The Residential Estate “Palm Apartments“ is the completely autonomous part of the Architectural Ensemble of  five star Hotel & Entertainment Complex "Grand Hotel Batumi Black Sea", located in the historical center of Batumi, right on Black Sea Coast, near Sea Boulevard and Miracle Park. In the Courtyard of the Residential Estate ,,Palm Apartments“ located a beautiful outdoor swimming pool i.e. water entertainment center "Palma Laguna", supplied with sea water which is unique in all Black  Sea  coast.  Water  surface  area  of  pool  is  1.300  m2.The  pool  infrastructure  provides  an opportunity not only for active leisure and recreation all year round, but perfect opportunities for mass cultural events in the open air - concerts, fashion shows, parties, receptions etc. Grove of eucalyptus. trees around the pool creates a wonderful "Green Zone" for relaxation. In the middle of pool the guests can enjoy a variety of the services of bar without leaving the water. The Gallery/Passage around the pool includes all functional areas for a maximum comfort: lobby and reception, gallery for relaxing with warm floors and satellite TV's, showers and locker room, outdoor terraces for sun bathing, massage and fitness rooms, fast food restaurant, restaurant "A la carte", upper terrace lounge bar with unforgettable views on sea and surrounding mountains etc. The total  area  of  residential estate  is  20.000 m2  and  consists of 33  apartments of  "Plus Haute Category" (luxury category). For each apartment provided parking space price of which includes the cost of apartments: One parking space- for the apartments with area less than 200 m2 and two parking spaces - for the apartments with area more than 200 m2. Price of storage room is included in the cost for the apartments located only on fifth floor. The Residential Estate "Palm Apartments" is equipped with a completely autonomous engineering equipment, utilities and unified control systems of maintenance and services, which includes:

Filtrated cold water and hot water supply system; HVAC systems;

Concierge service for 24 hour; Security service for 24 hour;

Cleaning of common areas and the Courtyard, lighting of common areas and the Courtyard, uninterrupted power supply system (Diesel generators for backup power)

Elevator and tollgate services;

Video surveillance system, BMS, security management and fire protection system maintenance and management;

Car parking service;

Design and interior finishing works of the apartments in coordination with owner, including furniture and technical equipment supply;

Vouchers for outdoor swimming pool provided for the residents of the apartments; Touristic services, etc.

The Special Promotion Offer “Summer 2016“applies only for the 16 apartments, situated from 3^rd to the 5th floor and valid until March 30, 2016.

Attention! Special news - for the first time: the price of apartments will be defined with each customer individually.

Owner is obliged to complete finishing works of the apartment until the start of Summer Season 2016.

On 16 February 2016, Memorandum on cooperation was signed between Ajara Employment Agency and Georgian Investors Association. Aim of the agreement is employment of residents of the region, improvement of business environment and effective functioning of the labor market. According to the document, companies, members of the association will provide vacancies and will inform agency about internships. The International Investors Association of Georgia is an independent, nongovernmental, apolitical and nonprofit organization, established in June 2009 in Batumi, Ajara Region, republic of Georgia. Today IIA is one of the largest unions of investors in Georgia with 21 members representing large companies from different sectors of businesses, such as: textile industry, food production, construction and construction materials, banking and finance, insurance, hotels and other.

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At the end of February in 2016, international standard medical center will be officially opening, in Batumi.  However the hospital started to receive patients from February 1. IUHB is multi-functional hospital, where provided high quality Outpatient and Inpatient services. Also, will be provided Reception Diagnostic Center and Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductology, Ophthalmology, Urology, Radiology departments as well and Laboratory equipped with modern technology.    The hospital is equipped with newest medical technology. The world brand modern digital technology gives opportunities to define exact researches and diagnostics. Nowadays, in IUHB approximately 300 people are employed. Medical staff recruited by Batumian, Tbilisian and foreigner high qualified specialists. The Medical staff is involved in continuous process of trainings, and continuously introduces to those innovations, which implemented in global medicine practice.  The Cardiology is one of the most important direction of hospital and it will managed by famous cardiologist, by Mr. Ismet Dindar-Mikeladze, which is working in Tukey, Istanbul. The Obstetrics & Gynecology direction will be managed by local famous Doctor Temur Gabaidze, which has huge practical experience in mentioned field. To the Reproductive department, Infertility diagnostic and consultation will be given by famous Turkish doctor, Mr. Mehmet Can Aslanca, which as huge experience in the field of Reproductology. Cardio-Vascular Surgery direction will be managed by Mr. Mahir Balakishiev, which is famous doctor in Tbilisi. In hospital are created all necessary conditions for patient diagnostic and treatment, in order to don’t address Tbilisian clinics or travel abroad and get extra expenses.  The Hospital involved in national and local governmental healthcare programs, also will serve as individual and corporate insurances, Universal Healthcare Program as well.  IUHB, is one of the first hospital in Georgia, where implemented Patient Right Institution. Also, the Hospital board mission is to get JCI accreditation, which is golden standard in global healthcare system.

