Chit Chat

Orange

Did you all lobby together to refuse the 4G and by that affecting negatively the IT sector, the government and the wellbeing of the whole country?
Absolutely not, the telecom operators did not agree to take any collective stand but I believe that the keenness of companies about their customers and the global experience of their groups to provide 4G services in many countries is what driven their decision

Telecom Egypt has acquired the 4G license as opposed to Orange which chose not to, hence did not think of the best interest of its customers while it has been mentioned by the CEO of the group and the former CEO that Customer Experience is Orange priority? What is your comment about this claim?
I reconfirm that the fact that our customer gets a good customer experience is our priority and it is what triggered us to insists that it is a must to avail more frequencies to enable us to offer a good 4G service in a way that doesn’t affect negatively the 2G & 3G services.

Do you think Telecom Egypt will be able to provide the 4G service after acquiring the license?
Technically this should be addressed to Telecom Egypt

Do you have any objection concerning TE & Vodafone since TE owns 45% of Vodafone shares?
It was one of our concerns but the main reason behind our final decision is to avail enough frequencies to enable us to provide a good quality 4G service.

What are your expectations in the coming period?
We are confident that the Egyptian government will take decisions in light of strengthening the existing investment and more particularly the French investments in which Orange Egypt is considered now the largest in Egypt.

Could you tell us about the reasons behind acquiring the 4G frequencies after turning them down several times?
There are no hidden reasons and there were no agreements with any other operator, everyone knows our situation. We turned down the frequencies in the beginning as they were insufficient to provide quality services which is worthy for the Egyptian consumer and Orange, but we did not lose hope and we started negotiating with the government and NTRA. We then signed the 4G and fixed virtual licence for $495 million, with 50% paid in USD.

How will the company provide the foreign currency?
As we announced at our press conference with the presence of MCIT leaders and officials, the mother company will provide us with the needed amount.

When will the 4G services be provided?
We are ready to provide the service which will give higher speeds for internet and data transfer.

You announced that 4G Sims are available at your stores?
Yes, they are available since we announced acquiring the 4G frequencies and we met unpreceded turnout form customers for the new SIM cards.

Does this mean that each Orange customer will have to change their smartphones to use the service?
Not all users, but 4G services require phones that support this technology. We are studying offering 4G compatible phones at all Orange branches for customers who are interested in getting these phones.

How about Orange’s strategy after you have been appointed as the company’s CEO?
Orange believes in the importance of the Egyptian market which is considered the biggest where Orange operates in the Middle East. With more than 35 million subscribers, we aim at providing the best services and increasing our investments in developing infrastructures and networks. We are proud that Orange is the first mobile operator in Egypt and the first to acquire the 4G frequencies and fixed virtual license.

Can you tell us more about UN Framework Convention on Climate Change approving Orange Egypt’s project for Networks’ Energy Efficiency?
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, considered the biggest environmental body worldwide, approved the efficiency and effectiveness of the networks’ energy efficiency project presented by Orange Egypt. The project stresses on Orange Egypt decreasing its carbon emissions by 10 thousand tons annually for 10 years, which is equal to 100 thousand tons during the next 10 years, considered a significant saving value in
energy consumption.

How do you see the competition between operators in Egypt after they acquired the 4G frequencies and introducing a new operator to the market?
If you mean Telecom Egypt, it is not a new game-player; it has been in the market for years and we have a strong collaboration with them. We do our best to prove Orange success to provide the best services for our customers as competition is always a healthy phenomenon which is in the best interest for customers.

How about the new investments the company plans to pump in Egypt?
Orange’s businesses in Egypt form 25% of the Group’s business in MEA. Orange’s keenness on increasing investments in Egypt comes from its belief that it invests in the right place. Orange Group considers Egypt the most important market where it operates, aiming at providing all what’s new in the telecom world to our customers in Egypt.

Did 4G experimenting start in Egypt?
4G is not a new technology being introduced to Orange as it provides it in 30 countries around the world. We are ready to provide the service in Egypt as soon as the frequencies are provided.

To promote Egyptian tourism, the sixth season of the famous ìCross Egypt Challenge� rally is set to start on October 20th with a route totaling 3,000 km throughout Egypt. October 1, 2016 ñ Alexandria, Egypt

5 years have passed since the start of Egyptís one-of-a-kind motorcycle and scooter rally, Cross Egypt Challenge. This October, the sixth season of the famous rally will take place in a continuous effort to promote tourism and to prove that Egypt is safe for travels.

The 2016 season of Cross Egypt Challenge will start on October 20th and will last for 10 days. The new season includes 9 stages that compromise a total distance of 3,000 km, the longest route in the history of the challenge to date.

