Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with Le Méridien City Center Doha and Marriott Bonvoy's Exclusive Offer

As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, Le Méridien City Center Doha is thrilled to announce Marriott Bonvoy’s exciting offering an exclusive promotion that promises to unlock amazing benefits for guests.

Marriott Bonvoy, the renowned loyalty program, provides members with unlimited travel possibilities and a host of exclusive perks. From complimentary in-room Wi-Fi to exclusive member rates on the website and app, as well as late checkout privileges, the benefits are endless.

Moreover, as a Marriott Bonvoy loyal member, guests can enjoy 20% off on all food and beverage outlets. You too can become a Marriott Bonvoy member by simply signing up.

This Eid, guests can elevate their travel experience with bonus points and higher Elite Status, multiplying their rewards by a thousand fold. From now until April 29, 2024, guests who register for the offer will earn 1,000 bonus points and 1 bonus Elite Night Credit on each eligible paid night, with no earning limits.

The offer extends beyond points accumulation; guests can fast-track their way to higher Elite Status, unlocking a myriad of exclusive benefits along the way. From complimentary room upgrades to access to unparalleled Marriott Bonvoy Moments™ experiences, the possibilities are limitless.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, guests must register by April 15, 2024, and can start earning immediately until April 29, 2024.

On the second day of Eid from 1pm to 4pm, Le Meridien City Center Doha will continue its celebration with a brunch at La Gourmandise. Guests will enjoy an International Buffet including live carving station, traditional shawarma station and a wide array of salads and desserts.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr in style and unlock amazing benefits with Le Méridien City Center Doha and Marriott Bonvoy.

For more information, please visit the Marriott website, Le Meridien City Center at  www.lemeridiencitycenterdoha.com or contact the hotel at +974 4041 3333.

New Aston Martin VANTAGE unveiled at Alfardan Luxury Motors in Qatar

Alfardan Luxury Motors, the official dealer for Aston Martin in the State of Qatar, unveiled the newest of the esteemed British marque’s next generation of  sportscars: Vantage. The iconic model made its debut in Qatar in a series of viewings at the state-of-the-art Aston Martin showroom in Alfardan Towers, West Bay, Doha.

The latest in an iconic bloodline, the new Vantage is an authentic, unadulterated celebration of pure performance, engineered to deliver maximum thrills with maximum confidence.

“We’re delighted to present the all-new Vantage in Qatar. Engineered for real drivers, Vantage has immaculate style, unforgettable performance and inimitable character; it embodies the sporting qualities the line has become synonymous with since 1964. With class-leading outputs and razor-sharp handling, I have no doubt the motoring enthusiasts here will be thrilled by the new generation model,” said Samer Bou Dargham, General Manager of Alfardan Luxury Motors.

Powered by a heavily reworked, hand-built 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 engine the new Vantage is the fastest in the nameplate’s history. With peaks of 665PS and a colossal 800Nm of torque it also makes the biggest-ever jump in power and torque compared to the model it succeeds, those increases of 155PS and 115Nm equating to gains of 30% and 15% respectively. Mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission this is enough to propel the two-seater sports car to a top speed of 325km/h and punch it from a standstill to 100km/h in just 3.4sec.

From the first glimpse you know the new generation Vantage is a game-changer. A body standing 30mm wider with a more muscular stance is accentuated by a completely redesigned front-end featuring a 38% larger recontoured veined grille aperture, offering 29% increase in mass airflow for additional cooling. Further cooling intakes set into the bumper either side of the grille sharpen the front-end’s features, while the new integrated splitter, with a wider and lower stance, adds drama as well as aerodynamic function, providing high speed stability through lift reduction. This distinctive front-end treatment is completed by all-new Matrix LED headlamp design with integrated DRLs, featuring Aston Martin’s new light signature.

Elsewhere the new Vantage sees a return of the iconic Aston Martin side strake, which now forms the sharp focal point of revised vents in each flank. Standard-fit 21in forged alloy wheels fill the wider wheel arches to perfection, creating a purposeful stance that exudes power and poise in equal measure. Frameless door mirrors and presenting door handles are also new to Vantage, while a wider rear bumper incorporating side vents and larger diameter quad exhaust tailpipes ensure the Vantage looks as dramatic from the rear as it does from the front.  

