#events to attend in 2021 in dubai

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Early 2021 Timeline

There was an anon who asked for the timeline of royal happenings in the March/April 2021 timeframe. I forgot to grab the ask when I saw it before it got buried under newer asks (I'll spare you all another gripe about how useless the inbox can be).

Quick little disclaimer first: this isn't *everything* that happened and it doesn't cover all of the media coverage that was taking place during this time.

(What I started doing was tracking royal events so that when I do research the PR timelines, I have a frame of reference for the kind of stories but not a whole lot of links. So that's the background to this.)

Without further ado...

January 2021: Pretty quiet month as far as royal events go. (Most of my newsfeeds and social media is dominated by the events of January 6th so it's very possible things happened that slipped right past me because of that. (This is not an invitation to discuss January 6th.)

February 2021

2/16/21: Prince Philip enters King Edward VII's hospital for an infection.

2/18/21: CDAN says William took Princess Latifa's (Dubai/UAE) virgnity and it's causing diplomatic problems for the UK and Dubai. (I believe CDAN published the blind because of this BBC story about the princess's kidnapping and detention.)

2/19/21: Buckingham Palace confirms the Sussexes won't return as working members of the royal family, that Harry will give up his miltiary titles, and that they're both relinquishing royal patronages.

2/20/21: Charles visits Philip at the hospital. He's papped leaving, looking very emotional and upset. Media and the public realizes this could be the start of the end.

2/26/21: Harry appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Cringe all around.

March 2021

3/1/21: Prince Philip is transferred to St. Bartholomew's hospital for continued care and treatment of a heart condition.*

3/3/21: Philip has a heart operation.

3/5/21: Philip transfers back to King Edward VII's hospital.*

*For one of these movements, there are photographs showing that hospital staff are using sheets to block media's access/view of Philip being transferred into an ambulance (I don't remember which one). It fuels further speculation that this may be the end for Philip.

3/7/21: Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry is broadcast in the U.S.

3/8/21: Piers Morgan flips out over the Oprah interview. The royal family attends the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Oprah releases four new clips of the Sussex interview to CBS This Morning that were cut from the original broadcast. Meghan lodges formal complaints about Piers to Ofcom. The Oprah interview is broadcast in the UK.

3/9/21: Piers quits or gets fired. (No one's really sure of the official story.) Buckingham Palace issues the "recollections may vary" statement.

3/10/21: Piers doubles down on his comments made about Meghan following the Oprah interview on social media.

3/11/21: Kate makes the BRF's first official appearance since the Oprah interview is broadcast in the UK. William unexpectedly joins her and issues the first in-person statement: "We're very much not a racist family."

3/16/21: Philip is discharged from hospital and returns to Windsor Castle. Harry and Meghan leak to Gayle King about the status of their relationship with the BRF post-Oprah interview.

April 2021

4/9/21: Prince Philip dies.

4/10/21: Edward and Sophie are the first royals to be publicly seen, spotted driving through Windsor. Sophie makes brief remarks to reporters standing near the road as they drive past.

4/11/21: Details of Philip's funeral are announced. Harry starts complaining about not being able to wear his military uniform. Andrew and Edward attend a Sunday service in Windsor at the Royal Chapel of All Saints and both make comments to the media.

4/12/21: William releases a statement on Philip's passing via KP social media, including a new-to-us photograph of Philip and George by Kate. Harry also releases a statement about Philip's passing via Archewell, receiving immediate criticism that a) he posted too quickly after William; b) used the for-his-personal-profit Archewell charity to do it; and c) pretended to be the Captain General of the Royal Marines (which he gave up two months earlier) by quoting their motto. Meghan announces that she will not attend the funeral to avoid being in the "center of attention." Harry papped traveling to London for the funeral; in accordance with the government's COVID policy, Harry has to isolate and quarantine for 5 days and "test to release" on the fifth day to attend Philip's funeral.

4/13/21: More details of Philip's funeral announced, including mask-wearing and social distancing protocols, the guest list, and the order of the procession.

4/15/21: Buckingham Palace announces that no one will wear military uniforms to Philip's funeral. It's covered as "the decision was made to spare embarrassing Harry."

4/16/21: Huw Edwards sends spicy messages to a younger coworker. The Wessexes (Edward, Sophie, and Louise) do a walkabout at Windsor Castle to view flowers and tributes left for Philip - it's the only royal walkabout, probably for COVID protocols.

4/17/21: Philip's funeral. Meghan issues PR taking credit for the flowers and card on top of his casket.

4/25/21: CDAN publishes that Meghan was hitting on Serena's husband at the 2019 US Open and he told Serena, who confronted Meghan and they had a big falling out.

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5 February 2024

The King is being treated for cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced.

It has not said what type of cancer the 75-year-old has but confirmed that it was not prostate cancer. The King was recently treated for prostate enlargement.

King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey in May 2023 alongside his wife, Queen Camilla.

How will the King's duties change while he is treated for cancer?

Buckingham Palace said:

"Regrettably, a number of the King's forthcoming public engagements will have to be rearranged or postponed.

His Majesty would like to apologise to all those who may be disappointed or inconvenienced as a consequence."

It said that he was receiving expert care and "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."

While the King is recovering, the Queen is expected to continue attending engagements.

"Her Majesty will continue with a full programme of public duties," Buckingham Palace said.

Despite stepping back from public events, the King will continue with paperwork and private meetings as head of state.

What does the King do?

The King is the UK head of state, but his powers are largely symbolic and ceremonial, and he remains politically neutral.

He receives daily dispatches from the government in a red leather box, including briefings ahead of important meetings, or documents needing his signature.

The prime minister normally meets the King on a Wednesday at Buckingham Palace.

These meetings are completely private, and no official records are kept of what is said.

The King also has a number of official parliamentary roles:

Appointing a government — the leader of the party that wins a general election is usually called to Buckingham Palace, where they are invited to form a government. The King also formally dissolves Parliament before a general election

State Opening and the King's Speech — the King begins the parliamentary year with the State Opening ceremony, where he sets out the government's plans in a speech delivered from the throne in the House of Lords

Royal Assent — when a piece of legislation is passed through Parliament, it must be formally approved by the King in order to become law. The last time Royal Assent was refused was in 1708

In addition, the monarch leads the annual Remembrance event in November at the Cenotaph in London.

The King also hosts visiting heads of state, and regularly meets foreign ambassadors and high commissioners.

For his first state visit, Charles visited Germany, where he became the first British monarch to address the country's parliament, speaking in English and German.

The King then travelled to France for a three-day state visit in September and to Kenya for a four-day state visit in October, where he acknowledged the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans during their independence struggle."

He also delivered the opening address at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai in December, where he said: "The Earth does not belong to us."

Charles is also head of the Commonwealth, an association of 56 independent countries spanning 2.5 billion people.

He is head of state for 14 of these, known as the Commonwealth realms, as well as the Crown dependencies - the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

The Queen supports the King in carrying out his work and undertakes her own public engagements on behalf of the 90 charities she supports.

Where does the Royal Family get its money?

The Royal Family receives an annual payment from the taxpayer, known as the Sovereign Grant, which is used to pay for official expenses, such as the upkeep of properties and staff costs.

The amount is based on a proportion of the profits of the Crown Estate, a property business owned by the monarch but run independently.

It had assets worth £16.5bn in 2022.

