Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) – Middle East 2012
“Succeeding through Change Management”
February 1-2, 2012
Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dubai January 31 2012: Change agents’ Wendy Appel and Susan Furness are set to energise timely conversation among the region’s business sector at this week’s second upcoming ‘Succeeding through Change Management’ conference.

Organised by the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) in the Middle East, regional and international experts from both the private and public sectors are poised to take the stage in Abu Dhabi to share success stories, discuss ideas, and present best practices in the field of Change Management.

Khaled Al-Mobarak, Conference Chairman, said that the forum is structured around expert panel discussions and interactive sessions over two days from February 1-2, 2012. Abu Dhabi-based Yas Island’s Radisson Blu Hotel is set to play host to the delegates from diverse business sectors.

“This year’s event is focused on advancing the discipline of Change Management. Delegates are invited to discover the latest research and trends within the field as well as deepen their knowledge and understanding through shared experiences,” he explained.

Furness, a leading PR expert is slated to lead the day one agenda which features discussions on Sustainable Energy for Success, Change Management in ERP Implementation, Guerilla Transformation, Sustainable Development, Promoting a Culture of Change through Employees, and Using Situated Learning to Enable Human Performance.

“Events like this provide a platform for Change Management professionals who lead the people-side of change, to meet, collaborate and develop industry standards to ensure a globally recognised discipline is in place,” shared Al-Mobarak.

Wendy Appel, a Mallorca-based leadership consultant and author who is scheduled to host an interactive panel session which brings Change Management strategies under the spotlight echoed Al-Mobarak’s sentiments. She suggested that the leaders of the new paradigm need brave hearts. “As managers and leaders we need to take action and talk in before we talk out and be brave. It is time to take time to look inside ourselves before we speak out as leaders.”

Appel and Furness will join Ahmad Al Mulla (Information Technology), Ibrahim Moosa Jamel (TECOM Investment’s Education Cluster), Tala Al Ansari (ENOC), Tom Marsicano (Interactive Learning Solutions Ltd), Mehryar Entezari (SAP), Jayme Johnson (IBM Global Business Services), Robert Ryan (IBM Global Business), Joseph Paris Jr. (XONITEK Group of Companies), Maria Sillanpaa (Sustainability Advisory Group), Emad El Maghraby (Johnson & Johnson Middle East), Dr. Alaa Garad (International Performance Excellence) and Farida Ansari (IBM Global Business Services).

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Rohini Gehani, a fashion expert and the Founder & CEO of Rivaage, has established this multi-brand concept store to offer her customers a distinct selection of exquisite apparel transitioning from day to night, comprising most notable designers on the international stage. The eclectic mix includes clothes designed by Jay Ahr, Tucker, Whit, Judith Leiber and Georges Chakra. A wide range of fashion accessories from Laykh, Jake & Gigi, exclusive beauty products and rare jewellery finds including the popular by Sophie label and Hassan El Odeh- to name a few.

The mesmerizing boutique decor revolves around the theme of an enchanted castle within a forest, which makes it a multi-sensory journey for the clients as they browse through the tasteful selection of clothes and accessories.

Speaking on their choice of location, Rohini Gehani said, “Sunset lies well in the heart of the city, being on the beach road, and its accessibility, it has the formula to a great mall. Well-traveled denizens can finally celebrate and drop themselves into the lap of luxury at Rivaage, Sunset Mall: an address that gives understated opulence and style a new meaning.”

Sunset Mall is located on Dubai’s up-market Jumeirah 3, on Jumeirah Beach Road. This exclusive development comprises premium shopping spread of two floors, featuring exclusive fashion brands and offering an atmosphere of luxury, intimacy and prestige. The mall has been aesthetically planned to showcase the best of international and local fashion.

“We are glad to announce that Rivaage is now a part of Sunset mall. We welcome them with our full support, services and facilities to ensure their success. Rivaage, with its vast collection of high-end designer clothes promises to become a new fashion hub for our female clients. The stylish boutique is a perfect fit into our existing tenant mix.”- concludes Mr. Ziad Hameed, Leasing Manager at DIP.

