Right on Target

It is a recent yet recurring trend with the hospitality industry, to host consecutive events,  selling space from one company to another in the same day it surly is twice the revenue to the venue but what does this result in? Well, it results in a rather tight squeeze, in setup time for the AV Production and staging team... not to mention rehearsals and execution of events!

This is what happened with the very recent event a 3 day Sales workshop at Hyatt Dubai The hotel had been double booked and that moved our setup time from earlier in the day to very late that evening, even though we got the short end of the straw did we prove our mettle?

With an access time of 18:00hrs and every crew had one eye on the clock and the other on the task at hand, while we were unfurling our kit in almost a jig saw fashion the client had both their eyes on the entire crew playing the only game that was possible at that moment in time 'wondering, waiting, watching.' the crew, sure took this in their stride and worked beautifully, the setup almost had a serenade of perfection that resounded within the walls of the room. Much to the clients delight, the team show ready for rehearsals at 21:30hrs... and we were Right On Target!!!  I couldn't have been any prouder of my team that at that moment; when I caught a glint of appreciation in the eye of the client and heard them appreciate the omph and punch from the sound kit they requested for from the beginning  

With smooth flawless operations from Prince and Micheal this is what makes a happy crew and happy client, it is mutual appreciation and regards for both, that by far is the best way to bring an event to a close. The client was only too happy to pen down their satisfaction at the end of the event. 

Hi Neomi, 

Prince and Michael was awesome to work with.

-JJ

Hi Neomi,

Big thanks to you, Dion and your team. The setup/rehearsals and on event support were absolutely flawless, and it was a pleasure working with you on this project! :)


That being said it still is only half the story we would not have been able to achieve this perfection if we dint have the staging division to back us up Richard, Silva, Lal, in the wings to create a brilliant water tight backdrop, in off-white that bought an understated exquisiteness and life into a rather heavy room who's only decor was in the colours of beige & mahogany.

A big Thank You to Dion and operations for orchestrating a smooth transition and logistics for this event, thank you for making me proud.    

International Education Show

The International Education Show held in Sharjah was almost a replication of the similar one ALMOE assisted at NAJA in Abu Dhabi. The show was similar in its content and aimed at a similar audience demographic of higher school & collage students. 

The exhibition by large enamored several higher education institutions from all over the world, encompassing universities, colleges, business schools, medical schools, tertiary institutions, distance learning institutes. 

The International Education Show (IES) has managed to carve a niche for itself in the highly competitive market giving it a sturdy platform to reach out to young minds opening new windows to the world of higher education.  

It has prompted more and more global educational institutions to enter the region The Show was to take all young citizens it its grasp of nurturing information, enhancing exploration, and ALMOE was there in a small but sure way to assist. 

A Huge Thank you to Nigel Fernandes who was my one man army midst of all this information, exploration, and buzz of activity. handled fort on all of the days and was instrumental in sorting out all technical issues flawless handling of all Kit an gear, thereby giving my clients adequate time to attract, assist and guide new students and probable fraternity members to their stand. 

ALMOE gets a taste of Bollywood.

ALMOE assist The Organizers in rolling a glamorous Star Spangled Red Carpet for 

Bollywood’s Top Stars!!!

The entire event setup taken in stride by my fantastic team who worked tirelessly, sleeplessly and endlessly, to give this star spangle troupe, an evening to remember. 

Dubai was chosen as an ideal location to promote the world premiere launch of the film “Jai Ho”. The red carpet premier had to be just as glamorous as the star himself. Salman Khan is known to trigger mass hysteria during his public appearances. His star power can elevate euphoria, heighten emotions and leave fans screaming for more!

Walking alongside the star was his leading lady gorgeous Daisy Shah, and director Sohail Khan held at the Meydan  Imax. While the premiere was an invite’s-only event, a stage was set for the fans to get a better view of the actor in a true spirit and style of Dubai Film Festival. 

Being The World Premier, what better way start celebratory facet? than in staggering phases with a press conference followed by Red Carpet to showcase what it really means for have charisma to overpower crowd with a few words, and a contradictory relaxed persona quite unlike the 'New Angry Young Man' a Character personified by Indian Cinema.

The glamorous Red Carpet had to do justice to the Star himself, with fans screaming from the aisles only to get an autograph or a photograph with the star, and the costars of the movie.

Meet and Greet with your favourite star! 

The Cocktail lounge a meet and greet area with some of the chosen fans and invitees of the evening was illuminated in hues and washes  designed to give a very close and personal feel for the premier. The Imax with its Gigantic Screening was a larger than life experience of the movie and the star himself in that similar capacity.

