Nigerians Will Enjoy the Best of Dubai's Jumeirah Hotels and Emirates Holidays

Jumeirah Hotels, Emirates Holidays and Dubai Tourism Invite Nigerians To Experience Dubai's Most Luxurious Resorts. 

  Things you didn’t know about Jumeirah Zabeel Saray… 

• The main inspiration behind the façade and design of the hotel exterior is the city of Istanbul itself. The designs inspiration came from the Doma Baha palace (pronounced Dolma Bakhsha) in Istanbul

• It took a team of 45 Turkish interior designers to complete the interior of the resort within 6 months. The vision was to celebrate a return to the golden age of the Ottoman Empire.

• The TUGHRA, a symbol of Ottoman power used by the Sultan as an imperial signature for government documents, and can be found on the face of the building at its grand entrance.

• The world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier hangs in the central hall. A gift from Queen Victoria, it has 750 lamps and weighs 4.5 tonnes.

• The grand featured water fountain at the entrance to the lobby is designed in the shape of an Islamic star and is a popular photography point for tourists and visitors to the resort.

• The floor design within the lobby consists of white and black marble from Turkey with 13 turquoise Ottoman stars, a dominant feature in Ottoman art.
• The opulent ottoman surroundings of the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray include silk chandeliers, Swarovski Crystal chandeliers as well as Islamic stars and pointed arches in the design with with many features inspired by the Dolmabahce Saray and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
• The designs of the 405 rooms are a combination of European and Arabic style, with an Ottoman representation. The bed covers are made of a traditional Ottoman fabric called KEMHA and all resort rooms come with spectacular sea views or views of the iconic Palm Jumeirah.

• All guest bathrooms feature unique deep sunken marble bathtubs with hand-painted domes on the ceiling. The size of the bathtubs are 106 x 198 x 49.5 cm
• Within the resorts grand imperial suite lies the golden imperial bath tub which measures: 2.68m², can fit approximately 20 people inside and hold 2000 liters of water!

• The ultimate in luxury, extravagantly majestic, the Grand Imperial Suite is spread over an expansive 310 square metres of Ottoman-inspired opulence on the Imperial floor, the suite occupies a prime position on the highest level of the resort with spectacular views of Palm Jumeirah.
• The resort is home to 38 elite Royal Residences which capture the spirit of the Ottoman Empire, elegantly combining high levels of service, opulence and privacy, these are home to many VIP’s and favorite among celebrity guests.

• Talise Ottoman Spa is the largest SPA in Dubai and one of the largest in the world with over 8,000 square metres (80,000 foot), offering 44 treatment rooms, indoor thalassotherapy swimming pool, sauna’s, steam bath, adventure shower, Jacuzzi, snow room and relaxation area… including 3 huge traditional Turkish hammams.


• The spa door weighs 600 kilos and is hand-painted Turkish oak, delicately treated with turquoise paint to give it an aged look and feel. It took 10 people over the course of two days to paint the wood in order to accomplish an authentic style.

• Since opening in 2011, the Talise Ottoman Spa has won over 20 international awards

• Jumeirah Zabeel Saray played host to Nicole Scherzinger as she filmed judge’s houses for X Factor UK!

• Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol was filmed in the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray prior to its opening in 2011. Look out for the stunning Indian Palace scenes towards the end of the movie!

• MusicHall Dubai opened in January 2013 at the hotel’s Mehteran Theatre. The popular concept, which comes from Beirut offering nightlife entertainment from rock, reggae and jazz, to Arabic, gypsy and Latino, music from every corner of the globe is showcased with a distinctive blend of more than ten live acts per night.

• Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is home to a private cinema the seats up to 30 people. Throughout the day, movies are played for in-house guests and the venue can be hired for unique events.

• The newest edition to the resorts restaurant portfolio is The Rib Room, which exclusively features mouth-watering selection of finest steaks and different meat cuts in Dubai, including John Stone dry- aged grass fed Irish beef, Australian 1824 grain fed beef and Master Kobe Wagyu pure breed cuts. The menu represents the Best of British isles and sources a selection of their meat from the Lord New borough estate in Wales, UK, producing many organic and sustainable raised meats.

• The luxurious Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has 3-times more gold-leaf than the Burj Al Arab & 30,000sqft of natural marble!

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Oshinbajo, Dangote And Tinubu To Speak At The Economist’s Nigeria Summit 2016

Oshinbajo, Dangote, Tinubu, Wigwe, Philip Walker, others to speak at The Economist’s Nigeria Summit 2016
All is set for this year’s edition of The Economist Event’s Nigeria Summit

LAGOS, Nigeria, March 3, 2016/ -- All is set for this year’s edition of The Economist Event’s Nigeria Summit (www.NigeriaSummit.Economist.com). Philip Walker, Regional Manager of The Economist Intelligence Unit, Miguel Melo Azevedo, Head of Investment Banking, Africa, Citi Group among others will, on Monday March 7 and Tuesday March 8, 2016, join eminent Nigerian businessmen and top government officials—from around the world—to review Nigeria’s current economic situation and provide an overview of the global macro-economic picture, talking through the growth prospects for Nigeria and the region.

