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ME Business Leaders' Summit awards Etisalat

The judging committee of the Middle East Business Leaders Summit has named Etisalat as the 'International Leader in Telecommunications Sector - Asia & Africa'.

This recognition honours Etisalat's excellence at acquiring and developing international operations across 18 markets. Etisalat received this award for its contribution in improving the economies of these markets.

This award also recognizes the many initiatives Etisalat is taking to provide added value through services and solutions such as Internet, telephony, cable TV and mobile broadband in its 18 markets and enabling new technologies and advanced networks to reach over two billion people in Asia and Africa.

In the UAE, Etisalat accomplished an outstanding achievement by deploying the FTTH network. The jury of the Middle East Business Leaders Summit described this network as a quantum leap in the infrastructure of the telecommunications sector, making Abu Dhabi the first fully covered capital city with fibre optics services worldwide.

This network will be the platform for many developed services that Etisalat will provide to its individual and corporate customers.

Etisalat also received recognition for the company's leadership in social responsibility'.

Corporate Communications Senior Vice President Ahmed Bin Ali said: "Since its formation, Etisalat has been committed to enabling its customers to extend their reach and also to fulfill their very different demands.

Etisalat today has extended that commitment and is participating in international markets helping to contribute in their social and economic development. I would like to thank the summit's organizers and for celebrating Etisalat's role in developing the telecommunications sector in the region. This recognition adds to the company's profile in being an innovator and in providing developed technology solutions and services in the UAE and its other markets."

The awards ceremony, which took place during the first Middle East Business Leaders Summit, aims to recognize leading national and regional organizations that contributed to the development of industry.

The two awards were received by Etisalat Corporate Communications Senior Vice President Ahmed Bin Ali.

Al Karrim Lanka awarded ISO

Al Karrim Lanka Consultant (Pvt) Ltd of Colombo 06 has been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Manpower System Certification for the scope "Manpower Recruitment Service Provider".

Al Karrim Lanka Consultant (Pvt) Ltd , one of the pioneer Manpower Consultancy Agencies in Sri Lanka, was established in 1980 and has successfully supplied over 100,000 Professionals, Skilled and Unskilled Labour to Middle East and Australia.

They deal directly with over 70 leading global companies in the fields of construction, engineering and logistics.

The Chief Executive Officer of the company is P. Pakiarajah who is the Chairman and the Managing Director and he is supported by C.M.M. Nassar who functions as a Director. The company is located at Maya Avenue, Kiirulapone in a fully equipped five storey modern building named "Maya Towers" with State-of-the-art facilities provided for prospective job seekers.

At Manning Market Complex:

HDFC Bank holds eye camp

An eye camp organized by the HDFC Bank the specialized housing bank in Sri Lanka was held recently at the Manning Market Complex in Pettah in Colombo.

An eye clinic followed by a distribution of spectacles was also held at the camp which was held by the HDFC as a social welfare service with the fullest patronage of the Colombo Eye Hospital.

A large number of small entrepreneurs and the employees at the Manning Market Complex attended the camp and the Trade and Marketing Associations in the complex expressed their extreme gratitude for organizing the event.

HDFC Assistant General Manager (Sales Promotions and Marketing) D. Vidana Pathirana said that following careful consideration towards the necessity to organize such an event, at a place where a large number of people who lack resources and time to attend to their eye health, the Pettah area was selected to hold the camp.

Aiming at the financial empowerment of the small scale business community in the Manning Market in Pettah, HDFC Bank has launched a daily savings program "Palm Top Banking" as well.

Through the successful implementation of the program it is expected to assist them to improve and elevate the living conditions of their families.

HDFC Bank hopes that the fruitful social changes developed as result of such social welfare activities in return would also be an effective cause towards the credibility of the institution.

Delair Travels handles Singapore tour

Ceylinco Life tied up with Delair Travels (Pvt) Ltd, a Member of the Delmege Group to organize the 'Ceylinco Life Family Savari 2010'.

The tour involved a great deal of meticulous planning.

Fifty families comprising a total of 200 took off to Singapore under the personal supervision of the experienced Delair Travels staff.

Delair Travels (Pvt) Ltd was involved in planning the groups' tour from choosing a suitable airline, handling of immigration formalities, the totality of the ground arrangements in Singapore which involved star class hotels, transportation in luxury coaches, tours to Sentosa Island which included the famous underwater world aquarium, the Dolphin show, Songs of the Seas etc.

"The entire tour was a great success" said 'Ceylinco Life' Brand Manager Ushan Wijewardena.

"The support from Delair was brilliant and all aspects of the tour were well planned and executed", he said.

'Sleep well with an Arpico Mattress'

In today's fast-paced world, where every minute counts, many Sri Lankans choose to compromise on their sleep. What's even worse is that the little sleep they do manage to get is often interrupted and uncomfortable. Now, Arpico has introduced a brand-new range of restful and luxurious mattresses that will give consumers deep, peaceful, and comfortable sleep.

Recent research has shown that the quality of our sleep has a direct impact on the quality of our life; indeed, sleeping less than the recommended six hours has been linked to a range of negative consequences, such as diabetes and even premature death.

With all this in mind, it's very clear that the mattress we choose to sleep on can have a dramatic effect on our health.

Arpico Flexifoam mattresses are specially designed for maximum comfort.

The Arpico Flexifoam factory is managed by qualified polymer technologists and it is the first factory in Sri Lanka to obtain ISO 9001:2000 and SLS Certification.

Every item produced at the Flexifoam Factory is subject to stringent inspection procedures and reaches the consumer as a quality product.

The company is extremely eco-conscious and prides itself on a 100 percent recycling track record at its factory, thereby eliminating the generation of solid and liquid waste.

