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BBVA

BBVA is a multinational group providing financial services in over 35 countries and to 66 million customers throughout the world. The banking model used by BBVA is based on four pillars that makes us different: A diversified and balanced portfolio model, in terms of geographies, businesses and customers, being the leader in the franchises where we operate; a customer-centric business model, with distribution models that are leaders in efficiency and highly leveraged on innovation and technology; a management model characterized by two principles inherent in BBVA: prudence and foresight; and a governance model based on integrity and transparency, which seeks to generate maximum shareholder value.

The combination of these four pillars generate two sources of competitive advantage: recurrent earnings in any environment and a differential structural strength. The Group has a solid position in Spain, it is the largest financial institution in Mexico and leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt Region of the United States. It is also Turkish bank Garanti’s leading shareholder. Today BBVA employs near 138,000 people worldwide and has about a million shareholders. BBVA defines its vision as a company with an idea: To bring the age of opportunity to everyone. We are working to build lasting relationships with our customers and provide maximum value to both our stakeholders and society at large with projects such as education, social entrepreneurship, research and culture. This is based on maximum levels of integrity and transparency.

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Tornado Rover Alcisa

TORNADO ROVER ALCISA (TRV) is a Construction Company focused on Grand Civil and Transportation Projects plus Singular Buildings. The experienced profile of the partners along with its resources, proved with the SPECIAL grade of classification obtained by Department of Municipal Affairs of Abu Dhabi, makes TRV a reference company for all kind of Railways related projects (High Speed, Metro, Tram, Stations, Interchanges and Track Maintenance), Infrastructure projects (tunnels, bridges, viaducts, links), Building and Steel Construction (Hospitals, Schools, Iconic Buildings, Industrial Buildings) and Roads and Streets Contracting. We have also experience in Water and Environmental projects, Irrigation and Sewerage Networks and Civil Works for Power Generation and Desalination Plants.

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Al Tamimi & Co

Al Tamimi & Company is the largest law firm in the Middle East with 17 offices across 9 countries. The firm has unrivalled experience, having operated in the region for over 25 years. Our lawyers combine international experience and qualifications with expert regional knowledge and understanding. We are a full-service firm, specialising in advising and supporting major international corporations, banks and financial institutions, government organisations and local, regional and international companies. Our main areas of expertise include arbitration & litigation, banking & finance, corporate & commercial, intellectual property, real estate, construction & infrastructure, and technology, media & telecommunications. Our lawyers provide quality legal advice and support to clients across all of our practice areas. Our business and regional footprint continues to grow, and we seek to expand further in line with our commitment to meet the needs of clients doing business across the Middle East.

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NMC Healthcare

NMC Healthcare started as a one-room clinic founded by Dr. B.R. Shetty in 1975. Over the past four decades, it has expanded its presence to 8 cities across 4 countries, operating 24 healthcare facilities, treating over 3 million patients annually.
In 2012, NMC became the first healthcare company in GCC and the first from Abu Dhabi to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, becoming a part of the FTSE-250 index. Over the last three years, NMC’s share prices have more than tripled with a current market capitalization of over 2.2 billion USD.
NMC manages Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, Umm Al Quwain, making it the only UAE based healthcare provider to manage a government hospital. It became a multinational organization in 2015 through its acquisition of Clinica Eugin, a leading fertility clinic based in Barcelona, Spain with presence in Colombia and Italy as well. To broaden its continuum of healthcare services, NMC soon acquired majority stakes in Americare Home Health Services, Dr. Sunny Medical Centre, Provita and Fakih IVF.
NMC is also involved in the distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, personal care, food products, education supplies and veterinary products across GCC, making NMC Trading one of the largest distributors in UAE, reaching over 5,500 points of sale.
Today, NMC provides a complete spectrum of care and has become a vertically integrated healthcare system covering distribution of hospital equipment, medication dispensation, and provision of ambulatory care, emergency care, short term and long term institutional care, residential care and hospital management services.

