The Asian Awards 2013 Honours Global Achievers from Asia
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WINGS CHAMBER VOLUME-6 ISSUE-10 THANE APRIL 2013 The Asian Awards 2013 Honours Global Achievers From Asia Global stalwarts and leading lynchpins of neur of the Year; Philanthropist and Asian entrepreneurialism, the Arts and Social Entrepreneur of the Year; Out public life, will gather amidst the grand- standing Achievement in Music, Art & eur of the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Design, Sport, Cinema, Television, Lane, London, on the 16th of April 2013 Science and the Contribution to fo r the third annual Asian Awards. Sustainability Award. The Asian Awards, which traditionally has honoured outstanding achievers from The Asian Awards Founder Paul Sagoo, the South Asian community, will in 2013 of consultancy Lemon Group feels the widen its remit of pioneering nominees to expansion is a significant step forward: include, for the first time, entrants origin- “This geographical expansion means that ating from the Asian continent including The Asian Awards can now truly live up those residing in UK, India, China, Japan, to its name and celebrate global Asian Korea, Singapore and other South and achievement on an even grander scale” Far East countries. We had always planned to recognise the In the span of two short years, The Asian achievements from the global Asian Awards has established itself as one of community and this is an exciting time the world's most prestigious events and for The Asian Awards.” adds Sagoo. this expansion now gives the awards un- paralleled global appeal. Baroness Verma of Leicester, Chair of Judges, said: “The Asian Awards is an Renowned for recognising and applaud- The Grosvenor House Hotel inspirational platform from which to ing the finest talent from a wide plethora celebrate some of the world's most in- of fields, including the Arts, Business & spiring people. As Chair of Judges, I am Entrepreneurship, Technology and Sport, Muttiah Muralitharan, legendary delighted to preside over the judging The Asian Awards will once again host a artistes Asha Bhosle, Freddie Mercury process. To be working with so many star-studded night of glittering entertain- (posthumously), Amitabh Bachchan, esteemed judges to select the winner is ment, sumptuous fusion cuisine, rousing Jay Sean and Academy Award Winner an honour and I'm proud that the speeches, a charity auction with proceeds AR Rahman to powerful business mag- process is rigorous, transparent and going to Arms Around the Child and the nates Ratan Tata, Vijay Mallya and robust.” esteemed awards ceremony. The event Dr KP Singh, and leaders in technology will be hosted by London 2012 Olympic such as Google's Amit Singhal. mastermind Lord Sebastian Coe KBE. Visit www.theasianawards.com for a This year, the esteemed panel of judges full list of previous winners as well as Previous inspiring and high-profile win- have brought their insight and expertise information on how to book tickets to ners have included record-breaking to a remit of award categories, including cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Business Leader of the Year; Entrepre- The Asian Awards 2013. APRIL 2013 WINGS CHAMBER 2 Flying Colours Corp awarded contract for specialized modification of seven Bombardier CRJ700 NextGen aircraft Flying Colours Corp.,the completions, Colours Corp. and builds on the and look forward to beginning work refurbishment and maintenance spe- extensive experience of its ExecLiner on the first aircraft later this year. cialist, announced today that programme which has seen more We already have a strong relation Bombardierhas awarded the than 12 CRJ200*regional airliners ship with the company and this new Canadian-based aviation business converted to executive VIP deal extends the scope of our an exclusive contract to undertake configurations. business relationship with them, the interior modification of seven ” said Sean Gillespie, Executive CRJ700* NextGen*aircraft. The fleet Vice President of will be completed over a twoyear Flying Colours Corp. period and delivered to an undis- Flying Colours is a global aviation closed Chinese client. service company which specialises in The aircraft will be completed for Green Completions, Interior Refurbish- specific mission purposes with a ment, Maintenance, Component particular emphasis on VIP modi- Services, Auxiliary Fuel Systems, fications. The project will require Exterior Paint and Avionics Installation- new supplemental type certificates www.flyingcolourscorp.com and Upgrades. Flying Colours' US (STCs)to be sourcedby Flying operation JetCorp Technical Services Flying Colours Corp. is already a Colours Corp., and final certi- is an FAA-licensed Class III and IV fication will be completed in Preferred Completion Centre for Challenger*aircraft