V-Marine is proud to share that the Rise 55 has already secured its first two sales, with the first one set to be delivered in Qatar this August, followed by the second sale in Kuwait.
The Rise 55 boasts an unparalleled blend of elegance and functionality, setting new standards for houseboat design. With its innovative architecture and sleek lines, this houseboat presents a stunning presence on the water, leaving admirers in awe. The thoughtfully crafted exterior offers a modern and dynamic appeal that captures attention wherever it sails.
What truly sets Rise 55 apart from its competitors is its interior decoration. V-Marine has collaborated with renowned Italian designers and decorators to curate an ambiance that redefines luxury living. The meticulous attention to detail and choice of premium materials create an environment that epitomizes opulence and sophistication. Every element, from the meticulously crafted furnishings to the handpicked decor pieces, has been carefully chosen to ensure an unforgettable experience for owners and guests alike.
One of the most outstanding features of Rise 55 is its spaciousness. V-Marine understands the importance of providing ample living space, and with Rise 55, they have reimagined the concept of habitable areas on a boat. This houseboat offers an exceptional yacht experience with significantly more room than traditional yachts, all while maintaining the same level of exquisite finishing. What truly captivates potential buyers is that V-Marine has managed to deliver this remarkable vessel at a fraction of the price of other luxury boats, revolutionizing the market and garnering widespread approval.
Speaking about the launch, Wael Joujou Ceo of V-Marine expressed their excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to introduce Rise 55, an extraordinary houseboat that sets a new benchmark in luxury living on water. The combination of exceptional design, unmatched interior decoration, and affordability make this a truly unique offering. With Rise 55, we aim to provide our customers with an extraordinary yachting experience while also ensuring that it is accessible to a wider audience."
With the first sale already confirmed for Qatar, scheduled for delivery in August, and the second sale secured in Kuwait, the Rise 55 is poised to make a resounding impact in the GCC market. Prospective buyers in the region are encouraged to contact V-Marine immediately to explore the exceptional opportunities that Rise 55 presents.
For more information about Rise 55 and to inquire about sales, please visit V-Marine's website at www.vmarine.com
V-Marine, a leading provider of houseboats and floating resorts, is proud to announce the opening of its commercial office in Dubai, UAE. The new office will be led by Giovanni Sorrentino, a well-known figure in the yacht industry for his collaborations with European and GCC yards such as Silent Yacht, an award-winning company for sustainable yacht industry, and Tecnomar for Lamborghini. Sorrentino's contribution to V-Marine's development of sustainable and self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts will be instrumental in the company's expansion in the region.
Currently the production is served from Bahrain, while V-Marine plans to set up additional production facilities in GCC to meet the growing demand for houseboats and floating resorts projects in the area. This move is in response to the significant growth and the increasing demand from customers in the region, which is expected to soon outpace the current production capacity in Bahrain.
"We are excited to have Giovanni Sorrentino leading our Dubai operations," said Wael Joujou, CEO of V-Marine. "His experience and expertise in sustainability yachts will be invaluable as we expand our presence in the UAE market and deliver high-quality, self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts."
Sorrentino's and V-Marine's commitment to sustainability will drive the development of innovative solutions for houseboats and resorts that are both luxurious and eco-friendly.
"The UAE is an important market for us, and we are committed to serving our customers here with the highest quality sustainable houseboats and floating resorts," said Sorrentino. "With the new production facilities in UAE, we will be able to better meet the growing demand for our products and services in the region while contributing to a more sustainable future."
Wael Joujou added “V-Marine house boats already met the taste of UAE boaters thanks to the quality of the construction and the finishing of the interior space. Now the next step is to bring technology and sustainability to our models in order to offer not only an eco friendly experience but also a valid alternative to the Luxury Yacht industry in terms of luxury and space at a much more reasonable price”
Wael and Sorrentino met occasionally in Qatar during the Launch of the floating pop-up Lounge at the Pearl Doha, produced by V-Marine, during exclusive presentation of the Urus Performante, and that experience led only recently to a fruitful collaboration .
V-Marine has a strong track record of delivering high-quality houseboats and resorts projects to customers around the world, and the company's expansion into UAE represents a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. V-Marine is confident that its presence in UAE will enable it to better serve its customers in the region, and looks forward to continuing to deliver exceptional products and services to its customers in UAE and beyond.
Since its establishment in 2014, Kronfol has continued to develop its concept from every aspect, dedicated to improving the quality of their products and services offered to customers. With a carefully curated menu of original authentic Lebanese cuisine and fusion dishes, combined with team of professionals, all enwrapped in a relaxing ambiance and comfortable environment – Kronfol has customers and clientele alike coming back for more.
With over 10 years of experience in the F&B business, well-known TV host and media personality, Wissam Breidy, developed Kronfol Casual Dining in collaboration with famous chef, Maroun Chedid.
