Embracing a maritime theme, customising the resort to echo its unique island home, luscious Italian marble has been used along with coral inspired exteriors to truly epitomise the ocean surroundings. Meanwhile, in the spirit of integral designs dating back to the 1930s, the architects hand-selected or custom-designed every element for consistency, comfort and purity, allowing the hotel’s design to maintain an uncompromisingly Italian style, while simultaneously incorporating the uniqueness of its destination, exuding timeless glamour. Each piece, from the marble bathtubs to the sculpted door handles, hail from the finest quality materials and is incorporated in a unified, seamless fashion.
The resort includes 101 hotel rooms and suites and 20 hotel villas, all exquisitely furnished with the highest quality Italian luxury furniture brands such as Maxalto, Flos, Fexform and others, in an expression of the quality of ‘Made in Italy’. All rooms and suites have expansive views over the breathtaking Dubai skyline or the Arabian Gulf, with large balconies to truly soak up the magnificent scenery.
For guests looking for ultimate space and privacy, the resort’s five categories of villa enable families and friends to create a bespoke experience. Ranging from one to three bedrooms, with options to connect villas, the properties vary from 175 sqm to 540 sqm in size, all with a personal butler service and private pool and gazebo. The 540 sqm Bulgari Villa is the ultimate jewel in the crown, and is ideal for family escapes or a gathering of friends. Features include a large living area, a sunken bath tub and a private lush garden with a large outdoor swimming pool, to ensure guests are provided with every home comfort they could possibly need.
The 1,700 sqm BVLGARI Spa adds a further luxurious touch to the guest experience with eight treatment rooms and 25-metre indoor pool with full sea view through its magnificent floor to ceiling windows, providing guests with that ‘on the beach’ feeling, whatever the weather. Guests will enjoy the ultimate wellbeing experience, immersing in innovative treatments, therapies and grooming for both men and women, in addition to thermal and bathing experiences. Adjacent to the spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre offers Workshop Gymnasium signature training method: a results-driven approach that redefines the very concept of well-being.
In true Italian tradition, where excellent dining is a must, the resort offers several sumptuous offerings. Bulgari Hotels & Resorts’ own Michelin starred Italian chef, Niko Romito, has curated a blend of modern and classical Italian concepts exclusively for Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, interpreting the exquisite flavours of Italy with modern simplicity. Working from his three-starred restaurant in Italy, and regularly counselling his personally-trained chef resident in the hotel, he brings to Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, a menu that expresses the Italian culture at its best.
In the same space of Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, guests will find Il Bar, where they can enjoy signature beverages at the quintessential steel and bronze oval bar, while soaking up the magical dusk on the outdoor terrace, with views sweeping across the Arabian Gulf.
Guests can also enjoy the same sense of Italian simplicity and flavours at Il Cafe, while in the classically-designed Lobby Lounge, offering the residential atmosphere of a living room where guests can enjoy Italian-themed teas in a relaxed setting, surrounded by sumptuous soft furnishings, coffee table books and famous icons of Bulgari’s rich heritage, a taste of modern Italian comfort.
The resort’s beach, La Spiaggia, with private villa cabanas, a children’s pool and club and an outdoor pool and restaurant, is the perfect spot to wind down by day or night. During the day, guests can enjoy a variety of international food and drinks, while by night, the beach club glistens under the lanterns and candlelight, and offers the perfect spot to enjoy the sea breeze.
Nestled on the end of the Marina, the world’s first Bulgari Marina & Yacht Club is a unique destination which overlooks a 50-boat harbour and recreates the charm of a Mediterranean village in the heart of the Arabian Gulf. Featuring amenities including the Yacht Club Italian Restaurant specializing in fish, the members lounge, outdoor pool and bar, and the first branded kids’ club, the Little Gems Club, the Yacht Club is set to become an exclusive destination.
Whether guests are looking to host corporate events, intimate family gatherings or lavish weddings, the resort is not only a location to vacation, but the ideal events destination. The 360 sqm BVLGARI Ballroom located in the Yacht Club can be customised for large scale events and offers state-of-the-art technology. With a stunning sea view, this location is fit for bespoke special occasions and business events alike. Located at the Resort, La Limonaia, the secret lemon-tree garden offers guests a private country garden-style space with the quaintness of old Italy, while offering impressive views of the Dubai skyline.
BVLGARI Il Cioccolato boutique, offering the renown ‘chocolate gem’ delicious creations, and a Concept store, where guests can find the sophisticated Bulgari Le Gemme perfume collection together with a selection of items from top niche international designers, complete the Resort experience.
