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The Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi recently welcomed the children of Special Care Centre for a day of interactive fun on the beach, an annual event in its third year. 75 children and teachers were invited to the Plaza Bar where a variety of games, refreshments and gifts awaited them. The initiative is part of the hotel’s support to the Special Care Centre, its chosen local charity.
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Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council (ADTC) to further enhance the airline’s recruitment strategy for UAE nationals. The partnership will provide UAE nationals with a wide range of job opportunities and career development programmes with Etihad. Emirati job seekers will now be able to access career opportunities within Etihad through ADTC’s database.
Seen here, (First Row) James Hogan, CEO of Etihad Airways and Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council (ADTC) chairman at the signing, while (second row from left) Wissam Hachem, Abdullah Al Humaidan from ADTC, Hasan Saleh Al Hammadi Ray Gammell, Dr Salwa Al Nuaimi, Captain Salah AL Farajalla and Dr Riana Smith from Etihad Airways look on.
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Gulf Air recently donated various items to the Children & Mothers Welfare Society. Seen here, Shaikha Hind bin Salman, chairman of the society, Suzan Younis, manager events for Gulf Air and Maysa Moh’d Amer, office director, at the hand-over of items including electronics, baby cots, reading glasses, and cash.
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Coral Hotels & Resorts unveiled its first hotel in Abu Dhabi located in the heart of the city within close proximity of Abu Dhabi Mall. The hotel was inaugurated by Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and Mubarak Al Muhairi, director general ADTA. Seen here, Sheikh Sultan receives an Award for Excellence from Michel Noblet, president and CEO, HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings as Ammar Kanaan, COO, HMH and Amr Hamed, hotel manager, Liwa Executive Suites looks on.
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Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali has proudly achieved Green Globe Certification, making the luxurious boutique retreat along the sought after Seminyak coastline the very first hotel in all of Bali to be rewarded with this status under Green Globe’s standards. The Green Globe Certification is the travel and tourism industry’s worldwide hallmark for sustainability. Anantara Seminyak incorporates all aspects of Green Globe standards in its daily operation, supports its local community and environment through charitable events and promotes the island’s social and cultural heritage through resort and area experiences.
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The Spas at The Address Hotels + Resorts, the five star premium hotel brand, have clinched top laurels at the annual Middle East Spa Awards 2011. The Spa at The Palace – The Old Town, Downtown Dubai was chosen as the ‘Best Hotel Spa’ for its unique oriental treatments offered in spectacular Arabic surroundings. The Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai was awarded first runner-up for providing the ‘Best Signature Body Treatment’ with its Ghassoul treatment and well-trained associates, while The Spa, The Address Downtown Dubai, and The Spa at The Address Dubai Marina were awarded first runner-up for ‘Best Signature Facial Treatment’ and the ‘Best Spa Design’, respectively. Seen here, the Address Hotels + Resorts team members with their awards.