Georges Kern, newly appointed global CEO of Breitling discusses the luxury market in the Middle East

CEO of one of world’s most established watch manufacturers discusses the future trends of the industry and the new direction for the company



Georges Kern, newly appointed CEO of Breitling recently came to Dubai to introduce the brand’s next chapter as he outlined his vision for the world’s leading luxury watch brand.

During his Roadshow, Georges discussed the changing face of the industry, as well as the brand’s rich heritage and its direction as he mapped out his vision as the new global CEO.

In his new position, Georges Kern’s mission is to foster the global development of one of the world’s most established watch manufacturers, and to focus on further developing Breitling’s digital and retail footprint, in particular with a view to accelerating growth in the important Asian markets.

With a heritage dating back to 1938, the Breitling event also showcased Breitling’s precision watchmaking techniques, innovations and pioneering achievements, with the Navitimer 8 also being presented for the first time in the region during the Roadshow.

The event was the Middle Eastern stop on Breitling’s international tour, which debuted in Shanghai in late January and which recently included New York.

Please click on the following video to learn more about Georges Kern’s views on the luxury market:

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Mimecast to Address Importance of Cyber Resilience for Email at Infosecurity Middle East

Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 4, 2018 – Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company, and distributor Bulwark Technologies, will address the growing issue of cybercrime, at this year’s Infosecurity Middle East. Mimecast will give two Techtalks, covering ransomware and the importance of building a cyber resilience strategy in an evolving cyber threat landscape. Experts will also perform a series of live email hacks and demonstrate how organisations can protect themselves against advanced cyberattacks like spear-phishing and impersonation fraud. The event will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 6 to 8 March 2018.




“FM Global and Pentland Analytics’ 2017 Resilience Index Annual Report revealed that countries in the Middle East have a particularly high exposure to cyber risk. Email is the number one attack vector for cybercrime with more than 90% of cyber-attacks starting in your inbox. Attacks predominantly feature techniques such as spear-phishing, ransomware and impersonation of key employees. It’s also seldom the end goal for attackers, with over 70% of attacks leading to other systems in the network. Yet, email security is still largely ignored by enterprises,” said Brian Pinnock, cyber resilience expert at Mimecast.




Mimecast and Bulwark will address two topical cybersecurity concerns. The first is ransomware - a strain of malware that enters an organisation via email and locks down networks, systems and devices until a ransom is paid. Brian Pinnock will deliver a talk on Ransomware – how to manage an attack and how to recover one to save your business on March 6, 2018 at 2:30pm.




Pinnock will also present on Navigating the evolving cyber threat landscape and achieving cyber resilience for email on March 7, 2018 at 12.15pm. This presentation will address how email-borne threats have become prevalent and sophisticated, forcing organisations to shift to a cyber resilience strategy to better protect their business, data and employees. The presentation will cover the importance of threat protection, data protection and business continuity, to improve cyber resilience in the cloud.




Mimecast is exhibiting at Stand 6210 in Hall 6.

DCMMI successfully establishes the “United Arab Emirates Marine Environment Protection Association” UAEMEPA

As an integral part of its initiatives to save the marine environment

The association aims to cultivate and promote an environmental consciousness within the maritime community




UAE-28th February 2018: The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries has successfully announced its collaboration with the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association “HELMEPA” in order to establish the first of its kind non-profit “United Arab Emirates Marine Environment Protection Association- UAEMEPA”. Both parties prepared and signed a Declaration of Voluntary Commitment titled “To Save the Marine Environment”, based on HELMEPA’s founding Declaration “To Save the Seas”.

UAEMEPA offers the opportunity, for all those who care for the environment and are interested in safeguarding it, to learn about the significance of the “marine environment" for our economic prosperity, social well-being and quality of life.




The agreement was signed during the 9th Offshore Arabia Conference and Exhibition 2018 between H.E Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of The Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries “DCMMI” & Chairman of Offshore Arabia 2018 and Capt. Dimitris C. Mitsatsos, Secretary of the International Marine Environment Protection Association “INTERMEPA” and with the presence of H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO , Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), H.E. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General , International Maritime Organization (IMO), as well as H. E. Sheikh Talal Al Khaled Al-Sabah, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Oil Tankers Company (KOTC) & H.E. Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Chairman of INDEX Holding.




Commenting on the agreement, H.E Khamis Juma Buamim emphasized, “The marine environment is by nature a transboundary issue and it has to be managed through cooperation and according to integrated principles. Therefore, we aim at UAEMEPA to achieve “good environmental status” through creating, promoting and spreading safety awareness and security spirit within the maritime community.”



Buamim added, “I highly believe that today’s younger generations are tomorrow’s leaders who need to understand the importance of maritime environment. That’s why, the association is also committed to be the soft power that takes all the positive actions and better motivates the younger generations to be more responsible towards saving the marine environment.”