Followed by Kronfol’s outstanding success and popularity in Lebanon, the demand to expand was at an all-time high. Wissam decided it was the perfect opportunity to take Kronfol beyond borders and expand towards the rest of the region. In doing so, Wissam reached out to Francorp Middle East for support and assistance in developing his franchise program.
Wissam is confident in Francorp’s proven system, ability and experience to help them in establishing themselves as a Lebanese food landmark in every city around the world.
“We, at Francorp, are very excited to see franchises expand in the region such as Kronfol,” says Imad Charaf Eddine, Chairman of Francorp Middle East. “Franchising is one of the most effective options which takes ambitious companies to new destinations and accelerate their expansion plans without direct investment in developing new branches, especially from emerging markets such as the Middle East.”
We have done major uplift on the brand to transform it to where it is today, taking into consideration every single detailed from look and feel, to branding and atmosphere but most importantly the feeling that you belong as a customer. it was an exciting journey but yet very achieving and rewarding says Wissam Breidy.
Our aim is to expand across every city starting with the most prominent market for us such as Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and soon internationally.
We’ve been receiving leads from across all the GCC but we’ve been extremely selective in perusing any of them until we believe that we have put all the system needed to support this expansion i.e.: operational support, marketing support, IT and engineering so now I’m confidently to say “we are ready for our expansion plans”.
Full Information on Kronfol’s Franchise opportunity can be found at Francorp opportunity portal here:
https://francorpme.com/franchise/kronfol-franchise-opportunity
He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since 1990”.
DMU hosted the conference with PRME – the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education team, which focuses on how to educate future leaders to focus on achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, global targets which address issues like hunger, poverty and equality.
The theme of the ninth PRME Regional Chapter MENA Forum and 2022 Conference was the ‘Power of Partnerships in Addressing SDGs’. Over three days, a wide range of leaders from business, charity, humanitarian organisations and higher education joined the event.
Dr Mette Morsing, Director of PRME, said “PRME was launched to nurture responsible leaders. It wants to redefine success, focus goals on society, and focus on skills required. Success is often defined as winning the battle. It is a language of conflict, of conquest. It is not the language of partnerships, of collaboration. That is what we want to change in PRME.”
Moreover, Faiz Shah, the Director of the Yunus Centre, which works to build networks promoting sustainable work, poverty alleviation and social business, spoke about how universities can help connect business in their communities. He highlighted that a consequence of the pandemic was the realization that small businesses can be players in a global market because of modern globalised communication, however, the success is dependent on partnerships.
DMU has twice been chosen by the UN as a global hub for SDG 16, the promotion of peace justice and strong institutions and a big part of this status has been down to the creation of strong partnerships across HE to share practice in supporting refugees in local communities.
Hosting the final day was Professor Simon Oldroyd, DMU’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Sustainability, who summed up the conference’s aims, “The purpose of this conference is to connect networks and ideas to try and enact real change. It’s powerful partnerships with industry which move us towards the SDG goals.”
Experts on blockchains also spoke at the event and outlined how the emerging internet economy could help make the distribution of wealth in society fairer.
All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.
The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management and leadership – and will focus on the application of SDG nexus approaches to establish good practices in order to provide a roadmap for creating better partnerships.
This forum aims to be a catalyst for the development of projects and papers through the partnerships established as the legacy of the conference, to strengthen the connection and collaboration of the PRME MENA Chapter Network and UN Global Compact Networks.
To register for the Conference and Forum – or for the Gala (which requires a separate registration) please go to: PRME Conference & Forum Registration - or for the final day Conference Gala Event go to the PRME Conference Gala. All Attendance is free. Once registered you will receive directions for in-person and online attendance.
SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals is a key SDG that enables the implementation of all SDGs. Achieving the goals Partnership requires a nexus approach to understand and develop methodologies for change. Businesses, governments and institutions will need to undergo systemic changes beyond the limitations of individual organizations or industries by removing their jurisdictional boundaries that resonates especially with SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. This will require higher levels of partnership focusing on linking the implementations of SDGs and engaging with all the stakeholders. The level of partnership and integration is expected to grow as we face unprecedented challenges.
Resources:A Nexus Approach for The SDGs: Interlinkages between the goals and targets
Websites: PRME MENA Conference & DMU Dubai PRME Conference
Enquiries & Press Info: prme.mena22@dmu.ac.uk
Expo Gala Enquiries: dmuevents@dmu.ac.uk
Press Enquiries: prme.mena22@dmu.ac.uk
Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.
The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.
The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to in-demand employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
وفي تعليقه على الحدث، قال وزير الدولة نايجل آدامز:
"يعد التوسع العالمي الذي حققته جامعة دي مونتفورت من قلب ليسيسترشاير في المملكة المتحدة إلى دبي وكازاخستان استثمارًا رائعًا سيسهم في بناء جيل عالمي من الخريجين الجامعيين المتميزين. وهذا يمثل إحدى أروع الصادرات البريطانية أي رعاية المواهب وتنميتها.
