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Rixos Hotels Empire Expands to Istanbul

Fatima — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:19:09 +0000

Dubai, UAE: Rixos Hotels has announced its strategic expansion into Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, ending years of anticipation as to when the Turkish developer would enter the city with a unique project. Dubbed ‘Rixos Residences Bomonty’, the Rixos Hotels project will set a new standard in the city, by bringing Rixos’ unique flair and take on luxury living, once completed in December 2011.
Based in Şişli’s Bomonti District, the luxury lifestyle development will culminate in a 42- storey tower, with breathtaking views of the Bosphorus, the historic peninsula of Old Istanbul and the New City. Residents and their guests can gaze at two continents simultaneously, while basking in the luxury Rixos has to offer.
“We are elated to be strategically expanding the Rixos brand into Istanbul with such a unique project that will offer the best of all worlds: it will be centrally located, highly accessible and most importantly, developed with the utmost care and attention to detail. This is to ensure the highest standards of luxury, comfort and convenience for which Rixos is renowned are applied to each and every one of our residents.” said Fettah Tamince, Chairman of Rixos Hotels.
Rixos Residences Bomonty, which already has a waiting list of 150 investors, will consist of six penthouses and 308 serviced suites all decorated in accordance to the highest standard dictated by Rixos by incorporating finishing and appliances by leading Italian designers, including SCIC and Gaggenau in the Kitchen, and PUNTOTRE ARREDOBAGNO in the Bathrooms.

The tower will be situated in the heart of Istanbul, on an 11-thousand square meter plot, landscaped and replete with a full range of amenities to ensure utmost comfort and visual appeal. Additionally, the development is placed strategically to maximize connectivity in the bustling city: The tower has a heliport on its roof, while it will stand in close proximity to the planned Bomonti-Dolmabahçe tunnel that is expected to cut the time a typical journey takes from 45 minutes to a mere four minutes once it is complete. The tunnel will connect the centrally located Bomonti District to the historic Dolmabahçe, which is situated along the banks of the Bosphorus.
Further addressing the lifestyle offering of the development, Rixos Hotels will provide each resident with personal concierge services. For residents wishing to unwind after a stressful day, Rixos Residences Bomonty will have a landmark 2500 square meter Spa area managed by the Rixos Health Club. Furthermore, the project will include a multi-purpose sports area, a mini-golf course, a café, a restaurant, a hairdresser and a dry cleaning service.
The US $137.2 million project is being developed with Rixos Hotels’ esteemed partners Ayaydın Group, İpek-Çakırkaya, Maslak Yapı and Merttaş Yapı.

Turkish Airlines announces addition of 35 Boeing 737NG planes to its fleet

Fatima — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:15:27 +0000

Dubai, UAE; Turkish Airlines is further increasing its share in the global aviation market with the purchase of 35 Boeing 737 jets – 20 definite and 15 optional. The Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 ER planes will all be fitted with the unique ‘Sky Interior’ cabins.

This latest addition follows the recent announcement of the purchase of 30 Airbus planes to the Turkish Airlines fleet in line with its expansion plans. Turkey’s flag carrier aims to acquire a total of 105 new aircraft over the coming few years. This rapid expansion positions Turkish Airlines as one of the fastest growing carriers in the world.

By the end of 2015, the number of single aisle jets in the fleet of Turkish Airlines will increase to 155, and the number of twin aisle aircraft will rise to 36. The total number of aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet will reach 196, 5 of them cargo airplanes.

For information on Turkish Airlines flights and fares please visit www.thy.com or contact Turkish Airlines Sales Offices. Information about the Frequent Flyer Program is available at www.thy.com/smiles

In the Framework of Preparation for Hosting the Conference – Al Baddad Global Provides Main Hall for WFES 2010

menewswire — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:21:03 +0000

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Jan, 17, 2010 (ME Newswire): Al Baddad Global, the industry leader in providing innovative mobile halls and mobile storage facilities headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, announced the successful completion of preparing the main hall where the World Future Energy Summit 2010 is scheduled to take place. The global event hosted by “Masdar”, the global initiative launched by Abu Dhabi to promote joint action in the field of renewable energy, will be held at the Emirates Palace Hotel from 18 to 21 January, 2010.

The state-of-the-art hall and “smart stores” are built according to the highest international standards in the field of mobile and fixed halls. The environment-friendly hall can fit 700 persons.