The Arpico Flexifoam Springtime Luxury mattress also uses the most advanced technology to give customers the undisturbed rest they need.

Produced using the finest quality springs, these mattresses distribute body weight evenly across the sleeping surface and adapt to the shifting of the body weight over the course of a restful night. Coupled with this luxury mattress range, the company also showcases the 'Value' range, which includes Superstar, Silverstar, Dreamstar and Goldstar range of mattresses, which are a blend of affordable and comfortable mattresses with a two to five-year guarantee.

The advantage of shopping for a mattress at Arpico Flexifoam is that the company can even customize mattresses to suit customer specifications while offering the twin benefits of high quality and affordability.

The Magic foam found in the Marshmellow mattress uses space age technology to give consumers a better sleeping experience.

Known as Temperature Sensitive Visco-Elastic Memory Foam, this material adjusts to the pressure and temperature of the body and forms itself around you, allowing pressure to be more evenly distributed over the entire body rather than just on hips, waist, and shoulders.

As a result, the Arpico Marshmellow mattress drastically reduces the body pains caused by ergonomically incorrect sleeping positions.

Sensation- a single layer mattress with an attractive quilted cover, Arpico Sensation is formularized to hold superior load with absolute comfort.

This mattress is SLS-ISO certified and comes with a ten year guarantee period.

With these and a host of other innovations, Arpico Flexifoam continues to deliver the highest standards of quality and convenience to its customers.

As the first mattress manufacturer to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification for all of its products, consumers can relax and get a good night's sleep with the knowledge that they are getting nothing less than the very best.

IIFA to build village for refugees

As a testament to its mission of integration and building bridges between countries the International Indian Film Academy will spearhead a charity initiative in Sri Lanka as a part of the IIFA weekend and awards celebrations in Colombo.

Recognizing the magnitude of the recent conflict in Sri Lanka, the IIFA Charity Initiative, in conjunction with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, Habitat for Humanity and UNICEF aims to positively impact those afflicted in the country. Identifying with the aims of the initiative, Indian cinema star, Salman Khan has agreed to be the Brand Ambassador of the IIFA Charity Initiative.

As a symbol of solidarity with the Sri Lankan people, IIFA in partnership with Habitat for Humanity will adopt and rebuild a village holding refugees, with the proceeds of the IIFA cricket match being donated to this cause. Habitat for Humanity is an organization initiated by former US President Jimmy Carter, that is already doing considerable work in the region.

Speaking on his association with the IIFA Charity Initiative, Salman Khan said, "I support IIFA's initiative for the Sri Lankan people, given the recent hardships they have faced. I'm happy to be an ambassador of change and believe that it is crucial to make a difference and contribute to this worthy cause. IIFA has successfully built bridges between countries over the last decade and I hope this initiative will do the same for Sri Lanka."

Speaking at the media conference held in Mumbai, Economic Development Deputy Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said, "the IIFA's will play a vital role in further strengthening the mutual cooperation of our two nations and has great potential in expanding its vistas in humanitarian work as well as investment, tourism, agriculture and other sectors".

Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka National Director, Tony Senewiratne, said "The invitation from IIFA to Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka is an exciting opportunity. This union will join our efforts to bring a significant change to the lives of many families.

We plan to make a major difference by providing a community with a decent house and a better quality of life. This is indeed a generous and significant act by IIFA."

Identifying Sri Lanka as an obvious choice to commence the second decade of IIFA, owing to its natural beauty and diversity of its culture and people, Wizcraft Director Sabbas Joseph said.

"IIFA is proud to be associated with UNICEF and Habitat for Humanity as a mark of our support and hope for the people of Sri Lanka.

IIFA will be adopting a village for refugees and have received nothing but warmth and enthusiasm from the Sri Lankan people as we anticipate another successful IIFA." he said.

IIFA weekend 2010 is supported by Sri Lanka Tourism with a mission to inspire, build and deliver tourism as a key driver of the island's economic growth.

PC House enhances presence in Jaffna

At a recently concluded event in Jaffna, PC House Private Limited hosted a networking event for its customers and partners in the North of the country to educate them on the latest technology developments available at PC House.

Having established itself in Jaffna over seven years ago, PC House has consistently maintained a close relationship with its clients and partners in the area through regular interaction and superior service.

PC House Chairman S.H.M. Rishan, said that the company's success has always been based on its strong commitments to its stakeholders. "Over the last seven years, we have consistently delivered on our promise of quality products and services. Events like this help build relationships as well as awareness on the developments of technology and how applying this technology benefits communities.

Schools, Universities and Businesses in Jaffna are now moving forward, post war, to an era of endless possibility. Our aim is to ensure that our partners and customers are a part of this development and that they are assured of our continued commitment to them".

Having a good turnout of Government and non-government partners, the event in Jaffna also played a part in introducing a new innovation to customers. The development of Annual Sales Agreements is a new concept which offers a service package comprising many benefits to businesses and individuals.

The scheme offers PC repairing, upgrading, and other related services for desktop computers and laptops as well as for office automation products such as printers and photo copiers. The terms of the agreements are tailored to suit a client's budget and time requirements and can be obtained from PC House Branches Islandwide.

PC House Retail Business Operations Chief Operating Officer M.M.M. Thufail said, "Our customers in the North have always been one of our main priorities.

As with all our customers we believe that service comes first and our response team in Jaffna is one of the best trained and most effective service teams islandwide.

We have a standard job completion time of 12 hours in the Jaffna area and are very proud of being able to adhere to this timeline in all instances.

We are also in the process of expanding our PC Clinic services, which offer our business customers with services, repairs, maintenance and offers, in addition to looking forward to better serving our customers through better maintenance and improved efficiency".