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Arab Hogan is With Innovate Now!

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When asked if he gets annoyed by all the attention he’s getting from random people, Arab Hogan says he appreciates it and he’s happy that people want to take pictures and videos with him. He says the spotlight is God’s gift and he cherishes it.

He also works as a swimming instructor to 32 wonderful kids. He’s very passionate about his vocation and is very grateful for the opportunity to teach children. He confesses that being around kids and seeing them accomplish and learn things from him makes him feel young and proud.

Swimming isn’t his only passion, though. Arab Hogan is also a fitness enthusiast. He goes to the gym every day and has a rigorous routine that he tirelessly follows. He also advocates the importance of eating healthy and having a positive attitude in life. He says that life is not balanced until you have all three – a healthy diet, an active lifestyle, and a happy disposition. Arab Hogan shares this philosophy with his two sons and one daughter.

Arab Hogan in Sabah Ahlker MBC TV show

Announcer Thought He is Real Hulk Hogan.

Since its inception more than a decade ago, Innovate Advertising and Marketing has been consistent in assisting brands and businesses identify their target market. We make sure your name stands out above the rest and attracts the customers and prospects that you’re aiming for.

With this vision and mission in mind, we are proud to introduce Arab Hogan, known as “Arab Hogan” as part of our team. We believe that his enthusiasm, popularity, and ability to catch people’s attention will be huge assets to any company or brand he will work with.

June 6, 2022
The Top 10 Best Restaurants in Abu Dhabi for a Night Out

Abu Dhabi has become a dining hub – with many local and international restaurants setting up shop in the city. With the competition getting fierce and establishments offering the best when it comes to food quality, ambience, menu options, seating, and customer service, it can be quite difficult to pick just one place to complete your night out in the city.

INNOVATE wants to make it easier for you, so we’ve rounded up ten of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi for a night out – you can thank us later.

#10 – Via Delhi

Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, Via Delhi is one of the best Indian restaurants you can find in the city!
The place is small but cozy and the ambience is very warm and authentic. The menu options are very traditional – with every dish having a unique taste and the selection something you won’t find anywhere else.

If you have a hankering for Indian food, Via Delhi is the place to go.

Highly recommended: chicken momos

#9 – Buffalo Wings & Rings

Offering the best Buffalo wings out there, Buffalo Wings & Rings is an American style restaurant located in a populated area in Cornish. The place offers a wide selection of sauces and heat levels – making their wings irresistible. They’ll also get you to come back for more just so you can try all the flavors they have available.

The restaurant can be a bit noisy as it’s usually crowded, but the chicken and the sauces make it all worth it.

Highly recommended: boneless wings with the crazy sauces

#8 – Royal Orchid

Whether it’s the branch on Al Najda Street or the one on Al Maryah Island, Royal Orchid has consistently been on our lists of best Thai/Chinese fusion restaurants in Abu Dhabi. The dishes are exquisite, their portions are generous, and the staff delivers great service.

Apart from food, though, what sets Royal Orchid apart from similar restaurants is the ambience – the place boasts such a traditional and authentic atmosphere that you feel like you’ve been transported to Southeast Asia.

Highly recommended: tom yum soup, golden prawns, and crispy beef Beijing style

#7 – Hankook

Another place that offers a very authentic Asian dining experience is Hankook.

Like in traditional Korean restaurants, the place has small elevated rooms where customers sit down on the floor to eat.

And it’s not only the seating arrangement that is authentic – the food is, as well! The dishes taste fresh and flavorful and they’re pre-served with the usual Korean appetizers that are perfect to enjoy in groups.

Highly recommended: salted mackerel fillet and kimchi galbi

#6 – Salad Boutique

As you can tell from the name, Salad Boutique offers salad themed dishes – but that’s not all they have on the menu.

This small restaurant – located in Al Nahyan Camp that has built quite a buzz locally – also has other delicious items on offer: pastas, soups, desserts, and light bites.

While the place can be quite small and the food preparation a bit long, they make up for it with the quality and the presentation of the dishes.