The Sovereign Grant was worth £86.3m in 2022-2023, the same as in 2021-2022.

But total spending for the year was £107.5m, a 5% increase on the £102.4m spent the previous year, with more than £20m drawn from financial reserves to cover the shortfall.

The King also receives money from a private estate called the Duchy of Lancaster, which is passed down from monarch to monarch.

It covers more than 18,000 hectares of land, including property in central London.

Worth £654m, it generates about £20m a year in profits.

The Duke of Cornwall (currently William, Prince of Wales) benefits from the Duchy of Cornwall, which mainly owns land in the south-west of England.

Worth £1bn, it generated a net surplus of £24m in 2022-23.

The King and Prince William receive the profits from the duchies personally, and can spend the money as they wish.

Both voluntarily pay income tax on the proceeds.

In addition, some other Royal Family members have private art, jewellery and stamp collections, which they can sell or use to generate income as they wish.

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A Bulgarian tycoon under house arrest, Vassil “The Skull” Bojkov, on Thursday announced a new political project, the “Centre” party, standing in opposition to Bulgaria’s current ruling coalition. 

“Bulgaria needs strong people with a sense of mission who can get the country out of its misery and lead it into the new world – something that those thieves can never do,” Bojkov said at the inauguration of the party in Sofia, attacking the current cabinet.

Party member Damyan Kachulski said the project comes at the right time geopolitically, with a “right-wing America, a strong Russia, a wise China, a reasonable Europe [and] a neighbouring strong Turkey” and it will seek the votes of “the silent majority”, referring to the low voter turnout in the 2021-2023 elections in Bulgaria. 

Dessislava Kovacheva, film producer and screenwriter of history-themed features, said the party stood against “anti-Bulgarian propaganda”, aims to attract “those who shiver when they hear the national anthem” and will deal with “the traitors who we know by name”.

Bojkov attended the launch event despite being under house arrest following his return to Bulgaria last August after a period of exile in Dubai where he relocated to evade various charges. They included being a leader of an organised crime group, wrongfully obtaining cultural and historical riches, murder threats and orchestrating assassinations. 

Since the 1990s, Bojkov has been associated with profitable businesses as well as alleged political influence and ties to organised crime. He started a chain of currency exchange offices and then expanded into the gambling industry in the 1990s, as well as into road construction, football and art collecting. 

The tables were turned in 2020, when his profitable lottery business was nationalised. He then became a vocal critic of ex-PM Boyko Borissov and his GERB party, as well as their partners from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms. This was a major change in attitude: before his clashes with the GERB-led cabinet in 2020, Bojkovv had shied away from media attention or comments on political events. 

In Dubai, he started a party called Bulgarian Rise, which is now defunct and replaced by his new opposition project. 

Both Bojkov and his foes from GERB and Movement for Rights and Freedoms found themselves designated by the Global Magnitsky Act in 2021. 

Several tycoons of his generation who amassed wealth and influence in the 1990s have been assassinated in recent years, triggering speculation about a tectonic change in Bulgaria’s criminal underground.

In May last year, Krassimir “Kyro” Kamenov and his wife were shot dead in Cape Town, South Africa. Last August, just before Bojkov’s return, business figure Alexei Petrov was assassinated in Sofia. In an interview in September, Bojkov denied having any major ties to Petrov and Kamenov. 

The announcement of the new party comes when relations between the two blocs in Bulgaria’s ruling coalition are tense after just less than a year of rule. The planned rotation of Prime Ministers in March, which is now turning into a fight for power between GERB/UDF and We Continue the Change / Democratic Bulgaria, risks the stability of the cabinet. 

“We don’t want another snap election but we won’t allow our alliance to be a cover-up for diverting the coalition’s main priorities,” PM Nikolai Denkov of We Continue the Change said on Thursday. He will file his resignation on March 6 to make way for GERB’s Mariya Gabriel. 

On Monday, Denkov met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. 

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Events 3.14 (after 1930)

1931 – Alam Ara, India's first talking film, is released. 1939 – Slovakia declares independence under German pressure. 1942 – Anne Miller becomes the first American patient to be treated with penicillin, under the care of Orvan Hess and John Bumstead. 1943 – The Holocaust: The liquidation of the Kraków Ghetto is completed. 1945 – The R.A.F. drop the Grand Slam bomb in action for the first time, on a railway viaduct near Bielefeld, Germany. 1951 – Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul for the second time. 1961 �� A USAF B-52 bomber crashes near Yuba City, California whilst carrying nuclear weapons. 1964 – Jack Ruby is convicted of killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the assumed assassin of John F. Kennedy. 1967 – The body of U.S. President John F. Kennedy is moved to a permanent burial place at Arlington National Cemetery.[ 1972 – Sterling Airways Flight 296 crashes near Kalba, United Arab Emirates while on approach to Dubai International Airport, killing 112 people. 1978 – The Israel Defense Forces launch Operation Litani, a seven-day campaign to invade and occupy southern Lebanon. 1979 – Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600 crashes at Doha International Airport, killing 45 people. 1980 – LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 crashes during final approach near Warsaw, Poland, killing 87 people, including a 14-man American boxing team. 1982 – The South African government bombs the headquarters of the African National Congress in London. 1988 – In the Johnson South Reef Skirmish Chinese forces defeat Vietnamese forces in an altercation over control of one of the Spratly Islands. 1995 – Norman Thagard becomes the first American astronaut to ride to space on board a Russian launch vehicle. 2006 – The 2006 Chadian coup d'état attempt ends in failure. 2006 – Operation Bringing Home the Goods: Israeli troops raid an American-supervised Palestinian prison in Jericho to capture six Palestinian prisoners, including PFLP chief Ahmad Sa'adat. 2007 – The Nandigram violence in Nandigram, West Bengal, results in the deaths of at least 14 people. 2008 – A series of riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and subsequently spread elsewhere in Tibet. 2017 – A naming ceremony for the chemical element nihonium takes place in Tokyo, with then Crown Prince Naruhito in attendance 2019 – Cyclone Idai makes landfall near Beira, Mozambique, causing devastating floods and over 1,000 deaths. 2021 – Burmese security forces kill at least 65 civilians in the Hlaingthaya massacre.

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Mohamad Alanani

Mohamad Alanani (born on August 11, 1997, in Amman, Jordan) currently resides in Dubai and is a prominent digital content creator and innovative advertising strategist in the Middle East. He is also well-known for his engaging content on his TikTok and Instagram channels under the same name. In 2020, he moved to the UAE to further his knowledge and expertise in technology. In 2022, he received recognition for his outstanding advertising concept for selling real estate properties from Sheikh Khalifa Sultan bin Harib Almehairi.

social Media Channel:

Telegram : https://t.me/Mohamadalanani

Instagram : Mohamad_alanani

His Background and Education

Mohamad Alanani was born in the city of Amman into a family of seven siblings, being the youngest among them. He attended his primary school years at Beit Al-Maqdis Secondary School, located in the outskirts of Airport Street in Amman. In the year 2014, Mohamad Alanani moved on to continue his higher education at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, where he enrolled in the Faculty of Science and Information Technology, majoring in Computer Science and its Applications. He successfully earned his Bachelor's degree in 2019.

