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Emel Mathlouthi (aka) Emel . Singer. Songwriter. Music Producer.
On October 23, Tunisian-born/New York-based experimental singer Emel released‘The Tunis Diaries’ .
A double EP that features a collection of newly recorded reworks from Emel’s catalog (‘Day’), paired with an eclectic selection of covers (‘Night’).
Equipped with only a laptop, tape recorder, and a classical guitar she crowdsourced from a local fan via Facebook, Emel created ‘The Tunis Diaries’ entirely in Tunis after she was unexpectedly quarantined in her childhood home this Spring.
The eighth edition of the Gulf Business Awards was held on Thursday, November 26, 2020 to honour business leaders and pioneering companies across the GCC for their special achievements during a tough year.
LIST OF WINNERS 2020
Lifetime Achievement Award: Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline
Gulf Business
Company of the Year: Cafu
Business Leader of the Year: David Hadley, CEO of Mediclinic Middle East
COMPANIES OF THE YEAR
Banking: First Abu Dhabi Bank
Investment: Century Financial
Energy: GE Power
Healthcare: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Real estate: Danube Properties
Retail: Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
Transport and logistics: Emirates SkyCargo
Tourism and hospitality: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
Consumer tech: OPPO
Emerging tech: Micro Focus
Digital transformation: Huawei Middle East
BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE YEAR
Banking: H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Mashreq
Energy: Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar
Healthcare: David Hadley, CEO, Mediclinic Middle East
Real estate: Arif Mubarak, CEO, Dubai Asset Management
Retail: Alain Bejjani, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim
Transport and Logistics: Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem
Tourism and Hospitality: H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Technology: Leopoldo Boado, Senior vice president of Business Applications for Eastern and Central Europe and MEA region at Oracle
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES
Businesswoman of the Year: Nayla Al Khaja, Emirati filmmaker, CEO of Nayla Al Khaja Films
Sustainability Company of the Year: Careem Bike
Disruptor of the Year: Cafu
SME of the Year: Bayzat
Covid-19 Heroes: Ma’an; Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives; Burj Khalifa; Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education; and Alwaleed Philanthropies
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source: http://www.youtube.com / Gulf Business Awards 2020 / Motivate Events
Doves Ride is Saudi Arabia’s first licenced women’s cycling team. Based in Riyadh it is licenced both locally and internationally.
Shahd Alturki is the founder and professional cycling trainer.
Doves Ride organizes rides for all levels, from the gentle trails suitable for beginners to the more challenging routes for hardened cyclists. The group offers lessons that can help any beginner ride a bike safely.
Contacts are Twitter and Instagram @dovesride
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Doves Ride is Saudi Arabia’s first professional cycling team, licensed both locally and internationally. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com
The Hotelier Awards 2020 recognised 18 of the region’s most talented hospitality professionals, with many more leaving Highly Commended or with a special mention.
Held at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on Tuesday November 24, the gala event welcomed more than 200 people, who were kept safe from COVID-19 by the event team’s hygiene measures and partnership with Bee’ah.
Housekeeper of the Year Winner – Asif Khatri, Executive Housekeeper, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Hilton Dubai The Walk Highly Commended – Harsh Gaur, Executive Housekeeper, Taj Dubai
IT Person of the Year Winner – Fritzi Lescano, IT Manager – Internal Communications, Accor Regional Office MEA Highly Commended – Abdul Baseer Mohammed, Technology Manager, InterContinental Jeddah
Hotel Engineer of the Year Winner – Gurpal Singh, Chief Engineer, InterContinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City Highly Commended – Fernandez Nicholas, Director of Engineering, Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights – Hotel Suites & Apartments
Safety & Security Person of the Year Winner – Muhammad Waqar Azeem Qamar, Risk Champion / Learning & Quality Manager, InterContinental Jeddah Highly Commended – Onkar Sawant, Director of Security, Taj Dubai
HR & Training Person of the Year Winner – Feryal Haddon, Cluster Director of Human Resources, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Hilton Dubai The Walk, Hilton Dubai Creek Highly Commended – Yasmine Farouk, Director of Human Resources, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Finance Person of the Year Winner – Mazen Salha, Director of Finance, Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Highly Commended – Joanna Talegon, Assistant Credit Manager, TIME Oak Hotel & Suites
Concierge/Guest Services Person of the Year Winner – Kamal Kariyawasam, Chief Concierge, InterContinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City Highly Commended – Swapnil Patrikar, Complex Guest Services Manager, The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Special Mention – Vinay Govande, Front Office Manager, Taj Dubai
Fitness/Spa Person of the Year Winner – Rosemary Read-Larsen, Director, Wellness at Atlantis Dubai Highly Commended – Majd Kassab, Recreation Supervisor, TIME Oak Hotel & Suites
Sales Person of the Year Winner – Valentina Sobeshchuk, Director of Sales and Marketing, Rixos Bab Al Bahr and Regional Director of Sales, Rixos Hotels UAE Highly Commended – Ileshaa Nijhawan, Multi-Property Senior Sales Groups & Events Manager, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Le Méridien Fairway
Marketing & PR Person of the Year Winner – Shamia Abdul Aziz, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Highly Commended – Ahmad Jaber, Cluster Director of Marketing, Digital & Communications, InterContinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City Special Mention – Richard Thorburn, PR & Marketing Manager, Six Senses Zighy Bay
Executive Chef of the Year Winner – Jay Williams, Complex Director of Culinary, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Highly Commended – Luigi Vespero, Executive Chef, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Special Mention – Nasser Lamei Rayes Khalil, Executive Chef, Crowne Plaza Dubai-Deira
F&B Manager of the Year Winner – Emad Ramzy, F&B Manager, Crowne Plaza Dubai-Deira Highly Commended – Jodie O’Meara, Hotel F&B Operations Manager, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
Young Hotelier of the Year Winner – Bhavesh Tanwani, Assistant Front Office Manager, Bab al Qasr Abu Dhabi Highly Commended – Tatiana Radchenko, Revenue Manager, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Unsung Hero of the Year Winner – Leonora T. Manuel, Senior Nurse, Raffles Dubai Highly Commended – Simone Troxler, Sustainability Manager, Six Senses Zighy Bay Special Mention – Myra Macalma, Hotel Nurse, Fairmont Dubai
General Manager of the Year Winner – Christophe Schnyder, General Manager, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Highly Commended – Luke James, General Manager, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
Mid-Market Hotel Team of the Year Winner – Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens Highly Commended – Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis
Hotel Team of the Year Winner – Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai Highly Commended – Al Baleed Resort Salalah By Anantara
