Sponsors and Partners 2015
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Emirates, a global connector of people, places and passions, flies to over 145 destinations in 82 countries across six continents. For more information please visit www.emirates.com
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The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) was launched on March 8, 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Dubai Culture plays a critical part in achieving the vision of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 of establishing the city as vibrant, global Arabian metropolis that shapes culture and arts in the region and the world. The organisation has announced several initiatives that strengthen the historic and modern cultural fabric of Dubai. These include: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards: A first-of-its-kind regional initiative to honour patrons of the arts from around the world for their valuable support in encouraging and strengthening the cultural scene of the Emirate; Sikka Art Fair: An annual art fair aimed at promoting Emirati and local artists in the UAE; and Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre: An annual festival that celebrates and fosters the art of theatre in the UAE.
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Al-Futtaim operates through more than 100 companies in 29 countries. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the company employs in excess of 40,000 people and represents an unrivalled portfolio of world-class international brands.
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Over the past three decades, Dubai Duty Free has become a highly recognised global brand that has shown considerable sales growth, consistently setting new retail milestones, when it recorded sales figures of US$1.8 billion in 2013. The operation, which is the single largest airport retailer in the world in terms of turnover, is expected to achieve sales of US$1.9 billion in 2014.
Employing around 6,000 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailing in the Middle East.
A long-time supporter of major events that help to promote Dubai as a leading destination, Dubai Duty Free is proud to be a sponsor of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.
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The Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Foundation was officially launched in January 2013. The aim of the Foundation is to focus mainly on developing and improving human societies in need in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and beyond; to improve the lives of some of the poorest people, with a high priority on health and development; to provide assistance to communities around the world affected by natural disasters and social calamities and to meet the needs of orphans; to help improve education and scientific research and promote inter-religious and inter-cultural communications. Al Habtoor Group Chairman, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, has allocated 20 per cent of the Al Habtoor Group for the Foundation.
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InterContinental Dubai Festival City boasts 498 luxury rooms and suites. The hotel is home to the award-winning restaurant Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire and has its own 18-hole championship golf course.
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre is the reliable source and reference for the conservation of national heritage in the United Arab Emirates. Its vision focuses on the promotion of the Emirati national heritage and communicating it to the young generation at regional and global levels.
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Chevron is global leading integrated energy company. We have been partnering with governments and communities in the Middle East for more than 80 years through our Caltex® and Chevron® brands.
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Montegrappa is Italy's oldest manufacturer of luxury writing instruments. Operating since 1912 in the same historic building, Montegrappa produces hand crafted works of art that celebrate mankind's mastery of the written word.
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Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide
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Celebrating 10 years of Inspiring Young Minds,Taaleem has been establishing, operating and managing early childhood, primary and secondary schools in the UAE since 2004. Taaleem seeks to raise the regional educational standards through the committed development of individual student's talents and passions, which is in turn facilitated and supported by the recruitment of top international educators and the implementation of global best practice.
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Dubai Municipality was established in 1954 in accordance with direction from late His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum to set up an administrational institution specifically for civic activities like catering services, hygiene, health monitoring and for co ordination of construction and buildings.
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Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing's (DTCM) mission is to increase awareness of Dubai globally and to attract tourists and inward investment, with the key objective of achieving Dubai's Tourism Vision to welcome 20 million visitors per year by 2020.
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The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is responsible for the future growth, direction and quality of education and learning in Dubai.
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Gulf News is the leading English language newspaper of the region, a fact validated by the BPA Worldwide audit for the period ending June 2012, confirming an average daily circulation of 110,607 and the IPSOS MediaCT - NRS - UAE - 2012 survey.
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The Middle East's most dynamic city is a natural Time Out habitat, and has proved so since 2001 when Time Out Dubai first launched. Over this period, Time Out has mirrored the astonishing growth of the region, evolving from a monthly edition to a weekly in 2005, with a raft of complementary supplements, standalone products and awards ceremonies being launched under the Time Out banner.
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Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) has achieved through its multiple media channels (press, radio and TV) remarkable success and prestigious status on the level of media in the Arab world.
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Award-winning talk radio station Dubai Eye 103.8 has established itself as the authority on the issues that matter. With a commitment to credible content and accurate information, Dubai Eye is the leading English station in the region, providing the very latest news, business and sporting updates as well as in depth coverage of travel, food, health, literature, education and entertainment. Broadcasting 24 hours a day, Dubai Eye provides essential appointment listening for a highly educated, multicultural daily audience. Our flagship show, The Business Breakfast, has carved its own niche in local and regional markets.
