Category: Industry Spotlight

Jaleel Holdings Partners with Softland to Digitalise Its Field Distribution

Posted on | by Akeela Zahair

Jaleel Holdings, the UAE-based investment company with a turnover of AED 1.8 billion, has announced implementation of a Sales Force Automation program in partnership with Softland India. With this program, Jaleel becomes the first wholesale business in the region to adopt the latest Android mobile app technology for field operations and vehicles fleet management. 

Jaleel Holdings operates the region’s largest wholesale business and distribution of FMCG products, commodities, fresh fruits and vegetables with nearly 30,000 products covering over 15,000 businesses across the UAE.

Jaleel Holdings owns and operates Jaleel Cash & Carry, Jaleel Distribution, J-Mart Hypermarket, Jaleel Foodservice, Jaleel Fresh Produce, Jaleel Fruit & Vegetables, Al Jaleeb Trading, Eastern Condiments MENA, B&J Trading, Orbex General Trading and Jaleel Stratex. These businesses have a large number of daily transactions, using advanced technological solutions that are linked to a backend Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Barato Software Solutions, a subsidiary of Softland India in UAE, introduced the latest digital tool ‘SIL SFA’ to the IT infrastructure of Jaleel Holdings aimed at transforming the daily distribution processes, which provides full control over the operations and helps to get a 360-degree view of the field activities of the salesforce and provide relevant data to them to take timely decisions.

Commenting on the new initiative, Mr. Sameer K Mohamed, Managing Director of Jaleel Holdings, said, “With the rapid developments in technology and the influence of E-commerce on the customer experience, it is imperative for us as a major wholesaler and distributor in the region, to digitalize our operations and remodel ourselves. This will keep us ahead of competition with increased productivity and new services. Technology is the biggest change architect in the modern businesses, and we are integrating the latest technological solutions to our business operations as well. We are happy to implement Softland solution in Jaleel Holdings aimed to enhance our field operations and offer better service to our customers.”

“We have reshaped the region’s wholesale industry for the past two decades by taking pioneering efforts to improve the service. Through these years, we kept re-inventing ourselves by constantly recreating our operational model and adapting new technological solutions to enable a faster, more accurate and cost-effective service. Moreover, the global pandemic has shifted priorities within the distribution and wholesale businesses. We, at Jaleel, feel proud to be the first FMCG business in the UAE to migrate the entire technological workload to Asia’s biggest tier-4 cloud solutions provider in 2017,” he added.

Mr. K Vinod, Executive Director at Softland India, said, “We are proud to implement the SIL SFA solution at Jaleel Holdings. This is a cutting-edge technological transformation, which receives master data from the ERP and makes it available in the Android devices of the field salesmen. This will enhance their day-to-day activities with van sales, billing, merchandising and so forth. The solution comprises of web-based backend application with an array of custom features for operations covering customer activities like order booking, billing, sales returns, payment collection, promotions and product and customer surveys”.

Mr. AbdulGafoor K Mohamed, Executive Director of Jaleel Holdings, said, “Automation of the wholesale field distribution will streamline our B2B sales, increase productivity at a team level, add transparency to the sales process, optimize and harmonize company-wide cooperation that are monitored with the real-time data made available to the sales operations”.

According to him, the sales and delivery team spend a considerable amount of time on the field, visiting customers. “If the time spent enroute is optimised, the sales force can execute their job better and faster. Consequently, a higher number of customers can be served daily resulting in operational and financial benefits.” 

This is a major functional restructuring in the business, after Jaleel Holdings shifted its corporate headquarters to MVK Central in Majan Dubai from its longtime operational base at Al Aweer Central Fruit & Vegetable Market in Ras Al Khor. Jaleel offers a high degree of personalized service to grocers, supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores; and the hotels, restaurants and catering (HoReCa) segment.

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Huawei Hosts Second Middle East IP Technology Summit

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Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd hosted the second edition of the Middle East IP GALA Summit. Held virtually, the summit entitled “Intelligent Connectivity, Enabling All Industries” saw the participation of Huawei IP product line experts, IDC analysts, and leaders from mainstream carriers in the Middle East.

