Category: Press Release

Dubai, UAE, February 13th, 2020 – Marketing Projunction LLC (MPJ), a specialized PR and Creative agency, that was founded in 2002 by Faisal Holding LLC and Manafa LLC, has relaunched with a new identity and extended line of services. The agency conducted extensive analysis to further expand its offerings based on market needs and new trends like the availability of extensive digital solutions. The renovated solutions will better help MPJ’s clients to grow their businesses in the most efficient ways.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman and CEO Manafa LLC, congratulated MPJ on the relaunch and said: “We are delighted with the expansion of the digital services by MPJ and we ate in no doubt that this will add great value to their clients’ business. The agency has a proven record of successful work and vast experience in the hospitality industry handling a strong portfolio of hotel restaurant clients along with other businesses from different sectors such as real estate, medical, and retail.”

Ali Basma, Managing Director of MPJ added: “At MPJ, we understand the power of integrated communication services and we continue to invest in our team and the offering we provide to ensure the most comprehensive and innovative business solutions.”

MPJ offers its clients holistic marketing and communications solutions across multiple channels including Advertising, Media, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Solutions, and Events Management. The agency works with a portfolio of big companies including Faisal Holding, Manafa, Emirates Red Crescent, Sharp, Apple, Bahi Ajman Palace, Coral Hotels and Resorts, Toyworld, True Smile Works Dental Clinic, to name a few.

To know more about MPJ, please visit https://www.mpjuae.com/ or call +971 4 438 7007.

About MANAFA LLC
Established in October 2003, MANAFA LLC is a holding company and investment house with a significant presence in the Middle East. Since its inception, the group has made a rapid expansion in the markets where it operates. MANAFA’s extraordinary vision, outstanding business acumen, and deep-rooted understanding of corporate ethos has contributed to its exceptional growth. The company’s diverse service offerings and progressive strategies has placed it among the highly trusted and eminent organizations within the region’s various industries including real estate, hospitality, integrated marketing services, Capital Markets, FX investment activities and Private Equity.
For more information about MANAFA LLC, please visit www.manafa.com

About MPJ
Founded in 2002, owned by Faisal Holding and Manafa, MPJ – Marketing Projunction LLC launched as a specialized agency in PR, expanding in a few years to a PR and Creative agency servicing internal and external clients. In 2020, MPJ was relaunched as a full-fledged agency with superior services in all areas of communication including PR, Creative, innovative marketing solutions, and most importantly digital and social media. MPJ has broad expertise in the Hospitality industry handling brands including Hospitality Management Holding, Bahi Hotels and Resorts, Coral Hotels and Resorts, Corp Hotels, EWA Hotel Apartments, ECOS Hotels, and Park Regis Hotel; All in addition to brands belonging to other industries such as Faisal Holding, Manafa, Rakayez Properties, Toyworld, Maybach, Apple, Sharp, Emirates Red Crescent, True Smile Works Dental Clinic, Tadrib Camps and many more. MPJ is navigating the future with SHARP. AGILE. IDEAS.
For more information about MPJ, please visit www.mpjuae.com

Dubai, UAE, February 2nd, 2020 – H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman of MANAFA and Vice Chairman of Hospitality Management Holding, recently led a delegation from Faisal Holding, a pioneering investment holding company, and Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company specialized in the dry sector, to the Expo 2020 site. Mr. Khalid Sharaf, Director of International Business Engagement at Expo 2020, received the team and took them on a tour of the Expo site, where he presented the project plan and progress made so far. The team had a tour of the distinct architectural structures including the UAE Pavilion, which has been designed to portray a falcon in flight reflecting the story of the UAE.

Commenting on the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi said: “Expo 2020 is the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Our visit to the site allowed us to see the progress of project and its facilities. With the opening of our new hotel, ECOS Dubai Al Furjan, near the EXPO site, we aim to provide our services to support this incredible showpiece which is set to expect over than 25 million visitors.”

“Dubai is set to witness the highest number of international visitors in the 168-year history of the World Expos. The city will give millions of visitors, from all over the world, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see what the future will bring. We remain dedicated with our group’s commitment to support this exceptional event in the UAE. Our efforts are in line with our nation’s goals to expand the opportunities for knowledge sharing and explore further modes of collaboration.” H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi added.

