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Noon by Noor – Womenswear Designer Label, based in Bahrain serving the domestic, Regional and International markets.
Founded in 2008 by cousins Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Al Khalifa, Noon by Noor has built a loyal customer base over the years, with its self-assured pieces that focus on details.
First GCC brand to be invited by IMG to showcase at NYFW in 2013
“Noon By Noor Mini”
In 2018, Noon By Noor introduced Noon By Noor Mini, an indulgent spin off, which captures innocence, and undeniable charm in luxuriously playful silhouettes.
Razan Al-Sous and her husband Raghid Sandouk fled Syria to start a new life in Yorkshire, leaving behind their dream of setting up their own pharmaceutical company but opening up a new entrepreneurial life in the city of Huddersfield.
With the simple idea of making halloumi-style cheese from cows’ milk and launching a best-selling range of Arabian flavoured cheeses, the innovative pair have won more than 30 awards for their product and gained royal approval from Princess Anne.
When they arrived in Yorkshire, Mr Sandouk’s brother let them run his chicken food outlet and it was there the first Yorkshire Dama Squeaky Cheese was created.
Now they have nine flavours in their range, from plain and chilli to black onion seed, rosemary and mint.
The couple recently won their latest award, for their black pepper squeaky cheese.
n 2017 the couple expanded to new premises and were given a royal seal of approval when Princess Anne officially opened their factory in Sowerby Bridge.
Now the couple have been invited to Buckingham Palace.
This month they won yet another award for their Middle Eastern style cheese, Nabulsi, which contains black onion seeds and has now become a bestseller in the UK.
www.yorkshiredamacheese.co.uk
source/content: thenationalnews.com
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Syrian cheese maker Razan Al-Sous. / pix: Ashraf Helmi / The National
Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Ali Construction & Development (AACD)has marked the handing over of the $81.6m (AED300m), 39,625m2 Hampton by Hilton Hotel at the Al Marjan Island.
With the handover milestone, the project has become the largest Hampton by Hilton in the world to date.
The 515-keys beach hotel has been engineered by JT+Partners, with International Engineering Center as the supervision consultant, and developed by Mohamed Ruqait Properties (MR Properties).
The tower level comprises 515 rooms and suites, while the wide rooftop consists three chiller zones and two fire exits. The hotel will also feature 450m of a private white sand beach, a 1,000m2 pool, other recreational facilities and an observation deck.
source/content : constructionweekonline.com
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AACD marks handover of world’s largest Hampton by Hilton / pix: constructionweekonline.com
Bahrain, where Arabian Gulf oil was first discovered, where its first electrical infrastructure was installed, and where its first school for girls was established, has chalked up yet another regional first.
Manama, the island kingdom’s capital, has been labeled a “Healthy City 2021” by the World Health Organization (WHO) — the first Middle East capital to earn the distinction — in recognition of its commitment to creating an environment conducive to human well-being.
FAST FACTS
* Manama was declared a “Healthy City 2021” in June by the WHO.
* Bahrain’s per capita health spending rose to $1,067 during 2005-13.
* Health spending as a proportion of GDP rose to 4.9% in the same period.
With celebrity host Katie Jenson opening the evening and international boxer Amir Khan as celebrity guest, the awards ceremony on was attended by the who’s who of the industry and proved a great success in showcasing the best talents of the Middle East region’s supply chains.
The event was held at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre (The Great Ballroom) on July 12th.
Winners were recognised for their performance in 5 key sections – Special Recognition, Technology, Air Freight, Sea Freight and Logistics.
And the winners of the TLME Heroes of the Pandemic Awards 2021 are:
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
The Hope Consortium – Global Vaccine Distribution Initiative
Department of Health Abu Dhabi – Hero of the Pandemic – Best Performer
Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi – ADNOC Logistics & Services – CEO of the Year
Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – Hero of the Pandemic – Government Agency
Cyber Security Council – Hero Of The Pandemic (Security & Defence)
Dubai Police – Hero of the Pandemic (Transport & Logistics Authority)
TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Abu Dhabi Ports mUnity – Hero of the Pandemic in Technology
Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Digitalisation)
DHL & DP World – Joint winners of Most Innovative Company in Technology
Navis – Most Dynamic Solution in Technology
Brands for Less – Hero of the Pandemic (E-Commerce)
Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Cyber Security)
Unitechnik – Logistics Automation Solution of the Year
Fleetboard (By Mercedes-Benz Trucks) – Most Innovative Telematics Solution of the Year
Cyber Security Council – Best All-Round Security Solution Provider
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
The Hope Consortium – Global Vaccine Distribution Initiative
Department of Health Abu Dhabi – Hero of the Pandemic – Best Performer
Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi – ADNOC Logistics & Services – CEO of the Year
Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – Hero of the Pandemic – Government Agency
Cyber Security Council – Hero Of The Pandemic (Security & Defence)
Dubai Police – Hero of the Pandemic (Transport & Logistics Authority)
TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Abu Dhabi Ports mUnity – Hero of the Pandemic in Technology
Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Digitalisation)
DHL & DP World – Joint winners of Most Innovative Company in Technology
Navis – Most Dynamic Solution in Technology
Brands for Less – Hero of the Pandemic (E-Commerce)
Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Cyber Security)
Unitechnik – Logistics Automation Solution of the Year
Fleetboard (By Mercedes-Benz Trucks) – Most Innovative Telematics Solution of the Year
Cyber Security Council – Best All-Round Security Solution Provider
AIR FREIGHT
Emirates SkyCargo – Hero of the Pandemic (Air Cargo)
DHL Global Forwarding – Most Resilient Performer in Air Cargo
Etihad Cargo – Most Creative Performer (Air Cargo)
Saudia Cargo – On-Time Hero
National Air Cargo – Hero of the Pandemic (Humanitarian Relief)
SEA FREIGHT
DP World – UAE Region – Port that has been a true Hero of the Pandemic.
