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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
Held within the events of the 74th Cannes Film Festival, Arab Cinema Center announced the winners of the 5th Critics Awards for Arab Films.
Here’s the winners’ list:
Best Documentary
Lift Like A Girl | Directed by Mayye Zayed | Egypt
Best Actress
Hiam Abbas | Gaza Mon Amour | Palestine
Best Actor:
Ali Suliman | 200 Meters | Palestine
Best Screenplay:
Kaouther ben Hania | The Man Who Sold His Skin | Tunisia
Best Director:
Ameen Nayfeh | 200 METERS | Palestine
Best Feature Film
Gaza Mon Amour| Directed by Arab Nasser – Tarzan Nasser | Palestine
The first edition of the Critics Awards for Arab Films was held on the margins of the 70th Cannes Film Festival. The awards are given to the best Arab film productions every year in the following categories: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Director, Best Writer, Best Actress and Best Actor. For the first time in the history of Arab cinema, the jury committee brings together 160 of the most prominent Arab and international film critics from 63 countries from all over the world this year.
Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is a nonprofit organization registered in Amsterdam.
source/content: egypttoday.com
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200 Metres’ by May Odeh, twin brothers Arab and Tarzan Nasser and Rani Massalha pose with their accolades at the Arab Critics Awards. Arab Cinema Centre / pix: thenationalnews.ae
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
Saudi Arabia has won the presidency of the executive council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO).
Saudi representative and member of ALECSO’s executive council Hani Al-Muqbel on Thursday was elected president of the council from 2021 through 2023, winning a majority of the vote and the participation of 21 Arab countries.
Al-Muqbel has over 18 years of work experience. He graduated from Harvard Business School after completing several executive training programs, including the executive program in developing leaderships, and other programs specialized in the strategic leadership, negotiation, board of directors’ governance, building strategic partnerships, design thinking and business growth from Harvard Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and business schools in Stanford, Columbia, INSEAD, and the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
source/content: www.arabnews.com
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Saudi representative and member of ALECSO’s executive council Hani Al-Muqbel. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was named as the “Man of Humanity” by the Vatican’s Foundation Gravissimum Educationis .
Mohamed bin Zayed’s naming as ‘Man of Humanity’ underscores international community’s recognition of his humanitarian role: UAE Fatwa Council.
An outcome of his leading efforts to promote the values of compassion, giving and peace globally.
The UAE Fatwa Council pointed out that His Highness Sheikh Mohamed’s achievements in supporting needy people and rescuing those affected by crises and disasters without discrimination around the world highlights his belief in the tolerant spirit of Islam, which calls for tolerance and noble values, reflecting the Prophet Muhammad’s saying, “There is a reward for everyone with a moist liver.”
To date, the UAE has provided aid to medical staff and front line workers in more than 135 countries to curb the spread of COVID-19.
In March, Sheikh Mohamed was awarded ‘The 2021 DIHAD International Personality Award for Humanitarian Relief ‘ as a gesture of international gratitude for His Highness’s continuous support and dedicated efforts in reinforcing humanitarian work.
source: wam.ae
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The Award was received by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, from Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, President of Pontifical Foundation Gravissimum Educationis and Ministry of Education Vatican, during a ceremony held on July 06th, 2021 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of the ambassadors accredited to the UAE. /pix: wam.ae
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
“Beacon,” by Polish artist Carolina Halatek, broke the record for the largest LED (light-emitting diode) structure. The sculpture, which was on show at the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center between March 18 and April 3, consisted of 272,160 LEDs.
“Star in Motion,” by Belgian artist Koert Vermeulen, was suspended at a height of 256 meters on the Kingdom Center tower and radiated 1.2 million lumens of light. It set the world record for the brightest suspended ornament.
Noor Riyadh is an initiative of the Riyadh Art Project, which hopes to establish more than 1,000 public artworks throughout the city.