"كان من دواعي سروري افتتاح المختبر الهندسي فائق التطور وتهنئة فريق الكريكيت بالجامعة. وآمل أن أرى بعض أسماء اللاعبين الذين تعرفت عليهم اليوم وهم يلعبون الكريكيت في المملكة المتحدة في السنوات القليلة القادمة لصالح مقاطعة يوركشاير العظيمة".
من ناحية أخرى، تعد جامعة دي مونتفورت أحد الشريكين المؤسسين لجناح المملكة المتحدة في معرض إكسبو دبي، وقد استثمرت مبلغ 750,000 جنيه إسترليني في برنامج المملكة المتحدة لعرض مزايا التعليم العالي في المملكة والجامعة في هذا المنبر العالمي.
وكانت جامعة دي مونفورت الموجودة في المملكة المتحدة قد افتتحت رسمياً حرمها الجامعي الثالث في دبي في شهر ديسمبر عام 2021.
وكان من أهم الأسباب التي دفعت الجامعة لرعاية جناح المملكة المتحدة هو التزامن والتنسيق بين إطلاق حرم الجامعة الجديد في دبي ومعرض إكسبو 2020.
ومن خلال هذه الشراكة، نأمل في إقامة وتطوير علاقات جديدة مع دوائر الأعمال في منطقة دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وزيادة توظيف الطلاب للوصول إلى الأهداف التي تنشدها جميع فروعنا جامعية.
كما نتطلع أيضًا لإبراز مكانة ومزايا جامعة دي مونفورت ليستر للطلاب الدوليين الراغبين بالدراسة في المملكة المتحدة.
وخلال زيارته إلى جناح الاستدامة، تعرف الوزير على نهج دي مونفرت دبي الذي يركز على خطة طويلة الأجل للمنطقة في هذا الشأن. وشارك في مناقشات حول قابلية الخريجين للتوظيف والحاجة إلى تطوير المهارات القابلة للنقل.
وقدم البروفسور سايمون برادبري، نائب المستشار الدولي وعميد كلية الفنون والتصميم والعلوم الإنسانية في جامعة دي مونفورت، عرضاً موجزاً للوزير عن الرؤية الطموحة للجامعة. وأوضح ذلك بقوله: "نحن نمتلك سجلاً بحثياً متميزاً بفضل التزامناً بخدمة الصالح العام، من خلال البحث فيما يؤثر على المجتمع وحل المشكلات وإحداث تغيير فعلي في حياة الناس وسلوكهم عبر إيجاد حلول مبتكرة في مختلف جوانب الحياة".
وتلتزم جامعة دي مونفورت، باعتبارها الجامعة البريطانية الوحيدة المصنفة بأنها مركز عالمي للأمم المتحدة لتحقيق هدف التنمية المستدامة (16)، بالعمل على دراسة وإنجاز أهداف الأمم المتحدة بشأن التنمية المستدامة في أنشطتها البحثية والتدريسية ومشاريعها. وفي هذا الإطار، تستضيف الجامعة المؤتمر الثامن لمبادئ تعليم الإدارة المسؤولة (PRME) على مستوى الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في حرم الجامعة بدبي في الفترة من 21 إلى 24 مارس 2022 لإيجاد منهجيات لتنفيذ شراكات تتمحور حول هدف الأمم المتحدة الخاص بالتنمية المستدامة.
وأضاف سايمون: "تلتزم الجامعة بالعمل على بناء عالم مستدام من خلال نشر مفاهيم التميز البحثي والتفكير النقدي والاستراتيجي والخطط المدروسة بعناية. كما نعتمد استراتيجية بحثية متينة تمثل ركناً أساسياً في رسالة جامعة دي مونفورت".
واستمع المجتمعون أيضًا إلى كلمة من الدكتورة فيديا فينود، رئيسة المجموعة والرئيسة التنفيذية لمؤسسة ستادي وورلد، التي تدير الحرم الجامعي في دبي بالشراكة مع جامعة دي مونفورت- ومن الدكتور مانجيت ريدون، رئيس جامعة دي مونفورت دبي.
وقال الدكتور مانجيت ريدون: "نحن نعلم أنه مهما كان الاختصاص الجامعي، يمثل إعداد الخريجين لتحقيق مسارات ناجحة ما بعد الجامعة أمراً بالغ الأهمية. كما أن تمكين خريجينا من إحداث أثر إيجابي، سواء كان ذلك من خلال خلق قيمة اقتصادية أو اجتماعية أو ثقافية أو بيئية - أو مزيجاً من ذلك كله، هو الشهادة الحقيقية على نجاحنا".
