Sawalef Editor:
Michaela Podkovcik
Sawalef Designer:
Gilda Castro Rios
Sawalef is brought to
you by the
Al Habtoor Group
Media &
Communications
Department
Michaela Podkovcik
A
NOTE
TO OUR
READERS
Wishing our readers a happy and
prosperous new year!
The Al Habtoor Group marked the
beginning of 2015 with a grand 45th
anniversary gala celebration! We bring
you the behind the scenes footage and
videos from the event.
In this issue, we map the Chairman’s
travels across the US where he
received a lifetime achievement
award in recognition of his career
accomplishments and philanthropic
activity at the C3 Summit in New York
City. While in the US, the Chairman
reunited with former American President
Jimmy Carter to launch his ‘Pathways to
Peace’ initiative at Illinois College.
In December, the Group proudly
announced it will be expanding its
hospitality and real estate portfolio with
three new mega projects - St. Regis
Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club,
Metropolitan Sheikh Zayed Road and
the Oasis Villas.
Al Habtoor Motors continues to
build on its own brand announcing
the groundbreaking for the Bentley
Showroom on SZR.
Plus, we are proud to bring you news
of the many ‘Habtoorian’ achievements
across our units and feature a special
spot for the Group’s ‘oldies’ as we
celebrate our 45th anniversary.
Lastly, don’t miss our three great
competitions in this issue with many
great prizes!
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THIS ISSUE’S MESSAGE
By Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of the
Al Habtoor Group
WE’RE GROWING
Building on 45 years of history – be part of the
success!
Metropolitan Sheikh Zayed Road
St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
Oasis Villas
GROUP NEWS
It's our 45th anniversary
Mapping the Chairman’s travels across the US
A farewell to Mr. Venkataraman
A special welcome to our new ‘Habtoorians’
KAH FOUNDATION
Making dreams come true! Molly Bent
AL HABTOOR MOTORS
LUKOIL lubes
New Bentley Showroom - Sheikh Zayed Road
Al Mussafah Showroom
EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
The Desford Colliery Brass Band
Service learning in Cambodia
Sisters.Now: Supporting women’s and girl’s
rights to education
Think Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness
High School Cyber-Forensics Challenge
Students take on Endurance Challenge
HABTOOR HOTELS
BurJuman Pink Walkathon
Agoda Gold Circle Award
Students study Organization Behaviour and
Management at the Habtoor Grand
Chef Paul recognized in the first recipe book by
Caterer Middle East
Exclusive recipe from Chef Paul Hage
Marriott International adds the Habtoor Grand
to its Autograph Collection
DIAMONDLEASE
New customer counter opens at the Waldorf
Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Discovering talent at Diamondlease
KAH PUBLICATIONS UNVEILS NEW APP
MEET THE GROUP’S ‘OLDIES’
UAE NATIONAL DAY PHOTO GALLERY
COMPETITIONS
Get "ready" to win a Spinneys gift voucher
Winner of our autumn competition
New competition: AED 1,000 gift voucher
New competition: Cooking classes with Chef
Paul Hage