Conveniently situated in the stunning Jumeira area in the centre of Dubai, the resort is just a short drive from many of the city’s attractions. Slightly further away on the north side rises the magnificent Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood along Dubai Creek, where the city’s flavours, culture and diversity truly come to life, while, on the other side, the trendy areas of Dubai are only a few miles away.
The inauguration of the Bulgari Resort Dubai will be followed in close succession by the opening of an additional two Bulgari hotels: Shanghai (2018) and Moscow (2020).
About Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
Unique locations in harmony with the surrounding area, the blend of traditional design with dramatic contemporary Italian architecture by the architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and superior service crafted with the same attention to quality that has always distinguished Bulgari creations. These are the key elements that characterize The Bulgari Hotels and Resorts collection.
For all the hotels, the approach is the same: the design of the interiors is strongly rooted in the traditions of the place, and careful attention is paid to every detail in a tribute to absolute luxury.
The Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection features the distinctive, bold Italian style typical of Bulgari, reflected in its unique design, its contemporary Italian cuisine and its lavish SPAs. It conveys the excitement of the Bulgari brand, its timeless glamour and its magnificent Italian jewelry heritage.
Having grown from a collection of three iconic Hotels & Resorts in Milan, London and Bali, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts was recently enriched by the Beijing property and will add a fifth jewel to the collection with the opening of Dubai. Two further Bulgari Hotels are due to open between 2018 and 2020 in Shanghai and Moscow
About Meraas
Meraas is dedicated to making Dubai and the UAE better for people to live, work and play in. We design for a diverse mix of people to stimulate a creative urban culture where the next generation of ideas, businesses and communities can take root. Our investments ensure a better future for generations to come and stretch across different sectors including food, retail, leisure, hospitality, health and education. Our destinations which include to date – City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, Last Exit, The Outlet Village, Kite Beach, Bluewaters, La Mer and Al Seef – are open places for communities to socialise, explore, learn, play, create and innovate.
About Bulgari
Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewelry shop and quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence with exquisite craftsmanship and magnificent jewelry creations. The Company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services ranging from fine jewels and watches to accessories perfumes and hotels, with an unrivalled network of outlets in the world’s most exclusive areas. Since 2011 Bulgari is part of the LVMH Group.
For further information:
https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/dubai
http://en.worldtempus.com/article/bulgari-the-bulgari-resort-dubai-is-now-open-25146.html
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Text and pictures by Bvlgari Bvlgari resort opens in Dubai
Thursday 7th December 2017; Bulgari resort in Dubai, its an urban oasis on Jumeira Bay, an ultimate urban resort. The Bulgari Resort Dubai is part of the Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai, developed by Meraas, a leading Dubai-based holding company.
Located on the magical seahorse shaped island, it is set to become the destination of choice for visitors seeking the solitude of an island escape, the residential feeling of a private house, yet situated just minutes from the heart of the vibrant city and its cultural attractions. It is the newest addition to the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection; the fifth in the group, following on from the most recently launched Bulgari Hotel Beijing, which opened in September 2017. It joins a growing portfolio of properties around the world, which began with the inaugural Bulgari Hotel Milan in 2004, The Bulgari Resort Bali in 2006 and The Bulgari Hotel London in 2012, and will be followed by Shanghai in early 2018, and then Moscow in 2020.
As with all the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, the Bulgari Resort Dubai was designed by renowned Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. Both the interiors and exteriors have been created with the same detail and precision of a Bulgari jewel: pairing rare, raw materials according to colour, texture and feel, and sculpting them into objects of enduring beauty. Styled with European inspired boulevards, illuminated gardens and pools, it blends Mediterranean landscaping with the natural surroundings of the shores of the Arabian Gulf.
“The Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai is another milestone for the Bulgari Hotels and Resorts Collection and represents a tribute to the importance of the Middle East market for the Bulgari brand. It is an honour for us to partner with Meraas on this extraordinary project, which brings the best of the Italian design and lifestyle culture to one of the most modern and future oriented city in the world,” said Jean-Christophe Babin, Chief Executive Officer of Bulgari.
Commenting on the completion of the Bulgari Resort, His Excellency Abdulla Al Habbai, Meraas Group Chairman said: “We are proud to deliver The Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai, a first-of-its-kind master development in scale and magnitude for Bulgari. Our partnership stems from shared values and a common objective to offer unique and exquisite experiences in Dubai and the region. We are confident this project will contribute and will add a new dimension to the tourism and hospitality landscape in-line with the Dubai Vision 2020 for tourism and strengthen Dubai’s global position as a leading tourism destination.”