من جهتها قالت الدكتورة فيدهيا فينود، الرئيسة التنفيذية لمؤسسة ستادي وورلد لخدمات التعليم العالي: "تتمتع "ستادي وورلد" بخبرة تزيد عن عقدين من الزمن في تقديم مجموعة واسعة من الخدمات التعليمية بالشراكة مع جامعات دولية من مختلف أنحاء العالم، وستثبت شراكتنا هذه مع جامعة دي مونفورت في دبي مدى فائدتها الكبيرة للطلاب في الإمارات العربية المتحدة والمنطقة بشكل عام. إذ ستساعد شبكتنا الدولية في استقطاب الطلاب من أكثر من 120 دولة ونتطلع إلى تقديم شهادات جامعية رفيعة المستوى والجودة تركز على أهلية الطلاب للتوظيف".x`
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Minister of State Nigel Adams said:
"De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.
"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few of the names I have heard today playing cricket in the UK in a few years playing for the great county of Yorkshire.”
DMU is one of two founding partners of the UK Pavilion at ExpoDubai and has invested £750,000 in the UK programme to showcase UK higher education and the university on a global stage.
In December 2021, the UK-based university officially opened its third campus in Dubai.
One of the key reasons for DMU's sponsorship of the UK Pavilion is the alignment between the launch of the new Dubai campus and Expo 2020.
Through this partnership, we hope to establish and develop new relationships with businesses in the UAE region and increase student recruitment to reach objectives across all of our campuses.
We are also looking to promote DMU Leicester for those international students who would like to study in the UK.
During his visit to the Sustainability Hub, he heard about DMU’s approach focusing on long-term plan for the region. He engaged in discussions about employability and the need for developing transferable skills.
Simon Bradbury, Pro Vice-Chancellor International and Dean of Arts, Design and Humanities of DMU briefed the Minister on the ambitious vision of the institution. He explained: “We have an excellent research record as we are committed to serving the public good, by investigating what impacts society, solve issues and make an actual change in people’s lives and behaviour through originating solutions in various life aspects".
Being the only UK university to be designated the United Nations Global Hub for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, DMU commits to addressing the UN SDGs in its research, teaching and enterprise activity. In line with this, DMU is hosting the 8th Middle East and North Africa MENA, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) conference at the Dubai campus from 21-24 March 2022 to create methodologies for the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal partnerships.
“DMU is committed to shaping and promoting a sustainable world by deploying research excellence, critical, strategic thinking and well-built plans. We also have a well-established research strategy that is central to DMU’s mission", Simon added.
The gathering also heard from Dr Vidhya Vinod, Group President and CEO of Study World – the organisation running the campus in partnership with DMU – and Dr Manjeet Ridon, DMU Dubai Provost.
“We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each, is the embodiment of our success,” added Manjeet Ridon, Provost, DMU Dubai.
Dr Vidhya Vinod, CEO of Study World Higher Education Services, said: “Study World has over two decades of experience in providing a range of educational services in partnership with international universities worldwide and this association with DMU in Dubai will prove highly beneficial for students in the UAE and the wider region. Our international network will help attract students from over 120 countries and we look forward to providing high-quality, employment-focused degrees to students.”
الشارقة
أصبح العمل من البيت أمراً ونموذجاً نعيشه كل يوم؛ يستيقظ الشخص من نومه، ثم يختار مكانًا مريحًا للعمل من البيت، وفي أغلب الأوقات قد يبقى جالسًا في المكان ذاته دون أي تشتيت، أو بإطلالة جميلة تُريح النفس من ضغط العمل؛ ومن بين هذه الضغوط كلها يقدّم فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة" باقة مذهلة، وهي "تشيدي كونيكت": باقة مميزة تتيح لضيوفنا الأعزاء تجربة العمل من داخل فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة" ليجربوا رفاهية العمل في أجواء مختلفة ومميزة.
تم إطلاق هذه المبادرة والباقة بهدف دمج التراث الثقافي العريق للشارقة مع نظام العمل عن بعد، وبذلك نعطي فرصةً فريدة لأصحاب العمل الرقمي والإلكتروني ليتعمقوا في سحر أروقة الفندق مع الحفاظ على روتين العمل اليومي وإنتاجيتهم من داخل الفندق. تتضمن باقة "تشيدي كونيكت" عرضين مميزين: باقة "مراحب 1" بسعر يبدأ من 15000 درهم إماراتي وباقة "مراحب 2" بسعر يبدأ من 18000 درهم إماراتي؛ والتي تشمل إقامة لمدة شهر في الفندق مع إفطار مجاني يوميًا في المطعم، بالإضافة إلى كأسين من المرطبات المنعشة ليتسنى لضيوفنا التركيز أثناء عملهم. علاوةً على ذلك، يتمتع الضيوف بخصوماتٍ حصرية على منافذ المأكولات والمشروبات، وجلسات المنتجع الصحي، وخدمات المواصلات، والمكالمات الدولية ليجددوا نشاطهم ويتمكنوا من إنجاز عملهم بتركيز.