During his academic years, Mohamad Alanani ran for the Student Council of Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan and secured victory with 536 votes, surpassing all competitors at the time in 2018. Additionally, he developed a platform for an AI-based Chatbot that brought students together, offering an automated chat feature to address academic inquiries throughout his years of study. This accomplishment earned him recognition from the university, marking the beginning of his journey filled with achievements.

Professional Journey

Mohamad Alanani embarked on his professional journey at Socialji Media in Amman[1], where he worked as a Social Media Specialist from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, he made a significant move to Dubai, joining Dr. Scent[2] Company as the Digital Marketing Department Manager from 2020 to 2022. Following this, Mohamad took another step forward, transitioning to his role as the Director of Digital and Creative Marketing at Al Rasikhoon Real Estate[3]. This pivotal move propelled Mohamad Alanani from a realm of expertise and professional work to a realm of prominence in the real estate domain within the United Arab Emirates.

Awards and Certifications

Mohamad Alanani: Pioneering Achievements

Mohamad Alanani is the first Jordanian academic to attain verification and accreditation for his social media channels on platforms such as Facebook , Instagram [4], and Twitter. His affiliated video content has garnered over 300 million views in the past three years. He also received the prestigious Best Advertiser Award in Jordan and has participated in numerous competitions and international events across the Arab world in the field of technology. By 2023, his Instagram channel[5] amassed half a million followers, making it the first channel dedicated to technology and digital marketing content.

Certifications and Awards:

Google Digital Garage[6] Certification , 2020

Chatbot Developer[7] Certification , 2021

Social Media Expert[8] Certification, 2020

Creative Work and Development Foundations Certification, 2018

Facebook Pixel[9] Certification , 2018

CompTIA Linux+[10] Certification ,2017

Cryptography Fundamentals[11] Certification ,2017

ITIL Foundation (Axelos)[12] Certification ,2017

Python Certification[13] ,2017

SQL Injection[14] Certification ,2020

Injection Flaws Certification[15] ,2020

Cryptography Certification[16] ,2017

Sheikh Khalifa bin Sultan Al Muhairi Award for Best Real Estate Advertising Idea[17], 2023

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The Upcoming Show on July - Goldin Performance at Imperial Club Lounge

The upcoming show in July and August at the Goldin Performance in the Imperial Club Lounge at Atlantis The Palm is set to be an unforgettable experience. Lisa Goldin, a fearless artist with a passion for touching hearts and lighting up rooms with her music, will be taking the stage on July 31st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You can know more about this event at the Dubai Calendar website.

Highlights of Lisa Goldin’s Career

Lisa Goldin has established herself as a talented songwriter, with twelve of her songs being aired internationally on radio and TV. Her achievements include being named Amazon UK's 'New and Emerging Artist for 2008' and having her wardrobe sponsored by the renowned Vivienne Westwood. She has also been featured in Grazia Magazine, Channel 24, and Expresso TV, further cementing her status as a rising star.

Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as she has been recognized as the 2nd Top Emerging South African Artist, and her song "My Fire" was listed as the 2nd most played song on Hot 1027 FM in 2016. In 2019, she was acknowledged as the Top Emerging Artist in the UAE. Additionally, her single "Kept In A Locket" reached No. 1 on Heart FM in December 2022. Goldin's accomplishments speak to her immense talent and growing popularity.

Goldin's career has taken her to various locations around the world, including the UK, South Africa, and the UAE. She has toured London, Ibiza, Dubai, and Asia, sharing stages with renowned artists such as Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Scouting For Girls, and Barbara Tucker. Her international exposure has helped her amass a dedicated fan base across different countries.

Notable accolades further highlight Goldin's ambition and commitment to her craft. She won Best Band in Beijing and received the "Best Theatrical Performance" award at the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2013 for her theater production "Kalubela." She was also nominated as a top ten finalist for Yasalam's UAE Emerging Talent Competition in 2019 and was a nominee for Best New Homegrown Artist in the UAE in 2022. 

Goldin's diverse performances include being an EMCEE for the ICC T20 Men's World Cup 2021 and performing at the UEFA Champions League Final 2022.

Her talent and dedication have been recognized by Dubai Culture and Arts, leading to her being awarded the Honorable Golden Visa in the UAE. Goldin's efforts to create a difference through her music have not gone unnoticed.

How Can You Enjoy the Performance?

To enjoy the Goldin Performance at the Imperial Club Lounge, book a stay at Atlantis The Palm's beautiful Ocean or Palm Hotel Rooms. By booking the Imperial Club, you'll gain daily access to the Imperial Club Lounge and enjoy premium benefits throughout the resort.

One of the highlights of the Imperial Club Lounge is the Sunset Happy Hour. Guests can start their evening with drinks and canapés in the cozy lounge or enjoy the beautiful sunset with the beachside happy hour. The Sunset Happy Hour takes place daily from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, creating the perfect ambiance to relax and enjoy the setting.

So, Don't miss the opportunity to experience the captivating talent of Lisa Goldin at the Goldin Performance in the Imperial Club Lounge. Her music is sure to touch your heart and leave a lasting impression. And for further details, you can visit the Dubai Calendar website and get the full insights and dates of the performance.

Let us tell you that Dubai Calendar is a website where you can get a detailed list of upcoming events, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, shows, and parties in Dubai. So if you are planning to attend any festivals or concerts or anything then you can visit our website and get the full insights of your desired requirements. 

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It took one GO Transit scheduling change to turn Siddhartha Batra from a regular commuter to a full-time remote worker. A direct bus operated by the regional transit provider provides an easy way for the 31-year-old civil engineer to travel from home in downtown Toronto to his job roughly 35 kilometres away in Mississauga, Ont.

But some changes GO operator Metrolinx recently implemented on some of its most popular train and bus routes effectively doubled Batra's travel time, based on GO Transit's trip tracker. The prospect of the longer commute prompted him to obtain permission to abandon the journey altogether and work from home permanently.

"There is no way on Earth I'm travelling two hours on public transit, one-way," Batra said in an interview. "I won't be using it all because it just doesn't work anymore."

Batra is not alone in his frustration with the scheduling changes, which Metrolinx announced late last month and implemented as of Saturday.

The agency bolstered service levels on the busy routes connecting Toronto and Kitchener, Ont., but also scrapped some train services and replaced them with bus routes. Some bus schedules were also adjusted to eliminate a key connection point at Toronto's Union Station, a transit hub linking the regional and local public transit systems.

Batra's old Route 21 bus fell victim to the change. Rather than catching a direct ride from Union, travellers are now being asked to take a GO train to one of three stations on the Lakeshore West line before reconnecting with the bus to continue the trip.

"We now have to go from Union to Port Credit and then take a bus across. So it's just made a lot worse, the transit time," Batra said, noting the new schedule adds nearly an hour to the commute.

The routes in question run through some of the fastest-growing regions in the province. Statistics Canada's latest census data shows the population of Milton, Ont., the final destination for Route 21 buses, soared 20 percent between 2016 and 2021. The denizens of Milton's home region of Halton jumped nearly nine percent during that time, while neighbouring Peel Region saw its population climb roughly five percent to about 1.45 million residents.

A statement from Metrolinx said long-anticipated efforts to refurbish Toronto's Gardiner Expressway prompted the changes on Route 21, arguing the new schedule will make travel times more "consistent and reliable" amid the expected construction.

A message on the GO Transit website announcing the service adjustments said they result in "faster trips for those heading further west to Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton and beyond."