Embracing a maritime theme, customising the resort to echo its unique island home, luscious Italian marble has been used along with coral inspired exteriors to truly epitomise the ocean surroundings. Meanwhile, in the spirit of integral designs dating back to the 1930s, the architects hand-selected or custom-designed every element for consistency, comfort and purity, allowing the hotel’s design to maintain an uncompromisingly Italian style, while simultaneously incorporating the uniqueness of its destination, exuding timeless glamour. Each piece, from the marble bathtubs to the sculpted door handles, hail from the finest quality materials and is incorporated in a unified, seamless fashion.
The resort includes 101 hotel rooms and suites and 20 hotel villas, all exquisitely furnished with the highest quality Italian luxury furniture brands such as Maxalto, Flos, Fexform and others, in an expression of the quality of ‘Made in Italy’. All rooms and suites have expansive views over the breathtaking Dubai skyline or the Arabian Gulf, with large balconies to truly soak up the magnificent scenery.
For guests looking for ultimate space and privacy, the resort’s five categories of villa enable families and friends to create a bespoke experience. Ranging from one to three bedrooms, with options to connect villas, the properties vary from 175 sqm to 540 sqm in size, all with a personal butler service and private pool and gazebo. The 540 sqm Bulgari Villa is the ultimate jewel in the crown, and is ideal for family escapes or a gathering of friends. Features include a large living area, a sunken bath tub and a private lush garden with a large outdoor swimming pool, to ensure guests are provided with every home comfort they could possibly need.
The 1,700 sqm BVLGARI Spa adds a further luxurious touch to the guest experience with eight treatment rooms and 25-metre indoor pool with full sea view through its magnificent floor to ceiling windows, providing guests with that ‘on the beach’ feeling, whatever the weather. Guests will enjoy the ultimate wellbeing experience, immersing in innovative treatments, therapies and grooming for both men and women, in addition to thermal and bathing experiences. Adjacent to the spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre offers Workshop Gymnasium signature training method: a results-driven approach that redefines the very concept of well-being.
In true Italian tradition, where excellent dining is a must, the resort offers several sumptuous offerings. Bulgari Hotels & Resorts’ own Michelin starred Italian chef, Niko Romito, has curated a blend of modern and classical Italian concepts exclusively for Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, interpreting the exquisite flavours of Italy with modern simplicity. Working from his three-starred restaurant in Italy, and regularly counselling his personally-trained chef resident in the hotel, he brings to Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, a menu that expresses the Italian culture at its best.
In the same space of Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, guests will find Il Bar, where they can enjoy signature beverages at the quintessential steel and bronze oval bar, while soaking up the magical dusk on the outdoor terrace, with views sweeping across the Arabian Gulf.
Guests can also enjoy the same sense of Italian simplicity and flavours at Il Cafe, while in the classically-designed Lobby Lounge, offering the residential atmosphere of a living room where guests can enjoy Italian-themed teas in a relaxed setting, surrounded by sumptuous soft furnishings, coffee table books and famous icons of Bulgari’s rich heritage, a taste of modern Italian comfort.
The resort’s beach, La Spiaggia, with private villa cabanas, a children’s pool and club and an outdoor pool and restaurant, is the perfect spot to wind down by day or night. During the day, guests can enjoy a variety of international food and drinks, while by night, the beach club glistens under the lanterns and candlelight, and offers the perfect spot to enjoy the sea breeze.
Nestled on the end of the Marina, the world’s first Bulgari Marina & Yacht Club is a unique destination which overlooks a 50-boat harbour and recreates the charm of a Mediterranean village in the heart of the Arabian Gulf. Featuring amenities including the Yacht Club Italian Restaurant specializing in fish, the members lounge, outdoor pool and bar, and the first branded kids’ club, the Little Gems Club, the Yacht Club is set to become an exclusive destination.
Whether guests are looking to host corporate events, intimate family gatherings or lavish weddings, the resort is not only a location to vacation, but the ideal events destination. The 360 sqm BVLGARI Ballroom located in the Yacht Club can be customised for large scale events and offers state-of-the-art technology. With a stunning sea view, this location is fit for bespoke special occasions and business events alike. Located at the Resort, La Limonaia, the secret lemon-tree garden offers guests a private country garden-style space with the quaintness of old Italy, while offering impressive views of the Dubai skyline.
