...1. What are Bahrain Bay’s four foundational philosophies,and how might they be used as marketing tools? Bahrain Bay has created four foundations philosophies: Focusing onScale and Aesthetics, Social Equity, Community Fabric and Tomorrow’s Environment. This philosophy helps to ensure thatBahrain Bay becomes a holistic, sustainable place for generations tocome. Continuous development becomes a realization and thesefoundations become a guide for Bahrain Bay to achieve the highstandards and attention to detail that they have set for it.Bahrain Bay recognizes the importance of sharing and protectingthe environment. They are committed in helping develop acommercially sound and ecologically viable approach todevelopment. With respect towards nature, they seek to createintimacy among their site, the environment and its residents andvisitors.By re-establishing the natural landscape, implementing ecologicallysound buildings and design, requiring conscientious constructionmethods and establishing pride in the community, they aim torespect and nurture the development and the world around them.In ratifying this foundation principle, Bahrain Bay understands thatbest practice requires them to consider future generations and learnfrom our past. 2. What would you see as being Bahrain Bay’s mission? The mission of Bahrain Bay’s is to ensure a self-governing and self sustaining community and at the same time support an exceptionalquality of life for residents, business and visitors. We could...
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...COMPANY Case Bahrain Bay: Building Customer Relations for the Future Bahrain Bay Development is a joint venture between Arcapita Bank and a Bahrain-based investment group. It is a $2.5 billion development off the northeast coast of Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain that included creating a entire island. The project will be a mix of commercial, residential, and retail units. All of the construction will be set around the Manama waterfront. The centerpiece of the project will be Bahrain’s first Four Seasons hotel. Bahrain Bay got underway in 2006 with a land reclamation extending to 430,000m2. The global headquarters of Arcapita and the new hotel were due to be completed in 2008. Phase Three of the operation will involve the construction of residential, commercial, and retail units. The whole project, due for completion in 2010 will cover an area of some 1.1 million m2. The architectural and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed the ultra modern site. In 2005, when the project had been given final approval, Atif A. Abdulmalik, the CEO of Arcapita, sai, “Just five months from the initial announcement of this project, the preparatory stages for design and planning considerations have progressed very well and Bahrain Bay BSC is able to launch Bahrain Bay ahead of schedule. A month from now, site work will commence on what we believe will be an outstanding addition to the Kingdom of Bahrain, as befits its place as a regional center for banking and finance. With...
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...Ramon Magsaysay (1907-1957) EARLY LIFE Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay was born in Iba, Zambales on August 31, 1907 to Exequiel Magsaysay (1874-1968), a blacksmith, and Perfecta del Fierro (1887-1980), a schoolteacher.[ He spent his high school life at Zambales Academy at San Narciso, Zambales. After high school, Magsaysay entered the University of the Philippines in 1927, where he enrolled in a pre-engineering course.He worked as a chauffeur to support himself as he studied engineering; and later, he transferred to the Institute of Commerce at José Rizal College (1928–1932), where he received a baccalaureate in commerce. He then worked as an automobile mechanic in a bus company and shop superintendent. CAREER DURING WORLD WAR II At the outbreak of World War II, he joined the motor pool of the 31st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. When Bataan surrendered in 1942, Magsaysay escaped to the hills, narrowly evading Japanese arrest on at least four occasions. There he organised the Western Luzon Guerrilla Forces, and was commissioned captain on 5 April 1942. For three years, Magsaysay operated under Col. Merrill's famed guerrilla outfit & saw action at Sawang, San Marcelino, Zambales, first as a supply officer codenamed Chow and later as commander of a 10,000 strong force. Magsaysay was among those instrumental in clearing the Zambales coast of the Japanese prior to the landing of American forces together with the Philippine Commonwealth troops on January 29, 1945...
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...Build-A-Bear's 1. Give examples of needs, wants, and demands that Build-A-Bear customers demonstrate, differentiating each of these three concepts. What are the implications of each on Build-A-Bear's actions? Answer. Demonstration of needs, wants, and demands that Build-A-Bear customers. Needs: Needs are basic human requirements. Build-A-Bear customers demonstrated the strong needs for: · Recreation · Entertainment · Individual choice · Self Expression Wants: Need become wants when they are directed to specific objects that might satisfy the need. Wants are shaped by the society. When children enter in Build-A-Bear store they step into “cartoon land” having child friendly assembly line comprised of clearly labeled work stations. When children choose unstuffed animal from bin, stuff them, add voice box, spa treatment, dress them and name process of creating a stuffed bear become their want. Demand: demand are wants for specific products backed by an ability to pay. Build-A-Bear actually puts customer ideas into practice. The ideas generated by customers are actually demand of customers. The ideas that become successful addition of Build-A-Bear are: · Mini scooter · Mascot bears · Sequined purses Implications of needs, wants, demand on Build-A-Bear action: It is most important for Build-A-Bear to distinguish between these three concepts. First of all they should identify the core needs of their customers....