Batra, for his part, isn't buying the effort to position the changes as improvements. "That's just false advertising, so that's my first frustration," he said. "My second frustration is the amount of notice we were given was communicated with no notice at all for people to adjustments to their jobs."

Batra believes Metrolinx should have given commuters at least four months to adapt their travel plans or work schedules, noting transit systems in other places he's lived in, like Singapore and Dubai, don't generally overhaul routes on such tight timelines.

He's not the only one unhappy with the latest changes. Mississauga resident Quratulain Syeda, 34, anticipates the alterations will turn her commute into "a whole mess."

"This was basically my main way of getting into the city because I only use public transport to get around," she said of the old Route 21 bus. "I do not have a car, so I rely on it heavily."

Syeda, who frequently travels to Toronto to visit friends and attend events, said she used to be able to get from her front door to Union Station "in 45 to 50 minutes at any time." The new configuration has added about an hour to that trip.

"I will probably look at [taxi] options or maybe not try and go to as many events or things in the city," she said.

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Elevating Efficiency of Efforts with Unified Bilateral and Economic Strengthening — President of Uganda meet with Umar Farooq Zahoor

Leaders are often perceived as a reflection of the entire nation. Whether it’s the evaluation of national capabilities in the field of technology, political stability, economic strength, or handling international relationships. Leaders polish themselves to grow as powerful personalities to take responsibility for the entire nation efficiently.

Leaders of different collateral in a nation share one commonality, i.e. they believe in constructive development by working together. Leaders also organise meetings to come under a roof, settle across a table and design a strategic approach to strengthen themselves. This not only helps to swiftly accelerate the efforts towards goals but also nourishes the bonds when people work together towards common goals.

Leaders such as Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor understand the significance of working together and its unbeatable benefits that bear the fruits of success. In the meeting with the president of Uganda, the practical execution of strategic approaches has been showcased to devise futuristic techniques to hit milestones of growth and development. Let’s know more about it.

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni: President of Uganda

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, which is the full name of Yoweri Museveni, was born in 1944. He was born in Uganda, Mbarara district. He was a successful politician before starting to serve as president of Uganda in 1986. He attended missionary schools and was born to cattle farmers.

He pursued his studies in political science and economics from University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. He also allied with African liberation movements. In 1971 Idi Amin came to power and Museveni returned to Tanzania in exile. He then founded the Front. It was for the National Salvation due to which Amin was removed in 1979.

On January 26, 1986, Museveni became the president of Uganda. And, later on, he was reelected in 2001 & this repeated in 2006 too. He was re-elected in 2011 & 2016 as well. He was again re-elected in 2021 when the age limit for presidential candidates was removed.

His Devoted Efforts

He has been very devoted to his country which helped revitalise the country in terms of political stability, economic growth, and improving infrastructure. Some of his reforms include capitalist reform and also free press. He was not in favour of multiparty democracy as he considered it might degenerate into tribal politics in a poor African country, but due to major support, the country witnessed its first multiparty election in 2006 since 1980.

His other contributions include;

Implementing strategies to fight against AIDS.

Corruption was also an issue which later managed.

Free and transparent election held.

It is due to his contribution and under his authoritarian rule, Uganda now ranks 166th in GDP and 167th by Human Development Index.

Personal Life & Honours

Museveni is a member of the Anglican Church in Uganda as he is an Anglican. He got married to Janet Kataaha Museveni, with whom he has four children, whose names are:

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Patience Rwabwogo

Diana Kamuntu

Natasha Karugire

Other Honours & Awards

Here, is the list of the some of the honours awarded to him;

Order of Play Giron

Chief of the order for the golden heart of Kenya

For Order of the Republic of Serbia, he received second class

The Strengthening Meet with Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor

Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor, is a popular businessman in Dubai, UAE. His businesses are successfully running in several sectors of the economy. Apart from being an owner of these businesses Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor is also well-known for his contributions to organisations to uplift the poor supporting growth and development of the nations. He has also been a part of events & initiatives that are held for the strengthening of various sections of society.

As leaders are quite aware of the power of building worthwhile relationships. He met the president of Uganda, the honourable Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is serving as a president for the fifth consecutive time.

The meeting revolved around enriching nations with political, technological, and economic areas. This schema will help in enlightening the paths for both nations to form an association of collective efforts aligned with the futuristic goals.

In a Nutshell,

There are millions of reasons why people meet with others, but for leaders, there is only one mission, i.e. growth & development in a cooperative manner. There are many agendas of the meetings like addressing environmental concerns, targeting growth in particular sectors of the industry, evaluating the recessions and strategizing a plan to rise, associating with underdeveloped countries to grow together, and much more.

When people with diverse backgrounds and expertise gather across a table it helps in identifying the voids of currently operating plans and implementing the newly devised approaches without altering the pace of progress.

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Friends (stylized F·R·I·E·N·D·S), also known in Latin America as Amigos, is an American television series created and produced by Marta Kauffman and David Crane. It was broadcast for the first time on September 22, 1994 on NBC and lasted until May 6, 2004. The series is about the lives of a group of friends —Chandler Bing, Phoebe Buffay, Monica Geller, Ross Geller, Rachel Green, and Joey Tribbiani— who reside in Manhattan, New York. Both good and bad moments happen, but with a comical critique of the most transcendental events of today. Immediately after the success in the USA, the program began its diffusion all over the world with similar results. In March 2019, it was considered by The Hollywood Reporter as the best series in history, also being voted in 2018, according to Ranked, as the best sitcom of all time. The series has ten seasons of about 24 episodes each —except for the third and sixth seasons, which had 25 episodes, and the last one, which had 17 episodes—3. Once finished, Joey, a sequel about the life of the eponymous character in Los Angeles, was shot. It also had a brief crossover with the series Mad About You, when Jamie and Lisa entered Central Perk and mistook Phoebe Buffay for her twin sister Ursula. The cast members returned for a reunion special that premiered on HBO Max on May 27, 2021.

