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Partnership is aimed at developing creative talent, promoting knowledge sharing and enhancing business management skills amongst the design community
Dubai - Aligned with its mandate to develop local and regional talent, the Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) has formed a strategic partnership with Chalhoub Group, the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. As part of the collaboration, the Chalhoub Group will offer its expertise to designers in a wide array of topics that will equip them with the necessary business acumen to become competitive on both a national and global scale.
DDFC offers a broad range of initiatives under its talent development programme including the Urban Majlis discussion forum, seminars and workshops, in addition to mentorship for local and regional designers. The Chalhoub Group will support these initiatives by hosting workshops to enable young entrepreneurs to understand and tackle common business challenges and promote knowledge sharing amongst industry experts and designers, allowing talent to benefit from Chalhoub Group's incredible expertise gathered over 60 years of operations in the region.
Commenting on the partnership, Nez Gebreel, CEO of DDFC, said, "Supporting and incubating creative talent are some of the most fundamental elements of DDFC's mandate. Working with key stakeholders and industry leaders such the Chalhoub Group is essential as it helps us create new avenues for nurturing and showcasing talent and accelerating the growth of the design industry in Dubai. This partnership is truly a milestone in our journey and we look forward to a mutually beneficial collaboration".
Patrick Chalhoub, Co-CEO of the Chalhoub Group also commented, "In line with the Chalhoub Group's commitment to education and entrepreneurship, the Group is glad to support the Dubai Design and Fashion Council. We believe in the growing talents of the region and we are proud to be part of this initiative, where we can share our intimate knowledge of the retail industry and support these young entrepreneurs to build and develop their businesses."
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ABOUT THE DUBAI DESIGN and FASHION COUNCIL
In 2013, his highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, issued Decree No (23) for the year 2013 for the formation of the Dubai Design and Fashion Council, a member of the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority (DCCA) to steer design initiatives and position Dubai as the emerging design capital of the world. As the custodian of design in the Emirate, DDFC strives to nurture local and regional talent by instilling international design standards, supporting the local design community to create a sustainable industry and establishing itself as an authoritative voice in the design space.
Chaired by Dr. Amina Al Rustamani and run by CEO Nez Gebreel, the Dubai Design and Fashion Council's board members consist of 15 individuals who represent a mix of key stakeholder groups, including government, academic, not-for profit and private sector experts, such as Laila Suhail, CEO at Dubai Festival and Retail Establishments & Vice Chairman, Dubai Design and Fashion Council; Khalid Al Tayer, CEO - Retail of Al Tayer Group; Patrick Chalhoub, CEO of Chalhoub Group; and fashion designer Reem Acra.
For more information, please visit www.dubaidesignandfashioncouncil.ae/
ABOUT THE CHALHOUB GROUP
The Chalhoub Group has been the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and communication based in Dubai, the Group has become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors regionally.
By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, the Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.
With a growing workforce of more than 12,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, and a network of over 650 retail stores, the Group's success is attributed to its most valued asset: highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuels the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.
By demonstrating commitment to sustainable business, the Chalhoub Group was awarded in 2015, for the third consecutive year, the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and has been accepted in 2014 as a new member of the United Nations Global Compact Community.
For more information, please visit www.chalhoubgroup.com or contact Rachel El Helou - Events & PR Specialist: +971 (0)4-804 5000 rachel.elhelou@mailmac.net
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