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president and vp pay homage to victims of gurdwara attack

Our Bureau tives of the Asian, Hawaiian the 10 people shot in a hateful a White supremacist, commit-
Washington, DC and Pacific Islander communi- act of bigotry at the Sikh temple ted suicide by shooting himself
ty, according to a White House in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Seven when police responded. “Nine
resident Joe Biden and readout. people lost their lives that day.” years ago today, we witnessed
Vice President Kamala “And we think about all the The meeting also discussed an act of unspeakable hate as
PHarris have commemo- pain during this pandemic, with combating hate crimes against a white supremacist shot 10
rated nine years since the hor- the rise of hate crimes, harass- Asians, the White House said. people at a Sikh Temple,” said
rific 2012 Sikh Temple mass ment, bullying, and other forms Six Sikhs were killed in the Au- Biden in an earlier tweet.
shooting in Oak Creek, Wis- of bias against Asian Americans. gust 5, 2012, attack in which four “As we remember those we
consin, killing seven Sikh wor- It seems not to stop,” he said. people, including a police offi- lost in Oak Creek, we must con-
shippers. “Today, we honor Biden started “by acknowl- cer, were injured and one person tinue to stand up to hate and
everyone impacted by this trag- edging that on this day, in 2012, I died last year from the wounds bigotry and ensure that all are
edy,” said Biden during a meet- was with another friend who’s a sustained in the shooting. able to practice their faith with-
ing Thursday with representa- Sikh. And we were dealing with The shooter, described as out fear.”

retaIlme Icons award

Joyalukkas honored with the coveted prize

for pioneering leadership in jewelry retail

Our Bureau ers who have won have demon-
strated great leadership with
Dubai clear examples of innovation,
oyalukkas, the world’s fa- proven their legacy and ex-
vorite jeweler, was recently panded their operations.
Jawarded the coveted Re- The aim behind the award
tailME ICONS award as an function is to let the world
acknowledgement of their pio- know who the top retailers in
neering leadership in the busi- the region are. It is also noted,
ness of retail in MENA. by the organizers, that a Pio-
Joy Alukkas, Chairman, of neer is someone who sees po-
Joyalukkas Group, received the tential builds the courage to lay
award from Laila Mohammed out the foundation with the grit
Suhail, CEO – Alliance and to explore and push boundaries
Partnership, Dubai Department and Joyalukkas has been recog-
of Tourism & Commerce Mar- nized in this category.
keting in the presence of John “We always strive to provide
Paul Alukkas, Managing Direc- an unmatched retail experience
tor, Joyalukkas Jewelry - Inter- to our valued customers and
national Operations in a glitter- this award reinforces our com-
ing function in Dubai. mitment. All our retail show-
According to Joy Alukkas, rooms are equipped to provide
this is yet another recognition Joy Alukkas, Chairman - Joyalukkas Group, receiving the coveted a distinct experience that makes
for the world’s favorite honor RetailME ICONS award as an acknowledgment of his pioneering our customers experience our
from the region’s leading media leadership in the business of retail in MENA from Laila Mohammed wide range of exquisite gold
that is exclusively dedicated for Suhail, CEO – Strategic Alliance and Partnership, Dubai Department of and diamond jewelry leading to
the retail industry. an experience that transcends
“Awards are a recognition Tourism & Commerce Marketing normal customer satisfaction.
for the efforts we put in our We owe this recognition to our
business and I am happy to were stringent guidelines in scoring and editorial selec- valued customers, our business
note that we have been be- the selection process and the tion,” said Joy Alukkas. associates and the entire team,”
stowed with this great hon- awardees were selected based According to a note from Joy pointed out after receiving
or. As I understand, there on nominations received, jury the award organizers, the retail- the award.

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