BVLGARI Il Cioccolato boutique, offering the renown ‘chocolate gem’ delicious creations, and a Concept store, where guests can find the sophisticated Bulgari Le Gemme perfume collection together with a selection of items from top niche international designers, complete the Resort experience.
Conveniently situated in the stunning Jumeira area in the centre of Dubai, the resort is just a short drive from many of the city’s attractions. Slightly further away on the north side rises the magnificent Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood along Dubai Creek, where the city’s flavours, culture and diversity truly come to life, while, on the other side, the trendy areas of Dubai are only a few miles away.
The inauguration of the Bulgari Resort Dubai will be followed in close succession by the opening of an additional two Bulgari hotels: Shanghai (2018) and Moscow (2020).
About Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
Unique locations in harmony with the surrounding area, the blend of traditional design with dramatic contemporary Italian architecture by the architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and superior service crafted with the same attention to quality that has always distinguished Bulgari creations. These are the key elements that characterize The Bulgari Hotels and Resorts collection.
For all the hotels, the approach is the same: the design of the interiors is strongly rooted in the traditions of the place, and careful attention is paid to every detail in a tribute to absolute luxury.
The Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection features the distinctive, bold Italian style typical of Bulgari, reflected in its unique design, its contemporary Italian cuisine and its lavish SPAs. It conveys the excitement of the Bulgari brand, its timeless glamour and its magnificent Italian jewelry heritage.
Having grown from a collection of three iconic Hotels & Resorts in Milan, London and Bali, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts was recently enriched by the Beijing property and will add a fifth jewel to the collection with the opening of Dubai. Two further Bulgari Hotels are due to open between 2018 and 2020 in Shanghai and Moscow
About Meraas
Meraas is dedicated to making Dubai and the UAE better for people to live, work and play in. We design for a diverse mix of people to stimulate a creative urban culture where the next generation of ideas, businesses and communities can take root. Our investments ensure a better future for generations to come and stretch across different sectors including food, retail, leisure, hospitality, health and education. Our destinations which include to date – City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, Last Exit, The Outlet Village, Kite Beach, Bluewaters, La Mer and Al Seef – are open places for communities to socialise, explore, learn, play, create and innovate.
About Bulgari
Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewelry shop and quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence with exquisite craftsmanship and magnificent jewelry creations. The Company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services ranging from fine jewels and watches to accessories perfumes and hotels, with an unrivalled network of outlets in the world’s most exclusive areas. Since 2011 Bulgari is part of the LVMH Group.
For further information:
https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/dubai
http://en.worldtempus.com/article/bulgari-the-bulgari-resort-dubai-is-now-open-25146.html
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Text and pictures by Bvlgari
Embracing a maritime theme, customising the resort to echo its unique island home, luscious Italian marble has been used along with coral inspired exteriors to truly epitomise the ocean surroundings. Meanwhile, in the spirit of integral designs dating back to the 1930s, the architects hand-selected or custom-designed every element for consistency, comfort and purity, allowing the hotel’s design to maintain an uncompromisingly Italian style, while simultaneously incorporating the uniqueness of its destination, exuding timeless glamour. Each piece, from the marble bathtubs to the sculpted door handles, hail from the finest quality materials and is incorporated in a unified, seamless fashion.
The resort includes 101 hotel rooms and suites and 20 hotel villas, all exquisitely furnished with the highest quality Italian luxury furniture brands such as Maxalto, Flos, Fexform and others, in an expression of the quality of ‘Made in Italy’. All rooms and suites have expansive views over the breathtaking Dubai skyline or the Arabian Gulf, with large balconies to truly soak up the magnificent scenery.
For guests looking for ultimate space and privacy, the resort’s five categories of villa enable families and friends to create a bespoke experience. Ranging from one to three bedrooms, with options to connect villas, the properties vary from 175 sqm to 540 sqm in size, all with a personal butler service and private pool and gazebo. The 540 sqm Bulgari Villa is the ultimate jewel in the crown, and is ideal for family escapes or a gathering of friends. Features include a large living area, a sunken bath tub and a private lush garden with a large outdoor swimming pool, to ensure guests are provided with every home comfort they could possibly need.
