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K BBG and Embassy Update Special Features Chairman’s Foreword 1 Special Olympians 18 Lord Mayor in the UAE 20 Meet the New BBG Committee Members 2 Great British People in Business 21 Richard Oliver Awarded OBE 4 Introducing Institutes 22 Edward Oakden CMG Visits UAE 5 DIT Update 5 News, Events & Updates Notes from the BBG Office 7 Introducing Kingsbury Gulf 24 Jersey and the UAE, Building Stronger Ties 25 Insight Pope Francis Visits UAE 26 Heriot-Watt University Hosts Trade Delegations 27 Who is Paying the Insurance Bill? 7 News in Brief 28 PWC ME Survey Findings 8 About the BBG The Electrification of Flight 10 Top Five Risks for Businesses 12 Events Gallery 30 Committee Members 35 Gulf Renewable Energy Market Report 13 Corporate Sponsors 36 Demystifying Private Banking 14 Why Join the BBG? 37 HONORING THE PAST, MAKING THE FUTURE Six Tips for a Successful Construction Project 15 New Members 38 Equal Employment Opportunities 16 Membership Listings 40
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Stewart Highett Cris Partridge regional shipping and associated – Group Membership and – Committee Member service sectors.” Meet the New BBG Committee Members Sponsorship Secretary Cris is a Regional Director for Amy Gilbert Stewart Highett is the Senior Vice London Offshore Consultants – BBG Communications President for the Aker Solutions. Middle East (LOCME), looking Secretary/Healthcare Focus He is based out of Abu Dhabi and after the Middle East, India and Chair the start of several international ventures that have been formed is the UAE Country Manager. He Caspian. During a sea-going Some new members have joined Amy founded Perfect Balance in the BBG Committee this year. Meet service businesses, winning large between Shell and Abu Dhabi also has responsibility for Customer career that started in 1982, he September 2017 to fulfil a lifetime them here: capital infrastructure projects in partners. Ali also represents the Management in the Middle East served on a variety of vessel types, the UK, Hong Kong and China. He Royal Dutch Shell Group with the region. Stewart has over 30 years eventually attaining command of dream of providing the community Kristina Williams joined the UK Defence Research government of Abu Dhabi. His of experience in the on/offshore Oil ocean-going cargo vessels. Cris with a high quality and specialised – Group Treasurer Agency in 2003 as it was formed experience in Shell includes project and Gas industry. Originating from subsequently attained an MSc in healthcare centre. Amy has a BSc Kristina Williams is Co-Founder of into QinetiQ, to lead its change development of LNG Plants and an execution role within Electrical Marine Operations, was made a (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy eco rascals, a children’s ethical from a public sector body to a Regas Terminals, New Market Entry, and Instrumentation engineering Freeman of the City of London, a from the University of Southampton tableware company. Her last role competitive commercial organisation GTL, Pipelines, Country Master- in UK refineries and engaged at Fellow of the Institute of Chartered in the UK. Following graduation she was at Gulf Finance Corporation as resulting in significant growth and plans and Integrated upstream Offshore North Sea installations, Shipbrokers and a Liveryman of the spent two and a half years working Head of Finance, where she raised a competitive business winning and Petrochemicals projects. His Stewart developed his career Honourable Company of Master for the National Health Service in an AED500 million syndicated culture. Graham joined Rolls-Royce experience also includes mergers in International Marketing and Mariners. He has been an OVID South London and worked for a loan from local and international in 2016 from Atkins Global in and acquisitions, LNG supply and Business Development focused on accredited surveyor since 2010. London South East Rugby club. Her banks and ran several business Dubai where he was the Managing trading, investment banking as projects mainly in the Middle East, Cris arrived in the UAE in early 2009 specialties are Women’s Health and
transformation projects. With more Director of the Defence, Security well as project construction and Europe, Africa and the Americas, employed as a Senior Surveyor Sports injury rehabilitation. Amy is than ten years of experience within & Communications business. Of engineering. Ali started his career with his first visit to the Middle East at LOCME. Since joining LOCME a well-experienced Rehabilitation the financial services sector over his joining the Committee Graham with Taylor Wood and worked for in 1999. Throughout this tenure he he has been appointed as lead Pilates instructor and utilises the this time she has led Finance said: “Rolls-Royce is privileged to Halliburton, Goldman Sachs and, has conducted many successful investigator on a number of high- foundations of Pilates to drive safe Control, Financial Planning & be one of the largest UK companies now, Shell. He is a graduate of contractual and commercial profile major accident investigations/ and effective exercise. Corporate Analysis and Treasury teams in the in the region, operating across both Imperial College London where he negotiations with IOCs and NOCs in litigations for P&I Clubs, international Wellness and injury prevention are UK and UAE. Kristina said: “I joined Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with strong obtained a Master’s of Engineering the region. Stewart has a Master’s law firms and Flag State Authorities. a key focus of Perfect Balance. the BBG upon moving to Abu Dhabi educational and business links degree in Civil and Environmental Degree in International Marketing Cris has produced a number of Amy and her team work closely with as I am an entrepreneur who wanted in each. With the UAE placing an Engineering in 1996, and in 2000 Management supplemented with a publications and regularly presents companies to input correct working to actively engage in the Abu Dhabi increasing emphasis on education, he earned a Master’s degree in paper on Strategic planning from the at international conferences on postures, positions, exercise professional community to widen my youth and employability issues, I Strategy and Finance from Kingston University of Central England, UK. the subject of MOUs and warranty regimes and more to help minimise network. This is one of the main aims have joined the British Business Business School. Ali also holds Upon joining the BBG Committee, issues. He firmly believes in the work-related injuries and improve of the BBG and their events have Group to assist UK companies a Financial Services Authority Stewart said: “I am very proud to aims and principles of the BBG performance. On joining the BBG be working in the Middle East Oil and applied to join the committee allowed me to do so. I am also a who are trying to get closer to the Qualification in Financial Regulation Committee, Amy said: “I have known & Gas sector. I have been visiting in order to contribute positively to Fellow of the Chartered Accountants local economy, to find ways to build & Derivatives. Upon joining the about the BBG for years, because the region since 1999 with the last the organisation whilst increasing in England and Wales and believe bridges beyond the business level Committee, Ali said: “I am very my dad has been a member and ten years spent in Abu Dhabi more the awareness of regional shipping my experience as an FCA in and into the other areas that are a passionate about supporting British was on the committee. I was asked than any other geographic location. and associated service sectors. Cris Financial Services, professional high priority to the leadership of the Businesses to succeed in the UAE. to step into his shoes, which is a bit I am responsible for Aker Solutions said: “I joined the BBG Committee services and not-for-profit across UAE.” Being the most Senior Corporate daunting. However, I had my own the UAE and UK will ensure the Ltd in the region and have actively because I believe in the aims and Representative of Shell, an Anglo- reasons to be excited. First of all, good work of previous treasurers Ali Al Janabi been engaged with ADNOC and objectives of the British Business – Energy Focus Chair Dutch company with a long history to help guide the healthcare sector continues while keeping us up to other NOCs in the Gulf. I believe I Group and the benefit it could bring and create events to serve this Ali Al Janabi is the Chairman of and a wide footprint across the UAE date on all financial issues.” can bring my industry knowledge, to both individual and corporate topic. Secondly to help build more Shell Abu Dhabi and is also Vice and the MENA region, I believe I can passion, energy and enthusiasm supporters. As well as intending to bridges between the BBG and other Graham Outterside President for Shell’s Upstream also contribute to the wider British to the BBG, engaging my wider be proactive in my main and sub- networking groups in Abu Dhabi. – Group Community Liaison business in Abu Dhabi. In this role, business community beyond Abu network that could further support committee roles I wish to use the Thirdly to create more exposure for Graham Outterside’s career started he is accountable for providing Dhabi by leveraging Shell’s regional the membership and sponsorship opportunity to increase awareness, my company Perfect Balance.” in GEC and Marconi where he led governance and support for joint network.” section of the BBG.” and the economic benefits of
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Richard Oliver Awarded OBE Edward Oakden CMG Visits UAE In January, Her Majesty’s A previous Chairman of the British continued to support us in many Ambassador to Jordan, Edward Business Group, Richard Oliver, was ways and we owe a lot to them. Oakden CMG, visited the UAE for a awarded the OBE by Her Majesty We have also seen some terrific series of meetings and events with Queen Elizabeth II, becoming an support from our Emirati friends and the UAE government and private Officer of the Order of the British colleagues at key times. sector focused on generating Empire, in the 2019 New Year’s Lastly, I was professionally awareness and interest about the Honours List. The OBE is considered involved a lot in some very economic opportunities in Jordan, a major award in the British honours significant transactions and dealings and specifically the London Initiative. system. Richard’s was in recognition between the two countries both Jordan’s Growth and Opportunity: of his services to British Business during my time at HSBC and The 2019 London Initiative is an and to the British Community in the subsequently at NBAD. Now I exciting international conference due United Arab Emirates. We spoke to continue to work with Emirati friends to take place on 28th February, 2019, him about what this means for him: in a number of countries, but of in Central London. The Conference How old is the OBE system, course the UK and the UAE are the will showcase Jordan’s 2025 vision for and are many awarded? places I get most involved. I think it economic growth and reform, and will all helped! realistic. Head Offices in the UK do It dates back to 1917 and was launch the Government’s strategy to Trade Commissioner to the Middle not always understand that. The Jordan’s geostrategic entry-point to established by King George V to How does the BBG stay boost investment. The conference will East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, BBG does. markets in the Middle East, Europe recognise public service outside the relevant? be hosted at the most senior levels of Simon Penney, and HMA Patrick How does the Award Ceremony the UK and Jordanian governments, and beyond. He also took time to Civil Service. There are around 200 I think that the role of the BBG has Moody. Mr Oakden outlined the reflect on his time as Ambassador to Work? with the participation of international future focus of Jordan on the services awarded in each list, so changed a great the UAE some ten years ago and was private sector leaders, investors, sector, as well as the importance of I do feel tremendously deal, even The actual decoration is awarded glad to reconnect with several familiar partner governments and IFIs. The targeting professional areas such fortunate to have got during my at an investiture ceremony, which British faces still in Abu Dhabi. time here. objective is for Jordan to be able to as technology and healthcare. Not one. is conducted by a member of the As previous Ambassador to UAE, There is no achieve medium-term economic self- only was Mr Oakden able to assess Why do you senior Royal Family members. Mr Oakden was warmly received by doubt that I have been told that mine will sufficiency, with an economy centred Emirati appetite to invest in Jordan, think you were Emirati officials – including Foreign the longer happen in March at Windsor on the private sector. he was also able to consider the recognised in that Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al you are here Castle. Most of the males wear At a BBG Abu Dhabi Breakfast potential for British companies in way? Nahyan and Minister of International as a Brit, morning dress and all of the Briefing, Mr Oakden was the UAE to expand into Jordan, I would like to think the more ladies wear hats. Our family is accompanied by Her Majesty’s highlighting to BBG members Cooperation HE Reem Al Hashimy. it relates to a few you get to researching these matters as I different areas. First, understand speak. I was Chairman of how What were your thoughts the Abu Dhabi British Business business can be done when you heard that you were DIT Update Group for a good few years successfully. It’s not all receiving the honour? and got very involved in things about price and negotiation, By Wendy De Luca Exports visited to support the UAE- a technology roundtable. In the like the British Centres for it is also about trust and Honestly, it gives a great feeling UK Business Council meeting and UK we attended the Education Business in Dubai, the of patriotic pride and satisfaction, understanding. I thought it may be useful for you to meet companies to understand the World Forum alongside the UAE UAE-UK Business Council and it’s super to think you have The BBG acts as hear about some of the work that UAE landscape. Two trade missions Minister of Education and arranged and various other related made a difference and that a great melting the Department for International visited the Big 5 Construction Show meetings for Abu Dhabi Department entities. These were this has been recognised. I am pot of ideas, Trade Team has been engaged in and we organised meet-the-buyer of Education and Knowledge during great years for enormously grateful to those who relationships over recent months. We’ve been sessions for over 90 suppliers, the week. A small number of British business, trade and have supported me, from the and busy nurturing key relationships, meeting 12 buyers. companies exhibited at the World investment between Government and from the local experience. promoting the UK, supporting our In the UK we supported Dubai Future Energy Summit. our countries and I am British and Emirati communities. I am told by companies while they win major Municipality’s Food Control Unit’s We hosted HMA Amman to sure that this helped a lot. Comments from Her Majesty’s those who have export deals and listening to visit to the UK where they had promote Jordan to the UK regional Secondly I have been Government: seen many Business business to see what more we can a roundtable with UK food and companies here. As I write this in heavily involved in the British Groups across the Recipients of awards have shown do to help, in line with our new Export drink exporters and we hosted a early February our Secretary of School Al Khubairat, as a World that ours is a “exceptional service to the UK Strategy. Creative Supplier Forum for 100 UK State Dr Liam Fox and Nadhim Governor for more than 12 years and strong one, indeed one of economy and British prosperity, In November our Minister Baroness companies to meet 13 buyers for Zahawi, Minister at the Department as Treasurer for ten, with our oldest the best. Many ventures fail through UK export promotion Fairhead visited to support the 150 Expo2020. for Education have just visited for children starting there in 2002. This here for totally avoidable reasons across sectors from space and UK companies and meet Ministers The Expo HQ team visited the World Government Summit and is a wonderful school and objectively and the size of an organisation is technology to fashion, and food and officials at ADIPEC, the world’s Dubai and the Expo Organising enjoyed this opportunity to meet is seen as one of the very best in the not necessarily a protection and and drink,” the UK Department for largest oil and gas show. I’m pleased Committee launched the new Online many key officials and Ministers region. It is not for profit and has a certainly not a trump card. Getting International Trade said. to hear that 80% of the UK pavilion Marketplace where any company from here and around the world. really strong governance model, with involved with the wrong partners, Liam Fox, the UK International for 2019 was sold within one hour of wishing to bid for contracts needs I hope that you have also had a mix of parent and Ambassador misinterpreting a sociable meeting Trade Secretary, said: “I am registration opening. to register. Live opportunities are a productive few months. I want elected Governors. The School was as a good meeting, construing a delighted that leading business Baronness Fairhead, who is also posted on the website on a daily to finish off by alerting you to our founded 50 years ago, before the cup of coffee as a contract in the people are being recognised for the UK’s Minister for Expo2020, also basis and you can register at https:// website gov.uk/euexit which has birth of the UAE itself. The Ruler, bag – the best organisations in the their exceptional contribution and paid her first official visit to Dubai omp.expo2020dubai.com. the latest information and advice for HH Sheikh Zayed donated land to world have come unstuck in the UAE service to international trade. I to meet the organisers and see the Our Head of Defence and Security businesses and citizens to prepare us and HH Sheikh Khalifa became and elsewhere in the region. To win congratulate everyone receiving an UK Pavilion site. The same week Overseas visited Intersec and for Brexit. our Sponsor. The Ruling Family has you have to be patient, strategic and honour.” John Mahon our Director General for we hosted a cyber-security and Wendy De Luca is Head of DIT Abu Dhabi.
