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Medpoint Fashion Show Profile ALWAYS IN THE MIDDLE Shaikha Noora Bint Khalifa A.Aziz Al Kalifa Chairwomen & CEO Medpoint Design & Event Management Shaikha Noora Bint Khalifa AlKhalifa is the CEO & Chairwomen of Medpoint Design, a leading design company based in Kingdom of Bahrain. H.E. holds a Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication from New York University and Masters in Mass Communication & Public Relation from Ahlia University. Along with, she was awarded with "Emerging Women CEO of the year" twice in a row in 2014 & 2015. Group of Companies Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa. Hongrin An award for the "Young Bahraini Entrepreneurs" from Supreme Council of Women (SCW)'s President to Shiakha Noora Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa Nada Alshomali Managing Director for Women and Fahion Event (Public Event Section) Nada AlShomeli Managing Director of Women & Fashion Events Department, she established her first Department store in Moda Mall which is one of the most luxurious malls in our Kingdom and home to the largest portfolio of high-end brands. Therefore, she has expanded to work with Medpoint Design in order to be closer to the designers and promote them locally and internationally. WHO WE ARE Medpoint Design & Event Management Company was founded in 2008 which specializes in advertising, media activities, and hosting highly beneficial Seminars by International Speakers and Authors of great repute. Our main focus of attention is on Women Exhibitions, Workshops, Fashion shows, Seminars and Events that helps them to develop their businesses and to provide them the opportunity to take their work to the next level. Medpoint strives to exceed the expectation of its clients by bringing together concepts and hosting prestigious events that educate and entertain its clients while promoting and supporting the Kingdom of Bahrain. WHY DO WE EXIST? Events are the best way to market and expose your product. Therefore, Medpoint Design Fashion Department seeks to expose all the designers and artists work to all segments whereby, they always seek to create dierent kind of events for dierent clients and market segments to achieve maximum level of target audience, sales, brand exposure and make valuable connections with customers. Our Vision to Women Projects: More women more power Our Mission Expanding the community of women entrepreneurs, oering a unique experience to help women to become more active and productive in the business world along with exposing all the talents to dierent market segments and promote them to achieve long-term profitability. Our Services PR Services To attract targeted clients to the business needed. Along with, sending designers overseas for Fashion Show & Women Exhibitions. Workshops In collaboration with The Nine-Training Centre we created a comprehensive training program in Fashion. We deal with dierent fashion trainers from all around the world to host their training programs in Bahrain. Whereby, they provide trainers with all the important tips on how to design based on specific elements, how to market it in an ecient and eective way, practical sessions and more. Trademark Registration We oer Tradmark registration services for fashion designers who are willing to go internationally in Ministry of Industry and Commerce and organize all the procedures needed for it. Online Events Due to COVID-19 outbreak and inline with the measures taken by Kingdom of Bahrain, Medpoint has shifted digitally whereby all our events are done Virtually. Medpoint sessions Medpoint sessions: Music, Cooking, Psychotherapy, Designs, Makeup and more... Red Carpet Fashion Show LIVE Social Media Managing Social Media Accounts Fashion Show Organized by WOW Expo Exhibition and Fashion Show was successfully held for four years in a row and was organized by Medpoint Design. It is considered to be one of the largest exhibition in the Gulf, which includes all what women needs under one roof such as abaya's, clothes, makeup, accessories and more. 2014 - 2017 This Exhibition was held under the patronage of her H.E. Shaikha Noora Bint Khalifa AlKhalifa. Indeed that this exhibition has attracted many business owners to be part of it due to the high number of visitors that use to visit per day. Statically, it welcomed almost 20,000 visitors from Bahrain and the GCC. WOW Expo with Fashion Show 2014 - 2017 Abaya Fashion Show was successfully held for four years in a row with WOW Expo Exhibition, this Fashion Show was under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sahab bint Abdulaziz AlSaud. This Fashion Show, was not only limited to abaya's however, there was many other creative designer who showcased their work in this show and it was one of the most successful fashion show's in Kingdom of Bahrain. 