Business Club

The Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS) and Al Marji’ Publications signed a partnership agreement so families in Jordan can have better access to credible health information and resources.

“We highly value our partnership with Al Marji’ Publications as it provides us with an opportunity to discuss health with Jordanian families and tackle high priority topics on the national level,” says Hanin Odeh, RHAS director general.

She adds that ”We have been able to accomplish a lot together through our collaboration in the previous years and look forward to much more”.

“Our work with RHAS over the past seven years in both Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh parenting magazines has focused on empowering parents and caregivers to lead healthier lifestyles,” states Hind-Lara Mango, managing director and publisher of Al Marji’ Publications, which publishes Jordan’s only parenting magazines, Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh. 

Ayla recently celebrated yet another milestone by winning several awards during the International Property Awards recently held in London.

Ayla received the awards after amassing the highest number of points in the five-star category compared to other contestants in the 2018 Africa & Arabia Property Awards held in October.

Edging out hundreds of competitors from around the globe, Ayla received an award in the Leisure Development category for its highly-acclaimed Marina Village, which encompasses 75 residential units overlooking its breath-taking man-made lagoons.

The village also includes a bustling commercial centre and leisure and dining outlets, together with two world-class hotels: The Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort and the Ayla Art Hotel. 

The architecture of the Ayla also garnered two additional awards: Best architectural design in the Arab region and best architectural design on a global scale in the arena of multiunit residential projects. The awards were received by the project architects OAOA. 

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan renewed its partnership agreement on Sunday with Al Marji’ Publications, publishers of Jordan’s parenting magazines: Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh.

“We have enjoyed a successful and mutually beneficial relationship with Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh and we are looking forward to continuously building on this partnership in 2019,” says Michael Nugent, regional director of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts – Jordan.

At the signing Hind-Lara Mango, Al Marji’ Publications’ publisher and managing director said, “We are proud that for over a decade now, both Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh continue to be chosen as trusted brands by Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts.”

United Real Estate Company (URC) – Jordan, a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company (URC) – Kuwait, announced completing the process of buying Abdali Mall Company shares in Jordan, in addition to finalising the procedures of ownership transfer and all related obligations with the official authorities, whereby Abdali Mall Company is now100 per cent owned by United Real Estate Company – Jordan.

This deal came as part of an asset exchange between URC - Jordan and Abdali for Investment & Development Company, whereby URC has given up 40 per cent of its stake in Abdali Boulevard Company, in return for the full acquisition of Abdali Mall Company. 

AMMAN  —  The Arab Bank was a golden sponsor of the 4th Jordan International Energy Summit (JEIS 2018), attended by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Hala Zawati, according to a statement of the bank.

The two-day summit, which concluded on Tuesday, drew a wide spectrum of local and international figures from the sector of energy and mineral resources.

This year’s summit dealt with several topics pertaining to the sector of energy and mineral resources in Jordan, through workshops and discussion sessions on the latest developments in the field of renewable energy.

The bank’s sponsorship of the summit is in line with its commitment to supporting events focusing on key economic sectors, in contribution to development efforts.

The Arab Bank plays a major role in financing renewable energy projects in Jordan, in a manner that serves the national strategy. 

Preparations for the inaugural Jordan Mixed Open presented by Ayla continued apace, as representatives of the European Tour and Ladies European Tour recently touched down in Aqaba, Jordan.

Simon Higginbottom, tournament director and Davide Lantos, the LET’s director of tournament operations met on site at Ayla Golf Club to survey the golf course and confirm the finer details of the format of play for the world’s first co-sanctioned, mixed gender event.

Their objective was to ensure a level playing field for all competitors in the field of 123, consisting of 40 members of each tour and one leading amateur from the men’s ladies’ and over-50’s games.

The first-of-its-kind strokeplay event, which will reward one overall champion while reserving special praise for the leading players from the other two tours, will take place between April 4 and 6, 2019.

The site visit confirmed that the 54 holestrokeplay event will be played from, in most cases, three different teeing grounds per hole. Careful attention will be paid not only to the length of course, but also to the angle of play, where possible, ensuring bunker and water hazards impact all three tours in the same way.