4 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 21 Issue 1 Spring 2019 Vol. 21 Issue 1 Spring 2019 CAPITAL LETTER 5 BBG AND EMBASSY UPDATE BBG AND EMBASSY UPDATE The world’s safety experts put their trust Notes from the BBG Office in British hands. • Sponsors 2019: BBG Abu Dhabi is very grateful for the support of the following companies sponsoring the Group for the year ahead – Gold: Barclays, BP, Intertek, Kingsbury, King’s College Hospital London, PwC, Rolls-Royce and Shell. Silver: Al Emarat Society, The Fry Group. Bronze: Delma Exchange, Fast Rent A Car, Gemaco Interiors, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic, Readymix. • Departing Committee Members: We would like to offer thanks to those Committee Members who departed at the end of 2018 – Chris Gilbert, Richard Oliver, Jenny Hunt, Richard Draycott, Douglas Barrett and Lubna Qassim. We appreciate all of the time and effort they gave to BBG Abu Dhabi. • BBG Membership Benefits: Did you know that using your BBG membership card you can receive of a whole host of discounts at various outlets across Abu Dhabi? A full list of the 2019 offers is now available on our website at www.britishbusiness.org/membership-benefits.org including offers from InterContinental Abu Dhabi, British Airways, Spinneys, Careem, Pizza Express, Emirates Palace and more. • Membership Renewals: The office team has been reaching out to members to confirm your membership renewal for the year ahead. If you are yet to confirm your membership for 2019, please contact us at [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to remain in receipt of the various benefits of being part of the Group. • BBG Baby News: We are delighted to announce that BBG Events & Operations Coordinator Lorna Wright and her husband Alistair have welcomed a beautiful baby boy and named him Hamish. All at BBG Abu Dhabi wish Lorna, Ali and Hamish all the very best.
Who is Paying the Insurance Bill?
people are adding extra pressure by on effect on the size of their health By Mostafa Nab attending hospitals for issues that benefits, pay raises and bonuses. Medical inflation in the Middle East could easily be resolved with a trip to Work being carried out between the local clinic. governing bodies in the region is and North Africa is increasing and An additional problem surrounds helping to create some commonality is predicted to be at approximately patients’ preference for branded around tariffs and coding and 12% in 2018 in many countries in the types of medication over generic therefore a more balanced approach region for several years. This figure ones, in the belief they are better. In in terms of negotiating and offering is extremely high when compared to fact, in the vast majority of cases the concurrent rates across providers. overall inflation in the region. ingredients are the same – it’s just the In addition, some providers are Much of the problem comes from price that differs substantially. developing technology systems that a lack of education and awareness Insurers are increasingly finding can electronically monitor claims among some employees and it difficult to negotiate discounts and the dispensing of medication to OC Robotics’ Spatial Snake-Arm Robot monitors dependents, who are claiming for and best practice rates with identify trends and the potential for and repairs critical aerospace, construction and expensive and/or unnecessary providers, because each hospital cost savings. nuclear equipment in hazardous and confi ned treatment. Under most plans, and associated clinic have their own However, much of the issue revolves individuals can chose which doctors rules about tariffs for the treatments around educating and creating spaces. It’s just one example of the expertise and hospitals to use; however, offered, and so have their own pricing awareness among colleagues through offered by the UK’s 5.5 million companies. they are generally unaware that structure. wellness-associated campaigns so one service provider’s costs, for In order for an insurer to absorb they better understand when they Find your ideal business partner at great.gov.uk example, maybe as much as 70% the additional cost, they then have are in need of medical attention, how more expensive than the exact same to pass that on to employers by way to utilise their medical insurance service with another. of increased premiums, particularly and what is the most appropriate OC Robotics To make matters worse, few people to those employers that want the course of treatment for them. Only Bristol, UK great.gov.uk have access to independent medical best service and the best hospitals then will costs begin to be contained advice on which provider to use included in their network. and employer-provided healthcare or even whether a visit to a doctor However, what many employees insurance be used in such a way that or hospital is required. As a result, do not realise is that they themselves benefits employers and employees instead of using healthcare insurance are also losing out, as the increased alike. for high-end in-patient claims or spending on employee healthcare Mostafa Nab is UAE Corporate Leader at major ailments, a large number of is consequently having a knock- Mercer Marsh Benefits.
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PWC ME Survey Findings
Now in it’s 22nd year, the annual and 2017. Yet despite the current know that to be successful in the Digital disruption hits our behind: that includes 43% confirming PwC Global CEO Survey aims to uncertainty, our CEOs remain slightly region, you have to be successful in region, at speed they have a plan to roll out AI inform and stimulate the debate on more upbeat about their companies’ the Kingdom. Regional CEOs are grappling initiatives, with only 23% of regional how businesses are facing today’s medium-term prospects compared to Streamlining for growth with rapidly changing consumer CEOs already having introduced challenges. This year, 1,378 CEOs global peers. behaviour as the digital revolution, them into their business, barely half This was the first year that the proportion globally. from 35 industries in more than 90 There is a consensus among initially slower to have an impact in operational efficiency was included Middle East companies can count territories responded. The findings Middle East CEOs that new market the Middle East, takes hold at speed. as a choice in the survey and it on the support of the region’s of the Middle East Survey are opportunities still exist: Egypt has Middle East CEOs see changing clearly made an impact. More than governments, which in recent years summarised below. emerged as a major territory where consumer behaviours and the two-thirds of regional CEOs put have ramped up investment in AI Reality check for our CEOs an increasing number of regional speed of technological change as “operational efficiencies” at the development and education. An CEOs are hoping to grow their the most significant threats to their Following a significant uptick in business. Our survey also indicates top of their list of planned activities outstanding example is the UAE, optimism last year, Middle East CEOs to drive profitability in the next organisations. whose ambitious AI 2031 strategy is that Middle East CEOs are aligned The overwhelming majority of are more cautious about growth in the with their peers worldwide in 12 months, just ahead of organic led by the country’s first Minister of region. Only 28% of our CEOs were growth. Both figures are slightly our regional CEOs believe artificial State for AI. prioritising operational efficiencies to intelligence (AI) will significantly ‘very confident’, on revenue growth remain fit for growth. lower but broadly in line with the The region’s CEOs seem to over the next 12 months compared to global results. change how they do business in welcome this government backing, Lastly, our CEOs share their global the next five years, in line with the 33% last year. counterparts’ keen awareness There is one marked regional but there is anxiety about the Globally, we see a 9% drop in the difference regarding how Middle global results. However, only 23% progress of technology. Cyber- that new technology – in particular of Middle East CEOs say they have percentage of CEOs who are ‘very artificial intelligence (AI) – could East CEOs plan to tackle the security threats remain a substantial confident’ about their revenue growth challenge of streamlining their already introduced AI initiatives, concern for Middle East business dramatically strengthen their barely half the global figure. prospects over the next three years, companies’ competitiveness. companies. More than double the leaders, as they do for most CEOs with many regions experiencing low proportion of Middle East CEOs said In the Middle East, 91% of our globally. Overall, the region’s CEOs see 2019 CEOs agreed that AI would levels of confidence. as a year to keep one eye fixed on they expected their headcount to Companies in the region also have Middle East CEOs are also more decrease over the next 12 months, significantly change the way they did work to do to get the best results short-term hazards and risks, without business in the next five years, similar pessimistic about the short-term losing sight of future opportunities. compared with the global survey. from data capture and analytics, global economic outlook for 2019. Middle East CEOs are markedly to the results we see globally. with less than half reporting that Only 28% of Middle East respondents Focus on efficiency and less pessimistic than their global Some 66% of the region’s CEOs their data is ‘comprehensive’ for thought global growth would improve growth closer to home counterparts about the potential said they had either introduced AI to financial forecasts, compared with in the next 12 months, compared to Greater stability has put Egypt back impact of government red tape on their business or plan to start in the 41% globally, and only 13% saying 42% in our global survey. on the radar for CEOs in the region. performance. Around two-thirds next three years. However companies they have ‘comprehensive’ data on Taken as a whole, the CEO Its rise this year also highlights the of Middle East CEOs said “over- must accelerate the process of customers’ and clients’ preferences confidence story in our region is a country’s economic weight, with a regulation” posed a threat to their realising their plans or risk being left and needs. sobering one. population of more than 100 million, organisation’s growth prospects, Do you believe global Do you epect headcount at The overall message from Middle and offers persuasive evidence that compared with 73% globally. economic growth will improve, your organization to increase, East CEOs who took part in this the government’s market reform In one area – taxation – the stay the same, or decline decrease or stay the same year’s CEO Survey is clear. Whilst programme is starting to register with anxieties of Middle East CEOs seem over the next 12 months? over the next 12 months? last year we saw a dramatic jump regional investors. Egypt’s inflation to have been partially eased. Last in optimism, our CEOs have curbed rate remains high at more than 20%, year, 85% of our CEOs expressed their enthusiasm both at a global and yet the message from our survey is concern about an increasing tax regional level. clear: CEOs are cautiously optimistic burden over the coming 12 months, Their caution is to be expected, about the country’s potential. with the focus on the introduction of given that oil prices started to fall Saudi Arabia is firmly VAT in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. again in late 2018, growth in the on the minds of CEOs based in other This year the proportion has dropped private sector has stalled in the region parts of our region. Our CEOs can to 55%, suggesting that companies and consumer spending is still feeling see the transformation that Vision may have managed the transition the impact of job cuts between 2015 2030 is having on the country and better than they anticipated. MP O E
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The Electrification of Flight
We are on the brink of a radical power the aircraft at certain times a range of over 200 miles. change in air travel. A new generation during flight. Parallel hybrid systems It has the most powerful battery of cleaner, quieter aircraft is about feature propulsion through a mix of ever flown, generating 750kW, to change the way people and conventional gas turbine-driven fans enough power to fuel 250 homes, and goods are moved. A combination and electric-driven fans with active the e-motors deliver more than 1,000 of new electrical and autonomous energy storage. horsepower, just like an F1 racing car. technologies, rapid urbanisation and In the future, we foresee fully Rolls-Royce will make history when increased commuting is creating electric VTOLs for short-range this first fully electric aircraft with a an exciting new market for electric journeys and hybrids retained for 24-foot wingspan flies in 2020. It’s vertical take-off and landing vehicles, longer range roles. The first EVTOLs part of a Rolls-Royce initiative called or EVTOLs. are as versatile as helicopters, ACCEL – short for Accelerating the In 2018 Rolls-Royce unveiled soaring over traffic. The projected Electrification of Flight – to pioneer a a concept hybrid EVTOL vehicle annual market size is roughly £1 third wave of aviation: propeller to jet design that could be adapted for billion. engine to electrification. personal transport, public transport, As battery technology improves, ACCEL is partly funded by the UK meeting our logistics and military applications. VTOLs will become more electric government and involves a host The Rolls-Royce EVTOL concept and fly faster and farther to of partners including electric builds upon experience gained motor and controller manufacturer customer’s needs for providing hybrid electric propulsion YASA and the aviation start-up for trains, naval vessels and other Electroflight. The team brings applications, and expertise in gas together some of the top minds totAL QuALitY AssurAnce turbines, VTOL technology, systems from the world of Formula E analytics and aerospace regulation racing. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. and certification. Rolls-Royce also has “ACCEL is nothing less than the industry relationships, expertise a revolutionary step change at certifying aircraft and collaborative transform in aviation,” says Matheu Parr, WIth a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over3 4 ,000 successes with industry partners. the regional, or inter-city, manager of the ACCEL project for people in more than 100 countries, we deliver innovative and bespoke Assurance, EVTOL today are powered aviation market. The additional Rolls-Royce. by a spectrum of range of hybrid VTOLs, compared To ink their names in the record Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and systems from full electric with pure electric vehicles, will books, Parr and his team will need to supply chains. to hybrid systems using gas turbines allow them to fly over less densely develop a battery powerful enough to to generate electricity. Many early populated areas, enabling these set speed and performance records, concepts proposed relied solely upon platforms to become testbeds for yet light enough to fly, and stable Our Total Quality Assurance expertise is delivered consistently to a wide range battery power, which demands an the new emerging autonomous enough not to overheat. of industries from Energy, Petroleum and Petrochemicals, to Construction, Power, extensive charging infrastructure and technologies. “We’re monitoring more than 20,000 will struggle to extend speeds and Rob Watson, who heads up data points per second, measuring Food and Textiles, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to distances. Hybrid systems are more Rolls-Royce’s Electrical team, said: battery voltage, temperature, and power ahead safely. likely to deliver both longer distances “Electrification is an exciting and overall health of the powertrain, and higher speeds. inescapable trend across industrial which is responsible for powering One possibility is the use of technology markets.” the propellers and generating thrust. for more informAtion turbo-electric systems with electric In a taste of things to come, Rolls- We’ve already drawn a series of propulsion powered by a gas Royce is leading a highly specialised insights from the unique design and turbine but without energy storage. challenge to build the world’s fastest integration challenges,” says Parr. +971 2 613 1000 Meanwhile, series hybrid solutions all-electric aircraft. 