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Rewards & Recognition
We are proud
to announce that
Paul Rayner, Advisor to the Chairman
and Karl Hamer, Managing Director, Al
Habtoor Motors both appeared on the
influential 2013 UAE Brit List. Topping the
list was Tim Clark, Emirates’ president.
Paul Rayner ranked 17th and Karl Hamer
came in at number 26 – and was ranked
first place in the automotive industry. The
two high-ranking Brits were honoured at
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‘Arabian Business’ magazine recently unveiled the top 50
most influential Brits in the UAE. Two of our very own made it
to the top 50…
a gala event on Tuesday 21 May at the
JW Marriot Marquis Hotel.
Rayner said, “It is nice to be recognised
and appreciated in a market I have
worked in for many years and care about
very much.”
Hamer said, “When I joined Al Habtoor
Motors in March 2008, it was a very
important time in my life and a very big
change, being my first position in the
Middle East. I count myself lucky being
part of our company, with so much heart
and drive in day-to-day business and
life.”
He added, “With our new businesses
coming on stream and our endeavor to
strengthen our core business. Let us aim
for the top 10 next time!”
Supporting the Al Habtoor employees
were Noura Badawi, Director of Media
& Communication and Henning Fries,
Group Director of Operations, Habtoor
Hotels. The guest speaker was former
England and Liverpool striker Michael
Owen, who recently retired from the
game.
Arabian Business said, “The UAE is now
one of the largest destinations for British
expatriates. It sits tenth on a list recently
published by the UK’s Home Office, just
behind New Zealand, South Africa and
Germany.”