The challenge will begin from the Mediterranean�s largest seaport city, Alexandria then head south to the capital Cairo en route to ride the Nile Valley and the Egyptian western desert to Minya on the shore of the River Nile then to the ancient city of Luxor, the world�s largest open air museum city, and the capital of Ancient Egypt.

From Luxor the riders will head further south to reach the most southern city in Egypt, Abu Simbel and visit the temples of Abu Simbel. The riders will then head back North to the fascinating city of Aswan, the gate of Egypt�s water reserve, then head further east to cross the Egyptian eastern desert, one of the most difficult deserts on the surface of the planet due to its rock formations and chain of mountains to reach the shores of the Red Sea and stop at the beautiful diving city of Marsa Alam where they will camp by the sea. From Marsa Alam, the challenge will head back north by the Red Sea Riviera to make two last stops in Hurghada and Ain Sokhna before the last stage of the 2016 season of Cross Egypt Challenge takes place between Ain Sokhna and Cairo to end the new season in the most sacred place in Egypt, under the Great Pyramids of Giza.

This year the world traveler Stefan Hauser from Germany and his wife Annette Hauser will be joining Cross Egypt Challenge as part of their world tour that started back in 2014. Stefan and Annette are touring the world in their Mercedes G class which will be the only allowed automobile in Cross Egypt Challenge. They have been on the road for 730 days, and Egypt will be the 39th destination in their adventure. This season also includes riders from: USA, Australia, United Kingdom, India, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Austria, Italy, Palastine and Egypt .

Ahmad Elzoghby, the official spokesperson of the challenge said: ìTourism to Egypt has been affected in the past few years, and our mission is to prove that Egypt is still a safe place to visit. It is amazing to see all these adventure riders flying to Egypt yearly to take place in this unique and exciting rally and we want them to share their experience with the world.� To access the challenge website, please visit: www.crossegyptchalleng.com or our Facebook page: www.facebook.comlCrossEgyptChallenge.

Nespresso Launches State-Of-The-Art Professional Barista Machine, The Aguila 220 During �Hace Hotel EXPO 2016� Addition to range will enable large establishments to enhance their offering and further drive their coffee business, offering a unique and enjoyable experience

To satisfy evolving demands in the out of home market, Nespresso is introducing the Aguila 220 during its participation in �HACE HOTEL EXPO 2016�, which is one of the biggest and most important exhibitions for hotels supplies and restaurants equipment that is held in Cairo International Conference Center from October 30th to November 2nd, 2016. With a smaller footprint and the same pioneering technology as the Nespresso Aguila 420 first launched in 2011, the Aguila 220 is designed to meet the needs of all premium large HORECA establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, caf�s and bakeries, and offers an unmatched choice of one-touch gourmet recipes for extraordinary coffee quality and exceptional coffee moments. As consumers become ever more knowledgeable and discerning about coffee, as well as keen to enjoy new beverage experiences, hotels and restaurants see a premium coffee offering as a means of differentiation. In true Nespresso fashion, the high-performance Aguila 220 helps professionals achieve this goal whilst at the same time ensuring convenient operation and simple maintenance. The launch of the Aguila 220 further strengthens Nespresso�s professional offering which includes a complete machine portfolio, 11 Grand Cru coffees for every taste and occasion and exceptional customer service.

Feature-rich for exceptional service quality, choice and customer care
The Aguila 220 combines exceptional functionality with sleek and durable design and ease of use together with a wide variety of coffee recipes. Its robust brewing unit makes it possible for up to 4,000 cups of coffee to be served a month thus satisfying the market need for different serving capacities and efficient use of space. Two extraction heads allow simultaneous and fast beverage preparation during peak hours. Unparalleled milk foam, milk temperature regulation, three programmable cup sizes (Ristretto, Espresso and Lungo), 4 one-touch recipes and 12 pre-programmed hot milk-based coffee recipes all prepared at the touch of a button ensure that the Aguila 220 delivers added value from both a service and operational perspective. Further convenience is ensured through a link to the cash register which helps cater to even the most high-pressure service and operational requirements. �Our professional customers are very important to us and we are thrilled to extend the Aguila range to include the innovative and compact Barista machine, Aguila 220,� said Oliver Perquy, Head of Out of Home channel, Nestl� Nespresso SA. �The Aguila range reflects Nespresso�s desire to provide our professional partners with the highest quality coffee, choice, convenience and service that consumers have come to expect of their coffee experiences.� The Aguila 220 is available in the Egyptian market from October 2016.

It is worth mentioning that HACE exhibition is considered a leading market forum of Hotel Supplies and Catering Equipment, Bakery, Pastry and Ice Cream equipment, Furnishing Hotel equipment, Food and Beverage and Super Market equipment. It also includes a lot of cooking competitions. HACE is held annually under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, on an area of 20000 square meters and with more than 250 Egyptian and foreign companies participating in the exhibition.