During the summit, some of the hottest topics in the IP industry were discussed, including digital transformation requirements, network evolution challenges and technologies, and other topics.

In his opening speech, Vanness You, Vice President of Huawei ME Marketing and Solutions, said: “Industries in the Middle East are on the path to digital transformation and new services such as VR, AR, 5G will change the human society. Network is the foundation empowering all Industries and is the key in unleash any potential. As more aggressive services come in to cater to the SLA requirements, it’s quite essential that we continue our research in networking technologies such as slicing, intelligence, and programmability along with engineering methodologies and system architecture.”

Kevin Hu, President of Huawei Datacom Product Line, shared Huawei’s vision of building a better connected and intelligent Middle East. During his speech, he emphasized on the significance of digital transformation and how carriers would become a part of it as a key enabler.

The massive roll out of 5G use cases, adoption of cloud and increasing end-user service experience expectations require an intelligent IP network that can provide ubiquitous capacity, seamless experience, and IPv6+ technologies.

Hugh Ujhazy, Vice President of IDC Telecommunications and IoT, introduced the standards of KAI bearer networks for the 5G era.

According to IDC, the combination of DX technologies (5G, cloud, IoT, and AI) would have a significant impact on all industries. Based on IDC research, telecom carriers face four challenges: surge in traffic and connections, flat revenue, and rising OPEX and CAPEX. To achieve the optimal transport network, IDC proposed a comprehensive indicator model that measures the transport network in five dimensions: Congestion Free, Always On, Scalable, Simplified, and Intelligent (CASSI Model).

Tony Hu, Vice President of Huawei Datacom Product Line, introduced the Target IP network towards 2025. Carrier networks are undergoing many changes and need to clearly define the vision for the next 5 or even 10 years. In-depth network convergence integrates mobile and fixed infrastructures to serve end-users and prepare for digital transformation of vertical industries in the future. From the perspective of architecture, Huawei proposes that the target IP network 2025 addresses all challenges and can guarantee a deterministic experience with intelligent operations.

Hacken Li, CTO of Huawei Datacom Product Line, introduced key technologies of next-generation intelligent IP networks. When it comes to autonomous vehicles, autonomous driving networks require 400GE and hardware slicing for a wider road with dedicated lanes, SRv6 as navigation, and iFIT as a sensor to bring massive data to the AI-based brain which ultimately makes the network smarter.

Carrier Pioneers such as STC Kuwait and Zain KSA introduced their network practices in building the next generation intelligent IP network.

As the summit concluded, carriers and industry experts agreed on how to drive the network transformation towards an intelligent era. Huawei reiterated its commitment towards cooperating with carriers and partners in building an intelligent IP network that can achieve a win-win future.

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British Businesses Can Showcase a Shared Future in the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

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1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022

 

How can businesses work together to solve global challenges? How will humanity come together to recover from the first global pandemic of the 21st century?  What’s the next British innovation set to change the world? These are just some of the ideas that will be explored as part of an exciting programme of activity set to take place in the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, now opening on 1 October 2021.

With more than 190 participating countries, Expo 2020 Dubai is the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and the largest event ever to take place in the Arab world. Expo 2020 Dubai offers an unrivalled opportunity for businesses of all sizes to engage with a wide audience, potential investors and new customer base.

Under the theme of ‘Innovating for a Shared Future’, the UK’s presence at Expo 2020 Dubai will explore solutions to global challenges, profile British businesses from the world of travel, food and drink, fashion, education and more. Throughout the six-month event, the UK Pavilion will showcase the UK’s strengths in sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and space to visitors. it will also promote the UK as a world-class destination for trade, investment, education and tourism.

Hosting a business event within the spectacular UK Pavilion will enable organisations to showcase new innovations, drive thought-leadership, network with both new and established business connections, find new customers and collaborate with likeminded people from across the globe.