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continuing efforts to attract inward However, if data is something to By Allison Wood investment from both China and be controlled in China, protected the US. As Gulf Arab states push for the EU and commercialised Gulf Renewable Energy Market Report Each year, Control Risks decides to diversify their economies away in the US – for the states in the the Top 5 Risks for Businesses in the from oil, they will actively cultivate region it is increasingly something coming year. While these are global new economic and diplomatic to be monitored. Government will Development of renewable energy policy frameworks for climate change to increase recycling and energy within the GCC is a relatively new mitigation; the Green Growth Strategy recovery. There is therefore now in scope, here we discuss how relationships, regardless of whether have little sympathy for companies they will drive developments in the and uptake variable. However, a and the Federal Energy Policy – a focus on alternative waste these are aligned with Washington’s that push back on these new number of common pressures points the latter being the key driver for management options. business environment in the Middle objectives. regulations. East and North Africa in 2019. (such as population growth, oil and renewable energy. This seeks to co- Most WtE plant use mass burn 1. Blue muddies Gulf waters 3. Stuck in the middle – with 5. Storms brewing gas reserves, oil prices and climate ordinate emirate-level planning and technologies, but the waste stream who? Security issues have been a change) arise across the region investment on the future energy mix to contains some 60% organics, so other that indicate an increased focus on achieve UAE objectives. options exist including gasification As the blue wave of Democrats persistent concern for businesses Tender awards by major state- renewables. Under the Federal Renewable or anaerobic digestions (AD). AD elected to Congress settles into operating in MENA, particularly owned entities throughout the region Whilst the future energy mix will Energy Strategy 2050, targets for may also be adopted within the position, it will further complicate in conflict zones, but in 2019 US policy toward the Middle East. are increasingly going to a more rely heavily on oil and gas, and some generation by clean energy have been waste-water industry for treatment diverse range extreme weather will continue its nuclear, development of renewable set as 50% by 2050. This is coupled of sludges, a process not currently US President Donald Trump rise as one of the most significant and his administration will of players, resources are planned by all states; with a target of improving energy employed in the UAE. mirroring an factors in security and operational with solar making up the highest efficiency by 40% and cutting carbon One of the key players in this market aim to ramp up pressure risks in the region. The latest UN on Iran, push for Arab effort by many portion, followed by onshore wind and emissions by 70% in the same period. is Bee’ah who have partnered with states in the Panel on Climate Change projects waste-to-energy. Masdar Clean Energy with the aim to states to play a greater that temperatures will rise and Waste management role in regional region to grow These factors indicate that the develop waste to energy plant across relationships precipitation will fall, increasing renewable energy market in the region The UAE has set an overall target of the region. security and pursue incidents of droughts. A forecast 75% diversion of waste from landfill by peace deals in the with a more is developing from a solid demand by the Max Planck Institute base, is potentially a large long- 2021. In Abu Dhabi the Environment Doing business in the region region – all while diverse range of diplomatic and expects summer temperatures term sector built on genuine national Agency (EAD) is the responsible The UK government provides support keeping an eye out requirements, many enshrined authority for strategy and targets to companies who are looking to in the national vision statements. on waste and for regulation of the set up within the region via web These drivers are unlikely to change industry. The implementing body is resources (www.gov.uk/government/ significantly in the near term and Tadweer, which supports on policy publications), and/or via the trade continued technological development and strategy and undertakes all advisers. Links to these advisers are is further lowering the cost of energy contractual arrangement for waste on the web pages below or by contact from renewables. This is therefore management across the emirate. Abu with the DIT energy team in London. in MENA to rise more than twice Dhabi has set their targets at 60% for opportunities economic seen as a good long-term market. • www.gov.uk/government/ as fast as the global average. The diversion of municipal solid waste for American partners. The UAE has a more diversified organisations/department-for- (MSW) by 2020 and 75% by 2021. business. However, The trend World Resources Institute estimates economy than other GCC states international-trade/about-our- emboldened toward that all MENA countries except with active financial, tourism, trade, Solar services#getting-local-market-help- Egypt and Mauritania will suffer education and healthcare sectors. Democratic more active The UAE operates an IPP model for to-sell-overseas congressional foreign and from extremely high water stress by With an increasing industrial base and growing population, it is predicted new large-scale renewable energy • www.export.great.gov.uk members will be domestic 2040. that energy demand will continue to plant with PPA contracts let under These advisers can provide links to increasingly vocal in policy changes in This is a very real problem for governments in the region. The grow. The renewable energy sector competitive tender. This is therefore a companies within region who support questioning US policy and many of these states private sector development market. poorest citizens will be those most is seen as a key part of meeting this investors looking to develop business activities in the region. This will not mean businesses will need Dubai and Abu Dhabi also have affected by climate change, which, demand, supporting diversification in the region. fundamentally change the region’s to remain agile and assess how and minimising gas imports. net metering schemes to facilitate strategic importance to the US in political developments, whether they without significant policy changes, development of roof-top solar, creating Key industry organisations will cause reduced sanitation, In addition, the UAE recognises terms of security, counter-terrorism manifest in formal or informal ways, a market for smaller scale generation The region has a number of trade increased food prices and that climate change risks coastal and trade. However, the newfound may present new complications to in the residential, commercial and organisations (e.g. Middle East Solar competition for resources. Three inundation, water supply shortages debate will attempt to force a closer their operations. Meanwhile, the and biodiversity reduction. The drive industrial sector. Industries Association) that also consideration of US relationships choices that businesses make will months of demonstrations in Basra support companies. These provide (Iraq) protesting the life-threatening to diversify the energy mix not only Waste to energy (WtE) and activities in the region. be more closely scrutinised by third helps reduce carbon emission, so market intelligence, business support, Infighting and increasingly mixed parties. quality of drinking water was a Waste management is an increasingly supply chain contacts and support satisfying climate change obligations, important issue, with the UAE messages will reduce the ability harbinger of the combined effect exhibitions and events. 4. Clouds gathering but has economic benefits. The State recognising that landfill is not a of the US to use its economic and of climate change and insufficient of Energy Report 2017 estimates the In addition, the International Data regulation is one area public infrastructure. Governments satisfactory method of management Renewables Energy Association diplomatic heft to have a decisive sector will create savings of USD190 of all wastes and there is a desire say in key conflicts and issues in businesses will need to watch are increasingly coming to terms billion by 2050. (IRENA) which covers the world is the region. While the US will remain over the next year. Countries in the with the reality of climate change The UAE has been the most based in Abu Dhabi, and has a 2019 an important player in regional Middle East are actively attempting and the political and security active of the GCC states regarding GCC market report. conversations, particularly around to grow their tech sectors, with implications it will have over the delivery of renewable energy with Sector events security, these debates will give companies seeking to capitalise on next decade. Pressure will increase approximately 3GW either operational To gain up to date information on the other players increased confidence a young, tech-savvy demographic. for insufficient public utilities to be or in development as at the end of market a series of conferences and to hold out for their terms. However, governments in MENA replaced with newer, more efficient 2017. Additionally, a 27MW waste-to- are also increasingly seeking to infrastructure, and international energy plant is planned in Sharjah, events are held across the region. 2. Looking the other way regulate the storage and usage agencies and other investors may Dubai announced plans for the These are often supported by the While US foreign policy will remain of data. Many countries view this be more willing to offer support world largest waste-to-energy plant industry organisation and membership mercurial, we expect the US–China fundamentally as a security issue: for these projects in an effort to reported at 180MW, and Masdar and of these provides support in attending trade war to be the defining political hacking of infrastructure and attacks address the global issue of climate Environment Agency are piloting solar- and networking. Some of the regular events include dynamic of 2019. Some MENA on state-owned enterprises have change. powered desalination. the World Future Energy Summit in states have felt the effects of these created the perception that sensitive Allison Wood is Senior Consultant, Energy policy and national Abu Dhabi while Dubai has Mena tariffs more than others but all data should be hosted on home Middle East and North Africa, at targets New Energy, Middle East Waste and will generally avoid taking sides, territory rather than in the Cloud. Control Risks. The UAE is developing two key Recycling and Wetex.
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Six Tips for a Successful Construction Project
Demystifying Private Banking of contracting and an appropriate form of By Andy Hewitt construction contract. Proper selection will dictate final price and construction time. It will allocate risk Construction in the UAE has progressed at for when things change and avoid disputes. If you Time is the most precious structure; once you’re confident varies so it’s important to find out an unmatched pace for the last couple of have chosen good consultants, they will advise decades. However, many projects end up commodity we have. what’s covered, you can compare if there is a minimum deposit/ you properly. If your consultants are not so good, way over the original budget, late and often It’ll come as no surprise that different offers with more clarity. investment to qualify so that the they may steer you to a form of contract that makes construction quality is not good. Cost, time according to a recent study, relationship is mutually beneficial. life easier for them or allocates them with less What is the bank known for? and quality are the essence of construction responsibility. presented at PNAS, “working Some Private Banks have a strict projects. An oft-cited industry principle states adults report greater happiness Are you more comfortable with criteria, while others take a more 4. Selecting the contractor heritage brands or do you prefer that you can only ever have two of these three after spending money on a time- relaxed view. cornerstones. And therein lies the rub. The There are many contractors in the UAE hungry for new-to-market disrupters? saving purchase than on a material UAE has been kidding itself for years that it can your business, so how do you select who is going Whichever suits you, it’s important Who are your key purchase.” So whether that’s contacts? have all three. But can it? to execute your project? Many experienced clients swapping the ironing for the golf to do some due diligence to So, you have a plot of land or a space and pay lip-service to good procurement practices club or outsourcing the gardening understand the company’s ethos Developing an on-going want to build or create something wonderful. but ultimately award projects solely on the basis to spend time on the playground, relationship with a Private Banker How can you avoid the pitfalls we come across of the lowest bid. It should not then be a surprise reclaiming time offers far more than can be hugely beneficial as they almost every day? that this results in problems and often in expensive retail therapy. will get to know you, your family 1. Consultants disputes. An attractive initial price does not equate But what about your finances? and your personal and financial to ultimate good value. Many people value the support, circumstances, so be sure you Unless you have suitable in-house expertise, Contractors should not be invited to bid unless guidance and advice a private know who you’ll be dealing with you will need consultants. They will provide they have a good track record, have completed bank can offer, but often don’t on a regular basis and how design, manage contractual matters, control similar projects to time, budget and quality. All this costs and coordinate the project. know where to start. Paul Millar, you’ll interact with them. Will you should be verified through a consultant-led pre- Did you ever buy something based on Managing Director of International have direct access or via a call qualification exercise. Once a level playing field cost and then regret doing so and wished Private Banking at Arbuthnot centre or support team? What has been established, then a proper competitive qualifications do they hold you had paid more for better quality? It’s tender process can be undertaken. You should Latham shares his top five almost guaranteed this will be the case if you considerations when thinking and what experience do they have the comfort that the lowest bidder will be have? Within the wider team, select consultants based on cost. Generally, qualified and experienced and will provide what about choosing a Private Bank. consultancy fees will be around 10% of the will you have direct access you require with minimum problems. project cost. If the difference between the cost What do you need from to a Financial Adviser 5. Avoid changes a Private Bank? of the best consultants and the worst is 20%, (sometimes called a Wealth it may be tempting to go with a cheap option. Construction projects are complex. Each Most Private Banks offer an Planner or Wealth Manager) Bad consultants will produce a bad design and one is bespoke. This means that changes enhanced client experience and/or Investment Manager, select an inappropriate form of contract, your during both the design and construction compared to retail equivalents, or is everything delivered budget and finances will be poorly managed phases are inevitable. Some changes, but it’s important to understand through a central point? and management and contract administration because of design errors for example, are just what this means and who How does it make you will be a disaster. Quality of construction will unavoidable, but many are made on the you’ll have access to in the bank. feel? more than likely be poor and your project will basis of nice-to-have. If your design is as Ask about the products and be delivered late. good as possible, then the first will not be a services available. This ranges At the end of the day, you are In short, the 20% saving that you thought was problem. However, once design is complete, wildly depending on the private looking to find someone you can a good deal will cost much more than the cost changes can lead to additional cost, bank with some offering a full suite trust to understand and respond of employing good people to design, control disruption and delays – maybe all three. of banking, lending, wealth planning to your needs. Whether you’re and manage your project from the outset. Avoid change unless it’s necessary. and investment management, looking to generate an income, 2. Have reasonable expectations 6. Dealing with your contractor while others will offer a more niche or preserve your wealth to help range of services. Does your the next generation, you want Many UAE clients demand the impossible. Many clients in the UAE and their expert advice and guidance to Unfortunately, some consultants and consultants think that the way to make the private bank offer independent and get an understanding of where help you make the most of your contractors, keen to be awarded work, agree to contractor perform well is to treat them or restricted advice? Do your it’s going. Is it expanding into new money. Finding a private bank these demands. This is on the basis that when badly. If you have taken into account the Investment Managers have whole locations/markets or is it shrinking its that connects with you is key to the impossibility becomes apparent, everyone advice given previously in this article, of market access, or are they global footprint? developing a long-lasting, valuable is locked into contracts. The client will then then you will be working with a competent more limited? What about lending What’s available beyond the have to accept higher cost, poor quality, late contractor. Dealing with contractors in a relationship. facilities? For example can you financial? Many Private Banks completion or all three. negative way will likely lead to expensive This is not an exhaustive list, borrow against your investment arrange a series of events, Good consultants should manage and time-consuming disputes. If you work rather a starting point, so spend portfolio? These considerations associations and thought expectations. For example: you may have to well with your contractor and ensure your time considering what you’re are important if you’re looking for a leadership. Are they proactive in complete a project by a certain date, which is consultants do the same, you should find the looking for. Having a financial plan bank who can grow with you as your communicating regular updates difficult to achieve. In such a case, you should contractor will do their best for you. They will designed to flex to your changing circumstances change and your on investments and currency know that you will have to either pay extra for a identify and manage possible risks, solve needs can give you the confidence needs become more complex. movements? How frequently and fast-track programme or live with less than best problems and go out of their way to provide that your money is working hard, Understand the fee structure. through which channels do they quality. you with the best project possible. leaving you more time to spend on There’s no escaping fees, so it’s communicate? The choice is yours, but you need good I hope this helps and if you are important that you understand what what – and who – matters most to advice to make an informed decision. undertaking a construction project, I wish you’re paying for. The key thing is What is the entry criteria? you. 3. Contracts you every success. to look for transparency in any fee The entry criteria for Private Banks It’s your time. Spend it well. Andy Hewitt is Managing Director at Hewitt It is important to select the right method Decipher Partnership.