Highly recommended: Buffalo soup and chicken pesto pasta

#5 – Carluccio’s

With a beautiful view of the mangroves mixed with the modern Italian décor, Carluccio’s offers an exceptional dining experience. We recommend going there for a meal around sunset so you can take full advantage of the ambience and the view.

And while the very traditional Italian menu they offer can usually mean awesome pizza, we also suggest trying out the salmon pesto, Spanish ravioli, and lamb cutlets.

#4 – BOA Steakhouse

Another great restaurant located in the eastern mangroves area is BOA Steakhouse.

We have to be honest; dining at BOA Steakhouse can take a considerable chunk out of your budget. But believe us when we say each bite is worth every dirham you pay for it.

The restaurant has dashing in-store décor and has both indoor and alfresco seating. As for service – they offer one of the best customer experiences in Abu Dhabi. The staff knows the menu items in detail and has on-point recommendations.

The highlight, though, are the steaks – of course.

We recommend the New York Strip and the Black Angus Ribeye with scallops and mashed potatoes, but you can pick pretty much anything off the menu and it would turn out delicious. If you’re not sure, have faith on what the servers suggest – they won’t steer you wrong.

#3 – Jazz@PizzaExpress

Looking for a place that’s a perfect mash-up of jazz and Italian food? Look no further than Jazz@PizzaExpress. The dishes are unforgettable, they have a great drinks selection, and they feature live jazz music in the evenings.

Highly recommended: risotto, spaghetti carbonara, and classic antipasto

#2 – Smoking Doll

Located at both the Nation Towers and on Al Reem Island, Smoking Doll is our top choice when it comes to Asian fusion restaurants. They have great choices in their menu, the service is excellent, and the place offers a relaxing and quiet atmosphere perfect for a date.

We recommend the doll rolls, por pih sod Vietnamese fresh rolls, spider rolls (pretty much any ‘roll’ in their menu, actually), and the Tom Kha soup.

#1 – BU!

BU! is pretty new in the dining scene in Abu Dhabi, but it’s slowly making a name for itself. The main pull is their three main avenues for dining: the terrace, bar, and the restaurant – making sure that each of their customers get to experience a full night of great view, relaxed atmosphere, and amazing food.

Their menu is also new and unique; with an emphasis on Latin American cuisines. Check out the starters and their steaks and we guarantee an exceptional experience on your next night out.

Highly recommended: bief de chorizo ribeye steak

Did we miss anything? Let us know your feedback – and additional suggestions – in the comments and we’ll definitely check those places out!

April 3, 2017
Arab Hogan is With Innovate Now!

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When asked if he gets annoyed by all the attention he’s getting from random people, Arab Hogan says he appreciates it and he’s happy that people want to take pictures and videos with him. He says the spotlight is God’s gift and he cherishes it.

He also works as a swimming instructor to 32 wonderful kids. He’s very passionate about his vocation and is very grateful for the opportunity to teach children. He confesses that being around kids and seeing them accomplish and learn things from him makes him feel young and proud.

Swimming isn’t his only passion, though. Arab Hogan is also a fitness enthusiast. He goes to the gym every day and has a rigorous routine that he tirelessly follows. He also advocates the importance of eating healthy and having a positive attitude in life. He says that life is not balanced until you have all three – a healthy diet, an active lifestyle, and a happy disposition. Arab Hogan shares this philosophy with his two sons and one daughter.

Arab Hogan in Sabah Ahlker MBC TV show

Announcer Thought He is Real Hulk Hogan.

Since its inception more than a decade ago, Innovate Advertising and Marketing has been consistent in assisting brands and businesses identify their target market. We make sure your name stands out above the rest and attracts the customers and prospects that you’re aiming for.

With this vision and mission in mind, we are proud to introduce Arab Hogan, known as “Arab Hogan” as part of our team. We believe that his enthusiasm, popularity, and ability to catch people’s attention will be huge assets to any company or brand he will work with.