Courtesy of American Chamber and Cairo Marriott, U.S. press were here to #Activ8Egypt

Cairo Marriott�s continuous support to the revival of Egypt�s tourism sector is portrayed through #Activ8Egypt which is a campaign that emphasizes Marriott International�s commitment to work with partners to revive tourism in Egypt.

The Tourism Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt organized a media trip for a selection of top American media figures to help #Activ8Egypt. The Cairo Marriott was the first stop as the place to welcome such a group and allow them to enjoy the glamour and history of Al Gezira Palace. Coming all the way from New York, Argentina & Mexico, the journalists visited Cairo, Luxor & Sharm El Sheikh to promote the comeback of Egypt as a prime touristic destination. The group had many specialized members who cover diverse topics as weddings, lifestyle, business and travel. They were not only taking notes on every detail of the history of the Palace but they were also keen to take photos, record videos and post live on social media platforms telling the world how exciting and amazing their tour is. The Royal Eugenie Salon was the perfect setup to enjoy the exquisite lunch prepared for them and for a take back in history of the Palace with original paintings and antiques. Joining them were Ghada Abdel khalek, Director of Marketing Communications and Mosaad Hussein, Senior eCommerce Manager. They were then escorted on a tour of the magnificent Gezirah Palace, built in 1869 by Khedive Ismail to host Empress Eugenie during the inauguration of the Suez Canal.

Marriott Rewards New Fall MegaBonus Promotion: �Choose Your Path� to Earn More Points for Travel Experiences

For the first time, Marriott Rewards members will be able to choose one of two ways to earn up to 50,000 bonus points in the loyalty program’s fall MegaBonus promotion – “Choose Your Path.” Launched on September 1, members who register for the promotion will be able to select the bonus earning option that best reflects the way they travel. By registering here, both new and current Marriott Rewards members can opt in to the promotion of their choice.

Option 1: Earn 10,000 bonus points for every 10 stays, up to 50,000 bonus points.
Option 2: Earn 5,000 bonus points after the second stay (max 5,000 bonus points.. The MegaBonus is open to all Marriott Rewards members as well as new enrollees during the promotion period.
Registration dates: September 1, 2016 through December 15, 2016
Earnings dates: September 15, 2016 through January 15, 2017

Participating brands include: JW Marriott®, EDITION®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott(SM), Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels®, Courtyard by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, Moxy and Marriott Vacation Club®. The Ritz-Carlton® participates as the exclusive luxury partner to Marriott Rewards .

Marriott Rewards members who book direct via Marriott.com, Marriottís mobile app and 1-800-MARRIOTT can enjoy program benefits including exclusive Member Rates, free Wi-Fi, and take full advantage of the Marriott Mobile app, including mobile check-in and check-out, and mobile requests for select properties. Marriott Rewards is free to join. To enroll or learn more about the program, visit www.MarriottRewards.com.

2016 World Luxury SPA Awards Winner

Mandara Spa at JW Marriott Hotel Cairo was pleased to recently receive an award from the World Luxury Spa Awards in the category of Continent (Africa) - Luxury Urban Escape. The World Luxury Spa Awards give recognition and thanks to the luxury spa industry, and set benchmarks in quality, innovation and service for spas located around the world. Service excellence is the chief criteria needed to qualify for the Awards, with final decisions based on votes cast by spa guests. Mr. Magdy Naguib, Multi Property General Manager, would like to extend his warmest congratulations to all of the staff who helped Mandara Spa achieve this prestigious international award.

Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo Hosts Exclusive Media Dinner At The Grill, Introducing Celebrity Guest Chef, Philippe Laloux

Semiramis InterContinental Cairo hosted an exclusive media dinner to introduce celebrity guest chef, Philippe Laloux. A traveler cook born in Brussels, molded in Paris and inspired by India, Philippe Laloux epitomizes creative and refined cuisine, laced with an array of flavours, influenced by his travels across the globe. Since the mid 90s, he has been teaching the fine art of cooking in Quebec and India while managing his own catering service. He also published several cookbooks and became a regular guest on various talk shows, discussing his delectable recipes and travel inspirations. Other than cooking, Laloux expresses his creativity in many other ways including composing�having produced two albums in 2002� and photography, the latter being evident in his choice of shots for his latest book, Le Bonheur de Cuire. Laloux curated an exclusive Wine & Dine a la carte menu, matched with various wines from across the globe, designed to tantalize the senses.The event was attended was numerous traditional and online media platforms as well as several PR personalities and influencers who all enjoyed Laloux�s signature dishes.