The 1,700 sqm BVLGARI Spa adds a further luxurious touch to the guest experience with eight treatment rooms and 25-metre indoor pool with full sea view through its magnificent floor to ceiling windows, providing guests with that ‘on the beach’ feeling, whatever the weather. Guests will enjoy the ultimate wellbeing experience, immersing in innovative treatments, therapies and grooming for both men and women, in addition to thermal and bathing experiences. Adjacent to the spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre offers Workshop Gymnasium signature training method: a results-driven approach that redefines the very concept of well-being.
In true Italian tradition, where excellent dining is a must, the resort offers several sumptuous offerings. Bulgari Hotels & Resorts’ own Michelin starred Italian chef, Niko Romito, has curated a blend of modern and classical Italian concepts exclusively for Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, interpreting the exquisite flavours of Italy with modern simplicity. Working from his three-starred restaurant in Italy, and regularly counselling his personally-trained chef resident in the hotel, he brings to Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, a menu that expresses the Italian culture at its best.
In the same space of Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, guests will find Il Bar, where they can enjoy signature beverages at the quintessential steel and bronze oval bar, while soaking up the magical dusk on the outdoor terrace, with views sweeping across the Arabian Gulf.
Guests can also enjoy the same sense of Italian simplicity and flavours at Il Cafe, while in the classically-designed Lobby Lounge, offering the residential atmosphere of a living room where guests can enjoy Italian-themed teas in a relaxed setting, surrounded by sumptuous soft furnishings, coffee table books and famous icons of Bulgari’s rich heritage, a taste of modern Italian comfort.
The resort’s beach, La Spiaggia, with private villa cabanas, a children’s pool and club and an outdoor pool and restaurant, is the perfect spot to wind down by day or night. During the day, guests can enjoy a variety of international food and drinks, while by night, the beach club glistens under the lanterns and candlelight, and offers the perfect spot to enjoy the sea breeze.
Nestled on the end of the Marina, the world’s first Bulgari Marina & Yacht Club is a unique destination which overlooks a 50-boat harbour and recreates the charm of a Mediterranean village in the heart of the Arabian Gulf. Featuring amenities including the Yacht Club Italian Restaurant specializing in fish, the members lounge, outdoor pool and bar, and the first branded kids’ club, the Little Gems Club, the Yacht Club is set to become an exclusive destination.
Whether guests are looking to host corporate events, intimate family gatherings or lavish weddings, the resort is not only a location to vacation, but the ideal events destination. The 360 sqm BVLGARI Ballroom located in the Yacht Club can be customised for large scale events and offers state-of-the-art technology. With a stunning sea view, this location is fit for bespoke special occasions and business events alike. Located at the Resort, La Limonaia, the secret lemon-tree garden offers guests a private country garden-style space with the quaintness of old Italy, while offering impressive views of the Dubai skyline.
BVLGARI Il Cioccolato boutique, offering the renown ‘chocolate gem’ delicious creations, and a Concept store, where guests can find the sophisticated Bulgari Le Gemme perfume collection together with a selection of items from top niche international designers, complete the Resort experience.
Conveniently situated in the stunning Jumeira area in the centre of Dubai, the resort is just a short drive from many of the city’s attractions. Slightly further away on the north side rises the magnificent Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood along Dubai Creek, where the city’s flavours, culture and diversity truly come to life, while, on the other side, the trendy areas of Dubai are only a few miles away.
The inauguration of the Bulgari Resort Dubai will be followed in close succession by the opening of an additional two Bulgari hotels: Shanghai (2018) and Moscow (2020).
About Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
Unique locations in harmony with the surrounding area, the blend of traditional design with dramatic contemporary Italian architecture by the architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and superior service crafted with the same attention to quality that has always distinguished Bulgari creations. These are the key elements that characterize The Bulgari Hotels and Resorts collection.
For all the hotels, the approach is the same: the design of the interiors is strongly rooted in the traditions of the place, and careful attention is paid to every detail in a tribute to absolute luxury.
The Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection features the distinctive, bold Italian style typical of Bulgari, reflected in its unique design, its contemporary Italian cuisine and its lavish SPAs. It conveys the excitement of the Bulgari brand, its timeless glamour and its magnificent Italian jewelry heritage.
Having grown from a collection of three iconic Hotels & Resorts in Milan, London and Bali, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts was recently enriched by the Beijing property and will add a fifth jewel to the collection with the opening of Dubai. Two further Bulgari Hotels are due to open between 2018 and 2020 in Shanghai and Moscow
About Meraas
Meraas is dedicated to making Dubai and the UAE better for people to live, work and play in. We design for a diverse mix of people to stimulate a creative urban culture where the next generation of ideas, businesses and communities can take root. Our investments ensure a better future for generations to come and stretch across different sectors including food, retail, leisure, hospitality, health and education. Our destinations which include to date – City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, Last Exit, The Outlet Village, Kite Beach, Bluewaters, La Mer and Al Seef – are open places for communities to socialise, explore, learn, play, create and innovate.