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The calendar depicts the results of the hard work put in by remarkable individuals. Samar S. Jodha, Founder of Express & Aspire Workshops, took the time to help children embrace their passion for photography in Dhaka. Jim Wallace Creative Director at FEEL, a design firm at Dubai Media City, has given his time and expertise to create the design for this desktop calendar. Each page is like an individual photo frame, highlighting the photography talent of each individual at the workshop.

In addition, the printing costs of the calendar has been sponsored by Benita Jessop, owner of Oculus Gift Trading LLC, and a host mother to one of the children that the Maria Cristina Foundation has brought to Dubai, UAE, in pursuit their dreams and ambitions.

Benita Jessop, said: “Having experienced being a host family to one of the Maria Cristina Foundation children in Dubai, I can really appreciate all the good work that this charity aims to achieve. Great opportunities seldom present themselves to these children so this initiative is really special in giving them a chance to reach their full potential. My sponsorship of the 2012 calendar is all about creating more awareness for the Maria Cristina Foundation. For those who you who purchase it, it is a daily reminder of how you have actively supported the chance of giving a greater life opportunity to a child in Bangladesh through education.”

23 children living in Dhaka, Bangladesh that have an eye to capture life’s most precious moments in a photograph participated in workshops conducted by Samar, which concluded in April 2008. The photographs taken not only tell a beautiful story about life in the slums, but also show the significant amount of potential that is confined to poverty.

Samar S. Jodha, said: “The children from this underprivileged community in Dhaka, Bangladesh have the potential to live their dreams if presented with the opportunity. The creativity, artistry and vision of these children when taking photographs have surpassed my expectations. Working with these individuals reassures me that there is hope for everyone, however it is up to us to lend a helping hand and present those less fortunate with opportunities to conquer their fears and live their dreams. The Calendar is an attempt by the children to raise funds for their own community.”

Samar has been working with the Maria Conceicao, Founder of the Maria Cristina Foundation since 2006. He has been conducting workshops in various parts of the developing world in Asia and Africa for the past 16 years.

Maria Conceicao, said: “Samar is a true inspiration. He has helped a lot of less fortunate people to give them hope for several years now. After every photography workshop, an exhibition is held to sell the participants’ prints to raise funds for a certain cause. The last exhibition that was held was in Moshi, Tanzania, where the proceeds that were generated were enough to buy stationery and supplies for an entire school. The ‘Hope for the Future’ calendar is a stellar masterpiece and we are certain that people who share our enthusiasm for art and helping others will appreciate the effort.”

The Maria Christina Foundation is on a quest to unlock and maximize human potential in developing countries. The foundation is involved in several current and planned projects, including the MC Foundation Recruitment Institute, MC Foundation Community Project, MC Foundation School to School Projects and MC Foundation Community Health Program. To support the foundation you can visit www.mariachristinafoundation.org.

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Upon completion of the 777 Challenge, Rosa Areosa and Maria Conceicao were greeted by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, along with H.H. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan at H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan’s Majlis in Abu Dhabi.

Rosa Areosa was accompanied by Maria Conceicao, Founder of the Maria Cristina Foundation on her walk for charity which began on 26 November in Sharjah, and concluded on 2 December – the UAE’s National Day – in Abu Dhabi, the nation’s capital.

Rosa walked a distance of 294 kilometers in a total of 42 hours, 7 minutes and 46 seconds, while Maria walked the distance in a total of 54 hours, 54 minutes and 50 seconds over the 7 days, in order to generate and create awareness, in an effort to raise funds to support the Maria Cristina Foundation. This resulted in Rosa achieving an average of 6 hours and 1 minute per each marathon, with Maria’s average being 7 hours, 50 minutes and 34 seconds for each marathon. The best time achieved by Rosa was in the Al Ain Marathon on 30 November 2011 with a time of 5:46:20, Maria’s best time was recorded in the 1st marathon in Sharjah on the 26th of November 2011 achieving a time of 6:32:02.