With enthusiasm and the passion of the New Angry Young Man of Indian Cinema the guest streamed into the after party zone at the bubble lounge to let their hair down and shake a leg. ALMOE was there every step of the way bringing in a variation to every element of the party it only heightened with every passing moment until the wee hours of the morning… 

A huge thank you to Joel(t), Edwin, Dan, Terrence, Rainer, Allan, Joseph, Rolly and David Brown orchestrating the technical aspect not to forget the silent heroes that worked  behind the scene that assisted the rest of the team that helped on this event. 
Working 16hr straight to achieve this reality, and with an equivalent duration for the event agenda to unfold having said that; the De-rig duration was as stringent and short on time since the hotel was booked for another event for the afternoon... I Thank you for working super speed on both accounts and not tom mentions smooth transition from one mini event to another all in all a flawless handling of the show, Thank you for making me proud. 

Property Heydays are here again!

With the boom in the real estate market, it has only resulted in multitude of property launches, which has been frequent and getting closer with each passing day.  Developers are weighing in on delivery of projects following a spate of high profile announcement. Demand drives this second phase of development to a host of new projects and buyers are returning to the market with confidence.

Reminiscent of the property heydays, more than 1,000 potential investors found themselves outside real estate developer office early hours of the morning, waiting for the sale to begin of the first phase of its latest project. On previous occasion the property developer offered Dubai villas on a first-come-first-serve basis, there was a near stampede outside its sales office.  

How do you fit in alongside with this gigantic persona? encapsulate best of event production in a few words? I would recommend when it’s you or your company ends up being first on beck and call…

In today's world nothing says it better that how important you (your company) is if it’s not on accessible on a finger tip! That's how I assist a conglomerate that belongs to a real estate fraternity, Looking forward to a new year with many more projects to assist with. 

Christmas by Helen Steiner Rice

I was looking for words to pen down to friends and family and nothing said it better than Ms Rice. (1900 – 1981) an American writer of inspirational poetry.

I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book

And every year when Christmas comes, I go and take a look,

And that is when I realize that these names are a part

Not of the book they are written in, but really of my heart

For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path sometime,

And in the meeting they've become the rhythm in each rhyme

And while it sounds fantastic for me to make this claim,

I really feel that I'm composed of each remembered name

And while you may not be aware of any special link

Just meeting you has changed my life a lot more than you think

For once I've met somebody, the years cannot erase

The memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly face

So never think my Christmas cards are just a mere routine

Of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in between,

For when I send a Christmas card that is addressed to you,

It is because you're on the list that I'm indebted to

For I am but a total of the many folks I've met,

And you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget

And whether I have known you for many years or few,

In some ways you have a part in shaping things I do

And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew,

The best gifts life can offer is meeting folks like you.

And may the spirit of Christmas that forever endures

Leave its richest blessings in the hearts of you and yours.

A Christmas Poem

by Helen Steiner Rice

Barrels and the Barons

The 2013 Oil and Gas Summit was among'st one of the best, with more than 200 attendees gathering to discuss the future of oil and gas in the GCC and the world at large.  UAE has become the meeting point for professionals in the region. Over the course of two days the conference bought together leading operators for meaningful discussion and idea sharing in the UAE.  OpEx 2013 was unique and highly topical, focusing on three key areas: People Assets & Technology, these were the main pillars on which a successful operational excellent strategy were based.  The speakers explained the basis of true excellence leads all the way to organisation and driving performance through technology in order to achieve overall improvement of efficiency.

The Conference took place on the 10^th – 11^th of December in the luxury surroundings of St Regis in Abu Dhabi. The conference has proved to be the essential meeting place for the Middle East Downstream Industry and an excellent platform to keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and key projects in this important region.

Our strategy was to support the people, culture and businesses with AV Technology that assist in flawless execution and operation for their conferences and exhibition. We are proud to be associated with this elite industry by working in partnership with organizer of the industry, we hope our relationships will grow together, to help them build up to the much anticipated next event as they see the gas industry developing in to a larger persona.

Highlight of the day was truly when the crew was appreciated by my clients for their clarity and the informative way of handling show not to forget perfection in their own appearance and flawless execution of the  presentations belonging to various presenters.

A Huge Thank you to Tom Walter with whose technical guidance this conference was executed, Joel (t) Edwin, Michael, Renante & Prince that formed the AV army that my event thrived on. Looking forward to my next elite conference.  

Cloud of Sky Christmas 2013

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