Abu Dhabi Ports – Ports Cluster – Most Ingenious Performer in Maritime
CS Maritime DMCC – Hero of the Pandemic (Maritime Services)
ADNOC Logistics and Services – Best Integrated Shipping & Logistics Performer
LOGISTICS
SAL Saudi Logistics Services – HERO OF THE PANDEMIC IN LOGISTICS
Danzas – Hero of the Pandemic (Healthcare Logistics)
Allied Transport Company – Hero of the Pandemic – Supply Chain Transport Solution
Emirates Post – Hero of the Pandemic (Speed & Efficiency)
Danzas – Hero of the Pandemic, Supply Chain Solution
KNAUF – Manufacturer of the Year
Hellman Worldwide Logistics – Hero of the Pandemic (Freight Forwarding)
Serco – Hero of the Pandemic (Support Services)
Al-Futtaim Logistics – Hero of the Pandemic (Fulfilment)
Mercedes-Benz Trucks – Truck OEM of the Year
LogiPoint – Logistics Hub of the Year
Razr Lab & Haifa Logistics – Best Logistics Start-Up Award
The most influential tower built in Kuwait in the last decade, Al Hamra Business Tower was the proud winner of the ‘Audience Award’ for the 10 year category of 2011 projects completion by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Al Hamra Business Tower stands at 413 meters high across 80 levels, integrated with intelligent design, functionality a striking mix of iconic sculptural form and breathtaking office views overlooking the Gulf.
Mr. Ali Khajah, Chief Operating Officer of Al Hamra Real Estate Development said: “This is truly an honor and an enriching experience as Al Hamra Business Tower receives a new category award resulting from the global respect and appreciation for our brand and its progress from a vast and diverse list of industry peers.
Previously, Al Hamra Business Tower was recognized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) as the tallest building in Kuwait, 2nd tallest building, and tallest office building and tallest concrete structure in the Middle East. Internationally, the Tower was acclaimed for being 2nd tallest concrete structure in the world, 5th tallest office building in the world and 12th tallest building in the world in the year 2012.
source/content : arabtimesonline.com
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The Al Hamra Business Tower stands at 413 meters high across 80 levels, integrated with intelligent design / pix: arabtimesonline.com
Dr. Khalid Al-Nowaiser has been selected as a member of the International Court for Commercial Arbitration affiliated with the International Chamber of Commerce, and Hussam Al-Hujailan as his deputy.
The International Court for Commercial Arbitration is an institution for the resolution of international commercial disputes. It operates under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce and consists of more than 100 arbitrators from around 90 countries.
Members of the ICC Court are appointed to three-year terms by the ICC World Council on the recommendation of ICC “national committees” or groups.
source/content: arabnews.com
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Dr. Khalid Al-Nowaiser. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com
‘The Voice of the Arabs’ radio station was launched in the Egyptian Capital, Cairo on July 04th, 1953
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Late broadcaster Ahmed Said, better known for his program broadcasted on “Sawt el-Arab” [The Voice of the Arabs] radio station – Social media / pix: egypttoday.com
The African Banker, a quarterly magazine that covers Africa-related financial news, has named Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Benchaaboun as Africa’s “Finance Minister of the Year.
The winners of the 2021 edition of the African Banker Trophies were celebrated on June 23, 2021, during the prestigious awards ceremony, organized on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank.
‘Our goal is to leverage Dubai as the first economy capital in the world’: Mohammed bin Rashid tells Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers
‘Economy has priority in the next stage, and we must mobilise all our creative minds and our exceptional efforts to catapult Dubai’s economy to new heights,” said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, during a meeting on Tuesday with the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers after the major restructuring where His Highness formed three entities – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and Dubai Chamber of International Trade.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed recently approved the new Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers as part of efforts to enhance their contributions to Dubai’s economy, raise the level of support provided to emerging business sectors and accelerate Dubai’s innovation journey. The move is also part of efforts to catalyse Dubai’s economic transformation and further reinforce the city’s rise as a global business hub.
”Establishing a solid and prosperous economy is at the center of our priorities,” His Highness added.