ولضمان تلبية جميع احتياجات ضيوفنا وراحتهم، سيقدم الفندق خدمة إنترنت مجاني فائق السرعة، وخدمة غسيل الملابس يوميًا، وخدمة توصيل مرة واحدة في الأسبوع إلى دبي، وخدمة الدعم الإداري، هذا وبالإضافة إلى الدخول الحصري إلى المرافق المشوّقة في المركز الصحي ومركز اللياقة والمسبح. والأهم من ذلك كله، سيقدم لك الفندق المساعدة في إجراءات طلب الحصول على تأشيرة عمل كي تكون تجربة "العمل من البيت" الخاصة بك تجربة راقية خالية من القلق والمتاعب.
وقد صرَّحت السيدة نزهة آنو، مديرة فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة" قائلةً: "إن تجربة باقة "تشيدي كونيكت" هي أكثر من مجرد "العمل من البيت"، إذ شعرنا بضرورة إعادة إحياء مشاعر الألفة والمودة بين التراث وضيوفنا، وبذلك يتمتع أصحاب العمل الرقمي والإلكتروني بأجواء مريحة وراقية في فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة". لقد آن الأوان لضيوفنا لأن يكسروا روتينهم اليومي ويتخلصوا من كل ما يقلقهم بينما نتكفل نحن بالباقي."
It’s time to bring the fun beyond the classroom! Keep your kids entertained with the last chance to get our Back to School Offer: KIDS VISIT FOR FREE for every paying adult on tickets starting at 209 AED and embark on a magical journey through a world of whimsical wonders.
After-school activities no longer have to be just for the kids with our family-friendly offers. If you’re a bigger group of 4 or more, you can avail a 25% discount on tickets with our Friends and Family Offer. But wait, there’s more! UAE residents can get an exclusive 20% discount on tickets.
Feel embedded and mesmerized with La Perle, a captivating trip into a Dubai-rich fantasy brought to life with awe-inspiring stunts and special effects that can leave spectators breathless! Featuring world-class artists performing breathtaking and extraordinary acts including acrobatics, contortion, flying, diving, and even motorcycles defying gravity.
Families and friends can enjoy a fun and worry-free time with enhanced wellness and safety measures implemented at the theater. A journey of limitless wonder awaits!
Tickets are easily purchased from La Perle’s website: www.laperle.com/offers
This exclusive La Perle show will be running throughout the week from Tuesdays to Saturday with two shows at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm.
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Sharjah (05/07/2021): Working from home has become the new mainstream. People wake up in the morning, choose an available working space in their homes, and will most likely remain in the same position all day without distractions and no scenery to comfort a stressful day at work. The Chedi Al Bait is about to revolutionise working from home with Chedi Connect – a truly magnificent package that will allow our guests to add luxury into their “working from home” experience.
With this new initiative, we are hoping to merge Sharjah’s alluring cultural heritage with a new and unique approach to remote working, giving the chance to the digital nomads to dive into the charm of the hotel while keeping their working routine productive. Chedi Connect comes in two distinct “Maraheb” packages of AED 15,000 and AED 18,000 respectively, that include a one-month stay at the hotel and comprise a complimentary daily breakfast at The Restaurant as well as two exquisite refreshments a day to keep our guests satiated while they focus on more important things. Guests will benefit from attractive discounts on our F&B outlets, spa treatments, transportation services and international calls to help them rejuvenate while staying focused.
In order to ensure that guests have all they need for maximum comfort and focus, The Chedi Al Bait will provide complimentary high-speed internet access, daily laundry services, once a week drop-off to Dubai, administrative support as well as exclusive access to working spaces and other hotel’s facilities such as The Fitness Center and The Pool. To top it off, the hotel will assist you with your working visa application procedures to make sure that your “work from home” experience is elevated, worryfree and as effortless as possible.
Our Hotel Manager, Nezha Aanou, stated: “Chedi Connect is more than a “work from home” experience. As “Al Bait” means “Home” in Arabic and as “Maraheb” means “Hello”, we felt a need to reignite a sense of familiarity and offer the digital nomads this change of scenery they long for by allowing them to make The Chedi Al Bait their new home for as long as they need. It’s time for our valued guests to break away from their usual routine and put all their worries aside while we take care of everything else.”
After record success with their Nad Al Hammar branch, Blue Bird Nursery is expanding with a new branch opened in Al Quoz. With the new branch, Blue Bird extends its learning-through-play principles and adherence to strict safety standards.
Inspiring Learning
“Our mission is to plant a love of learning by sprinkling your child’s days with inspiring, thought-provoking opportunities filled with wonder and joy.” said Nursery Manager Hanan Sadek. “Your child will be encouraged to immerse themselves into their surroundings, make new friends, engage in adventurous play, have fun and GROW! We are an inspiring home away from home for families.”
“Our Nursery’s focus is to inspire children’s learning. We do this by using play to explore UAE culture and traditions as well as the international cultures and languages of each student.” added Sadek. “Our environment is designed around that mission. All aspects from our curriculum to our bright and open play spaces make Blue Bird Nursery a wonderful home away from home where kids can develop a love of learning and the opportunity to think with curiosity. This allows them to try out their ideas and explore the outcomes. This is how we promise engaged, effective learning.”
