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Sawalef Editor:
Michaela Podkovcik
Sawalef Designer:
Gilda Castro Rios
Sawalef is brought to
you by the
Al Habtoor Group
Media &
Communications
Department
Michaela
A
NOTE
TO OUR
READERS
We wrap up 2015 with a colourful
issue cover featuring the best artwork
competition launched on the occasion
of the opening of the new cafeteria at
the Group head office. We’re proud of
the ‘Habtoorian’ spirit and dedication
that went into this project, a great
showcase of teamwork, diversity and
creativity of our employees.
In October, our Chairman spoke at the
24th Annual Arab-US Policymakers’
Conference in Washington DC yet to
receive another standing ovation from
the audience, which included over 600
dignitaries and political influencers from
across the world.
Al Habtoor City’s Hotel Collection has
opened its first property - the St. Regis
Dubai. We introduce the management
team for the Hotel Collection led by
Andreas Oberoi, General Manager -
Complex. The Habtoor Grand Beach
Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
also welcomes new members of the
senior management team and clutches
another award trophy at the 10th
International Food Safety Conference.
Last but not least we introduce a
new dress code policy at the Group’s
headquarters and announce another
great competition for the chance to
win a gift voucher to the delicious Fish
Bazaar Friday brunch.
Happy holidays and all the best in the
New Year!
Contents
COMPANY MESSAGE
By Anoop Raj, IT Manager
GROUP NEWS
Chairman delivers speech at the National
Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Cityscape Global
18th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge
Baby announcement
A welcome to our new Habtoorians
Follow us on social media
Dress Code Policy
KAH FOUNDATION
KAHF supports INENAJ
AL HABTOOR MOTORS
Opening the world’s first Bentley Café &
Boutique
Bentley launches #BeExtraordinary campaign
Heavyweights from FUSO break the ice at Ski
Dubai
Dubai International Motors Show
DIAMONDLEASE
Diamondlease - Growing with the UAE
Diamondlease signs up Telecommunications
Giant
New Habtoorian joins
EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
EIS-Jumeirah Primary School renovation
Raising awareness for breast cancer
EIS Graduation
EIS students dream up the perfect car
Gymnasts from EIS-Jumeirah on the winning
podium
Grand mufti promotes peace through
education and justice
UAE Flag Day at EIS
HABTOOR HOTELS
Meet Al Habtoor City’s Hotel Collection
management team
10th Food & Safety Conference Award
New management appointments
Waldorf Astoria wins two AAA Five Diamond
Awards
AL FAROOQ MOSQUE AND CENTRE
Launching the first-ever Instagram series
Mosque welcomes Japanese delegation over
Ramadan
FEATURE
Best artwork for the Al Habtoor Group
cafeteria competition
Hygiene Campaign: Protect yourself from
germs
COMPETITIONS
New competition: Friday brunch at the Fish
Bazaar
Winner of our spring/summer competition
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