The UK Pavilion has been designed by Avantgarde, the leading global brand experience agency, working with lead designer and artist Es Devlin OBE, best known for her stage sets co-created with musicians including Beyonce, U2 and Adele.

Laura Faulkner OBE, UK Commissioner for Expo 2020 Dubai, says, “This is the most extensive and prestigious UK presence at a World Expo since we hosted the first ever Great Exhibition in London in 1851. As we embark on a new era of global free trade, this is the perfect opportunity for forward-thinking UK businesses to find new partners, customers and collaborators from around the world.”

After winning a competition to design the UK Pavilion at Astana Expo 2017, award-winning British architect Asif Khan has been commissioned to create 21-metre tall Entry Portals and over 6km of concourses and arrival areas the public realm for Expo 2020 Dubai.

Speaking on his previous collaboration with the UK Government, Asif said:
“It was a privilege to represent the UK on a global stage like Astana Expo 2017 through designing the UK Pavilion. The awards and visitors that it received certainly opened up my work to a broader international audience and helped me and the team to develop new relationships, some of which evolved into future design commissions.”

For more information about UK businesses can get involved, to register your interest in taking part and to take a virtual tour of the UK Pavilion, please visit: https://www.great.gov.uk/expo2020 

Join the conversation on Twitter at @UKPavilion2020 #Expo2020 #UKSoundscape

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UAE takes the lead in innovation for global food production

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The UAE leads the scene of innovation in food production especially during these times where the world is witnessing health transformations, where the country continues its efforts to enhance its position and supports its important role in producing and exporting foods and equipment related to this vital sector.

An emerging product has been recently awarded the Product of
the Year 2020 in the GCC, an award that highlights and honors innovation in the
fast-paced consumer goods sector. The product, Kabrita, which specializes in
infant milk formula is owned by Hyproca Nutrition Middle East, with its
headquarters in Dubai, and affiliated to the Dutch group Ausnutria Nutrition B.
V.

The product secured this award after getting evaluated by an
independent arbitration panel, which reviews the consumers’ buying decisions,
manages the whole process in a safe and transparent framework. The panel
includes representatives from Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Chambers
of Commerce in the GCC, Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting,
International Media Association, International Business Women Group, French
Business Council, American University of Sharjah, American University in Dubai
and Saudi Association for Information and Communication and the Institute of
Administrative Techniques, who study all survey submissions and fill out a
multiple-choice questionnaire in order to finalize a list of products that meet
the high standards set by the POY awards.

Dr. Mohamed Hussein, Managing Director and General Manager
of Hyproca Nutrition Middle East, stated that the company is writing a
distinctive success story in the United Arab Emirates – originating from the
Netherlands its business grown to become one of the leading companies in the
Gulf region. He also indicated that winning the POY 2020 award for the infant
formula category confirms their continuous commitment to providing premium
quality and adhering to the standards of premium products.

He also stated that the Emirati community is one of the most
diverse in the region, which offers global food production companies a
multitude of opportunities for investment and growth, and having headquarters
there serves in promoting their product across the whole region, especially
with the advanced infrastructure and logistics it provides.

He indicated that the company worked on developing a wide
range of baby food products based on mild goat’s milk that provides complete
nutritional benefits and supports the child’s mental and physical development,
therefore distinguishing Kabrita product with its natural taste and an
easy-to-digest soft texture suitable for feeding infants who face breastfeeding
complications.

Dr. Hussein added that the company, that runs its operations
from its headquarters in Dubai, has witnessed a remarkable growth in sales over
the past three years due to several factors, the most important of which is the
increase in confidence in Kabrita milk formula which the company has been
supplying to the Gulf region for 7 years in addition to pediatricians’
confidence in recommending this product to mothers for their children while we
endorse that breastfeeding is the best feeding for babies, Kabrita infant
formula has been one of the best breastfeeding substitutes due to its natural
components that are close to the natural breast milk.

