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Emirates NBD Asia’s Best Brand
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mirates NBD announced that it had won the award for ‘Asia’s Best Brand,’ at the 2nd CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding and Marketing, which received entries from 25 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Asia-Pacific. Emirates NBD was the only bank from the UAE to win an award at the event, and was also recognised as the ‘Best Employer Brand’. ‘Asia’s Best Brand,’ is conferred on manufacturers and companies of outstanding consumer products and focuses on company brands and trademarks. Emirates NBD was awarded the title based on the mind, market and commitment share of the brand among
consumers in the specific product category. This accolade was achieved based on the brand’s strength in consumers’ minds, the brand’s ability to encourage buying behaviour, as well as actual buying behaviour. “Emirates NBD is proud to be honoured with the title of ‘Asia’s Best Brand’,” said Jamal Bin Ghalaita, Group Deputy CEO, Emirates NBD. “In the short space of two years since the new Emirates NBD brand was launched, the Bank has gone from strength to strength, to establish itself as one of the most recognised names in the financial services industry in the Middle East and beyond.” Brian Shegar, General Manager and Head - Asia Pacific, Emirates NBD, received the award on behalf of the Bank.
Boudoir Luxury
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omfort, practicality and relaxed elegance are at the heart of THE One’s Casual Luxe theme – part of their inspiring Spring/Summer collection. Featuring a palette of mixed browns, from debonair darks to beautiful beiges, earthy wooden pieces, copper and
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checkered accents, this warm, unisex style oozes character and country charm. Get this sumptuous look in your bedroom with THE One’s Limited Edition RASHID bed, oversized KENSIN mirror made from reclaimed wood and rustic NANCY 18-drawer dresser – perfect for keeping your ‘smalls’ organised. Stunning done simply!
Fleming Gulf to hold nationalisation talks
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n its third year, Fleming Gulf’s ‘Managing Local Talent’, will discuss critical issues to nationalisation by enhancing dialogue and exchange of ideas amongst industry experts. Supported by the Ministry of Labour-Qatar in the previous years, this year promises to explore further discreet topics and solutions to the barriers to successful Nationalisation. The event will provide breakthrough opportunities and strategies to existing plans, for those who wish to take initiatives to the next level. The development of its First National Development Programme and outlaying of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, supports the idea of bringing a Nationalisation event to this region.