May 4, 2016
Utilizing Your Website for 2016 Digital Trends
It’s been more than a decade now since development of websites had been a big part of marketing trends. Are you one of those who have invested in website development and designing? Did it work for you?

Now if you’re one of those who have invested in website development and designing and yet haven’t seen results, then perhaps it’s high time for you to visit a successful marketing agency and let them check your website and see why it’s not helping you, and what makes your competitor websites successful instead.

It’s 2016 now and if you still don’t have a website, then when are you planning to have one? Establishing your business website is not for the sake of website designing agencies, and in fact it’s obviously not for you too. Your website is for your customers, to let them find you online, know more about your services, and impress them – a lot!

Websites serve as the gateways for your prospect customers. It is where your clients access information, purchase products or transact services thru internet. If you have business but do not have a website, you’re losing a lot of great opportunities for the website itself is a big marketing strategy – so big that it can reach the global market!

Come to think of it – from researching, to online shopping, to searching of different business enterprises… millions and millions of users are exploring and using the internet every day. Billboards and print ads may sound good but with living in this techy generation today, people just prefer to comfortably sit on their homes and navigate the internet to search what they need faster and easier. In short, if you still don’t have a website today, then perhaps you should visit your trusted marketing agency to develop one for you. Does this make any sense?

If your website is not doing well enough for your business, you must consider the following:
- Is your website fast and accessible to all devices?
- Is it easy to understand by your consumers?
- Is your website design impressive?
Through an eye-catchy and easy to use web design, you’ll have the assurance that clients will keep on browsing and keep coming back to your website.

A Summary About Website Designing

Website designing is the art of the getting customers through online visual impact. It can be one of the most potent tools for persuading the buyers in promoting your business. Asides from publicity, it merely adds credibility to your website. Design is very important because it attracts more consumers and more attraction means more sales!

What Innovate Advertising & Marketing Can Do For You?

You are the expert on your own business but your business is in good hands with the touch of professional designers of Innovate Advertising and Marketing team in Abu Dhabi.

We can do both static and dynamic designs depending on what you want. We have different web services available for you like web designing and lay-outs, web maintenance, formation and improvement of web pages and many more. We make sure that your website is impressive, fast loading and visible to your customers.

Article submitted by: Joy Rica Sevilla

Edited and published by: Innovate Advertising & Marketing
April 7, 2016
Innovate Supports Stutter UAE in International Stuttering Awareness Day

October 22, 2015, Innovate Advertising and Marketing has sponsored and attended the first ever International Stuttering Awareness Day held in Abu Dhabi, UAE hosted by Stutter UAE.

Ms. Farah Al Qaissieh delivering her opening remarks for the event.

Stutter UAE is founded by Ms. Farah Al Qaissieh. It is a social initiative forming a ‘safe’ platform for stutterers (stammerers) to meet, interact, and exchange techniques and experiences.

The event was headlined by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Culture, Youth, and Social Development. The event which was held at Park Rotana Hotel included a variety of discussions with stutterers and speech pathologists.

The celebration was held to unite stutterers and to raise awareness and support to individuals who stutter.

Ms. Farah Al Qaissieh having a discussion with her guest speakers.

Innovate is one with Stutter UAE in this social responsibility and endeavor that is why the company fully supports Ms. Al Qaissieh with her advocacy to help people who stutter.

In full force, Innovate delegates also graced the event – Mr. Ali Al Khoori (Chairman) Mr. Mohamed Kashour (General Manager), Ms. Hadeel Abu Mousa (Marketing Manager) and Ms. Rana Hamdan (Sales & Marketing Associate).

Innovate peeps with the founder of Stutter UAE From L-R: Mr. Mohamed Kashour, Mr. Ali Al Khoori, Ms. Farah Al Qaissieh, Ms. Rana Hamdan and Ms. Hadeel Abu Mousa.

They were present not only to provide the event’s advertising needs but to also encourage Ms. Al Qaissieh further in this noble cause.

