BRITISH BUSINESS in Al Gharbia: a Day of Discovery

BRITISH BUSINESS in Al Gharbia: A Day of Discovery

Tuesday 27 Sepember 2011 contents

Foreword Dominic Jermey 3 Peter Michelmore 4 Sponsors 5 Our hosts: Higher Colleges of Technology 6 UK Trade & Investment 8 Programme 10 Participants Al Masaood 11 BP 12 cfBT Education Trust 13 cobalt 14 crowne Plaza 15 ec Harris 16 Gardiner & Theobald International 17 GHD 18 Hoare Lee 19 Mott MacDonald 20 Mouchel 21 readymix 22 reed Smith 23 rsK 24 scottish Association for Marine Science 25 shell 26 specialist Schools and Academies Trust 27 Taylor Woodrow 28 Technical Parts Company 29 Notes 30 Map of Al Gharbia region 31

2 forEword

Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Dominic Jermey

am delighted to be leading such a large British Business delegation to the Western Region. These companies represent I some of the best of British innovation and expertise. I am particularly pleased that the delegation comprises both British Business Group members and my UK Trade & Investment team. The Western Region holds many of the building blocks for the future development of the UAE, both in its people and in its natural resources and I am very impressed by the 2030 Vision for Al Gharbia. I hope that this visit will enable UK companies to not only understand the potential that the Western Region holds, but that it will give them enough understanding to want to come back again and again. We at the British Embassy in the UAE and at the British Business Group will continue to support both UK companies in expanding their business, and the Government of the UAE in fulfilling their long term vision for investment in the region.

3 FOREWORD

Peter Michelmore Chairman, British Business Group – Abu Dhabi

The British Business Group – Abu Dhabi is delighted to be associated with this event in the Emirate’s Western Region. The initiative has been structured around two principal objectives. The relationship between Britain and Abu Dhabi is one of mutual friendship and support at all levels not only in business and commerce, but also socially. As the Emirate continues to develop and its population grows so do its social needs in the related field of education and employment. Britain has a wealth of experience in helping and supporting development of societal infrastructure, its own and that of others. We also possess an unrivalled spirit of altruism that wants to share expertise as partners in pursuit of Abu Dhabi’s success, in all of its regions, not only its major cities. Today’s event with the Higher Colleges of Technology in Madinat Zayed has been designed with this in mind. This is also an opportunity for the British Business Group to see and learn more about the opportunities to work with Emiratis in some of the many commercial developments now in progress in the Western Region. Of particular interest are those in the energy sector, including oil and gas, nuclear and renewables, and in the rail sector, as well as plans for the future of the Region and its infrastructure. The Group is grateful to those of its members and to those staff and students of the Higher Colleges who have generously given of their time in support of our program of today, to the British Embassy and UKTI Team for their help and support and, of course, to the representatives of the Government of Abu Dhabi and the Western Region Administration for their interest and support.

4 sponsors

UKTI and the British Business Group would like to thank the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and HSBC who have supported The Al Garbia Day of Discovery.

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development have generously agreed to support the UK Trade & Investment/British Business Group visit to the Western Region by participating in the judging panel of the HCT ‘Lions Den’ event. Their support will also include a donation of AED10,000 prize money to the HCT student team with the most innovative business proposal. The money will enable the students to turn their ideas into a real business “start-up”. The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development will further support all participating students through the provision of “business mentoring”.

5 HOSTS

HCT has a long association with UK

ounded in 1988 with four colleges, FThe Higher Colleges of Technology has grown to be the largest of the higher educational institutions in the UAE, gaining a well-respected reputation for innovative learning. More than 19,000 students attend 17 modern men’s and women’s campuses in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah and the western region His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan of Madinat Zayed and Ruwais. and HE Dominic Jermey in discussion at the Majlis HCT offers more than 90 different, English-taught programmes in Applied Communications, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Health Sciences and Education. These programmes are all relevant to the UAE’s fast growing and evolving economic sectors. All programmes are designed in consultation with business and industry leaders to ensure that the skills students learn are job-relevant and to high standards. They are constantly monitored to ensure they are at the cutting edge of industry standards and technological change. HCT is a leader in professional and applied education and training. HCT staff, at the forefront of their subject areas, work closely with students to deliver innovative curriculum in technologically advanced facilities where new skills and teaching techniques are regularly incorporated into the colleges’ programmes and courses. HCT graduates are actively sought after by the UAE industry. All students learn in a technologically sophisticated educational environment that encourages development of the independent and life-long learning skills necessary to success in a fast changing world. Hence HCT graduates have developed a reputation throughout the UAE for their technical and communications skills and for their adaptability to actual workplace conditions.

