The end of Hellas Cakes, Melbourne’s iconic Greek pastry shop, has struck a chord in the heart of the Greek community.
Generations of Greeks grew up with sweet memories of the first zaharoplasteio in Melbourne, that opened its doors in 1962, in the ‘Greek suburb’ of Richmond.
Founder, Iraklis Kenos, was an established pastry chef who had mastered the art by the age of 12 in Athens, and – as a result of his skill – the business was destined to flourish. Soon after, Mr Kenos acquired a business partner: his old acquaintance from Athens, George Laliotis, who immigrated to Australia in the 1970s. Later on, George Kandaras joined the team.
Local talent key for UAE’s digital future
Thales Emarat technologies 100 per cent local Emirati company was set up in 2019.
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The company has been the UAE’s partner for more than 45 years.
France’s Thales Group is keen to develop local talent in the UAE, with the objective of further supporting innovation, digital transformation, industrialisation and local partnerships by nurturing local talent and fostering diversity.
The company, which provides solutions, services and products in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets, has been the UAE’s partner for more than 45 years.
“Our objective is to further support innovation, digital transformation, industrialisation, and local partnerships by nurturing local talent and fostering diversity. As a long-term partner, Thales has developed its local presence in the country through numerous joint ventures and partnerships. This has allowed us to expand the lo