Moreover, the hall features help reduce pollution and enhance safety standards as well as high efficiency in using energy and water. It also combines aesthetics and economy as well as taking into account the environment in terms of manufacturing and operations. Highly resistant to various natural factors, the halls also enjoy special fire-fighting techniques.

“Al Baddad Global is proud to be part of this important international event. This is conclusive evidence of the success of our initiatives that aim at applying new and innovative methods and concepts in the field of mobile stores and halls”, said Mr. Zayed Al Baddad, Chairman and CEO of Al Baddad Global.

“We are keen on following clear and specific strategies to stay up-to-date with the latest international standards. Our aim is to offer the best-in-class products to our clients in harmony with the environment. We strive to play an effective role in line with the country’s vision in the light of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” he added.

Al Baddad Global depends on three main pillars in its business: Excellence, high-quality innovative technology, and customer satisfaction. These pillars constitute the basis and the solid foundation on which the group established its name and reputation in GCC and the MENA region markets.

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For more information please contact:

Rania Kaissoun
Marketing Coordinator
Albaddad Global
Mob.: +971(50)5474909
Tel: +971(6)5340888
Fax: +971(6)5340420
Email: raniakaissoun@albaddadintl.com

Al Baddad Global has announced their New Investment of 14 Million Dirham’s

menewswire — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:22:56 +0000

Dubai, United Arab Emirates:

Al Baddad Global group of companies has announced their investment of 14 Million Dirham’s in support to Al Baddad International new equipment and machinery, which will improve its capability in insuring stronger halls and providing better indoor and out door solutions.

This action improved Al-Baddad International existing fleet by making it even stronger in the UAE and other regions. Nevertheless our safety measurements and advanced work structure will insure our good performance in future projects.
Mr. Zayed AL-Baddad the CEO of Al-Baddad Global expressed that Al-Baddad International is proud to announce Al-Baddad’s expansion to new projects in South Africa and affirms the company’s determination to maintain its high technical and services standards to meet the expectations of its valued clients all over the world.
Al Baddad founded in 1971 in Abu Dhabi, relies on three basic pillars of the work, namely willpower in technology, high quality, and customer service. These represent foundations that Al-Baddad name and fame is built upon in markets throughout the MENA, GCC, Levant and Internationally.

Contact:

Rania Kaissoun
Marketing Coordinator
Albaddad Global
Mob.: +971(50)5474909
Tel: +971(6)5340888
Fax: +971(6)5340420
Email: raniakaissoun@albaddadintl.com

MenaITech Sponsors the Jordanian Artist Bilal Aboud

amjadbaker — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:58:39 +0000

29/12/2009 Amman – MenaITech, the leading Arab firm specialized in the development and distribution of Human Capital solutions, announced they will be sponsoring the Jordanian singer Bilal Aboud in Sawt Al Ordon competition on the satellite channel Jo Sat.

The Amman based company stated “supporting the artist Bilal Aboud was motivated by our faith in his unique voice tenor and the artistic potentials he enjoys. On top of that, his ability to shift between intonations grants him the mean to sing in various keys”.

Commenting, MenaITech CEO, Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh said: “MenaITech’s management is devoted to supporting, and assisting, creative and amateur professionals in building their path, whether they are programmers, sportsmen, or singers.”

Dr Hawamdeh added: “after listening to Bilal’s voice in the first stage of the competition, and the styles he sang, we realized his hidden potentials and unique singing talent. Subsequently, we decided to stand by his side in the next phases of the competition.”

He pointed out that this “first of a kind” experience is aimed at preparing suitable environment for the Jordanian crude talents to reach their proper stage. To MenaITech, it is considered a part of what they owe to the local community.

For his part, artist Bilal Aboud expressed his satisfaction with MenaITech’s support with “I appreciate that the company, and its employees, are standing by me. It is what I need the most in the next stage, especially since the competition for the first place is fierce.”

It is worth mentioning that Bilal Aboud practiced art as a profession since an early stage in his life, during which he gradually advanced in several oriental singing schools. He’s also participated in several local and regional singing festivals, the latest of which was in Syria and UAE.

It should be noted that Sawt Al Ordon competition’s, which is considered the first Jordanian aired live to help amateurs reach professionalism, objective is to shed light and uncover Jordanian hidden talents to help them reach the stage they deserve.

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Imdaad marks success of Beati environment campaign- Contest winning children cheered at colorful ceremony

menewswire — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:44:20 +0000

Dubai, United Arab Emirates:

Imdaad, the leading integrated facilities management solutions providers in the UAE, marked the huge success of its ambitious environment protection initiative for children, Beati, at a colourful ceremony on Tuesday (December 22) held at Ibn Battuta Mall, the popular shopping and leisure destination.

