Media statement from Dubai World

Dubai World said today operational management relating to the real estate activities of some of its companies is being consolidated to better accommodate current market conditions and optimise resources and expertise.The real estate development and property management activities of Dubai Maritime City, Leisurecorp, and Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre will be managed by Nakheel going forward.The changes have no impact on the day-to-day core business of the companies.Integration planning is currently underway with the assistance of consultants Alix Partners, and that process will be completed over the summer.

Dubai World underlined it is a key player in the real estate business in Dubai and across the world, and its developments and brands have invigorated the industry, re-defining what is possible through its companies’ imagination, efforts, and dedication.It said it is extremely proud of what it has achieved and that it intends to continue to be a leader in the real estate business. It added that these decisions will help it better meet the needs of customers and position it for future success.
 

Dubai Customs Becomes Investor Partner Of DQG

Dubai Customs has become an Investor Partner of Dubai Quality Group (DQG), which is a highest profile membership of DQG.Mr. Ahmed Butti Ahmed, Director General of Dubai Customs was given a certificate of partnership by Mr. Osama Al Rahma, Vice-Chairman of the Board while receiving DQG delegates yesterday Tuesday 16th June 09 at Customs main building.The DQG membership is awarded to public and private establishments having made remarkable achievements in the area of promoting quality and business excellence.Dubai Customs membership with DQG is a new phase of establishing strategic cooperation and consolidating its 10 year strong relations with DQG, reflecting continuous communication and sharing expertise with different government agencies.With this membership, Dubai Customs will have a number of benefits particularly those aiming at improving quality and services, developing employees’ expertise and capability and cooperation among members.At the beginning of the meeting Mr. Butti praised DQG role over the past 10 years in developing and inculcating concepts of quality and excellence considering it a leading establishment regionally and internationally in the domain.From their part, DQG delegates lauded Dubai Customs efforts in implementing quality standards, which made it a leading customs administration in the world confident of its clients.“Dubai Customs has strong and historical relations with DQG. We are keen to strengthen these relations in all respects over the upcoming period through exchange of expertise and business practices”, said Mr. Butti.The Director General of Dubai Customs affirmed that “Dubai Customs is fully satisfied with implementing quality and excellence standards in its core business regarding such move as a firm commitment to its employees, clients and strategic stakeholders.”“Dubai Customs commitment is clearly demonstrated through the programmes, activities that have been achieved over the past 10 years making it one of the most significant, advanced and developed customs administration worldwide,” he maintained.Mr. Butti pointed out that Dubai Customs business processes and practices have been documented in accordance with (ISO 900), (ISO 1400), (OHSAS 18000) and (ISO 10002).“The foregoing systems are automated and computerized for easy access and use by all clients”, he said.Moreover, Dubai Customs has completed the development of Mirsal (2), which provides online customs services and hence saving clients` time and effort.Dubai Customs takes a great interest in its strategic stakeholders and has a number of achievements in this respect culminating such efforts by winning the recent DGEP award of best joint project category.“Dubai Customs accession to the membership of DQG reflects our commitment to quality in customs methodologies and business plans and enhances our strategic partnership with organizations and establishments dealing with quality and excellence,” he added.“Dubai Customs continues in taking the path of creativity, quality, business processes development and customer service delivery standards improvement,” he said.The membership of DQG will provide Dubai Customs with a number of benefits including training and awareness programmes about quality and excellence, receiving DQG monthly newsletters and the nomination of 10 members enjoying the right to vote in connection with the Board resolutions.From his party, Mr. Osama Al Rahma, the Vice-Chairman of the Board at DQG underlined the importance the partnership agreement with Dubai Customs being a leading government department in developing the national economy.“The agreement affirms the extent of DQG keenness on providing support to the public and private establishments and companies in the UAE with the aim of disseminating concepts of corporate quality and excellence in a way contributing to maintain the advanced business environment in the country,” said Al Rahma.Al Rahma pointed out that DQG in collaboration with Dubai Customs would organize benchmarking programmes, disseminate best practices in customs business mechanisms, allow all customs employees to take part in DQG sub activities and use DQG library facilitations including books, periodicals and other references for benefiting from them in developing customs sector in Dubai.“DQG will contribute through its specialized and numerous services to develop the capabilities and skills of customs employees and officers and improve the quality of customs services delivery standards in Dubai as to keep Dubai as a global trade destination,” he added.DQG delegates comprised of Mr. Farid Mohammed Ahmed, the Honorary member at DQG and Dubai World Secretary General, Mr. Abdul Qader Obaid, the Honorary member at DQG, Mr. Khalid Al Jowder, DQG Secretary General, Ms. Maryam Al Thani, Board member, Ms Samiya Al Yousef, Managing Director of DQG and Ms Fatima Abdul Qader, the Business Development Executive.The meeting was attended by a number of Executive Directors and senior managers at Dubai Customs.
 