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Explorer is an independent content agency that specialises in creating engaging content. Our vast consumer portfolio includes the GCC's best-selling guides, maps and photography books, covering the Middle East and beyond.
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International New York Times is a leading international news source for opinion leaders and decision-makers around the globe. International New York Times includes the journalism of The New York Times, tailored for a global audience, and launched in print and online on October 15, 2013, with dedicated newsrooms in Paris, London, Hong Kong and New York. International New York Times succeeds the International Herald Tribune, a publication based in Paris since 1887.
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ExpatWoman.com is a free and friendly website covering the Middle East, Asia and beyond! We have a full website, forum or country guide for wherever you are in the world.
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Emirates NBD is a leading banking Group in the region. As at 30th September 2014, total assets were AED 353.9 billion, (equivalent to USD 96.3 billion) The Group has a leading retail banking franchise in the UAE, with more than 220 branches and over 885 ATMs and CDMs in the UAE and overseas. It is a major player in the UAE corporate and retail banking arena and has strong Islamic banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Brokerage operations.
The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Jersey (Channel Islands), and representative offices in India, Iran and China.
The Group is an active participant and supporter of the UAE's main development initiatives and of the various educational, environmental, cultural, charity and community welfare establishments.
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Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983 and over the past 30 years has grown to become one of the leading airport retailers in the world with sales turnover of Dhs5.9 billion (US$1.6 billion) in 2012.
Employing 6,000 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailing in the Middle East.
A long-time supporter of major events that help to promote Dubai as a leading destination, Dubai Duty Free is proud to be a sponsor of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.
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Vision magazine offers fresh perspectives on business, life, sport and culture from Dubai and beyond for an international readership, with intelligent reporting from some of the world’s top journalists, academics and thought leaders. More than 65,000 copies are distributed quarterly and fresh updates are available daily on www.vision.ae ×
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Printed seven days a week, The Telegraph is a quality broadsheet newspaper, renowned for its award-winning coverage of news, business, politics, sport, lifestyle, culture and much more. The Telegraph is also available digitally so, wherever you are, you can get the latest updates on tablet, mobile and desktop.
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SPONSORS |
American Dental Clinic Dubai and Advanced American Dental Center Abu Dhabi are the natural choices for top-quality dentistry in the UAE; committed to excellent results and quality patient care.
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Dubai World Trade Centre is the region's leading destination for exhibitions, conferences and events, specialising in exhibition and event management, venue management, real estate, event and hospitality services and more.
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Since Allen Lane introduced the first Penguin paperback over 75 years ago, Penguin has become the most recognisable brand name in publishing. Penguin publishes an unrivalled range of fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers and classics, children's books and illustrated reference in over 100 countries.
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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3800 lawyers based in over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
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"Ketchum Raad is one of the leading public relations agencies in the Middle East, headquartered in Dubai and with offices in Qatar, KSA, Egypt and Lebanon"
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Event Management
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Innovation is a UAE based Events Management Company providing expert services to a range of private and public companies.
The company draws upon a huge resource of experience with personnel who have been engaged in the management of the regions high profile events.
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PRG-Gearhouse is the Middle East's longest established supplier of professional event technology services to the live event industry supplying leading production companies, corporates, sporting event and the concert touring industry across the region.
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With over 200 years bookselling experience, WHSmith stocks something for every type of reader.
Browse our selection of hundreds of titles and look out for the latest releases!
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Clique Interactive is a full service digital agency that delivers brand experiences using a combination of design and technology. Our portfolio of services include digital strategy, design and UX, web and mobile development, social media, content marketing and paid media.
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PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate.
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Gulf Ventures are destination management specialists in United Arab Emirates and Oman. GV's destination management services include hotel accommodation, visa-assistance, meet and greet, transportation, tours/excursions and event management. Our local knowledge, experience and contacts in the Gulf region are extremely beneficial and valuable to our clients
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Get ready to enter the record books and experience a journey through Dubai's exotic Arabian heritage, the extraordinary story behind Burj Khalifa as the new icon for the Middle East and view the spectacular panorama from the observatory At the Top, Burj Khalifa.