H.H. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan expressed his sincerest appreciation towards both Rosa and Maria for their outstanding accomplishment of walking across the seven Emirates and for their noble efforts towards helping the underprivileged people and children of Bangladesh.

Rosa Areosa, said: “The support that we received in Sharjah, Dubai and in Al Ain certainly inspired me personally. The reception at H.H Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan’s Majlis in Abu Dhabi was really special and very much appreciated; it was a very emotional end to the ordeal and a very pleasant surprise to top the end of the event.

“Having Maria decide to join me, in the 777 Challenge, made me realise how determined she actually is. As the days progressed and the kilometers rolled by, her courage and strength in completing every single marathon, despite the obstacles and fatigue that were encountered over the 7 days made me further respect her for her efforts and endeavours. She overcame the challenge never giving up throughout the 7 long days. I also need to mention that my husband Jorge, who throughout the 777 challenge, supported both Maria and myself, logistics, medical attention, water, food and every necessity that we required, he was always there when we needed the support. It takes someone very special to take on firstly that responsibility but then also see it out in the very supportive manner that he did. ”

The walk across the seven Emirates was both physically and mentally draining, posing several unexpected obstacles for these two remarkable women. Routes had to be changed on several occasions due to construction works and traffic congestion encountered, especially during the last leg in Abu Dhabi on the 2nd of December 2011. The deceptive terrain in Fujeirah resulted in Rosa breaking one of her right toes on the second day of the challenge.

The 777 Challenge gained a lot of support from both people and corporations. Several individuals and families joined the walk for Charity. Supporting companies include: Etihad Airways, Rotana Hotels, Arab IT, Up and Running Integrated Sports and Medical Center, Stefanutti Stocks, and the Centre for Musical Arts.

Maria Conceicaio, Founder, Maria Cristina Foundation, said: “Rosa is a true champion. Her courage and determination is simply inspiring. Even though I was exhausted, I kept looking and thinking about Rosa and how she is driving herself to help the Maria Cristina Foundation. Her perseverance gave me the strength to finish all seven marathons. It is a privilege to have this extraordinary woman contribute to the foundation but is an even greater honor for me to have her as a friend. I am truly thankful to Rosa, her husband Jorge, and their kids for planning and implementing the 777 Challenge.”

The Maria Cristina Foundation is on a quest to unlock and maximize human potential in developing countries. The foundation is involved in several current and planned projects, including MC Foundation Recruitment Institute, MC Foundation Community Project, MC Foundation School to School Projects and MC Foundation Community Health Program. To support the foundation you can visit www.mariachristinafoundation.org.

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The ladies’ range includes eight professional hair grooming products, travel-friendly hair dryers with retractable chords, curling tongs, hair clippers, electric razors, hair straighteners, curling irons and DIYkits for women.

Severin also features a new-to-market personal grooming line especially designed with the cosmopolitan man in mind.

For a hi-tech trim, try the professional hair trimmer with motor-induced, titanium-coated stainless-steel blades that are said to guarantee a flawless trim. Meanwhile, Severin‘s hair and beard trimmer set includes a wide-range of scissors and combs, an oil bottle and a cleaning brush. The set also comes with a charging and storage base, attachments for 3, 6, and 12 mm cutting lengths and is equipped with an indicator light.

And, don’t forget that hair has a way of appearing in other places! Severin‘s nose and ear hair trimming set does the job.

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About Severin
For more than 60 years, Germany’s Severin has focussed its energies on the quality design, production and distribution of a comprehensive range of small domestic appliances and personal grooming products – always geared to lifestyle enablement at a sensible investment.

