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CEPSA

Cepsa is an integrated energy group operating at every stage of the oil value chain, with more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

It is engaged in petroleum and natural gas exploration and production activities; refining, transport and sale of crude oil derivatives; petrochemicals, gas and electricity.

Cepsa is Spain’s fourth largest industrial group in terms of turnover, and has been in the market for more than 80 years. Due to its flexibility and ability to adapt, Cepsa has become a benchmark company in its sector in Spain. Through progressive internationalization of its activities, it also has business interests in Algeria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Panama, PeruChina, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Germany and Portugal and sells its products all over the world.

Cepsa is owned by a single shareholder, International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC).IPIC, invests in the energy and related sectors across the globe. Today it manages a portfolio of investments in more than 18 leading companies across the hydrocarbon value chain, including exploration and production, shipping and pipelines, downstream retail and marketing, petrochemicals, power and utilities as well as industrial services.

SENER

SENER is a private engineering and technology group founded in 1956, which seeks to offer its clients state-of-the-art technological solutions and enjoys international prestige for its commitment to innovation, its quality and for its independence. The Group employs almost 6,000 professionals and has offices in four continents. Its operating income goes up to 1.376 billion Euros (2015 figures). SENER provides innovative solutions and devotes an investment in R&D that reached 79.2 million Euros in 2014, representing 6% of the Group’s total incomes. SENER accomplishes Engineering and Construction activities and has industrial holdings in companies working in the fields of Aeronautics and Energy and the Environment. In Engineering and Construction, SENER has become a benchmark engineering company at home and abroad in the sectors of Aerospace, Infrastructures and Transport, Power, Oil & Gas, and Marine. In the GCC countries, SENER’s interest is focused in infrastructures and transport projects, in particular in the urban transportation and railway sectors, where it is a leading company, and in opportunities in Power, Oil & Gas, a sector in which SENER is a turnkey contractor and provides operation and maintenance services for electrical power plants, solar thermal plants, LNG storage and regasification terminals, underground gas storage terminals, refineries, petrochemical and plastics plants, and municipal, agricultural and industrial waste-to-energy treatment plants

Igloo

Igloo Design Studio is a Dubai based graphic & digital design agency that services business globally. We put our passion, innovation, experience, and high quality design standards in every project we lead. We offer an A-Z service to guarantee the integrity & quality of our work, and the satisfaction of our clients with the results. We want to be our clients’ first choice, be partners, and walk side by side as their businesses succeed.

OCCIDENTAL DUBAI PRODUCTION CITY

Occidental Dubai Production City is an upscale 4-star hotel comprise of 2 buildings and a total of 239 well-appointed rooms, including 18 spacious suites. It has an all-day dining restaurant, a café, a sports bar, a rooftop sky lounge, 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 gyms, 4 meeting rooms and a ballroom with natural daylight.

Guests can enjoy an impressive variety of culinary delights, including traditional Mediterranean dishes, and all-day dining restaurant that features a breakfast buffet and an à la carte lunch and dinner menu. Champs Sports Bar and the rooftop Stage Sky Lounge provides not only live telecasts and entertainment but also great food, with shishas and a license to serve alcoholic drinks.

A member of the renown Spanish Barcelo Hotel Group that was established in 1931 and with over 85 years of experience, this family-run business has now evolved into one of the most prominent tourism groups globally with over 230 hotels in more than 22 countries and four distinctive brands, Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts, and Allegro Hotels. Besides hospitality, the group also dominates the travel and tourism space with an airline and 700 travel agencies. The Barcelo Hotel Group was recently named by World Travel Awards as the World’s Leading Hotel Management Company of 2019. Adding to its current presence in the UAE, the group will be opening soon this year the 365 keys Occidental Al Jaddaf bringing a whole new experience in the heart of Dubai.

EMOTIO

Emotio is a HHRR consulting company specialized in the human capital well being.

Our mission is to create engaged and motivated employees as well as increase companies productivity and talent management.

Online solutions to identify and improve socio emotional competences through a friendly gaming interface and mensurable progress.

MIO

MIO Lawyers & Legal Consultants was founded in 1985 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and has seen continual growth in both services and accessibility; furthermore, it has seen a new generation come in to continue the success of a now family run operation.