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...This is a good article. Click here for more information. Page protected with pending changes level 1 Bahrain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Changes must be reviewed before being displayed on this page. Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Bahrain (disambiguation). Kingdom of Bahrain مملكة البحرين Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn Flag Coat of arms Anthem: نشيد البحرين الوطني Bahrainona Our Bahrain Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. Location of Bahrain (circled in red)in the Arabian Peninsula (light yellow) Location of Bahrain (circled in red) in the Arabian Peninsula (light yellow) Capital and largest city Manama 26°13′N 50°35′E Official languages Arabic Ethnic groups (2010[1]) 46% Bahraini 45.5% Asian 4.7% other Arabs 1.6% African 1% European 1.2% Other Religion Islam Demonym Bahraini Government Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy - King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Legislature National Assembly - Upper house Consultative Council - Lower house Council of Representatives Independence - Declared Independence [2] 14 August 1971 - from UK [3] 15 August 1971 Area - Total...
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...Government Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy, governed by the Al Khalifa family. The present Head of State is His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The Al Khalifas have ruled Bahrain since 1783, overseeing its development to its present status as a major commercial and banking centre. Geography Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf, situated between Saudi Arabia's east coast and the Qatar peninsula. Bahrain island is the largest of the islands; at about 48 kms long and 16 kms wide it covers some 586 sq kms. By contrast, Muharraq, the second largest island, is only 21 kms square. Manama, the capital, is where much of the business is concentrated. It is easily accessible from all parts of the country. At the centre of Bahrain is its highest point, Jebel Dukhan. The majority of Bahrain's oil wells are to be found in this area. The main island has the valuable asset of an adequate supply of fresh water, unique in the region. There are extensive date gardens to the north with irrigated vegetable and fruit gardens. Entry rules Valid passport for at least six months required by all. Visas are required by all except nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The visa fees vary depending on length of stay. Nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and USA may obtain visas on arrival for touristic or business stays of up to two weeks. The fee for nationals of these...
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...2015 Mohamed Ahmed 201100293 Class 02 5/31/2015 2015 Mohamed Ahmed 201100293 Class 02 5/31/2015 Assessment 2 Part 2 the Business plan Assessment 2 Part 2 the Business plan Table of Contents Executive summery 3 Business Profile 3 Name of the business 3 Location of the business 4 Legal Structure 4 Contact Details 4 Key Products and Services 5 Mission Statement 5 The Business Model 5 Short Term objectives: 6 Long term objectives 6 Legal Requirements: 7 Key People/ Organizations 7 Experience and Qualifications to Run the Business: 7 The Business Position in the Market: 8 Competitive Advantage: 8 Marketing plan: 8 Target Market. 8 Marketing Tactics 9 Products: 9 Place: 9 Price: 9 Promotion: 10 Tactical Marketing Plan for the first Year: 10 Finance: 11 Cash Flow: 11 Profit & loss (income statements): 12 Balance Sheet: 13 Breakeven Point: 13 Startup cost: 14 Human Resources 14 Operation: 15 Premises: 15 The Main Suppliers 16 Quality 16 Contingency plan 18 References 20 Appendix 1 20 Logo. 20 Appendix 2 20 Finance appendix 21 Profit and loss Forecast: 21 Calculations: 21 Appendix 3 22 Executive summery TOP MAX Auto Services is a new business in the car protection industry that revolutionizes the way of cleaning a car it is the future where you never have to clean it. It services is to coat the cars with a protective coat that make the car self-cleaning, this is done by using the...