Influences

Although the producers thought of Friends as 'just a TV show', numerous psychologists investigated the cultural impact during the series. Aniston's hairstyle was nicknamed 'The Rachel' and was copied around the world. Joey's catchphrase, 'How are you?', became a popular part of Western English slang, often used as a pickup line or to greet friends. The series also influenced the English language, according to a study from the University of Toronto, which found that characters used the highlighted word 'so' to modify adjectives more frequently than any other intensifier. Although the preference had already made its way into the American vernacular, the use of the series may have hastened the change. Chandler's habit of ending a sentence unfinished for sarcasm also influenced viewers' speech. After the 9/11 attacks, ratings increased 17% over the previous season. Friends is parodied in the twelfth season of Murder, She Wrote, in the episode 'Murder Between Friends', where amateur detective Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) investigates the murder of a writer for Buds, a fictional television series about the life daily life of a group of friends from the city. The episode was devised after CBS moved Murder, She Wrote from its regular Sunday night time slot to a Thursday night time slot directly opposite Friends on NBC; Angela Lansbury, quoted by Bruce Lansbury, his brother, and Murder, the supervising producer of Murder, She Wrote, had 'a bit of an attitude' about the move to Thursday, but saw the plot as 'a friendly setup, no evil spirits.' . Jerry Ludwig, the episode's writer, researched the 'taste' of Buds by watching episodes of Friends. The Central Perk coffee shop, one of the main settings in the series, has inspired various imitations around the world. In 2006, Iranian businessman Mojtaba Asadian started a Central Perk franchise, registering the name in 32 countries. The decoration of the cafés is inspired by Friends, with replica sofas, counters, neon signs and bricks. The cafes also contain paintings of various characters from the series and televisions playing episodes of Friends. James Michael Tyler, who plays Central Perk manager Gunther on the series, attended the grand opening of the Dubai café where he worked as a waiter. Central Perk was reconstructed as part of a museum exhibit at Warner Bros. Studios, and was displayed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in October 2008. Jennifer Aniston revisited the set for the first time since the series finale in 2004. From September 24 to October 7, 2009, a replica of Central Perk was placed in Broadwick Street, Soho, London. The cafeteria sold coffee to customers and displayed memorabilia and accessories from friends, such as the Geller Cup from the season three episode 'The One With the Football.' In Beijing, a company owner Du Xin opened a cafe named Central Perk in March 2010. In India, there are six Friends themed cafes, located in Chandigarh (named Central Perk), Kolkata (named FRIENDS Café) featuring Lots of icons from the original TV series, for example, Chandler and Joey's ugly dog ​​statue, the orange couch, the purple door to Monica and Rachel's apartment, and Phoebe's pink bike. The other three cafés are located in Delhi, Gurgaon, Bhubaneswar and Pune. There are also two Friends-themed cafés in Pakistan, one in Lahore, known as Friends Café, and the other in Peshawar, called Central Perk. Both cafés have an iconic sofa, a guitar and foosball table, quotes from the show on the walls, and even episode recaps on a projector. They also plan to have their own Gunther at the bar. Friends has also developed an alternative family lifestyle by depicting young people living unconventional domestic lives. It presents the idea that 'all you need is good friends' and can build families by choice. The public can identify with the show through the issues seen in the weekly episodes. It describes a new way of living life and developing relationships not normally seen in conventional society. According to a pop culture expert at the University at Buffalo, Friends is 'one of those rare shows that marked a change in American culture.' The images of young people and the roles they represent are better defined and represent a lifestyle that focuses on creating and maintaining relationships between friends who manage their own lives and seek help from each other. The Guardian television and radio blog stated that Friends has impacted the creation of other television shows such as How I Met Your Mother. The similarities between the two consist of both sitcoms taking place in Manhattan, a group of white adults who are funny and have similar character traits. TV Guide readers voted the cast of friends their best comedy cast of all time, garnering 29% of the vote, beating out Seinfeld, which recorded 18%. A poll conducted by 60 Minutes and Vanity Fair named Friends the third-best sitcom of all time. Read the full article

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Pharmaceutical Conferences to attend in 2020-2021 in Dubai

Some path breaking shifts occurred in the pharmaceutical industry recently due to the pandemic COVID-19. Conferences is a medium for all the pharmaceuticals, healthcare professionals, clinicians to look forward and connect with each other regarding collaborative research.

Attend seminars, forums, conferences, summits and sessions where interesting topics about dream fulfillment and personal branding are prioritized themes and topics. Get exposed to better ways of doing things. ― Israelmore Ayivor

It is time to plan your calendar so that you don’t miss out on the important, most promising upcoming pharmaceutical conferences in Dubai.

1.    International Conference on Bio-similars and Biologics

Date: 18th-19th November 2020

Venue: Crowne Plaza, Deira, Dubai, UAE

Theme: The Present Scenario and Future Prospects of Biosimilars & Biologics.

Website link: https://coalesceresearchgroup.com/conferences/biosimilars-biologics

About the event: Coalesce Research Group is delighted to organize the “International Conference on Biosimilars and Biologics” during November 18-19, 2020 in Dubai, UAE. It gives us immense pleasure to welcome you as a speaker, delegate and exhibitor for our prestigious conference. It provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for scientists, researchers and faculty members of Pharmaceutical Sciences to present their latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of Pharmaceuticals, Biosimilars & Biologics. The congress will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world.

Benefits:

•Break into the lucrative Biosimilars Medicines industry

•Create sales leads&deliver a return on investment

•Network your target market in the region

•Gain a thorough understanding of pharmaceuticals

•Explore the various marketing and distribution channels

•Chance of B2B Meeting

•Exhibition with Pharmaceutical Companies

2.    Dubai Otology, Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery | Virtual Conference

Date: 18th-20th November 2020

Venue: Online Mode

Website link: https://dubaioto.com/

About the event: Dubai Otology, 2020 the Virtual Edition is the perfect opportunity to innovate and engage with the Otology community. This platform will deliver a first-class educational experience allowing everybody involved to present science and product innovations. We invite all stakeholders to join this interactive experience with a series of items designed to support continuing quality communication within the Otology profession. Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference and Exhibition – Dubai Otology is a flagship event of the Ministry of Health & Prevention that is held under the patronage of H.E. Over the years, Dubai Otology has established itself as a major event on the global calendar and received participants from the MENASA Region, Europe and the Americas. There may be an issue with the Instagram access token that you are using. Your server might also be unable to connect to Instagram at this time.

3.    International Conference on Recent Advancement in Medical Education, Nursing, and Health Sciences.

Date: 26th November 2020

Venue: Flora Grand Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Website link: http://irfconference.org/Conference/6186/ICRAMNH/

About the event: The key motive of ICRAMNH is to provide a world-class platform for the global participants to share their ideas and experience in person with their peers expected to join from different parts of the world. In addition, this gathering will help the delegates to establish research or business relations as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations in their career path. We hope that ICRAMNH outcome will lead to significant contributions to the knowledge base in these up-to-date scientific fields in scope.

4.    Annual Summit on Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Date: 14th-15th December 2020

Venue: Dubai, UAE

Website link: https://www.lexisconferences.com/stroke

About the event: Annual Summit on Neurological Disorders and Stroke is a trending event that brings together efficient international academic scientists, young researchers, students and experts in the field of "Neurology and Neuroscience" making the conference a perfect platform to share experiences, gain and evaluate emerging technologies to treat neurological disorders and stroke across the globe.

5.    ARAB Health Congress

Date: 1st-4th February 2020

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

Website link: https://www.arabhealthonline.com/

About the event: Arab Health Congress will bring clinicians together for a lively exchange of ideas and information related to the technology, treatment and prevention of diabetes and related illnesses. With the aim of bridging the gap in medical knowledge, the carefully designed congress provided the very latest updates and insights into cutting-edge procedures, techniques, and skills.

6.    Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT)

Date: 9th-11th March 2021

Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre

Website link: http://duphat.ae/

About the event:

Dubai Pharmaceutical & Technologies Conference & Exhibition is an international event focusing on the overall development of the Pharmaceutical industries worldwide. The event aims at increasing the overall domestic production along with the active participation of all stakeholders. The event supports the Make in India campaign by promoting all pharma products to be made and manufactured using only Indian industries. The event covers whole pharmaceutical processes from raw materials to its manufacturing. It serves as the convergence point for pharmacists, physicians, scientists, marketing professionals, researchers, paramedical professionals, drug developers, dealers, agents, manufacturers, distributors, medical representatives, clinicians, pharmaceutical analysts & consultants, product specialists, key decision makers, pharmacy practitioners, trade visitors & academia.

