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Bringing African cuisine to Dubai

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Ian Alexander – GM, KIZA Restaurant and Lounge Recently we ventured out to spend a summer afternoon with Ian Alexander, General Manager KIZA Restaurant and Lounge who took the role as it gave him the opportunity to tell the story of African cuisine, which he believes is underrated, unknown, and misunderstood on a global scale. Ian has been in the hospitality industry with a career spanning over 18 years. Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Ian began his career in the hospitality field, working for prominent corporate brands such as Sun International and the Cape Town International Convention … Continue reading Bringing African cuisine to Dubai

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The Role of Public Relations in Crisis Management

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By Shereen Shabnam Crisis situations can strike any organization unexpectedly, posing significant threats to their reputation, operations, and stakeholders. In times of crisis, effective public relations (PR) plays a pivotal role in managing the situation, mitigating damage, and rebuilding trust. My first crisis management plan was for Lufthansa more than 18years ago and it was one of the most exciting content documents I ever created. A few years later, we did similar process plans for an architecture firm, when I looked after Air Arabia PR and for a retail giant – in each project, we delved into the essential functions … Continue reading The Role of Public Relations in Crisis Management

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Luxury and Brand

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Hakan Ozel, General Manager – Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai When we think of luxury, the focus point to consider is the brand itself. We cannot imagine luxury without brands. The brand is an integral part of luxury products and services as well as the dreams of the customers. Customers have dreams, and brands make their dreams come true. Therefore, when people ask what a luxury brand is, often the reply is that it is the brand that makes people’s dreams come true. Brands are important for business success. The goal of luxury management is to gain pricing power, which is the … Continue reading Luxury and Brand

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Why PR is Essential for UAE Businesses

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By Nishrat Nazeen Public relations (PR) plays a vital role in shaping and maintaining a positive reputation for businesses in the UAE. While our team at Coral Coast Public Relations have been promoting PR as an essential tool since 1999 in the GCC region with different entities, our experts have been nurturing both global and local business under the Coral Coast PR banner since 2014. Here are several ways in which PR can help your business thrive in the UAE: Building a Positive Image PR helps create a favorable perception of your business among the target audience in the UAE. … Continue reading Why PR is Essential for UAE Businesses