Al Shindagah

CONTENTS Joanna Andrews Editor - in - Chief 4 12 6 16 PUBLISHED BY Al Habtoor Group LLC , PO Box 25444, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tel: +971 4 394 1444 , shindagah@habtoor.com , www.alshindagah.com , www.habtoor.com VICE CHAIRMAN & CEO: Mohammed K. Al Habtoor EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Joanna Andrews ART MANAGER: Gilda Castro Rios AL SHINDAGAH COMMITTEE: Maan Halabi, Noura Badawi MEDIA RELATIONS: Radwa Wagdi, Liezl Reamillo Lumanlan, Michaela Podkovcik PHOTOGRAPHER: Mohanan Oruvayalil TRANSLATOR: Nisrine Nader Al Shindagah has a new look. We have adopted the Dubai Font throughout the magazine. It was recently introduced by the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, and marks Microsoft’s first font named after a city. (page 10) Qatar’s neighbours cut diplomatic ties over a proclamation it supports extremists and terrorists. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor expresses his sadness, “I never imagined a brotherly country… would act against us behind the curtain by supporting terrorists… come back to us Qatar! Come back as a loyal partner!” (page 2) And, the Chairman reacts to news that Iran has threatened to destroy the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the exception of Holy sites “if it does something ignorant.” The Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club becomes the latest ‘must-go’ destination for residents and visitors to Dubai. We give you a snapshot of what to expect at the upmarket equestrian haven. (page 12) Get ready for the biggest and most highly anticipated theatrical production the region has ever seen. La Perle by Dragone prepares to open its doors to guests at its permanent home ground – The Atrium at Al Habtoor City. Enjoy the issue! AHG News Ramadan Majlis Highlights from Khalaf Al Habtoor's Majlis 20 22 24 26 28 30 Metropolitan Hotel Dubai hosts Comic Con Khalaf Al Habtoor welcomes Hilton President & CEO Al Habtoor meets Greece’s Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura Chairman welcomes President of the College of Saint Benedict Member of the Vienna Provincial Parliament visits Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Bugatti unveils a state-of-the-art showroom in Dubai Britain must fight fire with fire Iran’s declaration of war must not go unanswered Egypt’s future rests on its people’s shoulders Dubai gets its own typeface A haven for horse lovers: Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club La Perle. Book your tickets now A destination within a destination 4 6 8 10 12 16 18 Politics Features Entertainment 2 Qatar, the architect of its own isolation Chairman's Message