Can the Next Einstein Come from Africa?

PRESS RELEASE

At less than a week to global science forum, Next Einstein Forum launches global call for a new era in science and technology in Africa

700 participants from 80 countries already registered, 52% of them young people and 40% women

DAKAR, Senegal, March 3, 2016/ -- In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8-10 March 2016. The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) (http://gg2016.nef.org) has launched a global call for support for Africa’s scientific and technological emergence (http://www.IamEinstein.org). The video, which asks the question, "Can the next Einstein come from Africa?" calls on game changers from Africa and around the world to support Africa’s scientific renaissance.

Watch the video "Can the next Einstein come from Africa?": https://youtu.be/sR8TClNe9Ts

The Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2016, Africa’s premiere global science and technology forum is convened by the NEF, a global platform that brings together leaders in industry, policy, science, and technology. The first edition of this biennial event will set the stage for a vibrant conversation on transforming Africa and the world through a renewed and increased focus on science, technology and innovation. The NEF is an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) (http://www.NextEinstein.org) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung.

“At more than 700 participants from 80 countries already registered, 52% of them young people and 40% women, we are expecting a truly global forum that discusses opportunities, innovations, and solutions. The NEF Global Gathering will unveil Africa’s global contributions to science and technology and as the forum opens on International Women’s Day, we will specifically acknowledge the contributions and address the challenges faced by female scientists,” said Thierry Zomahoun, NEF Chair and President and CEO of AIMS.

The NEF Global Gathering 2016 will showcase the innovations and contributions of the NEF’s 15 Fellows –some of Africa’s brightest young scientists (http://www.NEF.org/fellows) who are on the frontline of Africa’s science renaissance. Flying under the radar, these scientists have been tackling some the continent's most urgent technological and development challenges – from, big data and cybersecurity to hypertension, heart disease, immunology and public health. In addition, for the first time in history, all 54 African countries will come together to talk science and technology each represented by a NEF Ambassadors (http://NEF.org/ambassadors) that will work to raise awareness about science and technology in their countries.

“A great idea can come from anywhere in the world, and there is no doubt that new and novel scientific ideas to solve global health challenges will come from Africa.,” said Seema Kumar, Vice President, Innovation, Global Health and Science Policy, Johnson & Johnson and Member of the NEF International Steering Committee. “The scientific talent in Africa is outstanding with the potential to produce the next Einstein, Pasteur or Madame Curie. The world needs the best science from across the globe to solve the medical challenges of our lifetime like HIV, TB, and other infectious diseases like Ebola and Zika virus, and non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes.”

With a truly exciting program (http://gg2016.nef.org) that focuses on advances in basic and applied science and technology as well as an innovation pitching competition, a Presidential Panel with H.E. President Macky Sall of Senegal and H.E. President Paul Kagame of  Rwanda and other exciting sessions like Meet and Greets with groundbreaking scientists and inventors, the NEF Global Gathering 2016 will be live-streamed to a global audience from 8 March 2016 starting at 10:10 am UTC at www.NEF.org. 

Supporters of science, innovation and technology as drivers of growth in Africa can join the NEF movement by pledging their signature at www.IamEinstein.org.

Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Next Einstein Forum (NEF).

MEDIA PARTICIPATION
Complimentary meeting registration is available to members of the media who provide appropriate press credentials and identification via the conference registration system. If you would like more information, contact us at info@nef.org

MEDIA CONTACTS
Nathalie Munyampenda
NEF Communications and Media Manager
T: +221 777967234
E: nmunyampenda@nef.org

For AIMS:
Mimi Kalinda
Director of Communications
E: mkalinda@nexteinstein.org

About the Next Einstein Forum

Launched in 2013, the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) (http://www.NextEinstein.org), an African Institute for Mathematical Science (AIMS) initiative in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, will unite outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world together in Africa for the first ever NEF Global Gathering on 8-10 March 2016 under the patronage of H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal. Held every two years, NEF Global Gatherings will showcase Africa’s top young scientists and connect them with leaders from Africa and the rest of the world in high-profile, invitation-only forums that touch on the three pillars of science, society and policy.

The NEF has been endorsed by the African Union Commission as well as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Governments of Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and a growing number of private sector and civil society partners from across the world who are passionate about positioning Africa’s scientific community as an influential member in the global scientific community, which will ensure sustainable human development in Africa and other parts of the world.