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By Steven Mifsud benchmarking the current using the surveyor’s knowledge. accessible status of the organisation During this stage the surveyor would As Abu Dhabi gears up to host with relevant local legislation (such look at a number of different details the Special Olympics next month, as the Dubai Universal Design Code) including external and internal accessibility is rising on the agenda and international standards (such as ramps, entrances, reception areas, with organisations across the UAE BS 8300) for the design of buildings. platform lifts, lighting, acoustics, striving to become more inclusive. It should identify features and means of escape and much more Last year, Ministerial Decree 43 was services that may affect or impose in order to identify any issues or published that aimed to develop physical, sensory, psychological barriers. The second stage suggests a level playing field for People of and intellectual barriers on staff, any possible improvements that Determination in employment. It goes beyond the UAE Federal Disability Act 2006 by including both UAE nationals and expatriates. At Direct Access we suggest that employers should review their recruitment and staff retention strategies including applicable policies to ensure that there are no barriers for People of Determination. This could include measures such as ensuring that vacancies advertised on your website are readable by screen reader software
Equal Employment Opportunities for visually impaired applicants, that the interview room is accessible for a wheelchair or interviewee with limited mobility, and if the interviewee is deaf or hard of hearing that a loop system or sign language interpretation is available. When a job offer is made, ensure any necessary adaptations to the work environment have taken place and colleagues have undergone People of Determination awareness training. Support must also be provided to enable employees to attend conferences and training workshops external to the company. Employers volunteers, patients and their can be made to the site, from small should therefore look to engage with families. adjustments to major structural providers of such events to ensure While a check list can be found alterations. An action plan from the that those premises are indeed online as a starting point, a specialist report demonstrates to stakeholders accessible. Access Consultant who understands an understanding of existing barriers Suitable working conditions, different workplaces would be able and a planned route to resolving which is a key part of the decree, to select the most appropriate guide these. can be easily developed. It can be or standard to use — what may be A recent study in the United States straightforward – such as amending relevant for a hospital may not be by the American Association of the locks on toilets and relocating People with Disabilities found over a stationary from higher shelves to suitable for an office, for example. The Consultant would be able to four-year period, 45 companies that where they can be reached more were leaders in disability recruitment undertake detailed measurements, easily by a wheelchair user. Human had 28% higher revenue, double Resources and Facilities Managers generate a report and action list to the net income and 30% higher are often surprised by what can be meet compliance. profit margins than their peers. Can achieved in improving accessibility The process of completing an you afford not to include People of for minimal cost. access audit is generally taken Determination in your organisation? An accessibility and adaptations in two stages. The first stage is a Steven Mifsud is Director of Direct audit can assist with this, walkthrough inspection of the site Access DWC-LLC.
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Special Olympians
Kiera Byland is another British cycling star who has successfully This March the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world comes to the UAE as 7,500 athletes from across the globe overcome adversity to excel in her chosen sport. compete at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. More than 190 countries will be hoping for a medal and British Growing up, Kiera suffered at the hands of bullies who made her time athletes have been stepping up their training in pursuit of glory in the UAE capital. at school an unpleasant and upsetting experience for her and her family. Taking place from 14th-21st March, this is the first ever Special Olympics World Games to be held in the Middle East and The abuse, sadly, took its toll on the youngster’s physical and mental health. North Africa. It is set to be the most unified Games in the 50-year history of the Special Olympics movement, with inclusion of However, her determination not to let the bullies win led her to attend people with intellectual disabilities in every aspect of the event. a community swimming event where she discovered Special Olympics The 128 athletes who make up Great Britain’s Special Olympics team have been training for months ahead of their teams taking part in competitions in her local area. It was here that Kiera participation in the World Games found her love of cycling and has since gone on to win gold medals in a variety of events. Now an athlete leader for Special Olympics Great Britain, Kiera has regained her confidence through her passion for cycling as well as Among the athletes looking forward to the World Games is 15-year-old making scores of new friends along the way. She is looking forward to cyclist Ella Curtis. the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 where she will ride Ella has not always been a keen cyclist. Her story is one of alongside athletes from all over the world, to win medals and build new, determination, perseverance and bravery. She has gone from being long-lasting friendships. scared to sit on a bike to a champion international cyclist who competes against some of the best Special Olympics athletes. At age six, Ella had a traumatic fall from her bike; for years, the fear of falling again and memories of the pain never left her. She was terrified and would shake with fear at the mere suggestion of a bike ride. In January, in the spirit of unity that This was a real blow to her dad, Tim, whose favourite sport has always characterises these World Games, In recognition of every athlete’s been cycling. After she fell, he felt responsible; through the years, he Team GB were joined at their Sheffield individual journey, one of the age, and most importantly of the same kept trying to encourage Ella so that she could also enjoy his sport. Tim training camp by a 16-strong fundamental differences between competitive ability. took extra care with Ella, starting her out with a sturdy bike and training delegation from the UAE, which Special Olympics competitions and It is what makes Special Olympics wheels. included Rawda Al Otaiba, Deputy those of other sports organisations stand out from other international Now, at age 15, her dad’s persistence and Ella’s own perseverance Head of Mission at the UAE Embassy is that athletes of all ability levels are sporting competitions and fits perfectly have paid off. Ella has now been cycling – using a modified bike – for in London. encouraged to participate, and every with the UAE’s vision of a better world; four years. Both father and daughter are looking forward to the upcoming Welcomed by Michelle Carney, Chief athlete is recognised for his or her based around tolerance, diversity World Games in Abu Dhabi. Executive of Special Olympics Great performance. and providing people with intellectual Inspired by his daughter, Tim has pursued formal cycle coaching Britain, the UAE delegation and the Athletes are divided into disabilities the opportunities they need qualifications with British Cycling and Cycling UK and is now a National Great Britain team played table tennis, competitions that place them to contribute fully to our communities Standard Level 2 Coach with special training in inclusive cycling and as bocce and basketball games together, against people of similar abilities – a and societies. a group leader. forming new friendships in the process. process that is known as ‘divisioning’. From 14th-21st March, support Team Ella and Tim will have a lot of support at the World Games as more Every Special Olympics athlete who Divisioning allows all athletes the GB and thousands of other athletes than a dozen family members are travelling to the UAE to cheer them on. will arrive in Abu Dhabi this March has opportunity to compete on an equal from around the world as they compete their own deeply unique and inspiring playing field. It is a fundamental rule, in 24 different sports at 11 venues story, but they are all characterised by which matches athletes up with others across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Find out one thing – determination. of the same gender, around the same more at www.abudhabi2019.org.
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and investments through its sovereign world. Today, the UK boasts five By Peter Estlin wealth fund sector. The UK remains licensed Islamic banks and more than a highly attractive and reliable A version of this article was first 20 conventional banks offering Islamic location for investment from the published in The National newspaper. financial products, while the London UAE, and together we have already Stock Exchange has over 65 sukuk The backdrop to my visit to the UAE reaped many mutual benefits. Emirati Islamic bonds listed for a total amount and Kuwait in January, as Lord Mayor investment in the tens of billions of of nearly US$50 billion. of London, might seem to be one of dollars has funded urban regeneration Investors in the UAE will be similarly uncertainty. The UK’s departure from and infrastructure projects across the interested in the work that the UK is the European Union is a profound UK, including the London Gateway, doing as a global leader in regulating Great British People in Business constitutional change and will pose the London Array and large parts of green finance, providing transparency challenges for both London and the Manchester. All of this has created a and clear principles to the sector. UK’s financial sector. Meanwhile, there reciprocal flow of knowledge and skills London has already underwritten and are wider questions around the future to the UAE. issued US$80 billion of green bonds, of world trade, notably between US London’s financial expertise has a and a new Green Finance Institute – to and China, while many Middle Eastern great deal to offer the UAE – fintech, be launched by the City of London economies are making rapid moves insurance, legal services, wealth Corporation and UK government later
Capital Letter interviews BBG region is the need to diversify the region for diversification, and Lord Mayor in the UAE members every issue to help us get away from oil and fossil fuel- many of our current and prospective to know them. This time we speak to based economies. This is a great clients have come to us for solutions. Neil Harrington, Regional Director and opportunity for Kingsbury, because Our local clients vary enormously, towards diversification to reduce the General Manager of Kingsbury Gulf. our high-value, high-precision from Industrial and Transport impact of fluctuating oil prices. engineering solutions support companies, to those operating in But as significant as these factors What is your current role and diversification across a wide range of the Aerospace, Energy and Medical are, some things – such as London how long have you been with the industries. sectors. From conversations we and the UK’s inherent strengths in company? Our main challenge is to have had across the region, it is global finance, our ability to innovate I am the Regional Director and understand and comply with local clear that a commitment to quality and our willingness to collaborate with General Manager of Kingsbury Gulf. and regional differences, both in and high standards are crucial for Gulf nations such as the UAE – are Having been based in the Middle culture and routes to business. all of our clients. Our solutions can without question. East for over 12 years, I joined Having been in the region since surpass their expectations, both in Firstly, the City of London will remain Kingsbury in early 2018 to lead the 2007, I am confident in our ability terms of engineering excellence a global financial hub after Brexit. establishment of the company’s first to meet this challenge, because we and responsive, high quality support We are the world’s largest currency- have excellent solutions that can services. Our clients definitely see trading centre – the largest offshore international venture to the GCC. After more than 60 years of significantly support GCC member us as a partner, working alongside centre for renminbi internationalisation states to achieve their aspirations. them to help achieve their vision. and a world leader in the issuing of success in the UK and Ireland, we are responding to the region’s rising What was your most memorable What was your best client masala bonds outside of India – and learning experience? the second-largest centre for asset demand for innovative, high-quality solution? Peter Estlin, Lord Mayor of London, and HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, metal-forming machines, supported Having had a long and varied management. Client solutions are our passion; Deputy Ruler of Dubai by an exceptional level of knowledge career, it is almost impossible to London provides access to the our commitment is to provide and customer support. single out one particular learning deepest pool of internationally management and much more. Our this year – will allow us to do even “Excellent People, Excellent two countries share strong, skilled more, acting as a unique one-stop Having spent most of my 40-year experience. I have benefitted from oriented capital in the world and Machines, Excellent Service”. workforces, world-class infrastructure, shop designed to help find innovative career in leadership positions in countless learning opportunities, accounts for 70% of the secondary The best solutions are those an openness to ideas, creative energy, solutions to this global problem. various sectors, including defence, often from my seniors, and also from market turnover in international bonds. that are developed to reflect the excellent educational institutions and So my message to our partners in technology, manufacturing and my peer groups across the varied It is, and will always be, a welcoming customer’s vision. By supplying geographical time zones that allows the UAE and the wider Gulf is one of energy recruitment, I am privileged to organisations that I have been place, with a diverse, highly educated the finest machines, supported us to work easily with markets to the optimism and ambition for 2019. While represent this family-owned business privileged to serve. The following two international workforce, governed by by the best people, trained to East and West. Brexit and economic diversification in the GCC region. phrases do live with me every day: strong respect for the rule of law. the highest standards, we deliver As always, we’re ahead of the curve Finally – and crucially – London provide food for thought, they also What brought you to Abu Dhabi? “Learn to listen well, and let others and the UAE, with their unique offer significant opportunities, speak,” and “It’s not who you know, the right engineering solution for in growth areas for the sector. We I originally came to Abu Dhabi each one of our customers. Every have more than half of Europe’s fintech networks in the Middle East, South especially with emerging areas of in 2007 on a two-year seconded it’s who knows you that really counts.” Asia and increasingly, Africa – remain financial services now ripe for closer machine manufacturer is a leader companies valued at more than US$1 contract to establish a brand What would you say is your main in their respective fields, so we can billion. International start-ups in this integral parts of the global financial collaboration. presence and sales entity for a large strength? provide our customers with optimal sector, from Africa to the Baltics, see system. We share an interest in The UK and the UAE already have American technology organisation. I am passionate about what I do production platforms in a wide range London as the global crossroads that strengthening free trade and global a deep and vibrant relationship. The At the end of that period, I decided and the people I do it with. Joining financial regulation, as well as working time is right for our two countries to of industries, from the smallest provides the very best in finance, to stay in the region and was Kingsbury has allowed me to hone towards convergence and coherence. be bold and realise the full potential of medical component to the largest creative and tech. It is, therefore, the approached to fulfil a country my ability to adapt to new industries While some others might be using what we can offer each other. power generation part. ideal place for them to scale up their leadership role for a defence and and respond to changing business this moment to look inwards, we must Peter Estlin is the Lord Mayor of London, businesses. security solutions business. The rest, and client needs. A quick take-up, What do very few people know remain committed to these principles serving as a global ambassador for the Secondly, the UK and UAE have a as they say, is history. along with a deep understanding of about you? bright future together, and London will and continue to build a bright future. UK-based financial and professional both the business and the region, is I don’t have a retirement plan! I remain the axis for that. As our countries begin new journeys services industry for a one-year term. He What challenges do you face? my recipe for success. enjoy my work, our people and the The UAE is the UK’s 12th-largest in 2019, there are fast-growing is a senior adviser to Barclays bank and Market expansion and branching out environment where we live and work. trading partner and the largest civil opportunities to collaborate. a former chief financial officer to Salomon into the GCC are the two immediate Can you describe a typical local To me, age is just a mind-set. I’m export partner in the region. The UK In finance, London has positioned Brothers Asia and Citigroup’s Investment challenges for Kingsbury, but both client in terms of their needs also works closely with the UAE as itself to become the hub for sharia- and Corporate Banking divisions in New are areas of familiarity to me. from you? here to stay, as long as my health it continues to diversify its economy compliant finance outside the Islamic York and London. The primary challenge for the There is a clear remit throughout and wellbeing holds out.