About Bulgari
Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewelry shop and quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence with exquisite craftsmanship and magnificent jewelry creations. The Company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services ranging from fine jewels and watches to accessories perfumes and hotels, with an unrivalled network of outlets in the world’s most exclusive areas. Since 2011 Bulgari is part of the LVMH Group.
For further information:
https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/dubai
http://en.worldtempus.com/article/bulgari-the-bulgari-resort-dubai-is-now-open-25146.html
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Text and pictures by Bvlgari Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) 2018 (Conference + Trade Show).
By Paulo Marques Morgado, CEO, MorGroup.
The Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) is a unique high-level conference and exhibition; a biennial business platform designed to promote and facilitate international trade between Americas, Asia, EU, UAE, with Africa, facilitate foreign direct investment in Africa and provide a platform for businesses to expand into new markets.
Under the theme: “Driving Trade, Unleashing Investment and Enhancing Economic Development: the Gateway to African Markets” the event will provide a unique platform to gain strategic knowledge about local investment opportunities and business networking. Deal-making will top the agenda at ATIGS 2018, including 16 economic sectors, particularly manufacturing, agribusiness, power, construction, transportation, IT, tourism, telecoms, and natural resources sectors. High-potential projects in Africa will be presented to international investors. Featured agenda items will include projects showcase, deal marketplace, exhibition, country presentations among others. The ATIGS 2018 will bring together key policymakers, African Ministers, Ambassadors and senior government representatives in various intergovernmental bodies.
Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit 2018 (ATIGS)
2000+ Participants | 150+ Speakers | 350+ Investors
World Trade Center Washington D.C – Ronald Reagan Building
June 24-26, 2018 | Website: www.atigs2018.com
Direct Registration Link: https://atigs2018.eventbrite.com/?aff=MorGroup
For more information contact: pmorgado@morgroup.com
OPCW Praises Complete Destruction of Libya’s Chemical Weapon Stockpile
The Hague, Netherlands — 11 January 2018 — The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, applauded the complete elimination of the Category 2 chemical materials removed from Libya and transported to Germany for destruction at ceremony hosted by the Government of Germany and held on 11 January at the chemical weapons destruction facility operated by GEKA mbH in Munster, Germany.
In attendance were high-level Libyan and German officials, including: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Libya, H.E. Mr Mohamed Taha Siala; State Secretary, German Federal Ministry of Defense, Dr Katrin Suder; Deputy Federal Commissioner for Disarmament and Arms Control, German Federal Foreign Office, Ms Susanne Baumann; as well as the Permanent Representatives to the OPCW for Libya, Dr Ali Gebril Werfeli, and for Germany, H.E. Ambassador Christine Weil.
The Director General stated in his remarks: “Today’s event marks a historic occasion for disarmament and international security. It heralds the end of Libya’s chemical demilitarisation process and another step towards fulfilling the core goal of the Chemical Weapons Convention – the complete and permanent eradication of all chemical weapons.”
He further expressed that “the removal and destruction of approximately 500 metric tonnes of Libya’s Category 2 chemical agents was an extraordinary operation that necessitated agility, creativity, and above all close international cooperation”. The Libya operation represents “a prime example of the OPCW’s motto – working together for a world free of chemical weapons – in action”.
During the ceremony, the Director-General presented a certificate to the Libyan government in recognition of the complete destruction of all its declared chemical weapon stockpiles.
GEKA’s highly-capable specialised facility in Munster was designated to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile removed from Libyan territory in an international operation coordinated by the OPCW in 2016. The OPCW verified the completed destruction of these materials at GEKA on 23 November 2017.
Rwanda new adress
On the picture H.E. Jean Pierre Karabaranga, Ambassador of Rwanda.
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in The Hague will move on 1st February 2018, to their new premises on Parkstraat 15-25, 2514 JD Den Haag (4th Floor). All landlines, Mobile Phones and Emails shall remain the unchanged.
New Ambassador of Pakistan Presented Credentials to the King
Newly appointed Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands, H.E Ambassador Shujjat Ali Rathore formally presented his Letter of Credentials to His Majesty King Willem Alexander on 10th January 2018, in an impressive ceremony at the Noordeinde Royal Palace in The Hague followed by a short meeting with the King.