Aside from providing innovative business solutions to small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs), Innovate also cares for social campaigns such as Stutter UAE. In a message of Innovate’s Chairman, Mr. Al Khoori to Ms. Al Qaissieh, he said, “All the thanks go to you. Innovate is just a part of the community you are serving. It is our duty to support. Please keep up the good spirit.”

October 28, 2015
Sheikh Rashid – A Great Man Who Can Never Be Replaced

Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was born in November 12, is the eldest son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of UAE and emir of Dubai.

Just yesterday morning, September 19 2015, the whole UAE was devastated by the tragic news of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s death from heart attack, at the young age of 33.

This is yet another time, where people unite and mourn for losing a remarkable prince. He will be forever remembered as a prince like no other, and whose legacy will continue to be the talk even after many generations.

Looking back at his astonishing achievements, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum managed to bring honor to his family and country, several times in different occasions, even in international competitions.

He got his most exceptional achievement when he entered 2006 Asian Games. The whole UAE was watching that time. With gleaming eyes, everyone hoped he could really win – He did in the end. He answered to everyone’s expectation.

He won 2 GOLD MEDALS, one is 120 Km Endurance Individual, and the other is 120 Km Endurance Team Mixed events.

He was able to win despite the fierce competition. His opponents trained day and night just to achieve the best possible condition during the event. Yet he was able best them. This just shows how much talent the prince really had.

Inspired by his leadership, Zabeel Racing International recorded an unbelievable winning rate of five times more with over 428 wins. He was a man who never failed to surprise people – a great man indeed.

He was also one of the founding members of Dubai Sports and Cultural club. In January 2008, he was chosen and given the highest position in UAE Olympic committee, and not until 2010 that he decided to leave the position due to overload in his work schedule.

According to The National UAE website:

President Sheikh Khalifa declared three days of mourning across the UAE, with flags at government departments and institutions to fly at half mast. Sheikh Khalifa expressed his heartfelt condolences and solace to Sheikh Mohammed.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, also mourned the death of Sheikh Rashid and expressed condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Al Maktoum family.

“God bless the deceased young man … We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return,” the Court of the Ruler of Dubai said.

The Court said work at Dubai government entities would continue as usual, according to the Dubai Media Office. Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority, which regulates the emirate’s private schools, has said schools will remain open.

UAE government institutions, including the Federal National Council, and officials have offered condolences, along with the Ruler’s Courts of the emirates and the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and the Arab League.

Prayers will be held at Zabeel mosque on Saturday evening and he will then be buried in Umm Hurair cemetery in Bur Dubai. Roads from the mosque to the cemetery will be closed from 6.40pm to 7.30pm, Dubai Media Office said. Roads subject to closure include Al Majlis Street in front of Zabeel mosque, Zabeel Road and Street 3 leading to the cemetery.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Prince of Dubai in his heartfelt statement yesterday, he said, “Today, I lost a best friend and a childhood companion, my dear brother Rashid,” and in his final statement, “You will be missed.”

No doubt about it, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is an exceptional Prince. He is loved and cherished by his friends, family and the people. He will always be missed.

September 20, 2015
Google vs Facebook vs Twitter: The Underdog Story; Infographics

Google vs Facebook vs Twitter: The Battle Begins

Google: Grants you instant access to information worldwide.

Facebook: Connecting you with your family & Friends.

Twitter: Simple sharing of information.

These three BIG people in the online marketing industry have one in common: They get their revenue through advertisement, period.

2012 Revenue in Billion

Google Facebook Twittter

43.69 5.089 .2694

50.55 7.872 .5949

59.06 12.466 1.096

Google had consistently dwarfed its advertising competitors in terms of revenue but that might not be the case in terms of revenue growth analysis.

Revenue Growth Increase in Two Years

Google: 35%

Facebook: 144%

Twitter: 306%

While twitter paled in revenue comparison to its overwhelming competitors, it represented an unbelievable growth rate of 306%. That growth rate can be attributed to its strength in fast-growing mobile advertising.

Source:

Statista.com

September 14, 2015
We Launched Our New Web Design With a Boom!