Capt. Dimitris C. Mitsatsos, the Secretary of the International Marine Environment Protection Association “INTERMEPA” clarified, “The Chairman, Dr George Gratsos, the Members of the Board and everyone of us in the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association - HELMEPA are proud of establishing for the 7th another sister association in the United Arab Emirates. As the Secretary of the International Marine Environment Protection Association-INTERMEPA, I truly hope that UAEMEPA applies soon for the membership to join MEPA.”





Members of UAEMEPA are ship-owning companies of ocean-going vessels, land-based entities dealing with the protection of the environment and concerned individuals, mainly seafarers.

ضمن مبادراته للحفاظ على البيئة البحرية

مجلس دبي للصناعات البحرية والملاحية يعلن عن تأسيس "الجمعية الإماراتية لحماية البيئة البحرية"

حيث تهدف الجمعية إلى ترسيخ وتعزيز الوعي البيئي في المجتمع البحري

دبي الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 28 فبراير 2018: أعلن مجلس دبي للصناعات البحرية والملاحية، بالتعاون مع "الجمعية اليونانية لحماية البيئة البحرية" (HELMEPA)، عن تأسيس "الجمعية الإماراتية لحماية البيئة البحرية" (UAEMEPA) كمؤسسة غير ربحية، والأولى من نوعها في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. وقام الطرفان بإعداد والتوقيع على إعلان الالتزام الطوعي بعنوان "لإنقاذ البيئة البحرية" والذي يستند إلى الإعلان التأسيسي للجمعية اليونانية لحماية البيئة البحرية الذي يحمل شعار "لإنقاذ البحار".

تتيح الجمعية الإماراتية لحماية البيئة البحرية الفرصة للمهتمين بالبيئة وحمايتها، للتعرف إلى أهمية دور "البيئة البحرية" في تحقيق النمو الاقتصادي والاجتماعي وتعزيز جودة الحياة.

وقع الاتفاقية كل من سعادة خميس جمعة بوعميم، رئيس مجلس دبي للصناعات البحرية والملاحية، ورئيس مؤتمر ومعرض البحار العربية؛ والكابتن ديميتريس ميتساتسوس، أمين الجمعية الدولية لحماية البيئة البحرية (INTERMEPA)، وذلك خلال فعاليات الدورة التاسعة من مؤتمر ومعرض البحار العربية 2018، بحضور سعادة/ سعيد محمد الطاير، العضو المنتدب الرئيس التنفيذي لهيئة كهرباء ومياه دبي، وسعادة كيتاك ليم، أمين عام المنظمة البحرية الدولية (IMO)، وسعادة الشيخ طلال الخالد الصباح، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة ناقلات النفط الكويتية، وسعادة الدكتور عبد السلام المدني، رئيس "اندكس القابضة".

وتعقيباً على توقيع الاتفاقية، قال سعادة خميس جمعة بوعميم: "تعتبر البيئة البحرية بطبيعتها من أهم الأمور الهامة دولياً؛ ومن ثم يجب التعامل معها من خلال التعاون وفق مبادئ متكاملة. لذا، فإننا في الجمعية الإماراتية لحماية البيئة البحرية، نهدف إلى الوصول إلى تحقيق "بيئة جدية ومتكاملة" من خلال خلق وتعزيز ونشر الوعي بأهمية الامتثال بمعايير الأمن والسلامة في المجتمع البحري".

وأضاف بوعميم: "لديّ اعتقاد راسخ أن شباب اليوم هم قادة الغد وبحاجة ماسة إلى إدراك أهمية البيئة البحرية. لذا، تلتزم الجمعية بأن تكون القوة الناعمة التي تتخذ إجراءات إيجابية وتحفز الأجيال الجديدة لأن تقوم بدور أكثر فعالية في الحفاظ على البيئة البحرية".

من جهته، قال الكابتن ديميتريس ميتساتسوس، أمين الجمعية الدولية لحماية البيئة البحرية: "الدكتور جورج غراتسوس، رئيس مجلس الإدارة، وأعضاء المجلس، والجميع في الجمعية اليونانية لحماية البيئة البحرية، فخورون بتأسيس جمعية شقيقة جديدة في دولة الإمارت العربية المتحدة، وهي السابعة من نوعها. وبصفتي أمين الجمعية الدولية لحماية البيئة البحرية، أتمنى أن تتقدم الجمعية الإماراتية لحماية البيئة البحرية بطلب الانضمام للجمعية الدولية قريباً".

تضم قائمة أعضاء الجمعية الإماراتية لحماية البيئة البحرية، الشركات المالكة للسفن التجارية، والهيئات التي تعمل في مجال حماية البيئة، والأفراد المعنيين وبشكل خاص البحارة.

Disney Announces Transformative Multi-Year Expansion for Disneyland Paris

Walt Disney Studios Park to get New Areas Based on Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars


PARIS, March 1, 2018 – Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger announced plans for a 2 billion euro, multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris last February 27, 2018. The new development will include a transformation of the Walt Disney Studios Park, adding three new areas that are based on Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars, along with multiple new attractions and live entertainment experiences.