Dr. Hussein also stated that: “Winning means a lot to us as
it was based on consumers’ confidence and their incline for buying the product
in the United Arab Emirates, KSA, and Kuwait, based on special characteristics
that are unique to Kabrita. We plan to provide Kabrita milk to the rest of the
Arab countries soon,  in addition to
different sizes, as well as products exclusive to certain health conditions for
children of different age groups.

-Ends-

About Kabrita

Kabrita is a global trademark owned by Hyproca Nutrition
Middle East, which is part of the Dutch group Ausnutria Nutrition B.V. having a
100-year experience in developing and producing premium quality dairy products
and infant nutrition products. The group operates five advanced factories in
the Netherlands and five other factories in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand,
which allow Ausnutria Nutrition B.V. to produce a wide array of exclusive dairy
products, ranging from fresh to powder milk and from general milk by-products
and butter to specific infant products.

Kabrita believes it has a responsibility to facilitate
access to the natural benefits of goat-milk products for all consumers around
the world. It also seeks to provide consumers with a wide range of high-quality
nutritional products made from premium goat milk, as well empowering consumers
by providing them with all the needed information and support to undertake
important nutritional choices for them and their families.

Paul Conway

Fuelling Growth in Maltese Aviation

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2019 has seen huge growth and investment in the Maltese aviation cluster as the island moves to become a key aviation transit hub as well as a popular holiday destination.

The government has invested wisely in its aviation sector.  Their primary aim is to make Malta an attractive jurisdiction for both private and commercial aircraft registration within Europe.  Back in 2013, they kickstarted the Safi Aviation Park, which is a $20 million project to allow the aviation and aerospace industry to continue flourishing, encouraging growth.  Aviation firm SR Technics are expanding their capacity of services, investing €40 million on its new centre in Malta as part of supporting the government’s strategy.  The agreement between SR Technics and the government includes the implementation of a brand-new 30,000 square metre multi-bay hangar facility at the airport to house six narrow-body aircraft, expected to be completed by 2020. 

Almost 40 airlines are now registered in the country.  The move by Ryanair Holdings to invest in Malta Air, a start-up airline, expands its already sizable presence – the Irish airline already transports around three million customers a year and currently has six B737s based in Malta (which they plan to switch onto the Maltese register).  Ryanair aims to improve access to non-EU markets from Malta and plans to increase the size of the fleet to 10 aircraft within the next three years.  That will lead to the creation of over 350 news jobs.  In addition, Ryanair is also looking to register another 50 aircraft from France, Italy and Germany onto the Malta AOC, raising the prospect of using the island as a maintenance hub.  To illustrate the speed of growth in the sector, this news landed before the announcement that British aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman was investing £1m to establish a local base on Malta, growing the cluster further.

These developments have created a huge demand for qualified workers.  There are already more than 1,400 people employed in the aviation industry in Malta – an increase of more than 5 per cent over the previous 12 months.  Despite the number of training schools for cabin crew, maintenance engineers, and for pilots on the island, the cluster’s growth is outstripping their ability to supply enough qualified individuals.

Having benefited from extensive government investment, it’s now over to the industry to provide the skilled individuals that are needed to support rapid expansion.

While we have been supplying workers to the aircraft maintenance sector in Malta since 2009, we’ve never had the benefit of a local presence.  Now we have invested in a permanent office in Malta International Airport.  As an aviation recruiter, we specialise in the provision of staff for the line maintenance for aircraft types and our strategy is to be present in key aviation hubs around Europe – in London Gatwick and Amsterdam Schiphol, for instance.  There’s clearly need for our services on Malta.  The skills gap presents an enormous challenge for the cluster.  The biggest shortages are currently for licensed engineers and aircraft mechanics. The growing skills shortage could hold the industry back and unfortunately, it’s only set to get worse.  It’s imperative that it’s tackled.  A lack of talent can suffocate an industry’s growth.

We think the skill shortage can be addresses via a pragmatic two-tier solution.