Vantage is a hardcore sports car at heart, but this doesn’t mean it makes sacrifices when it comes to design, comfort or equipment levels. The new generation Vantage makes a breathtaking statement with an all-new ultra-luxury interior defined by flawless architectural lines, swathed in the finest materials and packed with state-of-the-art connected technology and a stunning surround sound system developed by audio partner, Bowers & Wilkins. It is the second model to feature Aston Martin’s next-generation infotainment.

The second of Aston Martin’s Next Generation of sportscars, new Vantage sets a new benchmark of driving purity, for drivers who relish in a challenge a fast sports car represents. Aston Martin Vantage, Engineered for Real Drivers.

For customers looking to further enhance the exclusive nature of the new Vantage and create something truly unique, Q by Aston Martin, the brands bespoke service delivers the ultimate in personalisation.  Offering an extensive palette of options, from unique graphics through to tinted carbons and bespoke materials on both the interior and exterior, each ‘Q by Aston Martin – Commission’ car can push the boundaries of desire and is completely tailored to the customer.

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BENTLEY MOTORS ANNOUNCES THE THIRD EDITION OF ITS EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN INITIATIVE FOR 2024

Bentley Motors has announced the launch of the third edition of its Extraordinary Women mentorship programme. Designed to encourage and develop the next generation of young female leaders, this year the initiative will involve students, universities and inspirational female Pioneers from the United Kingdom and Qatar.

The Extraordinary Women mentorship programme is organised in collaboration with the University of Bath, Loughborough, Warwick and Manchester Metropolitan in the UK and the University of Doha for Science in Technology in Qatar.

The programme focuses specifically on female students in the fields of engineering, design, technology, and business, and is a component of Bentley’s wider commitment to diversity and inclusion, which falls under its Beyond100 strategy. It was created and crafted to encourage women to explore a variety of career paths in the STEM and automotive sectors.

Eight students from the UK and Qatar will be selected to embark on the programme, which will involve one-on-one mentorship by specially selected, high-achieving women – the inspirational Pioneers – and will culminate in a week-long visit to Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, England, this June.

The significance of the programme lies in highlighting the range of opportunities available for women. Participating students in previous editions in the UK, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been able to engage with Pioneers such as Amanda Levete, a Stirling Prize-winning architect appointed CBE for her contributions to architecture, Saudi Arabia’s Mishaal Ashemimry, the first female aerospace engineer in the Gulf region, and Amna Al Hashemi, an Emirati thought leader and serial entrepreneur.

This year, Sara Davies MBE joins the cohort of Pioneering women and will mentor a student from the UK. The founder and owner of Crafter’s Companion, a craft supply company that employs more than 150 people worldwide, is an inspiration to many women all over the globe.  Sara is best known for her place on the BBC One show Dragons’ Den, as the show’s youngest ever female investor and will appear on BBC One on 15 March in Snow Going Back: Comic Relief vs. The Arctic, where she has taken part in an incredible trek in the Arctic Circle for Comic Relief.

She commented: “I love what Bentley is doing, celebrating the achievements of female talent; and most importantly supporting the growth of exceptional young females through their Extraordinary Woman initiative. I cannot wait to get started and meet the student I shall be personally mentoring”.

Karen Lange, Bentley’s Board Member for Human Resources, commented: “It is a source of pride and inspiration to everyone within Bentley to see the Extraordinary Women programme going from strength to strength, as it enters its third year and expands to a fourth country. Our aim for this extraordinary initiative has been to build a legacy for young women and support the success of the next generation of future leaders, and with past participants progressing to undertake placements with Bentley, we are already witnessing the positive impact it is having.”

Bentley has partnered with the University of Doha of Science & Technology in Qatar who are really excited to be partnering with such an initiative taking place in Qatar for the first time. The president of UDST Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST said: "We are proud to be partnering with Bentley on this initiative. The empowerment of women is not just a necessity but a duty we owe to future generations. At University of Doha for Science and Technology we stand committed to fostering an environment where our students, regardless of gender, can excel in their chosen fields. We take immense pride in the achievements of our female students, who are inventors and pioneers and we are excited to anticipate the exceptional results of the Qatar edition of this internationally acclaimed campaign.

The extraordinary women programme is one of many initiatives from Bentley Motors to champion gender equality, empower women globally, and foster inclusion. As part of its Beyond100 strategy, Bentley aims to become the most diverse luxury car company with colleagues as individual as its cars.

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