The delegation from Faisal Holding and HMH were given a detailed overview of the Expo 2020 project, the Expo 2020 Volunteers, the Expo School Programme across all seven emirates, the activities lined up, the planning and the innovative products, and technologies used to deliver the largest event ever staged in the Arab world.

United Arab Emirates-May 1st, 2019: Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company specialized in the dry sector and with an expanding portfolio across the Middle East and North Africa, concludes its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019. This is the 16th year the group participated at the region’s largest hospitality, travel and tourism event where they had the opportunity to highlight their impressive new offerings across the MENA region.

Mr. Aboudi Asali, Chief Executive Officer of HMH, said, “We were extremely pleased to participate once again in 2019 where ATM continues to be the preferred route to market for international and regional hospitality brands. It afforded us excellent opportunities where we have witnessed growth in strong partnerships, interacted with and connected with potential business owners and visitors from across the region. ATM 2019 was however the ideal platform to announce our latest property, ECOS Dubai Al Furjan Hotel, the first of our our new Life style brand, which is expected to open in Q3 2020, and we were delighted with the reception to this new and innovative offering.

Mr. Ferghal Purcell Chief Operating Officer at HMH, added “ ATM 2019 was once again a great success, not just for the wonderful numbers attending, but for the great opportunities it continues to afford HMH to create an awareness about the uniqueness of our offering. Showcasing our new properties, whilst continuing to promote our existing hotels served to enhance the relationship with all our partners confirming what an exciting future lies ahead for the HMH Group.”

United Arab Emirates- May 1st 2019: Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company specialized in the dry sector and with an expanding portfolio across the Middle East and North Africa, announced its plans to further grow its presence in Sudan with the expected launch of the EWA Port Sudan Hotel Apartments by Q3 2019.

Strategically located 20 minutes away from Port Sudan international airport, EWA Port Sudan Hotel boasts 60 rooms and apartments, to accommodate families and the business travellers in their short and long stays. The hotel amenities include an all-day dining restaurant, meeting rooms, and a business center.

Mr. Ferghal Purcell, COO of HMH, said, “We are strongly positioned in Sudan and well-placed to contribute to the growth of the local hospitality and tourism industry. We are proud to launch EWA Port Sudan Hotel Apartments which is owned by Social Security Investment Authority. EWA Port Sudan comes as the latest addition to the group’s rapidly expanding footprint in the country. We are confident that EWA Port Sudan Hotel Apartments will quickly establish itself as a preferred address for both domestic and international travelers”.

HMH also operates the EWA Hotel Appartments in Khartoum, with a diverse range of accommodation options from Studio to 1 & 2 bedroom appartments. Overlooking the Blue Nile, the hotel offers excellent corporate and recreational facilities including an international all-day-dining restaurant, a coffee shop, choice of multi-purpose meeting rooms with natural daylight, a business center, a fully-equipped gym and two saunas.

Dubai, April 29th 2019: Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company specialized in the dry sector and with an expanding portfolio across the Middle East and North Africa, announces that Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel will open its door in Q3 / Q4 of 2019.The second Corp hotel in the HMH portfolio and first in Oman promises to be an exciting addition to the Group, with its innovative design certain to establish the property as the ideal choice of all travelers and equally reflect on the Corp brand essence for urban comfort.

Corp Al Muzn Hotel is strategically located in Muwaleh, in close proximity to Muscat International Airport. With 132 guest rooms, the hotel facilities are tailored to the needs of modern business and leisure travellers, where the all day dining restaurant, onsite Spa and extensive meeting room capacity are sure to accommdate the needs of all guests. Immediately adjacent to Al Muzn Mall offers that added dimension to those looking for an extended or diverse stay.

​Mr. Mohamed Al Kindi, Chief Executive Officer at Majan Development Company said, “We at Muzn Oman Commercial are excited about the opening of the hotel which is at the final stage of completion. Corp Muscat Al Muzn will be an iconic addition to tourism in Muscat and is complemented by the Muzn Mall, offering comfort and variety to its guests. We look forward to working together with HMH to establish the Hotel in the marketplace and to achieve the satisfaction of all of our guests.”

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Ferghal Purcell, Chief Operating Officer of HMH, said, “We are very excited to announce the launch of this new property, our second in Muscat. Oman is a key development market for HMH and has become a strategic market attracting more tourists each year. The hospitality Industry in Oman is witnessing sustained growth at the moment and Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel will add tremendous value to our growing presence in the region”.