The ceremony saw winners of the Beati drawing competition receiving presents, mementoes and certificates. A large crowd of children, parents and officials from schools, Dubai municipality, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and Imdaad attended the function and lauded the participants.

The drawing contest on the theme of environment protection was a major part of Beati, which is supported by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai Municipality and Union Paper Mills.

Jamal Lootah, Chief Executive Officer of Imdaad, said: “It was a great occasion to celebrate the success of Beati in the company of children who were the real carriers of the campaign. Over the past several months, this awareness initiative successfully integrated hundreds of children in Dubai schools on the serious issue of environment protection. The programme is close to Imdaad’s heart as we consider it our responsibility to add green value in everything we do.”

Imdaad launched Beati in Dubai schools in April 2009 with the aim of spreading environment awareness at grass root level. Under the slogan “My environment, B’cos I want my world,” the campaign laid stress on “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle,” three activities that require concerted efforts to bring about dramatic and positive changes to the environment.

The FM service leader created “Khaddour,” the fun-loving “green leaf” character to encourage children’s involvement, particularly in recycling. The mascot character is themed on “Green,” inspiring children through a coloruing competition where a hidden symbol highlights the object to be recycled.

Practical educational activities such as working sessions and lectures by experts, quiz competitions and film shows on subjects related to environment were also part of Beati.

Beati is the campaign part of Imdaad’s enhanced focus on environment in its FM operations. The company expanded its service footprint across the UAE with added emphasis on environment-friendly methods in order to support the country’s sustainability drive.

Imdaad’s client base includes major corporate and service establishments such as Nakheel, Jafza, DP World – UAE Region, Dubai Properties, Dubai Customs, Limitless, Tanmiyat and Tamweel. Among major projects on its portfolio are Palm Jumeirah, World Trade Centre, The Gardens, Atlantis, Jumeirah Golf Estate, International City, Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone and Wasl, the asset management group of Dubai real Estate Corporation (DREC), along with shopping malls like Ibn Batuta Mall, Dragon Mall, and many more.

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For media enquiries, please contact:

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Dubai World
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Global Honor for Dubai Chamber- Dubai Chamber Director General appointed as Vice-Chairman of World Chambers Federation

menewswire — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:46:10 +0000

Dubai, United Arab Emirates:

In recognition of Dubai’s role as an international trading hub and Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry as a leading Chamber in the region, HE Eng Hamad Buamim, Director General, Dubai Chamber has been selected for the coveted post of Vice Chairman of the World Chambers Federation (WCF), the International Chamber of Commerce’s department responsible for chambers of commerce affairs for a three-year mandate from January, 2010 to December, 2013.

The appointment came during the recent Executive Board meeting of ICC held in New Delhi as part of the 90th anniversary celebrations of the world business organization confirming the decision made by WCF General Council in New York last October of reelecting Rona Yircali, Vice-President of the Federation of Chambers of Turkish World Trade, for a third term as Chair and Peter Mihok as Deputy Chair.

Buamim accredited the honor to Dubai’s growing profile on the international arena which he said has further reinforced the Emirate’s status of a sound investment destination through this recognition: “I am extremely happy with this new appointment as it will lend impetus to Dubai Chamber and support its mission of representing, supporting and protecting the interests of the business community besides promoting Dubai as a gateway and role model to the Middle East and an international business hub of repute.”

Added Buamim, “This acknowledgement of Dubai Chamber also reflects the status the UAE occupies in the region’s economic scene and the great trust Dubai enjoys as a strategic business destination while this honor also reflects on the wise leadership of President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.”

Said Yona Yircali, WCF Chairman, “I am honored to be elected as the Chairman of the World Chambers Federation for a new term. We believe that regional cooperation is very important and the Middle East consists of nations both developed and developing. Vice Chairman Hamad Buamim will be mainly responsible for the cooperation among chambers in this region as well as contributing to the overall policies of WCF.”

Dubai Chamber caters to over 100,000 members coming from over 168 countries of the world and has launched various initiatives including the Exporter of the Quarter, Monthly Surveys of Business Leaders, Dubai Business Gala and launched the Arabic guidelines of the Certificates of Origin. It was recently chosen as the Customs guarantor for the ATA Carnet System in the region.