President Varela will launch 2018 Panama Invest and Panamafest in Amsterdam
H.E. Willys Delvalle, Ambassador of Panama.
On the 22nd of January, the President of the Republic of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, will open the 2018 Panama Invest and Panamafest Conference Amsterdam 2018.
Prominent Panamanian authorities will attend the conference including: the President of the Republic of Panama, the Vice President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Also the Minister for Canal Affairs-General Director and President of the Board of Directors of the Metro de Panamá, S.A., Minister of Agricultural Development, Minister of the Maritime Authority of Panama, General Manager of Tocumen International Airport.
“Over the past decade, Panama’s strategic location and its integration into the world’s economy have converted the country into the fastest growing economy in Latin America and the Caribbean; transforming it into the ‘Hub of the Americas’.” The country seeks to continue being competitive by amplifying services and forming clusters to improve the interconnectivity between all sectors.
“ Our country has been working very hard in several key areas and sectors; building a future of opportunities for our people, developing a Government Plan that is in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and which is supported by a Strategic Plan of Public Investments totalling more than 20 billion dollars in areas such as health, education, security, logistical infrastructure and housing, this will allow us to have the platform in order to achieve the goals that we as a country need for the future.” Said His Excellency Panamafest in the Netherlands.
Panama Invest
The conference will provide insight to one of the fastest growing economies in the world and showcase a range of possibilities to companies of the Netherlands looking for business opportunities in Panama, among others; investments in the public and private sectors, developments in commercial and tourist areas and financial management services.
Panamafest
Panamafest is a festival celebrating Panamanian culture by presenting local food, agricultural products, music and videos, promoting Panama as a great tourist destination.
“Our history encompasses a land of commerce and transit, and above all, Panama is a nation of a welcoming dialogue aiming to open its doors to visitors”, Explained Ambassador Del Valle.
- January 22 from 17.30 pm – 22.00 pm
- Okura hotel, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam
- Attending the conference is free of charge / Please subscribe our website
H.E. Mr. Shujjat Ali Rathore, Ambassador of Pakistan
H.E. Shujjat Ali Rathore, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Born on April 17, 1964 in Lahore, Pakistan
Holds B.Sc. (Hons) in Marine Science from the University of Karachi
Joined Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1992
Served at Headquarters as:
- Section Officer (Middle East), (1994-1995)
- Staff Officer to the Foreign Minister, (1999-2001)
- Director (Finance), (2007-2009)
- Director General (Headquarters, Finance & Special Projects) 2015-2017
- Director General (Foreign Minister Office) 2017
Held various diplomatic assignments in the following Pakistan Missions abroad:
- Second Secretary (Political Affairs), Embassy of Pakistan, Damascus (1995-1999)
- Consul, Consulate of Pakistan, Birmingham (2001-2004)
- Counsellor (Political Affairs), Embassy of Pakistan, Jakarta (2004-2007)
- Minister (Political), Embassy of Pakistan, Washington (2009-2013)
- Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing (2013-2015)
Married and has two daughters
H.E. Mr. Peter Hoekstra, Ambassador of the USA
On Wednesday, January 10, H.E. Peter Hoekstra presented his credentials to King Willem-Alexander to officially become the 67th U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands. Ambassador Hoekstra was driven to Paleis Noordeinde in a ceremonial state coach accompanied by his wife Diane. Upon arrival at the palace, the Ambassador inspected the Koninklijke Militaire Kapel Johan Wilem Friso, which played the U.S. National Anthem, and a Guard of Honor.Peter Hoekstra, was born in Groningen and immigrated with his family to the United States. He became a prominent politician and business executive with a long history of public service.
The Ambassador served as a Member of Congress for eighteen years (1993-2011) representing Michigan’s 2nd District. He was the founding chairman of the Congressional Caucus on the Netherlands and active throughout his tenure in promoting Dutch-American ties. He was also the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence or ranking Republican on the Committee from 2004-2011.
During this time, he was responsible for leading Congressional oversight of U.S. intelligence during its modernization to confront the threats of the 21st century and restructuring following the 9-11 Commission report. During the 2016 Presidential election, he served as Co-Chair of the Trump/Pence campaign in Michigan and was a campaign National Security Advisor focusing on intelligence, cyber, and other security issues.
Prior to his election to Congress, Ambassador Hoekstra enjoyed a successful 15-year career at Herman Miller, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan, where he rose to become Vice President of Marketing. After Congress he was a distinguished fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a Shillman Senior Fellow at the Investigative Project on Terrorism. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Gentex Corporation.
