Foundation seeks applications
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The newly-launched Awesome Foundation Doha chapter has made its first call for project proposals that support society and benefit local communities in Qatar. Catalysed for entry into key GCC markets by the UAE’s Arab Youth Venture Foundation (AYVF), the Awesome Foundation (AF) is a worldwide network of young philanthropists devoted to supporting dynamic endeavours at a local level that provide social betterment. As one of 85 AF chapters across 18 nations, Awesome Doha provides goodwill-oriented micro-grant recipients with no-strings-attached funding to see their dream project become a reality and claims no ownership over the projects it supports. In a statement, Awesome Doha has said that it believes in the concept of transforming communities through “small yet mighty” micro-grants of QR5,000 every month. Lisa LaBonte, dean of the Awesome Foundation Doha chapter and CEO of AYVF, said: “Micro-grants have the unique ability to foster greater community involvement among residents regardless of nationality to deliver far-reaching, high-impact projects in their home and/or host country.” Deadline for the first Awesome Doha micro-grant is November 18 with a winner selected and funded by the 10 Awesome Doha trustees by the month-end. For further information and to apply for a monthly micro-grant in Doha, visit www.awesomefoundation.org or contact [email protected]
The Torch Doha gets world acclaim
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The Torch Doha has been recognised as the global winner in the “Luxury Rooftop View Hotel” category at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013 held in Phuket, Thailand, recently.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards event offers hoteliers the opportunity to savour and celebrate their achievements of the past year with industry peers.
At the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013, hotels were recognised on a country, continent and global basis and awards presented to hotels and hotel groups from Australia to Zambia.
The awards welcomed some of the world’s top hoteliers and leading decision makers. Over 1,000 hotels from 87 countries were nominated to participate in the awards.
The Torch Doha competed against a number of hotels and resorts from all over the world to receive this recognition.
“It is an amazing achievement to receive worldwide recognition at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013. We were honoured to represent the region at this year’s ceremony. Moreover, it is extremely encouraging for our property to have been highly recognised on the global hospitality scene,” said Sherif Sabry, The Torch Doha hotel manager.
The awards account for 50 categories in the luxury hotel industry and include, among others, luxury private island resorts, casino hotels, city hotels and lodges.
The Torch Doha, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is a flagship project located in Doha’s Aspire Zone.
