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ARA Research & Consultancy holds its annual regional offsite conference

Beirut: ARA Research & Consultancy, a specialized market research and consultancy firm, completed today its annual regional offsite conference.

Tarek Ammar, CEO and co-founder of ARA Research & Consultancy, welcomed the company's executives and employees from all their offices in Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Doha, Dubai and Kuwait, and thanked them for attending the annual regional offsite conference in the spectacular setting of the Peaks Resort located in the breathtaking scenery of Faytroun, Lebanon.

The two-day meeting dealt with the 2010 financial review and the launch of future initiatives and programs aimed at building strong and lasting client relationships and delivering high quality customer services.

During the award reception, two employees have been named as the 2010 Employees of the Year, Mona Seif Dine from Kuwait and Ghina Alameh from Beirut for their extraordinary work dedication, exemplary service and accomplishments that supported the organization's goals and values. ARA's employees participated as well in a series of team building programs that taught them to communicate more effectively, perform under pressure and to improve their problem-solving and leadership skills. ARA's employees were also accompanied by their families who enjoyed trekking in the fabulous surroundings.

Tarek Ammar commented: "The event was a great success; it allowed us to gather together to discuss future challenges in the market research sector, to set business goals and at the same time to boost our team spirit and build a positive morale in our work environment. Outstanding achievements must be recognized. Rewarding employees at ARA and showing appreciation is an essential part of our employee satisfaction strategy."

Among the special guests, Ahmad Salman, Deputy Managing Director of Assafir newspaper, gave a speech on the Role of the marketing research companies. ARA's guests joined the gala dinner that included traditional music and dance performances and that was attended by key members of the Lebanese media sector.

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About ARA Research and Consultancy
ARA Research & Consultancy is a specialized market research and consultancy firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait City. Founded in June 2002, ARA Research & Consultancy offers reliable and high value added research and advice. The research services include: consumer research, media research, industrial research, customer satisfaction and mystery shopping, and real estate studies. ARA Research & Consultancy offers both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies with high-quality fieldwork, ethical analysis and innovative and technologically advanced reporting tools. ARA Research & Consultancy is a member of ESOMAR. For more information, please visit www.ararac.com

For further information please contact:
ARA Research & Consultancy
Donatella Donatelli - Communication & Client Relationship Director
Tel: + 971 (0) 4 7017-241
Fax: + 971 (0) 4 7017-246
email: d_donatella@ararac.com

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