In the Middle East, from its Dubai-based office, Severin introduces a wide range of products to regional markets across breakfast, lunch, dinner, entertaining and grooming, including an extensive range of coffee makers,
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Led by L’Officiel Middle East editor Nadine El Chaer, the selected panel of judges includes Dubai’s own leading business women; Muna Bin Kalli, Executive Director, Dubai Ladies Club; Shamsa Saleh, CEO, Dubai Women’s Establishment; Sarah Belhasa, Owner, Studio 8 and Dr Manahel Thabet, CEO, Al Salasa Trading. Highly influential members of the community, the judges have demonstrated achievements and success in their own fields and based on their merits, they were selected to become the official judges of this year’s panel.

‘As a past recipient of an award as well as being a part of this year’s judging panel, it is a pleasure to witness the consistent growth of the L’Officiel Arab Woman Awards as a prominent event on Dubai’s annual calendar that celebrates the achievements of gifted Arab women, showcasing and profiling success in business as well as the valuable contribution they continue to make to corporate and community life. Dubai Ladies Club is delighted to provide their support and partnership for a third consecutive year and look forward to another exciting evening. We hope that the stories of this year’s winners will act as an inspiration to others.” said Muna Bin Kalli, Executive Director, Dubai Ladies Club

The L’Officiel Arab Woman Awards Dubai 2011 is sponsored by Mercedes Benz, a world-class automobile brand in the UAE, showcasing its pledge to honor Arab excellence amongst the women in the Emirates. “Mercedes Benz greatly values the contribution of women and the enrichment of the society at large. We are pleased to support the L’Officiel Arab Woman Awards Dubai 2011and we strongly support women in attaining their true potential” said Wassim Derbi, Marketing Manager Mercedes Benz.

Other sponsors to this year’s award include Al Aan TV, Dubai Ladies Club, Carrera y Carrera, La Reine, Cleopatra’s Spa and the New York Film Academy Abu Dhabi.

“Carrera y Carrera and L’Officiel magazine both epitomize effortless style, innate sophistication and contemporary glamour, constantly showcasing and highlighting the best of the fashion industry and bringing to the fore trendsetting new designs as well as established favorites. It is this synergy that makes our partnership seamless and why Carrera y Carrera is thrilled be part of these exciting Awards’’ said Emily Yan, Senior Brand Manager at Damas.

Grace and Garbo have been appointed as the official PR agency of the event. L’Officiel decided on this agency due to them being an energetic and creative boutique communications agency, and with their fresh and tailored approach they are proven to secure results every time, they are the perfect partner.

Grace and Garbo, Rahma Himid shares her reaction to be the appointed PR agency for the L’Officiel Arab Woman Awards Dubai 2011,“We are extremely pleased and honoured to represent the L’Officiel Arab Woman Awards Dubai 2011. The awards are a much anticipated event every year and L’Officiel is such a pillar in the media landscape here in the Middle East. We are excited to use our Grace and Garbo talents to support the awards and are proud to be the official PR support for the event.’’

The winners will be announced at the glamourous awards ceremony on 13th December 2011.

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Sarah Belhasa is one of the most influential women in Dubai’s fashion industry. Her boutique Studio 8 is an international multi-brand boutique based in Dubai, UAE. Bringing together some of the most respected names in design from Asia and the Middle East. Sarah Belhasa is also a member of the Dubai Fashion Week board and she has embarked on a career in fashion while working as Vice President for the Saif Belhasa Group.

Dr Manahel Thabet is the youngest and only Arab with a degree of PhD in Financial Engineering, her thesis has been involved in the Financial Engineering society research. She is one of the rare Arab women to have entered the field of quantum mathematics, and currently her research has been adopted by several American universities for development purposes. In December 2010, Dr. Thabet was awarded L’Officiel Women of the Year, Inspiration Women of the Year award at the L’Officiel Women of the Year Awards 2010. Dr. Thabet is an active member of many distinguished organizations such as MENSA, Young Arab Leaders and the International Association of Financial Engineers. She is also a Columnist and an Economic Researcher in many leading financial publication.