IWAN Designs launches design workshops with Dubai Design District The Time Traveler Designer workshop will take place at D3 during Dubai Design Week from October 25h ñ 29th

IWAN Designs, the Cairo-based visionary innovative architecture firm, has partnered with the Dubai Design District (D3) and ETQAAN to launch The Time Traveler Designer Workshop, a project that aims to expose participants in Dubai Design Week to creative opportunities through a series of talks and workshops that will take place between October 25th � 29th at D3 � the primary destination for creatives from all over the Middle East. This workshop series is designed to expose participants to three different experiences. The first experience is a set of academic lectures addressing design, material awareness, and fabrication. The second is a hands-on experience, with professional artisans, to unfold the secrets of this Arabian authentic craft, and the last experience is a series of success stories called �Designer Talks� that will take place every day to the end of the workshop.

�At IWAN Designs, we thrive on forward-thinking concepts that bring together a Holistic approach, unique talents and innovation to design,� said Ehab Mokhtar, founder & managing director, IWAN Designs. �This is why we were able to work with D3 on The Time Traveler Designer Workshop, to deliver an inspiring concept that will provide creative opportunities for anyone who wants to learn new skills, exchange ideas and techniques and learn about the importance of authentic and cultural art in driving progressive designs.� The workshops at Dubai Design Week allow students, young designers, and people of all education and age levels to interact, work side-by-side, and to exchange their ideas and techniques from around the world.

Joining Ehab Mokhtar in the workshop, the speakers include the founder of KALO, the architecture and design studio, Ammar Kalo, who with his concentration in Digital Technologies and Material Systems continues to research new fabrication processes using industrial robotic arms; Dr. Khaled Nassar, associate professor of construction and architectural engineering at The American University in Cairo; the architect and designer, Omar Hossama who opened and leads ETQAAN�s journey on developing modern interior interpretations of the traditional Arabian art.

Ramses Hilton Opens �Breezes�, its Newly Renovated Poolside Lounge

Ramses Hilton hosted a lavish celebration for the opening of Breezes, the newly refurbished poolside lounge & grill. With breathtaking views of the Nile River, Breezes is the perfect spot to unwind while enjoying the delectable oriental dishes, signature cocktails and shisha the hotel is famous for.

With a plexy infinity bar and a heated pool, Breezes is the ideal getaway from the city, while being in the heart of Cairo. Whether guests choose to sit in the open-air area or the shaded terrace, they can enjoy the ongoing Deep House and Lounge music during the day, and the live music & Nile breeze in the evenings.

�I�m thrilled to be celebrating Breezes� opening today in the presence of our esteemed guests,� said Soha El Torgoman, general manager, Ramses Hilton and Hilton Cairo World Trade Center Residence. �Ramses Hilton has maintained its position as one of Cairo�s leading hotels for the past 35 years by constantly endeavoring to offer guests an unforgettable experience during their stay. With the opening of Breezes, we are confirming our commitment to offering an outstanding dining and entertainment experience that match the latest market trends.�

Set on the banks of the River Nile, the Ramses Hilton hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that Egypt�s capital has to offer. The hotel is steps from the famous Egyptian Museum and a short drive to the Great Pyramids of Giza. The hotel offers a diverse range of activities that include: a casino, billiards hall, a galleria of 250 shops, cinemas and a unique culinary experience at the different international restaurants.

Marriott International Completes Acquisition Of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Creating WorldíS Largest and Best Hotel Company While Roviding Unparalleled Guest Experience

Bringing Together 30 Leading Brands Ensures Marriott Will Have the Right Brand in the Right Place to Serve Guests Wherever They Travel Since Friday, Frequent Customers Will See Their Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards & SPG Status Matched Across All Loyalty Programs Bruce Duncan, Eric Hippeau and Aylwin Lewis Appointed to Marriott Board Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., creating the worldís largest and best hotel company. Marriott now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of brands including leading lifestyle brands, a significant global footprint, and leadership in the luxury and select-service tiers as well as the convention and resort segment. Beginning today, Marriott will match member status across Marriott Rewards ñ which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards ñ and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), enabling members to transfer points between the programs for travel and exclusive experiences when they link their accounts later today. http://news.marriott.com/2016
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�Throughout our nearly 90-year history we have never stopped searching for fresh ways to serve our guests. With the addition of Starwood�s strong brands, great properties, and talented people, we have dramatically expanded our ability to provide the best experiences to our customers. We also welcome the tremendous responsibility as the world�s largest hotel company to be a good global steward, providing new opportunities for our associates and building the economic strength of the communities we call home,� said J.W. Marriott, Jr., Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Marriott International. �We believe that Marriott now has the worldís best portfolio of hotel brands, the most comprehensive global footprint, and the most extensive loyalty programs, providing an unparalleled guest experience. Combining Starwoodís brands with ours better enables Marriott to reach our goal of having the right brand in the right place to serve our loyal guests and welcome new ones,� said Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International. �We can now provide a better range of choices for our guests, more opportunities for our associates, and greater financial benefits for our owners, franchisees, and shareholders.� The new company will operate or franchise more than 5,700 properties and 1.1 million rooms, representing 30 leading brands from the moderate-tier to luxury in over 110 countries. With the completion of this acquisition, Marriottís distribution has more than doubled in Asia and the Middle East.

