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Vice Chairman’s Note Welcome to the first edition of “the dot” For decades The Ali Bin Ali Group has been known as a company that is committed to being the partner of choice to our customers, suppliers, and our people. One of the most crucial characteristics of a good partnership is excellent communication. Therefore, it is a special pleasure for me to unveil “the dot”. “the dot” is our company newsletter and an internal, interactive, inspirational, communication platform. We hope right here within these pages, you find reasons to celebrate our joint achievements, hear valuable news from within The Ali Bin Ali Group, get to know each other better, share inspirational thoughts, opinions and strengthen the connections within the family of companies we belong to. Welcome again, to the first edition of “the dot” . I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Nabeel Ali Bin ALi Vice Chairman 2 3 4HEEH4 Welcome to the inaugural edition of the official Ali Bin Ali Group’s 0ARTNERRA0 ENTR R Newsletter- “the dot”! OFOFO Publisher & Producer Why “the dot”? Since the inception of the company in 1945, Ali Bin Ali Corporate Communications Dept. Group has always been associated with the enduring presence of the Contributors Blue circle in its logo. The blue circle is a symbol of perfection & equality. Head Office-HR Aldrine Fernandez Over time the group has managed to maintain the core feature of its Ivee Teodoro visual identity-The Blue Circle or what we now proudly own & call as the Head Office-Fin. Nighat Ara “the dot”, and what better way to reflect that pride than to name our Head Office-Legal newsletter after it. Safaa Rasam FMCG Sharon Edwards Being one of the many new communication tools, “the dot” is more ABA & P Nisreen Abdul Wahab than a newsletter. It is a place where we can go to make news and hear QQP the news. It is a vehicle for us to voice our thoughts, feelings, and Lilybeth Celamor Melissa Fernando suggestions. It is an interactive space where conversations begin and IA/PCP opinions get expressed. A new medium of communication brought #(ĮĮĮĮĮ)#%#ĮĮĮĮĮ(#(ĮĮĮĮĮĮ%ĮĮĮĮ #)#)Į Yvette Fernandes Jemma Cruz together- For the Staff, by the Staff & to the staff. “the dot” will be Logistics published once in every four months, but since this is the first edition Imam Jill Logmao Hospitality and as an exception, we have extended the period to include the events Daisy Fuentes & happenings of the last 6 months. Printing Press Love Ramilo Beverages You will find that with each edition we will grow with news on Emily Magno Dinusha Hashanthi happenings, services recently introduced, special events held, new faces Waleed Abdul Kader on our team, the talent we have on board at Ali Bin Ali, activities we’re Digitek YEARSYEARSOF"USINESSIN1ATARCANONLYMEANONETHING OF "USINESSIN1ATARCANON NLYMEANONETHING Laarni Francisco organising etc. As we expand in terms of a company, it is obvious for us ICT to lose touch with each other, but “the dot” will try to reduce the spaces It confirms beyond doubt that as one of Qatar’s leading conglomerates,conglomeronglomerates, Ali Bin Ali Group is Liza Guzm Luxury & bridge the gaps. a trusted Partner.Partner. Our historyhistory speaks ofof our legacy ofof Honesty,HoneHonestyy,, IntegrityIntegrity and AchievementAchievement. Cherry Rodil Fauchon Jovy Garado So we hope you enjoy this first edition of “the dot” and we appreciate ForFor 6 decades Ali Bin AliAli GrGroupGroup has been the Partner of ChoiceChoicee forfor our customers, ourour suppliers Travel your feedback and encourage one & all to actively participate. Anil Varghese and our peoplepeople. We proudproudlyoudly represent the world’s top brbrands in the FMCG, Services & Property Regi O omen, Vivian Cuachon ManufacManufacturing,turing, Luxury & FFashion and the Hospitality Industry.Industryyy.. Our long-standing relationships Imad Hashim ARTICLe CONTRIBuTOR Corporate Communications Manager with the wworld’sorld’’ss leading brbrandsands speak of our deeply held beliebeliefbelief that real partnerspartners share success. Printing Press Mahalakshmi Ramasubramanian If you are looking for an experiencexperienced,ed, confident, long-termerm relationship that is poised for PRINTING Ali Bin Ali Printing Press succesuccess,ss, we extextendend our hand in partnership ttoo you. THANK YOu NOTe “the Dot” wishes to thank all members of the Ali Bin Ali family for contributing to the first edition of this publication. We highly value your contributions and look forward to your continued input. The Ali Bin Ali Group Quarterly Newsletter ABA Tower, Airport Road P.O.Box: 75, Doha - Qatar T +974 4 4469869 F +974 4 4433778 E [email protected] 4HE0ARTNEROF#HOICE4HE 0ARTNER OF #HOICE www.alibinali.comwww.alibinali.com All Rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of Ali Bin Ali Group. 5 it Happened who love timeless classics or Van Cleef & Arpels store opens at Villagio contemporary designs to discover creations they will treasure.” Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewellery All across the world Van Cleef & reached another glittering Arpels collections have articulated milestone when we opened different themes and styles that Qatar’s first ever Van Cleef & have emerged over history. The Arpels (VCA) Boutiqe at pieces at the VCA boutique at Villaggio Mall. We are catwalk with professional houses 29 brands. Among the Villaggio embody delicacy, subtlety Ali Bin Ali Group makes a especially proud of the VCA models, making a huge impact international watch brands and elegance. From the high 6th June boutique since it embodies on visitors. represented are Arnold & Sons, jewellery to bijoux and watches, significant impact at 8th doha the timeless luxury of the Hermes, Ralph Lauren, Mont Van Cleef & Arpels offers at brand in a modern, conceptual watches & jewellery exhibition Commenting on the success of Blanc, Richard Mille, Panerai, Villaggio’s boutique a wide range of space. The VCA boutique was the event Ali Bin Ali Group Vice Audemars Piguet, Ulysse the latest novelties of jewels and Ali Bin Ali Group opened on the 10th of May Ali Bin Ali Group’s Luxury Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewellery Chairman Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali Nardin, Graham, Dewitt, Rama watches from an extraordinary 2011 by our Vice Chairman Mr. wins trade award division is renowned for unveiled two new brands under said, “ The Doha Watches & Swiss Watch, Bertolucci, Kern. classicism to the most Nabeel Ali bin Ali and offering Qatar the highest level their umbrella - Graff and Jewellery Exhibition has turned contemporary pieces, always Stanislas de Quercize, for international of luxury brands and as such Repossi. The company out to be a spectacular meeting Separately, the Jewelry Section preserving the tradition and know- President and CEO of Van Cleef was delighted to make a represents these brands in place for those who seek and houses premier international how. Ali Bin Ali Watches & achievement & Arpels. significant contribution to the Qatar now and they are value the world’s finest brands in the likes of Cartier, Jewellery is proud to be partner a 8th Doha Watches & Jewellery available at Ali Bin Ali Watches The 190 square meter store brand that has a historical legacy of craftsmanship and we are Graff, Pomelatto, Dior, David Ali Bin Ali is delighted to Exhibition. The event was & Jewellery outlets. The 8th stands out, not least for its serving members of the world's delighted to have made such a Morris, RCM, Verdi, Mikimoto, announce the winning of the graced by the presence of The design. Created by the best-known royal families as well Emir His Highness Sheikh internationally known British as Hollywood legends. Among prestigious Trade Award for its Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Her designer Anouska Hempel, the 10th May them are Marlene Dietrich, Ava International Achievement. We Highness Sheikha Moza Al store has captured the magical Gardner, Jacqueline Kennedy received this award in honor of Misnad, and The Heir Apparent 14th - 20th February touch of the French Onassis, Maria Callas & Princess our company’s contribution His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin architectural spirit and Grace of Monaco. Among the most towards fostering the Qatari-US Hamad Al Thani who visited it blended it with the luxury of glamorous women of today who business relations. Ali Bin Ali after the opening. The the brand. The first VCA boutique seek out the exquisite creations of Group Chairman Mr. Adel Ali bin Commenting on the opening our exhibition held from the 14th opened its doors to the world in Van Cleef & Arpels are Julia Roberts, Vice Chairman said “ We are so Ali received the award on behalf to the 20th of February 2011 1906 and the brand has won over Sharon Stone, Scarlett Johansson, pleased that our partnership with of the Group. Around 150 key and it was inaugurated by jewellery connoisseurs from all Demi Moore and Kristin Scott VCA has resulted in us being able to members of the local business Qatar’s Prime Minister His corners of the globe. Ali Bin Ali Thomas. bring this premium brand to high community were present at the Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Watches & Jewellery is proud to be The Dot invites readers to walk in end consumers here in Qatar. This award ceremony held at the US Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani. Qatar the partner who invited this global and experience the sheer beauty, boutique is an experience that ambassador’s residence. Tourism Authority organized the giant to Qatar. The VCA boutique at elegance and inimitable style of exhibition. Villaggio has a number of rooms, a jewellery and watch connoisseurs our VCA boutique. The award recognized that for private VIP area, a watch bar and a must indulge in. What we have jewellery lounge. here is an opportunity for those over seven decades our group has been engaged in promotion and representation of American Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewelry hosts union of exceptional watch making beverages, IT solutions, imaging and high fashion jewellery.