Bringing Italian beauty trends and innovation from Italy to Jordan, Mostra Cosmetica is held in Amman on the 4th and the 5th of December at the Grand Millennium Hotel.

The exhibition is organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), bringing representatives of Italian companies to Amman to promote Italian beauty and cosmetic products. The exhibition was inaugurated by Fabio Cassese, the Italian ambassador to Jordan, and Filippo Covino, director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Amman.

The agency has worked in cooperation with the General Association for Beauty Parlors Owners, Jordan Cosmetic Association and General Association for Cosmetics and Accessories Traders to bring about this event.

They have joined efforts to promote and bring the Made in Italy, excellence and awareness of Italian beauty products and brands to the Middle East market and consumers.

On the sidelines of B2B meetings, ITA organised a seminar to further highlight the innovation and the new trends emerging in the Italian cosmetic industry.

AMMAN — The international Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Saturday announced the launch of its first resort on the northern shores of Aqaba’s Ayla area, south of Jordan, according to a statement sent by Hyatt.

The Hyatt Regency Resort is the group’s second brand property and their first resort in Jordan, joining Grand Hyatt Amman.

Fitted with 286 guestrooms and suites overlooking the lagoons within the hotel’s property in the Marina Village, it will be in close proximity to key attractions, such as Petra and Wadi Rum, Mohammad Labban, general manager of Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort said in the statement.

It will feature a variety of venues and enjoys access to Jordan’s first 18-hole golf course, designed by Greg Norman.

“With breathtaking, natural scenery, guests have the opportunity to both relax and recharge, while taking in all the dynamic waterfront activities the development has to offer,” Labban said.

There are 185 “Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world, the statement added.

As of September 30, the Hyatt group owned more than 750 properties in more than 55 countries across six continents, and was “expanding its footprint in the Middle East”, according to the statement.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) seizes every occasion, be it a national event, Eid, or the beginning of a season, to offer its customers exceptional fares.

This time, RJ is celebrating its 55th anniversary, which falls on December 15, by offering a special sales promo for its guests: “Buy and Fly” with RJ at very attractive prices.

Travellers can book their tickets on RJ’s global route network between November 28 and December 14 this year for travel to take place next year between January 11 and May 22, with the exception of Easter time, between April 12 and May 5.

Those taking advantage of this sales promo can enjoy a maximum stay of 30 days and a minimum stay of three days at their destinations. The round-trip ticket prices, including taxes, range between JD39 to Aqaba and JD499 to New York, Chicago, Detroit and Montreal.

Fares to Larnaca and Athens are down to JD169, to Iraq, UAE, Kuwait and to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to JD179, to Tunis, Algiers and Khartoum to JD239, to Europe to JD289 and to Bangkok, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur to JD329.

Passengers coming from different RJ destinations to Amman, or via Amman, are offered similar attractive ticket fares, which vary by destination.

For the 6th consecutive year, Societe Generale de Banque — Jordanie (SGBJ) promotes its retail services through Al Marji’ Publications.

At the signing, Nadim Abaouat, general manager of SGBJ, said: “With our ongoing partnership with Al Marji’ Publications, we are glad to promote SGBJ’s  products and various activities and CSR initiatives through Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh magazines, both distinguished in the  Jordanian market”.

The bank has been promoting its personal banking services through Al Marji’ Publications’ Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh parenting magazines – currently holding 70 per cent of the local market share of local print publications.

“We are proud of our strategic partnership with the bank as its range of products and services is tailored to meet the growing needs of our readers…” said Hind-Lara Mango, publisher and managing director of Al Marji’ Publications. Al Marji’ Publications also signed a two-year cooperation agreement with the Children’s Museum Jordan.

The partnership between Al Marji’ Publications and the Children’s Museum Jordan goes back several years and has witnessed an evolution to reflect strengthened cooperation,  reflecting our common core values,” Sawsan Dalaq, director of the Children’s Museum Jordan said at the signing ceremony.