Beauty Soiree With Amina Z

To look and feel beautiful is the desire of every woman and to satisfy this desire we have beauty services readily available to us. But to select a place of utmost satisfaction is a hard nut to crack. It seems that Amina Z salon has tried successfully to fill the void in spite of number of facilities due to its services and expertise.    

Amina Z renowned makeup artist and stylist celebrated the opening of her third branch of Amina Z Salons in 187 CCA Y Block DHA. The salon is unparalleled in Lahore in terms of the exquisite interiors, retreat type feels, customer service and overall beauty experience that it creates. It is Amina Z Salon’s third branch in Lahore, and with its opening Amina Z is determined to expand her network across Lahore and create a truly remarkable salon franchise.

The idea behind this grand get together at her new branch was to invite influencers and people from media fraternity to experience beauty in a unique way where bloggers and media personalities got to enjoy an evening of pampering and relaxation through complimentary Amina Z signature services that are fit for royalty. Amongst the few present were Rubia Mughees, Anam Raheel, Anam Rana,,Hadiya Azher, Bushra Shaikh and others.

The event was planned, choreographed and organized by the pioneers of Digital Beauty Marketing in Pakistan, Beauty Hooked, who are the online booking and marketing partners for Amina Z Makeup Studio. Beauty Hooked has always been on the forefront when it comes to promoting quality beauty businesses and their partnership with Amina Z is proof of the fact that the salon chain is destined to be a force to be reckoned with in the future.

The event was held at Amina Zs new branch, with PR handled by Beauty Hooked’s PR Team at Transmedia Digital Solutions.

About Amina Z:

Amina Z is highly skilled cosmetologist and a dedicated professional with training from the London School of Beauty. She has also received training in an advance course in hair and make-up from The Juice Hair Academy, in Mumbai, India. Her seriousness and passion for work has helped her to establish her name and expand swiftly in Pakistan’s beauty and grooming industry. Previously, Amina received her initial training at Depilex Lahore and took on a Depilex franchise in 2010. However, she surrendered the Depilex franchise label to establish her own salon by the name of Amina.Z. The secret to Amina Z’s success is that she remains up-to-date with the latest trends and technological advances in beauty, and regularly attends various intensive trainings, both locally and internationally to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. Amina Z Salon franchise caters to both Men & Women.

Sobha Group Launches Luxurious Phase 2 of Hartland Greens in Sobha Hartland.

To have a HOME is a dream of every individual. People work whole life to materialize their dream. Investment in property is also considered a beneficial investment. People in Pakistan are considered one of the biggest investors in Dubai. 

Sobha Group, the leading premium real estate developer of the UAE, has announced the launch of Building 2 & 3 as part of Phase 2 in Sobha Hartland Greens. They are luxurious and exclusive eight storey apartment buildings located on the Dubai Water Canal. It is part of an eight million sq.ft resort-style luxury housing project with unrivalled city side, waterside living and 30% green space right in the epicenter of Dubai.

Construction of Phase 2 is already underway and completion is expected by December 2018. These new freehold apartments are attractively priced with exceptional payment plans for both end-users and investors. Sobha Hartland Greens comprises of eight floors of residential apartments varying from studios, duplexes to one, two and three bedrooms. Investors will have an option to choose from park, pool or boulevard view apartments. With impeccable interiors and lush exteriors, the project flourishes in modernity and serenity.

The Sobha Hartland project is strategically located in the heart of Dubai and has access to all the world-class amenities a resident will need. With its close proximity to the city’s hottest attractions and an unmatched focus on quality backed by 40 years of track record, it makes it the best choice for real estate investment in Dubai. To get a firsthand experience of large, lavish and spacious homes, Sobha’s show villas and apartments are ready and available for viewing at the Hartland Sales gallery.

Real estate buyers comprising of 149 nationalities are the major segment, the new project is targeting. These account for AED 57 billion of all Real Estate Sales in Dubai in the first half of 2016 according to Dubai Land Department (DLD).

Mr. PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman, Sobha Group, said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of Phase 2 at Sobha Hartland Greens. We have designed these apartments keeping in mind each type of lifestyle, investment, preference and purpose as there are both multiple options of layouts and sizes. Given our focus for quality and large lavish homes compared to smaller units offered by other players, coupled with excellent payment plans, Sobha Hartland is by far the most preferred choice for real estate investments. Sobha as a brand is known for great quality and we have been recognized recently as one of the Top Real Estate Companies in in the Arab World by Forbes Middle East. That’s because we are the only backward integrated real estate company in the WORLD - we do everything from start to finish ourselves. Sobha Hartland project is strategically located in the heart of Dubai and has been listed as one of the prime developments on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal which is scheduled to open this month.

Moreover, we can already see ripples of a healthier market and the duration of September- December should be an interesting phase for real estate here. As per recent reports Dubai has climbed to being No. 2 among the world’s cities with ‘most-improved liveability’ and also has been ranked 12th among the Global Best Cities.”

At Sobha Hartland, residents will have access to wide selection of world-class amenities like two international schools, nurseries, malls, cafes, tennis courts, a yoga centre, swimming pool, clubhouses and spas, mosques, and healthcare facilities. Moreover, the project is just three kilometers away from Dubai’s top attractions. This makes Sobha Hartland an ideal long-term investment for investors.

Indonesian Consul General discusses trade with LADIESFUND women entrepreneurs

Business is the new language among nations. Without active business ties, no country is considered friend of the other country. Its the business that gives new meanings to relations world wide. That,s why every country tries to attract foreign investment and strengthen their business ties with different countries who are otherwise at loggerhead at different political issues. Women all over the world are playing an active role as entrepreneurs and businesswomen and contributing in the progress of their respective countries.   

In this regard,Indonesian Consul General to Karachi Hadi Santoso hosted a trade discussion with dynamic women entrepreneurs and professionals of the LADIESFUND network. Held at the Indonesian Consulate, the interactive discussion included presentations by Oktorian Hakim, Vice Consul for Economic Affairs of the Indonesian Consulate, as well as Shamoon Zaki, Chairman of the  Pakistan Indonesia Business Forum.  Examples were given of successful interactions, but also challenges discussed such as that, according to Mr. Santoso, Pakistan has not yet held a Trade Exhibition in Jakarta, although the Indonesian Consulate has held one in Karachi.  

"We welcome interactions such as these and want to strengthen trade relations between our countries," stated Mr. Santoso.

"This meeting is the continuation of our long-standing relationship with the Indonesians to build trade opportunities for women entrepreneurs in our two countries.  In the past, LADIESFUND has partnered with the Indonesian Consulate to bringIndrijati Inawangsih Bachitiar to be a keynote speaker at our annual LADIESFUND Entrepreneurship Conference (LEC) as well as a delegation of Indonesian women entrepreneurs to attend our trainings. We have also partnered twice for cultural dance performances at our events. Now, our focus is to put together a LADIESFUND trade exhibition to be held in Jakarta,” stated Tara Uzra Dawood, President, LADIESFUND.

LADIESFUND members introduced themselves one by one and spoke about their specific trade vision for their brands. Attendees at the event included KPMG Partner Moneeza Butt, Varah Musavvir (Firefly), Nazli Abid (Bells n Bells), Fouzia Tariq (consulant), Jehanara Khan (Strategic Solutions) and Sadaf Kazmi (Wrappings and More).

In addition to discussing trade opportunities, Butt offered to seconder KPMG employees to Indonesia as well as to engage her firm’s tax specialists to help with specific audit needs that may arise from trade. LADIESFUND also offered to organize multi-brand booths for Indonesian trade opportunities and requested the Consulate to keep the organization abreast should franchise opportunities become available.