In the long run, the intention is to invest in the next generation of aviation professionals by working with local colleges.  They’re already producing people with the right qualifications.  But some of their graduates are finding it hard to break into the aviation industry.  They can’t get a job without experience.  They can’t get experience without a job.  It’s a Catch-22.  But Qualitair can help break that cycle.  We’ll help graduates get real-world experience off island by placing them through our client network across Europe.  When they have experience, graduates can move back to the island.  That will mean a ready supply of experienced, qualified labour augmenting the existing reservoir of green graduates.  We’re already making progress, and have already signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malta College of Arts Science and Technology (MCAST) to formalise our partnership.

But you can’t produce experienced professionals overnight.

Hence, the short-term element of solution.  Initially, Qualitair is planning to facilitate the immigration of skilled professionals from our international network to Malta.  Fortunately, experience over the past ten years suggests aviation professionals find working in Malta very appealing. It’s not exactly a hard sell.  The buzzing environment, clear opportunity for growth and development – not to mention the climate – make it a very attractive opportunity. 

Combined, the two elements offer a practical, level-headed answer to the questions raised by the island’s skills crisis.

The government have now done their bit, however it’s now over to the market to meet people’s needs, and work towards building on creating a modern industrial success story, in a highly skilled industry.  We’re confident that ideas we have been brought to the Maltese aviation industry can be used as a model across the Mashriq in the future, and help boost other local economies in the region.

Our new office in Malta marks the start of an exciting journey. The goal is to match what is possible with what is required – supply with demand.  Qualitair is going to do that.

Paul Conway is Managing Director of Qualitair Aviation Malta.

F�te Events: Events Company of the Year 2019 - UAE

F’te Events: Events Company of the Year 2019 – UAE

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A team of artists, dreamers and designers, F’te Events in the heart of Dubai is a powerhouse of creative excellence. Delivering emotionally-impactful weddings, or laugh-out-loud birthday parties, Mallika Singh and her team create multi-sensory experiences like no other. See why they are one of the best events companies of the year across the United Arab Emirates in 2019.

Carefully designed and meticulously arranged, F’te Events specialise in conceptualising, designing and perfectly executing weddings and corporate events. The company take pride in organising highly customised events that are tailored to meet the clients every need, from the oddest quirk, to the most eclectic eccentricity.

Formed in 2012, F’te Events is the realised dream of part-musician, part-designer, Mallika Singh. An undeniable leader of avant-garde events in Dubai, Singh is famed for skilfully crafting event masterpieces that change perceptions and create multisensory experiences for her clients. Prior to the formation of the company, mounting social appreciation of her solo work resulted in Singh utilizing her passion in an entrepreneurial capacity, which brought about the birth of F’te Events.Determined to meet every challenge headon, F’te Events demand that their clients demand the very best from them, and nothing less will do for this high-quality firm. For those fond memories that are to be preserved forever, this company are dedicated to ensuring that everything is absolutely perfect. From the most obscure song in an equally obscure movie to the most hard-to-find unique decorations, this company are slaves to detail and will settle for nothing less than what the client desires.

Masters of emotional engagement, the team at F’te Events work tirelessly towards creating the atmosphere of client’s dreams. Ensuring that there isn’t a dry eye at a wedding, or that guests are clutching their stomachs in laughter at a birthday party, the team will not rest until that perfect moment is achieved and captured for all eternity to be enjoyed long after the event has ended. Carefully designed and meticulously arranged to stimulate all five senses, guests are sure to be taken on a journey at an event created by this talented team.

Pouring their hearts and souls into every event, the successes of F’te Events lie in creating truly unforgettable experiences for their clients. Mindful of all budget sizes, this tremendously talented team of designers can ensure that no matter the event, every single detail is perfect.


Website: www.fetedubai.com

Instagram: @feteeventsdubai

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Most Innovative Content Marketing Agency - Dubai

Most Innovative Content Marketing Agency – Dubai

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Multi-award-winning Brazen MENA provides a fresh, cutting-edge approach to communications coupled with extensive local experience to ensure clients across the region receive the content marketing solutions they need to get their brand recognised. Louise Jacobson provides us with a riveting insight into the firm’s work and how this benefits a vast array of clients across the Middle East and North Africa.