For more information log on to www.dubaichamber.ae

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Media Contact:

Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
PR & Communications Department
Tel: +971-4-228-0000

JDR Cable Systems to Provide Inter Array Cables for London Array Offshore Wind Farm

menewswire — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:42:47 +0000

LITTLEPORT, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom:
JDR Cable Systems, a global provider of subsea power cables, offshore umbilical systems and specialised marine cables has been awarded the contract for the supply of subsea power array cables for the first phase of London Array Offshore Wind Farm by the project consortium of DONG Energy, E.ON and Masdar.
The first phase of the development, consisting of 175 wind turbines and 2 offshore substations will be installed in water depths of up to 23 meters some 20km (12 miles) from the Kent and Essex coasts in the outer Thames Estuary. The wind farm will be connected by subsea export cables to an onshore substation at Cleve Hill, on the North Kent coast. From the substation, the electricity will be fed into the existing 400kV transmission network.
The scope awarded to JDR includes the engineering, design and manufacture of over 200km of 33kV array cables complete with proprietary hang-off and termination systems providing the essential link between individual wind turbine generators, wind turbine generator arrays and the offshore substations. The cables will be produced in 2010 and 2011.
“The London Array project team were very clear in their determination to procure array cables that would provide the highest long-term reliability available in the market. JDR’s dedication to the highest levels of quality management and continuous improvement, developed over many years of providing subsea power cables and umbilical systems for deepwater oil & gas projects, is fully aligned with the needs of offshore wind farm operators. We shall also be providing JDR’s proprietary array cable termination systems, which have been specifically designed to minimise offshore installation costs. We are very pleased that JDR was selected as the array cable supplier and we look forward to embarking on this world class project,” stated Patrick Phelan, managing director of JDR Cable Systems Ltd.
When complete the first phase of London Array will be among the world’s largest offshore wind farms, delivering up to 630MW. This is enough power for approximately 470,000 homes and will make a substantial contribution to the UK Government’s target of providing 15% of all electricity supply from renewable sources by 2015.
“JDR has made significant investments over the last three years to address the growing and vital renewable energy initiatives taking hold in the UK and other parts of the world. Our plant in Hartlepool was carefully chosen to be located in the heart of the UK offshore community to best serve their ambitious projects yet optimally service all of Northern Europe and other geographies around the world”, commented Pat Herbert, group CEO, JDR Cable Systems (Holdings) Ltd.
Richard Rigg, the London Array Project Director stated that “London Array Limited and its Shareholders are very pleased that JDR Cable Systems have been successful in acquiring this scope of work and that the project is supporting the new UK facilities developed by JDR at Hartlepool to serve the offshore wind industry.”
About JDR Cable Systems
JDR is a leading provider of custom-designed and manufactured static and dynamic subsea power cables, umbilical systems and marine cables for a broad range of applications throughout the oil and gas sector, offshore renewable energy industry, and seismic and defence markets.
JDR was featured in The Sunday Times Buyout Track 100 of the UK’s top Private Equity-owned businesses. JDR ranked twelfth on the annual list of 100 companies, and was the highest Original Equipment Manufacturer on the list.
About the London Array Consortium
London Array Limited has three shareholders: E.ON, DONG Energy and Masdar.
E.ON is one of the UK’s leading power and gas companies – generating and distributing electricity, and retailing power and gas – and is part of the E.ON group, the world’s largest investor-owned power and gas company.
DONG Energy is one of the leading energy groups in Northern Europe. We are headquartered in Denmark. Our business is based on procuring, producing, distributing and trading in energy and related products in Northern Europe.
Masdar, wholly owned by the Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), is Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted initiative in the development and commercialization of renewable energy and sustainable technology.
Contacts
JDR Cable Systems Ltd
Patrick Phelan, +44 (0) 1353 860 022
Managing Director
Patrick.Phelan@jdrcables.com
or
JDR Cable Systems Ltd
Jeanne Righter, +1 713 466 6489
Mobile: +1 832 276 6166
Group Marketing Manager
Jeanne.Righter@jdrcables.com

Source: JDR Cable Systems

Dulsco mobilises manpower and equipment to support nationwide clean-up drive in UAE

Fatima — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:57:08 +0000

Deploys team of 125 people and various waste collection services in support of thousands who gathered for EEG’s Clean Up UAE campaign

December 14, 2009
Dulsco, the region’s largest human resource outsourcing company, has announced that it has mobilised a team of 125 people as well as various waste management equipment as part of its support to the recently concluded Clean Up UAE 2009 campaign, which was simultaneously held across 50 locations in the UAE. Dulsco’s Manpower Services division deployed up to 100 personnel in Dubai and 25 in the East Coast to join the nationwide clean-up initiative.