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Abu Dhabi Legal Translation Centre was set up during the year 2000 and within a short period of time its operation has been successful in establishing itself as one of the major player in the field of Simultaneous Interpretation Services and Written Translation
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Scriptor provides quality translation, editing and copywriting services. The office is specialized in literary, media, creative and genre translation.
Scriptor's activities include Arabization of web content, articles and books summaries.
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The Bookworm, for the best in children's books, is the only bookshop in the U.A.E. exclusively for children. We also carry a delightful range of giftscards and wrapping paper. ×
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LendMeYourLiteracy raises literacy standards by giving young writers a worldwide audience. Our online educational platform publishes children's writing and connects school communities around the world.
LendMeYourLiteracy gives young writers an opportunity to share their work with the world within a safe community through their teachers and parents. We celebrate all kinds of literacy work in lots of different languages and we support schools to connect within our growing international community. Teachers can access a unique bank of children's writing sorted by age group, genre and topic. Children are inspired by the positive feedback they receive from readers around the world and they develop pride and belief in themselves as writers.
We inspire children. We celebrate their success. We make writing matter.
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Buzoor works on promoting the love for Arabic among children through distributing quality Arabic material to schools and organizing cultural activities.
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With a rich legacy of cinema firsts, a passion for movies and a mission to entertain film fans everywhere, Novo Cinemas is proud to be the most visited chain of theatres in the Middle East.
Book your tickets now at www.novocinemas.com, or join our online communities to learn about our latest promotions.
Welcome to Novo Cinemas. A Great Time Out.
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CULTURE & Co is the first and only French Cultural bookstore in the UAE and throughout the Gulf area. The store showcases the best selection of books, games and French stationery.
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Branded as a city within a city, Dubai Festival City is one of the finest mixed-use waterfront developments in the UAE, offering visitors over 2.1 million square feet of international standard shopping, dining and entertainment.
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Offering innovative and spectacular events, and collaborating with local cultural institutions, Institut francais in the UAE seeks to encourage artistic exchanges and to build bridges between civil societies.
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A core branch of its parent campus in Perth, Western Australia; Murdoch University Dubai is a modern university with an international reputation for excellence in research, teaching and student satisfaction. With programs ranging from commerce, education and IT; Murdoch Dubai is also home to its dynamic school of media, communication & culture; offering courses in PR, Journalism and Screen Production. ×
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Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa is just a short 65 km drive from Dubai, along the Dubai-Al Ain road, located within the 225-square kilometer alluring golden landscape of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), one of the largest formally protected conservation reserves in the Gulf and recognized internationally. 45 minutes’ drive is all it takes from Dubai International airport to arrive at this secluded haven, where both leisure and business travelers are assured privacy within the tranquility of the desert
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Established in the year 1921 in Japan, ELMO is a pioneer in classroom solutions and its products are used in classrooms across the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, UK, France and in more than 70 other countries.
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Located in Jumeirah Plaza, O Candy oozes class and sophistication. From the moment you step inside, you will see how as a Candy Buffet company, we love to do things a little bit differently. Our retail concept combines elegant Candy Buffet design and set up services, suitable for a wide range of events including weddings, birthdays, launches and candy gifting solutions.
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Costa Coffee operated by Emirates Leisure Retail in the UAE, a division of the Emirates Group.
Costa Coffee are delighted to sponsor the Children's Workshops at the 2015 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature with the aim to support and influence educational initiatives for children across the UAE.
Proudly serving Handcrafted Coffee in the UAE for 15 years. To find your nearest location download the Costa App at the app store today.
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drawings by me is a fun, rewarding and simple art programme that gives everyone – especially children – a wonderful sense of accomplishment.
drawings by me captures precious moments of artistic expression and celebrate those through personalised products that feature the children’s own artwork, including greetings cards, calendars, mugs and more.
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About DIFF
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the Middle East and Africa. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level by spearheading the cinema movement in the region. The 12th edition of DIFF will take place from 9 to 16 December 2015.
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The Higher Colleges of Technology is the United Arab Emirates' largest higher educational institution. Over 19,000 students attend its 17 men's and women's campuses. It offers a wide range of English-taught programs designed in consultation with industry leaders, ensuring the students' skills are job-relevant and to top standards.
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Zayed University is an educational centre of excellence founded in 1998. Today, the University is educating more than 7,000 students from more than 19 countries. Zayed University is the first university in the middle east to be accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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