The expansion plan is one of the most ambitious development projects at Disneyland Paris since its opening in 1992 and underscores the Company’s commitment to the long-term success of the resort as Disney’s brand beacon in Europe.

“We’re very excited about the future of Disneyland Paris and continue to invest in its long-term success,” said Robert A. Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company. “The resort is already the leading tourist destination in Europe, and the transformative expansion we announced today will add even more of our beloved characters and unparalleled storytelling to create new lands, attractions and entertainment that further elevate the guest experience and drive new opportunities for tourism in this dynamic region.”

The new areas will infuse some of Disney’s most popular stories and characters into this unique destination, building upon the success of the resort’s 25th Anniversary celebration and continuing to enhance the guest experience for millions of Europeans.

With over 320 million visits since 1992 and representing 6.2 percent of France’s tourism income, Disneyland Paris has played a key leadership role in tourism for the region. The resort continues to be a powerful driver of economic and social development with over 16,000 employees representing 100 nationalities. This investment will help make the region even more dynamic and appealing and open up more opportunities for French and European citizens in the tourism industry.

The multi-year development will roll out in phases beginning in 2020, expanding the Walt Disney Studios Park to nearly double its current size when complete. In addition to the three new areas, the creative vision includes a new lake, which will be the focal point for entertainment experiences and will also connect each of the new park areas.

In the spring of 2017, Disneyland Paris kicked off its 25th Anniversary celebration including new entertainment and experiences for guests. The resort also completed a two-year refurbishment program, updating and renovating many of the classic attractions in the parks, as well as opening multiple new entertainment shows such as Mickey and the Magician, which won a 2017 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions theme park industry award for “Best Theatrical Production.” Additionally, several major renovations took place at the resort’s hotels including Disney’s Newport Bay Club, which is now a four-star hotel.

Just this month, Disneyland Paris announced plans for a new Marvel-themed attraction that will be coming to the Walt Disney Studios, part of the new Marvel area development. In 2020, the resort will open Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, a reimagining of Disney’s Hotel New York that will showcase the inspiring worlds of Iron Man, The Avengers, and Spider Man, among others. And this summer, the Marvel Summer of Super Heroes seasonal event will take place at Disneyland Paris, where guests can meet their favorite heroes and experience new live entertainment.

Europe’s number one tourist destination, Disneyland Paris boasts two spectacular theme parks (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park) and seven themed Disney hotels with 5,800 rooms (more than 2,700 rooms are available in Selected and Associated Hotels). Two full-service convention centers and a world-class 27-hole golf course are also present. In addition to this, the destination is home to Disney Village - one of the largest entertainment complexes in the Ile-de-France region. Spread over more than 30,000m², Disney Village proposes themed dining, shopping and cinema experiences. Disneyland Paris comprises 59 attractions, 63 shops, and 55 restaurants.

AUC LAUNCHES SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS INITIATIVE

February 27, 2018, Cairo – In an effort to make The American University in Cairo (AUC) a healthier campus by the centennial celebration in 2019, the University has launched an initiative to ban smoking and tobacco use on campus in phases. The initiative kicked off this month, permitting smoking only in designated areas around campus. The second phase will soon permit smoking only outside of the pedestrian gates, so that by February 2019, there will be no smoking or tobacco use of any kind allowed anywhere at AUC.

The Tobacco-Free AUC Committee, made up of students, faculty and administrative representatives, has been working on a plan to ban tobacco use on campus and has updated the AUC community with the latest policy. “Our diverse team of students, faculty, and staff that includes both smokers and non-smokers was assembled to ensure a maximum range of viewpoints on the topic,” said David Folsom, who is on the Tobacco-Free AUC Committee from the Office of the Executive Vice Provost. “We believe that the steps we debated and eventually decided upon are fair and consistent with the best practices of universities in the United States that have undergone the tobacco-free transformation we are setting in motion.” At the start of the new year, there are more than 2,000 smoke-free campuses in the United States, according to the American Nonsmokers Rights Foundation.

Jaime Mendoza, associate professor of practice of psychology professor at AUC, who is also on the committee, said he empathizes with smokers who will have to make changes in their social and personal habits, but ultimately, “the overall goal is for all of us to become healthier. The team is concerned about our health now and in the future,” he said.

The committee -- which includes smokers -- has said that complete prohibition is ultimately for the betterment of all.

Having a tobacco-free campus is designed to clear the air for the majority of those who work and study at AUC, who are non smokers, in addition to encouraging smokers to take steps to reduce their dependence on tobacco,” Folsom said. “The ill-effects of consuming tobacco and inhaling secondhand smoke are numerous and well-documented, so there is a clear public health benefit to moving the campus toward a tobacco-free future.”

In addition to easing into the new policy, AUC is also providing free smoking cessation services at the Office of Medical Services, open every day during the week.



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