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...COMPANY CASE Bahrain Bay: Building Customer Relations for the Future Q1: What are Bahrain Bay’s four foundational philosophies and how might they be used as marketing tools? A: Bahrain Bay’s four foundational philosophies are: * Scale and Aesthetics (the artistic designs are the key edge of Bahrain’s buildings), * Social Equity (Bahrain Bay offers a wide range of opportunities for all), * Community (Bahrain Bay seeks to maintain unified community for its residents & business) * Tomorrow’s Environment (is environmentally friendly). These foundations help realizing the high standards the venture is aiming for by creating this whole new totally customized environment, which adds a unique value to the project and opens an entire new market and fulfill more customers through diversification. Q2: What would you see as being Bahrain Bay’s mission? A: It describes the development of the project and Bahrain Bay present collection of waterfront residential, retail, and commercial developments. Q3: What is the MIPIM, and why was it important for Bahrain Bay to target its potential customers, investors, developers and retailers? A: MIPIM is a trade show that its organizers describe as a "market for international property trade". It takes place annually in Cannes, France. It was really important for the venture to make some sort of appearance there to get the attention of nearly 26,000 property and investment professionals from around the world, which...
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...this was sign for the commercial movement which started in Bahrain due to its geographical location. A booming economy in the Gulf region and exposure to world markets, importing from India alone was no longer satisfying the needs of the demanding consumers. This encouraged Haj Mohamed Ali Zainal Abdulla to explore imports from other countries such as Europe, the Americas, Australia and the countries of South East Asia. In the middle of the 1970's, the trademark "MAZA" was launched, which came of the initials of his name (Mohammad Ali Zainal Abdulla), becoming among the first in the region that registered a trademark of its own in 1975. This mark has been extended on to many products, as a seal of high quality and packaging that satisfy the Bahraini consumer. Over the years, the import operations expanded, but still maintained the same old principals laid by the founder, in his style of specialization and creativity. Management of the company introduced new concepts in marketing and advertising in their promotional campaigns. Reference: www.maza.com 1.2 COMPANY PROFILE (Main Products & Customers): • Established in 1930, MAZA represents 16 brands spanning over 18 categories • Customers : 1600 outlets, like supermarkets, wholesale, small grocery, institutional & catering segments • Products : food (Dry, Frozen & Chilled) , and Non-Food items • Among the top 10 Logistic and Distribution Companies in Bahrain, with own warehousing, extending space of over 3,500 sqft. ...
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...income. With highly developed transport and communications facilities, Bahrain is a fast-growing market at the heart of the Gulf. Bahrain has a stable government with progressive attitudes which has helped to mould the country into a well-developed economy. There are numerous development projects underway around the country which makes the prospect of starting a business in Bahrain very appealing. Bahrain offers a variety of incentives to the prospect of starting a business and investing in Bahrain including its tax free economy and no VAT (Value Added Tax). The Bahrain lifestyle is cosmopolitan and liberal, and there is a relaxed social environment which makes it a popular area with tourists from the region. It's an essentially Arab culture, adopting many of the traditions and cuisines from across the region. Its central location in the Middle East enables good accessibility to the world's business market. Their trade routes to worldwide markets through fast and efficient access by air, sea and road are a big attraction for businesses. Bahrain is also seen as a gateway to the Gulf which has a market of over 100 million people. Bahrain has the freest economy in the Middle East with a free trade agreement with the US (the US and Bahrain are close allies and Bahrain is the home to the US Navy's fifth fleet) and bilateral trade and economic agreements with 43 other countries. Trade between the UK and Bahrain has increased in recent years. Bahrain's major trading partners are Saudi...
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...Best Places to Visit in Bahrain Bahrain is widely known in the world for being an outstanding tourist destination and one of the most toured nations in the Middle East. It consists of both the modern and ancient Arab culture. It contains many historical destinations which reflect about five centuries ago of the Bahrain civilization. The climate in Bahrain is precisely hot and dry during the summer time with low levels of wind moving towards Bahrain across the Persian Gulf, through the Zagros Mountains. There is no consistency as far as the rainy season is concerned. Rain mostly occurs in the winter season. Scuba diving, bird watching and horse riding are some of the activities that tourists experience in Bahrain In this article though, we shall explore some of the best places in Bahrain that I think is worth to visit. Bahrain world trade center, Manama Truly is say to you! The Bahrain world trade center is the most dramatic and interesting modern pillar in the world. It rises up to 787 feet above the ground. It is basically two-twin towers building that are connected to one another by sky bridges. It is has 50 stories. There exist three wind turbines that are strategically located inside the two sky scrapers. They provide lightning to over 300 houses. This inspiring building won two prestigious awards for having the best architectural design. Bab AL Bahrain, Manama Bab Al Bahrain is one of the most stunning markets in the whole of Manama. It has hundreds of stalls lined selling...