2008 - 2014 2008 - 2014 From 2014 - 2017 we have combined Abaya Fashion Show with WoW Exhibition. 2014 - 2017 Abaya Fashion Show 2008 - 2014 Abaya Fashion Show Press Releases Abaya Fashion Show Press Releases Red Carpet Fashion Show features high-end designers and artists in order to support Royal Charities. This event, hosts many designers pieces, gowns and accessories. Along with, exhibiting Art and luxurious products and services and this will allow the participants to interact with high profile guests. However, the funds that is collected for this event will be used for charity purposes through Royal Charity Organization. 2015 - 2019 Red Carpet Fashion Show 2015 - 2019 Red Carpet Fashion Show Sheraton Hotel Bahrain - 2019 Red Carpet Fashion Show Bahrain Embassy in Abu Dhabi 2018 Global Women Virtual Fashion Forum & Show This Global Women Virtual Fashion Forum & Show is a great platform that will highlight every topic that relates to women’s development in various sectors specially entrepreneurship, fashion and design, and aims to motivate them to develop their abilities and skills through a group of experts and international speakers of great repute who will provide them an opportunity for improvement and growth along with, stepping to the next level to enhance their inner creativity that will support them in all fields. This Forum will be held online from 12th to 19th July 2020, which shall gather all women around the world in entrepreneurship and women empowerment sectors. Moreover, this conference is going to bring together a number of ministers, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, fashion designers and corporate leaders from all around the world to support women who will contribute to be part of our understanding and methodology which shall be approved in order to prioritize women as the center of development. Every year, Medpoint proudly presents biggest fashion shows in the Middle East where you witness all kinds of breathtaking styles. Therefore, this year we will be hosting the “First Virtual 8 Days Fashion Show” that will bring designers from all around the world to showcase their unique collections in action. This Fashion Show will provide a great opportunity to all designers to be exposed internationally and locally to various segments. Global Women Virtual Fashion Forum & Show Online Fashion Week in Bahrain 2020 Global Women Virtual Fashion Forum & Show Press Releases Green House Fashion Show 2017 Under Patronage of Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Our Valuable Participants HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES OUR MEDIA SPONSERS DAILY TRIBUNE Exhibitions & Events Under Patronage of Her Excellency Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Corporate with Medpoint Bride Show Jiddah 2015-2016-2017 Under Patronage of Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Bride Show Altayf KSA 2016-2017 Nefertiti International Fashion festival 2016 Under Patronage of Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Makeup Show Bahrain2017 2015 Under Patronage of Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Elegance Jaizan KSA 2017 Under Patronage of Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Elite Beauty Show KSA Riyadh 2017 Under Patronage of Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Casa Art Fashion Morocco 2016 Under Patronage of Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa Casa Art Fashion Press Releases Our Partners We have wide range of connection partners in dierent parts of the world like in London, France, United States, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Italy. Based on that, we collaborate with them and send group of designers as a delegation from Medpoint to attend international events and conferences all around the world. Therefore, we assure to select the best, high-value partners to bring the best solution to promote your designs internationally. Exhibitions & Events Guest of Honor Shaikha Noora Khalifa Al Khalifa thMiddle East Business Leaders 7Award 2016 Sama Damas Expo 2016 Opening Ceremony for Damas Branches in Muharaq and Goldcity, Kingdom of Bahrain Bahrain Branch Platinum Tower, Bldg #190, Floor #14, Oce #195, Road #2803, Block #428, P.O.Box: 37209, Al Seef - Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +973 77 33 3338 / +973 77 33 3339, Fax: +973 17 91 8877, Email: [email protected] / [email protected] UAE Branch Zeens Business Center, 13th floor -Al Mansoor Tower, Opp: ADNOC Head Quarters, Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi Mob: +971 5050 41 222, +971 5096 66 169 / Tel: +971 2666 63 79 / Fax: +971 2 6666714 Med Point Medpoint_Design Medpoint Design @med_point www.medpoint-design.com.
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