We are thrilled to share with you our new website design, with a vibrant new look and enhanced functionality for users.

Ideas! Ideas! Coming from all directions, we’re overflowing with it!

To get started, in our new web design, we’ve organized our menus and categories for quality user experience to give you quick access to the products and services you’re looking for. We introduced ourselves as crazy innovators who will stop at nothing to realize our clients’ brands to come to life under the “About Us” page.

We also invite you to visit our portfolio page to see our previous and existing projects, and sample works that made our clients happy and loyal. In our services section you will find exciting marketing solutions that will surely get your business more inquiries and more exposure. Those are: Audio Visual Media, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy and Content Management.

We can also do serious. Here is our graphic designer shooting our products for our portfolio.

However, we advise you not to visit our blog page if you are on your work right now. In our blog page, you will be able to find a lot of irresistible topics, be it for innovations, trending news, or even entertainment and events.

We will be rolling out new pages, contents and functionality over the coming weeks, and hope we can continue to give you fun and quality site visit to our new website.

Our previous links are still active and point to the relevant information. Feel free to find our phone and email at “Contact Us” page if you think there are some links missing or not working anymore.

We promise to continue expanding our web content to keep you updated with effective business solutions and trending events on UAE. We also encourage you to visit us often in the future, and connect with us on our social network. Thank you very much!

Video of INNOVATE invaded Yas Waterworld last July 25,2015 to welcome the Summer Heat!

September 8, 2015
Latest UAE Law: DH20 Million Fine for Discrimination
- President Sheikh Khalifa issued the decree on Anti-Discriminatory Law earlier this year, July 20.
- Up to 10 years of imprisonment
- Latest UAE Law Declares DH2 million dirhams as maximum compensation
- Posting on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter about your opinion can put you to jail
- Printing anything that will have negative impact on others belief is a criminal act
- fighting other individual or group on basis of religious belief is considered illegal
- You will be imprisoned if you provoke people because of their color and race
- Organizing a conference and meeting or receiving financial support for activities with purpose of discriminating other religion is punishable by law.
The Anti-Discriminatory Law was enacted last July 20, 2015 and was issued followed the proclamation by President Sheikh Khalifa. Any form of discrimination against people and religion will be considered an act of violation against the state rules.

Having said this, Al Sherooq H&P – one of the best among UAE law firms would like to advice UAE citizens and Expats to be responsible and sensitive when giving their opinion towards the issue of religion, caste creed, doctrine, race, color, or ethnic origin.

The elements of violating the law includes speech and written word, books, pamphlets, or even online media such as blogs, social media posts, website articles and even online comments.

Anti-Discriminatory Law included terms for penalizing anyone for hating and labeling other religions groups or individuals as infidels or unbelievers. The law is believed to be an act of strengthening UAE as a country that thrives on progressive and equal society.

UAE aims for a society free from discrimination. A prosperous place for open-minded people and safeguard them their origin, belief or race, from any harm directed to their well being and religious belief.

The state won’t tolerate any form of discrimination and penalties for violation in accordance of law include jail terms ranging from 6 months to more than 10 years. Fines will range from DH50 thousand to DH2 million.

The law criminalizes acts considered as insulting God, his prophets or apostles or holy books or houses of worship of graveyards. Provisions included anti-discrimination advocate for unnecessary fights on basis of religion, caste doctrine, race, colour or ethnic origin.

The law deplored violence such as hate of speech and promotion of discrimination in all media platforms such as prints, online, and visual media. Any form of hate expression in speech and published media will not be tolerated.

According to Wam Report:

“The law prohibits any entity or group established specifically to provoke religious hatred and recommends stringent punishments for groups or supporters of any organizations or individuals that are associated with hate crimes.”

“It also bars any kind of events such as conferences and meetings within the UAE organized with the sole purpose of sowing seeds of discrimination, discord or hatred against individuals or groups on the basis of faith, origin or race. Receiving financial support for such activities is also punishable under the new law.”

