The Winners of Dubai Green Tourism Award 2009

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced the names of the hotels that won in the Dubai Green Tourism Award 2009. The award was launched last year to honour environment-friendly hotels that have made significant improvements to services and systems through internal and external initiatives such as waste recycling, energy conservation, and environmental awareness campaigns. The winners were announced during the concluding grand ceremony organised by the DCTM on Wednesday morning at the the InterContinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City.

For the 5 Star Hotel Category, Park Hyatt took first place, Grand Hyatt ranked second, and Al Qasr Hotel Madinat Jumeirah secured third place.

In the 4 Star Hotel Category, Qamardine Hotel took first place, Rotana Towers Hotel ranked second, Marriott Court Yard Hotel, Investment Complex secured third place.

As for the Three Star Hotel Category, Regal Plaza Hotel took first place, Virzales Hotel ranked second, and Princess Hotel secured the third place.

Lastly, in the Hotel Apartment Category, Savoy Crest took first place, Grand Hyatt ranked second and Marriott Executive Dubai Creek secured third place. Read more

Hamptons puts spotlight on Owners Associations at BBG Real Estate Forum

Hamptons International, a premier property services company with a strong geographic presence in the Middle East and North Africa region, put the spotlight on the role of Owners Associations in the Jointly Owned Properties in Dubai, at the Real Estate Forum organised for members of British Business Group (BBG).

Mr Jeevan J. D’Mello, Senior Director, Emaar Community Management, presented the highlights of the recent regulations outlined by the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) under Law No. 27 of 2007 concerning Jointly Owned Properties in the Emirate of Dubai.

A spokesperson of Hamptons International said: “The issuance of the law and recent regulations regarding Jointly Owned Properties is a landmark for the real estate sector in Dubai. It now brings to focus the role that owners play in managing the communities. Organizing a special session for British Business Group was part of our commitment to strengthen awareness of the Law and speed up the process of setting up owners associations in all jointly-owned communities within Dubai.” Read more

Ministry of Finance launches its 2010 Scholarships Initiative for UAE National High School Graduates

Ministry of Finance launched its annual program for providing scholarships to UAE nationals high school graduates in 2010 aiming to get an academic professional degree in accounting.

This move is in line with MoF’s belief in the fact that its employees are the main pillars in formulating and implementing its ambitious strategic plans in the future. It also sheds the light on the ministry’s constant efforts made to bring more distinguished human resources serving its goals and vision positively. Read more

MoneyGram International Announces Network Expansion in Morocco

• Banking offshore could offer you tax efficient accounts and investments, depending on your situation.

MoneyGram International (NYSE: MGI), a leading global money transfer company announces it has signed three new agents in Morocco that will offer money transfer services under the MoneyGram name. These agents are Credit Immobilier et Hotelier (CIH), MEA Finance / Canal M and WafaCash. Read more

Laptop Mania at Jumbo!

Jumbo Electronics summer promotions continue with the month long Laptop Mania promotion.

On purchase of any laptop, customers are guaranteed giveaways worth AED 600. This comes with a variety of accessories, including a 320GB hardrive & office home edition software as well as the regular headset, mouse, carry case and antivirus software.

Moreover, for every 500AED spent, the customer will get a raffle coupon entitling them to the chance to win an Apple iPad. On July 20th, the coupons will be pulled out of a draw and 31 iPads will be given away.

For more information, call 800JUMBO

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CineStar Cinemas launches spectacular DSS promotion for movie-goers

CineStar Cinemas, the premier movie destination in the UAE, has launched a spectacular summer promotion to coincide with the ongoing Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Running till August 7th which is also the last day of DSS 2010, movie enthusiasts stand the chance to win exciting vouchers to spas and the Dubai Dolphinarium.

By watching a movie in Gold Class Cinemas at CineStar Mirdif City Centre or Mall of the Emirates, movie enthusiasts can win spa vouchers on a weekly basis or Dubai Dolphinarium tickets everyday. A total of 24 spa vouchers and 208 Dubai Dolphinarium tickets are being given away in the promotion.   Read more

TechAccess broadens its portfolio by partnering with Quantum

This Agreement will help meet demand for enterprise-class disk and tape storage solutions in Middle East and North Africa

TechAccess, the region’s leading Value Added IT Distributor has announced a partnership agreement with the Quantum Corp. (NYSE:QTM), the leading global specialist in backup, recovery and archiving.

Quantum and TechAccess have joined hands to leverage on its firm foothold in the Middle Eastern and North African markets. TechAccess has over 30 years experience in delivering technology solutions to organizations in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, North Africa and Pakistan. Read more

Boustead subsidiary awarded AED55mil contract for first new water recycling plant in UAE

Salcon, a subsidiary of Boustead, a leading global specialist in water and wastewater engineering announced today it has been awarded a AED55 million (approximately S$21 million) contract to design, engineer and construct a new water recycling plant for the enhanced treatment of treated sewage effluent (“TSE”) in Abu Dhabi.

The contract for Al Wathba Enhanced Treated Sewage Effluent Treatment Plant (the “TSE Plant”) was awarded by Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (“ADSSC”).  The contract will be administered and the TSE Plant will be operated by ADSSC and the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi respectively. Read more

Zayed University and the British Business Group Abu Dhabi ‘Workshadowing’ Programme for ZU students

Following the successful pilot in 2009, Zayed University (ZU) and the British Business Group (BBG) Abu Dhabi announce the launch of their ‘workshadow’ programme for ZU students.

Described as a ‘great experience’ by one participant, 20 students each attended a day at a leading UK company in Abu Dhabi last month, where they ‘shadowed’ a CEO or senior executive going about their daily work.

Feedback from BBG participants was unanimously positive, praising the motivation and willingness to engage on the part of the students, and reiterating the Group’s commitment to the future of the programme. Read more

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