United Arab Emirates-April 28th, 2019: Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company specialized in the dry sector and with an expanding portfolio across the Middle East and North Africa, announces the launch of ECOS Hotels to compliment the diversity of its existing portfolio, with the addition of a lifestyle brand. Furthermore, a ceremony was held to mark the occasion at the brand’s first hotel, ECOS Dubai Al Furjan Hotel, near Al Furjan Community, and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qassimi – Managing Director-Faisal Holding. The ECOS Dubai Al Furjan Hotel is expected to open its doors to guests in Q3 2020.

ECOS Dubai Al Furjan Hotel, is a lifestyle property, with 321 rooms, and is planned to accommodate both the leisure, family, and business traveler. The hotel’s smart and innovative design is coupled with state-of-the art infrastructure and offers a unique and memorable experience, enriched with an element of surprise for all its guests. The first ECOS hotel is strategically located in the Al Furjan community, approximately only 5 km away from the EXPO 2020 site, 24km away from Dubai International Airport, and 16 kilometers from Downtown Dubai.

On this occasion H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qassimi- Chairman – MANAFA LLC and Managing Director-Faisal Holding (which owns HMH together with MANAFA LLC) said, “Announcing the launch of our lifestyle brand, ECOS Hotels, gives us immense pleasure to offer an innovative and experience lead hotel category designed for millennial-minded guests seeking a unique stay that is equally affordable. ECOS Hotels will be the benchmark for the hospitality sector across the region. This will rapidly materialize through the brand’s first property, ECOS Dubai Al Furjan Hotel, that is scheduled to open its doors just in time to welcome guests from all over the world visiting us for the EXPO 2020.”

Mr. Brett Schafer, Chief Executive Officer of Faisal Holding said, “The hospitality sector is moving towards an innovative and technology-driven offering. Investing in a new concept, and expanding our portfolio is something we are passionate about and we will always work towards improving and redefining our guests’ hotel experiences. It also reinforces our commitment to steady growth across the Middle East & North Africa.”

Mr. Aboudi Asali, Chief Executive Officer of HMH, for his part, said, “We look forward to ECOS Hotels brand becoming the go-to hotel for tech savvy travelers seeking style and comfort within in the city. The property in Al Furjan would be equipped with innovative technology, responding to a need in the hospitality sector in the Emirate.”

Dubai, April 23, 2018 – In line with its robust expansion plans, HMH – Hospitality Management Holding has announced today at Arabian Travel Market 2018 that it has signed the management agreement for an environmentally responsible hotel in the UAE under its hotel brand, ECOS Hotels.
On this occasion Mr. Brett Schafer, Chief Executive Officer of Faisal Holding (which owns HMH together with Manafa) said, “With the intent of developing a strong pipeline in the hospitality sector we look forward to more opportunities to strengthen our existing brands as we achieve greater recognition in the Middle East & North African markets. The new property being developed in the UAE will be the first ECOS in our portfolio, marking the debut of our eco-conscious practices in the hospitality sector. We are confident that with HMH’s hospitality expertise, the new ECOS will make for a competitive new attraction and prove to be a very important asset for HMH and the communities in which we operate.”
Mr. Aboudi Asali, Chief Executive Officer of HMH, said, “HMH’s new property further underlines the group’s commitment to grow in the UAE, which is a very strategic market for us, as well as the wider GCC and MENA regions. We are thrilled to present the Group’s first environmentally responsible chain of hotels through the ECOS Hotel, designed for the new world. The sustainable design philosophy of ECOS Hotels will enhance our already impressive portfolio”.
ECOS Hotels is a trendy and futuristic brand that brings together sound economic and ecological practices, signifying efficiency, creativity and simplicity, combined with a unique design and technology, allowing ECOS to offer a new perspective in the hotel sector. The 320-key ECOS Hotel will be located in Al Furjan, Dubai and is due to open before 2020 in preparation of the EXPO 2020.
In keeping with HMH’s commitment to excellence, ECOS Hotel will bring the portfolio of HMH to 18 managed hotels, a major milestone in HMH’s strategy to maintain its competitive edge as the largest operator in the region in its specialized segment.
Visit HMH stand HC0530 during Arabian Travel Market 2018 from April 22-25, in Sheikh Saeed Arena at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.