Shamsa Saleh is the CEO at The Dubai Women Establishment. She has been with the institution since 2008 as Director – Strategic Planning & Corporate Development responsible for project development and management, before getting promoted to her current role as CEO.

Muna Bin Kalli is the Executive Director of the Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment. She is also the official spokesperson for all initiatives and projects founded by and under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, UAE. In this role, she has represented Her Highness’s message at international events.

With a bachelor degree in journalism, Nadine El Chaer, group editor of L’Officiel Middle East and Ahlan! Arabia has a diverse journalistic background spanning a variety of roles in the media industry. Nadine is a member of the “Women Journalists without Borders” an organization which seeks to contribute to the care of human rights in general and women’s rights and private press in particular.

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 21 2011: The demand for tickets for this year’s Walk for Life – the annual walkathon under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak – indicate another bumper turnout at Yas Marina Circuit (next Friday) on November 25 2011.

According to the event’s director, Carol Sansour Dabdoub, the ticket phone line is ringing non-stop as the community rallies round to take part in the five kilometre walk to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

For the second year running, more than 15,000 are expected to attend the fun-filled family event – considered to be the largest walkathon in the region – which is organised by the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre with the support of The National Health Insurance Company Daman to highlight the enormous benefits of exercise to good health.

The afternoon of interactive family entertainment – including fun fitness activities, musical acts, drumming and more – kicks off at 3pm on November 25. The Walk starts at 5pm. There is an hourly bus service, number 290, running from Khalifa Street Abu Dhabi to Yas Island.

Walk for Life is part of ICLDC’s award-winning public health awareness campaign, ‘Diabetes-Knowledge-Action’. Log onto www.diabetesuae.ae for more details.
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About Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre is a one-stop, state-of-the-art, out-patient facility that specialises in diabetes treatment, research, training and public health awareness, with two centres – one each in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

The purpose-built centres are an initiative of Mubadala Healthcare, in partnership with the UK’s Imperial College London. Mubadala Healthcare, a division of Mubadala Development Company, is specifically dedicated to investment in strategic, high value and economically sustainable projects that meaningfully enhance the private healthcare infrastructure of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

The launch of ICLDC in 2006 is testament to the vision of Mubadala Healthcare to develop projects that protect and enhance the nation’s health. ICLDC has offered diabetes prevention, education and treatment to more than 100,000 people.

‘Diabetes-Knowledge-Action’ is ICLDC’s award-winning public health awareness campaign. It was launched in 2007 under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, in partnership with The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy.

ICLDC Abu Dhabi holds the Joint Commission International (JCI) Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) in Diabetes Management and JCI Accreditation for Ambulatory Care. When the Centre received the awards it became the only healthcare provider worldwide to hold both certifications and the first facility in the Middle East and third globally to hold JCI’s highly-acclaimed CCPC specifically for the clinical management of diabetes

(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) today announced the passing of Evelyn H. Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President and Head of Fragrance Development Worldwide, at the age of 75 from complications of non-genetic ovarian cancer. Mrs. Lauder died on November 12, at her home in New York City with her family by her side.

She is survived by her beloved family: husband Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of the Estée Lauder Companies; son William, Executive Chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies; son Gary, Managing Director of Lauder Partners LLC, and his wife Laura, General Partner of Lauder Partners; and five grandchildren.

“My mother carried the torch of our Company heritage and the values that were passed to her by my grandmother, Mrs. Estée Lauder,” said William Lauder. “My mother and father were life partners as well as business partners. They nurtured the culture and growth of the Estée Lauder Companies, and as we grew, my mother was our creative compass and pillar of strength. Together my family and the Company celebrate the beautiful person she was.”

Speaking for the Company, President and Chief Executive Officer Fabrizio Freda said, “Evelyn embodied the heart and soul of the Estée Lauder Companies. She was one of the pivotal architects of our vision, values, and culture. She was dynamic, creative, smart, endearingly warm, generous, and incredibly gifted at connecting with people. Her enthusiasm was contagious.”