6 The HCT has had a long association with UK tertiary institutions, technology companies and corporations in the UK. Since its foundation HCT has viewed the educational, technological and economic ties with UK entities as vital for the development of a learning model which will help young Emirati men and women become the nation builders and leaders of the future. Frequently the HCT has collaborated with UK institutions, experts and personnel to assist in educating the UAE’s future leaders in business, technologies, industry and the community with innovative and cutting edge ideas and best-practice programmes. As it enters its 24th year of operation the HCT continues with its mandate to meet the educational, training and employment needs of the local economy and community. As part of this process it strives to meet international benchmarks and accreditation standards. Hence, the HCT has established active and dynamic links, collaborations and relationships with many of the United Kingdom’s leading universities, institutions and organisations. HCT’s strong links with business and industry are also in evidence in the Al Gharbia region where it has established Dr Tayeb Kamali, HCT Vice Chancellor, presents HE close ties with the Western Region Dominic Jermey with a token of appreciation for his Development Council and other entities, support of HCT students through its state-of-the-art campuses at Madinat Zayed and Ruwais, in keeping with its ongoing commitment to its students’ learning needs. It is therefore able to fulfill its aim of allowing male and female students of the region to obtain a high quality education and gainful employment in their chosen fields of endeavour. Thereby, HCT graduates have the skills, knowledge, experience and confidence to operate in the modern workforce and make important contributions to the nation-building process of the UAE. HCT is proud to be closely involved with the British Business in Al Gharbia initiative and is confident that its students involved in the Day of Discovery will make valuable and successful contributions to its overall success.

7 EMBASSY PARTICIPANTS

Frances Moffett-Kouadio Director of UK Trade and Investment, British Embassy, Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2 6101521 [email protected] UAE Sector Lead for Defence & Security

Ivan Venantius Trade & Investment Advisor, British Embassy, Abu Dhabi Tel: +9712 6101533 [email protected] UAE sector lead for Construction and Sports & Leisure

Graeme Mullin Trade & Investment Advisor, British Embassy, Abu Dhabi Tel: 00 971 2 6101524 [email protected] UAE sector lead for Energy. incorporating Nuclear, Renewables and Oil and Gas

Adam Bowery Trade & Investment Advisor British Embassy, Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2 6101522 [email protected] Sector Lead for Abu Dhabi for Professional Services, incorporating Legal, Financial and Consultancy

8 www.ukinuae.fco.gov.uk www.ukti.gov.uk.

UKTI staff are experts in Helping Your Business Grow Internationally. We provide expert trade advice and practical support to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas. With 2,400 staff and a presence in 96 countries, UKTI can assist you on every step of the exporting journey. Whatever stage of development your business is at, we can give you the support that you need to expand and prosper. Through a range of unique services, including participation at selected trade fairs, outward missions and providing bespoke market intelligence, UKTI teams in Abu Dhabi and Dubai can help you crack the UAE market and get to grips quickly with local regulations and business practice. The Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) is one of the main services provided by UKTI, and can include overviews of particular sectors, market analysis and assessments of export prospects, advice on market entry strategies and identifying potential business contacts and partners. OMIS is a chargeable service, open to eligible UK companies registered and trading in the UK. You can commission an OMIS through your International Trade Team in the UK or through the MENA Regional Hub based at the British Embassy, Dubai. Visit the UK Trade & Investment website for further information or contact our Embassies in the UAE. Abu Dhabi: [email protected] Dubai: [email protected].