and 2013 will Part 145 repair station based in conjunction with the Chinese see five green Challenger 850* jets St Louis, Missouri. Flying Colours Civil Aviation Authority, with undergo completion work at its and its subsidiaries are proud of their whom Flying Colours already Canadian facility. This latest deal worldwide customer base which has has a strong relationship. sees a strengthening of the relation- grown these past few years owing to The first aircraft is scheduled to arrive ship between the two Canadian its dedication to safety, quality and at the Flying Colours Corp. Peter- based businesses as Flying Colours customer support. Flying Colours borough, ON facility in the fourth Corp. broadens the number of specialises in all mid-large sized quarter of this year, and it is antici- Bombardier aircraft divisions it works business aircraft including the entire pated that the final aircraft will be with. “We are extremely proud that Bombardier Business Aviation delivered in the first quarter of 2015. Bombardier has selected Flying product line, Dassault Falcon, The modification of aCRJ700 Next Colours Corp. to take on this modifi- Embraer, Hawker and Gulfstream Gen aircraft will be a first for Flying cation and completion programme models UAE's Zari O' Breesam label showcases latest creations at London Fashion Show 2013 The move signifies the brand's expansion into Europe London, UK, Dubai, UAE, 30 March Al Sabbagh added: “Zari O' Breesam Al Sabbagh said that after meeting 2013: Zari O' Breesam, a leading was lauded by visitors and this move several fashion celebrities at the UAE fashionThe f rhouseee o nthatlin providese acce ss providreeprdes benyts F ain saigvniifica anatt sHteepl sini nthke i show, she was more positive about stylish modern outfits inspired by brand's expansion into Europe.” the acceptance of the Zari O'Breesam Emirati traditions,Air pparticipatedort incre ina sthees in poSpheu elamrpihtaysi zeevd ethrayt Z yarei Oa'rB.reesam label beyond Gulf and Levant regions. London Fashion Show 2013 held showcased new outfits that combined The UAE has seen remarkable growth recently in London. the modern with the traditional. The of local brands, an indicator of the According to Nazek Al Sabbagh, a designs reflected the preferences of the UAE women, matching the culture robustness of the retail industry in the UAE business woman and founder country. With the customization drive of Zari O' Breesam, the UAE partici- and traditions of the Arab world. Al Sabbagh added that through this par- that these fashion brands are taking pation came in for high praise, a ticipation at the London Fashion Show into consideration through close inter- reflection of growing awareness of 2013, backed by the digital platform action with their customers, UAE UAE brands on the global front and on the internet, Zari O' Breesam is brands are on the right track to expand maturity of the local retail fashion set to make a strong mark in Europe and storm the wider European and industry. in record time. international markets. APRIL 2013 WINGS CHAMBER 3 THE 2014 DAKAR: A BOLIVIAN TONE Asia Discovers Australia's Luxury Lodges For its 35thedition, the 6th to be organised competitors will constantly be in South America, the Dakar will set off required to tackle extreme endur- Australia's luxury on 5th January from Rosario in Argentina ance conditions. and finish in Valparaiso in Chile on 18th lodges are becoming January, after a brief visit to Bolivia, Among the rally's participants, whose which will become the rally's 28th host entry applications are expected from increasingly popular country. The 2014 route, with several 15th May, this year the Dakar will be marathon stages on the agenda, will test giving pride of place to the future gene- among high-end the competitors' race tactics as much as rations: ten places are reserved for the their endurance. rally's newcomers who have won their entry during the five races featured on Asian travellers Lionel Messi and the "Che" were both the Dakar Challenge's calendar. Among born in Rosario, the poet Pablo them, two Dakar Series races will be who appreciate the Neruda lived in Valparaiso for many held in South America: the Desafio Ruta years, and Simon Bolivar, known as 40 in Argentina and the first edition of lodges' iconic set- El Libertador, has remained the cont- the Desafio Inca, in Peru inent's ultimate reference almost two tings, life-changing centuries after his death. During the The Dakar Challenge Calendar 2014 Dakar, each competitor will 31st May/2ndJune: Tecate Score experiences and draw his inspiration from the heroes Baja 500 (Mexico) which have influenced the history of 15th /22nd June: Desafio Ruta 40 sophisticated food the places which will be visited. The (Argentina) drivers and teams participating will 20th /23rd June: Toyota Kalahari and beverage