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Celebrating 60 years of Spinneys

Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys celebrates 60 years of doing business in the UAE this month and, to mark the milestone, is launching a ‘60 Years of Spinneys’ campaign. Reflecting on the grocer’s journey from frozen chicken vendor to leading UAE supermarket brand, Spinneys credits its success to its employees and their unwavering commitment to providing customers Celebrating 60 years of Spinneys

Dubai’s Albwardy Investments Completes Purchase of Meikles Hotel

ASB Hospitality Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Dubai-headquartered Albwardy Investment, will assume ownership of the 312-bed five-star Meikles Hotel on March 1 2020, following the completion of a US$20 million procurement deal between Albwardy and hospitality concern, Meikles Limited (ZSE:MEIK), Zwnews reports. Meikles Limited recently announced that it had consented to sell-off it’s flagship Meikles Hotel Dubai’s Albwardy Investments Completes Purchase of Meikles Hotel

Dubai beat VS King Power to lift polo’s Gold Cup at Cowdray Park

Two exciting semi-finals brought victories for Top Srivaddhanaprabha’s VS King Power team over Park Place and Ali Albwardy’s Dubai against Scone Polo, taking them to Sunday’s Gold Cup final – a repeat of the 2014 showpiece. VS King Power, who have added VS to the team’s name in memory of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who lost his Dubai beat VS King Power to lift polo’s Gold Cup at Cowdray Park

Gran Meliá Arusha takes brand into Africa for first time

Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening the first property under the flag in Africa, Gran Meliá Arusha. Based in the heart of Arusha within northern Tanzania, the exclusive east African resort will be the perfect base for visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of some of Africa’s most striking landscapes, including Gran Meliá Arusha takes brand into Africa for first time

World’s biggest Rotortug named at Albwardy Damen

This January, Albwardy Damen in Sharjah hosted a naming ceremony for the world’s biggest Rotortug, the ART 100-46 RT Raven. The vessel will be operated by Perth-based KT Maritime Services Australia, a joint venture partnership between Kotug International and Teekay Shipping Australia. The 46m long Infield Support Vessel (ISV), RT Raven is built to a World’s biggest Rotortug named at Albwardy Damen

Meliá Hotels International has set plans to open two new hotels in the UAE in 2018.

The first hotel—Dubai’s Desert Palm Hotel—will be rebranded as a Meliá property through a partnership with Albwardy Investment Group, the hotel’s owner. The official rebranding for the 38-guestroom Desert Palm Polo Club & Resort by Meliá is scheduled for July 1. This will be Meliá’s fourth partnership with Albwardy, following three others in Tanzania and Meliá Hotels International has set plans to open two new hotels in the UAE in 2018.

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on Desroches Island to Reopen in 2017

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on Desroches will reopen late this year. The island is one of the Amirantes Islands and is a 35-minute flight from Mahé. The resort, previously known as Desroches Island Resort, is undergoing a transformation and will feature 40 exclusive beach suites as well as 11 private villas with direct access to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on Desroches Island to Reopen in 2017

CCL enters India through Super Label stake

CCL Industries has moved into India with its Pacman-CCL joint venture signing a binding agreement to acquire a 70 percent stake in Mumbai-based Super Label. Super Label focuses on pressure-sensitive labels for large consumer products and healthcare customers with operations in India. Pacman-CCL will invest 3.75 million CAD (2.9 million USD) in the venture to CCL enters India through Super Label stake

Albwardy Damen name change announced

New name, same values as venture continues to put safety & quality first Albwardy Marine Engineering and Damen Shipyards Sharjah have officially brought both brands together under one umbrella – Albwardy Damen. The newly-named venture will continue to provide its services with the same values as before – putting safety, quality and reliability at the Albwardy Damen name change announced

Four Seasons marks its highly anticipated entry into Vietnam

Four Seasons marks its highly anticipated entry into Vietnam with Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam – scheduled to open in late December. The Nam Hai is a conversion of an existing luxury property in Vietnam’s top resort destination. The property was recently ranked the #2 Resort Hotel in Southeast Asia by Four Seasons marks its highly anticipated entry into Vietnam