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Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)

Founded in 2006, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) is a leading global developer of renewable energy solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

FRV´s business goal is to become a recognized leader and driver of the democratization of the renewable energy market. The strength of this commitment is evidenced in our track record of over a decade of success in the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector worldwide. With a 4.8 GW development portfolio in the emerging solar markets including Australia, the Middle East, India, Africa and Latin America and beyond US$ 2.5 billion in total financings with more than 20 leading banks, FRV has established itself as a reference in the industry. Recognizing this expertise, FRV was acquired by Abdul Latif Jameel in 2015, a diversified business with over 70 years of extensive experience across the MENAT region.

FRV’s leading position is built upon a solid reputation and adherence to our business values including strong governance and transparency in our operations. These proven results and heritage in solar energy, provide a foundation to leadership in the wider renewable energy industry expanding into new sectors and markets and inspiring the renewable transformation of the energy marketplace for a more sustainable future.

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SEK International Schools

SEK International Schools offer education to more than 6,000 day and boarding students of more than 50 nationalities, from ages 3 to 18, in their campuses of Madrid, Barcelona, Almeria, Pontevedra, Dublin (Ireland), Les Alpes (France) and Doha (Qatar). SEK is committed to a holistic education and the full development of each students’ individual talents and interests. The core of the SEK profile is to prepare our students to guide their own future and become lifelong learners. Our students learn through the understanding that serving and caring for others brings the highest rewards in life, while ensuring that they become skilled and balanced 21stcentury productive and creative citizens. As part of SEK Educational Institution, SEK Schools work in close partnership with Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC), located in Madrid. Established in 2000, UCJC is an award winning dynamic and innovative institution of higher learning and research in areas such as International Education, Communication, Sports and Health Sciences, Business and Architecture. UCJC offers over 100 undergraduate and post-graduate degrees

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ACS – Industrial

ACS INDUSTRIAL is part of ACS GROUP – ACS GROUP as per ENR in 2015 is First Globe Contractor with 84% International Sales. Total 2015 Turnover is 35 B €

ACS INDUSTRIAL is formed by DRAGADOS INDUSTRIAL Companies as INTECSA INDUSTRIAL, INITEC ENERGIA, MAKIBER, DRAGADOS OFFSHORE, CYMIMASA, and of COBRA GROUP Companies as
COBRA (Plants, Installations, Renewable, Railways etc. and TEDAGUA, GRUPO ETRA, MAESSA, IMESAPI, SEMI, EYRA. ACS INDUSTRIAL Companies offer EPC and Operation Maintenance works for different sectors in the field of Oil and Gas, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Offshore Platforms, Renewable, ITS, Communication Networks and large etc.

Turnover: ACS INDUSTRIAL Worldwide in 2015 was 6.5B €

Regional Presence: INTECSA, SICE, CYMIMASA and COBRA have already established Middle East Offices in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. CYMIMASA and SICE have also office in Qatar.

In January 2015 ACS INDUSTRIAL opened Abu Dhabi Office to cover Middle East. The target is to support all ACS INDUSTRIAL Companies in all Countries of Middle East, sharing between all the necessary Information and Experience in order to search right for New Business in the Region.

Worldwide Presence: ACS INDUSTRIAL is present in more than 60 Countries with more than 41,000 employees with estimated 2015 Middle East. Turnover around of 1 B € and 2015 Backlog in excess of 2B€

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99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant

99 SUSHI BAR AND RESTAURANT has established itself as one of the most significant references of Japanese haute cuisine. The venue in Abu Dhabi is the restaurant’s first international venue and follows the opening of five current venues in Spain, across Madrid and Barcelona.

The internationally renowned venue maintains a sought after reputation for having pioneered the Japanese food culture in Spain. Over the years, the restaurant has received a number of awards such as the Best Foreign Food Restaurant. The venue in Ponzano and Hermosillo in Madrid have been awarded with one SUN by the prestigious Repsol Guide, whereas the restaurant on Padre Damian was awarded with two SUNS. Monica Fernandez, Group Managing Director was awarded ‘The Best Maître D ’hôtel’ by the Royal Spanish Academy of gastronomy. 99 SUSHI BAR promises a fusion of careful preparation, excellent service and exclusive decoration for an authentic and unforgettable experience.

