The First Annual Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009 - the only dedicated Real Estate Awards focused on recognizing best-practices and celebrating talent - is proud to announce that the global banking leader, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, has confirmed its sponsorship of the event.
The Sponsorship was confirmed during a specially organized signing ceremony. Speaking at the signing ceremony, B. Chandrasekhar, Regional Head Consumer Banking, Northern Gulf, Levant & Oman, Standard Chartered Bank said, "As the first Bank in Bahrain established since 1920, we believe in establishing ourselves as our customers' Right Partner in their banking and financial needs. We aim to offer innovative products and services that allow customers to live up to their aspiration. Acknowledging the importance of the Real Estate industry, we view our participation as a continuous commitment to the Real Estate industry and encouragement to the Real Estate players for further achievement.
"We are proud to welcome Standard Chartered Bank as the Presenting Sponsor of the Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009, which is yet another reassurance that the event is attracting truly international organizations to network, collaborate and explore new business opportunities and establish an enhanced brand presence in the market" said M. A. Sridhar, the CEO of the event. "We are confident that the event will provide the necessary platform for dynamic organizations such as SCB, extensive opportunities for growth and success. The Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009 is the Kingdom's first and most credible Real Estate awards. It is our attempt to honour the Kingdom's exemplary developers and builders who have played a major role in shaping the country's success story. To reward the excellent performances in the industry, Roshcomm, Standard Chartered Bank and Hempel Paints, are presenting the First Annual Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009 - the Kingdom's only and most credible real estate awards.
The elite awards would also identify and honour the organisations and professionals who have envisioned and created marvels in the real estate industry. It is a gesture to celebrate the magnificent architecture, urban planning, intricate interiors, recognition of best practice, and celebration of achievement within the real estate sector. Nominations are still coming in from many real estate developers and consultants. Those interested must send in their nominations to info@greawards.com"
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About Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank - leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Standard Chartered PLC, listed on both London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The London-headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its income and profits have more than doubled over the last five years primarily as a result of organic growth and supplemented by acquisitions.
Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank for its customers across its markets. The Group derives more than 90 per cent of its operating income and profits from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, generated from its Wholesale and Consumer Banking businesses. The Group has over 1600 branches and outlets located in over 70 countries. The extraordinary growth of its markets and businesses creates exciting and challenging international career opportunities.
Leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders, the Group is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. It employs more than 70,000 people, nearly half of whom are women. The Group's employees are of 125 nationalities, of which about 70 are represented in the senior management.
For more information, please visit: www.standardchartered.com
About Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009
The Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009 is the Kingdom's first and most credible Real Estate awards. It is our attempt to honour the Kingdom's exemplary developers and builders who have played a major role in shaping the country's success story. To reward the excellent performances in the industry, Roshcomm, Standard Chartered Bank and Hempel Paints, are presenting the First Annual Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009 - the Kingdom's only and most credible real estate awards. The elite awards would also identify and honour the organisations and professionals who have envisioned and created marvels in the real estate industry. It is a gesture to celebrate the magnificent architecture, urban planning, intricate interiors, recognition of best practice, and celebration of achievement within the real estate sector. The awards night will form part of the 2nd Annual Gulf Real Estate Conference 2009 and will honour the organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the overall growth of real estate industry. Bahrain's most outstanding achievers and promising organizations in the real estate profession will be recognized and honored at the 2009 GRE Awards for Excellence in Real Estate.
Find out more at http://www.greconference.com or call +973 1736 5044
About Roshcomm
Roshcomm is a leading Bahrain based organization, focused on delivering high quality educational content, event management, information on the latest strategies and assessment of business and management knowledge and skills. Roshcomm organizes conferences, seminars, workshops, training courses, business consultancy and market research regularly on topical issues for established and start-up companies to help them to identify new market opportunities, enter those markets successfully, and accelerate the adoption of new skills and management practices. It provides up-to-date global business market insights to different market segments.
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