Managed With Care
The Nursery is owned and managed by Atticus Education LLCwhich develops, owns, and manages a diverse array of schools with different curricula to meet the growing needs of the region. Atticus Education has over 2000+ students registered throughout its schools and this number continues to grow as we pursue our mission to become a prolific provider of accessible and affordable education throughout the Emirate of Dubai.” says Ayesha Al Mutaiwei, Managing Director, Atticus Education LLC
Location Is Everything
The new Blue Bird Nursery branch is a purpose-built Nursery located in Al Quoz in the vicinity of corporate offices, shops, creative and art gallery outlets and local housing. As a spacious 32,000+ square foot facility, Blue Bird’s Al Quoz branch is one of a select few premium modern childcare facilities in Dubai.
Safe And Secure
Like it’s primary location in Nad Al Hammar, the new Al Quoz facility is a part of an exclusive class of premium purpose-built nurseries in Dubai where the environment is designed by architects and childcare experts whose understanding of early learning centres has culminated in the creation of a unique space that maximizes children’s ability to thrive in interactive learning while also staying safe. Everything from the design of the spaces, play space furnishings, toys and activities, and their Covid-19 prevention plan follow strict standards. Blue Bird Nursery’s sprawling facilities and open-floor plan provides optimum social distancing opportunities for its young pupils throughout the nursery, toddler, and foundation classrooms. The Nursery is ISO certified and observes Ministry of Education and KHDA safety guidelines.
الشارقة، الحفاظ على أصالة تراث الشارقة العريق، هو أحد أهم أولوياتنا في فندق ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة، حيث أن هذا النجاح الكبير الذي وصل إليه الفندق يعود إلى اهتمامنا بالتراث ومحاولتنا المستمرة في الحفاظ عليه، فمن أكثر ما يميز هذا الفندق هو أنه يتألف من بيوت تراثية كانت مملوكة لعائلات محلية ذات تأثير كبير على مدى تاريخ الشارقة، كعائلة إبراهيم بن محمد المدفع، المؤسس الأول لصحافة الشارقة، والذي وصل تأثيره إلى صالات المتحف، وتحول "مجلسه" إلى "المقهى" في وقتنا الحالي. وفي هذه الأيام الدافئة، يسرنا أن ننتهز الفرصة لنعود إلى الماضي وندعو ضيوفنا الأعزاء ليكتشفوا من جديد الجمال الحقيقي لهذا المكان العريق من خلال العروض الصيفية وأولها العرض الصيفي العائلي من فندق ذا تشيدي البيت.
تبدأ أسعار "العرض الصيفي العائلي" من 1200 درهم إماراتي، وهو عرض رائع للعائلات الراغبة بقضاء أجمل الأوقات في صيف هذا العام الجميل؛ يتضمن العرض عديداً من المفاجآت والمغامرات، ليس ذلك فقط، بل يشمل أيضاً وجبة إفطار ووجبة غداء مكونة من 3 أطباق مجانية يومياً في المطعم العربي، إلى جانب بطاقات دخول مجاني إلى العديد من الوجهات المميزة في مدينة الشارقة مثل جزيرة النور ومركز مليحة للآثار؛ وبذلك يمكن للعائلات التعمق في تراث الشارقة العريق بطرق لا تنسى.
يعتبر الطبخ من أساسيات ثقافة الشارقة، لذلك يمكن لضيوفنا الكرام الآن المشاركة في "درس في الطبخ على أصوله" وتعلم فن الطهي من الشيف الخبير في المطعم العربي؛ تعلم فن مطبخ الشرق الأوسط والمأكولات الشرقية في أجواء عصرية وتذوق تحفتك الفنية خلال هذه التجربة الحصرية مقابل 300 درهم إماراتي للشخص البالغ و100 درهم إماراتي للطفل.
أما بالنسبة للسيدات، فقد خصصنا عرض "عطلة السيدات الخاصة" لراحتكِ سيدتي مقابل 1200 درهم إماراتي فقط؛ انضمي إلينا مع صديقتك في إقامة رائعة وبسعر مخفض يشمل وجبة إفطار مجانية يومياً وجلسة تدليك طاردة للسموم لكامل الجسم مدتها 60 دقيقة، وغيرها العديد من المزايا؛ وفي نهاية هذه الاستراحة الرائعة، ندعوكِ وصديقتكِ لزيارة المقهى مجدداً، والذي يتميز بإطلالاته الساحرة على آخر برج دائري للرياح في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة؛ حيث يمكن للضيوف الحجز لشخصين والاستمتاع بالحلويات المحلية مع القهوة التركية لتكون الأجواء أكثر دفئاً وشاعرية.
