by Chain Reaction and CCM as well as 2XL Furniture & Home Décor that will be creating inspiring stage settings for engaging discussions.
About Naseba
Naseba creates growth opportunities, connecting people, partners and ideas. Focused on deal facilitation, it helps clients raise capital, close sales, enter new markets, secure partners and educate workforces. Naseba creates opportunity and adds economic value at every stage of our client’s journey.
Since 2002, Naseba has facilitated more than a billion dollars’ worth of deals and has connected over 100,000 global executives through more than 1,000 proprietary business platforms in liquid growth markets.
Naseba is a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles – Equality Means Business, produced and disseminated by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the United Nations Global Compact.
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Gender Parity and Women Economic Empowerment on the Rise in the Middle East with UAE at the Forefront
Women are driving positive change in the Middle East and the United Arab Emirates continues to be at the forefront of this progress offering greater opportunities to women to achieve their full economic, political and social potential in keeping with the country’s goal to be one of the world’s top 25 countries for gender equality by 2021. The emirates has closed 64% of its overall gender gap. Women in Leadership Economic Forum (WIL) by Naseba, the largest female economic empowerment platform in the Middle East will gather some of the leading regional and international organisations such as Siemens, Facebook, Allergan, FedEx, Philip Morris, PWC, General Motors and Emaar Hospitality, to share their success stories and strategies on closing the gender gap as they ‘Dare to Build a Better Future’.
According to industry reports organizations where women hold nearly 30% of leadership positions could add up to 6% to their net margins.
Hani Ashkar, PwC Middle East Senior Partner, said, “Diversity is integral to business sustainability and overall success. Boosting the number of women in work is not just a moral imperative but also has a measurable impact on the bottom line. At PwC Middle East, we recognise that diversity and inclusion are multifaceted and that we need to tackle these challenges holistically. To do this, we believe we also need to honestly address head-on the concerns and needs of our diverse employees and increase equity for all. This is not a one-size-fits-all for our offices around the region, but we are working to drive this through targets and data-centric accountability, in order to be fit for the future and to continue to make a difference in our region.”
The MEA region has been a development platform at Siemens for many high potential females who developed into key global leadership roles after their assignment with the company.
Eva Mourino, SVP HR Siemens Middle East, said: “I am always surprised that whenever we talk about gender parity, we mention specific metrics, like increasing net margins or boosting profit, to justify the cause. Why do we need to provide proof to explain that more leadership positions should be held by women? Women deserve a place at the table. At Siemens we believe that diversity on all levels of the organisation contributes to the overall success of the company.”
Philip Morris International (PMI) is in the midst of a massive business transformation to create a smoke-free future. To succeed, the company is developing better, scientifically-substantiated smoke-free alternatives for the millions of adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke, to replace cigarettes as quickly as possible.
“To accomplish this vision, PMI is becoming a more agile, inclusive and gender-balanced workplace. We need a work environment that is inclusive so everyone can thrive, and a culture that is welcoming of different individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and ways of thinking so we can unlock the innovation and creativity needed to completely transform our business”, said Melissa Whiting, Vice President Inclusion & Diversity at PMI.
Today, women hold just under 36% of management roles across PMI, up six percentage points since 2014.
Highlighting steps the company has taken to make progress within this timeframe, Whiting commented, “At PMI, we started by making progress on gender balance a business priority, with clear commitment from the top. We have set ourselves a target to improve the representation of women in management across PMI to at least 40% by 2022 and we regularly track and report on progress. In the UAE, we have seen positive results in our Middle East organization where the representation of women in our Leadership Team has increased by 30% in the last four years. And senior leaders are increasingly taking time to coach and mentor female talent, supporting them in their career development. This is especially important in the UAE, given the country’s vision to become one of the world’s top 25 countries for gender equality by 2021.”
Women currently make up 35% of the GM Middle East (GM MEO) workforce, a significant increase from the 26% just over five years ago. In the past two years alone, nearly 50% of the total new hires at the company were female, with different education backgrounds including STEM fields
John Roth, President and Managing Director of GM Africa and Middle East, said, “At General Motors, we know that inclusivity is a vital element to driving success and retaining exceptional talent that makes those business goals possible.
He added: “Our commitment to diversity and inclusion at GM aligns with the UAE’s goals for gender balance, as part of Vision 2021. It sits at the core of our business approach, raising diverse perspectives across our teams and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to grow and create impact.”
Women in Leadership Economic Forum (WIL) by Naseba, will take place in Dubai on October 28 and 29 at the Address Sky View Hotel Dubai. It is supported by Chain Reaction and CCM as well as 2XL Furniture & Home Décor that will be creating inspiring stage settings for engaging discussions.
About Naseba
Naseba creates growth opportunities, connecting people, partners and ideas. Focused on deal facilitation, it helps clients raise capital, close sales, enter new markets, secure partners and educate workforces. Naseba creates opportunity and adds economic value at every stage of our client’s journey.
Since 2002, Naseba has facilitated more than a billion dollars’ worth of deals and has connected over 100,000 global executives through more than 1,000 proprietary business platforms in liquid growth markets.
Naseba is a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles – Equality Means Business, produced and disseminated by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the United Nations Global Compact.
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PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION ENTER MEDIA INDUSTRY IN UAE
Ayesha Naseem, Anchor High Point Education meets up with Bilal Hafeez, Brendyn Monsorate & Christopher Swaminathan. People of determination from Al Noor training center as the trio from the first batch of special needs correspondents in the UAE.