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...The Modern Media During the last fifteen years, our generation’s life is connected to internet and social media websites. Social media has gained the people and companies attention around the world because of the powerful effect on community around us and how it could turn anything to a trending story. Sharing photos, videos, and thoughts opened a new window for communication which is getting easier with phone apps. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are the most effective websites and it's changing everything around us even the world’s map. Spending more time surfing internet made us addicted to stay online rather than doing outdoor activities , Which is harmful for our health and brain. Surfing the Net for many hours around the day will isolate the person from being active an active person which might be a cause to turn him out to terrorist or a physical person. Also, creating a second life in social media could damage the person’s communication skill in real life. In the beginning, it was about expressing thought and sharing what’s going on with people and making friends. After that, both people and companies started making changes in real life thru the social media. Facebook was a perfect field to be famous around the world. Many people got connected and became friends because of Facebook. People found Facebook their free space to talk about everything they think about, also, online games kept some people setting for days playing, uploading, and chatting. ...
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...Maximizing the revenue of Gulf Hotel Bahrain Noora Hassan Bahlool Maximizing the revenue of Gulf Hotel Bahrain Noora Hassan Bahlool Introduction The legendary 5-Star hotel of Bahrain, established in the heart of the island since 1969, offers quality Bahraini hospitality and unrivaled luxury facilities. The hotel is conveniently located in the vibrant and central Adliya district, overlooking the Grand Mosque and the Royal Palace, the Gulf Hotel is only 15 minutes away from any main attraction: Airport, Financial district, Malls and Diplomatic area. Business travelers as well as Leisure travelers will be delighted by the high-standard sense of service and t facilities the hotel offers: The Gulf Hotel offers accommodation of 358 luxurious rooms and suites including 97 premium one to three bedroom serviced apartments. All rooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning, interactive TV and modern facilities. The are 4 types of rooms available at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain: Grand Superior Room | Twin Beds | 62sqm | Deluxe Room | King Bed | 32sqm | Deluxe Room | Twin Bed | 30sqm | Grand Superior Room | Twin Bed | 62sqm | The Gulf Hotel Bahrain also offers 97 premium luxurious one to three bed-roomed serviced and fully furnished apartments for long and short stays rent also known as the “Executive Apartments”. In May 1997, The Gulf Hotel built which is now the hugely successful Gulf Convention Centre. The Gulf Convention Centre remains...
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...Best flourishing business of Bahrain The booming construction industry * The best flourishing business of Bahrain as at now is the construction industry. Although this industry previously experienced challenges that hindered the growth of the real estate due to global financial meltdown, its growth has since improved. * This growth has been facilitated by the government’s efforts to ensure that the citizens of Bahrain have access to affordable housing. In a bid to provide cheap housing, the private sector is expected to initiate construction of residential buildings and handing them over to the government for redistribution. * Due to housing shortage, the construction industry is expected to realize good returns going by the high demand where more than 54,000 people seeking for government accommodation. The Bahrain’s housing department also records approximately 8000 applications seeking for state housing per year thus this portrays the potential this industry has. * Moreover, the Bahrain government is focused on increasing social amenities such as health and education facilities and therefore signs of growth for the construction industry are high. Reasons to invest in Bahrain * Easy accessibility to Arab countries * Bahrain is in a prime location being at the center of the gulf. This strategic location enhances investor’s easier accessibility to other markets in the Middle East. For example, it will take you approximately one hour to reach Saudi Arabia by...
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...M1 Identify by colour code the types of seals used with hydraulic fluids, and identify the types of seals by name, state the use in the form of written report. A Seal is a device which prevents the escape of a fluid from the passages and a hydraulic cylinder seal is used to seal two surfaces under the fluctuating pressure conditions. Types of seals 1. U-Cup Rod Seal It is used as the primary rod seal. It is made up of urethane or nitrile and The U-Cup is used with a backup ring in water and glycol hydraulic systems. 2. Buffer Seal It is used as a secondary rod seal and protects the rod from sudden increases in the system pressure. 3. Head Seal It is a two piece seal which consists of a nitrile o ring and backup ring which will seal the head of the cylinder wall 4. Piston Seal It is a two-piece seal consisting of a piston ring and an expander which will prevent oil transfer between rod end of the cylinder and the cap end. 5. Piston Wear Ring It supports and centres the piston to prevent it from metal to metal contact between piston and the cylinder wall. 6. press in wiper seal It avoids the external contaminants from entering the system. Single-lip wipers clean the rod as it retracts. 7. Snap-in Wiper Sea It avoids the external contaminants from entering the system, but it is used in medium environmental conditions and light duty hydraulic applications. 8. Snubber Seals It is used in some cylinder design the conjunction with a stop to cushion the extension...
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