9 PROGRAMME

06:30 leave Abu Dhabi 08:30 visit to Habshan Industrial Plant 10:00 Depart Habshan for MZC-HCT 10:30 Arrive at MZC-HCT 11:00 THE LIONS’ DEN CHALLENGE sponsored by HSBC and Khalifa Fund Opening by HE Dominic Jermey, British Ambassador Guest of Honour: HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan SME presentations mentored by BBG Closing and announcement of winners Possible tour of HCT 12:30 lunch with students and local community 13:15 Depart MZC-HCT for WRDC 13:30 visit WRDC offices in Madinat Zayed. Presentation by WRDC on opportunities in the region 14:30 Depart WRDC for TAMM-WRM Mirfa 15:30 visit TAMM-WRM Mirfa 16:30 Depart TAMM-WRM Mirfa for Mirfa Hotel 16:45 closing snacks and drinks at Mirfa Hotel 18:00 Depart Mirfa for Abu Dhabi 20:00 return to Abu Dhabi

10 PARTICIPANTS

AL MASAOOD

Robert Schwarz OBE Group Business Development Manager Al Masaood Mobile: +971 50 6417821 Tel: +971 2 6967891 [email protected] www.masaood.com

Over the years, Al Masaood has grown from being a small trading house to one of the largest trading and commercial organisations in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab world. Each company within the Group is committed to serving the interests of both international business partners and customers, further contributing to the economic development of the country. Core business sectors include automotive, oil and gas, power and water, engineering services, construction, marine, real estate, hospitality, travel and tourism, manufacturing and retail.

11 PARTICIPANTS

Nick Cochrane-Dyet Special Advisor BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd Mobile: +971 50 6416105 Tel: +971 2 6192208 / 6330486 [email protected] www.bp.com

BP is one of the world’s leading international oil and gas companies, with around 80,000 employees and operations in more than 80 countries on six continents. The company’s main activities are oil and gas exploration and production, refining, marketing and supply and transportation. BP provides its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. BP relationship with the United Arab Emirates can be traced back to the 1930s, when Air BP established a refueling depot in Sharjah to serve the first seaplanes en route from the UK to India and the onshore concession was signed in Abu Dhabi. The UAE is the centre of BP’s Regional operations with the refining and marketing team based out of Dubai and the upstream activities from Abu Dhabi managing operations in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman and Jordan. In Abu Dhabi, BP operations include joint ventures with ADNOC and shareholdings in Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA), Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operators (ADCO), Bunduq Company Limited, Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Limited (ADGAS) and the LNG shipping company (NGSCO). BP’s commitment is to work with resource owners in partnerships of real mutual advantage to provide energy to customers in a safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible way.

12 CfBT Education Trust

Michael Gibbs Principal Consultant CfBT Education Trust Mobile: +971 50 5261938 [email protected] www.cfbt.com

Founded over 40 years ago, CfBT exists to provide education for public benefit in the UK and internationally. All surpluses from our activities are reinvested in education research which promotes our values. CfBT manages government contracts, providing support for major educational reform programmes. We own schools in the UK and elsewhere. With permanent offices in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Brunei, Kenya, India, Malaysia and Singapore, CfBT employs over 2,000 people worldwide. CfBT has partnered 40 government schools across the Abu Dhabi emirate: from kindergartens to high schools. We work to increase student achievement, improve the quality of leadership and teaching, increase parent engagement, and promote national heritage. CfBT has worked with the Knowledge and Human Development Agency since 2007. We helped establish the Dubai School Inspection Bureau and continue to support public and private school inspections. In 2009, CfBT was engaged to help establish the school accreditation system with the Federal Ministry of Education. The programme has been implemented across the five Northern Emirates.

13 PARTICIPANTS

Cobalt

James Wakefield General Manager Cobalt Mobile: +971 50 5261938 Tel: +971 2 6113001 [email protected] www.cobaltrecruitment.com

Cobalt Abu Dhabi was established in January 2009 to offer high quality HR consultancy, specialist search and recruitment services in Abu Dhabi and the wider MENA Region. A British company, Cobalt was formed in London over a decade ago to provide specialist HR advisory and recruitment services to three core sectors: Finance, Infrastructure & Energy and Real Estate. It has focussed on the key professional functions within these sectors ever since. Our English and Arabic speaking consultants are specialists with an in depth understanding of their chosen sectors. On an international basis, Cobalt is known for recruiting, training and retaining high quality consultants as evidenced by the company’s regular inclusion in the ‘Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to work for’ over recent years. Cobalt’s employees are offered the opportunity to advance and develop their career in different markets and locations ensuring that they develop a broad and international outlook. Having come through a challenging period, we are confident that the economies of the MENA region and that of Abu Dhabi in particular, are now entering a period of stable, sustainable growth. Our business will grow with Abu Dhabi and we look forward to building upon the solid foundations laid since the business was established.

