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Saad EL Bakry wins J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
 Established in 1987, the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence honors
Marriott International’s finest associates for their outstanding service, and is
Marriott’s highest form of associate recognition. It is a lasting tribute to
company founder J. Willard Marriott’s ideals of achievement, character,
dedication, effort, and perseverance. It is presented each year to a select few
from Marriott International’s brands and businesses who demonstrate these ideals
through outstanding service, leading by example and enhancing the lives of their
coworkers, customers and neighbors with their commitment to service excellence.
For this year, Saad El Bakry, steward at the Cairo Marriott Hotel, won this
award as one of a total of 8 Marriott associates who receive this honor
globally. Saad believes his guests are the best in the business. That’s because
his fellow associates are his guests. In his capacity, Saad helps feed the
property’s 1,700 associates daily. Saad joined the hotel in 1983 as an
apprentice. Known for his dedication and enthusiasm, he advanced to become a
dishwasher in the stewarding department in 1988. Saad’s integrity, efficiency
and attention to detail led to a promotion to steward just one year later. In
1994, he asked to transfer to the associate cafeteria, a role that is typically
tough to fill.
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Mia Jafari
Spring/Summer 12 sees Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths graduate Mia Jafari mark her Ready-to-Wear design debut with 'Waterlilies', a collection of seductively playful silk dresses encapsulating the spirit of romance. The collection of abstractly
painted and digital rendered blouses, skirts and dresses utilize Jafari’s training in both design and art. Combining actual paint and embroidery with digital manipulation on ballooned silk georgette blouses, micro mini ruffled dresses and draped vintage inspired silk dresses, ‘Waterlilies’ oozes Jafari's playful aesthetic whilst evoking a more mature and sophisticated elegance.
‘Waterlilies’ invites you to take refuge in a peaceful meditation at the centre of an enchanted, flowering aquarium. The women who take the stage make their entrance as Monetesque paintings in full bloom, misty eyed, drapped in swirling colours of the same hues, evocative of the essence of playful romance. They are attending gardens parties in the heat of the Parisian summer, drapped in painted dresses, with a wild, tropical flower in one hand, Martini on the rocks in the other. The silhouette is deceptively simple, ballooned, pleated blouses worn under highwaisted skirts, with pockets and draping, adding a new dimension to the silhouette.
1950’s vintage cuts are given a twist with knots, folds and drapes. Further developed in this collection is Digi-droidery; the innovative technique coined by the designer to describe a truly unique dimension to her work, where Eastern embroidery meets cutting edge digital print. Swarovski crystals, intricate hand embroidery and embellishment on necklines are layered over digi-droidery to create the feel of oversized embellishments. Through digi-droidery’s hype-real aesthetic, Jafari pushes new boundaries
to create distinctive prints, rich in cultural reference and craftsmanship.
In Jafari's collection shading is essential to the colour palette, turquoise turns to bright green to dark green as they progress across the silhouette. Flashes of bright turquoise and intense yellow contrast against a soft evaporating background. Play is ever present in this collection; an embroidered Christian Louboutin dangles from a branch on the neckline of a 1950's dress and embroidered ladybirds form the hemline of another. The unexpected suddenly becomes the norm to form one meditative state of beauty.
The finish of each garment is highly refined in Jafari's debut collection: with the elaborate use of pleats, drapes and ruffles on deceptively tight silhouette producing an exciting collection exploring colour, texture, craft and form.
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PAUL Bakery & Restaurant Throws Memorable Grand Opening Celebrationwith French Ambiance in Downtown Mall KatameyaOf Ksa Forum “Riyadh Elnil”
Commencing with a red-carpet ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an entertainment filled evening, PAUL Bakery & Restaurant - run by Azadea the main franchise operator in the region - celebrates its grand opening in Downtown Mall Katameya today in the presence of French diplomats, prominent Egyptian businessmen, representatives of the French community and media representatives. The Grand Opening welcomed Mr. Bernard Regnauld Fabre General Counsel of France in Egypt, Monsieur Dominique Mauppin, Chief Commercial Counselor Ubifrance Egypt, Monsieur Maxime Holder, CEO of the Groupe PAUL, Mr. Wassim Daher, Chairman and Founder of Azadea LLC and Mr. Esam Hafez, Country Manager of Azadea Egypt, marking the introduction of the eagerly awaited French bakery and restaurant. With the attendance of approximately 150 guests, PAUL hosts a memorable French-themed entertainment evening, featuring musicians performing classic French songs and a caricaturist to draw guests, reminiscent of the well-known Parisian art scene. Also, not to be missed at such an event is the VIP red-carpet photo backdrop with the PAUL logo for guest photos, which they are to receive later and a wall for guest signatures.
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THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY INTRODUCES NEW BRAND PLATFORM: ‘LET US STAY WITH YOU’
Grand Nile Tower recently hosted the periodic seminars of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia’s Forum “Riyadh El Nile”. HE Ahmed Al Kattan, Ambassador of KSA in Egypt invited several Arab ambassadors, politicians, key figures of the media and press in Egypt. HE Kattan highlighted the strong bond of cultural communication between Egypt and Saudi Arabia and pointed out that he chose the name “Riyadh El Nil” to combine the name of Riyadh, the capital of his country, and the great Nile River of Egypt. The forum witnessed the attendance of senior politicians in Egypt and the Arab world such as Mr. Amr Moussa, former General Secretary of the Arab League, Dr. Nabil Al Araby, General Secretary of the Arab League, and the majority of Arab Ambassadors in Egypt. HE Kattan stressed on the fact that both countries have strong historic relationship and accordingly his country fully supports Egypt without interfering in the internal affairs of Egypt. The ceremony was held at Farhaty ballroom with its stunning views overlooking the great River Nile. Maged Nasr, Resident Manager, Grand Nile Tower and the management team welcomed the invitees, whom all praised the quality of food and service provided.