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connection with the senior marketers Our work helps professionals and accredited courses, with of the future, equipping them with to gain insights from a network of opportunities for professional Introducing Institutes the skills to meet the increasing energy professionals working across development and recognition demands of the UAE market and the energy system. We also focus on throughout your career. us combine our efforts to raise their As well as working with universities, challenges they face at any stage of building capacity through delivering The EI is also able to offer Introduced by Lisa Phillipps profiles #GreatProfessional CIM has a network of Accredited their career. We are planning a series Continuing Professional Development professional registrations in particular Study Centres (ASCs), including of capability driven events during (CPD) training and accreditation, specialities, including Chartered Here at the British Business Group The Chartered Institute of 2019, which will allow marketers knowledge sharing events and Energy Engineer, Chartered Marketing PwC Academy LLC, Oakwood we try to build our strategies around International, Manipal Academy of to engage with CIM through a industry collaboration. Petroleum Engineer, Chartered supporting the UAE-UK business The Chartered Institute of Marketing Higher Education, University of Dubai continuous professional development Membership of the EI delivers Environmentalist and Chartered dialogue. One well-known and (CIM) has been working within the and Abu Dhabi University where (CPD) programme.” professional recognition through Energy Manager. understood great British export is United Arab Emirates for several practising marketers can study the CIM provides a range of services, qualifications, as well as member Industry guidance that of Education. We have many years as part of a long-term plan to portfolio of CIM qualifications. supporting both individuals discounts on training, events and The EI Good Practice Programme British schools and universities represent, support and develop the The CIM range of training courses and organisations focused on technical publications. It allows you provides the industry with cost here in the region, and also many marketing profession in the region, includes bespoke training solutions improving marketing capability. to access vital information about effective, value-adding knowledge on students travelling to the UK for their in line with the vision of the leaders for in-house delivery. This is based CIM’s Professional Marketing the global energy system through key current and future issues within University training. What seems to of the UAE. The results are clear, on detailed training needs analysis Competencies ensure marketers vast digital resources and monthly the energy sector. It helps our member be less well known however is the with the region now the UK’s 12th and the unique Professional are up to date on skills such as magazines. companies, made up of 40 of the presence in the region of many great biggest export market and, for many Marketing Competencies. Other measuring business performance, In the Middle East we run events world’s larger energy companies, to chartership organisations. These are businesses, a key entrance point to short courses are delivered at the innovation and digital marketing. and learning programmes on improve their operational efficiencies the organisations that support many access wider opportunities across CIM’s head office, near London, UK, Energy Institute topics as diverse as health and professionals from University through safety, energy management and and simplify the way they work. to retirement. By Trevor Stott-Briggs efficiency, behaviour change, The EI’s portfolio includes over Last Capital Letter I spoke of my digitalisation, decentralised energy 750 technical guidance documents membership to the Association of The Energy Institute (EI) is the and solar power. Our Middle East and specifications, with around 50 Chartered Certified Accountants; I chartered professional membership HSE & Sustainability Forum has new titles published annually. The wanted to raise their profile because body bringing global energy become an important feature in the EI is actively working with partner I actually lived here in Abu Dhabi for expertise together. We are an regional calendar, drawing over 300 companies in the Middle East to two years before I knew that they had active and growing network in the registrations in 2018 and delivering develop further industry-led guidance a Dubai office. There are many such Middle East, based out of our UAE a programme of valuable technical from the region. charterships here in the region who hub, helping energy professionals information. Trevor Stott-Briggs is Managing are doing great work, and collectively across the region to come together, In 2019 we are rolling out a number Director of Energy Institute-Middle we would like to raise their profile. share insights and learn about the of training programmes in the UAE East. The ambition is that we will create extraordinary energy system on that will be a directory of local branches of which we all depend. open to energy British professional membership The EI is a unique network with professionals from organisations. Such a directory insight spanning the world of energy, all sectors of the will give Universities in the region, from conventional oil and gas to industry. These and indeed new grduates, a handy the most innovative renewable and are expected to reference point so that they can be energy efficient technologies. The include Oil & Gas aware of and potentially join such global energy industry, the people Fundamentals, organisations. The BBG is aiming to working in it and wider society all Human Factors, host that directory on a page on our benefit from the EI’s work. Process Safety website. The EI gathers and shares Management Professional membership essential knowledge about energy, and Energy organisations tend to be vehicles of the Middle East. CIM’s recent Export where delegates from the UAE attend delivers the skills required to use Management change for international standards Ready report, in association with for short intensive courses over energy more wisely, and develops courses of best practice. They are therefore PwC, found that the UAE is now one 7-10 days. CIM also accredits short the good practice needed to always at the forefront of where of the top five most attractive markets training courses already designed by keep it safe and secure (through Professional an industry is going. This aligns for UK business. third party organisations, providing technical guidance documents and membership itself with the aspirations of the CIM has also been a champion formal recognition of the quality and specifications). Becoming a UAE, which is always ambitious for female entrepreneurship in the relevance of the course content, The EI has an expanding global Professional and always delivering beyond Middle East, which is on the increase encouraging delegate participation. presence, including 13 local branch Member of the EI expectations. with 33% of women-run enterprises CIM are currently in discussion networks in the UK and seven recognises your These professional memberships in the UAE generating revenue in with organisations to work together international branches, comprising knowledge, skill should provide a key resource excess of US$100,000, compared to in partnership in several areas, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Nigeria, and expertise in for UAE Nationals as they seek to just 13% in the US. including the use of the CIM Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore and the energy, and your expand their presence in the private The UAE is an important region Professional Standards, CIM Caribbean. We have around 20,000 achievements sector and compete for roles on for CIM, where it is building an qualifications and marketing career individual members globally and 250 in a responsible the international labour market. educational base, comprised of pathways. It will also include corporate members worldwide. role, with the Please do stay connected to your relationships with more than 30 the design and delivery of CIM post nominals to own professional organisations, universities, as part of a growing continuous professional development Joining the EI match. and please do be an ambassador University Partners and Graduate (CPD) clinics that will enable In line with the UAE Energy Strategy Membership for them with your local contacts. Gateway scheme. CIM currently has organisational marketing teams to be 2050, the EI Middle East supports of the EI begins Herewith some more detailed four Graduate Gateway universities in developed in line with international individuals and companies in the at student introductions to two of those Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with a further professional standards. UAE as they work towards a safe, level, through organisations, and what they are presence in Bahrain and Saudi Raj Achan, CIM Ambassador for secure and sustainable energy EI Affiliated doing here in the region. Please let Arabia. the UAE said: “We have built a strong system. universities
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By Neil Harrington Jersey and the UAE, Building on more than 60 years of success in the UK, our launch of Building Stronger Ties Kingsbury Gulf comes at a prescient time. As we witness diversification By Senator Ian Gorst We are also determined, though, away from traditional oil and gas to identify new areas in which we economies, towards a focus on high The development of bilateral relations can co-operate. Jersey is, after all, value manufacturing, there is a rising between Jersey and the UAE is a more than just a financial centre demand for precision machining process to which both governments and a tourist destination – as fans of equipment. At Kingsbury, we see the have been committed for many years, Jersey’s excellent dairy products, on manufacturing sector in the region as shown by the regular high-level sale throughout the UAE, will gathering momentum and we are visits and by the signing of several already know. During experiencing strong demand for our major agreements in the field of my November visit, expertise. We can play an important financial services. for example, my role in this diversification. With Both Jersey and the UAE have colleagues and I were solutions spanning multiple sectors, strong global reputations as well- delighted to meet from industrial and medical, to regulated international financial with bodies like transport, aerospace and energy, we centres, and we have been working the Dubai Future have set our sights on establishing closely together to enhance Foundation and Kingsbury Gulf as the leading opportunities for collaboration. New York University Abu Dhabi to years ahead. provider of specialist machinery in Agreements already in place include discuss potential areas for future In the 18 years since the first the region. the Double Taxation Agreement, collaboration. There is much that Jersey Ministerial visit to the Emirates, signed in 2016 with the UAE Ministry we can share in terms of innovative much has been achieved in terms of Finance, and the MOUs signed government and the development of of broadening and deepening our between the Jersey Financial our digital economies. bilateral relations. We recognise, Services Commission and the UAE I also attended the first ever though, that further progress requires Introducing Kingsbury Gulf Central Bank, Abu Dhabi Global Abu Dhabi Diplomatic Conference, long-term commitment – and that is a Market, the Dubai International organised by the Emirates Diplomatic pledge we are delighted to make. Looking within the GCC, it is Finance Centre and the Emirates Academy, which provided us with Ian Gorst is Jersey’s Minister of no surprise that in the UAE, the Security and Commodities Authority. insights into the ways in which the External Relations. machine tool industry is still driven On my recent visit to the UAE, UAE is using by the Oil & Gas sector and its allied in November 2018, I attended the cultural diplomacy supportive industries. Apart from opening of Jersey Finance Limited’s to enhance its Oil & Gas, sheet metal fabrication new office in Dubai International international and the construction industry are Finance Centre, a sign of the outreach, offering the major users of machine tools. confidence the Jersey finance sector useful lessons The UAE offers 26% of the GCC’s has in the strength of commercial as Jersey seeks total market share in metal cutting opportunities in the UAE. to expand its machines, surpassed only by KSA. During this visit I held useful talks global footprint. What doesn’t differ across the GCC, with the Minister of State for Finance, The conference is that customers do not compromise HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, and we enabled us to on quality, always choosing the most agreed to commence discussions on engage with productive machines. We’ve also a Bilateral Investment Treaty, the first Ministers and with seen a strong preference for globally negotiations of their kind on which senior officials Jersey has ever embarked. Our aim involved in areas recognised brands, reflected in our Attendees at Kingsbury’s launch and exhibition at the SteelFab British Pavilion high value solutions from Germany is to boost investor confidence by such as wildlife and France. exceptional across-the-board British successes. With operations providing the necessary framework conservation, Long-standing relationships with support. covering the UAE, KSA, Oman, for increasing investment flows in where the prestigious original equipment Our comprehensive range of Kuwait and Bahrain, we are now both directions and facilitating the Jersey-based manufacturers (OEMs), together with machines is sourced from respected recruiting and training highly ways in which Jersey can help UAE Durrell Wildlife a loyal and expanding customer leading German manufacturers professional sales, applications and firms gain access to the world’s main Conservation base of sub-contractors, means (Burkhardt + Weber, Waldrich service engineers. Our mandate is financial centres, such as the City of Trust, a recipient that our machine solutions are Coburg, Haas, Index Traub, to deliver high value manufacturing London. I am confident that we will of research grants represented in almost every aspect SHW Werkzeugmaschinen, solutions that provide the lowest make substantial progress on this from the Mohamed in various industries, across a wide Hermle, Zimmerman) and French end-to-end cost per part, coupled Treaty in 2019. bin Zayed Species range of applications. Our tried and manufacturer AddUp, a leader in the with the highest accuracy, reliability Financial services will remain at Conservation Fund, tested business model has proved field of additive (3D printing) machine and repeatability. For more than the heart of our bilateral relationship, already has a successful in the UK and Ireland for tools. This combination, together with six decades, we have established as a growing number of Jersey firms global reputation. more than 60 years, and our strategy an unrivalled technical expertise in Kingsbury as the unparalleled open up offices in the UAE and as an In all of these for the Gulf involves transferring this Computer Numerical Control (CNC) leader in our field. We certainly hope increasing number of UAE institutions areas, we look model to the new market. Customers machining, ensures we can offer total to repeat that success here, with and private bodies make use of forward to in this region demand excellence, solutions to meet industry needs. Kingsbury Gulf. Jersey as a secure, stable, reputable identifying ways in delivered through our unparalleled The launch of our wholly-owned Neil Harrington is Regional Director and and well-regulated jurisdiction for which we can work level of technical expertise and subsidiary in Dubai builds on our General Manager of Kingsbury Gulf. their international operations. together in the