 

Since its launch in 2015, Brazen has been shortlisted for 32 industry awards including Small Agency of the Year 2018 and 2019 for MEPRA and PRCA MENA. It offers a full suite of PR and social media services across consumer and corporate sectors across the region.

Based in the heart of Dubai’s Media City, the firm also offers social media and influencer engagement ensuring it engages with clients through its storytelling, whether the client require exposure in a business publication or social media content to enhance their profile.
No matter what service they require or industry they operate in, what unites Brazen’s clientele is the exceptional standard of service they receive from this dynamic and dedicated company, as Louise is keen to emphasise.

‘At Brazen, we have a very clear philosophy on client service that revolves around client satisfaction: we go the extra mile to achieve results and we never settle for good enough. Our creative and strategic approach means that our ideas cut through the clutter but always relate to a business objective which we clearly agree at the beginning of a campaign. We always have an open and honest dialogue with clients to ensure we get the best results for the brand, this is why we have worked with renowned clients such as Disney and Atlantis, The Palm for many years.

‘We have an uncompromising and passionate approach when it comes and the results we garner for them. We conceptualise and deliver ideas that impact beyond the traditional means. We have a multi-cultural team comprised of former journalists, influencers and other industry expertise which means we’re highly skilled at our practice and we are largely made up of senior personnel, so clients can be assured they will have experienced counsel and a very high standard of work.’

This talented team is at the centre of the firm’s success, and as such Brazen is constantly looking to provide them with a supportive internal culture. Louise discusses this in detail and speaks with pride about the atmosphere she and her team cultivate in the Brazen offices.

‘Internally, the Brazen culture has a family feel, with trust and respect at the core. We invest a lot in training and development and all team members have bespoke career plans meaning we have a high retention rate. Employee wellbeing is very important to us, which is why we declared 2019 a year of wellbeing having been inspired by the UAE Government’s annual initiatives. As part of the wellbeing commitment, the team receive a number of benefits including duvet days, mindfulness sessions, wellbeing hours and monthly team socials.’

As she reflects on how far her firm has come over the past four years, Louise is proud of all the hard work of her team and excited for an opportunity filled future, as she concludes.
‘Overall, the future is very bright for Brazen. We have a strong brand with a fantastic reputation that we have built based on our award-winning results since we launched in 2015.

‘Thanks to our success, Brazen now contributes a lot to the PR and communications industry here as well as just our business which will continue to be key for us. I’m a member of the MEPRA Strategy Board and one of our account directors is Vice-Chair of ‘Next-Gen’ which is run by PRCA MENA. We help our industry bodies ensure standards are as high as possible and we also collaborate with local universities to help train the new PR stars of tomorrow. This will remain our core focus over the coming years as we look to enhance our current reputation for excellence even further and drive the region’s PR and communications markets to even greater heights.’

 

Company: Brazen MENA

Web Address: uae.wearebrazenpr.com

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Best Pallet Manufacturer & Distributor - UAE

Best Pallet Manufacturer & Distributor – UAE

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Emirates Pallet Factory L.L.C is an innovative pallet company that can manufacturer and distribute products for a variety of uses. We profile the firm to find out more about how it came to win one of our coveted GCC Enterprise Awards for 2019.


Since its inception in 2003 Emirates Pallet Factory has risen to become one of the largest Wooden Pallet Manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates.

From the very beginning the company quickly established a reputation for quality, services and reliability, driven by the needs of our customers.

Today, Emirates Pallet Factory is a well-established and successful company offering comprehensive wooden pallet manufacturing and recycling solution. The firm now has the capacity for supplying wood pallets as per its customer requirements.