استعداداً لموسم الصيف، عبّرت نزهة آنو، مديرة فندق ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة، قائلة: "لدينا العديد لنحتفل به هذا الصيف، ونحن فخورون جداً بقدرتنا على تقديم الأفضل لضيوفنا الأعزاء بأجمل الأساليب وأبسطها؛ إننا بهذه الطريقة نعيد أمجاد التاريخ ونخوض مع ضيوفنا في غمار ماضي الشارقة المشرف، لذلك ندعو الجميع لزيارة الفندق واستكشافه بأنفسهم وليستمتعوا بكل ما سيقدمه لهم."
Sharjah (07/06/2021): Celebrating the legacy behind The Chedi Al Bait’s success is part of our quest in keeping Sharjah’s heritage intact. What gives The Chedi Al Bait its uniqueness is the fact that the hotel was built upon 4 original homes once occupied by one of the most prominent families in the region, that of Ibrahim Bin Mohammed Al Midfa - Sharjah’s first journalist whose influence inspired the galleries of The Museum and whose ‘Majlis’ is now The Café. As the warmer days are already upon us, we are taking this opportunity to dive back into the past and invite our valued guests to rediscover the rare beauty of this historical place through our incredible summer offers, starting with the Family Summer Offer.
Our “Family Summer Offer”, starting at just AED 1200, is the ultimate staycation for families wishing to celebrate life to its fullest this summer. Not only is the offer filled with surprises and adventures, but the package also includes complimentary daily breakfast as well as a 3-course lunch at The Restaurant and a 3-course dinner at The Arabic Restaurant. Moreover, our complimentary passes to destinations around Sharjah, such as Al Noor Island and Mleiha Archeological Center, will allow families to open their eyes and their hearts to our cultural heritage in unforgettable ways.
Cuisine is an integral part of cultural heritage and during your retreat, families and guests will be able to participate in our “Cooking Classes In Style’ taught by our talented and passionate in-house chef at The Arabic Restaurant. Learn the art of Middle Eastern and Levantine cuisine in a contemporary setting and savour your masterpiece through this exclusive culinary experience, for just AED 300 per adult and AED 100 per child.
For the ladies, we are offering an extraordinary “Ladies Weekday Getaway” to help you unwind, relax, and rejuvenate at only AED 1200. Take this precious time to treat yourself to a blissful stay with us at a discounted rate, which includes complimentary daily breakfast and a 60-mintute Detoxifying Full Body Massage for 2, as well as several other perks – your gateway to heaven on earth. As your heavenly retreat comes to an end, we invite you and your lady friend to rediscover The Café. This sanctuary is already well-known for its magnificent views onto the only remaining circular windtower in the UAE. Here, guests can indulge in our exquisite “café tray for 2” and other homemade pastries accompanied by traditional Turkish coffee, while soaking up the sun’s rays in a state of sheer tranquility.
In anticipation of the coming summer, Nezha Aanou, our Hotel Manager, states: “We have so much to celebrate this summer and we are grateful to be able to give back to our guests in the most luxurious way possible. It’s also a way for us to go back to our roots and pay homage to this historical place by inviting others to discover it for themselves and indulge in everything The Chedi Al Bait has to offer.”
لطالما عرفت مدينة دبي على مستوى العالم بفنادقها الفخمة و مراكزها التجارية االمتنوعة و ابراجها الشاهقة. و يحظى سكان دبي من مقيمين وسواح و زوار بارقى الخدمات و التجارب و بتنوع المطاعم من مختلف انحاء الارض من بيرو الى اليابان و من الهند الى ايطاليا. والان يقدم هامبستيد بيكري اند كافيه اغلى خبز بريوش فرنسي بدبي مغطى بطبقة من الذهب الخالص و يسمى بالخبز الفرنسي الملكي
ولكن ما هي مكونات الخبز الفرنسي الملكي؟ ينقع خبز البريوش الرقيق و الملئ بالزبدة في خليط من الزعفران و الفانيلا و الكريما و يغطى بطبقة من الذهب الخالص عيار ٢٤ و يقدم مع غاناش الشكولاتة البيضاء والتوت والفراولة.
ويعد الخبزالفرنسي الملكي من هامبستيد بيكري اغلى و افخم طبق خبز فرنسي في دبي اذ يعرض بمائتين و عشرين درهم
و يبدو ان هامبستيد بيكري اند كافيه قد اخذ المثل القديم "تناول وجبة الافطار كملك" على محمل الجد
منذ افتتاحه في العام 2018، تمكن فندق ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة من بناء سمعة قوية كواحد من أفضل الفنادق الفاخرة في المنطقة، وقد كان الدافع وراء هذا النجاح هو وجود فريق من ذوي الخبرة ومساهمتهم الفعّالة؛ لهذا السبب آن الأوان لأن تكبر هذه العائلة، وها نحن نرحب بعضو جديد في الفريق الإداري.