14 CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI

Ivor Prestwood General Manager Crowne Plaza Mobile: +971 2 6166100 Tel: +971 50 6150416 [email protected] www.ichotelsgroup.com

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi is an upscale hotel conveniently located in the city centre, just minutes away from the Corniche, main shopping districts and key business locations. The hotel offers an excellent choice of award winning international restaurants and bars. Spaccanapoli Ristorante dishes up authentic Italian cuisine including its signature 1 metre wood fired pizza whilst Cho Gao enjoys a unique contemporary Asian dining experience. The legendary Heroes Bar has live music, a DJ and the best sports coverage in Abu Dhabi coupled with enough wide screens to satisfy any sports lover. The Garden Restaurant provides a themed buffet throughout the week. Enjoy some of the best Abu Dhabi night life to be had at Level Lounge, a roof top chill out bar, with international DJs and designer cocktails. Or just while the day away at Cappuccino’s Café with a refreshing cuppa. For holiday makers, the hotel offers competitive prices & facilities. The roof top pool offers skyline views & an opportunity to exercise or relax. Other facilities include a well equipped fitness centre, massage services, steam & sauna and a whirlpool overlooking the city. One can alternatively also sign up for Zumba or Fit for Life classes for an enjoyable workout happening once a week.

15 PARTICIPANTS

EC Harris

Andrew Jeffrey Angus Neil Head of Public Sector / Partner Head of Industrial EC Harris EC Harris Mobile: +971 50 2207658 Mobile: +971 50 5574791 Tel: +971 2 4170300 Tel: +971 2 4170300 [email protected] [email protected] www.echarris.com

EC Harris is a leading international Built Asset Consultancy, advising clients in the planning and execution of strategies that deliver the best possible results from the money spent on built assets. We have over 3,000 employees in 28 countries connected by one clear concept; that successful projects are a result of a fine balance between global best practice and a deep understanding of technical challenges at a local level. Our approach is very simple - we are ambitious for our clients and we focus on providing the best solutions to meet our clients’ built asset needs. Our first project in the Middle East was completed in the 1950s, and we established permanent offices here in 2000. We work in partnership with some of the region’s visionary business leaders on projects that will transform landscapes and leave a lasting mark on future generations.

16 Gardiner & Theobald International

Michael Pain Director Gardiner & Theobald Mobile: +971 50 8876533 Tel: +971 2 6429968 / 6429967 [email protected] www.gardiner.com

The Gardiner & Theobald Group is one of the largest international cost and project management consultancies, providing a broad range of services on projects throughout the world. Our extensive experience includes some of the most prestigious projects in the region including the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Bur Juman Expansion Project, Al Jazira Club Towers, Dubai International Airport, The Wave Development in Muscat, and many others. We first established a presence in the Middle East back in early 1970’s with Dubai being our first office in the region. We developed a strong presence in Dubai offering a range of construction consultancy services covering market sectors such as hotels and hospitality, offices, commercial interiors, residential, aviation and infrastructure. Our Dubai office also provides a hub from which we have supported projects in a variety of locations throughout the Middle East including Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Recent growth has been experienced in Mauritius and the Seychelles. We established a full time presence in Abu Dhabi in 2006 to support our ongoing projects offering a range of construction consultancy services. Recent projects include hotels, offices, exhibition centres, restaurants and infrastructure across the city and the Western Region.

17 PARTICIPANTS

GHD

Henrietta M Jukes Jamshid Soheili Environmental Manager Transportation & Infrastructure Manager GHD GHD Mobile: +971 50 4451206 Mobile: +971 50 6422098 Tel: +971 2 6968700 [email protected] [email protected] www.ghd.com

GHD is one of the world’s leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting companies. Established in 1928, GHD employs more than 6000 people across five continents and serves clients in the global markets of water energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Wholly-owned by its people, GHD is focused on client success. Our global network of engineers, architects, planners, scientists, project managers and economists collaborate to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the community. Our core values of Teamwork, Respect and Integrity help create enduring relationships that deliver exceptional results. GHD is recognised for its commitment to sustainable development, safety and innovation. We care for the wellbeing of our people, communities and the environments in which we operate. GHD operates under a Practice Quality Management System, ISO 9001:2008 and an Environmental Management System, ISO 14001:2004 which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance.

