ePathram - News: December 2009

18 December 2009

DMCC launches world class Conference Centre at Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) today announced the official opening of Almas Conference Centre, a state-of-the-art facility that is positioned to create a world class corporate events destination in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) community.

The Conference Centre is located in the ground level of the flagship, 65-storeyed Almas Tower in the heart of JLT free zone, the prime business district of New Dubai, master developed by DMCC. It houses the region’s first Diamond Exchange, the most sought-after address for the gem trade.

The Almas Conference Centre, the only one of its kind in the area, is custom-designed to host corporate conferences, conventions and exhibitions, with a touch of class that comes with all facilities in JLT. It is equipped with a spacious pre-event area for networking, bulk storage areas, office space, a full-fledged kitchen and catering facility, as well as the most sophisticated audio-video systems.

DMCC has partnered with hospitality specialists Atlantis, The Palm to manage the facility and deliver end-to-end corporate event marketing and logistical solutions for the 800-sq m Almas Conference Centre, which has a capacity to host 500 delegates at a time.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC, said: “A unique global event facility deserves to be managed by a unique hospitality brand. That is why we chose Atlantis, The Palmas our partner to ensure world class services are delivered at every event hosted by Almas Conference Centre.’’

Being right next to Sheikh Zayed Road - the rapidly growing new Dubai business hub – is one of the most important characteristics of Almas tower the tallest office building in Dubai currently.

With the opening of the Almas Conference Centre, Almas has become Dubai’s most complete, all-inclusive business tower. It is already the hub for the region’s diamond industry and a vibrant free zone. The launch of Almas Conference Centre will elevate the urban quality of JLT to new levels.

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11 December 2009

DED trains over 150 cross-industry assessors for DQA and DHDA 2009 cycle

The Business Excellence Centre at the Department of Economic Development (DED) has reinforced its commitment to achieving high quality in the Emirate by conducting a series of comprehensive training sessions for senior and new assessors of the Dubai Quality Award (DQA) and Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA) 2009 cycle.

Aimed at enhancing the knowledge-base of DQA and DHDA assessors, the recent 13-day workshops were attended by more than 150 assessors representing different business sectors and nationalities. They were updated on the Dubai Quality Award and Dubai Human Development Award criteria and assessment process ahead of the assessment schedule for this year’s cycle of the award. The DQA and DHDA recruit and train new assessors every year based on the EFQM Model (non-assessed version). This year alone the Business Excellence Center trained around 65 new and 90 senior assessors for the DQA and DHDA.

The training for the DQA was conducted by Mr Norman Hughes, Business Improvement Consultant from Footloose Enterprises Ltd in the UK, who has been training the UK Quality Award Assessors for the past seven years. The training for the DHDA was conducted by Dr K.M. Madrecha, Senior Manager – Quality at the Business Excellence Center, DP World, who has been a Senior Assessor of the DQA for the past 10 years.

“While winning the award is indeed a special honour for participating companies, the feedback from the assessors holds great value for companies as it can be used as a starting point for identifying areas for improvement. The training for assessors thus becomes an extremely important aspect of the award process because it ensures uniform standard of assessment and consistency of evaluation,” said Mr Mohammed Juma Bushanain, Executive Director, Business Excellence Center at DED.

“The quality of the working methods of assessors within teams will directly impact assessment. Our focus has been on retaining experienced assessors as well as attracting new people who hold senior positions and have significant experience in quality management, human resources and general management, both locals and expatriates,” added Mr Bushanain.

“The senior assessors are eager to return for another cycle of assessment as they consider the training as added value to their personal development. The training helps them introduce the excellence criteria within their own organizations, thus ensuring that the message of quality spreads across the business community in Dubai,” Mr Bushanain added.

Launched in 1994, the Dubai Quality Award is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, who has been instrumental in driving the quality movement across the private and public sectors in the emirate. The DQA is the single most valuable framework for companies to implement a quality strategy to improve their effectiveness by involving all employees to meet objectives and achieve customer satisfaction at optimal costs.

The DQA is distributed in eleven key sectors that have a bearing on Dubai’s economy – Manufacturing, Professional, Tourism, Financial Services, Services, Trade, Construction, Health, Higher Education, Real Estate and Media.

Dubai Human Development Award was launched in 2002 to recognise and reward the HR initiatives taken by individual business organizations towards achieving Dubai Human Development goal. This not only involves providing work opportunities to UAE nationals, but also aims to develop their abilities and emphasize their role in the future of this country through intensive training and guidance.

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05 December 2009

First-ever Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts awards by Dubai Culture to honour path-breaking arts patronage

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is reaching out to recognize patrons of the arts around the world who have made financial contributions towards enriching the artistic fabric of Dubai, through the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts awards.

To be presented next year, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts is the first of its kind initiative in the Arab world, announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai in March 2009.

By recognizing the patrons behind the thriving arts scene in Dubai, Dubai Culture aims to stimulate the cultural sector of the region, catalyse the development of various art disciplines, strengthen the arts infrastructure and contribute to developing Dubai as center for content creation in the arts.

His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture said the initiative recognises the individual and organisation-backed patronage extended to culture and the arts. “Throughout the history of mankind, culture has flourished only under the generous patronage of people who appreciate and value their importance to the larger community. Their contributions have been vital in sustaining artist enthusiasm, encouraging people to pursue careers in art and in driving the growth of the sector.”

“Dubai has now become a vibrant hub for the arts in the region, thanks to the efforts of its patrons who have, until now, served as its unsung heroes. By honouring them, we are encouraging more like-minded individuals to step forward and recognise the long-term value of supporting the arts,” added His Highness Sheikh Majid. “This will help strengthen our creative infrastructure and also drive the participation of more artists through scholarships and funds. It will also drive our outreach to the youth through valuable educational initiatives in the arts.”

Dubai Culture is honouring patrons in the following categories: ‘Distinguished Patrons of the Arts,’ ‘Patrons of the Arts,’ ‘Supporters of the Arts,’ and ‘Friends of the Arts’ based on their contribution. The awards will be conferred during Art Dubai 2010, an art fair held annually in Dubai. Submissions can be made on-line at www.dubaiculture.ae shortly.

Individuals and organisations who have made financial contributions through sustained support to visual arts, performing arts, literature and poetry and films during 2007 to 2009, will be eligible for the awards.

The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts awards are envisaged to engage and sustain the interest of the public to participate more actively in supporting cultural initiatives. This is aimed at building a viable financial base and an infrastructure for such initiatives to thrive in Dubai.

The Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, heritage and art, Dubai Culture is focused on building on the city’s Arabic and Islamic character and heritage while encouraging dialogue and creativity among its 200-strong cultures. The Authority emphasises on innovative, home-grown culture, heritage and art initiatives to educate and engage the public in this fast-evolving scene.

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