Dubai, 12 January 2008: Al-Mizhar American Academy for Girls (AAG), a Taaleem school, will welcome Ali Alsaloom, host of the popular City 7 TV show "Ask Ali", on January 14th 2009 to perform a speech to Grade 12 students about business in the UAE.
Sarah Al Awadi, a student at AAG came up with the idea of inviting Ali Alsaloom after watching his show "Ask Ali", a local question and answer show on City 7 TV. The Grade 12 Business students are currently studying various commercial aspects considering the current global economic climate, and are taking this opportunity to gain first hand insight into its effects on the UAE, whilst acquiring a better understanding of the UAE's culture, heritage and religion in relation to Business.
Ali, an Emirati national from Abu Dhabi, is a member of "Embrace Arabia", a group that imparts cultural awareness and social challenges that people face in their daily business or social environment in the Middle East. In addition, he is also a member of the Professional Speaker Association of the Middle East (PSA-ME).
The speech will include topics such as: business etiquette, social awareness and challenges, business tips and achieving goals. Ali will also share his concept of A-L-I: Action, Learn and Inspire. Students are looking forward to welcoming Ali and to learning more about his personal achievements and his journey to success after hearing so much about his proactive approach and sense of humor.
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About Taaleem
Taaleem is a school management organisation based in Dubai, with origins in 2004. It establishes and operates early childhood, primary and secondary schools which are tailored to meet the specific educational needs of the communities in which they are based. It offers a range of international curricula including the National Curriculum of England and Wales, International Baccalaureate and the American programme. Currently Taaleem has the following schools in the UAE: Al-Mizhar American Academy for Girls, The Children's Garden, Dubai British School, Greenfield Community School, My Nursery, Uptown School, Uptown High School and Raha International School (Abu Dhabi).
About Embrace Arabia:
Embrace Arabia is a team of professional consultants with a unique depth of knowledge about the Arabian Gulf region and who can guide you to a greater understanding of the region's lifestyles, customs and business practices. Every programme is a unique, thought provoking experience and one which creates lasting memories and delivers tips for future success. For more information about Embrace Arabia please visit the website: www.embracearabia.com.
About Ali Alsaloom:
Ali Alsaloom is an Emirati National from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He had the passion to travel and study more about different cultures. In the years to follow, Ali embraced new cultures and languages such as English, South Korean and German. A University of Central Florida Hospitality Management & Tourism graduate, Ali pursued many areas of the tourism industry while living in the USA. Ali lectured colleagues on Cross Culture Management and worked with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority's MICE department as a specialist tour guide to VIP guests. He is the founder of Embrace Arabia and presenter of Ask-Ali TV show.
For more information, please contact:
Shireen Smith
Public Relations and Marketing Assistant
Al Mizhar Academy for Girls
Tel: +971 4 288 7250
E-mail: ssmith@aag.ae
Website: www.aag.com
Taghreed Oraibi
TBWA/RAAD/PR Middle East
Tel: +971 4 4258800
E-mail: taghreed.oraibi@tbwaraad.com
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