Best-in-Class Loyalty Programs
Marriott Rewards ñ which includes the Ritz-Carlton Rewards ñ and SPG are the most recognized and awarded loyalty programs in hospitality. Together, these programs will offer members more benefits when they link their accounts, as well as new destinations such as Aruba, Tuscanyís Serchio Valley and Kruger National Park in South Africa for SPG members and the Maldives, Bora Bora and Santorini, Greece for Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards members. �Marriott will draw upon the very best each program offers and we canít wait to show the loyal members of these programs the power and benefits of Marriott and Starwood coming together,� said Stephanie Linnartz, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Commercial Officer. Marriott will launch a microsite later today, www.members.marriott.com, for all members of the combined companyís loyalty programs to learn more about the reciprocal benefits now available and to link accounts.

New Board Members and Shares Listing
Effective today, Marriottís Board of Directors has increased from 11 to 14 members, with the addition of Bruce Duncan, former Chairman of the Board of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and President, CEO and Director of First Industrial Real Estate Trust, Inc.; Eric Hippeau, Partner, Lerer Hippeau Ventures; and Aylwin Lewis, Chairman and CEO of Potbelly Corporation. Messrs. Hippeau and Lewis are also former Starwood board members. Full biographies on each of the three new board members are available at www.Marriott.com/investor. Before market open today, Starwoodís shares will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange. As previously announced, Starwood shareholders will receive $21.00 in cash and 0.80 shares of Marriott International, Inc. Class A common stock for each share of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. common stock.

Transaction Benefits
Marriottís acquisition of Starwood enables the combined company to expand the scope of its distribution and portfolio while deploying its larger scale to realize cost efficiencies in its corporate and property operations. As previously stated, Marriott is confident the company can achieve $250 million in annual cost synergies. Other synergies should come in the form of leveraging operations and sharing best practices. Combined sales expertise and improved account coverage are expected to provide both enhanced efficiencies and increased revenue opportunities. �These enhanced efficiencies and revenue opportunities should drive improved property-level profitability as well as greater owner and franchisee preference for the combined companyís brands, which will encourage new hotel development,� Sorenson said. �As new travel destinations emerge, Marriott can be counted on to be there.� One-time transaction costs for the merger are expected to total approximately $140 million. Marriott intends to take the steps necessary to cause Starwoodís outstanding public debt to be pari passu with the outstanding public debt of Marriott International by the end of 2016. Marriott remains committed to maintaining an investment grade credit rating and to continue managing the balance sheet prudently after the merger. Arne Sorenson remains President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, and Marriottís headquarters continues to be located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Advisors:
Lazard and Citigroup were financial advisors to Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Deutsche Bank Securities and Goldman Sachs were the financial advisors to Marriott International. Cravath, Swaine & Moore served as legal counsel to Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher served as legal counsel to Marriott International on the transaction.

TETRA PAK RESUMES DELIVERING INNOVATION, VALUE AND LEADERSHIP TO ITS CUSTOMERS AT THE EIGHTH INNOVATION DAY 2016

Tetra Pak, the worldís leading food processing and packaging solutions company, demonstrated its approach to delivering innovation, value and leadership to its customers at the 8th Innovation Day. Innovation Day is held by Tetra Pak� on a yearly basis, to share with the Egyptian food industry the latest technologies, innovations and trends in addition to creating awareness to its customers about the opportunities in the food and juice industry by demonstrating the case studies, product launch and process innovations from around the world. This year more than 120 of Tetra Pakís customers attended the event.

�This yearís innovation day is mainly focused on the food and juice categories. During the day, we presented the latest trends both locally and globally, consumer needs, success stories, processing innovations, technical solutions, ending with flavour trends. Mentioned, Konstantin Kolesnik, Managing Director, Tetra Pak Egypt. He added, ìWe make sure that we use our global knowledge and our local know how to inspire our customers with opportunities that secure profitable growth�. The day included presentations from, Tetra Pak Global team, Ipsos a multinational research company, Symrise the major producer of flavors. During the day the following topics were covered: Juice category (global soft drink emerging trends, consumer trends, product innovations and market studies) Food category (local and global liquid food trends) Sustainability update Flavour trends An Exhibition hall was set on the side of the conference where customers watched the latest products, samples and concepts. This exhibition area included seven stations: Tasting, Environment, Supply chain, Processing, Technical service, Your Health is in this Package campaign and Flavours. The sampling booth was the main highlight of the exhibition area where it included samples from all around the world allowing customers to taste a diversity of flavours of products and acquire instant information regarding these products.