Mrs. Lauder’s life is a remarkable American success story. Born in Vienna, Austria, her parents fled from Europe with her during the Nazi occupation, eventually settling in New York City. Asleep when the ship bringing them to the United States arrived in New York Harbor, her mother woke her up to see the Statue of Liberty. Mrs. Lauder would remember, and be inspired by, that symbol of hope for the rest of her life.

She was very proud of having attended and graduated from New York City public schools and from Hunter College, part of the City University of New York. After receiving her college degree, she was a public school teacher in New York City for several years.

As a college freshman, she had been introduced to Leonard A. Lauder, the older son of Estée and Joseph Lauder, owners of a small family cosmetics company, and they married in 1959. That same year she joined the family business. She had many roles then, including serving as New Product Director and as Marketing Director. Her teaching background was an excellent springboard for one of her earliest contributions, the creation of the Company’s brand training programs. She also measured color standards in makeup, sold products in stores, and made numerous personal appearances.

Her invaluable insights on fashion trends and consumers’ rapidly changing needs influenced new approaches to the development of innovative skin care, makeup, and fragrance. The significant contributions she made in education and product development still distinguish the Estée Lauder Companies as the leader in global prestige beauty.

When the Company began creative work on what became Clinique in 1968, Mrs. Lauder thought of the name Clinique and became the first to wear the now ubiquitous Clinique white lab coat after she was named the brand’s first Training Director.

In 1989, Mrs. Lauder assumed the role of Senior Corporate Vice President and Head of Fragrance Development Worldwide. Her love of gardening and flowers served as inspiration as she designed new fragrances. She led the development of the Company’s most globally successful fragrances, including the best-selling Beautiful and Pleasures.

Mrs. Lauder was a philanthropic leader in New York City. She served on the Board of Overseers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and on the boards of the Central Park Conservancy and the Evelyn and Leonard Lauder Foundation. Many other charities also benefited from Mrs. Lauder’s thoughtful guidance and renowned generosity, including nonprofits devoted to health and human services, education and inner-city schools, the environment, women’s causes, and the arts.

Mrs. Lauder was perhaps best known to the public for her work in bringing global awareness to women’s health, a passion that stemmed from a personal experience with early stage breast cancer. In 1992, she co-created the Pink Ribbon, now recognized as the worldwide symbol of breast health, and launched the Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign (www.bcacampaign.com). Each year, the BCA Campaign raises funds through its brands, employees, and retail partners around the world to help support breast cancer research. Mrs. Lauder founded The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in 1993 to provide crucial funds to breast cancer medical and scientific researchers around the world. BCRF (www.bcrfcure.org) has raised more than $350 million and supports 186 researchers globally.

“Each October, it is extraordinary to see the absolute dedication of our employees around the world to the BCA Campaign. Evelyn’s mission became our mission; her passion became our passion. She inspired all of us, and we will continue to move forward with her vision to rid the world of breast cancer,” said Mr. Freda.

Mrs. Lauder was an avid photographer, and her work is represented in many public and private collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, as well as leading medical facilities in the United States and abroad. In October 2002, Harry Abrams, Inc. published An Eye for Beauty, Mrs. Lauder’s second collection of photographs. Her first book of photographs, also from Abrams, The Seasons Observed, was published in September 1994. In September 2011 her works were on display at the Gagosian Gallery in London. Her third book, In Great Taste: Fresh, Simple Recipes for Eating and Living Well, was published in 2006.

A visionary, true leader, and dear friend, Mrs. Lauder will be forever missed by everyone at the Estée Lauder Companies.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The Company’s products are sold in over 150 countries and territories under the following brand names: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, M•A•C, Bobbi Brown, Tommy Hilfiger, Kiton, La Mer, Donna Karan, Aveda, Jo Malone, Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Michael Kors, American Beauty, Flirt!, GoodSkin™ Labs, Grassroots™ Research Labs, Sean John, Missoni, Tom Ford, Coach, Ojon, Smashbox, and Ermenegildo Zegna.