TIPS TO MAKE FRESHMEN YEAR EASIER
Economist Dubai presents HIGH POINT EDUCATION – a series dedicated to the education industry in UAE to talk about compelling new developments. Ayesha Naseem, Anchor, in conversation with experts Kessington Gabriel & Sara Nigash discussing points on how to make your freshmen year easier in the very first episode.
Dress Up Your Rooms with Luxe Carpets from 2XL Furniture & Home Decor
Carpets are the heart of a design scheme and choosing one is never easy. The latest collection of carpets at 2XL Furniture & Home Décor includes a superb selection of graphic, abstract and geometric designs suitable for all rooms. Available in a variety of textures and materials in a muted colour palette, they exude soulful elegance and luxury.
Amit Yadav, Head of Marketing, 2XL Furniture & Home Décor, said, “A carpet is nothing less than a piece of art. It sets the vibe for a space and is often the focal point for interior design. Finding the right size and material for a space requires careful consideration. With the latest range of high quality carpets at 2XL Furniture & Home Décor the possibilities are endless. Neutral carpet colours and designs allow statement pieces to stand out while creating a dialogue between the elements.”
Here’s what is on offer at 2XL Furniture & Home Décor:
Product Description: Heather Carpet
Dimensions: 200×285 cm
Colour: Grey / Ivory
Material: Heather
Price: AED 1,017
Product Description: Prato Carpet
Dimensions: 230×340 cm
Colour: Multicoloured
Material: Fabric
Price: AED 1,102
Product Description: Regina Carpet
Dimensions: 160×235 cm
Material: Regina Gobelin
Price: AED 638
Product Description: Lana Carpet
Dimensions: 160×230 cm
Material: Viscose
Price: AED 854
Product Description: Lana Carpet
Dimension: 200×290 cm
Material: Viscose
Price: AED 1,349
Product Description: Florence Carpet
Dimension: 160×230 cm
Material: Viscose Polyester
Price: AED 366
Product Description: Florence Carpet
Dimension: 160×230 cm
Material: Viscose Polyester
Price: AED 366
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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.
For more information or to shop online please visit www.2xlme.com
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Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Launches Platinum Privilege Programme for Diners
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai unveiled a Platinum Privilege Card offering a host of exclusive benefits to members across its food and beverage outlets. With two annual membership options priced at AED 999 and AED 250, the scheme is designed to offer fabulous discounts for diners at the hotel’s award-winning restaurants and bars.
Mr. Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, said, “We are delighted to launch the Platinum Privilege Card for diners that offers members an endless array of benefits, privileges and added value at our food and beverage outlets. Most loyalty schemes are too complicated. Our programme is all about simplicity and ease of use, which is why we give instant discounts and not points.”
Some of the MAHD Platinum card benefits include 25% discount on total bill for up to 12 guests at Da Vinci’s, Loumi, Biggles, Cactus Jack’s and Oasis Pool & Bar including the member; 50% discount for up to 4 people on pool access and special 25% discount extended during Friday Brunch and Themed Dinner Buffets. In addition, for AED 999 membership you will also get AED 1,000 food and beverage voucher to be availed at any food and beverage outlets of the hotel. Members must simply present their Platinum Card to avail the benefits. General terms and conditions apply.
For inquiries or reservations, please call: 04 702 8888 or email: dining.mahd@millenniumhotels.com
For hotel marketing contact:
Sheryl Aquiatan
Marketing & Communications Manager
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Mob: 00971 56 506 0983
Tel: 00971 4 702 8888
sheryl.aquiatan@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
Ajman Bank Wins Sharjah Gulf Nationalization Award
Ajman Bank, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, was named the winner of Sharjah Gulf Nationalization Award at the Sharjah Economic Excellence Awards. The coveted accolade was presented by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council to Mr. Mohamed Amiri, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Mohamed Amiri, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank, said “We are highly honoured to be recognised for our Emiratisation efforts at such a prestigious platform. Nationalization is central to our strategy and part of our commitment towards building a strong workforce while empowering local talent. We are proud to support the remarkable vision of the UAE and contribute to the development of knowledge-based economy through a series of successful training and leadership programmes for UAE nationals.”
Ajman Bank is among the pioneers of Emiratisation in the UAE. In line with its objectives, the bank has ensured the implementation of Emiratisation policies at all levels of the operation through the establishment of well-defined guidelines, quota and incentives.
Mr. Amiri stressed, “Developing a thriving culture which engages and promotes talent remains a key priority for us at Ajman Bank. As we grow, we will continue to introduce new employee engagement programmes.”
About Ajman Bank
Ajman Bank is an Islamic bank with an ambitious vision based on values of integrity, trust and transparency seeks to provide a wide range of Sharia-compliant and high quality banking services to customers from individuals, companies and government institutions across the UAE. It is also keen to be updated with the latest technology that will ensure customers a distinctive experimental banking with the revival of human touch that is lost in the modern era of banking application.
Ajman Bank is headquartered in Ajman and enjoys the strong support of the Government of Ajman and is a key pillar in the emirate’s economic development strategy. The bank continues its tireless efforts to establish a prominent position in the banking sector as a sustainable Islamic banking institution, with an emphasis on the need to achieve an optimal balance in the community and caring staff, in order to provide real value for shareholders and customers alike. For more information visit http://www.ajmanbank.ae
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