Christmas & New Year�s Eve Joyous Festivities at the Cairo Marriott

The festive season will soon sweep over us with cheer and hope. Goals are set, promises renewed and a decent amount of food is consumed. For that, we have exciting events planned that will keep your joyous spirit high and your appetite satisfied! A Very Merry Christmas on the 24th and 25th December Many celebrations are ahead; from the Christmas treats at The Bakery to exceptional buffets at Saraya Gallery and Roy�s. On Christmas Eve, a fabulous dinner complete with Lobster, Duck Foie Gras and Salmon Souffl� with Champagne Sabayon at Saraya Gallery will be the perfect start for the holidays. The fun is not over because the next day, a delectable lunch of smoked duck, grilled sea scallops and roasted veal tenderloin will be served to perfection. If you�re in the mood for something a little different then go for Roy�s dinner buffet. On the 31st of Decemeber many Celebrations await to bid 2016 goodbye and welcome the New Year in style! For a dinner party, head to Saraya Gallery or JW�s Steakhouse for a meticulously crafted buffet. Do it the Oriental way at Som3a Basha, while the Empress Show Lounge will have you entertained all night long with star performances, a DJ and a band. Whatever your choice will be, rest assured that we will do our best to make sure you have a jolly good time, Happy Holidays!

Hilton Alexandria King�s Ranch wins the International Hotel & Property Designs Award, 2016

We are glad to share with you the exciting news that Hilton Alexandria King�s Ranch was shortlisted in the International Hotel & Property Awards 2016. The hotel won the Global Best Hotel Design Award.

The event was hosted at the wonderful Hotel Cipriani in Venice on Friday 16th September, with many high profile projects submitted from all over the globe, the night was a mixture of names in the design community with some of the world�s leading hospitality interior designers and architects in attendance.

It is a great and remarkable achievement since the competition in this global category was particularly very strong and challenging with the 11 other very high-profile luxury hotels from around the world. The Award was received by our Interior Design Consultant BDA also on behalf of the Hotel owner�s team.

Hilton Alexandria King�s Ranch has a very unique design featuring the largest pool in the city, a heated indoor pool, six outlets that serves the best quality of food and highly furnished rooms and suites adding to this an extensive meetings and events facilities for up to 400 guests and an extraordinary outdoor garden that can take up to 4000 guests. The hotel has the Largest Spa and rehabilitation Center in the city offering physical therapy and rehabilitation, anti-aging and medical beauty, weight management and nutrition, pampering treatments, fitness and group training sessions, detox programs & much more.

The Lybia National Football Team at TOLIP El Narges Hotel & Spa

The Lybia National Football Team chose TOLIP El Narges Hotel & Spa to be its favorite hotel to stay during his preparation Camp to his coming match versus DR Congo which should be on the 8th of October 2016 led by its Spanish Technical Manager :Javier Clemente.

The Lybia National Football Team were impressed about the hotel, the d�cor and the construction. Ideally located in the heart of New Cairo, the most finest districts of the city, the fifth settlement in New Cairo, in one of the largest famous streets (Al Tesíeen) or Road 90. The TOLIP El Narges Resort & Spa is 15 minutes away from the Cairo International Airport and a few minutes from the Cairo Festival City , one of the biggest shopping Malls in Town.

The hotel offers 125 rooms and suites, whose decor elegantly blends contemporary modern design and elegant chic. All are gracefully integrated into the natural environment, with gardens and balconies overlooking the magnificent pool, and inviting you to slow down and take it easy. A captivating mix of fine modern living and acclaimed warm and genuine Egyptian service. An exceptional service offer personalizing guestís request and desires to an art form.

Picture shows Lybia National Football Team welcomed by General/ Mahmoud Rizk, General Manager of TOLIP El Narges Hotel & Spa in New Cairo.

Avon Selects Pink Warriors and Diana Richy as its �Beauty for Purpose� Ambassadors in Egypt

Avon Egypt announced their Beauty for Purpose ambassadors for Egypt: the Pink Warriors, Egypt�s first American female football team and makeup artist Diana Richy. Avon�s Beauty for Purpose initiative is sparking imaginations and starting conversations all around the world that inspire women and move each other to action. The objective is to build a shared community of leaders, entrepreneurs, activists and influencers to advance the causes that lead to a better world for women.

�Beauty is more than the perfect shade of lipstick. It�s the confidence to sit up straighter, speak louder, make your voice heard and affect change,� said Mohamed Farouk, Avon�s General Manager for Saudi and Egypt. �Such beauty, from the inside out, is at the heart of Avon�both as a brand and as the largest network of women around the world who embody that message. We look forward to working with the Pink Warriors and Diana Richey as we help reinforce those messages in Egypt.�

As Egypt�s first Egyptian female football team, the Pink Warriors embody the spirit of Beauty for Purpose, helping empower Egyptian women and inspire confidence. The team�s spirit of commitment and passion for a sport unconventional for females in the Middle East were among the reasons Avon Egypt hand-picked them as beauty ambassadors.