“The law encourages anyone involved in any activity that violates the law to voluntarily submit themselves before the authorities and has provisions allowing the courts to waive penalties in such cases.”

“The new law does not contradict with any other existing laws meant to protect specially privileged groups in the society such as women, children and individuals with disabilities or others.”
August 31, 2015
The 10 Timeless Life Lessons Famous Graphic Artists Taught Us

Imagine a world without Graphic Designers? What could it be? Needless to say, there would be no: Traffic signs, distinguishing icon between ambulance and police cars, distinguishing icon between brands, organized reading materials and flag designs.

Life could be at stake at any moment now. Every thing would be boring. Decision-making won’t be easy. Learning can’t be fun anymore. Imagine the catastrophe without them. Graphic Designers contributed so much we can live conveniently right now.

Yet it’s strange, only few can recognize even most iconic leaders in Graphic Design world. Why? Following are Timeless Life Lessons famous graphic artists taught us.

1. Milton Glaser

Doubt is Better Than Certainty

It makes me nervous when someone believes too deeply or too much. I think that being skeptical and questioning all deeply held beliefs is essential. Of course we must know the difference between skepticism and cynicism, because cynicism is as much a restriction of one’s openness to the world as passionate belief is. They are sort of twins. And then in a very real way, solving any problem is more important than being right…one of the signs of a damaged ego is absolute certainty.

2. Paula Scher

Nothing is Timeless

You never can do what the kids do. What you do is look at yourself and find your own way to address the fact that the times have changed and that you have to pay attention. You can’t be a designer and say, “Oh, this is timeless.” Nothing is timeless!

3. Saul Bass

Keep Pushing Until it Works

The nature of process, to one degree or another, involves failure. You have at it. It doesn’t work. You keep pushing. It gets better. But it’s not good. It gets worse. You got at it again. Then you desperately stab at it, believing “this isn’t going to work.” And it does!

4. Stefan Sagmeister

You Define Your Own Happiness

If you make more than fifty thousand bucks a year in the US, and a salary increase you’re gonna experience tiny influence on your well being. Black people are just as happy as white people are. If you’re old or young, it doesn’t really make a difference. If you’re ugly or if you’re really good looking makes no difference or whatsoever. You will adapt to it and get used to it.

5. Paul Rand

Simplicity Speaks

He understood the universality of symbols and how human beings communicate with shapes and color and form. If he did a logo for a company that happened to look like a face, he’d look at everything from pre-Columbian sculptures to African masks to naive drawings, all of which addressed how expressive the human faces could be. The big lesson you can take from rank is the search for simplicity

6. Otl Aicher

Good Art Inspires; Good Design Motivates

If we read between the lines, it says inspiration is different from motivation. While inspiration is the process of being emotionally stimulated by extraordinary quality feeling, motivation is the reason of doing something. In a nutshell, motivation is the pull and inspiration is the push. Thus, we need to be inspired and motivated at the same time to translate our goal to success.

7. Michael Beirut

Don’t Avoid The Obvious

Don’t avoid the obvious at all cost. Instead, embrace the obvious. The obvious can be your friend. No one else likes it, every single one of us avoids the obvious, it feels bad for itself, the obvious is lonely, and it needs friends. Be friends with the obvious.

8. David Carson

Utilize Who You Are, You Are Unique

You have to utilize who you are in your work. Nobody else can do that: nobody else can pull from your background, from your parents, your upbringing, your whole life experience.

9. Alan Fletcher

Be Driven by Your Inadequacy

I couldn’t actually do anything else. I always thought I could design well as a student, but then I would find someone who could do it better. But it wasn’t so far off, it wasn’t unattainable, it was just difficult. So I was driven by my own inadequacy, probably.

10. Chip Kidd

Never Fall in Love With Ideas, They’re Whores

The thought implies the danger behind falling in love with the idea. It hinders your capacity to rework ideas. It hinders your ability to evaluate them effectively. It clouds your judgment and your ability to see problems or conflicts in the idea.

August 23, 2015