Dulsco’s Waste Management Services division also commissioned seven skips and waste collection services in two locations in Dubai; and two skips and waste collection services in Sharjah. Organised by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) for the eighth straight year, Clean Up UAE is one of the biggest environmental programs in the UAE, gathering thousands of volunteers and supporters from different segments of the society.

Shamshuddin H.M, Senior Manager- Projects, Dulsco, said: “Environmental protection and conservation is an important advocacy that is an integral part of the Dulsco organisation. In fact, one of our core businesses involves the upkeep and wellbeing of the environment and our communities, which is why we were very enthusiastic about our participation in the Clean Up UAE campaign. We will continue to support similar initiatives as we seek to generate greater awareness about the responsibilities of citizens and residents in maintaining a clean and healthy society.”

Dulsco has been providing human resource, waste management and marine services to the UAE for more than 70 years. Dulsco’s manpower solutions offer comprehensive

choices for UAE companies, including general, semi-skilled and skilled workers, as well as senior management positions.

Solidere International launches projects in Egypt in collaboration with Sodic

Fatima — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:47:25 +0000

Solidere International, in collaboration with Sodic, started with the implementation of two projects in Egypt. The two companies had announced earlier the launch of their projects: WESTOWN in the Sheikh Zayed neighborhood along the Cairo-Alexandria desert road, and EASTOWN in the Kattameya area of New Cairo. Sodic has secured the Egyptian government’s approval on the masterplan put in place by Solidere International for each of the two projects. This comes as Sodic has hired the services of the international consulting firm “Dar Al-Handasah Shair and Partners” to provide the infrastructure design of which the preliminary stages have been completed with actual work scheduled to start in the beginning of 2010.
Both EASTOWN and WESTOWN will form distinguished and lively multi-faceted city centers, providing residential areas, office and commercial space, as well as shopping and entertainment centers. The projects are also adorned with public spaces and landscaped parks in accordance to the latest sustainable urban planning practices and environmental standards Solidere International is keen on implementing. The master plan will also provide for a modern city fabric with avenues and squares surrounding buildings in a synchronized manner. This will effectively place WESTOWN and EASTOWN as the hub of activity for all the residential projects and educational centers which have started to relocate to the Sheikh Zayed and Kattameya regions.
The launch of the first two WESTOWN projects within this grand development plan was announced on Sunday December 6th, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza. “Forty West”, a mixed use facility, and “The Polygon”, a business center, form the first phase of the WESTOWN development project. This announcement comes at a time that confirms that Solidere’s and Sodic’s projects in Egypt are continuing as more launch announcements for projects are expected in the near future.
“Forty West” extends over an area of 35,000 meters squared with a built up area of around 83,000 meters squared. It includes 175 upscale residential apartments, a luxury hotel, a series of distinguished restaurants and cafes as well as retail shops and entertainment and cultural centers. “Forty West” provides the perfect environment for a chic social lifestyle amid green spaces which will turn it into a unique destination in Egypt as it combines the liveliness of the city and the calm of a residential neighborhood. Solidere International and Sodic will also ensure that their standards of excellence carry on to the maintenance of the buildings and gardens in Forty West as well as its security needs by providing it with their own top notch property management services.
World renowned “Machado and Silvetti Associates” makes its exceptional presence felt through the unique architectural design of Forty West which meets the highest creative and precision standards in the industry going hand in hand with the distinctive touch of Egyptian interior designers “Eklego”. The project provides residents with an atmosphere of leisure and comfort through facilities and services that allow for the enjoyment of the luster of Mediterranean city life, putting WESTOWN on par with famed upscale neighborhoods in Barcelona, Rome, and Beirut.
“The Polygon’s” design was entrusted to the international award winning British firm “Wilkinson Eyre Architects”. The business center will include offices of different sizes and versatile layouts customized to meet the needs of a twenty first century work space. The center spreads over an area of about 33,000 meters squared, 58% of which are dedicated to green and public spaces. The Polygon’s built up area will reach 86,000 meters squared including 11 buildings out of which a Business hotel. This area will be located within close proximity to Forty West. The announcement of the launch of these two projects comes as part of Solidere International’s continuous activities in the field of real estate development in the Arab world, mainly in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with planned projects in North Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean region. Solidere International provides comprehensive services in the areas of urban planning, development, property management, finance and marketing building further on the company’s accomplishments in the fields of city planning and managing projects of grand scale.