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LANJARON

It’s finally happening! Lanjaròn natural mineral water, which is rapidly becoming a favorite among local VIP’s, is fully available across the UAE. Lanjarón has a unique arabic story, dating back to 700 years. We believe Lanjarón roots from the arabic word Al Anhar (ألانهار) denoting the many rivers and springs of this beautiful mountainous region in Granada, Spain.

What are the latest trends in water beverages?

Consumers will stop checking sodium on water bottle labels because 1500mg sodium is the daily recommended intake from food. On average, there is less than 20mg sodium from 3L of water. Instead, consumers are increasingly looking for “natural mineral water” on the bottle labels. This trend is growing as parents look for the best waters for their children.

Do you dislike the local demineralized water? Do you ever worry about plastic mixing with your water?

Lanjarón Arabia provides a Grade AAA highest quality supply chain. Lanjarón, from Source Salud, is always clean pure natural mineral water from an environmentally protected reserve of Sierra Nevada. From the time Lanjarón leaves Spain until the time we deliver to our final customer, we guarantee always cool temperature for your natural mineral water. Our ship containers are guaranteed 19C, as well as cool 19C storage and cool 19C chilled van delivery. You will be able to taste the freshness!

Look for us at most of UAE’s organic supermarkets and spreading into mainstream supermarkets now. We are also offer free home delivery online and whatsapp 050-9210655.

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EL CORREO DEL GOLFO

EL CORREO DEL GOLFO, the first and only Spanish newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, the Arabian Gulf, and the Middle East, is today a consolidated fact. Since December 2012, it publishes its digital edition where daily summarizes the most noted news that interest to the Hispanic community-based in the UAE, 100.000 people from Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Spain, Panama, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, República Dominicana and Costa Rica.

Our website has an average of 14.000 visits per day, where the most percentage come from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

EL CORREO DEL GOLFO has also the support of local authorities and the governments of the Hispanic community and personalities.

EL CORREO DEL GOLFO has initiated its printed edition, with a distribution of 10.000 copies per number, at the beginning of 2014 with monthly nature and it is distributed in the noted points of the Hispanic community in Dubai and Abu Dhabi mainly. It has also a very important presence in the embassies, consulates, trade offices, companies, restaurants, stores, sports centres, academies, malls, hotels and many others interest points.

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ABARCA SEGUROS

ABARCA, YOUR PARTNER IN SURETY BONDS!!

ABARCA SEGUROS is an insurance company operating in Spain, Portugal and Italy under the freedom to provide services in the EU and devoted exclusively to Surety Bonds. Due to its specialization, the company has positioned itself as a solvent and effective insurer which stands out due to the efficiency of its services, the diversity of its coverage and its capacity for immediate response, offering a customized solution for every need.

ABARCA SEGUROS is the first insurance company to achieve a rating in less than two years. It currently has a B+ rating from the A.M. BEST rating agency, allowing the company to issue bonds required by certain private entities and public authorities.

ABARCA IN MIDDLE EAST

The company ABARCA Seguros will carry out advisory and consultancy work in the implementation of Surety Bonds in Middle East.

ABARCA will provide advice and consultancy on procedures and underwriting, participating actively in the development of this branch by the local company settled with a local partner whose work also includes contacts with local administrations, in order to define the formats and processes that should be included in the opening of this branch.

CORPORATE VALUES:

We firmly believe that “Integrity” is the root of everything, “Ethics” is the essence of a customer-oriented attitude, and “Professionalism” is the foundation of customer service, while “Innovation” is the key to retain eternal competitiveness.

OUR MISSION:

We expect Abarca to become one of the biggest insurance players in the surety market in Middle East, servicing small-to-medium sized companies and large enterprises whilst providing superior customer service and surety expertise.

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