On 28 January 2016, The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC-Georgia) held its 11th Consultative Board Meeting at Holiday Inn. His Excellency Mr. Giorgi Kvirikashvili Prime Minister of Georgia was attended the meeting as a special guest and addressed ICC members and Board Members. The Agenda included a presentation by the Prime Minister regarding the business and the investment climate in Georgia and the perspectives for 2016 as well as a talk by H.E. Mr. Janos Herman Head of the EU delegation regarding the visa liberalization and its impact on the bilateral relations between Georgia and the EU. Mr. Nam kyun Kim from K Water  presented a major investment that their company was developing in Georgia, Mr. Fady Asly Chairman of ICC covered the major impediments to business and the way to solve them. The event was opened and moderated by the Chairman of ICC Georgia Mr. Fady Asly. His Excellency Mr. Giorgi Kvirikashvili Prime Minister of Georgia and His Excellency Mr. Dimitry Kumsishvili, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development attended the meeting as special guests. Prime Minister Kvirikashvili addressed ICC members and Board Members. Prime Minister Kvirikashvili overviewed the current challenges to business and expressed his willingness to be a staunch supporter of a healthy business climate in Georgia. Mr. Fady Asly Chairman of ICC has discussed the major impediments to business. He presented specific cases of companies that are harassed by the Revenue Service and requested Prime Minister Kvirikashvili to take necessary action to stop freezing of bank accounts and other detrimental practices followed by the financial enforcement bodies. “The Revenue Service and the Financial Police are by far the number one impediment to the investment and business climate in Georgia” said ICC chairman. H.E. Mr. Janos Herman- Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia gave a speech regarding the visa liberalization and its impact on the bilateral relations between Georgia and the EU.  Mr. Choi, Byoung Seub – CEO of JSC Nenskra Hydro has presented a “JSC Nenskra Hydro investments project” that their company is developing in Georgia.  Mr. Ilia Gogichaishvili- chairman of ICC Georgia Banking Commission gave an overview regarding the ICC Banking Commission Global Annual Meeting, that will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, autumn, 2018.  “We are very glad and honored that Prime Minister Kvirikashvili has attended our Consultative Board Meeting and has shared with our members and Board Members his economic program for the upcoming period; we fully trust Prime Minister Kvirikashvili and we are confident that he will tackle in the shortest terms the major hurdles that are damaging the investment climate in the country” said Fady Asly, ICC Chairman.  During the meeting, the 6th edition of “ICCommerce” magazine has been released; a reception supported by ICC Georgia sponsoring member “Adjara Group Hosipitality” followed the Consultative Board Meeting. More than one hundred fifty ICC members and guests attended the event from various businesses, political and diplomatic circles,  the 11th Consultative Board Meeting was also attended the Secretary General of International Investors Association of Georgia and the Director of ICC Ajara Mr. Osman Chalishkan ( Mzhavanadze ). The ICC Consultative Board is the only body of its kind in Georgia, consisting of the extend ICC Executive Board as well as eight ambassadors in addition to the Heads of three major international financial institutions and three major international organizations. The purpose of the Consultative Board is to bring together members of both the International community and the business community on a quarterly basis to discuss the business and investment climate in the country. The issues raised are subsequently advocated to the government through a multi-pronged approach by the ICC stakeholders to effect positive change in the business and investment climate. ICC Georgia is the largest and most vocal global Business Association, it includes over 350 corporate and youth members and 28 business associations. The International Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the world including over 6.5 million business members and over 12,000 chambers of commerce; ICC consults regularly at the global level with the G8, G20, the World Bank, WTO, WCO and the UN.

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12-member eco-migrant family received a house from the Government Reserve Fund under the decision of the Chairman of Ajara AR Government Archil Khabadze. 20 000 Gel was allocated from the reserve fund to buy the house. The family was settled in the village of Koreti, Akhmeta Region in 2005, where they were made to return to Ajara due to the poor conditions. Several charity actions were carried out to help the family last years. The family received household items as well from the Government of Ajara with the support of International Investment Association of Georgia. International Investors Association Traditionally continues charity events. Association also helped this family with products and clothes last year, and this year the family was received  home appliances like  (Refrigerator, Gas  stove, Water heater and Iron). The youngest member of the family is 18 months old, followed the twins, who are now three years old. 4 children from 10 are low-grade pupils. The Ivaniadzes are registered with 10000 points in socially vulnerable families’ database. Their monthly allowance is 500 Gel.