7.    World Congress on Spine and Spinal Disorders

Date: 23rd-24th April 2021

Venue: Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai, UAE

Theme: Spinal Disorders- Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment Approach

Website link: https://spine.cmesociety.com/

About the event: The Spine Congress will emphasize on building top-notch keynote lectures, speaker sessions, workshops, and young researchers forum that flags high tech progresses at the global level. Subsequently, there will be symposia, case discussions and exhibitions demonstrating new theories and practise in spine and it’s subspecialties. We are also glad to invite eminent professors, scientists, surgeons, residents, and fellows around the globe to propagate the most advanced idea and technologies in spine care. We are passionately working to ensure this meeting be a grand success and a memorable to the participants. 

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24 Sep 2021 Two LWK + PARTNERS projects earn esteemed recognitions at The Global RLI Awards 2021

LWK + PARTNERS is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s design projects in China won distinguished acclaims at world-renowned The Global RLI Awards 2021. The awards were announced in a hybrid presentation ceremony held in London on 23 September.

Zijing Paradise Walk, Hangzhou, China • RLI Most Innovative Retail & Entertainment Project (Highly Commended)

Designed with culture and wellness themes, this shopping mall freshens up the local retail scene with playful references to village life, Hui-style architecture and traditional Chinese gardens. Not only is the building aesthetically pleasing, but it also provides cool shades for passers-by with shifting and cantilevered forms.

image courtesy of architects Zijing Paradise Walk, Hangzhou

MixC Dongguan Songshan Lake District Mixed Use Development, Dongguan, China • RLI Future Project (Highly Commended)

The project is conceived as a catalyst of urban transformation turning a sub-urban industrial landscape to a robust lifestyle and cultural hub. Featuring diverse energising public spaces and multifarious greenery, the project also benefits the community with premium apartments and commercial facilities.

Ferdinand Cheung, Director of LWK + PARTNERS, joined the ceremony online and noted: “I would like to thank RLI and the jury for the recognition. Credits to the team for their continuous efforts through the challenges in both projects. We also look forward to the completion of the MixC project in Dongguan.”

The Global RLI Awards celebrates the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe. Since its inception 16 years ago, it has been regarded as one of the world’s most representative award programmes in the sector.

8 Sep 2021 LWK + PARTNERS Zero energy buildings design image courtesy of LWK + PARTNERS LWK + PARTNERS Zero energy buildings design Building construction and operations make up 38% of the world’s energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction published by UN Environment Programme. To significantly decarbonise our buildings, one of the key innovations being actively explored by architects is the idea of a ‘zero energy building’, which has attracted much discussion across the building industry and academia and is now increasingly seen as critical for the future sustainable smart cities.

8 July 2021 Green Shore Residence Phase II, tip of Luoxi Island in Panyu, Guangzhou, south eastern China image courtesy of architects office Green Shore Residence, Luoxi Island Cities, as they develop, are known to leave their mark on the skylines. Green Shore Residence Phase II, a top-end luxury residence in Guangzhou, China designed by LWK + PARTNERS, is an architectural response to the relationship between the island and city where it resides.

31 May 2021 Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021-2022 News

Five projects by LWK + PARTNERS have attained honourable titles, including three 5-Star and two Winner, at Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021-2022. One of the projects, Tsuen Wan Sports Centre, Hong Kong, China is also Nominee of Best Leisure Architecture Asia Pacific, competing with other top projects for the region’s best. The virtual ceremony was held on 28 May 2021.

Tsuen Wan Sports Centre, Hong Kong, China: image courtesy of architects

LWK + PARTNERS Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021

29 Oct 2020 Radisson Collection Resort, Nanjing, China Design: LWK + PARTNERS image courtesy of architects Radisson Collection Resort Nanjing The low-rise resort complex consists of 151 deluxe guest rooms and suites, accompanied by comprehensive amenities like a lobby bar, all-day dining restaurant, Chinese restaurant, executive lounge, function rooms, meeting rooms, a fitness centre, swimming pool and spa.

20 October 2020 Streets as the impetus of community life image courtesy of LWK + PARTNERS Streets as the impetus of community life LWK + PARTNERS Director HC Chan sees immense opportunities in excavating the power of street life to preserve cultural diversity and walkability. Fostering a liveable city requires the engagement of various stakeholders. Policy makes up one side of the story, but the participation of residents in placemaking is equally important for achieving urban spaces truly fulfilling for the local people.

4 August 2020 LWK + PARTNERS Lighting Design image courtesy of LWK + PARTNERS LWK + PARTNERS Lighting Design

6 July 2020 LWK + PARTNERS Saudi Arabia Office The new LWK + PARTNERS Riyadh studio will be led by Kerem Cengiz, Managing Director – MENA (right), and Usama Aziz, a new Director. LWK + PARTNERS Saudi Arabia Office

1 June 2020 Shijiazhuang Zhao Hua Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, North China image courtesy of architects Shijiazhuang Zhao Hua Hospital in China Our planet’s population is now going through the biggest shared experience in decades due to COVID-19, and the way people think about life and illness today is incomparable with any time in history.

Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre Temporary Quarantine Facilities photo : Paul Y. – iMax Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre Facilities

OCT Caoqiao Cultural Commercial Street, Hunan Province, China image courtesy of architects Hunan OCT Caoqiao Cultural Commercial Street

27 Apr 2020 Zhongshan OCT Harbour Development, Shenzhen area – west coast of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, China image courtesy of architects office Zhongshan OCT Harbour Development

31 Mar 2020 Hebei Grand Hotel, Anyue, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, North China image courtesy of architects office Hebei Grand Hotel, Anyue in Shijiazhuang, China When it comes to aesthetics and simple living, the past can be a rich source of inspiration. LWK + PARTNERS recently completed Hebei Grand Hotel, Anyue in a new Central Business District of Shijiazhuang; part of the fast-growing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metropolitan region.

23 Feb 2020 Xichen Paradise Walk, Chengdu, China image courtesy of architects practice Xichen Paradise Walk Retail Complex in Chengdu, China Retail spaces are evolving into lifestyle complexes that are inspiring, diversified and immersive to surround visitors with a curated experience to fulfil various lifestyle and social needs. Xichen Paradise Walk encourages social interaction and community life with high transparency and accessibility to bring together people, their neighbourhoods and nature.

25 Nov 2019 Kei Cuisine, Hong Kong, China photography : iMAGE28 Kei Cuisine Restaurant Hong Kong Successfully marriage of Japanese and Chinese cultures to create an elegant ambience for Kei Cuisine, a luxury Cantonese restaurant located in one of Hong Kong’s core retail areas. Out of client’s passion for Japanese culture, the team took inspiration from the Yoshida Fire Festival.

12 Nov 2019 TIANFU ONE Exhibition Gallery, Chengdu, China photograph : Guanhong Chen Tianfu One Exhibition Gallery Chengdu Building Comfortably perched at the eastern end of a green corridor in Chengdu’s Tianfu New District, TIANFU ONE Exhibition Gallery enjoys panoramic views of the Luxihe wetland park just across the road. The architecture firm leveraged its proximity to both urban life and natural greenery to craft an observation deck culminating at the end of the city’s main artery.

20 Oct 2019 The LOOP, Chongqing City, southwest China photo : WOHO The LOOP in Chongqing The LOOP is the sales gallery for Shun Shan Fu, a low-density residential development composed of various luxurious villas and houses.