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These new collections highlight the inimitable creative talent of this leading French brand.

By giving priority to product research and manufacturing techniques, the ceramic artists of “Salernes, esprit de decoration” perpetually innovate and propose products that blend exquisitely into a world of contemporary design and decoration.

 For over two hundred years, these ceramic artists have treasured their expertise beyond compare, where “bespoke” and “handmade” products epitomize French style luxury. With striking effects of materials, shapes, colours and sizes, the Salernes glazed terracotta tiles are an invitation to personalize your decoration. By fulfi lling never ending requests for unique designs, our ranges will allow you to create an incomparable universe. It is with these thoughts that a collection of 15 inspirational creations has been fashioned, offering today’s kitchens and bathrooms a touch of modernity with a myriad of bright colours, reinvented decorative designs, dazzling, refined or cozy atmospheres. Élégance, Butterfly, Soleil d’or, Coton, Zen ambiant, Colombine, Bayadère and Chaton, a range of decorative designs that sway between tradition and modernity for a highly personal touch.

 The collection will be available across the GCC specially in Saudi Arabia and the UAE and includes Acanthe, Acacia, Palmier, Rose, Floralies and Arabesques, a fl oral inspired range that will fill the home with the luxuriance of nature. Finally, our range of Marine decors for those who have a passion for sailing, the sea and the shore… an invitation to discovery. These new collections highlight the inimitable creative talent of this leading French brand Much more than a simple accessory, with “Salernes, esprit de decoration”, tiles become an essential decorative “object” playing a lead part in making your home an exclusive place.

 Élégance, Butterfl y, Soleil d’or, Coton, Zen ambiant, Colombine, Bayadère and Chaton, evocative names for this range of designs to be used as a fresco or placed here and there amongst plain coloured tiles. Bathrooms and kitchens are the perfect places to play with these dazzling coloured, elegant tiles, to obtain a stylish and fashionable atmosphere.

 A collection of tiles offering 6 different designs, to be used alone or to be mixed and matched with plain coloured tiles.

 Acanthe, Acacia, and Palmier, bi-coloured tiles presented in a variety of shades, will be particularly decorative in bathrooms. Rose and Floralies, designs inspired by the beauty of fl owers are to be placed between plain coloured tiles of various shades in kitchens or bathrooms, or may be used alone as decorative artwork in living or dining rooms. Arabesques, a bi-coloured décor will look equally attractive surrounded by plain tiles or used as a kitchen splashback or a bathroom fresco.

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Worood’s Pink Rose campaign is simple, yet meets the objective of spreading the message of breast cancer awareness. Short messages left by online users and gathered at the events are reproduced on elegant cards that are attached to each of the pink roses. The pink roses are given away at some large as well as smaller community programs that are working towards breast cancer awareness. These include The Big Pink Tea Party by SolidariTea, Dubai Hospital, Bras for a Cause, and a special event by Pink Caravan.

“As a company, we have been actively involved and participated in several breast cancer awareness activities in the UAE for many years. This year we decided to take it one step further and begin our own campaign to bring hope and encouragement to cancer patients and survivors” said Maryam Al Noori, Managing Director, Worood. “Generating awareness could mean saving more lives. And we truly believe that every pink rose given away by us will be one more person receiving the important message, whether it is a young girl, older women and men as well senior citizens. Since we began distributing our Pink Roses at different events, we have received some heart-warming messages that have been left by supporters on our Facebook page. We know that these messages will continue to spread hope and admiration.” she added.

The Pink Rose campaign has tied up with some of the most prominent awareness events and will continue to distribute the roses that are now synonymous with Worood’s efforts to pass on the inspirational messages to many more people.

For more information, please contact:
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About Worood
Founded in 2005, Worood is established as a unique international retail flower boutique where pre-packed bouquets can be bought for all occasions. Creating living art using the finest floral specimens from across the globe, Worood is truly setting trends in floral fashion.