18 Hoare Lea

Andrew Morris Director & General Manager Hoare Lea Mobile: +971 50 1098102 Tel: +971 2 5102406 [email protected] www.hoarelea.com

Hoare Lea are the longest established Firm of Consulting Engineers in the World (est. 1862) and are working Internationally on a significant portfolio of prestigious and complex schemes; including a new 25,000 seat football Stadium in the UAE, a Military Airbase in Abu Dhabi, the Olympic Village for London 2012, Stone Towers Cairo, Sidra Medical Centre in Doha, King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, and various ESTIDAMA assignments in Abu Dhabi. Our core skill base is in Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health Engineering; however, we are able to offer a wide range of specialist services that includes, Architectural Acoustics, Fire Engineering, Specialist Lighting/CGI, Vertical Transportation, Sustainability, Virtual Engineering, Communications, Specialist Refrigeration, Expert Witness, & Engineering Management Through our extensive project experience gained in the Middle East, Far East, Europe and the USA, and with Hoare Lea’s compliment of 500+ permanent employees based across our International Offices in the Middle East & Europe, we are strategically aligned to support the delivery of design work within all of the GCC States. With the additional resource we have available from our design centres in Pune and Manila, we can quickly leverage significant design output to meet demanding programmes on the largest of projects.

19 PARTICIPANTS

mott macdonald

Paul Looker Divisional Manager, Project & Cost Management ME & Country Manager Mott MacDonald Mobile: +971 50 6626568 Tel: +971 4 2069102 (Dubai) [email protected] Tel: +971 2 4120297 (Abu Dhabi) www.mottmac.com

Mott MacDonald is a leading, international consultancy providing design, management, business and technical services to a wide range of public and private sector clients worldwide. We deliver solutions adding value to many areas of everyday life – from buildings, transport, energy, oil and gas and petrochemicals, water and the environment to health and education, industry, communications and project and cost management. Mott MacDonald’s £1 billion business spans 140 countries and is fully owned by members of our 14,000 employees. Our breadth of skills, sectors, services and global reach makes us one of the world’s top players. At Mott MacDonald we work with our customers to: • Plan, design, procure and deliver projects on any scale • Provide management consultancy built on technical know-how • Help shape and implement development policies and programmes • Advance sustainability and promote the wellbeing of the planet We have worked in the Gulf region for over 40 years and first worked in the Middle East in the early 1900’s when one of the company’s founders, Sir Murdoch MacDonald was involved in developing irrigation systems in the Nile Basin. We now have offices in Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE, where we have offices in Abu Dhabi,F ujairah and Dubai; and site project offices in Al Ain.

20 Mouchel

Robert Hudson Jenny Gilbert Director – Government Services Manager - Technical Services Mouchel Mouchel Mobile: +971 50 6503483 Mobile: +971 50 9547324 Tel: +971 2 6679117 Tel: +971 2 6679117 (Abu Dhabi) [email protected] Tel: +971 4 3356699 (Dubai) www.mouchel.com [email protected]

Mouchel provides consulting and business services to a largely public-sector customer base in the UK and the Middle East. Mouchel plans, designs, constructs, maintains and operates the physical infrastructure that underpins modern society; municipal infrastructure ranging from highways and railways, through water and energy, to local government property, schools and back-office support functions. Mouchel supports its customers and the public in the Middle East at a variety of levels; being able to offer strategic and policy advice, management consultancy and project management, design services, operational support and asset management in its core municipal infrastructure market. Mouchel has worked in Abu Dhabi Emirate for over 20 years and has two offices in Al Gharbia; one in Madinat Zayed and the other in Tarif.

21 PARTICIPANTS

Readymix abu dhabi ltd

Robert A Morris Business Development Manager Readymix Abu Dhabi Ltd Mobile: +971 50 8112667 Tel: +971 2 6422040 / 6422044 [email protected]