16 Oct 2019 Vanke Forest Park Sales Gallery, Chongqing City, southwest China photo : Guanhong Chen Chongqing Vanke Forest Park Sales Gallery Scenery is beauty; nature is grandeur. Abandon screams and self-expression, and embrace silence and tranquillity… ‘Retreat’ is a design attitude.

13 Oct 2019 Spiritual Bay Pavilion, Qingdao, China photography : Xuesong Zhang & Guanhong Chenn Spiritual Bay Pavilion in Qingdao Spiritual Bay Pavilion in Qingdao recently opened. Just 120 metres off the Yellow Sea coast, the project is endowed with perks of nature at Guzhenkou’s Lingxi Bay near the intersection of Yingshanhong Road and Haijun Road, enjoying distant views of the Dazhushan Scenic Area.

14 Oct 2019 Legend Gallery, Chongqing City, southwest China photography : Guanhong CHEN, Lian HE Chongqing Jiangshan Yun Chu As a lifestyle gallery, Chongqing Jiangshan Yun Chu – Legend Gallery is a trial for and response to localised architecture. It explores the spatial interaction between nature and urban space on a site close to Chongqing’s Jialing River bank, where the waterscape forms a rare natural setting for the urban area.

26 Sep 2019

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LWK + PARTNERS Recognised with Four Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets 2019

26th September 2019 – Four projects by LWK + PARTNERS have been recognised in the Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets 2019, at a presentation ceremony that took place in Dubai yesterday, an event attended by e-architect founder and co-Editor Adrian Welch.

Landmarks Riverside Park – Phase II Danzishi Old Street, Chongqing, China, by LWK + PARTNERS: images courtesy of architects office

Shijiazhuang’s Zhengding Li Mixed-use Development is Winner of the Retail Project Award (Future), Chongqing’s Landmark Riverside Park – Phase II: Danzishi Old Street was made Winner of the Retail Project Award (Built), while Hangzhou’s Gallium Valley Science Park and The Pavilia Bay in Hong Kong are Highly Commended respectively for the Commercial Project Award (Future) and Residential – Medium to High Rise Project Award (Built).

Gallium Valley Science Park, Hangzhou, China, by LWK + PARTNERS Hong Kong: image courtesy of architects

Zhengding Li Mixed-use Development is located in the new central business district adjacent to the historical city of Zhengding in Shijiazhuang of China’s Hebei province. This retail-led development comprises SOHO offices, serviced apartments as well as a resort hotel, all linked up by pedestrian-friendly retail streets. Such a model of mixed-use development will promote a sustainable and zero-carbon community which is a main theme for future living.

LWK + PARTNERS Architects, Hong Kong:

Landmarks Riverside Park – Phase II: Danzishi Old Street in Chongqing, China, sits on a rejuvenated riverside heritage site. A retail complex by nature, Danzishi Old Street now offers a comprehensive cultural commercial experience that bridges the old and new, the oriental and the western. While many traditional spots were preserved and historical buildings refurbished, new structures were built with a modern Chinese architectural style so the old and new assimilate impressively well.

Zhengding Li Mixed-use Development, Shijiazhuang, China:

Gallium Valley Science Park is at the heart of the Cloud Valley technology cluster in Hangzhou, China, aimed to promote the development of e-commerce and the artificial-intelligence sector. It is located to the south of the new Xihu University and adjacent to a river, encouraging synergy with the tertiary institution while enjoying scenic surroundings. The project advocates a new office-park typology that blends greenery and communal spaces in the work environment, encouraging work-life balance in a professional industry.

The Pavilia Bay, Hong Kong, China:

The Pavilia Bay is a seafront residential development in Hong Kong, China, facing the serene Rambler Channel and surrounded by dense greenery of a nearby park. Its architecture invokes the beautiful image of a yacht embarking its journey towards the waters, with this theme carried all the way from macro building form, elevation right through to the interiors.

The Pavilia Bay, Hong Kong, China:

To take full advantage of the site, residential towers are oriented to maximize sea views for each residential unit. Residents have access to a host of clubhouse amenities such as an infinite pool, gym, and children’s play area.

Landmarks Riverside Park Chongqing:

As Hong Kong-based architectural practice LWK + PARTNERS continues to expand in China, Asia and MENA, the Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets are the latest testament of international recognition towards its diverse design expertise. In addition to the awards, LWK + PARTNERS takes part in the exhibition and conferences of Cityscape Global, which is an annual real estate investment and development event, to shed light on the latest developments of the industry. LWK + PARTNERS Directors Ivan Fu, Ferdinand Cheung and Corina Leung gave insightful presentations offering perspectives and knowledge illustrated by powerful built-environment solutions.

Gallium Valley Science Park buildings in Hangzhou, China: image courtesy of architects

The Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets recognises and celebrates excellence across real estate developments and architecture. Covering a range of categories, the awards offer international architects and leading real estate developers a prestigious platform to collaborate and share their vision for the future, from culturally integrated city skylines to sustainable urban communities.

Zhengding Li Development, Shijiazhuang, China:

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Phone: +852 2574 1633

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Gulfood 2021 Dubai, A Grand opportunity to Showcase Your Brand in the Post-Covid era

Exhibition has emerged as a great platform for marketing and promoting brands, products and services. It is a win-win situation for both the buyers and the sellers. Buyers will discover the best brands under a single roof within a particular industry. Vendors receive focused legitimate customers for the trade. Events and shows have been the best form of publicity below the line over the years. The GULFOOD, GITEX GLOBAL, INTERSEC, AUTOMECHANICA are some of the renowned world events and exhibitions.

Gulfood is one of the world's leading food and beverage industry exhibitions is all set for its 26th edition. The event will be held from 21st to 25th February, 2021. Started in 1987, Gulfood quickly became the best exhibition venue for customers, vendors, chefs, and other professionals in agro commodities. Besides, top chefs, food scientists, and eminent media personalities will be thronging the food exhibition, Dubai. GULFOOD 2021 exhibitor list contains some of the prominent names in the industry like Camelicious, 808 Water, 1& 1 Food & beverages LLC, AACHI MASALA Foods Pvt. Ltd, A & Y Food industries Pvt. Ltd., etc.

More than 5000 exhibitors and 97000 visitors from more than 200 countries will turn up at the mega event. It showcases up to 54% of world agro-commodities in the total. Of total, 78 percent agree that Gulfood is the right choice to promote the business. 67% of exhibitors are potential new in the show. The Gulfood is a pass to the Emirates market according to 53 percent of exhibitors.

In the meantime, the revenue projection for 2021 will decrease considerably due to the post-Covid world. It is a grand opportunity for new buyers and sellers to capitalize on their chances to grab lucrative business deals.

The crippling global economy still needs few months to back on track after the pandemic outbreak. Vaccines developed worldwide were welcome news for global investors and entrepreneurs. Under the pandemic, the event and show market was either postponed or canceled. However, things are settling for sure after the approval of trade with new policies and restrictions.

Restricted by geographical boundaries, Pandemic, and Budget; Participate Virtually in the event.

Online Virtual Events replicates a location-oriented 'physical' event, albeit digitally. The perquisites of Interactive virtual events are laptop or mobile with a working camera and good internet connection. Thus, hosting a trade event or meet-up has become a thing certainly after corona. Specially, after the emergence of new strain travelling to Dubai become a risky thing for health-conscious people.