�As female athletes, we recognize the sense of empowerment, strength and belonging we�ve fostered as a team,� said Sarah Sharbassy, Pink Warriors� defense captain. �Through our partnership with Avon, we hope to inspire the same sense of comradery, support and fierce femininity among Egyptian females and women all over the world.�
Rising star Diana Richy was selected as Avon Egypt�s ambassador for her passion and dedication to her profession as a professional makeup artist. Her commitment to refining her skill set, pursuing education and working with her role models sets a new standard in the industry.

�Becoming a Beauty for Purpose ambassador for Avon is an ideal collaboration given our shared goals of making the world a more beautiful place for women everywhere,� said Diana Richy, Professional Makeup Artist. �Through my work as a professional makeup artist, I�m excited to work with a beloved global brand like Avon and starting a new chapter in my career by helping empower women to become the most confident version of themselves.�

The collaborations between Avon Egypt and the beauty ambassadors comes as Avon celebrates its 130- year anniversary. The company has a rich history of empowering women through economic opportunity, proudly supports the Avon Foundation for Women in its efforts to end breast cancer and domestic violence.

The Grand opening of �Alexandrina� Convention Center @ Radisson Blu Hotel

On Friday, September 30th Alexandria city witnessed the grand opening of �Alexandrina� convention center, which is part of Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria and presenting Alex West development plan in a fabled ceremony on the melodies of the Lebanese super star Wael Jassar and attended by statesmen, ambassadors, business men, media & art representatives. During the ceremony, the board of Barons Court company the owning company of Alex West announced the construction of an extension to Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria that will include 150 rooms in the near future.

�In line with the new Egyptian trend in substituting the leisure tourism segment by the business & conferences tourism; �Alexandrina� Convention Center will add a massive value to Alexandria city specifically and to Egypt generally as it offers -when completed- more than ten multi-purpose halls with ingenious designs to match the requirements of exhibitions, conferences and event�s organizers. Symphony Ballroom considered to be the largest hall in the convention center with total space 2650 m� to accommodate up to 3000 persons�. Commented Dalia Amer the General Manager of the Hotel.

The Cairo Marriott, a proud partner of TEDx Cairo Women

TEDx events are often synonymous with inspiration. In each of the distinct TEDx talks held across Cairo lies a revelation that, sitting in the crowd, you are left wondering how you lived your life before it. The emotion of the speaker, the dedication and their command of the room only shows the surface of the hard work the speaker�s put in training. Its slogan �ideas worth spreading� is an understatement to the marvelous ideas on show. The Cairo Marriott is a firm believer in the vision of TED and decided to partner up with TEDx Cairo Women and host the event in the prestigious Aida Ballroom at the Palace as part of their ongoing �Spirit to Serve� activities to support women empowerment. Not only were the amazing speeches extremely inspiring including one by the lovely actress Amina Khalil but it was also the beginning of a long partnership between Cairo Marriott and TEDx Cairo Women. The event was planned with the idea of inspiring the world and indeed all the young girls in need of someone telling them to pursue their dreams and fight for what they want no matter the variables or difficulties, this years topic was �Crossing Over.� The speakers were able to bring the audience from tears to laughter and back again throughout the talks. Every single speaker had a strong and inspiring message that surely moved and will continue to motivate anyone who sees them. Stay tuned to see all the videos that will soon unravel on the website; they are truly worth the wait.

Meet the talented Zumba instructor or Premedion spa at Hilton Alexandria King�s Ranch.

My name is Rommel and I love to rock it out in every Zumba class I�m part of, whether as an instructor or participant. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! My passion for dance started when I was 8 years old and university was when I was first introduced to ballroom dancing, which incidentally led to the beginning of my Latin dancing - while I was waiting for my ballroom class to commence, I saw Latin dance instructors rehearsing for their upcoming class. It was mesmerizing and exciting, breathtaking and sexy! After asking around I soon learned that it was a Salsa dance they had done and since then, I haven�t looked back. At present, I have continued my training in other dance genres such as Hip Hop, Bollywood, Jazz, Ballet, Bellydance, and Contemporary; all the while enhancing my knowledge and expertise in Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, and Bachata (my current fave in Latin dance). My future training aspirations... Zouk, West Coast Swing, and the ever-so passionate Tango! And what about Zumba, you may ask? Well, the sky�s the limit! So come join me and you�ll see what I mean. You don�t even have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow my lead. The more energy you bring to the class, the more I will give back to you. It�s that easy! So check your inhibitions and ego at the door, dance like nobody�s watching, and I guarantee you will have a blast! I look forward to meeting you!