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Pope Francis Visits UAE Heriot-Watt University Hosts Trade Delegations
“Coinciding with the beginning of the Heriot-Watt strengthened its of Health in Abu Dhabi, Daman funded role between Scottish Year of Tolerance, the visit by Pope international business ties in January Healthcare, Kings College Hospital, Development International and Francis underlines the commitment of when it hosted three trade missions at Dubai Science Park, Mediclinic, NMC Heriot-Watt University, said: “These the UAE to the principles of tolerance its Dubai campus. These delegations Royal Hospital, Expo 2020 and the trade delegations have been hugely and mutual co-existence,” according were all funded by the UAE-UK Health at Hand Innovation Centre. successful in building relationships to Nick Cochrane-Dyet, the chairman Business Council and developed They also had meetings with a with public and private organisations of the British Business Group – Abu in partnership with Scottish number of companies with Siemens- across each sector in the UAE and Dhabi. Development International. Healthineers, Cognit (a Mubadala helping to develop collaborative R&D “Since I first arrived in the UAE as The first delegation, which was held Company), Daman Health Innovation projects with the university and trade a young man, over 40 years ago, from 6th-10th January, focused on Centre, Plug and Play Accelerator, and investment opportunities for to work at the Mazyad stables of Digital Construction and Heriot-Watt’s and attended a meet-the-buyer event businesses in the region.” the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al plans for a Centre of Excellence in at the British Embassy in Dubai. A With all eyes focused on the UAE Nahyan, I have observed and have Construction to create and share number of opportunities have already ahead of next year’s Expo 2020, benefited from the way in which those knowledge and up-skill employees. been identified in doctor training there has never been a better time principles have become an essential The delegation undertook site visits programmes, patient medical records for the UK companies to expand component of life in the Emirates,” to The Sustainable City, Expo 2020, and proton beam laser technology. their horizons into the UAE, either he told the Emirates News Agency, Dubox, Dubai Future Foundation, Roger Griffiths, Business doing business here or using it as a WAM. “Today, the UAE has become a Museum of the Future and Sublime. Development Executive, a jointly gateway to the rest of the GCC. safe home for my grandchildren.” At a full day symposium, an audience The Pope’s Apostolic Visit, from comprised of over 50 UAE-based 3rd-5th February in Abu Dhabi, construction companies was able to took place early in the UAE’s Year hear from delegates as well as key of Tolerance, which has been influencers in the UAE construction designated as the theme of the year sector. A networking dinner included by President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin companies such as Jacobs, EMAAR, Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit coincided Alec Con Construction and the Royal e with one by the Grand Imam of or national origin,” Nick added. The UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Egypt’s Al Azhar, Dr. Ahmed el-Tayeb. “The Pope’s visit, the first-ever has been the seat of the Catholic The event identified a number of “The visit by Pope Francis by a Catholic pontiff to the Arabian Church’s Apostolic Vicariate of South companies with funding streams represents an acknowledgement of Peninsula, along with the participation Arabia since the 1970s, while the to support collaborative research those principles. At the same time, it of both Pope Francis and of the first Catholic Church in the country projects, Engineering Doctorates and demonstrates the way in which the PhD research in the primary areas of Grand Imam of Al Azhar in a dialogue opened in the 1960s. Official UAE is reaching out to work together sustainability, health and safety and to discuss human brotherhood, were diplomatic relations between the UAE with others to promote the concept enabling technologies. A number occasions of huge significance, not and the Vatican started in 2007. of inter-faith dialogue and of coming just to the UAE and the rest of the of delegates have already followed together in a shared vision of hope for region, but globally,” Cochrane-Dyet This article was first published by WAM. up with collaborative research humanity, regardless of faith, culture said. Images courtesy of Avosa. opportunities with UAE companies. A return trade visit to Edinburgh is planned in March and will be attended by a select number of Emirati companies that are key stakeholders in the Centre of Excellence in Construction proposal. The second delegation, which took place from 12th-17th January, focused on Renewables and Integrated Energy Systems. This delegation undertook site visits to ALEC Energy, the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC), The Sustainable City, Dubai silicon Oasis and Expo 2020. They also had a full day at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) and a dinner with key players in the UAE’s energy industry. The Digital Health event was held from 26th-31st January, to coincide with Arab Health, where delegates spent time meeting key stakeholders in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. Delegates had site visits to the Department
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25th Anniversary of The EIC appoints Ryan McPherson as LOC in the Middle East new Middle East Director
LOC Middle East (LOCME) celebrated Global energy trade association, to deliver for its members, I will its 25th anniversary by hosting a client the Energy Industries Council (EIC), endeavour to build on this success – event on 23rd January on the Dubai has announced the appointment of putting their needs at the forefront of waterfront, attended by clients, partners Ryan McPherson as its new Middle everything I do, helping to maximise and local dignitaries. East Director, based at its regional their potential in what is still one Guests included representatives from headquarters in Dubai. of the most exciting regions to do ADNOC, DP World, EMAC, insurance Ryan brings over ten years of Oil business.” companies, international law firms, and Gas industry experience to his The EIC Dubai office is one ship operators and shipping finance new role at the EIC, as well as a of the trade association’s seven teams across the region. Also attending deep understanding of the Middle international locations. As well was the recently appointed Mission to East and a strong business network as managing the UK pavilion Seafarers Regional Director, Rev. Canon in the UAE and GCC states, having at ADIPEC for over 20 years, it Andy Bowerman. spent the last eight years based in organises the yearly EIC Connect Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi and travelling widely in Oil, Gas and Beyond conference with branch offices located across the the region. and exhibition in Abu Dhabi, leads region, LOCME has served the Middle He joins the EIC from Oil & Gas delegations across the region and East’s major shipping and offshore water treatment solutions specialist supports companies to set up energy centres with distinction for a ProSep, where he led the company’s businesses in the UAE through its quarter of a century. Middle East operations as General Dubai LaunchPad service, which The LOC Group provides a range Manager, working out of Abu Dhabi. offers complete office facilities, of services from the planning, design Originally from Aberdeen, meeting rooms and hot desks as and successful execution of high Scotland, Ryan holds an MBA in Oil well as a residence visa service. value, complex marine operations and & Gas Management from the Robert construction activities, to the provision Gordon University. of specialist technical expertise for the McPherson takes the reins from investigation and resolution of major Terry Willis who is now retiring after maritime accidents, casualties and heading up the EIC’s Dubai office for claims. 15 years. LOCME has built a strong reputation Commenting on his new position, for delivering the highest levels Ryan said: “I am delighted to be of service to clients and working joining the EIC and look forward to collaboratively with clients to achieve building on the tremendous job that results. Terry and his team have achieved LOCME’s 25th anniversary coincides over the years. Having long admired with the LOC Group’s 40th anniversary, the work carried out by the EIC, and making 2019 a very special year. the tangible impact that it continues
NES Global Talent Recognised at Recruitment International Awards
The NES Global Talent team was Darren Grainger, Managing firm’s humble beginnings, which are delighted to be invited to support Director for NES Middle East said: rooted in Northenden (a suburb of the Middle East Recruitment “I’m so pleased that the team’s hard Manchester) where Draughtsman International Awards, which were work has been rewarded. We have Geoff Lloyd opened an office above recently held in the UAE for the been serving clients and contractors his father’s shop in 1978 to help first time, showcasing staffing in the region for 14 years and it is our find employment for friends and companies who have successfully mission to help drive and develop a Northenden Engineering Services Presenting you with the ideal opportunity to try out The Club’s transferred their brand to the highly skilled work force in the region was born. region. Alongside a number of to support the Abu Dhabi Economic Now one of the world’s largest facilities for a month and discover what makes it so special. You will British staffing agencies NES Global Vision 2030.” engineering workforce providers “for shore” come back for more! Talent were particularly thrilled This award is the ninth industry NES manages over 10,500 to collect the award for “Oil, Gas accolade for NES in 12 months & Energy Recruitment Company and marks what has already been contractors and has more than Adults: 625AED • Juniors (4-17): 205AED • Junior (0-3): 75AED of the Year”, since these awards a memorable year, which has seen six offices in region, and over recognise the region’s best the Group celebrate 40 years of 58 worldwide, supplying highly- * All fees subject to 5% VAT recruitment professionals, endorse delivering award-winning services to qualified engineering and technical innovation and celebrate best its customers. staff to a host of industries including Contact [email protected] or call 026731111 to enquire practices in the Middle East This incredible British business oil and gas, power, renewables, recruitment industry. success story is a far cry from the infrastructure and chemicals. Terms & conditions: All applicants must be sponsored by a current Full Member. Trial membership applications are subject to review and approval. Standard Club 28 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 21 Issue 1 Spring 2019 MembershipVol. 21 Issue allocation 1 Spring process 2019 applies. Membership is not guaranteed. This is a one off, one time only Membership. LimitedCAPITAL memberships LETTER available29 each month. Blackout periods may apply. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Available only to residents of Abu Dhabi. EVENTS GALLERY EVENTS GALLERY
ADIPEC Kick-Off Breakfast HMA of Jordan visit
BBG Abu Dhabi led this annual breakfast for the UK Pavilion exhibitors and delegations attending ADIPEC in In January, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Jordan, Edward Oakden CMG, a former Ambassador to the UAE, November. Over 100 representatives attended, from companies including BBG, The EIC, The Department of visited Abu Dhabi and held a breakfast with BBG members. He and HMA Patrick Moody and HM Trade International Trade, Scottish Development International, The Energy Institute and the Welsh Government. The Commissioner Simon Penney presented on business opportunities for UK companies in Jordan. prestigious key-note speaker was Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive, and an update on the UK National Pavilion was delivered by Stuart Broadley, CEO of The Energy Industries Council.
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Festive Gala Ball
The annual end of year BBG Festive Gala Ball took place at the British Embassy Garden in December, under the theme of The Snowflake Ball. The most prestigious event in the BBG calendar was sponsored by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and saw guests don black tie attire, enjoy a four-course Christmas dinner, participate in an auction and hit the dancefloor until midnight.
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New Year Networker ICV Breakfast
The newly refurbished Up & Below bar at the Courtyard Marriott hosted a Joint Business Group Networking Damian Regan, Director event to kick start 2019. Attendees from BBG joined those from AmCham Abu Dhabi, Canadian Business at PwC, presented a Council, Australian Business Group and the Pakistani Business Council for a thoroughly enjoyable networking comprehensive update on the evening where plenty of new business connections were made over canapés and refreshments. enhanced ADNOC In Country Value programme to BBG members and guests. A panel made up of Chris Seymour of Mott MacDonald and Abdallah Al Jabery of Wood contributed to the discussion and answered a series of questions from attendees.
Committee Members
Back row from left: Cris Partridge, Sinéad Whelan, Wendy De Luca, Graham Outterside, Steve Martin, Lisa Phillipps, Stewart Highett. Front row from left: Ali Al Janabi, David Spearing MBE, Nancy Power, Nick Cochrane-Dyet MBE (Chairman), Robert Schwarz OBE, David Good, Kristina Williams. Not pictured in Group photo: Amy Gilbert, Gavin Anderson, Iain Colledge, Ross Barfoot.