خبرة 17 عام في العمل الفندقي إلى جانب خبرته العملية في المجال، سيتكفل روبرت نيكولاس صهيوني بمهام إدارة المبيعات والتسويق والربح والحجوزات بصفته مدير إدارة المبيعات والتسويق المعين حديثًا. روبرت نيكولاس صهيوني لبناني الأصل وولد في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، ويحمل شهادة بكالوريوس في تخصص إدارة الأعمال في المبيعات والتسويق، والذي كان بمثابة إنجاز دفعه للتقدم ومواصلة طريقه في العمل الفندقي ليكون مجاله المفضل.
بدأ روبرت حياته المهنية في العام 2004 مع شركة ماريوت الدولية، فوجد شغفه في الأعمال الفندقية واستمر في المجال منذ ذلك الحين؛ حيث عبّر قائلًا: "الفرص لا تأتيك بنفسها، بل أنت تصنعها. إنه من دواعي سروري أن أصبح عضوًا في مؤسسة تعزز التنوع والازدهار والعمل الدؤوب، فهذه هي مبادئي وها أنا أتطلّع إلى إضافة مساهمتي الخاصة إلى هذا الفندق من أجل أن نواصل مسيرتنا نحو القمة."
وبدورها صرحت مديرة الفندق "نزهة آنو": "إننا فخورون جدًا باستقبالنا لروبرت كعضو في فريقنا هذا الشهر، خاصةً وأننا نمر بأوقات رائعة كهذه؛ حيث كان فندق ذا تشيدي البيت أحد الفنادق الفائزة بجائزة اختيار المسافرين من "تريب أدفايزر" للعام 2021، فهذا الإنجاز هو ثمرة الجهود الجبارة التي يبذلها الطاقم في سبيل وصول الفندق إلى هذه المرحلة من التميز والازدهار."
Sharjah (15/05/2021) - Since its inauguration in 2018, The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah has rapidly built a robust reputation as one of the finest luxury hotels in the region. This renowned establishment’s success was made possible through the contribution, savoir faire and dynamism of its team of dedicated individuals. As the hotel is expanding, new hires have been taking place and we are thrilled to be welcoming a new member within the managerial team.
With an outstanding 17 years of experience in hospitality and a wealth of strong hands-on prowess in the industry, Robert Nicolas Sahyouni will be leading our sales, marketing, revenue and reservations activities as the newly appointed Director of Sales & Marketing. As a Lebanese national born in the UAE, Robert studied and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in Sales & Marketing - an achievement that subsequently led him to pursue the path towards hospitality as his preferred route.
Robert started his career back in 2004 with Marriott International and kept his relentless passion for hospitality ever since. He stated: “Opportunities don’t just happen - you create them. I’m proud to have become part of an establishment that fosters diversity, growth and hard work. It’s everything I stand for and I’m looking forward to bringing my contribution to the hotel in our continued rise to the top.”
Hotel Manager, Nezha Aanou, shared: “It’s an honour to welcome Robert as our new team member this month. It’s an exciting time for us as the hotel was just recently named one of the winners of the 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. It’s undeniable that our success is a true reflection of the people involved and their devotion towards making this establishment the exclusive and exquisite hotel that it is today.”
Press Release Article written by Mint Stalk, Digital and Creative Marketing Agency.
Over the past decade, companies around the world have started the process of digitising themselves to cope with the ever-changing and rapidly global landscape, particularly when it comes to data and automation. The terms ‘digital transformation’ have been used loosely over and over again but often, it simply comes down to how businesses utilise, implement and operate digital technology in their activities. When the pandemic hit in 2020, this process was drastically accelerated, often at the expense of many smaller businesses who did not have the resources, time or expertise to follow through with the demands.
Alyssa Al-Maiahi, the Founder of the Marketing Agency in the UAE, shares some insight as to how her team successfully adapted and helped their clients succeed: “We had to be fully present for our clients and guide them through this process. The team at Mint Stalk is extremely digitally savvy and qualified - it was finally the time for us to face this challenge together and focus on how to make it happen fast for our partners while still going at their own rhythm. We didn’t want any of them to be disadvantaged by what was coming. Even for us internally, we really had to speed up that process.”
Indeed, Mint Stalk has only been in business for 3 years and yet, it has achieved impressive growth when it comes to its clients and overall reputation in the UAE. It simply required the team to adapt and readjust their activities and culture in order to find the right solutions.
She continues: “Some things were new to us but overall, we are very satisfied with the outcome and some of our clients even inspired us with their creativity. For instance, some hospitality brands we work with started opting for contactless check-ins and check-outs as well as keyless entry to rooms. It’s really impressive how such creative ideas came about in moments of need. Some of our clients required that their activities were shifted online into e-commerce platforms, something we were already familiar with and could easily assist them with. Some of them required us to organise online events and webinars, and some required a more extensive use of data from our side. The list goes on! It was an incredible learning experience and digitalising ourselves fully really helped us help them. Our goal was to prevent losses for our clients and I think we can safely say that we have achieved that.”