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Next Einstein Forum (NEF)

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End Domestic Violence

End Domestic Violence 
Help the world's 35% women stand up, #EndDV 

NEW YORK, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Look at women around you – your dear family members, friends, coworkers and schoolmates, some of them are struggling to survive physical abuse and cruelty from their partners and loved ones. According to WHO, about 35% of women in the world victims of domestic violence. In a developed country as US, the ratio is 23.8%, which means 1 in every 4 women. Most of these women are silent because their situations give them no other choice and the chance is that we all know some abused and abusers even though we don't realize due to their silence.

ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, Issues Draft Policy Paper on Case Selection and Prioritisation

ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, issues Draft Policy Paper on Case Selection and Prioritisation, for Comment 
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, 29 February 2016 / PRN Africa / -- This Draft Policy complements the Policy Paper on Preliminary Examinations released in November 2013, by clarifying how the Office of the Prosecutor selects and prioritises cases after a decision has been made to open an investigation into a situation.

Anzisha Prize for Africa’s Youngest Entrepreneurs Increases Award To US$100,000

Anzisha Prize for Africa’s Youngest Entrepreneurs Increases Award To $100,000 and adds $7,500 Fellowship; 2016 applications and nominations now open

After five years of success, the Anzisha Prize is investing further to find, celebrate and expand the award to the very youngest entrepreneurs in Africa. Look for the 2016 Anzisha Prize Tour in cities across the continent as our ambitious search for this year’s top 12 entrepreneurs begins!

The Revenant Wins Leonardo DiCaprio His First Oscar!

On the eve of the 88th Academy Awards, I said Will The Revenant Give Leonardo DiCaprio His First Oscar? And yes, it did!
Leonardo DiCaprio has won his first Oscar after five previous nominations. Wow!
I am so happy for him. He deserved it, because he has really worked hard and has earned it!

George Miller's awesome action film Mad Max: Fury Road was the highest winner with six Oscars! 

The Complete List of Winners of Oscars at the 88th Academy Awards 

Best Picture: Spotlight
Actor in a Lead Role: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Actress in a Lead Role: Brie Larson, Room
Directing: Alejandro González Iñárritu, The Revenant
Original Score: Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight
Original Song: "Writings on the Wall," Spectre, Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith
Best Foreign Language Film: Hungary, Son of Saul
Live Action Short Film: Stutterer, Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage
Documentary Feature: Amy, Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees
Documentary Short Subject: A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Actor in a Supporting Role: Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies
Animated Feature Film: Inside Out, Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
Animated Short Film: Bear Story, Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala
Visual Effects: Ex Machina, Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett
Sound Mixing: Mad Max: Fury Road, Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo
Sound Editing: Mad Max: Fury Road, Mark Mangini and David White
Film Editing: Mad Max: Fury Road, Margaret Sixel
Cinematography: The Revenant, Emmanuel Lubezki
Makeup and Hairstyling: Mad Max: Fury Road, Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin
Production Design: Mad Max: Fury Road, Production Design: Colin Gibson; Set Decoration: Lisa Thompson
Costume Design: Mad Max: Fury Road, Jenny Beavan
Actress in a Supporting Role: Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Best Adapted Screenplay: The Big Short, Charles Randolph and Adam McKay
Original Screenplay: Spotlight, Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award: Debbie Reynolds
Honorary Oscar: Spike Lee
Honorary Oscar: Gena Rowlands  
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Bill Gates: The Equation To Get Our CO2 Down To Zero.

What I needed was an equation that would help me understand how we might get our CO2 down to zero.

Here’s what I came up with:  equation

That might look complicated. It’s not.

On the right side you have the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) we put in the atmosphere. This is what we need to get to zero. It’s based on the four factors on the left side of the equation: the world’s population (P) multiplied by the services (S) used by each person; the energy (E) needed to provide each of those services; and finally, the carbon dioxide (C) produced by that energy.

Dangote, Njoku, GTBank and Zenith Nominated for Africa CEO Forum Awards

Dangote, Njoku, GTBank and Zenith Nominated for Africa CEO Forum Awards  

Aliko Dangote, President / CEO, DANGOTE GROUP.

Jason Njoku, Co-Founder and CEO, IROKO.

Africa’s richest man billionaire Alhaji Aliko Dangote, CEO of the Dangote Group, Jason Njoku, the Founder/CEO of iROKO TV, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc  and Zenith Bank Plc are among the nominated finalists for the 2016 Africa CEO Forum Awards taking place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on 21 and 22 March.

Will The Revenant Give Leonardo DiCaprio His First Oscar?

"The Revenant" won Leonardo DiCaprio his first BAFTA award for Best Actor and also the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Will it win him his first Oscar?

Sunday night tomorrow may be DiCaprio's finest moment so far as he competes for the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role at 88th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center., hosted by African American actor Chris Rock for the second time after hosting the 77th ceremony in 2005.
The other nominees are Bryan Cranston as Dalton Trumbo in "Trumbo", Matt Damon as Mark Watney in "The Martian", Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs in "Steve Jobs" and Eddie Redmayne as Lili Elbe in "The Danish Girl'.