Business Club

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dead Sea has appointed Sarah Ghawi, as their new Leisure Sales Manager.

Graduating in 2012 with a BBA in Hotel Management Marketing with merits, Sarah’s work experience spans across several local hotels in Jordan, including Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel, Amman Rotana, and most recently as Groups, Conferences and Events Manager at the Hilton Dead Sea, where she was able to hone her skills and develop her abilities.

On a personal level, she is a certified life coach from CTI Dubai, where she gained her certification earlier this year. 

“We are excited to welcome Sarah to our team and to the Wyndham family,” commented Beat Peter, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dead Sea General Manager. 

A Green Energy Academy was launched at Mutah University on Sunday, with the support of Korea Southern Power (KOSPO) and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).

The academy, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project, is hosting lectures delivered by a Korean expert to further inform Mutah students about power plant control system.

The lectures will acquaint the students with the operation concept of power plant, electrical system and renewable energy technology by KOSPO.

KOTRA and KOSPO are looking forward to contributing to the enlargement of energy industry in Jordan.

As part of the academy ‘s programme, a site visit is planned for students to Al Qatrana power plant, which is a natural gas-fired power plant with a generating capacity of 373 MW, to give them a general overview of the plant coupled with practical experience. Both KOTRA and KOSPO believe that such events contribute to the development of the friendly relationship between Jordan and Korea.

Delta Electronics Middle East and Africa General Manager Motaz Abdel Razzaq Al Ma'ani has been recently named one of the 50 most influential people in the utilities sector, according to Utilities ME magazine, a publication that covers the energy and infrastructure sector in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region. Through his work, Al Ma'ani has expanded Delta's scope in the region.

Delta was founded in 1971 in Taiwan, and operates on a set of core values that include innovation, customer satisfaction, commitment to quality, group work, as well as flexibility.

Delta Electronics offers a variety of power supplies and thermal management products, as well as smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation. The company has witnessed particular success in the Gulf and the Middle East region.

Managers, business owners and entities responsible for creatively positioning themselves in the local market through innovative ideas and partnerships, met on Saturday for The Flavours of Partnership team building workshop.

We organised this retreat to enhance the existing partnerships which Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh parenting magazines have with contributing experts and clients by focusing on the importance of team work, networking and best practices, according to Hind-Lara Mango, managing director and publisher of Al Marji’ Publications, publisher of both magazines.

International Consultant and Trainer, Tareq Rasheed, an expert contributor to Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh magazines, conducted the training. The workshop focused on self-awareness as part of a team and the tools for developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships.

Summer just got better with Emirates Skywards offering all its members the chance to upgrade their membership to the coveted Gold tier.

For a limited time, Emirates Skywards Silver and Blue members can now hop straight to Gold when they buy return Business Class Flex or Flex Plus tickets to over 80 exciting destinations on the Emirates or flydubai network. Members must register for the offer and book between July 18 and 26 to travel between July 18 and August 20.

The traveller’s membership will be updated automatically to Gold after completing the return journey.

Not an Emirates Skywards member yet? Not a problem. New members can also take advantage of the offer by joining for free and registering via emirates.com or the Emirates App between July 18 and 26.The Emirates App is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Markazia Toyota has partnered with the German Jordanian University (GJU) to offer its students the dual studies programme, which aims at providing practical training that develops their skills, capabilities and expertise.

This cooperation reflects Markazia Toyota’s corporate social responsibility efforts within the field of education and reflects its steadfast commitment towards supporting ambitious Jordanian youth. 

Under the three-year partnership, Markazia Toyota will train two GJU students at its headquarters and service and spare parts centres for three months every year. 

RJ continues to be the official carrier for Arab and international delegations and performers participating in the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, which starts on Thursday, July 18, and is now in its 34th edition.

Renowned Arab singers and Arab and international troupes fly to Jordan via RJ flights as the official partner and carrier of this cultural activity ever since it was launched in 1981.

The airline facilitates booking services and offers discounted ticket fares for those taking part in the festival, while several RJ staff members contribute to organising some activities during the event. 

Paramount Hotel Dubai is set to open in the last quarter of 2019. Introducing the Californian lifestyle to Dubai, the Paramount Hotel Dubai brings together a group of uniquely creative people that will direct, design and detail exceptional experiences.

The hotel will support talents and collaboratively produce truly extraordinary hospitality experiences.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) and the Private Hospitals Association (PHA) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at supporting and promoting medical tourism to the Kingdom.

RJ President/CEO Stefan Pichler and PHA Chairman Fawzi Al Hammouri signed the agreement underwhich RJ provides discounted tickets on business and economy classes to Arab and international patients, and their companions, who come to Jordan to receive medical treatment at medical centers and hospitals that are members in the association.

The agreement, which is valid for individuals from destinations on Royal Jordanian’s route network, also offers the PHA staff discounted tickets from/to Amman. Such discounts are granted on selling fares through RJ’s global sales offices and travel agents who are accredited by PHA or by the member hospitals. 

Over 120 women participated in an awareness-raising session about smart eating habits by Clinical Dietician Ayah Murad, expert contributor to both Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh parenting magazines.

Organised by TAJ Lifestyle Centre and co-sponsored by both magazines, the event focused on the health and beauty of TAJ walkers. Established five years ago to encourage healthy lifestyles, TAJ walkers meet up three times a week to walk and exercise at the mall.

“Physical fitness and nutrition go hand in hand when it comes to the wellbeing of the family and our participation today is in line with our mission to continuously raise awareness about the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles,” said Hind-Lara Mango, managing director and publisher of Al Marji’ Publications-publishers of Jordan’s parenting magazines.