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Meraj Shaikh Titus Cherian Fadi Al Attar Neil Harrington Company: Aker Solutions Company: Gemaco Interiors Company: Lloyds Register Designation: Business Company: Kingsbury Development Manager Designation: Group Director of Designation: Designation: Regional Director and Nature of Business: Energy, Sales and Business Development Corporate Account Manager General Manager Oil Gas and Petrochemical Products and Services Nature of Business: Engineering – Contracting Nature of Business: Banking, Nature of Business: Email: [email protected] Insurance and Financial Services Engineering Products and Services Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Khaled Kadry Rashmi Kumar Richard Kingsbury Prabhat Kutty Company: Kings College Hospital London Company: Kingsbury Company: Kingsbury Company: Maudsley Health Designation: Consultant Family Designation: Managing Director Designation: Business Designation: Clinical Director Medicine Doctor Nature of Business: Engineering – Development Manager Nature of Business: Medical Sciences Nature of Business: Medical Sciences Products and Services Nature of Business: Engineering Products and Services Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Milyn Tilla-in Tariq Haddad Joseph Harrison John Lynch Company: CCTC Company: Kingsbury Designation: Procurement and Company: Shell Abu Dhabi Company: Comeca Middle East Designation: Administration Manager Business Development Manager Designation: JV Asset Manager Designation: Managing Director Nature of Business: Engineering Nature of Business: Energy, Oil, Nature of Business: Energy, Nature of Business: Energy, Oil and Products and Services Gas and Petrochemical Products and Services Oil and Gas, Petrochemical Products and Services Gas, Petrochemical Products and Services Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email Membership Listings *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative. Mr Andrew Bainbridge Solutions Hygiene 46541 Abu Dhabi 9227 641 02 [email protected] The British Business Group Abu Dhabi derives its members from a broad base of sectors, embracing both British and Emirati Mr John Martin St. Valery British Business Group - Dubai 9333 Dubai 3914219 04 [email protected] businesspeople, as well as Government. They include British and UAE nationals, reflecting the close relationship between the Mr Gavin Anderson British Council Abu Dhabi 46523 Abu Dhabi 0601 691 02 [email protected] two countries in business and trade, as well as citizens of other countries. Working closely with the Department of International Ms Wendy De Luca Department for International Trade 248 Abu Dhabi 6101523 02 [email protected] Trade at the British Embassy, as well as with local government institutions, the BBG provides a platform to stimulate networking, Mr Abhimaan Desai (A) Invest Northern Ireland 9284 Dubai 4700 391 04 [email protected] education and business opportunity. Membership of the BBG provides access to interesting speakers, business visitors, Mrs Swathi Sri (A) Invest Northern Ireland 9284 Dubai 4700 391 04 [email protected] networking and other events. If you are interested in joining, please contact: 02 445 7234 or Email: [email protected] Mr Peter Hellyer National Media Council 3790 Abu Dhabi 4044288 02 [email protected] Rev Andy Thompson St Andrews Church 262 Abu Dhabi 4461631 02 [email protected] Honorary Members: Ms Rachel Elks UAE-UK Business Council 248 Abu Dhabi [email protected] H. E. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan – Cabinet Minister and Minister of State for Tolerance Mr Connor Hayes PRO Partner Group 63297 Abu Dhabi 44561761 [email protected] HMA – Patrick Moody – British Ambassador to the UAE Mr Andrew Archer Crown Prince Court 2551 Abu Dhabi 6686873 02 [email protected] John Martin St. Valery – BBG Dubai Chairman Defence Related Products & Services Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email Mr Martin Holt Airbus Defence & Space 72186 Abu Dhabi 8922 657 02 [email protected] *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative. Mr Christian Seear (CR) Price Waterhouse Coopers, PWC 45263 Abu Dhabi 0553260259 [email protected] Mr Andy Crisp (CR) BAE Systems 4049 Abu Dhabi 8831 633 02 [email protected] Accountancy & Audit Services Mr Julian Donald BAE Systems 4049 Abu Dhabi 8831 633 02 [email protected] Mr Michael Packman (CR) EY 136 Abu Dhabi 4174594 02 [email protected] Mrs Fatima Keen BAE Systems 4049 Abu Dhabi 26338831 [email protected] Ms Maryam Lodhi Mashal Al Zarooni Chartered Accountants 45669 Abu Dhabi 9231 679 02 [email protected] Mr Howard Leedham MBE (CR) Consilium 35665 Abu Dhabi 4187560 02 [email protected] Mr Eyad Hamouieh (A) Moore Stephens London 0442075099419 [email protected] Mr Stephen Palombo Defence Doors International Dubai 45561498 [email protected] Mr B.R. Sudhir (A) PKF 7479 Abu Dhabi 6261715 02 [email protected] Mr James Hamilton Granicus 51032 Abu Dhabi 0509018515 [email protected] Mr Sharad Bhandari (A) Ardent Advisory & Accounting LLC 42500 Abu Dhabi 6226700 02 [email protected] Mr John Hymns (CR) Leonardo 111473 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Mustali Jivanjee HLB Jivanjee & Company 3401 Abu Dhabi 6444686 02 [email protected] Mr Tim Allen (CR) QinetiQ 128220 Abu Dhabi 6594069 02 [email protected] Banking, Insurance & Financial Services Mr Botan Osman Restrata 502436 Dubai [email protected] Mr David Smylie Arbuthnot Latham 482007 Abu Dhabi 0911 377 04 [email protected] Mr Alasdair Wild (CR) Serco 72484 Abu Dhabi 7884 658 02 [email protected] Mr David Rothon AD Global Investors Limited Abu Dhabi 26665982 [email protected] Mr Nicholas Brant WS Atkins & Partners Overseas 5620 Dubai 9527 405 04 [email protected] Mr Malcolm Bell Integra Financial 487588 Dubai 042423363 [email protected] Mr Adrian Mansfield Virtual Human Resources 25335 Abu Dhabi 0054 740 0207 [email protected] Mr Steve Barnett Abu Dhabi Global Market 111999 Abu Dhabi 023338880 [email protected] Mr Sean Hickey (A) Caterpillar Defense 262147 Dubai 8106597 04 [email protected] Mr Andrew Woodward Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) Abu Dhabi 044080410 [email protected] Mr Gary Rosholt (A) L3 Technologies Inc 60846 Abu Dhabi 6359814 02 [email protected] Mr Derren Sanders ADCB 939 Abu Dhabi 026962338 [email protected] Mr Harry Dawson (CR) Northrop Grumman 47325 Abu Dhabi 6455677 02 [email protected] Mr Farrell Sheridan ADGM Registration Authority 111999 Abu Dhabi 3338724 02 [email protected] Mr Jason Gray British Army on Loan Service with Emirati Armed Forces 1100 Abu Dhabi 6188141 02 [email protected] Mr Darren Hooker Barclays Bank 506674 Dubai 3653069 04 [email protected] Mr Nigel Cookson British Embassy 248 Abu Dhabi 26101582 [email protected] Mr Andrew Mortimer Barclays Bank 506504 Dubai 3653031 04 [email protected] Mr Jim Lowther British Embassy 248 Abu Dhabi 6101506 02 [email protected] Mr Omar Sheikh Barclays Bank 2734 Abu Dhabi 0504685667 [email protected] Education, Training & Recruitment Services Mr Samuel Carter (CR) Berns Brett Masaood Insurance 111566 Abu Dhabi 6761939 02 [email protected] Mr Ian Barron Bloom Education 129444 Abu Dhabi 6969512 02 [email protected] Ms Anastasia Choulina (A) Central Bank of the UAE 854 Abu Dhabi 5119 691 02 [email protected] Mr Dominick Ashe (A) Carfax Education 500709 Dubai 4385276 04 [email protected] Mr Zahir Moghal Delma Exchange 129869 Abu Dhabi 5757 491 02 [email protected] Mr Saleh Altahboush UniStudent 3061 Abu Dhabi 26505959 [email protected] Mr Michael Dsane-Selby Duff & Phelps 128351 Abu Dhabi 4930270 02 [email protected] Mr Sam Achampong (A) Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 119774 Dubai 3116505 04 [email protected] Mr Jason Light Emirates Insurance Co LLC 3856 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Thomas Shorrock Duke of Edinburtgh›s International Award Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mrs Karen Worcester (A) Expatriate Tax Advisory Service Surrey 0441306731012 [email protected] Mr Iain Colledge Raha International School 34150 Abu Dhabi 5561567 02 [email protected] Mr Kapila Karunaratne (A) Falcon Group 46400 Abu Dhabi 4914088 02 [email protected] Mr Julian Frankum RP International FZ LLC 500313 Dubai 0300 391 04 [email protected] Mr Cormac Sheedy (A) Jersey Finance 31303 Dubai 043199923 [email protected] Mr Oneal D›Cunha Sundus Recruitment 5685 Abu Dhabi 6729100 02 [email protected] Mr Fawaz Moukayed (A) Guardian Insurance Brokers 51012 Abu Dhabi 4913777 02 [email protected] Mr Mark Leppard MBE The British School Al Khubairat 4001 Abu Dhabi 2280 446 02 [email protected] Ms Rasha Moukayed (A) Guardian Insurance Brokers 51012 Abu Dhabi 4913777 02 [email protected] Mr Martin West (CR) Kaplan International Colleges 135086 Abu Dhabi 0506496637 [email protected] Ms Caroline Abraham HSBC Middle East 242 Abu Dhabi 44236089 [email protected] Mr Ben Bailey (CR) University of Birmingham Dubai 73000 Dubai 0447824529774 [email protected] Mr Philip Portal (A) ISGAM Zurich 041442866060 [email protected] Ms Mariana Demichelis (A) Oxford Business Group 502659 Dubai 0505878963 [email protected] Mr Wael Khatib Lockton Limited 506794 Dubai 37338777 04 [email protected] Mr Rodrigo Diaz Aronez (A) Oxford Business Group 502659 Dubai 0501968230 [email protected] Mr Ajay Narain Leaseplan Emirates Fleet Management – Leaseplan Emirates LLC 36679 Abu Dhabi 6444 404 02 [email protected] Mr Michael Armstrong ICAEW Middle East Ltd 506836 Dubai 4080000 04 [email protected] Mr Nicholas Mercado Leaseplan Emirates Fleet Management – Leaseplan Emirates LLC 36679 Abu Dhabi 6317 404 02 [email protected] Mr Paul Edmunds Arddel Human Resources Consultancy LLC 3876 Abu Dhabi 0506613560 [email protected] Mr Richard Oliver (CR) Montclair Limited 111722 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Lee Bailey NES Global Talent 63107 Abu Dhabi 0507196031 [email protected] Mr Charles Clifton (CR) Price Waterhouse Coopers, PWC 45263 Abu Dhabi 6946989 02 [email protected] Mr James Archibald Ultimate Access 487177 Dubai 0509297302 [email protected] Mr Bassam Chilmeran (A) Al Wathba National Insurance Company 45154 Abu Dhabi 024185332 [email protected] Mr Patrick Horne British International School Abu Dhabi 60968 Abu Dhabi 25100100 [email protected] Mr Amir Ashrafi Barclays Bank 506674 Abu Dhabi 0565065583 [email protected] Mr Michael Wolfe British International School Abu Dhabi 60968 Abu Dhabi 501253951 [email protected] Mr Rashid Al Blooshi Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange 54500 Abu Dhabi 6128771 02 [email protected] Dr Oudi Abouchacra Inspired Results 105851 Abu Dhabi 24448700 [email protected] Mr Abdulaziz Al Neaimi (A) Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange 54500 Abu Dhabi 6128885 02 [email protected] Mr Peter Church The British School Al Khubairat 4001 Abu Dhabi 7825 445 02 [email protected] Mr Shahrukh Dumasia KPMG 7613 Abu Dhabi 4014800 02 [email protected] Mr Edgar D›mello Northern Trust Global Services 114049 Abu Dhabi 5098210 02 [email protected] Energy, Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Products & Services Mr Fadi Al Attar (CR) Lloyds Register 997 Abu Dhabi 26272942 [email protected] Mr David Robottom SubSurface LLC 898 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Richard White UAE Exchange 170 Abu Dhabi 3073179 02 [email protected] Mr Sami Abdel-Razek ADYARD (Interserve) 7604 Abu Dhabi 02 554 7722 [email protected] Mr Stuart McCulloch The Fry Group 507290 Dubai 3894900 04 [email protected] Mr Harrison Liddle ADYARD (Interserve) 7604 Abu Dhabi 02 656 1923 [email protected] Mr Chris Keeling The Fry Group 507290 Dubai 3894900-04 [email protected] Mr Dean Stothard ADYARD (Interserve) 7604 Abu Dhabi 02 656 1900 [email protected] Mr Will Richardson-White Interserve International 7604 Abu Dhabi 02 6561976 [email protected] Community & Government Services Mr Stewart Highett Aker Solutions Abu Dhabi 0044 208 811 7010 [email protected] Mr Omar Salih Wahbi Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Box 662 Abu Dhabi 7503 617 02 [email protected] Mr Meraj Shaikh Aker Solutions 28686 Abu Dhabi 24093159 [email protected]
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Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative. *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative.