Ambassador Hoekstra was a member of the Executive Committee of the Netherlands American Foundation. He has written on issues of international affairs, intelligence, and security including the book, “Architects of Disaster: The Destruction of Libya” in 2015. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Hope College, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and an Honorary Doctorate from Grand Valley State University. His awards include the Order of the House of Orange from the Netherlands, the “National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal”, the CIA “Agency Seal Medal,” and the Hope College Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Ambassador and his wife, Diane, have three adult children: Erin, Allison, Bryan, as well as daughter-in-law Rebecca and a new grandchild, Elam.
Hessian princesses at Russian Imperial Court
Frankfurt am Man, Hesse, Germany, Tuesday, 19 December 2017: Under the auspices of the Russian Ministry of Culture, with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Germany as well as of the former Grand Ducal House of Hesse, the exhibition titled “Liebe, Glanz und Untergang. Die hessischen Prinzessinnen in der russischen Geschichte” (Love, Glory and Fall. Hessian princesses in Russian history) opened its door knitting the knots linking Russia to the modern federal state of Hesse.
In total 324 items, mostly from Russian collections located in Moscow and St. Petersburg, are on display at the Ikonen-Museum in Frankfturt am Main. All in all the exorbitant yet sad fates of four Hessian princesses are portrayed.
One begins with Princess Wilhelmine Luise of Hesse-Darmstadt (1755-1776), first wife of the then Tsarevitch Pavel (later Emperor Pavel I), only son of Piotr III and Yekaterina II the Great. She died tragically giving birth to a still-born son. In Russia was she known under the name Tsesarevna Natalia Alexeievna.
She was followed by Marie of Hesse and by Rhine (1824-1880) under the Orthodox name Maria Alexandrovna rebaptised, wife of Emperor Aleksandr II.
The story continues with “Ella” (Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine or Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia, 1864-1918) who wed Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, and lived an unhappy married life. After the latter’s assassination she became the founder and Abbess of the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent, and gifted almost all her private wealth to the poor. In 1918 she was arrested, and subsequently executed by the Soviets.
Ella’s sister, was the well-known Alix (1872-1918). As Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, was the last Russian imperial consort and has been now canonised by the Russian Orthodox Church.
The exhibition was opened by the Russian Ambassador to Germany, Vladimir Grinin in the presence of His Royal Highness Landgrave Donatus of Hesse and by Rhine, Head of the former Grand Ducal House of Hesse.
For further information:
Ikonen-Museum in Frankfurt am Main: http://www.ikonenmuseumfrankfurt.de/index.php/aktuell.html
Grand Ducal House of Hesse (Hessische Hausstiftung, HRH Landgrave Heinrich Donatus of Hesse and by Rhine): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessische_Hausstiftung, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donatus,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
Embassy of the Russian Federation to Germany (HE Ambassador Vladimir Grinin): http://www.russische-botschaft.de
Mogherini begins 2018 in Cuba
His Excellency Mr Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister and Her Excellency Mrs. Federica Mogherini – Picture by Council of the European Union.
Thursday, 4 January 2018, Republic of Cuba: The European Union’s top diplomat, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Commissioner Federica Mogherini met Cuban President Raúl Castro as she ended a two-day visit to the Communist country aimed at strengthening commitment to the island as the US backtracks on a fragile détente.
At a press conference, Mogherini said that EU member countries combined were now Cuba’s most important economic partner and announced a series of economic, social and development agreements.
As the US-Cuba rapprochement unfolded in 2015-2016, the EU dropped all sanctions and negotiated a political dialogue and cooperation agreement, the first between Cuba and the EU.
In February 2018, Mogherini shall preside with Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla in Brussels over the first joint cooperation meeting between the EU and Cuba.
During her visit she repeatedly criticised the US trade embargo and uttered her regrets “that the current US administration has apparently changed course with Cuba”. Yet the EU is ready to step in and fill in the blank as the country is preparing for President Raúl Castro to step down in February 2018. A successor will be chosen from the National Assembly.
For further information:
European External Action Service: https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage_en/37943/HR/VP%20Federica%20Mogherini%20on%20official%20visit%20in%20Cuba
Mission of Cuba to the EU (HE Norma Goicochea Estenoz): http://misiones.minrex.gob.cu/es/articulo/mogherini-cuba-no-esta-sola-frente-al-bloqueo