As a well-established and successful company offering comprehensive wooden pallet manufacturing and recycling solution, Emirates Pallet Factory is able to meet the needs of a variety of clients based throughout the UAE and beyond. Alongside its provision of a wide variety of pallets for various uses, the firm also offers the heat treatment of all timber products, cable drums, pallets and crate boxes as well as the repair of wooden pallets. As such, clients know they can come to this dynamic and dedicated company for any of their wooden packaging needs and that
they will be met to the highest possible standard.

Overall, Emirates Pallet Factory’s mission is to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by providing best quality of pallets and continuously improving business processes with dedication. This will remain the firm’s ongoing focus as it looks to open a branch in Oman and expand its international reach.

Company: Emirates Pallet Factory

Web Address: epfllc.ae

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La Marquise: Best Bridal Jewellery Retailer 2019

La Marquise: Best Bridal Jewellery Retailer 2019

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With over three decades of experience in the luxury jewellery industry, La Marquise Diamonds & Watches is able to provide truly exquisite pieces that will make anyone feel like royalty. Having recognised the firm in this year’s GCC Enterprise Awards we profile it and showcase the truly spectacular jewellery it provides to its esteemed clientele.


Thanks to a legacy of excellence in jewellery manufacturing and retail, over the years La Marquise has risen to become a multi-award-winning creator of timeless and exclusively designed diamond and gemstone jewellery. Boasting high precision detailing and handcrafted finesse, their jewellery is synonymous with art.

The La Marquise story commenced with the transformation of precious stones into spectacular pieces of fine jewellery, which are unique and splendid in its formation. Over the years the brand has evolved and adapted its service offering to meet the needs of its discerning clientele. La Marquise has now grown into a global chain of retail boutiques located in major shopping malls, luxury hotels and select airport retail.

With a ‘mines-to-market’ philosophy, the company showcases its commitment to sourcing only the finest minerals, gemstones and metals for its jewellery and crafting them into pieces of art that clients can be proud of and cherish forever.

Spanning across classic and contemporary design sensibilities, La Marquise appeals to all tastes. La Marquise’s customised approach and inclusive portfolio has attracted the attention of fashionable socialites and is graced by women belonging to almost every segment of society. Every article of jewellery sold by the firm is backed with a certificate of authenticity, providing clear information of stones to assure complete transparency.

Creating bespoke jewellery that clients will adore is the brands core focus, and as a result it has become revered by brides, couples and jewellery connoisseurs from around the world. Designed to meet even the highest expectations, La Marquise’s service offering includes providing clients with design inspiration and working with them to understand the occasion for wearing the item, exploring budgets and allowing customers to select their own gemstones. The award-winning design team visualise and creatively map their inspiration onto paper and then showcase these designs for client approval. As part of this focus on client satisfaction and providing a truly luxury jewellery design experience, La Marquise allows clients to view the design in the sketch phase, 3D wax stage and prior to stone setting. Working from their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, located in Dubai, a team of experienced craftsmen blow life into pencil sketches to create a sparkling trance of jewellery. For those brides and individuals that want every detail to be taken care of, this is the place as La Marquise ensures nothing is left to chance and that clients are involved throughout the product creation process.

Ultimately, La Marquise’s vision is to adorn the world with timeless designs, unmatched craftsmanship and exclusive jewellery that redefines luxury.


Website: lamarquisejewellery.com

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Best IT Training Provider 2019

Best IT Training Provider 2019

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Based in the heart of Kuwait, New Horizons Computer Learning Centre is an innovative entity committed to providing award-winning IT training and support to a wide range of clients. In celebration of the firm’s attained status winner award in this year’s GCC Enterprise Awards, we profile the firm to find out more.


Part of the New Horizons Computer Group which became operational in 1997.New Horizons Kuwait draws on this legacy of excellence to provide its clients with top quality computer support and training. Thanks to the expertise of its team, New Horizons Kuwait City offers an extensive selection of vendor-authorized training for top technology providers, not limited to Microsoft, CISCO, Huawei, CompTIA, Adobe, Oracle, PMI, IBTA, and VMware.