Readymix Abu-Dhabi Ltd was formed in 1977 as a joint venture company between Mr. Sultan Bin Rashid Al Dhahiri and Mr. Samir J. El-Hage. Since that time the company has grown steadily in stature and reputation to become the leading producer of high quality Readymix concrete in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. We have placed over 20M m3 of concrete throughout this period. In 2007 we formed a sister company ALDAR Readymix primarily for supplying ALDAR Projects. .Some of the prestigious projects we have supplied are :- • Habshan 5 Oil and Gas Project – Habshan 220,000m3 • Gasco Facilities Expansion Oil and Gas - Ruwais • ADNOC Housing Facility Expansion Project – Ruwais • Polyethylene Plant Borouge – Ruwais > 200,000m3 • Emirates Palace Hotel – Abu Dhabi > 400,000m3 The company currently operates production yards; in Mussaffa, Habshan, Medinat Zayed, Yas North, Mina Zayed and in Al Ain (>2000m3/hour). Our state of the art plants are supported by a fleet of 220 transit mixers and 35 concrete pumps. This production capability and versatility enables the company to meet all concrete requirements as dictated by the demands of the Contractor, Client and Consultant. Our customers appreciate the risk reduction our reputation carries, which has been earned throughout our 40-year history.

22 reed smith

Peter Michelmore Rabia Choudri Senior Partner – Middle East Associate Reed Smith Reed Smith Mobile: +971 50 6159426 Mobile: +971 50 6680896 Tel: +971 2 6222636 Tel: +971 2 4185714 [email protected] [email protected] www.reedsmith.com

Reed Smith is a leading international law firm with more than 1,600 lawyers in 23 offices throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States. The firm has had an office in Abu Dhabi since 1978. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses from FTSE 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and high-stake matters, deliver regulatory counsel, and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, energy and natural resources, advertising, technology and media, shipping, real estate, manufacturing, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com

23 PARTICIPANTS

RSK ENVIRONMENT

David Sutch Associate Director RSK Environment Mobile: +971 50 1219550 Tel: +971 6 6273400 [email protected] www.rsk.co.uk

RSK Group is a cutting-edge multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with 850 staff across 46 strategic locations in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Caspian region. Our core business is with clients in the energy sector where our expertise, experience and track record is second to none. As well as offering comprehensive environmental, health and safety consultancy services, we also deliver certified and accredited health and safety training programmes, and provide stakeholder engagement and business-to-business communication services. Since 1989, we have been helping organisations across the world realise their business goals efficiently, cost effectively and the with the minimum of environmental and social impact. All our services are highly consultative and focus on delivering solutions rather than just amassing hard data and undertaking box-ticking exercises. Everything we do is underpinned by a commitment to quality, environmental, and health and safety excellence, as typified by our certification to the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. We are proud to have emerged as one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancies and one of the fastest growing and most respected companies of our kind in Europe.

24 SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science)

Tracy Shimmield Commercial Director SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science) Tel: +44 1631 559255 [email protected] www.sams.ac.uk

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is based at the Scottish Marine Institute in Scotland, UK. Established in 1884 it is among the oldest oceanographic organisations in the world. Our research activities are highly multidisciplinary and encompass the entire breadth of Marine Science: Physics, Sea ice & Technology; Biogeochemisty & Earth Sciences; Ecology; and Microbial & Molecular Biology. SAMS delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well PhD studentships in the Marine Sciences. Our facilities include two research vessels, aquarium facilities, a deep-sea lander development centre, a scientific dive centre, modern and well-equipped research and teaching laboratories, conference and meeting rooms, a diverse range of sampling and analytical equipment and a new business incubator unit. SAMS’ trading subsidiary SAMS Research Services Ltd (SRSL) is part of the SAMS Group and is also based at the Scottish Marine Institute. SRSL have built an enviable reputation on delivering independent and high-quality marine environmental survey and consultancy services, underpinned by cutting-edge research. SRSL’s mission is to facilitate the sustainable exploitation and management of the marine environment, through the provision of through world-class environmental surveying, sampling, monitoring and analysis.

25 PARTICIPANTS

SHELL

David Marsland Technical Manager Upstream – Shell Abu Dhabi Mobile: 050-811-4679 Tel.:02-6148-749 [email protected] www.shell.com

The involvement of Shell in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi began in 1939 when a consortium of international oil companies which included the pre-decessors of BP, Exxon-Mobil, TotalFinaElf and Shell, was granted the first concession to explore for oil. Today Shell has a 9.5 per cent shareholding in the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operation (ADCO), and a 15 per cent shareholding in Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Limited (GASCO). Shell Abu Dhabi also plays an active role in the social development initiatives in Abu Dhabi, together with our partners. Under human capital development Shell continues to provide pro- active support to the Petroleum Institute. Also for many years, Shell Abu Dhabi worked with Khalifa Fund by implementing Intilaaqah Abu Dhabi programme. On Environment, we continue to work closely with the Environment Agency to implement many educational initiatives to raise awareness around the environment. EnviroSpellathon – now reaching more than ½ million students in both public and private schools across Abu Dhabi, is one of our initiatives with the Agency. Shell Abu Dhabi is also recognized for its efforts and active involvement in the Salama road safety programme – highlighting the importance of safe driving.