Najem: A Star On The Rise

Gulf Housing Solutions has announced the launch of Najem, which will provide the hospitality industry with innovative, premier quality employee housing solutions. Translated as „a star on the rise‟, Najem was introduced by GHS, the leading specialist and independent provider of housing concepts to meet the demand for quality employee accommodation across the GCC and UAE.

Set to raise the standard of employee accommodation for the hospitality sector and beyond, Najem will use a number of distinct construction methods, including a dynamic new construction method of uniquely designed, modular units that not only include the latest technology but are an extremely fast, flexible and innovative method of creating premium and customised employee housing complexes.

“Through the introduction of Najem, Gulf Housing Solutions will raise the benchmark for staff accommodation throughout the GCC and UAE,” said Juan Fernando Valdivieso, President and CEO of Gulf Housing Solutions. “Through its international standing within the industry, Gulf Housing Solutions will meet the demands of premium, cost effective and innovative employee housing throughout the Gulf region, whilst exceeding owners and governments requirements for international accommodation standards

Valdivieso added that Najem is more than a unique housing concept but also a much-needed innovative and practical way forward of providing and managing quality employee accommodation: “Where hotel management is concerned, we offer a comprehensive turn-key solution. Najem will facilitate the process of setting up and managing employee accommodation on behalf of hotel management, enabling them to focus on their core business, namely average daily and occupancy rates as well as guest satisfaction”

Najem’s modular offering, includes units which are maintained and operated according to international best practices and standards of quality, safety and health, are easily transported, cost effective and extremely durable.

They can be customised to meet individual client requirements and modular units, available in single or double occupancy, come fully fitted with amenities that include private bathrooms and kitchenettes.

In conjunction with the launch of Najem and to reinforce Global Housing Solutions‟ dedication and support of the hotel industry, the company has recognised the region‟s best hotels by sponsoring the Best Hotel Staff Accommodation Award, part of the 2009 Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) Development Awards. The prestigious Best Hotel Staff Accommodation Award was presented by GHS to the Hyatt Hotel, Dubai in recognition of their excellent staff housing complex, Sahari Village.

Dubai Customs Takes Part In Wollongong University Career Fair

Dubai Customs would participate in the events of The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) Career Fair scheduled to take place on Wednesday 25th March 2009 at the Knowledge Village in Dubai, a move aiming at offering career opportunities available in Dubai Customs to the highly qualified UAE national youths.

Over 20 private organizations would be participating in the exhibition as well as Dubai Customs being the only government participant.

Dubai Customs would be having its own stand showcasing the available recruitment opportunities and application methods. Different handbooks identifying Dubai Customs` core business and role in serving the local community and contributing to its growth and welfare would be given out to students.

The other participating companies and organizations have secured their own stands where each would be offering the available career opportunities enabling students and graduates to apply for whatsoever fitting them. Students would in turn submit their profiles seeking jobs matching their capability and competency.

The exhibition would be attended by almost 300 graduates or those who are about to graduate from University of Willington to view career opportunities being offered by the participating organizations.

Mr. Abdul Rahman Al Saleh, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs at Dubai Customs said: “Our participation in the event of this exhibition comes as part of Dubai Customs keenness to make job opportunities available to UAE national youths and attract national competencies who seek to substantiate themselves. Dubai Customs always concerns with providing all possible recruitment opportunities for our youths as to demonstrate their abilities and talents whilst working with customs’.

“Dubai Customs consistently takes part in all career fairs that held by different organizations in Dubai and UAE. It provides greater opportunities for UAE national talents proceeding from its keenness to effectively participate in achieving the overall social and economic development in Dubai. It looks forward to providing UAE youths with all possible means and facilities helpful for steadily starting their career and qualifying them for making success and superiority when entering the labor market’, he added.