Founder, Mohd Issa Odeh’s eldest sons work cooperatively to ensure a continuous strengthening of the firm. Omar Odeh, has eagerly taken on the role of General Office Manager and has been key to ensuring the current and future success of the firm. His first-hand knowledge and experience working in both the Western and Middle Eastern cultures allow him to exceed professional standards while catering to a diverse group of both internal and external clientele, inclusive of individuals and organizations. Supported and strengthened by the breadth of expert legal knowledge and experience of his brother, Ahmed Odeh, Legal Consultant & Head of the Legal Operations, makes them an unstoppable driving force, second to none, in the reach of the firm. This is evident in their pride, confidence, and willingness to go above and beyond to see the continued success of MIO which was built on a strong foundation of those same values and ethics.

Located in the capital, Abu Dhabi, our office currently is serving the needs of clients in the Western Region of the United Arab Emirates; while our Dubai office serves the needs of clients in the Northern Region. Additionally, the firm has plans to establish offices in other Emirates in order to continue to improve the availability of our professional services.

We’re reputed as a leading firm in sectors such as Banking & Finance, Insurance; Construction; Real Estate; Arbitration; Corporate & Commercial Affairs; Police & Criminal Cases; Rental disputes; Intellectual Property Protection; Labour relations; and Wills for Non-Muslims. A solid team of experienced Court Lawyers, Legal Consultants, Police Case Lawyer, in- house translation and a strong administrative support team ensures work is conducted with the utmost integrity, consideration and proficiency. Our clients are guaranteed expert, professional representation in a timely and efficient manner.

TACTICAL MANAGEMENT

Tactical Management is a privately owned asset management firm based in Dubai. We provides strategic management support in global markets, primarily to related private equity firms, holding companies and joint ventures.

Tactical Management act as partner in the acquisition, restructuring and sale of under performing Companies, Real Estate or NPL Portfolios. We specialized in the acquisition, development and sale of agriculture, industrial, real estate and tourism projects. Through a process of restructuring we add value and unblock the potentials to meet market demands. Our innovative solutions derive from close relationships on the ground, local understanding and global insights.

Tactical Management business model is founded on value creation. We provide added value to projects by developing them to market demands. Our activity is based on shared value projects related to improvements in the quality of life, health, and well-being of society.

We believe the driving force behind our company is our team. A team of qualified, multidisciplinary and highly specialized professionals with a deep knowledge of the markets that allows us to take full advantage of the opportunities. These beliefs, founded on transparency, management excellence, and entrepreneurial leadership, are the hallmarks of our group’s success. With gratefulness and humility, we look forward to many more years of growth and opportunity.

Our vision to redefine what investors, governments and citizens expect of foreign direct investment. We will do this by providing the integrity, unique projects and long-term results.

Our mission is to create attractive foreign direct investments by developing sustainable projects improving the quality of life, health and well-being of society. We want to become one of the leading developers for FDI by offering our clients unique opportunities and the markets sustainable innovation.

ROTANA

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC is a hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans. It has a portfolio of over 100 properties in 26 cities and operates five sub brands.

Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

Set on a spectacular 9km stretch of pristine white beach on Abu Dhabi’s breathtaking Saadiyat Island, featuring idyllic beaches that are home to indigenous Hawksbill turtles, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas is a one-of-a-kind five-star property with a regal presence, with striking modern Arabic architecture and uninterrupted Arabian Gulf views. Experience effortless luxury in uniquely-designed 327 rooms and suites and 13 beach villas.

Media One Hotel

One of Dubai’s most stylish hotels, Media One Hotel is located in the bustling Media City district of Dubai, catering to the savvy business traveller and local corporations. The Media One Hotel is ideal for corporate and leisure travellers as the nearby attractions include the famous Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall, as well as The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence and Emirates Golf Club so guests can be assured that they are only a stone throw away from the city’s best shopping locations, attractions and sandy beaches. The hotel offers a collection of cafes, bars and restaurants, a gym, outdoor pool and terrace. It also houses state-of-the-art conference facilities, a fully equipped business centre and a selection of retail outlets, a spacious lobby and ample parking. Media One Hotel is refreshingly different, offering a total of 260 rooms divided into 4 unique categories, which boast amazing views of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Palm Jumeirah or Dubai’s impressive skyline. These include the Hip Room, Cool Room, Calm Suite and the Chill-Out Suite. All rooms are suitably furnished and have top class facilities including flat screen LCD televisions with over 80 satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and high speed internet access.

ME DUBAI

ME Dubai is an architectural masterpiece, situated in the Burj Khalifa District. The Opus, designed by Dame Zaha Hadid is the heart of Dubai’s cultural epicenter. Enjoy superior boutique accommodation, with sweeping city views. ME Dubai celebrates contemporary culture by design.

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