The firm’s team understand that not everyone’s learning needs or preferred methods are the same. Therefore, New Horizons Kuwait flexible training approach gives the firm the ability to customize specific classes to satisfy the identified needs.

Over the years, New Horizons Kuwait has adopted a futuristic learning methodology to suit the needs of modern trainees and provide knowledge in best ways, like Online LIVE, Online ANYTIME, On-Site Training, Private Classes and the most on-trend methodology, which it is Mentored Learning. The firm’s courses are taught by experienced, vendor-certified instructors.

As a result, students receive cutting-edge insight and knowledge, delivered by the best trainers on the market currently. All staff at New Horizons Kuwait, from admin staff through the teachers who are committed to providing the highest possible standard of client service and ensuring that all trainees learn and thrive.

Overall, New Horizons Kuwait aims to remain an on-going concern and a pioneering leader in the training industry, and this will be the firm’s core focus throughout the remainder of 2019 and further into the future.


Web Address: www.newhorizons.com.kw

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Best Sportswear Brand 2019

Best Sportswear Brand 2019

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Best Sportswear Brand 2019

Unique to the market, Romai is the first and only Emirati Sportswear brand that develops and
manufactures its own range of products. In celebration of its win in this year’s GCC Enterprise
Awards we profile the company and share an insight into how far it has come since it first began.

Founded in 2012, Romai is a UAE based sports brand that designs and manufactures sports clothing and accessories.

From humble beginnings sponsoring a local club, after a mere seven years Romai has risen to the top of its market. The brand now participates in the biggest tournaments through big teams such as Senegal national team that participate in the African cup, as well as sponsoring the UAE special Olympic team in the special Olympics games that were hosted in Abu Dhabi.

Collectively, the brand’s expert team boast over 20 years of experience in the regional sportswear industry, as well as having supported and been part of the growth of various international sportswear brands.

Behind the brand’s design philosophy is the belief that speed and agility are the cornerstones of athletic performance, and this influences every product that Romani produces and provides to its valued clients. The brand’s creations are meticulously designed to offer the best in mobility and comfort.

Currently, the brand currently sponsors some major names in Football, which include the national teams of Jamaica and Bahrain, along first division football clubs found in the Bahrain and Saudi leagues.

Moving forward, Romai will continue to provide its award-winning sportswear to a wide variety of professional and private clients to drive greater recognition for its brand. As part of this drive for greater renown the brand intends to open its first flagship store this year and sponsor a club in the English premier league so that it can appeal to an international clientele in the future.


Company: Romai

Website: www.romaiworld.com

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Best Bespoke Sportswear Manufacturer - MEA

Best Bespoke Sportswear Manufacturer – MEA

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Kukri Sports Middle East aims to empower peak performance through the provision of
industry leading sportswear. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s GCC Enterprise
Awards winners we profile the firm to learn more about the innovative products it has to offer.

Offering bespoke modern sportswear for schools, clubs and companies across the Middle East region, Kukri Sports is focused on quality in order to drive its clients towards the sporting prowess they deserve. From conception to delivery, the team take great pride in their attention to detail, passion, quality and constantly being innovative to assist our clients in their goals in the sporting arena.

For both on and off field wear, clients need look no further than Kukri Sports. With solutions for a variety of sports including rugby, football, hockey and cricket that include everything from hoodies and jackets through to safety wear and accessories, there is something for everyone from this dedicated sportswear supplier.

Offering only its own branded products, Kukri Sports provides the highest possible quality solutions so that clients know they will only receive the best when they buy from this innovative firm. All of its products can be customised with team names, logos and other amendments so that clients can receive exactly the product they want.

Throughout the process the Kukri Sports team aim to make it fun and enjoyable for clients so that they keep coming back to buy their quality sportswear from this dynamic and growing brand.
Ultimately, Kukri Sports aims to become the go-to market player for all sportswear, and as such over the coming years the firm will grow at a steady pace to work towards achieving this ambitious goal.

Website: www.kukrisports.ae

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