Thus, Enterprises searching for a way to take the part should explore interactive exhibition possibilities. TRADOLOGIE.COM, the only next-generation B2B global trade enabling platform for agro-commodities in the world, has devised an ingenious way for a virtual showcase of sellers. Via its website, agro-commodity vendors will showcase their brand at a mega event at a fraction of the original expense. There is no requirement for sellers to attend GULFOOD registration for a virtual show.

Some of the Highlights of the Virtual Exhibition are Listed Below:

Marketing Opportunities:

No need to be physically present in the exhibition as Tradologie.com showcases your business on his concourse.

Communicate online with more than 280,000 international clients (100 percent verified) at a fraction of the original cost.

Partner with TRADOLOGIE to expand global exposure and promote your products to the globe at a low cost.

Benefits of Virtual Exhibition:

It is an economical alternative where exhibitor only needs to spend 30 thousand instead of 30 Lakhs rupees.

Expand your reach to genuine new clients interested in bulk trade.

Take a combination pack of Gulfood 2021 and Tradologie.com annual pack to explore more clients without leaving the comforts of your home.

Reap the benefits of technology by elevating your business to the next level through digitization.

TRADOLOGIE.COM has set up its own smart platform. There are 25,000 verified sellers and 280,000 buyers on the website. The global Market Value of the company rises to 29 Billion. TRADOLOGIE.COM has emerged successfully for exporters and importers as an alternative supply chain. Buyers can buy agro-products through TRADOLOGIE.COM, and save up to 20%. The global supply chain was affected severely by the Pandemic. A digital alternative is desperately needed to keep the trade running that abandons traditional orthodox practices. It offers both sellers and buyers a different application to promote real-time and on-the-go trading. It is a solution that provides business to traders transcending the geographical boundaries to deliver the best value of the deal.Grab this lucrative opportunity to showcase your brand in Gulfood 2021 by contacting Tradologie.com Immediately.

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October 25, 2021: Lily attends ‘Giorgio Armani One Night Only’ Event in Dubai

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Pakistan to boycott G20 meeting in J-K, approaches to China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia

Jun 29, 2022 11:18 IST Islamabad , June 29 (Always First): Pakistan is reaching out to its close allies in the Group of Twenty - China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to boycott the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir. "Pakistan to ask China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to boycott G20 meeting in J-K," tweeted WLVN Analysis, geopolitics, defence, and national security think-tank. As per reports, India is planning to host certain events of G20 in J-K, reported The Express Tribune. India is set to assume the presidency of the G20 in December this year. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was appointed as India's Sherpa for the G20 in September 2021. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India will hold the G-20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and convene the first G20 leaders' summit in 2023. India's representation at G20 summits has been led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014. The G20 countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom. Pakistan has already rejected the proposed meeting, official sources told The Express Tribune that Islamabad would reach out to G20 countries on the issue. Sources said Pakistan would particularly approach countries like China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to convey their concerns. Islamabad would also speak to the US, the UK and other G20 members in order to counter Indian plans, The Express Tribune reported. Recently in March, India hosted an investment conference from Gulf countries in J-K. Entrepreneurs and CEOs from different countries including Dubai, UAE, and Holland were present at the summit. Delegates from over 36 countries attended the event. As part of the four-day program, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of J-K along with the Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, and other government officials, showcased investment opportunities with the focus on entrepreneurship, tourism, and hospitality. An investment proposal of Rs 27,000 crores was cleared by the Jammu and Kashmir administration at the Gulf Investment Summit. The Gulf countries venture into Jammu and Kashmir is a signal to Pakistan which has been harping on the propaganda about Kashmir being a problem that needs to be settled and Muslim countries should support its argument. (Always First) Read the full article

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Elevating Efficiency of Efforts with Unified Bilateral and Economic Strengthening — President of Uganda meet with Umar Farooq Zahoor

Leaders are often perceived as a reflection of the entire nation. Whether it’s the evaluation of national capabilities in the field of technology, political stability, economic strength, or handling international relationships. Leaders polish themselves to grow as powerful personalities to take responsibility for the entire nation efficiently.

Leaders of different collateral in a nation share one commonality, i.e. they believe in constructive development by working together. Leaders also organise meetings to come under a roof, settle across a table and design a strategic approach to strengthen themselves. This not only helps to swiftly accelerate the efforts towards goals but also nourishes the bonds when people work together towards common goals.

Leaders such as Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor understand the significance of working together and its unbeatable benefits that bear the fruits of success. In the meeting with the president of Uganda, the practical execution of strategic approaches has been showcased to devise futuristic techniques to hit milestones of growth and development. Let’s know more about it.

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni: President of Uganda

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, which is the full name of Yoweri Museveni, was born in 1944. He was born in Uganda, Mbarara district. He was a successful politician before starting to serve as president of Uganda in 1986. He attended missionary schools and was born to cattle farmers.

He pursued his studies in political science and economics from University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. He also allied with African liberation movements. In 1971 Idi Amin came to power and Museveni returned to Tanzania in exile. He then founded the Front. It was for the National Salvation due to which Amin was removed in 1979.

On January 26, 1986, Museveni became the president of Uganda. And, later on, he was reelected in 2001 & this repeated in 2006 too. He was re-elected in 2011 & 2016 as well. He was again re-elected in 2021 when the age limit for presidential candidates was removed.

His Devoted Efforts

He has been very devoted to his country which helped revitalise the country in terms of political stability, economic growth, and improving infrastructure. Some of his reforms include capitalist reform and also free press. He was not in favour of multiparty democracy as he considered it might degenerate into tribal politics in a poor African country, but due to major support, the country witnessed its first multiparty election in 2006 since 1980.

His other contributions include;

Implementing strategies to fight against AIDS.

Corruption was also an issue which later managed.

Free and transparent election held.

It is due to his contribution and under his authoritarian rule, Uganda now ranks 166th in GDP and 167th by Human Development Index.

Personal Life & Honours

Museveni is a member of the Anglican Church in Uganda as he is an Anglican. He got married to Janet Kataaha Museveni, with whom he has four children, whose names are:

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Patience Rwabwogo

Diana Kamuntu

Natasha Karugire

Other Honours & Awards

Here, is the list of the some of the honours awarded to him;

Order of Play Giron

Chief of the order for the golden heart of Kenya

For Order of the Republic of Serbia, he received second class

The Strengthening Meet with Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor

Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor, is a popular businessman in Dubai, UAE. His businesses are successfully running in several sectors of the economy. Apart from being an owner of these businesses Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor is also well-known for his contributions to organisations to uplift the poor supporting growth and development of the nations. He has also been a part of events & initiatives that are held for the strengthening of various sections of society.

As leaders are quite aware of the power of building worthwhile relationships. He met the president of Uganda, the honourable Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is serving as a president for the fifth consecutive time.

The meeting revolved around enriching nations with political, technological, and economic areas. This schema will help in enlightening the paths for both nations to form an association of collective efforts aligned with the futuristic goals.

In a Nutshell,

There are millions of reasons why people meet with others, but for leaders, there is only one mission, i.e. growth & development in a cooperative manner. There are many agendas of the meetings like addressing environmental concerns, targeting growth in particular sectors of the industry, evaluating the recessions and strategizing a plan to rise, associating with underdeveloped countries to grow together, and much more.

When people with diverse backgrounds and expertise gather across a table it helps in identifying the voids of currently operating plans and implementing the newly devised approaches without altering the pace of progress.