Live it up! Laugh it up! Love it up! Dance it up!

Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Its #Semiramisgoespink Campaign

As part of its ongoing Responsible Business Programme, the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo joined forces with the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt to support breast cancer awareness month, to which October is dedicated every year. Because early detection is key, the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo held a onehour awareness session for its female employees, courtesy of the Foundation, who explained the importance of early detection, selfcheck techniques in addition to offering mammograms to females above the age of 40. Following the session, the hotel held an elegant cocktail reception for a group of 65 breast cancer survivors, celebrating their strength, persistence and beauty.

Infinix Mobility Profile

Infinix Mobility is a premium smartphone brand designed for young generation who have the desire for a smart lifestyle. Infinix believes that simplicity and user experience are the ultimate goals of technology and have incorporated this into every detail of its products. Since it was born in 2012, Infinix Mobility (a brand of TRANSSION), has become a major player in global smartphones and tablets market, and spread its presence in over 40 countries across the globe.

Keeping up with the technology era, Infinix constantly focus on E-commerce sales. The brand has a unique approach which offers a combination of offline experience and online purchase. Infinix managed to achieve No.1 online Smartphone Brand in emerging markets and No. 1 Mobile Brand on major online stores such as Jumia & Konga (Nigeria), Daraz (Pakistan), and LAZADA (Indonesia). Infinix also leads MEA�s online market with an average share of 50%. Furthermore, in 2016, Infinix won the award of Best New Comer Brand in 13th Selular Congress organized by Mobile Media Group in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Infinix is dedicated to constantly develop smartphones that blend elegant, quality and innovation, pleasure and reliability. �The Future is Now�, with Technology & fashion Infinix smartphones makes people experience the smart lifestyle and open the doors for future. Infinix smartphones are distinguished with its highquality camera (Zero series), long-life battery, shock proof (Note series), and fast charging feature, big 5.5 inch HD display (Hot series). Infinix developed its own independent operating system XUI, which is a perfect combination of IOS and Android system.

Infinix managed to build global partnerships with world leading companies such as Facebook, Mediatek, Qualcomm, Sony, Microsoft, Vodacom, MTN and much more. Infinix is the exclusive smartphone partner of Google�s Android One program in Africa and Indonesia, launching Infinix �Hot 2� smartphone.

With 5 manufacturing units around the world, the company is capable of producing 250,000+ handset per day. The tremendous manufacturing capabilities are supported by epitomic after sales service brand �Carlcare�. The R&D, powered by more than 800 highly qualified and experienced professional�s employees, plays a critical role in Infinix smartphones success story. Research centres are localized in Shanghai, Beijing, Lagos (Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya) and a forceful project management office in Shenzhen as well as an outstanding design team in France.

At Infinix, consumers� satisfaction is always a priority. Our after sales service brand Carlcare provides unequalled support to Infinix consumers around the world. By the end of 2016, Carlcare will have around 1000 service touch points globally powered by 4 repair factories to stay close to consumers. Every factory owns advanced technologies with powerful equipment to make sure that consumer can enjoy customised treatment.

Hala3ween by the Golden Theatre From Egypt For Egypt

Highlighting successful stories is very important for our beloved Egypt especially if the participants are a group of young people who are trying to do something different, creative and new. Youth need good examples to follow and to give them hope.The Golden Theatre group is a group of young talented actors, actresses, writers,and directors;

• Zeinab Hafez: director, writer and there manager
• Nora Mohammedain: actress, director, and theatre manager
• Amr Abdallah: decor designer and lighting director
• Mohamed Sadek: the group manager This group performed and directed a group of successful plays as 3aroset El Mouled and the Egyptian kids, Sham El Nessim and 3aroset El Nile, and Hala3ween, their latest play. Hala3ween is a play for kids that teaches them to beat their fear and any bad trait that we should not have in our characters as anger, revenge, jealousy, and more. the play was a hit and was highly admired by all the audiences. They performed the play twice once on the 28th of October at Palm Hills Club House, and the second time was on the 3rd of November at Katameda Heights.
• The play was performed by: Hanaa Tamoum, Lena Abdel Rahman, Mohamed Sweillam, Nelly Sadek, Abeer Adel, Iman Ghoneim, and Ahmed Salman.
• Decor, lighting, and costumes designer and director: Dr. Amr Abdallah El Sherief
• Costumes executive: Hala Zahwy
• Makeup artist: Ahmed Fekry
• Theatre manager: Nora Mohammedain, Nazek Abou El Leil, and Ahmed Salman
• Sound: Hany Abdel Fatah
• Lighting: Mohamed Hosny
• Written by: Zazy Hafez
• Directed By: Zazy Hafez and Nora Mohammedain Congratulations Golden Theatre Group and keep up the good work.

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