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Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Egypt’s Leading Leisure Resort
Identified as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry” by Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Awards is recognized worldwide as the ultimate travel award. After a rigorous selection process, Sharm El Sheikh Destination has emerged as the host of the World Travel Awards 2011 Grand Tour. The choice of the WTA hosts for 2011 reflects destinations that are spearheading the global travel and tourism revival. At a VIP Gala Ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards in Sharm El Sheikh, Hyatt Regency triumphs in travel tribute being nominated for several awards, such as; Africa’s Leading Luxury Resort, Egypt’s Leading Leisure resort, Egypt’s Leading Conference Hotel and Egypt’s Leading Spa Resort. After vigorous voting, the resort was announced as the Leading Leisure Resort in Egypt. Picture shows, Mr. Mohamed Farouk, hotel resident manager, receiving the award.
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InterContinental Cairo Citystars receives two prestigious awards in the 2011 World Travel Awards
InterContinental Cairo Citystars has been named Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel and Egypt’s Leading Business Hotel in the 2011 World Travel Awards Ceremony that was held in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh. Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, World Travel Awards is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, and celebrates the brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence.“It is a great honor for InterContinental Citystars to win these prestigious awards, these only shows that the team’s dedication and commitment to deliver a unique experience and service is appreciated by our guests,” Simon W. Stamper, Area General Manager of IHG Cairo Citystars Complex said. The photo shows Simon W. Stamper, Area General Manager, IHG Cairo Citystars Complex and Sherine Nakhla, Director of Public Relations, IHG Cairo Citystars receiving the awards from Graham E. Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards.
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LAUNCHES ‘GOLDEN BOY’
Urban perfume brand Dueto Parfums is proud to announce the launch of its third unique perfume ‘Golden Boy.’ Diffusing the magic scents of today and tomorrow’s trends, this aroma represents pure urban masculinity. Its dynamic blend of exquisite ingredients of saffron, leather and suede instantly draws you in. Each and every scent has a story, an identity and a feeling; ‘Golden Boy’ is no exception. This fine fragrance initiates a dialog of power and seduction with all it comes into contact with.To set the scene; envision a room where smooth aromas blend softly with the smoke of a rich cigar. Ease into the leather couch and breathe deeply, the scent is all around you. Its unique formula contains some of the most exotic spices on earth; saffron, leather, cedarwood, suede, musk and vanilla incenses lift you to heaven. Men around the world in turn will begin to discover the secret behind ‘Golden Boy,’ its fine ingredients, dynamic long lasting scent and masculinity. This perfume will become every man’s loyal companion.
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The Coca-Cola Company announced the official launch of its new fruit juice under the name of “Cappy”. The Company has decided to expand its product portfolio in the fruit juice segment by lining up Cappy to be produced this summer. Cappy already exists in other countries around the world under the name of Minute Maid and Cappy Selectii. The company has pumped new investments of more than 100 million Egyptian pounds in the production of the new 100% made in Egypt fruit juice product. To produce Cappy juice, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt invested in new production equipment and created new jobs with a labor capacity of 500 to 550 workers, in addition to indirect employment which exceeded 2000 workers. Most of the tasty fruits are bought from local farmers, according to season, to enjoy our country’s goods. The company seeks to double investments during the next three years, by enhancing the infrastructure of factories, introducing new products as well as developing human resources. Given the political situation, many companies remain cautious to invest in Egypt. However, The Coca-Cola Company continues to invest heavily in Egypt and the launch of the new Cappy juice brand is a prime example of the Coca-Cola system’s faith in Egypt’s ability to grow.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis was the chosen venue to host the Carlson Wagonlit Mediterranean Zone Management cocktail reception which is set at the Terrace On 9 around the rooftop swimming pool where all TOP EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS OF CWT gathered together. All guests received a warm welcome from the staff and were delighted to find exquisite and mouth watering dishes in a magnificent ambiance overlooking the swimming pool. The CWT management team expressed their admiration of hotel’s unique location and high standard of service together with the hotel’s friendly Yes I Can spirit! The heart of Radisson Blu. Ashraf Naguib, The Hotel General Manager, Emad Fouad the EAM, Sales Team & the Public Relations were delighted to welcome all the guests.
Simon W. Stamper returns to Cairo taking the reigns as Area General Manager of Cairo’s largest mixed-use hotel development. InterContinental Hotels Group Cairo Citystars have announced the appointment of Simon W. Stamper as Area General Manager of InterContinental Hotels Group Citystars. Stamper will be responsible for the overall commercial operations and management of all three of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotels that reside within the Citystars commercial and residential complex, which includes Holiday Inn Cairo-Citystars and Staybridge Suites Cairo- Citystars. Stamper brings with him over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry and will play a vital role in maintaining IHG Citystars position as an iconic symbol of Cairean heritage, and its reputation for personalised service and practical luxury tailored for today’s affluent travellers. Not a stranger to Cairo, Stamper has previously held a managerial position at Semiramis InterContinental - Cairo in 1996 as well as a number other managerial roles with IHG across key hotel functions in Europe, the UK, Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Get your fashion in gear and show yourself with Nokia’s latest unique all-screen smartphone Nokia today announced the local availability of the Nokia N9 smartphone in key markets across Middle East and Africa at a glamorous party in Downtown Dubai. This latest smartphone offering is built for people who appreciate a stunning blend of design and the latest smartphone technology. To learn more about the design of the Nokia N9 visit: 
Felix Madera, Executive V.P. Sonesta International, announced the promotion of Nahed Samir to Vice President of Operations and