Mr Ganpat Singhvi Al Nasser Holdings 46611 Abu Dhabi 02 5059111 [email protected] Ms Myrna Jervoso (A) GEMACO Interiors 46995 Abu Dhabi 02 633 9100 [email protected] Mr Khalid Al Qubaisi Al Yaseah Oil & Gas Industry Supplies & Services 3949 Abu Dhabi 02 4493841 [email protected] Mr Titus Cherian GEMACO Interiors 46995 Abu Dhabi 26339100 [email protected] Mr David Good Alnasr Technical Trading Agencies 7355 Abu Dhabi 02 5512900 [email protected] Mr Nick Roadnight BG&E 112541 Dubai 04 447 5224 [email protected] Mr Nick Cochrane-Dyet (CR) BP 46600 Abu Dhabi 02 4935555 [email protected] Engineering - Products & Services Mr Graham Dudley BP 46600 Abu Dhabi 026060083 [email protected] Mr Omer Abdul Razaq MAP Surveys 34745 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr David Loosley BP 46600 Abu Dhabi 02 493 5555 [email protected] Mr Robert Hogan Readymix AbuDhabi Ltd 7289 Abu Dhabi 02 6422040 [email protected] Mr John Gaffey BP 46600 Abu Dhabi 02 4935555 [email protected] Mrs Amanda Webb Tabreed 29478 Abu Dhabi 02 2020616 [email protected] Mr Tariq Haddad CCTC 46089 Abu Dhabi 25027027 [email protected] Ms Milyn Tilla-in Kingsbury 712784 Dubai 48876325 [email protected] Ms Laura Thomson (CR) Engie 66235 Dubai 04 4570777 [email protected] Mr Prabhat Kutty Kingsbury 712784 Dubai 48876325 [email protected] Mr Adrian Phillips (A) Energy Business Catalyst 7073 Umm al Quwain 0503589393 [email protected] Mr Richard Kingsbury Kingsbury 712784 Dubai 48876235 [email protected] Mr Ryan McPherson The Energy Industries Council 54455 Dubai 46026001 [email protected] Mr Neil Harrington Kingsbury 712784 Dubai 0504451073 [email protected] Mr Trevor Stott-Briggs(A) Energy Institute - Middle East 146110 Abu Dhabi 02 876 6201 [email protected] Mr William Duff (CR) Global Energy Group 17007 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Environmental Services Mr Hussain Al Atrakchi (A) Intertek International Ltd 47754 Abu Dhabi 02 6428005 [email protected] Mr Veryan Pappin Nautica Environmental Associates LLC 44780 Abu Dhabi 02 6731250 veryan.pappin@nauticaenvironmental Ms Sarah-Anne Bradfield Intertek International Ltd 47754 Abu Dhabi 02 613 1000 [email protected] Dr Richard Hornby Nautica Environmental Associates LLC 44780 Abu Dhabi 02 6731250 [email protected] Mr Mustafa Sawalha (A) Intertek International Ltd 47754 Abu Dhabi 02 6131000 [email protected] Hotel & Catering Services Capt. Cris Partridge London Offshore Consultants Middle East WLL 46280 Abu Dhabi 02 671 7144 [email protected] Mr Nick Baker Petrolink International Ltd 3374 Abu Dhabi 02 8186765 [email protected] Mr Desmond Hatton (A) Dusit Thani 52799 Abu Dhabi 02 6988100 [email protected] Mr Tommy Hillock Fulkrum Technical Resources 44737 Abu Dhabi 02 495 7020 [email protected] Mr Neil Houghton (CR) InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi 4171 Abu Dhabi 02 666 6888 [email protected] Mr Ali Al-Janabi Shell Abu Dhabi 46807 Abu Dhabi 02 6333620 [email protected] Mr Isael Goncalves (A) Rosewood Hotel 41184 Abu Dhabi 02 813 5593 [email protected] Mr Harrison Joseph Shell Abu Dhabi 46807 Abu Dhabi 26333620 [email protected] Miss Klaudia Rzepczynska The Club 658 Abu Dhabi 02 6731111 [email protected] Dr Martin Jagger Shell Abu Dhabi 46807 Abu Dhabi 0561705829 [email protected] Mr Mike McGrath The Club 658 Abu Dhabi 02 6731111 [email protected] Mr Scott Crawford Speedy International Asset 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4062623 [email protected] Mrs Severine Krawec Novotel Ibis Hotel 92156 Abu Dhabi 0543205526 [email protected] Mr Michael Jordan Speedy International Asset 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4062600 [email protected] Ms Caroline Johansson The Abu Dhabi Edition 127799 Abu Dhabi 054 792 2880 [email protected] Ms Katie Shields Speedy International Asset 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4062600 [email protected] Mrs Nadine Vondermann Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi 45505 Abu Dhabi 02 6950523 [email protected] Mr Brian Lawson Speedy International Asset 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4062600 [email protected] Legal Services Mr Lesley Yeats Speedy International Asset 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4062600 [email protected] Mrs Dawn Sanderson Al Dahra Holding LLC 130455 Abu Dhabi 02 656 5040 [email protected] Mr Alan Taylor ICR Integrity Limited 44183 Abu Dhabi 02 6311959 [email protected] Mr Euan Lloyd Al Tamimi & Company 44046 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr John Lynch Comeca Middle East 48576 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr James MacCallum Al Tamimi & Company 44046 Abu Dhabi 02 4038426 [email protected] Dr Elaine Leith Shell Abu Dhabi 46807 Abu Dhabi 0566831241 [email protected] Mrs Andrea Tithecott Al Tamimi & Company 44046 Abu Dhabi 02 8130444 [email protected] Engineering - Consultancy & Architecture Mr Charles Lilley (CR) Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner 109403 Abu Dhabi 02 6520300 [email protected] Mr Fawaz Zakko AFAQ AL TAQA for Contracting 111581 Abu Dhabi 050 5216767 [email protected] Mr Richard Lucas (CR) Holman Fenwick Willan 764608 Abu Dhabi 22354900 [email protected] Mr Mohamed Dekkak ADGECO Group 549 Abu Dhbai 050 338 3333 [email protected] Ms Miranda Fisher (A) Charles Russel Speechlys London 00442072035341 [email protected] Mr David Spearing DSCS 2441 Abu Dhabi 02 6440395 [email protected] Miss Jennifer Eakins Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 02 4943500 [email protected] Mr Andrew Smith Driver Trett 112193 Abu Dhabi 0526372675 [email protected] Mr Ross Barfoot (CR) Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 02 4943500 [email protected] Mr Dion Collier GHD Global PTY 45921 Abu Dhabi 02 696 8700 [email protected] Mrs Heather Nevin Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 0566551296 [email protected] Mr Raj Achan (CR) Goettsch Partners / Chartered Institute of Marketing 52316 Abu Dhabi 02 6135153 [email protected] Ms Katy Thomson Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 0501061546 [email protected] Mr Graham Hicks Graham Hicks Consultancy FZ LLE 146339 Abu Dhabi 02 556 9561 [email protected] Ms Ruby Modare Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 0564093929 [email protected] Mr Jean-Denis Carrier (CR) Hatch 41096 Abu Dhabi 02 2018700 [email protected] Mr Craig Hughson (CR) Dentons & Co 47656 Abu Dhabi 02 613 1513 [email protected] Mr Philip Jones Hatch 41096 Abu Dhabi 22018700 [email protected] Ms Helen Munro (CR) Dentons & Co 47656 Abu Dhabi 02 613 1500 [email protected] Mr Simon Cathrine (CR) Hilson Moran Partnership 109870 Abu Dhabi 02 6774220 [email protected] Mr Michael Hilton (CR) Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 129817 Abu Dhabi 02 6521702 [email protected] Mr Mark Jamieson Institution of Civil Engineers 63059 Abu Dhabi 04 337 0990 [email protected] Mr Mark Harrison (A) Harrisons 11070 Belgrade 0038 111 3129825 [email protected] Mr Chris Irwin (CR) Kier Construction 61967 Abu Dhabi 02 5597370 [email protected] Mr Adrian Cole (CR) King & Spalding 130522 Abu Dhabi 02 596 7013 [email protected] Mr Desmond Aitcheson Mace International 26518 Dubai [email protected] Mrs Roberta Wertman (CR) Eversheds Sutherland 42182 Abu Dhabi 02 4943600 [email protected] Mr Chris Seymour (CR) Mott Macdonald 11302 Dubai 04 2069111 [email protected] Mr Ziad Salloum (A) Salloum & Partners LLC 3470 Abu Dhabi 02 6150729 [email protected] Mr Kevin Woolley PMK Consult 38786 Abu Dhabi 02 6668379 [email protected] Mr Youssef Boulos Trowers & Hamlins 45628 Abu Dhabi 02 4107600 [email protected] Mr Elias Sayah Sayah Engineering Consulting 29171 Abu Dhabi 0506413093 [email protected] Mr Ahmed Omar MIO Lawyers & Legal Consultants 46385 Abu Dhabi 02 5969222 [email protected] Mr Thomas Shaw-Dunn Tractebel Engineering 40012 Dubai 566839316 [email protected] Mrs Deborah Burton-Shaw Trowers & Hamlins 45628 Abu Dhabi 02 4107600 [email protected] Mrs Gail Rogowsky (CR) Turner & Townsend 105542 Abu Dhabi 0 24410955 [email protected] Management Consultancy & Consultancy Services Mr Jeffrey Jones HH Sheikh Al Nahyan Engineering Office 112 120 Abu Dhabi 26522233 [email protected] Ms Heather Salmond Brunswick Gulf LTD 77800 Abu Dhabi 02 245 1400 [email protected] Mr Daniel Williams Black & White Engineering 128981 Abu Dhabi 26316100 [email protected] Mr Omar Abed Al Aziz (A) Swiss General Services 27471 Abu Dhabi 02 6994888 [email protected] Mr Leigh Lenaghan 3Sixty Consult Project Development Consultants 113100 Abu Dhabi 02 652 6974 [email protected] Mr Matthew Maynard (CR) Control Risks Group 128430 Abu Dhabi 02 627 1751 [email protected] Engineering - Contracting Mr David Sutch ENEC 94253 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Sami Sidawi Al Nasr Contracting 2436 Abu Dhabi 02 6420002 [email protected] Mr Bob Hawke Hawk Marine Services 36886 Abu Dhabi 02 5529379 [email protected] Mr Ahmed Al Zabri Lindenberg Emirates LLC 42630 Abu Dhabi 02 6422576 [email protected] Mr Guy Allison (CR) NATS Services 392497 Dubai 04 5519480 [email protected] Mr Keyoor Gandhi (A) Okaz General Contracting 44910 Abu Dhabi 02 6743508 [email protected] Mr Benjamin Kiff NATS Services 392497 Dubai 04 5519480 [email protected] Mr Steve Yazdabadi (CR) Wates International LLC 3486 Abu Dhabi 02 6431882 [email protected] Mr Iain McDermott-Paine NATS Services Dubai [email protected] Mr Bernard Hunt Wates Construction International LLC 3486 Abu Dhabi 02 6431882 [email protected] Mr Peter Barlow Pacific Consulting Services 30729 Abu Dhabi 02 6780099 [email protected] Mr Jeremy Mason Euro Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Co. LLC 46153 Abu Dhabi 0506127254 [email protected] Mr Edward Willing Price Waterhouse Coopers, PWC 45263 Abu Dhabi 02 6946800 [email protected] Mr Jonathan Rawding Euro Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Co. LLC 46153 Abu Dhabi 02 6781133 [email protected] Ms Abi Cuthbert PRO Partner Group 63297 Abu Dhabi 02 4484810 [email protected] Mr Wissam Naji GEMACO Interiors 46995 Abu Dhabi 02 6339100 [email protected] Miss Sammim Adam UAE Solutions 62251 Abu Dhabi 02 4122109 [email protected] Mr Chris Gilbert GEMACO Interiors 46995 Abu Dhabi 02 6339100 [email protected] Ms Caroline Savage Corporate OHS Ltd Abu Dhabi 04 5660230 [email protected] Mr Jacob Lebo (A) Al Maskari Holding 95017 Abu Dhabi 02 6262773 [email protected]
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Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative.
Mr Adam Grundy Shamal Group Limited 51297 Abu Dhabi 02 5013887 [email protected] Ms Jade Wong The Links Group Ltd 49042 Dubai 44463900 [email protected] Mr Jamie Mayall ISO Online Abu Dhabi 26662319 [email protected] Mr Steve Martin Instinctif Partners 77800 Dubai 054 4497297 [email protected] Manufactured Products & Services Mr Jonathan Stretton (CR) Lotus Cars Middle East 111030 Abu Dhabi 02 666 9933 [email protected] Mr Graham Outterside (CR) Rolls-Royce 144294 Abu Dhabi 02 6169000 [email protected] Mr John Kelly Rolls-Royce 144294 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Shadi El Aker Gulf Oasis LLC 760 Abu Dhabi 26322616 [email protected] Mr Philip Atkins Rolls-Royce 155294 Abu Dhabi 0529058126 [email protected] Mr Matthew Barnard Rolls-Royce 155294 Abu Dhabi 02 6169000 [email protected] Mr Feras Tarabichi IWC - Schaffhausen Abu Dhabi 02 6227805 [email protected] Ms Kristina Williams Eco Rascals Abu Dhabi 0506554937 [email protected] Mr Marco Alzapiedi Automotive Repair Systems 38097 Dubai 04 3807906 [email protected] Media Services, Marketing & Events Mr Adrian Bell (A) Action Impact LLC Dubai 04 4355995 [email protected] Ms Nancy Power BSL Middle East 77808 Abu Dhabi 02 444 5378 [email protected] Mrs Lisa Phillipps (CR) Myriad Global Media 77756 Abu Dhabi 02 4479288 [email protected] Ms Jane Barraclough Phoenix Media & Publications (Yalla Magazine) 769386 Abu Dhabi 056 3995155 [email protected] Medical Sciences - Health, Beauty & Safety Dr James McIsaac Bella Medical Centre 62437 Abu Dhabi 02 666 3676 [email protected] Dr Madhura Belur Vasanth Boston Dental Center 108699 Abu Dhabi 02 666 7070 [email protected] Mr Simon Case Bounce Back Physiotherapy 137052 Abu Dhabi 02 565 1212 [email protected] Mr Dr. Andrew Rivard (A) Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi 112412 Abu Dhabi 025019000 ext.47516 [email protected] Mr David Bishop International SOS 128430 Abu Dhabi 02 635 3040 [email protected] Mr Joe Hazel (CR) Mediclinic Middle East 48481 Abu Dhabi 024944481 [email protected] Dr Bavaguthu Shetty NMC HEALTHCARE 6222 Abu Dhabi 02 6179299 [email protected] Mrs Morag Cromey-Hawke Operation Smile UAE 113554 Abu Dhabi 02 6584790 [email protected] Ms Rachel Smith Kings College Hospital London, UAE 340901 Abu Dhai 02 5014040 [email protected] Dr Helen Cannon Kings College Hospital London, UAE 340901 Dubai 02 5014000 [email protected] Dr Rashmi Kumar Kings College Hospital London, UAE 129923 Abu Dhabi 25014000 [email protected] Dr Nigel Beejay Kings College Hospital London, UAE 129923 Abu Dhabi 25014000 [email protected] Ms. Amy Gilbert Perfect Balance Rehabilitation Centre 112457 Abu Dhabi 02 4413316 [email protected] Dr. Katrin Jahn German Veterinary Clinic 34867 Abu Dhabi 02 5562024 [email protected] Mrs Susan Partridge Maudsley Health 41763 Abu Dhabi 26662655 [email protected] Mr Khaled Kadry (CR) Maudsley Health 41763 Abu Dhabi 26662655 [email protected] Property Ms Julia Bannout Crompton Partners 94880 Abu Dhabi 02 441 7780 [email protected] Mr James Hodgetts JLL 36788 Abu Dhabi 02 443 7772 [email protected] Mr Matthew Dadd (CR) Knight Frank 105374 Abu Dhabi 02 6363297 [email protected] Mr Tigran Smith (A) Select Property Group 213665 Dubai 044709576382 [email protected] Mr David Schmidt (A) Select Property Group 213665 Dubai 0506249799 [email protected] Trade & Technology Mr P.K. Ashraf (A) Abu Dhabi Industrial Supply 27679 Abu Dhabi 02 6340403 [email protected] Dr Hamed Al Suwaidi Private Office 22 Abu Dhabi 02 6353500 Mr Abdulrahman Al Balushi Al Emarat Society 111722 Abu Dhabi 02 6353500 [email protected] Mr Nasser Al Suwaidi Al Emarat Society 111722 Abu Dhabi 02 6353500 Mr Robert Schwarz Al Masaood 322 Abu Dhabi 02 6967891 [email protected] Mr Mark Doyle Green Sands 63830 Abu Dhabi 050 668 3723 [email protected] Mr Mohan Jashanmal Jashanmal National Company Abu Dhabi [email protected] Eng Adel Al Hashmi BCS - The Chartered Institute for I.T. 7947 Abu Dhabi 506218116 [email protected] Transportation, Travel & Tourism Mr James Hayward Boeing 45231 Abu Dhabi 02 694 4251 [email protected] Mr Ahmed Abood Al Boasy Fast Rent A Car 6365 Abu Dhabi 02 6220088 [email protected] Mr Karunesh Arya Fast Rent A Car 6365 Abu Dhabi 04 3846002 [email protected] Ms Christine Bond Debare Sea Falcon Yacht Charters 44291 Abu Dhabi 02 6764088 [email protected] Mr Brian Sadler Abu Dhabi Ports 54477 Abu Dhabi 02 695 2462 [email protected] Mr Talal Shehab Outward Bound UAE 86509 Ras Al Khaimah 07 2363747 [email protected]
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