26 Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT)

Hugh Hegarty Project Director Abu Dhabi Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) Mobile: +971 56 6133924 Tel: +971 2 5590629 [email protected] www.ssatrust.org.uk

Established in 1987, the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) is an independent, non-for profit organisation working to give practical support to the transformation of education by building and enabling a world-class network of innovative, high performing educational establishments in partnership with business and the wider community. We do this to advance teaching and learning in order to improve the life chances of young people. We have a permanent team of 144 educationalists based in Abu Dhabi working on current projects, many of whom have extensive international experience, particularly in the Middle East. The majority of our operation in Abu Dhabi serves and supports the ADEC PPP initiative to raise standards of education in public schools. Under this initiative SSAT Abu Dhabi is working in partnership with 21 schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Due largely to our achievements in delivering this contract and our growing reputation for raising standards within the local culture and context, the SSAT is also providing education services to public and private education organizations elsewhere within the Emirate and across the GCC region.

27 PARTICIPANTS

Taylor Woodrow Construction International LLC

Mark Corcoran Mike Cragg Operations Manager General Manager Taylor Woodrow Construction Taylor Woodrow Construction International LLC International LLC Mobile: +971 50 6453179 Mobile: +971 55 3375370 [email protected] [email protected] www.taylorwoodrowinternational.com

Taylor Woodrow Construction International LLC is part of VINCI, the world’s leading concession and construction group. VINCI has 164,000 employees in 90 countries around the world with a turnover of Eur 33.5 Billion. Throughout the world VINCI and Taylor Woodrow, design and build major Civil Engineering projects and complex Building developments. We have global expertise in the following construction and civil engineering fields: Bridges / Tunnels / Air Transportation and Infrastructure / Major Civil Engineering / Development Civil Works / Healthcare / Education / Infrastructure / Facilities Management / Investment Facilities Management – Taylor Woodrow’s facilities management experience goes back many years and is now named Vinci Facilities UK. Vinci has a large portfolio of worldwide clients where Integrated Facilities Management are provided using high tech equipment and web based Maximo software that controls all the operations of facilities management to save costs and drive continual improvement in service. Engineers receive their work through Personal Digital Units, (PDA’s). This improves the speed of response with instant reporting to provide real time information and ensures the customer is getting value for money. The same ethos of service, delivery and cost effectiveness is used by Taylor Woodrow Facilities Management LLC for our clients in the UAE and we would be pleased to be able to demonstrate our delivery method and provide a competitive quotation for your consideration.

28 technical parts company

Vijay Ganju General Manager Technical Parts Company Mobile: +971 50 6410638 [email protected] www.technicalparts.com

Technical Parts Company Est. is part of Bhatia Brothers Group of Companies involved in Engineering supplies, service and construction activities for Oil & Gas Production, Processing & Power Generation. The Group is a major UAE Industrial & Business House with its offices all over the UAE. We also have our own and associated offices in the UK,O man & Qatar. With a solid experience of five decades behind us, we sponsor, have Joint ventures with and represent some of the leading names in the Engineering & Oil Industry from Europe, USA and Japan for supplies & services to the Gulf. Our Marketing & Services network includes several showrooms and workshops. Manpower resources are multilingual and professional with 65 Professional Engineers on our regular payroll and also have back up consultancy and Engineering arrangements with reputed International Concerns and with regular visits to our territories. Among our Customers are major oil Companies & Power Utilities where individual project based supplies/services have been to the tune of several million dollars. We also retain inventory, for geographical reasons, worth multimillion dollars and diverse products are drawn from several world class manufacturers from USA, Europe and Japan. An Engineering House with “One Stop” Concept.

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30 Map courtesy of Western Map courtesy of Western Region Development Council

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Published April 2011 by UK Trade & Investment